The Daily Dispatch - Friday, September 11, 2009

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CMYK Hot Sauce Festival in Oxford on Saturday Shootings, theft ‘Crimes of the Month’ Local News, Page 4A

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On 9/11, Two arrested in bank robbery day of Carter Bank on Dabney hit service by gunmen But some fear remembrance will grow smaller

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

By SUZANNE MA Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans planned beach cleanups, packages for soldiers and save-the-tree fundraisers along with familiar remembrances in three cities to mark eight years since the attacks of Sept. 11, the first time the anniversary was named a national day of service. “Instead of us simply remembering the horrible events and more importantly the heroes who lost their lives on 9/11, we are all going to turn into local heroes,” said Ted Tenenbaum, a Los Angeles repair shop owner who offered free handyman services Thursday and planned to do so again Friday. Similar donations of time and labor were planned across the country after President Barack Obama and Congress declared the day would be dedicated to service this year for the first time. Some Americans are suspicious about the new commemoration, though, fearing it could overshadow a somber day of remembrance for nearly 3,000 people killed aboard four jetliners and at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon, and a field in western Pennsylvania. “When I first heard about it, I was concerned,” said Debra Burlingame, whose brother was the American Airlines pilot of Please see 9/11, page 3A

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Henderson Police officers stand guard on Wilkins Lane Thursday afternoon after suspects in the robbery of Carter Bank & Trust abandoned their car near Skenes Avenue and fled into the woods.

School locked down as police search for robbers By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

It was 12:05 p.m. Thursday when 911 notified Principal Clarence Hicks that L.B. Yancey Elementary needed to go to lock-down while law enforcement searched for two armed men in the area. Using the intercom, Hicks announced what was going to happen to secure the building, and said it wasn’t a drill. Because it was lunch time, some children remained behind in the cafeteria. Teachers took the rest of the 400 or so pre-K through fifth-grade students to classrooms. Doors were locked. Lights were turned off. Everyone was told to sit quietly in the

dark. As for Hicks, he and members of his staff locked all of the exit doors and stood by them. Green cards were slid under classroom doors to send outside the message that everything was all right inside. It went to Vance County Sheriff’s deputies and Hicks who searched the hallways twice. The ordeal lasted 30 to 45 minutes. After it was over, Hicks told the teachers, the staff and the students that he was pleased with the way they had responded. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.

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A car passes Carter Bank & Trust after a robbery just shortly after noon Thursday.

Shortly after two masked gunmen left Carter Bank & Trust on Dabney Drive Extension in a stolen car early Thursday afternoon, Henderson Police officers arrested two suspects who had been walking on Skenes Avenue. Amils Drew, 22, of 1054 N. Pinkston St. and Ahmad Burwell, 20, of 637 Marshall St. are accused of being the pair wearing black clothing who used Burwell a stocking cap and a bandana to hide their faces when they entered the bank building only minutes after noon, pointed Drew handguns at tellers, took the undisclosed amount of money handed to them, and stuffed some of it in their pockets. Only one customer was in the bank at the time. Lieutenant C.O. Pulley said some investigators and officers were riding in their cars near the bank Please see BANK, page 3A

Oxford wants $850,000 Demolition by neglect, grant for street upgrade nuisance laws adopted By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — The municipal government is taking the first steps to seek an $850,000 Community Development Block Grant for housing and infrastructure improvements along Raleigh Street between Front Street and Industry Drive in the southeastern part of the city. Eight to 12 residences could be impacted, with $150,000 additionally available for other improvements in the area, City Manager Mark Donham told the Dispatch. Asked to be more specific about the other improvements, Donham said, “This is very general. We are looking at some options, but nothing has come together yet.” The City Commission conducted a required public hearing on

Tuesday evening and will conduct a second required, more detailed public hearing at 5:45 p.m. this coming Tuesday, with the grant application deadline being Sept. 30. There was neither dissent from citizens nor the commissioners at the Tuesday evening meeting. Commissioner Chance Wilkinson, while supportive of the grant application, wanted to know why the representative of the architectural firm of Hobbs Upchurch & Associates of Lexington intended to notify impacted persons after the second public hearing. “Shouldn’t we get ‘em in here before we decide we’re going to do it?” Wilkinson asked at one point. The question came up after Commissioner Walter Cantley asked about whether the property Please see OXFORD, page 4A

By WILLIAM F. WEST Daily Dispatch Writer

OXFORD — Two municipal regulations Mayor Al Woodlief called long overdue are now in place. A demolition by neglect ordinance and a criminal nuisance abatement ordinance were approved by the City Commission on Tuesday evening. The demolition by neglect ordinance means the city can 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 means the municipal administration can go get court orders prohibiting the

removal of evidence from such properties, banning criminal activities at such properties and seizing such properties. The details of the ordinances were presented by City Manager Mark Donham at a July 23 meeting of commission committees in which five members of the full seven-man commission were present. Police Chief John Wolford at the July 23 meeting said 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. “There’s a number of procedures that we go through to identify what that nuisance may be. And then it’s an accumulation Please see LAWS, page 3A

Warren OKs financing for construction projects

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Deaths Soul City Frank Hill, 57 Norlina Walter Yates, 98 Warren County Robert L. Cheek Jr., 70

Obituaries, 4A

By DAVID IRVINE Daily Dispatch Writer

WARRENTON – At a special meeting on Wednesday evening, the Warren County commissioners approved an agreement with Southern Bank to finance four construction and renovation projects. Total cost over 15 years will be $906,559.71. The projects approved include: • Construction of two Emergency Medical Services satellite facilities at a combined cost of $340,000. Commissioner Ernest Fleming questioned why the cost was higher than when the facilities were first discussed. Facilities

Manager Charles Ayscue responded that costs had risen, but by doing the jobs “in-house” the cost will be about 60 percent of contracting for private construction. • Renovation of the former library building at a cost of $59,000. • Renovation of the former Mental Health building at a cost of $70,000. • Renovation of the former National Guard Armory at a cost of $200,000. County Manager Linda Worth reminded the commissioners that the total cost of the project is $1 million and that the balance of the cost will be paid by an $800,000 grant from the

Golden LEAF Foundation. The county had solicited bids from eight lending institutions. Four responded with bids. One bid was not considered because it was submitted with incorrect terms. Of the three remaining bids, that by Southern Bank was the lowest. Southern Bank’s bid offered an interest rate of 4.56 percent on the total of $669,000 for 15 years. Total interest cost will be $236,559.71 and fees will be $1,000. At a public hearing prior to the special meeting, Roland Beauchaine of 222 Whispering Pines Drive in Macon objected to the use of installment purchase financing,

pointing out that it did not require a referendum of the voters. The commissioners scheduled two public hearings. A public hearing on financing the construction of the New Tech High School was set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28. It will be followed at 9:45 by a special meeting to finalize the agreement with Southern Bank. A second public hearing was scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 5, prior to the commissioners’ regular monthly meeting, to hear citizens’ comments regarding the Rural Operating Assistance Program. Contact the writer at dirvine@hendersondispatch.com.


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Mark It Down Today Tractor show — The ninth annual Justice Community Antique Tractor, Car and Engine Show will be held today and tomorrow in the Justice community of Franklin County on N.C. 581, nine miles north of Spring Hope. Events include a parade of cars and tractors, music and entertainment, events for children, craft demonstrations, a bake sale and more. An auction of antique farm items will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow. For more information, call (919) 853-3161. Granville Chamber — Granville County Economic Development Director Jay Tilley will make a presentation at 8 a.m. to the Granville Chamber of Commerce’s Government Forum Committee at the Economic Development Commission office, 310 Williamsboro St., Oxford. Fundraiser — Mums in a variety of colors will be on sale at the John 3:16 Center, 407 East End Ave., Littleton (next to Hagwood’s Car Wash) from 2-6 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mums can also be ordered in advance. For more information and to place an order, call (252) 586-1800. Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Saturday Hot sauce contest — The North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Oxford. The event will showcase North Carolina hot sauces, microbreweries, wines, barbecue sauces, and other fiery foods in addition to Granville County Heritage Day, the Granville Gardeners plant sale, the Granville County Museum treasure sale, activities for children, carriage rides and The Chili Pepper Eating Contest, sponsored by Bailey Farms. The 12th annual charity ride benefiting the Masonic Home of Oxford and the Lions 5K “Run with the Lions” will also be part of the events. Tar River Festival — The 20th annual Tar River Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Louisburg and at the Riverbend Park. The event designed for the whole family, includes children’s games, live entertainment, crafts and food. Admission is free. Fall festival — The Green Duke House, 119 Duke Dr., in the Soul City community will hold a fall festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wade Banner of 97.5 FM will provide the music. Other activities will include a flea market, food and sports. Warren County Farmers’ Market — The Warren County Farmer’s Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Market and Main streets in historic downtown Warrenton. All produce is locally grown by the vendors. For more information or to receive a vendor application, contact the Warren County Extension Center at 257-3640. Dee’s Music Barn — Dee’s Music Barn, 3101 Walters Road, Creedmoor, will be featuring the Ace In The Hole Band at 7 p.m. For more information, call (919) 528-5878. Vance County Farmers’ market — The Vance County Farmers’ Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located at the intersection of Williams and Arch streets in downtown Henderson. Vendors interested in selling at the market should contact Wayne Rowland at 438-8188. Oxford Farmers’ Market — The Oxford Farmers’ Market, located on the corner of McClanahan and Lanier streets across from the police station in Oxford, is open from 7 a.m. to noon. Community dance — The Epsom Country Club will sponsor a community dance starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring Johnny Scoggins and the Southern Breeze Express. For more information and directions, contact Curtis Strickland at 492-6834. Ridgeway Opry House — Performing are Matt Nelson, Lindburgh Tudor, Joyce Chisenhall, Alan and Besty Reid, Jackie Turner, Julia Morton and Friends, Evelena Norwood, Ronald Puett and Verlin Bailey. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Car seat check — Safe Kids Granville County will hold a car seat check at the Butner Food Lion on N.C. 56 near I-85 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Technicians will be available to answer questions and check car seat installation for free. A donation is required for any car seat provided. No appointment is necessary. Fayetteville St. Alumni — The Vance/Granville/Franklin/ Warren Chapter of the Fayetteville State University alumni chapter will meet at 11 a.m. at Evans Famous Bar-B-Q on Raleigh Road, Henderson. All Broncos are asked to attend. Master gardeners — The Master Gardeners will be at Rose Gin, 615 U.S. 158 West Bypass, Henderson, from 9-11 a.m. to answer questions on lawn and garden problems. For more information, call 492-1103. Festival — The Color Fall Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson. Artistic Director

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Senior center sponsoring trip to Myrtle Beach The Vance County Senior Center is coordinating a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Nov. 13-14. The chartered bus trip will include one night’s ocean front lodging at Beach Cove Resort, one buffet breakfast, one seafood dinner and Christmas shows at the Alabama Theatre and the Carolina Opry. While traveling, activities will

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of information,” Wolford told the commissioners moments before their votes Tuesday evening. And by the time a case goes to Donham and to City Attorney Tom Burnette “it’s going to be a case that we have been unable to resolve” through any negotiations with landlords, particularly in landlordtenant situations, or in situations in which “nobody is listening to anybody,” Wolford added. Burnette, attorney

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when 911 informed them at 12:08 p.m. that it had just been robbed. Parked near Skenes Avenue on Wilkins Avenue was the black 1991 Honda that investigators determined had been used in the holdup. It had been taken during the morning hours from somewhere on Ross Mill Road, according to Pulley. One of the men was immediately taken into custody after being spotted by police. The other man ran into some woods that were close by, and was soon apprehended by some officers who had pursued him. Drew and Burwell were

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each was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, and felonious larceny of a vehicle. The FBI’s Robbery Task Force was contacted, and the investigation is continuing. In Creedmoor, police are asking the public’s help in finding the man who robbed the RBC Bank at 608 N. Main St. on Tuesday morning. The suspect was described as black and standing five feet, eight inches tall. He was seen carrying a small, dark handgun. Anyone with any inforWe’ll straighten everything out!

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happen sooner than later because “if we had had a historic district in 1988 when they started down the road, we wouldn’t have been faced with four or five houses that are in disreputable condition.” During the April 16 Preservation Commission meeting, Taylor, referring to Hart, who was sitting across the table, said, “I’m sure Cheryl gets complaints once a week” about certain houses in Oxford. The Preservation Com-

mission was activated in June 2007 by the City Commission. A previous local historic panel in the late 1980s never gained long-term traction, with an issue being how to provide preservation incentives. On Tuesday evening there was no citizen dissent against the ordinances in the public hearing phases moments before the City Commission’s votes.

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Near Shanksville, Pa., where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed, former Secretary of State Colin Powell will deliver the keynote speech. At 10:03 a.m., the time the plane crashed, the names of the 40 passengers and crew will be read and bells will be tolled. Among the hundreds of people expected to attend is Jose Melendez-Perez, a Customs agent credited with refusing entry to the country a man officials believe was supposed to be the fifth hijacker aboard the flight. The official 9/11 Commission report said hijackers deliberately crashed the plane in Pennsylvania as passengers were trying to wrest control of the cockpit.

while President Barack Obama was to meet with family members for a ceremony at the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C. In New York, thousands planned moments of silence four times — twice for when jetliners crashed into a Trade Center tower, and for the moments the towers collapsed. A wreath was to be laid at a memorial to the Pentagon, where 184 people died when a hijacked jet slammed into the building. Obama and Defense Secretary Robert Gates were to meet with victims’ family members. The president will “speak about what the day means and the sacrifices of thousands, not just at the Pentagon, but in Pennsylvania and certainly and most obviously in New York,” White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said.

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•Heritage Festival Featuring antiques and collectibles for sale-All Day (in the parking lot behind Remember When off Hillsboro Street) •Granville Gardeners Plant Sale Featuring an array of plants. Gardeners will also have a raffle and silent auction for unique items. (held at the Extension Office on Wall Street 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM) •Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Free rides from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Look For Signs •Granville County Museum-September Sensations Bazaar Outside September Sensations Bazaar with various vendors on Court Street. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Both museums will be open for viewing: Harris Exhibit Hall, 1 Museum Lane & History Museum Courtyard, 110 Court Street •2009 Charity Ride for the Children Masonic Home for Children on College Street •Run With The Lions 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the Littlejohn Street Parking Lot Don’t stop there! To complete your day, please plan to visit all of Oxford’s downtown shops and restaurants!

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Hot Sauce Festival on go for Saturday Governor proclaimed event as first-ever Hot Sauce Day in the Tar Heel State From STAFF REPORTS

OXFORD —The third annual N.C. Hot Sauce Festival is set for Saturday in the heart of Granville County. This year’s event will have additional prestige because Gov. Beverly Perdue in July signed a proclamation recognizing Saturday as the first-ever Hot Sauce Day in the Tar Heel State. The N.C. Hot Sauce Contest was the idea of Julia Overton, who owns Stovall’s Gifts at 100 Main St. in the picturesque Oxford central business district. Overton and her fellow organizers have been work-

ing to make the event the North Carolina Olympics of those spicy liquids to pour on meals and snacks. In addition to the chance from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the commercial section of Main Street to sample and buy products with catchy names, comers get the chance to taste and purchase beers and wines produced within the state. And comers can participate in a Heritage Festival by shopping for antiques in the parking lot behind the Remember When store off Hillsboro Street. The goings-on will start as early as 7 a.m., with the Oxford Farmers’ Market opening at the corner of

East McClanahan and Lanier streets and serving breakfast and having samplings of jams, jellies, salsas and sausage. And there will be plenty of peppers for those who want to make their own hot sauce. And from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. will be the annual “Run with the Lions,” which the local Lions Club organized to help raise funds to help the visually impaired. The starting point is Littlejohn Street and the route goes into the eastern part of the city. From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. will be the September Sensations Bazaar, with various vendors to be on Court Street down to the

courtyard of the Granville County Historical Museums and in the parking lot of the Harris Exhibit Hall. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Granville Gardeners Plant Sale will be outside the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, which is at Spring and Wall streets. And from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., there will be free horsedrawn carriage rides on the residential part of Main Street south of the Richard H. Thornton Library building. On the Net: www.nchotsaucecontest.com/

member. The county has six EDC members and an ex- officio member, while Oxford has three EDC members and an ex-officio member. In other business, the City Commission: • Approved demolishing a structure located at 214 Granville St. and owned by Mark Taylor. The structure is located close to a daycare center and Taylor has indicated he would like for the structure to be knocked down. The city will charge Taylor for the cost in his tax bill. • Approved annexing a residence at 1016 Lewis St. (U.S. 15), with the annexation to take effect next month. The property is adjacent to the Walmart Supercenter, with the city

having done a satellite annexation of the site of the future megastore and other future stores at what will be the Shoppes at Oxford. The commission on Aug. 11 approved annexing 1018 Lewis. • Approved intentions to annex Lot 106 of Brentwood Estates. A house was built on this lot since a previous city expansion in that area. • Approved intentions to annex 115 W. Quailridge Road to complete a city expansion in that area. When the city started the process of annexing 117 and 119 W. Quailridge, the 115 W. Quailridge location was not built or included.

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OXFORD, from page one owners were advised about what was going on. After back and forth between Wilkinson and the representative of the architectural firm, Wilkinson asked City Planning Director Cheryl Hart whether she could mail out notification letters about this coming Tuesday’s hearing. Although Hart said she would be glad to do so, she said she had spoken with some of the owners and said there already was an official notification printed in the Oxford Public Ledger newspaper. Wilkinson called for letters to be mailed to the addresses of the houses. Mayor Al Woodlief assured Wilkinson the notifications would be made, with Hart emphasizing the issuing of

letters should be confined to the specific targeted area. The City Commission met for approximately 45 minutes on Tuesday evening. In other business, the commissioners approved including the southern Granville County town of Butner as a member of the County Economic Development Commission (EDC), as required by the county and Oxford. The county commissioners at their Tuesday evening meeting approved giving Butner seats at the EDC table. Butner, which was incorporated in 2007 after being a state-run municipality, will have two EDC members and an ex-officio

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State government building reopens after evacuation RALEIGH (AP) — The state government building that houses the North Carolina Department of Justice is back open . The structure was evacuated due to carbon monoxide fumes inside. The Department of Crime Control and Public Safety said workers at the

old Education Building in downtown Raleigh were allowed back in Thursday afternoon after the building was aired out for about three hours. Between 300 and 400 people left the building. Among others, the building houses the offices of Attorney General Roy

Cooper. Department spokeswoman Patty McQuillan said one person was taken to the hospital after complaining of headaches and nausea. State Capitol Police Chief Scott Hunter said the carbon monoxide may have come from construc-

tion equipment behind the building, where a large state government construction project is going up.

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Deaths Robert L. Cheek Jr. WARREN COUNTY — Robert Lee “Bobby” Cheek Jr., 70, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. He was born June 5, 1939, in Warren County and was the son of the late Robert Lee Cheek Sr. and Verlene Cheek. He grew up in Warren County and, upon graduation from high school, he entered the United States Army where he served abroad for many years. Later in his life, he was employed at the shipyards in Newport News, Va. He retired from employment with Warren County schools. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dozie Cheek. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at R.H. Greene Funeral Home Chapel in Warrenton. Elder Connie Daniels will officiate. He is survived by three daughters, Greta Cheek of Nicholsville, Ky., Angela Cheek of Lexington, Ky., and Jacqueline Brown of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Marcus Cheek of Lexington, Ky.; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Beaufort Golden of Warrenton, Effie Johnson of Henderson and Cynthia Cheek of Warrenton; and a brother, Cobra of Wake Forest. The body may be viewed today until the hour of the service. Arrangements are by R.H. Greene Funeral Home of Warrenton.

Frank Hill SOUL CITY — Frank Hill, 57, of 324 Duke Drive, Scott Mitchell, Apt. 103, Soul City, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born in Vance County and was the son of the late William

Jr. and Mattie Augusta Johnson Hill. He joined Hargrove Chapel United Methodist Church at an early age and was educated in the Vance County public schools. Later he resided in Baltimore, Md., and lived there for many years before returning to Henderson because of declining health. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hargrove Chapel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Chris Diggs. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Hill of Henderson; two daughters, Tiffany Hill of Norlina and Shiri Hill of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Frank Hill Jr. and William Whiley Hill, both of Baltimore, N.C.; five grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Harrison of Manson; six brothers, Walter Hill, Robert Hill, Isaiah Hill and Herbert Hill, all of Townsville, Clarence Hill of Henderson and Andrew Hill of Kittrell. The family will receive friends at the residence. Arrangements are by Davis-Royster Funeral Service.

Walter Yates NORLINA — The Rev. Walter Yates, 98, of 1608 Tower Road, Norlina, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at Warren Hills Nursing Facility in Warrenton. Arrangements are by R.H. Greene Funeral Home of Warrenton.


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GM offers refund to car buyers to win them back By EMILY FREDRIX AP Marketing Writer

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Looking to regain consumers’ trust, General Motors Co. said Thursday new car buyers will be able to return their vehicles within two months of purchase for a full refund, part of a long-awaited new marketing campaign for the biggest American automaker. The effort is part of a major marketing campaign that will break next week seeking to make connections again with American consumers who may be leery of the company since it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. There is a “monumental chasm� between the public’s perception of GM’s vehicles and the autos in its current line-up, said GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, who delayed retirement to head GM’s marketing efforts. The company stands

behind its cars now and can offer full money-back guarantees, he told reporters on a conference call Thursday. As recently as three years ago, GM would have been faced with a huge risk if it made such an offer. The program is part of a sweeping, new marketing campaign, called “May the Best Car Win,� that pits the company’s four remaining brands — Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC — directly against competitors. The Detroit-based automaker said it will focus on quality, performance, fuel economy and design in comparing its cars against those of competitors. The Chevrolet Equinox will be featured in advertisements directly compared to the Honda CRV, and Cadillacs will target German luxury vehicles, Lutz said. Although a new GM advertising campaign will feature Chairman Edward Whitacre Jr. telling consum-

ers about the new GM, Lutz said that will be short-lived as GM shifts focus to its brands, rather than the corporation. Individual campaigns for the brands will share common elements but the GM logo and the words GM will not appear, he said. Instead, the brands will be the true focus, since consumers’ perception of GM is affected by the company’s bankruptcy filing this year. GM will allow customers who purchase a new vehicle starting next Monday through Nov. 30 to return it, no questions asked, for a full refund within 31 to 60 days from the date of purchase. The vehicles must not have more than 4,000 miles on them and the drivers must be current on their payments. The offer applies to brands such as Chevrolet, GMAC, Buick and Cadillac. The Pontiac brand, which GM is phasing out, is not eligible. Leased vehicles are also ineligible.

Census reports N.C. uninsured rate nearly 17 percent RALEIGH (AP) — New census data show about one out of six North Carolina residents lacked health insurance coverage. The U.S. Census Bureau released annual population and community data Thursday that contains information about health coverage across

the United States. The census data shows that over the past three years an average of 1.5 million North Carolinians were without health insurance, or nearly 17 percent. That was worse than the national average of 15.5 percent of the population lacking

coverage. Texas led the country with about a quarter of its residents uninsured. A state health research agency reported in March that recession-fueled layoffs gave North Carolina the country’s highest growth rate of people without health insurance.

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Corrections In Wednesday’s Daily Dispatch story on the Vance County jurisdiction dispute between Sheriff Peter White and Henderson Police Chief Keith Sidwell, State Sen. Doug Berger was quoted as saying the chief

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HCCA ready to launch 26th year of performances derson Junior High School (now Henderson Middle School). “That was the largest theater around at that time,” Frazier said. “We could seat 900 people back then, including the balcony. That first season we had over 500 subscribers.” Season tickets were only $15 that first year. The concert series has been a success from the beginning because of the organizational structure and guidelines the local organizers followed from day one, said Frazier. Those guidelines were provided by the Community Concert Association, which was based in New York City and helped communities across the country set up successful local concert series for more than 75 years, said Frazier. “They told us that they had developed a method that was not going to fail, and if we followed their advice religiously, we would not fail,” said Frazier. “The most important rule was to sell the tickets and raise the money before you had your first performance. That way you knew you had your tickets sold and an audience waiting before the performers ever arrived.” In all those years, Frazier said she’s only had one time that the performers did not show up on time for the start of the performance. “It was a Sunday afternoon,

By LINDA GUPTON Dispatch Features Editor

When the Henderson Community Concert Association launches its new season on Monday night at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center, the series’ organizers will be celebrating 25 years of bringing world class entertainment to the residents of the Tri-County area. The 26th season will open at 8 o’clock with Daniel Rodrigues, the “singing policeman” of 9/11 fame, and will also include “Red Hot Hollywood,” a red carpet review of Hollywood’s greatest music memories, on Oct. 19; pianist Rudolf Budginas, who will entertain with pop, jazz and well-known classical works on Jan. 19, 2010; the Hunt Family Fiddlers, an award-winning group of nine family members who will play Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes on Feb. 12, 2010; and the North Carolina Symphony, which will be in concert on April 20, 2010. Admission is by season subscription only. Jane Frazier, president of the association’s board of directors for most of the past 25 years, is as enthusiastic about the concert series today as she was back in 1984-85 when the concert association brought its first season of performers to the stage at Hen-

the school auditorium was full, and it was time for me to get up on the stage to introduce the group — and they weren’t there!” Frazier remembers now with a laugh. “I told the young man who was helping with the lighting to stand out on the corner, and the minute he saw them arrive, to tell them which door to come in and where to go to save time!” The show did go on that day, despite the delay. And there have been only a few instances where shows had to be cancelled or rescheduled because of illness or inclement weather, Frazier added. The board of directors for the concert series contracts a year in advance with the performers. The selection process is now underway for the 2010-2011 season. Jan McDaniel, who has worked as the publicity chairman for all but one of the past 25 years, attended a showcase event in Nashville, Tenn., in August that is produced each year by Live On Stage, the management company that now represents most of the performers that are booked for the local series. She returned with recommendations for the board to consider. “We always try to chose a classical performer, something with orchestra music or a Broadway musical, and something that will attract families and children,”

said Frazier. Over 100 volunteers work with the series, primarily helping with annual ticket sales in the spring. The organization’s board of directors is made up of 25-30 volunteers. The committed and motivated group of volunteers return season after season. “We know what a worthwhile thing this is for our area and how important it is to the community,” said McDaniel. The concert series offers the only live performances in the local area, Frazier added, and provides opportunities each season for performers to go into the schools and play for local children as well. “The outreach to the schools is such a vital part of what we’re able to do,” said Frazier. Each season, the concert series’ organizers try to have at least one event for local school children in conjunction with the public performances. This season, the N.C. Symphony will perform in April for all the fourth graders in Vance County, and pianist Rudolph Budginas will perform for students at Kerr-Vance Academy and Crossroads Christian School in January. “We know there are children who see these performances that have never had the opportunity to see a live performance,” said Frazier. Teachers are provided

in advance with lesson materials related to the performance so they can talk with the students about the music, the composer, the instruments and the history of the music. While the concert series remains a success, an aging population of concertgoers and the economic downturn have affected this year’s sales, which are down by 200 subscribers from recent years. While the series is a bargain at $45 for individuals, $10 for youth and $100 for families (regardless of the number of children), it’s still been a tough year for ticket sales. “We trying to focus on including performers each season that will appeal to young families with children,” said Frazier. This year’s more family-oriented offerings include the Hunt Family Fiddlers and the “Red Hot Hollywood” musical review which will include popular songs from a number of Hollywood films. “We know we need to draw in a younger audience to continue to be successful,” Frazier added. “We really want to reach out to a new generation.” Anyone interested in more information about the concert series can call 492-2954 or 4308640. Contact the writer at lgupton@hendersondispatch.com.

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Finch wants county to pay for chair Shootings, theft ‘Crimes of the Month’ across it by two Vance County deputies who came to his mobile home last January to help a social services employee take custody of his granddaughter. He wants the county to replace the chair, saying that Sheriff Peter White did not return his phone calls concerning the recliner for eight months. “I have given the Sheriff a copy of what it will cost to replace my recliner,” Finch said. “I can’t afford to buy another.” In addition, Finch told the commissioners that he was humiliated by the deputies who made him get in a patrol car while wearing only his boxer shorts. Finch said he wants the sheriff’s office and the po-

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Tony Finch, a former Henderson Police officer who has had several brushes with law enforcement in Vance, described himself to the County Commissioners Monday night as someone wronged by people wearing badges. Speaking by appointment behind a podium, he told the board that his civil and constitutional rights have been violated by some officers, he has been arrested several times in the past on false charges, and some of his property has been damaged in the process. Finch referred specifically to a reclining chair that he said was broken when he was thrown

lice department to remove the few bad officers that each has. “I urge all citizens of all races to stand up and fight back,” he added. “What I’m here for today is justice.” After Finch had finished talking, Chairman Dan Brummitt told him: “We take any comments like this seriously. We’ll send this issue with your comments to the Public Safety Committee.” Saying “Vance County is blessed to have this sheriff,” Vice-Chairman Eddie Wright told Finch: “I commend you for the way you have handled yourself.” To which Finch replied: “We do have a good sheriff and a good chief of police.” Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.

By AL WHELESS Daily Dispatch Writer

Crime Stoppers’ “Crimes Of The Month” for September are the shooting of two people on June 13 in Henderson and the theft of property worth $10,000 during a home break-in on Aug. 15 in Vance County. Detectives said Jarrell Rakeem Lewis of Bullock Street and Christal Michelle Watson of Angel Lane were shot while walking to their vehicle at the convention center on Wortham Court. The victims were interviewed at Maria Parham Medical Center, shortly after police went to the convention center concerning a report of people fighting there. Police have no suspects,

and the investigation is continuing. If anyone has information on this case, please call Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252492-1925, or you can put anonymous tips on the web site at www. hvcrimestoppers.com. You can also call the detective division at 252-438-4141. In the other incident, Shirley Wilson of Warrenton Road reported that someone broke into her house and took several items after prying open the basement door. If anyone has information on this case, please call Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925, or you can put anonymous tips on the web site at HYPERLINK “http://www.hvcrimestop-

pers.com” www. hvcrimestoppers.com. Or, you can call the detective division at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 738-2200. Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for these and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. Callers do not have to give their names. Contact the writer at awheless@hendersondispatch.com.

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Did drug-resistant swine flu spread at N.C. camp? By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

ATLANTA — Health officials are reporting what may be the first instance of a Tamiflu-resistant swine flu virus spreading from one person to another. It happened in July at a camp in western North Carolina, where two teenage girls — cabin mates — were diagnosed with the same drug-resistant strain of swine flu. Tamiflu is one of two flu medicines that help against swine flu, and health officials have been closely watching for signs that the virus is mutating, making the drugs ineffective. This week Roche Holding AG — the maker of Tamiflu — said it’s aware of 13 cases of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu around the world, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has counted nine in the United

States. But all the others were single cases. In this instance, there seemed to be a spread. “That was the concerning thing about these cases,” said Dr. Zack Moore, a respiratory disease epidemiologist for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The virus may have spread from one girl to the other, or it’s possible that the girls got it from another camper. It’s also possible that they each developed a resistant strain independently, but that’s unlikely, Moore added. Both girls had been given Tamiflu before they got sick — as a preventive measure — after an outbreak of swine flu at the camp. They were among more than 600 campers and camp staff treated. That may have been part of the problem: Overuse of medicines can contribute

to viruses becoming drug resistant. The CDC this week issued revised guidance advising against giving flu drugs to prevent illness in most healthy people, even if they may have been exposed to an infected person. The CDC recommends fast treatment with Tamiflu or Relenza for anyone hospitalized with a flu-like illness. They also advise prompt treatment at the first sign of symptoms for those at high risk for serious complications, including pregnant women, children younger than 5, and people with certain chronic conditions like asthma and heart disease. The North Carolina cases are reported in Thursday’s issue of a CDC publication, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. On the Net: CDC report: http://www. cdc.gov/mmwr

WWII Navy vessel off N.C. coast probed NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Maritime archaeologists tracking the victims of Nazi U-boats during World War II have explored a Navy patrol boat that has been untouched since it sank off the Outer Banks in 1942. The converted trawler YP-389 was found about 18 miles off Hatteras Inlet last month by an expedition led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration studying shipwrecks left from the WWII battle for control of East Coast shipping lanes, maritime archaeologist Joe Hoyt said. Finding a World War IIera vessel is rare, researcher Richard Lawrence said.

Of the 137 Allied, German and merchant vessels lost off North Carolina during World War II, about 40 have been located, said Lawrence, head of the state Department of Cultural Resources’ North Carolina Archaeology Branch. Footage of the wreck shows a ship’s skeleton with light fixtures, batteries, fire extinguishers, and port holes scattered around it, The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reported Thursday. The metal sides of the hull had fallen to the side. Lawrence said the expedition team compared video sent by an underwater robot sent down to find the vessel

with old photos of the ship. The patrol boat was originally detected in the 1970s by a team searching for the Civil War-era warship Monitor. The remains of as many as five men may be inside the 102-foot vessel resting under 325 feet of water, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Superintendent David Alberg said. The ship’s discovery was made last month during a three-week NOAA expedition, Alberg said. YP-389 lost a 90-minute surface battle with the German U-701, which was sunk two weeks later by U.S. Army aircraft about 10 miles north.

Friday, September 11, 2009

N.C. ag chief won’t punish worker over truck RALEIGH (AP) — The North Carolina state auditor and agriculture commissioner disagree whether a state employee should be disciplined for driving a state-owned car pickup truck to work. A report from State Auditor Beth Wood released Thursday said the deputy

director of the pesticide inspection unit shouldn’t have driven the truck from his Reidsville home to Raleigh and back almost daily since 2006. Wood said the worker — identified by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler as Patrick Jones — received a benefit of $36,500 for driv-

ing the truck and suggested Jones reimburse the state. Troxler defended Jones, saying his work station was in Reidsville but he made more visits to Raleigh than expected. Troxler says he won’t punish Jones because he did nothing intentionally wrong.

PUBLIC NOTICE HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COUNTY OF VANCE Notice is hereby given that the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Vance County Administrative Building located at 122 Young Street, Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive citizens’ comments on a proposed application to the State of North Carolina, Division of Community Assistance for Community Revitalization Funds. Such application must be filed with the Division of Community Assistance on or before 5 P. M., September 30, 2009. The proposed Community Revitalization Funds Application will be $850,000 of CDBG funds for the Julia Avenue Target Area, Phase II. The Julia Avenue Target Area, Phase II is located south of the Henderson City Limits, being two blocks west of the intersection of Raleigh Road (US1 Business) and First Street, and contains 13 housing units. The Community Development Block Grant activities in the C-1 project for Julia Avenue will include: (1) Rehabilitation (2) Water improvements (3) Sewer installation (4) Clearance (5) Street repair (6) Project administration (7) Local Option In accordance with 24 CFR 135, and Section 3, Vance County shall to the greatest extent possible utilize low income, women, minority contractors and under-utilized businesses and award contracts when feasible to businesses in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in project area. Where feasible, opportunities for training and employment will be given to lower income residents located within the project area. Vance County is equal opportunity employer and service provider. Assistance or special aids for the handicapped are available upon request. TDD number is: 1-800-735-2962. All interested citizens are invited to attend this Public Hearing. Written questions, complaints or comments concerning this Public Hearing or the Community Development Block Grant Program should be addressed to the Vance County Manager for response within ten (10) working days from date of receipt at the following address: Jerry L. Ayscue, County Manager County of Vance 122 Young Street, Suite B Henderson, North Carolina 27536

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VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests • Charles Hunter, 48, of 216 Antler Drive, Murfreesboro, was arrested Aug. 3 in Hertford County. Felony larceny. Felony possession of stolen goods. Bond was set at $6,000. Court date Sept. 14. Warrants were served while subject was in custody on other charges in Hertford County. • Steve Andropolos Miles, 25, of 113 Beacon Ave. on Sept. 4 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Charles Royster Jr., 18, of 1160 Thomas Road on Sept. 4 was served with a criminal summons for nonsupport of a child. No bond. Court date Sept. 15. • Quincy Hopkins, 33, of 369 Lilly Lane on Sept. 4 was served with a criminal summons for worthless check from Franklin County. No bond listed. Court date Oct. 6. • Gabriel Paige, 28, of 1155 Glebe Road was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Sept. 22. • Steven Wade Hunt, 31, of

563 Welcome Ave. was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor simple assault. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Oct. 5. • Tesha Bullock, 21, of 1110 Buchanan Road was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor second degree trespass. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Jazetta Hargrove, 18, of 207 Welcome Ave. was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Tracy Ayscue, 36, of 187 Vincent Hoyle Road Lot 20 was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor injury to personal property, 2 counts. Misdemeanor assault on a female. Misdemeanor communicating threats. No bond. Court date Sept. 21. • Keith Antione Thorpe, 33, of 3263 Hwy. 158 Business on Sept. 7 was served with an order for arrest. Driving while license revoked. Show cause. Misdemeanor probation violation. Bond was set at $2,500. Court date Oct. 6. • Desi Arnaz Bullock, 26, was arrested Sept. 6. Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, 2 counts. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Misdemeanor

HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Arrests • Omar Bryant, 18, of 432 E. Winder St. was arrested Sept. 8. Assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injury. Bond set at $25,000. Court date Sept. 21. In another report, subject arrested for felony larceny and felony possession of stolen goods. Bond set at $25,000. Court date Sept. 21. • Angela Thompson, 30, of 103 Carr Road, Norlina, was arrested Sept. 8. Failure to appear/ possession of stolen goods. Bond was set at $1,200. Court date Oct. 5. • Tomeka Chunta Cozart, 30, 1210 Parham St. on Sept. 8 was served an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond was set at $6,000. Court date Oct. 6. • Christopher Weaver, 26, of 348 Wesley Drive was arrested Sept. 8. Misdemeanor second degree trespass. Bond was set at $500. Court date Oct. 6. • Danyele Perry, 24, of 940 Bridgers St. on Sept. 8 was served an order for arrest. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,476. Court date Oct. 5. • Darin Jaydon Williams, 45, of 826 Eaton St. on Sept. 8 was served an order for arrest. Failure to appear/driving while license revoked. Bond was set at $600. Court date Oct. 6. • Tywon Hargrove, 19, of 415 E. Andrews Ave. Apt. 4 was arrested Sept. 9. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Bond was set at $50. Court date Oct. 19. • Destan Keon McLean, 18, of 537 E. Montgomery St. was arrested Sept. 9. Misdemeanor assault onn a female. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Order for arrest/failure to appear. Bond was set at $1,700. Court date Sept. 22. Subject also arrested for felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance (crack cocaine), misdemeanor failure to burn headlight and misdemeanor fictitious information. Bond was set at $11,000. Court date Sept. 22. • Jason E. Robertson, 26, 432 Bobbitt St. was arrested Sept. 9. Failure to appear. Bond was set at $10,000. Court date Nov. 17. • Peggy Hargrove, 52, of 1305 Dorsey Ave. was arrested Sept. 9. Misdemeanor possession of stolen goods. No bond. Court date Sept. 24. • Michael Bullock, 29, of 37 lPine St. was arrested Aug. 25.

Possession of a firearm by a felon. Bond was set at $30,000. Court date Sept. 15.

Larceny • Mauricio Ascencio Mendez of 1412 Nicholas St. reported Sept. 7 the theft of N.C. vehicle license tag WTX-2511.

assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was Sept. 8. • Robert Johnson of 119 Daisy lane on Sept. 4 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor driving while license revoked, 2 cases. Bond was set at $2,000. Court date Sept. 28. • Dwight Simmons of 479 Fawn Drive on Sept. 4 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor child shpport. Bond was set at $2,500 cash or $7,000 secured. Court date Sept. 15. • Jason Robertson of 351 Hunter Road on Sept. 3 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor driving while license revoked. Bond was set at $1,000. Court date Oct. 1. • Adam Sterling Ivey, 30, of 1155 Glebe Road was arrested Sept. 6. Injury to real property. Communicating threats. Assault on a female. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 22` • Lesley Clopton Barttey of 35 Lindy Lane on Sept. 3 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to return rental property. Bond was set at $800. Court date Sept. 21.

• Bobby Arnold Dail III, 23, of 4110 Satterwhite Point Road was arrested Sept. 5. Communicating threats. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Joshua Calamaco, 22, of 3515 Hwy. 58S, Louisburg, on Sept. 7 was served with an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear. Bond was set at $800. Court date Oct. 1.

Larceny • Henry Williamson, 74, of 1722 Newton Dairy Road reported Sept. 8 the theft of an N.C. license plant, number XNB-1694. • Deborah Murphy, 42, of 318 Foxfire Drive reported Sept. 8 the theft from the residence of a 22-inch color TV with DVD player valued at $400; 50-inch flat screen TV valued at $500; and a Sharp 32-inch TV valued at $200. • Eric Woods Loznicka, 41, of 165 Lilly Lane reported Sept. 9 the theft from a vehicle of 20 CDs valued at $400 and 2 flashlights, no value listed. • Dareen Bullock of 485 County Line Drive reported Sept. 8 the theft of an N.C. license

plate, number NVH-9529. • Business Discount Center, 264 Warrenton Road, reported Sept. 4 the theft of 25 containers of 1 1/4 coil galvanized roofing nails valued at $600. • Kristy L. Patton, 34, of 92 Fern Lane reported Sept. 9 the theft of a fishing lure mailbox valued at $100. • Helen Lamb, 70, of 4840 U.S. 1/158N reported the theft from a tool shed of the following items and their values: 52-inch Craftsman riding mower, $3,500; gas, $40; Craftsman chain saw, $250; 6-foot grass sweeper, $900; and lock, $15. • Barry Balthorp, 53, of 661 Fawn Drive reported Sept. 8 the theft from the residence of the following items and their values: $125 in loose change; $40 in currency; R&B cassettes, $100; 25 .22 caliber bullets; and a towel, $5.

Burglary • Jerry Wayne Gibson, 62, of 500 J.P. Taylor Road Lot 46 reported Sept. 9 the theft of $500, a wallet valued at $10 and telephone equipment valued at $50. The victim was assaulted during the burglary.

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injury to personal property. Bond was set at $2,000. Court date Oct. 1. • Michael Anthony Meadows Jr., 21, of 537 Culpepper Road, Manson, was arrested Sept. 4. Misdemeanor second degree trespass. Misdemeanor simple assault. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Gregory Charles Bassett, 31, of 252 Joshua Lane on Sept. 4 was served an order for arrest. Failure to appear, 2 counts. Bond was set at $4,600. Court date Oct. 1. • Willard Ray Dement Jr., 27, of 163 Dement Lane was arrested Sept. 4. Felony larceny. Felony possession of stolen goods, 2 counts. Felony possession of a firearm by a felon. Bond was set at $7,500. Court date Oct. 5. • Charles Anthony Person, 42, of 104 Gupton Lane on Sept. 4 was served an order for arrest. Misdemeanor failure to appear/ no operator’s license. Bond was set at $500. Court date Sept. 28. • Paul Adams, 69, of 160 Mallard Lane was arrested Sept. 5. Misdemeanor second degree trespass. Misdemeanor communicating threats. Misdemeanor

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Obama’s health speech: In search of the truth When Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted “You lie!” during President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress, he set back the conservative cause against government-run health care in two key ways. First, he has rallied Democrats who have been splintered on the issue for weeks. Nobody wants to see “their guy” disrespected or embarrassed when he’s in the spotlight. And second, Wilson’s outburst gives credence to claims from the left that the rightwing opposition to “socialized medicine” is nothing but a bunch of raving lunatics spreading insults and falsehoods. Obama suggested as much in his speech, claiming that opponents of health care reform mostly engage in “distortion” and “misrepresentation.” And some of them do. But what is the truth? Certainly not everything that came from the president’s own mouth on Wednesday night. For starters, the president has changed some of his specific pledges in favor of vagaries that are in some cases closer to the truth (because they promise much less) or are more difficult to disprove. In the past, the president assured Americans that if they like their current, employerprovided insurance, they can keep it. Now he’s tempered that pledge, saying only that “nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change the coverage or the doctor you have.” No, changes won’t likely be required in the prospective bill’s language. But the Congressional Budget Office in analyzing the health reform bill written by House Democrats determined that 3 million people who now have employer-based health care would lose it in the next five years because provisions in the bill would convince employers to drop the coverage, whether workers like it or not. Obama also promised that he “will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits either now or in the future. Period.” But the House Democrats’ bill — again according to the Congressional Budget Office — would add $220 billion to the U.S. deficit over the next 10 years. And, according to the Associated Press, the only way that House Democrats and the Obama administration can claim that the bill would not add to the deficit is because they’ve already decided not to pay for some of it. A $245 billion portion of the bill — the projected cost of adjusting Medicare reimbursements so physicians don’t lose money — has been pre-ordained by House Dems and the administration to be exempted from congressional rules requiring that new programs be funded. “In other words,” write AP analysts Calvin Woodward and Erica Werner, “it doesn’t have to be paid for because they decided it doesn’t have to be paid for.” And yet even if Congress had the money to fund the “doc fix” for Medicare, the CBO projects that increased deficits are almost certain. Said Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf in July: “We do not see the sort of fundamental changes that would be necessary to reduce the trajectory of federal health spending. … On the contrary, the legislation significantly expands the federal responsibility for health care costs.” Another falsehood in the sales pitch is that preventive care — such as expanding breast cancer and prostate cancer screenings — is a cost-saving measure. The truth is, testing everybody for myriad diseases that statistically very few of us will ever suffer could save lives, but it does not save money. Again, the Congressional Budget Office: “The evidence suggests that for most preventive services, expanded utilization leads to higher, not lower, medical spending overall.” Finally, when it comes to health care reform, the president doesn’t get along with his former self. During the campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, Obama disagreed with Hillary Clinton’s plan to mandate that consumers buy health insurance or else pay a federal fine, saying such a mandate would require “a very harsh penalty” to be effective. As of Wednesday, exactly that sort of punitive action against citizens (a fine estimated at $3,800 a year) is part of Obama’s idea for reform. “Individuals,” Obama said, “will be required to carry basic health insurance, just as most states require you to carry auto insurance.” For someone who claims to know what he wants — and who chides us that, “Now is the time to act. We have talked this issue to death.” — President Obama seems not even to be finished negotiating with himself.

As everybody knows I am not a big fan of Congressman Etheridge of North Carolina. Politically we disagree on most issues and I believe have a different view on what makes America great. Now even though I have my differences with him I always thought him to be intellectually honest on the issues, but as I told him at his Clayton town hall meeting, I believe lately — starting with the Cap & Trade (AKA Cap and Tax) Bill and his statement that he can’t Web site FiredogLake couldn’t wait to get back home to let go of the birther bit. One post Washington — he has not — titled “The Republican Party been honest and this conis the Birther Party, and it’s cerns me more than our dragging them down” — made much of the fact that 28 percent political differences, for I of Republicans, according to one would hate to find out he (who I believe at heart is poll, do not believe that Obama a good man) has finally is a natural-born citizen. This succumbed to the lack week, the site’s founder, Jane of morals of Washington Hamsher, was disgusted that Jones was “thrown under the politics. bus,” even though he subscribed Does he really think to trutherism, a view that “35 D.C. is his home and if so (percent) of Democrats believed who does he really think as of 2007.” he represents? Got that? Belief in an implauRegardless of our differsible conspiracy is a cancer on the ences I do have to admit GOP. Even greater belief in an he is a stand-up guy. The even more implausible conspiracy reason I say this is that is proof that it’s mainstream. I have been to two of his Apologies for Jones and trutherism appeared instantly on town hall meetings and the sites of the left-wing flagship both were heated and at magazines The Nation, The New both he got an ear-full from the people who atRepublic and elsewhere. The New York Times and Newsweek tended and even though deliberately distorted what the he knows this he has kept truthers believe in order to make on holding them. For he Jones look more reasonable and could have done like most his critics more unreasonable. other Democrats and hid. The Financial Times actually As I was sitting at both reported that Jones resigned for meetings I overheard criticizing how the GOP majority people stating that they had run Congress. could not believe they But mostly, the mainstream voted for him in the last press changed the subject to election. What I hope is how the right is paranoid and that after all of this he vaguely unpatriotic for opposing realizes that the majority Obama’s speech to schools Tuesof his constituents who day, despite the fact that most actually reside in North conservatives and Republicans didn’t protest the speech once Carolina not Washington the Department of Education’s are against socialized anycontroversially politicized lesson thing, especially socialplans were withdrawn. ized health care, and if he One last question is worth votes for it, it very likely asking. Forget which is more well cost him the next plausible. election. Which scenario is more unpaRight now as upset as triotic, more malicious, more coreverybody is about this rosive to civic life? In short: which I think even I could beat is more evil? Again, I think the him. Now that is a scary answer is obvious. Alas, it seems thought. I’m in a minority.

A ring of truth(ers) Herewith, two scenarios. Scenario A: The supposedly inept president of the United States carefully planned and orchestrated the worst terrorist attack on American soil in our history. Though “only” 3,000 people died, the plan was to kill many more by simultaneously attacking the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and either the U.S. Capitol or the White House itself on Sept. 11, 2001. Hundreds of people, including personnel from myriad agencies, participated. According to some versions of Scenario A, explosives were placed at the World Trade Center to ensure success. In other versions, all of “the Jews” working there were tipped off by some phone bank run by the Mossad. In every version, however, the U.S. government was in on it, and everyone involved kept the biggest secret in American history. Then, there’s Scenario B: An ambitious and extremely clever politician, who has at best been selectively forthcoming about large chunks of his youth, lied about his place of birth so he could be eligible for the presidency. To further this scheme, he has arranged for the full and/or original version of his birth certificate to remain under lock and key. At most, a handful of supporters and lawyers are in on the whole thing. Now, which one is more believable? For the record, I don’t believe either. But it seems to me the “birther” hypothesis is vastly more plausible than the “truther” hypothesis. Politicians lie to advance their careers. You can look it up. Whole governments rarely orchestrate incredibly complex acts of physics, logistics and mass murder all the while pinning guilt on others (who boast that they acted alone). Just for clarification: “Truthers” believe scenario A. “Birthers” believe scenario B. The question of which scenario is more plausible is neither aca-

demic nor trivial. This summer, a host of columnists, commentators and activists, seemingly taking their cues from a White House and DNC public-relations offensive, declared that the rise of the “birthers” was a fatal indictment of modern conservatism and the Republican Party. The refusal of the birthers to give up their Jonah Goldberg cockamamie theory was Tribune Media proof that the Services GOP had succumbed to the “paranoid style.” Indeed, according to some liberal commentators the birthers were the potential wellspring for a nascent Nazi movement in America. Never mind that the vast majority of leading Republicans and conservatives — from Newt Gingrich to Ann Coulter — rejected the birthers categorically. Fast-forward to the last week or so. Van Jones, an avowed “communist” and passionate supporter of convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal, was a truther par excellence. Contrary to many reports, he didn’t merely sign 911truth.org’s petition in 2004, he helped organize one of the first truther groups as early as 2002. When these and other revelations came to light, Jones resigned from his White House job as “green jobs czar.” The reaction from much of the liberal establishment has been fascinating, hypocritical and deeply creepy. For starters, the same White House that fueled the anti-birther boom has refused to offer a single critical word about Jones’ past positions (some of which he recanted as his job security grew more threatened; we’ll see how long that lasts). In July, the popular left-wing

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When should ‘a thousand words’ give way to silence? On Aug. 14 a young Marine Lance Corporal, Joshua Bernard, was struck by a Taliban-fired RPG during an ambush while on patrol in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. This American hero suffered severe leg wounds and eventually succumbed to his injuries on a field hospital operating table. According to friends, Bernard was a young man whose strong faith guided him on a path of service — eventually leading to his enlistment in the Marine Corps. His passing is a tremendous blow to his family and friends — and to an eternally grateful nation. Similar stories of sacrifice and loss have been playing out across our nation as our young men and women continue to serve in harm’s way. What makes this story even more tragic is a decision by the Associated Press that crosses the bounds of decency. You see, the Associated Press has reporters and photographers embedded with the Marines as they conduct combat operations. AP photographer Julie Jacobson, an embed in Afghanistan dur-

ing the ambush, captured images of Bernard as he lay mortally wounded. Sensing opportunity, the Associated Press team put together a narrative entitled “AP Impact - Afghan - Death of Michael a Marine” also using Reagan the work of Distributed by journalist Cagle Cartoons Alfred de Montesquiou along with cameraman Ken Teh, in which they inexplicably included the image of the slain, young Marine. Even after appeals from the family and Defense Secretary Gates, the AP went forward with its publication over their objections on the grounds that it conveyed “the grimness of war.” While I applaud many in the press who jeopardize their own safety at risk to cover our men and women in battle, the actions of the Associated Press here also jeopardize the

already fragile relationships Americans have with members of the press. Unbiased reporting from the battlefield is crucial to relaying the truths of war back to all of us at home. But incidents such as this, where the media puts its own agenda (be it personal, professional or political) ahead of the respectful treatment each of us would expect if this was a member of our family, are why so many of us are skeptical of what is reported in newspapers, online and on television. This young Marine, his family and friends deserved better. They deserved to remember their son, their friend, their fellow-Marine, as he lived rather than through the lens of a media team more interested in furtherance of their own aims than of common decency. Now the man has been forgotten for the news story. And the terrorist enemies who caused this casualty should not have their works widely distributed internationally — surely to be used as propaganda. Many news organizations understood this, and, in respect and compassion, chose

not to run the photograph. I am thankful for their sense and restraint. Nevertheless, this is a test which more than 20 news outlets failed. The grimness of war is something we all need to be consistently reminded of — teaching us about the sacrifices of the few who, on our behalf, defend our freedoms as we go about our daily lives. These stories, and the courageous individuals behind them, must never be forgotten, nor should the horrors they endure be lightly pushed aside. In this instance, however, the worldwide distribution of an image of an American hero as he passes to his Creator is something far too graphic and, moreover, intrusive to pass the test of responsible journalism — and that of responsible human behavior. Mike Reagan, the elder son of the late President Ronald Reagan, is chairman and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation (www. reaganlegacyfoundation.org). Look for Mike’s newest book, “Twice Adopted” and other info at www. Reagan.com. E-mail comments to Reagan@caglecartoons.com.


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Today’s Birthdays: Actress Betsy Drake is 86. Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii, is 85. Actor Earl Holliman is 81. Newspaper columnist David S. Broder is 80. Movie director Brian De Palma is 69. Rock musician Mickey Hart (The Dead) is 66. Singer-musician Leo Kottke is 64. Actor Phillip Alford is 61. Actress Amy Madigan is 59. Rock singermusician Tommy Shaw (Styx) is 56. Sports reporter Lesley Visser is 56. Actor Reed Birney is 55. Singersongwriter Diane Warren is 53. Musician Jon Moss (Culture Club) is 52. Actor Scott Patterson is 51. Rock musician Mick Talbot (The Style Council) is 51. Actress Roxann Dawson is 51. Actress Virginia Madsen is 48. Actress Kristy McNichol is 47. Musician-composer Moby is 44. Business reporter Maria Bartiromo is 42. Singer Harry Connick Jr. is 42. Rock musician Bart Van Der Zeeuw is 41. Actress Laura Wright is 39. Rock musician Jeremy Popoff (Lit) is 38. Blogger Markos Moulitsas is 38. Singer Brad Fischetti (LFO) is 34. Rapper Mr. Black is 32.

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On this date: In 1857, the Mountain Meadows Massacre took place in present-day southern Utah as a 120-member Arkansas immigrant party was slaughtered by Mormon militiamen aided by Paiute Indians. In 1941, groundbreaking took place for the Pentagon outside Washington D.C. That same day, Charles A. Lindbergh delivered a speech in Des Moines, Iowa, in which he said “the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration” were trying to draw the United States into World War II. In 1954, the Miss America pageant made its network TV debut on ABC; Miss California, Lee Meriwether, was crowned the winner. In 1989, the exodus of East German refugees from Hungary to West Germany began.

One year ago: ABC News broadcast an interview with John McCain’s running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who said she was ready to be president if called upon, but sidestepped questions on whether she had the national security credentials needed to be commander in chief.

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Today’s Highlight: On Sept. 11, 2001, America saw its worst day of terrorism. Nearly 3,000 people died when two hijacked jetliners smashed into New York’s World Trade Center, causing the twin towers to fall; a commandeered jetliner plowed into the Pentagon; and a fourth hijacked plane was crashed in a field in western Pennsylvania.

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Five years ago: Spc. Armin Cruz became the first Military Intelligence soldier convicted in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal as he admitted abusing inmates and received a lighter sentence in return for his testimony against others.

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what happened to his furry DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law, “Ray,” and family member, clip this and his wife moved in with my mail it to him with a note husband’s parents for a few explaining that it contains an months until they could get important message. After all, back on their feet. They have someone must speak for the two small boys and a cat, voiceless. “Precious,” they have had since they were first married. DEAR ABBY: My They looked for an aparthusband and I moved into a ment to rent, but could not new home a few months ago. find one that would allow On our first night in our new pets. My mother-in-law, residence, an emotionally “Loretta,” was anxious for disturbed relative came over them to move out, so she told and caused a scene which them to take the apartment resulted in the police being and she’d keep the cat at her called to have the person rehome. moved from our home. Since Shortly then, we have been shunned after, by our neighbors. Loretta I was hoping for a friendly asked my welcome, but I haven’t gotten husband so much as a “hello,” let alone to secretly a plate of cookies. get rid of How should we handle it. (Her this? I realize that because husband of the police incident, the had neighbors may think we have Dear refused.) domestic issues — or worse. When my Abby I don’t know how to improve husband Universal Press the bad impression that was said he created — especially since Syndicate couldn’t do it was not our fault. Please it, she took matters into her help. — WAITING FOR own hands, drove Precious 10 THE WELCOME WAGON miles away from her house IN INDIANAPOLIS and dumped her on the side DEAR WAITING: If you of the road. see a neighbor, smile, say helRay and the kids went to lo and introduce yourself. As her home every day to set out to “waiting for the welcome milk and look for their kitty. wagon,” in many areas the They also checked with the custom of welcoming newlocal animal shelter. About comers into the neighborhood 10 days later, they found has died out. So why not take Precious at the shelter. They the initiative, bake a couple had to pay to re-adopt her of batches of cookies or buy — money they didn’t have some candy for the neighbors to spare. Not knowing what on either side of you and imI know, they then returned mediately across the street. their cat to Loretta! Write a short note to be Should I tell Ray the truth included with each, saying, so they can rescue their cat, “We apologize for not doing or keep mum so as not to this sooner, but my husband make my mother-in-law and I were embarrassed by angry by revealing the awful what happened the night we thing she did? — ON THE moved in. A relative caused FENCE IN NEVADA the disturbance. We are DEAR ON THE very sorry you were inconveFENCE: What your mothernienced. Sincerely, ___” in-law did was unconscioThat should help you nable. I don’t know how break the ice. many of Precious’ nine lives were used up after she was Dear Abby is written by Abigail abandoned, but house pets Van Buren, also known as usually die from starvaJeanne Phillips, and was tion, exposure, attacks by client founded will fillby her mother, Paupredators or encounters with line Phillips. Write Dear Abby vehicles after being dumped at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. as she was. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA If you can’t bring yourself 90069. to tell your brother-in-law

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A pair of rare snow leopard cubs, born May 26, are shown at their new home at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Snow leopard cubs, mom, move into L.A. Zoo home LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two rare, endangered snow leopard cubs have a new home, no names and an uncertain future. The speckled cubs, a boy and a girl, and their mom, Asia, moved into their public habitat Thursday at the L.A. Zoo. The rocks, trees and streams seemed to appeal to the frisky cubs, who were born May 26. The cats will be named through the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s “Name an Animal” program. Gina Dartt, the zoo’s promotions coordinator, says it’s unclear where the cubs will end up. Previous cats born here have gone to other zoos. There are fewer than 7,000 snow leopards left in the wild. They can leap up to 45 feet, have superb night vision and use their long tails for balance and warmth.

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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (AP) — Twelve people have been named to an independent review panel created after the arrest of a black Harvard scholar by a white police officer investigating a possible break-in at his home. The arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr. led to a national debate over racial profiling that culminated in a White House meeting among Gates, Cambridge police Sgt. James Crowley and President Barack Obama. The disorderly conduct charge against Gates was later dropped. Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Police Executive Research Forum, will chair the committee that includes members from around the country. Cambridge City Manager Robert Healy said Thursday the panel will give an “independent

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A judge has declined to throw out the incest conviction of a former top lieutenant to Martin Luther King Jr. who died while his appeal was pending. The Rev. James L. Bevel died at the age of 72 in December, months after a Loudoun County jury convicted him of having sex with his then-teenage daughter more than a decade before. Bevel’s attorney asked the court to dismiss the case in what is known as an abatement. The idea behind abatement is that a conviction is not final until the appeals process is complete. It’s an accepted concept in federal court and many states, but Virginia law is unclear. In denying the motion,

Judge Burke McCahill said erasing the conviction would be unfair to the victim, who testified at Thursday’s hearing.

FAA chief questions professionalism in N.Y. crash BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Federal Aviation Administration chief Randy Babbitt says the industry needs to step up its professionalism. He pointed Thursday to the deadly crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 near Buffalo, N.Y., as proof. Babbitt was addressing the FAA International Aviation Safety forum in Washington. He compared the flight recordings from the Buffalo flight to those from the emergency landing of a US Airways plane safely on the Hudson river in January. He called the Hudson tapes “textbook greatness” and the other “a complete inattention to basic details.” Fifty people died when Flight 3407 crashed into a house in February. Recordings indicate the pilots might have been unaware they were in trouble because they had been talking.

Officials: Man demands to drink beer before arrest BAYOU GEORGE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in the Florida Panhandle say they arrested a convenience store shoplifter who demanded to drink the 12-ounce beer he had stolen before being taken into custody. The Bay County Sheriff’s office says the man told the deputy he had recently lost his job of 13 years and wanted to drink beer. The man became combative when the deputy wouldn’t let him finish it. George R. Linthicum II was charged Wednesday with shoplifting, battery, possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams and smuggling contraband into a detention facility.

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Clemson comes up short Tech rallies late to beat Tigers 30-27

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New facility hopes to push area baseball to the ‘next level’ By ERIC S. ROBINSON Dispatch Sports Editor

Jeff Tate has enlisted the help of some of the best baseball minds in the area for a new venture in Henderson. “Next Level Baseball” is an indoor facility where kids from T-ball-age to high school can come year-round and receive instructions on how to improve their game. Classes will also be offered for softball players.

Spartan JV netters beat North Raleigh

The facility will be located on Red Oak Road off of Highway 158, besides Kids World Child Care. “We’ve got a really good staff lined up,” Tate said. Joining the J.F. Webb coach Tate will be his Warriors assistant, Sam Hobgood, a former player at N.C. State;

Benji Nelson, head coach at Southern Vance; Kenny May, former South Granville coach and a scout with the Tampa Bay Rays; Justin Lloyd, a former player at Kerr-Vance and Gardner-Webb; Nelson Matt Ellington, a Northern Vance standout who played college ball at UNC;

Austin Grissom, who played at UNC Greensboro; and Raymond Allen, coach of the Carolina Lake Monsters World Wood Bat Association team. “You’ve got the best baseball people around involved in this,” said Tate. The new facility will give athletes a chance to train and work out when the weather gets colder in the offseason. Tate said that players should not wait until February to get

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KERR-VANCE 5, NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN 4 Singles n No. 1 — KVA’s Kendall Thomason def. Emily Hayward 8-2 n No. 2 — KVA’s Erin Crews def. Lindsay Nevitt 8-4 n No. 3 — NRCA’s Kim Bryan def. Price Wester 8-3 n No. 4 — NRCA’s Sydney Robbins def. Cameron Ford 9-7 n No. 5 — KVA’s Cassidy Tucker def. Jordan Lang 8-6 n No. 6 — NRCA’s Lauren French def. Caitlyn Holmes 8-3 Doubles n No. 1 — KVA’s Thomason and Wester def. Hayward and Nevitt 8-6 n No. 2 — KVA’s Crews and Ford def. Bryan and Robbins 8-4 n No. 3 — NRCA’s Lang and Madlyn Munse def. Holmes and Tucker 8-5

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Allen Iverson answers questions during a news conference announcing that he had signed with the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday.

Fans welcome Iverson as newest Grizzly MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Allen Iverson has something to prove. Though the 10-time AllStar and former league MVP has scored more than 23,000 points in his NBA career, he wasn’t a highly sought-after free agent. The 34-year-old guard heard all the talk that he’s lost a step, that last year’s dip in offensive production indicated he’s on the downside of an AllStar career, maybe even ready for retirement. Iverson wants to prove those critics wrong, and he’ll get his chance in Memphis. He signed a one-year contract Thursday with the Grizzlies — a team that hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2006 and has never won a postseason game. Please see IVERSON, page 4B

Please see BASEBALL, page 3B

Bulls fall to Bats; series even at 1-1

From STAFF REPORTS

Kerr-Vance’s junior varsity tennis team defeated North Raleigh Christian 5-4 Thursday in the Spartans’ first match under new coach Hilda Delbridge. The former Southern Vance coach took over the reigns from David Mitchell, who coached the first two KVA matches. Knotted up at three matches heading into doubles competition, KVA took two of the three doubles matches to get the win. KVA (2-1) plays Monday against Wesleyan Christian.

into game shape. “Too many wait until the spring, while kids elsewhere (practice) year-round,” he said. In the past, area players have had to travel south to Raleigh or Durham to receive this kind of instruction in the fall and winter, Tate said. “It’s a long time coming. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” said Tate.

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Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is pressured by Tennessee defensive lineman Kevin Vickerson in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 13-10 in overtime.

Big Ben leads Steelers to win By ALAN ROBINSON AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — Jeff Reed kicked a 33-yard field goal with 4:32 gone in overtime and the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers again relied on Ben Roethlisberger’s ability to lead clutch scoring drives and beat the Tennessee Titans 1310 in the NFL season opener Thursday night. The Steelers, their running game stuffed by Tennessee’s defense, didn’t get going until Roethlisberger began repeatedly finding Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward open downfield. Roethlisberger went 33 of 43 for 363 yards, with Holmes — the Super Bowl star — making nine catches for 131 yards and Ward, despite a potentially costly fumble, making eight for 103. The victory might be costly, however — Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu, the best player on the field during the first half, sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left

knee on a blocked field goal. Coach Mike Tomlin said the injury usually sidelines a player 3 to 6 weeks. The Titans lost the coin toss to start the overtime and, as so often happens, never saw the ball again. Roethlisberger, who also led a touchdown drive at the end of the first half, hit Ward for 11, Holmes for 11 and rookie Mike Wallace for 22. Unwilling to risk a turnover, the Steelers kicked the field goal on first down to win it. Pittsburgh looked ready to win it late in regulation when Roethlisberger, so adept at running the two-minute offense, took advantage of good field position created by a shanked Craig Hentrich punt to find Ward on a 30-yard completion to the Titans 4. But as Ward was trying to muscle his way closer to the goal line, Michael Griffin stripped the ball and Stephen Tulloch recovered with less than a minute remaining. Even with no running game to support him — the Steelers

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Pittsburgh wide receivers Mike Wallace and Santonio Holmes celebrate after Holmes’ touchdown in Thursday’s game. were outrushed 86-36 as Willie Parker was held to 19 yards on 13 carries — Roethlisberger had one of the biggest games of his career. Tennessee’s Kerry Collins, usually the caretaker of Please see STEELERS, page 3B

The Bulls lost a 2-0 lead as Louisville plated five unanswered runs to win 5-2 over Durham on Thursday night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham's only two runs came in the first innings with three straight singles, the last coming from Joe Dillon to score Desmond Jennings from second. The next batter, Matt Joyce grounded into a double play which allowed Rashad Eldridge to score the Bulls' second run. The Bats struck back in the fourth with four straight singles to begin the inning while scoring two runs before Bulls starter Mitch Talbot was chased from the game. Calvin Medlock came in relief for Talbot and proceeded to hit the first batter he faced. Two batters later, Luis Bolivar hit a sacrifice fly to right to score Danny Dorn from third and give the Bats a 3-2 lead. Talbot, who was making his first appearance with the Bulls since May 27th, lasted three innings allowing three earned runs on six hits, a walk and three strikeouts. Louisville added two more runs in the fifth with an RBI-single from Todd Frazier scoring Juan Francisco from second and a RBI single from Chris Valaika scoring Frazier. Ben Jukich picked up the win after tossing five innings in which he allowed two runs on six hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The Bats' win evens up the opening round of the Governors' Cup Playoffs at one game a piece as both teams head to Louisville to play Game 3 Friday with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

N. Vance downs Louisburg in three sets

JV gets 2-1 win over Warriors From STAFF REPORTS

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Northern Vance’s Emily Ellington attempts a block in Thursday’s game at Louisburg.

Northern Vance’s volleyball team defeated Louisburg in three sets (25-17, 25-13, 25-15) Thursday. The Vikings took the lead early in set one and never lost it. Up 11-9 in set two, Rebecca Esquivel stepped to the service stripe, and Northern reeled off eight straight to give themselves plenty of room. They closed out the set with a 14-4 run. Set three was led by good serving from Katie Wilson and Hannah Thompson. Wilson served six points, and Thompson had seven. The varsity plays today against Granville Central at Kerr-Vance’s Burger King Classic. The junior varsity had similar fortune, defeated the Warriors in

three sets (25-19, 17-25, 25-19). Northern opened with a 9-3 run and didn’t look back in set one, but the Warriors never lost their lead in the second. Good serving from Melissa Elliott and Katie Smith helped Northern extend their lead on their way to a win in set three. “I really felt (they) played one of their best matches of the year,” said Northern coach William Hoyle. Statistics — Varsity Thompson: 15 service points, 4 aces, 14 digs, 8 kill Esquivel: 8 service points, 1 ace, 8 digs, 25 assists, 2 kills, 1 block Wilson: 9 service points, 6 aces, 4 digs, 4 kills, 2 blocks Rebekah Edwards: 1 ace, 3 digs, 2 assists, 6 kills Emily Ellington: 1 ace, 14 digs, 9 kills Robin Butler: 3 digs, 3 kills, 1 block Ashleigh Blackmon: 4 digs; Natalie Reavis: 9 digs Junior Varsity Elliott: 3 aces, 6 digs, 8 assists, 3 kills Abby Wilkerson: 11 service points, 7 aces, 16 digs 6 kills Kirstin Currin: 3 aces, 8 digs, 9 assists, 4 kills Kristin Long: 6 digs


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Two-minute drill NFL offers delayed broadcasts of blacked-out games Local Sports YMCA fall soccer begins Saturday The fall youth soccer season for the Henderson Family YMCA will begin on Saturday and last until Oct. 31. Games will be played on Saturday mornings. The cost to participate is $25 for members, and $40 for non-members. Registration by Sept. 9 avoids a $10 late fee. Coaches will receive a discount.

AAU football opens season Saturday The Carolina Blackhawks and Henderson Panthers AAU football teams will play their first games of the season Saturday in Orange County, Va. against the GSBC Spirits of Petersburg. The local AAU teams will travel to Manassas, Va. in week two, and to Fredricksburg in week three. The home opener for the local teams will be October 3 in Henderson against Petersburg. For more information, contact the local director of AAU football operations, Joe Brodie, at (252) 4321020 or (252) 433-6426.

NFL Madden to serve as adviser to Goodell NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Fame coach John Madden will serve as a special adviser to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The league said Thursday that as part of his unpaid position Madden will chair the coaches group in the competition committee. Madden will also participate in meetings of a general managers committee and be part of a weekly call with Goodell or another NFL official to discuss issues from the previous week’s games.

Lawyer may seek list of women from Steelers QB CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with. In court documents, Reno lawyer Cal Dunlap says if Roethlisberger’s request to speed up the evidencegathering process is granted, he also will seek phone records, Internet communications, and names of any women who have claimed improper sexual conduct by the two-time Super Bowl winner. The motion also says that if a physical or psychiatric examination of his client is allowed, “a reciprocal examination” of Roethlisberger should be mandated.

Local Preps Friday, Sept. 11 Football n South Granville at Northern Vance 7:30 p.m. n J.F. Webb at Bunn 7:30 p.m. n Southern Vance at Cedar Ridge 7:30 p.m. n Warren County at Weldon 7:30 p.m. Soccer Webb at Burlington Williams 7 p.m. n Burger King Classic (@ Kerr-Vance): — Northern Vance vs. Kerr- Vance 4 p.m. — Franklinton vs. Granville Central 6 p.m.

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Volleyball-HS Temple at Norlina Christian 4 p.m. n Crossroads Christian at Grace Christian 5 p.m. n Victory Christian at Zebulon Tournament n Burger King Classic (@ Kerr-Vance) — Northern Vance vs. Granville Central 5 p.m. — Franklinton vs. Kerr- Vance 7 p.m. n Northwood

JV Soccer Webb at Burlington Williams 5 p.m.

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Sports on TV Friday, Sept. 11 AUTO RACING 8 a.m. n SPEED — Formula One, practice for Italian Grand Prix, at Monza, Italy 10 a.m. n ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Virginia 529 College Savings 250, at Richmond, Va. Noon n SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Chevy Rock & Roll 400, at Richmond, Va. 2 p.m. n ESPN2 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for Chevy Rock & Roll 400, at Richmond, Va. 4 p.m. n ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for Virginia 529 College Savings 250, at Richmond, Va. 5:30 p.m. n ESPN2 — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Chevy Rock & Roll 400, at Richmond, Va. 7:30 p.m. n ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Virginia 529 College Savings 250, at Richmond, Va.

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NEW YORK (AP) — NFL fans whose local teams’ games are blacked out will be able to watch replays online for free — though not until after midnight. The recession has left several teams in danger of having games blacked out this season, including the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals this week. The league announced Thursday that home fans will be

able to view the delayed broadcasts on NFL.com for 72 hours, except during “Monday Night Football.” A game is not aired in the home market if it does not sell out 72 hours in advance. “We understand that the economy is limiting some families and corporations from buying as many game tickets as they had previously,” commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release.

The Bengals and Cardinals each received 24-hour extensions Thursday as the teams tried to sell out their openers and avoid blackouts. Cincinnati plays the Denver Broncos and Arizona faces the San Francisco 49ers. The defending NFC champion Cardinals said they had about 1,700 tickets remaining. They have sold out all 34 games played at University of Phoenix Stadium, which

opened in 2006. But last January the team needed two extensions from the league to sell out its first home playoff game in Arizona. The Bengals are coming off a 4-11-1 season that left many fans disgruntled about the direction of the franchise, which has one winning season in the last 18 years. The last time Cincinnati failed to sell out a game was November 2003.

Jackets blow big lead, but rally to win By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA — Georgia Tech looked unstoppable. Then it was Clemson’s turn. In a game of remarkable twists, the Yellow Jackets finally took control when it mattered most. Scott Blair threw a touchdown pass early on, kicked a 36-yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining and No. 15 Georgia Tech rallied to beat Clemson 30-27 after squandering a 24-point lead Thursday night. Clemson (1-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) scored 27 straight points, taking its first lead of the night on Richard Jackson’s 53-yard field goal with 11:33 to go. But Georgia Tech, which did nothing offensively through most of the second and third quarters, came back to life. The Yellow Jackets (2-0, 1-0) put together a 69-yard drive to set up Blair’s tying kick, a 34-yarder with 5:40 left that made it 27-all. Then, after a holding penalty on Clemson’s Thomas Austin wiped out Kyle Parker’s 38-yard completion to Jacoby Ford, Georgia Tech got a chance to win it. Josh Nesbitt hooked up with Demaryius Thomas for a 39-yard pass, making up for a miserable passing performance by the Georgia Tech quarterback who completed only 3 of 14 for 83 yards with two interceptions. After Thomas’ catch, the Yellow Jackets moved

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Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt is stopped by Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel in the third quarter of Thursday’s game in Atlanta. into position for Blair’s winning kick. Blair also threw a wobbly 34-yard touchdown pass during Georgia Tech’s early barrage on a fake field goal. Parker, a redshirt freshman making only his second college start, helped bring the Tigers back from a dismal start. He threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns, hooking up with C.J. Spiller on a 63-yarder and Ford on a 77-yarder, sandwiched around a 9-yard scoring pass to Dwayne Allen. Spiller rushed for 87 yards and caught four passes for 69 more. Ford had five catches for 109 yards. Anthony Allen led Georgia Tech with 127 yards rushing on just five carries, including an 82-yard touchdown on his team’s second play from scrimmage that sparked the quick start by the home team. Nesbitt threw his first

pick on the Yellow Jackets’ first snap, but that was about the only thing they did wrong in the early going. The next time they got the ball at their own 18, Nesbitt pitched to Allen, who got a block from Thomas and was gone down the sideline. Clemson drove to the Georgia Tech 38 and faced fourth-and-5. The Tigers sent on the field goal team, then called a timeout to consider their options. The one they chose backfired miserably. The field goal team came back on, but only to have Richard Jackson take a direct snap and try to surprise the Yellow Jackets with a punt. They weren’t fooled. Jerrard Tarrant came flying up to catch the line drive, broke a couple of tackles and didn’t stop running until he had his second punt return for a touchdown in as many weeks, this one covering 85 yards.

Georgia Tech’s chicanery worked a little better. After Clemson’s second interception was wiped out by a video review, the Yellow Jackets sent back their offense, as if it planned to go for a fourth-and-13 at the Tigers 34. Then they sent out the field-goal unit, but Clemson didn’t notice that Thomas remained on the field, stopping along the sideline. Blair took a direct snap and wobbled out a pass to Thomas, who was at least 20 yards in the clear. Chris Chancellor tried desperately to get back, but Thomas straightarmed him away to complete the 34-yard TD. Blair tacked on a 24yard field goal early in the second quarter to make it 24-0. A rout in the making? Hardly. Spiller hauled in the 14th scoring play of at least 50 yards in his career, giving Clemson some momentum before halftime. Clemson dominated the third quarter, scoring on back-to-back possessions to pull within 24-21. Then, in a stunner for the decked-inwhite home crowd, Jackson converted from 21 and 53 yards early in the fourth to give the Tigers a lead. At that point, Clemson had outgained Georgia Tech 319-91 in total yards since falling behind 24-0. But the Yellow Jackets finally converted on third down with about 10 minutes remaining after missing on their first nine attempts, which seemed to spark the option offense.

Florida A&M beats Winston-Salem 34-10 WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Curtis Pulley threw for three touchdowns and LeRoy Vann had two punt returns for scores to lead Florida A&M to a 34-10 win over Winston-Salem on Thurs-

day night. Pulley completed 17 of 21 passes for 209 yards for the Rattlers (2-0), who never trailed in the game. Florida A&M took a 21-3 lead in the third quarter after Vann scored on punt

returns of 95 and 80 yards. Kevin Elliott caught six passes for 86 yards and a touchdown for the Rattlers. Issac West also had 80 yards receiving on six catches and a score. Branden Williams was

14 of 21 for 129 yards, including a 17-yard passing score to Dominique Fitzgerald for the Rams (0-2) in the third. Cedrick Hickman led Winston-Salem with 67 yards rushing on 17 carries.

Sabbatini states his case in Chicago By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

LEMONT, Ill. — Two days after his Presidents Cup snub, Rory Sabbatini made captain Greg Norman’s decision to leave him off the International team look even more peculiar. Sabbatini ran off seven birdies on renovated Cog Hill for a 5-under 66 on Thursday, giving him a share of the lead with Steve Marino at the BMW International and hopes of making it to the FedEx Cup finale. They had a one-shot lead over Bo Van Pelt and Marc Leishman, who only qualified for the third playoff event by making an eagle on his final hole Monday at the TPC Boston. Tiger Woods, a four-time winner at Cog Hill, was among those at 68. Sabbatini won the Byron Nelson Championship in May and appeared to be in good shape to make the Presidents Cup team until Y.E. Yang stunned the golf world with his comeback win over Woods at the PGA Championship to bump

Sabbatini out of the top 10. Norman then used his two captain’s picks on 17-year-old Ryo Ishikawa of Japan, who has won four times in the last calendar year; and Adam Scott, who is in the worst slump of his career and has fallen out of the top 50 in the world ranking. Right after his low round, Sabbatini took the high road. “If I’d been playing well over the past couple weeks and didn’t get picked, I might have something to complain about,” said Sabbatini, who has missed four cuts in his last eight starts and has not finished in the top 30 since winning in Dallas. “But you know what? The situation is such ... I’m here this week. I’m going to focus on this.” Scott had two top 10s this year — the Sony Open in January and the Scottish Open in July — without another finish in the top 20. Norman said Scott, a fellow Australian, was “the logical choice.” What disturbed Sabbatini was not hearing from Norman or anyone else during the three weeks after

the PGA Championship when the captain makes his two selections. “There was not a single conversation or a single phone call, period,” Sabbatini said. “You could say I was a little disappointed.” The spunky South African was hardly disappointed by anything at Cog Hill, which received a facelift from Rees Jones as the public course in the Chicago suburbs. It is longer and tougher, with deeper bunkers, and it was reflected in the scoring. The weather was close to perfect, with sunshine and mild wind. When the BMW Championship was

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last played at Cog Hill two years ago, in soft conditions from rain, Woods won at 22-under 262. Woods at least kept himself in the mix this week, making a few good par saves and three birdie putts inside 5 feet. “I think anything under par is a really good score,” Woods said. “Usually, it takes a little bit before the guys get accustomed to what the scoring is going to be. The whole idea is, I think more than anything, the guys are trying to get accustomed to where to miss the golf ball, because the misses are so different than what they used to be.” RICHMOND, Va. — These numbers were drawn Thursday afternoon by the Virginia Lottery: Pick 3: 6-9-0 Pick 4: 2-7-4-8 Cash 5: 1-6-26-28-29 These numbers were drawn Thursday night: Pick 3: 4-8-0 Pick 4: 5-2-1-2 Cash 5: 6-25-27-29-32


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STEELERS, from page 1B a run-first offense, was 22 of 35 for 244 yards after having only four games of 200 yards or more last season. The Titans never led until Rob Bironas, who had missed twice from inside the 40, connected from 45 yards with 11:03 remaining after Collins kept the drive moving with 15-yard completions to rookie Kenny Britt and Justin Gage. The Steelers tied it on Jeff Reed’s 32-yarder with 2:57 to go, but only after Mewelde Moore was held to 1 yard on two plays. Reed, under pressure, barely got off a low line drive that squeezed through the uprights. Roethlisberger was 7 of 7 for 57 yards on the drive but the Steelers’ game-long lack of a running game again caused a drive to stall after they had a second-and-2 at the 10. The Titans were the last team to beat the Steelers, winning 31-17 on Dec. 21 to gain homefield advantage throughout the AFC playoffs, but they never won again and the Steelers never lost again. Still, Steelers’ fans remembered how LenDale White, Keith Bulluck and several Titans players stomped all over Terrible Towels at the end of the game, and it created a buzz of anticipation for a rematch that appeared likely to occur in January but didn’t. Instead, this game appeared to be a throwback not to last season, but to the 1970s, when the Titans’ predecessors, the Oilers, twice met and lost to the Steelers and their famed Steel Curtain defense in the AFC championship game. All that was missing were some Jack Lambert hits on Earl Campbell. The Titans spent the first quarter tromping on a Steelers offense that managed all of 1 yard. Then, after Bironas’ 31-yarder was blocked by Aaron Smith — he missed earlier from the 27 following a bad snap — both teams suddenly found their offenses.

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Roethlisberger, again a master of the twominute drive, needed only five plays to lead a 79-yard drive in which he found familiar target Ward for 29 yards ahead of his 34-yard touchdown throw to Holmes. Yes, those two again. After finally gaining some of the momentum that Tennessee held most of the half, the Steelers gave it right back. With the Steelers defense missing both Polamalu, who had earlier made a remarkable, one-handed interception, and linebacker LaMarr Woodley (leg cramps), the Titans needed only three plays to tie it. Collins found Britt with no defender within 10 yards on him for a 57-yard completion to the 14. Collins then hit an equally wide open Justin Gage in the end zone with 48 seconds left in the half. Polamalu hurt his left knee when a Titans player fell on him while he was trying to pick up the blocked field goal. He did not immediately leave the field for treatment, as usually occurs when a player has a serious injury, but did not play again. Titans Pro Bowl cornerback Cortland Finnegan ended the half with an 80-yard interception return to the Steelers’ 20. Roethlisberger threw two interceptions in the half after throwing none — and eight touchdowns — while winning his first three season openers. There were the usual trappings of an NFL season opener. A free concert by Tim McGraw and the Black Eyed Peas attracted tens of thousands of fans at a nearby riverfront park, scores of boats put down anchor on the three rivers near Heinz Field. The U.S. ambassador to Ireland also flew in for the occasion. (OK, so it was Steelers owner Dan Rooney, who can’t make most games this season but wasn’t about to miss this one.)

Royals 7, Tigers 4 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered, leading the last-place Kansas City Royals past the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Thursday for a surprising three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders. It was the first threegame sweep of an American League team at home this season for the Royals.

Braves 9, Astros 7 HOUSTON (AP) — arret Anderson drove in three runs, Nate McLouth homered and the Atlanta Braves broke out of their offensive slump with a 9-7 win over Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros on Thursday night. Brian McCann had four hits and two RBIs for the Braves, who chased the Astros’ ace after two innings and finished with 16 hits, two shy of their season high. Lance Berkman hit a three-run homer for the Astros, who lost for the third time in Oswalt’s last 13 starts. Houston put two runners on with one out in the ninth against Mike Gonzalez, but Miguel Tejada grounded into his third double play of the game. Gonzalez earned his 10th save. The Braves had averaged 1.67 runs and batted .153 in their previous six games, but led 3-0 after 12 pitches from Oswalt (8-6). McLouth hit the second pitch of the game into the Astros’ bullpen, his second homer of the series. Yunel Escobar then doubled to left-center and scored on Chipper Jones’ single to right. McCann ended an 0-for20 slump with a single and Jones scored on Anderson’s sacrifice fly to left. Atlanta added three more in the second. McCann doubled in McLouth to give the Braves a 4-1 lead. Anderson and Adam

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Blue Jays 3, Twins 2 TORONTO (AP) — Minnesota keeps failing to pressure Detroit in the AL Central. Jose Bautista hit a solo homer, Brett Cecil won his final start of the season

and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Twins 3-2 Thursday. Minnesota, which began the day 5 1/2 games back of the Tigers, has not won consecutive games since a three-game winning streak from Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Twins went 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position and are averaging just 3.2 runs during their past 10 games.

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They’ve won four straight overall for the first time since June. Zach Miner (6-5) was chased in the second inning after giving up three runs and five hits for the Tigers, who rolled into town Tuesday on a six-game winning streak, fresh off a three-game sweep at Tampa Bay. Not only had the lastplace Royals lost four

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BASEBALL, from page 1B “It’s something these kids around here need.� Tate said there are plans to hold regular classes for baseball and softball, as well as skills camps. Weekend camps throughout the winter will focus on pitching and hitting. A “Little Sluggers Camp� will be available for 4-6-year-olds. Tate said kids age 5-18 at every skill level can receive instruction. There will also be an

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LaRoche added RBI singles. Derek Lowe (14-9) allowed five runs and nine hits in 5 2-3 innings for Braves, but managed to win for the second time in five starts. Berkman hit his 19th homer off the facade in left center in the third, cutting Atlanta’s lead to 6-4. Umpires used instant replay to confirm the ball cleared the yellow line by about a foot.

Nationals 8, Phillies 7 WASHINGTON (AP) — Ian Desmond homered and drove in four runs in his major league debut and Livan Hernandez pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. The NL East-leading Phillies, who began the day with a six-game edge over Florida, had won nine straight against Washington. The Nationals won for only the second time in 12 games overall. Desmond, a 24-year-old shortstop who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, had a fourthinning RBI double and a

three-run homer to key a five-run fifth. He narrowly missed a home run in his first at-bat, flying out to deep center field.

Rockies 5, Reds 1 DENVER (AP) — Garrett Atkins hit a two-run homer and Jason Giambi had a two-run double in a five-run third inning, sending the Colorado Rockies to their seventh straight win, 5-1 over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The NL wild card leaders increased their cushion to 4 1/2 games over idle San Francisco and crept within two games of first-place Los Angeles in the NL West. The Dodgers also had the day off. By sweeping four games from the Reds, the Rockies wrapped up a 9-1 homestand — one of their best in franchise history. Next, Colorado embarks on a nine-game road trip that includes three in San Francisco. Rockies starter Jose Contreras strained his right quadriceps while trying to beat out a grounder in the third and was taken out of the game. Contreras pitched three innings, allowing one run and four

hits. Juan Rincon (3-2) pitched three effective frames, striking out five to earn the win. Kip Wells (1-4) didn’t fare that well against his former team, giving up five runs and six hits in five innings for the Reds. Wells pitched for Colorado last season.

Marlins 13, Mets 4 NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies. Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross each had three hits and two RBIs for the Marlins, who completed their first sweep of the Mets since taking four straight Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2004, in New York. Dan Uggla hit his 27th homer in the third inning. Florida went 5-1 on its six-game trip and moved within five games of Philadelphia, which lost 8-7 at Washington. The Marlins also remained 5 1/2 games back of the wild card-leading Rockies with 22 games remaining, including six against the Phillies.

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Jets GM says he made mistake handling Favre injury By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer

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Juan Martin del Potro celebrates after defeating Marin Cilic in their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open in New York Thursday.

Del Potro makes 2nd slam semi with win over Cilic By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

NEW YORK — Juan Martin del Potro’s first match inside Arthur Ashe Stadium produced his second trip to a Grand Slam semifinal. The sixth-seeded del Potro overcame a sluggish first set Thursday and figured out the blustery wind inside the cavernous stadium to defeat No. 16 Marin Cilic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. “It’s so beautiful playing in front of this crowd,” del Potro said. “I’m so happy it happened this way.” Jettisoned to smaller courts for every match over his two years at Flushing Meadows — despite his ranking — the Argentine finally got to play on the big stage. He had a rough time handling Cilic’s serve in the first set, and was down a break early in the second. That’s when he figured things out and rolled off 17 of the last 20 games. “He was not missing,” Cilic said. Del Potro is in his second major semifinal, adding this to his trip at the French Open earlier this year, where he blew a lead and lost in five sets to Roger Federer. Del Potro’s next opponent will be No. 3 Rafael Nadal or No. 11 Fernando Gonzalez, whose quarterfinal was interrupted by rain with Nadal leading 7-6 (4), 2-2. After winning the first

set, Nadal sought treatment from a trainer. The exact nature of Nadal’s problem wasn’t immediately clear, but he did have stomach muscle issues earlier in the tournament. In earlier action on the main court, Venus and Serena Williams advanced to their 10th Grand Slam final with a 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-2 victory over Russia’s Alisa Kleybanova and Ekaterina Makarova. The Williams sisters are 9-0 in their previous final appearances, though this is their first trip to the U.S. Open final since 1999. “Hopefully, that’s a record that won’t end yet,” Serena said. “We really want this. I’m sure whoever we play really wants it, too.” Todd Parrott and Carly Gullickson won the first trophy to be handed out this week at Flushing Meadows, in mixed doubles, upsetting defending champions Cara Black and Leander Paes, 6-2, 6-4. Del Potro got a matchup with Cilic thanks to the Croatian’s three-set upset over No. 2 Andy Murray on Tuesday. In del Potro, Cilic saw a near mirror image of himself — 6-foot6, big serve and they were even born five days apart in September 1988. But Cilic’s sharpness from the Murray match vanished in this one. He committed 53 unforced errors against 29 winners, while del Potro was on his game — 24 unforced errors and 27 winners.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum acknowledged Thursday he made a mistake handling Brett Favre’s biceps tendon injury last season, and should have listed the quarterback on the team’s injury report. Tannenbaum and the Jets could face disciplinary action from the NFL for not listing Favre’s torn biceps tendon on the weekly report following the injury with four or five games remaining. Tannenbaum said Favre should’ve appeared on the report as “probable.” “I’ll take responsibility for that,” he said. “As the GM of this team, I should’ve handled that differently and listed him on the report. We didn’t, just because he wasn’t getting treatment every day and we knew he was going to play. But, looking back on it now, I should’ve listed him as probable, and we didn’t, and I’ll take responsibility for that.” Tannenbaum called the league offices and spoke to Ray Anderson, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, about the issue. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed the league is looking into the situation. “I’ll just say that we’ll cooperate with them,” Tannenbaum said, “and we’ll go from there.” Favre led the Jets to a terrific start as the team soared into first place in the AFC East at 8-3 with consecutive road wins at

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New York Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, left, and general manager Mike Tannenbaum talk prior to an preseason game against Philadelphia at Giants Stadium on Sept. 3. Tannenbaum acknowledged Thursday he made a mistake handling Brett Favre's biceps tendon injury last season, and should have listed the quarterback on the team's injury report. New England and Tennessee. But Favre’s injury hampered him and he threw nine interceptions down the stretch as the team lost four of its last five games and missed the playoffs. Favre retired after the season, and was later released by the Jets. The quarterback came out of retirement — again — last month and signed with Minnesota. On Wednesday, Favre told reporters in Minnesota he may not be able to play all 16 games with the Vikings this season. The biceps tendon was surgically repaired, but he’s playing with a torn rotator cuff and he recently

suggested he might have a cracked rib. He said he felt as though he was harming the Jets with slight misses on some throws late last season. Favre, who has started 269 consecutive regular-season games, also said he spoke with Tannenbaum, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll — he didn’t name then-Jets head coach Eric Mangini — but the consensus was to finish it out. “It was a decision that we made collectively and Brett was part of it,” Tannenbaum said. “We just felt he gave us the best

chance to win and that was based on how he was playing and how the team was doing. Again, he was part of that decision, but collectively, we thought that was in the best interest of the team.” Backup quarterback Kellen Clemens said he was aware Favre was in some pain, but there was never a point he was told he might have to start in the veteran’s place. “Brett Favre at 85 percent is still better than most, myself included,” Clemens said. “Not to mention, he’s Brett Favre. He probably would’ve had to be in a wheelchair or something. I didn’t take that personal.” Clemens added that Favre was limited in practice and took less snaps as the season wore on. “I knew just because of the situation with Brett being in some pain, off and on, that as a backup, I had a little bit better chance of playing on Sundays,” he said. “You’re still behind Brett Favre and he’s still the ironman and your chances still aren’t great, but they go up from 2 percent to 4 percent or something.” Schottenheimer spoke with Favre often throughout the season, and said the team never came close to benching the quarterback. “No, I don’t think so,” Schottenheimer said Thursday. “It was one of those things where you’re talking about one of the toughest competitors that you’ll ever see. I know there were some days where he felt worse than others. ... He loves to play and it’s hard to keep him off the field.”

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IVERSON, from page 1B The Grizzlies are coming off a 24-58 season that tied for fifth-worst in the NBA. “This year for me is so personal,” Iverson said. “It’s basically going to be my rookie season again. It hurts, but I turn the TV on, I read the paper, I listen to some of the things people say about me having the season that I had last year and me losing a step, things like that. They’re trying to put me in a rocking chair already.” The Grizzlies announced they had signed the 10time All Star on Thursday morning minutes before Iverson was introduced at a news conference. The team and Iverson’s agent, Leon Rose, declined to discuss specifics though Rose said the deal is laden with team-oriented incentives. None are tied to Iverson’s individual statistics. A base salary reported at about $3.5 million was increased after the Grizzlies withdrew a qualifying offer to guard Juan Carlos Navarro, freeing up more money for the signing The 13-year veteran was welcomed with a standing ovation in an atmosphere that felt like a pep rally with fans welcomed to the lobby of the FedExForum. Iverson, dressed in a white shirt and a wearing a Grizzlies ball cap, saluted the hundreds of fans who yelled out “We Love You, Allen,” and chanted “AI, AI, AI.” Cheerleaders, the team mascot and even the drum corps were there.

One fan presented Iverson a book during the news conference. The Convention and Visitors Bureau gave him a Beale Street Blue Gibson guitar. At times, the whoops and support of Iverson’s answers were reminiscent of a revival. The Grizzlies are hoping for more than a revival. They want to go well beyond just making the playoffs and boost interest in a franchise struggling to sell seats in Memphis. General manager Chris Wallace called Iverson one of the NBA’s all-time great guards and said the signing is a great day for the team, Grizzlies’ fans and the city of Memphis. The team had been courting Iverson since July, a process that sped up with dinner Monday night in Atlanta with the guard, Wallace, team owner Michael Heisley and coach Lionel Hollins. Iverson is the biggest name ever stretched across the back of a Grizzlies jersey. The franchise has only one All-Star in its history — Pau Gasol in 2006. The 6-foot Iverson has been rookie of the year, the 2001 league MVP and a four-time scoring champ with a career average of 27.1. Philadelphia made him the top pick in the 1996 NBA draft, and he spent the bulk of his career with the 76ers before being traded to Denver in 2006 and then to Detroit last November.

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Jeter and hit record top tune in the Bronx By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer

NEW YORK — Winning streaks and World Series titles. Those are the only things Derek Jeter ever talks about chasing, the only achievements he seems comfortable celebrating. And for most of his career, Jeter has been lauded mainly for those sort of selfless attributes. He’s the guy who makes the clutch play, who’s always in the right spot, who leads in the clubhouse, who rises to the occasion under pressure in October. It’s never been about the numbers with Jeter. It’s always been his intangibles. Well, now the captain is on the cusp of a stat that certainly stands out: most hits in a New York Yankees uniform. Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the team record Wednesday night, getting three hits against Tampa Bay for a career total of 2,721. It was a mark the Hall of Famer held by himself for more than seven decades. “Hard to believe,” Jeter said. “My whole career I’ve only cared about one thing and that’s trying to help us win. I think if you play long enough and you are

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In this Sept. 16, 1932 file photo, New York Yankee Lou Gehrig takes practice swings before the start of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs in New York. Derek Jeter tied Gehrig for the team record Wednesday night, getting three hits against the Tampa Bay Rays for a career total of 2,721. consistent enough, that great things are going to happen. I’ve been told to enjoy these things while they are going. It’s still kind of hard.” Of course, all the fuss about this record has less to do with the number involved than it does the Yankees greats Jeter caught along the way: Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle,

NBA refs bracing for lockout By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

NBA referees are prepared to be locked out for the start of the season after negotiations with the league on a new contract broke down this week when David Stern ended the latest bargaining session. No further talks are scheduled — and when they do resume, it’ll be without the commissioner. Referees spokesman Lamell McMorris accused Stern of acting childish and not negotiating in good faith, so Stern removed himself from the process. Stern said Thursday he told McMorris that, “In fact if it was going to get personal — which apparently he’s decided to make it by calling news media and leveling a series of inaccurate allegations — that I would absent myself from the negotiations, which I have.” “Hopefully we’ll make a deal with the referees, or we won’t, but it won’t be on the basis of personality, it’ll be on the basis of economics,” Stern added. The league’s contract with its referees expired on Sept. 1, and McMorris said the sides have basically agreed on salary issues for a new two-year deal. He said the league wanted to freeze salaries for the first year with a 1 percent increase in year two. The officials were willing to go along with that, McMorris said, because of the economic difficulties the league is facing, but the NBA was still asking for significant reductions in the referees’ budget. “We’ve laid $2.5 million back on the table,” McMorris said. “Some things we have to be able to go back to our group and to say that we collectively bargained in good faith. Our goal is not to take all the hits, we can’t do that.” ESPN.com first reported that talks ended after Stern abruptly halted Tuesday’s session at league headquarters. Stern said the officials reneged on something

previously agreed upon, but McMorris was critical of the way the commissioner handled things. “The problem is, David Stern does not negotiate. He tells you what’s going to happen and then when you don’t do it, and do something differently, he whines and acts like a child,” McMorris said. “That’s not how you negotiate. Not with adults.” Stern said the league would be well represented even without him, but didn’t leave much hope that a resolution would come soon. “On the basis of the last series of proposals, it doesn’t appear that there’s any point at this time to further negotiations, but obviously it still remains our goal to start this season with our existing referees working,” Stern said. The NBA released a statement later Thursday criticizing the referees union for its attacks through the media, and said the referees backed out of previously agreed upon proposals involving retirement benefits at Tuesday’s meeting. “Then, after we offered additional economic movement in order to progress toward a deal, the NBRA refused to make any additional concessions,” NBA general counsel and lead negotiator Rick Buchanan said. “At this point, and after several months of negotiations, all the union has offered to us is minimal concessions that are neither consistent with economic reality nor with the information it is currently distributing to the media.” Referees are due to open their training camp on Sept. 20, and the league’s first preseason game is scheduled for Oct. 1 at Utah. Without a deal soon, the NBA will begin the season with replacement officials for the first time since 1995. The league is seeking cuts in areas such as the referees’ benefits, travel budget and their per diems, which Stern said would “bring their numbers in line with other league employees.”

Babe Ruth and now Gehrig. In fact, 16 of the 30 major league teams boast a franchise hits record that tops 2,721. While the Yankees are the most successful squad in baseball history, several stars had their careers curtailed by war, illness or injury. Still, to many, Jeter’s latest feat is a well-

GOLF PGA BMW Championship Scores

Thursday, at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Dubsdread Course, Lemont, Ill. Purse: $7.5 million Yardage: 7,616; Par: 71 (35-36) First Round Rory Sabbatini 33-33 — 66 Steve Marino 33-33 — 66 Bo Van Pelt 35-32 — 67 Marc Leishman 32-35 — 67 David Toms 35-33 — 68 Padraig Harrington 34-34 — 68 Geoff Ogilvy 37-31 — 68 Tiger Woods 34-34 — 68 Camilo Villegas 33-35 — 68 John Mallinger 33-35 — 68 Ian Poulter 33-36 — 69 Anthony Kim 36-33 — 69 Bubba Watson 34-35 — 69 Jonathan Byrd 36-33 — 69 Mark Wilson 35-34 — 69 Brandt Snedeker 33-36 — 69 Dustin Johnson 35-34 — 69 Charles Howell III 34-35 — 69 John Senden 33-37 — 70 Heath Slocum 34-36 — 70 Nick Watney 33-37 — 70 Sean O’Hair 33-37 — 70 Jim Furyk 32-38 — 70 Scott Verplank 33-37 — 70 Luke Donald 34-36 — 70 Webb Simpson 37-33 — 70 Bryce Molder 34-36 — 70 Chad Campbell 35-35 — 70 Jason Day 36-35 — 71 Y.E. Yang 36-35 — 71 Brian Davis 34-37 — 71 Matt Kuchar 35-36 — 71 Bill Haas 36-35 — 71 Ryan Moore 35-36 — 71 Phil Mickelson 36-35 — 71 Sergio Garcia 38-33 — 71 Charlie Wi 38-33 — 71 Jason Bohn 37-34 — 71 Pat Perez 39-33 — 72 Steve Stricker 36-36 — 72 Jeff Overton 37-35 — 72 Stewart Cink 37-35 — 72 Mike Weir 37-35 — 72 Kevin Na 36-36 — 72 Retief Goosen 37-35 — 72 Fredrik Jacobson 35-37 — 72 John Rollins 37-36 — 73 Hunter Mahan 38-35 — 73 Charley Hoffman 36-37 — 73 Brian Gay 35-38 — 73 Angel Cabrera 37-36 — 73 Zach Johnson 37-36 — 73 Justin Leonard 36-37 — 73 Nathan Green 34-39 — 73 Paul Goydos 35-39 — 74 Davis Love III 39-35 — 74 Lucas Glover 37-37 — 74 Jason Dufner 37-37 — 74 Kevin Sutherland 39-36 — 75 Ernie Els 36-39 — 75 Ben Crane 39-36 — 75 Robert Allenby 38-37 — 75 Woody Austin 38-38 — 76 Stephen Ames 37-39 — 76 Jerry Kelly 40-36 — 76 Kenny Perry 40-37 — 77 J.B. Holmes 42-36 — 78 Tim Clark 37-41 — 78

TENNIS U.S. Open Results

Thursday, at The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York Purse: $21.6 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Quarterfinals Juan Martin del Potro (6), Argentina, def. Marin Cilic (16), Croatia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles Women Semifinals Serena and Venus Williams (4), United States, def. Alisa Kleybanova and Ekaterina Makarova (13), Russia, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-2. Mixed Championship Carly Gullickson and Travis Parrott, United States, def. Cara Black, Zimbabwe, and

deserved testament to everything he’s represented during 14 marvelous seasons in pinstripes. “All the players that came through here and he’s going to be the only one with 3,000 hits,” longtime teammate and close pal Jorge Posada said. “That tells you right there.” With his lithe build and inside-out swing, Jeter has never been a power hitter. He doesn’t hammer out home runs like Ruth and Mantle or pile up RBIs like Gehrig and DiMaggio. So, despite a .317 career batting average, detractors say Jeter is overrated. The big offensive numbers are missing. Perhaps he has four World Series rings and 12 playoff appearances mostly because the players around him have been great, not because Jeter is. But Jeter’s job at the top of the lineup is to get on base for the boppers behind him. Hit line drives, draw walks and score runs. He’s done it all splendidly since taking over at shortstop in 1996, and that’s how he reached this milestone. “It means a lot,” Jeter said. “I try to be consistent year in and year out. I think this is the only way you are able to attain

some of these records or have your name next to some of these guys. I take a lot of pride in that.” The Yankees were off Thursday, holding up history. Jeter’s next chance to take sole possession of the record comes Friday night at home against Baltimore. The 10-time All-Star did have an opportunity to pass Gehrig on Wednesday night, but he walked against reliever Grant Balfour in the eighth inning. “When he came up his last at-bat, everyone jumped up in the dugout,” New York manager Joe Girardi said. “You can see how much he’s adored by his teammates.” Waiting another day is not what the 35-year-old Jeter had in mind. Always reluctant to talk about personal performance, his pursuit of Gehrig has been no different — except for that 0-for-12 slump he snapped with a bunt single on the first pitch he saw Wednesday. Even though his family has encouraged him to appreciate these individual milestones the past few years, Jeter would rather answer questions about the solid pitching staff that’s helped the streaking Yankees build the major leagues’ best record this

Leander Paes (2), India, 6-2, 6-4.

Korie Homan (2), Netherlands, def. Daniela DiToro, Australia, 6-2, 7-6 (2). Sharon Walraven, Netherlands, def. Emmy Kaiser, United States, 6-4, 6-3.

Champions Team Tennis Team King 21, Team Cash 17 Mixed Doubles: Gigi Fernandez and Stan Smith (Team King) def. Hana Mandlikova and Ilie Nastase (Team Cash), 5-3. Women’s Singles: Mary Joe Fernandez (Team King) def. Iva Majoli (Team Cash), 5-2. Men’s Singles: Todd Martin (Team Cash) def. Luke Jensen (Team King), 5-1. Women’s Doubles: Gigi Fernandez and Mary Joe Fernandez (Team King) def. Iva Majoli and Hana Mandlikova (Team Cash), 5-3. Men’s Doubles: Luke Jensen and Rick Leach (Team King) def. Todd Martin and Pat Cash (Team Cash), 5-4. Junior Singles Boys Third Round Yuki Bhambri (1), India, def. Jack Sock, United States, 6-4, 6-3. Chase Buchanan, United States, def. Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, 6-2, 6-3. Denis Kudla (16), United States, def. Arthur De Greef, Belgium, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Raymond Sarmiento, United States, def. Sebastian Lavie, New Zealand, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. Tiago Fernandes, Brazil, def. Andrea Collarini (7), Argentina, 6-4, 7-5. Gianni Mina (8), France, def. Christian Lindell, Sweden, 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-4. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, France, def. Jose Pereira, Brazil, 5-7, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Bernard Tomic (3), Australia, def. Tobias Blomgren, Sweden, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Girls Third Round Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (2), Thailand, def. Ulrikke Eikeri (15), Norway, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. Jana Cepelova (14), Slovakia, def. Sloane Stephens (4), United States, 4-6, 6-1, 6-0. Laura Robson, Britain, def. Tamaryn Hendler (12), Belgium, 6-2, 6-1. Daria Gavrilova (9), Russia, def. Silvia Njiric (6), Croatia, 6-4, 7-6 (7). Lauren Davis, United States, def. Elena Bogdan, Romania, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5. Beatrice Capra (16), United States, def. Asia Muhammad, United States, 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Heather Watson (11), Britain, def. Annika Beck, Germany, 6-4, 7-5. Yana Buchina, Russia, def. Richel Hogenkamp (10), Netherlands, 7-5, 6-0. Junior Doubles Boys Quarterfinals Julien Obry and Adrien Puget, France, def. Sebastian Lavie, New Zealand, and Renzo Olivo, Argentina, 6-1, 3-6, 10-8 tiebreak. Facundo Arguello and Agustin Velotti (2), Argentina, def. Jordan Cox and Tennys Sandgren, United States, 7-5, 6-4. Matthew Kandath and Jack Sock, United States, def. Sandro Ehrat, Switzerland, and Alexandros Georgoudas, Germany, 7-6 (7), 7-5. Marton Fucsovics, Hungary, and Hsieh Cheng Peng, Taiwan, def. Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Kevin Krawietz (6), Germany, 6-0, 7-6 (2). Girls Quarterfinals Jana Cepelova and Chantal Skamlova, Slovakia, def. Kristie Ahn and Grace Min, United States, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 11-9 tiebreak. Valeria Solovieva, Russia, and Maryna Zanevska, Ukraine, def. Timea Babos, Hungary, and Ajla Tomljanovic (2), Croatia, 4-6, 6-1, 10-4 tiebreak. Daria Gavrilova and Irina Khromacheva (7), Russia, def. Miyabi Inoue and Risa Ozaki, Japan, 6-1, 7-5. Elena Bogdan, Romania, and Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (3), Thailand, def. Brooke Bolender, United States Lauren Herring, United States, 6-4, 3-6, 10-2 tiebreak.

Quad First Round Peter Norfolk, Britain, def. Johan Anderson, Sweden, 6-4, 6-0. David Wagner, United States, def. Nick Taylor, United States, 6-1, 6-1.

MLB American League Standings New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore

East Division W L Pct GB 91 50 .645 — 81 58 .583 9 72 68 .514 18 1/2 63 77 .450 27 1/2 56 83 .403 34

Detroit Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Kansas City

Central Division W L Pct GB 75 64 .540 — 70 70 .500 5 1/2 70 71 .496 6 60 79 .432 15 55 85 .393 20 1/2

Los Angeles Texas Seattle Oakland

West Division W L Pct GB 83 55 .601 — 79 60 .568 4 1/2 72 68 .514 12 62 77 .446 21 1/2

Wednesday’s Games Texas 10, Cleveland 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Toronto 1 Boston 7, Baltimore 5 Kansas City 5, Detroit 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland 3, 13 innings L.A. Angels 6, Seattle 3 Friday’s Games Baltimore (Tillman 1-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Pettitte 13-6), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Greinke 13-8) at Cleveland (Masterson 4-7), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Tallet 6-9) at Detroit (N.Robertson 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 9-10) at Boston (Lester 12-7), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Morrow 0-4) at Texas (Millwood 10-9), 8:05 p.m. Oakland (Mortensen 0-2) at Minnesota (Blackburn 9-10), 8:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (G.Floyd 11-9) at L.A. Angels (J.Saunders 12-7), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox at L.A. Angels, 4:10 p.m. Kansas City at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Toronto at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

National League Standings Philadelphia Florida Atlanta New York Washington

East Division W L Pct 79 59 .572 75 65 .536 72 68 .514 62 78 .443 48 92 .343

GB — 5 8 18 32

St. Louis Chicago Houston Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Central Division W L Pct 84 57 .596 71 67 .514 68 72 .486 66 73 .475 63 77 .450 54 84 .391

GB — 11 1/2 15 1/2 17 20 1/2 28 1/2

Wheelchair Men First Round Maikel Scheffers, Netherlands, def. Stephane Houdet (2), France, 2-6, 6-0, 6-1. Shingo Kunieda (1), Japan, def. Martin Legner, Austria, 6-2, 6-0. Stefan Olsson, Sweden, def. Ronald Vink, Netherlands, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3. Robin Ammerlaan, Netherlands, def. Nicolas Peifer, France, 7-6 (2), 6-1.

Los Angeles Colorado San Francisco San Diego Arizona

Women First Round Aniek van Koot, Netherlands, def. Jiske Griffioen, Netherlands, 6-4, 6-3. Esther Vergeer (1), Netherlands, def. Florence Gravellier, France, 6-2, 7-5.

Wednesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh 5 St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 1 San Diego 4, San Francisco 2 Philadelphia 6, Washington 5 Florida 6, N.Y. Mets 3

West Division W L Pct GB 83 58 .589 — 81 60 .574 2 76 64 .543 6 1/2 63 78 .447 20 62 79 .440 21

season. “He works hard, he plays the game the right way, he’s done things the right way and it’s just awesome to see him being able to accomplish this,” teammate Andy Pettitte said. “It couldn’t happen to a better person. “I know he isn’t too crazy about the spotlight, but he ought to be proud. He ought to enjoy it and he ought to feel awfully, awfully good about what he’s done.” Indeed, Jeter acknowledged it would have been much more difficult to enjoy his record-tying hit Wednesday night if the Yankees hadn’t rallied for a 4-2 victory. Posada’s three-run homer in the eighth inning, a pinch-hit shot, made it a perfect night. “These are the things that you are going to remember for the rest of your life. I was real happy for Jorge and I will definitely remember that tonight, when I was able to tie this record, that he hit a big home run,” Jeter said. “We had so many special moments across the street. Hopefully this is the first of many memorable moments here at the new stadium.” ——— AP Baseball Writer Ben Walker contributed to this report. Houston 2, Atlanta 1 Colorado 4, Cincinnati 3 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 3 Friday’s Games Cincinnati (Lehr 4-1) at Chicago Cubs (Harden 9-8), 2:20 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Figueroa 2-4) at Philadelphia (Hamels 8-9), 7:05 p.m. Washington (J.Martin 3-4) at Florida (Jo. Johnson 14-4), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 3-7) at Houston (Norris 4-3), 8:05 p.m. Atlanta (Jurrjens 10-10) at St. Louis (Pineiro 14-9), 8:15 p.m. Milwaukee (Looper 11-6) at Arizona (D.Davis 7-12), 9:40 p.m. Colorado (De La Rosa 14-9) at San Diego (Mujica 3-4), 10:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 5-6) at San Francisco (Cain 13-4), 10:15 p.m. Saturday’s Games Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m. Atlanta at St. Louis, 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 4:10 p.m. Washington at Florida, 6:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 9:05 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

TRANSACTIONS Thursday’s Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL n American League NEW YORK YANKEES—Announced C Kevin Cash has cleared waivers and is now a free agent. n National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Claimed LHP Jesse English off waivers from San Francisco. Designated C Luke Montz for assignment. n American Association FORT WORTH CATS—Released RHP Matt Gibbs, LHP Taylor Parker and LHP Ryan Riddle. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Exercised the 2010 option on OF Anthony Webster. BASKETBALL n National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES—Signed G Allen Iverson. Withdrew their qualifying offer to G Juan Carlos Navarro, making him an unrestricted free agent. n Women’s National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM—Agreed to a contract extension with G Sue Bird to a multiyear contract. FOOTBALL n National Football League NFL—Named John Madden special adviser to commissioner Roger Goodell. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Released WR Bobby Wade. NEW YORK JETS—Signed FB Jason Davis to the practice squad. Released S Emanuel Cook from the practice squad. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Re-signed DT William Joseph. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Released LB Chris Draft. Re-signed LB Quinton Culberson. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed CB Kyle Arrington from the practice squad. Waived CB William Middleton. Signed P A.J. Trapasso to the practice squad. HOCKEY n National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Re-signed LW Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract. EDMONTON OILERS—Agreed to terms with F Mike Comrie on a one-year contract. COLLEGE ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC—Named Michael Smoose assistant to the athletic director for internal operations and Brittany Schmidt assistant to the athletic director for marketing and promotions. BROWN—Named Brad Ross assistant lacrosse coach. CASE WESTERN—Named Jeff Gorski men’s assistant basketball coach and Erin O’Neill softball coach. ST. AUGUSTINE’S—Named Charles Whitaker baseball coach and Julius Wells golf coach. SETON HALL—Signed Bobby Gonzalez, men’s basketball coach, to a three-year contract extension through the 2014-15 season. TEMPLE—Named Todd Hoffard women’s assistant soccer coach.


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purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jolisha Williams. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except in the instance of bankruptcy protecton. If you are under the protecton of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to

collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally.

subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Gloria E. Lassiter. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except in the instance of bankruptcy protecton. If you are under the protecton of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally.

having been made in the payment of the Note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust, and the undersigned having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of the aforesaid county, and the holder of the Note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Courthouse door in the City of Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, on September 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate: Generally described as certain real property, with any and all improvements thereon, located in Vance County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

West 131.5 feet to an iron stake in the center of the ditch, said A. W. Gholson, Jr.’s corner; thence South 15 East 11.1 feet to an iron stake at the back edge of the curb on the north side of Peachtree Street; thence along the back edge of said curb South 76-1/2 East 126.8 feet to the beginning. For further and more specific description see Quitclaim Deed from J. H. Brodie and wife, to A. W. Gholson, Jr. dated July 26, 1940. See also deed of A. W. Gholson, Jr. and wife, Betsy C. Gholson, to Alice B. Evans dated August 21, 1941, of record is Book 220 at Page 348, Vance Public Registry.

attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($750.00) may be required at the time of the sale. If no upset bid is filed within ten (10) days from the date of the Report of Foreclosure Sale is filed, a Trustee’s Deed will be tendered to the highest bidder. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified funds at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he may remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes § 45-21.30(d) and (e). In addition to the purchase price so bid any successful bidder will also be responsible for payment of revenue stamps and other costs of closing the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. In accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 45-21.16A(b), in the event that this Notice of Foreclosure Sale relates to residential real property with less than 15 rental units, any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. This the 10th day of July, 2009.

Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 392-4988 Fax: (910) 392-8587 Sept 4,11, 2009 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA VANCE COUNTY 09 SP 106 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Gloria E. Lassiter, a single person to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated March 7, 2003 and recorded on March 14, 2003 in Book 0989 at Page 695, Vance County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Vance County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on September 15, 2009 at 10:00 am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Vance County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 50 as shown on that plat of Barham Farms as prepared by Cawthorne & Associates, R.L.S., dated August 13, 1993 and September 22, 1993, recorded in Plat Book “V”, Page 178, Vance County, North Carolina Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 164 South Hearthland Lane, North Carolina 27537. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made

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Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 392-4988 Fax: (910) 392-8587 Sept 4,11, 2009 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE FILE NO. 09 SP 109 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Union Baptist Church...a place of healing to Neuse, Incorporated, Trustee, dated January 10, 2008 and recorded in Book 1169 at Page 057 in the Vance County Register of Deeds, Henderson, North Carolina, default

Tract 1 - Tax Map 25, Block 9, Lot 2: BEGIN at an iron pin on the northern side of Peachtree Street, corner of Lots 1 and 2, said iron pin being located at the back side of the curb; run thence North 14 degrees 30’ East 88.1 feet to the stake in the line of Lot 16; run thence North 74 degrees 15’ East 143.7 feet to the corner of Lot 14; thence North 76 degrees 43’ East 24.3 feet to a stake, corner of Lot 4; thence South 14 degrees 30’ West along the line of Lot 4 172.1 feet to corner of Lots 3 and 4 on Peachtree Street, the back side of curb; thence along the back side of the curb on Peachtree Street North 75 degrees 30’ West 145 feet to the point of beginning. The same being Lots 2 and 3 as shown on map of property owned by Edward C. Loughlin made by W. C. Fuller, Engineer, August 8, 1955 and recorded in Map Book “I” at Page 50, Vance County Registry. Tract 2 - Tax Map 25, Block 9, Lot 3: BEGIN at an ironstake on the north side of Peachtree Street that is 142.1 feet from the backside of the sidewalk on College Street; thence along the backside of the sidewalk on Peachtree Street North 75-30 West 81.7 feet to an iron stake; thence North 14-30 East 170.4 feet to an iron stake; thence South 1030 East 188.0 feet to an iron stake, the place of the beginning. This being an area of land with only three sides forming a triangle. This land being Lot No. 4 on the revised Plat of the Edward C. Loughlin Property dated November 28, 1955 surveyed by W. C. Fuller. Tract 3 - Tax Map 25, Block 9, part of Lot 4: BEGINNING at an iron stake at the intersection of the back edge of the sidewalk on the west side of College Street and the back edge of the curb on the north side of Peachtree Street; and run along the back edge of the sidewalk on the west side of College Street North 13 East 25 feet to an iron stake in the center of a ditch, A. W. Gholson, Jr. corner; thence along the center of the ditch North 83-1/4

Tract 4 - Tax Map 25, Block 9, part of Lot 4: Lot adjoining land of College Street, Orange Hodge, Mrs. Jennie Brodie et al. beginning at a stake on west side of College Street, Orange Hodge corner; running westerly along Orange Hodge line to a stake in Tharrington’s line; thence south along Tharrington’s line 1091/2 feet to a branch in Mrs. Jennie Brodie’s line; thence down the branch along Mrs. Brodie’s line to a stake on the west side of College Street; thence north along College Street 146-1/2 feet to the beginning. Reference is made to deed recorded in Book 139, Page 341, and deed recorded in Book 154, Page 257, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Vance County. Also deed in Book 156 at Page 387. Reference is also made to Will of Sam Webb in Will Book “B” Page 261 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Vance County, North Carolina. For further and more specific description see deed from T. P. Gholson, Commissioner, to A. W. Gholson, Jr., dated June 29, 1939. Tract 5 - Tax Map 25, Block 9, Lot 5: BEGIN at a stake on the southwest side of Arch Street, in the City of Henderson, N.C. South 35 East 40-1/2 feet from J. M. Peace corner on an alley and run thence along J. M. Peace line South 55 West 61.2 feet to an iron stake; South 72-1/2 West 109-1/2 feet to an iron stake, J. M. Peace corner; thence South 16 East 23.2 feet to an iron stake, corner of Webb (colored) estate; thence along Webb line North 80-1/2 East 192-1/2 feet to an iron stake at bend of Arch Street; thence along said street North 35 West 72 feet to place of beginning. [07-MS713T/K] The current property Owner is Union Baptist Church...a place of healing. The sale is made subject to all taxes (including but not limited to any applicable transfer taxes), special and homeowners’ association assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record against the said property and any recorded releases. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust/Security Agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors,

Kimberly E. Melk For WASLAW, LLC Substitute Trustee Post Office Box 8088 Greenville, NC 27835-8088 Telephone: (252) 215-4000 Sept 4,11, 2009 CREDITOR’S NOTICE All persons, firms and corporations having claims against James Martin Tucker, Sr., deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Eileen R. Tucker, Administratrix CTA of the decedent’s estate, on or before December 4, 2009, at P.O. Box 1820, 115 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, North

Legals Carolina, barred recovery. decedent make payment named CTA.

27536, or be from their Debtors of the are asked to immediate to the aboveAdministratrix

Eileen R. Tucker, Administratrix CTA of the Estate of James Martin Tucker, Sr. Michael Satterwhite Stainback, Satterwhite, Burnette & Zollicoffer, PLLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 1820 Henderson, NC 27536 Sept 4,11,18,25, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE Keith Brownson 874 Gun Club Rd, Box 34 Henderson, NC Nieshia Kersey 235 Foxfire Dr Henderson, NC Temperance Parker 3644 Billings St Mt Pleasant, SC In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. (C) and (D), M.P. Norby, Henderson, NC will sell all the personal property stored in Unit #’s: 2, 49, 12 & 77 in Henderson, NC, a self service facility, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at Atlas Self-Storage, Henderson, NC 27536, on 9/24/2009 (Thursday) at 3:00 pm, 1-800-5543188. Cash only! The date of this notice is 9/3/2009. Sept 11,18, 2009

Lost & Found FOUND: White toy dog in Enon Rd. area, Oxford. Please call 919-693-9727

Schools & Instructions Dental Assistant training in 10 weeks. Dental Receptionist training in 4. Coronal Polishing/Radiology Certif. for the DAII. Campus in Wake Forest. Seats are limited. Open House September 12 from 1pm-3pm. Call 919-5324444 for more information. Financing available.

Business & Services Allen’s Day Care

has openings for 3yrs. old & up 6:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday

252-492-5244 Jelly Bean Home Day Care has openings for infant to school age. All three shifts Monday - Friday Sat. 8am-Noon 252-572-4722 Franklinton UMC Daycare now enrolling infant through school age. Call 919-494-5177

Handyman Service

Dry wall, dry wall repair, painting & carpentry 252-432-3326 Satisfaction guaranteed

HOME DELIVERY for less than a cup of coffee about

.38¢ per day. Sundays just .96¢


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Business & Services

Help Wanted SALES

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Advantage Ford Lincoln Mercury Highest traffic location within the surrounding counties Ford, America’s Car Company Great Pay Plan, Major Medical, Great Hours Experience Preferred We are looking to add qualified Sales Consultants to our staff. The timing has never been better as Ford’s future looks brighter than ever... Dress for success interviews Tuesday through Thursday Sept. 10, 11,14 & 15 1pm - 6pm Advantage Ford Lincoln Mercury 1675 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC 27536 252-492-5011

We’ll help cool things off. Call A.B Robinson Heat & A/C, LLC, 257-6579405 for Complete Home Make-Over.

Woodruff Moving, Inc. Full Service Movers. Local or Nationwide. 35 years experience.

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Help Wanted Private doctors office looking for

LPNs, CNAs & MAs

to work in Henderson & surrounding counties. • Competitive Pay • Excellent Benefits • Great Hours Please send resume to Position #311 PO Box 908 Henderson, NC 27536

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In-bound CALL CENTER POSITIONS Right candidate will possess: • Excellent data entry skills • Professional customer service • Work schedule flexibility • High School diploma or GED • Clear background • Multi-tasker Skills testing and drug screen required Excellent pay Please send resume to kathy.trupe@ staffmark.com

National Finance Company One of the Largest Independently Owned Finance Companies is now accepting Applications at 941-H Andrews Ave

Browse Over The Vehicles In Today’s Classified Section Call 252-436-2810 to place your ad! CARS

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New church in Henderson looking for an energetic, upbeat, contemporary worship leader. If God has blessed with musical talents and you desire to serve Him in such a way, please contact 252425-5511. This is a paid position.

477 Ridgecrest Trail

PHONE WORKER Work from your location calling Schools, principals, teachers to help finance programs. We train. Call 813-355-3889

Yard Sales 125 N. Clark St. Sat. 9/12. 7am-2pm Furniture, plants, rugs, knick-knacks, household, Christmas items, etc.

Sat. 9/12. 8am-1pm. Little girls, male & female adult clothing, lots of brand new items!, etc.

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Inside 1354 Ruin Creek Rd. Sat. 9/12. 7am-11am. Good Variety! Good Prices! Yard Sale Sat. 9/12 7am - 12pm 5516 Dorsey Rd. Oxford NC Clothes, Baby items.

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1900 Old Epsom Rd. Sat. 9/12. 8am-Noon. Men, women & children clothes, toys, shoes, household items. Lots of misc. 21 Dee Ave. Kerr Lake C/C. Sat. 9/12. 7am10am. Corner entain cntr., muzzleloader rifle (50 cal w/disc all acces) Lots of great stuff!

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Comforter & Yard Sale Corner of Corbitt Rd. & Bane Ave. Sat. 9/12. 9am-until Good Variety! Good Prices! Large garage sale! #158 N. past Greystone. Look for sign. Fri & Sat. 8/28 & 29 8am-until. Kids clothes, baby items, toys galore! 252-492-9776.

GE 30� electric range $125 OBO. Frost proof refrigerator $199 OBO. Cherry French Provincial. Triple dresser, 2 mirrors, armoire chest, headboard & frame, queen size mattress set $400 OBO. Oak glass top table w/4 oak chairs $300 OBO. Set of 6 solid oak crest-back chairs. Like new $300 OBO. Recliner sofa & matching recliner love seat $150 OBO. Much, Much More! Call 252-438-8828 or 252-432-2230 anytime

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65,000 BTU gas heater. Used 1 year. Excellent condition. Paid $699, asking $375. 919-690-8181.

5 beautiful assorted color kittens looking for loving homes. Eat dry or wet food. Litter trained. 252-492-0756.

Brand new sofa, recliner (dark beige), cherry oak armoire & 32� HDTV. $800 neg. for all. 252767-5067. GE washer & dryer White Good condition $225 252-432-1519 IBM Think Pad w/Windows XP & wireless card $150. Computer table $35. Nordic Track Easy Ski machine $75. Baby crib, like new $50. 6 ft pool table $35. 252-438-4596. Love Seat Sofa Tan/Green in Color Gently Used. Asking “$45� 252-432-8224 Mausoleums/crypts sideby-side at Sunset Gardens. Will sell one or both. Call 919-690-2599 if interested. Natural Vented Gas Heater 50,000 BTU w/ pipe filters. Heat & Air Condition Combination unit, w/ remote control 16,000 BTU. Air 18,000 BTU Heating Heat & Cool 1300 sqft & more. 2yrs old 1owner,excellant condition. 252-438-7184 leave message Sofa sleeper. Blue plaid. Excellent cond. $100. Kenmore dryer. White. $50. 252-438-4316 or 252-213-5440.

Livestock, Poultry & Supplies WANTED: Female Muscovy ducks, female rabbits, Rhode Island red laying hens. 252-432-2974

Adorable, playful cats & kittens looking for loving homes. Seeking companionship. Male & female. Spayed, neutered & shots. $35 ea. Cat lovers bring carrier. 252-492-3607. AKC registered Bloodhounds. 2 black & tan males. Shots & dewormed. 252-456-2575 or 252-425-1926. FREE Male Dachshund/Mini-Pincher mix. 8 mos. old. 919-853-2350.

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7 wks. Full blooded. No papers. Dew claws removed. Tails docked. 1st shots, wormed Parents on site. $200 ea. 919-283-4559

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Houses For Rent OWNERS! Having trouble leasing and collecting rent?

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OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Apartment For Rent * Apartments/Homes * 1 to 3BR. $325 to $995/mo. 252-492-8777. W W Properties

Apartments/Houses Wester Realty 252-438-8701 westerrealty.com

Houses For Rent 118 Wester Ave. Brick 3 or 4 BR, 1.5BA. Built in stove, electric heat. $525/mo. Ref. & dep. req’d. 252-438-4213. 160 W. Chavis Rd., Kittrell. 3BR, 1BA. Dep. & 1st mo. rent. $575/mo. 252-432-4089.

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The Rogers Group 252-492-9385 www.rentnc.net Houses & Apartments from $350 & up. Tegarris Realty, 252-438-6363 Large 4BR in West Henderson area. Excellent location. Available now. $700/mo. For application, please call 919-693-4552. RENT-TO-OWN. 6BR, 2BA. Needs TLC. $1000 down, $525/mo. 602 Rowland St. 252-430-3777.


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Manufactured Homes For Rent

Business Property For Rent

12x65 SW. 3BR. Stove, fridge, washer, dryer & window A/C furn. $380/ mo. 252-492-7387.

Beauty salon, offices, retail, whse/dist $300 & up. Call us for a deal! 252-492-8777.

3BR 2BA Singlewide. Drewry area County Line Park. Central air 252-767-4042

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Mobile Homes for Rent. SWs & DWs. Call 252492-6646 for info & appointment. 8:305:30pm Singlewide on 1 acre. 2533 George Winston Rd., Bullock. (13 mi. N of Oxford.) 3BR, 2BA. All appliances. No smoking. $450/mo. Call Ann, CENTURY 21 919-691-0834

Business Property For Rent 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse w/offices, bathrooms, alarm, sprinkler, 17ft. ceilings. $1050/ mo. 252-213-0537. Office or retail space 600 sq.ft., 800 sq.ft., 1500 sq.ft., 1600 sq.ft. 2400 sq.ft. 3750 sq.ft & 5000 sq.ft. CROSSROADS SHOPPING CENTER Call 252-492-0185

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For lease or sale. 4BR, 3.5BA. 3990sf. 2 story w/basement & deck. $1200/mo. 252-4307244 or 919-667-7519 Homes & MHs. Lease option to owner finance. As low as $47,900. $2000 dn. $495/mo. 2, 3 & 4BR. 252-492-8777

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800-201-1331 royalhomesinfo.com 2 like new SWs 14x76. Cash only! I also buy SWs. Bobby Faulkner 252-438-8758 or 252-432-2035

Charleston, SC & Savannah, GA Touring Oct 23-25 (2 Overnights)

Fall Festival of Homes Sale. A Variety of models in stock and factory overstock are available including Modulars, Doublewides and Singlewides. Call Dan Burnett for details today 252-492-5017

Handyman Special $8995 Delivered. Won’t Last! 919-556-4103.

Liquidation Sale 2009 Old Models Must Go!!! Oakwood Homes of Henderson Unbelievable Deals 252492-5017 Zero down with Family land. Why rent when you can own. Call Steve at 252-492-5018. Ask how to get a $1000 prepaid Visa gift card. Oakwood Homes Of Henderson

Farm Equipment Wanted to Buy

Used Farm Equipment & Tractors 919-603-7211

JesusYesMade A Way You can call

Appliance

1-800-559-4054

Riggan Appliance Repair & Lawn Care

Equipped with VCR/DVD Combo

252-492-9227 OR 252-492-4054 Fax: 252-738-0101 Email: longcreek@nc.rr.com

Potomac Mills Shopping Trip September 19

Beautiful country setting. Ready to move in! 3BR, 2BA singlewide on 1 acre of land. Ready to move in! 336-597-5539.

Delaware Park Place Casino

Atlantic City October 2-4 October 17-18

October 17

Boats For Sale 1988 Bayliner 18ft. with125HP motor & trailer $3500 252-432-4294 1989 Aqua Patio pontoon boat. 15 passenger. 65HP Johnson motor w/trailer. $3900. 252-767-5249. 1994 War Eagle. 18 ft. 75HP Mercury. Minkota foot control, fish finder, rod holders, 3 new seats, 2 new tires. Trailer has been rewired. $3500. 252-436-7249.

Trucks & Trailers For Sale 1974 Chevrolet welding truck w/pipe Lincoln welder. 350 engine w/ chrome wheels. $2800. 252-456-5123 or 252-767-3788 1991 Ford F150. 5.0 motor. Automatic New transmission. $2700 252-767-5249 1999 Peterbilt CAT engine, plus 48ft. splitaxle trailer & equipment. $15,000. 252-492-6345.

Autos For Sale

Autos For Sale

2000 Toyota Camry. $1500. *Buy Police Impounds* For listings, 800-749-8104 Ext 4148

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. Very clean. 50K mi. New battery & tires.. Garage kept. $7000. 252-257-3965.

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Get The Daily Dispatch delivered to your home for only $2.88 per week Call 436-2800

Vans 1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager Handicap modified 55,000 miles 252-430-7244

Auto Parts BF Goodrich tires P22555-17. GM wheels & tires. P225-60-16. 252432-7891. Leave message. White Leonard camper shell w/sliding windows & tinted glass. For short bed X-cab. $300. 252-492-6901.

Apartments For Rent

Homes For Sale

PRIM RESIDENTIAL

HOUSE FOR SALE

Apartments,Townhouses, and Corporate Townhouses For Rent Call 252-738-9771

• 9B

SOLD 125 Jennette Ave – $119,900 3 BR, 2 BA, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Screened-in Porch, Garage/Workshop Financing Available to Qualified Buyers May Qualify for $8000 Tax Credit

PRIM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS

252-738-9771

Call

252-432-0493

New York City Shopping Atlantic Claridge Casino Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 (2 nights)

October 16-18 December 4-6

Disney World Orlando, FL November 26-28 (2-Overnights)

CUT & SAVE

New York Shopping Trip December 11-13

CUT & SAVE

CUT & SAVE

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Charter Service

T & T Charter Service “God Will Provide”

New York Shopping September 19, November 14, November 21, December 12

Atlantic City Redeye September 12, October 10

Charles Town November 29

DEBT RELIEF Donald D. Pergerson Brandi L. Richardson Attorney’s at Law

252-492-7796

BINGO AT ITS BEST BIG JACKPOT • FREE BUS RIDE

October 3, November 7, December 5

Mack Turner 252-492-4957 • Mark Turner 919-426-1077

235 Dabney Drive • Henderson, NC

Dale’s Handyman Service

REMODELING L & J Home Repairs

NOW OFFERING Specializing in handling

• Drywall • Drywall Repair • Painting & Carpentry

smoke and water damaged claims. (See yellow page ad) Roofing, Deck, Room Additions, Kitchen & Bath Replacement, Windows, Siding, Painting, Marble & Granite Counter Tops and all other Home Repairs.

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(252) 425-5941


CMYK 10B • THE DAILY DISPATCH • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

CHARLES BOYD CHEVROLET Henderson of

“For 30 Years Charles Boyd Chevrolet Has And Always Will Be Your Best Dealer, Your Best Price, Your Best Decision, Guaranteed!”

*NEW 2009 CHEVROLET AVEO *NEW 2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU *NEW 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LS $ $ AS LOW AS AS LOW AS Mo. AS LOW AS $ Mo. Mo.

234

WITH 0

399

364

DOWN

WITH 0

based on 60 mo. @ 1.9% WAC #98-09

WITH 0

DOWN

DOWN

based on 60 mo. @ 3.9% WAC #58-09

based on 72 mo. @ 3.9% WAC #172-09

ALSO AVAILABLE, 0% FOR A LIMITED TIME

COME BY TO SEE THE BRAND NEW 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO!

*NEW 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT *NEW 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT $ $ AS LOW AS Mo. AS LOW AS Mo.

369

286

WITH 0

DOWN

WITH 0

based on 72 mo. @ 3.9% WAC #126-09

DOWN

based on 72 mo. @ 0% WAC #173-09

All payments include taxes, tags and fees. Pictures for illustrative purposes only. Drive off the lot with absolutely 0 Down!!

GREAT DEALS ON PRE-OWNED VEHICLES *2007 CHRYSLER

PT CRUISER Touring Pkg. , Sunroof, Leather, Loaded, Only 54K Miles

NADA Retail: $10,675

CHARLES BOYD SALE: or only

159

$

*2004 CHEVROLET HHR Auto., AC, Power windows/locks, tilt/cruise, MALIBU great gas mileage 4 door, Auto, AC, Power windows/locks,

*2008 SATURN

NADA Retail: $12,850

All Power

*2008 CHEVROLET

tilt/cruise

$

CHARLES BOYD SALE:$12,480

a month

or only

9,975

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

#P7857D

209

$

a month

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

#P7862

NADA Retail: $6,925

5,890

CHARLES BOYD SALE:

$

or only

a month

125

$

based on 60 mo. @ 6.14% WAC

#87-09A

*2007 CHEVROLET

COBALT

VUE Only 14K miles, 4 door, Auto., AC,

4 door, Auto, AC, Great Gas Mileage

17,300

CHARLES BOYD SALE: $9,250

a month

or only

NADA Retail: $17,900

CHARLES BOYD SALE:

$

295

$

or only

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

#12-10A

*2007 FORD

*2005 CADILLAC

*2006 HONDA

*2006 CADILLAC

tilt/cruise

Only 37K miles, 1 Owner, All Power Equip., Stylish and Sporty

DVD player, 1 Owner, Only 10K miles, loaded, leather, every option!

Only 20K miles, White Diamond, 1 Owner, Like New

TAURUS 4 door, Auto, AC, Power windows/locks, CHARLES BOYD SALE:

or only

9,600

$

153

$

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

a mo.

#P7906

CTS

NADA Retail: $19,675

19,080

$

CHARLES BOYD SALE: or only

325

$

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

ODYSSEY EX-L MUST SEE!

#15-10A

a month

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

a month

#P7687

*2008 PONTIAC

DTS

G6 SEDAN GT Auto., AC, Power windows/locks, tilt/ cruise, CD player and more

CHARLES BOYD SALE: $13,925

SAVE THOUSANDS!!!

#P7425B

147

$

or only

#P7799A

227

$

a month

based on 72 mo. @ 5.94% WAC

#P7915

All payments based on $1000 down cash or trade with approved credit. Some buyers may qualify for $0 down, which would effect the payment.

Charles Hilliard

Nelson Castro

Cynthia Johnson

Sidney Scott

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Hours:

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(Hwy 158 Bypass • I-85 Exit 212 • Henderson)

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