December 31, 2009

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A DECADE TO REMEMBER

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So long, aughts

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More charges facing cop shooter

By GORDON ANDERSON anderson@sanfordherald.com

Lee County faced off with Sanderson in hopes of winning its home tournament

SANFORD — A man arrested on Dec. 23 in connection with the shooting of a Sanford Police officer is the department’s suspect in a series of armed robberies that were under investigation at the time of the shooting.

Andrel Shauntez Douglas, 23, of 36 Happy Lane, is one of three suspects in custody on charges of shooting officer Scott Norton of the Sanford Police Department on Dec. 20. Norton, a member of the department’s Selective Enforcement Unit, was shot five times but is expected to make a full recovery.

Capt. David Smith of the Sanford Police Department said officers with the SEU were in the Thornwood Village Mobile Home Park on Dec. 20 specifically because two armed robberies had been reported there in the days before Norton was shot.

“We were there in the first place specifically because there

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STATE SOLES WON’T SEEK SEAT IN ‘10 AMID SCANDAL

N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles, D-Columbus, announced he won’t seek a 22nd consecutive term.

He’s the state’s longest continuously serving lawmaker.

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WORLD YEMENI FORCES RAID BOMBER’S HIDEOUT

Yemeni forces raided an al-Qaida hideout and set off a gunbattle Wednesday as the government vowed to eliminate the group that claimed it was behind the Christmas bombing attempt on a U.S. airliner Page 8A AP photos

CLOSINGS THE HERALD

n The Herald’s office will close at 3 p.m. today and will re-open Monday.

SCHOOLS

n Lee County Schools: Traditional Calendar — Students and staff return to normal hours on Monday. Year Round Calendar — Students return on Tuesday. Lee Early College — Students return on Jan. 7. n Grace and Lee Christian School: Closed for students until Monday.

GOVERNMENT

n Lee County: All departments will be closed on Friday. n City of Sanford: All departments will be closed on Friday. n Lee County Library: The library will close at 6 p.m. today and remained closed Friday.

The library reopens Saturday at 2 p.m. n All state and federal agencies, including the United States Post Office located at 1200 S. Horner Blvd. will be closed Friday.

Images that stood out in the 2000s include (from top left, clockwise), iPods, Facebook and other social networking Web sites, “Sex and the City” and fashion, the World Trade Center in New York City, Starbucks coffee, Crocs shoes and Google.

Economy, weather, taxes and crime big news locally

The 30 things that changed our lives this past decade

From staff reports The “aughts” in Lee County will be remembered as a time of significant growth and a time for record extremes when it came to weather and the economy.

The county saw its population jump by more than 20 percent from 2000 to 2009, and more growth is on its way with base realignment to the south and continued expansion from the Triangle region.

It saw a president visit for the first time in nearly a century, and it saw its fair share of high-profile murder cases ... some of which remain unsolved.

But the “major event” of our decade here — and throughout the nation — was the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Our country changed forever, as did our way of life. Sept.

NEW YORK (AP) — Was it only a decade ago that a blackberry was a mere summer fruit?

That green was, well, a color, and reality TV was that one show sandwiched between music videos on MTV? There were, of course, huge political and social upheavals that roiled our world in the past decade. But there were also the gradual lifestyle changes that you don’t always notice when they’re happening — kind of like watching a child grow older.

Here’s an alphabetical look at 50 things that changed our lives since the beginning of the millennium: n AIRPORTS: Remember when you didn’t have to take your shoes off before getting on a plane? Remember when you could bring a bottled drink on board? Terrorism changed all that.

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Some films stood out in lackluster 2009

By NEIL MORRIS The Reel Deal

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t the risk of sounding like the “Grumpy Old Man” skit Dana Carvey used to perform on Saturday Night Live, 2009 was the most lackluster year for film in over a decade. Don’t get me wrong: there were a number of superb movies and acting

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performances. But, unlike every year I can remember, there was not those one or two films that stood apart from the rest and achieved a measure of greatness.

The reasons for this slump — an opinion shared by many critics more seasoned than myself — are wide-ranging

Joseph GordonLevitt and Zooey Deschanel star in ‘500 Days of Summer,’ the best film of 2009 according to The Herald’s Neil Morris.

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HAPPENING TODAY n A New Year’s Eve music bash featuring the Swang Brothers will run from 5 to 6 p.m. at the General Store Café in downtown Pittsboro

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TEMPLE THEATRE

Bluegrass returns to close out the year WANT TO GO? The Bluegrass Experience concert begins at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Temple Theatre.

Tickets are $13. CDs will be on sale for $10.

By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullen@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — Those interested in ending the year with some Carolina bluegrass can get a taste of the Bluegrass Experience tonight at Temple Theatre.

The Bluegrass Experience has been part of the North Carolina/ Southeastern bluegrass scene for more than 30 years. The group — made up of Thomas “Snuffy” Smith on bass, Michael Aldridge on mandolin, Stan Brown on banjo, Fiddlin’ Al McCanless on fiddle and Tommy Edwards on guitar — has performed throughout the eastern U.S. and has recorded three albums.

Members have worked or recorded with some of the bluegrass greats including Bill Monroe, Chubby Wise, Bobby Hicks, Jimmy Mills, Roland

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OBITUARIES

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Sanford: Leo Hayden Bermudez, infant; Davis Ray Godwin, 83; Thelma “Lucille” Stewart Stone, 83; Bobby Joe McKendall, 67; Etoile “Toye” K. Norris, 83

Cheney continues to use a big lie to bludgeon Obama on a host of specific issues

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GOOD MORNING Corrections The Herald is committed to accuracy and factual reporting. To report an error or request a clarification, e-mail Editor Billy Liggett at bliggett@sanfordherald.com or Community Editor Jonathan Owens at owens@sanfordherald.com or call (919) 718-1226.

On the Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area:

SUNDAY n The Executive Board of the Horton High Alumni Association will meet at 3 p.m. at Horton Middle School, Suite 813, in Pittsboro. All Alumni and friends are invited.

MONDAY n The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford. n The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the Agriculture Building Auditorium, 45 South St., Pittsboro. n The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Lillington. n The Harnett County Board of Elections’ will meet at 7 p.m. at Western Harnett High School, Old Gymnasium to obtain public comment on the proposed relocation of polling places: Johnsonville Precinct and Boone Trail Precinct and the proposed consolidation of Lillington and Neill’s Creek Precincts.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY n Temple Theatre will host The Bluegrass

Experience at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $13. The Bluegrass Experience features Mike Aldridge on mandolin, Stan Brown on banjo, Tommy Edwards on guitar, Thomas “Snuffy” Smith on bass and Keith Thomas on fiddle. For ticket information, visit www.templeshows.com. n Steele Street Cafe’s first New Year’s Eve Gala will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live music and DJ provided by T and Kevin. Admission is $35 per person or $60 per couple. Dress formal or 20’s theme. n A New Year’s Eve music bash featuring the Swang Brothers will run from 5 to 6 p.m. at the General Store Café in downtown Pittsboro. Party favors, champagne toast, appetizers, great music and more all for $25 if you purchase tickets in advance or $30 at the door. n The Flame will also host its New Year’s Eve party with live music. For more information, contact the restaurant at 776-7111.

n Central Fire State at 512 Hawkins Ave. will check car seats between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Contact Krista at 775-8310 by 5 p.m. Wednesday to schedule an appointment for the following Saturday. n The Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild will hold it’s regular sew day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McSwain Agricultural Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford.

LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially William Rhodes, Bryson Perry, Caitlin Upchurch, Bradley S. Cross, Anna Collins, Reggie Brown, DeCorey S. Reed, Judy Hamilton, Telissa Avila, David Kirk, Camilla Harp and Veneisha Darby.

CELEBRITIES: Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is 72. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is 63. Actor Tim Matheson is 62.

Pop singer Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) is 62. Singer Donna Summer is 61.

Actor Joe Dallesandro is 61. Rock musician Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) is 58. Actor James Remar is 56. Actress Bebe Neuwirth is 51. Actor Val Kilmer is 50. Singer Paul Westerberg is 50. Actor Don Diamont is 47.

Rock musician Ric Ivanisevich (Oleander) is 47. Rock musician Scott Ian (Anthrax) is 46. Actress Gong Li is 44. Author Nicholas Sparks is 44. Pop singer Joe McIntyre is 37.

Rock musician Mikko Siren (Apocalyptica) is 34. Rock musician Bob Bryar (My Chemical Romance) is 30.

n The town of Pittsboro hosts its monthly First Sunday downtown. Retailers will set up shop along Hillsboro Street from noon to 4 p.m.

TUESDAY n Treasure Hunters Roadshow, a traveling group of experts who make stops in towns around the nation looking for valuable items, will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Voice classes will be taught by Marie Vanderbeck beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the Eastern Chatham Senior Center in Pittsboro. Bring your voice, a smile and a bottle of water. For more information, contact Lindsay Hickling at 542-4512. n Temple Theatre will hold auditions for the Winter Conservatory of “Romeo and Juliet.” Appointments available between 4:30 and 8 p.m. for upper middle and high school ages only. To schedule an audition, call Kelly Wright at (919) 774-4512 ext.

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Today is Thursday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2009. Today is New Year’s Eve. This day in history: On Dec. 31, 1909, the Manhattan Bridge, spanning the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, was officially opened to vehicular traffic by New York City Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. on his last day in office.

In 1759, Arthur Guinness founded his famous brewery at St. James’s Gate in Dublin.

In 1946, President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. In 1969, Joseph A. Yablonski, an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency of the United Mine Workers of America, was shot to death along with his wife and daughter in their Clarksville, Pa., home by hit men acting under the orders of UMWA president Tony Boyle.

In 1974, private U.S. citizens were allowed to buy and own gold for the first time in more than 40 years.

In 1985, singer Rick Nelson, 45, and six other people were killed when fire broke out aboard a DC-3 that was taking the group to a New Year’s Eve performance in Dallas.

In 1986, 97 people were killed when fire broke out in the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Three hotel workers later pleaded guilty in connection with the blaze.)

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n The Grief Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. n American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at CCCC, 1105 Kelly Drive, in the gym. To schedule an appointment, contact Mike Neal at (919) 718-7337. n Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop in Sanford from Jan. 5-9 at the Holiday Inn Express, 2110 Dalrymple St. The event is open to the community and people can bring an unlimited number of items. n Toddler storytime begins at 10 a.m. to the Harnett County Public Library in Lillington. Toddler storytimes are created especially for children ages 18 months to 2 years of age. Toddler time typically lasts about 30 minutes and includes simple

n American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Central Carolina Hospital, 1135 Carthage St. To schedule an appointment, contact Marga-

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n A Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford.

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RALEIGH — North Carolina’s longest-serving state senator said Wednesday he won’t seek re-election next year as prosecutors pursue criminal charges over a shooting at his home in August.

Sen. R.C. Soles, DColumbus, announced he won’t seek a 22nd consecutive term.

He’s the state’s longest continuously serving lawmaker, first elected to the General Assembly in 1968 and in the Senate since 1977.

State prosecutors announced this month they plan to seek a felony assault charge against Soles after a grand jury found probable cause that he acted criminally when he shot a former law client.

Soles has said he acted in self-defense. “I plan to serve out the remainder of my term with the vigor and diligence my constituents deserve and I will continue to practice law,�

Soles said in a statement announcing his decision. “Public service is a noble calling and I have tried to live up to the ideals of a true leader.�

Soles made no reference to the case in the statement. But he said in an interview with The Associated Press he would

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had been these armed robberies we think (Douglas) was behind,�

Smith said.

Norton was shot as he and another officer approached four men who were standing in the road at the mobile home park. Smith said the officers were going to try to talk to the men about the robberies when two of the suspects began firing.

be less than truthful to say his legal troubles played no role in his decision. “It sure was not the motiviating force,� said Soles, who turned 75 on Dec. 17. “That alone would not have kept me from running.�

Soles is the latest powerful Democrat leaving the Senate. Outgoing Majority Leader Tony Rand of Cumberland County is to resign Thursday to head the parole commission. Finance Committee co-chairman David Hoyle of Gaston also won’t seek re-election.

Soles said he had considered not running in 2008. He said his Senate district, which includes Columbus, Pender and Brunswick counties, has been increasingly difficult to win as transplants arrive from other states and register as Republicans.

Soles won by less than 3 percentage points in the November 2008 election while spending more than $839,000 in campaign expenses. “It’s not that they dislike me. They just don’t know me,� Soles said.

The soft-spoken attorney made headlines in the past two years when a house that he paid a former client to build caught fire and when young men he described as former clients were charged with trespassing.

According to Smith, police were able to arrest Douglas on two counts of armed robbery — both from Dec. 15 — before they were able to charge him with being involved in the shooting.

Two other suspects, 21-year-old Breon Montrell Black of 36 Happy Lane and 16-year-old Thomas Harold Mitchell II of 1800 Marks Road in Cameron, are also in custody in connection with the shooting.

A fourth suspect remains at large.

Decade Continued from Page 1A n APPS: There’s an app for that! The phrase comes from Apple iPhone advertising, but could apply to the entire decade’s gadget explosion, from laptops to GPS systems (want your car to give you directions to Mom’s house in Chinese, or by a Frenchwoman named Virginie? There was an app for that.) n AARP cards ... for boomers! Some prominent Americans turned 50 this decade: Madonna. Prince.

Ellen DeGeneres. The Smurfs. Michael Jackson — who also died at 50. And some prominent “early boomers� turned 60: Bruce Springsteen and Meryl Streep, for example. n BLOG: I blog, you blog, he blogs ... How did we spend our time before blogging? There are more than 100 million of these Web logs out there in cyberspace. n BLACKBERRIES: Considered essential by corporate CEOs and moms planning playdates.

Introduced in 2002, the smartphone version is now used by more than 28 million people, according to its maker, Research In Motion Ltd. n BOOK CLUBS: Thanks in part to Oprah Winfrey, the decade saw not only a profusion in book discussion clubs but a growing reliance on them by publishers. n CELEBRITY CULTURE: Celebrity magazines fed a growing obsession with celebrities and the everyday minutiae of their lives. By decade’s end, we were still obsessed, though Britney Spears and Angelina Jolie had ceded many covers to reality stars like Jon and Kate Gosselin. Celebrity Web sites like TMZ took hold mid-decade. n CELL PHONES: Cell phones are now used by more than 85 percent of the U.S. population and for some have replaced land lines entirely. On the downside, they’ve made cheating on a spouse more difficult — just ask Tiger Woods. n CHEFS: Chefs are hot!

The Food Network, whose viewership tripled this decade, reeled in viewers with high-voltage personalities like Rachael Ray and Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse and Giada De Laurentis.

Meryl Streep starred in a cinematic pean to the late Julia Child. n COUGARS: A new TV series called “Cougar Town� focuses on a phenomenon that gained its name this decade: women dating younger men. n CROCS: Those ubiquitous plastic clogs debuted in 2002 and became the shoes you loved to hate. Kids love ‘em, but there are Web groups dedicated to their destruction.

Not to be deterred: First lady Michelle Obama, who wore them on vacation in 2009. n DVRs: Suddenly, DVR-ing is a verb, and what it means is this: There’s no reason to know anymore what channel your program is on, and what time. n FACEBOOK: Can you believe this social networking site was once limited only to Harvard students? Now it’s a time-sucking obsession for more than 300 million users globally and a whole new form of social etiquette: Who to friend on Facebook? n GOING GREEN: From the kind of light bulbs we use to the kind of shopping bags we carry to the cars we drive, “going green� took hold this decade. Now, it’s not strange to hear a schoolkid tell a parent to use a cloth grocery bag. n GOOGLE: This was the decade that Google became a part of our brain function. You know that guy who was in that movie — when was it? Just Google it. n GPS: We can’t get lost anymore — or at least it’s pretty hard, with the ubiquitous GPS systems.

But you’d better type in your location carefully: One couple made a 400mile mistake this year by typing “Carpi� rather than “Capri.� n IPODS: An icon of the digital age, it’s hard to believe this portable media player was first launched in 2001. Six years later the

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This is the decade we start communicating in the shorthand of text messages. Get used to it: E-mail is so ‘00s. n TV SCREENS: Television screens became bigger and flatter, making some ordinary living rooms and dens the equivalent of big-studio screening rooms. At the same time, though, people were watching movies and videos on the tiniest screens imaginable — on their iPods other mobile devices. n TWITTER: The new social network introduced tweets, retweets, follows and trending topics — as long as it fit in 140 characters. n WII: In a sea of evermore-sophisticated video games, this simple console became the decade’s breakout hit by appealing to the non-gaming masses.

Wiis became a center of family gaming, home fitness and even senior socializing. n WIKIPEDIA: A boon to lazy students everywhere, the open-source encyclopedia used the masses to police its entries and keep them (mostly) (sometimes) accurate. n YOUTUBE: Let’s end this list and go kill some time by watching ... YouTube videos! The videosharing site was born in 2005. Political candidates in 2008 even had their on YouTube channels. The most popular video yet: “Charlie Bit My Finger,� in which baby Charlie bites the finger of his brother Harry.

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100 millionth iPod was sold. n MUSICALS: They’ve been around forever, but this decade musicals came back to film, starting with “Moulin Rouge� and “Chicago.� But for kids, it was Disney’s extremely successful “High School Musical� franchise — three movies and counting — that brought back the musical magic. n NETFLIX: The DVD by mail service, established in 1997, announced its two-billionth DVD delivery this year. For many, those discs on top of the TV are just one more thing to procrastinate over. n ORGANIC: Americans rushed to fill their grocery carts with organic food, making it big business — now a $21 billion industry, up from $3.6 billion in 1997. At decade’s end, Michelle Obama planted the first White House organic vegetable garden. n PREGNANCY CHIC: If you’ve got it, flaunt it: That was the new ethos of the pregnancy experience, with chic clothes that emphasized the bulging belly, personal pregnancy photos, and endless coverage of celebrity pregnancies. n REALITY TV: As a nation, we became addicted to reality TV, from the feuding Gosselins of “Jon & Kate Plus 8� to “American Idol� to “Project Runway.�

At decade’s end, the Heenes of Balloon Boy fame and the Salahis of gatecrashing fame give reality TV some unwanted attention. n RECESSION CHIC: Fashion skewed to more severe styles — and much black — as so-called “recession chic� took hold in the latter part of the decade. n STARBUCKS: It’s a cliche that there’s one on every block, but sometimes it seemed like it — and millions now consider it normal to spend $4 or so on a coffee drink in the morning, perhaps a venti half-caf half-decaf vanilla latte with an extra shot. n TEXTING: R u still

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4A / Thursday, December 31, 2009 / The Sanford Herald

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

It’s best for all if Soles doesn’t seek re-election Our View Issue: N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles’ announcement Wednesday that he won’t seek re-election

Our stance: With several controversies surrounding him, he made the best decision for all involved

Give the current circumstances, it’s probably best for both N.C. Sen. R.C. Soles (D-Columbus), his district and the state as a whole that he not run for reelection in the 2010 election.

North Carolina’s longest-serving state senator said Wednesday he won’t seek re-election next year as prosecutors pursue criminal charges over a shooting at his home in August.

He was first elected to the General Assembly in 1968 and in the Senate since 1977.

State prosecutors announced this month they plan to seek a felony assault charge against Soles after a grand jury found

probable cause that he acted criminally when he shot a former law client. Soles has said he acted in self-defense.

Soles, who turned 75 on Dec. 17, has been embroiled in a several controversies over the past two decades. The soft-spoken attorney made headlines in the past two years when a house that he paid a former client to build caught fire and when young men he described as former clients were charged with trespassing.

A former client claimed recently that Soles molested him a decade ago, but the accuser later said he made the story up. Neighbors have

made dozens of emergency calls in recent years telling police they heard gunshots, screams and loud arguments coming from his home or law office.

Most recently, the State Bureau of Investigation looked into the Aug. 23 shooting of Thomas Kyle Blackburn. Authorities say Soles shot Blackburn after he and another intruder kicked in the front door of his secluded Tabor City home. Blackburn wasn’t badly hurt.

Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office said earlier this month that it plans to submit an indictment in January on a felony charge of assault with a

deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

With all this swirling around him, and with the General Assembly still reeling from other scandals (Jim Black and Mike Easley come to mind), it’s unlikely that he would be an effective member of the legislature if re-elected. And it’s not even a given that he would be re-elected.

Soles has not been found guilty of any of these claims yet, and it is not our intention to do that.

However, we do feel that, for all parties involved, it’s best for him to step aside.

Letters to the Editor Flu shot photo was in bad taste To the Editor: As a nurse and a temporary employee of Lee County Health Department, I take exception to the picture on the front page of the Dec. 30 Herald.

I am sure the painful expression was staged and I feel it is totally inappropriate.

People in general and especially children have a real fear of receiving a shot and to exhibit it in such a way is unfortunate.

The article was expressing the need for folks to understand the urgency for taking positive action to get immunized and this picture was not a positive one.

The article and the community would have been better served by a more positive photograph.

John Hood Columnist John Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation

Hagan should play Hamlet

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here are so many compelling reasons to detest and oppose ObamaCare at this point that it has become a challenge to saying anything new about it.

The latest edition, emanating just before Christmas from the U.S. Senate, ostentatiously shed the so-called public option but maintained the core elements of the intended federal takeover of health care – the dictate that individuals and employers purchase federally approved health benefits on pain of fines and incarceration.

If Washington obtains such power, all health care decisions will inevitably become politicized and federalized. That’s what the proponents of ObamaCare want. They think that would be best.

Obviously, I disagree – as do most of the American people.

The Democrats running Congress are willing to risk public disapproval, a political backlash, and even the loss of their majorities for the sake of nationalizing health care as a step towards their ultimate goal of remaking America as a European-style welfare state. But are North Carolina Democrats really intent on following these extremists over the cliff?

Consider Kay Hagan’s situation. As a freshman senator, she clearly doesn’t have nearly the clout of a Ben Nelson, a two- term senator and former governor of Nebraska. But her vote counts just as much as his does. Nelson famously withheld his vote, dithering publicly in his best Hamlet impersonation until Senate leader Harry Reid promised extra federal dollars to help Nebraska afford its share of the Medicaid expansion ordered in the Senate bill.

Complying with the federal Medicaid diktat would reportedly cost North Carolina $800 million after the temporary federal aid ends. Even in government terms, that’s real money. Not surprisingly, other Democratic senators are starting to complain that they weren’t offered a similar deal.

Strictly as a political matter, Hagan ought to cut to the front of the line and demand an $800 million federal bailout for North Carolina. One of two things would happen. Reid and the Obama administration might start ladling out “free” federal money to everyone, to keep their momentum going through the coming weeks of negotiation between House and Senate. That will make it impossible to maintain the fiction that ObamaCare will reduce the budget deficit.

Or, Reid and Obama might tell Hagan no – in which case, she’d have an excellent excuse to oppose the final bill, should a conference committee send one back to the Senate floor.

If you think it’s impossible to imagine North Carolina Democrats separating themselves from their national leadership, you have only to look at the choice that Reps. Heath Shuler and Larry Kissell made when ObamaCare passed the House. Representing districts with lots of conservative independents willing to swing their votes, Shuler and Kissell weren’t willing to sacrifice their political careers on the altar of government-run health care.

KAREN McGAUGHEY Sanford

Cheney in the winter I

t’s pathetic to break a New Year’s resolution before we even get to New Year’s Day, but here I go. I had promised myself that I would do a better job of ignoring Dick Cheney’s corrosive and nonsensical outbursts — that I would treat them, more or less, like the pearls of wisdom one hears from homeless people sitting in bus shelters.

But he is a former vice president, which gives him a big stage for his histrionic Rottweiler-in-Winter act. It is never a good idea to let widely disseminated lies and distortions go unchallenged. And the shrill screed that Cheney unloosed Wednesday is so full of outright mendacity that, well, my resolution will have to wait.

In a statement he gave to Politico, Cheney seemed to be trying to provide talking points for opponents of the Obama administration who — incredibly — would exploit the Christmas Day terrorist attack for political gain. Cheney’s broadside opens with a big lie, which he then repeats throughout. It is as if he believes that saying something over and over again, in a loud enough voice, magically makes it so.

“As I’ve watched the events of the last few days it is clear once again that President Obama is trying to pretend we are not at war,” Cheney begins.

Flat-out untrue.

The fact is that Obama has said many times that we are at war against terrorists. He said it as a candidate. He said it in his inaugural address: “Our nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred.” He has said it since.

As Cheney well knows, unless he has lost even the most tenuous grip on reality, Obama’s commitment to warfare as an instrument in the fight against terrorism has won the president nothing but grief from the liberal wing of his party, with more certainly to come.

Hasn’t anyone told Cheney that Obama is sharply boosting troop levels in Afghanistan in an attempt to avoid losing a war that the Bush administration started but then practically abandoned?

Cheney knows this. But he goes on to use the big lie — that Obama is “trying to pretend we are not at war” — to bludgeon the new administration on a host of specific issues. Here is the one that jumps out at me: The president, Cheney claims, “seems to think that if he closes Guantanamo and releases the hard-core al-Qaeda-trained terrorists still there, we won’t be at war.”

Interesting that Cheney should bring that up, because it now seems clear that the man accused of trying to blow up Northwest Flight 253, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was given training — and probably the bomb itself, which involved plastic explosives sewn into his underwear — by al-Qaeda operatives in

Eugene Robinson Columnist Eugene Robinson’s e-mail address is eugenerobinson@washpost.com.

Yemen. It happens that at least two men who were released from Guantanamo appear to have gone on to play major roles as al-Qaeda lieutenants in Yemen. Who let these dangerous people out of our custody? They were set free by the administration of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

The former vice president expresses his anger that the Obama administration is bringing Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, to trial in New York.

Cheney is also angry that Obama does not use the phrase “war on terror” all the time, the way the Bush administration used to. But Obama just specifies that we’re at war against a network of terrorists, on the sensible theory that it’s impossible to wage war against a tactic.

Toward the end of his two-paragraph statement, Cheney goes completely off the rails and starts fulminating about how Obama is seeking “social transformation — the restructuring of American society.” Somehow, this is supposed to be related to the president’s alleged disavowal of war — which, of course, isn’t real anyway. It makes you wonder whether Cheney is just feeding the fantasies of the paranoid right or has actually joined the tea-party fringe.

I can find reasons to criticize the administration’s response to the Christmas Day attack.

Obama and his team were slow off the mark.

Their initial statements were weak. Obama shouldn’t have waited three days to speak publicly, and when he did he should have shown some emotion.

But using a terrorist attack to seek political gain? I have a New Year’s resolution to suggest for Cheney: Ahead of your quest for personal vindication, put country first.

Today’s Prayer We are ... well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) PRAYER: Thank You, Father, for making us a way to overcome death. Amen.

Editor’s Note: While we respect Ms. McGaughey’s opinion on the use of the photo in the Dec. 30 Herald, the photo was not staged. The woman’s facial expression was a true reaction to the flu shot. The Herald chose to publish that photo because it was more interesting than the typical “person gets a shot” photo published by hundreds of newspapers each year.

Health Care answer: Stop doctors’ greed To the Editor: The problem with health care in America is this: American doctors are practicing astronomical, unjustified, uncontrollable greed.

The answer to our health care problem in America is this: America’s doctor’s repent of your godless greed.

The problem is this: American doctor’s care less about repenting of their greed. The answer is this: Government controlled price fixing, to stop American doctors from practicing their greed.

If we do not control their godless greed, doctors who have bankrupted us as individuals in the past will now be allowed to bankrupt us as a society in the coming future. These price fixing measures must come next, they simply must.

KENNETH MANESS

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OBITUARIES Bobby McKendall

SANFORD — Bobby Joe McKendall, 67, was born Aug. 19 1942, in Lee County to the late Thomas Matthews and Willie Mae McKendall. He died Sunday (12/27/09) at Central Carolina Hospital.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sanford. McKendall will be buried at Womack Cemetery in Sanford. Family will receive friends at 2116 Kildare Drive in Sanford.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Jean Woodard; one daughter, Sheila Woodard; two sisters.

Mary Alice McIntyre and Clara McKendall; and one brother, Thomas Jr. McKendall.

McKendall was married to the late Willie Jean Woodard on May 16, 1981, at their home in Sanford. He was a loving husband.

McKendall had a love for cars. His hobby was to tear them down and rebuild them. His favorite car was his red Chevrolet Impala. He spent most of his free time working and rebuilding it to his satisfaction.

Everyone had to see his bright red car and hear his engine run.

McKendall began working at a very early age as a textile worker.

He was a dedicated and faithful worker. “B.J.,� as he was called, was a kind and loving person. He never met any strangers. Once meeting him, he was a friend for life. If you needed to go somewhere

Memorials may be made to Chadbourn Lions Club in supporting the blind, 1685 Old 74 Hwy., Chadbourn, N.C. 28431.

Nancy Kline Fountain or just needed anything for any reason, “BJ� was your man. He loved his children and grandchildren. There was nothing he would not do for them.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two daughters, Barbara (Robert) McDonald and Maria Jean Woodard of Sanford; three sons, Minister Joseph Martin (Neona) of Atlanta, James Leverne Woodard and Andrell “Andy� Woodard of Sanford; five sisters, Betty Fox and Jacqueline McKendall of Sanford, Carolyn Jeanette McNeill, Minister Evon McKendall and Alfreda McKendall of Newark, N.J.; one brother Billy Ray “Turk�

McKendall of Newark, N.J.; two aunts, Betty Lou Norwood of Milwaukee, Wis. and Inez Gilliam of Fayetteville; one uncle, Henry McKendall of Sanford; 12 grandchildren, Rayshonda, Darica, Ebony, Bobby Tenaco, Jamal, CJ, Colby, Cartrell, Jarelle, Marquell, Maresa and Paula; two special friends, Redell Kersey and Mike Hooker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving relatives and friends.

Leo Bermudez SANFORD — Funeral service for Leo Hayden Bermudez, infant son of Ashley Nicole Clark and Santana Bermudez, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rogers Memorial Chapel. Officiating minister was the Rev. Major John Howard. Burial followed at the Cameron Town Cemetery.

Taped music was played. Remarks were by

LEXINGTON — Nancy Kline Fountain, 79, Piedmont Crossing, Thomasville, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Monday (12/28/2009) at Hinkle Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville.

Fountain was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Allegheny County, Pa., to the late Anna Rupp Kline and George Kline. She was an executive secretary for the U.S. Steel Corporation before becoming a full-time homemaker. She continued her roll as a caretaker until her last days when her body gave out, but her mind and spirit were still dedicated to caring and supporting friends and family.

Surviving are her husband, Richard Speight Fountain of Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville; sons, Richard S. Fountain, Jr. and wife Nancy, and Jeffrey Fountain all of Pittsburgh; daughters, Suzanne Fountain and husband Joe Ponsoll of Pittsburgh; Lynn Raker and husband Steve of Lexington, NC; and Kimberly Fountain of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and six nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Piedmont Crossing, Thomasville Medical Center ICU and Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County.

Piedmont Funeral Home is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.piedmontfuneralhome.com

Etoile “Toye� Norris SANFORD — A funeral for Etoile “Toye�

K. Norris, 83, of Sanford, who died Sunday (12/27/2009) was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Gaskins and Rev. Gilbert McDowell officiating. Burial followed in Buffalo Cemetery.

The congregation sang two selections of music. The church choir sang one selection.

Soloist was Ronnie Byrd, pianist was Kimberly Davis and the organist was Joann Brickhouse.

Pallbearers were John Rosser, Lee Patterson, Bill Brown, Mike Brown, Weldon Brown, Ray Patterson, Colie Millson, Hunter Bond, Paul Rosser and Jermey Kelly.

Arrangements were by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.

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Arrangements were by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Davis Godwin SANFORD — Davis Ray Godwin, 83, of Sanford and formerly of Chadbourn, died Tuesday (12/29/2009) at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.

He was the son of the late Archie Cromwell and Mary Jones Godwin. Mr. Godwin was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy and later retired from the Navy Reserves.

He was a member of the Chadbourn Masonic Lodge #607.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Sean Roberts officiating along with Masonic Rites.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Floyd Godwin of the home; a son, Scott Floyd Godwin of Sanford; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn.

Thelma “Lucille�

Stone SANFORD — Thelma “Lucille� Stewart Stone, 83 of Sanford died Tuesday (12/29/2009) at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Lucille was born in Harnett County on March 2, 1926, to the late Sidney Stewart and Ida Denton Stewart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde D. Stone.

Surviving relatives are a son Clyde David Stone, Jr. of Sanford; four daughters Aleane Stewart Campbell and husband Perry of Olivia, Lynette Stewart Bunn of Carolina Lakes, Mary Gail Stone Watson and husband Lynn of Cameron; Thelma Stone Cox and husband Tim of Bennett; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and four great greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service Thursday and other times at the family home at 2705 Kendale Dr., Sanford.

The funeral will be held at Calvary Methodist Church in Olivia at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Curtis Norris presiding. Burial will follow in Lee Memory Gardens.

Gloria Alston CARTHAGE — Gloria Alston, 74, formerly of Carthage, died Sunday (12/27/09) at the Connecticut Hospice Center in Banford, Conn. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive AME Zion in Carthage with the Rev. V. D. Dowdy officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery. the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Pugh & Smith Funeral Home.

She is survived by two sisters, Emma Degraffenreid and Elsie Monroe, both of Carthage and a host of nieces and nephews.

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6A / Thursday, December 31, 2009 / The Sanford Herald OBITUARIES Romie Reid Poe

BEAR CREEK — Romie Reid Poe, 77, died Tuesday (12/29/2009) at his home.

Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm, Friday, Jan. 1, 2010,, at the Meroney United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 902 in Bear Creek.

Born in Chatham County, Poe was the son of the late Romie Wilson Poe and Maggie Beal Poe. He was a residential construction carpenter.

Surviving are two sons, Dexter Poe and wife Ann of Siler City, and Lee Poe and wife Becky of Maitland, Missouri; 4 grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Poe was preceded in death by brothers James Poe, and Clarence Poe; by a sister, Beva Lee Poe Thomas; and nephew Louie Thomas. Mr. Poe was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church.

The family will receive

friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Online condolences can be made at www.rogerspickard.com Memorials may be made to the Meroney United Methodist Church, Children’s Ministries, 10568 NC Highway 902, Bear Creek, NC 27207; or to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Children’s Ministries, Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, NC 27344.

Arrangements are by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home in Sanford.

Joseph Lowe PITTSBORO — Joseph Edward Lowe, 92, of Galloway Ridge in Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, died Tuesday (12/29/2009) at

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Lowe was a Durham County native, born July 5, 1917 to Edward and Lila Durham Shipp Lowe. He was raised in the Lowes Grove community, and was a member of Lowes Grove Baptist Church.

Lowe served in the US Army during World War II, and was retired from Exxon-Mobil.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian Buck Lowe; daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and George Mason of Pittsboro, and Kay and Michael Rierson of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lowes Grove Baptist Church in Durham with the Reverend Forrest Gale presiding. A reception where friends may visit with the family will be held in the church fellowship hall immediately after the funeral service. Mr. Lowe will be entombed in the mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be sent to www. hallwynne.com. Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Griffin Chapel in Pittsboro.

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Scott Patterson To my dearest family, some thing I’d like to say. But ďŹ rst of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there’s no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and he said, I welcome you. It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on. I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan. There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man. God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And formost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to ight. God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no owers, unless there was some rain I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too; that as you give unto the world, the world will give unto you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night..... My day was not in vain. And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you met somebody who is sad and feeling low; just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go. When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind; I’m walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind. And when it’s time for you to go .... from that body to be free.

Remember you’re not going .. you’re coming here with me.

SANFORD — Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Holly Springs Baptist Church for Scott D. Patterson, 48, who died Sunday (12/27/09). The Rev. Jerry Parsons officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

During the service Stephanie McRae was the soloist and Cynthia Spivey was the pianist. Pallbearers were Shawn Hunter, Elmer Hunter, Craig McRae, Sammy Norris, Lefoi Falemalama and Sam Womack.

Honorary pallbearers were Albert Patterson and Kenneth Allen. Arrangements were made by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.

POLICE BEAT SANFORD n Darnysha D. Jackson, 33, of 131 Lightwood Lane was charged Tuesday with larceny. n Toney Leonora Thompson, 34, of 299 Talley Ave. was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. n Angela Faye Swann, 36, of 222 Stroud St. was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. n Gerald Lynn Sydnor, 22, of 1099 Battle St. was charged Tuesday with resist, delay and obstruct. n Jamar Raynique Griffin, 33, of 1306 Rosemary St. was charged Tuesday with assault on a female. n Anthony Ray Flowers, 53, of 807 Chatham St. was charged Tuesday with in-

jury to personal property.

LEE COUNTY n Angela Faye Swann, 36, of Lot 10 Thornwood Village was charged Tuesday with two counts of child support violation. She was placed in Lee County Jail under $9,081.17 cash bond. n Susan Junean Walker, 43, of 308 Green St. was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. She was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,000 secured bond. n Jonathon James Johnson, 32, of 805-E McKenzie Park was charged Tuesday with giving fictitious information to officers, driving while license revoked and no insurance.

n Billy Wayne Burch, 39, of 108 Austin St. was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,000 secured bond. n Gregory Davis Bethea, 42, of 32 Harts MHP was charged Tuesday with harassing phone calls.

He was released on $1,000 unsecured bond. n Dayna Lee Ransome, 31, of 193 Post Oak Lane was charged Tuesday with failure to appear. She was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,000 secured bond. n Jamar Raynique Griffin, 34, of 1306 Rosemary St. was charged Tuesday with child support violation. He was placed in Lee County Jail under $1,332 secured bond.

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The Bluegrass Experience isn’t new to Temple Theatre, said marketing director Kelly Wright. “This performance tomorrow night is their 11th annual New Year’s Eve bluegrass performance,�

Wright said. “Ticket sales have been going well. It is general admission unlike our other shows.�

Lead guitarist Edwards said Temple Theatre is one of the band’s most beloved venues. “The ambiance of the theater is so wonderful,� he said. This concert is “one of our favorite things we do every year. ... People are comfortable there.�

Edwards said the band rents the theater for the annual concert. “They give us all the support we could possibly want,� he said of Temple employees. “We always have a good crowd.�

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The Bluegrass Experience is (from left to right) Thomas “Snuffy� Smith, bass; Michael Aldridge, mandolin; Stan Brown, banjo; Fiddlin’ Al McCanless, fiddle and Tommy Edwards, guitar. cause the show, which begins at 8 p.m., takes place at the right time on the eve of the holiday. “We have the show start early enough and end early enough before the ball drops and the witching hour begins,� Edwards said.

Members of the band hail from Randolph, Chatham, Moore and Alamance counties. “We have great fun and lots of friends in the area.

It feels like a home game for us,� he said with a laugh. “We’re all from right in the heart of Carolina.�

The band will play two sets, the first lasting about an hour and the second,

after the intermission, about 45 minutes, Edwards said. In total, they’ll play about 35 songs, he expects.

The show will feature a few special guests, too.

LaNelle Davis of Pittsboro will sing with the band.

Edwards said she’s one of the most respected folk or traditional musicians in the Triangle.

Keith Thomas of Sanford and Jimmy Cameron of Harnett County also will sing and play with the band. “If you’ve seen the band before, you’re gonna get the band and a little more,� he said.

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Top Stories Continued from Page 1A

11 led to wars, long lines at the airport and a loss of innocence and belief that we are safe in our homeland.

The following are the top stories from each year of the decade as chosen by editors and staff of The Herald that year.

Feel free to e-mail us your thoughts on the decade at news@sanfordherald. com, and let us know what you think were the biggest headlines of Lee County during “the aughts.�

2000: THE BIG ONE

The forecast on Jan. 24 in Lee County called for about one to three inches ... enough snow to make those not used to the white stuff excited.

But Jan. 24 and 25 saw more than 3 inches. Some parts of Central North Carolina saw as much as 21 inches after the most powerful winter storm our area has seen in recorded history slammed us.

More than 300,000 people in the state were left without power, and schools and businesses were shut down for several days. The National Guard was called in for relief, and the storm forever changed the way the state would forecast precipitation.

Other big stories: Dennis Wicker runs for governor and falls short.

2001: A DAY OF TERROR

At 8:45 a.m. on a bright September Tuesday, a hijacked passenger jet out of Boston crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Eighteen minutes later, a second jet hit the south tower. It was at that moment the nation realized it was under attack, and it was at that moment our world changed forever.

The attacks reached much farther than just New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. At home, our men and women were sent to war. We sacrificed everyday things in a way not seen in our country since WWII. And we were introduced to a new term: Post 9/11 ... a world where terrorism is always our top concern when it comes to homeland security.

2002: MOTHER NATURE’S WRATH

North Carolina was under a considerable drought for four years beginning in 1998, but it was worse than ever in 2002, which saw record-high temperatures from March through August and very little rain.

The drought led to widespread hardship and economic losses throughout the state and Lee County.

The record heat came a

few months after the decades second considerable snow fall when six inches fell on Sanford in January.

It was a year of weather extremes that finally saw some relief when above-average rainfall hit the area from August to September of that year, preventing a disaster.

2003: THE NEW SCHOOL Ground was broken on the county’s second high school in 2003, and it would be two years before Southern Lee High School would open its doors forever along Tramway Road in Sanford. The school, much needed with Lee County High School reaching its capacity, wouldn’t be without controversy (read 2005), but ultimately, having the Cavs would be good for the entire county.

Over the years, Lee County and Southern Lee have developed a friendly rivalry in both sports and academics, and with the county continuing to grow, the decision to open a second high school seems to have been the right one.

2004: MARNITA BYNUM MURDERED In the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 2004, a Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy found Marnita Bynum’s body in the trunk of her Chrysler Sebring convertible on a rural road north of Hamlet. At the time, investigators said she was likely strangled before the car was abandoned.

Her husband, Melvin Bynum, pastor at Cry Out Loud Ministry on Woodland Avenue, was sentenced to 64 to 86 months in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter as part of a deal reached with prosecutors in 2007.

Melvin Bynum was released in this month. His sons Brock and Marquail have maintained a relationship with their father throughout his incarceration and plan to celebrate his return after living without any parents for five years.

Other big stories: Murder of Linda Watts; trial for the murder of Jamie Lockamy Smith

2005: A BIG TAX COMES The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a 12-cent tax hike in 2005.

The increase was almost entirely attributed to the cost of constructing and opening Southern Lee High School. That year’s budget was the first for then-Coun-

ty Manager David Smitherman, who left in 2006.

Since the increase, commissioners have had a strict policy against raising property taxes in the county, and their reluctance to do so was the main reason for pushing for a .25-cent sales tax increase to fund renovations at Lee County High School. Currently, the rate stands at 75 cents per $100 of value.

from “big box� stores such as Wal Mart and Lowes Hardware. Most smaller businesses subject to the tax pay only a flat $50 fee.

While the city council was able to lower its property tax rate following passage of the privilege license, the current council appears poised to vote in favor of a repeal on Tuesday.

2006: THE BULLARD CASE

We’ve seen presidents, droughts, reality TV stars, high-profile murder cases and much more over the past two years,but through it all, one story has loomed and continued to cast its shadow on everything else.

2008 was known for bank and auto bailouts and a Wall Street collapse, and 2009 was the year for skyrocketing unemployment and far too many pink slips for workers on all levels.

The economy was chosen as The Herald’s “Top Story,� two years in a row, for unlike the murders and celebrity dancers, this hit everybody in some form or fashion. Sanford saw some of its biggest manufacturers like Pfizer (formerly Wyeth) and Moen cutting and laying off high-earning workers, and unlike 2008, government jobs and teaching positions were on the chopping block as well.

Other big stories: Superintendent resigns, Bill Clinton visits, Shaniya Davis murdered, gunman kills eight at Carthage nursing home, Noelle Marsh

On Jan. 2, 2006, a masked gunman burst into a mobile home on Bradley Road in Sanford, the home of Michelle Bullard ‘s boyfriend, Will Weymouth. The gunman tied up four people in the house, including Bullard, and took them each to separate rooms before robbing them. When the other three victims freed themselves, they found that Bullard was gone. A sheriff’s deputy in Harnett County stops a vehicle around 7:15 p.m. that night on Cameron Road.

The vehicle matched the description given by David Wilson’s wife the evening before, when she reported him missing. As the deputy approached, Wilson committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest. Though her wallet as found later that month, Bullard’s remains were not found until October 2006, when a hunter in the same part of Cumberland County that investigators searched in January found skeletal remains in a wooded area.

The remains are identified as Bullard ‘s two days later, and a subsequent medical examiner’s report revealed that she died from a blow to the head.

In December 2007, Lee County Sheriff Tracy Carter announces that his investigators believe that Wilson is responsible for Bullard ‘s abduction and murder.

Other big stories: Tracy Carter elected sheriff; Dennis Godfrey case

2 men, woman found shot to death in Wilson WILSON (AP) — Authorities in eastern North Carolina say a man shot and killed his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend before he fatally shot himself.

WRAL-TV reported that Wilson County Sheriff Wayne Gay is calling the murdersuicide near Wilson a domestic violence situation.

He said the woman sought a restraining order against the suspect last year but never followed through.

Investigators said 24-yearold Paola Aguilera Ayala had returned home from her job Wednesday morning when her former boyfriend and another person drove up to her home in a pickup truck.

They said the former boyfriend went into the house and killed Ayala’s new boyfriend, chased the woman into an adjacent yard and shot her, then turned the gun on himself.

Prisons: Madoff leaves hospital, returns to cell BUTNER (AP) — Bernard Madoff has left his North Carolina prison’s hospital unit and returned to his cell.

The 71-year-old disgraced financier had been transferred to a prison hospital on Dec. 18. Bureau of Pris-

ons spokeswoman Denise Simmons said Wednesday he was transferred back to the medium security section of the complex Monday.

She declined to discuss Madoff’s health.

Madoff’s lawyer has said that Madoff had dizziness and high blood pressure.

Prisons officials have said he was not assaulted.

Madoff is serving a 150year sentence after pleading guilty to fraud and admitting to cheating thousands of investors out of billions of dollars.

Family: woman threatened before she was killed

ROCKY POINT (AP) — The family of a young North Carolina mother found shot to death says she was being threatened.

The Star-News of Wilmington reported Tuesday that 23-year-old Tiffany Dawkins’ mother said her daughter had been threatened and had moved in with her family for protection.

Kim Benton of Rocky Point, about 15 miles north of Wilmington, said she knew her daughter had been killed as soon as she learned that a body had been dumped along a state highway. Benton said in order to protect the investigation, she would not say who she thought threatened her daughter.

2007: THE PRIVILEGE TAX Sanford’s business privilege license was enacted in 2007 by a 5-2 vote of the city council after being introduced as a new revenue stream beginning in fiscal year 2007-08. Proponents of the tax, which is based on gross revenue for certain businesses within the city limits, argued that it would ease the city’s property tax burden by generating most of its revenue

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Yemeni forces raid al-Qaida hideout

SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni forces raided an al-Qaida hideout and set off a gunbattle Wednesday as the government vowed to eliminate the group that claimed it was behind the Christmas bombing attempt on a U.S. airliner.

The fighting took place in an al-Qaida stronghold in western Yemen that served as a safehaven for most of the attackers of the U.S. Embassy in 2008, killing 10 Yemeni guards and four civilians.

A government statement said at least one suspected militant was arrested during the clashes. “The (Interior) Ministry will continue tracking down al-Qaida terrorists and will continue its strikes against the group until it is totally eliminated,� Deputy Interior Minister Brig. Gen. Saleh al-Zawari told senior military officials at a meeting in Mareb, another province believed to shelter al-Qaida fighters.

Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, an offshoot of Osama bin Laden’s group, claimed it was behind the attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound airliner. Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab,

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This image shows men whom IntelCenter identifies as the senior leaders of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (from left) Abu Hurayrah Qasim al-Reemi , Said al-Shihri, Naser Abdel Karim al-Wahishi, alias Abu Basir, and Abu al-Hareth Muhammad al-Oufi. Al-Oufi, who was once held U.S. custody in Guantanamo Bay, surrendered in Yemen recently and was handed over to Saudis. Al-Shiri was once held in Guantanamo also. a 23-year-old passenger, was arrested Friday after he allegedly tried to bring down the Northwest Airlines flight, carrying 289 people.

U.S. investigators said Abdulmutallab told them he received training and instructions from al-Qaida operatives in Yemen.

Yemen’s government has said Abdulmutallab spent two periods in the country, from 2004-2005 and from August to December of this year, just before the attempted attack.

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Wednesday’s clashes took place in Hudaydah province, an al-Qaida stronghold along the Red Sea coast. A security official said the target was a house owned by an alQaida sympathizer. The official said the owner was arrested, a suspected al-Qaida member was injured and several militants who fled were being pursued. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not

authorized to speak to the press.

Before Wednesday’s clashes, Yemeni forces backed by U.S. intelligence carried out two major strikes against al-Qaida hideouts this month, reportedly killing more than 60 militants.

The U.S. has increasingly provided intelligence, surveillance and training to Yemeni forces during the past year, and has provided some firepower, according to a senior U.S. defense official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the subject.

Defense Department spokesman Bryan Whitman said Yemen received $67 million in training and support under the Pentagon’s counterterrorism program last year, second only to some $112 million spent in Pakistan.

He said the program was not a new one. “We are going to work with allies and partners to seek out terrorist activity, al-Qaida, wherever they operate, plan their operations, seek safe harbor,� he said. “This is an effort that is years old now.�

In Holland, the Dutch government issued a preliminary report Wednesday calling the airliner plot professional, but describing the execution as “amateurish.�

U.S. moves to place new duties on steel from China WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is imposing new duties on imports of steel pipes from China, the latest sign of trade tensions between the two countries.

The U.S. International Trade Commission voted to impose duties between 10.36 percent and 15.78 percent on the pipes, which are mostly used in oil drilling. The duties are intended to offset government subsidies that the U.S. government says China is providing its steelmakers.

The Commerce Department said last month that imports of the Chinese steel pipes rose by nearly 360 percent from 2006 to 2008. The imports were worth $2.7 billion in 2008, the department said.

China and the U.S. are engaged in several trade disputes over market access for goods ranging from poultry and tires to Hollywood movies.

“We believe this provision is constitutionally flawed,�

South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and the 12 other attorneys general wrote in the letter to be sent Wednesday night to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

In a rare Christmas Eve vote, Senate Democrats pushed sweeping health care legislation to the brink of Senate passage, crushing a year-end Republican filibuster against President Barack Obama’s call to remake the nation’s health care system. The 60-39 vote marked the third time in as many days Democrats posted a supermajority needed to advance the legislation.

US Airways jet blows tire, lands safely in Texas

13 AGs threaten suit over health care COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican attorneys general in 13 states say congressional leaders must remove Nebraska’s political deal from the federal health care reform bill or face legal action, according to a letter provided to The Associated Press Wednesday.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Authorities say a US Airways passenger jet has landed safely at San Antonio International Airport after blowing a tire during takeoff.

The San Antonio ExpressNews reports that the plane was carrying 87 passenger and crew members when it landed Wednesday afternoon. There were no injuries reported.

It was not immediately clear where the flight originated.

Emergency personnel and equipment rushed to the aircraft after it came to a stop. The plane was then towed to a gate at the terminal.

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The Sanford Herald / Thursday, December 31, 2009 / 9A

NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY

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‘Thriller,’ Muppets among 25 on list

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video, with that unforgettable graveyard dance, will rest among the nation’s treasures in the world’s largest archive of film, TV and sound recordings.

The 1983 music video directed by John Landis, though still the subject of lawsuits over profits, was one of 25 films to be inducted Wednesday for preservation in the 2009 National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.

It’s the first music video named to the registry.

It had been considered in past years, but following Jackson’s death, the time was right, said Steve Leggett, coordinator of the National Film Preservation Board.

“Because of the way the recording industry is evolving and changing, we thought it would be good to go back to the development of an earlier seismic shift, which was the development of the music video,” he said.

Joining the King of Pop in the 2009 class will be the Muppets from 1979’s “The Muppet Movie” — the first time on the big screen for Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy — and the 1957 sci-fi classic “The Incredible Shrinking Man,” among other titles.

New titles added A list of the 25 films being added to the National Film Registry, as announced Tuesday by the Library of Congress: n “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975) n “The Exiles” (1961) n “Heroes All” (1920) n “Hot Dogs for Gauguin” (1972) n “The Incredible Shrinking Man” (1957) n “Jezebel” (1938) n “The Jungle” (1967) n “The Lead Shoes” (1949) n “Little Nemo” (1911) n “Mabel’s Blunder” (1914) n “The Mark of Zorro” (1940) n “Mrs. Miniver” (1942) n “The Muppet Movie” (1979) n “Once Upon a Time in the West” (1968) n “Pillow Talk” (1959) n “Precious Images” (1986) n “Quasi at the Quackadero” (1975) n “The Red Book” (1994) n “The Revenge of the Pancho Villa” (1930-36) n “Scratch and Crow” (1995) n “Stark Love” (1927) n “The Story of G.I. Joe” (1945) n “A Study in Reds” (1932) n “Thriller” (1983) n “Under Western Stars” (1938) — by the Associated Press

The library works with film archives and movie studios to ensure original copies are kept safe. It also acquires a copy for preservation in its own vaults among millions of other recordings at the Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center in the hills near Culpeper, Va. “By preserving the nation’s films, we safeguard a significant element of

our cultural patrimony and history,” said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.

Congress established the registry in 1989, which now totals 525 films. They are selected not as the “best” American films but instead for their enduring importance to U.S. culture.

The library selects films that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant after

reviewing hundreds of titles nominated by the public and consulting with the National Film Preservation Board.

In “The Muppet Movie,” Kermit leads his fellow TV characters on a road trip to Hollywood where they meet Steve Martin, Mel Brooks and other actors with the magic of creators Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Other notable titles include “Once Upon a Time in the West” (1968), directed by Sergio Leone, representing the “spaghetti western” genre that helped propel such rising stars as Clint Eastwood. The list also includes Bette Davis’ Oscar-winning performance in “Jezebel” from 1938.

The oldest film inducted was “Little Nemo” from 1911, a mix of live action and animation adapted from Winsor McCay’s comic strip “Little Nemo in Slumberland.” The film, highly advanced for its time, influenced future animators, including Walt Disney.

Regardless of ongoing legal disputes over rights to Jackson’s “Thriller,” the library holds a copy submitted in 1984 for copyright purposes and will seek to acquire another for preservation.

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Movie director Jackson named a N.Z. knight WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The king of Middle Earth is being made a knight — for real.

Film writer and director Peter Jackson, whose widely acclaimed “Lord Jackson of the Rings” trilogy scooped up 17 Oscars, has been made a knight in the New Year Honors’ list of his native New Zealand.

He becomes Sir Peter Jackson for what the annual list honoring the country’s worthy citizens simply calls “services to film.”

New Zealand knights and dames, among the nation’s highest honors, are sanctioned by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, New Zealand’s head of state — stemming from the country’s past as a British colony.

The “Lord of the Rings” trio showcased New Zealand’s unique natural scenery as writer J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy land, filled with sword-swinging warriors, elves, wizards and hairy-footed hobbits. The project broke box office records around the world, won Jackson international accolades, and prompted a spike in tourism to New Zealand.

“I didn’t think anything would surpass the 2004 Academy Awards, but I was wrong,” Jackson said in a statement, adding that

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Ratings hold for post-arrest Sheen sitcom episode LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” held steady in the ratings this week, as star Charlie Sheen faced charges stemming from his wife’s Christmas Day allegations that he threatened her with violence.

The sitcom’s full cast is expected to resume production Monday after a holiday break, a person close to the show said Wednesday. The person, who was Sheen not authorized to comment publicly on the status of production, spoke on condition of anonymity.

“Two and a Half Men,” TV’s top-rated comedy, drew an estimated 11.1 million viewers Monday for a repeat episode, close to last year’s audience, according to preliminary Nielsen Co. ratings.

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receiving the honor was an “incredible moment.”

Jackson is currently is working on the two-movie prequel “The Hobbit,” also based on a Tolkien book, with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro. Filming is due to begin in New Zealand in early 2010, with the company announcing Wednesday it was seeking extras.

Regis returns next week after hip replacement NEW YORK (AP) — Regis Philbin is set to return to his daytime talk show next week after successful hip replacement surgery.

Philbin has been on the disabled list since the Dec. 1 operation. He makes his return to “Live!

With Philbin Regis and Kelly” on Jan. 4.

Kelly Ripa has been working with guest hosts while Philbin has been away.

He hasn’t been completely out of sight: The 78-year-old Philbin called in to pal David Letterman’s show this month to deliver a “Top Ten” list.

Amy Adams, Tim Allen, Jenna Elfman and pilot Chesley Sullenberger will be among his first-week guests. ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 ** Planet 51: PG (10:20), 12:20, 5:25 **= No Pases *Not Showing on Friday 12/25/09

Showtimes for Showtimes Dec. 25thfor-August Jan.21-27 7th ** Sherlock Holmes: PG-13 9:30*, 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:45, 10:20 ** It’s Complicated: R 9:35*, 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 8:00, 10:00 ** Alvin and the Chipmunks II: PG 10:30*, 12:30, 2:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 ** Alvin and the Chipmunks II: PG 11:00*, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 ** Avatar: PG-13 11:30*, 3:00, 6:30, 10:00

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but ultimately inscrutable. James Cameron returned to directing feature films, Quentin Tarantino took time off from sitting on film festival juries and the talk show circuit to add to his directorial catalog, and Pixar submitted its annual superlative entry. But, many of the decade’s most accomplished filmmakers were absent from theaters this year, including Paul Greengrass, Christopher Nolan, Darren Aronofsky, P.T. Anderson, Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro Iñár-

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There is no precise number known, nor any method of determining how many pets have been affected by rising foreclosure rates and the volatile housing market. However, with an influx of pets arriving at shelters or the reports of abandoned animals growing, animal welfare protectors say the effects are enormous. Many pet owners simply show up at shelters and say they are “moving,” offering no specifics.

As more pets are finding their ways into shelters, the problem is compounded with reduced numbers of adoptions. Generally, people are not bringing home puppies or kittens because money is tight. Older dogs, which in good times tend to last longer in shelters, then may become even less desirable.

“What we’ve always known is that when times are hard for people, they’re hard for their pets,” says Stephen Zawistowski, a vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

However, there are some steps that pet owners or potential pet owners can take. * While it’s not possible to foresee every possible scenario, if your finances are not stable, or if you’re barely making ends meet, it may not be a good time to bring a pet into the household. * If you are facing foreclosure and have a pet, speak with your local animal shelter. They may have programs where you can house the animal at the shelter for a period while you find suitable, animal-friendly housing. Some shelters even waive the fees associated with such a service. * Find out if there is a friend or relative who may be able to help out and provide foster care for a pet until you get settled. * A pet is not a piece of property and should not merely be left behind, warn animal welfare activists. In many states abandoning animals is illegal under anticruelty laws. You could be prosecuted for abandoning your pet. * Some shelters will even speak on your behalf to landlords to negotiate for pets.

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This is a witty, refreshingly original portrait of Gen-Y love that speaks to audiences of all ages. Although it punctures the illusion of happily-ever-after, the film’s affirming final scene reminds us that love is always just another season away.

2. The Damned United The criminally ignored biopic is a sports-related

3. The Hurt Locker The first great movie set around America’s current war in the Middle East is an exploration of a soldier’s survival instincts and their eventual war-torn psychological distortion that the only way to feel alive is to keep facing death. Newcomer Jeremy Renner is superb as a hotshot “blaster” whose mission is to defuse or otherwise nullify enemy mines and IEDs. Director Kathryn Bigelow returns after a seven-year layoff to not only fully realize her filmmaking potential, but perhaps become the first woman to win a Best Director Oscar.

4. Up in the Air Working within his now-established formula of quirky romances set within tableaus informed by weighty social topics, director Jason Reitman crafts a timely and timeless film that hearkens back to such worldly comic masterpieces as Billy Wilder’s The Apartment, Ernest Lubitsch’s The Shop Around the Corner and Preston Sturges’ Sullivan’s

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Travels. George Clooney lends his trademark retro leading-man charisma to a middle-aged “career transition counselor” facing a personal crossroads. Playing his respective coworker and love interest, Anna Kendrick would feel right at home in a screwball comedy while Vera Farmiga radiates the sophisticated sexuality of classic film noir divas.

5. The Messenger Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson play two casualty notification officers who give notice to the families of fallen soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. An ethical dilemma unfolds when Foster’s character becomes involved with a widow played

by Samantha Morton. These are three of the best acting performances of 2009 in an intelligent, affecting screenplay co-written by debut director Oren Moverman.

6. Up This is — say it together — “Pixar’s annual entry in the best films of the year.”

When an elderly widower (Ed Asner) — drawn and voiced to resemble a sexagenarian Spencer Tracy — faces encroaching urban sprawl and involuntary relegation to a retirement home, he decides to follow through on he and his late wife’s promise to one day journey to the wilds of South America by literally floating away and planting their fixer-upper dream home atop the mystical Paradise Falls. This is mature animated filmmaking that will make you laugh and cry…and that’s just within the first 15 minutes. It is a film about longing and discovering that adventure isn’t necessarily “out there,” but may be closer to home.

7. District 9 The sci-fi thriller director Neil Blomkamp depicts the chaos and racism that ensues throughout Johannesburg, South Africa

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when extraterrestrial aliens become marooned on Earth and attempt to integrate into human society. The fauxdocumentary approach that dominates the film’s opening half lends an unsettling verisimilitude to the aliens and their earthly subculture.

The second half revolves around a government agent (Sharlto Copley) who contracts a strange virus that begins to slowly transform his DNA and appearance into that of an alien. There’s obvious analogy between the treatment of the aliens and human racism. The most difficult question facing audiences members is — if faced with the reality of such extraterrestrials living among you — whether you would actually support the restrictive, oppressive measures designed to keep them at bay.

8. Goodbye Solo Ramin Bahrani’s third critically acclaimed feature film — after Man Push Cart and Chop Shop, # 7 on last year’s list) is an ethereal mediation on mortality and displacement centered around an African immigrant cap driver (Soulyemane Sy Savané) and his taciturn fare, a septuagenarian (erstwhile Elvis bodyguard Red West) bent on ending his life. From its nocturnal forays through WinstonSalem, North Carolina’s downtown tobacco district to the striking imagery atop Blowing Rock National Park, this film’s haunting air lingers long after its closing credits.

9. The Road This ultra-faithful adaptation of Cormac McCathy’s bleak, post-apocalyptic novel is a survival story about a Man (Viggo Mortensen) and his Boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who embark an odyssey that embodies the dual meaning of the film’s title. Their trek carries them down treacherous highways and byways,

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movie, but it’s not the typical “sports movie.” The story of famed British soccer coach Brian Clough — portrayed brilliantly by the equally undervalued Michael Sheen — and his ill-fated 44-day stint as head of top-flight Leeds United in 1974 — contains little actual game play, and reverses the typical sports movie story arc; here, success turns into failure. Screenwriter Peter Morgan fashions a character study of the corrosive effects of pride and obsession, all revolving around an underdog whose success blossoms only on fields barren of expectations.

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ritu, Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Films from Peter Jackson, Clint Eastwood, and Steven Soderbergh met with mixed reviews, while Rob Marshall and Ang Lee threatened to make us forget they were ever competent directors.

What is heartening about this year’s best films, however, is the sizable number of young and/or unheralded directors already putting their stamp on the film scene.

In a year when the big names were AWOL, the up-and-comers pulled up the slack. So, without further adieu (or more talk about how things were “back in my day”), here are my selections for the best and worst movies of 2009.

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and their journey carries with it mankind’s path toward rebirth and redemption.

Director John Hillcoat (The Proposition) wields a keen command of craft, setting, and atmosphere.

10. Avatar James Cameron’s epic return to feature filmmaking after his Titanic rainmaker reestablishes him as the DeMille of our time. What separates Cameron from the Michael Bays of the world is that his visual masterworks are accompanied by a soul.

The film’s post-9/11 symbolism is a bit heavy-handed.

But, this giant leap forward in the art of moviemaking deserves recognition. Admit it: you’re already countingdown until the Blu-ray DVD release.

The Bottom Feeders The Worst: All About Steve It’s a good thing this monumental misfire — concocted by the same screenwriter as the equally wretched License to Wed — was released before, not after, Sandra Bullock’s Oscar-bait turn in The Blind Side.

Otherwise, it would have been her Norbit. Bullock plays Mary Horowitz, crossword puzzle writer and a single flibbertigibbet living at home with her parents. A blind date with a television cameraman (Bradley Cooper) both stokes Mary’s carnal fires and sends her freak flag flyin’. It is not just that Mary is exceedingly annoying; what’s more disconcerting is that Mary is so clearly psychotic that it is impossible to find any modicum of humor in her eccentricities. When I reviewed the movie in September, I wrote this “is the first film unworthy enough to be considered the worst movie of this year. Here’s hoping I am not unfortunate enough to endure anything that threatens to steal its crown.” I wasn’t, thankfully.

Other clunkers: Old Dogs, The Men Who Stare At Goats, Obsessed, My Life in Ruins, Transformers — Revenge of the Fallen, Whatever Works, Nine, The Pink Panther 2, Law Abiding Citizen, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Year One Most Pleasant Surprises A Christmas Carol, The Damned United, District 9, Extract, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Good Hair, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, Star Trek

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No problem North Carolina romps over overmatched Albany

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C h at l e e s h o oto u t Third Round WEDNesday’s Games BOYS Championship Sanderson 52, Lee County 47 Third-Place Game East Chapel Hill 64, Union Pines 46 RECAP — Aaron Law’s 15 points led East Chapel Hill to a third place finish in the Chatlee Shootout after a 64-46 win over Union Pines.

Randall Davis had 11 points and Jon Hawes had 10 in the win.

The Vikings were led by Chris Henderson and Jon Jon Turner, who each had 14 points.

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TEXAS TECH FIRES COACH MIKE LEACH LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech fired coach Mike Leach on Wednesday, two days after he was suspended by the school as it investigated his treatment of a player with a concussion.

The school handed a termination letter to Leach’s attorney, Ted Liggett, minutes before the two sides were to appear in court for a hearing on the coach’s suspension.

Liggett said Texas Tech general counsel Pat Campbell approached him outside the courtroom and told him that win, lose or draw in the hearing, Leach was out.

Liggett told the judge there was no need for the hearing on Leach’s request that he be reinstated to coach the Alamo Bowl. Texas Tech plays Michigan State on Saturday in San Antonio.

As for Leach’s reaction, Liggett said, “Well, he’s not thrilled.”

Liggett said he planned to file a lawsuit on Leach’s behalf against the school “soon.”

“We can guarantee that the fight has just begun,” he said.

Fifth-Place Game Cary vs. Leesville LATE Seventh-Place Game East Wake 97, South Granville 62 RECAP — Kasann Williams had a game-high 27 points as East Wake pour in the most points in a single game at the tournament to take seventh place.

South Granville was led by Trevor Davis’ 14 points.

Girls Championship Overhills 57, Union Pines 50 RECAP — Miraya gentry and Felicia Bennett scored 16 points apiece to lead the Lady Jaguars to the 2009 Chatlee Shootout Girls title. J Union Pines was led

by Tyesha McLean’s 13 points.

NFL FOX SAYS LITTLE ABOUT FUTURE WITH CAROLINA

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach John Fox is saying little about his future.

After a report this week that said Panthers owner Jerry Richardson will allow Fox to return next season but won’t extend his contract, Fox on Wednesday would only say that he’s got a year on his contract and that “I have an agent that deals with that.”

Fox declined to answer additional questions. When asked if he had talked to Richardson, he replied, “I am speaking English, right?”

The Charlotte Observer, citing an unidentified source, reported Monday that Fox, his coaching staff and general manager Marty Hurney would be “offered the opportunity to return next season.”

BOXING PACQUIAO FILES SUIT AGAINST MAYWEATHERS LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao upped the ante Wednesday in his standoff with Floyd Mayweather Jr. by filing a lawsuit alleging that Mayweather and others defamed him by falsely accusing Pacquiao of using performance-enhancing drugs.

The suit filed in federal court in Las Vegas further complicates efforts to reach an agreement for a proposed March 13 fight between the two boxers.

The suit asks for damages in excess of $75,000 and names Mayweather, his father, Floyd Sr., and uncle Roger Mayweather as defendants.

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Lee County’s Israel Williams (middle) jumps to pass the ball as Sanderson’s Chris Lampkins (left) and Gway Biongo try to defend during the championship game of the Chatlee Shootout on Wednesday night.

Jackets clipped in final From Staff Reports SANFORD — It was Lee County’s tournament, but Sanderson got the prize.

Matt James scored 13 points as Sanderson held off the gutsy Yellow Jackets 52-47 in a tight game to win the 2009 Chatlee Shootout on the Lee County campus on Wednesday night.

The game was close throughout, with the teams separated by only a point entering the final

period. But Sanderson (9-3) mustered the game’s most critical run, opening the final period on an 8-1 spurt to take a 41-33 edge with 4:32 remaining.

The Jackets held the Spartans there for more than a minute — 70 seconds — but after a bucket with under 3 minutes to go crept Lee County within six points, Sanderson stretched the lead to its biggest of the night at 48-38 with 56 seconds to go.

The Jackets’ Israel Williams

made a 3-pointer and was fouled with 18 seconds to go to make it 50-46, but that’s as close as the Jackets could get.

Dequan Swann and Ricky West each had 13 points to pace the Jackets (3-10).

Despite the loss, the three-day performance must be deemed a success for the Jackets, who came into their host tournament without having won a conference game.

Third-Place Game Fuquay-Varina 53, Chatham Central 45 RECAP — Sierra Courie’s 18 points lifted Chatham Central to a third-place finish in the Chatlee Shootout.

Brooke Strickland added 12 points for the Bears.

Fuquay-Varina was led

by Shebria Kersey’s 14 points.

Fifth-Place Game East Chapel Hill 53, Lee County 33 Seventh-Place Game South Granville 55, Cary 52 RECAP — South Granville held off pesky Cary to finish in seventh place.

Lee County builds confidence in tourney

By RYAN SARDA

sarda@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — The East Chapel Hill girls’ basketball team built a big lead in the first half and never looked back from there.

The Wildcats defeated Lee County 53-33 on Wednesday in the fifth-place game in the Chatlee Shootout at Lee County High School.

The Yellow Jackets (2-10),

who finished in sixth place in the tournament, trailed 36-9 at halftime. They did outscore the Wildcats 24-19 in the second half, but it was too little too late.

“We just didn’t play in the first half,” said Lee County coach Cindy Kelly. “You can’t dig a hole like that in the first half and expect to win.”

Lee County’s Tina Verbal (right) makes her way down the court during the Chatlee Shootout in Sanford.

ASHLEY GARNER/ The Sanford Herald

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Hurricanes have been NHL’s worst

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he Carolina Hurricanes may have looked like worldbeaters in their last four periods of hockey — scoring nine goals in regulation play in a shootout loss and a blowout win — but they go into tonight’s New Year’s

Eve matchup at the RBC Center in Raleigh with the New York Rangers as unquestionably the worst-performing team in the league.

The new year, a dose of newfound confidence from beating Washington at home Monday

and new forward line combinations (including putting center Eric Staal on the wing) may be just what the doctor ordered, but in the meantime the diagnosis is

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2B / Thursday, December 31, 2009 / The Sanford Herald DUKE REWIND No. 7 Duke tops Long Beach State DURHAM (AP) — Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith hit some big 3-pointers, and Smith even blocked one. Thanks to its two talented guards, No. 7 Duke once again put itself in some good company.

Scheyer scored 22 points, Smith added 19 and the Blue Devils became the latest Top Ten team to beat Long Beach State, routing the 49ers 84-63 late Tuesday night.

Kyle Singler added 14 points for Duke (10-1), which led by 26 points, shot 47.1 percent, blocked a season-high 10 shots and was 15 of 26 from 3-point range.

“I don’t even think we shot as well as we could, with the amount of good looks that we had,” Scheyer said. “We’ll be successful in the offense when we take open looks.”

Larry Anderson scored 14 points for Long Beach State (6-7), which couldn’t get closer than 13 points in the second half and lost its third straight.

The 49ers have been beaten by four Top Ten opponents so far. “I’m glad we’re hitting league (play) on Saturday,” coach Dan Monson said. “The Top Ten is pretty good, and Duke belongs there. ... Our guys could have caved in, and they showed that they’ve been in these games and that they have some fight to them, but we were just outmanned.”

Senior big men Lance Thomas and Brian Zoubek had 10 points apiece for Duke, which went up by double figures to stay before the 49ers made their third field goal.

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NCSU REWIND Horner leads N.C. State past Winthrop

RALEIGH (AP) — Winthrop achieved its goal of slowing down North Carolina State’s Tracy Smith. The Eagles just couldn’t figure out how to stop Smith’s teammates.

Dennis Horner scored 12 points to help the Wolfpack defeat Winthrop 68-52 late on Tuesday night. Richard Howell added 11 points for N.C. State (9-3), which responded with a 9-0 run after its 23-point lead diminished to eight points early in the second half.

“I thought they did a great job on Tracy,” Wolfpack coach Sidney Lowe said. “They gave a team effort. We knew their strategy was to take Tracy out of the game and force someone else to beat them, and they stuck to the game plan.”

Smith, returning from a onegame suspension for criticizing officials after N.C. State’s 67AP photo 59 loss at Wake Forest on Dec. Albany’s Fran Urli, left, defends as North Carolina’s Leslie McDonald (15) drives to the basket while Tyler Zeller (44) 20, scored a season-low nine looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill on Wednesday. points on 4-for-8 shooting.

The Eagles (5-7) swarmed Smith with multiple defenders inside, leaving N.C. State’s shooters open on the perimeter. The Wolfpack took advantage, moving out to a 41-29 halftime lead on the strength of CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Ed half and coasted the rest of points to lead the Great victory. a 30-7 run that began early in Davis had 18 points to help the way for its third straight Danes (4-10), who ended Afterward, coach Roy the period.

No. 9 North Carolina beat win since losing to No. 2 an eight-game road trip Williams said he was “so N.C. State scored on 11 of Albany 87-70 on WednesTexas. with just one victory. Albany ticked off it is unbelievable” 12 possessions, including 10 day night.

The Tar Heels played hasn’t played at home since at the performance, which in a row, to take a 32-9 lead Deon Thompson added without fifth-year senior beating Robert Morris on included everything from with 8:25 remaining in the half.

15 points for the Tar Heels Marcus Ginyard and sopho- Nov. 22. guys forgetting repeated “Games can be won and lost (11-3), who had an easy more Justin Watts. Watts For the Tar Heels, it was instructions not to try to in different segments of the time in their next-to-last injured his right ankle dura drama-free night — and save the ball under their game,” Winthrop coach Randy game before opening ing Monday’s win against that’s a good thing considdefensive basket to one Peele said. “That segment reAtlantic Coast Conference Rutgers, while Ginyard has ering the way they played play in which two players ally put us behind the 8-ball.” play. Despite being shortmissed two straight since in Monday’s win against lined up to guard the same The Wolfpack made seven handed, North Carolina spraining his right ankle in Rutgers. guy. Williams said his team 3-pointers and converted a built a double-digit lead practice.

In that game, they saw can’t afford to keep makthree-point play during that midway through the first Will Harris scored 22 a 17-point second-half ing the same mistakes with 9-minute span, which featured lead whittled all the way to the ACC opener against two timeouts by the Eagles as they tried to slow the barrage. four with about 2 minutes Virginia Tech looming next Scott Wood scored all nine of left before taking an 81-67 weekend. his points on three 3-pointers during the spurt, forcing the Eagles to come out of their zone defense and pick up the Wolfpack man to man.

“The team fed off Scott’s 3s because he hasn’t been shooting the ball well,” said N.C. State point guard Javier Gonzalez, who had eight points “We’ll be good to you!” and a career-high 10 rebounds.

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Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last practice arrives at Gator Bowl

NFL BRIEFS Muhammad: Sunday wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be my last game

Bills RB Jackson fined by NFL for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;DIIIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; symbol

CHARLOTTE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Muhsin Muhammad is 36, in the final year of his contract and is marking his first touchdown catch of the season with one game to go.

Yet the Carolina Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; starting receiver vows that Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season finale against New Orleans wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mark the end of his career.

A two-time Pro Bowl selection and known as one of the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top blocking receivers, Muhammad has just 46 catches for 496 yards this season. Lack of production by receivers other than Steve Smith has hampered the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense for much of their disappointing season.

Muhammadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22-yard touchdown catch in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 41-9 win over the New York Giants on Sunday was the first score by a receiver other than Smith this season.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been fined $5,000 by the NFL for painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;DIIIâ&#x20AC;? under his eyes rather than using a standard strip of eye black during last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at Atlanta.

Jackson complained about the fine after practice Wednesday, and said he intends to file an appeal.

Jackson was surprised by the punishment because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been wearing â&#x20AC;&#x153;DIIIâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which stands for his Division III college football background â&#x20AC;&#x201D; since the Coe College product first broke into the league with Buffalo in 2007.

He said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previously received no warnings from the league.

The NFL declined comment, saying it only confirms player fines on each Friday during the season.

Dallas WR fears QB, coach lost confidence in him IRVING, Texas (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Roy Williams dropped another one Wednesday. This time, the Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clumsy receiver let go of some of the bravado heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clutched all season.

Williams has been confident and upbeat in interviews every week, no matter how much heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggled on the field â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggled plenty, catching only 38 passes for 596 yards when he was supposed to be Tony Romoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 1 target.

The last two games, Williams has dropped key passes that hit him in the hands. The latest one came shortly before halftime, with no defender anywhere near him, and he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have another ball come his way the rest of the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s telling me my quarterback lost that confidence in me and so did the coordinator calling the play for me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame them. I blame myself. So I have to get my (act) together and try to right this thing and help this team win some games in the playoffs.â&#x20AC;?

No Bengals picked for Pro Bowl CINCINNATI (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Bengals were taken aback that none of them got voted into the Pro Bowl, leaving them the only AFC division champion not represented in the game.

Cincinnati (10-5) and Kansas City (3-12) were the only teams in the AFC that failed to get a player into the Pro Bowl. The AFC North champions have one of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best defenses and figured at least one player from that unit would make it.

The other three AFC division champions had multiple players chosen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indianapolis got six, San Diego five and New England four.

Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bulluck, Harper placed on IR NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tennessee linebacker Keith Bulluck and cornerback Nick Harper have been placed on injured reserve by the Titans before their season finale at Seattle.

Bulluck tore his left anterior cruciate ligament on Dec. 20 in a win over Miami. The Titans didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately need the roster spot, but they placed him on injured reserve Wednesday. Bulluck tweeted that he was having surgery.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bobby Bowden wrapped himself Wednesday in a gold Florida State sweat shirt and garnet jacket, then pulled on his white cap adorned with the same logo and headed onto the Seminolesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; practice field.

Somehow, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize it was for the final time.

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clear: with just 10 wins, Carolina sits last among the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 teams by a wide margin. With 27 points (from a 10-22-7 record), the Hurricanes trail the next-worst team in the Eastern Conference by 10 points (Toronto, 1417-9 after surging lately) and have half as many points as the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re last in team defense, next-to-last in team offense and have just two wins on the road.

No other team has fewer than six road wins.

Injuries and bad breaks have played a role in the disastrous start, but the question remains: whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong with these guys?

Maybe a better question is this: are the Hurricanes a good team playing badly, or simply a bad team?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still up for debate. But watching them play, the trouble spots are obvious. Offensively, their collective lack of confidence has them too frequently out of position and losing most battles for the puck. Because hockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a puck possession sport, the lack

After 44 years of coaching and thousands of practices along the way, a Bowden-coached team has gone through a full-scale workout for the last time. The Seminoles completed preparations for Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gator Bowl against West Virginia, and now only a light walkthrough â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a dress rehearsal, really â&#x20AC;&#x201D; remains before Bowdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final

of offensive control has led the team away from the basics of passing and movement. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting shots â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they rank 11th in the league there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but not enough goals, especially at evenstrength. Defensively, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experiencing the same kinds of neutralzone and defensive-zone breakdowns that plagued the team in the 2007-08 season, as well as some spotty goaltending at the most inopportune moments.

The net result is that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re forced to take chances to make up for bad goals theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve surrendered. Scoring chances they generate arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quality chances, and lack of belief among the goal-scorers means too many pucks missing the net or going right into the opposing goalieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gut for easy saves.

In a game prone to streaks, the Hurricanes havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had much over which to say grace. But if a home run can suddenly bring a despondent slugger out of a slump with a single swing of the bat, maybe Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dominating win â&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with head coach Paul Mauriceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new line combinations

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Katie Kremer led the Yellow Jackets with eight points and 14 rebounds. Tina Verbal had seven points. Jessica Cooper and Mykki Johnson each added five points in the loss.

East Chapel Hill was led by

kickoff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought about it,â&#x20AC;? Bowden said Wednesday morning, bundled against an unseasonable north Florida chill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are not in my mind. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m keeping score: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oh, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last day; oh, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last this.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last thing I want to think of, really. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the last day.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is the end of the old and the start of something new, something more like the kind of on-ice performance we saw during the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s march to, and through, the playoffs.

There are bright spots which serve as building blocks. Brandon Sutter has come up from Albany in the American Hockey League to be the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best player this season; he has goals in his last three games. Jussi Jokinen, Tuomu Ruutu and Joni Pitkanen, the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three Finnish players, have been mostly consistent.

The team had one of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top power plays in December after beginning the month at a 13 percent (16 goals in 124 chances) clip.

But defensively theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still struggling (stalwart Joe Corvo, hurt Nov. 30, is out at least another month) and their confidence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so crucial in a game where pucks must â&#x20AC;&#x153;find the netâ&#x20AC;? in order for you to win â&#x20AC;&#x201D; still lags.

Maurice, under fire since the swoon started early this season, is known as a technically sound coach who prepares his teams strategically for games.

Unless he lights a fire, though, under his club,

Caitlin Boreykoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 points. Lilah Sciacky added 10 in the victory.

Despite the rough start in Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, Kelly was pleased with the Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance in the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to do better than sixth place, but this was a good confidence-booster for us,â&#x20AC;? said Kelly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to play in Christmas tournaments to stay in shape.

a new record for futility â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mathematical elimination from the playoffs before the Olympic break â&#x20AC;&#x201D; may be next.

Hurricanes notes: Eric Staal, who had five points in Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s romp at Washington (2 goals, 3 assists) was named Wednesday to the roster of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic team for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.

Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-round game will be Feb. 16 against Norway. Staal has 21 points (5 goals, 16 assists) in his 16 games since missing 10 games with an injury in November and seems to be finding the form that has eluded him thus far this season. Staal was a member of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;taxi squadâ&#x20AC;? during the 2006 Olympics, but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a stranger to international play â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he helped lead Canada to a gold medal in the 2007 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships in 2007 and a silver medal in that competition last year...

Two other Hurricanes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; forward Tuomu Ruutu and defenseman Joni Pitkanen â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were named to Finlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic team.

The United States names its roster on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.

The best way to stay in shape is by playing basketball. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a better team now because of this tournament. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get back to conference play and continue trying to grow.â&#x20AC;?

Lee County will return to Tri-9 Conference play on Tuesday with a trip to Panther Creek. The Yellow Jackets will return home next Friday against Fuquay-Varina.

Scoreboard

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NFL Standings

x-New England N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo

W 10 8 7 5

L 5 7 8 10

x-Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee

W 14 8 7 7

L 1 7 8 8

x-Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland

W 10 8 8 4

L 5 7 7 11

x-San Diego Denver Oakland Kansas City

W 12 8 5 3

L 3 7 10 12

y-Philadelphia y-Dallas N.Y. Giants Washington

W 11 10 8 4

L 4 5 7 11

x-New Orleans Atlanta Carolina Tampa Bay

W 13 8 7 3

L 2 7 8 12

x-Minnesota y-Green Bay Chicago Detroit

W 11 10 6 2

L 4 5 9 13

x-Arizona San Francisco Seattle St. Louis

W 10 7 5 1

L 5 8 10 14

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East T Pct PF PA Home 0 .667 400 251 8-0-0 0 .533 311 236 3-4-0 0 .467 336 360 4-3-0 0 .333 228 319 2-5-0 South T Pct PF PA Home 0 .933 409 277 7-1-0 0 .533 354 306 3-4-0 0 .467 273 357 5-3-0 0 .467 337 389 5-3-0 North T Pct PF PA Home 0 .667 305 254 6-2-0 0 .533 370 248 6-2-0 0 .533 338 300 6-2-0 0 .267 222 358 2-5-0 West T Pct PF PA Home 0 .800 431 300 5-2-0 0 .533 302 280 4-3-0 0 .333 184 358 2-5-0 0 .200 250 400 1-7-0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East T Pct PF PA Home 0 .733 429 313 6-2-0 0 .667 337 250 5-2-0 0 .533 395 383 4-4-0 0 .267 246 313 3-5-0 South T Pct PF PA Home 0 .867 500 318 6-2-0 0 .533 343 315 6-2-0 0 .467 292 298 4-3-0 0 .200 234 380 1-6-0 North T Pct PF PA Home 0 .733 426 305 7-0-0 0 .667 428 290 6-2-0 0 .400 290 352 5-3-0 0 .133 239 457 2-5-0 West T Pct PF PA Home 0 .667 368 292 4-3-0 0 .467 302 275 6-2-0 0 .333 267 373 4-3-0 0 .067 169 408 0-7-0

Away 2-5-0 5-3-0 3-5-0 3-5-0

AFC 7-4-0 6-5-0 5-6-0 3-8-0

NFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 2-2-0

Div 4-2-0 2-4-0 4-2-0 2-4-0

Away 7-0-0 5-3-0 2-5-0 2-5-0

AFC NFC 10-1-0 4-0-0 5-6-0 3-1-0 6-5-0 1-3-0 4-8-0 3-0-0

Div 6-0-0 1-5-0 3-3-0 2-4-0

Away 4-3-0 2-5-0 2-5-0 2-6-0

AFC 7-4-0 6-5-0 5-6-0 4-7-0

NFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 3-1-0 0-4-0

Div 6-0-0 3-3-0 2-4-0 1-5-0

Away 7-1-0 4-4-0 3-5-0 2-5-0

AFC 9-3-0 6-5-0 4-7-0 2-9-0

NFC 3-0-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 1-3-0

Div 5-1-0 3-2-0 2-4-0 1-4-0

Away 5-2-0 5-3-0 4-3-0 1-6-0

NFC AFC 9-2-0 2-2-0 8-3-0 2-2-0 6-5-0 2-2-0 2-10-0 2-1-0

Div 4-1-0 3-2-0 4-2-0 0-6-0

Away 7-0-0 2-5-0 3-5-0 2-6-0

NFC 9-2-0 5-6-0 7-4-0 3-8-0

AFC 4-0-0 3-1-0 0-4-0 0-4-0

Div 4-1-0 2-3-0 3-2-0 1-4-0

Away 4-4-0 4-3-0 1-6-0 0-8-0

NFC AFC 8-3-0 3-1-0 8-3-0 2-2-0 4-7-0 2-2-0 1-10-0 1-3-0

Div 5-1-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0

Away 6-2-0 1-6-0 1-7-0 1-7-0

NFC AFC 8-3-0 2-2-0 6-5-0 1-3-0 4-8-0 1-2-0 1-10-0 0-4-0

Div 4-2-0 4-1-0 3-3-0 0-5-0

x-clinched division y-clinched playoff spot Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games San Diego 42, Tennessee 17 Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta 31, Buffalo 3 Houston 27, Miami 20 Green Bay 48, Seattle 10 Carolina 41, N.Y. Giants 9 Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 20 Tampa Bay 20, New Orleans 17, OT Cleveland 23, Oakland 9 Cincinnati 17, Kansas City 10 New England 35, Jacksonville 7 San Francisco 20, Detroit 6 Arizona 31, St. Louis 10 N.Y. Jets 29, Indianapolis 15 Philadelphia 30, Denver 27 Dallas 17, Washington 0 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Game Chicago 36, Minnesota 30, OT

Sunday, Jan. 3 Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Miami, 1 p.m.

New England at Houston, 1 p.m.

Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.

New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Tennessee at Seattle, 4:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:15 p.m.

Washington at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m.

Baltimore at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.

Green Bay at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets, 8:30 p.m.

Late NCAA Boxscores

No. 7 DUKE 84, LONG BEACH ST. 63 LONG BEACH ST. (6-7) Phelps 2-8 2-2 6, Robinson 4-12 2-2 10, Anderson 4-9 4-4 14, Ware 2-8 2-2 6, Gilling 3-7 0-0 9, Plater 5-10 0-0 13, Lazdauskas 0-1 0-0 0, King 0-0 0-0 0, Woodard 0-2 0-0 0, Richardson 0-0 0-0 0, Fleming 2-4 1-3 5.

Totals 22-61 11-13 63.

DUKE (10-1) Singler 5-12 1-2 14, Mi.Plumlee 1-3 0-0 2, Thomas 4-8 2-2 10, Smith 7-14 1-4 19, Scheyer 8-18 0-1 22, Ma.Plumlee 0-2 0-0 0, Dawkins 2-3 1-3 7, Kelly 0-3 0-0 0, Davidson 0-0 0-0 0, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Zoubek 5-5 0-1 10. Totals 32-68 5-13 84.

Halftime_Duke 45-25. 3-Point Goals_Long Beach St. 8-17 (Plater 3-5, Gilling 3-6, Anderson 2-4, Ware 0-2), Duke 15-26 (Scheyer 6-12, Smith 4-6, Singler 3-5, Dawkins 2-3).

Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Long Beach St. 36 (Robinson 9), Duke 44 (Zoubek 12). Assists_Long Beach St. 17 (Ware 6), Duke 20 (Scheyer, Smith 7). Total Fouls_Long Beach St. 16, Duke 14. A_9,314.

N.C. STATE 68, WINTHROP 52 WINTHROP (5-7) Middleton 2-8 0-0 4, Morgan 2-12 0-0 4, Buechert 3-6 1-4 7, Jones 2-3 0-1 5, Robinson 0-6 2-2 2, Davis 0-1 0-0 0, Gamble 1-2 0-0 2, Burton 0-4 4-5 4, King 0-0 2-2 2, Dreher 6-10 0-3 14, DeWitt 0-0 0-0 0, Malcolm 1-2 0-0 2, Corbin 3-9 0-0 6. Totals 20-63 9-17 52.

N.C. STATE (9-3) Gonzalez 2-6 3-5 8, Wood 3-8 0-0 9, Williams 3-6 0-1 6, T.Smith 4-8 1-4 9, Horner 4-8 2-3 12, Howell 5-9 0-0 11, Painter 0-0 0-0 0, Degand 3-5 0-0 9, Vandenberg 1-2 0-0 2, Davis 1-1 0-2 2, Mays 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-53 6-15 68.

Halftime_N.C. State 41-29. 3-Point Goals_Winthrop 3-18 (Dreher 2-5, Jones 1-1, Burton 0-1, Morgan 0-1, Davis 0-1, Gamble 0-1, Robinson 0-2, Corbin 0-2, Middleton 0-4), N.C. State 10-21 (Degand 3-4, Wood 3-6, Horner 2-2, Howell 1-2, Gonzalez 1-5, Williams 0-2). Fouled Out_Middleton.

Rebounds_Winthrop 40 (Buechert 8), N.C. State 42 (Gonzalez 10). Assists_Winthrop 9 (Middleton 4), N.C. State 21 (Gonzalez, Wood 4). Total Fouls_Winthrop 17, N.C. State 16.

A_13,233.

NCAA Boxscore No. 9 NORTH CAROLINA 87, ALBANY, N.Y. 70 ALBANY, N.Y. (4-10) Harris 8-16 3-4 22, McRae 1-7 0-0 2, Black 3-7 4-4 10, Ambrose 2-7 0-0 4, Gifford 0-0 01 0, Allen 6-8 0-0 16, Urli 1-2 0-0 2, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Metcalf 1-2 1-2 3, Tartt 0-1 1-2 1, Lindfors 1-3 0-0 3, Aronhalt 3-10 0-0 7.

Totals 26-64 9-13 70.

NORTH CAROLINA (11-3) Graves 3-7 0-0 9, Thompson 6-15 3-5 15, Davis 7-9 4-8 18, Strickland 0-2 3-4 3, Drew II 3-4 2-2 9, McDonald 4-10 1-1 9, Zeller 2-4 2-2 6, Henson 4-6 0-0 8, D.Wear 2-4 2-2 6, T.Wear 2-3 0-1 4, Thornton 0-1 0-2 0, Campbell 0-1 0-0 0, Petree 0-0 0-0 0, Gallagher 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-66 17-27 87.

Halftime_North Carolina 46-29. 3-Point Goals_Albany, N.Y. 9-30 (Allen 4-6, Harris 3-8, Lindfors 1-3, Aronhalt 1-5, Black 0-1, Urli 0-1, Tartt 0-1, Ambrose 0-2, McRae 0-3), North Carolina 4-11 (Graves 3-6, Drew II 1-1, D.Wear 0-1, Henson 0-1, McDonald 0-1, Campbell 0-1). Fouled Out_None.

Rebounds_Albany, N.Y. 38 (Metcalf 8), North Carolina 41 (Davis 8). Assists_Albany, N.Y. 19 (Black 5), North Carolina 18 (Drew II 6).

Total Fouls_Albany, N.Y. 22, North Carolina 14. A_19,225.

Top 25 College Basketball Schedule

College Football Bowl Glance Saturday, Dec. 19 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming 35, Fresno State 28, 2OT St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Rutgers 45, UCF 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 32 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tuesday, Dec. 22 Las Vegas Bowl BYU 44, Oregon State 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wednesday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego Utah 37, California 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu SMU 45, Nevada 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Saturday, Dec. 26

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Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Marshall 21, Ohio 17 Meineke Bowl At Charlotte Pittsburgh 19, North Carolina 17 Emerald Bowl At San Francisco Southern Cal 24, Boston College 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday, Dec. 27 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Clemson 21, Kentucky 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Georgia 44, Texas A&M 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tuesday, Dec. 29 EagleBank Bowl At Washington UCLA 30, Temple 21 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 20, Miami 14

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wednesday, Dec. 30 Humanitarian Bowl At Boise, Idaho Bowling Green (7-5) vs. Idaho (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska (9-4) vs. Arizona (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursday, Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Air Force (7-5) vs. Houston (10-3), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Stanford (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Texas Bowl At Houston Missouri (8-4) vs. Navy (9-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Minnesota (6-6) vs. Iowa State (6-6),

By The Associated Press Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No. 7 Duke vs. Pennsylvania, 6 p.m.

No. 13 Georgetown vs. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 8 p.m.

No. 14 Tennessee at Memphis, 4 p.m.

No. 15 Ohio State at No. 23 Wisconsin, 2 p.m.

No. 17 Washington vs. Oregon State, 10 p.m.

No. 22 Florida State vs. Alabama A&M, 4 p.m.

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No. 4 Purdue vs. No. 6 West Virginia, 2:30 p.m.

No. 19 New Mexico vs. Dayton, 9 p.m.

No. 20 Texas Tech vs. McNeese State, 3 p.m.

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No. 1 Kansas at No. 18 Temple, 5:30 p.m.

No. 2 Texas vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 4:30 p.m.

No. 3 Kentucky vs. Louisville, 3:30 p.m.

No. 5 Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh, Noon No. 8 Villanova at Marquette, 3:30 p.m.

No. 10 Connecticut vs. Notre Dame, Noon No. 11 Michigan State at No. 25 Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.

No. 17 Washington vs. Oregon, 5 p.m.

No. 24 UAB at Arkansas, Noon Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No. 7 Duke vs. No. 21 Clemson, 7:45 p.m.

No. 12 Kansas State vs. South Dakota, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 31

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Armed Forces Bowl, Houston vs.

Air Force, at Fort Worth, Texas 2 p.m.

CBS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sun Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Stanford, at El Paso, Texas 3:30 p.m.

ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Texas Bowl, Navy vs. Missouri, at Houston 7:30 p.m.

ESPN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chick-fil-A Bowl, Virginia Tech vs.

Tennessee, at Atlanta MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michigan at Indiana

No. 13 Georgetown at DePaul, 2 p.m.

No. 15 Ohio State at Michigan, 4:30 p.m.

No. 20 Texas Tech vs. UTEP, 3 p.m.

No. 23 Wisconsin at Penn State, 2 p.m.

NBA Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Boston 23 7 .767 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toronto 15 17 .469 9 1 New York 12 19 .387 11 â &#x201E;2 Philadelphia 8 22 .267 15 New Jersey 2 29 .065 211â &#x201E;2 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Orlando 22 8 .733 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atlanta 21 9 .700 1 Miami 16 12 .571 5 Charlotte 12 17 .414 91â &#x201E;2 Washington 10 20 .333 12 Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 25 8 .758 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chicago 12 17 .414 11 Milwaukee 12 17 .414 11 Detroit 11 20 .355 13 Indiana 9 21 .300 141â &#x201E;2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB Dallas 22 9 .710 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; San Antonio 18 11 .621 3 Houston 19 13 .594 31â &#x201E;2 Memphis 14 16 .467 71â &#x201E;2 New Orleans 13 16 .448 8 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Denver 20 12 .625 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 Portland 20 13 .606 â &#x201E;2 Utah 17 13 .567 2 1 Oklahoma City 17 14 .548 2 â &#x201E;2 Minnesota 7 25 .219 13 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 25 6 .806 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 Phoenix 20 12 .625 5 â &#x201E;2 Sacramento 14 16 .467 101â &#x201E;2 L.A. Clippers 13 17 .433 111â &#x201E;2 Golden State 9 22 .290 16 Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Oklahoma City 110, Washington 98 Cleveland 95, Atlanta 84 New York 104, Detroit 87 Chicago 104, Indiana 95 Houston 108, New Orleans 100 San Antonio 117, Minnesota 99 L.A. Lakers 124, Golden State 118 Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Memphis at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Charlotte at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Orlando, 7 p.m.

New York at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chicago at Detroit, 3 p.m.

Miami at San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Houston, 7 p.m.

Utah at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games New York at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

College Standings Atlantic 10 Conference Conference AllGames

W L Pct. W L Pct. Rhode Island 0 0 .000 10 1 .909 Charlotte 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Dayton 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 Temple 0 0 .000 10 2 .833 George Washington 0 0 .000 9 2 .818 Richmond 0 0 .000 10 3 .769 Duquesne 0 0 .000 9 4 .692 Saint Louis 0 0 .000 9 4 .692 Xavier 0 0 .000 8 4 .667 La Salle 0 0 .000 7 5 .583 St. Bonaventure 0 0 .000 6 5 .545 Massachusetts 0 0 .000 6 6 .500 Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0 0 .000 4 7 .364

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ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ohio St. at Wisconsin 4 p.m.

ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tennessee at Memphis 4:30 p.m.

FSN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arizona St. at UCLA 6 p.m.

ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Penn at Duke 8 p.m.

ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Georgetown 10 p.m.

ESPN2 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Oklahoma at Gonzaga NBA BASKETBALL 7:15 p.m.

TNT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Miami at San Antonio 9:30 p.m.

TNT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers

Fordham 0 0 .000 2 9 .182 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atlantic Coast Conference Conference AllGames

W L Pct. W L Pct. Florida St. 1 0 1.000 11 2 .846 Wake Forest 1 0 1.000 9 2 .818 Boston College 1 0 1.000 8 4 .667 Duke 0 0 .000 10 1 .909 Virginia Tech 0 0 .000 10 1 .909 Clemson 0 0 .000 12 2 .857 North Carolina 0 0 .000 10 3 .769 Maryland 0 0 .000 8 3 .727 Virginia 0 0 .000 6 4 .600 Miami 0 1 .000 12 1 .923 Georgia Tech 0 1 .000 10 2 .833 N.C. State 0 1 .000 9 3 .750 â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atlantic Sun Conference Conference AllGames

W L Pct. W L Pct. Campbell 2 0 1.000 6 4 .600 Belmont 2 0 1.000 7 5 .583 ETSU 2 0 1.000 6 7 .462 Kennesaw St. 1 1 .500 5 7 .417 Florida Gulf Coast 1 1 .500 4 7 .364 Lipscomb 1 1 .500 4 7 .364 Stetson 1 1 .500 3 7 .300 S.C.-Upstate 1 1 .500 1 10 .091 North Florida 0 2 .000 4 7 .364 Mercer 0 2 .000 4 8 .333 Jacksonville 0 2 .000 2 7 .222

HOCKEY NHL Glance

By The Associated Press All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 37 27 9 1 55 110 81 Pittsburgh 40 26 13 1 53 130 105 N.Y. Rangers 38 18 16 4 40 105 106 N.Y. Islanders 41 16 18 7 39 99 126 Philadelphia 38 18 18 2 38 106 109 Northeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Buffalo 39 24 11 4 52 107 90 Boston 38 19 12 7 45 99 94 Ottawa 39 20 15 4 44 109 115 Montreal 41 19 19 3 41 107 114 Toronto 40 14 17 9 37 113 139 Southeast Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 39 24 9 6 54 142 109 Atlanta 38 18 16 4 40 124 121 Florida 40 16 17 7 39 113 128 Tampa Bay 39 15 15 9 39 99 118 Carolina 39 10 22 7 27 99 143 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 39 26 10 3 55 121 84 Nashville 40 23 14 3 49 116 117 Detroit 39 19 14 6 44 100 101 St. Louis 39 17 17 5 39 102 111 Columbus 41 15 18 8 38 109 138 Northwest Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 40 22 12 6 50 119 115 Vancouver 40 23 16 1 47 125 99 Calgary 38 21 12 5 47 107 95 Minnesota 40 20 17 3 43 106 114 Edmonton 39 15 20 4 34 110 131 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 39 24 8 7 55 130 101 Phoenix 41 25 13 3 53 108 92 Los Angeles 39 22 14 3 47 116 115 Dallas 39 17 11 11 45 116 121 Anaheim 39 16 16 7 39 109 124 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games N.Y. Islanders 2, Columbus 1, SO Buffalo 4, Pittsburgh 3 Nashville 4, St. Louis 3 Dallas 5, Chicago 4 Phoenix 3, Vancouver 2, SO Anaheim 4, Minnesota 2 Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Colorado at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

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6B / Thursday, December 31, 2009 / The Sanford Herald DEAR ABBY

BRIDGE HAND

History of betrayal undermines woman’s current relationship

HOROSCOPES Universal Press Syndicate

Happy Birthday: There are things to be done and changes to be made if you want to put the problems of the past behind you. Pick up the pieces and move on to a comfort zone that allows you to flourish. There is plenty to learn and to implement into your future so you don’t make the same mistakes twice.

Your numbers are 9, 15, 18, 23, 26, 30, 34 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You don’t want to end the year on a negative note. Be willing to back down and let anyone who is overreacting or overindulgent pass by.

Jealousy will not pay off, so put on a happy face and the world will smile with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Getting out with friends or someone you love and admire will lead to a warm and welcome beginning to the new year. You have so much going for you with plenty of opportunities just around the corner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can tie up some important loose ends that will save you at tax time. Listen to the advice you receive regarding health and looking and feeling your best.

Practical action will bring positive results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your resolutions should be filled with wonderful changes, promises and commitments.

A chance to share your intentions will lead to valuable suggestions that can help you move with confidence toward your goals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A little give-and-take, coupled with some creative thoughts will grab attention and lead to plans for the new year. Mix business with pleasure. The hard work that’s ahead of you will lead to a better future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): Follow your heart.

Socializing with people you find interesting will

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lead to stimulating conversations that have a practical application.

Love is in the stars and romance will lead to a better personal life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay put or get a designated driver if you plan to bring the new year in with a bang. As long as you are smart about the way you do things, you will have no regrets and could even turn out to be everyone’s hero.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get away if you can.

Visiting people you don’t see that often or setting up a private party for two will all work to your advantage. A change in your direction is apparent and the possibilities appear to be endless.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Don’t drive or travel too far if you don’t have to. Something that sounds profitable to you will lead to an interesting meeting and possible partnership.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): You are ready to put this year behind you. Any chance you get to initiate change as quickly as possible will help to set the stage for what’s to come. You are ready to mix and match some of your old ideas with your current ones.

It’s time for a new beginning.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Don’t rule out any last-minute responsibilities. You have to take care of the people who have taken care of you in the past. The future is in your hands and must be dealt with competently if you don’t want to disappoint others as well as yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t limit what you can do because you haven’t taken care of some challenging personal situations. Once you have done what’s required, you will be able to face the world with the knowledge that you are free and clear to pursue your own destiny.

DEAR ABBY: I’m 41 and a single mom. My first marriage lasted 19 years, during which my husband cheated on me three times that I know of. I have dated a few men since the divorce. I caught each of them lying to me, cheating on me — or both.

I am now seeing a man who seems to be an honest family man. However, I can’t bring myself to trust him. We have been seeing each other for a year, and I care about him deeply. But I do not trust him, and the truth is I don’t trust anyone — not even my own mother.

I’m not sure I know how to trust, Abby, and I am destroying my relationship with this man because of it. He has evening meetings and occasionally needs to travel on business, and I am making us both miserable. I do feel he’s an honest, God-fearing family man, but when it comes to our relationship, I’m unable to trust. Please tell me what to do.

— DESPERATE IN ARIZONA DEAR DESPERATE: Your reasons for not trusting men seemed understandable when I read that your husband had cheated multiple times, and that you had the same rotten luck with men after your divorce. Then I got to the line about your mother. If you don’t trust her, then how far back do your trust issues go? And is it possible that you have turned your insecurity into a self-fulfilling prophecy?

If you want to salvage this

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

relationship, recognize that you have a problem that won’t go away without counseling to help you understand where your trust problems originated. Wouldn’t it be interesting if they had less to do with the men in your life than with your mother? You’ll never know until you look further — so before you chase this man away, explain that you realize you have been unfair to him and ask him to give you patience and some time to fix the problem. He must care for you very much to have stuck it out this long. o DEAR ABBY: When I was 18, I met a girl, “Ava,” who was 17. We became good friends but we lived an hour apart and only dated for four months. Ava called it off because she said she was in school and wanted to date other guys. I found out that the next year she got married.

Six years later, Ava called out of the blue and invited me to dinner. She was divorced, but I was in a relationship at the time, so I never called her back. I got married the following year and have been married for 31 years.

A couple of months ago I found out Ava’s married name and phone number and called her. I apologized for not having returned her call way back when, and we talked about her family and mine. Abby, I care for her and would like to be friends. I’d like to keep in touch, but I don’t want to invade her life or cause problems. Any advice would be appreciated.

— REMEMBERING IN RICHMOND DEAR REMEMBERING: I’m not sure what it is you’re looking for, but if you and Ava were meant to be friends, I think it would have happened before this. My advice is to let sleeping dogs lie. o DEAR READERS: I’m sure all of us are glad to bid a “fond farewell” to 2009. What a year this has been!

If you’re planning to celebrate the New Year with alcohol tonight, please appoint a designated driver.

And on this night of all nights, everyone — including the designated driver — should remember to drive defensively. To one and all, I wish a happy, healthy 2010.

— Love, ABBY

ODDS AND ENDS Wis. man’s bank quip earns him Champion Liar title MILWAUKEE (AP) — A jab at the woes of the nation’s banks has been named the top tall tale of 2009.

The Burlington Liars Club bestowed its highest award Wednesday for this line: “I just realized how bad the economy really is. I recently bought a new toaster oven and as a complimentary gift, I was given a bank.”

The quip earned Larry Legro of Sun Prairie, Wis., the dubious — but serious — distinction of being the year’s World Champion Liar.

“I was ecstatic,” said Legro, 58, a state health inspector. “I told people all year I was planning to win this contest.”

Legro told The Associated Press he had been submitting entries for four to five years, even if his wife didn’t share his enthusiasm.

“When I told her I won I could see her roll eyes like, ’Why do you want to do this?”’ he said. “Because it’s there.

Somebody’s got to do it.”

The Liars Club got its start in 1929 when local journalists Otis Hulett and Mannel Hahn fabricated a news story about a lying contest between the Burlington police and fire departments. The police chief won, they said, after he said he’d never be good at lying because he never told a lie.

Wyo. man kills mountain lion eating his llama ALTA, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming llama owner says he fatally shot a mountain

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MY ANSWER lion that had killed at least one of his animals.

Lou Centrella of Alta says he found his llama, named Grayson, dead on Sunday morning and that another llama, named Frito, was missing.

Centrella and a Teton County sheriff’s deputy determined from tracks that a mountain lion had killed Grayson. He says a neighbor spotted a mountain lion feeding on the llama carcass in his yard Monday and that the sheriff’s office advised him to shoot the big cat.

Centrella says he feels bad about shooting the lion but was concerned that it had gotten a taste for the meat.

State officials say Centrella was within his rights to shoot the cat.

Alta is near the Wyoming-Idaho border.

Bologna, PBJ sandwiches turn jailhouse menu bland MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — Taking a bite out of crime has never been so bland at a southeast Michigan jail.

Failing freezers have forced Macomb County Jail inmates to forgo warm meals in favor of an endless stream of bologna and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Sheriff’s officials said Wednesday that mold was spotted last month in the jail’s 50-year-old freezers. But with no money for replacements, the sandwich diets may continue through early next year.

The Detroit Free Press reports that county officials warned commissioners as early as 2005 that the freezers needed to be replaced. Officials next month plan to ask commissioners for emergency funds to buy new refrigerators.

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

Gossip can be very destructive Q: I wish you’d say something about gossiping, because I don’t think people realize just how destructive it can be. Am I right, or am I just too sensitive to what people say about me? - Mrs. L.T. A: I don’t know if you’re too sensitive to what people say (or what you think they say); only you can answer that question. If you sense it may be true, ask God to help you become less concerned about yourself - and more concerned about others.

But I do know this: Gossiping can be one of the most destructive and cruelest habits any person can practice. It destroys the reputation of others because it’s often based on halftruths or outright lies. It also destroys the character of the person who gossips; who is going to trust you as a friend if you have a reputation as a gossip? No wonder the Bible says, “A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends” (Proverbs 16:28).

Have you ever asked yourself why some people gossip? Often a person gossips simply because they want to appear important or “in the know.” But that’s a very self-centered motive — and not one that God will honor. Sometimes, however, people gossip from very evil motives, deliberately trying to tear down others. Needless to say, this is wrong in God’s eyes.

Commit your tongue — and your whole life — to Jesus Christ. Then make it your goal always to speak truthfully, and with words that heal.

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1STATE OF NORTH claims against the EsCAROLINA tate to present them COUNTY OF to the undersigned on CHATHAM or before March 16, 2010, or this notice IN THE GENERAL will be pleaded in bar COURT OF JUSTICE of their recovery. All DISTRICT COURT persons, firms, and DIVISION corporations indebtFILE NO.: 09 JT 34 ed to said estate IN RE: “JOHN DOE” please make immediDOB: 5/16/09 ate payment, Payments and claims NOTICE OF SERVshould be presented ICE BY PROCESS OF to Robert B Gilleland, PUBLICATION Attorney at Law 1410 TO: Biological father Elm Street PO BOX of the above male 1045 Sanford NC 27330 child born 5/16/09 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Petition The City of has been filed to terSanford proposes to minate your parental rights to the above- participate in the cost referenced minor of an economic development project with child. You have forty the Lee County Ecodays from 12/17/09, nomic Development the first date of publiCorporation, which cation of this Notice to respond to said Pe- consists of the installation of machinery tition. If you do not respond within forty for the Parkdale Mills days, the Petitioner manufacturing plant.

The City Council inwill move the Court tends to consider to terminate your pasharing up to rental rights to your child referenced $25,043.00 of the cost of the project with above. revenues from the NORTHEN BLUE, City of Sanford GenL.L.P. eral Fund. The projBY: /s/ CAROL J. ect will stimulate the local economy, proHOLCOMB, Attorney for Petition- mote business and reer, CHATHAM sult in the creation of jobs in the City.

COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL A public hearing on SERVICES Post Office Box 2208 the proposed City expenditure for this Chapel Hill, North project will be held Carolina 27515 Telephone: on January 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM or as soon (919) 968-4441 thereafter as said matter can be CREDITOR’S NOTICE reached on the agenda, in the Council STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Chambers, Municipal COUNTY OF LEE Center, 225 E. Weatherspoon Street, Sanford, North Carolina.

All interested perHaving qualified on the 14th day of De- sons are invited to attend and present cember, 2009 as Cotheir views.

Executors for the Estate of Willie Mack Bonnie D. Thomas deceased, White late of Lee County, City Clerk North Carolina, this is to notify all perNotice To Creditors sons, firms and corporations having Clarence R. Gunter claims against the Esand Marty J. Gunter tate to present them qualified on Decemto the undersigned on ber 1, 2009, as Co-Peror before March , 19, sonal Representatives 2010 or this notice of the Estate of Franwill be pleaded in bar ces Coleen Gunter, of their recovery. All late of Lee County, persons, firms and North Carolina. This corporations indebtis to notify all pered to said estate sons, firms, and corshould make immediporations having ate payment. claims against the Estate to present them This the 15th day of to the undersigned on December, 2009. or before March 10, 2010, or this notice Harold Ray will be pleaded in bar Thomas of their recovery. All Co-Expersons, firms, and ecutor for Estate corporations indebted to said estate 4249 Center Church please make immediRoad ate payment, Payments and claims Sanford, NC 27330 should be presented Or to Robert B. GilleErline land, Attorney at Law Snyder Kelly 1410 Elm Street / P.O. BOX 1045 Sanford, Co-Executor for NC 27331 Estate 3305 Lee Avenue Sanford, NC 27330

100 Announcements 110 Special Notices

130 Lost My name is Bobby Clegg my dog Luke has been missing for 2 weeks.

I will gladly pay a $200 R E W A R D to anyone who will bring him to 426 Lower Moncure Road Sanford.

He is a light brown Boxer with a black beak he weighs 50 pounds.

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Movie Extras to stand in the backgrounds of a major film production. All looks needed. Earn up to $150/day. Experience not required. Call 877-577-2952.

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200 Transportation 240 Cars - General Automobile Policy: Three different automobile ads per household per year at the “Family Rate”. In excess of 3, billing will be at the “Business Rate”.

Sanford Civitan Club New Years Day Cooking Friday January 1st 11am-2pm 517 Golf Course Lane 774-1260

250 Trucks 01’ Dakota pickup, 1 owner, 164k mls, all service records, recent starter serp belt, brakes/power steering, subwoofer & amp, $3500. 919-721-0887 For Sale: 1996 GMC Sierra 6 cylinder Pick-up for sale. Call: 919-776-1575 for details-is no ans lv msgwill return your call.

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520 Free Dogs Free to good home! Two 1 year old black & chocolate Labs; have been spayed & have all shots. Call: 7762710 or 708-7480

600 Merchandise 601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less *“Bargain Bin” ads are free for five consecutive days. Items must total $250 or less, and the price must be included in the ad.

Multiple items at a single price (i.e., jars $1 each), and animals/pets do not qualify.

One free “Bargain Bin” ad per household per month.

32’’ Sharp CRT TV with remote 5 years old $100.

Hall Tree Table 6 FT with mirror $75 919-499-1650 Black Dansko Clogs, Closed Back, Size 36 (6-7) $50 Nearly Brand New 776-0569 - 353-1287 Cannon Digital Camera Call for details: 776-0249 For Sale Propane Gas Heater 12 BKU $45 (919)775-7893 Gateway Computer P4, tower, keyboard, mouse, 15” LCD. Call for details: 776-0249 Kenmore Console Humidifier $25. Bed Gaurd Rails, Two, $5 Each.

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300 Businesses/Services 315 Elderly/In-Home Care Live in home care provider needed. Free room & board. (718)638-1984

365 Home/Office Cleaning Simply Clean

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all your woodworking projects! Come by and check HAVING qualified as out our inventory or call for Executor of the estate information. 919-777-9000

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370 Home Repair

Lost black & white female cat, named Socks, 1 year old, lost on Stuart Drive.

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

680 Farm Produce 3 yr. old powder blue, 3 gallon blueberry plants.

Plant this year, pick next year, $25 per plant.

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Cow Hay Square Bale Oats 3.00 Bale Call: 258-6152 or 3530385 Fresh collards, turnip roots, greens, black-eyed peas, hog jaws & hamhocks. B&B Market. 919-775-3032

695 Wanted to Buy Looking to purchase small timber tracts.

Fully insured. Call 919-499-8704

700 Rentals 720 For Rent - Houses 1 BR Small Furnished House 7 miles South of Sanford No Pets 499-1428 1,2,3 BR Rentals Avail.

Adcock Rentals 774-6046 adcockrentalsnc.com 3BR, 1 BA, NEW roof, HVAC, flooring, paint and stove. 1298 Hooker St. $500/mo plus sec. dep.

919-444-9546 850 Eagles Nest $750/mo 2BD/1.5BA Adcock Rentals 774-6046 852 Eagles Nest $700/mo 2BD/2BA Adcock Rentals 774-6046 Beach House Rental Emerald Isle Sleeps 10 Responsible Adults; Weekly Call: 776-4455 Charming 3 BD/1 bath 2story cottage. New carpet, tile, fp, screen porches. Ref req’d. W. Sanford 700/mo 919-775-3679 For Rent: 2 Bedroom Farmhouse. 500/deposit 500/month. Broadway Area. 919-258-9784 or 919-353-4320

730 For Rent Apts/Condos Furnished Studios & 1BR apts, $115-$130 a week; all utilities paid 919-771-5747 N. Horner Blvd, 1 bedroom apt. $ 375.

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735 For Rent - Room CLEAN & BRIGHT: Furnished West Sanford, Private bath & entry, MW, frig., TV, $150 wkly.

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740 For Rent - Mobile Homes 16 x 80 MH 3 BR 2 Ba Ment Condition on Private Lot Deposite Required No Pets Broadway Area 919-499-8333 2 & 3 Bedroom Trailers For Rent, All Refurbished, Olivia Area, For More Information Contact James at 919-935-9116 For Rent: Mobile Homesmall 2 bedrooms, washer & dryer, no pets.

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North of Sanford Small 2BR/1BA,$345/mo., Small 2BR 2BA $400/mo.

NO PETS! 919-770-2246 or 919-499-7530.

Small MH For Rent Exc. Condition Wash/Dryer Rental/Credit Application Req $300/Dep $300/mo No Pets (919)499-5523 Total Electric 2 BR 2 Bath M H in Small Park in Northern Lee County Partially Furnished $550/mo $200/dep Water and Garbage Pick Up Included. No Pets. Ref and Proof of income req 774-8003 Leave Message

750 For Rent Miscellaneous Office Space For Rent: All Utilities Included, Centrally Located, $550 A Month Call: 919-777-2826 (Ask For Chris)

800 Real Estate 820 Homes *Houses/Mobile Homes/Real Estate Policy: One (house) per household per year at the “Family Rate”.Consecutive different locations/addresses will be billed at the “Business Rate”.

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Sanford Civitan Club New Years Day Lunch!

LG 3BR 2 Full Bath Home Friday, January 1st for Rent. Appliances 11am-2pm included. Close to BroadClub House Next To Sanford Municipal Golf Course way. $800/mo plus Deposit. For info 910-709-1910 Club House Collards, Black-Eyed Peas & Hog Jowls!

THE SANFORD HERALD $10 a plate or $10 take makes every effort to follow out plates HUD guidelines in rental advertisements placed by 605 our advertisers. We reserve the right to refuse or Miscellaneous change ad copy as HAVING A necessary for HUD compliances.

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North Carolina, this porches, buildings repair Appliances is to notify all per- Unwired. 105 West Main remodel & electrical InteriStreet 774-6231 sons having claims or-Exterior Quality Work at Appliance Repair - all against the estate of WILL MOVE OLD JUNK affordable prices. Senior brands. Free estimate.All Discount No job to small or said deceased to presCARS! BEST PRICES work guaranteed. Call Mr. to large (919)770-3853 ent them to the un- PAID. Call for complete Paul anytime 258-9165. dersigned within car delivery price.

400 three months from McLeod’s Auto Crushing.

640 Employment December 10, 2009 or Day 499-4911.

Firewood this notice will be Night 776-9274.

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Firewood For Sale delivTuesday Morning December, 2009.

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900 Miscellaneous 960 Statewide Classifieds 2 DAY LIQUIDATION Auction- January 8 & 9 at 10 a.m., 2920 N. Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC. Complete liquidation of AllisonErwin Co., a 116 year old furniture company. New in box furniture & electronics.

Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room Suites, TVs, Computers, Electronics. www.ClassicAuctions.com 704-888-1647.

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CDL A TEAM Drivers with Hazmat. Split $0.68 for all miles. O/OP teams paid $1.40 for all miles. Up to $1500 Bonus. 1-800-8359471.

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Seeking RECRUITER to represent NC territory for COLONIAL LIFE. Recruiting experience required. Life & Health licensure must be obtained. Contact Kristi Hood, (803) 467-7007, khood1@att.net.

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