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Weekly School board wishes criminal acts paid more garbage pick-up By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Oxford eyes cutting service to save money By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — A proposal to cut the cost of residential garbage service in Oxford and save $100,000 remains in the works, but the details are beginning to come more into focus. The main change would Cantley be to reduce garbage pickup service from twice weekly to once weekly and to have recycling as a trade-off. “Eventually, this city needs to do the right thing as far as recycling is concerned,” Commission Public Works Committee member Walter Cantley said at a Friday morning committee meeting. “And we’re going to have to do it, whether we want to do it or not, sooner or later,” Cantley said. City Manager Mark Donham at a committee meeting in June agreed to look into the matter.

Members of the Vance County Board of Education wish that finding, convicting and punishing criminals would pay more. There were some on the board who recently questioned whether the strapped-for-cash school system is entitled to more fines and forfeitures than it is getting from the courts and law enforcement agencies, especially concerning drug cases, and federal involvement in them. The school system received

Members wonder if county is getting all of its share of fines and forfeiture money from law enforcement

fines and forfeitures from Vance County and the City of Henderson in the following amounts in these fiscal years: • 2006-2007 — $472,693 from the County and $3,990 from the City. • 2007-2008 — $469,160 from the County and $4,360 from the City. • 2008-2009 — $438,963 from the County and $1,067 from the City.

During a June 26 meeting called to approve an interim operating budget, some of the school board members also talked about the Henderson Police Department, which has been conducting drug interdiction stops on Interstate 85, and the Sheriff’s Office, which has also been involved in various drug investigations in the County. Some of the board members thought the Henderson Police De-

partment was involving U.S. law enforcement agencies in I-85 drug cases so that federal laws would keep any related, seized property and funds from going to the local public schools. Also discussed in the board session was whether Vance County Schools receive all the fines and forfeitures the district is entitled to from the State courts. During the overall conversation, when someone asked whether the board could sue somebody if warranted, its attorney, Jerry

Please see SCHOOL BOARD, page 3A

Piranha kin caught in Kerr Lake Sewer upgrades,

radios for firemen in LEAF request Funding application on Henderson City Council agenda By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

The Henderson City Council will consider ratifying an application for funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to help pay for sewer infrastructure upgrades and to purchase new two-way communications equipment for the Fire Department. Documents attached the council’s 7 p.m. Monday agenda show the municipal administration Please see OXFORD, page 6A is asking for a total of $942,214 from the Rocky Mount-based non-profit organization. According to the City Our Hometown . . . . . 2A Council’s agenda, there is Business & Farm. . . . 5A a request of $500,000 to Submitted photo Opinion . . . . . . . . . . 10A help pay for replacing the Sports. . . . . . . . . . 1-6B ultraviolet lighting system Showcase. . . . . . . . . 1C While visiting relatives last Sunday, Jennifer Ragan of New Haven, Conn., caught this pacu, at the water reclamation Celebrate. . . . . . . . 2-4C a close relative of the piranha, around docks near Cedar Cove Road at Lake Kerr. The fish plant off N.C. 39 just north of Henderson. Light Side . . . . . . . 6-7C weighs nearly five pounds. Gov. Beverly Perdue A to Z Kids. . . . . . . . . 8C pulled back $1.5 million Real Estate . . . . . . 1-2D in environmental funds to Classifieds. . . . . . . 3-5D New Haven, Conn., reeled the water with a glove. Henderson to instead help By MEGAN REAVIS in the latest pacu on July Describing Ragan’s reacDaily Dispatch Writer close massive gaps in the 24 with help from her tion to the fish as excited, state budget and the city brother-in-law, Brian Neyhe says this was her first Fresh water catches has been unable to obtain Today lon, who lives on Cedar time fishing. Ragan, along federal American Recovery on Kerr Lake like large with Neylon and other mouth bass and catfish are Cove Road. and Reinvestment Act of Hot “I thought it was a family members went fish2009 funds. being joined by piranhas. High: 96 The city does have a turtle at first,” said Neying again that following In the last month, two Low: 70 $500,000 grant from the lon. “When it came closer evening. pacu fish, a close, harmN.C. Rural Center to help to the surface, I said ‘it’s “I think she’s a fisherless relative of piranhas, Monday one of those fish.’” man for life,” Neylon said. pay for this project along have been caught around with rehabilitation of Neylon says he pinned Ragan’s nearly five docks near Cedar Cove sewer mains. the fish against the dock Road in Henderson. Scorcher Please see PIRANHA, page 6A The city additionally and then lifted it out of Jennifer Ragan from

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Conn. woman landed fish with hot dog bait

Weather

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Deaths Henderson Marjorie J. Finch Stem Stephen J. Willis Sr., 56 Stovall Willie S. Cutts Warrenton Erman J. Edmonds

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is looking at alternatives such as funding from the federal Department of Agriculture. Ultraviolet light is a disinfecting method for destroying disease-causing organisms in the effluent at a wastewater treatment plant. City officials say the ultraviolet lighting system has been beset by electrical failures, fires, leaks, outages and repair difficulties for years and cannot properly disinfect peak flows. Officials say the total project cost is nearly $1.95 million. There is a request of least $250,000 to cover a cost in the same amount for the sanitary sewer replacement project. And the city will be applying for additional funds from the Department of Agriculture and the Rural Center. Henderson is under a special order of consent with the state to reduce inflow and infiltration of lines, with city officials noting that failure to correct the problems could lead to both the state not allowing additional tap ons within the Sandy Creek Basin and a detrimental effect by hindering economic development. This project would consist of rehabilitating manholes, along with the replacement or repairs of mains. City officials said most of the mains are made of terracotta pipe, with numerous joints having become cracked or misPlease see AGENDA, page 6A

More than management woes plague HealthCo Poor handling of finances alleged; lawsuit for failing in pension plan payments By DAVID IRVINE Daily Dispatch Writer

MANSON — The HealthCo health services complex in Soul City is closed temporarily. A notice posted at the facility explains that the operation is in “transition.” Dental services were inter-

rupted several months ago. Now, the entire operation has been suspended. Patients calling for information were greeted by an eardrum-piercing ring, followed by a recorded message, “You have reached a number that his been disconnected or is not in service.” HealthCo, part of Vance-Warren Comprehensive Health Plan Inc., is located at 986 MansonAxtell Road. It has provided medical, dental and related services to residents of Warren County and Vance County since 1972. Ernest C. Terry, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VWCHP,

told The Daily Dispatch that the facility will remain closed until the board can find new management. Patients were given an opportunity to pick up their records during the last week in July so that they could obtain medical services elsewhere. But HealthCo’s closure may be due to more than a simple transition in management. Last year the organization lost funding from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. Federal funding had made up a major portion of HealthCo’s budget since 1972. Its most

recent grant covered the period from Dec. 1, 2001 through Nov. 30. 2008. HealthCo appealed the decision by HRSA not to renew its grant. The appeal was denied by the Department of Health and Human Services Departmental Appeals Board in a report that criticized HealthCo’s financial management and board oversight, stating in summary: • “Vance-Warren failed to comply with requirements for financial management and control systems and oversight of its finanPlease see HEALTHCO, page 3A

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Appreciation Day — A Community Appreciation Gathering will be held beginning at 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Rockspring St. Food and drinks will be available along with entertainment featuring gospel rap, a talent show, singing, and basketball. For more information, contact Wilma Harris at 572-4290.

Monday Masonic meeting — Beacon Light Masonic Lodge #249 will hold its stated communication at 7 p.m. at the lodge, located at 1204 West Andrews Ave. For more information, contact Michael Edwards at 767-3672. MADD meeting — A local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is forming in the area and will hold an initial meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at Maria Parham Medical Center. Men and women are invited to attend. For more information, e-mail dome@nc.rr.com. Water meeting canceled — The Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board meeting that was set for 9:30 a.m. has been canceled. The next meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 21. The advisory board meets in the conference room of Henderson City Hall, 134 Rose Ave. Genealogical society — The Vance County Genealogical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Local History Room of the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library. The public is invited to attend. City Council — The Henderson City Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 134 Rose Ave.

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In cooperation with the National Weather Service, Vance County Emergency Operations is sponsoring a severe weather class at the community building at Satterwhite Point State Recreation Area, 269 Glass House Road in Henderson on Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend the class, which is open to the public as well as the public safety and disaster response community. Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance Emergency

Operations, said he and his staff are looking forward to the event. “We are very excited to offer this class,” Short said. “At one point, Vance County had over 100 trained severe weather spotters, but over the years our numbers have dwindled. We hope that this class will generate a lot of interest from the community and that our number of trained spotters will increase,” he said. The class will cover: • Thunderstorm development and severity

• Recognition of storm/ cloud elements • Anticipating storm motion, intensity and severity based on cloud structure • Lightning and other threats Jeff Orrock, senior warning and coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh, will be the lead instructor for the class. Cheryl A. O’Hagan, assistant director of HendersonVance Emergency Operations, said she’s expecting a good

turnout. “We have hosted numerous classes in the past and have always been well pleased with the participation by the citizens of Vance County,” she said. “Being prepared for severe weather means having the necessary information to make the right decisions; this class offers exactly that.” For more information on the course, visit www. vancealert.com and click on the “Severe Weather Spotter” link, or call the Vance County Office of Emergency Management at 438-8264.

‘Christmas in August’ sale underway at Habitat Re-Store in Oxford For the entire month of August, Granville County Habitat for Humanity will not only be selling brand new building products and used furniture/appliances at its Re-Store, but will also be selling Christmas items as well. Items that can be purchased during the “Christmas in August” sale include artificial Christmas trees, orna-

ments, indoor/outdoor decorations, lights and collectibles. The Habitat Re-Store is located at 604 West Industry Drive in Oxford and is open to the general public most Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and most Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Habitat is excited about making the ‘Christmas in August’ sale an

annual event,” said Mark Prokop, executive director of Granville County Habitat for Humanity. The general public can also donate any gently used Christmas items to the Re-Store each Tuesday and Saturday. For additional information on the “Christmas in August” sale, contact Mark Prokop at (919) 6935694 or visit www.granvil-

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Brain injury support — The Kerr Lake Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Brodie Waddill Building, located at Maria Parham Medical Center. The guest speaker will be Rachel Blackwell from the Vance County Senior Center, who will provide valuable information on the Medicare Part D Plan. For more information, call (919) 693-7623 or 438-5511. Appearance commission — The Henderson Community Appearance Commission will meet at 3 p.m. in the boardroom (Henderson City Council chambers) on Rose Avenue in Henderson. Mental health meeting — The Five County Mental Health Authority’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) will meet at 6 p.m. at the Vance-Granville Community College, Warren campus, Building 4, Room W432, 210 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton. For more information, call 430-1330, ext. 3035 and ext. 3050. ECA meeting – The Williamsboro ECA County Council meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the Vance County Senior Center, Henderson. The meeting topic is “Creating Connections with Schools,” and Deryl von Williams with the Vance County Learning Center will be the speaker. All members are urged to be present for the business and planning session. The public is invited. For more information, call Lucille Alston at 492-8401. Oxford City Commission — The Oxford City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in the commission meeting room of City Hall, 300 Williamsboro St. Community watch — The Pines/Ranes Community Watch will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Rockspring Street. Guest speaker will be Assistant District Attorney Nathan Baskerville. The community is invited to attend.

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Stainback, basically said he could make it happen. Some board members recalled earlier days when more money generated by criminal court cases — including bonding violations — made its way to the public schools in Vance. Emron Cash, one of the board members, thought all the various entitlement monies generated might be going through too many hands. After the meeting, Robert Duke — another member — voiced a few complaints and suspicions of his own, but he wasn’t specific. “We’re just not getting the fines and forfeitures I think we should be getting.” Duke, who has been on the board more than 14 years, said the funding received annually from the courts has generally been flat. “It hasn’t gone up or down much.” According to County Manager Jerry Ayscue, fines and forfeitures from the courts that his office conveyed to the school system amounted to: • $512,200 in 2004-2005. • $621,428 in 2001-2002. • $619,062 in 2000-2001. • $444,598 in 1999-2000. • $510,644 in 1998-1999. Sometime back, Duke recalled, he got the State School Board Association to examine the local situation over the last two or three years concerning drug seizure money in cases involving federal agencies . “They (the association) came back and said if they (police or sheriff’s officers) call the feds in on it, they weren’t breaking any law.” The way Duke sees it: “I say, if they have the feds with them when they make

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the (traffic) stop, that’s legal. If not, that’s illegal. The way they do it, it’s after the fact.” Records in the County Manager’s office indicated that public schools entitlements received from the Vance County Clerk of Courts office amounted to about: • $427,000 in fines and $44,440 in forfeitures from July 1 of 2008 to June 30 of 2009. • $417,000in fines and $61,000 in forfeitures from July 1 of 2007 to June 30 of 2008. • $414,000 in fines and $81,000 in forfeitures from July 1 of 2006 to June 30 of 2007. • $427,500 in fines and $89,000 in forfeitures from July of 2003 to June 30 of 2004. When The Daily Dispatch contacted Police Chief Keith Sidwell recently about the Board of Education’s concerns, he said: “The School Board, where they received their information, I’d like to know. I believe they’ve been misinformed.” According to the chief, his department receives an average of 60 percent of drug seizure funds in its cases involving federal law enforcement agencies. He said the related incidents have occurred on I-85 and elsewhere within the city limits. The federal adoption policy goes back to the days of Chief Glen Allen who started the practice in the police department, Sidwell explained. The current chief said those funds are used to buy needed equipment, including K-9s. He recommended that the

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comingled company and pension plan funds and failed to collect and allocate interest income amounting to $42,094. The suit also asks the court to bar the defendants from serving in a fiduciary capacity for any pension plan covered by ERISA. Terry said Vance-Warren is negotiating with DOL to settle the suit. In the meantime, the 4,000 to 5,000 citizens of Warren County and Vance County who relied on the services of HealthCo must look elsewhere for health care.

reporter contact Steve West, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. During a telephone interview, West declined to specifically mention the Henderson Police Department, but he did offer what he called a related example. Officers with the WinstonSalem Police Department made a seizure in a drug case that was then adopted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The Forsyth County Board of Education sued the police department, saying that the seizure proceeds should be given to the school system under the State Constitution. The U.S. Attorney’s Office contended that a federal forfeiture law provided for how those funds should be disposed of. It also argued that the U.S. Constitution says federal law is supreme if there is a conflict with state law. The dispersal of some of the drug case money to the Winston-Salem Police Department was upheld by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. West called the outcome “the bottom line” in terms of how federal law “controls in those kinds of situations.” He said the sharing of funds “was supposed to encourage federal, state and local cooperation in law enforcement efforts.” Federal adoption of a police or sheriff’s department case allows the local agency to get some assistance, according to West. “The case may have ramifications beyond immediate circumstances,” he explained.

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“They (officers in a local law enforcement department) often lack the resources to pursue the leads that are generated.” Through the equitablesharing process under federal law, West added, such a local agency “can get some muchneeded resources.” He can “certainly see” how school boards might decide to pursue a claim, West said, but he obviously wasn’t supportive. “All I can say, the money is going to a very worthy cause, and encourages state, federal and local law enforcement cooperation.” There are state and local drug seizures that don’t have a “federal counterpart,” and therefore will always come under the State Constitution, according to West. When the newspaper conveyed the same school board concerns about drug seizure money to Vance County Sheriff Peter White, he said: “That’s a question for Jerry Stainback. He can certainly request it (the related funds in a case). We’ll have to look at what we’ve seized and how it was seized and the agencies involved. If there are multiple (law enforcement) agencies, the funds are generally split among them.” Besides the DEA or other federal organizations and his department, White said, Henderson Police and the North Carolina Highway Patrol are sometimes involved. It should be noted that the Sheriff’s wife, Gloria White, is chairwoman of the Vance County School Board. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.

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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MERGING DABNEY PRECINCT AND WATKINS PRECINCT WITH VOTING LOCATION BEING AT VANCE - GRANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 200 Community College Road, Henderson, NC 27536 THE NEW NAME OF THE PRECINCT WILL BE Community College WHEREAS, General Statute 163-128(a), Election Laws of North Carolina, give the County Board of Elections the authority from time to time, by resolution, to establish, alter, discontinue, or create election precincts or voting places as it may deem expedient;and WHEREAS, the Vance County Board of Elections deem it necessary to merge the precincts of Dabney and Watkins for the purpose of combining a smaller precinct with a larger precinct for voting, therefore, feel it necessary that Dabney and Watkins precincts merge together; and WHEREAS, the “new” name will be Community College with the polling place located at the Vance - Granville Community College, 200 Community College Road, Henderson, NC 27536; and WHEREAS, the Vance County Board of Elections voted unanimously to merge Dabney and Watkins into the Community College precinct: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vance County Board of Elections will notify all voters by verification notices along with news media, of the Community College polling place to be located at 200 Community College Road, Henderson, North Carolina and will be effective with the 2009 City of Henderson Election. This is the 11th day of May, 2009.

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STOVALL — Willie Mae Shotwell Cutts, of Stovall, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at her home. A native of Granville County, she was a homemaker and the daughter By IRWAN FIRDAUS of the late Henry Ray and AP Photo/U.S. Air Force photo Associated Press Writer Grace Hicks Shotwell. Funeral services will This undated photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a BEJI, Indonesia—Police be conducted at 11 a.m. Consolidated OA-10 Catalina at the National Museum of the reportedly killed the selfMonday at Stovall United United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, proclaimed Southeast Asian Methodist Church by Ohio. Parks Canada announced Thursday that Canadian div- the Rev. John Yount and commander of al-Qaida on Saturday in a 16-hour siege ers have stumbled upon what they believe is the wreckage of the Rev. Dr. Bill Tomlinof a village hide-out, but a U.S. Army air force amphibious plane that went down in the son. Burial will follow at authorities said they could not St. Lawrence River in 1942. Stovall Memorial Cemconfirm that a recovered body etery in Stovall. was that of the militant leader Surviving are a son, without DNA tests. Howard Van Cutts of Local TV stations reported Rocky Mount; a brother, that alleged terror masterPaul Shotwell of Stovall; a mind Noordin Mohammad granddaughter; a grandTop was killed in the lengthy son; and three greatbomb and gunbattle at a grandsons. In addition house in central Java. Noordin to her parents, she was LONGUE-POINTE-DEthe future,” Joe Breen, the is suspected in last month’s preceded in death by her MINGAN, Quebec (AP) defense attache to the U.S. suicide bomb attacks on two husband, Howard “Chunk” — Canadian divers have embassy in Canada, said American hotels in the capital, stumbled upon what they be- Thursday. Cutts; a brother, Jasper Jakarta, as well as the deaths lieve is the wreckage of a U.S. Shotwell; and sisters, According to the War of more than 220 people in Edwina Shotwell, Sybil Army air force amphibious Department, which later bomb blasts on the resort isplane that went down in the became the U.S. Department Newton and Ruby Rae land of Bali in 2002 and 2005. St. Lawrence River in 1942. Hutson. of Defense, the plane had Together the bombings The family will receive The government divers, completed the first leg of a linked to Noordin and the who work for Parks Canada, routine flight and was taking friends today at GentrySoutheast Asian-based JeNewell and Vaughan announced Thursday that off for the return trip to base maah Islamiyah terrorist net- they came across the wreck Funeral Home from 7-8:30 when it capsized in rough work killed 250 people, many while doing routine work p.m. weather in the eastern Gulf of them Western tourists. Flowers are accepted or near the village of Longueof Saint Lawrence on Nov. 2, The remains of a man memorials may be made Pointe-de-Mingan in eastern 1942. believed to be Noordin were Quebec. It has not yet been Nine people were aboard in memory of Willie Mae flown from central Java to confirmed whether it is the the PBY-5A Catalina, which Cutts to Amedisys Hospice Jakarta for an autopsy, but lost plane. was based at Presque Isle, at 3320 U.S. 1 Highway, police “cannot yet confirm that The U.S. military considMaine. Suite B, Franklinton, this is Noordin Top,” national ers the potential discovery a Four crew members surN.C. 27525; or Granville police Chief Bambang Henmajor find. vived. Five others died inside County Senior Center, 120 darso Danuri said. “It’s tremendously importhe aircraft. Their bodies Orange St., Oxford, N.C. Police don’t want to say tant because of the history, of have yet to be recovered. 27565. that Noordin is assumed dead the co-operation between the Recent sonar data indiArrangements are and any announcement will United States and Canada, cates the seaplane is in good by Gentry-Newell and have to wait until next week not only during that time but condition and that human Vaughan of Oxford. after a DNA examination is up to the present day and in remains may be found. complete, Hendarso told a nationally televised news conference. It was unclear if police LONDON (AP) —A forhave any samples on file that mer California priest extracan be used for the DNA test. dited from the U.S. appeared The July attacks on the in a British court Saturday, J.W. Marriott and Ritzcharged with sexually abusThough Al-Moayad was By AHMED AL-HAJ Carlton hotels in Jakarta ing young boys. not serving in the GuantanAssociated Press Writer killed seven people, all but James Robinson, 71, is amo facility, his release has one of them foreigners, and alleged to have carried out given a boost to Yemeni govSAN’A, Yemen —The Yeended a four-year pause in ernment calls for the return of the abuse when he served as meni government welcomed terror strikes in Indonesia, its citizens from the infamous a Roman Catholic priest in on Saturday the release of the world’s most populous detention facility in Cuba. two Yemenis jailed in the U.S. Muslim-majority nation. Of the 229 inmates still in over terrorism charges, and Noordin is also believed to Guantanamo, roughly half called for the return of those have orchestrated an earlier still held in Guantanamo Bay are Yemeni, largely because attack on the J.W. Marriott the U.S. administration does Hotel in 2003 and a blast out- prison. want to release them straight Yemeni Minister of Huside the Australian Embassy back to Yemen for fear they man Rights, Hoda al-Ban, in 2004, together killing dozwill simply go free. Other nasaid that the release of Sheik ens and wounding hundreds tions, such as Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Ali Hasan Alin the Indonesian capital. have been able to get their Moayad and his assistant, is Those early attacks were citizens repatriated. a first step in the return of all blamed on the Jemaah IsThe Obama administration Yemeni inmates. lamiyah terrorist network and wants the Yemeni detainees Al-Moayad, 60, who sufwere believed to be funded by to first go through rehabilitafers from liver disease and al-Qaida, but Noordin later retion centers in Saudi Arabia portedly broke away from the other illnesses, was arrested before they are released to in 2003 and sentenced to 75 Southeast Asian group to form make sure they pose no threat years in prison for supporta more violent offshoot and his to Americans. ing terrorist groups such as foreign ties became uncertain. Despite months of delicate Al-Qaida. It is unknown how the recent diplomacy, a senior adminisOn Friday, Al-Moayad suicide blasts on the Jakarta tration official said the U.S. and his assistant pleaded hotels were funded. has been unable to persuade guilty to the lesser charge of Noordin emerged as the Saudi leaders to let the Yesupporting the Palestinian region’s most prominent meni go through its rehabilimilitant group Hamas and suspected terrorist leader and tation center, in part because were sentenced to six years is known as a skilled bomb of a public-relations problem. time served. maker who has eluded capture for around seven years, despite a massive crackdown launched by Indonesian authorities following the first Bali bombing. • Typesetting/design • Copies Binding services: • Business cards • Labels • Laminating A Malaysian citizen, • Letterhead • Church bulletins • Folding Noordin claimed in a video in • Envelopes (Social and Wedding • Saddle stitched 2005 to be al-Qaida’s repre• Carbonless forms Announcements) Booklets sentative in Southeast Asia (numbering) • UPS SHIPPING and to be carrying out attacks Ben Floyd & Wayne Gray Phone (252) 431-0888 on Western civilians to avenge 416 Dabney Drive Fax (252) 431-0889 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm advanceprinters@ncol.net Muslim deaths in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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STEM — Stephen Joseph Willis Sr., 56, a resident of Stem, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Sumter, S.C., and was the son of the late Leroy McGee Willis. He attended Tally Ho First Baptist Church and was a college instructor at Vance-Granville Community College. He also taught at N.C. Wesleyan College and DeVry University. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tally Ho First Baptist Church by the Rev. Tommy Robertson. Burial will be in South Granville Memorial Gardens in Stem. Surviving are his wife, Michelle Wilkins Willis of the home; two daughters, Allison Mullis and Samantha Willis, both of Harrisburg; a son, Stephen Joseph Willis Jr. of the home; two stepsons, Jeffrey and Joel Canada, both of Stem; his mother, Mary Kountz Willis of Portsmouth, Va.; two sisters, twin sister Cathy Owen of Rockville, Va., and Deborah LeBeau of Seattle, Wash.; a brother, Larry Willis of Chesapeake, Va.; and two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stephen Joseph Willis Jr. College Fund, c/o Suntrust Bank in Butner. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday at the Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home. Arrangements are by Eakes Funeral Home of Creedmoor.

Marjorie J. Finch HENDERSON — Marjorie Jeffreys Finch, 69, of 408 Gun Club Road, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center. Born in Nash County on Sept. 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George Jeffreys Sr. and Annie Mae Perry Jeffreys. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lancaster Memorial Park in Louisburg by the Revs. Aubrey Florence and George Jeffreys Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy F. Currin of Henderson; a son, Tony Finch of Henderson; a sister, Shirley J. Gupton of Raleigh; a brother, the Rev. George Jeffreys Jr. of Roanoke Rapids; three grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Claude Lloyd; her husband, Wilson G. “Mickey” Finch; and two sons, Scottie Finch and Ricky Finch. The family will receive friends at the home of Billy and Kathy Currin at 100 Willie Currin Road. Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home.

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GARBAGE, from page one Cantley, who brought up the item for discussion at that time, was surprised to learn that Waste Industries, which has the contract with Oxford, picks up garbage left by residents by their back doors. And Donham at that time said that, although the bills for garbage pickup in Oxford are high, customers are receiving “Cadillac service.” During Friday morning’s committee meeting, Cantley said the proposed terms would call for residents to have to bring their garbage to the side of the street for pickup. Those who for physical reasons cannot take their garbage to the side of the street would continue to have their garbage picked up by their back door. And recyclables would be picked up every other week. As part of the plan, Waste Industries would provide a 95-gallon container to hold garbage and a 65-gallon container to hold recyclables, along with a list showing what is considered recyclable. And according to Cantley, residents would see a $3 per-month savings in their garbage bill. Donham noted the state’s efforts to get municipalities to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. “And realistically, the only way you’re going to do that is to recycle,” Donham said. Committee Chairman Paul Kiesow wanted to know what would happen should the cost of selling recyclables become too expensive. Donham said this would be an issue for Waste Industries and not the city. Commissioner Bob Shope, who participated in the committee meeting, said, “We are way behind on recycling.” “This is the way of the world,” Shope said. “It’s a

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greening. We have to —” “I do not give a damn about green!” Kiesow shot back. “I really don’t!” “I’m just saying, right now, it is against the law to do some of the things we’re doing,” Shope said. “I understand that —,” Kiesow said. “Like throwing aluminum cans into the trash,” Shope said. Oxford’s garbage is hauled to the Upper Piedmont Environmental Landfill off U.S. 158 and just on the Person County side of the Granville County-Person County line. And effective Oct. 1, the following will be barred from the landfill: Aluminum cans; antifreeze; lead acid batteries; motor vehicle oil filters; oyster shells; recyclable rigid plastic containers; white goods; whole scrap tires; wood pallets; used oil; and yard trash. Oxford residents who want bottles, cans, newspapers and plastics to be reused have to drive to a drop-off site off Sterl Carrington Road northwest of the city. Shope said he believes that the information presented by Cantley is “a way for us to get ahead of the game here a little bit” and that “it’s a no brainer to me.” Kiesow agreed, but he maintained he is worried about costs. Donham maintained there would not be any risk regarding market fluctuations, with the one change by Waste Industries likely being cost of living adjustments. Kiesow said there might be a risk five years from now. Oxford’s present contract with Waste Industries, which dates back to July 2007, expires in June 2010. Donham said the city could look elsewhere for another hauler if the city becomes dissatisfied. Committee member Howard Herring said while he

has no problem with moving toward recycling, “We need a survey of citizens.” Donham said he wants “a scientific survey” to obtain feedback, with a follow-up to assure a high return rate. And Donham said that his assistant, Tanya Weary, has contacted three communities that have used Waste Industries and said that the city has obtained some comparative prices. The idea, Donham said, is to use what the city has found to settle with Waste Industries on a cost. Oxford was once a model city for recycling, with rebates having started in 1992 and having helped the municipality have nearly 80 percent of residences participating in the program, according to a report in the Dispatch’s sister paper, The (Durham) Herald-Sun. The Herald-Sun reported that the program was so popular that residents of new subdivisions asked when they could obtain recycling bins and start receiving reimbursements. Participation in the program began declining in 1998 after the then-City Commission decided to do away with $6 per-month reimbursements as a sixmonth experiment to see whether residents would participate without being paid. The then-commission as a trade-off did reduce garbage bills to in essence provide a rebate regardless of whether one wanted to participate in recycling. The Herald-Sun reported that Waste Industries had originally encouraged the city to drop the incentive. According to the newspaper, so many had been participating in recycling that the program made pickups of garbage and recyclables inefficient for Waste Industries’ crews. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.

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aligned and additionally having suffered from root intrusion. And there is a request of at least $192,214 to cover the cost in the same amount for 28 portable radios, 17 mobile radios and four base station radios for the Fire Department. The department is trying to lower the city’s fire insurance rating, but the state Department of Insurance’s grading system for ratings shows the department is lacking in the area of communications. The more than $192,000 additionally would make the department’s communications system interoperable with other emergency service providers. Golden LEAF has $2 million on the table for Vance County in a targeted grant program intended to specifically help those counties deemed most in need by state assessments. Vance County’s govern-

ment is applying for $1.18 million. Golden LEAF was created in 1999 to receive half the funds coming to North Carolina from the tobacco master settlement agreement that resulted from lawsuits against cigarette manufacturers over smoking-related diseases. The foundation’s purpose is to help make the transition from a tobacco-dependent economy through grants and investments that will positively affect the long-term advancement of the state. In other business Monday evening, the City Council will consider approving a request for $40,000 from the Rural Center to help fund development of a multi-year capital improvements plan (CIP) to identify infrastructure improvements. Due to municipal budget constraints, there is no funding for resourcing for

development of a CIP. Rural Center funds, if obtained, could be used to undertake planning efforts for sewer and water infrastructure. The city’s match of the $40,000 would be no more than $19,250, meaning the project cost would total $59,250. The city would hire McGill Associates of Hickory to do the work. The Rural Center helps develop economic strategies to improve the quality of life in the Tar Heel State. Among other items of business on Monday evening, the council will consider turning down a request by the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina for assistance in coming up with $15,000 to help maintain an after school program at EatonJohnson Middle School, 500 W. Rockspring St. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.

PIRANHA, from page one pound pacu was caught on a hotdog. It is 18 inches long and currently living in the basement of Neylon’s neighbors, Betsy and Fleming Wilkins. The fish was caught about 1/4 of a mile away from the first find, which weighed around eight pounds. According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, reports of pacu are increasing throughout the state. Aquarium regulars, pacus are being released into public waters once they outgrow fish tanks, experts say. Native to South America, pacus can reach up to 60 pounds in the wild, according to National Geographic. They look similar to piranhas, but have seemly blunt

teeth, not sharp, pointed ones. Their human-like teeth and large jaw are designed for feeding on fruits and nuts, which are common food sources for pacus. While they have a highly vegetarian diet, pacus are omnivorous. Though pacus are mainly pets in the Untied States, other parts of the world

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WASHINGTON —Sonia Sotomayor became the Supreme Court’s newest justice Saturday, pledging during a brief ceremony at the high court to defend the Constitution and administer impartial justice. Sotomayor, 55, is the first Hispanic justice and only the third woman in the court’s 220-year history. She took the second of two oaths of office from Chief Justice John Roberts in an ornate conference room, beneath a portrait of the legendary Chief Justice John Marshall. Her left hand resting on a Bible that was held by her mother, Celina, Sotomayor pledged to “do equal right to the poor and to the rich.” Minutes earlier, she swore a first oath in a private ceremony in the room where the justices hold their private conferences. Sotomayor wore a creamcolored suit and her right ankle, fractured in a fall a couple of weeks after her nomination to the court, was unbandaged. Her 60 or so guests included Justice Anthony Kennedy, White House counsel Greg Craig and other members of the Obama administration team that helped prepare

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Sonia Sotomayor, left, President Obama’s choice to replace retiring Justice David Souter, shakes hands Saturday with Chief Justice John Roberts after being sworn in as the Supreme Court’s first Hispanic justice and only the third woman in the court’s 220-year history. She is joined by her brother, Juan Luis Sotomayor, and her mother Celina Sotomayor. Sotomayor, 55, has been a federal judge for 17 years. her for her Senate confirmation hearings, family and friends. Roberts, wearing his black judicial robe, said that once the oaths were done, Sotomayor could “begin work as associate justice without delay.” President Barack Obama scheduled a White House reception for Sotomayor on Wednesday.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) —The Christian rock band MercyMe canceled a show Saturday in the St. Louis area after its tour bus collided with a car in northeastern Indiana, killing two passengers in the car and the pregnant car driver’s unborn baby. No one in the band was injured. A news story on the crash and a photo of the damaged bus were posted on the band’s Web site Saturday. “Please join us in praying for the families of the car that hit our bus last night,” the band said in a posting on its Web site. “Our hearts break for their families.” Fort Wayne police Officer Liza Thomas said witnesses told police the bus was going through a green light about 1:15 a.m. Saturday when the car made a left

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What should Oxford look like in a decade and beyond? By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Oxford City Hall about a comprehensive plan based on having asked residents what they want the city to look like in 10-15 years. At least 2,000 requests were made by mail to obtain feedback about subjects such as growth, land use and services. At least 600 requests were returned. And workshops were additionally held to obtain feedback. The plan was put together by a committee formed in early 2008 and under the auspices of since-retired Downtown Economic Development Director Linda Sigmon, with assistance from the state. Of the written surveys, respondents were asked to indicate how they would like Oxford’s population to grow the next decade (city officials last year estimated the population to be more than 9,300). Combined, 80 percent wanted the population to grow to some extent, while 15 percent wanted the population to stay the same or decrease. The residents were asked the top three things they like most about Oxford. They said they like Oxford being a beautiful municipality and being a small rural municipality, but with proximity to urban areas. The respondents were

asked what they want to preserve most about Oxford. They said the historic character, the quality of life and the viable central business district. And the respondents were asked the top three concerns and issues facing Oxford. The answers were economic development (namely quality job growth), public safety (namely crime and illegal drugs) and the lack of businesses (namely retail establishments and restaurants). And respondents said they want the city to attract more businesses to the central business district, to encourage the development of more small businesses and to improve sewer infrastructure. And a large number of respondents, when specifically asked, said the preservation of historic homes and neighborhoods is important. The majority of respondents said apartment complexes, duplexes, townhouses and professional offices should be discouraged, while clothing stores, cultural entertainment, a movie theater and restaurants should be encouraged. And a majority of respondents said the condition of streets, job opportunities, public safety, public schools and retail shopping were most important to the quality of life in Oxford. At the workshops, respondents said they like city’s low crime rate, proximity to major highways and metropolitan areas, good educational and medical institutions and

historic character. And at the workshops, respondents said they wanted to see the small municipality’s atmosphere and historic character preserved. Those at the workshops, when asked what they would like to see Oxford look like in the future, said a place with a variety of shops with entertainment and restaurants, an attractive appearance and well-planned growth. They echoed the written respondents in saying their concerns were the economy, public safety and need for more retail businesses, but added one of their concerns is recreation and activities for youths. And the vision statement, to be reviewed by the City Commission on Tuesday evening, is as follows: In the future, Oxford will: • Retain its rural atmosphere where friendly citizens foster a positive community spirit. • Be a regional destination for tourists and visitors attracted by the city’s heritage and historic character. • Provide recreation opportunities for all citizens. • Have a historic and vibrant downtown with unique shops, restaurants, housing and community activities. • Be a walkable and safe community with tree-lined streets and attractive buildings. • Have well-designed neighborhoods and commercial areas offering a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment and housing options for all residents.

• Plan for future growth while protecting its environmental resources and maintaining quality public services at affordable costs. And there is a future land use map as part of the vision plan. City Planning Director Cheryl Hart told the Dispatch that there will not be any changes to the current municipal zoning maps, with the vision plan to serve as a reference tool for the Planning Board and the City Commission when reviewing rezoning requests.

The need for a vision for the city surfaced in the midst of the at-times intense debate over the authority and role of the since-installed Oxford Historic Preservation Commission. During a meeting in March 2007, Susan Wicker said she believed Oxford’s government needed a mission statement and a vision statement providing guidance, particularly given the bickering and inflicting of personal opinions resulting from the preservation issue. Mayor Al Woodlief told

Wicker that Oxford adhered to the municipal charter. Although Mayor Pro Tem Howard Herring emphasized personalities played a big part in the municipal government process, Herring — a former Army sergeant major — said he remained “entrenched” in rules and regulations and believed there was “a heck of a lot of merit” to Wicker’s argument. Wicker is now a preservation commissioner. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.

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Demolition by neglect, criminal nuisance abatement ordinances on Oxford agenda By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — The City Commission at its 7 p.m. Tuesday meeting will decide whether to set a pair of public hearings on Sept. 8, with one to be for a proposed demolition by neglect ordinance and the other to be for a proposed criminal nuisance abatement ordinance. City Manager Mark Donham at a July 23 meeting of a group of City Commission committees presented the details of both proposed regulations. If approved, the demolition by neglect ordinance would give the city power to take action against delinquent property owners in Oxford’s College Street and Main Street historic districts, with the city required to receive two complaints to start the process. The criminal nuisance abatement ordinance, if approved, would mean the municipal government could go get court orders prohibiting the removal of evidence from such properties, banning criminal activities at such properties and seizing such properties. Police Chief John Wolford at the July 23 meeting noted in detail that he already has a process to deal with properties that are criminal nuisances and that what Donham proposed would provide one more “‘This is it’ kind of tool” when dealing with landlords. Among other items of business on Tuesday evening, Tanya Weary, assistant to Donham/downtown development director, is asking the commission to go on record asking the Lowes Foods supermarket chain not to close the store at 111 E. McClanahan St. at the northern edge of the central business district. The Oxford Public Ledger newspaper on July 27 reported that Lowes Foods intends to close the store. The newspaper quoted a representative of the chain as saying the reasons are declining volume, an expiring lease that will not be renewed at the end of the year and the future Walmart Supercenter taking shape near the Interstate 85/U.S. 15 interchange. A proposed resolution says

the absence of the Lowes Foods along McClanahan would eliminate jobs and would produce hardships on low-income working families, senior citizens and residents who would be unable to get to the Walmart Supercenter, which is taking shape far southwest of the city center. Among other items of business on Tuesday evening, the Oxford City Commission is scheduled to: • Consider a budget amendment of $13,047 for payout of accumulated vacation days of Linda Sigmon and Ronnie Jones. Sigmon, who retired from her position as downtown economic development director, is due $6,412. Jones, who retired from his job as a street maintenance worker, is due $6,635. • Consider a budget amendment of $10,089 to pay Vance Construction in connection with change

orders on the two concession buildings at the Oxford Park Athletic Complex. Recreation Director Mary Caudle said this is a formality in making a final payment for the company’s work on the project off Horner Siding Road, with the majority of the amount, $6,541, being for gates at the entrance. • Consider approving a $10,000 reappropriation for a summer youth program advocated by Commissioner Steve Powell. • Consider a budget amendment of $2,994 to pay comp time to City Planning Director Cheryl Hart. Donham, who was hired in May 2008, told the Dispatch that he wanted Hart moved from an hourly position to a salaried position. She is owed 100.75 hours from when she was being paid by the hour. Contact the writer at bwest@ hendersondispatch.com.

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Beatles fans swarm Abbey Road on album’s 40th Making a meal out of mice in Malawi

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LONDON —Hundreds of Beatles fans swarmed Abbey Road on Saturday, singing songs and snarling traffic to mark 40 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo strode across the leafy north London street and into the history books on iconic pop photos. The famous photo graced the cover of the Fab Four’s “Abbey Road,” the last album recorded together, and shows the bandmates walking purposefully across the zebra-striped asphalt. It remains one of music’s best-known album covers, endlessly imitated and parodied. Although the shoot itself only took a few minutes, so carefully studied was the cover for signs and symbolism that some die-hard fans came to the conclusion that Paul McCartney — who appears barefoot and out of step with the rest — had secretly died. McCartney himself made fun of the bizarre conspiracy in the title of his 1993 concert album, “Paul is Live.” Conspiracies aside, the ease with which fans can imitate the scene has drawn throngs of tourists to the site every day, turning the street into on t us up M Co /09 t 3 en /2 es p. 8 r P Ex

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A tribute band dressed as members of British band, the Beatles, walk across the famous pedestrian crossing on Abbey Road, in London, in a recreation of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album cover as hundreds of people gathered Saturday to mark the 40th anniversary of the album. “a shrine to the Beatles,” said Richard Porter, who owns the nearby Beatles Coffee Shop and organized Saturday’s event. Crowds spilled into the street, cameramen jostled for angles, and exasperated drivers honked their horns. “I didn’t expect so many people to be here,” said German visitor Tschale Haas, 50, who was dressed in a Sgt. Pepper jacket. Abbey Road, which cuts through London’s wellto-do neighborhood of St.

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Daily Meditation And the Lord said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes. And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which [am but] dust and ashes: Peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for [lack of] five? And he said, If I find there forty and five, I will not destroy [it]. And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do [it] for forty’s sake. And he said [unto him], Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak: Peradventure there shall thirty be found there. And he said, I will not do [it], if I find thirty there. Genesis 18:26-30

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Rising from the ashes For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return (Genesis 3:19). God delivered the message early to Adam and to Eve. Jesus told his Disciples that one day that not one stone of the temple buildings in Jerusalem would be left on another – “everyone one will be thrown down” (Matthew 24:2). Please understand that we don’t pretend to be Biblical scholars on this page; we’ll leave those words for the pastors who contribute their columns in our Faith section each Saturday. But, we’ve been around long enough to figure out that “unto dust shalt thou return” is certainly the destiny of us humans and the rest of animal and plant life on this wonderful earth – and it’s the destiny of all things made by man on this Earth – our majestic skyscrapers, magnificent mansions and, yes, even our historic churches. No one who stood there watching on that horrible Friday afternoon in August 2007 wanted to believe that they were seeing that gorgeous, 1829-built sanctuary and stained glass windows and pews being reduced to ashes and dust. Firefighters came from everywhere to try to save the Union Chapel United Methodist Church sanctuary building. They had lost the battle probably before the first trucks were able to reach the scene. As the fire engulfed the beautiful wooden interior walls, lapping onto the ancient wooden ceiling that made Union Chapel unique in this day and time, we all grieved and cried as the steeple, too, eventually fell to the ground. But, all was not lost on that fateful day. In a miraculous sort of way, those firemen may have lost a battle but they won the war when it came to salvaging the education building attached to the structure. And some of the stained glass windows – given by family decades earlier – also were saved by firemen as were a brass cross pulled from the blaze and a flamesinged Bible. All of those “victories” gave us hope that Union Chapel would one day rise up from those ashes. We knew, too, that the church really wasn’t the building anyway. It’s the people who make the church the church. One of the ladies of Union Chapel told our reporter, as she stared at the blaze that scorching August day, “You can’t replace it. You can build another building, but it won’t be the same.” She was right, you know. A new building now stands. And it just isn’t the same. We’re told it’s absolutely beautiful inside, but there will be those of us who continue to lament our historic losses from that hot August day. Somehow, though, this tragedy-turnedtriumph seems to be just like God’s sometimes unexplainable plans for our lives. We are reminded in Isaiah: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:18-19) The members of Union Chapel will bask in the glow of so many great memories of that 178-year-old church, but this congregation – through their own hard work, the generosity of so many others and God’s grace – can celebrate because they will be doing a new thing when the doors of their rebuilt place of worship open at 11 o’clock this morning. They’ve risen from the ashes and dust. Looks like God has a plan for Union Chapel!

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was originally published on May 25, 2003. Summer vacation season is here, and if you have kids, you know what that means! It’s time to put them up for adoption. No, sorry. I mean it’s time to plan your family vacation. This is your chance to escape “the daily grind” and spend quality time with your children, finding out what’s new in their lives, what’s on their minds, whether they’ve been arrested, etc. At night, after they fall asleep, you can check them for tattoos. But where should you go for your vacation this year? According to the Association of Travel Agents Currently Starving To Death, the two most popular vacation destinations for Americans have historically been: 1) domestic, and 2) foreign. Which is right for you? While many Americans are worried about traveling abroad, the fact is that, statistically, your chances of surviving a foreign vacation are well over 50 percent, as long as you follow the State Department’s Travel Guidelines for U.S. Citizens: Avoid risky areas such as Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, Canada and Mexico. Do not touch anything. Do not breathe too much.

Do not draw attention to the fact that you are American. Periodically, remark in a loud voice: “Our English is excellent, when you consider the fact that we are not Americans!” Try to “blend in” with the native population by: 1) weighing as little as possible; 2) smoking cigarettes; 3) not tipDave ping; 4) not Barry standing Tribune Media around frowning in total bafflement at street maps the size of tennis courts; 5) not asking the tour guide questions like: “Does this museum have a bigger Mona Lisa?” So maybe this would be a good year to take your family vacation right here in the United States. The most popular type of domestic vacation, of course, is the tremendously long car trip to a place that your children will find hideously boring because none of their friends are there. Along the way, the whole family can enjoy the natural beauty

and infinite variety of the interstate highway system (“Look, kids! This exit has McDonald’s AND Wendy’s!”). Dad and Mom can share the driving chores, as follows: Dad will start out at the wheel, then Mom will take over as soon as Dad suffers a fatal heart attack. Even then, Dad may not release his grip on the wheel; it may have to accompany him into his casket. Because Dad is a male, and males are very reluctant to relinquish control over vehicles. The real reason why the captain of the Titanic went down with the ship was his fear that, at the last minute, his wife would take the helm. TRUE FACT: In south Florida, where I live, it’s not uncommon among elderly retiree couples for the man to continue driving even after his vision has declined to the level of an eggplant. I have personally ridden in cars driven by men who could not, from a distance of 20 feet, distinguish between a locomotive and Britney Spears. These men navigate by following instructions from their wives (“OK, Harry, get ready to turn . . . OK, now turn . . . No, the OTHER way . . .” CRASH). Only the fact that they never exceed 9 mph prevents these tandem-driving couples from penetrating their 1987 Oldsmobiles deep enough

into convenience stores to harm innocent pedestrians. But getting back to your family vacation: If you don’t want to drive to your destination, you can take a plane. The bad news is, the airlines are losing money and have been forced to “cut corners”: — United Airlines, in an effort to reduce fuel costs on its New York-to-California flights, is actually flying passengers only as far as Pittsburgh, which United points out is “less than four days from Los Angeles by taxi.” — Delta Airlines flight attendants now pass through the aisles during flights requesting “voluntary donations” from passengers “so we can turn the engines back on.” — American Airlines has laid off its higher-paid veteran pilots, although the airline insists that all of the replacement pilots are, to use the airline’s term, “human.” So, OK, maybe you shouldn’t go anywhere for vacation this year. Maybe you should just stay home, you and your kids, “hanging out,” hour after quality hour. It’ll be tons of fun! Until they escape. (c) 2009 The Miami Herald Distributed by Tribune Media.

Letters to the Editor A year under our belts (and chin straps) To the editor:

Sonia Sotomayor, Susie Sharp, and Richard Burr? Would North Carolina U.S. Senator Richard Burr have supported Susie Sharp had she been nominated for the Supreme Court? You remember Susie Sharp, the first female North Carolina Superior Court Judge, the first female North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, and the first female North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice. And you noticed last week that Senator Burr said that he will not support the nomination of Federal Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States. Like Sharp, Sotomayor, in the words of Burr, “has impressive academic credentials, a lengthy judicial record, and a personal story that is inspiring to many Americans.” Like Sharp, Sotomayor is known as a tough judge, a hard worker, and a stickler for legal details and the careful application of applicable law and precedent. Nevertheless, Burr asserts that he is “concerned with Judge Sotomayor’s ability to adhere to long-standing case precedent and apply the law according to a strict interpretation of the Constitution. I am troubled by her decisions in cases where she appears to have relied on something other than well-settled law to come to a decision. My fear is that she has been unable to separate her personal belief system from that of the letter of the law.” Sotomayor must have anticipated Burr’s “concern” when she said during her confirmation hearings that many senators had asked her about her judicial

philosophy and she answered that question this way: “Simple: fidelity to the law. The task of a judge is not to make law — it is to apply the law.” Burr dismissed those words of assurance. “While she stated in her testimony that she would adhere to legal precedent, her judicial record suggests otherwise. In several cases she has clearly ignored precedent or cited precD.G. edent that Martin did not apply North Carolina to the facts Bookwatch at hand, and I believe let her personal beliefs cloud her judgment.” What would Susie Sharp have told Senator Burr about her judicial philosophy, and would it have satisfied his “concern”? In her recent biography of Sharp, titled ironically “Without Precedent,” author Anna Hayes demonstrated Sharp’s respect for legal precedent, that is, the law made by the decisions of earlier judges, and for the state and federal constitutions. But Sharp recognized that there were exceptions. Hayes quotes a letter from Sharp to Governor Kerr Scott in 1950 when she was still a new Superior Court Judge. “We depend on the Supreme Court, as well as the Legislature, to see that law changes with the times and grows to fit the body politic.” Later, as a Supreme Court Justice, she led the court in re-

versing a long-standing doctrine of charitable immunity, which had prevented a patient from holding a charitable hospital liable for injuries due to the hospital’s negligence. Recognizing that overturning precedent was very serious business, Sharp carefully and persuasively demonstrated why changing times had made the older precedent out-of-date and unworkable. Many, if not most, scholars of the U.S. Supreme Court, whatever their political persuasion, would agree that justices have to do more than simply identifying precedent and applying it to the case at hand. In the controversial cases that the court hears, there are many different and competing precedents and unsettled ones. And, from time to time, rarely, and only for good and persuasive reasons, precedent can and ought to be adjusted to reflect changing times and the intentions of the constitution’s framers in light of present circumstances. Judge Sotomayor said, or at least implied, that she would not agree with this view. Chief Justice Sharp’s words and actions indicate she would agree. Now that Senator Burr has turned down Sotomayor, is there any way he could have supported Sharp? I don’t have to tell you the answer. D.G. Martin is the host of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, which airs Sundays at 5 p.m. Check his blog and view prior programs at www.unctv. org/ncbookwatch/

It has been my goal to offer our youth a program that would have a solid impact on their lives for years to come. Last year, I worked hard to establish a football franchise and I named it the Henderson Panthers 12 and Under. The other team was named the Carolina Black Hawks 10 and Under. These two teams had no limits on what a kid could weigh and were affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union, which is a nationwide organization that offers 52 sports year round. A little history on the Henderson Panthers. The Henderson Institute was an all-black school that most African-American residents went to in the 1950s and ’60s. When I was a young boy, I was fascinated with the huge band that they had and the great football teams that they fielded. Most of my relatives went to this school and graduated. I just thought it would be an honor and a tribute to enshrine this team with a name with so much history. Last year was an introductory year and it wasn’t before late September when we were blessed with enough uniforms to dress the two squads. Somewhere around October, we played our very first game and I could see my dream become reality. The athletic director at Southern Vance High School, Mr. Ed Wilson, gave me a lot of support and guidance last year and offered to let us play a few home games on the football field at the school. The principal at Pinkston Street Elementary School provided us with a field to practice on. Several businesses donated money and we did a few fund raisers. My name is Joe Brodie and I grew up in Vance County. I was an allconference nose guard and linebacker at Vance Senior High School and have worked with young boys for 15 years as a coach and with Boy Scouts of America, producing two Eagle Scouts. Joe Brodie Henderson

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The Influence Game: U.S. Chamber at odds with Obama By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON — If President Barack Obama wants to take the measure of his opposition, he only has to glance across Lafayette Park from the White House. There, behind 10 massive Corinthian columns, is the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a leading critic of the administration’s health care and banking overhaul plans. A fortress for the business community, the chamber has emerged as a multitasking, multimillion-dollar defender of the private sector against presidential initiatives. As lawmakers spend time at home during their August vacation hearing from constituents, the chamber is adding its own heat to the season. There’s a $2 million campaign against Obama’s proposals that would make the government a competitor in the health insurance market. It’s trying to make the case for insurers, which oppose a government-run insurance alternative but want to work with the White House to mandate coverage for all. The chamber also has become a pointed critic of a White House plan to create a consumer finance protection agency and is assembling finance sector trade groups to push for a delay in legislation. With 3 million members,

the chamber is working with local and regional affiliates on letter-writing campaigns to lawmakers and plans to track their public appearances to make sure they hear the chamber’s point of view. The summer effort is just a start. The group also is readying an ambitious $100 million campaign to advocate for businesses and a free enterprise system, which chamber officials believe is under attack. The chamber is putting lawmakers on notice: the issues campaign will be timed to lead into the 2010 congressional elections. Critics point out the chamber objects to government interference in the private sector even though it supported federal efforts to rescue the financial industry with hundreds of billions of dollars and to bail out struggling automakers. What’s more, the chamber is setting itself up as a foil to the administration on health care while insurers and the health industry seek to negotiate with the White House. As part of its health care effort, the chamber is running newspaper and online ads against a governmentrun insurance option that are targeted to moderate Democrats and Republicans in five states. On banking rules, it recently organized the financial industry to call for a delay

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in legislation that would set up a consumer protection agency. The chamber stands out for the bluntness of its criticism. A trade group representing drug manufacturers, for instance, is running an ad broadly supporting health care changes. In a reversal, the ad features a fictional couple, Harry and Louise, who appeared in ads by the insurance industry in 1993 opposed to President Bill Clinton’s health plan. The insurance industry opposes a government-run alternative to private insurers. But instead of criticizing, America’s Health Insurance Plans is running ads encouraging universal coverage and calling for “bipartisan reforms.” “We’ve been focusing on what we’re for,” said Robert Zirkelbach, the group’s spokesman. Wary of having the chamber identified as an uncompromising opponent of health care change, chamber lobbyist Bruce Josten

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the issue’s lower profile with the public. But the chamber wasted no time taking on the role of overarching critic while the various sectors in the financial industry took issue with more specific aspects of Obama’s plans. The chamber has been especially critical of a proposed agency to regulate consumer financial products such as credit cards and bank loans. It also has objected to proposals that would require shareholders to vote on executive pay packages, even if the votes are nonbinding. Heather Booth, the campaign director of a proregulation coalition of labor and consumer activists called Americans for Financial Reform, said the confrontation over a consumer agency is “being treated as a showdown.” The organization has held events outside local chambers of commerce and is putting pressure on moderate and conservative Democrats. Opponents, Booth said, “are frightening businesses that otherwise would have an interest in reform.”

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9 dead in plane, helicopter collission By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK —A small plane collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson River on Saturday, scattering debris in the water and forcing people on the New Jersey waterfront to scamper for cover. Authorities believe all nine people aboard the two aircraft were killed. A helicopter pilot on the ground at the heliport for Liberty Tours, which operated the doomed sightseeing craft, saw the plane approaching the helicopter and tried to radio an alert to the pilots, police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said. The warning wasn’t heard or didn’t happen in time. “He saw a single-engine aircraft,” National Transportation Safety Board Chair-

man Deborah Hersman said Saturday. “He radioed ... ‘You have a fixed-wing behind you.’ There was no response.” The collision, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg said was “not survivable,” happened just after noon and was seen by thousands of people enjoying a crystal-clear summer day from the New York and New Jersey sides of the river. Three bodies had been recovered before diving operations were suspended for the night, Hersman said. Two bodies were recovered in the water, one floating free and one in the wreckage, and other bodies were spotted in the debris in the river, the mayor said. The crash victims included five Italian tourists and a pilot on the helicopter and the three people on the plane, including a child, Bloomberg said. Witnesses described see-

ing a low-flying plane smashing into the helicopter, and then wreckage scattering. One of the plane’s wings was severed by the impact. The plane, headed for Ocean City, N.J,, left Teterboro Airport in New Jersey at 11:54 a.m., the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a statement. It had landed at the airport 25 minutes earlier with the pilot aboard to pick up two passengers. The plane, a Piper PA-32, was registered to LCA Partnership in Fort Washington, Pa. The address is shared by a company run by Steven Altman, of Pennsylvania. A woman who answered the telephone Saturday at Altman’s home hung up, and police wouldn’t let reporters enter a private driveway leading to the home. The helicopter was a

Eurocopter AS 350 owned by Liberty Tours, a sightseeing and charter company. It was struck by the plane shortly after lifting off from a heliport on Manhattan’s West side. The accident happened in a busy general aviation corridor over the river that is often filled with sightseeing craft on nice days. Pilots have some freedom to pick their own route, as long as they stay under 1,000 feet and don’t stray too close to Manhattan’s skyscrapers. The skies over the river are often filled with pleasure craft, buzzing by for a view of the Statue of Liberty. The identities of the victims of Saturday’s crash were not immediately released. A person who answered the phone at a Liberty Tours office said the company would be releasing a statement.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton once again addressed his troubled history with alcohol abuse, after a Web site published photos of him cavorting with several scantily clad women in a bar last January. Hamilton created headlines last season with his inspired comeback from the depths of alcoholism and drug abuse to lead the major leagues in RBIs and nearly win the Home Run Derby. The All-Star stood at his locker at Angel Stadium a couple hours before game time Saturday and told about a dozen reporters how much he regretted what happened at a bar in Tempe, Ariz. Prior to this Hamilton latest episode, Hamilton said he hadn’t drank since Oct. 6, 2005. “I always knew there would be a chance it would come out,” said Hamilton, who has three daughters. “I believe I got to the point where if you have alcohol in your system, your inhibitions go out the window. The details don’t matter — what kind of drink it was. It just put me in a bad situation.” Hamilton said he had gone for something to eat when he decided to have a drink. A dozen photos posted on Deadspin.com show the Texas slugger taking shots off the bar, and dancing and hugging several young women. “I’m embarrassed about it for my wife Katie, for my kids and for the organization,” Hamilton said. “I’m not perfect. It’s an ongoing struggle, and it’s real. It’s amazing how these things can creep back in. But I am human and I have struggles.” When the Rangers acquired the 28-year-old outfielder from the Cincinnati Reds on Dec. 21, 2007, they were aware of Hamilton’s off-the-field problems and came out with a “zero tolerance” policy regarding his drinking. “If I think I can have one drink, I think I can have two, and then it snowballs to 10 or 12,” Hamilton said. “As soon as it happened, I called my support Please see HAMILTON, page 3B

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Tiger Woods pumps his fist after sinking a putt for birdie on the 18th green during the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational Saturday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Woods moved to 7-under par for the tournament.

Tiger surges, but still trails Harrington By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

AKRON, Ohio — Padraig Harrington responded to a late charge by Tiger Woods with one of his own Saturday and shot a 3-under 67 at rainsoftened Firestone to build a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational. Woods put some life into a dreary afternoon of rain with four birdies over his last six holes for a 65 that left him tied for the lead when he walked off the course and fans chasing after him to cheer his charge. It didn’t last long, however, as Harrington ran off three birdies in a four-hole stretch to seize control. And even after the Irishman made a careless bogey on the par-5

Padraig Harrington hits from the sand to the 16th green Saturday. Harrington leads the tournament at 10-under par. AP Photo/Mark Duncan

16th, he answered with a 20-foot birdie on the 17th to restore his three-shot lead. Of his 69 victories on the PGA Tour, Woods has only won five times when trailing by three shots or more after 54 holes. Two of those came earlier this year, when he made up a five-shot deficit

at Bay Hill and a four-shot deficit at the Memorial. Harrington was at 10-under 200. Tim Clark also was tied for the lead early on the back nine. The rain made Firestone play even longer, and Please see BRIDGESTONE, page 3B

The fishing was a lot slower at the beach last weekend than the weekend before because of the wind and rip currents. You couldn’t keep your rig on the bottom in the heavily washing surf long enough for the fish to get to it before the swift current had moved it way down the beach and ripped off your bait. I did catch one nice flounder on Saturday morning, but it was just short of keeper size. No one else was catching much either and most people would fish for a little while and then give up after realizing that Walt the surf was Bowen too much for On the Water their baits and Weekly for the fish. Susan and I did have a great time Friday on the beach before the wind began driving the sand so hard that it became unbearable for both of us and especially for Fred (everything has to suit Fred). About 2 p.m., we drove off the beach and went to a campground, where we found a site with electric hook up and water so we could turn on the AC and watch TV and some movies. We walked over to where the boats come in at Carolina Beach and saw one group who was cleaning over 70 flounders they had taken using pitch forks doing what they called progging. That is something like frog gigging but you are looking for flounder in shallow water and then sticking them. Later on, a charter boat came in with a family of four and they cleaned about 20 nice Spanish mackerel caught trolling just off the beach. As rough as it was they must have had quite a ride. For supper we cooked some big shrimp and scallops. Saturday morning was a lot calmer so Susan, Fred and I headed back out onto the beach early (and I mean really early, like around 5 a.m.). We spent the day sunning, swimming, eating and walking in the sand, and then spent the night out there after cooking some great hamburgers stuffed with fresh jalapeño slices. We hit the sack early after a long day and never heard all the excitement that went on around us during the night. Apparently a young boy (we Please see FISHING, page 3B

Ortiz says supplements may have landed him on list By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer

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Boston baseball player David Ortiz answers a question from the media Saturday at Yankee Stadium in New York.

NEW YORK — David Ortiz said he never knowingly used steroids and that over-the-counter supplements and vitamins likely caused him to land on a list of alleged drug users circulated by the federal government. Major League Baseball and the players’ union said just because a player’s name was on the list didn’t mean he used steroids. “I definitely was a little bit careless back in those days when I was buying supplements and vitamins over the counter — legal supplements, legal vitamins over the counter — but I never

buy steroids or use steroids,” Ortiz said during a news conference that began about 3 1/2 hours before his Boston Red Sox played the New York Yankees. “I never thought that buying supplements and vitamins, it was going to hurt anybody’s feelings.” MLB said in a statement Saturday that at most 96 urine samples tested positive in the 2003 survey — and the players’ association said 13 of those were in dispute. The New York Times reported last month that Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were on the list and said in June that Sammy Sosa was on it. In February, Sports Illustrated reported Alex

Rodriguez was on the list, and Rodriguez later admitted using Primobolan from 2001-03. Ortiz said that when he met with union general counsel Michael Weiner in 2004, he wasn’t told he tested positive for steroids. Weiner, who has been designated to succeed union head Donald Fehr, said that because the list is under court seal, the union can’t confirm to Ortiz that he tested positive, only that he was on the list. “We had this five-minute meeting, and it was a little confusing but I was never told that I test(ed) positive for steroids,” Ortiz said. Please see ORTIZ, page 3B

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Two-minute drill Distinct Bills flavor at Hall of Fame ceremony Local Sports Viking cheerleading to hold tryouts Cheerleading tryouts for varsity and junior varsity at Northern Vance will be Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday, Aug. 13. Tuesday’s session will begin at 3:30 p.m. Students must have a current physical and permission form. Forms are available at the school’s front desk.

HMS football practice to start soon Football practice for Henderson Middle School students will begin on August 18. Practice will start at 5 p.m. at the HMS football field. Players should wear appropriate attire for practice (T-shirt, shorts and cleats).

Challenge Soccer to hold tryouts for players Tryouts for the OSC 11U Challenge Soccer Travel Team will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Thursday. Aug. 13 at the Granville Athletic Park from 6:30 until 8 p.m. The team needs three talented and committed players ready to move on to the next level. Practices will be held twice a week, with games on Sunday. Five games will played at home, and five will be played in the Raleigh/Durham area. The season runs from mid-September through early November. Players must be under the age of 11 by Aug. 1. For any questions, contact Margaret Blanchard at (919) 339-9051.

Minor Leagues Mudcats defeat West Tennessee, 7-3 The Carolina Mudcats rebounded from Friday night’s 20-9 debacle with a 7-3 win over the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx Saturday night. Carolina got on the board with two runs in the first inning, adding a run in each of the third, fourth and fifth innings. Stephen Chapman was 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs. Thomas Cochran (4-4) got the win for Carolina. Daniel Cortes (0-3) was saddled with the loss.

NFL Falcons WR White agrees to extension FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — After holding out for the first week of training camp, receiver Roddy White agreed to a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night. Terms of the deal were not immediately available. White had a career-best 88 receptions and set a franchise record with 1,382 receiving yards last season, ranking fourth in the NFL. He earned his first Pro Bowl appearance while becoming the first Falcons receiver in a decade to post back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns and the first in club history to tally back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons.

Source: Seahawks sign Curry for $34M guaranteed RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have signed first-round draft choice Aaron Curry to a deal believed to guarantee the star linebacker from Wake Forest $34 million, a person familiar with the deal said Saturday night. The contract is the richest for a rookie non-quarterback in NFL history and has a maximum value of $60 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Seahawks haven’t officially announced the agreement’s financial terms. Curry, the No. 4 pick overall last spring, made a surprise appearance at Saturday’s practice, sprinting onto the field almost 30 minutes into the session to boisterous applause from Seahawks fans at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Sports on TV Sunday, Aug. 9 AUTO RACING 1 p.m. n VERSUS — IRL, Honda Indy 200, at Lexington, Ohio 2 p.m. n ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips, at Watkins Glen, N.Y. AVP VOLLEYBALL 4:30 p.m. n NBC — Hermosa Beach Open, men’s championship match, at Hermosa Beach, Calif. GOLF Noon n TGC — PGA Tour/WGC, Bridgestone Invitational, final round, at Akron, Ohio 2 p.m. n CBS — PGA Tour/WGC, Bridgestone Invitational, final round, at Akron, Ohio 3 p.m. n TGC — USGA, U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, final round match, at St. Louis 7 p.m. n TGC — PGA Tour, Reno-Tahoe

Open, final round, at Reno, Nev. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. n TBS — Minnesota at Detroit 3 p.m. n WGN — Chicago Cubs at Colorado 8 p.m. n ESPN — Boston at N.Y. Yankees NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. n NBC — Preseason, Hall of Fame Game, Buffalo vs. Tennessee, at Canton, Ohio TENNIS 3 p.m. n ESPN2 — ATP, Legg Mason Classic, championship match, at Washington 5 p.m. n ESPN2 — WTA Tour, LA Championships, championship match, at Carson, Calif. Monday, Aug. 10 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. n ESPN — Detroit at Boston

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer

CANTON, Ohio — All that was missing were the chicken wings, because the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony had a distinct Buffalo flavor. Bills owner Ralph Wilson opened by loosening up the crowd with a few humorous anecdotes. And the chants of “BRUUUCE!” resounded through Fawcett Stadium on Saturday night, even before former Bills defensive end Bruce Smith had taken the podium. And once he took the stage, the cheers didn’t stop for the player who had a record 200 sacks. Smith acknowledged the fans — a large contingent wearing Bills jerseys — by saying, “This certainly feels like a home game.” Wondering where the time has gone after his 19-year career ended in 2003 with Washington, Smith said: “And now I come full circle. I stand before you humble and honored.” In between there were emotional moments, when Kansas City linebacker Derrick Thomas and Dallas Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes were inducted posthumously. “For all Derrick Thomas fans, the light has gone back on,” former Chiefs president Carl Peterson said of Thomas, who died in February 2000 following a car accident, cutting short what had already been a stellar 11-year career. Hayes, meanwhile, was introduced by his son, Bob Hayes Jr., who noted his father always wondered why it took so long for this achievement to happen. Hayes died in 2002 at the age of 59. “It hurts, because he’s not here to enjoy this,” Hayes said. “But I know wherever he is, he’s smiling down.” Also inducted was defensive back Rod Woodson, who described himself as humbled, again letting his numbers speak for themselves as during his playing days. Woodson was a triple-threat during a 17-year career, in which he excelled at cornerback, safety and returning kickoffs. The NFL’s defensive player of the year in 1993, Woodson was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and was selected to

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Former Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins player Bruce Smith, left, and his presenter, former defensive coordinator with the Buffalo Bills Ted Cottrell, stand with a bronze bust of Smith during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday in Canton, Ohio. the NFL’s 75th anniversary team while still playing. He still holds the record for career interceptions returned for touchdowns (12). Woodson appeared in three Super Bowls with three different teams — Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Oakland — and won one with the Ravens in 2001. And then there was Vikings offensive guard Randall McDaniel, who cracked that he didn’t feel comfortable being up on stage alone without four other linemen next to him. McDaniel was a 12time Pro Bowl selection during a 14-year career, most of it spent with Minnesota. He was part of an offensive line that helped the Vikings score a then league-record 556 points in 1998, and blocked for six 1,000-yard rushers. A first-round pick out of Arizona State, McDaniel played his final two seasons with Tampa Bay. The biggest cheers

came from Bills fans, who are in town not only to honor their two Hall of Famers, but also preparing to see Terrell Owens make his debut in a Bills uniform on Sunday, when Buffalo plays Tennessee in the Hall of Fame game. Smith was the No. 1 draft pick out of Virginia Tech, and part of a speedy Bills defense that helped the team win four consecutive AFC titles in the early 1990s. Smith played his final four seasons in Washington, and acknowledged Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who was in attendance. Smiths’ best memories, though, are the time he spent in Buffalo, where he was two-time NFL defensive player of the year. “In the annals of NFL history, the sum total of my career will forever be defined by the 15 years I spent playing for the Buffalo Bills,” Smith said. “And what a ride it was.” Wilson’s induction

came as the NFL prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the American Football League. He was a member of the so-dubbed “Foolish Club,” headed by late Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. Wilson provided a big laugh when recalling the first time he went to address his players in the locker room at halftime, during a game which the Bills trailed 21-7. The Bills then went on to lose 51-7, which led to coach Buster Ramsey approaching Wilson after the game. “Buster said to me, ’Hey, Ralph, next time, talk to the other team,” Wilson said with a laugh. “It has been a grand ride for me, and tonight is the high point,” said Wilson, who paid tribute to his daughter, Linda Bogdan, who died last spring. “My luck prevails, and closing in on 91, I still feel that I have youth on my side.”

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A two-run double by Jon Weber and a quality start from Wade Davis weren't enough for the Bulls as Syracuse pulled out a 3-2 win on Saturday at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham got on the board in the fourth inning when Weber launched a two-out dou-

ble off the center fielders glove to give the Bulls a 2-0 lead. Davis made the lead stand until the seventh inning when Jhonatan Solano singled to right field scoring Mike Morse and Seth Bynum to tie the game at two

apiece. Syracuse took the lead in the eighth inning when Pete Orr tripled and scored on Kory Castro's sacrifice fly to center. RHP Marco Estrada (7-4) picked up the win pitching seven innings allowing two runs (none

earned) on two hits while striking out three. RHP Jason Childers (9-4) took the loss allowing a run on one hit in an inning and a third. The Bulls and Chiefs finish their series on Sunday evening at 5:05 p.m. at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets are available at (919) 956-BULL or www. durhambulls.com.

(it should be ready for me next week), so hopefully I can find someone to do a little fishing with this weekend. If not, then yard work and some jet skiing will be a lot of fun too. As hot as it’s supposed to be this weekend it probably isn’t a bad idea to take it easy anyway. Tip of the week – Don’t sweat the little stuff. Before you get too worked up about something that has happened to you, apply this

formula. While a situation may seem serious right then, try to think about how important it will be a week from now, in a month, in a year, or in 10 years or even longer? If the problem will still be impacting your life in 10 years you probably should get pretty worked up, otherwise you might want to temper your reaction accordingly.

measures in case there is a recurrence. But Daniels said Hamilton will not be taking a leave of absence. “That would be counterproductive,” Daniels said. “We knew that going in when we acquired Josh. We know the risks of dealing with someone with substance abuse problems. Ultimately, he’s a grown man and he has to make his own decisions. Nobody’s here to baby-sit him, but we should help

him make the right decisions and help him get through this.” When asked whether he will make a formal apology to his teammates in private, Hamilton said: “More than likely. I don’t necessarily know when it would be, but I won’t let it linger too long. What I do off the field affects my teammates and the name of this organization. They know who I am and what I want to accomplish.”

revealed,” Major League Baseball said in a statement. Three U.S. District Courts have sided with the union, saying the material must be returned by the government. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the prosecutors, but that decision was thrown out and 11 judges from the 9th Circuit heard arguments last December. A decision is pending. Weiner said Ortiz had been put in a difficult position. “His reputation has been called into question. He does not know specifically why. And he can’t get the information that would allow him to offer a full explanation,” Weiner said. The survey was designed to determined whether baseball needed mandatory random drug testing with penalties starting in 2004, with a 5 percent threshold for positives triggering future testing. While the exact number of 2003 positives was subject to dispute, the sides never worked that out because they agreed the percentage was over the threshold. “Substantial scientific questions exist as to the interpretation of some of the 2003 test results,” Weiner said. “The more definitive methods that are utilized by the lab that administers the current drug agreement were not utilized by the lab responsible for the anonymous testing program in 2003. The collective bargaining parties did not pursue definitive answers regarding these inconclusive results, since those answers were unnecessary to the administration of the 2003 program.” Each of the 1,438 tests in 2003 were actually two tests — an initial sample and a follow-up five-toseven days later designed to screen out then-legal substances, such as androstenedione. While both tests needed to be positive

under baseball’s program, it’s possible the government is counting single positives. “I was very proud of the way David handled himself,” Francona said. “I know it’s been a long 10 days for him.”

FISHING, from page 1B heard about 8 years old) was out there camping in a tent with his parents and decided he would take a swim at around 2 a.m. His parents woke up and realized their son was gone and began searching frantically. The rescue squad was called and they found his boogie board washed up on the beach a few hundred yards away, but no sign of the little boy. The Coast Guard began searching with a helicop-

ter and search lights (I do recall some bright lights and a lot of wind during the night) and luckily they spotted the youngster floating out to sea alive and safe. I would expect he got a whipping after his parents got settled down. What in the world was he thinking? He could have ended up in France. Next week’s article – Weekend at Kerr Lake with Susan and Fred. My boat is still being repaired

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HAMILTON, from page 1B staff — Katie, the organization and MLB — and told them what happened. I was open and honest about it. People with an addiction can make a mistake.” Rangers general manager Jon Daniels spoke with Hamilton in the clubhouse Saturday before they addressed the media, and said later the tone of their conversation had a different kind of emotion than the one in Janu-

ary because of the time Hamilton’s had to think about it. “I’d hesitate to say it’s something we’re going to put behind us, but we’re not going to allow this to become a distraction the rest of the season and we’ll try to move on as best we can,” Daniels said. The Rangers, who entered Saturday trailing the Angels by 3 1/2 games in the AL West, have not discussed punitive

ORTIZ, from page 1B Dr. Gary Wadler, who heads the committee that determines the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banned-substances list, said Ortiz’s explanation was believable, given that before January 2005 many over-the-counter substances could cause positive tests. “It’s entirely conceivable that he was caught up in the same mentality of taking dietary supplements such as protein powders and creatine, believing he was safe as far as drug testing,” Wadler said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. Some players past and present — notably Hall of Famer Hank Aaron — have called for the entire list to be released. “Sure, there are some people who say ’Why don’t we just get this story over with and get the list out?”’ Weiner said. “I think to do that would 1) be illegal, and 2) be wrong. It’s illegal because it’s covered by court order, and it would be wrong because a promise was made by the commissioner’s office and the union to every player who was tested in 2003 that the results would be anonymous.” Ortiz is against the list becoming public. “I don’t think that I would really like to see another player going through what I’ve been through this past week,” he said. The government seized the samples and records in 2004 from baseball’s drug-testing companies as part of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative investigation into Barry Bonds and others. The list of 104 players said to have tested positive, attached to a grand jury subpoena, is part of a five-year legal fight, with the union trying to force the government to return what federal agents took during raids. Ortiz said he purchased the supplements in both the United States and the Dominican Republic, and

that he tested negative about 15 times since baseball’s program with penalties began in 2004 and additional times for the World Baseball Classic. “I want to apologize to fans for the distraction, my teammates, our manager,” Ortiz said, flanked by Weiner, with Boston manager Terry Francona standing behind and to the side. “This past week has been a nightmare to me.” Two MLB officials — including senior vice president and general counsel for labor Dan Halem — sat in the audience for the news conference, and the Red Sox issued a statement backing Ortiz. “There are substantial uncertainties and ambiguity surrounding the list of 104 names,” the Red Sox said. “David Ortiz is a team leader, and his contributions on the field and in the community have earned him respect and a special place in the hearts of Red Sox Nation.” Ortiz said the report that he was on the list weighed on him — since it came out July 30, he is batting .188 with two homers and six RBIs, part of a season-long slump. “This past week, I’ve been really confused and frustrated,” he said. “I started looking for answers, and nobody gives me an answer.” Citing court orders, Weiner wouldn’t say whether the union asked courts to authorize an investigation into the leaks, which it claims are illegal. Weiner did say that if the union wins the legal fight to have the records returned, which may end up before the Supreme Court, it likely would comply with requests from players on the list to tell them what they were said to have used. “Given the uncertainties inherent in the list, we urge the press and the public to use caution in reaching conclusions based on leaks of names, particularly from sources whose identities are not

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BRIDGESTONE, from page 1B Clark had to hit longer clubs, which eventually caught up with him. It got even worse after his round, when Clark was penalized two shots for not replacing his ball mark on the 16th green. That gave him a 73. Jerry Kelly had a 69 and was at 205. Ten players were another shot back, including the three major champions this year — Angel Cabrera, Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink, who each had a 68. A week before the final major of the year, this could be quite an opening act. Harrington has virtually disappeared this season while searching for the right swing. He only recently found the answer and finally has seen some results. He has a 54-hole lead for the first time since the 2007 Irish Open. Woods, already a fourtime winner this year, is going after his record seventh victory at the Bridgestone Invitational and his 16th victory in a World Golf Championship. It will be the first time Woods and Harrington have played in the final pairing since the 2006 Dunlop Phoenix on the Japan Golf Tour, which featured a rare collapse by the world’s No. 1 player. Woods blew a three-shot lead with six holes to play, then lost to Harrington on the second playoff hole. Of his six victories at Firestone, Woods has trailed three times going into the final round. This time, he was happy to even have a chance. He missed a short par putt on the eighth hole for his only bogey and was six shots behind Harrington, who showed no indication he would come back to the field. “I figured if I could put half a dent in that, I’d be all right,” Woods said. “At least I’m there with a shot at it.” It looked as though he

would do more than that. He spun an approach back to 6 feet on the 13th for birdie, then picked up another birdie from 15 feet on the fringe at the 15th. His experience at Firestone really showed on the par-5 16th, where he faced a tricky shot from 90 yards to a back pin. His lob wedge hit some 8 feet short of the hole, took a hard hop past the hole, then spun back to a foot. Harrington’s shot was too hard and went into the back bunker, leaving him a downhill shot. He didn’t reach the green and made bogey. “When the pin is back, you have all that green beyond the pond and it baits you into hitting it low,” Woods said. “You’ve got to go in there high, and the first hop has always been springy.” He added his final birdie on the 18th, with just enough spin to trickle back to 7 feet. “Every putt I had for birdie, I made it,” said Woods, who had only 23 putts. “It was the complete opposite of yesterday.” The cheers resounded across Firestone, and it was obvious who — and what — they were for. Harrington didn’t flinch, rolling in putts of 30 feet on the 12th, 20 feet on the 13th and hitting the flag with his tee shot on the par-3 15th, leaving him a 7-footer. The Irishman will be going after his first World Golf Championship, and the chance could not have come at a better time. After what seemed like a lost year searching for the swing key to help him at impact, he goes to the PGA Championship next week at Hazeltine without having won since the PGA last year. The pairings for the PGA Championship were released Friday evening. Harrington and Woods will be in the same group.

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Marcos Ambrose wins again at Watkins Glen By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — A year ago Marcos Ambrose used pit strategy to win at Watkins Glen International. The second time around he used a little aggression. The hard-charging Tasmanian passed series points leader Kyle Busch with a daring move through the chicane Saturday and won the Nationwide Zippo 200 for the second straight year for JTG-Daugherty Racing. It was the 10th consecutive top-two finish in Nationwide for Busch, breaking the series record set by Jack Ingram in 1983. Carl Edwards was third, followed by polesitter Kevin Harvick and Canadian road racer Ron Fellows. Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, finished 24th in his Nationwide debut. Busch started seventh and gained the lead for

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J. R. Fitzpatrick spins out in turn 11 as Steve Wallace passes during the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ Zippo 200 at The Glen auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Saturday. the first time in the 82lap race over the 11-turn, 2.45-mile road course when he passed Steven Wallace on a restart in the first turn of lap 49. It marked the 19th straight series race Busch has led, tying Sam Ard’s series record. Ambrose, who started second, also moved past Wallace, and when Paul Menard brought out the fourth caution with a spin on lap 52, Ambrose’s crew assured him he had enough fuel to make it to

the end. “We need to get him (Busch) on the restart and just cruise,” said Ambrose’s crew chief, Frank Kerr. The caution also gave Busch the fuel cushion he needed, and he withstood Ambrose’s hard charge when the race went green on lap 56. Ambrose stalked Busch for six laps and finally passed him entering the chicane at the top of the high-speed esses. “I had to surprise him,”

Ambrose said after just his second NASCAR victory. “We didn’t have the top-end speed to make a classic pass. I knew I had to bomb him some way. He wasn’t going to make a mistake. “I was going to have to force one on him. I just stormed up in there. I knew it was a high-risk move, but it needed to be made.” Forced to the side after near contact with Ambrose, Busch had to stop in the paved runoff area to

avoid a penalty, then got back in line in third. “I think we would have wrecked if one of the cars didn’t give,” said Busch, who now leads Edwards in the standings by 212 points. “I don’t think it was a fair move. It won the race and he had to do something. Yea for him. I wouldn’t have been able to do it.” “I’ve seen Kyle knocks guys out for the win,” Ambrose said. “He clearly reacted late to me. I don’t know what he’s got to complain about. I passed him without touching.” When Robby Gordon blew his right front tire two laps later after a runin with Joey Logano, it brought out another caution and set up a doublefile restart with Busch and Ambrose side-by-side. “Is he mad at me or not?” Ambrose asked over his radio. Yep. “I felt like I got cheapshotted there,” said Busch, who banged fend-

ers with Ambrose after the checkered flag to show his dismay. “I had no idea he was there. I had to do what I had to do. I would have wrecked.” Ambrose elected to take the inside on the doublefile restart and got the jump as Edwards briefly got past Busch. But just as Ambrose began to pull away, Gordon and Logano tangled again. Gordon ran Logano off course into a tire barrier on lap 72, crumbling the hood on Logano’s No. 20 Toyota and causing a fire that brought out another caution. “Apparently, we got in a little grudge match after I cut down his tire,” Logano said after visiting the care center. “It’s a pretty raw deal. You can’t fix stupid, it’s forever. You put that in your memory bank.” Ambrose easily got clear of Busch on the final restart with six laps remaining and won by just over a second.

Panthers scrimmage without stars CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers held their annual Fan Fest without their regular stars. Panthers coach John Fox elected to rest most of the top players during the 36-play intrasquad scrimmage Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. The 15,549 fans didn’t see running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart or wide receivers Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad. Defensive stalwart Julius Peppers also didn’t play. Fox said he withheld the players because the Panthers reported to training camp a few days later than normal. The Panthers open the preseason Aug. 17 on the road against the New York Giants. Quarterback Jake Delhomme participated in six plays before making a quick exit in Carolina’s first exhibition since its stunning 33-13 playoff loss to Arizona in the NFC divisional playoff. “We were two days late coming to camp this year and we wanted to ease into it a little bit,” Fox said. “We got a little taste of some tackling. We were

able to look at the younger guys and we have plenty of time with four preseason games.” The Panthers were without their “Double Trouble” attack of Williams and Stewart, who helped set a franchise rushing record last season with 2,437 yards and 30 touchdowns. Stewart is nursing an Achilles’ tendon injury, while Williams jammed his toe in practice Friday. “It feels fine,” Williams said. “No big deal.” As for Smith, Muhammad and Peppers, they were held out so as not to risk injury. Linebackers Thomas Davis (knee) and Jon Beason (hamstring) have missed most of training camp while recovering from their injuries. During the short scrimmage, the defense completely dominated as the first- and secondteam offenses managed a combined two first downs. The offense failed to get into scoring range after starting drives at their 35yard line. The third-team offense managed a field goal, but there were no big plays. The first-team offense had looked good in camp,

but Fox refused to read too much into Saturday’s lackluster performance, which featured no plays longer than 20 yards. “I think usually most camps this time of the year, the defenses are a little bit ahead. But there were some guys standing over by me that are weapons out there on offense,” Fox said. “But I think we accomplished what we wanted to, getting guys some live hitting and tackling.” For many young players, it was their first chance to step foot inside the home stadium. Defensive end Everette Brown, the team’s top pick in the NFL draft, couldn’t stop smiling after practice. The North Carolina star AP Photo/The Charlotte Observer, Diedra Laird grew up in Stantonsburg, N.C., and said he got shiv- Carolina Panther Jake Delhomme passes against defensive end Charles Johnson during ers walking through the their scrimmage game at the Carolina Panthers Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium in tunnel for the first time. Charlotte on Saturday. “I haven’t been back to this stadium since I was 14,” Brown said. “I just turned 22, so it’s been awhile. But this gives me a little taste of what it’s going to be like to play here this season. I can’t wait.” The Panthers have Sunday off and resume practice Monday in Spartanburg, S.C.

Vick meets with low-income youths near Atlanta By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

DECATUR, Ga. — Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he hopes will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting. Few got to hear Saturday’s message, however. Vick’s visit to a suburban Atlanta community center was largely off limits to the very neighborhood it was supposed to be helping. In an agreement between Vick’s handlers and the Humane Society of the United States, only 55 people and one media crew were allowed inside. An Associated Press reporter, videographer and photographer were among the media banished from the property by police. Most people who live in the largely black neighborhood southeast of Atlanta were unaware of Vick’s appearance. Several showed up after the former Falcons quarterback had already left in a black limousine. “Not too many people knew he was going to be here,” said Stan Sutton, who

stopped by the New Life Community Center to pick up some clothes and wound up being one of the few invited inside to hear Vick speak. “There would have been a lot more people here than there are now. The whole Eastside would have been here.” Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society, said the group wants to be open and reach as many people as possible with its anti-dogfighting message. But the tightly controlled appearance comes as Vick is trying to rehabilitate his image and ease his path back to the NFL. “We all realize that he’s in a special circumstance,” Pacelle said. “We don’t want this to be a flash in the pan. We are committed to transparency over the long run and having Michael involved in many communitybased events to speak about the issue. I don’t want to put words in his mouth, but he wants the opportunity in a controlled setting to make his first statement on the issue. But I’m sure he’s going to be speaking out more based on what he had to say today.” The quarterback is apparently planning to do his first major interview since com-

pleting a 23-month prison sentence with the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes,” which sent a three-person crew to film the event. The AP was barred from entering, and the windows were covered to prevent anyone from looking inside. Eventually, police were called, and all media were forced to stand on a sidewalk in front of the complex. The Humane Society did not publicize the event, going along with the media plan laid out by Vick’s handlers even if it meant missing the chance to make a real impact in a community where he is still revered for his brilliant play during six years with the Falcons. “We’re giving him an opportunity to plug into our community-based forums,” Pacelle said. “But he obviously has his own set of individuals who are working with him and want to present things in the way they want.” A Vick representative said the quarterback would have no comment on the appearance. Vick entered through a back door and spoke for about 12 minutes, Pacelle said. The small audience was moved by what it heard.

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Zito leads Giants to win; Nats win another Giants 4, Reds 2 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bengie Molina homered among his three hits and drove in three runs, and Barry Zito pitched six strong innings in helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Saturday. Eugenio Velez also connected as the Giants won their fifth in seven games. Fred Lewis added two hits. Zito (8-10) gave up two runs and three hits over six innings to win his third straight decision. He walked two and struck out four. Zito last won three consecutive decisions from May 23-June, 2007. Nationals 5, D-Backs 2 WASHINGTON (AP) — Garrett Mock pitched six innings for his first win of the season, Josh Willingham hit a two-run homer and the Nationals won their seventh straight game, beating Arizona. The Nationals’ sevengame run is their first since last Aug. 26-Sept. 1 and their longest since a 10-game streak from June 2-12, 2005. Mock (1-4) pitched six innings for just the second time in eight major league starts. He allowed two runs on Mark Reynolds’ homer in the fourth inning. Mock gave up five hits, walked

former team. Five Marlins relievers held the Phillies to one run over five innings after starter Sean West lasted four innings in his first start since July 11.

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San Francisco’s Barry Zito works against the Reds during the first inning of Saturday’s game. three and struck out seven.

Brewers 12, Astros 5 HOUSTON (AP) — Prince Fielder and Mike Rivera drove in three runs apiece and the Brewers torched Houston’s bullpen. Fielder hit his 27th home run, Ryan Braun had a two-run single and Casey McGehee, Bill Hall and Felipe Lopez added RBIs for the Brewers, who finished with 14 hits. Milwaukee led 3-0 when Houston starter Mike Hampton (7-9) left after two innings with a sprained right knee. The Astros’ bullpen gave up nine runs the rest of the way and the Brewers reached their

highest run total since a 14-12 win at Cleveland on June 16.

Marlins 6, Phillies 4 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cody Ross hit a go-ahead two-run homer off Cole Hamels in the sixth inning and the Marlins beat the Phillies. The Marlins moved within five games of the NL East-leading Phillies and try to complete the three-game sweep with ace Josh Johnson on the mound Sunday. Chris Coghlan hit a leadoff homer and Brian Sanches (2-1) pitched a scoreless inning in relief to earn the win against his

Cardinals 5, Pirates 3 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a threerun double to reach the 100 RBIs mark for the ninth consecutive time to start his career and Adam Wainwright limited Pittsburgh to one run over 6 2-3 innings, leading the Cardinals past the Pirates. Pujols, who hits better in Pittsburgh than any other hitter, missed a chance to possibly break open the game when he grounded into a double play in the fifth with two on and none out. He made up for it an inning later with a basesloaded double down the leftfield line that made it 5-0. Cubs 6, Rockies 5 DENVER (AP) — Kosuke Fukudome and Derrek Lee homered, leading the Cubs past Jason Marquis and the Rockies. The win allowed the Cubs to remain a game behind the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Central and snapped the Rockies’ 15game winning streak over teams from that division.

Pinkney back for a 6th season as Pirates QB By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

GREENVILLE — Just 23 years old, Patrick Pinkney is used to some East Carolina teammates calling him an “old man.” That’s what happens when you’ve been at a school longer than your coach — who is entering his fifth season. The NCAA granted Pinkney a sixth year of eligibility after he lost the 2005 season to a shoulder injury and multiple surgeries. His return gives an added boost to an offense that helped win the program’s first conference championship in more than three decades last season. “I know the offense in and out, and that gives you more knowledge about everything on the field — what’s going on around you,” Pinkney said Saturday during the team’s preseason media day. “My teammates wanted me to be here. They wanted me to get my sixth year, and that feels good to know your teammates are behind you 100 percent.” Pinkney, who started 13 games last year and five the previous season, threw for 2,675 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions last year. He guided the Pirates past

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East Carolina quarterback Patrick Pinkney smiles during an interview at football media day in Greenville Saturday. Virginia Tech and West Virginia to start the year, then led East Carolina past Tulsa in the Conference USA championship game to clinch a bowl bid for the third consecutive season. It’s a significant climb from where the Pirates were when Pinkney arrived as a freshman from Fayetteville for a redshirt year in 2004. That season was part of a disastrous two-year run under John Thompson, in which East Carolina lost 20 of 23 games, with 17 losses coming by double-digit margins and seven by at least 33 points. Skip Holtz arrived the next season while Pinkney sat out with his right shoulder injury that required two surgeries. He

didn’t attempt a pass in 2006, then split time with Rob Kass in 2007 before taking over fully last year. “It’s not only confidence we as coaches have in the experience factor or the decision-making ability coming back,” Holtz said. “I think it’s comforting for (offensive coordinator Todd) Fitch and the offensive coaches. But I think it’s a huge boost of confidence for the entire offensive football team.” That security-blanket factor will be needed through the preseason as the offense tries to sort through a logjam of talented running backs. In addition, the need for an efficient offense could be even more pronounced considering kicker Ben Hartman has yet to report

for preseason practice because of a hip injury that has returned from last year. Holtz said Hartman’s status is uncertain for the upcoming season, which could put more burden on the offense to punch the ball into the end zone, instead of forcing unproven kickers to try more field goals. “We have a proven leader,” defensive lineman Scotty Robinson said. “It’s kind of like everybody was holding their breath and who will that next guy be, and then we got him back and it was like, ’We can take it easy on this one.’ It’s like there’s a comfort zone with Pat because we know what we’re going to get out of him.” That includes a goodnatured reaction to all the teasing about his age. Even Fitch couldn’t help himself Saturday, joking that Pinkney is “older than some of the coaches.” “I think you’ve got to have that bond,” Pinkney said with a laugh. “If everyone’s on the same page, you’re going to have success. And when you believe in one another and listen to one another and just feel like you’ve got an obligation to that person, great things are going to happen.”

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New York starting pitcher CC Sabathia gestures to the crowd as he leaves the game during the eighth inning against the Red Sox Saturday.

Sabathia, Yankees make it three straight over BoSox Yankees 5, Red Sox 0 NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia didn’t allow a runner past second base while pitching into the eighth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 on Saturday for their sixth consecutive win. Derek Jeter hit a tworun homer in the eighth for the Yankees, who extended their AL East lead to a season-high 5 1/2 games. Robinson Cano finished with three hits. Jacoby Ellsbury lined a clean single to center with two out in the sixth for Boston’s first hit off Sabathia (12-7), who improved to 4-1 in his last five starts. The big lefthander got a standing ovation from the sellout crowd, and promptly struck out Dustin Pedroia to end the inning. Angels 3, Rangers 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jered Weaver pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in his last 10 starts and matched a career high with his second straight 11-strikeout performance, and the Angels moved 4 1/2 games ahead of Texas in the AL West. Vladimir Guerrero and Erick Aybar homered for the Angels, who beat Texas for only the third time in 11 meetings this season. . Blue Jays 3, Orioles 2, (10) TORONTO (AP) — Adam Lind hit a one-out double in the 10th inning to score the winning run, and the Blue Jays beat Baltimore. Joe Inglett led off the inning with a single off Danys Baez (4-6), and after he was forced out at second on a bunt by Marco Scutaro, Aaron Hill singled just beyond the outstretched

glove of second baseman Ty Wigginton. Lind followed with a double off the wall in left.

Twins 11, Tigers 0 DETROIT (AP) — Carl Pavano allowed only five hits over seven innings in his Minnesota debut, Denard Span went 5-for-5 and Joe Mauer homered and drove in three runs to lift the Twins to a 11-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. Jose Mijares and Glen Perkins completed the combined six-hit shutout with an inning each for third-place Minnesota, which moved to within 4 1/2 games of first place Detroit in the A.L. Central. White Sox 8, Indians 5 CHICAGO (AP) — Jim Thome hit a two-run shot for his 562nd career homer and Gordon Beckham had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth, helping the Chicago White Sox rally for an 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. D.J. Carrasco (4-1) pitched 2 1-3 innings of scoreless relief as the White Sox moved within two games of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Royals 12, Athletics 6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke earned his first win over an American League club since May 26, Mike Jacobs and Billy Butler each drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-6 Saturday night. Butler had three doubles and every Royals starter had at least one hit and scored a run. Jacobs and Miguel Olivo hit backto-back home runs in a four-run fourth.

Questions surround Wake’s defense — for a change By JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer

WINSTON-SALEM — There aren’t many familiar faces around Brandon Ghee on Wake Forest’s defense. He’s the only returning starter in the secondary, and he knows how difficult it will be to replace four key contributors who helped the Demon Deacons rise from obscurity to relevance in the Atlantic Coast Conference before being taken in the NFL draft. Ghee is confident those unknowns soon will make names for themselves. “We’ve got a lot of young guys, a lot of competition,” Ghee said Saturday. “Last year,

a lot of people set the starters ... but right now, everybody’s fighting for position and it’s real exciting. We’ve got the same amount of talent, just not as much experience.” Among the key players lost: linebacker Aaron Grobe Curry was selected by Seattle with the fourth overall pick, cornerback Alphonso Smith was taken in Round 2 by Denver, and safety Chip Vaughn and linebacker Stanley Arnoux each went in the fourth round to New Orleans.

They were the cornerstones of a defense that produced a school-record three consecutive bowl berths, a string that started in 2006 when the Demon Deacons claimed an unlikely ACC title and reached the Orange Bowl. “No doubt, they were leaders on the team,” Ghee said. “It was like they had been here forever (but) now new people have to step up as leaders.” That assuredly includes Ghee, one of only two defenders with at least 20 career starts. The redshirt senior and defensive lineman Boo Robinson figure to set the example for the 13 redshirt sophomores or freshmen who appear on

the defense’s preseason depth chart. Having so many vacancies also figures to test coach Jim Grobe’s patience-first philosophy of redshirting almost every incoming freshman and spending several seasons grooming them to take over for seniors when they move on. That makes it tough to fill the holes created by the departure of a defensedominated recruiting class that arrived in 2004. “We’ve been (signing unbalanced recruiting classes) really ever since we’ve been here — each of our recruiting classes, the first few years, were loaded on one side or the other,” Grobe said. “We really balanced our re-

cruiting classes out now, but we really haven’t gotten to the point where we’re balanced each year in terms of how many seniors we lose. “I’d like to get to the point where we lose somewhat of an equal number on each side of the ball. But we’re not there right now.” Those questions on defense also has reversed the roles in WinstonSalem, casting senior quarterback Riley Skinner and the rest of the offense in the role of tested veterans. Last year, it was the defense that was counted upon to carry the load for an offense that had occasional bouts with youth and inconsistency. No pressure at all,

Skinner said. “We don’t have to come out and score 70 points a game. We know that,” he said. “We know we still have a great defense with who we have coming back and who we have replacing (the graduated seniors). “We want our offense to be scoring a lot of points because we didn’t bail the defense out last year when we put them in some tough positions, in terms of field position, and we kind of put a lot of games on their shoulders. We don’t want to do that as an offense. You take pride in (it) — it’s our offense. ... We’re going to want to score a lot more, but not because have to, but because we want to.”

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Roethlisberger accuser allegedly bragged about sex Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger scrambles during the twominute drill practice at their training camp in Latrobe, Pa. Tuesday.

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GOLF WGC Bridgestone Invitational Scores

Saturday, at Firestone Country Club (South Course), Akron, Ohio Purse: $8.5 million Yardage: 7,400; Par: 70 Third Round Padraig Harrington 64-69-67 — 200 Tiger Woods 68-70-65 — 203 Jerry Kelly 71-65-69 — 205 Tim Clark 66-68-71 — 205 Miguel A. Jimenez 68-72-66 — 206 Kenny Perry 69-71-66 — 206 Lucas Glover 69-69-68 — 206 Angel Cabrera 70-68-68 — 206 Stewart Cink 69-69-68 — 206 Oliver Wilson 69-69-68 — 206 Mike Weir 71-66-69 — 206 Robert Allenby 68-69-69 — 206 Zach Johnson 67-70-69 — 206 Woody Austin 69-68-69 — 206 J.B. Holmes 70-72-65 — 207 Geoff Ogilvy 69-71-67 — 207 David Toms 69-69-69 — 207 Hunter Mahan 68-69-70 — 207 Steve Stricker 67-69-71 — 207 Pat Perez 70-72-66 — 208 Ian Poulter 67-74-67 — 208 Carl Pettersson 70-70-68 — 208 Chad Campbell 71-68-69 — 208 Prayad Marksaeng 66-70-72 — 208 Retief Goosen 71-67-71 — 209 Alvaro Quiros 72-65-72 — 209 Vijay Singh 70-73-67 — 210 Rory Sabbatini 71-71-68 — 210 Sergio Garcia 68-72-70 — 210 Soren Hansen 69-71-70 — 210 Lee Westwood 69-71-70 — 210 Nick O’Hern 72-67-71 — 210 Scott Verplank 66-69-75 — 210 Charles Howell III 71-72-68 — 211 Luke Donald 70-72-69 — 211 Stuart Appleby 74-68-69 — 211 Nick Watney 74-68-69 — 211 Henrik Stenson 69-72-70 — 211 Ross Fisher 70-71-70 — 211 Justin Leonard 70-71-70 — 211 Dustin Johnson 70-71-70 — 211 Darren Clarke 71-70-70 — 211 Anthony Kim 72-68-71 — 211 Nick Dougherty 69-71-71 — 211 Davis Love III 72-66-73 — 211 Mathew Goggin 73-71-68 — 212 Justin Rose 75-68-69 — 212 Camilo Villegas 70-70-72 — 212 Anthony Kang 71-76-66 — 213 Y.E. Yang 72-72-69 — 213 Ernie Els 71-72-70 — 213 Jeev M. Singh 70-71-72 — 213 Anders Hansen 73-71-70 — 214 Cameron Beckman 71-71-72 — 214 Gonzalo F-Castano 70-71-73 — 214 Trevor Immelman 70-70-74 — 214 Phil Mickelson 70-69-75 — 214 Boo Weekley 69-69-76 — 214 Thongchai Jaidee 71-74-70 — 215 Graeme McDowell 73-71-71 — 215 Adam Scott 78-67-71 — 216 Rory McIlroy 75-70-71 — 216 Christian Cevaer 75-70-71 — 216 Richard Sterne 72-73-71 — 216 Danny Lee 68-73-75 — 216 Jim Furyk 73-71-73 — 217 Soren Kjeldsen 72-70-75 — 217 Sean O’Hair 69-72-76 — 217 Martin Kaymer 72-74-72 — 218 Ben Curtis 77-69-72 — 218 K.J. Choi 74-72-73 — 219 Shingo Katayama 74-72-73 — 219 Nathan Green 74-71-74 — 219 Gregory Havret 73-77-70 — 220 Marc Turnesa 76-75-71 — 222 Chih-Bing Lam 74-75-75 — 224 Brian Gay 75-74-76 — 225 Shane Lowry 78-78-72 — 228 Yuji Igarashi 74-83-73 — 230

Nationwide Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open Scores

Saturday, at Crestview Country Club Wichita, Kan. Purse: $550,000 Yardage: 6,932; Par 71 Third Round Jhonattan Vegas 64-67-66 — 197 Chad Collins 66-67-66 — 199 Blake Adams 66-69-67 — 202 Dave Schultz 66-69-67 — 202 Chris Tidland 67-68-68 — 203 Jonathan Fricke 66-67-70 — 203 Luke List 70-67-67 — 204 Justin Hicks 65-68-71 — 204 Brandon Brown 68-71-66 — 205 Miguel Angel Carballo 66-71-68 — 205 Jeff Gove 66-71-68 — 205 Kyle Flinton 70-66-69 — 205 David McKenzie 65-71-69 — 205 Jim Herman 68-71-67 — 206 Paul Claxton 70-68-68 — 206 Andrew Svoboda 68-69-69 — 206 Esteban Toledo 68-69-69 — 206 Alex Prugh 68-69-69 — 206 Stuart Deane 65-69-72 — 206 Henrik Bjornstad 67-67-72 — 206 Doug LaBelle II 68-71-68 — 207 Gavin Coles 70-69-68 — 207 Michael Sims 68-70-69 — 207 Bubba Dickerson 71-66-70 — 207 Steven Taylor 65-70-72 — 207 Jerod Turner 69-71-68 — 208 Michael Clark II 69-70-69 — 208 Will Dodson 67-71-70 — 208 Scott Gardiner 69-69-70 — 208 Bob May 67-71-70 — 208 Stephen Dartnall 68-69-71 — 208 Joey Lamielle 64-73-71 — 208 Jason Enloe 69-68-71 — 208 David Hearn 69-67-72 — 208 Andre Stolz 64-72-72 — 208 Kyle Thompson 66-70-72 — 208 Fran Quinn 69-71-69 — 209 James Drew 71-67-71 — 209

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NASCAR Nationwide Zippo 200 at The Glen Results

Saturday, at Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, N.Y. Lap length: 2.45 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (2) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 82 laps, 144.5 rating, 195 points, $44,570. 2. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 82, 120.4, 175, $35,450. 3. (11) Carl Edwards, Ford, 82, 123.7, 170, $29,175. 4. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 82, 122, 165, $23,625. 5. (10) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 82, 95.9, 155, $26,018. 6. (17) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 82, 92.4, 150, $19,150. 7. (18) Greg Biffle, Ford, 82, 97.4, 146, $18,450. 8. (21) David Ragan, Ford, 82, 100, 147, $17,975. 9. (14) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 82, 99.6, 138, $23,868. 10. (4) Scott Speed, Toyota, 82, 108.7, 139, $17,975. 11. (9) Boris Said, Ford, 82, 85.1, 130, $25,518. 12. (22) Steve Wallace, Chevrolet, 82, 71.9, 132, $27,843. 13. (20) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 82, 71.7, 124, $23,543. 14. (3) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 82, 94.8, 121, $16,575. 15. (28) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 82, 74.1, 118, $24,018. 16. (26) Jason Keller, Ford, 82, 71.2, 115, $22,918. 17. (27) Justin Allgaier, Dodge, 82, 74.1, 112, $23,868. 18. (16) J.R. Fitzpatrick, Chevrolet, 82, 77.2, 109, $16,325. 19. (24) Kenny Wallace, Chevrolet, 82, 62.4, 106, $22,718. 20. (35) Michael Annett, Toyota, 82, 60.3, 103, $23,518. 21. (31) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, 82, 49.2, 100, $22,618. 22. (37) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 82, 55.6, 97, $22,568. 23. (41) Sean Murphy, Dodge, 82, 40.7, 94, $22,893. 24. (36) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Chevrolet, 82, 49.9, 91, $22,393. 25. (38) Danny O’Quinn Jr., Chevrolet, 82, 39.3, 88, $22,493. 26. (25) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 82, 64.9, 85, $22,298. 27. (19) Michael McDowell, Dodge, 82, 51.5, 82, $22,243. 28. (39) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, accident, 81, 51.4, 79, $22,173. 29. (23) Paul Menard, Ford, 80, 79, 76, $15,670. 30. (40) Eric McClure, Ford, 80, 30.9, 73, $22,403. 31. (42) Chris Cook, Chevrolet, 79, 42.8, 70, $22,068. 32. (13) Justin Marks, Toyota, transmission, 76, 56.5, 67, $22,008. 33. (6) Joey Logano, Toyota, accident, 69, 68.8, 64, $15,505. 34. (5) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, suspension, 68, 84.6, 61, $15,445. 35. (12) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, fuel pump, 51, 65, 58, $15,410. 36. (34) Matthew Carter, Ford, accident, 50, 32.2, 55, $21,843. 37. (8) Brian Vickers, Toyota, transmission, 31, 65, 52, $15,335. 38. (33) Mark Green, Chevrolet, transmission, 28, 34.5, 49, $21,748. 39. (43) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, clutch, 23, 33.7, 46, $21,713. 40. (15) Antonio Perez, Dodge, vibration, 22, 64.6, 43, $15,135. 41. (29) Tom Hubert, Chevrolet, brakes, 14, 38.6, 40, $15,100. 42. (30) Kris Szekeres, Chevrolet, electrical, 9, 31.6, 37, $21,533. 43. (32) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, brakes, 4, 26.8, 34, $14,996. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 79.407 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 31 minutes, 48 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.82 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 20 laps. Lead Changes: 7 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: K.Harvick 1-12; M.Ambrose 13-19; S.Speed 20; C.Edwards 21-45; S.Wallace 46-47; D.Ragan 48; K.Busch 49-63; M.Ambrose 64-82. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): M.Ambrose, 2 times for 26 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 25 laps; K.Busch, 1 time for 15 laps; K.Harvick, 1 time for 12 laps; S.Wallace, 1 time for 2 laps; D.Ragan, 1 time for 1 lap; S.Speed, 1 time for 1 lap. Top 10 in Points: 1. K.Busch, 3,646; 2. C.Edwards, 3,434; 3. Bra.Keselowski, 3,237; 4. J.Leffler, 3,073; 5. J.Allgaier, 2,605; 6. S.Wallace, 2,555; 7. M.Bliss, 2,513; 8. J.Keller, 2,509; 9. B.Gaughan, 2,462; 10. J.Logano, 2,459. NASCAR Driver Rating Formula A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

Sprint Cup Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Lineup

After Friday qualifying; race Sunday, at Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Lap length: 2.45 miles (Car number in parentheses)

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The woman suing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has been accused of bragging about having consensual sex with him to a co-worker. According to court documents filed late Friday, Angela Antonetti said the woman who made the rape claim “did not appear to be upset, stressed-out or nervous” about her time with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback during a 2008 celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe. Antonetti said her Harrah’s hotel-casino co-worker “appeared 1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 123.633. 2. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 123.619. 3. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 123.093. 4. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 123.045. 5. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 122.824. 6. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 122.652. 7. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 122.519. 8. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 122.514. 9. (08) Boris Said, Ford, 122.495. 10. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 122.081. 11. (07) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 122.039. 12. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 121.872. 13. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 121.864. 14. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 121.759. 15. (71) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, 121.722. 16. (13) Max Papis, Toyota, 121.653. 17. (55) Patrick Carpentier, Toyota, 121.509. 18. (44) AJ Allmendinger, Dodge, 121.427. 19. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 121.377. 20. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 121.359. 21. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 121.315. 22. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 121.284. 23. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 121.279. 24. (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 121.254. 25. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 121.247. 26. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 121.185. 27. (96) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 121.117. 28. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 121.109. 29. (43) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 121.109. 30. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 121.071. 31. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 121.046. 32. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 121.009. 33. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 120.993. 34. (34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 120.848. 35. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 120.838. 36. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 120.615. 37. (09) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 120.581. 38. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 120.465. 39. (04) P.J. Jones, Toyota, 120.416. 40. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 120.088. 41. (66) Dave Blaney, Toyota, 119.9. 42. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 119.858. 43. (37) Tony Ave, Chevrolet, 119.787. Failed to Qualify 44. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 119.77. 45. (36) Brian Simo, Toyota, 118.895. 46. (70) David Gilliland, Chevrolet, 118.671.

happy and boastful,” and later said she thought she might be pregnant from the encounter. Antonetti made the remarks in a sworn statement attached to a motion to move the case from Reno to Minden, Nev. “Rather than indicating that she was afraid or apprehensive about this, (the woman) expressed to me that she was hoping for a ’little Roethlisberger,” said Antonetti, who worked with her at Harrah’s between 2006 and 2009. Lawyer Cal Dunlap, who represents the woman, declined to comment Saturday.

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Atlanta’s Yunel Escobar reacts after taking a strike during the first inning of Saturday’s game against the Dodgers. When The Dispatch went to press late Saturday night, their game was still scoreless after five innings.

.532 3 .496 7 .477 9 .446 12 1/2 .385 19

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Indiana 16 4 .800 — Washington 11 9 .550 5 Atlanta 11 11 .500 6 Chicago 11 11 .500 6 Connecticut 10 10 .500 6 Detroit 7 11 .389 8 New York 7 13 .350 9

South Division W L Durham (Rays) 64 50 Gwinnett (Braves) 64 50 Norfolk (Orioles) 62 52 Charlotte (White Sox) 51 62

Pct. GB .561 — .561 — .544 2 .451 12 1/2

West Division W L Louisville (Reds) 64 49 Indianapolis (Pirates) 56 57 Toledo (Tigers) 56 58 Columbus (Indians) 48 64

Pct. GB .566 — .496 8 .491 8 1/2 .429 15 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB Phoenix 16 6 .727 — Seattle 12 9 .571 3 1/2 Minnesota 11 10 .524 4 1/2 San Antonio 9 11 .450 6 Los Angeles 7 11 .389 7 Sacramento 5 17 .227 11

Saturday’s Games Norfolk 7, Pawtucket 3 Indianapolis 2, Charlotte 1 Gwinnett 9, Toledo 5 Buffalo 2, Columbus 1 Syracuse 3, Durham 2 Lehigh Valley 4, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 3 Rochester 3, Louisville 2

Friday’s Games Washington 70, Detroit 66 Minnesota 95, Connecticut 88 New York 84, Sacramento 66

Sunday’s Games Louisville at Rochester, 1:35 p.m. Charlotte at Indianapolis, 2 p.m. Buffalo at Columbus, 5:05 p.m. Syracuse at Durham, 5:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Lehigh Valley, 5:35 p.m. Gwinnett at Toledo, 6:30 p.m.

Standings

Saturday’s Games Chicago 82, Atlanta 80 New York at Seattle, 10 p.m. Indiana at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

Monday’s Game Indiana at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Southern League Standings

South Division W L Jacksonville (Marlins) 29 14 x-Birmingham (White Sox) 26 16 Mississippi (Braves) 21 21 Montgomery (Rays) 21 21 Mobile (Diamondbacks) 16 26 x-clinched first half

59 56 53 50 42

Carolina League Standings

MiLB North Division W L Chattanooga (Dodgers) 24 19 Tennessee (Cubs) 22 20 West Tenn (Mariners) 22 20 Carolina (Reds) 15 27 x-Huntsville (Brewers) 15 27

Syracuse (Nationals) Lehigh Valley (Phillies) Rochester (Twins) Pawtucket (Red Sox) Buffalo (Mets)

Monday’s Games Columbus at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Durham at Gwinnett, 7 p.m. Rochester at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Louisville at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Pawtucket at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Washington at Connecticut, 3 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Pct. .558 .524 .524 .357 .357

GB — 1 1/2 1 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2

Pct. GB .674 — .619 2 1/2 .500 7 1/2 .500 7 1/2 .381 12 1/2

Saturday’s Games Mississippi 9, Huntsville 1 Tennessee at Birmingham, 8:05 p.m. Mobile at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m. Carolina at West Tenn, 8:05 p.m. Jacksonville 8, Chattanooga 3 Sunday’s Games Mississippi at Huntsville, 2 p.m. Carolina at West Tenn, 3:05 p.m. Jacksonville at Chattanooga, 2:15 p.m. Tennessee at Birmingham, 6:05 p.m. Mobile at Montgomery, 7:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Mississippi at Huntsville, 8 p.m. Tennessee at Birmingham, 8:05 p.m. Mobile at Montgomery, 8:05 p.m. Carolina at West Tenn, 8:05 p.m. Jacksonville at Chattanooga, 7:15 p.m.

International League Standings

North Division W L Pct. GB Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Yankees) 62 49 .559 —

says her claims were an attempt to exploit his celebrity status and secure an “extortionate payday.” Antonetti said the woman’s emotional collapse had nothing to do with a rape but resulted from a failed relationship with a married man and then a long-distance relationship that turned out to be a hoax. Antonetti claims the woman became “very emotionally distraught” afterward, and took a leave of absence from Harrah’s. Antonetti says she wanted “to set the record straight” after hearing about the claims against Roethlisberger.

Braves, Dodgers tied after five

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WNBA

“We’ll just deal with it in the lawsuit,” he said. In her lawsuit, the 31-year-old Nevada woman says she was working as a VIP hostess during the tournament when the two-time Super Bowl winner raped her in a hotel penthouse across the street from the golf course — a claim he vehemently denies. She also alleges Harrah’s officials orchestrated a cover-up, and worked to silence her and undermine her credibility rather than investigate her claims. But the motion, filed by Roethlisberger’s Nevada lawyer John Echeverria,

Northern Division W L Wilmington (Royals) 25 15 Potomac (Nationals) 26 16 Frederick (Orioles) 21 21 x-Lynchburg (Pirates) 17 25 Southern Division W L x-Winston-Salem (White Sox) 21 18 Myrtle Beach (Braves) 19 22 Salem (Red Sox) 18 22 Kinston (Indians) 17 25 x-clinched first half

Pct. GB .625 — .619 — .500 5 .405 9 Pct. .538 .463 .450 .405

GB — 3 3 1/2 5 1/2

Saturday’s Games Potomac 9, Wilmington 0 Kinston 7, Salem 1 Winston-Salem 5, Frederick 4 Lynchburg 3, Myrtle Beach 2 Sunday’s Games Wilmington at Potomac, 1:05 p.m. Salem at Kinston, 2 p.m. Frederick at Winston-Salem, 5 p.m. Lynchburg at Myrtle Beach, 6:05 p.m. Monday’s Games No games scheduled

MLB National League Standings Philadelphia Florida Atlanta New York Washington St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Houston

East Division W L Pct GB 61 47 .565 — 57 53 .518 5 56 54 .509 6 51 58 .468 10 1/2 39 72 .351 23 1/2

Central Division W L Pct 61 51 .545 58 50 .537 55 55 .500 54 56 .491

GB — 1 5 6

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

47 62 .431 12 1/2 45 65 .409 15

Los Angeles San Francisco Colorado Arizona San Diego

West Division W L Pct GB 67 43 .609 — 61 49 .555 6 60 50 .545 7 50 61 .450 17 1/2 46 65 .414 21 1/2

Friday’s Games Washington 7, Arizona 6 St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 4 Florida 3, Philadelphia 2 Houston 6, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 6, Chicago Cubs 2 San Diego 6, N.Y. Mets 2 Atlanta 9, L.A. Dodgers 5, 12 innings Cincinnati 10, San Francisco 5 Sunday’s Games Arizona (Y.Petit 2-5) at Washington (J.Martin 0-2), 1:35 p.m. Florida (Jo.Johnson 10-2) at Philadelphia (Moyer 10-8), 1:35 p.m. St. Louis (Pineiro 9-9) at Pittsburgh (Duke 9-10), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 10-8) at Houston (W.Rodriguez 10-6), 2:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 8-4) at Colorado (Hammel 6-6), 3:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Harang 5-13) at San Francisco (Cain 12-3), 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 12-8) at San Diego (Stauffer 1-3), 4:05 p.m. Atlanta (J.Vazquez 9-7) at L.A. Dodgers (Undecided), 4:10 p.m. Monday’s Games Houston at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Oakland at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

SOCCER MLS Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF Columbus 9 3 9 36 32 Chicago 8 3 8 32 26 D.C. 6 4 10 28 34 Toronto FC 7 7 6 27 28 New England 6 6 6 24 20 Kansas City 5 7 6 21 20 New York 2 15 4 10 16

GA 24 20 32 31 24 25 37

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T Pts GF GA Houston 10 6 5 35 27 18 Los Angeles 7 3 10 31 25 21 Colorado 8 6 6 30 32 24 Seattle 7 5 8 29 26 21 Chivas USA 8 7 3 27 19 19 Real Salt Lake 7 8 5 26 29 24 FC Dallas 6 9 5 23 29 30 San Jose 4 11 5 17 25 38 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie. Thursday’s Games FC Dallas 1, Houston 0 Saturday’s Games Los Angeles 2, New England 1 Columbus 3, San Jose 0 Real Salt Lake 1, Seattle FC 0 Colorado 4, Chivas USA 0 Sunday’s Games Chicago at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

American League Standings New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore

East Division W L Pct GB 68 42 .618 — 62 47 .569 5 1/2 60 49 .550 7 1/2 52 57 .477 15 1/2 46 64 .418 22

Detroit Chicago Minnesota Cleveland Kansas City

Central Division W L Pct GB 58 51 .532 — 57 54 .514 2 54 56 .491 4 1/2 47 63 .427 11 1/2 43 67 .391 15 1/2

Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

West Division W L Pct GB 65 43 .602 — 61 48 .560 4 1/2 57 52 .523 8 1/2 48 62 .436 18

Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees 2, Boston 0, 15 innings Detroit 10, Minnesota 8 Baltimore 7, Toronto 5 Oakland 9, Kansas City 4 Cleveland 6, Chicago White Sox 2 Texas 11, L.A. Angels 6 Seattle 7, Tampa Bay 6, 11 innings Sunday’s Games Minnesota (S.Baker 9-7) at Detroit (Washburn 8-7), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Matusz 1-0) at Toronto (Halladay 11-5), 1:07 p.m. Cleveland (D.Huff 5-6) at Chicago White Sox (Contreras 4-10), 2:05 p.m. Oakland (Bre.Anderson 6-8) at Kansas City (Hochevar 6-4), 2:10 p.m. Texas (Holland 4-7) at L.A. Angels (Lackey 7-4), 3:35 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kazmir 6-6) at Seattle (RowlandSmith 1-1), 4:10 p.m. Boston (Lester 9-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 9-6), 8:05 p.m. Monday’s Games

TRANSACTIONS Saturday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL n American League BOSTON RED SOX—Placed SS Jed Lowrie on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 7. Purchased the contract of RHP Enrique Gonzalez from Pawtucket (IL). CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Recalled RHP Carlos Torres from Charlotte (IL). LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Placed LHP Joe Saunders on the 15-day DL. NEW YORK YANKEES—Purchased the contract of RHP Josh Towers from Scranton-Wilkes-Barre (IL). Optioned RHP Mark Melancon to Scranton-Wilkes-Barre (IL). Transferred LHP Damaso Marte from the 15- to the 60-day DL. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed LHP Dallas Braden on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 1. Recalled OF Aaron Cunningham and RHP Clayton Mortensen from Sacramento (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS—Claimed RHP Russ Springer off waivers from Oakland and LHP R.J. Swindle off waivers from Milwaukee and designated Swindle for assignment. Designated C Michel Hernandez and INF Joe Dillon for assignment. n National League CHICAGO CUBS—Placed RHP Carlos Zambrano on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 2. Recalled RHP Jeff Stevens from Iowa (PCL). FLORIDA MARLINS—Recalled LHP Sean West from Jacksonville (SL). Optioned RHP Luis Ayala to New Orleans (PCL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Released INF Pablo Ozuna. n United League RIO GRANDE VALLEY WHITEWINGS—Signed 2B Juan Melo. FOOTBALL n National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Agreed to terms with WR Roddy White on a contract extension. CLEVELAND BROWNS—Released DL Shaun Smith. DENVER BRONCOS—Placed DL J’Vonne Parker on injured reserve. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Signed LB Aaron Curry.

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u Celebrate, 2-4C u Books & Leisure, 5C u Light Side, 6-7C u A to Z Kids, 8C

FAMILY FEATURES

llie stopped eating when she was 16. Her owner, Dr. Elizabette Cohen says she went crazy trying to find a healthy diet for her beloved pet.

Understanding Bacteria

Like humans, dogs and cats have short digestive tracts and a complex gastrointestinal (GI) ecosystem. Bacterial cells in their digestive tracts outnumber animal cells. In fact, they account for approximately 95 percent of the cells in the GI tract. As many as 500 different species of bacterial cells may be represented. Some of these bacteria are beneficial, and some have the potential to be pathogenic. It’s the balance between the two types of bacteria that determines whether the digestive system is healthy and functioning optimally. When the bacterial balance is disrupted, the result is often digestive upsets and loose stools.

What Causes Bacterial Imbalance?

The intestinal microflora can vary from one animal to the next and is influenced by a number of things, including host species, breed, age, diet, environment and geography. But beyond these variables, many factors can work to disrupt the bacterial balance: � Disease � Age � Diet � Stress � Antibiotic therapy

A Well-Balanced Diet When it comes to nutrition, pets need a balanced diet including: � Animal protein to build and maintain strong muscles � Vitamins and minerals for heart health � Antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and Vitamin E to promote a strong immune system � Fiber blend for optimal digestive health � Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin and coat

“Her problem is that she has a very sensitive digestive system and would suffer from upsets pretty often,” said Cohen, a New York veterinarian and popular radio show host. With a majority of a dog’s immune system residing in the gut, it was critical to address Allie’s digestive health.

Dr. Elizabette Cohen and her dog Allie

Finding a Balanced Solution

“I prefer to treat her digestive problems naturally; however, it was challenging finding an effective natural solution,” said Cohen. Dr. Cohen is not alone in wanting to find more natural solutions. According to experts, about half of dog- or catowning households seek natural product solutions for their pets. A growing trend in pet care is the use of probiotics and prebiotics to support digestive health. � Probiotics are live, beneficial or good bacteria supplied in some form (treat or supplement) to the animal that provide a health benefit. � Prebiotics feed (or support) the good bacteria, helping the good bacteria to grow. “Probiotics provide the digestive system with the healthy, good bacteria,” said Cohen. “These bacteria support the immune system and its function, produce important B vitamins and take up space in the intestines. This is important because this space could be taken up by disease-causing bacteria instead of the healthy bacteria.” Allie is 18 now, and even though she has some issues common to older dogs, Dr. Cohen says she’s a healthy, happy dog and enjoys the probiotics she’s given in supplement form. “I am recommending Iams Prostora Max as a veterinarian, as a pet reporter, but most importantly, as a pet owner,” says Cohen. “Allie is extremely picky about what she likes to eat In examining your pet food ingredient list, you may see this and she loves the taste of Prostora. I love it term — Fructooligosaccharides, or FOS. Pronounced, fruwkbecause I’m able to help support her digestive toe-ol-lie-go-sack-er-ides, FOS is a prebiotic found in a health naturally.” variety of foods, such as bananas, barley, garlic, honey, rye Available through veterinarians, Prostora and wheat. It is a fiber that is broken down in the intestine by Max is one of the only probiotics that is derived the good bacteria that live there. from the canine gut. It nutritionally manages FOS feeds the good bacteria to help crowd out the bad dog’s digestive health, promoting a healthy bacteria, helping to create the right balance between good and microflora balance during stressful transitions bad bacteria. Check your pet’s food labels to ensure the food and a strong, healthy digestive system for overyou’re feeding your pet has “Fructooligosaccharides” listed all health and well-being. on the ingredients panel. For more information, visit www.iams.com.

Prebiotics in Pet Food

Multi-grain carbohydrates such as corn, rice, sorghum and barley for energy and vitality � Natural calcium for strong teeth and bones Pet food makers study healthy dogs and cats to find which ingredients work best in providing complete and balanced nutrition. For example, nutritional science found in products such as Eukanuba and Iams deliver animal proteins and antioxidants that are especially important to a dog’s health. �

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Celebrate

Lindsey Barker Ferguson and James Matthew Lotspeich wed Lindsey Barker Ferguson and James Matthew Lotspeich were married on Aug. 1, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of the parents of the bride in Oxford. The Rev. Chad William Hood officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edward Ferguson of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of the late William Leonard and Birdie Parham Barker of Oxford and the late Jack Edward and Dorothy Hunt Ferguson of Oxford. The bride is a graduate of Meredith College with a bachelor of arts degree in history and is pursuing a master of education degree from N.C. State University. She is employed as a middle school teacher in the Wake County School System. The groom is the son of Gina Michelle Mosteller and Anthony Lee Lotspeich, both of Chatsworth, Ga. He is the grandson of Virginia Ann Mosteller of Chatsworth, Ga., and the late James Eugene Mosteller and Jeanette Lotspeich of Chatsworth, Ga., and the late Joe Coy Lotspeich. He is a graduate of Shorter University in Rome, Ga., with a bachelor of arts degree in communication leadership. He is a graduate student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, pursuing a master of divinity. The bride was escorted by and given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of Alencon lace, featuring a portrait neckline. Covered buttons adorned the back and down the sweep train. The bride chose a waltz-length veil trimmed in Alencon lace. She wore diamondstudded pearl earrings given to her as a gift from her parents. She carried a bouquet of roses from her

Avery Richard Barker David and Heather Barker of Henderson announce the birth of their son, Avery Richard Barker, on Aug. 2, 2009, at Maria Parham Medical Center. The infant weighed seven pounds, seven ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Charlotte and George Parrish and Connie and Paul Barker, all of Henderson.

Emily Grey Bowes Michael and Katherine Bowes of Henderson announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Grey Bowes, on Aug. 4, 2009 at Maria Parham Medical Center. The infant weighed eight pounds, four ounces. The baby’s grandparents are Deborah O’Geary Faulkner, the late Dewey Haywood Faulkner, Melvin Thomas Bowes and Vickie Lane Bowes, all of Henderson.

Gian Carlos Carrillo Calamaco Perla Yaneth Carrillo of Henderson announces the birth of her son, Gian

Elizabeth Currin, cousin of the bride. The wedding was directed by Deborah Edwards, cousin of the bride, and Sheila Wiggins, aunt of the bride. A cocktail dinner and dance by the pool followed the ceremony. After a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will make their home in Wake Forest.

Pre-wedding showers/events • The couple was honored at a wedding brunch on Aug. 1, 2009, given by Dr. and Mrs. Ben Fleming Currin and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wayne Lee at the Henderson Country Club. • The parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner July 31, 2009, at the Henderson Country Club. • A bridal luncheon was given in honor of the bride on July 30, 2009, hosted by Mrs. John Lawrence Wiggins III and held at Bambro Plantation. • An afternoon tea was held at the home of Mrs. Bobby Mosteller of Georgia. Others hostesses were Mrs. John Ziegler, Mrs. Glen Wilbanks, Mrs. David Bartley, Mrs. Calvin Burger and Vivian Keith. • Family and friends enjoyed a wedding shower brunch in honor of the couple given by Mrs. Billy Kittrell and Mrs. David Edwards at the home of Edwards in Henderson. • A poolside party honoring the couple was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mosteller of Georgia. • The bride was also treated to a weekend in the mountains by her bridesmaids and close friends.

Mrs. Brian Christopher Boyd

Holly Nicole Dickens ties the knot with Brian Christopher Boyd

Holly Nicole Dickens the groom; Johnnie Mark Dickens II and Jonathan and Brian Christopher Mrs. James Matthew Lotspeich David Dickens, both brothBoyd were married on June 27, 2009, at 6 p.m. in ers of the bride; Glenn mother’s garden and the Chelsea Castello Johnson, Allen Boyd Jr., cousin of a tented ceremony in the Bible given to her at birth childhood friend of the the groom; and Matthew pecan grove at the Rose by her maternal grandpar- bride; and Barker ElizaAltland, friend of the Hill Plantation in Nashents. beth Wiggins and Farrell groom. ville, N.C. The Rev. Gary Guests were greeted in Leigh Wiggins, cousins of Wedding music was proW. Murry, a long-time the rose garden by a string the bride. friend of the bride’s family, vided by a string quartet. quartet, with the ceremoJesse Arter Martin, Longtime friends of the officiated the ceremony. ny of worship taking place a college friend of the bride’s family, W. Henry The bride is the daughon the front lawn. Welgroom, served as best Dickerson and Sharon ter of Mr. and Mrs. coming the guests were man. Groomsmen were Graham Murry, served as Johnnie Mark Dickens David Wayne Edwards Brandon Lee Adams and ceremony directors. of Louisburg. She is the and John Lawrence WigRyan Edmond Long, childFollowing the ceremony, granddaughter of Dawn gins III, cousin and uncle hood friends of the groom; a dinner reception was Hight Dickens, the late of the bride, and Mr. and Jared Nicholas Smith and Lucius Herman Dickens II, held at Rose Hill’s Nathan Mrs. Donald Wayne Lee, Jasen David Spoon, college Hall. The couple honeyBarbara Foster Burnette friends of the bride and friends of the groom; and and the late Raymond Earl mooned in Antigua and her family. Jacob Tyler Dunlow, semiBurnette, all of Louisburg. now reside in Henderson. Sarah Octavia Fergunary friend of the groom. The bride is a student son, sister of the bride, Program attendants at Meredith College in Pre-wedding served as the maid of were Caroline Kittrell Raleigh. showers/events honor. Bridesmaids were Edwards and Ciara ElizaThe groom is the son of Susan Elizabeth Hill and beth Edwards, cousins Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hen• The rehearsal dinner, Kathryn Ashley Lewis, of the bride. The register ry Boyd of Henderson. He hosted by the groom’s college friends of the bride; attendant was Catherine is the grandson of Virginia parents, was held Poythress Boyd and the poolside at the Rose Hill Birth Announcements late Elmus Morris Boyd Plantation. and the late Mr. and Mrs. • A bridal shower was held ell and George Mitchell, Carlos Carrillo Calamaco Basketville and the late Willie Edward Keen, all of at White Level Baptist on July 29, 2009, at Maria Percell Downey, both of all of Henderson. Henderson. The groom is Church, hosted by Faye Parham Medical Center. Warrenton, and Charlie employed at Charles Boyd Dickens, Bobbie Keith, The infant weighed seven Hargrove and the late Chevrolet in Henderson. Tra’viana Patricia Pollock, Jean pounds, six ounces. The Emma Hargrove, both of The bride and her father Jones, Joan Leonard and Leeandae Springs baby’s grandparents are Henderson. entered the ceremony on a Sheila Leonard. Cesar Carrillo and Lila horse-drawn carriage. She • A dessert social was held Meshell Christina Carrillo, both of Henderwas given in marriage by at the home of Patricia Jacob Perry Milton Springs of Henderson son. her parents. Chastain, aunt of the announces the birth of Anna Catherine Dickbride, and hosted by Chris and Abby Milher daughter, Tra’viana ens, sister of the bride, Liam Reese Cecilia Boone, Mollie Evton of Henderson anLeeandae Springs on served as maid of honor. ans and Patsy Gardner. nounce the birth of their Aug. 2, 2009, at Maria Freeman Bridesmaids were Mad• A bridal shower was held son, Jacob “Jake” Perry Parham Medical Center. eline Foster Chastain at the home of Parka Milton, on June 19, 2009, The infant weighed seven Jonathan and Emily and Jessica Lauren Nash, Hedgepeth and hosted at UNC Women’s Hospounds, four ounces. The Freeman of Wake Forest both cousins of the bride; by Hedgepeth, Janet baby’s grandparents are pital in Chapel Hill. The announce the birth of their and Kathryn Lane Hicks, Stevenson and Martha Felicia R. Springs and infant weighed six pounds, son, Liam Reese Freeman, Crystal Carol Pickard and Stovall. Christopher Brown, both four ounces. The baby’s on July 16, 2009, at Rex Courtnie Dawn Winn, all • A bridal luncheon honorof Henderson. grandparents are Terry Women’s Hospital in Rafriends of the bride. ing the bridesmaids and and Donna McDaniel of leigh. The infant weighed The groom’s father hosted by the bride and Kittrell; Robbie Owens of eight pounds, two ounces. Sophie Lee Wade served as best man. her mother was held at Chattanooga, Tenn.; and The baby’s grandparents Ushers were Charles the Women’s Club in Kenny and Tracy Beal and are Dave and Beth Arner Kevin and Shannon Raleigh. Brandon Boyd, brother of Larry and Cindy Milton, of Henderson and James Wade of Henderson anall of Providence, N.C. and Tammie Crawford nounce the birth of their Engagement Announcements and Kevin Freeman, also daughter, Sophie Lee of Henderson. Wade, on Aug. 2, 2009 at Kristian Byrd/Hargrove Durham Regional Hospital Eboni Mitchell in Durham. The infant Rayonna Herman and Lillian weighed eight pounds, Byrd of Durham announce Ebony and Clayton Samoné Hargrove seven ounces. The baby’s the engagement of their Mitchell of Henderson grandparents are Dwight daughter, Angelique Moannounce the birth of Donna Irene Hargrove and Faye Pulley and Walnique Byrd of Durham, to their daughter, Kristian and Charlie Ray Harter and Kathy Wade, all Kenneth Hargrove of DurEboni Mitchell, on Aug. grove, both of Henderson, of Henderson. The baby’s ham. The groom-elect is 4, 2009, at Maria Parannounce the birth of great-grandparents are the son of Addie Hargrove ham Medical Center. The their daughter, Rayonna Irish Pulley, the late DaRose and the late Elijah infant weighed six pounds, vid Pulley, Clarence and Samoné Hargrove, on Hargrove of Manson. The 13 ounces. The baby’s Aug. 5, 2009. The infant Marjorie Oakley, Walter wedding is planned for 3 grandparents are Nannie weighed five pounds, Lee and Virginia Wade, p.m. on Sept. 12, 2009, at Gill Watson, Samuel Jean 12 ounces. The baby’s and the late John and Ina Living Water Church in Holden, Ruth Ann MitchMs. Byrd and Mr. Hargrove Durham. grandparents are Brenda Rhodes, all of Henderson.

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The Daily Dispatch

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Julie Kay Tingen and James David Blackwell united in holy matrimony

Mary Elizabeth Ariel Zackery of Henderson has been named an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy.

matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sunni Collins and Amanda Foster, both college friends of the bride; Meredith Tart and Kristin Wood, niece of the bride; Kimberly Twisdale, lifelong friend of the bride; and Kristin Wood, niece of the groom. The father of the groom served as best man. Groomsmen were Brandon Mangum, Jason Pittman and Alan Swartwood, all friends of the groom; Nicholas Tart, nephew of the groom; and Jeremy Watson, cousin of the groom. Meredith Ann Reese, niece of the bride, was the flower girl and Carson David Reese, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. Wedding music was provided by violinist Suzanne Smith. Jo Ann Averette served as the wedding director.

The academy established the All-American Award Program to offer recognition to students Zackery who excel in academics. Scholars must

Those auditioning should come prepared to sing, read from the script, and dance. Directors Laurel and Anita Griffith are looking for lots of adult and children who are actors, singers and dancers for

this holiday show, which starred Kelsey Grammar on Broadway. Lakeland Theatre Company encourages all who wish to participate in theatre to audition. There are several smaller chorus parts available – perfect

for a first-time actor! The theater staff is also looking for behind-the-scenes helpers too. More information can be obtained by calling Lakeland Theatre at (252) 586-3124 or toll-free at 1-877-330-0574.

Alston-Pleasants Post-Graduate Scholars Fund scholarships awards announced Trustees Tasha K. Dickinson, Helen N. Parker and J. Gilbert Stallings have awarded Alston-Pleasants Post-Graduate Scholars Fund scholarships for the 2009 fall semester to Jennifer Lundholm and Marcus T. Wilson. Awards for future semesters will be provided as appropriate to assist in their further graduate and professional studies. Lundholm, a 2005 Uni-

versity of North Carolina graduate from Franklin County, is beginning her studies in the master of business administration program at the University of North Carolina’s KenanFlagler Business School. Wilson, a 2005 University of North Carolina graduate from Warren County, is finishing his studies in the master of library science program at the N.C. Central University School

Katherine Mary Smythe exchanges vows with Jonathan Chadwick Wade

Katherine Mary Smythe and Jonathan Chadwick Wade, both of Gainesville, Fla., were married on May 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at Ramblewood Estates near Kerr Lake in Henderson. The Rev. Mack Dennis officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Barbara Smythe of Sneads Ferrry, N.C. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ayers of Scotch Plains, N.J., and Nancy O. Smythe of Plainfield, N.J. The bride earned a bachelor’s degree from UNCGreensboro and a master’s Pre-wedding degree from the University of showers/events Florida. She is employed as a personal trainer at Gaines • A beach-themed rehearsHealth and Fitness Center in Florida. al dinner was hosted The groom is the son of by the groom’s parents Pam and Lee Hughes of and brothers on May 15, Henderson and the late Tony 2009. M. Wade. He is the grandson • A luncheon shower was of James and Helen Clark held at 518 West Resof Henderson, Walter and taurant in Raleigh on Virginia Wade of Henderson and Lessie H. Marshall of Oxford. The groom earned a Student Honors bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University and is an engineer with Regeneration earn a 3.3 or higher grade She will appear in the Technologies Biologics in point average and must be All-American Scholar Gainesville, Fla. selected by an instructor, Yearbook, which is pubThe bride was escorted counselor or another quali- lished nationally. by her father and given in fied sponsor. Zachery is the daughter marriage by her parents. Zackery, who attends of Jeanette and Harlan She wore a white sleeveless Southern Vance, was Zackery and the grandA-line chiffon and silk gown nominated for the honor daughter of Mary L. Clark with beaded pearls. She wore by the school’s band direcand Elizabeth Zackery, a pearl-lined circle headpiece tor, Bill Davies. both of Henderson. with a long white train and carried a bouquet of white silk roses. Jessica Matthews, friend of the bride, served as matron Dottie Tart and Laura Wood, both sisters of the groom, were register and program attendants. After the wedding, a reception was hosted by the bride’s parents in the gardens at Seven Gables. Helen Mitchell catered the event and Lucille Forbes made the wedding cake. Following a honeymoon getaway to the North Carolina mountains and a two-week trip to Hawaii, the couple now resides in Wake Forest.

Audition dates for ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Lakeland Theatre now scheduled Lakeland Theatre Company will hold open auditions for the Broadway musical “A Christmas Carol,” which opens at Lakeland in November and December, on Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. and on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

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of Library and Information Science. The fund was established in 2008 to provide graduate and professional studies scholarships to recipients of the AlstonPleasants Scholarships that Missouri Alston Pleasants established in 1958 for selected undergraduate University of North Carolina students from Franklin, Halifax and Warren counties.

“Miss Missouri,” as she was known, had said that she wanted the undergraduate Alston-Pleasants Scholars Fund to commemorate the memory of her grandfather, Willis “Congress” Alston, a late 18th and early 19th century state, regional and national political leader. The 50th anniversary of the fund was celebrated in a Person Place Preservation Society program in Louisburg on May 25, 2008.

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May 11, 2009, hosted by the groom’s coworkers. • A bachelor’s weekend was held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., May 2-3, 2009, hosted by the groomsmen. A bachelorette’s weekend was held the same weekend in Raleigh, hosted by the bridesmaids and attendants. • A wine-tasting shower was held on April 26, 2009, at the home of Josh and Sandi McDowell and hosted by McDowell and Catherine Wallace. • A luau couples’ shower was held at the home of Mike and Dottie Tart on April 25, 2009, in Henderson, hosted by the Tarts, Brian and Jennifer Reese, Ray and Laura Wood and Jeffrey Tingen, all brothers and sisters of the bride and groom. • A fun, leisure and romance shower was held at Bible Baptist Church in Henderson on April 18, 2009, hosted by Maybre Fuller and Elaine Patterson, aunts of the groom, and Leslie Patterson, cousin of the groom. • An NSCU/UNC gift card shower was held at Tabbs Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on March 14, 2009, hosted by Ricky and Betty Lou Watson, uncle and aunt of the groom; Jeremy and Jessica Watson and Nathan Watson, cousins of the groom. • A miscellaneous shower was held at Marrow’s Chapel United Methodist Church fellowship hall in Henderson on March 8, 2009, by Betty Jean Cash, Sandra Currin, Connie Elliot, Elva Elliot, Teresa Elliot and Trisha S. Tingen, all aunts of the bride, and Bobbie Clifford and Bonnie Hobgood, family friends of the bride.

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Julie Kay Tingen of Wake Forest and James David Blackwell of Raleigh were married on May 16, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the gardens of Seven Gables in Creedmoor. The Rev. Chad Holtz officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Marshall and Patricia Tingen of Oxford. She is the granddaughter of Mozelle Elliott and the late Raymond H. Elliott of Oxford and Edith Tingen and the late Charlie Tingen, also of Oxford. The bride is a 1999 graduate of J.F. Webb High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 2003 and a master’s degree in accounting in 2004 from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is employed as an IT auditor at Ernst & Young LLP of Raleigh. The groom is the son of Dan and Phyllis Blackwell of Oxford. He is the grandson of Ruby Davis and the late David Davis of Henderson and James and Dorothy Blackwell of Oxford. The groom is a 1999 graduate of J.F. Webb High School and earned a degree in agricultural and environment engineering from N.C. State University. He is employed as an assistant cooperative extension agent at N.C. State University Extension Service in Raleigh. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She wore a white strapless organza A-line gown with ribbon details accenting the waist and skirt. The bride wore a silver headband with rhinestone flowers that adorned her hair, along with a white shoulder-length veil edged with white ribbons. She carried pink Gerber daisies, white daisies, pink hydrangeas and baby’s breath. Jennifer T. Reese, sister of the bride, served as

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of honor. Gail Smythe, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Heather Wade, sister of the bride; and Megan Ryan, Melissa Rich and Charlotte Sudano, all friends of the bride. Anthony M. Wade, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Blake Wade, brother of the groom; Chad Whittemore and David Caudle, both friends of the groom; and Matt and Brad Smythe, brothers of the bride. Kristie Wade, cousin of the groom, served as the wedding director. Tiffany Hughes, sister of the groom and Mandy Wade, cousin of the groom, were program attendants.

Pre-wedding shower/events • The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s mother and stepfather, was held at Ramblewood Estates. • A wedding brunch was held on May 16, 2009, at the home of Diane and Bill Dennis, who hosted the event along with Kathy Caudle, Frances Meadows, Louise Dennis and other friends. • A bridal luncheon was held in Cary on May 15, 2009, by the bride’s mother and Katie Smythe. • A bridal shower was given by family and friends on March 12, 2009, at Poplar Creek Baptist Church in Henderson. • A bridal dinner was held on April 4, 2009, hosted by Nancy Perry in Gainesville, Fla.

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Ballet Arts ‘All Stars’ win awards at competitions Ballet Arts “All Stars” company members captured many awards at several recent regional competitions including: Dance Educators of America (DEA) regionals at the Carolina Theater in Durham, Dance Troupe Challenge (DTI) regionals at Louisburg College and Omega Dance Challenge (ODC) regionals at NC State University’s Stewart Theater. Awards are listed below for the “All Stars” company performances. • “Baby I’m A Star” — Bess Hoyt Awarded a full scholarship to attend the DEA Nationals in New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas; First Place Overall out of all Small Fry entries for the competition (DEA); First Place Overall Small Fry Solo/Duet/Trio (DEA); Platinum Award (DEA); invited to compete at DEA Nationals Platinum only competition; Judges’ Choice Award (DEA); Third Place Overall High Score of the day for all Level One solos/duet/trios (DTI); First Place Overall Level 1 Costume Award (DTI); Judges Choice Award (DTI); High Gold Award (DTI); First Place Overall, ages 7-8 Novelty Solo (ODC); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Ease On Down the Road” — Bess Hoyt Selected as a Youth Dance Ambassador to perform at DTI Nationals in Savannah; First Place Overall High Score of the Day for all Level One Solos/Duets/Trios (DTI); First Place Overall High Score, Solo Primary division (DTI); Second Place Overall, Small Fry Solo/Duet/Trio (DEA); Silver Award (DEA); chosen as most entertaining performance for all Level One entries (DTI); Judges Choice Award, “Mini Diva” (ODC); First Place Overall Tap Solo, ages 7-8 (ODC); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Chillin’ ” — Natalie Solomon First Place Overall high score, Secondary Solo (DTI); Third Place Overall, High Score of the Day out of all Level Two solos (DTI); selected for the “Call Back Challenge” for top soloists (DTI); chosen as most entertaining performance for all Level Two entries (DTI); selected as a Youth Dance Ambassador to perform at DTI Nationals in Savannah; Judges Choice Gold Award (DTI); Judges Choice Award “SYTYCD”(ODC); First Place Overall Hip Hop, ages 15-16 (ODC); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “I’m Ready” — Melissa Wyche Top Solo of the Day out of all entries, ages 13+ (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); Judges Choice Award, “Classic Beauty” (ODC); First Place Overall, Solo Lyrical, ages 17-19 (ODC); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Get Happy” — Kristen Hicks First Place Overall, High Score Solo, PreJunior Division (DTI); Second Place Overall, High Score of the Day for all Level One solos/duet/trios (DTI); High Gold Award (DTI); Silver Award (DEA); Judges Choice Award (DEA); First Place Overall, Tap Solo, ages 9-10 (ODC); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Escape” — Natalie Solomon Fourth Place Overall, High Score of the Day, Solo Level 2 (DTI); First Place Overall, Modern Solo, ages 15-16 (ODC); Judges’ Choice Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Push It To the Limit” — Taylor Anderson First Place Overall, High Score Overall, Level 1 Junior Solo (DTI); First Place Overall, Solo Tap, ages 11-12 (ODC); Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Rollin’ On A River” — Destiney Cozart First Place Overall, Solo Jazz, ages 9-10 (ODC); Diamond Award (ODC); and Judges’ Choice Award “Dancing Diva” (ODC). • “Circus” — Kathryn Rooney First Place Overall, Solo Jazz, ages 17-19 (ODC); Diamond Award (ODC); and High Gold Award (DTI). • “A Change Is Gonna’ Come” — Lynnita Henderson Second Place Overall, Solo Lyrical, ages 17-19 (ODC); Judges’ Choice Award “Extreme Expression” (ODC); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Electric Horseman” — Melissa Wyche First Place Overall, Solo Novelty, ages 1719 (ODC) and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Never Alone” — Perry Wester First Place Overall, Solo Lyrical, ages 1516 (ODC) and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Hide and Seek” — Kathryn Rooney High Gold Award (DTI) • “When I Grow Up” — Ashlee Morgan First Place Overall, Solo Tap, ages 15-16 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Get Lowe” — Kathryn Rooney First Place Overall, Solo Hip Hop, ages 17-19 (ODC) and Platinum Award (ODC). • “New York, New York” — Amber Newton Second Place Overall, Solo Jazz, ages 9-10 (ODC) and Gold Award (ODC). • “Paint It Black” — Melissa Wyche Gold Award (DTI)

The Ballet Arts ‘All Stars’ have won numerous recent awards at local and regional competitions. • “Listen” — Alexis Brown Platinum Award (ODC) • “Diamonds” — Perry Wester and Melissa Wyche Second Place Overall Duet/Trio Character, ages 15-16 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Money in the Bank” — Ashlee Morgan, Shawn Smith and Brittney Wrenn First Place Overall, Senior Duet/Trio, Level 1 (DTI); First Place Overall Duet/Trio, Hip Hop, ages 15-16 (ODC); Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Free At Last” — Alexis Brown, Lynnita Henderson and Natalie Solomon First Place Overall Duet/Trio Open, ages 15-16 (ODC); Judges’ Choice Award, “Inspiration and Beyond” (ODC); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Boogie Shoes” — ‘Mini Stars’ Company Tap Judges’ Choice “Gregory Hines” Award presented to Kenard Williams; First Place Overall, Small Group Tap, ages 7-8 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Mamma Mia” — ‘Mini Stars’ Company Jazz Kenard Williams selected as a Youth Dance Ambassador to perfom at DTI Nationals in Savannah; First Place Overall, Small Group Jazz, ages 7-8 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “In Some Small Way” — ‘Mini Stars’ Company Lyrical First Place Overall, Small Group Lyrical, ages 7-8 (ODC); Gold Award (DTI); and Gold Award (ODC).

• “Ruby Blue” — Sr. Elite Company Jazz Third Place Overall, Group Jazz, ages 1314 (ODC) and Platinum Award (ODC) • “Outta Control” — Sr. Elite Company Jazz First Place Overall, Group Jazz, ages 15-16 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Video Vibe” — Sr. Elite Hip Hop Company First Place Group, Hip Hop, ages 15-16 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Dream On” — Sr. Elite Company Ballet Fourth Place Overall, High Score of the Day out of all Level Two groups (DTI); First Place, Group Lyrical, ages 15-16 (ODC); Judges’ Choice Gold Award (DTI); Judges’ Choice “Creative Concepts” Award (ODC); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Sweet Dreams” — Company Production Number Top Production of the Day (ODC); First Place Production (ODC); Third Place Overall, High Score of the Day out of all Level 2 large

• “Got Me Going” — Jr. Company Hip Hop First Place, Overall Group Hip Hop, ages 9-10 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC). • “Footprints” — Jr. Elite Company Ballet First Place Overall, Lyrical Line, ages 9-10 (ODC); Judges’ Choice Award, “Footprints on my Heart” (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). • “Run It Back Again” — Sr. Company Tap First Place Overall, High Score, Junior Large Group (DTI); First Place Overall, Tap Line, ages 9-10 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Diamond Award (ODC). “Do Your Thing” — Sr. Company Jazz First Place Overall, High Score of the Day out of all Level One groups (DTI); First Place Overall, Junior Group (DTI); First Place Overall, Small Group Jazz, ages 9-10 (ODC); High Gold Award (DTI); and Platinum Award (ODC).

The “All Stars” of Ballet Arts were also awarded the Overall Studio of Excellence Award at the Omega Dance Challenge competition and were selected for the Studio Spirit Award at the Dance Troupe Challenge Competition. The “All Stars” are under the direction of Alecia LaKernick, Mariah Newby, Sarah Strayhorn, Ja’Nika Silva and Ingrid Duke. The 2009 company members included: Taylor Anderson, Cara Bradsher, Kendall Brinker, Alexis Brown, Amaya Brown Douglas, Aijia Bryant, Kourtnye Bynum, Destiney Cozart, Jo Beth Hardin, Lynnita Henderson, BrieAnna Hester, Kristen Hicks, Tessa Hoctor, Elizabeth Holmes, Bess Hoyt, Jah’Nae Jackson, Matthew Jenkins, Michelle Jenkins, Anna Marie Kool, Shatori Macon, Ashlee Morgan, Amber Newton, Lindsey Perry, Alaina Pulley, Kathryn Rooney, Shawn Smith, Natalie Solomon, Amber Stevenson, Skyler Stewart, Mackenzie Terry, Cailey Thomas, Bailey Tippett, Annie Twisdale, Perry Wester, Al-Kabir Williams, Jocelyn Williams, Kenard Williams, Brittney Wrenn and Melissa Wyche.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be tolerant and forgiving of someone dear. You see the sweetness and dignity in this person, even when his or her behavior is less than optimal. That’s real love. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re not in the mood to fight for what you want. There must be a better way — perhaps a trade you can make, or a palm you can grease. The options are as limitless as your imagination. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is security in friendship, no matter how casual the tie may be. Even though you refuse to lean on your friends by asking for favors or emotionally relying on them, it’s nice to know that you could if you needed to. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Document your life. Any story worth telling is worth writing down. When you put pen to paper now (or fingers to a computer keyboard), you will be completing a cycle and finding truth, beauty and sense in your life thus far. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your family dynamic is strong these days and this affects you favorably. You are the one who can put all of this energy to good use. Powerful personalities join forces with you to promote a project or help out a cause. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s a puzzle to be solved in your personal life. You won’t find the answer all in one day. However, the pieces you put together now will lead you to a big “aha” moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are interested in the reality beyond the one that everyone acknowledges. Those who have special knowledge will intrigue you. Abstract and speculative thinking will lead to brilliant conclusions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will appear to others to have special luck, as the rules will be bent for you, and things will come easily. It’s really because you’re so present in the moment that you’re able to see opportunities that others miss. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You might fear that if you have great deal of structure around your activities or a number of rules you want others to follow that you’ll come off as bossy or demanding. Actually, people feel secure when you take the lead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19). Over-thinking your process or worrying about the timing of things is a waste of mental energy. Trust that things will get done and that everything is working out for the highest good. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your originality will be strikingly apparent. You don’t see the same thing other people see in a scene. It’s beautiful how oblivious to convention you can be. When you express your unique view, you’ll stand out in a good way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In some ways it seems that work has become a home away from home, and domestic life is an endless line of labor-intensive projects. Blow off some of your duties to get back in touch with your sense of fun.

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Publishers Weekly list of best-selling books 7. “Hot Pursuit” by Suzanne Brockmann (Ballantine Books) 8. “Black Hills” by Nora Roberts (Putnum Adult) 9. “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich (St. Martin’s) 10. “Dead and Gone” by Charlaine Harris (Ace)

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HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl Who Played With Fire” by Stieg Larsson (Knopf) 2. “The Defector” by Daniel Silva (Putnam) 3. “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner (Atria) 4. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 5. “Swimsuit” by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 6. “Twenties Girl” by Sophie Kinsella (Dial Press)

HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. “Culture of Corruption: Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies” by Michelle Malkin (Regnery Publishing)

2. “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment” by Steve Harvey (Amistad) 3. “Outliers: The Story of Success” by Malcolm Gladwell (Little, Brown) 4. “Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto” by Mark R. Levin (Threshold Editions) 5. “Catastrophe” by Dick Morris, Eileen McGann (Harper) 6. “Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson” by Ian Halperin (Simon Spotlight Entertainment) 7. “Game Plan for Life: Your Personal

Playbook for Success” by Joe Gibbs, Jerry B. Jenkins (Tyndale House) 8. “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow (Hyperion) 9. “Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!” by Jillian Michaels and Mariska van Aalst (Crown) 10. “Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America” by Douglas Brinkley (Harper)

Perry Library Youth Services Coming this week: Bedtime Stories (ages 3-6): Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Kids are invited to wear their pajamas for this evening storytime full of songs, stories, bubbles and more. Game On! (ages 5-12): Monday at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite board game to play with other kids. Teens And Tweens Club (for middle and high schoolers): Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Join Program-

ming Specialist Ms. Barbara and other teens and ‘tweens to hang out and chat, discuss books and listen to interesting guest speakers. Anime/Manga Madness (ages 13-17, ages 10-12 with parent’s permission): Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Are you crazy about graphic novels? Join Youth Services staff to discuss all things animated and to watch a new featured selection each week! Mother Goose Time (for infants and toddlers—ages birth-3): Thursdays at 11 a.m. Songs, rhymes, books, clapping, laughing and fun!

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The Animal Kingdom The Animal Kingdom at Perry Library: “The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World” by Vicki Myron; “Wesley the Owl” by Stacey O’Brien; “Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals” by Karen Dawn; “Where the Wild Things Were: Life, Death and Ecological Wreckage in a Land of Vanishing Predators” by William Stolzenberg; “The Better to Eat You With: Fear in the Animal World” by Joel Berger; “Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals” by Temple

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Grandin; “Its Me or the Dog: How to Have the Perfect Pet” by Victoria Stilwell; “Chosen by a Horse” by Susan Richards; “Extreme Birds: The World’s Most Extraordinary and Bizarre Birds,” by Dominic Couzens; “Purry Logic” by Jane Seabrook; “Fruitless Fall: the Collapse of the Honeybee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis” by Rowen Jacobsen; “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan: The Ultimate Episode Guide,” by Jim Milio; and “A Member of the Family: Cesar Millan’s Guide to a Lifetime of Fulfillment with Your Dog,” by Cesar Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier.

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On this date: 480 B.C. — Greek troops led by Spartan King Leonidas are overcome by the Persians at Thermopylae after a heroic stand. 378 B.C. — Visigoths annihilate a Roman army and kill the emperor at Adrianople (present-day Edirne, Turkey), marking the beginning of serious barbarian inroads on Roman territory. 1790 — The ship Columbia returns to Boston Harbor after a three-year circumnavigation, becoming the first ship to carry the American flag around the world. 1898 — Spain formally accepts peace terms ending Spanish-American War. 1942 — Britain arrests Indian nationalist Mohandas Gandhi. He is interned until 1944. 1945 — U.S. plane drops second atomic bomb, destroying more than half of Nagasaki, Japan, and killing an estimated 74,000. Despite nuclear proliferation, it marks the last time any country has used such a device for mass destruction in combat. 1951 — Afghanistan signs friendship treaties with Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. 1954 — Greece, Yugoslavia and Turkey sign treaty of mutual assistance. 1969 — U.S. actress Sharon Tate and four other people are found murdered in her Los Angeles home. Cult leader Charles Manson and his disciples are later convicted. 1974 — Richard Nixon becomes the first U.S. president to resign from office. Gerald R. Ford succeeds him. 1984 — France and Britain

Today’s Birthdays: Isaak Walton, English biographer (1593-1683); John Dryden, English poetdramatist (1631-1700); Jean Piaget, Swiss psychologist (1896-1980); Tove Jansson, Finnish author (1914-2001); Leonid Kuchma, former president of Ukraine (1938--); Melanie Griffith, U.S. actress (1957--); Whitney Houston, U.S. singer (1963--); Gillian Anderson, U.S. actress (1968--); Eric Bana, Australian actor (1968--). Thought For Today: “The human heart dares not stay away too long from that which hurt it most. There is a return journey to anguish that few of us are released from making.” — Lillian Smith, American writer-social critic.

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dispatching ships at the Suez Canal to help clear the Red Sea of mines. 1990 — U.N. Security Council unanimously declares Iraq’s annexation of Kuwait invalid. Iraq seals its borders, raising concern about thousands of foreigners in Iraq and Kuwait. 1991 — Hundreds of police use guns and tear gas to battle pro-apartheid activists who try to stop President F. W. de Klerk from speaking in Ventersdorp, South Africa. 1994 — Hijackers kill a Cuban navy lieutenant and force four sailors overboard before setting sail in the commandeered vessel for the United States. 1999 — Russian President Boris Yeltsin fires his Cabinet, naming Vladimir Putin as his new prime minister. 2000 — Lebanese security forces move into the former Israeli-occupied zone in southern Lebanon, restoring a semblance of state authority for the first time in 24 years to a region torn by conflict. 2007 — Mauritania passes a law promising jail time for slave-holders, an important step in the northwest African country’s push to eliminate a practice that has quietly persisted despite a 25-year-old ban.

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