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College reports record numbers Unemployment rate, low tuition factors in high enrollment

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MAGNITUDE 8.8 EARTHQUAKE AMONG STRONGEST EVER RECORDED

SANFORD — Central Carolina Community College set another spring semester enrollment record as more than 5,000 students signed up for curriculum classes.

Curriculum class enrollment as of Feb. 24 was 5,008, almost 6 percent more than the 4,722 who enrolled in spring 2009, which was itself a record.

Several factors are pushing the numbers up, according to Central Carolina President Bud Marchant.

The continuing unemployment from the recession is sending laid-off workers back to college to upgrade their job skills or learn new

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday. Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said at least 214 people were dead.

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HAWAII ‘DODGES A BULLET’ AS TSUNAMI CAUSES LITTLE DAMAGE A tsunami triggered by the quake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia. There were no immediate reports of widespread damage, injuries or deaths in the U.S. or in the Pacific islands, but a tsunami that swamped a village on an island off Chile killed at least five people and left 11 missing.

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LEE SCHOOLS

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Lee County has full ballot, variety of choices heading into May primaries for 2010 election

DESPITE THIRD-ROUND LOSS, CAVS ENJOYED STELLAR YEAR The loss to Northeast Guilford was heartbreaking, but the Southern Lee Cavaliers’ playoff run wasn’t expected by everyone, and the season will go down ultimately as a success Full Story, Page 1B

OUR NATION KILLER WHALES RETURN TO WORK AT ORLANDO’S SEAWORLD PARK More than 2,000 people watched killer whales perform Saturday at SeaWorld for the first time since one of the orcas dragged a trainer to her death underwater in front of horrified spectators three days ago Full Story, page 12A

Vol. 80, No. 48 Serving Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties in the heart of North Carolina

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here’s no president to worry about this time around, but if you’re a Lee County voter, you’ll have about 34 (if they’re all still around) candidates to choose from in the several local, state and national elections coming up this spring and fall.

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Of particular interest will be the local races, where three of the four open seats on the Lee County Board of Commissioners have a race and seven candidates have filed to fill the three open seat on the Lee County Board of Education.

The high profile races will be crowded as well as 10 candidates have filed for the open U.S. Senate seat currently held by Richard Burr, and Bob Etheridge

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HAPPENING TODAY Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will begin at 2 p.m. at the theater.

Ticket information can be found online at templeshows.com or by calling the box office at (919) 774-4155.

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will watch as three Republicans battle it out in the primaries for the chance to run against him (and a libertarian) in November.

Also notable are the names you won’t find on the ballot. Despite an announcement from a local Democrat before the filing period, Lee County Sheriff Tracy Carter — first elected in 2006 — will run unopposed for his second term

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Follow The Herald’s election coverage online all year long by clicking the “Election 2010” link on the left rail. Candidate profiles, issues and much more will be included in the coming months. sanfordherald.com

See a race-by-race rundown of the candidates (including a full list of who’s running). Page 4A Editor’s Note to Candidates: The Herald will begin contacting each local and state candidate, but we ask that all candidates send us their complete contact information by e-mailing news@sanfordherald.com

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Looking for adults to help read to students

By CAITLIN MULLEN cmullen@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — Programs at two of Lee County Schools’ elementary campuses are in need of adults who will spend time reading with a child.

Real Men Read at B.T. Bullock Elementary aims to pair male role models with students once a week for reading time.

“Sometimes at home, they just don’t have a good male role model,” said Penny Lind, curriculum coach at B.T. Bullock, who is in charge of the program.

The program will bring adult males into the school

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OBITUARIES

ON THE STREET

Sanford: Walter McNeill, 66; Robert McLean, 62; Monroe Fox, 81; Mary Brown, 88, Ruth McLear, 82 Broadway: Georgia Grier, 62

Business on Keller-Andrews Road now an official dealer of COWs (Container on Wheels)

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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:

MONDAY ■ The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet at 3 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center in Sanford.

■ The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the Agricultural Building Auditorium, 45 South St., Pittsboro.

■ The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the County Administration Building in Lillington.

■ The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. at the Commissioners Room in Carthage.

■ The Harnett County Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Lillington Education Building.

■ The Siler City Town Board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Siler City Town Hall, 311 N. Second Ave., Siler City.

Birthdays LOCAL: Best wishes are extended to everyone celebrating a birthday today, especially Lora Bradley, Bailey Marie Gunderson, Ashley Michelle Gohier, Harley Cheyene Godfrey, Jalynn Patrice Gooch, Christopher Knopps, Barnita Lanier, Sybil Battle, Iyana McLeod, Taylor Fay Ferguson, Alyssa Jordan Allen, Jennifer Godfrey, Lena Blackman, Pino Murchison, Lisa Matthews, Anne Knuth, Harold McNeill, Lonnell Smith, Charlie Kendrick, Kathryn Ragan, Joe Coggins, Ebony Baldwin, Juanita McNeill, Joshua Powell, Jennifer Chuman, Fred Ray Thomas, Travis Donte Petty, Cassidy Hickman, Fred Serafin, P. David Finks, Candice Hickman, Melinda G. Berryman, Betty Fox and David Fox. Special Leap Year birthday wishes are extended to Jaymes Palmer, Ruth Bland, Lucille McMillian, Lora Ann Bradley, Clara Wilkie, Rachel Brown, Halle Upchurch, Clifton L. Hooker, Brad Coggins, Bill Jones III and Anita Blakley.

And to those celebrating Monday, especially Kay Miller, Kelli Cross, Hannah Renee Womack, Ta’Shonna Marqasha Artisha Cameron, Clifton H. Frye, Joel C. Frye, Christopher French, Ashton Tibbitt, Lacy Murchison Jr., Tyrone Bethune, John Earl Petty, Heather Marie Barrett, Matthew Phillips, Tiera Buie, Robin Brumfield, Charles Norris, Roger L. Williams, Joseph Rice and Emma Thompson.

CELEBRITIES: Hall of Fame auto racer Mario Andretti is 70. Actress Bernadette Peters is 62. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried is 55. Actor John Turturro is 53. Actress Rae Dawn Chong is 49. Actor Robert Sean Leonard is 41. Rock singer Pat Monahan is 41. Actress Maxine Bahns is 39. Actress Ali Larter is 34. Actor Bobb’e J. Thompson is 14.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY ■ Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will begin at 2 p.m. at the theater.

The play, directed by Tom Dalton, features local upper middle and high school students who’ve been part of the conservatory this season. Ticket information can be found online at templeshows.com or by calling the box office at (919) 774-4155.

This day in history: On Feb. 28, 1960, a day after defeating the Soviets at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley, Calif., the United States won its first Olympic hockey gold medal by defeating Czechoslovakia’s team, 9-4.

In 1849, the California gold rush began in earnest as regular steamship service started bringing gold-seekers to San Francisco.

In 1953, scientists James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick announced they had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule that contains the human genes.

In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai issued the Shanghai Communique at the conclusion of Nixon’s historic visit to China.

In 1975, more than 40 people were killed in London’s Underground when a subway train smashed into the end of a tunnel.

In 1993, a gun battle erupted at a compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to serve warrants on the Branch Davidians; four agents and six Davidians were killed.

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MONDAY ■ Free hearing screenings from Bright Audiology from 9 a.m. to noon at The Enrichment Center of Lee County. Appointment is required, call 776-0501 ext. 201.

TUESDAY ■ An eight-week basketball camp begins at the Stevens Center, 1576 Kelly Drive, in Sanford. For 9-12 year olds, from 6 to 7 p.m. Skills, drills and court time. Cost to register is $25. To pre-register, call 7764048 or visit stevenscenter.org.

■ A new Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Enrichment Center in Sanford. Open to the general public.

■ The “Raising the Roof” Burrito Bash, featuring a funky fashion show with designs made of recycled materials, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the General Store Café in downtown Pittsboro. Proceeds will benefit Chatham Habitat for Humanity and Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services.

Tickets ($12 in advance, $15 at the door) are on sale now at the Habitat Home Stores at 425 West St. and at Second Bloom at 68 Hillsboro St., both in Pittsboro. For information call (919) 542-0794 and 542-5445.

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Boy Scouts Wayne Staton, Buddy Howard and Marc Riggsbee of Troop 941 cook supper in the latest thing in “roughing-it” outdoor campfires. This photograph appeared in the April 30, 1962, Herald.

THURSDAY ■ The Chatham County Center of Cooperative Extension will offer an introduction to food gardening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Auditorium, lower level of the Agriculture Building, 45 South St., Pittsboro. Please call the Chatham County Center at (919) 542-8202 to preregister to guarantee availability of printed materials.

If you have a calendar item you would like to add or if you have a feature story idea, contact The Herald by e-mail at news@sanfordherald.com or by phone at (919) 718-1225.

FRIDAY ■ Legal Aid Intake Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Enrichment Center. Types of cases accepted will be housing evictions, foreclosures, domestic violence, unemployment and benefits denials. Appointments preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 800-672-5834 to be screened.

■ American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at Walmart, 3310 Hwy. 87 South, Sanford. To schedule an appointmen, call the customer service desk or visit www.redcrossblood. org.

■ Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will begin at 7 p.m. at the theater.

The play, directed by Tom Dalton, features local upper middle and high school students who’ve been part of the conservato-

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SATURDAY ■ Central Carolina Community College’s associate degree in nursing program will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s, located on 1325 Plaza Blvd., Sanford. All proceeds raised will help cover expenses for the program’s annual pinning ceremony. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or by calling (503) 956-2688.

■ Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will begin at 7 p.m. at the theater.

The play, directed by Tom Dalton, features local upper middle and high school students who’ve been part of the conservatory this season. Ticket information can be found online at templeshows.com or by calling the box office at (919) 774-4155.

■ The High Falls Fire and Rescue annual

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■ The Chatham Artists Guild will host a reception for art lovers to meet Cindy Bainbridge and view her exhibit of paintings, “Love Letters to Life.” The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro. Learn about Bainbridge and see an example of her art at http://chathamartists.blogspot.com.

■ Temple Theatre’s Winter Youth Conservatory’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” will begin at 2 p.m. at the theater.

The play, directed by Tom Dalton, features local upper middle and high school students who’ve been part of the conservatory this season. Ticket information can be found online at templeshows.com or by calling the box office at (919) 774-4155.

MARCH 9 ■ The Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. at the Enrichment Center in Sanford.

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OBITUARIES Walter McNeill

Mary Brown

SANFORD — Services were held Saturday for Walter Eugene McNeill, 66, of 149 Friars Drive in Sanford, who died Monday (02/22/10).

Rev. Thomas Matthews officiated the 2 p.m. Saturday service at House of Refuge. Dorothy Matthews and minister Tee Lett were the soloists. Friends of the family were pallbearers.

Interment will be at Lee Memory Gardens.

SANFORD — Mary Dean Brown, 88, of Sanford died Saturday (02/27/10) at the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.

Monday at Antioch Baptist Church by Rev. Martin Groover. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the committal service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Griffin Dean and Flora Allis Hunt Dean. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Sanford, a graduate of Boone Trail School and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smith Brown, and 10 of her siblings.

She is survived by one daughter, Priscilla B. Conway and her husband, George of Jacksonville; two sons, Bobby Brown and wife Helen, and Rex Brown and wife Jennifer, all of Sanford; one sister, Ruby Dickens of Raleigh; seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center, 185 Pine Street, Lillington, NC 27546. Online condolences can be made at www.rogerspickard.com. Arrangements made by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Georgia Grier

BROADWAY — Georgia Mae Grier, 62, of 36 Sandy Ridge Drive in Broadway died Wednesday (02/24/10) at Liberty Commons.

She is survived by her two sons, Emmanuel Grier (Erlinda) and Pierre Grier, both of Sanford; one daughter, Lisa King of Broadway; six grandchildren and a host of other nieces and nephews.

Services will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. today at Knotts Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Lee Memory Gardens.

Robert McLean

SANFORD — Robert McLean, 62, of 618 B Washington Ave. died Wednesday (02/24/10) in his home.

He is survived by his mother, Sadie McLean; three daughters, Debra and Calardra McLean of Sanford, and Sadie Goodloe (Jorette) of WinstonSalem; a son, Christopher McLean (Dee) of Sanford; two brothers, Jackie and Jimmie McLean of Sanford; five sisters, Margaret Baker (Allen), Mary McLean, Betty McLean, Patricia Miles (John), Myrtle Buie (Kenny), all of Sanford; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Mt. Carmel Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be at White Oak Cemetery.

Ronald Barlotta

SILER CITY — Ronald John Barlotta, 44, of 206 Lambert Chapel Road in Siler City died Friday (02/26/10) at his home.

He is survived by his mother, Joan Barlotta of the home.

Cremation service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements made by Russell Funeral Home in Siler City.

Ruth McLear SANFORD — Memorial mass for Ruth E. McLear, 82, of Sanford who died Thursday (02/11/10), was held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Saint Stephen Catholic Church by Monsignor Steve Worsl. A reception followed at the Carolina Trace Country Club.

During the service the cantor was Jessica Traversino; soloist was Nancy Johnson; the organist was Evelyn Dooley; the congregation sang and the memorial choir sang. Her grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Liberty Hospice, 1005 Carthage St. in Sanford, NC 27330 or The Alzheimer Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.

rogerspickard.com.

Arrangements were by Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

Billy Ellis CARTHAGE — Funeral services for Billy E. Ellis, 75, of Carthage who died Thursday (02/25/10), were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rogers Memorial Chapel by Rev. Steve Simpson. Burial followed in the May’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.

During the service music was played. Pallbearers were Jonathan Hash, Tadd Taylor, Thorne Gregory, Rodney Stone, Buddy Thomas, Ken Patterson and R. Pritt.

Online condolences may be made at www. rogerspickard.com. Arrangements made by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Grace Edwards SANFORD — Grace A. Edwards, 86, of Sanford died Wednesday (02/24/10) at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Rogers Memorial Chapel by Rev. Scott Yow. Burial will follow in the Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Siler City.

She was born in Chatham County, daughter of the late David and Hettie Arnette. She was retired from the Convalescent Center of Sanford (now Sanford Health and Rehabilitation) and preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Marsh.

She is survived by her husband, W. Dee Edwards; two sisters, Ruth Farrell of Pittsboro and Virginia Bright of Sanford; one brother, Tom Arnette of Sanford; a niece and a nephew.

The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www. rogerspickard.com. Arrangements made by Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home.

from Chatham Mills following over 35 years of service. She was a member of Pittsboro Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Arthur Lee “Perk” Perkins and his wife Patsy, of Pittsboro; grandchildren, Mesha Batts and Chance Perkins; great-grandson, Dalton Batts; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Perkins; and sisters, Selma Cheek and Allene Cheek.

The Rev. Ray Gooch will conduct the service at 2 p.m. Monday from the grave side at Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 6–8 p.m. today at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Griffin Chapel, in Pittsboro.

Flowers are acceptable or donations may be sent to Careview Rest Home, 2701 Moon Lindley Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349.

Online condolences to: www.hallwynne.com, select “Obituaries.” Arrangements are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Griffin Chapel, 396 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312.

Sarah Wagner SANFORD — Sarah Iona Gentry Wagner, 92, of Sanford died Saturday (02/27/10) at her residence.

She was born in Madison County to the late John William Gentry and Lucretia Hazel Bright Gentry. She was preceded in death by her husband Isaac Paul Wagner, a son John Paul Wagner and two sisters Lucretia Peterson and Christine Watkins.

She is survived by her sons, Stanley Wagner and wife Brenda of Hopewell, Va., Isaac “Ben” Wagner and wife Christine of Sanford, Robert W. Wagner and wife Teresa of Sanford and George Richard Wagner and wife Marjorie of Sanford; daughters, Nancy Emma Moss and husband Phillip of Tacoma, Wash., Nellie Lagretta Ballou and son George Edward of Sanford, Sharon Jo Hodge and husband Bill of Broadway, Mildred Francis Hodge and husband Ronnie of Monroe, Mich., Mona Lisa Wadsworth and husband Sonny of Hopewell, Va. and Patricia Lynn Parker and husband Allen of Sanford; 33 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. Monday at BridgesCameron Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Joel Murr.

Visitation will be held immediately after the funeral service until 8 p.m.

Burial will be at a later date in Middlesboro, Ky.

POLICE BEAT SANFORD ■ Jamie Lloyd Williams, 30, was arrested Friday at 1400 S. Horner Blvd. in Sanford and charged with failure to appear.

■ Queeneasther Juan Williams, 27, was arrested Friday at 1400 S. Horner Blvd. in Sanford and charged with failure to appear.

■ Richard William Woody, 21, was arrested Friday at 200 West Seawell Street in Sanford and charged with breaking or entering building.

■ Brian Wade Stackhouse, 24, was arrested Friday at 608 W. Makepeace St. in Sanford on a charge of possession of marijuana.

■ Mark Pienta, 40, was arrested Friday at 302 Hughes St. in Sanford and charged with failure to appear.

■ Barbara Lee Hill, 52, reported larceny Friday at 513 Cannon Circle in Sanford.

■ Simpson & Simpson Construction Co. reported breaking and entering business Friday at 204 Independent Drive in Sanford.

■ Melissa Dawn Hockaday, 21, reported damage to property Friday at 540 W. Courtland Drive in Sanford.

■ Rodney Lynn Wilkes, 39, reported theft from a vehicle Friday at 507 N. Steele St. in

Christine Perkins PITTSBORO — Christine Pilkington Perkins, 93, formerly of Davie Street in Pittsboro, died Friday (02/26/10) at Careview Rest Home in Snow Camp.

She was born July 6, 1916 in Chatham County, the daughter of I.C.H. Pilkington and Maggie Cheek Pilkington. A seamstress, she retired

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Monroe Fox

SANFORD — Monroe Fox, 81, of 40 Ivey Drive in Sanford died Friday (02/26/10) at his home.

Visitation will be held at his residence. There will not be a wake.

Happy Birthday

Allie Lee Sharpe Love You and Miss You Love Your Mom, Sheila

1984 - 2009 It’s been a year now son, and it is so hard to understand the reason why you had to leave this earth before me, I did not want to say goodbye!

My days are filled with your memories, and I will keep them until we meet again. Your work on earth was done, and I know God only takes the best, He needed you for his work in Heaven.

Every day your beautiful smile is in my heart.

I will miss you son, each & every day. I love you dearly.

Until we meet again.

Love You, Mom and your Daughter, Haley

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Prevnar vaccine to be produced in Sanford Pfizer plant

SANFORD (MCT) — A new version of the Prevnar childhood vaccine that federal regulators approved Wednesday is expected to be a big seller for Pfizer and will be partly produced at the company’s drug factory in Sanford.

Pfizer acquired the plant, which employs about 1,000, when it bought Wyeth in October. The facility makes the current version of Prevnar and will be involved in two steps of producing Prevnar 13. Other steps will be handled at other Pfizer sites, spokesman Rick Chambers said.

But additional work from production of the new vaccine doesn’t end uncertainty for employees at the Sanford plant. Pfizer is still reviewing its manufacturing operations as it seeks more ways to cut costs following the Wyeth takeover. The company plans to provide an update on that review as soon as next month.

Last fall, Pfizer cut about 170 researchers in Sanford and Morrisville as part of a larger streamlining of its research operations.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Prevnar 13 for prevention of additional strains of illnesses such as pneumonia and meningitis. It’s the first new Pfizer product to win FDA approval since its Wyeth purchase.

Analysts expect the vaccine to eventually generate more than $5 billion a year and become Pfizer’s biggest product. The company bought Wyeth to help offset slowing sales of other

blockbuster drugs, including Lipitor, the cholesterol medicine that loses patent protection next year.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.

Etheridge co-chairs House budget discipline group WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Bob Etheridge announced this week that he will co-chair a working group of moderate Democrats in the House of Representatives to promote responsible budgets to reduce the deficit and deal with the national debt.

“As a former North Carolina small businessman, I know the importance of keeping your books balanced and your budget in order,” Etheridge said. “During my first term in the U.S. House, I reached across the partisan aisle to pass a common sense solution to replace deficits with surpluses, and we should follow that example now.”

Etheridge has been a charter member of the moderate New Democrat Coalition since 1997. The Budget Discipline Working Group will be made up of 17 fellow “New Dem” members and will be co-chaired

by Etheridge and Bill Foster (IL-14), a member of the House Financial Services Committee.

“I look forward to working with this group of moderates to put discipline back in the budget and begin to put in place sound policies that will produce an economy that works for middle class families,” Etheridge concluded.

— from staff reports

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term this year. Commissioner incumbent Jamie Kelly will sit back and watch from the sidelines this year as three candidates run for his spot on the Lee County board, and longtime Board of Education member Frank Thompson Sr. has bowed out this year as well.

The Herald will profile each local candidate (both in print and in video form) throughout the year and will host debates before the primary May and the November election. The following is a rundown of each race that will appear on the Lee County ballots this year and information on the candidates. Visit sanfordherald.com and click the “Election 2010” link to follow Herald election stories throughout the year.

U.S. SENATE Republican Richard Burr faces three Republican challengers in May, but the bigger primary will feature the Democrats, which will send Secretary of State Elaine Marhsall and former state Sen. Cal Cunningham to the plate. Either figures to be a strong candidate in the fall, though they’ll face a tough fight. Burr’s $4 million campaign war chest dwarfs that of any opponent. And polls have shown him with a wide edge over each of the leading Democrats.

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U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 2 North Carolina Republicans have flooded the ballots this year across the state, and it’s no different in Bob Etheridge’s U.S. House district.

Three Republicans — Todd Gailas, Renee Ellmers and Frank Deatrich — and a Libertarian, Tom Rose, are gunning for the Lillington Democrat’s seat. Both Ellmers and Gailas have gone after Etheridge’s voting record on issues such as health care and the stimulus plan, as those figure to be hot topics heading into the primary.

“Bob Etheridge has voted with Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi 97 percent of the time,” said Ellmers, a registered nurse from Dunn. “He’s voted for Wall Street bailouts, higher debt ceilings and he and Obama have spent billions on government ‘stimulus plans’ to create jobs — but we’ve lost 3 million jobs.”

“He, and other career politicians, needs to return home to reconnect with their constituents,” added Gailas, of Cary. “At the same time, we need to send someone to D.C. that will represent us rather than govern us.”

Etheridge says he will “not back down in the face of adversity.

“I filed for re-election to help businesses create jobs, make health care affordable for working families, improve our children’s education, and restore budget discipline following our jobs crisis,” he said on his filing day.

STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 51 Sanford City Councilman and Republican Mike Stone filed Thursday to make it a race against Democrat Jimmy Love Sr. Stone, a Republican and owner of O’Connell’s Grocery Store in the Jonesboro area, was appointed to an at-large seat on the Sanford council in 2006 and won the seat through election in 2007. He currently serves as Sanford Mayor Pro-tem as well. He said he had “been speaking to Republican officials in Raleigh since October” about running against Love, but only recently decided to declare for the seat.

Love, a Democrat, held a seat in the N.C. House from 1967 to 1976, then was elected as the area’s representative again in 2006. in his 2008 re-election bid, he defeated Lee County Republican Party Chairman and member of the Board of Commissioners Linda Shook in 2008 by an 18-percent margin.

Pointing to Lee County’s 14.6 percent Decem-

ber unemployment rate, Stone said his number one priority, if elected, would be “job creation,” adding that massive incentive deals, regulations and “over $1 billion in new taxes” have led to the record jobless rate.

Love says though the state is experiencing economic challenges, “experience and seniority” need to remain in Raleigh to righ the ship.

This election will be one of the most important in decades. It will decide whether North Carolina leads or lags behind,” Love said. “One of my pleasant experiences as your representative has been the great interest of the citizens of our district in what their elected officials stood for. Their many letters, e-mails and other expressions of opinion had a great bearing on my votes and thinking.”

STATE SENATE DISTRICT 18 Democratic incumbent state Sen. Bob Atwater, who represents Chatham, Lee and Durham counties faces a challenger in Chatham County Republican Roger Gerber.

“During these tough times, it is more important than ever to have a senator with the experience and seniority to get things done for our region,” Atwater said on his filing day. “A sound farm economy and protection of our environment are so important to our state and I believe we have an opportunity to create jobs and grow our economy through green technology.”

Gerber, who ran unsuccessfully against Atwater in 2008, said then that sweeping changes in public education was the most important issue facing North Carolina voters.

Candidates U.S. Senate 6-year term

❏ Marcus Williams (DLumberton) ❏ Ken Lewis (D-Chapel Hill) ❏ Cal Cunningham (DLexington) ❏ Elaine Marshall (DRaleigh) ❏ Ann Worthy (D-Gastonia) ❏ Eddie Burks (RAsheboro) ❏ Brad Jones (R-Lake Toxaway) ❏ Richard Burr (R-Winston-Salem)* ❏ Rolando “Larry” Linney (R-Charlotte) ❏ Michael Beitler (LOak Ridge)

U.S. House District 2 2-year term

❏ Bob Etheridge (DRaleigh)* ❏ Frank Deatrich (RLouisburg) ❏ Todd Gailas (R-Morrisville) ❏ Renee Ellmers (RDunn) ❏ Tom Rose (L-Benson)

N.C. Senate District 18 2-year term

❏ Roger Gerber (RChapel Hill) ❏ Bob Atwater (D-Chapel Hill)*

N.C. House District 51 4-year term

❏ Jimmy Love Sr. (DSanford)* ❏ Mike Stone (R-Sanford)

District Attorney District 11 4-year term

❏ George R. Murphy (D-Benson) ❏ Joy Jones (R-Smithfield) ❏ Susan Doyle (RClayton)*

Lee County Sheriff 4-year term

❏ Tracy Carter (R-Sanford)*

Clerk of Courts DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 11 Susan Doyle, a Republican, represents Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties.

“I have made significant changes in the prosecution of driving while impaired offenses, habitual felons, sex offenders and gang related crimes. As the district attorney, I have taken very seriously my responsibility to aggressively prosecute these crimes and look forward to continuing my efforts to make this community a better and safer place to live,” she said Tuesday.

She faces two challengers this year, Smithfield Republican Joy Jones and Benson Democrat George Murphy.

Jones, 52, is a former

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❏ Susie K. Thomas (D-Sanford)*

Lee County Commissioners 4-year terms

■ District 1 ❏ Robert Reives (D)* ■ District 2 ❏ Amy Dalrymple (D)* ❏ Charles Parks (R) ■ Distrct 3 ❏ Linda Shook (R)* ❏ Mike Womble (D) ■ District 4 ❏ Tamara “Tammy” Brogan (R) ❏ James K. Womack Jr. (R) ❏ Kenneth Cole (D)

Board of Education 3 seats open, 4-year term non-partisan race

❏ John Bonardi Jr. ❏ Linda Smith* ❏ Ellen Mangum* ❏ Kimberly Lilley ❏ Mark Akinosho ❏ Dana Atkins ❏ Shannon Gurwitch * — denotes incumbent

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North Carolina assistant attorney general who represented the Division of Motor Vehicles and has also served as the assistant to the chief trial prosecutor for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office in Indiana.

Murphy was appointed to his Johnston, Harnett and Lee County District Court judgeship in 2002 by then Gov. Mike Easley. He won re-election unopposed in 2004, but was defeated in 2008 by current District Court Judge Paul Holcomb.

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF Republican Tracy Carter is seeking his second term in office, and though his first election in 2006 against Kevin Bryant was tight enough that The Herald had to wait until provisional and absentee ballotswere counted before declaring a winner, winning re-election won’t be as close.

In fact, it won’t be close at all because Carter is running unopposed.

The only Democrat to step forward as a potential challenger before filing began was former magistrate Butch Johnson, and he decided to withdraw his candidacy last week because, after speaking to voters in the county, he found they were satisfied with the job Carter has done in his first term.

Carter said he’s sent a “strong message� to drug dealers in his first three years in office. “We’ve made more than 900 drug arrests and seized over $16 million in illegal drugs,� he said. “We’re going to continue to send that message over the next four years. We’ve held over 100 community meetings in order to build a better working relationship with the citizens we serve. Lee County is a jewel — we have the best geographic location in the state.�

CLERK OF COURTS Sanford Democrat Susie K. Thomas will run unopposed for Lee County Clerk of Courts.

LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 Despite health concerns, Robert Reives, a Democrat, filed for re-election to the seat he’s held for 20 years.

He is running unopposed.

Reives was hospitalized recently and released just the week before election filing opened three weeks ago. Reives, who works

in Raleigh for the state Department of Commerce, was taken to the intensive care unit at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on Jan. 14 with what was initially described as an unknown ailment.

He indicated that the local economy will be a focus if he’s re-elected. “As you well know, our current economic picture isn’t what it once was, but we must persevere,� he said. “I want to be a part of our economic recovery. I want to continue working on behalf of those who desire to earn a decent wage.�

LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 Amy Dalrymple, a Democrat from Broadway, is seeking re-election as the board’s District 2 representative after winning the seat in 2008.

Dalrymple, a Democrat, is the daughter-in-law of former BOE Chairman Bob Dalrymple and the wife of Soil & Water Conservation District representative Tommy Dalrymple. She was heavily involved in Lee County Schools issues before running for office.

She has since made the issues facing the aging Lee County High School one of her priorities while in office. The commissioners approved passage of a sales tax (voted on my Lee County voters last November) that will renovate funding for the dilapidated school in the coming years.

Charlie Parks, a Republican also from Broadway, filed to run against Dalrymple.

Parks is a veteran, serving four years in the Marines before a 28-year career as an air traffic controller in the Federal Aviation Administration. He said the current economic incentives plan is a major concern of his campaign. “I am opposed to our current economic incentives policy, which is unfair to small business,� he stated in a press release. “It has not been effective in creating jobs. We need a creative approach to attracting business and industry to Lee County.�

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DISTRICT 3 Lee County Commissioner Linda Shook, who is also the chairman of the Lee County Republican Party, is seeking re-election as the District 3 representative for the first time.

The county’s third district encompasses most of the southern part of the county, including the Tramway, Lemon Springs and Olivia communities. “The third district is probably the most conservative district in the county,� Shook said in a press release. “It is made up of senior citizens living on fixed incomes, small business owners and working-class families.

As an elected official, the job is much more than being a public servant — it is being a representative and strong voice for your constituents. All politics are local, and county commissioners are an important first step in assuring that our government stays as small and efficient as possible, and makes the best use of hard-earned taxpayer dollars.�

Mike Womble, a Democrat and Sanford native, will run against Shook.

Womble served on the Lee County Board of Education for eight years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He said his candidacy this time around is borne from “a genuine, sincere desire to serve Lee County.�

Womble, a businessman, also served past terms as President of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce, Lee County Industries and the Sanford Lions Club and is a former chairman of Central Carolina Hospital’s Board of Directors. He was also awarded the chamber’s Citizen of the Year award and Sanford Jaycees Distinguished Citizen Award. “I’m not running against any one person,� he said. “I just want to make a positive contribution to this county. Above all, I want to make sure we are doing what we are fiscally able to do and remain responsible.�

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Tammy Brogan is a homemaker with five children and fitness instructor at several locations around Sanford. This is her first attempt at public office.

Brogan noted that she’d like to reform the county’s economic development policy, which is currently based on incentives, or tax breaks, for companies that agree to locate or expand in the area. “Our current economic development program based on incentives is not working and needs to be re-evaluated in light of the changes in our economy,� she told The Herald when she filed.

And two candidates, Republican James Womack Jr. and Democrat Kenneth Cole, threw their names in the hat on the last day of filing Friday to challenge Brogan for Kelly’s seat.

The only commissioner race with a challenge in the primary, Republican voters will choose in May either Brogan or Womack to face Cole in the general election in November.

Cole was a county employee for 13 years, spending 11 years as the public works director and two as the assistant county manager before leaving in 2007. He currently serves on the Lee County Board of Health.

If elected, Cole said he would like the see the board work to improve the unemployment rate in Lee County. “It’s always been a goal of mine,� said Kenny Cole. “We sit back and we do nothing or we step forward and make a difference. I’m looking forward to it and I think I have the right qualifications.�

Womack , a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, is retired from the U.S. Army and now teaches math and civics at Lee Christian School and works as an information systems engineer.

He said the local unemployment rate is a major concern for him as well. “To a large extent, poor leadership and decisionmaking by elected officials at the national, state and local levers have contributed to the deplorable economic plight across

Lee County,� he stated in a release on his candidacy. “Despite the serious socio-economic situation, our leaders continue to raise taxes at every level of government, making our problems worse, not better.�

LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The most heated battle on the May primary ballot will be for the Lee County Board of Education, where seven candidates are vying for three open seats.

Current board members Linda Smith and Ellen Mangum filed to seek reelection to the board, but Frank Thompson Sr. did not, meaning at least one of the three elected will be new faces on the board.

Former board member John Bonardi Jr. also filed to reclaim a seat on the board. Bonardi served four years on the board from 2004 to 2008, when he decided not to run for re-election. Later in the election season, Bonardi changed his mind, threw himself into the race as a write-in candidate and lost. Bonardi is an estimator/project manager for S.T. Wooten Corp. and serves on the board of trustees for Central Carolina Community College.

Smith was elected to the board in 2006, after a long career in education.

She’s worked as a principal at old Jonesboro Elementary, been the personnel

director for Lee County Schools, a principal at a school on Fort Bragg and worked at Lee Christian School. Though she’s retired, she currently works as an adjunct professor at CCCC. Mangum is the director of St. Luke’s Preschool and has three grown children.

She is seeking her third term on the board.

Both Kim Lilley and Mark Akinosho are back for more after seeking a seat in 2008.

Lilley has four children in the district and is a mortgage lender and teaches private voice and piano lessons in her home.

Lilley missed out on a seat on the board by a handful of votes in 2008.

Akinosho is a pastor and business owner who ran for school board in 2008, finishing sixth.

Shannon Gurwitch ran for an at-large seat on the Sanford City Council in 2009 and lost by just 91 votes. She has four children and two nephews in the Lee County school system, and serves on Sanford’s Historic Preservation Commission.

Downtown business owner Dana Atkins is a political newcomer, but has two children, the oldest of which attends B.T. Bullock Elementary. She believes it could benefit the board to have a board member with children in the school system.

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

SUNDAY THUMBS THUMBS UP: Thanks for your service The filing period for the 2010 election cycle ended on Friday, and among the big surprises was the fact that Lee County Board of Education member Frank Thompson and County Commissioner Jamie Kelly aren’t running for re-election this year.

We’re sure both have good reasons for not running. Kelly didn’t comment on his decision to us, but Thompson did, and in true Frank Thompson form explained his decision with good ol’ fashioned humor.

“I’m getting too old,” Thomp-

son joked. “I’ve had six years and I thought that was enough. I thought it was time for someone else.”

We can respect that. Regardless of whether you agree with the policies or stances any candidate or public officials take, it is always admirable when citizens sacrifice their own time to serve for the common good. Thanks to both Kelly and Thompson for doing just that.

THUMBS DOWN: Fairgrounds trouble Leave it to a couple of bad apples to ruin a good thing for everyone.

Another shooting at the Lee County Fairgrounds has forced police to consider stopping the

Sanford Lions Club from renting the fairgrounds to locals who want to hold a reunion or celebration.

At least six private parties in recent years have resulted in shootings at the fairgrounds, so honestly we wouldn’t blame the police if they did close it down.

“The fairgrounds has turned into our new hot spot for shootings,” Capt. David Smith of the Sanford Police Department said.

“Going back to January of 2008, we’ve had 32 calls there. Everything from breaking and entering to vehicles to fights and people discharging firearms. We’ve had six calls for shootings there in that time.”

Smith also noted that organizers may face charges over the large amounts of alcohol and evidence that it was being sold found in the building. The party’s organizers didn’t have any permits allowing them to sell alcohol, Smith said.

Still, the fairgrounds area is one of the only venues in town that can accommodate a large party, and it would be a shame to shut it down because a few people can’t control themselves.

Maybe better policing of activities there by both the club and the police can rein in the problem.

THUMBS UP Job shadowing works One of the most difficult decisions for a young person is the process of choosing which career field to enter. Often, he or she

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RE: SHANIYA DAVIS’ MOTHER BAILED OUT OF JAIL

Obviously the justice system is sending out the message that it’s OK to commit a crime these days, because there will be no punishment for it.

And they wonder why crime is on the rise. Says a lot about what they thought about the little girl who lost her life and was tortured. She was only worth a little bail money.

— kbmems

RE: LEE COUNTY GOP HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS THIS FALL

People need to be mindful that this whole show of Republicans vs. Democrats, going back and forth each elective season, are still two wings on the same bird. Each party chips away at liberties through silent encroachments with the intent of the masses believing the illusion of conflict over policy.

There has been a pattern over the last 100 years, and it goes back and forth, back and forth, and each time freedom shrinks and shrinks. Just pay attention and quite watching TV and believing the mainstream media.

— timlane7

RE: SUSPECT IN FAIRGROUNDS SHOOTING HAS TROUBLED PAST

I don’t want to defend this guy, but let’s stick to the facts. He has a long history of arrests and charges being placed. Arrests and charges are placed by Lee County law enforcement officers, but they don’t become crimes until he is convicted in a court of law.

For whatever reason the prosecutors didn’t think they could get a conviction with the evidence they had so they dropped the charges in most cases.

I agree that there is something wrong with the legal system, either the LEOs are over charging without evidence to support the charges, or the prosecutors are under prosecuting. There is no way for an outsider to know which or maybe even both.

Both the Sherriff and D.A. are up for re-election this year maybe we should change one or both and see what happens?

— townsend Maybe another round of “Double Secret” probation will show him that this time we mean business.

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may make that decision based upon what they believe rather than having all of the facts to best make that choice.

One program that should be most beneficial to high school students is a job shadowing program, one of which has been set up by Alison Poole, career development coordinator at Lee County High School.

This year, she’s had 10 students to do job shadowing. That compares to three the previous year. And we’re certain those 10 students ended their day with a better idea of the real world ... and how they want to enter it.

Crawfish on the coast Editor’s Note: Sometimes, a busy schedule means you have to push some things back. This week, my column was a casualty of overall business. So instead of leaving you with a blank page, I pulled a column I wrote last year at this time about our North Carolina crawfish boil.

I’ll be back next week.

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here are so many different things that can go wrong when having live seafood shipped overnight from five states away.

More than half of those things happened to me this week.

Did it ruin the end result?

Well, I suppose you’ll have to read the whole column to find out. (No skipping ahead).

This week, I ordered 40 pounds of live Louisiana crawfish as part of a surprise for my wife — a native of Louisiana and lover of crawfish who misses both. Yeah, yeah, I know I’m a great husband … this is obvious. But that’s not why I’m writing this.

I’m writing this because I may never, ever order live crawfish again.

Or will I? I’m forgetting that some of our northern readers may not know what a “crawfish” is. You may know them as “crawdads,” “crayfish” or “mudbugs.” In Louisiana, they’re considered “fish,” which is probably why they’re able to charge so much for them without developing a guilty conscious.

You can find crawfish in some creeks in North Carolina, but they’re probably no bigger than your thumb. The ones that burrow themselves in the dirt on the bayou grow to the size of mini-lobsters … some with claws larger than your thumb. I have the cuts and scrapes on my fingers to prove this.

Several companies in Louisiana offer overnight shipping of crawfish — mostly for the Louisiana transplants in other states. The creatures are packed tightly in a sack, crammed into a styrofoam cooler with dry ice and sent off to their destination via FedEx, UPS or whoever else doesn’t mind stinking up the back of their trucks.

Did I mention that? They stink … at least when they’re alive.

I received my package Friday morning for Friday night’s surprise. That’s when “Thing That Went Wrong No. 1 occurred. I was called by FedEx two hours before my shipment arrived and was told the styrofoam was damaged.

“I’m calling you, sir, because I know there’s fish in there, and the box was damaged,” the nice FedEx lady told me.

“They’re not “fish,’ they’re “crawfish,’” I answered. “They’re alive.”

“What?” she replied, confused.

“Never mind,” I said. “Just go ahead and ship them. I’ll check them when they get here.”

And that’s what I did. The box arrived, one side tore to shreds as if someone took a bat to it. I opened the box with the FedEx delivery guy standing over me.

That’s when the smell hit.

“Whoooo,” the delivery guy said. “What died?”

Billy Liggett Sanford Herald Editor Contact Billy Liggett by e-mail at bliggett@sanfordherald.com “They’re alive,” I answered.

“What?” he asked.

“Never mind,” I replied.

Turns out, a little fresh air from the torn-up box probably helped more than hurt. “Thing That Went Wrong No. 2 was the temperature on Friday. I had to keep the crawfish outside throughout the day, and temperature readings were in the 30s in the shade … almost enough to kill the crawfish (you don’t want to boil dead crawfish. Trust me).

So throughout the day Friday, as we prepared the other parts of the surprise, I was worried about a kiddie pool full of mini-lobsters freezing to death on me. Turns out, they were resilient little suckers, and when it came time to start cooking, they were still kicking (and pinching).

Enter Bad Thing No. 3.

Our rented burner and propane tank wasn’t providing enough heat to boil a 40-gallon pot of water. It didn’t help that by the time we started the boiling process, it was 32 degrees outside.

It was after watching a pot of water NOT boil after 30 minutes that I almost gave up. I was just going to have to chalk it up to a “good idea,” though poorly executed.

Thankfully, our friends’ house — where we had this little party — had a fire pit in the backyard. The crawfish managed to hang on to life for another 30 minutes in the freezing cold as we readied the pit, and soon enough, the water was boiling.

And we finally boiled some crawfish.

Fifteen minutes later (five minutes of boiling, 10 minutes of letting it simmer), we produced a beautifully red batch of Louisiana crawfish, complete with corn, potatoes, sausage, onions, garlic and a ton of seasoning.

The end result?

Our Louisiana crawfish lover was happy. And because of that, all the problems leading up to the first peeled tail were forgotten.

And we managed to introduce about a dozen others — most of them from states to the north of North Carolina — to crawfish. And unless they were lying to me, it seems we’ve found some fans.

So will I do this again? Absolutely. Only next time, I’ll pick a warmer day and find a better burner.

We don’t plan on leaving North Carolina any time soon … so it’s nice to know that every now and then, we can bring Louisiana to us.

To the Editor: Everyone should appreciate your editorial in the Feb. 9 issue of The Herald about the recent Lee County Quiz Bowl. You make some excellent points.

Academic achievement and competition do not receive enough attention.

Although the Grace Christian School team was disappointed that it didn’t win the competition, they benefited immeasurably from the experience. During the long, after-school practice sessions, they reviewed math, science, technology, history, literature and current event questions and committed the answers to memory. They also learned the value of dedication and team work.

I am confident that this is true for the other teams that participated. The Quiz Bowl is a wonderful learning experience and the knowledge gained will serve all the participants well in the future. It is also an experience which I’m sure they will always remember.

All the teams should be congratulated for their efforts. Special recognition should go to the Lee Christian School team. This team was the winner for the fourth consecutive year, and this is quite an accomplishment.

We should all be grateful to Michael Matochik, director of the Lee County Library System. Mr. Matochik fully understands the value of the Quiz Bowl. Each year, he and the library staff devote a great deal of time and effort in developing the wide range of questions, makes preparations for the event and oversees it.

Lee County is blessed to have a library director with Mr. Matochik’s knowledge, abilities and devotion to serving the public’s needs.

LLOYD JENNINGS Sanford

Diet changes can reduce colorectal cancer risk To the Editor: Nearly 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year. This deadly disease steadily is becoming more common in young adults. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and as a dietitian, I think all consumers should know that simple dietary changes can help lower colorectal cancer risk.

Studies find that diets free of red and processed meats and rich in plant-based foods may significantly reduce colorectal cancer risk. A 2008 study from the Ontario Family Colorectal Cancer Registry found that participants who ate the most red meat had a 67 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer. Some people with specific genes had a much higher risk from meat-eating—up to four times the cancer risk—compared with people who avoid meat.

Research clearly shows that a low-fat vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce the incidence of cancer. For recipes and other resources, go to www.CancerProject.org.

JOSEPH GONZALES, RD Staff Dietitian The Cancer Project

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funny thing didn’t happen today. People were not plugged in to their televisions, computers or radios. Someone did stop me at lunch to ask what I was having (the chicken salad), but no one solicited the latest on what was going on in Washington. There was no buzz. Can we be frank? Nobody is watching.

The president said he found it productive, but maybe you just had to be there. Exciting television it isn’t.

Boring.

“It” is the much-touted summit on health care, the opportunity for the president and congressional Republicans to actually read their talking points directly to each other. Which they’ve been doing with great vigor.

The Democrats want to get the job done, or so they tell me in periodic updates from the summit. The Republicans, they claim, only want gridlock. Of course, this is not what the Republicans say. The Republican missives, like the speeches inside the room, are all about how the country doesn’t want the Democratic plan, whatever it is, and how Republicans want to start again. Actually, they want to start again and not go very far; whereas, Democrats don’t want to start again at all. As best as I can tell, all that’s been agreed on today is to face the cameras when you speak.

The health care debate could be many things in this country, but boring is one of the few things it should never be.

That the summit is nothing if not boring is a reflection not on the inherent interestingness of the health care issue, but on the empty state of most politics. What do politicians do when they come together? Give boring speeches. Read talking points aloud.

Ignore what the last person said and just read your own speech. It almost makes sense of the Democrats’ backroom style.

Sadly, it is too late for anyone — even the people in the room, much less those of us not watching — to pretend that there is any real dialogue going on. We’re not listening to each other. We’re not acting in good faith.

Democrats only want Republicans if they’re willing to sign on to the bill (that they aren’t willing to sign on to).

Republicans only want Democrats if they’re willing to give up on the bill (that they aren’t willing to give up on).

The public, wisely assessing the situation, isn’t bothering to listen to either side. Why should they?

The Republicans don’t want to hand Obama a victory — especially a more modest one that they would have no choice but to support. How do you run against an administration and Congress that are, by your lights, actually doing the right thing? Talk about giving up your best issue.

The Democrats don’t want to hand the Republicans in Congress a victory, either — not as a party, anyway. Do they want to pass a Republican health care bill after all they’ve been through to try to get a Democratic one? I don’t think so.

So if Democrats don’t really want to pass a health care bill that more than one or two (if that) Republicans could support, and if Republicans don’t really want to pass a health care bill that looks anything like the “Democratic version,” why have a summit?

Why, indeed. The answer is simply that both parties want to look reasonable and forthcoming, when in truth, neither is. So they stretch out the olive branch — and then cut it off in the same speech.

Maybe you just have to be there, as the president suggests. But I think I speak for most Americans when I say I’m just as glad I’m not.

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rivate industry and governments around the world have spent trillions of dollars in the name of saving our planet from manmade global warming.

Academic institutions, think tanks and schools have altered their curricula and agenda to accommodate what was seen as the global warming “consensus.”

Mounting evidence suggests that claims of manmade global warming might turn out to be the greatest hoax in mankind’s history. Immune and hostile to the evidence, President Barack Obama’s administration and most of the U.S. Congress sides with Climate Czar Carol Browner, who says, “I’m sticking with the 2,500 scientists.

These people have been studying this issue for a very long time and agree this problem is real.”

The scientists whom Browner references are associated with the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Let’s look some of what they told us. The 2007 IPCC report, which won them a Nobel Peace Prize, said that the probability of Himalayan glaciers “disappearing by the year 2035 and perhaps sooner is very high” as a result of manmade global warming. Recently, IPCC was forced to retract their glacier disappearance claim, which was made on the basis of a non-scientific magazine article. When critics initially questioned the prediction, Rajendra Pachauri, IPCC’s chairman, dismissed them as “voodoo scientists.”

The IPCC also had to retract its claim that up to 40 percent of the Amazonian forests were at risk from global warming and would likely be replaced by “tropical savannas” if temperatures continued to rise. The IPCC claim was based on a paper co-authored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), two environmental activist groups.

England’s now-disgraced University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit (CRU) has been a leader in climate research data.

Their data, collected and analyzed by them, have been used for years to bolster IPCC efforts to press governments to cut carbon dioxide emissions. Climatologists, including CRU’s disgraced former director Professor Phil Jones, have been accused of manipulating data and criminally withholding scientific information to prevent its

Walter Williams Syndicated Columnist Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Professor Jones, considered to be the high priest of the manmade global warming movement, has been in the spotlight since he was forced to step down as CRU’s director after the leaking of e-mails that skeptics claim show scientists were manipulating data. In a recent interview with the BBC, he admitted that he did not believe that “the debate on climate change is over” and that he didn’t “believe the vast majority of climate scientists think this.”

Long denied by the warmers, Professor Jones admitted that the Medieval Warm Period (800 A.D. to 1300 A.D.) might well had been as warm as the Current Warm Period (1975-present), or warmer, and that if it was, “then obviously the late-20th century warmth would not be unprecedented.”

That suggests global warming may not be a manmade phenomenon. In any case, Professor Jones said that for the past 15 years, there has been no “statistically significant” global warming. ...

Given all the false claims and evidence pointing to scientific fraud, I don’t think it wise to continue spending billions of dollars and enacting economically crippling regulations in the name of fighting global warming. At the minimum, we should stop the Environmental Protection Agency from going on with their plans to regulate carbon emissions.

Companies should resign from the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a lobbying group of businesses and radical environmentalists. Dr. Tom Borelli, who is director of the National Center for Public Policy Research’s Free Enterprise Project, says that BP, Caterpillar, Conoco Phillips, Marsh, Inc. and Xerox had the common sense to do so already.

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he RINO hunt is back on and the coveted trophy is Scott Brown.

Inevitably and predictably, the new senator from Massachusetts — Mr. 41, Mr. I-Drive-A-Truck, tea party poster dude — has disappointed his base by, alas, representing his constituents.

It’s the purity test all over again; only this time, the stakes are high and the weird are turning seriously pro.

Not that the tea partiers are weird, not most of them, anyway. But some are at risk of flying off into the bloodred zone of wing-nuttery. One of the sessions at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) questioned whether Abraham Lincoln was “friend or foe.”

Lincoln foes can’t be said to define CPAC conferees — and certainly not the GOP — but the growing libertarian strain within the party (See Ron Paul’s straw poll victory) combined with an anti-RINO (Republicans In Name Only) attitude is making life increasingly difficult for moderates such as Brown.

Brown came under fire from social conservatives barely a week into his new job, even though his pro-choice position was well-known, at least to readers of this column.

Now he’s caught the attention of fiscal conservatives and tea partiers who, though they favored Brown for his anti-health reform and anti-stimulus positions, now call him a traitor for supporting a cloture motion on the Democrats’ $15 billion jobs bill.

Thousands posted angry comments on Brown’s Facebook page, including the ever-popular “YOU LIED!” Brown said that though the bill was imperfect, it would put Americans back to work. He also said he hoped his vote would be a “strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington.” ...

Zero cooperation with Democrats apparently is the preferred MO for the noisiest sector of the GOP. Although some tea partiers are independents and even Democrats, the majority lean toward the GOP and they are, above all, fiscally conservative. And though there’s no centralized organization and no leader, some segments find nullification and, apparently, secession reasonable alternatives to failed politics and a gorging government.

These true conservatives and RINO-hunters are, to put it mildly, a problem for any candidate or incumbent who tries to speak bipartisan, which translated means “treason.”

The hunt for RINOs isn’t new. Ask John McCain. Or John Avlon, author of the new book “Wingnuts,” who traces the mainstreaming of the hyperpartisan hunt for heretics to the George W. Bush administration.

He cites, for example, Monica Goodling, the Justice Department White House liaison who imposed social conservative litmus tests on prospective employees. The hunts escalated during the 2008 presidential campaign when certain individuals who need not be named were “outed” as apostates for not walking lockstep with the McCain-Palin ticket.

Writes Avlon: “Hunting for heretics pretends to be a principled fight for ideological purity, but behind that mask is an uglier impulse, an attempt to intimidate and insist on conformity ... a reminder of what the Czech dissident-turned-president Vaclav Havel once wrote: Ideology offers human beings the illusion of dignity and morals while making it easier to part with them.’”

Who emerges pure enough from this fray of fraying parts will be interesting to watch, but things could get messy as the tea party movement gains momentum and old alliances show signs of weakening. ... ... Tea partiers don’t much favor endless wars or care about social issues dear to evangelicals. ...

Are neocons abandoning the old party base and following the new wave of power created by the tea party movement? As one tea drinker put it to me: “How the neocons square limited government at home with big government nation-building abroad will be interesting to watch.”

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ones that are in more demand in the job market.

For people planning to attend a four-year institution, the community college offers general education and basic program requirements at a fraction of the cost. Students who complete Central Carolina’s university transfer program are guaranteed acceptance at one of the University of North Carolina System schools and enter with the rank of a junior, rather than as a freshman. Spring semester enrollment for the university transfer program is 789, compared to 740 in spring 2009, a 6 percent increase.

“People needing workforce skills and students who plan to go on to a four-year institution know they can get excellent training at reasonable cost that will enable them to enter the workforce or move on in their education,” Marchant said.

Enrollment is up in most programs, but the greatest growth is in health and sustainable agriculture. Enrollment in health programs, as a group, grew from 902 in spring 2009 to 1,093 in spring 2010, a 21 percent increase. Interest in the college’s Associate Degree Nursing program is up significantly. The number of students taking general education classes to apply to be accepted into that program increased almost 29 percent, from 238 to 334.

“There is an incredible need for health care providers due to the aging population and acuteness of illnesses,” said

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Current Associate Degree Nursing students (clockwise, from front left) Crystal Lynch, of Lillington; Natalie Bullard, of Plain View; Beverly Alward, of Sanford; and Megan Cullen, of Fuquay-Varina, are looking forward to their May graduation.

Rhonda Evans, CCCC’s chair of Health Occupations. “A lot of people are coming back for second career education in health fields.”

Sustainable agriculture degree and certificate enrollment showed a 68 percent increase over spring 2009.

“Interest in all areas of sustainability technologies training is on the rise,” said Lisa Chapman, vice president of Academic Affairs. “The government, companies, and individuals have not only become more aware of how we need to alter our practices, but also have actually begun to increase sustainable practices in everyday life and business.”

An increasing number of those enrolling at CCCC are choosing to take some or all of their classes online via distance education. The unduplicated spring enrollment for these classes is 2,814, an increase of 15 percent over spring 2009. Hybrid

(a combination of online and seated sessions) class enrollment increased 43 percent, from 513 to 735. Enrollment in classes taught only online increased 7 percent, from 1,929 to 2,079.

“Distance education is such an appealing opportunity for students,” said Bianka Stumpf, CCCC director of Distance Education. “Given their many commitments to family, work, and community, students can still pursue their professional goals.”

Stumpf cited three primary reasons for the popularity of distance education: flexibility of offerings, increased comfort of students with technology, and the fact that distance education provides students with learning experiences that are both quality and engaging.

“As for our gains in hybrid course enrollment, many students see this delivery as the proverbial best of both worlds,” she

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At its Feb. 10 meeting, the college’s board of trustees approved an updated Mission Statement for Central Carolina C.C. It states that the college “serves as a catalyst for personal, community, and economic development by empowering people through education and training.”

“This is what the college is all about,” Marchant said. ”We are committed to serving the residents and business workforce needs of Chatham, Harnett and Lee Counties. We appreciate their confidence in our ability to do so, as evidenced by our enrollment increase.”

LEARN MORE For more information on programs or enrolling at Central Carolina Community College, go online to www.cccc. edu or call the Chatham County Campus at (919) 542-6495, Harnett County Campus at (910) 814-8824, or Lee County Campus at (919) 7187436.

Man pleads not guilty to killing his wife

Backers of N.C. economic, civil rights reforms rally

JACKSONVILLE (AP) — A North Carolina accused of strangling his wife and burying her in a shallow grave in their back yard has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

The Jacksonville Daily News reports that 20-yearold Soyer Moll entered his plea Friday and prosecutors said they would not be seeking the death penalty.

Investigators say Moll led them to the location where 21-year-old Virginia Tillman Moll’s body was buried.

According to an autopsy, a red cloth was still tightly wrapped around her neck.

The woman was reported missing Nov. 1 and police say the young couple had been fighting. Soyer Moll’s attorney Wally Paramore told the court his client had just received a psychiatric evaluation and Paramore had not decided on a defense.

RALEIGH (AP) — People at an annual rally Saturday to demand civil rights and economic improvements from the North Carolina General Assembly focused their attention on education and the potential end of busing in the state’s largest school district.

Tthe crowd extended two city blocks. The state chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had planned for thousands.

The NAACP and about 90 other advocacy groups that organized the rally had a 14point “People’s Agenda,” but the issue that took center stage was a proposal in Wake County to end busing and send children to schools where they live. Some say that would create a system of schools segregated by race.

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they seem to relate better with folks that come from a similar cultural background. There’s so many single parents, mostly female. They miss out on that male perspective.”

The mentors will spend 30-45 minutes per week with a child or small group of children, Cleetwood said.

At J.R. Ingram Jr. Elementary, first grade teacher Patty Barlow and other teachers in a graduate program started Book Buddies, which partners adult volunteers with students for one-on-one reading time. After the mentor and student are done reading each book, the student will be able to take the book home and add it to his or her own library.

The teachers received some grant money to purchase books for the program, and some were donated by teachers and Communities in Schools of Lee County.

Teachers chose students who may have been struggling and could use the benefit of a reading mentor, Barlow said. Every classroom has at least one book buddy, and the goal is to help the students build relationships and encourage a life-long love of reading.

The children “are very eager to read with their buddy and the adult volunteers seem to enjoy it, too,” Barlow said.

Barlow said the program began in October 2009, and has been “a little touch and go.” On their lunch breaks, teachers have been reading with children. Barlow encouraged adults in the community to get involved.

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to read aloud with a small group of students, Lind said, so the children can build a relationship with that person.

Books read will feature characters the children can make connections to, Lind said. The school is attempting to recruit males in the community to help with the program.

“We’re trying to pick out successful people of all races,” she said. “We have so many children that don’t have that person to kind of inspire them.”

They’ve only found two so far, and one is the school’s assistant principal, John Cleetwood.

“While we certainly see the need for black male role models and reading tutors, we currently don’t have any,” Cleetwood said. “We think it’s important, really, because

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GARNER (AP) — Police say they found two dead bodies at a home after a man called 911 to confess to a killing.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that police officers were dispatched to a home after the call Thursday and found the bodies of 52-year-old Daniel Jonathan Powell and his wife, 46-yearold Doreen Kay Powell.

According to information in a search warrant, a man called 911 from Dan Powell’s cell phone say he had just killed two people.

Garner police Sgt. Chris Clayton said the case is being investigated as a homicide, but investigators are not looking for a suspect. Clayton would not say whether a weapon was found in the home.

Neighbor Cathy Mason told the newspaper the Powells have four daughters and at least one grandson.

S.C. woman moved to jail on charge of killing her daughter

FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — A South Carolina woman charged with stabbing her daughter to death has been transferred from the Army hospital at Fort Bragg to a North Carolina county jail.

The Fayetteville Observer reported Saturday that 50-year-old Linda Hough Shannon of Bethune, S.C., had surgery to repair knife wounds. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says Shannon was injured in a knife fight Monday with her daughter, 32-year-old Autumn Michelle Shannon.

The active duty soldier was found with multiple stab wounds and a large knife in her neck when military police arrived at her home at Fort Bragg.

Court documents say Linda Shannon was staying with her daughter while the younger woman recovered from a car accident.

Jail records do not say whether Shannon has an attorney.

Former sheriff won’t get GOP support in race

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — A former North Carolina sheriff is not getting any help from the local Republican Party in his bid to reclaim the office he lost after pleading guilt to felony obstruction of justice and resigning six years ago.

Gerald Hege told the Winston-Salem Journal for a story Saturday that he doesn’t need the support of leaders of the county party he helped build to win back his job as Davidson County sheriff.

Hege is running against Republican Sheriff David Grice who was appointed in 2004 to finish Hege’s unexpired term.

County party chairman Lance Barrett says he doesn’t expect Hege to participate in party events before the primary.

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Slain teen wanted to ‘make the news’ GREENSBORO (AP) — When Christian Rook, 17, felt a manic episode blow in like a storm front, family members say, he looked for shelter.

Either he would get himself arrested, as he did in December, spending 12 days in jail, or committed for treatment as he did in November, at Moses Cone Behavioral Health.

But on Feb. 2, his plan backfired, with tragic results.

“Let’s see if we can make the news,” family members heard the teenager say, as he grabbed a 12-inch knife from the kitchen drawer.

Within minutes of that ill-conceived challenge, the bipolar teen lay dying in the afternoon sleet in front of his house, shot in the chest by a Guilford County Sheriff’s deputy answering a domestic call from the boy’s grandmother.

With autopsy results and an SBI inquiry pending, the key question for family, neighbors and law enforcement is how the scene escalated so fast, with such irrevocable results.

“Literally, from the time the officer arrived on the street to the time he fired the shots was 34 seconds,” Sheriff BJ Barnes said.

“That’s not a lot of time.”

Barnes said the deputy had no options: he told investigators that Christian lunged at him with the knife. But the two family members who witnessed the shooting gave a starkly different version of events.

“You call the police hoping that they’ll help you,” said Christian’s grandmother, Diane, who placed the 911 call, and said she then watched her grandson walk toward the deputy’s car.

“Not destroy your family.”

The morning of Feb. 2 was busy for dispatchers, but inside Rook’s home off Alcorn Road near Piedmont Triad International Airport, it was another restless snow day.

Christian was the oldest of four, and both he and his 14-year-old brother were diagnosed three years ago with bipolar disorder.

Their father, a Marine Corps captain, is assigned to a base in Monterey, Calif., where he is completing his master’s degree.

Christian’s parents describe their son as a charming, affectionate boy, but tormented by his illness. In California, the only psychiatrist available to the military family specialized in treating attention-deficit disorder.

Determined to find proper treatment for the boys, their mother, Christina, temporarily moved in with her mother-in-law in Greensboro last November.

Here, Christian at last had a doctor and a

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Col. Randy Powers, second from left, chief deputy with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, talks with three SBI agents near Greensboro on Feb. 2, after Christian Rook was shot in the chest by a Guilford County Sheriff’s deputy answering a domestic call from the boy’s grandmother. therapist, was adjusting to medications that made his weight fluctuate drastically.

“He had his good days and his bad days,” his mother said, “but it was like night and day from California as far as care.”

After he and his brother Chase got into a fight in December, Christian was arrested and jailed, his mother said, as the older of the two. His mother said he seemed better when he returned home, and was scheduled for a GED placement test when the snow days came.

But on Feb. 2, Christian awoke irritable, and quarreled with Chase. He then sought a confrontation with his grandmother. The boys, Christian told her, had stolen $400 from her and spent it on drugs.

“What are you going to do about it?” Christian demanded. “You just need to call the police.”

Christian wanted an argument, the grandmother could see, and she was reluctant to engage. But he then cursed at her, finally getting his wish: She called 911 to report the stolen money, but was told by the operator that she would have to see a magistrate “if there was no violence involved.”

Hearing that response, Christian upped the ante: “They want violence?

Fine,” his mother recalls him saying. “Let’s see if we can make the news.”

On the second 911 call, he can be heard shouting over his grandmother’s voice, cursing for the police to come before he “cuts” someone.

Chase takes him outside, away from the two women and the two younger siblings, ages 9 and 6. He tries to calm him, but fails, goes back inside, locks the door, and leaves Christian alone.

The Sheriff’s Department dispatches Deputy Barry Glosson, a civil process server who according to Barnes is not a patrolman but has received the same training.

Glosson’s marked Crown Victoria, not using a siren and not equipped with a dashboard camera, pulls into Moutline Drive

within 3 minutes. The dispatcher tells him there is a suspect with a knife threatening family members, but that the suspect is now outside the house alone.

Diane Rook meanwhile tells a dispatcher she sees Christian walking down the driveway. This is where the two accounts — the deputy’s and the family’s — differ significantly.

According to Glosson’s statement, Christian refused to drop the knife, lunged at him, and was only 12 feet away when Glosson drew his .45-caliber Smith & Wesson and fired four shots in rapid succession, hitting Christian once in the upper left chest and missing the other three times.

Chase Rook, who watched from the livingroom window, said Christian stopped in the middle of the road and held his hands above his head. At that point, Chase said, he saw his brother stumble and fall.

As Chase, Diane Rook and neighbor Melissa Smith describe it, the distance between where Christian landed and where the cruiser was parked measures 24 feet.

Smith and her father both heard the shots, and looked out a front window immediately, but did not see the shooting itself.

At that point, Smith said, the deputy was walking around the front of his cruiser toward Christian, who was on the ground, shot.

On the 911 tape, the deputy tells the dispatcher immediately after the shooting that he is rendering assistance, and Barnes said the officer gave first aid. Smith, the neighbor, disputed that statement.

Rook’s mother said the deputy took the teen’s pulse, but gave no first aid.

Once the other units began arriving — Smith said she counted 27 police and sheriff’s cars — Glosson was taken away in an SUV and then to an ambulance with chest pains.

According to the Smiths and the Rook family, Christian was left lying on the ground unattended. He sat up once and complained of trouble breathing, his mother said.

On the 911 tape, a dispatcher is heard advising deputies that an ambulance cannot reach Christian because of the roadblock at Alcorn and Moutline. Barnes said the youth died en route to the hospital, and a trauma nurse who spoke to the family told Christina Rook that Christian died from internal pressure.

Barnes declined a request for an interview with Glosson, who has worked for the department for 10 years, because he is considered a witness in the ongoing SBI investigation.

As to the father’s question, Barnes said Glosson had no choice.

“The officer challenged him (to stop) the whole way up the driveway,” Barnes said. “He could have followed the officer’s command and dropped the knife. It was all in his hands.”

The family argued that because Christian was outside by himself — neighbors say the street was deserted in the cold rain — he posed no threat except to himself.

Barnes counters that officers cannot allow armed suspects who have reportedly threatened people to escape. Simply waiting in the cruiser for backup to arrive, Barnes says, was not an option.

At Christian’s funeral service, in contrast to the troubled teen seen on the news, a picture emerged of a boy loved by his younger siblings and friends, struggling mightily against an illness that is inscrutable and unpredictable.

His mother went to special parenting classes, drove him 120 miles each way to residential treatment programs, and sat with him at a 2 1/2-hour GED orientation, the only parent there. He was to have taken a placement test Feb. 1, but it was postponed by snow. A day later, he lay dying, and his mother never got to say goodbye.

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10A / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald MAGNITUDE 8.8 EARTHQUAKE HITS CHILE

Quake one of strongest ever recorded

TALCA, Chile (AP) — One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing halfway around the world.

Chileans near the epicenter were tossed about as if shaken by a giant, and authorities said at least 214 people were dead.

The magnitude-8.8 quake was felt as far away as Sao Paulo in Brazil — 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) to the east.

The full extent of damage remained unclear as scores of aftershocks — one nearly as powerful as Haiti’s devastating Jan. 12 earthquake — shuddered across the disasterprone Andean nation.

President Michelle Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe� in central Chile but said the government has not asked for assistance from other countries.

In Chile, newly built apartment buildings slumped and fell. Flames devoured a prison. Millions of people fled into streets darkened by the failure of power lines. The collapse of bridges tossed and crushed cars and trucks, and complicated efforts to reach quakedamaged areas by road.

At least 214 people were killed, according to Interior Minister Edmundo Perez Yoma, and officials said about 1.5 million homes suffered at least some damage.

In Talca, just 65 miles (105 kilometers) from the epicenter, people sleeping in bed suddenly felt like they were flying through major airplane turbulence as their belongings

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Residents look at a collapsed building in Concepcion, Chile, Saturday after an 8.8-magnitude struck central Chile.

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Vehicles that were driving along a highway that collapsed during the earthquake near Santiago are seen overturned on the asphalt Saturday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. cascaded around them from the shuddering walls at 3:34 a.m.

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While most modern buildings survived, a bell tower collapsed on the Nuestra Senora de la Providencia church and several hospitals were evacuated due to damage.

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He also warned people in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the West Coast to heed the instructions of local authorities about evacuations and other measures in advance of a tsunami moving across the Pacific Ocean. “We can’t control nature, but we can and must be prepared for disaster when it strikes,� he said in a statement at the White House.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning — its highest alert — for Hawaii.

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The Navy was moving more than a half dozen vessels Saturday to try to avoid damage from the tsunami.

A frigate, three destroyers and two smaller vessels were being sent out of Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in a cruiser out of the base at San Diego in California, said Lt. Myers Vasquez, a Navy spokesman in the Pentagon. The ships are safer out on the sea than if they were tied to piers where they could be banged around by the waves, meaning damage to the vessels as well as the piers, he said.

Before he spoke, Obama had a 20-minute conference call with staff and Cabinet members who updated him on conditions in Chile and on the tsunami. Participants included Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. “The United States stands ready to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts and we have resources that are positioned to deploy should the Chilean government ask for our help,� Obama said.

Chile’s president, Michelle Bachelet, said her government has not asked for assistance from other countries.

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MAGNITUDE 8.8 EARTHQUAKE HITS CHILE

Tsunami races across Pacific, nips Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — A tsunami triggered by the Chilean earthquake sent a surge of water ashore in Hawaii, California and islands in the South Pacific on Saturday as the waves continued onto Alaska and parts of Asia.

There were no immediate reports of widespread damage, injuries or deaths in the U.S. or in the Pacific islands, but a tsunami that swamped a village on an island off Chile killed at least five people and left 11 missing.

In Hawaii, water began pulling away from shore off Hilo Bay on the Big Island just before noon, exposing reefs and sending dark streaks of muddy, sandy water offshore.

Waves later washed over Coconut Island, a small park off Hilo’s coast.

The tsunami was causing a series of surges that were about 20 minutes apart, and the waves arrived later and smaller than originally predicted.

The highest wave at Hilo measured 5.5 feet (1.7 meters) high, while Maui saw some as high as 2 meters (6.5 feet).

Scientists cautioned the waves would continue into the afternoon.

“We dodged a bullet,” said Gerard Fryer, a geophysist for the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

He said there was the possibility that the tsunami would gain strength again as it heads to Japan.

There were no immediate reports of widespread damage around the Pacific Rim just tidal surges that reached up to about seven feet in some island chains. Waves hit California, but barely registered amid stormy weather. No injuries or major property damage were reported.

Nearly 50 countries and island chains remained under tsunami warnings, from Antartica to Russia’s far northeast.

The tsunami raced across the Pacific Ocean at the speed of a jetliner after the quake hit Chile hours earlier. Unlike other tsunamis in recent years in which residents had little warning, emergency officials had ample time to get people out of the potential disaster area.

Sirens blared in Hawaii to alert residents to the potential waves. Emergency officials used buses to ferry people in touristheavy Waikiki away from the shore. Authorities even flew overhead in Cessna blaring warnings to people to get out of the potential danger zone

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The ocean at Waikiki Beach starts to recede Saturday in Honolulu. A tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Chile swept ashore in Hawaii on Saturday, but the initial waves did not appear to cause significant damage.

Pacific regions well prepared when tsunami warnings arise In Tonga, where nine people died in a Sept. 29 tsunami, police evacuated tens of thousands of people from the coast.

In Samoa, where 183 people died in the same tsunami, authorities used radio, television and mobile phone text messages to alert residents of the waves. Thousands of people Sunday morning remained in the hills above the coasts on the main island of Upolu.

Island chains closer to the epicenter in Chile appeared to have sustained more damage than ones farther away.

On the island of Robinson Crusoe, a huge tsunami wave flooded the village of San Juan Batista, killing at least five people and leaving 11 missing, said Guillermo de la Masa, head of the government emergency bureau for the Valparaiso region.

He said the huge waves also damaged several government buildings on the island.

In French Polynesia, tsunami waves rushed ashore, damaging parts of the coast and tossing around boats. The biggest waves were in Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, where they reached more than 13 feet (4 meters).

Australia warned of the possibility of danger-

ous waves, strong ocean currents and flooding from Queensland state in the north to Tasmania in the south. No evacuations were ordered.

In Hawaii, boats and people near the coast were evacuated. The normally bustling beaches were empty. Hilo International Airport, located along the coast, was closed. Residents lined up at supermarkets to stock up on food and batteries. Cars lined up at several gas stations.

The Navy was moving more than a half dozen vessels to try to avoid damage from the tsunami.

A frigate, three destroyers and two smaller vessels were being sent out of Pearl Harbor and a cruiser out of Naval Base San Diego, the Navy said.

The ships will be safer out at sea than if they were tied to piers where they could be banged around by the waves, the Navy said.

A tsunami wave can travel at up to 600 mph, said Jenifer Rhoades, tsunami program manager at the National Weather Service.

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8.3 earthquake, killed 34 people in American Samoa along with the deaths in Samoa and Tonga. Scientists later said that wave was 46 feet (14 meters) high.

The tsunami warning center said the waves reached the islands so quickly residents had only about 10 minutes to respond to its alert.

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In Hilo, officials cordoned off the first three blocks next to the beach.

A few people watched the still ocean as a whale swam off the coast, but streets were mostly empty as tsunami sirens blared.

Gas stations had long lines, some 10 cars deep.

(AP) — A tsunami struck the Asia-Pacific region Sunday, but little damage was being reported as nations evacuated their coastlines well in advance of the waves generated by a devastating Chile earthquake.

In Tonga where up to 50,000 people fled inland hours ahead of the tsunami, the National Disaster Office had reports of a wave up to six and a half feet (two meters) high hitting a small northern island, deputy director Mali’u Takai said.

“That wave is reported in the Vava’u outer islands,” he told The Associated Press, adding that earlier reports were that a nearly three and a half feet wave had hit the northern group. There were no initial indications of damage.

Nine people died in Tonga last September when the Samoa tsunami slammed the small northern island of Niuatoputapu, wiping out half of the main settlement.

In Samoa, where 183 people died in the tsunami five months ago, thousands of people Sunday morning remained in the hills above the coasts on the main island of Upolu, but police said there were no reports of waves or sea surges hitting the South Pacific nation.

In Fiji by midmorning Sunday, disaster management office duty officer Anthony Blake said no unusual wave activity had been reported.

“There has been no surges at all,” he told AP, but people who evacuated from coastal towns and villages should stay away from beaches for at least more six hours.

Blake said coastal evacuations had taken place on Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second biggest island, and in the Lau and Lomaiviti island groups. About a third of Fiji’s 800,000 people live in those areas, he said.

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Universities push to get students counted

Whales back in performance arena

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — It was 5 p.m. in the lobby of the library of Metropolitan State University, and Clara Ware was sitting behind a table covered with pens, notepads and buttons with the Census 2010 logo, calling out like a sideshow barker.

“Here comes a prospect,” she said as a student walked up.

Ware explained that filling out the census form this spring could mean more money for the university and the surrounding neighborhood, one of the oldest and most diverse in the city. The student took some knickknacks and promised to fill out her form. Ware smiled.

“If we could get some more of that funding back, we could get some more services,” said Ware, 48, a member of the commuter school’s Student Senate who is among a group that has been pushing the census in classrooms, lobbies and hallways.

Colleges, universities and their surrounding communities have a financial interest in making sure all of their students get counted in the census, so public relations campaigns like the one at Metropolitan State are popping up all over the country.

The stakes are high. The government uses census data to apportion seats in Congress and dole out about $400 billion annually in federal funds. It’s also used in federal tuition grant and loan programs, so a thorough count of college students in 2010 can mean more money for higher education in the state down the road.

At a Missouri technical university, students are handing out Censusbranded screwdriver sets.

At the University of Texas’ Arlington campus, students have posted a Censusthemed parody of the popular “The Real World” TV show on the Web. At Kent State University in Ohio, a student team pushing the census is planning to hit off-campus bars later this month to stamp the address of their Facebook page on the hands of revelers.

And at the University of California at Berkeley, some students will be entered in a raffle to win textbooks when they turn in their census forms.

Still, it’s not an easy sell, said Marty Takimoto, a marketing professor and chairman of a committee working to get Berkeley students counted. “College students are notoriously bad at filling out forms of any sort,” he said.

The efforts are particularly intense in states on the edge of gaining or losing a U.S. House seat depending on how well they do in the census. Election Data Services, a Virginia firm that crunches census numbers, lists Minnesota, Texas, Missouri and California among those states.

“Some of the states that are on the bubble, and Minnesota is right on the edge of that bubble, have certainly put a lot of effort into it,” said Dennis Johnson, director of the Census Bureau’s regional office in Kansas City, Mo. The Census Bureau doesn’t estimate how many college students went uncounted in 2000, and to be sure, they’re only one of many groups getting special attention this year.

Many states will make extra efforts to reach the homeless, non-English speakers, immigrants and other groups.

Nor are all colleges

pushing the census equally hard. Even within a single system, some campuses are more aggressive than others.

Under Census Bureau rules, students should be counted where they live and sleep most of the year — which means where they go to school, including foreign students.

Johnson said one big problem with counting college students is timing. The census forms are mailed in March and April, which means they can arrive while students are distracted by spring break or final exams.

The free census screwdriver sets are being handed out at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, but it’s not the only gambit. John Petersen, the city’s community development director, plans other giveaways and repeated e-mail blasts.

“Some might think it’s overkill, but we’re doing enough that hopefully they will get sick and tired of it and just fill it out and send it in,” Petersen said.

Texas is already looking at picking up three House seats, but a thorough count of college students and illegal immigrants could get it to four, state Demographer Karl Eschbach said.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 2,000 people watched killer whales perform Saturday at SeaWorld for the first time since one of the orcas dragged a trainer to her death underwater in front of horrified spectators three days ago.

The audience seemed thrilled, applauding and cheering as the whales zipped around their tank and splashed spectators during the show — with the theme of “believe,” about a young boy who sees an orca and dreams of one day becoming a whale trainer. At one point, a young girl was brought on stage and given a whale tail necklace.

“I just wanted to be here for this show. It’s so special,” said Russell Thomphsen, 65, who said he is a season-ticket holder for SeaWorld. “This touches so many lives.”

A spokesman for SeaWorld in Orlando said 2,200 people watched the show at the enormous outdoor amphitheater — despite chilly, rainy weather, with the orca pool registering at 52 degrees. The whale trainers received a standing ovation as they approached the platform before the show, part of the multimillion-dollar enterprise centered around “Shamu” — the stage name given to all the performing orcas.

Several SeaWorld employees wept as a photo montage was shown in memory of their co-worker, Dawn Brancheau, the 40-year-old veteran trainer who was rubbing the 22-foot, 12,000-pound orca named Tilikum when he pulled her into the water Wednesday. Two more shows were scheduled for the day, and both will show the memorial.

“It was very moving,” said Molly Geislinger, 33, who came from Minneapolis with her husband and 21month-old child. She said they had

been looking forward to seeing how SeaWorld would honor Brancheau.

However, she noticed a difference in how the trainers acted.

“They looked like they were being very careful,” she said. “They looked very cautious today.”

Indeed, Saturday’s spectacle was much different from previous shows.

The trainers weren’t allowed in the water, meaning the whales’ handlers won’t be surfing on top of the marine mammals or tossed into the air. Instead, the trainers — wearing orca-like black-and-white wetsuits — directed the whales from outside the huge tank’s acrylic walls. They coached the creatures to splash the front-and-center rows a few times, much to the delight of onlookers.

Jeff Steward, who came to the show with his wife, called the memorial “a very emotional start.”

He said they enjoyed the show, adding: “It’s a tragedy, but these

things happen when you’re dealing with wild animals.”

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment President Jim Atchison said Friday that Tilikum will remain an “active, contributing member of the team,” in part because the killer whale show is big business at SeaWorld. The company owns more killer whales than anyone else in the world and builds the orca image into its multimillion-dollar brand.

The timing of the killer whales’ return to performances reflects just what the sleek black-and-white mammals mean to SeaWorld, which the private equity firm The Blackstone Group bought last fall for around $2.7 billion from AnheuserBusch InBev in a deal that included two Busch Gardens theme parks and several other attractions.

There are two other SeaWorld parks — one in San Antonio, and one in San Diego.

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THE TONIGHT SHOW

Producer apologizes for ‘Locker’ e-mails

Can Leno rule again in late night TV wars?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of “The Hurt Locker� who sent multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar bestpicture race and “not a $500 million film� — an obvious reference to closecompetitor “Avatar.�

The e-mails by Nicolas Chartier, one of four nominated producers for “The Hurt Locker� and who put up the financing to make the front-running film, violated the academy’s rule against sending mailings that “attempt to promote any film or achievement by casting a negative light on a competing film or achievement,� according to academy spokeswoman Leslie Unger.

The initial e-mail was sent Feb. 19 and obtained

by The Associated Press.

Subsequent e-mails, posted by the Los Angeles Times, showed Chartier giving more specific instructions, asking Oscar voters to rank “The Hurt Locker� at No. 1 and “Avatar� at No. 10 on this year’s preferential ballot for the newly expanded best-picture category. “Hurt Locker� distributor Summit Pictures said in a statement it was “completely unaware of any e-mails that were sent until we were alerted by the

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of “The Hurt Locker� who sent out multiple e-mails urging academy members to vote for his movie in the Oscar best-picture category and “not a $500 million film,� an obvious reference to close-competitor “Avatar.� academy earlier this week.�

Chartier, after being confronted by Summit executives, worked with the studio and the academy to craft an apology for his actions, said Summit spokesman Paul Pflug. “My naivete, ignorance of the rules and plain stupidity as a first-time nominee is not an excuse for this behavior and I strongly regret it,� Chartier wrote in an e-mail obtained by The Associated Press. “Being nominated for an academy Award is the ultimate honor and I should have taken the time to read the rules.� “Avatar’s� distributor, 20th Century Fox, declined comment on the e-mails, as did director James Cameron or anyone connected with the 3-D sci-fi sensa-

tion — Hollywood’s biggest modern blockbuster but so far second to “The Hurt Locker� in this season’s movie award derby.

The motion picture academy itself will hold off on announcing how exactly it plans to discipline Chartier until Oscar voting closes at 5 p.m. PST on Tuesday. The academy’s Unger refused to speculate on what action might be taken.

Possible measures include public censure, taking away Chartier’s Oscar tickets, and the unlikely option of removing “The Hurt Locker� — about a bomb-disposal unit in Iraq — from best-picture consideration, according to several academy members familiar with the situation.

The members spoke on the

condition of anonymity because they aren’t authorized to comment about the matter.

It’s also possible that if “The Hurt Locker� wins, the academy won’t extend membership to Chartier, like it does to most newly minted Oscar winners, the members said.

With Oscar ballots due Tuesday, the controversy surrounding Chartier’s actions may have little effect on the March 7 Academy Awards because most voters have already mailed in their ballots, said one of the academy members.

But that hasn’t stopped Hollywood insiders from bandying about heated opinions referring to Chartier’s e-mails as everything from harmless enthusiasm to egregious politicking that should result in the film’s disqualification.

As one academy voter put it, requesting anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject: “If ’The Hurt Locker’ doesn’t win best picture, I wouldn’t want to be that guy. They’ll be pointing at him.�

In addition to Chartier’s e-mails, “The Hurt Locker� is also facing complaints — just now surfacing, though the movie was released last June — from veterans and active soldiers over the accuracy of its combat scenes.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The chin is coming back to late-night on NBC. So is the desk, the couch and, the network fervently hopes, the audience.

When Jay Leno reclaims “The Tonight Show� on Monday, NBC is banking that the ratings spiral that marked Conan O’Brien’s brief tenure as host will quickly fade to a dim memory.

If viewers want to dwell on the messy dithering that led to this point — Leno moved to prime-time, NBC affiliates rebelling at his low ratings, O’Brien balking at NBC’s directive that he and “Tonight� shift to midnight, O’Brien exiting and leaving a diminished audience behind — the network is focused on the end result.

With the Winter Olympics providing a big platform, NBC aired a promotional spot advising that “the chin� was back.

Another spot had Leno breezing down a coastal highway in a snazzy convertible that shed the number “10� for “11:35.� It cast him as a happy traveler headed home, back where he belongs, after a misadventure not even worth a postcard.

Lisa Howfield, general manager of NBC affiliate KVBC in Las Vegas, thinks Leno’s fans will be right behind him.

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“I suspect he’ll get the same numbers (ratings) he had in prime-time, which are the same numbers he had in late-night. ... I think it’s probably going to get right back into normal viewing patterns,�

Howfield said.

Media analyst Steve Sternberg agrees Leno should regain the latenight lead, which he held for most of his run, despite some observers’ assertions that he ended up cast as the villain when O’Brien took a powder. “I don’t think Leno’s image took much of a hit with his fans at all,� said Sternberg. “That was more of a press and Conan fan-Twitter creation than anything else. Half of Leno’s audience is over 55, a group that tends to be very loyal.�

Leno averaged 5.2 million viewers nightly in his final season of “Tonight� before O’Brien took over last May, and was drawing virtually the same number — 5.3 million — to his prime-time show.

Expectations were higher for the new show, however, because more people watch TV in prime-time, and affiliates complained loudly to NBC because their local newscasts were taking a viewership hit because of the weak lead-in.

Aside from the Olympics spots, the network has taken a relatively lowkey approach to Leno’s comeback, especially compared to his splashy debut last fall with “The Jay Leno Show.�

The comedian has declined interviews and NBC, which proudly toured reporters through the Burbank set built for Leno’s new show, is keeping the now-revamped studio largely under wraps. It will include the time-honored desk-chaircouch setup, which was banished from prime time, and a new color scheme.

Bill Carroll, an analyst with media-buyer Katz Television in New York, said NBC is taking a wise approach by reminding viewers that “Tonight� again has Leno but not “overhyping� the event so expectations remain reasonable.

As for content, Leno will bring along some elements introduced in prime-time, including field reports from comedians and the “Cop N Kitty� sketch, a parody of police teams.

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SNOWPOCALYPSE VS. SNOWICANE

Hype reigns in TV winter coverage

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The snowmenclature smackdown among meteorologists started with “snowmageddon” and “snowpocalypse.” When the latest snow event — laden with flakes and whipped by heavy winds — headed for the stormweary Northeast this week, the folks at AccuWeather Inc. warned of a coming “snowicane.”

That did it for the more reserved National Weather Service, which accused the for-profit forecasters of overhyping to the point of inciting panic. The Weather Channel, an AccuWeather competitor, also took issue with the word.

As “snowicane” foreshadowed impending wind-and-snow doom Wednesday on AccuWeather’s Web site, National Weather Service meteorologist Craig Evanego said the federal forecasters were taking a more measured approach, because the storm hadn’t yet fully formed.

“It’s almost inciting the public, inciting panic,” Evanego said of AccuWeather’s terminology.

His weather service colleague, meteorologist Roy Miller in Mount Holly, N.J., put it bluntly to The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown,

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Anchor Kate Bilo works in an open-air green screen studio on the forecast operations floor at AccuWeather in State College, Pa. When it comes to forecasting big winter storms, invariably some forecaster somewhere uses colorful language to describe impending snowy doom. Welcome “snowicane” as the latest extraordinary entry into the dictionary of winter weather terms. But the word coined by AccuWeather to describe winter’s latest powerful blast isn’t flying with everyone in the weather world.

Pa. “It’s not responsible to be putting out things like this,” he said.

The newspaper called the brouhaha a “meteorologist smackdown.”

Richard Grumm, the government service’s chief science and operations officer in State College, said science and “getting people’s attention and entertainment” each serve a purpose.

“Scientifically, I have my own opinion of what a hurricane is,” he added. “The word, ’snowicane’ — I have a

glossary of meteorology, it doesn’t exist.”

A key meteorological measure of a hurricane is sustained winds of at least 74 mph. As this week’s storm barreled into New England, it slung wind gusts into that range and higher — but those winds were not sustained. It therefore failed to achieve hurricane status.

It did, however, dump even more snow on a region digging out from the deepest cumulative snows ever recorded for a winter season and

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The number of outages was cut nearly in half by midday Saturday.

Evan Myers, chief operations officer of AccuWeather, defended the choice of words but said his firm wasn’t trying to panic anyone.

“I guess you can say that we stuck our necks out on this storm. ...

Some people thought we were crazy, we were nuts, talking about the storm from this perspective,” Myers said Friday from

the floor of AccuWeather’s high-tech operations center in State College.

“The storm performed as advertised,” Myers said, noting, among other things, the coastal flooding from Maine to eastern Long Island and heavy snows in some areas.

AccuWeather’s Web site on Saturday took up the “snowicane” defense: “Our concern was that the storm might be taken too lightly by the public if we stuck to the norm of calling the system a nor’easter, snowstorm, or even a blizzard.”

It cited wind gusts of 90-plus mph off the New England coast.

By another measure, barometric pressure, the storm lived up to its billing, AccuWeather said. The storm’s central pressure was as low as a category 2 hurricane, the Web site reported.

“We said it would have the characteristics of a (hurricane or tropical system), and in fact, it did,” Myers said.

Fred Carr, director of the University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology, hadn’t been following the AccuWeather forecasts, but briefly reviewed one from early Thursday. AccuWeather’s forecasts were consistent with the government’s forecast models, he said.

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The difference was with the words used, not the forecast itself, he said.

“I’m sure no one seriously, even AccuWeather, (could) have seriously meant it to be like a hurricane,” Carr said. “I think it was just a catchy term that would give them more publicity ... of course, now I’m playing psychologist.”

Though it didn’t specifically name AccuWeather, The Weather Channel joined the fray.

On its Web site, weather. com, it called invocation of the H-word an example of “bad meteorology.”

“It’s not an apt analogy to compare this winter storm, which is really all about cold air and jet stream, with a hurricane, which is all about heat and ... things of tropical origin,” said Bruce Rose, vice president and principal scientist at The Weather Channel.

Using a baseball analogy, Rose acknowledged the competitiveness among the meteorologists.

“When a guy gets a base hit, he’s kidding around with the other team’s first baseman,” he said. “But they are still trying to beat each other’s brains out when it comes to the final score.”

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NCHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT — SOUTHERN LEE

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JORDAN FACES CHALLENGES OWNING BOBCATS

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CHARLOTTE (AP) — Michael Jordan’s drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business.

His latest venture will test his talents and skills like no other.

NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month. Minutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired late Friday night, Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state.

It puts the biggest basketball star of his generation in charge of a 6-year-old team that’s never made the playoffs, has struggled to win over fans and has more than $150 million in debt.

Can Jordan’s streak of business success continue?

“If he’s going to be an absentee owner, just like Bob was, it’s not going to work,” said Felix Sabates, a NASCAR team owner who also holds a minority stake in the Bobcats. “I think if Michael makes a commitment and shows dedication, he can be very successful. He’s a big icon in this part of the country.”

PREP WRESTLING RUBINOSKY NEARLY PLACES IN STATE TOURNEY

GREENSBORO — Former Southern Lee wrestler Chris Rubinosky nearly placed at the 3-A state individual wrestling tournament on Saturday.

After falling to consolation bracket following a first-round victory in the 135-pound weight class on Friday, Rubinosky, now of Union Pines, won again in consolations, defeating Havelock’s Michael Newby 10-4.

But Rubinosky’s run ended in his next match when he fell 8-0 to Robinson-Jay’s Devantae Andujar, who wrestled later in the day for third place.

Lee County senior heavyweight Devantae Ragland was clipped 5-4 by Seventy-First’s Deven Riles in the consolation bracket’s second rown while Southern Lee’s Arturo Aguirre fell 10-1 to North Iredell’s John Tutterrow, also in the consolation bracket’s second round.

BASKETBALL GRACE’S BRYANT LEADS ALL-STAR SCORERS

RALEIGH — Haley Bryant of Grace Christian led all players with 23 points in the NCCSA East-West All-Star Game at Friendship Christian on Saturday.

The East team downed the West, the team the Crusaders’ members played on, 78-62.

Grace Christian’s Alexis McGilberry added eight points while Taylor Comte had six.

Before the boys’ all-star game, the Crusaders’ David Fox won the 3-point shooting contest.

The East won the boys’ game as well, picking up a 92-83 victory.

For the West, Lee Christian’s Jon Lineberry had 16 points while his teammates Dalton Thornton had four and Robert Sandidge had two. Grace Christian’s Elijah Buie added 13 points for the West team.

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Cavs old and new enjoyed ’10 season

By RYAN SARDA sarda@sanfordherald.com

SANFORD — Following a heartbreaking loss to Northeast Guilford in the sectional final, former Southern Lee stars Chad Taylor and Julian Martin went

Reeling Tar Heels topple stumbling Deacons

into their former locker room to speak with the young, emotional Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers fell to the Rams 60-50 in the third round of the 3-A East State Playoffs on Friday night and after the game, Martin and Taylor offered some encour-

agement to the players, many of whom were former teammates.

Taylor, who is the starting point guard at St. Andrews, and Martin, who just played his first season at Wake Tech, wished the

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A shot by USA’s Erik Johnson flies into the goal past Finland’s goalie Miikka Kiprusoff in the first period in the men’s semifinals ice hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday. USA’s Ryan Malone (12) is at right.

AP Sports Writer

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MEN’S HOCKEY: USA VS. CANADA — NBC, 3:15 P.M.

By JOEDY McCREARY WINSTON-SALEM — A season’s worth of lumps piled up for North Carolina. For a change, the defending national champions figured out a way to respond.

The Tar Heels snapped a threegame losing streak and avoided falling below .500 by beating Wake Forest 77-68 on Saturday.

Freshman Leslie McDonald scored a season-high 16 points, Will Graves had 13 points and Larry Drew II added 10 for North Carolina (15-14, 4-10 ACC), which had slipped from the top of the college basketball world to the bottom of the ACC and entered having lost 10

ou could almost hear the deep breath on the other end of the phone.

Gaston Collins knew the question was coming. It was the obvious question. As the new basketball season inched closer — Collins and all coaches certainly saw approaching in another, much faster way — the Cavaliers’ second-year head coach settled in and waited for it.

It turns out, I didn’t even need to ask it. Not in any formal matter anyway. I think I got as a far as, “So, Coach, things are a little different this year, huh?”

To his credit, Collins laughed, and even though the interview was taking place over the phone, I could easily picture him, probably leaning back in his chair before folding at the waist and putting his elbow on his knee.

Then came the deep breath, and Collins began to give his answer. It was measured, but direct.

“It’s a different feeling heading into this year for the first time without Akeem or Chad,” said Collins in November, referring to four-year starters — and stars — Akeem Richmond and Chad Taylor. “We will miss them of course, but I think we’ll be a little more balanced this year.

“We don’t have that one go-to guy that we were depending on last year. It’ll be more of a collective effort, and I think you’ll see a situation where a different guy might step up and lead us every night.”

Reading that, surely some

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U.S. needs another upset for gold

By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Here we go again.

A week ago, on what was called Super Sunday, the Americans beat the Canadians in the Olympics for the first time in 50

years. On Sequel Sunday, the U.S. will try to become Olympic champions on the 50th anniversary of their out-of-nowhere gold medal in Squaw Valley, Calif.; the only other American hockey gold was the Miracle on Ice in Lake Placid 30 years ago.

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enough.

Canada, the hockey superpower, was always was supposed to play for the gold medal on home ice in the very country that invented hockey. The United States, the infrequent

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College Basketball

2B / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald N.C. STATE Smith, Gonzalez lead N.C. State past Miami CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tracy Smith could withstand the pain in his right knee if it meant a North Carolina State victory.

The Wolfpack suffered a scare when Smith, the team’s leading scorer, favored his knee after a collision with Miami’s Durand Scott late in the ACC game on Saturday.

Smith went to the bench, but returned on the next dead ball to help lead N.C. State to a 71-66 win over the Hurricanes. Smith and Javier Gonzalez each scored 19 points to lead the Wolfpack.

“My knee is a little sore, but the win helps take a lot of the pain away,” Smith said. “We were hungry to get this game.

It’s very tough to win an ACC game on the road.

I couldn’t get up at the time I got hurt. When I went to the bench and felt everything was in place for me to return.”

The Wolfpack (16-13, 4-10) took the lead for good on Dennis Horner’s two free throws with 1:10 left for a 64-63 edge.

Gonzalez converted six free throws in the next 35 seconds to secure the win.

“My concentration the last 4 minutes is as if I’m a new player,” Gonzalez said. “Coming down the stretch and getting this win is huge.”

N.C. State has won two straight conference games after snapping a five-game conference losing streak.

“This means we’re moving up and gaining confidence,” Gonzalez said.

Scott had an opportunity to tie the game but missed a contested layup with 47 seconds left.

“We didn’t come out with the type of energy we needed to play the game,” Miami coach Frank Haith said. “We were just kind of hanging around.”

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TOP 25 Oklahoma State stuns No. 1 Kansas STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — James Anderson scored 27 points, Keiton Page was perfect on four 3-point tries at crucial times and Oklahoma State denied a bid by No. 1 Kansas to go undefeated through Big 12 play with an 85-77 victory on Saturday.

The Jayhawks (27-2, 13-1) had won their last 13 games since losing at Tennessee to close nonconference play and suffered their second loss of the season just hours after No. 2 Kentucky also lost to the Volunteers.

Tennessee shocks No. 2 Kentucky KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — J.P. Prince had 20 points and Scotty Hopson added 15 and No. 19 Tennessee withstood a late rally to upset No. 2 Kentucky, handing the Wildcats just their second loss of the season.

It was the second major upset of a highly rated program this year for the Volunteers (21-7, 9-5 Southeastern Conference), who also knocked off top-ranked Kansas last month.

No. 8 West Virginia 74, AP photo Cincinnati 68 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Elizabeth City State’s (15) Marquie Cooke celebrates his team’s 68-56 victory over Bowie State on Thursday during a CIAA basketball tournament game at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. St. Augustine’s rallied to beat Elizabeth — Kevin Jones scored 10 of his 15 points in the second City State 63-59 in the tournament final on Saturday. Photos from the title game were not available at presstime. half and No. 8 West Virginia came from 13 points down to beat Cincinnati.

No. 9 Ohio St. 66, Michigan 55 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — William Buford scored 24 points and Evan Turner added first time since the 2007 over Elizabeth City State.

CHARLOTTE (AP) tie with 2:12 left by going 18 points and 11 rebounds season. Taylor scored St. Augustine’s also — Chris Jordan scored 20 on a 10-0 run. Jordan, a to lead No. 9 Ohio State past five points and Aaron senior guard, had two got 11 points from Kalvin points, including eight Michigan.

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Olympics FOUR-MAN BOBSLED Miller skis out of slalom

WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Bode Miller’s bid for Olympic history ended early Saturday when he skied off-course just 8 seconds into his final event.

The 32-year-old from Franconia, N.H., trying to become the first man to win four Alpine medals in the same Olympics, straddled the fifth gate in the first run of the slalom on a fog-shrouded, snowy day.

He stood by the side of the course looking mystified by his mistake.

“I just hooked a tip and it’s obviously disappointing when you’re fired up and you’re skiing well and everything’s there,” Miller said. “You go out of the gate with the intention of absolutely maximizing every turn.”

Miller is one of only five men to get three Alpine medals at a games, a record performance for a U.S. skier. He won gold in the super-combined, silver in the super-G and bronze in downhill.

His five career Olympic medals are tied for second on the all-time men’s list behind Norway’s Kjetil Andre Aamodt, who has eight.

Miller had not won a two-leg slalom race on the World Cup circuit since December 2004, but showed excellent form last Sunday in the slalom portion of the supercombined to take his first Olympic title.

However, his run Saturday ended after only 50 meters, still in sight of the start house.

“It was over before I even had much chance to know what my skis were doing on that snow,” Miller said. “I wasn’t pivoting, I wasn’t sliding the ski at all. That’s a little bit indicative of my lack of time on slalom skiing, because I might have known that my skis would do that if I’d had more training.”

Miller was one of 10 men in the top-30 ranked skiers who did not make it to the finish in difficult conditions for racing.

Only 54 of 102 started completed the first run.

“It’s the Olympics and we knew it was going to be challenging, and we knew it was going to be tough and everyone’s skiing 100 percent,” he said.

The Sanford Herald / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 3B OLYMPIC BRIEFS Germany slides to win over U.S. RICHMOND, British Columbia (AP) — With Anna Friesinger-Postma sliding across the finish line on her belly, Germany edged the United States in the women’s semifinals of team pursuit speedskating.

Friesinger-Postma stumbled on a turn after entering the final lap Saturday and fell far behind teammates Stephanie Beckert and Daniela Anschutz Thoms. The struggling skater actually fell on the last straightaway and, with a swimming motion, crawled desperately to reach the line.

She got there 23-hundredths of a second ahead of the last American, sending the defending Olympic champions to the gold-medal final against Japan. The U.S. will face Poland for bronze.

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The United States’ USA-1, with Steven Holcomb, front, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curtis Tomasevicz, celebrate their gold medal finish during the men’s four-man bobsled final competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday.

‘Night Train’ gives U.S. 1st gold since ’48 WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — With one more perfect run down sliding’s most treacherous track, Steven Holcomb drove USA-1 to the Olympic gold medal in four-man bobsledding Saturday, ending a 62-year drought for the Americans in the event.

It was the first gold medal for the U.S. in sliding’s signature race since Francis Tyler won one for the Americans at St. Moritz in 1948.

Holcomb’s four-run time was 3 minutes, 24.46 seconds, with Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curt Tomasevicz pushing for him again — just as they did in winning the world championship a year ago.

“This is bigger,” U.S. coach Brian Shimer said.

German Andre Lange, who failed to win a gold medal for the first time in five Olympic events, had a nearly perfect final run to win the silver in his final race. Lange finished 0.38

seconds behind Holcomb and his team.

Lyndon Rush drove Canada-1 to the bronze.

Holcomb and his sledmates crossed the finish line then wrapped each other in American flags. Holcomb hoisted his helmet high as family and friends craned for photographs, and a party the U.S. program waited 62 years to throw was finally getting under way.

“This will take a while for it to sink in,” Holcomb said. “You work so hard, and when you finally get there it’s like, ’Well, now what?

I don’t know what to do.’

We’ve worked so hard and gone through so much in the last four years to end on a high note like this is huge.

It’s overwhelming.”

USA-3 driver Mike Kohn was a push athlete for Shimer’s sled at those 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, when Todd Hays drove to silver and Shimer got the Americans a bronze.

“It’s huge,” said Kohn, who finished 13th. “This is a great moment. It’s hopefully going to change the program and bring some publicity and some funding to this sport, just like it did in ’02 when we won silver and bronze.”

Minutes after it was over, Tomasevicz pulled off Holcomb’s hat, planting a smooch on his pilot’s bald, sweaty head.

Sealed with a kiss, it was, and then the four men stood atop the podium for the flower ceremony at trackside — medals come later Saturday night — and did what’s known as the “Holcy Dance,” the little shuffle step that Holcomb does to keep his team loose.

RICHMOND, British Columbia (AP) — Canada has defeated the United States in the men’s team pursuit final, giving Chad Hedrick a silver medal in the final race of his speedskating career.

The Canadian team of Denny Morrison, Lucas Makowsky and Mathieu Giroux beat the Americans across the line by 21-hundredths of a second Saturday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The 32-year-old Hedrick was the last to cross for the U.S., trailing 19-year-old teammates Brian Hansen and Jonathan Kuck. Hedrick finishes his career with five speedskating medals (one gold, two silver and two bronzes) in five different events. The only other U.S. male long-track skater to win as many medals was Eric Heiden, who captured five golds at the 1980 Games.

Canadian men defeat Norway to win curling gold VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada has won the gold medal in men’s curling, with Kevin Martin’s team defeating a Norwegian squad that charmed the Olympics with its celebrated flamboyant pants.

The 6-3 victory Saturday gave Canada its 13th gold medal, matching the mark for the most by any nation at a Winter Olympics.

The Canadians added another thrilling finish to their remarkable second-half medal haul at home that lifted the nation to the top of the gold standings.

Blind skier crushed he won’t race for Canada WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — A legally blind Canadian cross-country skier says he is devastated he won’t get the chance to become the first winter sports athlete to compete in both the Paralympics and the Olympics.

In a tearful interview with reporters on a rainy Saturday morning, Brian McKeever says: “I’m not happy, and I’m very, very crushed by the decision.”

He says he understands his coach wanting to put faster skiers in the 50-kilometer mass start classic race on Sunday.

Poland’s Kowalczyk wins women’s 30K cross-country WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland denied Marit Bjoergen a fourth gold medal of the Olympics, beating the Norwegian in a frantic final sprint Saturday to win the 30-kilometer classical crosscountry race.

Kowalczyk and Bjoergen were side by side down the final straightaway before the Norwegian lost her rhythm near the end and watched her rival surge first across the finish line.

Quake spares family, friends of Chilean athletes VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An Olympic skier from Chile has decided to participate in the closing ceremony after learning her family and friends are safe following the massive earthquake in her country.

Noelle Barahona had planned to return home Saturday but could not get a flight.

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of 12 while too often wilting when their motivated opponents began taking out frustrations on them.

But by locking down on Al-Farouq Aminu and the rest of the Demon Deacons’ scorers, and holding off a late comeback bid, they won their first road game this season outside of the Triangle. “When they went on a run and when they scored, we attacked back. Right away,� freshman John Henson said. “We haven’t been doing that, and I think that shows that if we can hold our composure and attack right back, we’ll be just fine.�

Ari Stewart had 16 points to lead Wake Forest (18-8, 8-6), which shot a season-worst 29.7 percent.

L.D. Williams finished with 14 points before fouling

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power that hasn’t won a hockey gold outside its own borders, has been the best team in the Olympics so far.

Beating Canada on Canadian ice with a proCanadian crowd once was difficult enough for the U.S., the surprise of the tournament and the only unbeaten team remaining. “It’s hard to be a team twice in a tournament like this,� U.S. coach Ron Wilson said. “But we’ve beaten Canada, and we’ll play better than we did the last time we played against them.�

The Americans have no choice unless they’re to leave the Olympics with the silver for the second

out in the final minute, but not before his 3 pulled Wake Forest to 71-68 with 57.3 seconds left.

McDonald followed that with a layup 7 seconds later, then drew a key charge on C.J. Harris with 42 seconds to play. North Carolina was 4 of 6 from the free throw line after that. “We didn’t drop our heads and act like, ’Woe is me — the sky is falling,�’ coach Roy Williams said. “They just handled things so much better. I don’t think that I changed my tone or tune or anything.

I think it was just one of those days that we handled it a lot better.�

Ishmael Smith added 12 points on 5-of-21 shooting for the Demon Deacons, who have lost three straight since cracking the national rankings for one week and lost an ACC game at home for the first time this season. time in three Olympics.

Canada also beat them in Salt Lake City eight years ago. “We all talked, ’Wouldn’t it be nice?’ and now we have the opportunity,� said Ryan Miller, arguably the best goalie in the games. “We have the talent. We have some youthful excitement, we have the right kind of veteran players.�

A decidedly young U.S. team is the only team to win every game in regulation in Vancouver, and it owns two of the most impressive victories by beating Canada and 2006 silver medalist Finland 6-1 in the semifinals.

The Canadians have been very good since losing to the U.S., blowing out Germany 8-2 and Russia 7-3.

Logano making huge strides

PGA TOUR

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was nowhere to go but up this season for Joey Logano, who had a roller-coaster rookie season as the youngest driver at NASCAR’s top level.

He bounced off the walls at Daytona and barrel-rolled his car at Dover.

He struggled with setups, didn’t understand the language his teammates used to describe their cars and often dreaded going to the track.

That he finished the year with one victory, seven top-10s and a 20thplace finish in the final standings was nothing short of a small miracle. “There were a lot of weekends last year where we were in nothing more than survival mode,� crew chief Greg Zipadelli said.

So Logano’s solid start to his second season has not been lost on anyone.

That 43rd-place finish in his inaugural Daytona 500 was improved to a 20th-place this year. And he was 26th last season at California, but upgraded that last week to fifth.

It took Logano 17 races last season to notch his first top-five.

But there’s a new confidence that comes with the teenager getting comfortable in NASCAR. “I feel more excited to come to the race tracks,� he said. “Last year, oh boy, California, we stunk there.

I didn’t know if I wanted to go there. Now, you look at these places and you’re excited to go back to the race track because you think you’re going to have a good race car. We’re going to be good.�

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Brandt Snedeker watches his approach shot land on the 18th green during the third round of the Phoenix Open PGA golf tournament Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Snedeker finshed the round in the lead at 14-under par.

Snedeker leads entering final round SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker is back to playing like the rising young PGA Tour star he was supposed to be.

The 29-year-old Tennessean who played for Sanford native Press McPhaul while at Vanderbilt, rolled in his sixth birdie of the day on No. 17 and finished at 14-under 199 for a oneshot lead over Scott Piercy in the Phoenix Open.

Snedeker shot a 66, while Piercy had a pair of eagles en route to a 65 in the third round Saturday amid a loud, rowdy crowd estimated at just over 121,000. Many were on hand for the party as much, or more than, for the tournament.

Rickie Fowler (69) and Matt Every (68) were two back at 12 under. Camilo Villegas, who shared the lead with Mark Wilson after two rounds, birdied the last two holes to finish even for the day and minus-11 for the tournament.

Wilson, Mark Calcavecchia and Lee Janzen were among nine at 10-under 203.

The 49-year-old Calcavecchia has won the Phoenix Open three times, in 1989, 1992 and 2001.

The last of his 13 PGA tour victories came in 2007.

The sky was overcast with a threat of rain at TPC Scottsdale, and the wind kicked up late in the day. Perhaps that’s why

the crowd was more than 40,000 shy of the estimated 164,000 who attended on Saturday a year ago. The record is 170,000 in 2008.

But the scene was as wild as usual at the notorious 16th hole, where bleachers surround the par 3 and fans have special chants for virtually every golfer. The good shots draw lusty cheers, the bad ones loud boos. “It was crazy,� Snedeker said. “You’ve got to take it with a grain of salt and realize golf needs that. We need people out here having fun, being excited about being at a golf tournament. If you can’t take it for one hole, good God, get over yourself and have some fun.�

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Scoreboard

The Sanford Herald / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 5B

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

W 46 39 36 36 31 31 30 29 28 22 21 20 20 19 6

L 14 20 21 21 26 27 28 30 29 36 37 36 37 39 52

L.A. Lakers Denver Dallas Utah Phoenix Oklahoma City San Antonio Portland New Orleans Houston Memphis L.A. Clippers Sacramento Golden State Minnesota

W 44 39 38 37 37 34 32 34 31 29 29 24 19 16 14

L 15 19 21 21 23 23 24 27 28 28 29 34 39 41 46

Sports Review

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Pct GB L10 .767 — 7-3 .661 61⁄2 6-4 1 .632 8 ⁄2 6-4 .632 81⁄2 5-5 .544 131⁄2 6-4 .534 14 8-2 .517 15 8-2 1 .492 16 ⁄2 5-5 .491 161⁄2 4-6 .379 23 5-5 .362 24 5-5 .357 24 4-6 .351 241⁄2 2-8 .328 26 3-7 .103 39 2-8 WESTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB L10 .746 — 7-3 1 .672 4 ⁄2 6-4 .644 6 7-3 .638 61⁄2 7-3 .617 71⁄2 8-2 .596 9 8-2 1 .571 10 ⁄2 5-5 .557 11 5-5 .525 13 5-5 .509 14 4-6 .500 141⁄2 3-7 .414 191⁄2 3-7 .328 241⁄2 3-7 .281 27 3-7 1 .233 30 ⁄2 2-8

Friday’s Games Dallas 111, Atlanta 103, OT New York 118, Washington 116, OT Cleveland 126, Toronto 118, OT Chicago 115, Portland 111, OT Charlotte 93, Memphis 89 Oklahoma City 109, Minnesota 92 Houston 109, San Antonio 104 Denver 107, Detroit 102 Phoenix 125, L.A. Clippers 112 New Orleans 100, Orlando 93 Sacramento 103, Utah 99 L.A. Lakers 99, Philadelphia 90 Saturday’s Games New Jersey 104, Boston 96 Milwaukee 94, Miami 71 Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m.

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

Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Houston at Utah, 9 p.m.

OLYMPICS Str W-3 L-1 L-1 L-2 L-2 W-2 W-6 L-3 W-1 L-2 L-2 L-2 W-1 L-3 W-1

Home 25-4 22-6 22-7 16-11 21-9 19-9 18-9 14-14 20-7 10-17 14-16 12-18 12-19 12-16 3-25

Away 21-10 17-14 14-14 20-10 10-17 12-18 12-19 15-16 8-22 12-19 7-21 8-18 8-18 7-23 3-27

Conf 26-8 27-11 18-12 23-13 22-17 19-16 21-14 18-16 17-18 10-20 14-19 14-21 14-24 14-22 5-31

Str W-1 W-3 W-6 L-1 W-5 W-1 L-1 L-1 W-1 W-1 L-1 L-1 W-1 L-2 L-2

Home 27-5 25-5 19-9 23-8 22-7 17-11 20-10 19-13 20-9 16-13 18-12 17-12 14-14 12-18 9-20

Away 17-10 14-14 19-12 14-13 15-16 17-12 12-14 15-14 11-19 13-15 11-17 7-22 5-25 4-23 5-26

Conf 25-11 23-12 20-16 22-15 23-13 17-17 18-17 21-14 20-13 22-16 17-20 11-24 11-23 9-27 7-28

Detroit at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Phoenix at San Antonio, 1 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Washington at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

New Orleans at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Dallas at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

New York at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Orlando at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Denver at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Winter Olympic Medals Table

By The Associated Press At Vancouver, Canada Saturday, Feb. 27 6 of 7 medal events 83 of 86 total medal events Nation G S United States 9 14 Germany 10 12 Canada 12 7 Norway 8 7 Austria 4 6 Russia 3 5 South Korea 6 6 China 5 2 France 2 3 Sweden 5 2 Switzerland 6 0 Netherlands 4 1 Czech Republic 2 0 Poland 1 3 Italy 1 1 Japan 0 3 Finland 0 1 Australia 2 1 Belarus 1 1 Slovakia 1 1 Croatia 0 2 Slovenia 0 2 Latvia 0 2 Britain 1 0 Estonia 0 1 Kazakhstan 0 1

B 13 7 5 6 6 7 2 4 6 3 3 3 4 2 3 2 3 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

Tot 36 29 24 21 16 15 14 11 11 10 9 8 6 6 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1

Men’s Olympic Hockey Glance Playoff Round Tuesday, Feb. 23 Classification At Canada Hockey Place Switzerland 3, Belarus 2, SO Canada 8, Germany 2 Slovakia 4, Norway 3 At UBC Thunderbird Arena Czech Republic 3, Latvia 2, OT Wednesday, Feb. 24 Quarterfinals At Canada Hockey Place United States 2, Switzerland 0 Canada 7, Russia 3 Slovakia 4, Sweden 3 At UBC Thunderbird Arena Finland 2, Czech Republic 0 Friday, Feb. 26 At Canada Hockey Place Semifinals United States 6, Finland 1 Canada 3, Slovakia 2 Saturday, Feb. 27 At Canada Hockey Place Bronze Medal Finland vs. Slovakia, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 28 At Canada Hockey Place Gold Medal United States vs. Canada, 3:15 p.m.

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Sports on TV Sunday, Feb. 28 ATHLETICS 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — U.S. Indoor Championships, at Albuquerque, N.M. AUTO RACING 2 p.m.

FOX — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Shelby American, at Las Vegas BOWLING 12:30 p.m.

ESPN — PBA, U.S. Open, at Indianapolis GOLF 1 p.m.

TGC — LPGA, HSBC Women’s Champions, final round, at Singapore (same-day tape) 4 p.m.

TGC — PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, final round, at Scottsdale, Ariz.

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m.

ESPN2 — Richmond at Xavier 2 p.m.

CBS — National coverage, Louisville at Connecticut 4 p.m.

CBS — National coverage, Michigan St. at Purdue, Michigan at Ohio St., or Minnesota at Illinois 5:30 p.m.

FSN — Clemson at Florida St. 7:30 p.m.

FSN — Duke at Virginia MOTORSPORTS 3 p.m.

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four seniors on the 2009-10 team luck in their future endeavors and told the younger players to keep their heads up following a season in which the Cavaliers captured their fourth straight Cape Fear Valley regular season conference championship.

“They were just telling the guys how proud of them they were,” said Southern Lee head coach Gaston Collins.

“One of the goals of this program is to encourage former players to come back and support the younger guys. My office and the door to the locker room is always open for anyone to come back.

They were just telling them how proud they were for the season that they had.”

Collins, who has gone to at least the second round of the playoffs in each of his two seasons as coach of the Cavaliers, says that it’s a tremendous honor when former players come back to show their support for their former team.

“It makes me feel good that they don’t forget about the program,” said Collins. “It’s a huge honor to have them come back and encourage the younger guys. I try and talk to those guys and text them throughout the season to keep them updated about the program and they do the same for me about their college careers. It means a lot to have them come back. It’s special.”

Even with the departures of players like Taylor, Martin and current Rhode Island standout Akeem Richmond, the Cavaliers never lowered their expectations and managed to get back to the third round of the playoffs for the third time in the last four years.

“It was a good season,” said sophomore guard Ace Chalmers, who had 11 points in the loss to Northeast Guilford.

“Nobody thought we’d go this far, but we did. I’m proud of everybody on this team.”

Chalmers, who had 40 points in his first three career playoff games in his first season on the varsity level, welcomed the warm words from Taylor

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Shelby American Lineup SPEED — FIM World Superbike, at Phillip Island, Australia (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m.

ABC — Phoenix at San Antonio 3:30 p.m.

ABC — Denver at L.A. Lakers 7 p.m.

ESPN — Miami at Orlando 9:30 p.m.

ESPN — New Orleans at Dallas OLYMPICS Noon-6 p.m.

NBC — Men’s ice hockey: Gold Medal final, teams TBA; men’s cross country: 50km Gold Medal final, at Vancouver, British Columbia 7-10:30 p.m.

NBC — Closing Ceremony, at Vancouver, British Columbia RODEO 8 p.m.

VERSUS — PBR, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Invitational, at St. Louis (same-day tape) WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 1 p.m.

FSN — Oklahoma St. at Texas Tech 3 p.m.

ESPN2 — Florida St. at Maryland FSN — Duke at North Carolina 5 p.m.

ESPN2 — Kansas at Baylor

and Martin.

“They told us to keep our heads up and work hard in the offseason,” said Chalmers. “They stressed the importance of hitting the weight room and getting ready for next season. They also wished the seniors luck at the next level.”

The Cavaliers will lose seniors A.J. Jackson, LaQuan Thomas, Jaymes Farrow and Chris Clegg, but with players like Chalmers, Josh Mellette, Robert Richard and Darius Gill returning for next season’s team, Collins feels that the future of his program is very bright.

“It’s not going to be easy,” said Collins. “Some of the guys we have will be household names by the time next season rolls around and other teams will know about them. I am still very optimistic about the future of this program, though.”

Even though they couldn’t rally back against the Rams, especially after leading by six after the first quarter, Collins is still grateful for the success that the Cavaliers had this season.

“These guys came in and were willing to work from day one,” said Collins.

“They had such a great work ethic where they were eager to get better every single day. I’m real proud of this team for the season that we had.”

Despite the success the Cavaliers had this season, Collins feels that the most important goal of his program is to establish good people off the court.

“Anytime people hear the name Southern Lee, of course we want them to associate it with a good basketball program,” said Collins. “The main thing is for them to become good people.

We always want to put together a good product on the court, but it’s important for these kids to learn valuable life lessons that they can take with them wherever they go. I want to teach them to be not only better basketball players, but also productive citizens as well.”

With Taylor, Martin and Richmond, who also spoke to the team from Rhode Island prior to the start of the game, wishing their former school luck in the playoffs, Collins is off to a good start on accomplishing that goal.

By The Associated Press After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 188.719 mph.

2. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 188.646.

3. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 188.18.

4. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188.173.

5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 188.153.

6. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 187.611.

7. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 187.598.

8. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 187.5.

9. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 186.942.

10. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 186.793.

11. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 186.748.

12. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 186.554.

13. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 186.548.

14. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 186.445.

15. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 186.355.

16. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 186.245.

17. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 186.233.

18. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 186.188.

19. (9) Kasey Kahne, Ford, 185.995.

20. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 185.963.

21. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 185.497.

22. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 185.395.

23. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 185.236.

24. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 185.109.

25. (34) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 185.058.

26. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 184.773.

27. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 184.615.

28. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 184.59.

29. (71) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 184.552.

30. (36) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 184.54.

31. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 184.458.

32. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 184.445.

33. (55) Michael McDowell, Toyota, 184.439.

34. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 184.08.

35. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 183.961.

36. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 183.955.

37. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 183.468.

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fans had to question Collins’ sincerity. This was likely nothing more than a coach saying all the right things to keep any pressure from mounting on his players.

But then Collins kept going.

“We’re still going to set the bar high,” Collins said.

“We still want to defend what we were able to do for the last three years by contending for a conference championship. We’re going to work hard and see what happens.”

Now that could’ve been taken in either of two ways.

One, it was a coach just being nice by saying the team could still be good, despite losing four starters and a Division-1 player.

Or it could’ve been the truth.

A day after the Cavaliers had yet another playoff run end a week after the first round, it’s easy to see now that Collins, a man to whom his word means everything and always has, should’ve been taken at face value all along.

And so now, with Richmond and Taylor gone, with the original architect of the

38. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, 181.965.

39. (37) Kevin Conway, Ford, 181.843.

40. (43) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, 181.038.

41. (26) Boris Said, Ford, Owner Points.

42. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, Owner Points.

43. (09) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet, 183.038. Failed to Qualify 44. (90) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 182.248.

45. (46) Terry Cook, Dodge, 180.705.

BASKETBALL Top 25 Fared

By The Associated Press Saturday 1. Kansas (27-2) lost to Oklahoma State 85-77. Next: vs. No. 6 Kansas State, Wednesday.

2. Kentucky (27-2) lost to No. 19 Tennessee 74-65. Next: at Georgia, Wednesday.

3. Purdue (24-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 14 Michigan State, Sunday.

4. Syracuse (26-2) vs. No. 7 Villanova.

Next: vs. St. John’s, Tuesday.

5. Duke (24-4) did not play. Next: at Virginia, Sunday.

6. Kansas State (23-4) vs. Missouri. Next: at No. 1 Kansas, Wednesday.

7. Villanova (23-4) at No. 4 Syracuse.

Next: at Cincinnati, Tuesday.

8. West Virginia (22-6) beat Cincinnati 7468. Next: vs. No. 11 Georgetown, Monday.

9. Ohio State (23-7) beat Michigan 66-55.

Next: vs. Illinois, Tuessday.

10. New Mexico (27-3) beat No. 13 BYU 83-81. Next: vs. TCU, Wednesday.

11. Georgetown (19-8) lost to Notre Dame 78-64. Next: at No. 8 West Virginia, Monday.

12. Pittsburgh (22-7) beat St. John’s 7164. Next: vs. Providence, Thursday.

13. BYU (26-4) lost to No. 10 New Mexico 83-81. Next: at Utah, Wednesday.

14. Michigan State (21-7) did not play.

Next: at No. 3 Purdue, Sunday.

15. Butler (26-4) did not play. Next: Horizon League semifinals, Saturday.

16. Vanderbilt (22-6) beat Arkansas 8972. Next: vs. South Carolina, Saturday.

17. Wisconsin (21-7) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa, Wednesday.

18. Gonzaga (23-5) vs. San Francisco.

Next: vs. Cal State Bakersfield, Tuesday.

19. Tennessee (21-7) beat No. 2 Kentucky 74-65. Next: vs. Arkansas, Wednesday.

20. Temple (23-5) did not play. Next: at La Salle, Sunday.

21. Texas (22-7) lost to No. 22 Texas A&M 74-58. Next: vs. Oklahoma, Monday.

22. Texas A&M (20-8) beat No. 21 Texas 74-58. Next: vs. Oklahoma State, Wednesday.

23. Richmond (22-6) did not play. Next: at Xavier, Sunday.

24. Baylor (22-6) beat Oklahoma 70-63.

Next: at Texas Tech, Tuesday.

25. Northern Iowa (24-4) vs. Illinois State.

Next: MVC quarterfinals, Friday.

NCAA Boxscores NORTH CAROLINA 77, WAKE FOREST 68 NORTH CAROLINA (15-14) Thompson 2-7 2-2 6, Henson 4-6 1-3 9, Ginyard 3-8 2-2 8, Drew II 2-6 4-12 10, Graves 3-8 5-6 13, Strickland 0-5 3-4 3, McDonald 6-14 2-4 16, T.Wear 2-4 0-0 4, Zeller 4-7 0-0 8. Totals 26-65 19-33 77.

WAKE FOREST (18-8) Aminu 2-7 2-4 7, Woods 3-4 2-2 8, Smith 5-21 1-2 12, Harris 0-3 0-0 0, Williams 313 7-10 14, Clark 2-7 0-0 6, McFarland 0-1 2-4 2, Stewart 6-16 0-0 16, Weaver 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 22-74 15-24 68.

Halftime—North Carolina 32-28. 3-Point Goals—North Carolina 6-16 (Graves 2-4, Drew II 2-4, McDonald 2-5, Strickland 0-3), Wake Forest 9-25 (Stewart 4-8, Clark 2-5, Williams 1-2, Aminu 1-3, Smith 1-4, Weaver 0-1, Harris 0-2). Fouled Out—Aminu, Clark, Williams. Rebounds—North Carolina 52 (Ginyard 13), Wake Forest 50 (Aminu 10). Assists—North Carolina 16 (Drew II 8), Wake Forest 12 (Smith 7). Total Fouls—North Carolina 17, Wake Forest 28.

A—14,510.

N.C. STATE 71, MIAMI 66 N.C. STATE (16-13) Wood 2-3 0-0 5, T.Smith 9-17 1-7 19, Horner 2-2 4-4 8, Gonzalez 4-9 9-12 19, Degand 1-2 3-4 5, Howell 1-4 1-1 3, Painter 0-1 0-0 0, Williams 3-5 1-3 7, Davis 1-2 0-0 2, Mays 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 24-47 19-31 71.

MIAMI (18-10) Collins 5-6 5-7 15, Gamble 3-4 0-0 6, Scott 4-14 5-6 13, Dews 4-9 0-0 9, Adams 3-6 0-0 9, Grant 1-4 2-2 5, McGowan 0-0 0-0 0, Thomas 1-4 0-0 3, Johnson 3-4 0-1 6.

Totals 24-51 12-16 66.

Halftime—Tied 30-30. 3-Point Goals—N.C. State 4-7 (Gonzalez 2-4, Mays 1-1, Wood 1-2), Miami 6-19 (Adams 3-6, Grant 1-2, Thomas 1-4, Dews 1-4, Scott 0-3). Fouled Out—Gamble, Horner. Rebounds—N.C. State 29 (T.Smith 7), Miami 31 (Collins 7).

Assists—N.C. State 14 (Horner 5), Miami 12 (Scott 5). Total Fouls—N.C. State 15, Miami 23. A—4,358. 4,358.

ST. BONAVENTURE 81, RHODE ISLAND 74 RHODE ISLAND (20-7) Ulmer 5-9 1-3 11, James 3-9 2-2 9, Martell 4-5 4-5 12, Jones 4-7 2-2 12, Cothran 7-14 0-1 17, Mejia 0-2 4-4 4, Eaves 0-1 0-0 0, Wilson 0-1 0-0 0, Richmond 2-9

burgeoning team at over in Winterville working on contending for a state championship with a different school, it can be said that the Cavaliers are more than one good class of players and a forward-thinking coach.

Make no mistake, the Southern Lee Cavaliers are a basketball program, and really, aren’t that far from being one of the elite programs in the state of 3-A basketball.

This was the third time in the last four years the Cavaliers have reached the sectional finals, and the fourth straight year in which Southern Lee earned the regular season title in the Cape Fear Valley Conference. In the last four years, Southern Lee has not only qualified for the state playoffs, it has won at least one postseason game each year.

Before this season, some might’ve said the Cavaliers benefited greatly from the No. 2 scorer in North Carolina prep history. And they did. But that can’t be said of this year.

It turns out, back in November, that Collins already had his team pegged.

Different players did rise to the occasion several times during the year, many of whom provided sparks off the bench. The team did

0-0 6, Outerbridge 0-1 3-7 3. Totals 25-58 16-24 74.

ST. BONAVENTURE (13-14) Nicholson 4-5 3-3 11, Matthews 4-12 0-0 12, Hall 5-11 6-6 16, Eleby 3-6 0-0 6, Davenport 5-8 4-4 14, Adegboye 3-3 6-8 14, Conger 2-3 0-0 4, Cook 1-1 2-2 4, Simmons 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-49 21-23 81.

Halftime—St. Bonaventure 44-34. 3Point Goals—Rhode Island 8-27 (Cothran 3-8, Jones 2-3, Richmond 2-8, James 1-4, Wilson 0-1, Mejia 0-1, Eaves 0-1, Ulmer 0-1), St. Bonaventure 6-13 (Matthews 4-11, Adegboye 2-2). Fouled Out—Nicholson.

Rebounds—Rhode Island 28 (Ulmer 8), St. Bonaventure 35 (Hall 10). Assists—Rhode Island 14 (Ulmer 4), St. Bonaventure 15 (Adegboye 6). Total Fouls—Rhode Island 18, St. Bonaventure 21. A—3,511.

NBA Boxscores NETS 104, CELTICS 96 NEW JERSEY (104) Hassell 1-4 1-2 3, Yi 2-12 0-0 4, Lopez 7-11 11-14 25, Harris 6-16 10-10 23, Lee 7-12 5-5 21, Douglas-Roberts 2-5 0-0 4, Humphries 2-4 7-10 11, Dooling 4-7 0-0 11, T.Williams 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 32-72 34-41 104.

BOSTON (96) Daniels 8-9 0-0 16, Garnett 12-16 2-2 26, Perkins 1-3 0-0 2, Rondo 5-9 3-4 13, R.Allen 3-11 3-3 10, Robinson 6-13 0-0 13, Wallace 4-13 0-0 9, Davis 2-5 0-0 4, T.Allen 1-3 1-2 3, Scalabrine 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 42-84 9-11 96.

New Jersey 29 20 25 30—104 Boston 27 15 22 32—96 3-Point Goals—New Jersey 6-13 (Dooling 3-5, Lee 2-3, Harris 1-4, Yi 0-1), Boston 3-19 (Robinson 1-5, Wallace 1-5, R.Allen 1-6, Daniels 0-1, Davis 0-1, Scalabrine 0-1).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Jersey 45 (Humphries, Yi 10), Boston 46 (Garnett 9). Assists—New Jersey 15 (Harris 5), Boston 32 (Rondo 17). Total Fouls—New Jersey 11, Boston 29. Technicals—New Jersey defensive three second, Perkins.

A—18,624 (18,624).

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Purse: $6 million Yardage: 7,216; Par: 71 Third Round (a-amateur) Brandt Snedeker 66-67-66 —199 Scott Piercy 68-67-65 —200 Matt Every 63-70-68 —201 Rickie Fowler 65-67-69 —201 Camilo Villegas 62-69-71 —202 Mark Calcavecchia68-68-67 —203 Joe Ogilvie 71-66-66 —203 Lee Janzen 69-67-67 —203 Charles Howell III 69-66-68 —203 Hunter Mahan 68-70-65 —203 Robert Allenby 69-65-69 —203 Chris Couch 67-66-70 —203 Mathew Goggin 66-67-70 —203 Mark Wilson 65-66-72 —203 Ryuji Imada 65-71-68 —204 Skip Kendall 67-70-67 —204 John Merrick 70-67-67 —204 Jimmy Walker 67-70-67 —204 Vaughn Taylor 68-68-68 —204 Alvaro Quiros 67-66-71 —204 Tom Lehman 66-67-71 —204 Pat Perez 65-68-71 —204 Fred Couples 67-70-68 —205 Chad Campbell 68-68-69 —205 Andres Romero 69-67-69 —205 Fredrik Jacobson 70-67-68 —205 Y.E. Yang 66-70-69 —205 Jeff Overton 67-68-70 —205 Rich Beem 70-65-70 —205 Bryce Molder 68-67-70 —205 Ian Poulter 72-63-70 —205 Zach Johnson 66-68-71 —205 Tom Gillis 70-68-67 —205 Chad Collins 67-69-70 —206 Ryan Palmer 69-68-69 —206 Nick Watney 74-63-69 —206 Justin Rose 65-70-71 —206 Matt Kuchar 68-70-68 —206 Michael Letzig 69-70-67 —206 Ryan Moore 66-66-74 —206 Geoff Ogilvy 66-70-71 —207 Jeff Maggert 69-67-71 —207 Carl Pettersson 66-70-71 —207 Parker McLachlin 67-70-70 —207 J.P. Hayes 69-68-70 —207 Kevin Streelman 69-67-71 —207 Nathan Green 70-68-69 —207 D.J. Trahan 70-68-69 —207 John Rollins 69-66-72 —207 Chris DiMarco 69-69-69 —207 James Driscoll 69-69-69 —207 Greg Chalmers 68-66-73 —207 Bubba Watson 69-70-68 —207 Ted Purdy 68-69-71 —208 J.B. Holmes 69-68-71 —208 Phil Mickelson 68-68-72 —208 Scott Verplank 70-68-70 —208 Scott McCarron 68-71-69 —208 Anthony Kim 67-65-76 —208 Ben Crane 68-70-71 —209 a-Braxton Marquez74-65-70 —209 Joe Durant 66-71-73 —210 Briny Baird 68-69-73 —210 Brian Gay 70-66-74 —210 Kenny Perry 68-70-72 —210 Ricky Barnes 68-71-71 —210

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get off a sluggish start with a difficult nonconference schedule, but found itself in conference play, and found a go-to player in sophomore Ace Chalmers along the way.

Josh Mellette was devastating in the paint over the last three weeks, giving him a head start on what might be a standout senior season next year.

And any questions about Collins’ ability to lead the program after the departure of Chris Cherry can be put to rest. Given a stable of players lacking considerable varsity experience, Collins led the Cavaliers about as far as Cherry ever did.

What is ahead for the program? The way things appear now, all one needs to do is to look back to see the future — and trust it.

And so that deep breath you hear now? It’s actually more of a gasp, and it’s coming from 3-A basketball and the Cape Fear Valley Conference.

The Southern Lee Cavaliers are here to stay.

Alex Podlogar is The Herald’s sports editor. Reach him at alexp@sanfordherald. com and at (919) 718-1222.

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6B / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald DEAR ABBY

BRIDGE HAND

Dying mother’s wishes for burial are turned into dust

HOROSCOPES Universal Press Syndicate

Happy Birthday: Opportunities are present that you won’t want to miss. Refuse to let anyone limit your chances or hold you back this year.

If it means letting go of a personal or professional partner, do so swiftly. Set your goals high and focus your energy on achieving them. Your numbers are 3, 7, 13, 21, 28, 37, 45 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Every ounce of your energy should go into moneymaking deals, fixing up your property or a worthwhile project. Keep the doors of communication open with someone who is looking for an investment idea or project for you to get involved in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t waste time fighting over nothing.

Listen attentively and ask questions politely. Having fun should be your intent, so don’t get involved in something you don’t believe in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stick to what you know and do best. You can find information that will help you make better career choices. Don’t be pushy when dealing with loved ones. Someone is likely to take advantage of your good nature.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things are beginning to go your way, making this the ideal time to try new things. Don’t look at changes being made at work or home as a negative when a little effort on your part will lead to interesting opportunities and financial gains in the near future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t back away from the things you want to do when you need an outlet.

Put more time and effort into making things at home more comfortable for yourself. A real estate move or investment looks prosperous.

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22): Put love, family, friends and entertainment at the top of your list.

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Stimulate your mind and you will feel motivated to reach your goals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep the peace at home.

Don’t get all worked up over nothing. As long as you are honest and straightforward, you have nothing to worry about. An interesting idea or concept can be turned into a lucrative venture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can work through any problem if you communicate rationally. Put some effort into your home.

Socialize with people who share your interests and you will come up with some great ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Travel, excitement and adventure will beckon you but, before you go down that path, make sure you can afford the ticket price. You’ll be prone to impulse buying, taking on more than you can handle, overindulging and overreacting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Love is in the stars and, whether you are involved with someone or not, plan to get out and mingle. Old memories will lead to reuniting with people you haven’t seen for a long time. An old idea will be a good investment now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Face facts and be perfectly honest with yourself about what you are doing that might hinder your future. Ask questions: It’s likely someone is trying to set you up for a loss, personally, financially or emotionally. Go it alone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be a bit confused by the mixed signals you are getting from someone you thought you knew quite well. Look back at your past experiences.

Don’t overreact or let your personal problems interfere with your productivity.

Birthday Baby: You are detached and yet you immerse yourself in whatever interests you most.

You are difficult to understand but intuitive enough to see how others feel.

DEAR ABBY: I lost my mom to cancer several months ago. She made my sister and me promise not to let her die in a hospital, but the night of her death we decided to put her in hospice.

She needed care 24/7, and although we and Mom’s companion were taking turns in shifts, the stress had taken a heavy toll. Mom died three hours after we made our decision.

We also promised to bury her because she didn’t want cremation. However, we realized that we couldn’t afford the price of a funeral so we convinced Mom to be cremated. Part of it was financial, but also, neither my sister nor I plan to stay here.

Abby, Mom had two wishes at the end of her life, and I wasn’t able to fulfill either one. She had no life insurance, and the financial responsibilities my sister and I have made it impossible.

Now I’m having second thoughts.

Was I wrong? Should you grant your parents their final wishes? I’m seeing a counselor about this, but would like your thoughts. I’m afraid we forced Mom into accepting cremation. Will the guilt ever go away?

— GRIEVING IN LAS VEGAS DEAR GRIEVING: Before I answer that question, let me commend you for seeking counseling.

Sometimes it is simply not possible to grant a dying person’s final wishes. Because caring for your mother was taking a toll on your health, it was necessary to ensure that she received the care she

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needed before any of you buckled under the stress. As to your discussing the necessity for cremation with her, I’m sure she recognized that you were right or she wouldn’t have agreed.

Will the “guilt” ever go away? Yes, but only when you are finally ready to recognize that guilt can be part of the grieving process and let it go.

You have done nothing wrong. Talking about this with your therapist is the surest way to work it through. ❏ ❏ ❏ DEAR ABBY: My 69-year-old widowed mother, my younger sister, “Lia,” and her family, and my husband and I live in different states.

Mom is in good health, active and has many friends. In the 25 years Lia and I have been married, Mom has come to stay with me five times.

Only twice has she stayed more than two days.

Lia was recently telling me about a visit she’d had from Mom and esti-

mated that Mom had been at their home 200 days over the past 10 years. I had never thought about the disparity before. When I said, half-jokingly, “Maybe I should be hurt,” Lia responded, “Mom likes to come here because we have kids and you don’t, and she’s more entertained.”

I have always asked Mom to stay longer than she does. I even offered to pay her plane fare or drive there to pick her up. Mom always says she’s “too busy.”

I love my mother’s company and we have never argued. We have common interests and there’s lots to do in my city. I understand her wanting to see her grandchildren. I enjoy them, too, when I visit my sister. But I’m hurt that Mom has never wanted to spend more time with me. I feel like I’m less valued as a daughter because I have no children. Am I silly for being hurt?

— OVERLOOKED IN ROCHESTER, N.Y. DEAR OVERLOOKED: Your feelings are not “silly.” Your sister’s bragging was tactless, and so was her follow-up. Tell your mother about the conversation and how it made you feel.

Not knowing your mother or her relationship with you and Lia, I can’t explain the disparity. But please allow me to point out that you are all adults -— you have a good marriage and a good life, and, if necessary, concentrate on that and not how often you and your sister see your mother.

ODDS AND ENDS Ohio police officers get drunk — on purpose

MY ANSWER tal said the victim was treated in the emergency room and admitted to the hospital, where he was listed in good condition.

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Law enforcement officers in southwest Ohio were chugging down alcoholic drinks this week as part of a training exercise on how to give field sobriety tests. Several police officers and deputy sheriffs in Montgomery County volunteered to drink so colleagues could practice conducting the tests given to suspected drunk drivers.

Dayton officer Will Wright says officials wanted officers to drink until they had slurred speech, glassy eyes and a lack of coordination. One test required intoxicated officers to walk heel-to-toe down a line and then hold up one leg to demonstrate balance.

Wright says he hopes the exercise at the Dayton Police Academy helped officers gain a better understanding of how to deal with impaired drivers.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police said the mother of an elementary school student drank a 40 ounce bottle of malt liquor before brandishing a sword in her child’s school.

The woman, 32, apparently intended to confront the parents of another child who had been in a spitting match with her child the previous day.

According to court records, an employee at Riverview Elementary School in Memphis reported a drunk woman armed with a sword was running through the halls of the school and had threatened to cut her.

Officers who arrived on the scene retrieved a black cane that concealed the blade.

Alabama man attacked with Worcestershire sauce bottle

Woman accused of sending daughter to steal purse

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Police said a 38year-old man was charged with beating another man at a motel with a sauce bottle and a fire extinguisher. Police said the suspect was being held at the Lauderdale County Jail on $6,000 bond on charges he attacked a 43-year-old man who was returning to his motel room.

Officers said that as the man opened the door to his room Wednesday night, the suspect hit him on the head with a bottle of Worcestershire sauce, then grabbed a fire extinguisher and hit him on the head and face.

Officials at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospi-

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis woman faces a theft charge for allegedly coaxing her 5-year-old daughter into stealing a woman’s purse at a restaurant. According to a probable cause affidavit, a 24-year-old woman admitted asking her daughter to steal the purse Feb. 14 at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. The woman allegedly told officers she pointed out the purse she wanted her daughter to take and urged her to “Do it for Mommy” when the victim wasn’t looking.

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for the woman, who faces charges of theft and contributing to delinquency of a minor.

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Seek to be forgiven as rift is healed Q: I guess you could say I burned my bridges with my family over 20 years ago.

They weren’t perfect, but I have to admit I was the main problem. Now that I’m older (and hopefully wiser), I’d like to get back in contact, but they aren’t interested. Should I just forget it? — J.H. A: No, you shouldn’t forget it — both for their sake and for yours. Admittedly, it may not be possible to restore your relationship with your family -- but that shouldn’t keep you from trying. The Bible says there is “joy for those who promote peace” (Proverbs 12:20).

What can you do? First, let them know that you regret what happened, and that you know you were in the wrong.

Don’t dredge up the details of the past, however, or try to play the “blame game”; what they need to hear is that you’re sorry for what you did, and you hope they will forgive you. Incidentally, a letter will probably be more effective than a phone call. If some of them respond positively, you can follow up from there.

At the same time, they may be suspicious of your motives, or even be afraid to become too involved with you. Remember: It takes only a second or two to break a bone, but it takes months for it to heal.

The same is true with relationships -- and in all honesty, they may never be completely restored.

The most important thing you need to do, however, is to seek God’s forgiveness for the past. Our sins may cut us off from others -- but most of all they cut us off from God. But God loves you, and Christ died to make your forgiveness possible.

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The Sanford Herald / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 7B

HEALTH CARE REFORM

Health care odds long; Dems push ahead WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed hard to revive President Barack Obama’s stalled health care overhaul on Friday — and pointed to glimmers of hope — but the long odds facing them seemed little changed after Obama’s extraordinary summit with both parties’ leaders.

At the White House, press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama would unveil a “way forward� next week on legislation that has been his foremost domestic priority.

Obama, who will first discuss the strategy with Democratic congressional leaders, said at Thursday’s bipartisan marathon that he’s open to several Republican ideas, including medical malpractice changes.

There were signs of intensified activity on Capitol Hill.

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and top adviser David Axelrod discussed health care in an early evening meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

And a spokesman for Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said White House officials have asked the senator to submit details of suggestions he made at Thursday’s meeting on rooting out fraud from the medical system.

In addition, a pair of retiring Democrats who opposed the legislation when the House approved it in November appeared willing to reconsider.

And some supporters of a House provision strictly banning federal financing for abortion — a complicated sticking point — indicated an openness to different language.

The outcome could affect nearly all Americans, remaking the way they pay for health care, the kinds of care they’re likely to receive and where they’re likely to get it. Or there could be smaller changes — or none — outcomes the Democrats say will lead to crushing budget problems and tens of millions of people still being left out. Republicans see problems in the health care system, too, but recommend less-farreaching prescriptions.

Despite the signs of movement, a day after television cameras brought the nation Obama’s unusual

daylong discussion with top Republicans and Democrats there were no clear indications of a major change in Congress. The equation remained the same: Democratic leaders, especially in the House, will have to scramble to find votes to pass any health legislation and they’re almost certainly going to have to do it without Republican support.

And there are Democratic doubts, as well. “People who voted ’yes’ would love a second bite at the apple to vote ’no’ this time, because they went home and got an unpleasant experience� because of their votes, said Rep. Jason Altmire, a moderate Democrat from Pennsylvania. “On the other hand,� he added, “I don’t know anybody who voted ’no’ who regrets it.�

Top Democrats spoke of plunging ahead anyway.

Pelosi said she saw “good prospects for passing� health legislation and contended Thursday’s meeting showed a GOP content to accept the status quo of insurance companies bullying consumers.

That was echoed in the Senate by No. 2 Democratic leader Richard Durbin of Illinois, who said, “We are not going to wait.�

The Democrats seem ready to use “reconciliation,� a seldom-used procedure that could let them push legislation through the Senate with a simple majority. Until now, Republicans have used a filibuster to force Democrats to find 60 votes in the 100-member Senate — one more than they have.

Republicans say reconciliation should be used for budget changes, not a dramatic reshaping of national health care policy. With polls showing some voters consider the process unfair, some moderate Democrats have expressed a reluctance to support it. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., said Friday she will be a “definite no� if it is used.

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Spokesmen for the House and Senate Republican leaders said Friday their party does not plan a formal response to Obama, having made clear a belief that Democrats should scrap their bills.

Gibbs, the White House spokesman, said Obama would likely unveil his proposal on Wednesday.

He suggested it would be updated with concepts that had been put forth by Republicans at the summit, and that details of Obama’s announcement were not set yet.

Obama had said just Thursday that he wants to determine whether it is possible to work with Republicans on a serious effort to resolve a health care deal within

approved its bill 220215 in November. But one of those “yes� votes came from the only Republican who supported the bill, Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana, who now says he will oppose the bill. Three other “yes� votes came from Reps. John Murtha, D-Pa., who died this month, Robert Wexler, DFla., who has left the House, and Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, who retires this weekend to run for governor of his state.

In fact, Democrats following the legislation say House Democratic support for the legislation has a few weeks, a month or six weeks. What he meant sunk to 200 votes or less there, one senior adminis- in recent weeks, following tration official said Friday, the stunning GOP victory in last month’s special was a timeframe for final Massachusetts Senate action, not a timeline for election and the bill’s how long the president modest showing in polls. would wait before decidProviding the Demoing how to proceed. crats with some hope By revealing now that were indications that two Obama would announce retiring party members his way forward next who voted against the week, Obama was not legislation would consider signaling a deadline to switching. Rep. Brian Republicans that they Baird, D-Wash., said he is have until Wednesday to get on board, said the ad- now “totally undecided� ministration official, who and liked how Thursday’s summit showed Obama spoke on condition of had reached out to Reanonymity to discuss internal strategy. The official publicans for support.

And Rep. Bart Gordon, Ddescribed it as more of a Tenn., said it was time to straightforward declaralook at “everything fresh.� tion that Obama plans to There were even signs announce his next steps of possible flexibility as a natural follow-up to among Democratic foes of the summit. federally financed aborThe primary problem tion, many of whom have for Democratic leaders is the House. That chamber threatened to oppose the

health measure if Houseapproved restrictions are eased. Altmire did not rule out supporting slightly less strict Senate abortion curbs if they are part of an overall health measure he liked.

But abortion remained an unresolved issue, with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reiterating Friday that it was opposing the overall Senate bill on the grounds that it would open the door to some federal support for abortion.

And for every Democrat touting optimism about the overall bill, there was another expressing wariness about legislation that polls show gets mixed reviews from the public.

Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., said he chatted at the House gym Friday morning with fellow conservative Democrats and found that Obama’s session had produced no new momentum. “I don’t think it made a nickel’s worth of difference,� he said, adding, “It’s fair to say the trend is going against the bill.�

At the summit, Obama said he was open to several Republican ideas — including medical malpractice changes to address the issue of defensive medicine. He is also open to other ideas, such as programs that encourage hospitals and doctors to promptly admit mistakes, offer financial restitution and fix problems to prevent more patients from being harmed.

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Lifestyles

WINTER OLYMPICS

Many defend Canadian hockey’s ‘carousing’

NEW YORK (AP) — They worked hard, they triumphed, and then they played hard — the way athletes so often do.

And yet the photos of the Canadian women hockey players joyously feting their gold medal with beer, champagne and cigars struck some as jarring, or at least inappropriate. And the International Olympic Committee said it was looking into the incident, which took place on the Olympic ice after fans had left.

On Twitter, Facebook and other venues across the Web, many were debating whether the scrutiny was fair. Most seemed to think it wasn’t, and a number thought it smacked of sexism, conscious or not.

“I’m gobsmacked at the reaction,” said Kara DeFrias, a writer from San Diego who expressed her thoughts on Twitter, calling officials hypocrites for even looking into the matter.

“If this were the men’s team, would anybody be saying one word about it?” asked DeFrias, in a followup telephone interview.

“Of course not. It would be no big deal, because boys will be boys. I absolutely think they singled these players out because they’re women.”

In fact, DeFrias said, for her, it was nice to see these exuberant players erupt in joy. “I’m excited that they were celebrating in a way that they felt appropriate to celebrate,” she said.

And celebrate they did.

Photos showed player Haley Irwin pouring champagne into the mouth of Tessa Bonhomme. Goalies

other’s heads in giddy victory fetes.

“I don’t see people checking ID cards in those locker room parties to make sure nobody’s underage,” said DeFrias, the San Diego writer.

Plus, noted Jennifer Olney, a marketing consultant and hockey fan from Frederick, Md., “This is the way hockey players celebrate!

Are you kidding? It used to be you’d see pro players come back (from halftime) with a cigarette hanging out of their mouth. This is nothing for hockey.”

One fan from Canada went so far as to call the AP photo celebration “adorable.”

“I thought they were Canada’s Meghan Agosta (2) and Jayna Hefford (16) share a light for their cigars after just so cute,” said Josee Canada beat USA 2-0 to win the women’s gold medal ice hockey game at the VancouLa Rocque, 57, who called ver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday.

The Associated Press from Charline Labonte and Kim Kolaski, of Sheboygan, Wis. a monopoly on acting like Montreal. “They were just St-Pierre lay on their stom- “Olympic athletes are held idiots?” Seymour asked. relaxing, on a high. So what achs with a giant bottle of to a higher standard, and “Being un-PC is an equal if they took a swig of beer? champagne resting just they should act accordopportunity. Women are The public had left. I’m above the Olympic rings. ingly.” finally catching up on evupset this is even a story.”

Another player, Rebecca Besides, Kolaski added, erything, including the opIt seemed that Olympic Johnston, posed for pic“I just don’t think the portunity to act like idiots officials were not overly tures in the front seat of the Olympic ice is the place for after a sports event. concerned about the antics ice-resurfacing machine. a party. It’s no place to be “So, is that progress?” of the Canadian players, More disturbingly for drinking beer or smoking Seymour asked. “I guess who swiftly apologized. some, Marie-Philip Poulin, cigars, regardless of age or so.”

The International Olympic who scored both goals in gender. I’d feel exactly the Seymour wasn’t overly Committee said it would Canada’s 2-0 victory over same if this were the men.” impressed with the besend a letter to Canadian the United States Thursday, For some, indeed, that havior, especially with the organizers asking for more had a beer in her hand. was the point — whether underage drinking. But details about what hapPoulin doesn’t turn 19 — le- you liked or disliked the many who defended the pened but was careful not gal drinking age in British behavior, it was athletes players — and that seemed to characterize the reColumbia — until next acting like athletes, hockey to be the dominant feeling sponse as an investigation. month. The drinking age in players acting like hockey across the Web — pointed Vancouver organizing Alberta, where the Canaplayers, and there was out that it would have been chief John Furlong said dian team trains, is 18. something satisfying in different had the celebratit was simply a matter of That’s what troubled that. ing occurred while fans “young kids who were hockey fan Erica Kolaski, In other words, male were still in their seats. happy.” a mother of an 8-year-old athletes overdo it someWithout the fans, it was “They had a great time,” boy, the most. times, so why can’t women? more like a locker room Furlong said Friday. “They “I watch the Olympics That’s what Lesley Jane celebration, they said let their hair down.” with my son, and he always Seymour, editor of More — similar to when baseball Opinions were mixed says he wants to do that, he magazine, wanted to know. or football players pour among other “young kids” wants to be like that,” said “Why should men have champagne over each at a state girls’ high school

hockey tournament Friday in St. Paul, Minn.

“You should be dog-piling with your teammates, smiling, crying. Save the drinking for after,” said Brook Story, playing for the team from Warroad, a small town in northern Minnesota known as a hockey powerhouse.

But Layla Marvin, a junior and captain of the team (and a cousin of Gigi Marvin, who plays for the U.S. team that lost to Canada) wasn’t especially miffed by the celebration.

“I personally think it’s wrong, but they won the gold medal,” she said. “I’ve never done that, so who am I to judge them?”

To Megan Ashlock, a high school teacher in Westmoreland, Kansas, the negative reaction she’d heard was a sign of Puritanism in the United States, especially regarding alcohol.

“The fact is, this is what people do when they celebrate — they drink,” Ashlock said. “Maybe instead of worrying so much we should be showing kids that it’s OK to do this in moderate doses.”

Others ruminated on the expectations we have of athletes, Olympic or otherwise.

“People are saying it sets a bad example, but I don’t think sports figures are necessarily responsible for setting an example,” said Howard Barkan, 56, of Southampton, Pa. “I mean, come on, these are hockey players, they’re not Girl Scouts! They won.

They were thrilled. So they had a beer! It’s not a big deal at all.”

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Escuelas del Condado Lee Matrícula del Jardín de Niños

February 22-March 12, 2010, is the time to register your child for next year’s kindergarten. Registration takes place at each elementary school. The child must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2010. Please take your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and (2) proofs of residence: one proof from category (A) and one proof from category (B).

La matrícula para el Jardín de Niños para el próximo año escolar se llevará a cabo del 22 de febrero al 12 de marzo del 2010 en todas las escuelas primarias del condado. Si su niño cumple 5 años antes del 31 de agosto del 2010, usted debe ir a la escuela de su área a matricularlo(a). Ese día lleve con usted los siguientes documentos de su hijo(a): el certificado de nacimiento, la tarjeta de vacunas, y dos (2) pruebas de residencia: uno de la categoría (A) y otra de la categoría (B).

A. One proof must be a signed lease agreement, affidavit of an oral lease agreement, deed, or closing statement (with a closing date within 45 days) in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s).

B. The other proof of residence may include one of the following in the name of the parent/legal guardian(s): utility bill for the residence (electric, water, gas), property tax bill, or a home visit by a Lee County Schools District social worker. All documents must have the parent/legal guardian’s name, address and a current date. All required information must be presented to the principal of the school at the time of registration.

A. Una de las pruebas de residencia puede ser uno de los siguientes documentos: el contrato de renta firmado, una declaración jurada de un acuerdo de palabra (sellada por un notario), el título de la propiedad, o un acuerdo de compra, (con una fecha de 45 días de emitido) a nombre del padre, madre o apoderado legal.

B. La otra prueba de residencia puede ser uno de los siguientes documentos a nombre del padre, madre o apoderado legal: cuenta de servicios (electricidad, agua, gas), la cuenta de impuestos de propiedad, o una visita al hogar de una trabajadora social de las escuelas. Todos los documentos deben tener el nombre y dirección del padre, madre o apoderado legal y una fecha reciente. Los padres deben presentar toda esta información al director al matricular a su hijo(a) en la escuela.

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The Mobile Storage Company on Keller-Andrews Road is now an official dealer of COWs (Container on Wheels), a mobile storage company based out of Miami.

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CROSSROADS FORD Sanford Ford will officially become an entity of Crossroads Ford this week, and will likely change its name and signage to reflect that as well.

This saddens me. Not that I have any problem with Crossroads Ford.

Judging by their success at six other Ford locations in North Carolina and Virginia, I am sure they are very professional and will do a great job here.

But when I was growing up, coming to Sanford was a big deal, because I lived in the most rural part of Moore County. And the Sanford Ford sign always mesmerized me. I always though it was cool that it was SanFord,” with the “Ford” part written like the car’s logo.

I was easily amused as a child, I guess. Still am.

APPLEBEE’S HELPS CCCC PROGRAM The local Applebee’s restaurant will partner with Central Carolina Community College’s Associate Degree in nursing program to host a flapjack fundraiser on Saturday. All proceeds raised will help cover expenses for the program’s annual pinning ceremony.

The CCCC ADN Program Flapjack Fundraiser will start at 7 a.m. Saturday at the restaurant, located at 1325 Plaza Blvd. in Sanford. Tickets for the Flapjack Fundraiser are $7 and can be purchased by calling Danielle Bone at (503) 956-2688.

There have actually been several of these flapjack fundraisers (I call them pancakes) recently at the local Applebee’s.

Apparently any local nonprofit organization can hold one. From ticket sales to event-day staff, the breakfasts are managed by the non-profit organizations with the assistance of Applebee’s employee volunteers. Breakfasts can be held on any Saturday or Sunday morning and cost the organization around $2 a meal.

To request a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit your non-profit organization, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.

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Master Diagnostic Technician Kurt Juergens, of Foxborough, Mass., uses a laptop computer to diagnose and repair the brake system on a 2010 Toyota Prius in the repair shop of a Toyota dealership, in Norwood, Mass.

Wires, sensors and chips have changed the way cars are made over the years DETROIT (AP) — Investigations into whatever is lurking behind Toyota’s crisis of quality have put a spotlight on all that can go wrong with auto electronics — the growing number of wires, sensors and computer chips that have profoundly changed the automobile in the last decade.

Though no smoking circuit has been found so far, a picture is emerging that shows the automobile industry’s technology is racing ahead of quality-control testing and regulators. It’s troubling not only for Toyota owners but for drivers of any modern car that’s basically a computer on wheels.

Toyota insists that electronics played no role in the unintended acceleration that has sparked its massive recalls, and no one has been able to disprove it.

Lawyers, regulators, engineers and politicians aren’t so sure.

The auto industry has been moving at Pentium speed since the late 1990s to replace mechanical cables and other devices with computers to control everything from brakes to throttles to power steering.

Automakers say electronics have made vehicles safer with devices such as air bags and antilock brakes. It’s also made cars more fuel efficient, cleaner and, usually, more reliable.

Still, things can go wrong

SALISBURY (AP) — When Rob Fisher lost his job last year due to NASCAR mergers, he decided to turn one of his lifetime goals into a reality.

“There are only two ways I can think clearly,” he said.

“Either sitting in a tree stand or sitting in a boat.”

Fisher, of Salisbury, was fishing with his father last April, discussing a dream of his to design his own fishing lure, and see it in stores.

Fueled by his passion, Fisher set a goal for himself to have a fishing lure ready for stores by spring 2010, and he has done just that. He named his company Lil’ Robbies Soft Baits, made completely in the United States.

“Nowadays, it seems like everything comes from overseas,” Fisher said. “I wanted to do everything in the U.S. and keep it cheap for the fishermen.

“My other goal was to sell the end product at $2 a bag.”

Fisher designed the lure

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Home sales up over last year in the South

and diagnosing problems is complicated.

Glitches can include buggy software, circuitry that’s randomly influenced by electrical interference and shorts caused by microscopic “whiskers” that sprout from solder. It can be one or more of these problems, as well as environmental factors — a blast from a heater vent or moisture from the road — that can cause a failure. Age also can be a factor.

“You’re looking for a needle in a haystack,” said Raj Rajkumar, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Carnegie Mellon Univer-

sity in Pittsburgh. “Those are very hard to reproduce. The problem happens and you go back and check and it’s not there. The normal tendency is to blame it on the driver and go on.”

And that’s what Toyota did initially.

Drivers complained their vehicles accelerated out of control — without stepping on the gas. But complaints were largely dismissed by Toyota, its dealers and government regulators, who blamed mechanical problems or drivers stepping

MIAMI (AP) — Home sales in the South posted an annual increase of 8 percent in January as buyers grabbed hold of federal tax credits and affordable prices.

However, sales plummeted 35 percent from December, a sign that the housing market’s recovery may be on shaky ground.

The median sales price of previously owned homes was $140,200, a decrease of 2 percent from January last year, the National Association of Realtors reported Friday.

Nationally, there were 275,000 homes sold, a 33 percent decrease from December, but up 7 percent from year-ago levels, without adjusting for seasonal factors. The national median sales price was $164,700, unchanged from last January.

The year-over-year increase in the South was mainly driven by low prices, government incentives, and mortgage rates that have hovered near 5 percent.

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CHAMBER CHAT

Private analysts: Stimulus is working

I Bob Joyce Bob Joyce is President of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce.

n a recent Washington Post article, writer Ezra Klein reviewed the news reports and political discussion surrounding the federal government’s effort to stimulate our economy.

There is considerable disagreement over how the program is working. Some economists believe the amount of spending is excessive and will cause inflation. Some experts believe the stimulus is not large enough to counteract job losses. Other observers say the program has not put money to work fast

enough while still other analysts express the opinion that spending large sums too quickly will cause waste and fraud.

Klein points out that we are beginning to get a clearer picture of the big story — what he calls “the macroeconomic story.” According

to private forecasters — and not Obama administration folks, but private companies hired by other private companies to accurately analyze the market — the stimulus is working.

“Perhaps the best-known economic research firms are IHS Global Insight, Macroeconomic Advisers and Moody’s Economy. com,” say economics writer David Leonhardt, “They all estimate that the (stimulus) bill has added 1.6

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on the wrong pedal.

Toyota, which until recently had a reputation for being high-quality and cutting-edge, began replacing mechanical accelerators with electrical ones starting with the Camry in 2002. Since the 2007 model year, all its cars have been equipped with the high-tech throttle.

An analysis of complaints by the auto safety research firm Quality Control Systems, found that the number of Toyota “speed control� complaints received by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tripled since the electronic throttles were introduced.

NHTSA says 34 people have died because of sudden acceleration crashes in Toyotas since 2000.

But the issue didn’t get much attention from Toyota until an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer and three members of his family were killed when their loaner Lexus sped out of control and crashed into traffic near San Diego. The Aug. 28 crash received widespread media coverage.

Just over a month later, on Oct. 5, the automaker recalled 3.8 million Lexus and Toyota models in the U.S. because of floor mats.

In January, it recalled 2.3 million because of sticky accelerators. It later added more than a million to the floor mat recall, and also said some cars might be covered by both. So far, more than 8 million vehicles have been recalled worldwide to replace floor mats or fix pedals that get stuck because of condensation.

Toyota’s denial that electronics played a role

in the problems has been repeatedly challenged.

Questions linger, including why, according to a congressional analysis, 70 percent of Toyota speed control complaints involve vehicles not covered by the floor mat or sticky pedal recall.

Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., was asked at a congressional hearing this week if he could say with certainty that the fixes now being undertaken would completely eliminate unintended acceleration problems. Lentz replied: “Not totally.�

The company’s quick dismissal of electronic flaws and inability to fully explain the uncontrolled acceleration have generated many theories over what else might be in play. Flaws in electronics are well known to engineers who expect them and design around them.

Some electronics experts have challenged the auto industry’s testing and backup systems.

The theories came up during this week’s congressional hearings, and Toyota repeated that it has found no evidence that electronics are at fault. But Toyota wasn’t alone in the hotseat.

NHTSA, the nation’s auto safety watchdog, was attacked for not investigating complaints more thoroughly and earlier. “Carmakers have entered the electronics era, but NHTSA seems stuck in a mechanical mindset,� said House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, D-Calif. “We need to make sure the federal safety agency has the tools and resources it needs to ensure the safety of the electronic controls and onboard computers that run today’s automobiles.�

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himself. “I kind of had an idea of what I wanted, and wanted something different I hadn’t seen,� he said, noting that his lure was modeled after a crawdad. “I made my own prototype out of metal, and found an established company to pour the bait.�

The U.S. company used his prototype to make a mold, and sent him several samples. “I fished with it, I liked it, and I gave them the OK to make a production mold,� Fisher said.

Fisher then chose the color combinations for the 15 lures he offers, saying he chose them, “just knowing what seems to work pretty good,� he said. “Most fishermen know.�

Colors vary from black to red to orange, silver and red glitter, to color combos such as pink and green.

By July 2009, Fisher had prototypes in his hand, and the differentcolored lures came in at the beginning of October.

Through many phone calls and a lot of research, Fisher said he found what he needed in the United States.

“People were telling me how much money I’d save if I got it from China, but I knew the quality of the product would suffer, and I wanted to help out our local and national businesses,� he said.

Fisher even found a plastic bag manufacturer in the U.S. “If I ever have a problem, I can drive to these companies if I need to,� he said.

Fisher said he still wants to race with NASCAR, but is glad he took a chance on his fisherman dream. “Being off has given me time to do this,� he said. “I’ve already met my ultimate goal by seeing my product in stores. “A lot of people get down when they are unemployed. They need to take that negative and make a positive out of it.�

Fisher said he’s lucky people still fish, no matter the economy, and he’s given some local fishermen his lures to try.

Last year when he was trying the lures, he caught more than 40 crappies out of High Rock Lake, he said. “It’s done really well,� he said. “I’m pretty pumped up for this fishing season.�

Fisher said fish caught with Lil’ Robbies are usually crappie, trout, sea trout small mouth bass, levels. One reason jobs will return slowly is many companies have prepared themselves over the past year to do more with less.

They have to do this to survive. These companies, like Static Control, Caterpillar, and Pilgrim’s Pride just to name a few, work very hard to be super-efficient in order to compete with companies around the world.

On Thursday, March

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million to 1.8 million jobs so far and that its ultimate impact will be roughly 2.5 million jobs.�

In Lee County, several local industries are beginning to rehire, although employment is not expected to immediately increase to pre-recession

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walleye and other fish that hit soft bait.

Lil’ Robbies are available at Tamarac Marina, Fleming Candy Co., Highway 49 Sporting Goods, Carolina Print Works and Foothills Hunting and Fishing in Hudson, as well as online.

Fisher said a store in Pennsylvania is planning on picking up Lil’ Robbies because of the lures’ success with trout.

A bag containing 10 lures costs $1.89. “I just want it to be cheap for people,� Fisher said, urging fishermen to go to the stores for their purchases, not only to support the local businesses, but to cut down on shipping and handling rates.

Fisher said First Bank was helpful in helping him achieve his dream, as well as Diversified Graphics, helping him not only on graphics but with business knowledge.

Fisher said his wife has been supportive through his unemployment and business venture. “There’s no way I could do this without the support of my family,� he said. “Hopefully I won’t be so busy selling bait, and I will be able to fish,�

Fisher said.

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Homebuyers have until April 30 to take advantage of tax credits of up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for current homeowners.

Some analysts who expected rough winter weather to hurt sales were surprised at the annual increase. “The bargains are so good that people were braving the rain, sleet, snow and frigid air to take advantage of them,� said Jeff Humphreys, an economist with the University of Georgia.

Still, job losses, falling consumer confidence, high foreclosures and tight lending standards remain obstacles for a sustained recovery. “There’s a lot of underlying weakness in the world economy and national economy,� said Bill Weaver, real estate professor at the University of Central Florida. “That’s not the general economic environment in which people decide to go out and spend $200,000 on a house.�

In the South, nine of the 19 cities covered by the Associated Press-Re/Max Housing Report showed sales increases compared with last January. Median sales prices dropped in 10 Southern cities.

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Of course, ination has been fairly tame lately. In fact, some consumer prices fell through much of 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Will the mild ination environment continue?

It’s risky to try to predict the course of any economic development. Yet some key signs point to continued low ination.

For one thing, unemployment remains stubbornly high. Fewer people working means fewer people spending, which lowers the demand for goods and services. Also, we are currently not producing anywhere near as much as we could, given our productive capacity, according to the Federal Reserve (Fed). When this gap exists, the economy can typically expand without triggering higher ination.

If ination does remain low for the near term, the Fed is unlikely to raise shortterm interest rates signiďŹ cantly; it typically raises rates in an effort to “cool downâ€? an overheated economy. Consequently, if ination stays low, you may be looking

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Assuming short-term rates stay low for a while, what opportunities should you consider for your bonds? For one thing, you may want to expand your holdings beyond short-term bonds; longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates as compensation for ination risk, which increases over time.

If interest rates do rise, however, the value of existing bonds tends to fall; no one will pay you the face value of your bond when newer ones are issued at higher rates.

But because they have a long future stream of interest payments that wouldn’t keep up with current rates, long-term bonds typically adjust more than short-term ones.

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Keep in mind, though, that while a bond ladder may help protect you somewhat against interest rate risk, you need to consider other factors, such as credit risk — the risk that the bond issuer will default or be unable to make principal or interest payments — and market risk — the risk that you could lose some or all of your principal as the value of your bonds uctuates. You can help combat these risks by considering quality, investment-grade bonds.

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Sanford, NC 27331-1320 (919) 775-5616 RUN DATES: February 02/21/2010, 02/28/2010, and 03/07/2010 Notice To Creditors Deborah L. Parker and Barbara L. Johnson qualified on February 3, 2010 as Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert G. Rector, Late of Lee County, North Carolina. This is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before May 3, 201, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.

All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment.

Payments and claims should be presented to Robert B Gilleland, Attorney at Law, 1410 Elm Street / P.O BOX 1045, Sanford NC 27330

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Country Living. This is a wonderful home for a family that loves to have animals with this nice fenced backyard. Features 3BR, 2BA, dining room and living room with fireplace.

Nice large deck for cooking out this Spring. Has a lot of road frontage.

Priced to Sell. Only $94,900 Move right in to this three bedroom brick ranch. Many extras, including sun room and very spacious family room. Call today for more information. MLS# 78684

Outside city limits on Bruce Coggins Rd is this like-new 2-story home on 2.36 acres, excellent for horses or beef cattle. 4BAs/3BAs, lots of stg bldgs. Large workshop, small pond fenced — excellent for privacy. Call us for de-tails and your private viewing.

MLS#79617 3 Acres on 421 N. inside Chatham County line, with over 300 feet of road frontage. Commercial Property, good investment. Buy Now.

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Deep River. Nice home on an acre North of Sanford, close to Hwy. 1, Raleigh, Cary & Apex. Features 3BR, living room, dining room, large office, freshly painted inside and out, very private, wonderful place to live. Priced to sell. Only $119,900.

Ready To Move In Newly renovated brick ranch, 3BR, 1Ba. Gleaming new hardwood floors, new bath fixtures, completely painted, absolutely perfect. Single car garage, fenced backyard. Call for complete list of improvements. Worthy of all financing. #81096 Priced $89,900

0ICKARD 2OAD Land available approx. 14.5 acres of wooded land.

Has been perked and had a well. Idea homesite if you have enough land to build a pasture for cows and horses. Located on Melba Dr. Investment or ready to Build on Beautiful wooded lot in Quail Ridge.

340 feet of road frontage, perk tested, and city water meter in place.

A perfect home site. Only $27,900 for 1.59 acre. #81097 Golf Course Lot In Quail Ridge .79 acre, $17,500 Water Front Lot, West Lake Downs, Only $59,900 West Lake 13.82 Acres on Pickard Road

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110 Special Notices Life Care Moving Services Residential/Commercial Across the Street or Across the Nation 919-258-0655 Wanted To Buy: Scrap Auto, Truck & Equipment Batteries. Paying $3-$11 Each. Call Mike anytime 919-842-6567 919-499-1091 WILL MOVE OLD JUNK CARS! BEST PRICES PAID. Call for complete car delivery price.

McLeod’s Auto Crushing.

Day 499-4911.

Night 776-9274.

130 Lost Lost Boston Bull Terrier Female Puppy Answer to Gracie, Missing Since Mon Feb 22nd.

West Lake Valley Area No Collar R E W A R D 775-2741 / 721-1011

140 Found Found Black Female Puppy.

Found on Petty Road Please Call to Claim (919)770-3082

320 Child Care Shirley’s DayCare Home has full-time openings for children Sun-Fri. Vouchers accepted. For more info: 776-0257

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

400 Employment 420 Help Wanted General *** NOTICE*** NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

Motor Route Carrier *Tramway Area/ Carbonton Road* We’re looking for people with some special qualifications. We need

Dependable

people who have a desire for earning money. All you have to do is deliver newspapers Tuesday through Sunday mornings before 6am for THE SANFORD HERALD. You will need economical transportation and be over 21. If you fit this profile and think you can deliver, please come by THE SANFORD HERALD at 208 St. Clair Court, and fill out an application.

Manufacturing Company located in Sanford in need of Manufacturing/Process Engineer Qualifications and Experience Needed 1. CNC programming, turning and milling 2. Design of fixtures, tooling, and processes 3. Production turning and milling experience Skills and experience that would be a plus 1.CAD/CAM 2.CMM Programming 3.Gear cutting 4.Heat treating 5.Project Management Four Year Engineering Degree and 5 years experience, or 15 years in manufacturing/process engineering.

Send resume to ruby.moore@ mooresmachine.com

The Sanford Herald / Sunday, Feebruary 28, 2010 / -

420 Help Wanted General

470 Help Wanted Medical/Dental

Drivers Needed ASAP Apply at 307 S. Gulf

to create and maintain a favorable public image and to increase business and public awareness of our Meeting Schedulers needed centers. Reports to the for new office. Call Chief Operating Officer.

(910)401-3344 Ext. 513 Hiring All Positions Supervisor, Med. Tech, CNAs, Dietary, House Keeping and Maintenance.

(919)837-2493 Auto Tech Needed Excellent Pay and Benefits, Experience and Tools Req. Weekly and Sign Up Bonuses Avail. Located in busiest part of state.

910-497-0750 910-497-4304 Qualified Professional Full time in Sanford, Fayetteville, & Littleton areas for Private Provider Agency Must have BA in the Human Services field w/min 4yrs exp. with MR/DD population, case mgmt, CAP & Day Program setting. Competetive salary & benefits Mail, email or fax resumes to: ACTS, Inc. PO BOX 1261, Fayetteville NC 28302, Attn: Alison McLean; email: amclean@actsinc.net, or fax:910-826-3695 Tube Bender Tube Fabricating Plant in Sanford seeks individual with prior tube bending experience on CNC draw benders. Medical benefits, 401K, and paid vacations.

Fax resume to 919-2583079 Tube Laser Operator Tube Fabricating Plant in Sanford seeks individual with prior laser experience.

Must have programming experience. Medical benefits, 401K, and paid vacations.

Fax resume to 919-2583079

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425 Help Wanted Child Care Immediate Opening for Lead Teachers w/child care credentials I & II. Top pay for those w/Associates in Early Childhood Education.

910-528-1731Margeret Mosley 910-528-1727

440 Help Wanted Professional Groomer Wanted, 3 - 5 yrs. experience preferred, apply in person at 100 Animal Ave., NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

455 Help Wanted Trades D.H. GRIFFIN INFRASTRUCTURE is accepting immediate applications for experienced highway construction operators and foreman for a local, multi-year NCDOT Highway Project. Please be prepared to provide references to verify experience.

Please contact Sanford ESC office at 919-775-2241.

470 Help Wanted Medical/Dental MARKETING MANAGER - Carolina Eye Associates, a multi-site ophthalmic practice, seeks Marketing Manager at Pinehurst, NC location to manage and direct corporate marketing program. Designs and implements marketing campaigns and programs, utilizing various media methods. Conducts and evaluates market research to assess factors affecting center services and the effectiveness of marketing techniques. Develops and recommends short-term and long-term marketing strategies for corporate programs, as well as, strategy and program development within local center markets. Develops and monitors annual marketing budget. Directs public relations activities designed

2 Park Benches. $15 Each or Both for $25. 2 White Porch Rockers Like New $35 Each or both for $60.

919-776-5285

Dan Brow n’s Minimum requirementsThe Lost Symbol $10 Bachelor degree in Market718-7863 ing, Communications or related field and four years HP Photosmart D7160 Printof job-related experience, er with extra ink - $35. Eppreferably with 2 years in a son Workforce 500 Printer health care setting. (used 2 months) with extra Applicant should possess ink - $65. Call 770-5962. knowledge of marketing practices, health care Range Oven Hood has light promotion principles, Color - Beige, 30 inches market research, as well as Wide. Best Offer. strong communication skills, 2 Glass Storm Door verbal and written. Should 36 Inches Wide, with be proficient in Microsoft replacement screens Suite (Publishing, Powand hardware. erPoint, Excel and Word); Excellent condition only Adobe Acrobat, Lotus used one season Notes and preferably 919-774-4351 Photoshop.

Along with an excellent opportunity, we offer an attractive flexible benefit plan and 401K retirement plan. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. EOE. www.carolinaeye.com.

605 Miscellaneous HAVING A YARD SALE?

DEADLINE for Ads is 2 P.M.

The

700 Rentals

735 For Rent - Room

820 Homes

920 Auctions

720 For Rent - Houses

$24.95 Nightly $160 Weekly 2 nights free Cable/Fridge/Microwave Call for more info 919-498-5534

*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�.

Harris Realty & Auction “Since 1989� One Call...We Sell It All!!

Land, Houses, Equipment Business Liquidation, Estates, Antiques, Coins, Furniture, Consignments, etc. jerryharrisauction.com 545-4637 or 498-4077

1, 2, 3 BR Rentals Avail.

Adcock Rentals 774-6046 adcockrentalsnc.com 2BR/1BA-1305 Boykins Ave. Comes With Washer, Stove & Refrigerator. $375/Mo $375/Dep Call: 919-356-6020 2 BD/2 BA in Sanford.

Central Heat & AC Large yard Convenient location No indoor pets. $600/mo Avail 3/15 775-7976 2910 Hawkins (house) 3BR/1BA $750/mo Adcock Rentals 774-6046 2BR/2BA house in Carolina Trace, 1 yr lease, sec. dep & references req’d.

No pets. $600/mo; $600 sec dep. Call 776-4744

Pinehurst Surgical Competitive Salaries and Excellent Benefits Certified Medical Assistant Full time. Requires graduation from an approved medical assistant program and certification.

Patient Access Services Associate Must be familiar with medical office procedures and medical terminology.

Prefer medical experience or a medical administration certification.

Send your resumes including salary requirements to: Pinehurst Surgical, Human Resources, PO Box 2000, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or fax to 910-295-0244 or email bpatterson@pinehurstsurgical.com.

Pittsboro Office Needs Medical Assistant PT Tues & Thurs. 9:30am-6pm Ref Req. 919-542-5900 Receptionist Needed For Dental Office. Send Resumes To: The Sanford Herald P.O. Box 100 Sanford, N.C. 27331 Ad #03474 Wanted DA I or II for Dental Office in Sanford.

Send Resume To: The Sanford Herald PO BOX 100 Sanford Herald NC 27331 Ad # 03475

500 Free Pets 510 Free Cats 4 Month Kitten Calico Female Free to good Home 356-7169

520 Free Dogs Lab-Mixed Puppies 2 Male/3 Female Very Gentle Call: 776-4856

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.

640 Firewood

Cute Remodeled 2 Bedroom 1 Bath. Lease. $500 rent $500 deposit Ref. Req. Campbell Drive 919-718-6755

Fire Wood Mixed Hardwoods Full Size Pick Up Split & Delivered $85 499-1617/353-9607 Firewood For Sale delivered & stacked. Seasoned or green. As low as $50 a load. $80 on the outskirts of Sanford. Call David Jones: 919-356-3779 Firewood, 16 in. split oak & mixed hardwood, delivered & stacked truck load. $50 No Checks Please 498-4852 - 258-9360

660 Sporting Goods/ Health & Fitness GOT STUFF? CALL CLASSIFIED! SANFORD HERALD CLASSIFIED DEPT., 718-1201 or 718-1204.

665 Musical/Radio/TV CLASSIFIED SELLS! “CALL TODAY, SELL TOMORROW�

Sanford Herald Classified Dept., 718-1201 or 7181204

740 For Rent - Mobile Homes 2BR/1BA $375/Mo $250/Dep. Water Inc. Rental Reference & Deposit Reqd. No Pets. Call: 919499-5589 Before 9 PM 2BR/2BA unfurnished, private lot, No pets.

Call 499-9302 3BR, 2 full BA, DW, large den with fireplace, New Carpet. Western Harnett area. 154 Gibbs Road $550/mo, $550 dep. No Pets Contact: Carolyn 9am-5pmMon-Fri 910-864-3955 Mobile Home For Rent 2BR/2BA Broadway Area $350/Month Call: 919-499-8304

3BR 1.5 BA, 2 Car Garage House. 1st and Last Month Rent. All App., No Pets.

Ingram & West Lee. $850/Mon. Ref 776-9316

the day PRIOR to publication.

Send resume to: PREPAYMENT IS 3BR 2BA Wonderful Director of Human REQUIRED FOR Neighbor hood in West Resources YARD SALE ADS. Sanford Carolina Eye Associates, THE SANFORD HERALD, $850 Dep $800 Monthly P.A. CLASSIFIED DEPT. 776-6563 2170 Midland Road 718-1201 or Southern Pines, NC 718-1204 Broadway area: Large 28387 Country Home, 3BR/2BA 2 Or FAX to (910) 295-3625 635 car garage, big bonus room 2 acre lots, over Computers 2000 sq feet. $950 NEVERS HOME HEALTH Computer Express Manufactured Homes in Care Agency, Inc Dell and IBM Pentium 4 Harnett County Also Needs CNA I or II to work Desktop Pc’s $125-$160.

Property Emporium in the Sanford area & in Includes: Tower, Mouse, Call 910-424-2110 ext:33 Spring Lake. and Keyboard. Upgrades Person to contact: Ms King Available. if interested Charming 3 BD/1 bath 2Contact # 910-229-6728 contact our technicians at story cottage. New carpet,

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County’s premiere nursing & rehabilitation center is Wanted: 29 serious people currently seeking experito work from home using a enced Nurses & CNA’s to computer. Up to $1500 to work with our geriatric pop$5,000. PT/FT. ulation. We currently have www.hdlglobal.com positions available on all shifts. We offer competitive WATER TREATMENT wages and an excellent PLANT OPERATOR I benefits package. If you in Chatham County. Full description of position and would like to join a team of professionals that enjoys application at making a difference in the www.chathamnc.org . lives of our residents, EOE please contact: We offer The Laurel of Chatham • BOLD print 72 Chatham Business Park Drive • ENLARGED Pittsboro, NC 27312 PRINT Phone: 919-542-6677 Fax: 919-542-1803 • Enlarged for part/all of your ad!

Ask your Classified Sales Rep for rates.

601 Bargain Bin/ $250 or Less

THE SANFORD HERALD makes every effort to follow HUD guidelines in rental advertisements placed by our advertisers. We reserve the right to refuse or change ad copy as necessary for HUD compliances.

W. Tramway. Brick 3BR 1BA, Cen. H&A. $600/mo Dep. $500 Reply To: PO BOX 100 Sanford NC 27331 Ad # 47321 •West Sanford: 2413 Carbonton Rd 3BR/1.5BA, 1650sq Ft. $850/mo $850/Sec Dep. 1 or 2 Year Lease •West Sanford 413 Winterlocken 3BR/2BA, 2000Sq Ft. $950/mo $950/Sec. Dep. 1 or 2 Year Lease Call: 919-776-2571

800 Real Estate 810 Land 1940 Kelly Drive (at Kelly Drive Exit) 21.53 Acres $1,550,000 --------------137 Country Estates Drive 3.11 Acres (a fixer upper single wide trailer) $49,000 beside this lot another 1.6 acres $20,000 ---------------Steele Bridge Road 13.01 Acres Four Closure $69,000 -------------1.99 Acres Located on the corner of HWY 1 & Hickory House Road $625,000 -----------Wicker Properties (919)721-4100

820 Homes

218 Copper Mine Road 3BR 3 BA, 10 Acres $345,000

Sold 1920 Owels Nest Road 3BR 2BA 1,980 SQ FT

$157,500 4344 Center Church Road 3BR 2BA 2.35 Acres

730 For Rent Apts/Condos 1 & 2 BR Apts Rent start at $355 Equal Housing Opportunity Woodbridge Apartments (919)774-6125

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 Fresh Turnip & Mustard Greens, Creasy, Collards, Sweet Pot. By the Pound or Box. Side Meat & Ham Hock B&B Market 775-3032

695 Wanted to Buy Looking to purchase small timber tracts.

Fully insured. Call 919-499-8704

1BR furnished apartment on horse farm. Utilities & satellite included. $150/wk References req’d.

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$169,900 236 West Oak Way 3 BR 2BA $209,500 Pending ------------------Wicker Properties (919) 721-4100

NEW LISTING! If you are looking for a one story home with a contemMove In Special! porary, comfortable lifeFree Rent style, try this 2BR, Spring Lane 3 bedroom/2 bathroom Apartments home. Located inside gated Adjacent To Spring Lane Carolina Trace, this home Galleria offers quiet living among 919-774-6511 plenty of trees and enjoy a simpsonandsimpson.com scenic walk to the lake. This home is in a great location for the nature lover and/or N. Horner Blvd, exercise enthusiast and is 1 bedroom apt. $360. ready to move in today!

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960 Statewide Classifieds ABSOLUTE AUCTION 3/2.5 Log Home near Asheville, NC, March 6, 11 AM - 3/2.5 log home on 6.44 acres with metal shed 40x24, large porch, long range views, www.GreatWesternAuctioneering.com, 877-755SOLD(7653). Buyer's Premium 7.5%. NC Auct.#8303, NC RE Broker #254533.

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In the mirror D.E. Parkerson The Paper Pulpit Del Parkerson is a retired pastor of First Baptist Church. Contact him at dparkerson@ec.rr.com.

AlexSandra Lett Lett’s Set a Spell

Sin is more than a sickness

Lett can be reached at (919) 258-9299 or LettsSetaSpell@aol.com

Focusing on positive thinking and living

K

arl Menninger, dean of American psychotherapists, wrote a very interesting book several years ago title, “Whatever Became of Sin?” He contends in the book that the disappearance of the concept of sin during his long lifetime had produced a corresponding malaise in society that resulted in a definite decline.

You would expect a book with this thesis to be written by a theologian, not a psychotherapist.

Menninger says that many persons are wrongly labeled sick or criminal. If these people were rightly labeled and treated as sinners, he said, they would be capable of being forgiven, and therefore healed of their disorders.

Menninger claims that the shrinking and eventual demise of the category of “sin” happened because both government and psychiatry encroached on Christianity’s turf. The end result was a relabeling of “sin” as a “crime” or as “sickness.”

Having served several years ago as a member of a county Board of Alcoholic Rehabilitation in North Carolina, I can identify with what Menninger is saying.

The predominant concept of professionals in the field is that alcoholism is a “sickness.” If alcoholism is a sickness, so is cocaine addiction.

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Carole Baker prepares mirrors to be placed in her art installation, The Confessional at Golden Belt.

Durham artist taps into self-reflection

By DAWN VAUGHAN Durham Herald-Sun

DURHAM — Confession.

Private, public. To a priest, to family, to constituents.

To a mirror? Carole Baker, whose previous look at faith and art was “Mary: The Paper Doll Project,” created her new installation, “The Confessional,” with reflection in mind.

In the Room 100 gallery in the C Building at Golden Belt, Baker and two contractors worked on installing a 10-foot by 12-foot wooden room. The exterior looks like a giant packing crate. Inside, mirrors line the walls.

“I was thinking about forgiveness — how radical forgiveness really is when you think about it. I wanted to create an environment to reflect on that,” said Baker, who received her master’s degree in theology from Duke Divinity School.

WANT TO GO? “The Confessional” installation by Carole Baker Open through March 14 Golden Belt Room 100, Building C 807 E. Main St., Durham www.goldenbeltarts.com

Having multiple people inside the room at the same time, images reflecting together, is a way to draw on the interconnectedness of us all, she said.

“Forgiveness draws on all of us.

How does that reflect on all of us?”

A verse from the Bible will appear to be etched in the glass of one mirror: “Let the one who is without sin to cast the first stone.”

The third element of the installation is a pile of stones on the center of the floor in the middle of the little room.

The verse, and the stones, illustrate the New Testament gospel of John: 8, in which a woman caught in adultery is brought to Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees testing him about following the Jewish law of stoning. Baker was struck by the brilliance of Jesus’ response.

“Not condoning her, but opening up space for reflection to all of those party to what’s going on,” she said.

Baker said that confession is not solely a religious practice.

“I want them [those who see the installation] to take away just some recognition of how confession leads us to healing and reconciliation,” she said.

Her sponsors include the Duke Center for Reconciliation, Duke Chapel, De Jong Home Works, The Rock Shop and the Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South.

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CAPITAL CULTURE

By NANCY BENAC Associated Press Writer

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First lady Michelle Obama announces a campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. meals compete with vending machines and a la carte lines stocked with soda and candy bars. n food companies that spend billions hawking fatty snacks to children. n poor neighborhoods where nary a banana nor a

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INSIDE

First lady Michelle Obama fights for kids’ fitness

WASHINGTON — By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.

The first lady talks about this “guilty pleasure” all the time, trying to ward off any notion that she is a nutrition nanny even as she cajoles Americans to eat better.

Now, her conversation with the public about the nation’s health and fitness is about to get a lot more pointed.

After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, she launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise, look and feel.

To succeed, she will have to take on powerful forces that have left one-third of children overweight: n busy parents who hit the fast-food drive-thru rather than cook a balanced dinner. n schools where cafeteria

n last week’s column I shared insights about the onset of Lent and proclaimed it as an acronym for Lett’s Eliminate Negative Thinking. Three years ago I created a workshop on this topic for the annual meeting of a professional association, and I continue to learn about living in integrity with this philosophy.

When presenting programs to audiences sometimes I call myself “Sandy Lynn” since using that good ole Southern double name reflects my identity as one of those outrageous GRITS (Girls Raised in the South). When Daddy or Mama (Bud /Ruby Lett) yelled “Sandy Lynn” I knew I was in trouble. Today my alter-ego “Sandy Lynn” is a colorful character willing to take risks and make waves.

As a child Daddy and Mama said I was getting above my raisin’ when I discussed “citified” ideas.

Even then I thought about the meaning of life and my mission in society and wanted to make a difference beyond Buckhorn community … longing to be AlexSandra the Great!

Through the years I acquired college degrees but more importantly I endured the School of Hard Knocks

head of broccoli can be found on store shelves. n the screens — computer, TV, video — that keep kids off their bikes.

The first lady’s goal is ambitious: to put America on track to solve the childhood obesity problem in a generation. It’s

a far cry from the days when Dolley Madison, the first first lady to associate herself with a specific cause, helped to found a District of Columbia home for orphaned girls.

“Thank God it’s not going to be solely up to me,” Obama said recently, stressing that the solution will require steppedup effort from parents, schools, businesses, nonprofit groups, health professionals and governments.

To underscore that point, she’s bringing together Cabinet members, mayors, sports and entertainment figures, business leaders and more to announce the details of the administration’s effort. That will involve promoting healthier schools, increasing physical activity for kids, improving access to healthy foods and giving people more nutrition information.

Health advocates couldn’t be happier to have a popular

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n Tucker Reese Norton, born Oct. 1, son of Scott and Susan Norton of Goldston.

(FHMRH) n Chloe Suzanne Caviness, born Oct. 1, daughter of Stephen and Melinda Caviness of Sanford. (FHMRH) n Katie Grace Elliott, born Oct. 1, daughter of Darrell and April Elliott of Sanford.

(FHMRH) n Hudson Brent Smith, born Oct. 20, son of Justin and Elizabeth Smith of Sanford. (FHMRH) n Ariana Esabel Mluzan, born Oct. 22, daughter of Amanda Mluzan of Broadway.

(FHMRH) n Adam James McLean, born Oct. 26, son of Rupert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazzâ&#x20AC;? McLean and Charity Bridges, both of Broadway.

(FHMRH) n Bella Marie NavarrioMonahan, born Nov. 13, daughter of Raquel Monahan and Brandon Navarro, both of Cameron. (FHMRH) n Adalyn Isabella Adkins, born Nov. 22, daughter of

Will and Lauren Adkins of Sanford. (FHMRH) n Henry Conner Hutcheson, born Dec. 2, son of Jess and Kathryn Hutcheson of Sanford.

(FHMRH) n Presley Amira Hill, born Dec. 8, daughter of Naquan Jessica Hill of Sanford.

(FHMRH) n Israel Ahmir Jones, born Dec. 19, son of Torey Jones and Marlena Brown, both of Southern Pines. (FHMRH) n Brian Mason Ray, born Dec. 22, son of James and Barra Ray of Cameron.

(FHMRH) n Jayden Wayne Bryant, born Dec. 28, son of Kelly Wayne Bryant and Sara Michelle Kennedy, both of Cameron. (FHMRH) n Holden Jace Hart, born Dec. 31, son of Jonathan and Deanna Hart of Sanford.

(FHMRH) n Jaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lyn Jamir Lee Womack, born Dec. 31, son of Jerome Womack and Cassie Johnson, both of Sanford. (FHMRH) n Neema Nadayah Blue, born Feb. 14, daughter of

Noeka S. Blue of Broadway.

Grandparents are Bernice Brown and John Green.

(CCH) n Breanna Camila Noyola Luviano, born Feb. 15, daughter of Veronica Luviano Lopez and Alberto Noyola Montnez, both of Sanford. Grandparents are Mario Alberto, Rebeca Montanez, Emilia Lopez and Renaldo Luviano, all of Sanford. (CCH) n Parker Gauge Hodges, born Feb. 16, son of Johnathon and Crystal Holder Hodges of Lillington.

Grandparents are Lebert and Delores Holder of Lillington and Glenn and Angie Hodges of Sanford. (CCH) n Alexander Robert Paul Rodriguez, born Feb. 17, son of Bobbie and Teddy Rodriguez of Sanford. Grandparents are Kenneth and Lillian King of Broadway, Cecilio Rodriguez of Hawaii and Susan Pittmon of Santa Barbara, Calif. (CCH) n Ethan Ryan Godfrey, born Feb. 17, son of Julie Ann and Brian Jack Godfrey of Sanford. (CCH)

at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Combat Training Tony Donathan Jr. and Advanced Individual Training.

Marine Corps Pvt. Tony During the nine weeks G. Donathan Jr., a 2005 of Basic Combat Training, graduate of Union Pines the soldier received trainHigh School in Carthage, ing in drill and ceremonies, recently completed 12 weapons, map reading, weeks of basic training tactics, military courtesy, at Marine Corps Recruit military justice, physiDepot, Parris Island, S.C. designed to challenge new cal fitness, first aid, and Marine recruits both physi- Army history, core values and traditions. Additional cally and mentally. training included developDonathan and fellow ment of basic combat skills recruits began their trainand battlefield operations ing at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons calisthenics. In addition and weapons defenses to the physical conditionavailable to the infantry ing program, Donathan crewman. spent numerous hours in The Advanced Indiclassroom and field asvidual Training course is signments, which included designed to train indirect learning first aid, uniform fire infantry soldiers to regulations, combat water employ, fire and resurvival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and cover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate, assorted weapons trainneutralize and extract ing. They performed close order drill and operated as mines; map reading and a small infantry unit during ground navigation; operate and maintain communifield training.

Donathan and other re- cations equipment and cruits also received instruc- radio networks; construct and camouflage mortar tion on the Marine Corps' core values â&#x20AC;&#x201D; honor, cour- firing positions; operate age and commitment, and and maintain mortars and what the core values mean fire control equipment for individual/crew served in guiding personal and weapons firing positions. professional conduct.

He is the son of Deborah Donathan and fellow recruits ended the training Hussey of Robbins and Mike Phillips of Carthage. phase with The Crucible, Phillips is a 2004 gradua 54-hour, team evolution ate of North Moore High culminating in an emoSchool, Robbins. tional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, Richard Short and addressed as Marines Air Force Airman Richfor the first time in their ard M. Short graduated careers. from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Mark Phillips Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed Army Pvt. Mark W. Phillips has graduated from the an intensive, eight-week program that included Direct Fire Infantryman training in military disOne Station Unit Training

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Lunch Menus LEE COUNTY n (milk available daily; fruit juice served daily as a fruit choice) Monday: Chicken fajita or hot dog with chili, coleslaw, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, blueberry-banana cup; Tuesday: Chicken filet sandwich on multi grain bun or nachos, pinto beans, managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice, applesauce; Wednesday: Spaghetti with grain roll or turkey and cheese sandwich on multi grain bun, candied yams, tossed salad, strawberry cup; Thursday:

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cipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training Short earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Glenn Short of Carthage.

Short is a 2009 graduate of Union Pines High School in Carthage.

Meghan McLendon Air Force Airman Meghan R. McLendon graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included McLendon training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

She is the daughter of Pete McLendon of Carthage and Teresa Williams of Southern Pines.

McLendon is a 2009 graduate of Union Pines High School in Cameron.

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Engagements

Willett â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Garner

April Marie Garner and Chad Willett, both of Sanford, were married at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Euphronia Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Hazel Fitch.

The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Sherry Garner of Sanford and granddaughter of Frank and Janet Angel of Carthage, Maggie Garner of Sanford and the late John E. Garner. She attended Lee County Senior High, Sandhills Community College and Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Biology, Environmental Biology and Ecology, Minor in Math and Geography. She is employed with Diosynth Pharmaceutical in Research Triangle Park in Durham.

The bridegroom is the son of Herbert Willett and John Lucas, both of Sanford, and the late Sherry Lucas and grandson of Maddie Willett, the late Steve Willett, the late Jerry and Clara Hart and the late Paul and Myrtle Lucas. He attended Lee County Senior High. He is employed with Randy Morris Electrical Service.

Escorted by her father, Ricky Garner, the bride wore a strapless Bordeaux red taffeta gown featuring a sweetheart neckline with banding at yoke, heavy embroidered bodice with beads and sequins, sweep skirt with beaded appliquĂŠ pick-ups and semi-cathedral train with lace-up back. She wore an Austrian crystal snowflake hair twist

Carpenter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Neal Emily Carpenter of Polkton announces the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Dawn Carpenter of Raleigh, to Wesley Grant Neal of Raleigh. He is the son of Donna Miller and David and Patricia Neal, all of Sanford.

The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Gregory Carpenter.

The wedding is planned for April 10 in Raleigh.

Chad and April Willett and carried a bouquet of ivory roses, Frazier fur, holly berries and pinecones.

Matron of honor was Christy Pritt, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Allison Dean; Sabrina Arnette and Tina Willett, sisters of the groom; Kamisha Pryor and Rhonda Williams.

Best man was Randy Morris. Groomsmen were Troy Hall; Chad White; John McDowell; Joseph Garner, brother of the bride; and Roger Pritt, brother-in-law of the bride.

Wedding musicians were Emmy Creson, pianist; Sherry Garner,

mother of the bride, soloist; and Nancy Coley, great-aunt of the bride, soloist.

Following a honeymoon trip to North Carolina and the Virginia Mountains, the couple reside in Sanford.

Palmer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holt Larry and Terri Palmer of Sanford announce the engagement of their daughter, Abby Elizabeth Palmer, to Christopher Brian Holt. He is the son of Ray and Janet Holt of Sanford.

The wedding is planned for May 15 at the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home.

The couple met through mutual friends.

n Events The reception was hosted by family and friends at Garner Road Community Center.

The rehearsal dinner was hosted by family and friends at Euphronia Presbyterian Church.

A shower was hosted by the Hart family at Euphronia Presbyterian Church.

Kiddie Korner Ella Bailey Ella C. Bailey turned 1 year old Feb. 23. Her parents are David and Dawn Bailey of Garner.

Grandparents are Dan and Deborah Egbert of Sanford and Donald and Debbie Bailey of Garner.

Blaine Everette

Taleah Foxx

Christopher â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blaineâ&#x20AC;?

Everette turned 3 years old Feb. 20. His parents are Chris Everette and Brandy Pate, both of Sanford. Grandparents are Jerry and Sissy Fore, Billy Pate and Charlie and Emma Smith, all of Sanford. Great-grandparents are Robert and Jean Everette and Nora Gales, all of Sanford.

Taleah DeJanae Foxx turned 2 years old Feb. 26.

Her parents are Whittney Shavon Foxx of Sanford and Travis Keith Parks of Raleigh. Grandparents are Linda Faye Percell and Timothy Louis McNeill, both of Sanford. Greatgrandmother is Ruby Doris Simmons of Sanford.

Madalyn Wall

Landon Carroll

Madalyn Grace Wall turned 4 years old Feb. 27. Her parents are Brandon and Ashley Wall of Sanford. Grandparents are Donnie and Sherry Baird, Randy and Vickie Buchanan and Hubert and Teresa Wall, all of Sanford. Great-grandparents are the Rev. Ralph and Marquetta Baker and Don and Jean Baird, all of Sanford, Odell and Martha Wall of Cameron and Peggy Buchanan of Olivia.

Landon Wade Carroll turned 2 years old Feb. 4. His parents are Chris and Heather Carroll of Sanford. Grandparents are Tom and Ellen Spivey and Phil and Sharon Bray, all of Sanford, and Wade Carroll of Clinton.

Great-grandparents are J.D. and Ann Stewart and Prentice and Elizabeth Jackson, all of Sanford, Lynn and Peggy Campbell of Broadway and Mary Carroll of Garner.

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4C / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald SANFORD WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEAGUE

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WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB OF BROADWAY

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Pictured (from left), Becky Podlogar, Dawn Shephard and Rebecca Wyhof of the Sanford Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League in January delivered homemade Valentines to Parkview Rest & Retirement. The league also raises money for non-profit organizations through their monogrammed bag sale ($15 each), in which all proceeds benefit different groups of Lee County. For more information on charities they sponsor or to purchase bags, contact SWL president, Becky Podlogar at apodlogar@ charter.net. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining the group, contact SWL new member Chair, Karen Walker, at karen@karenwalkerart.com.

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The Siegners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 65 years Andy and Audrey Siegner celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Feb. 28 with their family. The couple was married during World War II when Andy had a 10 day leave from the Navy.

They were married Feb. 28, 1945 in the Methodist parsonage in Cheraw, S.C., by the Rev. S.O. County.

Mirror Continued from Page 1C

Baker would like to see her art, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Confessionalâ&#x20AC;? to act as a catalyst for conversation and interfaith dialogue.

Her Mary project, which featured different cultural depictions of Mary, has been displayed at several area churches, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

Confessionalâ&#x20AC;? can be reassembled for installation elsewhere.

The mirrors of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Confessionalâ&#x20AC;? are also meant as method of reflection, and forgiveness, of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lent is meant to be a time of introspection,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Confession is certainly an important practice to be at peace with ourselves as well as others.â&#x20AC;?

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Labeling alcoholism or cocaine addiction as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sickness,â&#x20AC;? not as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sin,â&#x20AC;? absolves a person of responsibility for the counterproductive choices he or she has made. The person who blames â&#x20AC;&#x153;a dysfunctional home,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ills of society,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;the pressures at workâ&#x20AC;? does not have to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am responsible for my bad choices.â&#x20AC;?

Blaming other people is a sin that began in the

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and learned as much from challenging experiences as I did exciting books.

Finally I understand the importance of constantly releasing negative thoughts and embracing positive living.

For the Lent program I used my name AlexSandra Lett as a guide to sharing ideas on how to promote positive living: A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Accept and love you! Be true to yourself, honor your unique gifts and talents; L â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Let go of stress-

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Cathy Griffith displayed a labyrinth made by the local ABC Book Club at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Broadway. She explained the purpose of the labyrinth as an aid to concentration, meditation or prayer, and briefly discussed the history and the method for devising the pattern. Members were then invited to walk the labyrinth, which had been spread onto the floor.

Garden of Eden. When Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disobedience became evident before God, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That woman you gave me made me do it.â&#x20AC;? Eve say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The serpent tempted me.â&#x20AC;? Neither said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have sinned.â&#x20AC;?

Menningerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recognition of the impoverishment of Western society resulting from the abandonment of the category of sin is not only long overdue, but it is extremely refreshing. It is an emphasis needed in many churches.

Even many pastors, who have been heavily

brainwashed by some of their teachers in liberal seminaries, fail to recognize the seriousness of what the Bible calls sin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thus saith current trends in theology and psychologyâ&#x20AC;? is not the same thing as saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thus saith the Lord.â&#x20AC;? It never has been; it never will be.

It is only when we acknowledge that we are sinners that we recognize the need for Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forgiveness and can receive it. It is only through His forgiveness that â&#x20AC;&#x153;old things pass away and all things become newâ&#x20AC;? so that healing can

take place. The healing begins the moment we stop blaming others and begin to take responsibility for our decisions and actions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we confess our sins, He (God) is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousnessâ&#x20AC;? (I John 1:9 NASB). That is good news.

Jesus came into the world to cleanse sinners, not to whitewash them.

That is news worth sharing with others! Do you know someone who needs to hear it?

ors. Eliminate degrading conversations and avoid negative people; E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Explore strategies for self-renewal.

Take a break for lunch, stretch several times a day, observe five minutes of silence, listen to soothing music, soak in Epsom salt and baking soda; X â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Xercise your body for vitality and wellness.

Walking is especially helpful due to movement

and exposure to Mother Nature; S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Surrender your ego. Avoid thinking that what you want is more important than anyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, honor the opinions of others at work and at home, remember that EGO stands for Edging God Out; A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Being thankful gives us energy and attracts more blessings;

N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nourish your mind and body with healthy foods. Focus on less sugar, less fat, less salt, more protein, more vegetables and fruits, more water; D â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Develop a sense of humor. Laughing at stressful situations promotes harmony; R â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Recognize your strengths and manage your weaknesses. Do the things you love to do and delegate difficult tasks to others; A â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ask for divine guidance and expect answers. Pray and thank God for the best answers and meditate and listen to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction; L â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Let success motivate you rather than stress or anger. Make decisions from a positive viewpoint rather than a negative driving force; E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Enâ&#x20AC;&#x153;joyâ&#x20AC;? your work and relationships. Joy is the most beneficial emotion, and when you live with passion and purpose you feel even more joy; T â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Think about your deepest desires and wildest dreams. Concentrate on what you want and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dwell on what you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want; T â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Touch the lives of others with love and contribution. Give talents and time to benefit your family, the community and world.

As the Lenten season reminds us of Rebirth and as Springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regeneration soothes our souls letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on the positive. We are truly blessed to live on a precious planet and in such a wonderful world.

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The Sanford Herald / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 5C month at the Enrichment Center. Facilitator is Linda Moore.

Upcoming Events ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have a desire to quit drinking alcohol.

Meetings are held at 319 N. Moore St., Sunday at 4:30 p.m. for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting and 6 p.m. for speaker meeting; Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon, 6 and 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday at noon and 6 p.m.; Saturday at noon. Meetings are held at Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 W. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

For more information, call (919) 776-5522.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recover.

The N.C. Al-Anon District 7 Central Carolina Al-Anon Family Group meetings are held at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Jonesboro United Methodist Church, 407 W. Main St., and 8 p.m. Fridays at the AA Hut, 319 N. Moore St. For more information, call (919) 776-5522.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Gamblers Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Carthage St. For more information, call the Gamblers Anonymous hotline at (888) 846-4427, or visit www.gamblersanonymous.org.

BEAVER CREEK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The support group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 2280 Nicholson Road, Cameron.

Directors are Gloria and Jimmy Wicker. For more information, call (919) 7752544.

FRIENDSHIP MASONIC LODGE 763 A.F. & A.M.

The Friendship Masonic Lodge 763 A.F. & A.M. conducts its Stated Communication at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the meeting hall, located at 102 Main St. in Broadway. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

CENTRAL CAROLINA JAYCEES

The Central Carolina Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month at the Jaycee Hut on Tryon Street. Membership is open to anyone between the age of 21 to 40.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Central Carolina Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breast Cancer Support Group will hold monthly meetings for survivors of breast cancer at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center at the hospital, 1135 Carthage St., Sanford. Res-

ervations are not necessary.

For more information, contact Gwyn Sandlin, Breast Health Navigator, at (919) 774-2213.

ALS SUPPORT GROUP The ALS (Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease) Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Fayetteville Regional Airport Conference Room sponsored by The Jim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catfishâ&#x20AC;?

Hunter Chapter of the ALS Association.

For more information, contact Suzanne Gilroy at (877) 568-4347 or Suzanne@ catfishchapter.org.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP The support group is open to anyone who has been diagnosed or think they may have a mood disorder or has a family member or friend who has been diagnosed with a mood disorder.

The Harnett County group will meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the old CCCC Barber School, 17273 Hwy. 27 East, Sanford.

The Lee County group will meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Wilrik Apartments Ballroom, corner of Wicker and Steele, Sanford.

For more information, contact Rae Wilson at (919) 775-5045 or brightside39@ yahoo.com.

LEE COUNTY MOTHERS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Lee County Mothers with Young Children meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday. Mothers of children from birth to age 5 are welcome.

For more information, call (919) 353-5617.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step recovery from compulsive overeating, meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Kerr Drugs, 1050 S. Horner Blvd., in the health and wellness learning lab. For more information, contact Marie at (910) 850-7863.

HIV/AIDS SUPPORT An HIV/AIDS Support Group meets from noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at different locations in Chatham County. Lunch is provided.

The group offers emotional support, education on medications, financial assistance and a caring environment.

Any Chatham County resident with HIV/AIDS is invited to attend. Confidentiality is a must.

For more information, contact Crystal Campbell at (919) 542-8271.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

12 midnight every third Saturday.

Post 382 is located at 305 Legion Drive in Sanford.

DAV CHAPTER 5 Disabled American Veterans Michael J. Thomas Chapter 5 meet at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at 146 S. Main St. in Broadway.

LIONS BRANCH CLUB The Lions Branch Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lions Club Fairground Lions Den. Cost is $6. Everyone is invited.

For more information, call Teresa Dew at (919) 7746273.

VETERANS DISCUSSION GROUP The Veterans Discussion Group meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Enrichment Center. Members and family are welcome.

THERAPEUTIC FOSTER PARENT SESSIONS Information sessions on becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent with N.C. Mentor will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Simpson Executive Center, 503 Carthage St., Suite 302.

For more information, call (919) 790-8580 ext. 7151.

SANFORD LODGE NO. 151 A.F. & A.M

District 22 invites all state employees to join the SEANC meetings the second Monday of each month in the Spring Lake Library. For more information contact Michele Shaw, chairman, at www.micheleshaw22@gmail. com.

The Sanford Lodge No. 151 A.F. & A.M. holds its regular communications at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, supper is usually served at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday. For further information, call (919) 4998669.

The Lodge is located at 231 Charlotte Ave., Sanford.

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MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

CENTRAL CAROLINA TOASTMASTERS

Marine Corps League Detachment 1223 meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at VFW Stanley McLeod Post 5631 on Webb Street in Sanford.

Any Marine who has served honorably is invited to join the Marine Corps League.

The Central Carolina Toastmasters club meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month in Room 802 of the College Fitness Center at Central Carolina Community College. Membership is open to the public.

The club provides a relaxed atmosphere to help

Relay for Life of Lee County will be held May 14 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease by raising funds for cancer research. If you want to be part of Relay, you can start a team or join an existing team. Team captain meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at First Wesleyn Church.

Contact Shirley Crissman at smcrissman@yahoo.com or visit www.leencrelay.org for more information.

CANCER SUPPORT The Sanford Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each

Fleet Reserve Association and Unit 259 meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Retired Military Association building in Fayetteville, located off Gillispe Street.

For more information, call Chuch Dittmar at (910) 8486126.

Sanford Jobseekers, a faith-based support group for those who are unemployed, meets from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. each Wednesday at First Baptist Church.

The primary focus of the group is to give encouragement to those out of work, and provide programs to help that individual obtain employment. For questions, call (919) 776-6137.

DAV CHAPTER 83 OF MOORE COUNTY Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 83 of Moore County meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at 1020 Priest Hill Road, Carthage.

DAV is a service organization dedicated to assisting disabled veterans. Service officers are available to help veterans with VA paperwork Tuesday through Thursday.

For an appointment, call (910) 944-1113.

LEE COUNTY SCOTTISH RITE CLUB The Lee County Scottish Rite Club conducts its monthly meeting every month on the third Thursday at the Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant in Sanford. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is held in the meeting room.

All Scottish Rite Masons are welcome.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF SANFORD Meals on Wheels of Sanford deliver nutritious specialized diet meals five days a week to residents of Sanford who are homebound and unable to pre-

pare meals for themselves.

Many people are struggling to make ends meet and are finding it difficult to pay for their meals. The Sanford Meals on Wheels Board of Directors suppliments some of the costs with donated funds. Sanford Meals on Wheels does not receive government funding and relies on charitable donations from organizations and individuals.

For more information about Meals on Wheels, call (919) 708-4181. Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization. Tax deductable donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2991, Sanford, N.C. 27330.

HEARTS AND HANDS ECA QUILT GUILD The Hearts and Hands ECA Quilt Guild will hold a two-day Beginning Quilt Class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 27 and April 24 at the McSwain Extension Center, 2420 Tramway Road.

The class will make a Milea-minute quilt using fabric donated by the guild. Charge for the class will be $25 plus material for the backing and the batting. Some sewing machine experience would be helpful. Class will be limited to 15 students and will fill up fast. To register, call Kay Morton at the Extension at (919) 7755624. She will provide a list of supplies needed.

The regular Hearts and Hands Sew Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 6 at the McSwain Extension Center, 2420 Tramway Road.

WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONNECTION OF SANFORD Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection of Sanford will hold their meeting from 10 to 11:15 a.m. March 10 in the fellowship hall of Sanford First Baptist Church, 202 Summit Drive, Sanford. The featured speaker will be Joyce Rosser of Stonecroft Leadership of N.C. and the inspirational speaker will be Rebecca Womble. Brunch is available upon request, catered by Mrs. Lacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, for $7. Free childcare. Reserve

by March 8 at 775-1155.

Club news deadline is 3 p.m. Tuesday. E-mail information and photographs to edwardsk@sanfordherald.com.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 347 American Legion Post 347 hosts bingo each Sunday afternoon. Doors open at 1 p.m. and play begins at 3 p.m.

Post 347 is located at 146 Main St. in Broadway.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 382 American Legion Post 382 and Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month. Bingo begins at 6:30 every Friday. Dances are held from 8 p.m. to

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6C / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / The Sanford Herald Past Clubs News Sanford Lions Club

The Sanford Lions Club welcomed a special guest and friend on Feb. 18 — past District 31-F governor and now Boys and Girls Home Chairman Brad Logsdon of Southern Pines. Logsdon has held many district and statewide positions in Lionism and this summer will become an international vice president when club leaders from around the world meet in Sydney, Australia, June 28-July 2.

Vass Lion Sid L. Scruggs, III, will assume the post of International President at the Lions convention and will follow that honor with a visit to the Sanford Lions in August to help celebrate the local club’s 75th anniversary. Having produced a dozen district governors, the Sanford Lions Club has distinguished itself as one of the largest and most active organizations in North Carolina and this region of the nation.

Logsdon presented a special service pin to Andy Childress recognizing 30 years of joint service to the N.C. Jaycees and Lions. More than a decade ago Lions had a program in which those aging out of the Jaycees could join Lions with credit for their years of service in Jaycees. Childress had been a Jaycee 20 years, but when he joined the Sanford Lions Club in 2000 he was never recognized for that previous service. At Logsdon’s request, Lions International verified records and the oversight was corrected.

Childress received a specially designed pin with emblems of both Lions and Jaycees. He is kitchen chairman overseeing club meals and kitchen operations for the more than 100 members.

In other business, several brief project reports were offered.

Avron Upchurch reported that annual school eye examinations are under way starting at the high schools with Lion volunteers assisting school nurses. A detailed report will follow the project completion.

Lion Golf Tournament Chairman Jim Romine said this year’s event will be on June 5th at Quail Ridge Golf Course and Lions will soon be canvassing the public for support.

Lee Regional Fair Director Ronnie Turner said attractions are being lined up for the fall event.

Guest speaker was Janice Almond, executive director of Deep River Mediation, a non-profit professional service that helps people settle disputes by talking rather than fighting or legal means. Many cases are referred from the courts and differences are settled in 90 percent of cases.

This service is open to the public free of charge and they serve children as well as adults. They also have stress and anger management programs and work with local schools training peer mediators.

President Richard Hendley presided while Wendell McGee was program chairman and delivered the invocation.

Billy Miller led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Kiwanis Club of Lee County

President Matt Jackson presided over the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Lee County held at Davison’s Steaks on Feb. 17. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Drew Lucas and the invocation was given

by Dal Langston. Jimmy Tucker sold the project

fund tickets and Jody Thompson was the winner. Happy dollars came from Thompson and Sandra Bridges. Special guest was former member April Stephenson.

Jackson began the meeting with Happy Birthday wishes to Judi Womack and Eric Vernon.

R.V. Hight introduced Donald Andrews, the Mayor of Broadway and the speaker for the day.

Andrews told about interesting attractions in Broadway including the North Carolina Veterans Memorial that in located in the town. He also talked about the upcoming Broadway Our Way Festival, which will be held April 17. He said that 3,000 people attended last year’s festival and the same enthusiasm is predicted this year. Andrews has served as the town’s mayor since elected in 2007.

San-Lee Sunrise Rotary San-Lee Sunrise President Neal Jensen opened the meeting with the quote of the week, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” from Benjamin Franklin.

Jim Cole led the Rotary invocation, and Ed Mishler led the Pledge of Allegiance. Club guest Eileen Mintz, wife of Larry Mintz, was recognized.

In Good News‚ President Jensen’s mother has recovered from a serious illness and will spend the next five weeks in rehabilitative care in Zebulon. Larry Mintz celebrated a birthday and a 50th anniversary of his induction into the United States Air Force. He also shared a weekend trip to visit grandchildren. Matt Garrett shared the pride and joy of a homecoming visit with his daughter Emily who will return to Bogota, Colombia, after her visit to her mission to help street kids in Bogota.

Jim Cole celebrated his second grandchild, a granddaughter, and Howard Logue celebrated Tim Smith joining his realty firm. Ashley Hinman reported on his attendance at the Sanford Rotary Gala, and Martin Davis made available circulars for the Temple Theatre presentation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The play will be presented at 2 p.m. on Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. March 5 and at 2 and 7 p.m. March 6 and at 2 p.m. March 7.

For more information call 774-4155 or pull up www. templeshows.com.

In Club News‚ President Jensen announced that San-Lee Sunrise will be helping with Stop Hunger Now on April 10.

Jensen and Hinman will be attending the Future of Rotary meeting on Wednesday.

In Community News‚ the Brick Capital Development Corporation will sponsor a golf tournament starting Wednesday, April 28th, with a shotgun kick-off at 1 p.m. Registration begins for the tournament at noon.

President Jensen introduced San-Lee Sunrise Rotarian Larry Mintz, professor of American Studies and humor at the University of Maryland and the University of South Carolina, for a program describing the history and development of tourism.

Tourism is now being studied in three segments, pre-modern, modern, and post-modern. Pre-modern tourism was related to religious pilgrimage to some religious capital. Modern tourism was related to 19th century

North Carolina Lions leader Brad Logsdon (left) of Southern Pines congratulates Andy Childress (right) upon receiving a 30-year service pin recognizing his 20 years in the N.C. Jaycees and 10 years in the Sanford Lions Club. Childress is the club’s kitchen chairman at the fairgrounds “Lion’s Den.”

Guest Speaker Feb. 18 at the Sanford Lions Club was Janice Almond (center), director of Deep River Mediation, providing professional mediation services in Lee and Chatham counties since 1993. At left is Lions President Richard Hendley and at right is Program Chairman Wendell McGee.

Speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Lee County on Feb. 17 is Broadway Mayor Donald Andrews (right) with Kiwanis of Lee President Matt Jackson.

San-Lee Sunrise Rotary President Neal Jensen (left) introduced San-Lee Sunrise Rotarian Larry Mintz, professor of American Studies and humor at the University of Maryland and the University of South Carolina, for a program describing the history and development of tourism.

Sanford Rotary Club President James Mitchell is pictured with Bo Hedrick and William Johnson from the Lee County Boys & Girls Club, and club member Dr. Paul Howard.

Hedrick and Johnson updated the club membership with the latest statistics and happenings at the Lee County Boys & Girls Club. travel for educational enlightenment such as a college junior year abroad.

Post-modern tourism is to an extent provided by the power of the tourism provider and the illusion created. Examples would be Disneyland, and Williamsburg. Larry contributed to Tourists and Tourism, a compilation of 25 readings compiled by Sharon Bohn Gmelch, a reading titled “In a Sense Abroad: Theme Park and Simulated Tourism‚“ and to American Icons, a reading entitled “Las Vegas.”

President Jensen led the Four-Way Test.

Jonesboro Rotary Club The Feb. 18 meeting of the Jonesboro Rotary Club was called to order

by President Kate Rumely, with the invocation given

by Richard Carlson.

Jay Childress, Sergeantat-Arms, introduced visiting Rotarians and guests. Michele Bullard announced the Compassion ’10 event on Feb. 25, and also bragged on her son turning 17 and getting his driver’s license. Van Sillaman bragged on his son’s driving license too, as well as for winning two wrestling matches.

Ed Terry mentioned that two local 93-year-olds were sponsored for the upcoming May 11 World War II veterans’ flight to Washington, DC. Howard Bokhoven gave the stock report — another correction for the market. Gene Rogers presided over the raffle, which Bud Palmer won.

The Club Assembly consisted in large part of a report by Ed Terry and Larry Aiken about the J. Glenn Edwards Elementary School character project, with a nice media presentation (in preparation for the District Conference). Aiken also commented on the 14 Rotary projects for the district that involved 40 plus clubs and provided a total of $355K in grants,

of which our own Jonesboro club participated in five, with $135K in Rotary grants. Hal Evans promoted the District Conference April 23-25 in Asheville.

Brian Smith talked about the Rotary Youth Leadership summer program and invited nominations for participation.

Rumely mentioned that Mikeal Basinger is possibly relocating and the club needs a new President-Elect elected.

Aiken reported on a Com-

The Sanford Rotary Club held its Annual Charity Gala on Feb. 20 at the Sanford Elks Club. At the gala, N.C. House Representative Jimmy Love presented Assistant District Governor and District Group Study Exchange Team Leader Leslie Cox with a flag of North Carolina. Cox will present the flag to the Group Study Exchange Host District in Australia when he and his team will visit in March. Pictured with Love and Cox are Sanford Rotary Club President James Mitchell and the Annual Charity Gala Co-Chairman Tommy Rosser. mittee of 100 meeting, including info about the new STEM program in Lee County Schools (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and how it was leading the country in innovations for education. In closing, Rumely mentioned an upcoming meeting in Asheboro about the “Future Vision” pilot program for Rotary,

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Club singing was led by Paul Horton.

Visiting Rotarian was Sheriff Tracy Carter from the San-Lee Sunrise Club.

Tom Dossenbach, Alan Dossenbach, Tommy Rosser, Bill Lawrence and Dick Poletti all made up at the Gala.

The 50/50 Polio Eradication raffle of $19 was won by President James Mitchell.

President Mitchell announced for Bud Taylor that the club’s Rotary Against Drugs speech contest representative, Marquis Hacket, received third place at the district competition. The Jonesboro’s club representative Dylan Westrick won first place, so the Lee County clubs did very well at the district level.

Tom Dossenbach gave the preliminary results from our third Annual Charity Gala. The club has so far netted more than $15,000, with some last minute donations still trickling in. It is very possible for us to surpass last year’s goal. Dossenbach thanked all the members for their hard work and continued support of the Gala.

Tony Lett reminded us again of the upcoming District Conference.

President Mitchell also announced that the Annual Charter Night will be held at Carolina Trace Country Club on Tuesday, June 22, so members should mark their calendars early and plan to attend great evening showcasing the club’s achievements for the year.

Tony Lett bragged on all the volunteers who helped make this year’s Gala a great success. Paul Horton bragged on the UNC baseball team. Poly Cohen bragged on his eldest granddaughter for being chairman of a successful fund raising dance competition. Mitchell bragged on his daughter’s 9-12-year-olds basketball team for finishing second this season. Sam Sillaman bragged on his daughter Samantha for making the Lee Senior High School

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track team again this year. Phill Richmond bragged on the club and how proud he was to be associated with the whole Rotary organization.

President Mitchell introduce past member and current Lee County Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Bo Hedrick for an interesting update on what is currently happening with the club. Hedrick shared some staggering facts and figures, both good and bad. The good facts included the following: 13,800 kids have been served by the club since its inception. Not one dropped out of school, and only one teen pregnancy and four criminal infractions have been recorded to date. The bad news is that over the last 12 months the club has lost five grants which totaled over $300,000. He said with their budget of $780,000, losing that $300,000 has really hurt the clubs operating funds.

With an annual enrollment fee of $64 per child Hedrick stressed that any financial contribution to the club would be greatly appreciated. To make a donation to the club, one can send your 100-percent tax deductible contribution to: P.O. Box 2027, Sanford, NC 27331-2027.

Hedrick then introduced William Johnson, or “Mr. J” as he is known to the kids at the club.

Johnson described his position as “Club Bouncer.”

He gave a very moving and inspirational testimony to why he does what he does, and why we as community leaders should support the mission of the Boys & Girls Club here in Lee County. He encouraged each Rotarian to give just a little more of our time and just a little more of our money to this most worthy cause. He then described five individuals he personally motivated or helped educate to become better than what they ever thought was possible in their lives, considering their family backgrounds and life situations. Johnson knows he was anointed with this passion for helping kids from his Lord and Savior. After answering several questions from the membership, President

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Mitchell thanked both Hedrick and Johnson for their presentation and dedication to the kids of Lee County, and noted that a bi-lingual children’s book will be donated in their honor to the Lee County Library.

Next week’s program will be an update on the TLC Home, with Rita Oglesbee.

To end the meeting, the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tony Lett, and the Four Way Test was led

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by the local ABC Book Club. She explained the purpose of the labyrinth as an aid to concentration, meditation or prayer, and briefly discussed the history and the method for devising the pattern. Members were then invited to walk the labyrinth, which had been spread onto the floor.

During the business portion of the meeting, Ann Beale reported that the club’s plans for its booth at the Broadway Our Way Festival on

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April 17 include the sale of bottled water, along with The Woman’s Club cookbook, Our Town, Act II, and note cards depicting Broadway scenes. In addition a 22” flat-screen high definition television will be raffled. Five hundred tickets have been printed and are available for purchase now. Members may obtain tickets to sell from Jean Kilgore.

The next regular meeting will be March 15.

Guests and new members are always welcome.

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Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also keenly aware of how difficult the problem will be to solve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just go from epidemic obesity to epidemic leanness,â&#x20AC;? says obesity expert Dr. David Katz, director of Yale Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prevention Research Center.

Still, Katz says, Obama can provide the inspiration to help â&#x20AC;&#x153;shift the massive momentum of our society in the right direction.â&#x20AC;?

Lofty goals have come and gone before.

A decade ago, the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy Peopleâ&#x20AC;? program set a 2010 target that just 5 percent of children would be overweight or obese. The most updated government figures, released last month, weighed in at 32 percent for 2007-2008. The childhood obesity rate has at least held steady in recent years, but at levels that still leave todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children on track to die younger than their parents.

The first lady has prepared for the obesity campaign by falling asleep over briefing papers,

consulting with legislators, Cabinet members and policy experts, and speaking about the challenges that overstressed parents face in doing right by their children. And, famously, by hula hooping on the South Lawn to promote the need to get kids moving.

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Everything old is new again Mothers’ gowns gain new life at daughters’ weddings

By JAMIE STAMM Bridal Guide Editor

SANFORD — When Sanford resident Joni Martin had her wedding gown preserved 27 years ago, it was with the hopes that she’d someday have a child who would wear it on her own walk down the aisle.

This past fall, that hope was realized as Martin’s daughter, Claire Martin Butler, exchanged “I do’s” with husband, Sean, while clad in her mother’s redesigned gown.

“I wouldn’t have been disappointed if she’d chosen not to wear it,” Martin said.

“But it was very flattering that she did. It meant a lot to me.”

Butler said she’d planned to wear her mother’s wedding gown for as long as she can remember. But she also wanted to update the simple 1980s gown to make it more modern and to reflect her own personality.

“I thought it would be more fun to redesign it (than to buy a new gown),” Butler said. “And it would have a whole lot more meaning.”

Butler knew she wanted to remove the pouffy shoulders and long sleeves from her mother’s ivory satin gown and transform it into a strapless dress. She turned to bridal magazines in search of other modern-day touches. “I pulled a little bit from this picture and a little bit from that picture,” Butler said.

Once she had a clear vision of her dream gown, Butler and her mother enlisted the help of Sanford seamstress Sandy Williams, who had made dresses for Butler when she was a young girl. The three met once a week for nearly two months, cutting and sewing and adding embellishments until the gown was exactly what Butler wanted.

Martin said she cherished the time spent with her daughter in the weeks leading up to the wedding.

“Claire was working in Moore County at the time, and we didn’t get to see each other too often,” Martin said. “But I could always count on our time together working on her gown.”

The result of their teamwork was a strapless gown with a shirred, hip-length bodice, sweetheart neckline and gathered satin skirt. The dress featured a single,

Photos courtesy of Joni Martin and Claire Martin Butler

Claire Martin Butler (top, left) and her mother, Joni Martin (top, right), worked with local seamstress Sandy Williams to redesign Martin’s 1980s wedding gown (left). Butler is shown wearing the new gown in the photo above. Pictured are (from left) Daniel Martin, Claire Martin Butler, Sean Butler, Joni Martin and Joe Martin. over-the-shoulder, satin strap embellished with ivory, organza rosettes, made

by Martin, herself a talented sewer.

Butler also wore her mother’s ivory, cathedral-length veil, and her wedding band is a ring that her dad, Joe Martin, gave her

mom on the day Butler was born.

“It was all very special. I’m just a big family girl,” said Butler, who was married on Oct. 10, 2009, in the same church as her parents, St. Luke United Methodist, and by the same minister, the Rev. Dr. Edward Gunter.

“It was my day,” Butler concluded, “but it was good that everyone else could be involved.”

Sharing her love, marriage

Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Spivey Stec

From left, Audrey Siegner, Carolyn Spivey and Mary Beth Spivey Stec hold handkerchiefs made from Spivey’s wedding gown.

Sanford resident Carolyn Spivey would have loved for her daughter, Mary Beth Spivey Stec, to don the gown that she’d worn for her own wedding 38 years ago.

But the dress, which had also been worn by two family friends and not well-preserved over the years, “wasn’t something (Mary Beth) could wear.”

So Spivey did the next best thing, surprising her daughter with a garter, handkerchief and purse, as well as a wrap for her bridal bouquet, which were all made from the fabric of her gown.

“It was just really special for me because it was like I was able to give her a little piece of our marriage, which has been a great marriage, and a little piece of me and my love for her,” Spivey said.

The decision to dismantle her wedding gown wasn’t an easy one for Spivey, but

she was thrilled with the results. Seamstress Mattie Rhodes of Lemon Springs carefully crafted the gown into the gifts for Stec, as well as handkerchiefs for Spivey and her mother, Audrey Siegner.

Rhodes also used portions of Spivey’s gown to make pocketbooks for Spivey’s granddaughters, Lindsay Beth Spivey and Addison Lee Spivey, and to fashion them an ankle-length, dress-up gown.

Spivey presented Stec with the unique gifts at a bridal shower.

“It was emotional,” Stec said. “… I knew how hard it must have been for her to cut up her dress.”

Stec was particularly moved by the matching handkerchiefs for herself and her mother and grandmother.

“It kind of made me feel at ease while I was up at the altar,” said Stec, who was married at First Baptist of Sanford, the same church where her parents wed. “It was really nice knowing they were there in the church, and they were each holding one, too.”

Stec has had her own wedding gown preserved, and though she doesn’t know if she’ll pass it down to her future children, she does hope to share the heirlooms that Spivey has created.

“I’d really love to incorporate what my mother gave me into my children’s weddings,” she said.

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Tim Blodgett proposed to his now-fiancee Jennifer Hilliard during a photo session in Sanford last November.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I will never take a day with him for grantedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sanford native plans, prays as fiance prepares for deployment

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WAKE FOREST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For Sanford native Jennifer Hilliard, the hours until her Nov. 13 wedding canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass quickly enough.

Because, as Hilliard and her fiancĂŠ, Tim Blodgett, buy wedding bands and book the reception venue for the most important day of their lives, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also preparing for some of the darkest in the months ahead.

Blodgett, who has been training in Virginia and California for the past three months, will deploy for Afghanistan in March and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return to the United States until October, just weeks before the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding at Grace Chapel in Sanford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is most definitely the hardest thing I have ever been through,â&#x20AC;? said Hilliard, 22. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But having the wedding planning to keep me busy and positive has helped a lot.â&#x20AC;?

The courtship Hilliard met Blodgett in August 2007 at a Rascal Flatts

concert in Raleigh. She gave him her phone number, and he called that very night â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and every night for the next five days. But Hilliard let all the calls go to voicemail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was â&#x20AC;Ś scared to call a complete stranger back,â&#x20AC;? said the admittedly shy Hilliard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, who really finds someone worth getting to know at a concert?â&#x20AC;?

A week later, she finally summoned the courage to call Blodgett. They talked for eight straight hours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hung up saying to myself, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wow, this guy is amazing!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Hilliard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went on our first date the next day, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been inseparable ever since.â&#x20AC;?

The couple moved in together in Raleigh later that year. In 2008, Blodgett, who had previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years and had twice deployed to Iraq, got called back to the reserves.

on one knee and says, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Yeah, get a picture of this,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Hilliard said.

Blodgett pulled out a princess-cut diamond ring and asked Hilliard to marry him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hugged him with my head buried in his chest, crying and jumping on him, and finally, after a few minutes, I, of course, said yes,â&#x20AC;? Hilliard said.

The planning

The proposal With Blodgettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training and deployment upon them, the couple set up a photo session with Sanford photographer Amy Smith last November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tim was acting a little funny,â&#x20AC;? Hilliard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś We get to our photo session, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pacing back and forth. I keep thinking, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not

Jennifer Hilliard and Tim Blodgett will wed Nov. 13, just weeks after Blodgett is scheduled to return from a deployment to Afghanistan. that bad. Just smile.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

After she shot the couple in a few different poses, Smith

asked if they had any more pictures they wanted taken. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tim then turns to me, gets

While Blodgettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in training, he and Hilliard have been able to plan some aspects of their wedding, including selecting their venues, rings and menu, through phone and video calls, texts and e-mails.

The rest she will do with the help of family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be doing the majority of the planning while heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s away, but it keeps me occupied and happy thinking about our lives together after his deployment,â&#x20AC;? said Hilliard, who works as a patient coordinator for Carolina Dental Arts of Brier Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also continue to include Tim through phone conversations, e-mails and letters while heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s away,â&#x20AC;? Hilliard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want this to be the day of his dreams, as well as mine.â&#x20AC;?

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North Carolina marriage licenses are good for 60 days after they are obtained from a county registrar of deeds.

A couple may obtain a license in any county, not just the county where the marriage ceremony will be performed.

To obtain a license, couples where each person is over the age of 18 must go to a registrar of deeds office with their Social Security card, a copy of a birth certificate or a photo identification, such as a valid N.C. driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

For those ages 18 or under, the second form of identification must be a certified birth certificate.

For couples where one or both of the persons is 16 or 17 years old, consent of a parent or guardian also is required.

Persons applying for a marriage license will be required to fill out a form at the registrar of deeds office, which asks for personal information about the bride and groom and their parents.

North Carolina does not require a waiting period or blood test to obtain a marriage license.

Cost of a license statewide is $50.

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requested. Cost is $10 per copy.

Following is a list of local registrar of deeds offices: n Lee County Registrar of Deeds, located in the Lee County Courthouse, 1408 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford. Phone: (919) 718-4585. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those hoping to obtain a license should be at the office by 4:30 p.m. n Chatham County Registrar of Deeds, located in the Courthouse Annex, 12 East St., Pittsboro.

Phone: (919) 542-8235.

Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those hoping to obtain a license should be at the office by 4 p.m. n Harnett County Registrar of Deeds, located at 724 N. Main St., Lillington. Phone: (910) 8937540. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those hoping to obtain a license should be at the office by 4 p.m. n Moore County Registrar of Deeds, located in the Registrar of Deeds building, 100 Dowd St., Carthage. Phone: (910) 947-6370. Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those hoping to obtain a license should be at the office by 4:30 p.m.

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Trainer offers diet, exercise tips for brides

By JAMIE STAMM

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SANFORD — Every bride wants to look and feel her best as she’s walking down the aisle. And with a consistent exercise routine and well-rounded diet, she can be the picture of health on her special day.

Dianne Foushee, manager of Carolina Women’s Fitness Center, recommended that brides-to-be begin a workout regimen at least three months prior to their wedding to see real results.

“I mean, I certainly wouldn’t start the week before,” she said with a laugh.

“Your body’s going to be more able to keep it off if you do it slowly.”

Dianne and her husband, Frank Foushee, have owned Olympic Fitness Club for more than two decades and opened Carolina Women’s Fitness Center in 1996. Dianne is an aerobic personal trainer and yoga instructor and is certified through the National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA).

Consistency is the key With the popularity of strapless wedding gowns, many of today’s brides are seeking exercises that target their upper bodies. Dianne said one of the best activities a bride can do, whether at home or at the gym, is push-ups. Women who can’t perform a conventional pushup can do the same movement while standing against a wall.

“Push-ups work the chest and the back and the arms and the shoulders,” Dianne said. “They even work the abs, if you do them correctly.”

Other exercises that are good for the upper body include bicep curls and tricep dips, using hand weights or, if you don’t have weights, soup or vegetable cans. Dianne recommends doing three sets, of 15 repetitions each, a few times a week.

In addition to toning exercises, brides can benefit from 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise.

“It doesn’t have to be 30-minute chunks of cardio,” Dianne said. “It can be 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there and 10 more minutes later, as long as it adds up to 30 minutes.”

Dianne stressed that consistency is the key to long-term fitness success, in addition to establishing realistic goals.

“Losing two pounds a week is realistic,” she said. “Losing 10 pounds a week is not.”

She also offered the following tips: n Find your own reason for working out. No one else can do it for you. n Choose an activity you enjoy. n Schedule an exercise appointment

Carolina Women’s Fitness Center is located at 999 Center Church Road.

Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday though Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (919) 775-5811, email info@carolinawomensfitness. com, or visit carolinawomensfitness. com.

Olympic Fitness Club is located at 1701 Broadway Road. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. For more information, call (919) 258-5188, e-mail olympic@wavenet.net, or visit www.olympicfitnessclub.com.

with yourself, and keep it. n Work out with a partner. It’s more fun and makes the time seem to pass more quickly. A partner also can encourage you to reach your goals. n Weigh yourself only once a week, on the same day at the same time, and record your progress. You’ll see changes and stay motivated.

Watch what you eat Exercise is only one element in looking and feeling your best. Brides also should watch what they eat and drink.

“You need to eat about five to six times a day … not full meals but a little something to keep your metabolism going,” Dianne said.

She also recommended drinking half your weight in ounces of water, which can prevent dehydration and, if you use the water to replace high-calorie drinks, help you lose weight.

“Eliminate just one soda per day, and you could lose 13 pounds over the course of a year,” Dianne said. “… And drinking more water is also good for your skin and makes all your organs work right.”

Dianne also provided the following healthy-eating advice: n Give your body a jump start each day with breakfast. n Eat more slowly, and you’ll realize sooner when you’re full. n Serve meals on smaller plates, and your portions will look larger. n Eat fiber-rich foods to reduce the number of calories it takes to feel full. n Choose whole grain pasta, bread, rice and cereal. Refined carbohydrates (white pasta, bread, rice, etc.) are quickly absorbed and converted to fat. n If you overindulge one day, don’t give up. Just do better the next day.

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Kelsey Tant, 39, takes part in a yoga class on Monday morning at Carolina Women’s Fitness Center.

laughter: the best exercise?

SANFORD — Dianne Foushee is a firm believer in the power of laughter.

“Laughter is inner jogging,” Dianne says. “The heart rate and blood pressure go up when you’re laughing, and they fall down below your baseline afterward, the same as with exercise.”

Specifically, laughter increases your heart rate by 10 to 20 percent and burns approximately 1.3 calories per minute,

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The reality Hilliard said living without her fiancé, and knowing that he’ll soon be in harm’s way, is the toughest thing she’s ever done.

“Going from spending every day and every night with the most amazing guy in the world to not even knowing where he

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Dianne says. “Laugh for 15 minutes every day for a year, and you could drop up to four pounds,” she adds.

“The more you laugh, the healthier your heart becomes,” Dianne continues. “And stress floats away when you giggle.”

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is, what he is doing, when he will call …,” she said. “… I’ll write him every single day while he is gone. I want him to know he is loved and supported.”

Hilliard said she’s relying on faith, particularly the power of prayer, to get her and Blodgett through the months ahead.

“Anytime someone asks if there is anything they can do for him or me while he is away, I say pray for him to return home safe and in good

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As for Hilliard, she’s already counting the days until her fiance comes home.

“It will be the most relieving, amazing, sweet day of my life so far,” she said. “… I think that many people take the small things for granted, like hugging their significant other, sitting on the couch watching TV, a simple ‘I love you.’ I will never take a day with him for granted again in my life.”

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a sibling sampling

Photos © Amy Smith Photography, www.photosbyamysmith.com

Sanford photographer Amy Smith chose the surrounding photos as some of her favorite engagement and wedding shots.

Kings Mountain photographer Stephen Torrence describes his photography as ‘as candid as possible.’ ‘I really enjoy the raw form of photography,’ Torrence says. ‘…

We don’t stage the moment, we just set the stage. We’re not going to be intrusive.’

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ness,” he continued. “Being a part of people’s lives is really what’s important to us ... The wedding day is an important part of a couple’s life, and we don’t take that lightly.”

‘Learning from the baby of the family’ Unlike her brother, Smith picked up a camera well before her days at Grace Christian School.

“Even as a kid, I had a camera, and I’d take photos of friends and animals,” said Smith, 28.

But Smith, who always thought she’d find a career working with children, didn’t consider her photography anything more than a hobby. She said it was her brother’s passion — and his passing down of a good SLR camera when he got himself a new one — that fueled her professional interest.

“He helped explain how the camera worked, as far as shooting in manual mode,” Smith said, adding with a laugh, “I’ve been learning from the baby of the family.”

Smith started taking family photos — and even shot a wedding — for her friends and

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was met with positive reviews. So she took her photography professional in May 2009, beginning with shoots at day care centers and for parks and recreation teams. She has shot a handful of weddings in Sanford, Fayetteville and Raleigh, and is willing to travel further if need be.

Smith describes her style as “more modern” and “photojournalistic.”

“Some people still like to have some traditional photos, and I take them, too, although I don’t like to pose people,” Smith said.

“I like to have photos reflect people’s personality. I try to catch them laughing and having fun with it.”

Operating her own photography business gives Smith the freedom to stay home with her sons, Cameron, 7,

and Ryan, who turns 3 next month. She also is heavily involved with teen activities at Central Baptist Temple, where her husband, Josh, has served as a youth pastor for the past three years.

Josh also is the advertising director of The Sanford Herald.

rence and Smith cite as one of the best weddings they’ve ever shot. Before the ceremony, they took the couple all around Emma’s hometown of Fort Valley, Ga., shooting photos at her family home, a restored theater and even a Laundromat.

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Added Smith, “It’s good to shoot with him because he has so much experience, and I learn a lot from him.”

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SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stay light.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one piece of advice that Sanford caterer Aaron Gaines has for prospective brides and grooms who are planning outdoor receptions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instead of a hot pasta station with meatballs, think about a nice, light pasta salad,â&#x20AC;? said Gaines, owner of Fat Juniors Grill and a caterer since 2000.

Gaines estimated that half the receptions he caters each spring and summer take place outdoors. He said most of those have an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ants-atthe-picnic, true backyard style,â&#x20AC;? with buffet lines including pulled pork or grilled chicken and â&#x20AC;&#x153;cool sidesâ&#x20AC;? like shredded slaw or potato salad. Another popular side dish is baked beans, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which carries over the smokiness of the barbecue,â&#x20AC;? Gaines said. Beverages often include warm-weather favorites like sweet tea and pink lemonade.

Other couples opt for hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeurve receptions, offering their guests appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, cheeses, skewered teriyaki beef or smoked salmon with wasabi. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really just depends on what the couple wants,â&#x20AC;? Gaines said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did a wedding last summer where they asked for a whole hog with the

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Sanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amy Burns used fondant and royal icing to cover this cake for a July wedding, where temperatures reached more than 100 degrees. Burns advises against using buttercream icing in the heat of summer.

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Contact caterer Aaron Gaines by phone at (919) 718-0344.

apple in its mouth. So thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I gave them.â&#x20AC;?

Let them eat cake Amy Burns, owner of Amyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Confection Company, has created several cakes for outdoor receptions in the South, including a July event

where the temperature topped out at more than 100 degrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was quite a challenge, but it worked out,â&#x20AC;?

Burns said.

The four-tiered cake for that steamy affair was covered in fondant (a matte-smooth icing made of sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar), with accents done in royal icing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically the crunchy icing that is used to make the little letters

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Some churches prohibit their leaders from officiating over ceremonies held outside the church. n Accommodations for outof-town guests: Is your home big enough to house visitors while preparations for a wedding are under way? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Personally, I would advise

against anyone staying at the home except immediate family,â&#x20AC;? McNeill said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be fighting over a bathroom with a cousin on the morning of your wedding.â&#x20AC;?

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U.S. 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep employees Tony and Lisa Talley wed at the Sanford dealership on Aug. 9, 2009.

Closing the deal Employees exchange vows at U.S. 1 Chrysler Dodge Jeep

By JAMIE STAMM Bridal Guide Editor

Photos © Jimmy Haire Photo Studio, www.jimmyhairephoto.com

Irene Harvley-Felder Buckley wore a tea length gown for her August 2009 wedding.

Popular gowns fit to a ‘tea’ SANFORD — Often preferred for destination weddings, tea length gowns are predicted to be one of the hottest trends for all brides in 2010.

Falling between the knee and ankle, tea length dresses often have a vintage feel and are known for being flattering on many body types. They have long been favored by spring and summer brides for attiring their bridesmaids and have recently gained popularity among brides themselves, particularly those planning less formal affairs.

Modern-day tea length wedding gowns come in nearly every fashion, including strapless, halterstyle and long-sleeved.

Brides can find gowns with scoop or sweetheart necklines and corset or button backs. Skirts range from A-lines and silhouettes to bubbles and ballgowns.

Sanford native Irene Harvley-Felder Buckley, who now lives in Alexandria, Va., chose a strapless tea length gown for her 2009 wedding. Buckley said she first saw the gown online and thought it was “pretty and summery,” which was ideal for her early-August ceremony at First Baptist Church Chapel.

When she tried on the

Irene Harvley-Felder Buckley and her bridesmaids are shown in their tea length gowns. dress, which featured a beaded lace empire waist and button back, Buckley was further convinced that it was something special.

“I loved it,” she said. “It was the first dress I tried on, and it was perfect.”

“I guess I didn’t think about it being ‘nontraditional’ until a couple of weeks before the wedding, and then I kind of started to panic and had to try it on again,” she added.

The gown was still the one for her.

“I guess I kind of wanted something different,” Buckley said, noting that the dress was “light and comfortable” throughout her ceremony and reception.

Buckley’s bridesmaids also wore strapless tea length gowns, though theirs were horizon blue.

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“We got lots of different reactions,” Lisa said. “Some of them just looked at us like, ‘oh-kay.’”

But for Tony, a salesman at the Sanford car dealership, and Lisa, who works there in billing, payables and title work, the decision seemed natural.

“We’d each been married in a church before, so we wanted to do it a little different this time,” Lisa said.

Tony and Lisa met several years ago through SingleParentMeet.com, an Internet dating site for single parents. Tony lived here in North Carolina, while Lisa called Houston, Texas, home. The couple shared a long-distance relationship for nearly eight months before deciding to move in together in Sanford, where Tony has a 13-year-old son.

“So he flew to Texas, packed up all my stuff in a U-Haul, and we drove

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24 hours straight to get here,” said Lisa, whose has two sons, ages 20 and 22.

Two years later, in December 2008, Tony proposed, Lisa accepted, and the two approached the dealership’s owner about having their ceremony there.

He said yes, and on Aug. 9, 2009, surrounded by nearly 50 friends and family members — some standing and others seated in chairs pulled from the dealership’s offices — Lisa was escorted across the showroom floor by her youngest son, Johnathan Standley. Tony’s son, Cameron Talley, was best man.

Despite the casual setting, the couple was dressed to the nines — Tony in a black tux with tails and Lisa in a white satin and beaded gown with a semi-cathedral train.

They exchanged vows under an arch that Lisa had decorated with ivy, white lights and wedding bells.

After the ceremony, guests moved on to the nearby VFW for a reception, from which the newlyweds planned to depart in a rented Lincoln Town Car. But one of the Talleys’ regular service customers had a surprise for them, and they were instead whisked away in a white limousine.

It was the perfect ending to a day that Lisa sums up in three simple words.

“It was awesome.”

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SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two years ago, Sara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary had to make some of the most difficult phone calls of her life.

It was just days after a Jan. 31, 2008, fire gutted the Carolina Trace Country Club (CTCC) clubhouse, and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, CTCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of marketing and sales, had to contact brides and grooms who had planned to hold their wedding receptions there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone was very gracious,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, who has worked at CTCC since 2006. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we were able to work with other local country clubs to get everyone Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary a new venue.â&#x20AC;?

Today, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary is working under much happier circumstances. With construction crews putting in six days a week, the new clubhouse was finished ahead of schedule, and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary was able to begin booking receptions again by October 2009. The club already has nine weddings scheduled for this year, as well as some in 2011 and 2012.

And Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary has a brand-new, state-ofthe-art facility that practically sells itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can have a $25,000-plus wedding here, or you can have a $4,000 wedding,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got years of experience to back up our reputation. We can say weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got first-class service, though not necessarily at a first-class price.â&#x20AC;?

A community asset Carolina Trace County Club has been hosting wedding receptions for 20 years.

Booking priority is given to club members and their families, but the clubhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Ballroom is available to the public for a fee of $1,200 (or $600 for half the room). The rental fee includes use of the ballroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance floor and piano, white table linens, set-up and breakdown of the ballroom, and cleaning.

The full ballroom is approximately 80 feet by 45 feet and can seat around 150 guests with the dance floor or upwards of 200 without. The room has an elegant feel, with soft yellow walls and a row of six chandeliers. A private patio, overlooking Lake Trace and the Lake Golf Course,

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The Grand Ballroom in the newly rebuilt Carolina Trace Country Club can seat around 150 guests with the dance floor or upwards of 200 without.

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Carolina Trace Country Club (CTCC) is located at 2100 Country Club Drive. For more information about wedding receptions at CTCC, call (919) 499-5121, e-mail info@CarolinaTraceCC.com, or fill out an information request form on the CTCC website at www.carolinatracecc.com.

extends off the back of the ballroom and leads down to a small garden, which will be landscaped this spring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really feel that there is nothing like this in Lee County,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really built as a community asset.â&#x20AC;?

Those who book an event at the clubhouse are required to use CTCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catering services. The banquet menu crafted by Chef Michael Hamby, former executive chef of A Southern Season, offers a variety of hot and cold hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, ranging from assorted finger sandwiches and sausage-stuffed mushrooms to chicken liver rumaki and mini crab cakes. Clients also can opt for a buffet line or sit-down

dinner, or they can design their own menu using seafood displays; pasta, fajita or quesadilla stations; or carving stations with turkey, ham or various cuts of beef.

The catering division also provides ice sculptures, alcoholic beverage services and wedding cakes, although couples may choose to bring in the latter at a cost of $1 per guest. Clients are free to choose their Photo Š www.dujuanjones.com own photographer Sharron Williams and William Artis Jr. chose Carolina Trace and florist; however, Country Club for their upcoming wedding reception.

CTCC has preferred vendors in DWA that would be ideal for bridal showers or Photography and Floral Designs by Eddie. rehearsal dinners.

In addition to the Grand Ballroom, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the country club to be CTCC clubhouse has smaller facilities known as Sanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding destination,â&#x20AC;?

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choosing the club as your reception site helps the local community because out-of-town guests are going book local hotels, shop at local shops and eat at local restaurants.â&#x20AC;?

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Sanford native Sharron Williams and her fiancĂŠ, William Artis Jr. of Raleigh, chose Carolina Trace Country Club as the reception site to follow their April 24 wedding ceremony at Christian Provision Ministries. Williams said the club was recommended to the couple and that they were impressed with its size, which should easily accommodate their anticipated 210 guests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very, very nice on the inside,â&#x20AC;? Williams added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until springtime when all the flowers are blooming.â&#x20AC;?

Williams said she and Artis chose to do a plated dinner rather than a buffet to allow more room for the dance floor. While the couple has yet to set a menu, Williams said she is very pleased with the options before them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a variety to choose from,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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The Sanford Herald / Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 11D

New bride has visions in white Sanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maggie Cranford launches wedding and event planning business

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Contact Maggie Ligon Cranford, owner of Visions in White wedding and event planning, by phone at (919) 704-6372 or via e-mail at visionswhite@yahoo.com.

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By JAMIE STAMM Bridal Guide Editor

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Maggie Ligon Cranford recently started Visions in White, a wedding and event planning business.

SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maggie Ligon Cranford is a self-proclaimed romantic.

She believes in true love. She believes in happy endings. And, when it comes to weddings, Cranford believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every girl should have the opportunity to have the fairytale experience.â&#x20AC;?

But when it came to planning her own August 2009 nuptials, Cranford found herself frustrated at the lack of options available locally. Although she easily found a photographer and videographer, she turned to bridal magazines and the Internet in her search for a wedding gown and veil. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the experience sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hoped for. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a hands-on person,â&#x20AC;? Cranford said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to feel fabrics. I wanted to look at textures.â&#x20AC;?

Still, Cranford persevered and worked with her mother, Marsha Ligon, to craft an intimate affair for her and her husband, Lucas, and their closest friends and family members.

And now Cranford wants to do the same for other local brides as owner of Visions in White, a wedding and event planning service.

Although the business is still in its infancy, Cranford and her mother already are coordinating three weddings, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to take on more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a bride, so I know what to expect,â&#x20AC;? said Cranford, 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I want to give each wedding a personal feel because a wedding isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just an event. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a memory.â&#x20AC;?

Cranfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own fairytale began last March, when a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weekend at the beach ended with an unexpected marriage proposal.

After asking Cranfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents for permission to marry their daughter, Lucas Cranford worked with his future mother-in-law to come up with a unique proposal. The two planned a scavenger hunt, much like one Cranford and her girlfriends had done in their teen years. But this hunt ended with Cranford finding a treasure box on the beach. She read the poem inside and looked up to find Lucas on one knee, asking for her hand in marriage.

After such an idyllic beginning, Cranford wanted every aspect of her wedding to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;charmed.â&#x20AC;?

And it was, from the ceremony location at Cumnock Union Methodist Church, where her family has gathered for generationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of weddings and reunions, to the couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personally written vows.

Through it all, Cranford said she learned that planning the perfect wedding requires a lot of legwork. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it would be fairly simple,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you need an army of workers.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It definitely was a lot of teamwork,â&#x20AC;? Ligon added in agreement.

Cranford and Ligon hope to use the knowledge theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gained to help other couples plan their weddings, from the proposal to the honeymoon. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve familiarized themselves with services available to local brides, and Cranford is eager to share the modern wed-

See CRANFORD, Page 12D

FASHION FOCUS: BIRDCAGE VEILS

Modern brides choosing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;daringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wedding veils SANFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MagBut perhaps what gie Ligon Cranford of most distinguishes Sanford wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t conthe birdcage is its cerned with being a large gauge netting, trendsetter when she which gives the veils chose to wear a birda vintage 1930s or cage veil for her Auâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;40s feel. gust 2009 wedding.

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Methodist Church, most everyone agreed that Unlike classic wedding veils, birdcages fall the nontraditional veil perfectly suited the forward, hanging anywhere from slightly below glowing, modern bride. a brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes to just below her chin. They usuâ&#x20AC;&#x153;They all said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maggie,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Ligon said. ally are attached to a hair ornament, headband, pin or small hat. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jamie Stamm

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Marsha Ligon (left) helps her daughter, Maggie Ligon Cranford, get ready prior to Cranford’s August 2009 wedding.

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ding ideas she’s gleaned from months’ worth of bridal magazines.

“She has the youthful ideas,” Ligon said of her daughter. “And she’s got the eye for detail and the eye for what looks right.”

Cranford also has the sense of realism to know that it could take a while for her business to get off the ground.

In fact, the former Bay Breeze waitress still works full-time as an administrative assistant at Moore’s Machine Company’s corporate headquarters while she

pursues her new career.

But she plans to persist because, if all continues to go well, she has big plans for the future.

“I’d like to open a full-service bridal salon,” Cranford said, where brides can shop for a gown and coordinate various services, such as photography, catering and even hair styling.

“There are so many things that make up the big picture,” Cranford said.

And she hopes to be the one who can complete that picture — and make it perfect — for many future Lee County brides.

“I want to be a part of their life on one of the biggest days of their life,” Cranford said.

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Sanford bride-to-be Jordan Lawson will marry fiance Justin Allred of Sanford on May 1 at Central Baptist Temple. Local photographer Amy Smith, herself a former Central Carolina Wedding Guide cover girl, shot Lawson’s cover in Moore County.

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While fondant works well in all temperatures, Burns said that once the summer’s most intense heat has arrived, she would advise against using buttercream, an icing typically made from butter and/or vegetable shortening, sugar, vanilla and milk or heavy cream.

The veteran cake baker said it’s also essential with outdoor receptions that brides consider where the wedding cake will be placed in relation to the sun.

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“A lot of brides don’t think about where the sun will be at the time of day the cake will be in its spot. We mostly think of ‘Where will this look good?’”

Burns said. “But (placement of the cake) is so important. It can’t have the blazing sun beating down on it. Even under a tent, in certain spots, the sun can literally melt buttercream.”

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