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John Lentz | Laurinburg Exchange Retiring Laurinburg City Clerk Dee Hammond shares a laugh with Rep. Garland Pierce as she receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine at her retirement party. City clerk gets send off John Lentz [email protected] Photos by Mary Katherine Murphy | Laurinburg Exchange Staff Reporter The staff of Bradford Faulkenberry's family medical practice, assembled in Christmas regalia. Long-time Laurinburg City Clerk Dee Hammond was honored Thursday in what she called a “bit- Medical firm provides holiday cheer tersweet” event to celebrate her 26 years in city government. Mary Katherine Murphy Hired as city clerk in May 1999, Hammond [email protected] began her career with the city in March 1985 Staff reporter as an administrative assistant to the community development department. Her last day on the job While those employed in offices through- will be Dec. 30. out Laurinburg were enjoying office parties The celebration took place a day after Hammond’s and bequeathing gifts to co-workers, the staff husband Roylin, the EMS director for Scotland at Bradford Faulkenberry’s medical practice County, was hospitalized with a serious heart decided to direct their Christmas spirit to attack on Wednesday. Hammond remains in stable those who needed it more. condition at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital “Usually we always have a big Christmas in Pinehurst. party,” said office manager Shelly Coble. “Things happen for a reason,” Hammond said Indeed, Wednesday afternoon saw the office as she fought back tears. “Maybe retirement at staff dressed in festive elf costumes, but to this time has opened the door to taking care of bring Christmas cheer to the family of co- my family.” worker Joyce Covington. Laurinburg Mayor Tommy Parker began the “When Ms. Joyce was informed earlier this informal, drop-in event by praising Hammond for year that her daughter-in-law had cancer, she her service. thought she might have to leave the practice,” “Dee has been a dutiful servant to the citizens said Coble. “When her daughter-in-law died and workers of Laurinburg,” Parker said. “Her two months ago, she left behind a son, a work ethic, her smile, and her ‘can do it’ attitude daughter, and a husband.” Siblings Justin and Jessica Walters open Christmas gifts of clothing from the made her the consummate professional. Covington’s co-workers wanted to do some- staff at Dr. Faulkenberry's office. “On behalf of the Laurinburg City Council and thing to brighten the Christmas season for the citizens of Laurinburg we thank you, Dee, for Covington’s son Bryan Walters and grandchil- a job well done.” dren Justin, 17, and Jessica, 13, after the loss Rep. Garland Pierce presented Hammond with of wife and mother Angie. the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, an honor given “We do love you guys and we know it will to North Carolina citizens who have a record of be a different Christmas this year,” office exemplary service to the state. More than 30 years assistant Mandy Quick told them. “It won’t be of service to the state is required. the same.” “Dee has been a great person to associate with The office hosted a Christmas party for the in helping the city and state governments work Walters family, complete with gifts. E.J. Moody, together,” Pierce said. who formerly worked with the Laurinburg Fire “She is concerned with whatever issue we con- department before being diagnosed with a tact her about, which has created a good partner- brain tumor, was also a guest of honor. ship between her office and mine. My ongoing “Ms. Joyce works here and her family went wish is for the best to her and hers as she moves through so much this year that we wanted to forward. Great things are yet to come for Ms. bring them some Christmas cheer, and E.J.’s Hammond.” birthday was today, so we wanted to surprise Visitors at the event represented a “who’s who” him,” said Leslie Gibson, one of the 15 employ- of county and regional dignitaries. Attendees ees in Faulkenberry’s office.

See CHEER | 2A Leslie Gibson and Mandy Quick present a birthday cake to E.J. Moody. See SEND OFF | 2A Page 2a The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Saturday, December 24, 2011 Obituaries Lower gas drives higher travel Mary Ruth Tucker Hayes Staff report affect traffic flow: Ruth Tucker Hayes, 87, of Laurinburg passed away Air travel is expected to be down slightly, with to her Heavenly home on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.. North Carolina’s gasoline prices have dropped airfares up 21% over last year, triggered by higher Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, 64 cents a gallon since peaking May 6, provid- jet fuel costs and reduced capacity as airlines try Dec. 26, 2011 at the East Laurinburg ing a Christmas present for the 2.4 million North to increase profits. Church of God, officiated by Rev. Carolina motorists expected to drive more than 50 The lowest round-trip airfare average for 40 city- Jeffery McGirt and Rev. Harry miles from home this holiday season, according to to-city trips is $210 this year, compared to $174 Clark. Burial will follow at Hillside AAA Carolinas. last year, according to HIS Global Insight, which Memorial Park. The 11-day year-end holiday will see 2,592,000 does holiday travel forecasting research for AAA. Visitation will be held from 1:30 North Carolinians traveling with 92 percent driv- Many flights have been sold out since mid-Decem- p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service ing (2.38 million), 6percent flying (155,600) and 2 ber, according to AAA travel agents. However, on Monday at the East Laurinburg percent traveling by other means (51,800) – a 3.6 those who do fly will find car rental rates lower Church of God. percent increase over last year’s travel totals. by 21% this year, dropping to an average $40 for a Ruth was born in Richmond “The drop in gasoline prices, higher air fares and daily rate. HAYES County on Oct. 29, 1924, daughter fewer available flights on smaller planes, and the Carolina travelers are expected to log an average of the late Peter and Lula Bolton. slowly improving economy mean more people will trip of 726 miles from home, a dramatic drop from She was the beloved wife of 45 years travel to visit family, friends and holiday destina- an average 1,050 miles roundtrip last year, reflect- to the late John Henry Tucker and loving wife to tions,” said David E. Parsons, president and CEO ing shorter airline flights and shorter drives. her second husband, the late Rev. Joseph E. Hayes. of AAA Carolinas. Holiday spending is expected to increase slightly She worked in textiles retiring from Waverly Mills This is the longest holiday travel season, extend- from $694 to $718 for fuel, accommodations, shop- after many years of service. Ruth loved the Lord ing from December 23rd through January 2nd. The ping, entertainment and other travel related costs. and served Him faithfully her entire life. She was a average price in North Carolina is the cheapest Hotel rates are expected to be flat for AAA Three member of the East Laurinburg Church of God and since early February this year when gasoline was Diamond (mid-range) properties, the most popu- served in Rest Home Ministries. She also enjoyed $3.14 a gallon and the lowest since peaking at lar, at $126 a night. cooking and puzzles. Ruth was a precious and loving $3.877 on May 6. North Carolina highways were the scene of more mother and friend that will truly be missed. Motorists can expect to find the cheapest gaso- than 65 fatalities during the 2008-2010 winter In addition to her parents and husband, she was line in North Carolina in High Point at $3.148 holiday seasons. An average of almost 300 traffic also preceded in death by siblings Inez Matthews, a gallon and the most expensive gas in Boone injuries a day are typically reported during the Peter Bolton, John Bolton, Clarence Bolton and Fay at $3.314. For those traveling through South holidays. AAA Carolinas wants to remind everyone Bolton. Carolina, the average price per gallon is 20 cents to drive carefully this year. Ruth is survived by her daughter Sandra lower than North Carolina’s. Drunken driving is always a major problem Tucker Williams and husband Tommy Williams of Gas prices in North Carolina are averaging 13 during this travel period with holiday parties Laurinburg, her church family, many dear friends cents less than pre-Thanksgiving holiday prices. often held between Christmas and New Year’s. and her special feline companions, Trudi and Lula. Prices are expected to remain stable or slightly Remember to secure a designated driver or call a Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral decrease over the holidays, according to AAA cab if you are going to consume alcohol. Service. Carolinas, due to a nationwide decline in demand Unexpected weather or vehicle problems may and Congressional budget wrangling. leave motorists stranded this holiday season and Two continuing bridge construction projects will inclement weather is probable. Crime Report LAUREL HILL - Robert Shampy, of Stanley Bonner Road, reported an incidence of burglary and larceny at h is home on Wednesday, according to a sheriff’s report. Stolen were $1500 worth of motor Moving firm study: parts and cylinder heads. LAURINBURG - Christopher Hammonds, 42, of 11100 Taylor Road, was arrested Thursday under a People going south, west warrant for one count of trespassing, according to a sheriff’s report. Hammonds was placed under no ST. LOUIS (AP) — If migra- fourth year in a row, Washington, percent), Connecticut (55.2 per- bond. tion trends tracked by the D.C., had the highest percentage cent) and Maine (55.1 percent) LAURINBURG - Robert Smith reported an inci- nation's largest moving company of inbound moves, 62.2 percent. were all among the top 10 for dence of larceny on Taylor Road on Thursday, are any indication, the South and Other top inbound states were outbound moves. Michigan (58.1 according to a sheriff’s report. Stolen were $1,050 in West are getting more crowd- in the South — North Carolina percent) was fourth for outbound miscellaneous tin and a steel trailer valued at $800. ed and people are moving away (60.6 percent of moves were moves after being third last year from parts of the Northeast and inbound), Arkansas (55.4 per- and first each year from 2006 LAURINBURG - Chadity Clark, of Rocky Ford Midwest. cent), South Carolina and Texas through 2009. Road, reported an incidence of breaking and enter- But the study by suburban St. (both 55 percent) — and in the In fact, Walter said the study ing and larceny on Thursday, according to a sheriff’s Louis-based United Van Lines West — Oregon (60.6 percent) indicates the long trend of peo- report. Stolen was a flat screen television valued at also indicates those trends that and Nevada (55.6 percent). ple moving away from states in $500. have been around for many years But the trend of migration to the northern Midwest seems to may be slowly changing. the West seems to be slowing be turning around. FAIRMONT - Christopher Locklear, 20, of 4643 United Van Lines has been because several states with high "For more than 10 years, states Centerville Church Road, was arrested Thursday for tracking moving trends since inbound numbers over the past bordering Lake Michigan have one count of simple assault, according to a sheriff’s 1977. Its study released to The decade are now relatively stable, experienced high outbound report. Locklear was placed under a $3,000 secured Associated Press on Wednesday Walter said. migration in large numbers," bond. looked at all moves that involved Illinois and New Jersey tied he said. "While Michigan and either going to or leaving a state for the largest outbound migra- LAURINBURG - Tommy McLaurin, 29, of 302 Illinois still appear on the list, or the District of Columbia. tion, with 60.5 percent of moves News St., was arrested Thursday for one count of The study over the years has involving those states heading migration out of the region has simple physical assault, according to a sheriff’s accurately reflected migration out. slowed considerably." report. McLaurin was placed under a $3,000 secured trends in the U.S., said Carl The study looks only at num- Missouri, Ohio and bond. Walter, vice president of United bers of moves and does not seek Pennsylvania all had high out- Van Lines. The data is so accu- to determine why people are bound moves in 2010, but all LAUREL HILL - Lonnie Patterson, 42, of 21680 rate that real estate firms, finan- moving to or away from any par- were relatively balanced this Bunch Road, was arrested Thursday for one count cial institutions and others use ticular states, Walter said. year. of simple physical assault, according to a sheriff’s United's data for planning and Several states in the Northeast Not all of the southern states report. Patterson was placed under a $3,000 secured analysis, he said. saw more people moving out were proving to be destinations. bond. For 2011, United tracked than in — New York (58.1 per- West Virginia (56.2 percent) and 113,916 interstate moves from cent), New Hampshire (56.7 Kentucky (55.7 percent) had LAURINBURG - Omerick McKinnon, 35, of Jan. 1 through Dec. 9. For the percent), Rhode Island (56.5 high outbound moves in 2011. Bennettsville, was arrested Friday under a warrant for two counts of writing worthless checks, accord- ing to a sheriff’s report. McKinnon was placed under Send off a written promise to appear in court. From page 1A included Sen. Bill Cheer Purcell, City Attorney From page 1A Bob Gordon, Scotland County Commissioner “With them losing their mom, everyone had a Guy McCook, heart for this family, and we wanted to bring a bless- Laurinburg City ing to them for Christmas,” added Melissa Milligan. Council member Mary This display of Christmastime generosity is an Jo Adams, Scotland extension of the spirit that the staff at Faulkenberry’s County Clerk of Court office tries to embody every day, according to Coble. Phillip McRae, and “That’s what this practice is about: giving back many more. and not just taking,” she said. “I tell the girls that North Carolina everyone who walks up to our window has a need, Association of Municipal and it’s our job to fill it. All you have to do is look, Clerks President Sherry listen, and have a little bit of compassion.” Scoggins traveled The compassion and genuine Christmas spirit from Clayton to honor shown by Faulkenberry’s office staff filled a little of the hole left by the Walters family’s recent loss. Hammond on her retire- “I love every one of them,” Covington said of her ment. co-workers. “They’ve been so good ever since we “She is a very posi- found out my daughter-in-law had cancer, but I was tive, extremely uplifting still surprised that they came up with this so soon person,” Scoggins said. John Lentz | Laurinburg Exchange after she passed away.” “She is a former presi- Hammond stands with Laurinburg Mayor Tommy Parker during her retirement party. “This is just really heartfelt and wonderful, and we dent of the Association thank each and every one of them for everything,” and a fabulous role Honeycutt, and cur- vious interview. “I never will become the new Walters added. model, and she will be rent city manager Ed would have thought that city clerk next year. Coble was inspired by her staff’s effort to bring missed.” Burchins. She has also I’d spend 30 years in The reception was cheer to others for the holidays, especially when Hammond has worked served twice as interim local government, but it held in the council they are not without their own worries. with three different city city manager. gets in your blood.” room of the Municipal “There are people here that are struggling finan- managers during her “You never know Deputy City Clerk/ cially themselves,” Coble added. “But these girls tenure as city clerk: what your future holds,” Administrative Building at 303 West have worked hard, brought gifts, and cooked food, Joe Huffman, Craig Hammond said in a pre- Assistant Jenny Tippett Church Street. so it’s truly a Christmas blessing.”

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Dec. Pembroke High Scotland County will hold volunteer training JobLink-Scotland for vocational training: T.R.U.S.T. may be able to help. They will CommunitySchool Reunion - The on Jan. 14, 21, Calendarand 28 for those who wish community college, on-the-job-training, and provide a place for them to go that provides: Pembroke High School to support the program. Those interested in work experience slots. Eligible individuals counseling, mentoring community service, class of 1966 will registering to be trained should call 276-5505 should contact the 276-4260, or at 303 N. transportation, behavior intervention and a celebrate their 45th before Jan. 4. Main St. safe and structured environment. reunion at 5:30 p.m. at If you have a child between the ages of 30 Sheff’s Restaurant in Food drive - For the month of November, GED classes - Wagram Recreation Center 10-16 that has been suspended, call 276-5477 Pembroke, NC. For more information, the OneMain Financial branch at 1333 will host free GED classes on Tuesdays or come by Main Street at 140-B North Main call Sue at 910-521-0648. Scotland Crossing in Laurinburg will be col- and Thursdays from 9am to 1pm. Wagram Street beside Scotland Drug. lecting non-perishable food to help feed those Recreation Center is providing the space. Jan. Beekeepers meet- in need throughout the community. The col- These classes are provided by Richmond Shooting Club - Scotland County 4-H ing - The Scotland County lected food will be donated to Northview Community College. You can also brush-up Sports Shooting Club meets the third Beekeepers Association will Harvest Ministries in time to be distributed in math, reading and spelling. Call 910-266- Saturday of every month. For more informa- hold their monthly meeting to local residents before the holidays. 8146 or 910-369-0686 for information. tion, call the Scotland County Extension at Cooperative Extension on office at 277-2422. Cronly Street at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Cheer - Christmas Cheer is get- WARM Program – Laurinburg has a 3 with dinner and a speaker. Go ting ready to help Scotland County families program that allows electricity and/or water Sewing Club - Scotland County 4-H to the back of the building. All beekeep- celebrate Christmas. They needs help with: customers to assist people in need. The Sewing Club meets the second Saturday of ers and persons interested in beekeep- Children’s new clothing, coats, and shoes; money collected through the WARM pro- each month from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and the ing are invited to attend. teen and adult clothing; household items gram assists families, during the months of fourth Friday of each month from 5:30 p.m. like – linens, kitchen items, dish sets, towels; November through March, who are not able - 9 p.m. at the Museum of Scotland County. Jan. Annual Community canned goods. Closer to Christmas, the to pay all of their electric/water bill, with a For more information, call the Scotland Meeting - Scotland Health group will need collards, greens, hams and portion of what they owe. Drop by the city County Extension office at 277-2422. Care System invites com- turkeys. The Church Community Services 910-276-1521 and ask them to round off munity members to the building is at 108 Gill St., in Laurinburg. The your bill or add a monthly amount like $5 to Museum of Scotland County/Rebound Annual Community Meeting. number is 910-277-0026. your bill or make a donation directly to the Book Exchange - Hours of operation: The event is held from 6 to program. Distribution of the funds collected Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5 7:30 pm in the WR Dulin GED classes - Jerusalem United is handled by Church Community Services. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., fourth Friday of Conference Center. Methodist Church is offering free GED Class each month 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. to adults. The classes may also offer an U.S. Army Museum - The National Jan. Garden club meet- opportunity to improve reading, math and Museum of the U.S. Army is expected to open Oak Grove reunion - The second annual ing - Scotland Place writing skills. Classes are on Tuesdays and on June 14, 2015, outside of Washington, reunion of the Oak Grove School will be held Garden Club will hold Thursdays from 2:30-5:30p.m. The church is D.C. To support or learn more about this on Oct. 1 at Breath of Fresh Air, formerly their monthly meet- off 15/501 South intersection of Jerusalem project, visit www.armyhistory.org. Adams Fish Camp on Johns Mill Road. The ing of persons inter- and Johns roads, Laurinburg. Call 910-384- event is being planned by the original Oak ested in gardening. Jep 1261 with any questions. Diabetes Support- The Community Grove Elementary School Class Reunion 10 Whitlock will speak on Diabetes Support Group Program meets Committee. The reunion begins at 4:30 p.m. native plants. The meeting is at 7 p.m. Free Wi-Fi- The Wagram Recreation cen- every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 Tickets for the event are $60 for couples and at Scotland Place on Turnpike Road and ter is now providing free Wi-Fi. Classroom to 6:30 at the Staff Development Center of $35 for singles. is open to the public. space is available during center hours; Scotland Memorial Hospital. For informa- The deadline to register for the Tuesday-Friday 9am- 7pm and Saturday 8am- tion, contact: Kathie Cox, Health Educator/ event is Sept. 4. All funds collected 5pm. People are encouraged to bring their Healthy Carolinians Coordinator at 277- are accounted for and are available for laptops and iPads to check e-mails, complete 2440. review upon request. Ongoing homework, or browse the world wide web. For information on the event, contact Student suspension - For those who have Marie Locklear at 277-0359, Woodrow Domestic Violence Volunteers - The Scotland County JobLink - Funds a child who has been suspended or expelled Cooper at 910-318-3478, or Cathy Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of are available at the Employment Security from school, Scots For Youth and Project Chavis-Wright at 276-9674. Santa Claus still flying high in new poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Why do kids believe a And many non-Christian parents embrace Santa Minn. "I felt left out." chubby guy in a flying sleigh can deliver joy across because they see Christmas serving as a secular as Her own three children have gotten the full Kris America? Because their parents do. A whopping 84 well as religious holiday in the U.S., she said. Kringle experience, but sometimes she feels ill- percent of grown-ups were once children who trusted "Santa Claus is more than someone who just comes equipped to handle the tough queries from her young- in Santa's magic, and lots cling to it still. and gives you a present, it's this whole spirit of giving est, 6-year-old Rylen. Things are changing fast these days, with toddlers and magic that you get to be a part of and celebrate," "She's been asking questions like how does Santa fit wishing for iPads, grade schoolers emailing their said Scheibe, an associate professor at Ithaca College through the chimney," she said. "I don't know how to Christmas lists and moms wrestling over bargain toys in New York. answer things like that." at midnight sales. Despite all the pressures on the That's what keeps Santa going over the decades and Matt Hoyt vividly remembers seeing Santa's black rituals of the season, an AP-GfK poll confirms that across cultures, she said. "That, and there's almost boots peeking out from behind his bedroom curtains families are sticking by old St. Nick. nothing as much fun as getting to see your kid's face when he was a boy. He froze. "I was just trying to pre- "It's important for kids to have something to believe so completely excited." tend to be asleep," Hoyt said, "so I'd get my presents." in," says great-grandmother Wanda Smith of Norman, Scheibe knows firsthand. She used to climb a ladder Only much later did he realize those were probably Okla. to the roof every Christmas, her daughter watching, to the black shoes of his dad, hanging his new "Star And so they do. Year after year, Santa Claus sur- leave a key tied to a big red bow, because they didn't Wars" drapes. Now Hoyt, a 35-year-old computer vives the scoffers and the Scrooges and the 6-year-old have a fireplace. engineer from Houston, is awaiting the birth of his playground skeptics. He endures belittling commer- It's not all snowflakes and mistletoe in Santaland, first child in April, and wondering how long that child cials that portray him shopping at Target or taking however. Even among Christians, there's tension will believe. directions from an iPhone. He shrugs off scolds who about how big a role, if any, a jolly old elf deserves in In the poll, the median age when adults said they say his bagful of toys overshadows the reason for the the celebration of Christ's birth. outgrew Santa was 8. Hoyt suspects his child's genera- season. Almost half of Americans polled said Santa detracts tion will turn away even earlier. After all, "They've got Two-thirds of parents with kids under 18 say Santa's from the religious significance of Christmas more than Google at their fingertips." an important part of their celebrations this year. he enhances it. But Santa needn't worry. They'll come back some- Moms, especially, have a soft spot for the man in red When she was growing up, Naomi Stenberg's fun- day ... when they're parents. — 71 percent of them say he's important, and that's a damentalist Baptist parents didn't want her mixed up The Associated Press-GfK Poll was conducted Dec. big jump from 58 percent just five years ago. with Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny or Halloween 8-12 by GfK Roper Public Affairs and Corporate His overall popularity is up slightly from an AP-AOL trick-or-treating. Communications. It involved landline and cellphone poll in 2006, before the recession hit. In these bleaker "I didn't understand why everybody else got to interviews with 1,000 adults nationwide and has a times of homes lost to foreclosure and parents sweat- believe in Santa, and me and my brother didn't," says margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4 percent- ing out their next paychecks, the poll shows Santa Stenberg, 32, now a stay-at-home mom in Baxter, age points. riding high with families both wealthy and poor. Maybe that's because the big guy's always known how to stretch a dollar to make a kid smile. Smith, whose childhood gifts were mostly hand- The Laurinburg Exchange The Laurinburg Exchange made by her mother — things like cookies and knit scarves — remembers that every year Santa Claus managed to put one present under the tree for her to The Laurinburg Exchange share with her two brothers (four more siblings came later). The Laurinburg Exchange will be closed on "One year it was a bicycle, one year we had a sled. will be closed for the Christmas Monday Jan. 2nd One year we got a puppy — his name was Jack and he th was a border collie," recalls Smith, now 70. Holiday on Monday December 26 . for the New Year Holiday. "We didn't have a lot," she said, "but we didn't know it. Our mother and daddy made it a wonderful time Early Deadlines for placing Display for us." Early Deadlines for Placing In multicultural America, Father Christmas isn't Advertisements are as follows: just for Christians any more. Three-fourths of non- Display Advertisements Christian adults say they believed in Santa when they were children. And half feel he's important to their are as follows: holiday celebrations now. th Developmental psychologist Cyndy Scheibe, who's Saturday December 24 deadline... been interviewing kids about Santa since 1986, said nd Sat December 31 Deadline... lots of Jewish children told her that Santa Claus was Thursday December 22 @ 2:00 pm real, even though he didn't stop at their houses on Thurs December 29th @ 2:00 pm Christmas Eve. Tuesday December 27th deadline... Thursday December 22nd @ 2:00 pm Tues January 3rd Deadline... 5 percent of N.C. Thurs December 29th @ 2:00 pm Wednesday December 28th deadline... Friday December 23rd @ 12:00 noon Wed January 4th Deadline... county's student Fri December 30th @ 12:00 noon skip vaccinations ASHEVILLE (AP) — es including chickenpox, Nearly five percent of tetanus, and measles. But Merry Christmas from Buncombe County kin- the state allows exemp- dergarten students have tions for religious or not been vaccinated as Norris Storage medical reasons. 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Established 1882 Althea Simpson, General manager

Scott Witten, editor

Guest view Pleasure to serve It is indeed a pleasure to continue to prepay. The House is scheduled to dis- serve the good people of Scotland, Hoke cuss prepay in the upcoming session on and Robeson counties as your state Feb. 16, 2012. Therefore, I ask that you representative in the North Carolina please share this information with other General Assembly. educators in your county. Since the first adjournment this past Please remember that you can lis- summer, we have returned to session on ten to session, committee meetings four different occasions. and press conferences on the In reality what has been General Assembly’s website at reported by the leadership as www.ncleg.net. Once on the site, the shortest long session in his- select “Audio,” and then make tory was not short at all. On your selection – House Chamber, Tuesday, December 20, 2011, we Senate Chamber, Appropriations received a proclamation from Gov. Committee Room or Press Another view Perdue reconvening session on Conference Room. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, to After Tuesday, January 2, 2012, reconsider Senate Bill 9 “An Act Guest my office will continue to be to Re-form the Racial Justice Act” Columnist opened on Mondays, Wednesdays Merry Christmas of 2009 to be Consistent With the Garland and Thursdays. I wish you and United States Supreme Court’s Pierce your family the very best during The Salem News Ruling in McCleskey v. Kemp”. I State Rep. the Christmas holiday season and am ready and looking forward to a Happy New Year. Perhaps it’s a vestige of our Puritan was known to have a good sense of resuming my legislative role when we Again, thank you for the opportunity past. humor and once wrote enthusiasti- return for a special session on Jan. 4. to serve you in the General Assembly, The European settlers who first cally of Christmastime in Manhattan The educators of Scotland, Hoke and and as always, thank you for your sup- settled these shores in the early during which the island becomes Robeson counties are concerned about port. 1600s frowned on the celebration “a single glittering bauble, a brave of Christmas. Indeed, their leaders extravagance.” made it a point to order everyone But perhaps his most famous sea- to work on Dec. 25, and those who sonal tale is a tiny book called “The Another view dared treat it as a holiday were sub- Twelve Terrors of Christmas,” with ject to a five-shilling fine. illustrations by the aptly named So that legacy may be partly to Edward Gorey. blame for the rather gloomy view Updike’s description of the 12th of Christmas found in the works of terror, “The Dark”: Holiday presence some of this region’s most prominent Oh, how early it comes now! How authors, both ancient and modern. creepy and green in the gills every- Jimmy Tomlin Take Nathaniel Hawthorne’s tale, one looks, scrabbling along in drab “The Christmas Banquet.” Anyone When you’re spending time with up. If you see medicine bottles, you winter wraps by the phosphorous expecting a cheery recounting of a an elderly loved one over the holi- might want to look at them — there light of department store windows festive dinner with family and friends days, your presence can be much more might be a problem they haven’t told full of Styrofoam snow, mockups of will be sorely disappointed. important than your presents. a factitious 1890, and beige manne- you about. And then (look for) dents It involves, rather, the bequest of That’s especially true when it comes quins posed with false jauntiness in in the car, things like that.” an old man made at the end of “a long to spotting potential concerns about plaid bathrobes. Brookdale Senior Living offers the life of melancholy eccentricity.” your loved one’s health, so it’s essen- Is this Hell, or just an upturn in following checklist of things to look As related by Hawthorne: tial to spend some time observing his consumer confidence? for while spending time with your He devised a considerable sum or her behavior. Perhaps there’s inspiration to be elderly loved ones: for establishing a fund, the interest “Sometimes during the holidays, found in local poet John Greenleaf n Look in the refrigerator (check of which was to be expended, annu- you might see a loved one you haven’t Whittier’s poem, “The Christmas of food supply and expiration dates). ally forever, in preparing a Christmas seen in a while, and in some instances n Drive their car (check the state of 1888.” The start is hardly promising: Banquet for ten of the most miserable Low in the east, against a white, you haven’t spent as long a period the tires, oil and antifreeze). persons that could be found. of time with them as you will during n Take a peek at their mail (keep an cold dawn, It seemed not to be the testator’s The black-lined silhouette of the the holidays,” says Deborah Dalton, eye out for unpaid bills). purpose to make these half-a-score woods was drawn, director of business development for n Investigate the bathroom (check of sad hearts merry, but to pro- And on a wintry waste Brookdale Senior Living, which owns for cleanliness). vide that the stern or fierce expres- Of frosted streams and hillsides and operates a number of senior living n Take a note of how the pets are sion of human discontent should communities in the Triad. doing. not be drowned, even for that one bare and brown “So if you can spend some time with n Talk to neighbors (get numbers holy and joyful day, amid the accla- Though thin cloud-films a pallid your elderly parent or friend, a lot and try to establish a relationship). mations of festal gratitude which ghost looked down, of times you can identify things you n Identify some benchmarks (con- all Christendom sends up. And he The waning moon half-faced. would not normally pick up on in a sider marked declines from the previ- desired, likewise, to perpetuate his Yet his conclusion is one of hope quick visit.” ous year). own remonstrance against the earthly for the future: For example, you may witness signs n Check medications (Are they cur- course of Providence, and his sad and The morning’s promise and eve of cognitive impairment, such as mem- rent? What are they for? Are they tak- sour dissent from those systems of fulfilled ory loss or confusion. ing them correctly?). religion or philosophy which either In warm, soft sky and landscape “A lot of times, people will mask find sunshine in the world, or draw it hazy-filled early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia It’s also important to go to the source and address potential concerns. down from heaven. And sunset fair as they; with irritability, or they may play it off A sweet reminder of His holiest “Sit down and talk to your parent or That’s how he begins the story, as something humorous,” Dalton says, time, loved one and ask them how they’re and it goes downhill from there. The explaining that an individual may A summer-miracle in our winter doing,” Dalton says. “Not everyone guests at this banquet? Well … speak of having a “senior moment” clime. is in denial — some of them know In their own way, these were as and simply laugh it off. God gave a perfect day. there’s a problem — and sometimes wretched a set of people as ever had “Some senior moments can be seri- The near was blended with old and it’s the person who loves them that’s assembled at the festival. There they ous moments,” she adds. far, in denial. It really just depends on the sat, with the veiled skeleton of the According to Dalton, someone founder, holding aloft the cypress And Bethlehem’s hillside and the suffering from the early stages of situation.” Magi’s star For individuals who have questions wreath, at one end of the table; and at Alzheimer’s or dementia may appear the other, wrapt in furs, the withered Seemed here, as there and then, distant, depressed or irritable. Those or concerns about their elderly loved Our heart’s desire the angels’ mid- ones, Brookdale Senior Living oper- figure of Gervayse Hastings, stately, are things that might be more obvious calm, and cold, impressing the com- night psalm, in an extended visit, she says. ates a hotline for family members to Peace and good-will to men! call during the holidays. pany with awe, yet so little interest- “The amount of time you spend ing their sympathy, that he might We wish our readers peace and “Sometimes people just need anoth- with your loved one is what allows have vanished into thin air, without goodwill in these perilous times. er set of eyes on the situation from you to assess the situation,” Dalton their once exclaiming, “Whither is With the war winding down in the continues. someone who’s not in the middle of he gone?” Middle East and the economy show- “You may find they’re not eating, or it,” Dalton said. Hardly the type of story to tell the ing signs of recovery — Tried finding that they’re not eating correctly. They kids while trying to get them up to a parking space at the mall recently? might not be taking their medications Tomlin writes for The High Point bed before Santa’s arrival. — there’s plenty of reason to enjoy correctly. You might find mail stacked Enterprise The late John Updike of Ipswich and the holiday and look forward to the Beverly Farms, unlike Hawthorne, new year. Public Meetings WAGRAM TOWN BOARD Published Tuesday through Saturday Meets first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Wagram town hall.For more information, call 369-2776. 211 W. Cronly St. Member P.O. 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Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 5a Tax cut lives: Congress gives last-minute approval WASHINGTON (AP) — After by a .1 percentage point increase on weeks of bickering and doubt, guarantee fees on new home loans Congress delivered a last-minute holi- backed by mortgage giants Fannie day tax cut extension to 160 million Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae workers Friday along with further — at a likely cost of about $17 a unemployment benefits for millions month for a person with a $200,000 laid off in the nation's fierce recession mortgage. and weak economic recovery. It was "Has this place become so dysfunc- a convincing victory for President tional that even when we agree to Barack Obama, a humbling retreat for things, we can't do it?" Obama said on House Republicans. Thursday. "Enough is enough." Back-to-back voice vote approvals The top Senate Republican, of the two-month special measure by McConnell of Kentucky, was a driv- the Senate and House came in mere ing force behind the final agreement, seconds with no debate, just days after imploring Boehner to accept the deal House Republican leaders had insisted that McConnell and Reid had struck that full-blown negotiations on a full- last week and passed with overwhelm- year bill were the only way to prevent ing support in both parties. an immediate tax increase on Jan. 1. Meanwhile, tea party-backed House Most members of Congress were Republicans began to abandon their already gone for the holidays, leaving leadership. behind just a few legislators to take "I don't think that my constituents formal action. Obama was leaving in should have a tax increase because of the afternoon for a delayed vacation Washington's dysfunction," freshman in Hawaii. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., said. The measure passed despite lin- If the cuts had expired as sched- gering grumbling from tea party uled, 160 million workers would have Republicans. It buys time for talks seen tax increases and up to 2 million early next year on how to finance the people without jobs for six months year-long extensions. would start losing unemployment ben- It will keep in place a 2 percent- efits averaging $300 a week. Doctors age point cut in the payroll tax — a Carolyn Kaster | AP Photo would have seen a 27 percent cut in salary boost of about $20 a week for President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the South Court Auditorium at the White their Medicare payments, the product an average worker making $50,000 a House complex, Thursday in Washington. The president was flanked at the White House by several of a 1997 cut that Congress has been year — and prevent almost 2 million people who commented on Twitter about how they would be impacted if the tax cuts were not extended. unable to fix. unemployed people from losing job- Even though GOP leaders like House less benefits averaging $300 a week. legislators elected last year with tea sions were remarkable. Both cham- Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., Senate and House Republican party support, said he hoped the bers had essentially recessed for the promised that the two sides could leaders did gain a major win last events had been "a very good learning holidays but leaders in both parties quickly iron out their differences, the week, winning a provision that would experience, especially to those who orchestrated passage of the short-term truth is that it'll take intense talks to require Obama to make a swift deci- are newer to this body. Everything we agreement under debate rules that figure out both the spending cuts and sion on whether to approve construc- do around here does not have to wind would allow any individual member tion of the Canada-to-Texas Keystone fee increases required to finance the up in a fight." of Congress to derail the pact, at least measure. XL oil pipeline. To stop construction, A full-year extension of the tax for a time. None did. Obama, who had wanted to put the Just hours before he announced the cut had been embraced by virtually The developments were a clear win breakthrough, Boehner had made the decision off until after the 2012 elec- every lawmaker in both the House for Obama. The payroll tax cut was tion, would have to declare that it was case for a yearlong extension. But on and Senate but had been derailed in the centerpiece of his three-month, a brief late afternoon conference call, not in the nation's interest. a quarrel over demands by House campaign-style drive for jobs legisla- Passage of the tax bill in the House he informed his colleagues it was time Republicans. Senate leaders of both tion that seems to have contributed to to yield. ended a holiday season Republican parties had tried to barter such an an uptick in his poll numbers — and confrontation with Obama and Senate "He said that as your leader, you've agreement among themselves a week taken a toll on those of congressional in effect asked me to make decisions Democrats that had threatened to ago but failed, instead agreeing upon Republicans. hit 160 million workers with a tax easy and difficult, and I'm making a 60-day measure to buy time for talks Obama, Republicans and congressio- increase on Jan. 1. But it backfired my decision right now," said Rep. next year. nal Democrats all said they preferred badly. Even Republican Senate leader Jack Kingston, R-Ga., paraphrasing Mitch McConnell and the Wall Street Thursday's decision by Boehner, a one-year extension but the politics Boehner's comments. Journal editorial board urged Speaker R-Ohio, to cave in to the Senate of achieving the goal, particularly the Kingston said the conference call John Boehner and other House came after days of criticism from spending cuts and new fees required lasted just minutes and Boehner did Republicans to act quickly and keep Obama and Democrats. But perhaps to pay for it, eluded them. All pledged not give anyone time to respond. the tax cut in effect. more tellingly, GOP stalwarts includ- to start working on that in January. There was still carping among tea On Friday, an expressionless ing Republican senators and outside "There remain important differ- party freshmen upset that GOP lead- Boehner read from a piece of paper strategists warned that if the tax cuts ences between the parties on how to ers had yielded. before him, gaveled the House's last were allowed to expire, Republicans implement these policies, and it is "Even though there is plenty of evi- session of the year closed and stepped would take a political beating that critical that we protect middle-class dence this is a bad deal for America off the podium on the Democratic would harm efforts to unseat Obama families from a tax increase while we ... the House has caved yet again to side. He hugged the dean of the next year. work them out," said Senate Majority the president and Senate Democrats," House, Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich. House GOP arguments about the Leader Reid, D-Nev. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., said. "I wished him a Merry Christmas," legislative process and what the House GOP arguments about the "We were sent here with a clear set Dingell said afterward. "I think he's "uncertainty" of a two-month exten- legislative process and what the of instructions from the American somewhat at ease to have this mess sion would mean for businesses were "uncertainty" of a two-month exten- people to put an end to business as off his back." unpersuasive, and Obama took the sion would mean for businesses were usual in Washington, yet here we are Democratic Senate leader Harry offensive. unpersuasive. The two-month ver- being asked to sign off on yet another Reid, referring at least in part to Friday's House and Senate ses- sion's $33 billion cost will be covered gimmick." N.C. Senate leader warns Sheppard MotorsBuy Here Pay Here city leaders over lawsuits Sales Dept. RALEIGH (AP) — The the six cities contends the out of the General Assembly. Greg Sheppard leader of the North Carolina new annexation law can't Wilmington Mayor Bill Kim Sheppard Senate has warned municipal be enforced because it only Saffo defended the right leaders against "frivolous and gives landowners the right of the cities to challenge a Paul Powell abusive legal maneuvers" to to sign the petitions, not law they see is unfair. For Facebook: Gregory Sheppard Motors challenge North Carolina's all voters in the areas that Berger to "threaten cities for 17840 Andrew Jackson Hwy. • Laurinburg, NC • 910-276-0936 new annexation laws, and sug- could be acquired. The cities using their constitutional gested the General Assembly have spent time and money and legal rights like citizens could pass additional legisla- to assemble the annexations do and have in the past I Classified Ads start on page 9A tion to make some current under the laws before they think is very unfortunate," litigation moot. were changed in June. 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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Dec. 24, 2011: HHHH You wake up acting like zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year your birthday falls on a 5-year-old getting ready to greet a New Moon, creating a new begin- Christmas. Every so often, the child ning in an area of your life. This lunar in you emerges. What perfect timing! position bestows charisma and cre- Even those who might be perpetual ativity. Others admire your dynamic Scrooges find themselves grinning at energy and willingness to transform as your optimism. Tonight: Loving every needed. If you are single, you have a moment. slew of admirers and would-be suitors. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Decide what type of relationship you HHH Approach a situation with want, then choose. The world really is more understanding than many oth- your oyster! If you are attached, make ers. You understand what is needed sure to keep the balance between at this point; be determined to give you as a couple. You could be a little just that. You might be overwhelmed too me-oriented. CAPRICORN reads by everything that is going on and through your defenses. landing in your lap. This, too, will The Stars Show the Kind of Day pass. Tonight: What would anyone do You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; without you? THE FAMILY CIRCUS 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) CONCEPTIS SUDOKU ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH You might be very happy Bil Keane HHHH You might not be as open at the thought of the upcoming holiday. by Dave Green as others would like. Your organiza- Or you could be overwhelmed and/ tional abilities come out. When you or tired of the celebration. Still, seeing assume the role of leader, no one people you care about who are not worries. Everything will work out per- readily available creates a warm feel- fectly. You could be jolted by news or ing. Don’t forget about that neighbor, another person’s insight. Tonight: Opt too! Tonight: You know what to do. for a new beginning. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Last-minute errands or a HHHHH Keep reaching out for forgotten gift could have you running, distant friends you want to wish holi- whether you like it or not. Though day cheer. News that heads in your many of you have your day well direction indicates a faulty assump- planned, you still can break out to call tion. Really, it isn’t all that serious someone or invite a loved one over yet. Tonight: Put on some music and who might be alone. Tonight: Don’t go break out the eggnog. overboard. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Deal with one other person HHHHH You glide through the directly, and then another person, day, perhaps the result of excellent and then one more. Those contacts planning, but also because you don’t — especially with people you say “hi” have too many expectations. You DENNIS THE MENACE and “bye” to, but no more — mean recognize a new beginning in a key Hank Ketchum a lot. You might need to pitch in and relationship in your life. Don’t hesitate help someone at the last minute. to jump on it. Tonight: Flex with a Make it your pleasure. Tonight: A little change. more tame than usual. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH A general feeling of malaise HHHHH Others request your or concern permeates your mood. talents and companionship. Though If you haven’t connected with a key a sudden change could toss plans person, don’t stand on ceremony to the wayside, you accomplish a lot — make it so. Don’t force yourself; quite quickly. Ask fewer questions, be sensitive to those around you. and focus on helping others instru- Tonight: How about some eggnog? ment their ideas. Good feelings mark PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) these exchanges. Tonight: The only HHHHH Zero in on the moment. answer is “yes.” At the last minute, you could opt to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) invite friends over, or join friends at HHH You emanate joy nearly some point in the day. Someone you everywhere, yet suddenly you become have counted on keeps changing his very practical. Some will be relieved to or her mind. You cannot stop the pro- see that side of you emerge, but oth- cess, so you might as well go with it. ers will wonder where the playful Leo Tonight: Seize the moment. has gone. You will be perpetually mak- ing adjustments right now. Tonight: Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet Giving 100 percent of yourself. at www.jacquelinebigar.com. www.laurinburgexchange.comAd goes here Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 7a Sports Fighting Scots bring cheer at annual toy drive

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Current and former Scotland High School football players traded in their helmets and pads for soup and toys on Thursday, Dec. 22, lending a hand at the Winter Wonderland Toy and Food Drive hosted by the NAACP at the Clint V. Willis National Guard Armory. A handful of current Scotland ath- letes, as well as a pair of UNCP football standouts, joined the crowed of over 600 community members to receive toys and food at the holiday event. Local children received one toy each at the drive, while families were pro- vided soup, juice and crackers for the winter season. Former SHS and UNCP defensive back J.D. Douglas said returning to Laurinburg to help out the community was a blessing. “I love coming back and helping out the community,” Douglas said. “This is where I came from. You can never forget your roots. AS players, we had a lot of people make sacrifices for us growing up and now we have the time, and the means, to give back to an area that gave so much to us. This is what Matt Smith | Laurinburg Exchange it’s all about. Former Fighting Scots J.D. Douglas, back left, and Rakim Williams, back center, hand out toys during the Winter Wonderland Toy and Food Drive on Dec. “I hope the kids take away from 22 at the Laurinburg National Guard Armory. The pair joined a host of other current Scotland football players to volunteer at the local charity event. today that we can all come together as a community,” he said. “This event and drinks. an experience you just can’t trade for It just shows what you can do when is just a great event to get people out The program, created by Scotland anything else. Everyone is excited you work hard and work together. so they can see that good things do County Rep. Garland Pierce over about being here and we’re excited They’re leaders on the field, in the happen in Laurinburg. You can get 13 years ago, attracts hundreds of about providing this opportunity.” pretty discouraged with all the trouble Scotland County families a year. Rep. Pierce said having members classroom and in the community. It and fighting in town, but this brings “It’s a good chance for us to get of the Scotland County football com- says a lot about them that they’re here everyone together, at least for the together and we’ve enjoyed it over the munity at the event to distribute food today.” holidays.” years,” Pierce said. “You can tell by and gifts was a great motivator for Last year, the event attracted over Along with a holiday meal and toy, the crowd today. It’s a great project community members. 800 people, distributing basketballs, those attending the event were also to give back to the area. Every child “These young men send a great mes- treated to music and entertainment, will leave with a gift today, even if we sage to our community,” he said. “If footballs, action figures and dolls to as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, chips have to run out and get more. That’s you work hard, you can be successful. families in need. Braves open season in top-10 Staff report PBC Tournament cham- after grabbing a team- UNCP will open up Braves will make their team notes, on the 2012 pionship. UNCP posted best 10 wins (10-4) last the 2012 campaign home debut four days Preseason Poll, visit the OMAHA, Neb. – wins in 11 of its final season while registering on February 4 when later against Chowan at online magazine’s offi- UNCP will have some 13 games, including an a 3.14 ERA in a staff- the squad opens up a Sammy Cox Field. cial website at http:// lofty preseason hype to 11-game winning streak high 91-2/3 innings from three-game road series For more informa- www.collegebaseballl- live up to beginning in that began in late April the hill. at Anderson. The tion, including team-by- ineup.com/. February as the Braves and carried through checked in at No. 8 in to the semifinals of SATURDAY EVENING the College Baseball the NCAA Southeast TW Lineup Preseason Top Regional in Mount 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 PM 12:30 S1 S2 PBS (33)Lark Rise to Candleford (33)Sherlock Holmes Mys. 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Austin/ Ally Austin/ Ally Shake It Up Shake It Up Phineas  172 290 Georgia College were pitching staff, includ- 22 ABC FAMILY Santa Comin' to Town Year Without Santa ++ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ('92) Joe Pesci, Macaulay Culkin. +++ The Santa Clause ('94) Tim Allen.  180 311 both revealed as teams ing all-American, Tino 23 SPORT S. The Journey The Journey The Journey "Talor Battle" The Journey The Journey Inside the Orange Xterra USA Championship Xterra USA Championship 437 that “just missed” being Martinez Award finalist 24 NAT. GEO. Secret Service Files Secret Service Files Secret Service Files Secret Service Files Secret Service Files Secret Service Files 186 276 included in the poll. and PBC Tournament 25 TNT ++ Men in Black II ('02) +++ Forrest Gump (1994, Comedy/Drama) Sally Field, Tom Hanks. ++ War of the Worlds (2005, Action) Dakota Fanning, Tom Cruise.  138 245 The 2011 edition of MVP Braxton Lewis 26 TBS The Big Bang The Big Bang +++ A Christmas Story ('83) Peter Billingsley. +++ A Christmas Story ('83) Peter Billingsley. A Christmas Story ('83)  139 247 the Braves became the who tallied a 7-1 record 27 USA NCIS "Leap of Faith" NCIS "Heartland" NCIS "Road Kill" NCIS "Silent Night" NCIS "Sub Rosa" NCIS "Marine Down" 105 242 first squad in school with a 0.38 ERA with 28 ESPN SportsCenter Football NCAA Hawaii Bowl Nevada vs. University of Southern Mississippi Site: Aloha Stadium (L) SportsCenter 140 206 history to qualify for nine saves in 26 appear- 29 ESPN 2 Basketball NBA Playoffs NFL PrimeTime SportsCenter SportsCenter SportsCenter Quarterback "The Marinovich Project" 144 209 30 Dino Dan Ni Hao Go Diego Blue's Clues Guppies Olivia Yo Gabba Yo Gabba Upside Show Upside Show Wubzy Wubzy the NCAA postseason ances and 47 innings of NOGGIN 169 298 31 VERSUS Rocky II +++ Rocky III ('82, Drama) Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone. +++ Rocky IV (1985, Drama) Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone. NFL Turning Point 151 608 after booking a 44-12 work. Wins leader Brad record and their first 32 GOLF Academy The Haney Golf American Century Celebrity Championship Site: Edgewood Tahoe Lake Tahoe, Nev. The Haney Golf Special Top 10 GolfNow 401 605 Isom returns as well 33 FOX SPORTS Poker WPT Hollywood Open Poker WPT Hollywood Open Poker WPT Poker WPT Poker WPT Poker WPT 420 630 37 CNBC Money Millions American Greed: Scam The Suze Orman Show 'Til Debt 'Til Debt American Greed: Scam The Suze Orman Show 208 355 38 MSNBC Lockup Lockup Lockup Lockup Lockup "Inside Holman" Lockup 209 356 39 FOX NEWS Fox Report Weekend Huckabee Justice With Judge Jeanine Geraldo at Large Journal Edit. Fox News Justice With Judge Jeanine 205 360 SOLID WASTE 40 TRUTV World's Dumbest World's Dumbest World's Dumbest World's Dumbest Forensic Files Forensic Files World's Dumbest 204 246 41 HGTV Celebrity Holiday Homes Celebrity Holiday Homes Design Dime High Low Dina's Party Donna House Hunter House Design Dime High Low 112 229 INFORMATION 42 FOOD Restaurant "Wildcat Cafe" Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant "McShane's" Restaurant "Mad Cactus" Iron Chef America Restaurant "McShane's" 110 231 43 ANIMAL P. Planet Earth "Great Plains" Planet Earth "Deep Ocean" Planet Earth "Forests" Planet Earth "Fresh Water" Planet Earth "Forests" Planet Earth "Fresh Water" 184 282 City of Laurinburg Residents & Businesses 44 DISCOVERY Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Sons of Guns Sons of Guns 182 278 45 TLC Crazy Lights Fat Gypsy Christmas Toddlers & Tiaras DC Cupcakes Cake Boss My Big Fat Gypsy Christmas Toddlers & Tiaras 183 280 46 VH1 CLASSICS The Temptations ('98) +++ Pink Floyd: The Wall ('82) Bob Geldof. Metal Evolution That Metal Show Metal Evolution 163 337 The City of Laurinburg will be closed on 47 HISTORY Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People Swamp People  120 269 Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 and Tuesday, Dec. 27, 48 A&E Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Dog the Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunt. Bounty Hunt. Dog the Bounty Hunter  118 265 2011 due to the Christmas holidays. Please 49 BRAVO Housewives/NewJersey Housewives/NewJersey Housewives/NewJersey Housewives/NewJersey Housewives/NewJersey Housewives/NewJersey 129 273 50 AMC Lonesome Dove: Return + American Outlaws ('01, West) Scott Caan, Colin Farrell. Hell on Wheels + American Outlaws ('01, West) Scott Caan, Colin Farrell. 130 254 observe the following schedule changes of solid 51 TCM Meet Me in St. Louis +++ Miracle on 34th Street ('47) Maureen O'Hara. +++ Margie (1946, Comedy) Auntie Mame ('58)  132 256 waste collection services for these days: 52 LIFETIME Home for the Holidays Undercover Christmas ('03) Tyne Daly, Jami Gertz. ++ A Diva's Christmas Carol ('00) Vanessa L. Williams. Undercover Christmas  108 252 53 MNT Naked City I Spy "The Loser" Intelligence To Be Announced + Eegah! ('62)  54 HALLMARK +++ Fallen Angel ('03) ++ The Christmas Card ('06) Edward Asner. +++ November Christmas ('10) John Corbett. The Ultimate Gift ('06)  185 312 55 INSPIRATION Gaither Gospel Hour +++ The Christmas Box ('95) Richard Thomas. ++ The Man Who Saved Christmas ('02) The Big Valley "Plunder!" 1. All solid waste routes for Monday, Dec. 26 and Tues- 56 FX Ice Age: Dawn of the... ++ Alvin and the Chipmunks ('07) Jason Lee. +++ Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ('09) Eunice Cho. Alvin and the Chipmunks  137 248 day, Dec. 27 will be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 28. 57 TV LAND Hot/ Cleve. Hot/ Cleve. Hot/ Cleve. Hot/ Cleve. Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King-Queens King-Queens King-Queens King-Queens 106 301 58 E! The Kardashians ++ Evan Almighty ('07) Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell. Scouted "Amy and Jillian" Fashion C. Lately After Lately After Lately 114 236 2. All solid waste routes for Wednesday, Dec. 28 and 59 COMEDY Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Comedy Central Roast "Charlie Sheen" Comedy...Roast "Larry the Cable Guy"  107 249 Thursday, Dec. 29 will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 29. 60 SYFY ++ Red Planet ('00) Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss. +++ The Fifth Element (1997, Sci-Fi) Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis. +++ Batman Forever ('95) Val Kilmer.  122 244 61 MTV Teen Mom 2 Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Bam Margera Presents "Where the #$&% is Santa?" Bam Margera Presents  160 331 62 VH1 ++ Shall We Dance? ('04) Jennifer Lopez, Richard Gere. VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul Baseball Wives Baseball Wives 162 335 3. As a reminder, the week of Dec. 26-29 is “GREEN” 63 BET BET Hip Hop Awards BET Awards The BET Awards pay tribute to Patti LaBelle and Steve Harvey; Kevin Hart hosts. Master Mix Movie 124 329 recycling route week. 64 CMT Because of Winn-Dixie +++ Unlikely Angel (1996, Comedy) Roddy McDowall, Dolly Parton. ++ Fireproof (2008, Drama) Erin Bethea, Kirk Cameron. 166 327 66 SPIKE ++++ Jaws (1975, Horror) Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider. ++++ Jaws (1975, Horror) Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider.  168 262 67 CSPAN Washington This Week Washington This Week  210 350 69 TBN Precious Memories In Touch Ministries The Hour of Power Billy Graham Crusade The Nativity Movie 260 70 OWN Pregnant Pregnant Dr. Phil "Etiquette" ++ Pay It Forward (2000, Drama) Helen Hunt, Kevin Spacey. ++ Pay It Forward ('00) Kevin Spacey.  179 279 71 STYLE Sex & City ++ Sleepless in Seattle (1993, Romance) Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks. ++ Uptown Girls ('03) Dakota Fanning, Brittany Murphy. + Mannequin ('87)  115 235 For more information contact: 72 LMN The Road to Christmas ++ Comfort and Joy ('03) Dixie Carter, Nancy McKeon. James Patterson's Sundays at Tiffany's ('10) ++ Comfort and Joy ('03)  109 253 CITY OF LAURINBURG 73 FITTV Hoarding "Is That a Goat?" Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding: Buried Alive Hoarding "Not a Safe Place" Hoarding: Buried Alive 368 SANITATION DEPARTMENT 74 OXYGEN ++ Monster-in-Law ('05) ++ Enough (2002, Thriller) Bill Campbell, Jennifer Lopez. ++ Monster-in-Law ('05) Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez. Enough  127 612 75 WE ++ You've Got Mail ('98) ++ Beauty Shop (2005, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Queen Latifah. ++ Beauty Shop (2005, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Queen Latifah. 128 260 276-2364 TW Time Warner Cable S1 DISH Network Satellite S2 DirecTV Satellite (N) New Episode (P) Premiere (SP) Season Premiere (F) Finale (L) Live Page 8a The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Saturday, December 24, 2011 SUNDAY EVENING TW 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 PM 12:30 S1 S2 PBS (33)Lilly's Light Nature Masterpiece Classic "Downton Abbey" (33)Stamps (33)Greener (33)Heroes (33)Nature 3 (33) S.C. ETV (39) U.N.C School of the Matthew continues to grow into his role as (39)Rembran (39)EastEnder (39)EastEnde (39)Globe Trekker "Food 33 33 4 (36) UNC Arts "The Nutcracker" heir; the servants scheme against Bates. 3/4 dt s rs Hour: Brazil" CBS 60 Mins A hard-hitting news CSI: Crime Scene The Good Wife CSI: Miami (5)WRAL (5)Coaches (5)House  (13)Numb3rs 5 (5) WRAL show featuring investigative Investigation News Sunday Show (13)Paid  5 5 13 (13) WBTW reports and interviews. (13)News 13 (13)Jeopardy Program NBC Football Night in America Football NFL Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Site: Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wis. (L) WECT News Jack Van Paid 6 6 6 (6) WECT (L) at 11 Impe Program FOX Bob's Cleveland The Cleveland Family Guy American The Big Bang The Big Bang Jack Van First Church Paid Paid 43 43 7 (43) WFXB Burgers Show Simpsons Show Dad Theory Theory Impe of God Program Program CW The Andy The Andy ++ Bee Season (2005, Drama) Juliette Binoche, Richard Entertainment Tonight Crook and Chase Everybody Midnight 21 21 8 (21) WWMB Griffith Show Griffith Show Gere. Weekend Loves Ray Mayhem ABC Basketball NBA Chicago How the +++ Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, Fantasy) The (15)15 News (15)McCarve (15)Law & (11)Grey's 9 (15) WPDE Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers Grinch Stole Grinch disguises himself as Santa to steal Christmas from the people of 11 r Order  Anatomy  11 11 11 (11) WTVD Site: Staples Center (L) Christmas Whoville. Taylor Momsen, Jim Carrey. (11)EyeNews (11)Betty 10 (62) WFPX 12 Wishes of Christmas (2010, Fable) Christmas Mail (2010, Drama) A.J. Buckley, Ashley Scott. A Christmas Kiss ('11) Elisabeth Rohm, Brendan Fehr. 12 (40) WUVC Cristian Castro La rosa de Guadalupe Sal y pimienta La hora pico Noticiero La alegria del hogar CABLE CHANNELS 18 NICK SpongeBob SpongeBob '70s Show '70s Show Wife Kids Wife Kids G. Lopez G. Lopez Friends Friends Friends Friends 170 299 19 CARTOON +++ Shrek ('01) Gumball Looney Robot / Robot AquaT. /AquaT. King of Hill Family Guy Family Guy Robot / Squid ChinaIL/AquaT. Venture Bros 176 296 20 DISNEY Shake It Up Jessie A.N.T. Farm So Random! ++ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ('05) Jessie A.N.T. Farm Wizards Wizards 172 290 22 ABC FAMILY Home Alone 2: Lost in ... +++ The Polar Express ('04) Tom Hanks. +++ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ('89) Joel Osteen Ed Young 180 311 23 SPORT S. Grizzlies S. Carolina Classics NCAA Aub./LSU Classics NCAA N.C. St./UNC Classics NCAA S.C./Ten. Classics NCAA Ga.T./UNC Classics NCAA LSU/Ala. 437 24 NAT. GEO. Brain Games Brain Games "Watch This!" Brain Games Brain Games Brain Games "Watch This!" Brain Games 186 276 25 TNT +++ Forrest Gump ('94) Sally Field, Tom Hanks. Leverage ++ Journey to the Center of the Earth ('08) Leverage 138 245 26 TBS A Christmas Story ('83) +++ Shrek the Third ('07) Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers. +++ Shrek the Third ('07) Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers. ++ Call Me Claus ('01)  139 247 27 USA Indiana Jones & the Ki... +++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. +++ Elf ('03) James Caan, Will Ferrell. ++++ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ('89)  105 242 28 ESPN SportsCenter Basketball NBA Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (L) Basketball NBA Los Angeles vs Golden State (L) SportsCenter 140 206 29 ESPN 2 NFL Greats Basketball NCAA Diamond Head Classic (L) Basketball NCAA Diamond Head Classic Honolulu, Hawaii (L) Basketball NBA Orl./Okl.  144 209 AP Photo 30 NOGGIN Franklin's Magic Christmas Go Diego Blue's Clues Guppies Olivia Yo Gabba Yo Gabba Upside Show Upside Show Wubzy Wubzy 169 298 Not even the Philadelphia Eagles could be mad at this 31 VERSUS Gun It Dangerous Bucks Tred Barta +++ Rocky IV ('85, Drama) Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone. ++ Rocky V ('90, Drama) Talia Shire, Sylvester Stallone.  151 608 Christmas wish list. 32 GOLF Academy Anon. / Lessons Golf Classics USGA 2008 U.S. Open Anon. / Lessons Golf Special BestBritain Top 10 401 605 33 FOX SPORTS Poker WPT UFC Countdown ACC Road Trip Special Football Predators Poker WPT Premier Review 420 630 37 CNBC Diabetes Life Wall Street Walt: The Man Behind the Myth The Facebook Obsession McDonald's Empire American Greed: Scam 208 355 38 MSNBC Caught on Camera Caught on Camera Sex Slaves "United Kingdom" Sex Slaves in America Sex Slaves "Oakland" 209 356 39 FOX NEWS Fox Report Weekend Huckabee Stossel Geraldo at Large Huckabee Stossel 205 360 Tis the season 40 TRUTV Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn Pawn Forensic Files Forensic Files Pawn Pawn 204 246 One of the greatest the Scots are still try- 41 HGTV House Hunt. House Hollywood at Home Motor Hunters: RV House Hunt. House House Hunter House Motor Hunters: RV 112 229 things about Christmas ing to find that perfect 42 FOOD The Next Iron Chef "Finale" Cupcake Wars "Surf's Up!" Iron Chef America Iron Chef America Chopped Iron Chef America 110 231 is writing out a wish list. rhythm to their game 43 ANIMAL P. Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman Call Wildman 184 282 Writing down things 44 DISCOVERY MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters MythBusters 182 278 since teaming up with 45 TLC Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great 183 280 that for once you want, their brethren from the 46 VH1 CLASSICS VH1 Rock Docs "Shine a Light" ++ The Song Remains the Same ('76, Documentary) Led Zeppelin, Peter Robert Grant. Metal Evolution 163 337 and may not necessarily football team, but you 47 HISTORY Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars American Pickers Restoration Pawn Stars To Be Announced Pawn Stars Pawn Stars  120 269 need, is one of the great- can already see that if 48 A&E Criminal Minds Criminal Minds "Outfoxed" Criminal Minds "100" Criminal Minds Criminal Minds "Hopeless" Crim. Minds "Outfoxed"  118 265 est feelings of all. everything clicks, 49 BRAVO Housewives Atlanta Housewives Atlanta Housewives Atlanta Housewives Atlanta Housewives Atlanta Housewives Atlanta 129 273 Sure, we all this group could be 50 AMC +++ El Dorado ('67) +++ Rio Bravo (1959, Western) Dean Martin, John Wayne. +++ El Dorado ('67) Robert Mitchum, John Wayne.  130 254 love the holi- special. 51 TCM +++ King of Kings ('62) ++++ Going My Way ('44) Barry Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby. +++ Make Way for Tomorrow ('37) Victor Moore. ++++ Duck Soup ('33)  132 256 days because you The squad has a 52 LIFETIME Nothing Like the Holi... Twelve Men of Christmas ('09) Kristin Chenoweth. Dear Santa (2011, Drama) Gina Holden, Amy Acker. Twelve Men of Christmas  108 252 have the opportu- whole lot of non- 53 MNT Naked City Naked City The Saint Comedy Comedy Route 66 Disasters "From Above" Da Vinci's Inquest nity to bring joy 54 HALLMARK A Dog Named Christmas ++ The Ultimate Gift ('06, Dra) Bill Cobbs, James Garner. +++ A Season for Miracles ('99) Laura Dern, Patty Duke. ++ Silver Bells ('05)  185 312 conference games  to others, but the 55 INSPIRATION Victory Hal Lindsey In Touch Ministries Billy Graham J. Ankerberg Z. Levitt Manna Fest Victory Today Victory The Christmas Secret to work out the 56 FX +++ Kung Fu Panda (2008, Comedy) Voices of Jackie Chan, Jack Black. +++ Kung Fu Panda (2008, Comedy) Voices of Jackie Chan, Jack Black. Two and Half Two and Half 137 248 Christmas wish list kinks, but from 57 TV LAND Roseanne Roseanne Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King-Queens King-Queens The Exes The Exes The Exes The Exes 106 301 is personal…it’s a From the what I’ve seen, 58 E! ++ Serendipity ('01, Rom) Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack. The Kardashians Kourtney & Kim After Lately C. Lately Kourtney & Kim 114 236 little selfish. And, Cheap Seats they have the tools 59 COMEDY ++ Just Friends ('05) +++ Bad Santa ('03) Bernie Mac, Billy Bob Thornton. +++ Zack and Miri Make A Porno ('08) Seth Rogen. Tosh.O Work  107 249 as adults after Matt Smith required to com- 60 SYFY Face Off Face Off Face Off "Family Plot" Face Off "Twisted Tales" Merlin Merlin 122 244 spending weeks or pete for an SEC 61 MTV Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 "Curveball" Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous BeavisButt BeavisButt 160 331 months preparing title. 62 VH1 ++ The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992, Drama) Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs. + Roll Bounce ('05) Brandon T. Jackson, Bow Wow.  162 335 Christmas for others, it’s Let’s just hope at the 63 BET The Perfect Gift ('11) +++ The Perfect Holiday ('07, Com) Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut. Reed Reed Reed BET Inspiration  124 329 alright to take a little end of the winter season 64 CMT ++ Fireproof (2008, Drama) Erin Bethea, Kirk Cameron. +++ Facing the Giants (2006, Sport) Shannen Fields, Alex Kendrick. Angels  166 327 66 WaysD Ways to Die Ways to Die Ways to Die 1000 Ways to Die Ways to Die Ways to Die 1000 Ways to Die Ways to Die WaysD  time out once in a while Scotland can hold anoth- SPIKE 168 262 to be selfish. 67 CSPAN Washington This Week Q & A Commons Road to the Whitehouse Q & A Commons Road To  210 350 er conference title, like 69 TBN Lead Way Jack Hayford Joel Osteen Praise Voice World The Nativity The Perfect Gift 260 Speaking of, here’s my the past two the school 70 OWN The Oprah Winfrey Show Undercover Boss Saved Saved Undercover Boss Saved 179 279 Christmas wish list for earned this fall. 71 STYLE Sleepless in Seattle ('93) The Amandas Supernanny Supernanny The Amandas Supernanny "Keilen Family" 115 235 what I want heading into 72 LMN The Christmas Blessing ++ Thomas Kinkade's Home for Christmas ('08) + Holiday in Your Heart ('97) LeAnn Rimes. Thomas Kinkade's Ho...  109 253 next year. 2. Continued 73 FITTV Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories "Crushed" Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories of the E.R. Untold Stories "Crushed" Untold Stories of the E.R. 368 I don’t need any of it, 74 OXYGEN Snapped "Michelle Hetzel" Snapped "Lisa Whedbee" Snapped (N) Snapped "Wendi Andriano" Snapped Snapped Snapped "Karen Tobie"  127 612 but I want it anyway. wrestling 75 WE My Fair Wedding My Fair Wedding My Fair Wedding My Fair Wedding My Fair Wedding My Fair Wedding 128 260 With that, I hope TW Time Warner Cable S1 DISH Network Satellite S2 DirecTV Satellite (N) New Episode (P) Premiere (SP) Season Premiere (F) Finale (L) Live everyone has a merry success Christmas and happy Somehow, the Scotland High School wrestling holidays. MONDAY EVENING I know I’ll enjoy the team has kept quiet one few days of peace. of the county’s best kept TW 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 PM 12:30 S1 S2 PBS (33)Globe (39)North Antiques Roadshow Antiques Roadshow (33)M. Ali (33)T. Smiley BBC World Charlie Rose secrets. 3 (33) S.C. ETV Trekker Carolina (39)Primetim (39)Time News 33 33 I’m kidding, of course, 4 1. A SEC UNC (39)Business Now Goes By but on my list this winter (36) CBS (5)Inside Ed. (5)Ent. How I Met 2 Broke Girls Two and a Mike & Molly Hawaii Five-0 (5)WRAL The Late Show With David The Late, is the continued success 5 Basketball (5) WRAL (13)Wheel Tonight Your Mother Half Men News Letterman Late Show 5 5 13 of the Scots’ wrestling (13) WBTW Fortune (13)Jeopardy "Hopeless" (13)News 13 Title program. NBC Wheel of Jeopardy! Who's Still Standing? "An Fear Factor "Scorpion Rock Center With Brian WECT News The Tonight Show With Jay Late Night J. 6 6 While football may After capturing four 6 WECT Fortune Ivy League of Her Own" (N) Tales" Williams at 11 Leno Fallon be my favorite sport to (6) individual SEC titles a FOX The Big Bang The Big Bang House "Family Practice" House "After Hours" Fox News at Not the Family Guy American King of the The Office 43 43 watch on game days, bas- year ago, and finishing 7 (43) WFXB Theory Theory Ten News Dad Hill ketball is my true pas- second overall in the CW Two and a Two and a ++ The Education of Charlie Banks (2007, Drama) Jason Carolina & Paid Excused The Dr. Oz Show Excused 21 21 sion. league standings with 8 (21) WWMB Half Men Half Men Ritter, Jesse Eisenberg. Co. Program Growing up in the a make-shift team, the ABC (15)15 News (15)Ent. Rudolph's Shiny New Year You Deserve It (SF) (N) Castle (15)15 News ABC News (15)Kimmel 9 state of North Carolina, future of Scotland wres- (15) WPDE at 7 Tonight 11 Nightline (11)Kimmel  11 11 11 Jeopardy Wheel EyeNews you can’t really help but tling continues to shine (11) WTVD (11) (11) (11) to catch basketball fever. bright. 10 (62) WFPX +++ The Fugitive (1993, Thriller) Sela Ward, Harrison Ford. Criminal Minds Criminal Minds Criminal Minds From birth, you pick a This season, a hand- 12 (40) WUVC Cuando me enamoro Una familia con suerte La fuerza del destino Don Francisco presenta Noticias 40 NoticieroUni Hasta que dinero team…UNC, Duke, State ful of Scots have already CABLE CHANNELS or Wake. 18 NICK SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob '70s Show '70s Show G. Lopez G. Lopez Friends Friends Friends Friends 170 299 made a splash on the 19 CARTOON Johnny Test Gumball Advent./Regular MAD / MAD King of Hill King of Hill American D. American D. Family Guy Family Guy China IL / Robot AquaT. / Squid 176 296 You follow that team, national stage, as 2011 through good or bad, 20 DISNEY Jessie Austin/ Ally So Random! +++ A Bug's Life ('98) Dave Foley. Austin/ Ally TakeTwo/Jessie Austin/ Ally So Random! Wizards Wizards 172 290 defending state cham-  on the hardwood, hop- 22 ABC FAMILY +++ Richie Rich ('94) +++ Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl ('03) Johnny Depp. The 700 Club Fresh Prince Fresh Prince 180 311 pion Nick Kee contin- 23 SPORT S.  Fightzone Presents Brawl Call Brawl Call Brawl Call Brawl Call Brawl Call Brawl Call Fightzone Presents Fightzone 437 ing that by season’s end, ues his tear through the 24 NAT. GEO. Border Wars Inside the Green Berets Super Carrier Deadliest Arms Race Inside the Green Berets Super Carrier 186 276 your squad is hoisting a state’s 160-pound weight 25 TNT Law & Order The Closer "Road Block" The Closer "Silent Partner" Rizzoli & Isles The Closer "Silent Partner" Rizzoli & Isles 138 245 national championship. class. Kee, ranked first in 26 TBS Seinfeld Seinfeld Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy Conan The Office The Office 139 247 So forgive me if I’m the state and 17th in the 27 USA  +++ National Treasure: Book of Secrets ('07) WWE Monday Night Raw WWE Monday Night Raw +++ National Treasure: Book of Secrets ('07) 105 242 greedy, but I want the nation in his division, 28 ESPN Monday Night Countdown (L) Football NFL Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints Site: Mercedes-Benz Superdome (L) SportsCenter 140 206 Scots to lift a trophy this headlines a group with 29 ESPN 2  Football NCAA Independence Bowl (L) Poker Poker World Series Poker World Series SportsCenter Sport Science SportsC. "Year in Review" 144 209 year. star potential choked full 30 NOGGIN Dino Dan Ni Hao Go Diego Blue's Clues Olivia Wonder Pets Yo Gabba Yo Gabba Upside Show Upside Show Wubzy Wubzy 169 298 A start would be the 31 VERSUS NHL Live! Hockey NHL Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Site: Scottrade Center (L) NHL Live! NHL Overtime (L) Sports Blitz NBC Sports Talk 151 608 of future underclassmen 32 GOLF GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow GolfNow BestBritain Golf Central Special Shell's Golf 401 605 Southeastern Conference talent. championship. 33 FOX SPORTS Premier Review Tennis Champions Poker WPT ACC Road Trip Special Hockey NHL Det./Nash. 420 630 With Kee, his sister, 37 CNBC The Coffee Addiction Supermarkets Inc The Facebook Obsession BMW: A Driving Obsession Pepsi's Challenge Target: Inside the Bullseye 208 355 In a league known Jessi, newcomer Adrian more for its work on the 38 MSNBC Predator Raw Catch a Predator "Georgia" To Catch a Predator To Catch a Predator To Catch a Predator Predator Raw 209 356 Soto-Perez and return- 39 FOX Report The O'Reilly Factor Hannity On the Record The O'Reilly Factor Hannity gridiron than in the gym, FOX NEWS 205 360 ers Tyler Dennis and 40 TRUTV World's Dumbest World's Dumbest Lizard Lick Lizard Lick Lizard Lick Lizard Lick Worked Up Worked Up World's Dumbest 204 246 a basketball title has Rae’Quan Robinson, suc- 41 HGTV House House Hunt. Love It or List It (N) House Hunt. House Hunt. House Hunt. House Hunt. House Hunter House Hunt. House Hunt. House Hunt. 112 229 eluded the Scots ever cess is bound to follow 42 FOOD Diners Diners Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Diners Diners Diners (N) Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners 110 231 since I was old enough the Scots this year if 43 ANIMAL P. The Haunted The Haunted The Haunted The Haunted The Haunted The Haunted 184 282 to pay attention, but they can just hold onto 44 DISCOVERY Moonshiners Moonshiners Moonshiners Moonshiners Moonshiners Moonshiners 182 278 with a talented blend of 45 Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great Candy Queen Candy Queen Cake Boss:Next Great Cake Boss:Next Great a team. TLC 183 280 athletes this year, it’s not 46 VH1 CLASSICS Behind the Music "TLC" ++ Ghostbusters II (1989, Comedy) Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray. Metal Evolution That Metal Show Concerts 163 337 While that’s easier said out of the question. 47 HISTORY Modern History Time Machine To Be Announced Hardcore History Time Machine 120 269 than done in the wres- Head coach Michael 48 A&E Hoarders "Lloyd/ Carol" Hoarders "Roy/ Loretta" Hoarders "Becky/ Clare" Intervention "Jimbo" Intervention "Linda" Hoarders "Roy/ Loretta" 118 265 tling world, the effort Dease’s style of play and 49 BRAVO Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Beverly Hills "Uninvited" Beverly Hills 129 273 this squad has contin- rapport with the players 50 AMC  A League of Their Own +++ The Polar Express ('04) Tom Hanks. +++ The Polar Express ('04) Tom Hanks. A League of Their Own 130 254 ued to put out since I has quickly inspired the 51 TCM  +++ Jungle Book ('42) ++ Little Dorrit: Little Dorritt's Story (1988, Drama) Cyril Cusack, Alec Guinness. ++ Little Dorrit: Little Dorritt's Story ('88) 132 256 began working has been 52 Wife Swap Wife Swap One Born Every Minute America's Supernanny Met-Mother Met-Mother Wife Swap Scots already this sea- LIFETIME 108 252 son, as the team looks unmatched. 53 MNT Highway to Heaven Starsky and Hutch Police Story The Saint Da Vinci's Inquest "Reality" Cold Case Files 54 HALLMARK  Gift of the Magi ('10) ++ Silver Bells ('05, Drama) Tate Donovan, Anne Heche. A Christmas Wish ('10) Aline Andrade, Kristy Swanson. Farewell Mr. Kringle ('10) 185 312 eager and prepared to Here’s to continued great- ness for the squad heading 55 INSPIRATION Wind at My Back The Waltons "The Cradle" The Waltons Inspiration Enjoying Life Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman The Big Valley take the court each night 56 FX Two and Half Two and Half ++ 27 Dresses (2008, Comedy) James Marsden, Katherine Heigl. ++ 27 Dresses (2008, Comedy) James Marsden, Katherine Heigl. 137 248 I’ve watched them. into 2012 and good luck in the coming months. 57 TV LAND  Bonanza Loves Ray Loves Ray Hot/ Cleve. The Exes King-Queens King-Queens The King of Queens 106 301 Headlined by Reggie 58 E! Kourtney & Kim Kourtney & Kim Celebrity Weddings Scouted ChelseaLately E! News C. Lately 114 236 Jones and Jauan Petty, See SEASON | 10A 59 COMEDY 30 Rock 30 Rock South Park Workaholics Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Always Sunny Sunny South Park South Park 107 249 60 SYFY Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human Being Human 122 244 61 MTV Ridiculous Ridiculous BeavisButt BeavisButt Jackass 3.5 ('11, Doc) Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera. Jackass 3.5 ('11, Doc) Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera. 160 331 62 VH1 Love and Hip-Hop Love and Hip-Hop (N) T.I. and Tiny Love and Hip-Hop T.I. and Tiny Love and Hip-Hop T.I. and Tiny LoveHip 162 335 63 BET  106 & Park ++ Dr. Dolittle ('98, Comedy) Oliver Platt, Eddie Murphy. ++ Fat Albert ('04, Comedy) Kyla Pratt, Kenan Thompson. 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Just play the game. All baseball charmed by ers his gavel. like month-old pate These winds showed no But the games this year The university has been in this Hollywood spat. The judge slammed the While some Keegan guy signs they'd ever abate. disarray since losing accredita- sure wandered off course. McIlroy's Masters tells feds: You just don't get it; wins the PGA. Soon a gale force gath- We hit the finish with tion almost two years ago, and one grim story. You can't use that tape Djokovic gives us a year ered, shaking Penn State, for its sports programs, I just anger, remorse. The U.S. Open's kinder of Laura Pettitte. to savor, Where a football culture The games at first were was a sense of finality. to Rory. So before we figured out Taking us back to the had run amok Coaches and players have big-money disputes, The Mavs and Nowitzki who's winning, days of Laver. While the high com- With a lot of talk by a been caught up in a wave of go plenty far, The whole thing's off in Peyton Manning was mand chose to pass the uncertainty, wondering where lot of suits. Getting to light up a less than an inning. gone as were the Colts, buck. We checked the score- they were playing, how they Cuban cigar. The judge called a mis- Now a bumbling fran- And there sat Paterno were playing, what league board and here's what we The Bruins capture the trial, adding to say, chise of Luck-less dolts. up on his perch, saw — they were playing in, what Stanley Cup crown. We'll do this again come The Red Sox go tum- The mighty Lion of the sports they were keeping and Advice to brush up on Vancouver responds by opening day. bling, hitting the wall, Penn State church, our labor law: who is going to be around trashing downtown. A grand old game — With Epstein, Francona Ruing so much that he next year. Timetables, lockouts, Dan Wheldon wins baseball and perjury. taking the fall. chose to ignore, negotiation, Hopefully with the move to Indy, hard to believe. Like hot dogs, beer, And how did things Knowing full well that the NAIA and the Appalachian Collective bargaining, Far harder yet when it Tommy John surgery. turn out for the Phillies? he could have done more. mediation. Athletics Conference, all of comes time to grieve. It was not all that far About as well as Violence on campus, those questions have been Fans grinded their teeth In a perjury trial for back in the day Howard's Achilles. then vigils at night, and looked to the sky settled. Bonds last spring When someone would St. Louis stirs from an A college reflecting by Whether you agree with the On what it all means to The slugger was mention the CBA August slumber — candlelight. "decertify" move to the NAIA is a moot charged as the lyin' king. We'd think of basketball Hard to figure this Next day, in the bracing point; the best thing for the Or reconvene with the Government lawyers out in the sticks, Cardinal number. November air, full committee. university right now is a sense cited clear linkage Where journeymen play- But there by the Arch The players link arms of certainty. We now know By any account, not Of mood swings, bloat- ers got to throw bricks. strides a Hercules, and then kneel in prayer. very pretty. where SAU will be playing, ing, testicle shrinkage Now CBA means con- Disguised among mor- A time to reckon, a time who they’ll be playing against It was odd enough that With use of steroids tracts and lawyers, tals as David Freese. to rally it came to pass and why the move was made. beyond any doubt Legal hardball for The team rides a beer As a shadow crosses One of the biggest travesties We wound up having to To put Bonds away — unions, employers. wagon, hailed as kings, Happy Valley. audit this class. I’ve witness during my tenure one very big out. NFL management Then La Russa quits to By then, it seemed we is watching the St. Andrews’ But the year then took a They scoffed at his looked at its deal, do other things. had more than enough. far darker turn, programs have no chance claim of the "clear" and Concluded a lockout College sports leaders Then comes Syracuse, at postseason play this year With the facts unfolding "cream," held great appeal. struck a grubby pose — and the news is rough. for all to learn: under NCAA rules. Without Called it a lie and a The union argued that's Presidents as emperors The rest of the year? a sense of purpose, teams lose Brute force, cowardice fraudulent scheme. no way to go, wearing no clothes. Sports played out the and justice delayed focus, and the hard work these They said Bonds was Contending all's well They spoke of scholar- string: players have put in both on The abuse of power, juiced and had to know it, with the status quo. ship, pride, tradition. Pacquiao makes his young lives betrayed. the field and in the classroom Pledging to jurors: We And what was the But who's kidding escape in the ring, should not go unrewarded. The story moves on, the aim to show it. essence of this dispute? whom? We know this mis- While Stewart gives school moves along Hopefully with some finality So onto the stand came How best to divide a sion. NASCAR a different spin to the situation, the Knights’ And tries to make sense Kimberly Bell, big pile of loot. They want network con- And Krzyzewski racks of so much gone wrong. issues will be resolved. In the eyes of Bonds the The NBA watched and tracts — the sacred cow. up a landmark win. 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Dear Santa, me a lot of toys. When it she wants tons of rings. I want for Christmas. BeeBee gun and a fish- sonic and bring me a This year I would like is Christmas time. Santa can I have one From, ing pole. I also want stroller. a D.S. because I was From, of your elves. Santa you Andrea Grant Mario cart 7 PS game. From, respectful. This year I Taliyah are the best. Most of all I want a Tristen Malikah would want a wrestling From, Dear Santa, super Mario game and Harris toy because I was helpful Dear Santa, Bryson I was a good boy this some clothes. to other people. Santa This year I would like year. This year I want From, Claus I want you to give to have lots of toys I Dear Santa, a new lon nerf with Jacob Anderson me a scooter because would like a real puppy I was a good boy this some bullets. But I also Dear Santa, I ws on green. Santa and monster High too year. This year I want want the Battle Force Dear Santa, Please bring me Claus I would want you please. I really want a a book bag and an ear- 5 wii game with one I was a good boy Nintendo 3DS, cologne, to give my brother baby leap frog touch. Santa ring. The most thing I nunchuck. I also want this year. I want 85 Mario brothers 3DS toys. Claus I really want all want is a basketball and a new bike because the wrestling men and a clothes, phineas and From, of that and I relly really an X box 360 and Dark one I have is too small 2012 video game. I ferb Ds. Kajare want to go to Dineyland. Vader cards. But most for me now. That it also would like some Love, From, of all I wont a wrestling Santa I also want to say money and an Xbox Ethan Dear Santa, Mahalia rink. Merry Christmas. 360. This year I would like From, From, From, Dear Santa, some stoff. Like long Dear Santa, Tykail Jackson Sammar Goraia Domani Bethea Please bring me a strihcs-g, Mario Kav+7, This year I would like Dear Santa, salon set, a pink DS, 3DS, Xbox360, DSi XL, the Monster High dolls. I was a very good boy Dear Santa, a slinky, clothes for an 18 wheeler, IPad, I want a Nintendo DS this year. This year I want Dear Santa, I was a very good my big Barbie and camera, electric scooter. and a snow white doll. a Ds-3D Mario cart 2, I was a very very girl this year. This some shoes for my big Please get this leter. I have been a good girl. Generater Rex, Ddragon very good girl. This year I want an I pod Barbie too, bracelates, P.S. I also want a Can you bring my sis- ball Z kind for my PSP year. This year I want touch, a new phone, a new stuffed puppy phone. I’ve ben good by ter an ipad and a Baby and I want my Ds-3D to a laptop, art supplies, a more DIS games, new and crayons. the way and 50 airs of Alive? be black and white. stuffed animal, a video guns, and a flat screen From, tguns. From your friend, From, game. New clothes, a T.v. and a real horse. I Pristine Onuoha From, Takaiia Jordan little trampolin like my love you santa. Montgomry From, Dear Santa, Morgan Stewart Can I have a skate Dear Santa, board and a baby crib This year I would like Dear Santa, for Christmas. That toy’s and more toy’s. My I was a very good is all I want. Please sister needs her own boy this year. This and thank you. And I toy’s. I want a Nintendo year I want a remote love dogs. Ds3. The color I want conrol race car. And From, is red. My Dad said he an Xbox 360 Konnect Imahi Woods talked to you and I want 3DDs and a super a Blackberry phone. I Mario game. Dear Santa, have been a good girl, From, Please bring Mario an a good friend, a good Justin Christovale toys and a sonic toy student. I have been geat and a lego pacman in school. I have been game and new tattoos following directions. I Dear Santa, and a bakgah toy and am very kind and help- Please bring me art a nw Luigi Ds game ful. P.S. I have one of supplies and can I and some new cloth your elves! OK. P.S. I have a D.S. and some and sum shoes. need two ipod touches. D.S. games. From, Please! From, Sebastian McEntire From, Cole Hamilton Ladayia Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Please bring me an Dear Santa, Please bring me a ipod make up toys This year I would like guitar, a baby doll, Nintindo DS clothes a Dsi. I would like game a dress up set, shoes, and hsoes and a bike. too Mario vs. sonic. and a Barbie dress. From, Mario kurt is fun the From, Heneni Benthall best. I want wrestling Allegra Guinn men, Dof Ziggler Cody Dear Santa, Roddes and more. And Dear Santa, Please bring me A Power blaster. And Please bring me a Nithendo 3DSS, A lot of coloring books. a make up kit, a clothes, shoes, gold I have been a good boy phone, an Ipod, and a chain, play station 3, this year. Karaoke machine. Leogs ningago supier From, Love, Mario 3D and Mario Dedrick Tandon Haywood Kart 7. From, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Kevin Marshall This year I would like Please bring me a a 3D Ds. I been good play station 3 and a Dear Santa, and nice. I been helping Dear Santa, cousin, another 4 wheel- toy Elf and a clothes Please bring me a my family. My brother Dear Santa, I was a very good boy er, a baby stoller, a book and shoes and a guiter and some cars wants one too. I want it This year I would like this year. I want a Kirby and chocolate fountain, power ranger toy and and a bumble bee car for Chrismas. you to buy me some- Mash Attack and a 3-Ds Dsi. a globe. and a DS a xbox 360. From, thing in a Justice book. for my Mario car seven. From, Love, Love, Jada You will know E what Also, I want gold? And Anya Odom Cameron McCoy Jayden Robert I am talking about. a baby turtle. Thames Dear Santa, Something gray boots a From, Dear Santa, Dear Santa, This year I would like Ds light blue some ear- Cameron Gorden I was a good boy Please bring me Dear Santa, a dog for Christmas. I ing a rings and some this year. This year I a Lala Loopsy Silly Please bring me have been a good gril makeup. I want a Bratz Dear Santa, want an Xbox three Hair Doll, and a mon- clothes form Justice, in school today. I was baby dolls. Sata Clauls I was a good boy this sixty connect. I want ster High girl, hair a maekup kit and pol- good. My moom said I you told me that I have year. This year I want a a D.S. and a new bike. feathers and new ish, wii games, color- was good. My sister is been good I want some phone. I want a Beebee And a shotgun. And clothes. ing and drawing kit, being good too. I want a shirts and some pants. gun too. I also want a some wrestling men. From, chocolate candy. I love good Christmas. From, toy car for me and my But most of all I want Hannah Goff Santa. From your friend, Aialyn little borther to play tickets to the New York From, Angel with. Yankees and the Bostin Dear Santa, Natalia Rodriques Dear Santa, From, Red Soks and to a foot- Please bring me a Dear Santa, This year I would Haasan Munley ball game Alabama Nintendo 3DS, and This year I would like a toy. I want my and Vikings. And a Mario Kant 7 and Laurinburg like to get an Xbox 360 mom to watch me paly Dear Santa, chocolate fountain. LEGO Ningago and Head Start because I have been my game. I want my I was a very good boy From, a compuer and sonic oh so good. I am help- mom to see my brother. I this year. This year I Bryant Grubbs geraration and super program ful and faithful. I care love my brother and my want a beebee gun. Also Mario 3D Land. about other people. And mom. And my airplane you should give Pebbles Dear Santa, From, Dear Santa, I belive in Jesus Christ! to play I want to have a toy. She can’t find any I was a good boy John Henry Rogers I want a big motor- For he gave his life for a good holiday. And my cat toys. this year. I want a cycle for christmas so us! mom to have fun with From, crayon maker and an Dear Santa, me and my cousins From, me. I am being good. Gregory Nor air hogs rc and an Please bring me can ride and have fun. Danny From, exploder gun. I want some books. I love you, From:Garrett Charles Dear Santa, wwe men and I also Santa. I will bring Age: 4 Dear Santa, I was a very good want a star wars et. you aj present. This year I would like Dear Santa, girl this year. This Also, a lego and a new From, Dear Santa, a DS. I want an ipod This year I would year I want four bike. Ivan Zheng I want a baby doll touch too. A blackberry like all of the sets lego Bratz doll girls and From, princess with a prin- phone too. I think I am Ningo. I like it and I two bratz doll boys. I Matthew Zimmerman Dear Santa, cess house. I want it being good, but I get on have ben kind of good. want a big iPad that Please bring me to be pink. Pink is my yellow sometimes. I am And Shelby wants baby is pink and a black Dear Santa, Barbies, and chap- favorite color. getting on dark green dolls, a kitchen, and pen to color with.also I am good about 67% stick and bring me a From:Jocelyn and I hope that you give pocket books. Oh and a tour bus. That’s all of the time. I want a Wii and bring me a Age: 5 Page 2b The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Saturday, December 24, 2011 Dear Santa, with my friend. Dear Santa: Dear Santa: mas. This is all that I Set, a cash registar, a I would like to have From:Jayden I want you to bring On christmas day I want baby alive with food. a pretty Dora doll with Age:5 me a shooting game, ice want a Barbie Jeep to From:Alias I want plates with my her pretty Dora clothes cream and some toys drive and a scooter, and Age:4 kitchen set with pots and back pack. I am Dear Santa: thank you some new boots, and a and stuff like you have been really, really good I want toys,and a From:Mykah four wheeler. Dear Santa: in your house. I want From:Zy’Kia christmas tree, clothes Age:4 Thank you I want a Ninja (black) a pink bike too. Can Age: 5 and shoes From:Sequoia and a four wheeler. I yo get Poppa a bike too Thank you Dear Santa: Age:5 want a race car too (a so we can take them to Dear Santa, From:Surreah I would like skates, a blue one) cause I can’t my grand Penny house I am a very nice Age:6 Dsi, play dough, some Dear Santa: find my green one and ride them. Ok you little girl. I am good shoe sand clothes I want a motorcycle, From:Rondarius gonna bring it? to my friends. All I Dear Santa: thank you an etch machine, a Age:4 From:Ca’Siya want for Christmas is I want a train, toys, a From:Angel jeep from the motor- Age:4 a baby doll and lots of bicycle and clothes Age:5 cycle shop, new shoes Dear Santa: clothes. Thank you and clothes, and a Hey, for Christmas I Dear Santa: From:I’yanna From:Kanyan Dear Santa: x-box with fighting want a little Mermaid, a Hey for Christmas Age: 4 Age:4 For Christmas I games unicorn and fairy doll. I I want a Nitendo DS want a x-box and a thank you have been good and this and some Games for it. Dear Santa, Dear Santa: WII, and some shoes From:Jawarren is all that I want I also want a popcorn Please bring me a I want a bicycle, a and clothes Age: 5 From:Saran machine and I want a motorcycle car and race game, clothes and shoes. thank you Age:5 ice cream maker. I want cars with a race track. I From:Zamarcus From:Quatavious Dear Santa: my own Phone. will be good for you. Age:5 Age:4 I want a bicycle for a Dear Santa: From: Sha’Neil From:Maurice girl(pink), some books, For Christmas I want Age:4 Age: 4 Dear Santa: Dear Santa: clothes and shoes. a 4-wheeler and a dirt I want lots of toys and I want a guitar, a Thank you bike and clothes and Dear Santa: Dear Santa: a bicycle for christmas bicycle some shoes From:Nakyah shoes. I have been good this Do you know that thank you and some clothes for Age:5 Thank you year. I want a Barbie I have been good at From:Jamesia christmas Adriane Doll, a baby doll Stroller. home and at school. Age:4 thank you Dear Santa: From:Adriane I want you to bring my I participate in my From:Jada I want a bike and a Age:5 mommy, sister and baby church. I want a fast Dear Santa: Age:4 WII and a dirt bike. brother some gifts also. car and a play station I would like some I want some games Dear Santa: From:Denasia game. Aponge Bob toys, Dear Santa: with my WII. I want a skate board, Age: 4 From:Tariq clothes and shoes I would like a x-box From:Zay’mon a bike and some baby Age: 5 thank you and WII for christmas Age:4 dolls for Christmas. I Dear Santa: From:Raheim thank you would also like a kids This year I have been Dear Santa: Age:4 From:NaJee Dear Santa: pink motorcycle really good and have I love you very much. I Age:4 I want some games for From:Amor been good in school, want you to bring me a Dear Santa: Dear Santa: my DS and a Barbie Age:4 For Christmas I want, lot of toys. I would like a bicycle Car. I want you to bring a Barbie Car, a baby for christmas For Christmas I Dear Santa: doll. A kitchen set and From: Adomous want a hotwheels jeep my mommy a Barbie Age:4 thank you Thank you, I want a dog whit- anything else you want From:Mu”Hgane and a dirt bike edog. I also want a bike. to bring me. thank you Love Daniella Dear Santa: Age:4 Age:5 From:Madison From:Zion From:Cody Age:5 Age:5 I like pretty clothes. Age:4 My favorite color is Dear Santa: Dear Santa: pink. Will you bring I want toys, a baby Dear Santa: I want a motorcycle, a Dear Santa: Dear Santa: me some clothes? I doll some shoes and I want a x-box, some four wheeler for christ- I want a Dora Kitchen For Christmas Day promise to be good. clothes toys, a platypus and From:Diamod thank you some toys Age:4 From:Jalasia Thank you Age:4 From:Vincent Dear Santa: Age:5 I am a good little boy. I like to play with cars and trucks. I want new carsand from trucks for Christmas. From:Jerad Age:4 TROPHY WORLD There’s no better location on earth Dear Santa: • Downtown Laurinburg 276-8888 than among friends & I want a play sta- neighbors like you! tion game with a con- Custom Laser Engraving - Trophies - Plaques troller. I want a bas- Ribbons - Medals - Glass - Acrylic - Wood Bronze & Plastic Signs/Tags Merry Christmas to all and many ketball and wrestling thanks to those we’ve had the game. pleasure to serve this past year. From:Javon Age:4 May God bless your home & family wherever you reside this Dear Santa: holiday season. I want a Dora Doll with a Dora house abd ASSOCIATED REALTY some pretty clothes 717 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAURINBURG, NC and shoes. From:Tayona 910.276.1200 Age:4 Dear Santa: I have been good for a ANNA MCMILLAN JUDY ELLIS long time. I want to have GRI, CRS, ABR GRI, ABR a 4 wheeler up under my tree for Christmas Santa will you please bring it. BETTY RAY SHARI HUDSON From:Ji”San GRI, CRS, ABR GRI, CRS, ABR Age:4 Dear Santa: I am always a good girl. I listen and I do what my mama tell Merry Christmas! me to do. I clean my room and eat all my food. All I want for christmas is a pretty 1312 Main Street • Laurinburg, NC baby doll. From:Akeelius 910.276.1893 Age:4 Dear Santa: I want me two baby dolls for christmas with two strollers and baby clothes so I can change them. I will love you forever if you bring it. We know you’ve From:Kayla Age:5 been really good, Dear Santa: especially to all All I want fot christ- mas is a racing car of us, and we wish you game. Thank you! From:Timothy Swan the very best holiday Age:5 elcome The Season W season! There’s no better time than Christmas to open Dear Santa: our hearts and tell you how much we enjoy Thank yu! Thank having you for our neighbors and friends. you! For being Santa Claus. Santa can you Thank you for the opportunity to serve the please bringme a doll families of Scotland County and the house with some pret- surrounding area since 1986. ty clothes. From:Aaliyah Age:5

Dear Santa: Drigger’s Body Repair, Inc. I want to get race 201 North Wilkinson Drive • Laurinburg, NC cars, trucks, and lots 910.276.7330 of toys so I can play 00241638 Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 3b this year I want a Thank you Santa. I Dear Santa, Power Ranger and a toy Love you. I have been a little bit Motorcycle and a car From:Tyjurian bad but most of the time (remote Control) and Age:4 nice. I would like a kitty clothes and shoes. bracelet. I would like a Thank you Dear Santa: diary. Santa, you are From:C’Ayoun I want you to bring nice to all the children. Age:5 me a bike, and a big Merry Christmas, horse, a guitar, and Rachel Dear Santa: toys for my sisters and I would like for a brothers. Dear Santa, Christmas a Barbie From:Zamarion I have been honest and car, so my sister and Age:4 I tried my best to be good. I can ride on it. My Some day I will be per- name is Aviona Dear Santa: fect. Can I please have thank you I want a airplane, Lego Harry Potter Years 1 Santa and a Horse, and through 4, Darth Vader’s From:Aviona a bicycle, scooter, real helmet and lasers Age:5 motorcycle, my name with alarms? What kind is Quentin by the way. of apples do your rein- Dear Santa: Thanks, deer like the best? I want a spider man Santa Love, toy and a power ranger From: Quentin a laptop. I want another Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Cole for christmas Age:5 dollhouse for my sister I’ve been good. I want I have been good. I Dear Santa, thank you and a phone. How old a lot of toys. I like to play with my brother. I Santa Dear Santa: are you? Oh let me guess. I am very good. I help help my mom cook. I love you Santa. Please my little sister and I help Love Zyon Hi, How are you? I You are 74. Please tell want an Easy Bake bring me an X-Box. Age:5 want you to bring me me if I am right. my big sister. I am very Oven for Christmas. Please bring my brother good at math. I want a Thomas The Train, Love, I want a LaLaLoopsy a Play Station. Dear Santa: and a Remote Control Shamari toy car. I want a toy truck. and a BeeZoo. I hope Merry Christmas! I want a Transformer. I want a Ball Shooter, Car. your reindeer have a Love, and a car that you can Thank you Santa Dear Santa, Love, good trip on Christmas. Jyzir Haroon ride in. From:Jimmy I think I have been Love, See you on Christmas Age:4 good. I want a new Brooke Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Santa! computer. I want candy. I have been good all I have been a good girl. Love Wyatt I want a phone. I Dear Santa, day. I want an X-Box I have been nice to my Age:4 Mrs. Dubbs hope you have a merry I have been a good 360 and a PSP and a sisters, my mom and my and Mrs. Christmas. girl. I help my mom 3DS. I want a basket- dad. Can I please have Dear Santa: Love, and dad. I want a ball. I wish you a merry roller blades? I really I want you to bring Gibson’s Class Lilly new bike and a rabbit Christmas. want a doll that looks like me a Baby Alive, and Wiggle Pet. I want Love, me. Can I please have an a princess easy bake at Covington Dear Santa, clothes and shoes. I Tayvion electric sit down scooter. oven, a Dora Bike, I have been great. love you Santa. Your Can I please have any- and a Korsee. My sis- Street School I work on my IXL. I hat is red and white. Dear Santa, thing else from you? I ter want a princess work on my reading. I I love your hat. I love I have been good. I Dear Santa, hope you have a merry easy-bake oven like am honest and good. I Christmas. want a Wii. I want a Christmas! me. I love you. I want am nice. How old are Love, BeyBlade set. I want a a DSI for Christmas. Love, P.S. Give my new you Santa? I want a Janiya Batman home. I have Kate baby sister a hug and I want a Wii. I have monkey. I want a Wii. been throwing away my a kiss for me been a good boy. I I want a DS. Merry Dear Santa, brother’s diapers. How Dear Santa, love Tazhya wish I could see you Christmas! I have been super. do you build all those I have been very good to Age:5 sometime. Love, Please bring me Wii toys? my Mrs. Gibson. I want Love, Shamiah games and Star Wars Merry Christmas, a remote control car. I Dear Santa: Corwin legos. Jackson want a dirt bike and a cell My name is Aniyrah! Dear Santa, Love, phone. Thank you Santa. For Christmas I want Dear Santa, I have been good to Ryley Dear Santa, How old are you really? some boots and a I have been so, so, my mom and dad. I I have been great! I Jahari Barbie Girl Toy! And so good. I helped my am good at reading. I Dear Santa, am good at math. My I want A bike. mom when she had would like an iPad, a I have been good. I mom is proud of me. I Dear Santa, Love Amiyrah crutches. I am good at Wii game, a baseball help my friends read want an iPad please!!!!! I have been a good boy. Age:4 reading. I do not want bat and a baseball glove. books. I want a rein- I want a Scots football I listen to my momma. I to brag, but everybody I like your elves. Your deer. Is Rudolf’s nose hat and a mouth guard. would like a PSP2 for Dear Santa: thinks I am smart. I elves are funny. I hope real? Merry Christmas! I want a Wii please!!!! Christmas. I love you I want a motorcy- would like the Just you and the elves have a Love, Merry Christmas! Santa cle for Christmas, a Dance for Kids 3 game happy Christmas. Drew Creighton Merry Christmas! bike, skateboard, and and Just Dance for Love, Love, a remote control car. Kids 2. I want 2 cars Eli Rakim I will leave some milk for my doll house and chocolate cookies in my room for you love Chris Age:5 Merry Dear Santa: Christmas! My name is Kawanis, for Christmas I want Dazzling Diva a truck with a lot of Boutique cars in them! A motor- 213 W. Cronly Street • Laurinburg, NC cycle, A game cube, and 910.610.3524 a fighting game love Kawanis Age:5 Merry Dear Santa: I want you bring me a bike a pocket book, a Barbie Car baby doll, from I want everything and don’t forget my baby brother he want a car CM too. Thanks Studio There's no place like home, and there's no better time love you!! 106 Main St than Christmas to thank you, our customers, for From: Shaniya Laurinburg allowing us to continue to serve Age:4 the Laurinburg/Scotland County community. Dear Santa: All I want is a little car thanks Santa From:Zion Age:4 LEVINER REALTY Dear Santa: & Appraisals I want games and some boots. May the coming season deliver good friends to your Thank you Santa From: Micheal doorstep, and may its joyful spirit reside in your heart Age:4 for a long time to come. Dear Santa: I want a motorcycle We really appreciate your continued support and a toy, and cars and I look forward to seeing you again next year! want all the toys thanks Mr. Santa From: Marquis Merry Christmas! Age:4 Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a Easy bake oven, so I can bake some cakes Wishes you HASTYSCOTLAND COUNTY’S O REALTYLDEST REAL ESTATE FIRM for my mommy a very Merry Christmas 910.276.8680 thanks Santa & a Happy New Year! From: Kamani Age:4 Deanna L. Leviner Broker/Certified Appraiser Dear Santa: I want you to bring 910-280-1176 DEBBIE EVANS, JACQUE BRITT, GRI GUY McCOOK DEBBIE GRANT KEVIN GARNETT SANDY SKAMPERLE me a bike with the rac- CRS, GRI 610-8093 277-6576 280-8944 280-3354 384-2571 ing kit. I want the kind 277-6983 like Disney cars, I want to ride with my friends. www.hastyrealty.com Page 4a The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Saturday, December 24, 2011 Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Age: 7 I will like will like A DS, and a bike. Love, Madison Hello Mr claus I I don't want a lot Grade: 2nd a lot of toys for crhist- Thankyou From: Madison want a Walmart gift this year. The things School: South mas and I will also Love, Alec Mackie card with money on I want are some wwe Scotland like some games for my From:Alec Houg it or just money ok. action figuers and time x box 360 and a mp3 Age: 8 Dear Santa, Please do not bring me to spend with my fam- Dear Santa, player and some close Grade:3rd How is the rein- any more cloths d have ily. All so for my uncle I would like a laptop and shoes. School: Scotland deers doing? How are too many sock to wear Mike to come home. and some Beyblades Sincely Jamarious County Day School you doing? I want for thank you From:Brady Weeks for Christmas. I would Marcel Harris Christmas a LaLa From:Rosevelte Jr. Age: 8 also like a Nerf gun. From: Jamarious Dear Santa loopsy dolls with Age: 8 Grade: 3rd One other thing I want Harris Clause, orange hair. Grade/School:Mr School:South is a female Chihuahua. Age: 11 my name is Antonio From:Kenly Wilkes Johnson's class Scotland From:Jalen Crumel Grade: 5th DeBerry. I am 7years Age: 4 Age: 8 School: North old. I want an x-box Grade:Pre-k Dear Santa, Dear Santa, Grade: 3rd Laurinburg game or a DS game. School: Stateline I want a jambox and I WANT A DOLL School: South I want a PS3 and a Childrens World a floozy Suzy doll I AND A DOLL HOUSE, Scotland Dear Santa, I-pad. I want the have been good except AND A DOG. I WANT My name is Michaela Madden game with 4 Dear Santa, when I am not good TO BE WITH MY Dear Santa, Locklear, and I am in controllers for mr and How are you doing Also I want a Likit FAMILY AND EAT What I want for the 4th grande at Pate my brothers. Merry are you going to eat Stikit Stamp machine LOTS OF FOOD Christmas is a Xbox Gardner Elementary. I Christmas to you allot of cookies this do raindeers eat hay PLEASE TELL JESUS kinect, Beyblades, and been a very good girl Santa. year? How is Mrs. like a horses? HAPPY BIRTHDAY I want the Alvin and this year. I'm 9 years Love, Antonio Claus doing hope you From:Cleophus AND I LOVE HIM. the chipmunks shipped old, and live with my are all well. I have Age: 6 From:ADDISON wrecked game for grandparents. This Dear Santa, already got my wish Grade/School:Mrs. TUCKER the xbox kinect Also year my teaches are I am Isaiah DeBerry. wich is Jesus Christ. Patterson class Age: 5 clothes, Board games Mrs. Allen and Mrs. I am 5years old. Please Love, Madison Grade: K and all the other toys. Manning, and a they bring me a helicopter From:Madison Dear Santa, School:Prospect I want you to get my are one of my favorite and a car that Flips Wilkes My name is Daisy elementary grandmother a new teachers, and I realy around. I will leave Age: 10 Oxendine. I am in camera and get my do appreciate them you some cookies and Grade: 5th A.I.G. And I won the Dear Santa, grandfather a sweater helping me. Santa this milk too. School: CTCA Acedemic Achievment I would like for you that says Scots and a year I would like, a Thank you Santa Award 2 years in a to bring me a real com- cap maybe he wears a electric scooter, and a Claus Dear Santa, row. I would like to puter, Justin Beiber large. I would like a 3DS. While your at it love, Isaiah How are you I am receive this Christmas: Perfume & microphone Scots sweatshirt also. can you get my grand- good I would like a Dolls, mascara, dip- A Baby Alive doll, From: D'Angelo parents something very Dear Santa, sargent lucious butter pin dots, DQ Blizzard some cloths and any- Crumel nice because they have My name is Mia grill and a rooster and maker, Digital camera, thing else you want me Age: 9 been very good to me. Mackie. I am 8 years some candy canes for Dr. Dreadful, Red or to have, I have been Grade: 4th Sincerle Michaela old. Please bring my cousin TeeWee zebra print comforter good this year. Please School: South P.S. Santa, people me a Motzie doll for From:Almadine set. And clothes, shoes bring my Big Brother Scotland don't belive in you, Christmas. Thank you, Oxendine and a new flat iron, Blake some games & but I truely do. Santa Age: 10 Hair Products. Clothes. He has been Dear Santa, From: Michaela Love, Mia From:Daisy good too! We will leave I have been ½ good Locklear Dear Santa, Oxendine you some mike & cake. & ½ naught, but I try Age: 9 Dear Santa, my name is Bryan Age: 10 From:Taylor Reagan real hard to be good. Grade:4th My name is Mauricia Chandler Miller. This Grade/School:5th – Norton I would love to have a School: Pate Makie. I am 6 years year for christmas I North Laurinburg Age: 6 real guitar, also lot's Gardner Elementary old. 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I want a baby doll From:Bryan Grade/School:3rd some Blocks and learn- Jacobs Grade: 2nd and a I-phone. My baby Chandler Miller grade - South Scotland ing toys. Olivia Pig & Age: 6 School: South sister,Alyah also want Age: 8 Books. I also need some Grade: 1st Scotland a baby doll. Thank you Grade/School: 2nd Dear Santa, clothes because my School: South Santa Claus South Scotland I've been good this mommy & Daddy say Scotland Dear Santa, year. I want a lap- that I am growing real I love you . I will be a top, modern warfare fast. I will leave you Dear Santa, good girl Please bring 3, Halo reach, and some cookies & milk I would like to have me a box of chocolate, arrows for my bow. From:Abigail a basket & a Rex dino- a bike, a computer, an From:Dante LeeAnn Norton saur. I have been nice I Pad, a game phone, Figueroa Age: 6 months and a yo-yo. Maybe a and a DS. Age: 11 monster truck. I will Thank You! 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Merry Christmas Santa Jane Somerville Gail Bullard Melinda Pate, ABR Brenda Grubbs, GRI, CRS From:Chanler Reeves 910-277-6928 910-384-8045 910-610-5303 910-280-3700 age 14 months & Adin janebsomerville.com gailbullard.com melindapate.com laurinburghomes.com Reece 3 1/2 yrs Saturday, December 24, 2011 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 5b Dear Santa, you for my skate- a jolly elf. I want a Skateboard, board last year. This Love, Princess Castle, games, Christmas, I would like Averie Griffin batman toys, and just a I-pod, X-box kenect surprise me other good games for my PSP, and Dear Santa, stuff. a new skateboard. I am nis for Santa. I Love, Madison Love, Gabriel Jones love Santa Claus. He is Dixon nis cus we love Santa. I From: Madison Dear Santa, see Santa up in the sky. Dixon How are you doing? Alajah Bushjor Age: 5 yrs. old Did you have a good day? I was nice. I Dear Santa, Dear Santa, cleaned up my room. Merry Christmas I want a Skateboard Thank you for giving Santa. I love you like Sissy and ALL the me my bed. I want a Santa. Joey is good. I toys for boys please. Wii for Christmas and love Joey and you to Love, Jerrison a bakugan game. Santa. Dixon- Love, Za’chary Love, From: Jerrison Monroe Emma Stubbs Dixon Age:3 yrs. old Dear Santa, Dear Santa Did you have a great Claus, Dear Santa: summer? I want a baby Do you want to no My name is Dayanta doll for Christmas and what I what to get? Mcneill . All I want for a toy dog or cat. I Dear Santa, I love Joey. Santa. I more days intil be in This is I want a new- Christmas is a psp and was good. I stayed on I was a good girl. Can love you to because you myhouse. tute beair and you no playstation. I been a green. Thanks for the you buy me a Barbie is so pretty. Rudolph Ilove Joey. what els. I want is you. good boy this year. 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