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Jan. 7-8, 2012 Weekender $1.00$1.00 Richmond Pines purchase on the horizon Kelli Easterling now be on its way back to its glory days who will be working closely with this to bring the pool back to life,” said Richmond County Daily Journal in the hands of a new owner. project, a top priority is turning the Jonathon. “The community doesn’t have Craig McNeill, of McNeill & Associates Country Club into a more family-friend- a lot of options for places they can host It was reported five months ago in Realty Company in Rockingham, is now ly destination. events, and we’d like the Country Club the Daily Journal that Richmond Pines in the process of acquiring the estate, “We grew up going out there to swim to be up to those kind of standards.” Country Club was in danger of failing to which was strapped with financial dif- and play golf,” said Jonathon. “It was “The whole family is really excited pay its interest payment to First Fidelity ficulties before finally landing in fore- the place to be. We want to bring that about about this,” said Jonathon’s sister, on previous loans. Roger Brickhouse, closure. back.” Beth Dawkins, who is set to become the board’s president, said that he “I develop land for a living, and I can Jonathon mentioned a few detailed the events coordinator for the club. “We believed the fastest path to a new owner see the potential there,” said McNeill. plans, like doing away with liquor by used to go to the pool all the time when for the club was foreclosure. “I’ve got that property optioned, and the drink and restoring and updating we were kids, and we never dreamed On the heels of an auction last month hope to close between now and March buildings, along with the pool. that one day we’d have this opportu- that opened at $396,137.53 and ended 1.” “There’s a building with a dance floor nity.” with no bids, the Country Club may According to McNeill’s son, Jonathon, that needs to be renovated, and we want See PINES | 3A Community rallies to keep author at bay Kelli Easterling Richmond County Daily Journal

A book signing scheduled for Monday at Leath Memorial Library in Rockingham, featuring a book of poetry written by author Joanna Catherine Scott, in collaboration with a convicted murderer, stirred up an emo- tional outcry from the community this week. Her co-author had Scott killed two Richmond Contributed County men 20 years ago. Art teacher Jackie Roughton painted the blacktop with assistance from second grade teacher Debbie Peacock. The new blacktop features a Complaints from the community map of the United States, geometrical shapes and several stations that students can use for physical activities such as jumping rope, hop- to the library, which had agreed scotch and foursquare. to host Scott, letters to the editor of the Daily Journal and outraged reader comments on the newspaper’s website seemed to unite many in the county with the same thought — Scott is not welcome to promote her School gets new ‘blacktop’ book here. See AUTHOR | 3A Special to the Daily Journal designated for jumping rope, and a flower painting project.” garden that can be colored using chalk. Principal Julian Carter said he appre- Students at Fairview Heights Elementary The painting on asphalt pad also provides ciated the level of support garnered by School will soon have a new place to several learning opportunities for students the Parent Teacher Organization for the learn and play, thanks to support from the with 28 geometric shapes on each side, and project. New reward in school’s Parent Teacher Organization. An a 27 by 18 foot map of the United States in “The PTO has paid for all of the supplies, asphalt pad was paved in the fall on the the center. including the paint,” Carter said. “They are school’s campus near the playground area. Roughton worked diligently on the paint- also purchasing chalk, basketballs, basket- Hoffman murder The “blacktop” has been painted for the ing for months, spending hours outside of ball goals, rim guards and other items for Mallory Brown students at Fairview Heights by art teacher the school day to finish the project. Richmond County Daily Journal Jackie Roughton, with the assistance of “Students are very excited and look for- this project. It is great to have the level of cooperation we have with our community.” second grade teacher Debbie Peacock. ward to playing and learning on the special Another reward is in the works The “Fun Activities and Educational play area,” Roughton said. “I am honored Students will be able to use the blacktop for information on the murder of Playground” now has a hopscotch area, and very appreciative that Mr. Carter had during recess and at other times for learn- Hoffman resident, Michael Lee four square area, tic-tac-toe areas, an area faith and belief in me to accomplish this ing opportunities. Newby. Newby, whose body was found in November by the railroad tracks off Rushing Road Can Richmond County dig it? in Hoffman, was a well-known member Dawn M. Kurry new health and wellness initiatives,” of the community. Richmond County Daily Journal Community garden said Covington. “Any small steps made Police determined towards this could and will impact that he had been In a farming community like Richmond the health and well-being of an entire shot to death. County, many folks have pondered the idea being discussed generation of young people. The number No arrest has been Newby idea of a community garden. one problem challenging our children made in the case. Some areas center community gar- in many ways. today is childhood obesity. We must Richmond County Sheriff James dens at churches or schools. Community County Commissioner Peggy stop ‘eating away’ our health.” Clemmons Jr. called the case “hor- gardens can take many forms, but they Covington said she wants to see the Covington said community gardens rendous.” generally consist of multiple plots Richmond County community embrace have the potential to create jobs for “No one has come forward at this belonging to people, families or orga- the idea of having a community garden. both teens and adults, and can stimulate time,” Clemmons said Friday. “We nizations. Those plots have vegetables “In order to preserve our health and recreation through funding from selling just have to do everything we can to and herbs grown on them, and some- set examples for the generations now produce. keep this active in the public eye.” times edible flowers. Communities can and coming behind us it is necessary benefit from having community gardens that we create plans for comprehensive See GARDEN | 5A See REWARD | 2A New apartments for seniors being built Dawn M. Kurry Signs posted on the property’s road- 0436 ext. 329. The anticipated open- Richmond County Daily Journal side say Magnolia Homes Inc. is a proj- ing date is September/October 2012. ect of the United States Department We will have a Grand Opening cer- A new apartment building is being of Housing and Urban Development emony and welcome the community constructed on Mallard Lane in (HUD). to come and see our newest complex. Rockingham, called Magnolia Homes “Applicants must be 62 years or We are excited to be building in this Inc. older,” said Kathy Kennedy, execu- area and look forward to being a vital According to Rockingham City tive director of operations at Don part of the community.” Planner John Massey, the building G. Wellons Properties, Inc. “Rent is Repeated calls to the Greensboro will contain 38 small units, with about based on 30 percent of your annu- 500 square feet each. They are single alized income. The property is Field Office of the U.S. Department of occupancy units meant for the elderly. sponsored by the John H. Wellons Housing and Urban Development for “This is not for families or people Foundation, Inc. which is a nonprofit further details about the construction with children,” said Massey. “It’s not organization located in Dunn, N.C. went unanswered. assisted living and they are not truly Our website is [email protected]. n Staff Writer Dawn M. Kurry can apartments. It’s more like independent The complex will have a Community be reached at 910-997-3111, ext. 15, living for seniors. I think this is a posi- Manager and maintenance person on or by email at dkurry@heartland- Magnolia Housing, Inc. is being constructed on Mallard Lane in Rockingham, beside the Hermitage Retirement Center. tive thing for the community.” staff. To apply, please call 910-892- publications.com.

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Today's Weather COMMUNITY CALENDAR Local 5-Day Forecast JAN 7 12 p.m. Valid for persons JAN 13 1103 Fayetteville Rd. Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed PEE DEE UNITED age 60 and older or disabled TOYS FOR TOTS 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11 METHODIST CHURCH persons who are receiv- GRATITUDE BANQUET: JAN 17 will have a buffet breakfast ing services through the Anson County will host its LOW INCOME ENERGY from 6:30 to 10 a.m. The Division of Aging and Adult first Toys for Tots Gratitude ASSISTANCE PROGRAM cost is $5 per person. Eat in Services. Banquet on Friday, Jan. will be collecting applica- 69/46 61/47 61/45 61/50 64/44 or take out. PARENT SUPPORT 13, at the Lockhart Taylor tions at the Hamlet Senior Intervals of Few show- Occasional Cloudy. Scattered FATZ is pleased to host a GROUP will meet Jan. 9th Center in Wadesboro. The Center, 102 Veterans Drive, clouds and ers. Highs in showers Highs in the thunder- sunshine. the low 60s possible. low 60s and storms pos- pancake breakfast at the 714 from 11:30 TO 1 p.m. in the event begins at 6 p.m. with Hamlet, from 9 a.m. to 12 High 69F. and lows in Highs in the lows in the sible. East US Highway 74 restau- Bynum Building attached to a meet and greet. The p.m. Valid for persons age Winds SW at the upper low 60s and low 50s. 5 to 10 mph. 40s. lows in the rant in Rockingham, N.C., the First United Methodist guest speaker is Dr. Stan 60 and older or disabled mid 40s. on Saturday Jan. 7, 2012, Church (400 E. Washington Sidor, president of South persons who are receiv- to benefit Freedom Baptist St) in Rockingham. This Piedmont Community ing services through the Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: Sunrise: 7:27 AM 7:27 AM 7:27 AM 7:27 AM 7:27 AM Churches Youth Group. group is for parents of College. For tickets, call Division of Aging and Adult Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: Sunset: From 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., behaviorally and emotion- Vancine Sturdivant at (704) Services. 5:23 PM 5:24 PM 5:25 PM 5:26 PM 5:27 PM FATZ will open its doors to ally challenged children (it 848-4412 or Jennifer Tarlton members of the community is discussion, not a presen- at (704) 694-3115. JAN 18 and transform into a hotspot tation). We typically meet ROCKINGHAM HIGH for hotcakes to raise money the first Monday of each JAN 14 SCHOOL Class of 1958 will to support the youth group. month, but will be meeting EAST ROCKINGHAM meet at Pat’s Kitchen for North Carolina At A Glance Proceeds from the breakfast the 2nd Monday in January UNITED METHODIST lunch at 12:30 p.m. will be used to help fund the due to the holiday. To regis- CHURCH MEN’S CLUB LOW INCOME ENERGY Winston Salem ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 64/41 third annual Youth Group ter, email connectionsfami- will sponsor a pancake Raleigh Asheville Ski Trip to West Virginia. [email protected] or breakfast Saturday, Jan. 14, will be collecting applica- 67/44 59/38 tions at East Rockingham Greenville Tickets for Short Stacks call 910-627-1769 or toll free 2012, from 7 to 10 a.m. in Charlotte 66/42 for Big Change, a pancake the church fellowship hall. Senior Center, 134 Safie 6th 67/43 877-211-5995 Rockingham breakfast fundraiser, are $7 The charge is $4. All you Street, Rockingham, from 9 69/46 Wilmington 67/47 and can be purchased by JAN 10 can eat. A sweets and crafts a.m. to 12 p.m. Valid for contacting Brooke or Travis NAACP GENERAL sale will be held at the same persons age 60 and older or Area Cities Billingsley at travis.billings- MONTHLY MEETING time. disabled persons who are City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. will be held at New Hope receiving services through Asheville 59 38 rain Kannapolis 66 41 pt sunny [email protected]. All attend- Boone 55 34 rain Lenoir 64 39 pt sunny ees are encouraged to bring Missionary Baptist Church, JAN 15 the Division of Aging and Brevard 62 40 rain Lexington 65 38 pt sunny 1596 Hwy 74 East, Hamlet, Adult Services. Cape Hatteras 61 50 pt sunny Morehead City 64 48 pt sunny a donation to fuel FATZ CAMERONIAN Chapel Hill 67 40 pt sunny Mount Airy 62 38 pt sunny fund raising efforts for the on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 PRESBYTERIAN Charlotte 67 43 pt sunny Nags Head 61 49 pt sunny at 7:30 p.m. If you have any CHURCH, 179 Northam JAN 19 Durham 68 40 pt sunny New Bern 68 46 pt sunny churches youth group. Elizabeth City 65 42 pt sunny Raleigh 67 44 pt sunny SPRING HILL questions please contact Road, Rockingham - A LOW INCOME ENERGY Fayetteville 70 46 pt sunny Rockingham 69 46 pt sunny WESLEYAN CHURCH, 910-205-2790. Gospel Concert featuring ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Gastonia 67 42 pt sunny Rocky Mount 67 42 pt sunny ROCKINGHAM HIGH Goldsboro 69 45 pt sunny Southern Pines 68 43 pt sunny located off Hwy 38 on Brian Free and Assurance will be collecting applica- Greensboro 65 40 pt sunny Statesville 63 39 pt sunny SCHOOL Class of 1959 Spring Hill Church Road, will be held Sunday night, tions at the Ellerbe Senior Hickory 65 39 pt sunny Wilmington 67 47 pt sunny will be meeting for lunch at High Point 66 41 pt sunny Wilson 67 43 pt sunny Hamlet, will be hosting a Jan. 15, 2012, at 7 p.m. Center, 306 Millstone Road, Highlands 56 38 rain Winston Salem 64 41 pt sunny Smithfield’s at 1 p.m. Admission is free and a love Ellerbe, from 9 a.m. to 12 Country Breakfast from 7 to LOW INCOME ENERGY 10 a.m. All you can eat buf- offering will be taken. Brian p.m. Valid for persons age National Cities ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Free is undeniably the most fet $5. Carry out plates avail- 60 and older or disabled City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. will be collecting applica- recognizable southern gos- Atlanta 63 48 cloudy Minneapolis 37 23 sunny persons who are receiv- able. First Saturday of every tions at the Hamlet Senior Boston 49 30 pt sunny New York 52 34 pt sunny pel tenor of our generation. ing services through the Chicago 43 29 sunny Phoenix 70 42 sunny month. Everyone is invited Center, 102 Veterans Drive, Since 1982, he has been at Dallas 60 47 mst sunny San Francisco 65 43 sunny Division of Aging and Adult and welcome. Funds raised Hamlet, from 9 a.m. to 12 the forefront of southern Denver 39 24 sn shower Seattle 46 40 cloudy Services. Houston 74 57 rain St. Louis 51 33 mst sunny will go for future projects p.m. Valid for persons age gospel music since first join- Los Angeles 66 47 sunny Washington, DC 58 36 pt sunny and to help those in need. 60 and older or disabled per- Miami 77 55 pt sunny ing the Gold City Quartet, sons who are receiving ser- then moving on to form his JAN 21 JAN 9 vices through the Division own group. Having received BUFFET BREAKFAST Moon Phases NATIONAL ACTIVE of Aging and Adult Services. many awards, Brian’s first - Cameronian Presbyterian & RETIRED FEDERAL love is to take the message Church, 179 Northam Road, EMPLOYEES (NARFE) JAN 11 of Jesus Christ to everyone Rockingham. 6:30 to 10 Sandhills Chapter 1895 MT. PISGAH A.M.E. he can. a.m. All you can eat for $4. Contact the church at 910- will host a monthly meet- ZION CHURCH - Bible THE BUTTERFLIES will Study classes will resume on be celebrating their 3rd anni- 997-2408 for more informa- First Full Last New ing, Monday, Jan. 9, tion. Jan 1 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 23 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wednesday afternoons start- versary on Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. ing at 12 p.m. Refreshments at St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion MEET YOUR Community Congregational NEIGHBOR UV Index Church, 141 N. Bennett will be served. Rev. Dr. Church in Hamlet. Pastor is Christopher L. Zacharias is Rev. J. Kirby Wood. Come COMMUNITY Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed St., Southern Pines. Guest the host pastor. AWARENESS to be held 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11 speaker will be Nella celebrate with us! 3 3 2 2 2 LOW INCOME ENERGY on Jan. 21, 2012 at 1458 Jenkins, Chapter Secretary. HARPETH RISING will Moderate Moderate Low Low Low ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Greenlake Road in Ellerbe Chapter 1895 welcomes all be playing in Aberdeen for The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, will be collecting applica- the prestigious Rooster’s at Bethel Church of God in with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater 0 11 Federal/Postal employees, skin protection. tions at East Rockingham Christ sponsored by Unity retirees, spouses/surviving Wife concert series on Senior Center, 134 Safie 6th January 15th at 6:30pm Community Organization. ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service spouses to meetings, held Street, Rockingham, from 9 Meeting begins at 5 p.m. each 2nd Monday of the ($12-15 admission). The a.m. to 12 p.m. Valid for concert will be held at the and will serve hot soup and month. Additional informa- persons age 60 and older or Poplar Knight Spot gallery. chili. For more information, tion about NARFE is avail- disabled persons who are Reward For those who love folk, call Mrs. Laura Cromer at able by contacting: George/ receiving services through 910-652-5721 or Barbara From page 1A Julina LeVander (910) 895- the Division of Aging and classical, bluegrass, or Celtic music, or those who love Moton at 336-880-9404. In response to hesitate to call the Sheriff’s 9657; Sheila Lang (910) Adult Services. 448-0704, or Rose (Lin) original songwriting, this the murder, the Office to investigate any promises to be a very excit- JAN 23 community of Hoffman suspicious activity. Heimrick, (910) 295-4090. JAN 12 LOW INCOME ENERGY MASONIC MEETING: ing evening. joined efforts to gain more “These are the things ROCKINGHAM HIGH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Stated Communication; information. Monetary we need to do to make SCHOOL CLASS OF 1956 will be collecting applica- Dinner at 6:15 p.m., meet- JAN 16 rewards have been offered our community safe,” will meet for lunch Monday, tions at the Town Hall of ing at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet LOW INCOME ENERGY by Barry Bostick of Bostick Clemmons said. “The bot- Jan. 9, at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Hoffman, 3373 N US Hwy BP, CrimeStoppers, and tom line is this: Let’s know Masonic Lodge No. 532 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Inn. 1, Hoffman from 9 a.m. to an additional anonymous where we are, what we’re A.F. & A.M., 307 Main will be collecting applica- THE EAST tions at the Town Hall of 12 p.m. Valid for persons donor within the past two doing and our surround- Street, Hamlet. ROCKINGHAM MEN’S Hoffman, 3373 N US Hwy age 60 and older or disabled months for information ings. If anything makes you LOW INCOME ENERGY CLUB meets at 7 p.m. at 1, Hoffman from 9 a.m. to persons who are receiv- leading to the capture of feel uncomfortable, give ASSISTANCE PROGRAM the East Rockingham Fire 12 p.m. Valid for persons ing services through the Newby’s killer. us a call. Don’t wait and will be collecting applica- Department, 487 Airport age 60 and older or disabled Division of Aging and Adult And the Sheriff’s Office assume it will be OK. Let Road, Rockingham. Visitors tions at the Ellerbe Senior is working to increase that us come forward and check persons who are receiv- Services. welcome. Center, 306 Millstone Road, ing services through the number. things out.” LOW INCOME ENERGY Ellerbe, from 9 a.m. to 12 n Division of Aging and Adult “We’re doing paperwork Staff Writer Mallory ASSISTANCE PROGRAM p.m. Valid for persons age for an additional reward Brown can be reached at Services. will be collecting applica- 60 and older or disabled per- from the Governor’s 910-997-3111, ext. 16, MASONIC MEETING - Founded in 1931 tions at the Town Hall of sons who are receiving ser- Stated Communication: 7:30 Office,” said Clemmons, or by email at mallory- PO Box 190 Hoffman, 3373 N US Hwy vices through the Division p.m. Rockingham Masonic “and we’re waiting to hear brown@heartlandpublica- Rockingham, NC 28380 of Aging and Adult Services. Lodge No. 495 AF & AM. back from that.” He said tions.com. 1, Hoffman from 9 a.m. to (USPS 465-220-ISSN 1050-7639) that the amount would The Richmond County Daily Journal is remain undisclosed until a published with pride for the people of later date. 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from page one Author From page 1A In the end, the library post- 1:45 a.m. on Aug. 23, 1991, dog. He noticed something onstrate, while others made poned the author’s visit. Conaway entered the Pantry, white on the ground, took a calls to the Daily Journal and She was set to promote her stole $78 from the cash regis- closer look and saw the vic- Leath Memorial Library voic- new book “An Innocent in the ter and kidnapped Weatherford tims’ bodies. He landed the ing their concerns. House of the Dead,” a collabo- and Callahan at gunpoint. ultralight and called the police. The library issued a state- ration with former death row After Conaway passed the Conaway spent 16 years ment on Thursday that the inmate John Lee Conaway. former Coca-Cola plant on on death row, before a fed- book signing had been post- Conaway was charged with Highway 74, east of Hamlet, eral court granted him a writ poned because, “While the the 1991 offenses of murder he stopped the car on the side of habeas corpus, and he is author did disclose the topic in the first degree, kidnapping of the road in an isolated area currently seeking a new law- of her poetry was a man on in the first degree, robbery and ordered the pair to get out yer who will help him “prove death row, the author did not with a dangerous weapon and of the car. his innocence,” according to say that the victims of the sub- larceny. The state’s evidence tended Scott, who lives in Chapel Hill. ject of her poetry were from In the case of the State of to show that after getting out “John was granted a writ of Richmond County. We want North Carolina v. John Lee of the car, Conaway walked the habeas corpus by the federal to be respectful of the inter- Conaway, the jury returned victims 87 feet into the woods. court on grounds of jury bias est of all Richmond County John Lee Conaway, as pictured on the verdicts finding Conaway He ordered the victims to get — the double first cousin of citizens.” website of Joanna Catherine Scott, guilty of two counts of first- on their knees, and he shot one of his accusers was on the “I appreciate our family’s who posted with it, “… one of North degree murder for the shoot- each of them one time at point- jury — and is waiting for the friends and other people in the Carolina’s Death Row innocents, now ing deaths of Paul DeWitt blank range in the back of the resolution of his case,” Scott community going online and my adopted son. Isn’t he just lovely? Callahan and Thomas Amos head, records show. states on her website. calling the library to get this I’m so proud of him!” Weatherford, on the theory When Conaway returned to Scott claims to have thing called off,” said Robert of premeditation and delib- the car, he told the other three befriended, and legally adopt- Callahan, brother of Paul been postponed, and I’m so eration, according to court passengers that he had made ed the inmate, after visiting Callahan. “That really means a glad,” said England. “I don’t records. the two men get on their knees him in prison. On her website, lot that people cared so much.” know why she was even think- “My son was just 21 years and shot them both in the back she states that “(Conaway’s) Lisa England, of ing of coming here.” old, and left behind a baby of the head. He also told the story has opened my eyes to Rockingham, was one such Scott could not be reached when his life was taken,” said other men that after he shot the plight of the poor black concerned community mem- for immediate comment, but Gabriel Helms, Weatherford’s the first man, the second vic- man entangled on our so- ber. posted this statement on her mother. “All (Scott) is trying tim begged for his life before called justice system.” “I stopped by the library to to do is sell a book, and she he killed him, records show. In a previous interview personally voice a complaint,” website regarding the event, has no right to do that here.” The three passengers, with the Daily Journal, Scott said England. “I called the all in red capital letters: According to court records, Kelly Harrington, Michael described Conaway as “love- Daily Journal, I called Central “THIS READING WAS on the evening of Aug. 22, 1991, McKinnon and Kevin “Keith” ly,” and stated that “John was Prison and I faxed a letter to CANCELLED. RICHMOND Thomas Amos Weatherford Scott, testified to those events brought up as a sad, beaten Gov. Bev Perdue. I made copies COUNTY SHUT ME DOWN. and Paul DeWitt Callahan were during trial, according to and abandoned child.” of the articles and sent them THE LOCAL PAPER in the Pantry store located on court records. “I don’t care about to her office. What about the PRINTED HATE MAIL AND Highway 177 South in Hamlet, “It was such a heartless (Conaway’s) life story,” said victims? Central Prison might I GOT THE FIRST HATE North Carolina. Weatherford thing, he could have just taken Helms. “(Scott) can go to pris- be fine with all this going on was working as the night-shift the car,” said Helms. “He on to visit him, but the closest with one of its inmates, but I MAIL I HAVE EVER HAD. clerk. Callahan, his roommate, wasn’t satisfied with that, he I can get to my son is getting am not OK with any of this.” THE BLACK COMMUNITY IS had driven Weatherford to had to kill them for just a few on my knees at the cemetery.” England said that as a com- UPSET TO SAY THE LEAST. work at 11 p.m. and stayed at dollars.” Upon learning of the munity member, she felt ter- I’VE NEVER CAUSED A the store with him for several On Aug. 25, 1991, Conaway author’s intentions to promote rible for the families of the vic- RIOT BEFORE, ESPECIALLY hours that night. was arrested in Cambridge, her book in Rockingham, fam- tims dealing with the author’s ABOUT POETRY. SO MUCH Records show that Conaway Maryland, in possession of a ily, friends and community potential visit, and the content FOR FREE SPEECH IN was in Richmond County in .25 caliber handgun, which he members joined together in an of her work. She went on to say DOWN HOME USA.” violation of his Maryland later admitted was stolen from effort to halt the event. that, as a former correctional n Staff Writer Kelli parole, and that he was in pos- his grandmother. Cries went out on the officer, she was outraged that session of a handgun stolen Four days later, Army Daily Journal’s website and Conaway was even allowed to Easterling can be reached at from his grandmother’s purse. Sergeant Daniel Poe was fly- Facebook to unite, and stop the participate in writing a book. 910-997-3111, ext. 18, or by It was reported that some- ing his ultralight plane near book signing. Some claimed to “I found out in the Daily email at keasterling@heart- time between 1:30 a.m. and Hamlet looking for his lost be seeking permits to dem- Journal that the event has landpublications.com.

Pines From page 1A “We’re also very excit- 1928. ed for our kids to be able “I just think of it like to experience the same this — people from all good times we did,” said over the world fly to Gail Clark, sister. “Some Pinehurst to play the of our best memories Donald Ross course were at the pool, jump- there, why wouldn’t they ing off the tall diving want to drive 20 minutes board that’s no longer for another great round there.” of golf,” said Craig. The project will be a The front nine could be family affair, with many looking at some design members of the clan upgrades, like water haz- already volunteering to ards. help any way they can. “We have some ideas The McNeills are that we’re pretty excit- thinking of changing ed about for the whole some of the building layouts, to “improve the thing,” said Craig. flow” of the area. “I think the people of Some of the ideas Richmond County will being tossed around be proud to use the are: building a new Country Club again.” parking lot; moving the “The responses I’ve pro shop away from the heard so far from com- munity members around A family hopes to restore Richmond Pines Country Club to its glory days. In this photo: Beth Dawkins; Jason Dawkins; Laney Dawkins; pool; using the current Jonathon McNeill; Keli McNeill; Davis McNeill; Gail Clark; Brian Clark; Breleigh Clark; Haleigh Clark; and Carleigh Clark. Not pictured: pro shop area as locker here have all been very Craig McNeill. rooms and showers for positive and supportive pool-goers. of our plan to try and “I’m not sure what build this back up,” said Why Coldwell Banker? we’re going to do with Jonathon. Network • Brand Power • Leadership • Tools & Resources the current pool build- Richmond Pines Choose a company th at has endured th e test of time ing, but the idea is to Country Club is located sort of separate the golf- at 145 Richmond Pines ing from the pool,” said Drive in Rockingham. Jonathon. n Staff Writer Kelli The golf course is pri- Easterling can be reached ority number two for Trade your outdated gold and silver for something that at 910-997-3111, ext. 18, never goes out of style. Cash! We’ll pay top dollar! now. or by email at keaster- “I don’t know what ling@heartlandpublica- 1102 E Broad Avenue l Rockingham Carolina Jewelry & Pawn we’re going to run into tions.com. (910) 895-6960 l www.coldwellbanker.com Hwy. 74 • Across from Bowles Furniture • 910-895-6621 as we start this project, but our goal is to at least have the pool ready to Make 2012 a slimmer, healthier year with go by the summer,” said Jonathon. Was Your Holiday the FirstHealth Centers for Health & “The course is not as much of a priority right Fitness. now. I think we need Season a Little The FirstHealth Centers for Health & Fitness to let the greens rest some,” said Craig. are medical fitness centers. There you’ll find Craig went on to Too Merry? personal trainers with college degrees in the say that the duo wants to keep the back nine fitness field, licensed dietitians and medical Donald Ross course as oversight of all programs. is, and “bring it back to life.” Join for 12 months before February 20, 2012, According to 2010 and receive one month free. New members reports in the Daily Journal, the Donald only. Ross course opened in Expires February 20, 2012. Your Home Town Monument Co. Offer valid with 12 month membership agreement. UWHARRIE Pinehurst Richmond Raeford MONUMENTS Southern Pines Pembroke Troy An 18+ facility

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Founded in 1931 LETTERS THE FIRST AMENDMENT “Congress shall make no law respecting Don’t just an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, do nothing and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Dear Editor, I hear it everywhere I go Tar Heel VIEW at least 2 or 3 times a week. At the traffic light at the old Wal-Mart intersection, people go right on through N.C. to the intersection in the right- hand lane. If the people in the left lane attempt to change lanes after going decide through the light they almost have a wreck with the car in the wrong lane. Obama- There is a North Carolina regulatory sign before they get to the intersection that says traffic in right-hand Romney lane must turn right. What is it going to take for the police to do their job? I myself have stopped winner? behind a police car in the left lane. A car in the right- From The Charlotte hand lane pulled out at the Observer, Jan. 6 same time as the cop and The presidential elec- went straight ahead. I said tion could hinge on North Opinion to myself that cop will turn Carolina and a handful of on his blue light. other states, a Raleigh- Boy did I get fooled. based polling firm says. The cop and the offender Public Policy Polling com- drove off side by side. I piled all its 2011 polling guess the cop never heard in 15 major swing states of a N.C. regulatory sign. to assess how the presiden- The Raleigh Report I guess he was dreaming tial race is shaping up. The about the day he would be a numbers suggest the nation deputy sheriff. is headed for a very close The General Assembly Assembly to meet to consider The override passed with How can he do that? If race if it's a Barack Obama- returned to Raleigh this week the single vetoed bill. The body exactly the number of required he can’t see his nose on Mitt Romney contest. to consider overriding the gov- can take no other action. votes. NCAE announced his face now, how can he Obama is doing worse ernor’s veto of Senate Bill 9, No In this case, the Senate voted Thursday it plans to sue the help himself later? Do they than polls suggest, PPP Discriminatory Purpose in Death to override the bill. The House General Assembly on constitu- have to see blood on the says, because Romney will that gutted the state’s lacked the votes and referred tional grounds. highway? probably pick up most of the Racial Justice Act. They ended the bill to committee and then As always, I am a firm support- I was pumping gas today voters who currently favor up leaving in the early hours of appointed a committee to study er of education and teachers and when somebody come a different Republican for the next day having overridden racial discrimination in the court will side with them over politics up complaining about it. the nomination. PPP spells a veto of a bill that punishes system. No additional details any day. I will continue to follow Enough is enough. out why Romney is prob- teachers who want to join the about the committee are yet this issue and let you know more Either fix it or make it ably about four points better North Carolina Association of available. as I learn it. legal. But don’t just do noth- in each state than current Educators. Under the constitution, the In the meantime, thank you for ing. polls suggest. If so, there The Republican session should have ended after your interest in our state. I hope Fred S. Caudle are about 10 battleground majority said the the racial justice bill was acted Rockingham states, with the largest being you had a restful and peaceful Racial Justice Act upon. Instead, the majority used holiday with your families and North Carolina, Michigan, was unnecessary. the veto session to schedule Ohio, Pennsylvania and stand ready to help you when- Poll Question The governor, a another session that began about ever you may need me. Florida. death-penalty sup- 1 am the next day. In this new With Romney four points porter like many session, they decided to vote on Our poll question of the New laws better than current polling, of the people of the governor’s veto of a bill that week will be published on A number of new laws went into he wins 283-255, PPP says. Rep. Ken our state, said makes it more difficult for teach- the opinion page, and on If North Carolina or any Goodman the state should ers to join their professional place on January 1, including a our website at www.your- other large state goes for requirement that requires young dailyjournal.com. Obama, it could swing the Contributing have as many safe- organization, the North Carolina Columnist guards in place as Association of Educators. It drivers to log their time behind outcome to him. the wheel. For a full list of new Last week’s question: Are Perhaps PPP's most inter- possible to protect prevents members of the group the integrity of from having their dues deducted laws, visit www.ncleg.net. Under you hopeful that the U.S. esting finding about North the heading on the left titled Carolina? Obama's level of the courts and prevent a per- directly from their paychecks, as economy will experience son from being executed on the the state still allows for many “News and Information,” click on substantial growth in support has held up better the item titled “2011 Legislation here than in any of 15 swing basis of their race and vetoed other professional organizations 2012? with Effective Dates.” states. Obama won North the bill. Her veto came after the and dozens of other purposes. • 56 percent — Yes Carolina by the slimmest of legislature had adjourned. The Republican legislators passed Please feel free to contact me • 42 percent — No margins in 2008 and PPP's legislature could have chosen to the bill in retaliation for the when you have questions or con- • 2 percent — Undecided 12 polls here in the past year not consider the veto, to simply NCAE’s opposition to the cerns pertaining to legislative average to Obama being up meet and refer it to committee Republican budget. The budget matters. This week’s question: by two points here (or down or to bring back both bodies for dropped North Carolina to 49th Contact Information: 919-733- Author Joanna Catherine two if you give Romney the a session. in the nation in education spend- 5823 (Office), 919-733-2599 Scott was scheduled four extra points). He has They chose to meet in a ses- ing per pupil and resulted in the (Fax), ken.goodman@ncleg. for a book signing Jan. fallen by more than that in sion that has very strict con- layoffs of thousands of teachers net, Room 1111 – Legislative 9 at Leath Memorial each of the other 14 major stitutional limits. The constitu- and teacher assistants through- Building, 16 W. Jones Street, Library, promoting her swing states. tion allows only for the General out the state. Raleigh, NC 27601. latest book, a collabora- tion with former death row inmate John Lee Conaway. Conaway’s victims were Richmond County residents. After an outcry from many in the community, the library announced it has post- poned the event. Instead of postponing the event, should the library have simply cancelled the book signing? Visit www.yourdailyjour- nal.com to cast your vote WRITE US The Daily Journal encour- ages letters about issues in the public domain. Please keep letters to 300 words or less. Letters may be ed- ited for brevity, clarity and grammar. Please sign your letter and include your address and daytime telephone number. We will not print letters that are libelous or in poor taste, letters addressing issues between private par- ties, form letters, unsigned letters, letters from anony- mous sources or letters that are signed but request anonymity. All letters are verified prior to publication. Mail letters to: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 190, Rock- ingham, N.C. 28380. Fax your letters to 997- 4321. E-mail: rbacon@heartland- publications.com The editorial board can be reached at [email protected]; or call (910) 997-3111, ext. 13. www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 Page 5A obituaries County Commissioners first OBITUARIES Norma Thrower Branson Norma Branson, 74, of Rockingham, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Dec. 28, 2011, at Duke Hospice at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, N.C. monthly meeting of 2012 A service of remembrance will be held at Glenwood United Methodist Church in Rockingham, Saturday, Dawn M. Kurry structures were located on requires procurement of cost to Richmond County. Jan. 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. Richmond County Daily Journal the same property. In order grant administration and The existing pump station The family will receive visitors at the church follow- to asses the property, a pub- engineering services. will stay in use and will The future of trans- ing the service. lic hearing must be held Richmond County not be disabled until the portation in the county Ms. Branson is preceded in death by her husband on the attached Preliminary directly solicited propos- new pump station is com- will be the topic for the Holmes Branson and brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Assessment Role. als for grant administra- pleted and all lines are tied Richmond County Board Baucom, Margaret Albright, Robert Thrower, and Reid The first two structures tion and engineering from in, making it a functioning of Commissioners when it Thrower. were located at 4115 N. U.S. three capable firms, and pump station for the Ellerbe meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday She is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Gardner and Highway 1 and 4125 N. U.S. the county placed an ad in area. in Rockingham. partner Jody Hite and Victoria Gardner and partner Highway 1, belonging to the Daily Journal asking The Richmond County The board will hold a Patricia Saylor, and their children Cameron Robinson Sara McMillian and Vicky all interested and qualified Sheriff’s Office requests public hearing on the pro- and John Saylor; as well as her brothers and sisters, Murphy of 120 One Down firms to submit for either or permission to trade in a posed 2013 Community Lillian Eden, J.C. Thrower, Polly Bond, Ina Haigler and St., Southern Pines. The both services. Two letters 2009 Dodge Charger R/T Transportation Program husband Mack, Eleanor McPherson and husband John, assessed value of the prop- of interested were received; towards the purchase of a Application to be sub- Helen Greer, Edward Thrower and a host of beloved erty totals $11,088. The the Wooten Company and 2012 Ford F150. The cur- mitted to the North nieces and nephews. third structure, at 4024 N. Municipal Engineering rent estimated value of the Carolina Department of Memorial contributions can be made to Duke U.S. Highway 1, belonged to Services Company, P.A. Charger is $18,000 with a Transportation no later Hospice, Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Grace and Michael Stroman both submitted Letters of mileage of 56,906. The dif- than Jan. 27. Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704. of 104 Brown Miller Drive, Interest to provide both ference in the cost of the The Community Marston, and had an assess- grant administration and two vehicles will be paid Richmond County Daily Journal Transportation Program ment total of $3,176. engineering design servic- out of the Drug Fund. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 provides assistance to If approved by the board, es. Municipal Engineering This vehicle is driven by coordinate existing trans- the public hearing will take Services scored the high- Captain Jay Childers who portation programs operat- place on Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. est for both grant admin- is in charge of the Detective Jannie Lee Bennett Gibson ing in Richmond County, in the County Commission istration and engineering Division. The Ford truck is and provides transporta- Chambers at 125 Hancock design. The board will better suited to the work he Mrs. Jannie Lee Bennett Gibson, 77, of 348 tion options and services St., Rockingham. be asked to approve the does on a daily basis. Earle Franklin Drive, Dobbins Heights, N.C., died for the communities within County Manager Rick award of both services to Acting Chief Court Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Sandhills Regional Medical the service area. These ser- Sago will update the board Municipal Engineering Counselor Kelly B. Boling Center in Hamlet. vices are currently provided on recent projects and Services Company. is requesting the board A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, using demand response. activities, including the Sago will ask the board approve her appointment at 1 p.m. at St. Peter United Methodist Church in Services are rendered by Ellerbe Sewer Extension to approve a Fee Simple to the Juvenile Crime Hamlet, with the pastor, Rev. Angelo Troy, officiating. using vans and light transit Project. Deed with the North Prevention Council in the Burial will follow in the Mary Love Cemetery. vehicles. CPA Allen Thompson of Carolina Department absence of Court Counselor The family will receive friends on Monday from 1 The project comes Thompson, Price, Scott, of Transportation. The Jimmy Craig. Craig to 6 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Service in Hamlet and at with a funding request of Adams and Company will Richmond County Water has been out of work on other times at the home, 348 Earle Franklin Drive, $219,287, with a local share present the board with an Department has a pump Workman’s Compensation Dobbins Heights. of $32,763.05. A notice of audit report for Richmond station on Highway 220 for the past 18 months and Mrs. Gibson was born March 22, 1934, daughter of the public hearing was sent County’s fiscal year ending that will be taken by the has been unable to attend the late James Walter Bennett and May Della Davis out in Spanish as well. June 30, 2011. North Carolina Department monthly meetings of the Bennett. The board will be asked Sago will report to the of Transportation due to Juvenile Crime Prevention She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Gibson to set a public hearing on board that Richmond the construction of the Council. Boling would like of Dobbins Heights; son, James Franklin Bennett a Preliminary Assessment County received a Interstate 73/74. DOT is to fulfill the general statute of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Goldston of Role. Three structures Community Development going to purchase the .230 requirement to serve in this Hamlet and Betty Harrington of Durham, N.C. located on N. U.S. Highway Block Grant (CDBG) in acres the current pump sta- position in Craig’s absence. Nelson Funeral Service of Hamlet is serving the 1, north of Hoffman, have the amount of $600,000 tion sits on for $15,000. n Staff Writer Dawn M. family. been demolished and from the North Carolina DOT is going to purchase Kurry can be reached at Richmond County Daily Journal removed from the property. Department of Commerce, the land adjacent to the cur- 910-997-3111, ext. 15, or Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 The total cost of the remov- Community Investment rent pump station and build by email at dkurry@heart- al was $14,264. Two of the and Assistance. The grant a new pump station at no landpublications.com. Congressman talks rural issues Meets with ag officials in Rockingham Staff Report we can best serve the agriculture community in Richmond County and U.S. Representative Larry Kissell do all we can to help this industry (NC-08) met with local agriculture grow and continue to prosper, feed- officials in Rockingham on Thursday ing and clothing folks across our to discuss rural issues facing the country and the world.” county and the region. Kissell Kissell discussed legislation he’s met with Amy Yaklin, Executive introduced to protect rural areas Director of the Richmond County from what he called “onerous” Farm Services Agency, and Leigh regulations by the Environmental McCormick, Area Technician for Protection Agency to regulate farm USDA Rural Development. dust, as well as his work on the “The agriculture industry is Agriculture Committee in helping responsible for one-fifth of the jobs to craft the 2012 Farm Bill and its in North Carolina, creating more potential impact on this area. than $70 billion in economic activ- “Our family farmers do not need ity each year,” said Kissell. “As a additional onerous regulations by member of the House Agriculture government agencies that don’t Committee, I’m committed to doing understand rural areas or the indus- all I can to best represent the farm- tries within them,” said Kissell. “I’ll ers and ranchers throughout our continue to work to make sure that district to make sure their voice is our farming community’s best inter- heard and their industry remains ests are represented in the work I do, prosperous as the backbone of our to help ensure that the 2012 Farm Contributed state’s economy. I greatly enjoyed Bill is a success for the people of U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell chats with Amy Yaklin, Executive Director of the Richmond County Farm Service hearing from Amy and Leigh on how North Carolina.” Agency in Rockingham. Garden From page 1A Richmond County attending Sandhills Personally, I want to help mit to maintaining the can also contact Sarah n Staff Writer Dawn Agricultural Cooperative Community College in establish a community plots throughout the sea- Mammorella, Family and M. Kurry can be reached Extension Agent Paige Southern Pines, Smith garden so we can reap the sons. The members of the Consumer Science Agent at 910-997-3111, ext. 15, Burns said, “The motiva- has earned the North benefits of going green, community garden must at the Richmond County or by email at dkurry@ tion needs to come from Carolina Certified Plant not only for my children decide on what to do with Cooperative Extension by heartlandpublications. within the community. 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Fill out credit application on-line Now accepting new patients (910) 215-2583 Condolences ~ Reflections ~ Remembrances View Richmond County’s complete list of obituaries and share memories with a tribute. Visit obituaries at www.yourdailyjournal.com Page 6A Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 www.yourdailyjournal.com Farm Service Agency to elect Chair Dawn M. Kurry insurance is not available. address and/or know of some- and Wetland Conservation RIchmond County Daily Journal Supplemental Revenue Application for coverage must one who would like to get the (WC) provisions are required. Assistance Program (SURE) be filed by the applicable crop’s Richmond County Newsletter, Farmers with HEL deter- The Farm Service Agency application closing date. please send the email address mined soils are reminded of announced in its January The sign-up for 2010 losses Production records for all to [email protected], tillage, crop residue, and rota- newsletter that Jerry Morgan runs through June 1. crops must be reported to and the FSA will add you to tion requirements as specified was elected to represent The Supplemental Revenue FSA no later than the acreage our emailing list. per their conservation plan. farmers from Marks Creek, Assistance Program (SURE) reporting date for the crop Producers are to notify the Rockingham, Hamlet and provides benefits for farm for the following year. FSA Farming Operations USDA Farm Service Agency Wolfpit Townships on the revenue losses due to natural requires that any production Changes prior to conducting land Farm Service Agency (FSA) disasters that incurred in the reported in a loss year be ver- clearing or drainage projects county committee. Morgan crop year 2010. SURE is avail- ifiable according to Agency If you have bought or sold to insure compliance. Failure was elected to his first con- able to eligible producers on: specifications. NAP Losses land, or if you have added to obtain advance approval secutive term. James Porter • Farms in counties with must be reported within 15 or dropped rented land from for any of these situations can was elected as first alternate to Secretarial disaster declara- days of loss. your operation, make sure you result in the loss of eligibility Chair of Committee. tions, including contiguous report the changes to the FSA and all federal payments. The newsletter also reports counties, that have incurred FSA Adopting GovDelivery office as soon as possible. You that the 2012 Direct and crop production or quality need to provide a copy of your Bank Account Changes Counter-Cyclical Program losses, or both, and includes The USDA Farm Service deed or recorded land contract Current policy mandates (DCP) enrollment will begin all crops grown by a produc- Agency offices are moving for purchased property. Failure that FSA payments be elec- Jan. 23 and will end June er nationwide, except grazed toward a paperless operation. to maintain accurate records tronically transferred into 1. Here are some important crops. Producers are asked to enroll with FSA on all land you have your bank account. In order reminders: • Any farm in which, for the in the new GovDelivery sys- an interest in can lead to pos- for timely payments to be • All producers planting crop year, the actual produc- tem which will provide notic- sible program ineligibility and made, producers need to on DCP base acres must be tion on the farm because of es, newsletters and electronic penalties. Making the record notify the FSA county office identified on the DCP/ACRE disaster-related conditions is reminders instead of a hard changes now will save you if your account has been contract and receive a propor- 50 percent or less than normal copy through the mail. time in the spring. Update changed or if another finan- tionate share of DCP/ACRE production of the farm. FSA, like many other orga- signature authorization when cial institution purchases payment for the farm. nizations, is trying to work changes in the operation your bank. Payments can be • Changes on the farm Noninsured Revenue smarter and be more efficient. occur. Producers are remind- delayed if the FSA office is after enrolling June 1 in DCP/ Assistance Program (NAP) Moving to electronic notifica- ed to contact the office of not aware of updates to your ACRE must be reported to tions via email will help con- a change in operations on a account and routing numbers. your local FSA office such as The noninsured crop disas- serve resources and save tax- farm so that records can be The Richmond County Farm ownership changes, producer ter assistance program (NAP) payer dollars. kept current and accurate. Service Agency is located at changed (individual and enti- is a federally funded program County Committee ballots 123 Caroline St., Suite 400, ties) or changes in crop shares that helps producers reduce will continue to be mailed to Highly erodible land and Rockingham. Office hours are arrangements. their risk when growing food all eligible producers. wetland conservation Monday through Friday, from • Changes cannot be made and fiber crops, specialty Producers can now subscribe Landowners and operators 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can after Sept. 30. crops and crops for livestock to receive free e-mail updates are reminded that in order contact them at 910-895-3950, Additional information on feed. These benefits are only by going to http://www.fsa. to receive payments from ext. 2. The FSA office will be an assortment of other agri- available for crops for which usda.gov/subscribe. USDA, compliance with closed for the Martin Luther cultural programs follows. the catastrophic level of crop Also, if you have an email Highly Erodible Land (HEL) King Jr. holiday on Jan. 16. Mummies of the World attracts 50K visitors

Special to the Daily Journal beyond to experience the col- cess in Charlotte,” said lection which is making one Marc Corwin, president of CHARLOTTE — Since of only seven U.S. appear- American Exhibitions, Inc. opening at Discovery Place ances in Charlotte. “The milestones we are able on Nov. 11, 2011, Mummies And, Charlotte has wel- to achieve are proof that real of the World has attracted comed the mummies. mummies intrigue the gen- 50,000 visitors in 50 short Following a highly-success- eral public and are a dynamic days, drawing guests from ful opening weekend at draw for the cities and ven- all across the United States. Discovery Place that saw ues in which they are exhib- Attendees have traveled from thousands of visitors, the pub- ited. We are pleased to see as far as Alaska, Hawaii, lic’s response and intrigue for that the exhibition contin- California and Washington Mummies of the World has ues to generate attendance State — even Canada and grown. To accommodate holi- and buzz in every market we the United Kingdom — to day crowds, Discovery Place travel to.” experience the groundbreak- extended its hours Dec. 26 Mummies of the World will ing exhibition on display in to 30 to allow more families be on display at Discovery Charlotte. and vacationers the chance Place through April 8, 2012, The continued success of to experience the exhibition, and reservations are recom- the exhibition is proving to which attracted thousands mended. Tickets can be pur- be a tremendous draw for the during that week alone. chased by calling 704-372- museum, bringing in visitors “We are thrilled with the 6261 or online at discovery- Mummies of the World has been featured in Charlotte since Nov. 11, 2011. This from all over the country and exhibition’s continued suc- place.org. is just one of seven U.S. appearances the collection will make.

Church BRIEFS The deadline for all - Announcing! Building Congregational Holiness ern gospel music since of Lee Thee A.M.E. Zion OF EVANGELISM church briefs is 5 p.m. Fund Rally Sunday, Jan. Church, 154 Safie 6th first joining the Gold City Church will also be a part MINISTRY will spon- Thursdays. — Editor 8, 2012 - Friday, Jan. 13, St., Rockingham, would Quartet, then moving on of the program. For fur- sor their 2nd Annual 2012. Starts at 3:30 p.m. like to invite everyone to to form his own group. ther information contact Richmond County Law SATURDAY Sunday and 7:30 p.m. attend on Monday, Jan. Having received many Cleo Cameron, President Enforcement Prayer PEE DEE UNITED nightly. Guest speakers 9 until! Starts at 7 p.m. awards, Brian’s first love of the Pastor’s Aid, at Breakfast on Feb. 6, 2012 METHODIST CHURCH will be (Sunday, Jan. 8) Special guest is Pastor is to take the message of (910) 206-0937. starting at 7 a.m. will have a buffet break- Pastor Giovanni Simpson Perry Deal from Bethune, Jesus Christ to everyone THE BUTTERFLIES ST. JAMES CATHOLIC fast from 6:30 to 10 a.m of Gateway to Heaven S.C. he can. will be celebrating their CHURCH, Hwy 74 West, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Christian Fellowship PINEY GROVE MT. CALVARY 3rd anniversary on Jan. Hamlet, will be holding The cost is $5 per person. in Wilmington, N.C., CHURCH, Windblow MISSIONARY BAPTIST 15 at 3 p.m. at St. Stephen their annual Pit-Cooked Eat in or take out. (Monday, Jan. 9) Community, Ellerbe - CHURCH, 685 Ledbetter A.M.E. Zion Church in Bar-B-Q on Friday, Feb. Evangelist Hattie Annual Joy Night Musical Road, Rockingham - The Hamlet. Pastor is Rev. J. 3, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 7 SUNDAY McLean, Sanctuary - Jan. 14, 2012 - Begins at Pastor’s Aid Committee Kirby Wood. Come cel- p.m. Your choice of pork FIRST BAPTIST Deliverance, Greensboro, 6 p.m. Several gust choirs will be having a program ebrate with us! or chicken - cooked on CHURCH, 329 West N.C., (Tuesday, Jan. 10) and groups are expected. on Sunday, Jan. 15 at 3 ST. LUKE # 2 F.W.B. site with cole slow, baked Ave., Hamlet - Sunday Pastor Vander D. Purcell For additional informa- p.m. Minister Antoinette CHURCH, 119 Morrow beans and rolls. Price is school begins at 9:30 a.m. Jr., Total Restoration tion, contact Elder Kevin Bennett, a young St., Dobbins Heights $7. Eat in or take out. Morning worship service Center, Greensboro, Mayhue at 336-253-3985. Anointed Educated - Carson Building Fund You may also substitute is at 11 a.m. The speak- N.C., (Wednesday, Jan. Elder Robert McArthur Woman of God, can and Rallie will come on the for 1 pint of Pork BBQ. er will be Rev. Colene 11) Pastor Barry Murray, is pastor. will bring forth His spo- 4th Sunday in January Orders of 10 or more can Ellerbe, Interim pastor, God’s Deliverance ST. LUKE # 2 F.W.B. ken word. In addition (Jan. 22, 2012) during be delivered. For more First Baptist Church. Church, Raeford, N.C. CHURCH, 119 Morrow to Minister Bennett the the worship service. information or deliveries, Public is invited. (Thursday, Jan. 12) St., Dobbins Heights - On Mighty Men’s Male Choir THE BOARD call 582-0207. THE SENIOR CHOIR Pastor Carl Ingram, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, OF PHILADELPHIA Morning Star Church, 1st quarterly meeting will UNITED METHODIST Lilesville, N.C. (Friday, be held at 12 p.m. at St. CHURCH is postponing Jan. 13) Pastor Albert Luke # 2 F.W.B. Church. their choir anniversary. Cunningham, New Bethel All members need to be The date of the program Church, Kernersville, present and on time. was Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. N.C. Come and be CAMERONIAN WAYMAN CHAPEL blessed. PRESBYTERIAN A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, CHURCH, 179 Northam 1923 Osborne Road, UPCOMING Road, Rockingham - A Hamlet - Usher Board MT. CALVARY ROCK Gospel Concert featuring Program will be at OF AGES CHURCH, Brian Free and Assurance Southern Pines Women’s Wayman Chapel on 464 County Home Road, will be held Sunday Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Rockingham - Revival on night, Jan. 15, 2012, at Health Center 3 p.m. The preacher for Jan. 9 - 12 at 7 p.m. each 7 p.m. Admission is free Welcomes this program will be Rev. night. Evangelist Robbie and a love offering will be Eddie Abraham, pastor of Stewart will present taken. Brian Free is unde- Sarah Bowen-Pasfi eld, MD Shiloh United Methodist God’s word each night. niably the most recog- Church and Smyrna REVIVAL!!! Pastor nizable southern gospel Dr. Bowen-Pasfi eld has recently joined United Methodist Church Kenny Bradshaw of tenor of our generation. Southern Pines Women’s Health Center. (Bennettsville Parish). East Rockingham Since 1982, he has been His choirs and congre- at the forefront of south- - Graduated from West Virginia University School gations will accompany A private of Medicine after a 4 year residency in the him. Please come and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology join us as we worship and getaway in praise the Lord during your own - 2002 Graduate of NC State with a major in Biology this program. All Ushers backyard. are asked to be dressed Dr. Bowen-Pasfi eld will be in our Southern Pines in their usher’s uniform. 0% Financing on offi ce Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri and in our all hot tubs for 12 The host pastor is Rev. months. Selected Rockingham offi ce on Tues. Janice H. Ingram. hot tubs 0% SIDNEY GROVE fi nancing for 60 months. CHURCH OF 218 East Broad Ave. DELIVERANCE, 401 Rockingham, NC 28379 Jacuzzi & Caldera McIntyre Road, Ellerbe 910.997.6535 brands 110 Medical Circle Dr. • Rockingham, NC • 910-895-7528 • www.spwhc.com www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 Page 7A Worship with your family this week. The Richmond County Daily Journal and the businesses on this page invite you to worship at the church of your choice.

Abundant Life Faith Missionary Baptist Church Livingston Chapel Missionary Poplar Springs Baptist Church Joe B. Wilkes Ernie Walters 1109 NC Hwy 381 • Hamlet 478 Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham 139 School St. • Rockingham 276 Hatcher Rd. • Rockingham Lovely Hill Baptist Church Prayer & Faith Temple Church CHINESECHINESE RESTAURANT RESTAURANT All Saints Episcopal Church Faith Temple Holiness Church 114 Lincoln Ave. • Rockingham Tommy Legrand Eat In •T eCarryl: (910) Out582- 3339• Buffet Rev. Harry Abernathy Rummage Packhouse Road, Ellerbe 217 Thomas St. • Hamlet       217 Henderson St. • Hamlet Macedonia Baptist Church Providence Missionary Baptist Church (Super Wal-Mart Shopping Center !wy 74) Ashley Chapel AME Zion Church Fellowship United Methodist 3920 US Hwy. 1 N. • Hoffman Rev. LaMont J. Johnson, Sr. 722Mon.- K. FallingThurs.: Creek 11:00am-10:00am Plaza Rockingham, NC 28379 332 Mizpah Rd. • Rockingham Tony Joyner 1120 E. Washington St. • Rockingham +'(#(* &''!% %*(/,-  805 Long Drive 1200 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet Macedonia Church of God Fri.-Sat.: 11:00am-10:30am 997-4471 Bass Temple United Church of God 910 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe Rivers of Life   First Assembly of God 106 Pence St. • Rockingham Sunday: 12:00 Noon-10:00pm Medical Park Pharmacy Benjamin Faison Mon.-Thurs.: 11:00am-10:00am 157 Louis Breeden Blvd. • Hamlet Gene R. Alexander Maple Street Freewill Baptist Fri.-Sat.: 11:00am-10:30am 921 Long Dr. 160 Clemmer Rd. • Rockingham Rev. Darwin Cook River of Life Ministry FWC +%- &&%'$ (Richmond Medical Park) Beaver Dam United Methodist Church 128 Maple St. • Rockingham Apostle Mike Shaw Rev. Robert Carpenter First Baptist Church 511 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham       417-3490 714 Beaver Dam Rd. • Rockingham James Brown Marks Creek Presbyterian Church 2116 Main St. • Ellerbe Marks Creek Church Rd. • Hamlet Roberdel Baptist Church Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Chris Smith 708 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe First Baptist Church Marston First Baptist Church 1118 Richmond Rd. • Rockingham Bethel Church of God in Christ Randy Bishop 220 Stroman Rd. • Marston 1417 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe 208 Charlotte St. • Hamlet Roberdel United Methodist Church McDonald Baptist Church Rev. Gregory C. Minnick Beverly Hills Baptist Church First Baptist Church Beaver Dam Rd. • Rockingham 1302 Roberdell Rd. • Rockingham Rev. Mickey Briles 329 West Ave. • Hamlet 110 Kimberly St. • Rockingham McDonald Baptist Church Rockingham Wesleyan Church First Baptist Church 259 McDonald Ch. Rd. • Rockingham Phillip Huber Bible Freewill Church of Worship James Nelson 618 N. Lee St. • Rockingham 678 NC Hwy. 381 • Hamlet 201 N. Randolph St. • Rockingham Midway Baptist Church 1000 West Ave. • Hamlet Rourk Presbyterian Church Bibleway Church Rev. Jimmy Williams www.sandhillsrmc.com First Harvest Faith Christian Center 282 Midway Rd. • Rockingham John Stone 110 Bibleway Church Rd. 255 E. Church St. • Ellerbe Rockingham A. Riley (910) 205-8000 Rockingham Miracle Valley Deliverance Church Sandy Grove Baptist Church Boyd Lake Road Church of Christ Lizzie Jackson First Pentecostal Holiness Church 110 Midway Rd. • Rockingham Jack Poe David Carter 105 Sandy Grove Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 789 Boyd Lake Rd. • Hamlet Al McCormick 1407 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet Mirror Image Tabernacle Faith Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Calvary Baptist Church Janice Norris Call Today to First Pentecostal Holiness Church 639 McNair Rd. • Rockingham Phil Hinson Scott Conners 123 Sandy Ridge Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 406 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet Harris Jordan 172 Hannah Pickett Ave. • Rockingham Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Saron Baptist Church Cameronian Presbyterian Church Barbara Covington Sponsor Local First Presbyterian Church (USA) 685 Ledbetter Rd. • Rockingham Richard L. Stanford Rev. Wyatt Coley 123 Saron Church Rd. • Ellerbe 179 Northam Rd. • Rockingham Dwight H. Williams 904 Fayetteville Rd. • Rockingham Mt. Calvary Rock of Ages Church Second Baptist Church Churches Carl’s Revival Center Bible Church James Hildreth First Presbyterian Church (PCA) 464 County Home Rd. • Rockingham Rev. Chris Hawks Carl Leeittle 518 4th St. • Hamlet 128 Ellen Rd. • Rockingham James B. Watson 133 W. Ballard St. • Ellerbe Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church Shekinah Glory Ministries Mike Childers Cartledge Creek Baptist Church Pastor James Covington First Presbyterian Church (USA) 573 Battley Dairy Rd. • Hamlet Jason Lutz 135-A US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham 152 Ben Hudson Rd. • Rockingham Dr. Mark Andrew Carver 200 Rice St. • Hamlet Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church (PCA) Shining Light Chappell Grove Missionary Baptist PO Box 86 • Ellerbe Charles Maness First United Methodist Church Church Calvery St. McQuage Ken Buckingham Mt. Olive Baptist Church Rev. H.K. Williams 111 Godfrey Rd. • Ellerbe 300 Charlotte St. • Hamlet 596 E. Washington St. Ex. • Rockingham Sidney Grove Church Auto Rentals A. Simpson Christ Memorial Church First United Methodist Church Mt. Pisgah AME Zion Church 401 McIntyre Rd. • Ellerbe 818 E. Broad Ave. 1110 E. Washington St. • Rockingham Rev. Mike Sykes James Smith Rockingham, NC 410 E. Washington St. • Rockingham 1015 Leak St. • Rockingham Silver Hill Presbyterian Church Christian Faith Outreach Ministries Naomi Newton 910-895-6118 Fletcher’s Chapel Teddy Williams Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 24881 Hoffman Rd. • Marston Passenger Vehicles Available 235 Ledbetter St. • Cordova Hwy. 1 • Hoffman Rev. Elizabeth W. Polk 861 Grassy Island Rd. • Ellerbe Sneed Grove AME Zion Church Church of Christ Foundations of Jesus Christ Rev. John L. Ervin Deliverance Temple Hwy. 74 E. • Rockingham Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1482 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe Ester Almon 1208 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham Southside Freewill Baptist Church Church of God 113 Pine St. • Ellerbe Ricky Jacobs 212 Palmer St. • Norman Mt. Zion United Church of Christ Freedom Baptist Rev. Dian Griffin Jackson 660 Sandy Ridge Church Rd. • Ellerbe Rev. Ronnie McLean 986 Ledbetter Rd. • Rockingham Church of God in Christ Outreach Southwood Pentecostal Holiness 1002 E. Washington St. • Rockingham 987 US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham Nebo Wesleyan Church Greg Amos 468 US Hwy 1 S. • Rockingham Rockingham, NC Church of God of Prophecy Friendship Baptist Church Jeff Collins J.L. McCullers 1812 Airport Rd. • Hamlet Lomuel Stroman Spring Hill Wesleyan Church Hwy. 177 N. • Hamlet 1-800-228-7322 122 Jackson St. • Ellerbe Rev. Edwin Luther New Beginnings Baptist Church 289 Spring Hill Church Rd. • Hamlet 910-997-4441 Church of God of Prophecy Full Gospel Church of God Howard McLaurin Steven Gilmer Estelle R. Quick Old Hwy 220 • Biscoe St. James Catholic Church 139 Flowers St. • Rockingham 4153 US Hwy. 1 N. • Hoffman 1018 W. Hamlet Ave. • Hamlet New Beginnings Christian Church Church of God of Prophecy Glenwood United Methodist Church Rachel Lampley St. Joseph Bible Church of God Steve Crews Joel Perry 670 Wiregrass Rd. • Hamlet J.C. Murphey 615 Cheraw Rd. • Hamlet 221 County Home Rd. • Rockingham 469 NC Hwy. 73 E. • Ellerbe New Bethel AME Zion Church Church of God of Prophecy Grace Baptist Church Rev. Bula Legrand St. Luke Freewill Baptist Church #2 Elizabeth Smith Pastor Albert Hatcher, Jr. 100 Bethel Church Rd. • Hamlet Pastor Allen Sutton 300 Hendersonville St. • Hamlet 136 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 119 Morrow Street • Hamlet New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church of Jesus Christ of Grace Chapel Holiness Church Rev. Chris Young St. Mary’s Holiness Church Latter Day Saints 2035 US Hwy. 74 E. • Hamlet 120 Hamer Road • Rockingham Mary L. Quick 310 Roberdel Rd. • Rockingham 178 Channie McManus Greater Diggs Chapel AME Zion New Diggs Chapel AME Zion Dobbin Heights 2124 Fayetteville Road Church of the Holy Spirit Church Carol Turner Rockingham St. Paul Lutheran Church 309 W. Main St. • Hamlet Annie Bostick Mizpah Rd. • Rockingham 910-895-7775 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy. • Rockingham John Pfisterer 311 Marlboro St. • Hamlet Cobb Memorial Baptist Church New Direction House of Prayer Greater Gospel Lighthouse Church Chuck McKnight James Malloy 552 Green Lake Rd. • Rockingham 151 Mizpah Rd. • Rockingham St. Paul United Methodist Church SonSound 108 Safie Sixth St. • Rockingham Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham Carolina Greater Wall Chapel AME Zion New Hope Baptist Church Collins Revival Ministries St. Peters United Methodist Church Rev. Tony Hornes Rev. Leroy Tyson, Jr. Your local source for Judy Gibbs 205 N. Bridges St. • Hamlet 136 Collins Church Rd. 646 US Hwy 1 S. • Rockingham 1596 US Hwy. 74 E. • Hamlet audio, video & electronics. St. Stephen AME Zion Church Green Lake Missionary Baptist Church New Hope Freewill Baptist Church Community Church Rev. Kerby Woodard 30 Years Experience Interim: Rev. Quinton Covington Rev. Jerry McNeil Rev. Allen Hudson 407 West Ave. • Hamlet 193 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 507 Green Lake Rd. • Rockingham 105 Blewett Ave. • Rockingham Jimmy Herring, Owner St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Cordova Baptist Church Green Lake United Methodist Church New Hope Temple of God Rev. Gregory K. Freeman 910-995-1558 • 910-895-4509 Bill Monroe Rev. Bill Taylor Hwy. 38 • Hamlet 434 St. Stephens Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 224 Ledbetter St. • Cordova 623 Green Lake Road • Rockingham www.CarolinaSonSound.com New Life Church of Deliverance Stelly’s Tabernacle Cordova United Methodist Church Hamlet Church of Christ S.W. Davis, Jr. US Hwy 220 • Rockingham Rev. Brooks Gale 410 3rd St. • Hamlet 410 Third St. • Hamlet Sweet Haven Church 130 Ledbetter St. • Cordova Harbor For Souls Ministries Norman Presbyterian Church (PCA) Mitchell Roller BIRMINGHAM Covenant Church (PCA) Larry Butler Jack Bowling 424 Midway Rd. • Rockingham 219 Butler Circle • Rockingham 3689 NC Hwy 220 N. • Norman Jerry Straight Tabernacle United Methodist Church 217 Midway Road • Rockingham DRUG CO. Harvest Ministries Congregational Norman United Methodist Church 125 Slate Rd. • Rockingham Crestview Baptist Church Holiness Church Robert Carpenter 27 Main St., Hamlet Donald W. Robson PO Box 95 • Norman Tabernacle Faith Pentecostal Holiness William S. Kearse William Harrington 436 Crestview Dr. • Rockingham 103 Harvest Church Rd. • Rockingham W.P. Horne, Jr. & Staff Oak Ridge Baptist Church 101 Pine St. • Hamlet Harvest Time Tabernacle Tommy Bivens Cross Roads Ministries Temple Baptist Church 910-582-3585 Daniel White 261 Oak Ridge Church Rd. • Hamlet Thad Pearson, Sr. Joey Byrd 130 Apex St. • Hamlet 106 S. Groves Ave. • Rockingham Oakley Grove Freewill Baptist Church 165 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Heritage Baptist Church Derby Baptist Church 539 Derby Rd. • Hoffman Temple Church of God in Christ 1301 S. Long Dr. • Rockingham Lesly Holt Thomas C. Leak Outreach for Jesus 2178 Derby Rd. • Ellerbe 104 S. Stewart St. • Rockingham Highland Acres Church of God Marvin Taylor East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Eston Bailey 440 Battley Dairy Rd. • Hamlet Timmons Grove Missionary Baptist Larry Brown US Hwy. 74 E. • Rockingham 27501 Marston Rd. • Marston 189 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Park Avenue Presbyterian Church Highland Pines Free Will Baptist Dr. James E. Lankford Touch of Grace FWB Church Pastor Don Kivett 1920 Park Ave. • Rockingham John R. Daniel East Rockingham Holiness Church 1109 Hylan Ave. • Hamlet Ken Bradshaw 320 Chalk Rd. • Hamlet Pee Dee Baptist Association 154 Safie Sixth St. • Rockingham Trinity Emmanuel Holiness Hoffman Baptist Church Rev. David Benton, DOM Wayman “Buzz” Hill William Maness, Jr. 1219 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham East Rockingham Methodist Church 130 Entwistle St. • Rockingham Vann Floyd PO Box 165 • Hoffman 1009 Scaleybark Rd. • Rockingham Pee Dee Baptist Church Triumpahnt Christian Center Holly Grove Missionary Baptist James Bryant Alonzo Jones Carve Jones Ebenezer Baptist Church 100 Hamer Rd. • Rockingham 134 Mill Rd. • Rockingham Carolina Upholstery Daniel Scott 401 Ellerbe Grove Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 875 US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham Pee Dee United Methodist Church Victory Baptist Church & Interior Designs Hopewell Baptist Church Michael Griffin Russell Edwards Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church 295 Battley Dairy Rd. • Hamlet Hwy. 220. • Rockingham 171 Clemmer Rd. • Rockingham Specialist in Home Interiors Kevin Thompson Islamic Society of the Carolinas 138 Wallace Rd. • Ellerbe Pemberton Temple Church of God Victory Deliverance Church of God 819 Circlewood Dr. • Hamlet 209 Monroe Ave. • Hamlet Tommy Graham Ray Seals - Owner Ellerbe Grove Missionary Baptist 114 N. Bridges St. • Hamlet Church Jehovah’s Witness Philadelphia United Methodist Church    #!   Wayman Chapel Darryl Carter 591 County Home Rd. • Rockingham Dora Dorsey 162 Ellerbe Grove Church Rd. • Rock- 157 Philadelphia Dr. • Rockingham 451 Osborne Rd. • Hamlet Joy Freewill Baptist Church 190 County Home Rd. ingham Pastor Lloyd O. Grant Pine Grove Baptist Church West Franklin Street Baptist   John McGirt Ellerbe First United Methodist Church 864 NC Hwy. 177 S. • Hamlet Corey Wilson 275 Airport Rd. • Rockingham 331 W. Franklin St. • Rockingham Rev. Elizabeth W. Polk Kingdom Builders 2281 Main St. • Ellerbe West Rockingham Church of God Ronnie Moore Piney Grove AME Zion Church 342 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 116 Garrett St. • Rockingham Emmanuel Ministries 621 US Hwy. 74 W. Bus. • Rockingham West Rockingham United Methodist 725 W. Hamlet Ave. • Hamlet King’s Gate Church International Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Eddie McLean Donald Dawkins Emmanuel Temple Church of God 161 Sierra Ave. • Hamlet 2817 Derby Rd. • Ellerbe 217 US Hwy. 74 W • Rockingham Paul W. Bennett Whole Word Gospel Church Ledbetter United Methodist Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 125 Ellerbe Rd. • Rockingham Richardo Steel Rev. Kenneth Lassiter 1247 Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham 328 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Episcopal Church of the Messiah 475 Roberdel School Rd. • Rockingham 202 Lawrence St. • Rockingham Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church Zion & Trinity United Methodist Lee Thee AME Zion Church 105 Lake Rd. • Rockingham Rev. Matt Seals Rev. Samuel Richardson 1119 US Hwy 1 North Faith Free Will Baptist Church 123 Zion Church Rd. • Rockingham 428 Lee Thee Church Rd. • Rockingham Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Rockingham 657 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Zion United Methodist Church 910-997-4464 Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness Pleasant Hill Church Rd. • Ellerbe 128 Zion Church Rd. • Rockingham 145 Loch Haven Rd. • Hamlet Page 8A Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 www.yourdailyjournal.com

STATE Blackwater suit comes to close Easley avoids RALEIGH (AP) — Days after the last ing the four contractors in 2004 and the lawsuit, said he read parts of the set- disbarment U.S. troops left Iraq, a federal appeals hanging two of their corpses, said Jason tlement but doesn't know all the details. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A dis- court ended a lawsuit over an episode Helvenston of Orlando, Fla., brother of He said the deal includes the company ciplinary panel for lawyers stopped that produced one of the more disturb- slain Blackwater guard Stephen "Scott" paying the families' attorney fees and short Friday of disbarring former ing images of the war: the grisly killings Helvenston. a small death benefit to the heirs. Scott North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley for of four Blackwater security contractors Images from the scene flashed around Helvenston's ex-wife, Patricia Irby of his campaign finance-related convic- and the hanging of a pair of their bodies the world and triggered a massive U.S. Virgina Beach, Va., confirmed those tion in 2010, saying there was no from a bridge in Fallujah. military attack on Fallujah that featured details but added how much their son evidence he knew the contents of a Families of the victims reached a street-by-street fighting. and daughter will get hasn't yet been document that served as the basis for confidential settlement with the com- "The lawsuit coming to an end is no determined. the felony. pany's corporate successor, Arlington, surprise to me whatsoever. It was clear "I'm glad it's over. It's been a hard Instead, the three-member Va.-based Academi, and the U.S. 4th that this was going to be a cover-up from fight and the lawyers did a phenomenal Disciplinary Hearing Commission Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the the beginning," Helvenston said Friday. job," she said Friday. panel suspended the law license of suit last week. The settlement was first "You just feel the injustice of this long The men's estates are named as plain- the two-term Democrat for another reported Friday by The Virginian-Pilot enough, and see that these people are tiffs in the case filed in 2005, which 11 months, meaning he could resume of Norfolk, Va. just so evil, all you can do is pray to God said their survivors live in Oceanside, practicing law in December. His The deal ends the families' hopes that he'll take care of it because that's all Calif.; Leesburg, Fla.; Statesboro, Ga.; license was suspended in December that a public trial would expose the you've got left." Paauilo, Hawaii; Clarksville, Tenn., and 2010 while the North Carolina State events that led to Iraqi insurgents kill- Helvenston, who was not a party to Willoughby, Ohio. Bar investigated his case. Edwards seeks postponement of Jan. 30 trial GREENSBORO (AP) — disclosed. Edwards appeared healthy at make it difficult for him to marital affair before eventually The federal judge set to pre- It is not clear what issues a pretrial hearing in the case attend the proceedings. Details admitting paternity of the child. side over the upcoming trial were discussed Friday in the last month. He denies know- of his illness filed with the court Following the closed-door ses- of John Edwards met behind judge's chambers. Edwards' ingly violating the law and has were sealed. sion Friday, Eagles filed notice closed doors Friday with a fed- defense lawyer, Jim Cooney of pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say they are she is granting a request from eral prosecutor and a lawyer for Charlotte, declined to comment Another hearing is scheduled ready to try Edwards on six Edwards' lawyers to allow wit- the two-time Democratic presi- when leaving the federal court- for Jan. 13. felony and misdemeanor counts nesses who appeared last year dential candidate. house in Greensboro. In a motion filed last month, related to nearly $1 million from before the federal grand jury Edwards is seeking to delay The start date of the trial has Edwards' lawyers asked U.S. wealthy donors used to help that indicted Edwards to review the scheduled Jan. 30 start date been moved back once after District Court Judge Catherine hide his pregnant mistress dur- sealed transcripts of their earli- for his trial on campaign finance Edwards said he needed more C. Eagles to delay the for at ing his 2008 run for the While er testimony. The judge ordered charges, citing a medical condi- time to prepare his defense and least two months, saying their House. The candidate repeat- that the witnesses can read the tion that has not been publicly attend his daughter's wedding. client's medical issue would edly denied having an extra- transcripts. FREE Estimate, STATE BRIEFS Attention Investors! WE BUY Instant Payment! Cape Fear may Residents sue Sign up for a free foreclosure list. SILVER & Helms Jewelers lose funding over noise Go to The Best Of Fine Things Since 1894 RALEIGH (AP) — CHARLOTTE (AP) — www.NicoleHayden.com COINS Federal officials have noti- Four dozen Charlotte resi- Uptown Rockingham fied a major regional hos- dents are suing Charlotte- and sign up for e-mail alerts. 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Horford missed a baseline missed free throw and Johnson pulling out a 102-96 victory D.J. Augustin led the Bobcats jumper and the ball went out canned a 3-pointer from the over the Charlotte Bobcats on with 21 points and 12 assists, of bounds with 1.1 seconds left. right wing, making the Bobcats Friday behind 23 points and 13 while Kemba Walker added 19 The Bobcats got the ball at half pay in what essentially amount- rebounds from Josh Smith. points and Byron Mullens had court after a timeout, but Diaw ed to a 4-point play. The Hawks lost in triple- 17 points off the bench. missed a turnaround fadeaway The Bobcats attempted to overtime to the Miami Heat The Bobcats (2-5) trailed jumper, sending the game into battle back behind a three-point the night before, but made sure most of the second half, but overtime. play by Mullens and a driving there wouldn’t be multiple extra tied the game with 6.5 seconds It was all Hawks from there. layup by Gerald Henderson, but periods needed by scoring the left as Horford was called for Teague hit a 3-pointer from Johnson put the game away first seven points, with early goaltending after an offensive the top of the key to start the with a 15-footer. Johnson fin- Jeff Siner | Charlotte Observer | MCT 3-pointers by Jeff Teague and rebound and put back by Boris overtime period. ished with 14 points. Atlanta forward Josh Smith scored 23 Joe Johnson. Diaw. After a turnover by Mullens, points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Marvin Williams added 15 Both teams had a chance to Smith was fouled and made See BOBCATS | 3B Perfect no more

Richmond Senior guard Josh Calhoun floats by a Hoke County defender to Shawn Stinson | Daily Journal score two Richmond Senior’s Brittany Covington goes up for of his 10 a shot against Hoke County’s Tae Davis. points.

Shawn Stinson | ‘D’ helps Daily Journal Richmond down Hoke Shawn Stinson Bucks hand Raiders first loss of the season Sports editor RAEFORD — Richmond Senior girls Shawn Stinson County went on a 14-5 run basketball coach Nellie Harrington Sports editor in the middle of the second stomped her feet as she watched the quarter to build a 28-18 lead as Raiders miss another layup. RAEFORD — Hoke Thompson’s 3-pointer capped As frustrated as Harrington was with County’s Tarique Thompson the spurt. Richmond battled her team’s offensive effort, she was fired a 3-point effort from the back to cut it to four at the pleased with the results on the other end left baseline and watched as it halftime break. of the court. spun around the rim, then shot In the second half, Hoke Richmond limited Hoke County to nine straight up in the air before County built its advantage back points in the final 24 minutes of play as falling through the net. up to 10 on two occasions, the Raiders pulled away for a 49-20 victo- Thompson cracked a smile the last came at 3:46 mark ry Friday night at McDonald Gymnasium running back down the court of the fourth quarter when in the Southeastern Conference opener as everyone in McDonald Thompson powered through for both squads. Richmond is now 9-2 on Gymnasium realized it was the Richmond defense for his the season, 1-0 in conference play, while going to be one of the those final basket of the contest. Hoke County drops to 2-9 and 0-1. nights for the Bucks. Darius Book’s layup started the “I went into the locker room at halftime Thompson ended up scoring final big run for Hoke County. and went to work on them,” Harrington a game-high 18 points to lead “I thought the key was when said. “I was satisfied with our defense Hoke County to a 54-50 victory we had three shots on our end tonight, but we have to be better on over Richmond County Friday and they ended up getting a offense. We played at their tempo, Tiara night in the Southeastern layup at the end,” Richmond (Ellerbe) was in slow motion tonight Conference opener for both coach David Laton said. “I and was giving their girls a chance to get schools. The loss was the first thought if we could hold a back.” on the season for the Raiders. team to 50 or 60 points we Harrington shook her head at how bad In a tightly-contested game, would win more times than the Raiders were on offense in the first Shawn Stinson | Daily Journal the Bucks (10-1, 1-0) used not. Offensively, we only had half. Richmond trailed at the end of the Richmond Senior’s Jordan Richardson gets Hoke County’s two scoring spurts to keep the Tarique Thompson up in the air following a pump fake. Raiders on their heels. Hoke See RAIDERS | 3B See RICHMOND | 3B O’Brien set to replace Paterno STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) would remain with the Patriots as with 409 victories, Paterno was — New England Patriots offen- an assistant through the postsea- fired Nov. 9 by university trustees sive coordinator Bill O’Brien has son. Two people have told the AP following 46 seasons in the after- agreed to become Penn State’s first the report was credible. math of child sex abuse charges new head football coach in nearly a According to a website that against retired defensive coordina- half-century. tracks flights, a plane registered to tor Jerry Sandusky. O’Brien has no Two people in the NFL with Penn State was scheduled to depart apparent ties to Penn State and a knowledge of the search told The State College for Boston at mid- proud program tarnished by a scan- Associated Press on Friday morn- afternoon Friday. dal that also led to the departure of ing that O’Brien has told them he Acting Athletic Director David school President Graham Spanier. plans to replace fired coach Joe Joyner declined comment on the Penn State coaches had not Paterno. Another person familiar reports about O’Brien when he received any word on O’Brien or with the search told the AP terms arrived Friday at the team’s spa- anything else related to the two- and details still needed to be set, cious, glass-enclosed headquarters month long search as of Friday and that deal could be finalized late on campus. He was scheduled to morning. The staff was assembled Friday night or Saturday. meet with the coaching staff and by Paterno, and most of coaches The persons spoke on condition other officials at the program. had worked for the Hall of Famer of anonymity because they were “I’m not going to confirm any- for years — and in a couple cases, not authorized to speak about the thing as I’ve always done out of decades. search. respect for people,” Joyner said The person familiar with the ESPN, citing unnamed sources, told reporters. “When there is search told the AP most of the cur- first reported Thursday night an something to confirm, I’ll let you rent staff could be let go. Associated Press official announcement would be know.” Sources say New England offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien will See O’BRIEN | 2B made Saturday, and that O’Brien Division I’s winningest coach be named Penn State’s new football coach.

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FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE East Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. BASKETBALL FG FGA PCT W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Hawes, PHL 31 46 .674 y-New England 13 3 0 .813 513 342 Saturday’s Games White, CHA 30 49 .612 N.Y. Jets 8 8 0 .500 377 363 Vancouver at Boston, 1 p.m. National Basketball Association Bynum, LAL 37 61 .607 Miami 6 10 0 .375 329 313 Ottawa at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. By the Associated Press James, MIA 78 131 .595 Buffalo 6 10 0 .375 372 434 Edmonton at Dallas, 2 p.m. All Times EST Ginobili, SAN 29 49 .592 South Columbus at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Howard, ORL 53 90 .589 W L T Pct PF PA Winnipeg at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Atlantic Division Gasol, LAL 55 95 .579 y-Houston 10 6 0 .625 381 278 Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Julian H. Gonzalez | Detroit Free Press | MCT W L Pct GB Hibbert, IND 34 59 .576 Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 325 317 Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. Calvin Johnson had 16 receiving touchdown to help the Detroit Philadelphia 3 2 .600 — Monroe, DET 38 66 .576 Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 243 329 New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Boston 4 3 .571 — Griffin, LAC 50 88 .568 Indianapolis 2 14 0 .125 243 430 Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Lions grab one of the NFC wild-card spots. Toronto 3 3 .500 ½ Gortat, PHX 30 53 .566 Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m. New York 2 4 .333 1½ North Allen, BOS 39 69 .565 W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Islanders at Phoenix, 8 p.m. New Jersey 1 6 .143 3 Chalmers, MIA 35 62 .565 y-Baltimore 12 4 0 .750 378 266 Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m. Southeast Division Horford, ATL 36 64 .563 x-Pittsburgh 12 4 0 .750 325 227 Washington at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

W L Pct GB Mullens, CHA 28 50 .560 x-Cincinnati 9 7 0 .563 344 323 Sunday’s Games Miami 7 1 .875 — Bass, BOS 43 78 .551 Cleveland 4 12 0 .250 218 307 Philadelphia at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Orlando 5 2 .714 1½ Wallace, POR 38 69 .551 West Johnson, Allen Atlanta 4 3 .571 2½ Gasol, MEM 28 51 .549 W L T Pct PF PA Charlotte 2 4 .333 4 Bargnani, TOR 53 97 .546 y-Denver 8 8 0 .500 309 390 DEALS Washington 0 6 .000 6 Bosh, MIA 65 119 .546 San Diego 8 8 0 .500 406 377 Central Division Favors, UTA 24 44 .545 Oakland 8 8 0 .500 359 433 W L Pct GB Harrington, DEN 43 79 .544 Kansas City 7 9 0 .438 212 338 Detroit at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Chicago 6 1 .857 — Ridnour, MIN 26 48 .542 Columbus at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Indiana 4 2 .667 1½ NATIONAL CONFERENCE Hilario, DEN 27 50 .540 East NFL Friday’s Sports Transactions headline Cleveland 3 3 .500 2½ Rondo, BOS 41 76 .539 W L T Pct PF PA By The Associated Press Detroit 2 4 .333 3½ Scola, HOU 44 82 .537 y-N.Y. Giants 9 7 0 .563 394 400 Milwaukee 2 4 .333 3½ BASEBALL Lawson, DEN 44 83 .530 Philadelphia 8 8 0 .500 396 328 Major League Baseball WESTERN CONFERENCE Calderon, TOR 27 51 .529 Dallas 8 8 0 .500 369 347 American League Southwest Division Boozer, CHI 43 82 .524 Washington 5 11 0 .313 288 367 CLEVELAND INDIANS_Promoted Jeff W L Pct GB Paul, LAC 34 65 .523 Desjardins to lead assistant athletic trainer. San Antonio 5 2 .714 — South W L T Pct PF PA Named Michael Salazar assistant athletic All-Pro team Memphis 3 3 .500 1½ y-New Orleans 13 3 0 .813 547 339 trainer. Dallas 3 5 .375 2½ 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE NEW YORK (AP) — ance the pressure from 3FG 3FGA PCT x-Atlanta 10 6 0 .625 402 350 National League Houston 2 4 .333 2½ McGrady, ATL 5 6 .833 Carolina 6 10 0 .375 406 429 CINCINNATI REDS_Signed RHP Sean Calvin Johnson took one the outside with the pres- New Orleans 2 4 .333 2½ Brewer, CHI 5 6 .833 Tampa Bay 4 12 0 .250 287 494 Gallagher, LHP Jeremy Horst, RHP look at the voting and sure from within, that you Northwest Division Duhon, ORL 6 9 .667 Chad Reineke, LHP Clayton Tanner, RHP North smiled broadly. put on yourself to be suc- W L Pct GB George, IND 15 24 .625 W L T Pct PF PA Kanekoa Texeira, C Brian Esposito, C Corky Portland 5 1 .833 — DeRozan, TOR 10 16 .625 y-Green Bay 15 1 0 .938 560 359 Miller and OF Daryl Jones to minor league “That’s sweet,” he cessful. Last year’s run is Denver 5 2 .714 ½ Allen, BOS 22 36 .611 x-Detroit 10 6 0 .625 474 387 contracts. Promoted Mack Jenkins to assis- said, as he studied The really going to help all of Oklahoma City 5 2 .714 ½ Rubio, MIN 6 10 .600 Chicago 8 8 0 .500 353 341 tant pitching coach. Utah 3 3 .500 2 Sefolosha, OKC 5 9 .556 Minnesota 3 13 0 .188 340 449 COLORADO ROCKIES_Agreed to terms Associated Press 2011 us and our preparation Minnesota 2 4 .333 3 Jefferson, SAN 21 38 .553 West with C Wilkin Castillo, OF Leonard Davis, NFL All-Pro Team. “That’s through the week.” Pacific Division Collison, IND 6 11 .545 W L T Pct PF PA RHP Mike Ekstrom and OF Brandon one of the best honors Johnson and Allen W L Pct GB Iguodala, PHL 12 22 .545 y-San Francisco 13 3 0 .813 380 229 Roberts on minor league contracts. L.A. Clippers 3 2 .600 — Gibson, CLE 11 21 .524 Arizona 8 8 0 .500 312 348 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS_Named Derek you can have other than received 49 votes Friday L.A. Lakers 4 4 .500 ½ Ginobili, SAN 14 27 .519 Seattle 7 9 0 .438 321 315 Lilliquist pitching coach, Dyer Miller bullpen being a Super Bowl cham- from a nationwide panel Sacramento 3 5 .375 1½ Neal, SAN 5 10 .500 St. Louis 2 14 0 .125 193 407 coach, Brent Strom minor league pitching Golden State 2 4 .333 1½ Jones, MIA 13 26 .500 coordinator, Jamie Pogue bullpen catcher, pion. To be an All-Pro is a of 50 media members Phoenix 2 4 .333 1½ Chalmers, MIA 15 30 .500 x-clinched playoff spot Dan Kantrovitz director of scouting, Cesar tremendous honor.” who regularly cover the Cook, OKC 12 24 .500 y-clinched division Geronimo Jr. international scouting cross Johnson and Vikings NFL. It was the fourth Thursday’s Games Singleton, WAS 5 10 .500 checker and Angel Ovalles Dominican Miami 116, Atlanta 109, 3OT Turkoglu, ORL 15 31 .484 Sunday’s Games Republic scouting supervisor. Promoted defensive end Jared Allen All-Pro Team for Allen, San Antonio 93, Dallas 71 Pierce, BOS 10 21 .476 Chicago 17, Minnesota 13 Matt Slater to director of player personnel, were the leading vote get- who led the league with Sacramento 103, Milwaukee 100 Batum, POR 9 19 .474 New Orleans 45, Carolina 17 Tony Ferreira to baseball operations assis- Portland 107, L.A. Lakers 96 Williams, PHL 9 19 .474 Green Bay 45, Detroit 41 tant/player development and Jared Odom ters, each just one vote 22 sacks, one-half short of Friday’s Games Diaw, CHA 8 17 .471 San Francisco 34, St. Louis 27 to baseball operations assistant/scouting. shy of being a unanimous the record. Johnson made Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Rush, GOL 7 15 .467 Tennessee 23, Houston 22 SAN DIEGO PADRES_Acquired RHP pick. it for the first time after New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m. Williams, ATL 7 15 .467 New England 49, Buffalo 21 Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na New York at Washington, 7 p.m. Morris, PHX 6 13 .462 Miami 19, N.Y. Jets 17 from the Chicago Cubs for INF Anthony Quarterback Aaron hauling in 96 catches for Detroit at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Watson, CHI 6 13 .462 Jacksonville 19, Indianapolis 13 Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates. Indiana at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Rodgers made the team a 17.5-yard average and Calderon, TOR 10 22 .455 Philadelphia 34, Washington 10 Frontier League Houston at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Anderson, ORL 25 55 .455 San Diego 38, Oakland 26 FLORENCE FREEDOM_Signed RHP Alec for the first time, easily scoring 16 touchdowns. Denver at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Matthews, POR 12 27 .444 Kansas City 7, Denver 3 Lewis to a contract extension. beating Drew Brees of the “The All-Pro Team Cleveland at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Arizona 23, Seattle 20, OT LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS_Signed OF Patrick New Orleans Saints, 47½ to me is one of the all- Chicago at Orlando, 8 p.m. Atlanta 45, Tampa Bay 24 Norris and RHP Kellyn Schellenberg to Memphis at Utah, 9 p.m. FREE THROW PERCENTAGE FT FTA PCT Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 16 contract extensions. to 2½. Rodgers led Green time accomplishments,” Golden State at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Young, WAS 24 24 1.000 Pittsburgh 13, Cleveland 9 ROCKFORD RIVERHAWKS_Signed C Greg Bay to a league-best 15-1 said Allen, who also was Portland at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Conley, MEM 11 11 1.000 N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 14 Van Horn to a contract extension. Saturday’s Games Hill, PHX 12 12 1.000 End of Regular Season SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS_Signed LHP record this season, after selected in 2007 through Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Billups, LAC 17 17 1.000 Vinny Lally and SS Ellis Lowe. taking the Packers to 2009. “Pro Bowls are Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Jack, NOR 14 14 1.000 TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS_Signed SS the Super Bowl title last nice, but guys get voted Miami at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Howard, UTA 23 24 .958 Jordan Kreke. New York at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. HOCKEY Anderson, ORL 17 18 .944 FOOTBALL February. in longer than they should Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m. Ginobili, SAN 15 16 .938 Toronto at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. National Football League “I am a competitor,” and guys who deserve to Martin, HOU 15 16 .938 HOCKEY NFL_Fined San Diego LB Antwan Barnes Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Crawford, POR 26 28 .929 $25,000 for unnecessary physical contact Rodgers said. “I care des- go don’t always get to. New Orleans at Dallas, 9 p.m. By The Assocaited Press Lowry, HOU 25 27 .926 All Times EST with an official and Green Bay LB Erik perately about winning It’s the whole league. It’s Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Redick, ORL 24 26 .923 Walden $15,000 for roughing the passer in Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE and doing everything I not just an AFC and NFC Harden, OKC 47 52 .904 Atlantic Division Week 17 games. Sunday’s Games Nowitzki, DAL 41 46 .891 GP W L OT Pts GF GA BUFFALO BILLS_Signed WR David can to contribute. But thing. So to me this is the Minnesota at Washington, 1 p.m. Rose, CHI 41 46 .891 N.Y. Rangers 39 26 9 4 56 116 82 Clowney, LB Robert Eddins, LB Scott personally, speaking for honor I hold the highest. Orlando at Sacramento, 6 p.m. Dooling, BOS 15 17 .882 Philadelphia 38 23 11 4 50 130 113 McKillop, DB Prince Miller, DE Jay Ross, G San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Holiday, PHL 15 17 .882 Pittsburgh 39 21 14 4 46 122 103 Jake Vermiglio and G Keith Williams. my own self, you learn It’s something to put on Milwaukee at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Pachulia, ATL 15 17 .882 New Jersey 40 22 16 2 46 111 116 CHICAGO BEARS_Named Mike Tice exactly what you need the resume and tell the Cleveland at Portland, 9 p.m. Gordon, DET 22 25 .880 N.Y. Islanders 37 14 17 6 34 88 116 offensive coordinator. Signed TE Draylen Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. to do to be able to bal- grandkids about.” Augustin, CHA 22 25 .880 Northeast Division Ross, G Reggie Stephens and CB Donovan Maggette, CHA 27 31 .871 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Warren. NBA Individual Leaders Allen, BOS 20 23 .870 Boston 37 26 10 1 53 138 69 GREEN BAY PACKERS_Announced the G FG FT PTS AVG Batum, POR 13 15 .867 Ottawa 41 21 15 5 47 127 136 resignation of vice president Jason Wied. James, MIA 7 78 53 209 29.9 Matthews, POR 13 15 .867 Toronto 40 20 15 5 45 129 128 OAKLAND RAIDERS_Announced they have Anthony, NYK 6 52 51 167 27.8 Gallinari, DEN 32 37 .865 Buffalo 40 18 18 4 40 106 119 agreed to terms with Reggie McKenzie to Bryant, LAL 8 78 48 211 26.4 West, IND 19 22 .864 Montreal 40 15 18 7 37 106 113 become their general manager. Durant, OKC 7 65 38 183 26.1 Monroe, DET 12 14 .857 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING_Recalled F Love, MIN 6 50 41 154 25.7 Southeast Division J. Johnson, ATL 18 21 .857 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pierre-Cedric Labrie from Norfolk (AHL). McAdoo doubtful Griffin, LAC 5 50 26 126 25.2 Stuckey, DET 23 27 .852 Florida 41 20 13 8 48 107 115 Reassigned D Evan Oberg to Norfolk. Bargnani, TOR 6 53 30 144 24.0 Irving, CLE 17 20 .850 Washington 38 21 15 2 44 114 110 Canadian Football League Ellis, GOL 5 45 21 119 23.8 Sessions, CLE 17 20 .850 Winnipeg 40 19 16 5 43 107 118 EDMONTON ESKIMOS_Signed OL Kyle Aldridge, POR 6 57 25 139 23.2 Tampa Bay 39 17 19 3 37 108 133 Koch and DT Etienne Legare. Rose, CHI 7 47 41 146 20.9 Carolina 42 14 21 7 35 110 141 Bosh, MIA 8 65 33 165 20.6 REBOUNDS PER GAME HOCKEY G OFF DEF TOT AVG WESTERN CONFERENCE for Heels’ opener Nowitzki, DAL 8 58 41 161 20.1 Howard, ORL 7 30 82 112 16.0 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS_Recalled C Allen, BOS 6 39 20 120 20.0 Central Division Love, MIN 6 36 54 90 15.0 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Ryan Russell from Springfield (AHL). CHAPEL HILL (AP) 3.9 rebounds as a top Jennings, MIL 6 44 20 119 19.8 Hawes, PHL 5 11 46 57 11.4 Chicago 40 24 12 4 52 132 116 FLORIDA PANTHERS_Reassigned LW Tim Anderson, ORL 7 48 17 138 19.7 Gasol, MEM 6 13 48 61 10.2 Detroit 39 25 13 1 51 128 88 Kennedy to San Antonio (AHL). — North Carolina coach reserve. Thornton, SAC 8 56 27 155 19.4 Cousins, SAC 7 37 34 71 10.1 St. Louis 40 23 12 5 51 103 89 NASHVILLE PREDATORS_Assigned G Roy Williams says Williams also Howard, ORL 7 53 28 134 19.1 Haslem, MIA 8 23 58 81 10.1 Nashville 40 21 15 4 46 106 112 Anders Lindback and D Jonathon Blum to forward James says “it’s not DeRozan, TOR 6 40 21 111 18.5 Hibbert, IND 6 18 42 60 10.0 Columbus 39 10 24 5 25 94 130 Milwaukee (AHL). Recalled G Jeremy Smith Williams, PHL 5 28 26 91 18.2 Varejao, CLE 6 24 35 59 9.8 from Milwaukee. Michael McAdoo going to be very D. Williams, NJN 6 34 27 104 17.3 Northwest Division McGee, WAS 6 18 41 59 9.8 GP W L OT Pts GF GA TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING_Acquired D is doubtful for long from now” Martin, HOU 6 37 15 103 17.2 Griffin, LAC 5 16 32 48 9.6 Vancouver 41 25 13 3 53 134 99 Brendan Mikkelson from Calgary for F Blair Jamison, CLE 6 41 14 103 17.2 Monroe, DET 6 27 29 56 9.3 Minnesota 41 21 14 6 48 95 98 Jones. Announced F Brett Connolly returned the third-ranked before it’s decided Wallace, POR 6 38 23 103 17.2 Millsap, UTA 6 16 39 55 9.2 Colorado 41 22 18 1 45 110 116 from Team Canada. Tar Heels’ ACC whether guard Westbrook, OKC 7 46 26 120 17.1 Okafor, NOR 6 18 37 55 9.2 Calgary 42 18 19 5 41 100 123 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS_Assigned F Matt Gasol, LAL 8 55 27 137 17.1 opener Saturday Leslie McDonald Smith, ATL 7 15 47 62 8.9 Edmonton 40 16 21 3 35 110 115 Frattin and D Korbinian Holzer to Toronto Holiday, PHL 5 31 15 85 17.0 Frye, PHX 6 10 42 52 8.7 (AHL). against Boston will play this sea- Harden, OKC 7 31 47 119 17.0 Pacific Division Camby, POR 6 16 36 52 8.7 Lawson, DEN 7 44 23 117 16.7 GP W L OT Pts GF GA College. son. McDonald Bosh, MIA 8 8 61 69 8.6 San Jose 37 22 11 4 48 107 87 AHL_Suspended Lake Erie C Adrian Foster J. Johnson, ATL 7 42 18 116 16.6 Brand, PHL 5 11 31 42 8.4 Los Angeles 41 20 14 7 47 88 92 three games as a consequence of a charging Williams says has been out after Paul, LAC 5 34 8 82 16.4 Gasol, LAL 8 18 49 67 8.4 Dallas 39 22 16 1 45 108 113 incident in a Jan. 4 game against Oklahoma McAdoo did not tearing the ante- Augustin, CHA 6 32 22 97 16.2 McAdoo Gay, MEM 6 12 37 49 8.2 Phoenix 41 19 17 5 43 103 108 City. Gordon, DET 6 33 22 97 16.2 practice Friday rior cruciate liga- Boozer, CHI 7 12 45 57 8.1 Anaheim 38 10 22 6 26 88 127 ECHL Henderson, CHA 6 43 6 95 15.8 Hansbrough, IND 6 18 30 48 8.0 BAKERSFIELD CONDORS_Acquired D Josh with a sprained ment in his right Gay, MEM 6 40 13 95 15.8 Aldridge, POR 6 15 32 47 7.8 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Van Dyk and future considerations from the Evans, SAC 8 45 32 126 15.8 left ankle and says it will knee over the summer. Hayes, SAC 8 22 40 62 7.8 overtime loss. Florida for F Matt Marquardt. Scola, HOU 6 44 6 94 15.7 James, MIA 7 9 45 54 7.7 READING ROYALS_Announced F Tyler be a game-time decision. Williams says Harrington, DEN 7 43 14 109 15.6 Favors, UTA 6 12 34 46 7.7 Brenner, F Dale Mitchell and F Kenny Ryan The 6-foot-9 freshman McDonald has practiced Matthews, POR 6 34 13 93 15.5 Thursday’s Games Noah, CHI 7 21 32 53 7.6 Boston 9, Calgary 0 were assigned to the team from Toronto Deng, CHI 7 40 23 108 15.4 had a season-high nine well and says it “wouldn’t Kaman, NOR 6 13 32 45 7.5 Toronto 4, Winnipeg 0 (AHL). Lowry, HOU 6 28 25 92 15.3 Wallace, POR 6 11 34 45 7.5 N.Y. Rangers 3, Florida 2, OT rebounds in his last game be very wise, in my opin- Rondo, BOS 7 41 22 107 15.3 SOCCER Horford, ATL 7 19 33 52 7.4 Philadelphia 5, Chicago 4 Granger, IND 6 32 16 91 15.2 Major League Soccer against Monmouth. He ion” to wait until February Anderson, ORL 7 21 31 52 7.4 Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 COLORADO RAPIDS_Signed D Hunter Crawford, POR 6 28 26 88 14.7 St. Louis 4, Edmonton 3 Freeman. averages 6.4 points and to decide. Monroe, DET 6 38 12 88 14.7 Dallas 4, Nashville 1 COLUMBUS CREW_Signed F Olman Vargas Terry, DAL 8 43 10 117 14.6 Los Angeles 1, Phoenix 0, OT to a multiyear contract. Iguodala, PHL 5 24 13 73 14.6 FOOTBALL San Jose 2, Columbus 1 NEW YORK RED BULLS_Loaned F Thierry Landry, NOR 6 32 23 87 14.5 Henry to Arsenal FC (English Premier) until Cousins, SAC 7 35 31 101 14.4 Friday’s Games BRIEFS New Jersey 5, Florida 2 the middle of February. Young, WAS 6 28 24 85 14.2 Final Glance N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 TORONTO FC_Named Thomas Rongen Irving, CLE 6 31 17 85 14.2 All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE Carolina 4, Buffalo 2 director of the soccer academy. Booster club seeks members Memberships for the Richmond County Athletic Booster Club are on sale for the school year for $50. O’Brien Included in the membership are a hat and free admis- From page 1B sion to all Raider home athletic events with the excep- O’Brien had an interview probably a very unique relationship But the selection of a coach with- tion of any postseason contest. The monies support Thursday. A Patriots spokesman in that we communicate all the out Penn State ties may not sit well all athletic teams at Richmond Senior. Memberships declined comment Thursday night, time,” Brady said Sunday about with several prominent former play- are available at the school, Medical Center Pharmacy, and a university spokesman declined O’Brien. “I always enjoy working ers or some alumni. Former stand- Family Pharmacy, Mabry’s Drug Store in Hamlet and comment Friday. with him and he’s done an incred- out linebackers LaVar Arrington Carolina Farm Credit in Ellerbe. This was O’Brien’s first year coor- ible job with this team and this and Brandon Short had organized a dinating the Patriots’ high-scoring offense.” petition in support of interim coach offense, but he has also coached star The Patriots are off this week, Tom Bradley’s candidacy. Short said Clinic accepting signups quarterback Tom Brady since 2009 and will host a divisional round the petition only included about 100 The 40th annual George F. Whitfield Baseball Clinic and spent 2008 coaching receivers. playoff game next weekend. They names after he was informed by a is scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 14 at Goldsboro O’Brien recently was in the spot- went 13-3 this season, won the AFC member of Penn State’s search com- High School. Instructors at the clinic will include col- light when he and Brady got into a East championship going away, and mittee it was enough to sway their lege and high school coaches. The clinic is open to all heated argument, shown on national secured the conference’s No. 1 seed opinions. boys from Little League age up to high school and the television, after Brady threw an throughout the playoffs. He said he planned to meet with cost is $55, which includes a lunch and $65 at the door. interception in the end zone in the “He’s done great for us and he’s Joyner on Friday in a meeting For information, contact George Whitfield at 919-778- fourth quarter of the Patriots’ 34-27 going to keep on doing well for us scheduled before reports began to 6013. win over the Washington Redskins and I look forward to preparing surface about O’Brien. He would on Dec. 11. with him this next week,” receiv- consider cutting ties with his alma New England closed the regular er Julian Edelman said Friday in mater if the O’Brien reports were Spring soccer signups to begin season on an eight-game winning Foxborough. He described O’Brien true, and he said some former play- The City of Rockingham Parks and Recreation will streak, and scored 513 points, the as charismatic and emotional. ers — operating independently of begin accepting registrations for its spring soccer most in the AFC. Brady threw for O’Brien “is a very passionate guy, the official Football Letterman Club program on Monday until Feb. 2. Participants will be 5,235 yards and 39 touchdowns, knows his stuff,” Edelman said. for football alumni — might consid- at least Aug. 1 and cannot turn 17 on or before the while being picked off just 12 times. “And you know he’s going to give er a lawsuit that would prevent the same date. The cost is $20 for city residents and $25 “He’s been a great coach and it his all always and I love playing school from using their likenesses for others. For information, contact the department at friend. 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SPORTS Lions, Saints could be an offensive explosion NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sean with their best performance.” However, players on both squads Payton cautioned against assuming The previous high over-under was contend that the yards allowed sta- that a game featuring prolific quarter- 57 when Brees’ Saints hosted Arizona tistic can be misleading. More impor- backs Drew Brees and Matt Stafford in the 2009-10 divisional round, and tant, they say, are third-down and red would escalate into a shootout. it was the over that hit by 2 when the zone stops. Lately, the Saints’ defense If Payton really believes that, it is Saints rolled to a 45-14 victory. has begun to produce more only because coaches must consider The record for points scored turnovers while preventing wide-ranging possibilities and show in a playoff game is 96 — big plays and limiting touch- respect to players on both sides of the a 51-45 Arizona victory over downs, forcing teams to set- ball. Green Bay, also in the 2009-10 tle for field goals. Odds makers have different priori- season, the week before that During New Orleans’ ties, and they’ve set the over-under same Arizona team took its eight-game winning streak at 59 for Saturday night’s first-round Big Easy beating. to end the regular season, playoff game between the Detroit Statistically, there are plenty Lions (10-6) and New Orleans Saints of reasons to anticipate the opponents scored 20 or fewer (13-3). That is the highest ever for an Saints and Lions racking up points six times, and no team Ryan NFL playoff game — likely because loads of yards, if not points. scored more than 24. no game has ever involved two quar- When these two quarterbacks terbacks coming off seasons quite so last shared the field in a Sunday night good. game on Dec. 4, Stafford completed Atlanta Falcons Brees set single-season NFL records 31 of 41 passes for 408 yards, while for yards passing (5,476) and comple- Brees connected on 26 of 36 for 342 vs. New York Giants tion percentage (71.2) this season, yards. New Orleans won 31-17, but EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) while Stafford joined Brees among two Detroit might have scored more if — Anyone looking for the big play of only four quarterbacks ever to pass not for a rash of penalties, including this weekend, the coast-to-coast catch for more than 5,000 yards in a season. several offensive pass interference calls and run, should turn on the NFC wild- Moreover, Brees and Stafford will be and a personal foul. Stafford threw card game with the Atlanta Falcons in ideal passing conditions inside the an interception and was sacked three and New York Giants. Superdome. times and the Lions also had one field There’s bound to be a few of them at Brees said he could understand why goal blocked. MetLife Stadium on Sunday. an offensive feast could be expected “We can’t shoot ourselves in the Start with the Falcons (10-6) and when the Lions return to the Crescent foot. We can’t hurt ourselves in penal- Matt Ryan. While halfback Michael City for the second time this season, ties,” Stafford said this week. “We had Turner and receiver Roddy White but he also agreed with his coach that over 100 yards of offense called back. move the chains, Ryan has developed assuming how a game will play out can Those yards would have led to points. a big-play chemistry with rookie be risky. … We did some things that were “Obviously I know how explosive really unfortunate. You do that against receiver Julio Jones. The two have Detroit is offensively,” Brees said. “I another team that is playing good combined on eight touchdowns. The also know that I think we feel like we’re football, it’s going to be tough to win.” shortest has been 17 yards and there playing (good) football as a team and After that game, Brees continued are four over 48 yards. as an offense. But you know, it seems on his record-smashing pace, while The big combo for the Giants (9-7) like, typically, when you get weeks like Stafford finished with 5,038 yards, is Eli Manning and rising second-year this where everybody’s hyping up one behind only Brees and Brady (5,235). star Victor Cruz. The two have com- side of the ball … and kind of predict- The defenses of both clubs finished bined on five touchdowns of 68 yards Andre J. Jackson | Detroit Free Press |MCT ing it to be a shootout or whatever, near the bottom of the league in or more, including a league record- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for over 5,000 the defenses are off kind of quietly in yards allowed — Detroit 23rd and the tying 99-yarder against the Jets two yards, third most in the NFL this season. the corner making sure they come out Saints 27th. weeks ago. Bobcats Texans fulfill Johnson’s wish From page 1B HOUSTON (AP) — Year after agonizing stay? I just wanted to be a part of something Early on it looked like year, Andre Johnson was asked about his goals special. I wanted to be here when the Texans the Bobcats were the tired for the season and his answer never changed. got in the first playoff game.” team. Playing without their vet- “I want to get this team to the playoffs,” he Johnson had chances to leave, but signed two eran leader Corey Maggette, would say. contract extensions. The second one will keep who’s out two to four weeks Now, after years of often terrible seasons, him with the team through 2016. Everyone Johnson and the Texans have reached that goal. with a strained left ham- in the organization is happy the 30-year-old string, Charlotte shot just They will face Cincinnati on Saturday in the receiver is finally getting his playoff shot. franchise’s first playoff game. 35 percent from the field, “Think about how long he’s stuck it out here missing several easy layups This is Houston’s 10th season, and Johnson in Houston,” said Kubiak, who was hired in has been there for all but Year 1. That makes along the way to fall behind 2006. “A lot of guys in this day and time move 43-35 at the break. Charlotte him the longest-tenured player on the roster along, go somewhere else, lose their patience. and the only one who’s been in Houston longer shot just 39 percent for the Andre has never done that. He’s been a rock game. than coach Gary Kubiak. around here.” The Hawks, going to their The receiver is the face of the franchise. bench early and often, got When the Texans were at their worst, he was seven points apiece from one of the only recognizable names on the Anda Chu | Oakland Tribune | MCT Vladimir Radmanovic and team. Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson has Jannero Pargo in the first Johnson was long considered one of the helped the team make its first playoff appearance. vs. Denver Broncos half. NFL’s top receivers, and many questioned why Diaw, who had a huge he chose to remain with the Texans when they ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brian the huddle. Dawkins’ biggest contribution in the playoffs His voice has already energized the Broncos game in an upset of the were never even close to reaching the postsea- Knicks on Wednesday, was son. will be with his talking and not his tackling. after Dawkins delivered a rare speech following Hampered by a neck injury, the Denver a 7-3 loss to Kansas City. He emphatically urged quiet against the Hawks, hit- Some also wondered if this team would ting just 4 of 10 from the ever make the playoffs. Johnson wasn’t among Broncos’ emotional leader hasn’t practiced in his teammates to forget about backing into the weeks and was ruled out Friday for the first- AFC West crown and focus on the Steelers. field. them, though he never thought it would take The Hawks play their round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Pittsburgh is without one of its top safeties this long. third game in three nights as well. Ryan Clark is sitting out as a precaution “I always thought positive about it,” he said. weekend. Saturday night against “It’s been some frustrating times and I’ve had Still, Dawkins will be heard, even if it’s stand- because of a blood disorder that’s exacerbated Chicago. people ask me why didn’t I leave? Why did I ing on the sideline instead of calling plays in by altitude. Raiders From page 1B two guys in double figures. first half and was called for his first minute. He was whistled “There was a lot of contact back to earth. Normally we have more than third infraction moments later. for an offensive foul 20 sec- that wasn’t called,” Laton said. “I really thought we needed to that.” “That really hurt us, I’m not onds later. Laton elected to keep “The referees just weren’t call- have a little less talk and more Jordan Richardson, one of making excuses, but we went Richardson on the court and ing many fouls and I don’t know walk,” Laton said. “We have the key offensive players for from an eight-man rotation the junior finished the game why. We shot 14 free throws and nine more conference games Richmond, was saddled with down to seven,” Laton said. without picking up his fifth foul. they shot nine. We expect more and there are a lot of good foul trouble in the opening “After he picked that third foul Richardson finished the game from Jordan and Shydamion teams in the conference.” moments. Richardson was whis- up, he wasn’t going to play until with six points. He wasn’t the was held in check too.” n Sports editor Shawn tled for two offensive fouls in the second half.” only Raider struggling to find Despite his team taking its Stinson can be reached at 910- the first two minutes and was Richardson didn’t start the his offense against the Bucks, first loss of the year, Laton 997-3111, ext. 14, or by email forced to the bench. Laton rein- third quarter, but was quickly leading scorer Shydamion thinks the defeat will be good in at sstinson@heartlandpublica- serted Richardson later in the substituted into the game in the Ellerbe also scored six. the long run to bring the group tions.com Richmond From page 1B first quarter by one after 16 minutes to finish with said. “I tried to protect Bloomfield sparked Then it was all Raiders. Tuesday when it will play Kevyna Stanback connect- nine points. Malaysia as best as I a second-quarter turn- Bloomfield finished with host to Purnell Swett. ed on a baseline jumper as The first-quarter deficit could. I think we were around, scoring 10 of the a game-high 16 points. n Sports editor Shawn time expired. The Raiders forced Harrington to turn just a little too relaxed team’s 12 points in the Ayanna Peagues netted Stinson can be reached had gone scoreless the to Malaysia Bloomfield. tonight. I think the girls quarter as Richmond took a team-high 14 points in at 910-997-3111, ext. 14, final four minutes of the The senior sat out the knew what their record a 22-15 lead into halftime the loss for Hoke County. or by email at sstinson@ period. Raiders’ last game against was and didn’t come to and Harrington’s locker Richmond will return heartlandpublications. Ellerbe, Richmond’s South Robeson because of play.” room talk. to the court at 6 p.m. com point guard and leading an injured shoulder suf- scorer, was limited to two fered during the Holiday points in the first half Hoopla tournament at and spent a good deal of Eastern Alamance. time on the bench next “I was subbing players Norris Storage to Harrington. Ellerbe in-and-out and I played Buildings & Carports of Hamlet rebounded in the final everybody,” Harrington • Cash • 36-48-60 Mth. Rent to Own No Credit Check & Financing • 0- Down (wac) See us for the best year end closeout deals!! Come See Ben (Benny) & Darlene Taylor Pre-owned buildings available at even greater savings. We fill your propane Portable Buildings 6x8 up to 12x50 • Over 50 Buildings In-Stock • Special orders at no additional charge bottle while you wait! Visit our newest location Delivery available for your B&D’s Storage home propane service Buildings & Carports #9-W Cheraw, SC Fastest Service in Richmond County!! 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U.S. adds 200,000 jobs in December WASHINGTON (AP) — Four painful But it will take 6 million more jobs years after the Great Recession struck “The labor market is healing...we still have a long way to to get the United States back to what and wiped out 8.7 million jobs, the go — years — to recoup the losses we have endured.” it had in December 2007, when the United States may finally be in an recession began. Economists forecast elusive pattern known as a virtuous the nation will add almost 2 million this cycle — an escalating loop of hiring and — Diane Swonk year. spending. Mesirow Financial cheif economist The unemployment report was the The nation added 200,000 jobs in first to be released since Republicans December in a burst of hiring that And the unemployment rate, which vicious cycle that took hold during the across the country began voting to drove the unemployment rate down two peaked at 10 percent in October 2009 Great Recession. People lost jobs and determine a candidate to face President notches to 8.5 percent, its lowest in and stood at 9.1 percent in August, has spent less, so businesses rang up less Barack Obama this fall in an election almost three years, and led economists fallen four months straight. It was 8.7 sales and were forced to lay off more that will turn on the economy. to conclude that the improvement in the percent in November. people. That led to even less spending job market might just last. If economics textbooks and the and more layoffs. Obama appears bound to face voters "There is more horsepower to this best hopes of millions of unemployed "The labor market is healing," said with the highest unemployment rate of economy than most believe," said Sung Americans are confirmed, the virtuous Diane Swonk, chief economist at any president running for re-election Won Sohn, an economics professor at cycle may be under way, which would Mesirow Financial. She cautioned that since World War II. Unemployment was California State University, Channel suggest the job market will continue to "we still have a long way to go — 7.8 percent when Obama took office. Islands. "The stars are aligned right for strengthen. years — to recoup the losses we have But the president's re-election chanc- a meaningful economic recovery." When people are hired, they have endured." es may hinge more on the direction of It was the sixth month in a row that more money to spend. The means Indeed, the economy added 1.6 mil- the unemployment rate than on what the economy added at least 100,000 greater demand for goods and services lion jobs for all of 2011. That is better the rate is come Election Day. The rate jobs, the longest streak since 2006. The and results in businesses hiring even than the 940,000 added during 2010. was a still-high 7.2 percent when Ronald economy added jobs every month last more people. That results in even more In 2009, the most bruising year of the Reagan beat Walter Mondale in 1984, year, the first time that has happened spending and leads to even more hiring. Great Recession, the nation lost more but it had fallen from 10.8 percent two since 2005. That would be the reverse of the than 5 million. years earlier. Jobs report fails to lift stocks Hardest hit ASSOCIATED PRESS — The stock In other trading, the Standard & market offered a reminder Friday that Poor's 500 index fell 3.25 points, or 0.3 even if the U.S. job market is improv- Euro falls to lowest percent, to 1,277.81. The Nasdaq com- ing, there's plenty to worry about else- posite index rose 4.36, or 0.2 percent, job markets where in the world. point since 2010 to 2,674.22. The unemployment rate fell in It was the second day in a row of December to 8.5 percent, the lowest improving U.S. stronger consumer indecisive trading on the stock market. level in nearly three years. Yet stock demand, manufacturing activity and The Dow and the S&P closed nearly find relief indexes teetered between small gains corporate profits will drive U.S. stocks unchanged Thursday. The indexes still and losses all day as traders fret- higher, Cote said. had strong gains in this first, short- WASHINGTON (AP) — For many ted about Europe's ongoing financial The Dow Jones industrial average ened trading week of the year. The people whose job prospects faded most drama. fell 55.78 points, or 0.5 percent, to Dow is up 1.2 percent this week, the during the recession, 2011 brought a Italy's borrowing costs spiked to 12,359.92. Alcoa Inc. was the Dow's S&P 1.6 percent. Trading was closed small dose of relief. dangerously high levels and the euro biggest loser, slipping 2.1 percent. A Monday, when the New Year's Day When unemployment was surging, the youngest U.S. workers, the oldest, those fell to a 16-month low against the dol- Citi analyst forecast that the alumi- holiday was observed. without college degrees and men as a lar. U.S. bank stocks fell on concerns num maker lost money in the fourth The euro fell as low as $1.2696 whole all suffered disproportionately. that the debt crisis will spread through quarter of 2011 for the first time since Friday, its lowest point since Sept. the financial industry. 10, 2010. The yield on the 10-year Last year, those groups — whose unem- the recession. Alcoa, which reports ployment rates still exceed the national The Dow Jones industrial average earnings Monday, said late Thursday Treasury note fell to 1.97 percent from ended down nearly 56 points and the 2 percent late Thursday as investors average — had better success than oth- it would close an aluminum smelter ers in finding jobs, according to Labor S&P had a tiny loss, its first of the in Tennessee and other operations to put money into low-risk investments. year. Both gained more than 1 percent Bond yields fall when demand for them Department data released Friday. cut costs. Many found low-paying jobs in tech- over the first week of 2012. increases. The latest sign that the labor market nology firms and as health care techni- Most European markets closed lower Italy is now paying 7.09 percent is strengthening failed to spur buying cians, machinists, autoworkers, hotel after new data showed economic senti- by investors. The unemployment rate to borrow for 10 years, reflecting and store clerks and waiters. ment and retail sales falling across the fell last month to 8.5 percent, while investors' fears that the nation might A big exception was African region. Unemployment is stuck at 10.3 U.S. employers added a net 200,000 default. Ireland and Portugal were Americans, who were especially hard hit percent in the 17 nations that use the jobs, the Labor Department said. forced to take bailouts when their by the recession. Their unemployment euro. The economy has generated 100,000 ten-year borrowing rates rose above 7 rate didn't budge in 2011. Europe's debt woes and China's or more jobs each month for the past percent. All told, about 13.1 million Americans slowing economy are overshadowing six, the longest such streak since April Unlike those nations, Italy is too remain unemployed. About 2.5 million signs of strength in the U.S. economy, 2006. The number of people applying big for the rest of Europe to bail out. have quit looking for work altogether. said Doug Cote, chief market strategist for unemployment benefits last week Leaders of France and Italy met in The proportion of American adults at ING Investment Management. fell, pushing the four-week average of Paris on Friday to discuss the spiral- who have jobs has risen slightly over "The global risks continue to exert new claims down to its lowest level ing debt crisis that threatens to engulf the past year, to 58.5 percent. But that's their weight," Cote said. Ultimately, since June 2008. both nations. down from 59.4 percent in June 2009, when the recession officially ended, and from 63.4 percent five years ago. EDUCATION: Factory orders rise nationwide Unemployment among workers with less than a high school diploma fell from WASHINGTON (AP) — Still, the decline may be survey that manufacturing and industrial machinery. 15.1 percent to 13.8 percent. By com- Orders for factory-made temporary. A private survey growth is picking up," the Demand for nondurable parison, unemployment for those with a goods that signal business showed earlier this week economists wrote in a note goods edged up 0.3 percent bachelor's degree declined by a smaller investment plans fell for a that U.S. factories ended the to clients. as demand increased for margin, from 4.8 percent to 4.1 percent. second straight month, part year with their best month A bigger issue for U.S. fac- petroleum, chemical prod- "The less-educated tend to suffer of a mixed report on manu- of growth since late spring. tories may be Europe's debt ucts and clothing. The rise more in downturns and recover more facturing in November. Factories hired more work- crisis. Many economists in durable goods was revised rapidly when employment picks up," said Lawrence Katz, a Harvard labor and Overall factory orders rose ers last month, saw the most believe that Europe, a major down slightly from a 3.8 per- 1.8 percent, the Commerce growth in new orders since market for American goods, economics professor. cent preliminary estimate Katz cautioned that the less-educated Department said Wednesday. April and ramped up produc- has already slipped into a made two weeks ago. The largest increase since tion, the Institute for Supply recession. will face difficulty in coming years as Demand for transporta- many industries demand harder-to-find July was chiefly because of Management said Tuesday. Economists also expect tion products increased 14.7 a surge in airplane orders, John Ryding and Conrad that economic growth in technical skills from job applicants. percent, propelled by the which can be volatile from DeQuadros, analysts for Asia will slow in coming 14.7 percent surge in orders month to month. RDQ Economics, said they months as well. SEX: The unemployment rate for men fell are more likely to overlook Both could weaken for commercial aircraft. Demand for so-called more than twice as fast as for women in core capital goods, such as the weak report on factory demand for U.S. goods and Orders for motor vehicles and parts rose 0.9 percent. 2011. Hiring was strong among male- computers and electronic orders after seeing the more slow economic growth. dominated industries like manufactur- equipment, declined 1.2 positive ISM survey. The government report on Automakers are closing out a solid year in which easier ing. And more men entered some fields percent after a similar drop "This report for November factory orders also showed: long dominated by women, including in October. Economists pay activity feels like somewhat Demand for durable credit and pent-up demand are helping boost sales. The health care and retail. closer attention to this cat- old news since the state of goods, items expected to last The unemployment rate for men sank industry is recovering from egory because it can be a manufacturing in December at least three years, rose 3.7 from 10 percent to 8.7 percent. But good indication of business has already been indicated percent, reflecting gains in the 2007-2009 recession, women remain better off. Their rate fell investment, which drives in yesterday's ISM report demand for airplanes, autos, when sales fell to the lowest from 8.6 percent to 8.3 percent. economic growth. and it appears from that primary metals such as steel level in decades. Want to Grow Your Business? Let us help!

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NATION Romney’s rivals look to S.C. Soldier arrested Candidates all but concede defeat in N.H. at Texas airport MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Saturday night and again Sunday morn- Campaigning in Concord, Huntsman Romney’s rivals are all but conced- ing with the other three surviving con- was asked whether the other candi- ing defeat in next Tuesday’s New tenders, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Texas dates had “clawed their way to the Hampshire primary, looking past a Gov., Rick Perry and former Utah Gov. right,” leaving him as the centrist in free on bond weekend debate doubleheader in the Jon Huntsman. the race. He called himself a realist. Granite State and focusing on South Ordinarily, the week between lead- “We have to draw from ideas that are MIDLAND, Texas the hinges off doors or Carolina as their best chance to slow off Iowa and New Hampshire is one of doable and not so outlandishly stupid (AP) — A soldier destroy unexploded ord- his march to the Republican presiden- the most intense of the entire president that they create a lot of political infight- arrested at a Texas air- nance, and that he didn't tial nomination. campaign. That hasn’t been as true ing and finger-pointing and never, ever port and charged with know it was in his bag Romney campaigned in both states this year in New Hampshire, given in 1,000 years are going to get done,” trying to bring military- when he returned from on Friday, prominent party leaders by Romney’s four years as governor of he said. grade explosives on a his most recent deploy- his side, President Barack Obama on next-door Massachusetts, his numer- Perry unveiled a new commercial cross-country flight was ment. his mind. ous campaign trips here and the reaf- for stations in South Carolina, as did a freed on bond Friday Agents said he told Giving no ground when the govern- firming victory in Iowa. With only group that backs Santorum. and allowed to return to them the bag had been ment reported the creation of 200,000 three days remaining until the first-in- Perry’s stresses his upbringing as North Carolina, where he in his garage until the new jobs in December, Romney said the-nation primary, television advertis- the son of tenant farmers and men- is based. trip to Texas, and that America deserves better than the eco- ing was relatively modest, with Paul, tions his time as a pilot in the Air David Counts, a fed- he only used the bag's nomic results Obama has delivered. Romney and a committee supporting force, years working on the family farm eral magistrate judge in main compartment when “Thirty-five consecutive months of Huntsman the only entities spending with his father and his marriage to his Midland, released Sgt. packing. unemployment above 8 percent is no significant sums. high school sweetheart. “The values I 1st Class Trey Scott Atwater was detained cause for celebration,” he said in a writ- Gingrich has been talking of merely learned served me well as governor of Atwater on $50,000 at the Fayetteville, N.C., ten statement. holding Romney’s winning total under Texas and will continue to guide me as unsecured bond, deter- airport on Dec. 24 when Republican rivals Rick Santorum 50 percent in New Hampshire, and president,” the ad says. mining the Fort security agents and Newt Gingrich were no more Paul, arriving in the state on Friday, The pro-Santorum spot calls the for- Bragg-based found a military inclined to applaud Obama for the drop focused his criticism on Santorum. mer Pennsylvania senator “the prin- Green Beret was smoke grenade in unemployment to its lowest level in “He brags about being for a balanced cipled conservative ... the conservative a low flight risk. in his carry- nearly three years. But they had other budget amendment but never did any- we can trust.” Atwater, 30, on bag. Court worries, including a new survey that thing about it,” Paul said of Santorum’s That was a relatively polite attempt is charged with documents don't suggested Romney’s narrow victory time in the U.S. Senate. “He voted four to distinguish Santorum from Gingrich, trying to bring specify — and this week in Iowa’s caucuses has sent or five times to raise the debt ceiling. Perry and the others vying to emerge as explosives onto transportation his support soaring in South Carolina. He voted to double the size of the Romney’s chief rival, and from the for- an airplane, officials have which carries declined to The three men share a debate stage Department of Education.” mer Massachusetts governor as well. Atwater a maximum say — whether 10-year federal investigators prison sentence. now suspect C4 was in Federal prosecutor Atwater's bag then or Relatives plead for help in John Klassen called the whether he acquired it incident "a very seri- later. ous one," but he told Atwater did not say the judge investigators where he got the C4, finding missing S.C. toddler hadn't uncovered any- although his comments in thing to suggest Atwater court documents indicate COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The boy's mother, Zinah Jennings, conflicting statements about where intended to harm the air- he could have brought it The grandmother of a missing has been jailed since police said she the boy was, first telling authorities craft or the public and from Afghanistan. 18-month-old South Carolina boy lied to them last week about where she didn't have any children before that they don't think he's After the smoke gre- pleaded with the public Friday to he son was. saying Amir was with friends and a flight risk. nade was confiscated, help authorities find the toddler Nelson reported Jennings miss- family in cities from Atlanta to Atwater, who was Atwater was "admon- who was last seen by relatives at ing in early December, saying she Charlotte, N.C. dressed in a sweat shirt ished" and allowed to Thanksgiving. was worried about the boy and her After several dead ends, the and track pants and fly to Texas, court docu- Fighting back daughter. The grandmother told mother was whose legs were shack- ments said. Typically, tears, Jocelyn authorities her daughter was a for- arrested Dec. 29 led, waived his right to a bags are thoroughly Jennings Nelson mer Winthrop University student and charged with preliminary hearing that searched and placed on described her who struggled with depression and lying to police. had been set for Friday. X-ray machines for a grandson, Amir started acting erratically after her Authorities say His attorney, Jason second time after a sus- Jennings, as a son's birth. they have stepped Leach, told the judge picious item is found, happy child with Police began looking for the up their efforts to his client "is prepared to although court docu- a gap in his front 22-year-old mother but said they find the boy and comply" with the terms ments don't say wheth- teeth. She says also considered that relatives said are hoping a tip of his release, which er that was done in he enjoys nursery she had repeatedly left town for line will yield some include not possess- Atwater's case. ing firearms, knives or GOP Rep. Mike rhymes, music and Amir Jennings days at a time, taking her son to Zinah Jennings information. responds to "Mir visit friends in neighboring states. Jennings also explosives, not drinking Conaway, from Midland, Mir" and "AJ." Several weeks later, on Christmas took investigators alcohol, submitting to a said Thursday that FBI "My family and I are request- Eve, police investigating a one-car to a Columbia apartment complex mental health evaluation and Transportation ing your support in helping us to wreck just blocks from Jennings' where she said she had dropped and random drug and Security Administration find his location and to bring him home were surprised to find the off her son, later saying she didn't alcohol screenings, and officials told his office home," Nelson said. driver was the young mother they'd know the apartment number or loca- restricting his travel to Atwater had two 2.5- Police Chief Randy Scott said been looking for. Interviewed at a tion within the complex, according only North Carolina and pound blocks of C4 in officers were tracking down leads. hospital, police said Jennings gave to search warrants. Texas. his luggage. He said he Atwater was detained believes Atwater. Saturday at Midland "That's the most International Airport plausible explanation," after authorities say Conaway said. "He just security officers found forgot about it." Runaway discovered in Columbia C4 explosives in his car- Conaway said officials ry-on luggage. Atwater, are reviewing surveil- DALLAS (AP) — A 15-year-old State Department spokeswoman U.S. citizen who was born in Dallas who lives in Hope Mills, lance tapes from the Texas girl who was deported in May Victoria Nuland said the case was and was not fluent in Spanish. She N.C., and grew up in Fayetteville airport to try to South America after claiming to be brought to the State Department's said neither she nor the teen's father Midland, had his family to determine if security an illegal immigrant was back in the attention in mid-December. had ties to Colombia. Jakadrien's with him when he was officials acted correctly United States and will be in Dallas on "We didn't have any involvement at grandmother, Lorene Turner, called arrested. after finding the smoke Friday evening, her mother said. all in this case until it came to light the deportation a "big mistake some- According to court grenade. Johnisa Turner told the Associated that there may be a problem with an body made." documents, Atwater The military is assist- Press that her daughter, Jakadrien American minor in Colombia, and "She looks like a kid, she acts like told FBI agents he's a ing in the investiga- Lorece Turner, was on a flight from that — and then we became involved a kid. How could they think she demolitions expert and tion, but the Justice Atlanta. She had said earlier that she both with Colombian authorities and wasn't a kid?" Lorene Turner asked had returned from his Department has jurisdic- planned to meet her daughter with folks in Dallas," Nuland on Thursday. third tour in Afghanistan tion, said Lt. Col. Tom when she arrives in the city said. Jakadrien's family said she left in April. He said his Bryant, a spokesman for and that she has "a gazillion The teen, who ran away home in November 2010. Houston Army special forces the U.S. Army Special questions" for Jakadrien. from home more than a year police said the girl was arrested on team always carried C4, Operations Command at "Our day has been hec- ago, was found in Bogota, April 2, 2011, for misdemeanor theft which troops use to blow Fort Bragg. tic, hers is too," Turner said, Colombia, by the Dallas in that city and claimed to be Tika "just as long as she makes it Police Department with help Lanay Cortez, a Colombian woman home, just as long as she gets from Colombian and U.S. born in 1990. here." officials. An Immigration and Customs The teen has become the According to the Enforcement official told The Sponsored by center of an international Turner Colombian Ministry of Associated Press on Thursday mystery. Many facts of the Foreign Affairs, the girl was that the teen claimed to be Cortez Sandhills Offi ce Systems case are still unclear, but U.S. enrolled in the country's throughout the criminal proceedings and Colombia officials have pointed "Welcome Home" program after she in Houston and the ensuing deporta- fingers over who is responsible for arrived there. She was given shelter, tion process in which an immigration allowing a minor be deported to a psychological assistance and a job at judge ultimately ordered her back to country where she is not a citizen. a call center, a statement from the Colombia. Jakadrien's family has questioned agency said. When the Colombian The ICE official, speaking on con- why U.S. officials didn't do more to government discovered she was a dition of anonymity due to not being verify her identify, while U.S. immi- U.S. citizen and a minor, it put her authorized to discuss additional gration officials insist they followed under the care of a welfare program, details of the case, said the teenager procedure and found nothing to indi- the statement said. was interviewed by a representative cate that the girl wasn't — as she The family says they have no idea from the Colombian consulate and claimed — a woman from Colombia why she ended up in Colombia. that country's government issued her illegally living in the U.S. Johnisa Turner said Jakadrien is a a travel document to enter Colombia. Sports Race questions cloud lawsuit Submit your photos th rough Jewish cemetery has remains of black non-Jewish woman exhumed, moved January 6! HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — escalated recently with allegations Hampton. The synagogue says its yourdailyjournal.com Juliet Steer was dying of cancer of racism against the plaintiff and rules allow for burial of non-Jews. when she chose her final resting of retaliation against her by fellow Balaban, who is also a member Thank you for your business th roughout th e year! place in the woods of southeastern congregation members. of the conservative congregation's Connecticut. She picked the plot Maria Balaban, a 72-year-old board of directors, has reserved in an interfaith section of a Jewish white member of the Congregation plots at the same cemetery for AUTHORIZED DEALER cemetery in Colchester because it Ahavath Achim, sued in state court herself and her husband, and they was peaceful, her brother said, and in New London nearly a year ago, have relatives buried there. She she died at age 47 in 2010. alleging the congregation broke its didn't return several messages Sandhills Offi ce Systems But that peace has been bro- own rule against burials of non- seeking comment, but her lawyer ken by a lawsuit seeking to have Jews at its three cemetery proper- denies the accusations and says Laverne Schultz President her remains exhumed and moved ties when it allowed the burial of her background, which includes because Steer was not Jewish. The the Jamaican-born Steer, who lived employment as a social worker, Lavernes@sandhillsoffi cesystems.com dispute over Steer, who was black, in the neighboring town of East demonstrates she is not racist. (800) 875-2669 Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 Living Fixing your credit is doable If you find yourself with less-than-good credit, you are not alone. Business Insider, an online business news website, reports that one in 50 households owes more than $20,000 in credit card debt. Coinciding with Neil Everett this alarming figure, the site further states that more than 2 million Americans Everett look to credit counselors each year to avoid bank- ruptcy. Before your finances fall graduates into the bankruptcy cate- gory, you can take steps to help turn your bad credit around. Just ask James from UNC Cheslek, dean of academic affairs at Brown Mackie College - Albuquerque. Cheslek is a retired corpo- Pembroke rate and trial law attorney who helps college students Neil Winston Everett grad- with bad credit get back uated from the University of on track. North Carolina at Pembroke "If you want to be suc- on Dec. 10, 2011. cessful, it is important to Neil received a Bachelor of not let credit card debt get Arts degree in History with out of control," Cheslek a Social Studies Education says. "Many people get Licensure, in addition to frustrated because their graduating Magna Cum credit is not up to par. They Laude. He plans to attend Contributed don't realize how easy it school in the fall to obtain Chris Roscoe, center, stands with parents Ray and Margaret Roscoe and coach, Darla McGuire with Richmond County is to fix. It may take some an MBA. Special Olympics coordinator, Cathy Huggard. time, but it is doable." While attending UNCP, Neil received multiple hon- Step one: Request a free ors including making the copy of your credit report. Chancellor’s List each Roscoe takes home gold Every American is semester and was elected entitled to a free copy of into the Alpha Chi National their credit report under Honor Society. medal in bowling tournament the Fair Credit Reporting Neil graduated from Act (FCRA). Each of the Richmond Senior High Special to the Daily Journal Chris was accompanied to County, Cathy Huggard. three reporting agencies School in 2008. 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Step two: Read your credit report carefully for inaccuracies. Experts: smartphones to overtake PCs "Spend some time figur- ing out what all the symbols (ARA) — Smartphones are ways, businesses in turn need mean. Learn what's good steadily becoming common- to become savvier about and what's bad," Cheslek place devices for everyone going mobile. says. "Reporting companies from professionals to busy For example, a small home get information from credi- moms. Users of these devic- health care provider recent- tors. They simply take the es now instinctively turn to ly utilized smartphones to information and add it to their phones for tasks that expand to 400 patients across your report." previously they would only four major counties in Utah. have accomplished on a com- Its employees previously Step three: Dispute inac- puter, over the phone or in struggled to keep up with all curacies. person. These tasks include the paperwork and regulatory The FCRA further states surfing the Web, obtaining requirements, so the compa- that a reporting agency driving directions, connect- ny decided to go completely must correct any inaccu- ing via social media, and even mobile, equipping its entire racies on your report. To shopping. staff with Microsoft Windows dispute an item, notify the In the United States, 87.4 Phones. This allowed the staff reporting agency of the million people own smart- to visit patients and instantly inaccurate information. phones. And, in 2012, smart- update their condition and "They must investigate by phone sales are expected to treatments. forwarding your informa- top sales of personal comput- For small businesses, tion to the company that ers. As smartphones allow embracing the smartphone provided the disputed people to connect with busi- age is becoming crucial for nesses in new and exciting success. See CREDIT | 2C Five ways to upgrade your finances, lifestyle in 2012 (ARA) — People always look into a sensual, enjoyable, satisfying forward to a new year, whether it's one." a chance to start over from a tough Pavini offers some financial and year, or an opportunity to build lifestyle tips that can help you on something great that happened upgrade your 2012 and get the year the last year. Either way, upgrad- off to a great start. ing from one year to the next is an important start. 1. An easy way to start saving Upgrading our finances is the money is to stop going out for place most people want to start, lunch every day. The average deli according to MarketWatch per- lunch is close to $9 per day, while sonal finance columnist and life- making that same sandwich, lunch style expert Jeanette Pavini, but and drink at home can cost less even more Americans are look- than $2. "Upgrade the experience ing to upgrade their lives in some by including a piece of premium way. According to a new Harris chocolate," Pavini suggests. "You'll Interactive poll, commissioned by add a bit of glamour into your the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, everyday life, while saving a lot of 93 percent of respondents want to money." Follow this as often as you upgrade their lives in 2012. can and you can save up to $1,800 "It's all about making small per year - perfect to use to start changes that don't feel like you're saving for a relaxing vacation some- cutting back, and then adding a where luxurious. small indulgence to make you feel good," says Pavini. "Whether you 2. Look for easy ways to indulge. want to feel better about your Our busy lives can often make it challenging to indulge in a nice relationships, your health or your meal or vacation, and according to career, focus on small changes that can turn an average experience See 2012 | 2C THE LIFESTYLES DEPARTMENT CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]; OR CALL (910) 997-3111

C M Y K Page 2C Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, Jan. 7-8, 2012 www.yourdailyjournal.com LOCAL LIFE Credit 2012 From page 1C From page C1 item," says Cheslek. "When file." • Pay bills on time. Late a recent Harris Interactive survey, own ensures that you have the best any information proves incor- This may be the best payments add fees to the bal- 63 percent of women and 54 per- ingredients and no hidden calories. rect, the FCRA calls for all kept secret in America. The ance owed. cent of men say they would spend three reporting agencies to FDCPA entitles you to write • Change the payment due more on premium chocolate when 4. Indulge at home. A night on remove it from your credit to the original company and date if the current one is they felt like indulging. Adding the town can be costly but don't report." ask for verification of the inconvenient. a premium chocolate bar to your let that discourage you from hav- debt. They have 30 days to • Pay more than the mini- bag lunch or after a nice dinner at ing a romantic date night. Turn Step four: Request verifica- complete the process. Usually, mum due, even if just a little. home is one way to indulge without your kitchen into restaurant with a tion of debt. they can't find the file or veri- • Do not skip any pay- breaking the bank. white tablecloth, good dishes and The Fair Debt Collection fy the amount," says Cheslek . ments. Skipped payments candles. Practices Act (FDCPA) gives "You may need to send follow- lead to bad credit. 3. Cook extra. Another way to consumers rights against debt up letter to the credit report- • Do not close old accounts. save is to cook extra food at night 5. Think long term when it collectors. "Here's the deal," ing agencies to say, 'Take this Creditors look at how long when you make dinner and bring comes to saving money. For most Cheslek continues. "Debt col- off.'" you've had credit. the leftovers for lunch - or keep homeowners one extra mortgage lectors buy old debt for pen- • Keep one account with them in the freezer when you're in payment a year can shave about nies on the dollar. They call Step five: Once your credit no balance. a pinch. Casseroles, soups and chil- eight years off their mortgage. It and tell you they are collect- is fixed, keep it fixed. • Do not apply for loans ies freeze well and keep their taste may not seem like a lot at the time, ing on behalf of another com- Cheslek offers the following you don't need. Every loan when reheated. Most cooked dishes but over a lifetime, that can mean pany. However, the company rules of thumb to follow in request shows on your credit will last for two to three months in tens of thousands of dollars in sav- that originated the debt has the interest of keeping a good report for two years; a denial the freezer. Cooking meals on your ings. written it off and retired the credit score: becomes a negative mark. CIVIC CALENDAR HARDEE GIRL’S and Hall of Fame, Monday of each month, lowship hall, 179 Northam p.m. at Hamlet Masonic each month 7:30 p.m. BOOK CLUB meets on Business Hwy. 74 East, September through May, Road, Rockingham. Lodge. Post Home off Ledbetter the 2nd Monday of each Hamlet. Open Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Hamlet KIWANIS CLUB: MARINE CORPS Lake Road, Rockingham. month at 10 a.m. at the 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Woman’s Clubhouse, Oak Meets every Tuesday at 1 LEAGUE: Detachment ROCKINGHAM Hamlet Senior Center. Sundays 1 p.m. until 4 Street, Hamlet. p.m. for lunch at Shoney’s. 1252 meets at 6 p.m. the LIONS: Club meets sec- Librarian Ginger Haigler, p.m. and other times by RICHMOND MASONS: Rockingham second Monday of each ond and fourth Monday of facilitator. appointment. SERVICE LEAGUE: Masonic Lodge 495 AF month, 4 Oaks Bank each month at 7:15 p.m. RED HAT CHAPTER NEW CHOICES (Formerly Rockingham & AM meets first and Bank conference room, at Lions Clubhouse, U.S. VICE QUEENS meet PROGRAM: First Things Junior Woman’s Club) third Monday of each Rockingham. 220 N., Rockingham. the first Tuesday of each First Workshop and Meets on the fourth month at 7:30 p.m. at MILITARY ORDER HAMLET LIONS: month at 3 p.m. at the Seminar Series held every Tuesday of the month. For Rockingham Masonic OF PURPLE HEARTS: Club meets first and third Hamlet Senior Center. Wednesday from 1 p.m. to more information, contact Lodge on Fayetteville Chapter 647 meets the Thursday each month at VETERANS CLUB 2 p.m. For more informa- Dena Cook at 910-895- Road, Rockingham. third Monday of each 7 p.m. at Lions Building, MEETING meets the tion, call 910-997-4944. 8491 or Melanie Carnes MASONS: Hamlet month at 6:30 p.m. at junction U.S. 74 and N.C. 2nd Wednesday of each HAMLET BUSINESS at 910-652-4897. Masonic Lodge No. 532 Park Avenue Presbyterian 38, Hamlet. month at noon at the DEVELOPMENT ROCKINGHAM A.F.&A.M. meets second Church, 1920 Park Ave., ELLERBE LIONS: Hamlet Senior Center. ASSOCIATION meets WOMAN’S CIVIC CLUB: and fourth Thursday of Rockingham. Club meets first and third Registration is required on the fourth Tuesday of Meets first Thursday of each month at Masonic HAMLET V.F.W.: Thursday of each month by the 2nd Monday of the the month in the Hamlet each month at 6 p.m. at Lodge, 307 Main St., Post 7314 meets second at 7 p.m. at Ellerbe Lions month. Historic Depot. law office of Pittman and Hamlet. Sunday of each month at Club Park, Church Street GRANDPARENTS HAMLET HISTORIC Davis, Rockingham. MASONS: Hamlet 2 p.m. at Post Home on Ext., Ellerbe. RAISING DEPOT: Board meets on DAR: General Henry Review Lodge No. 105, Boyd Lake Road, Hamlet. ELLERBE CIVITAN GRANDCHILDREN the first Tuesday of the William Harrington PHA, 510 Pine St., meets ROCKINGHAM CLUB: Meets every sec- meet on the 4th Thursday month at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapter of Daughters first and third Tuesday of V.F.W.: Post 4203 meets ond and fourth Thursday of each month at the Depot. of American Revolution each month at 7:30 p.m. second Thursday of each at 7 p.m. at the Ellerbe Hamlet Senior Center. ROCKINGHAM meets second Monday of MASONS: Day Springs month at 7 p.m. at Post Civitan Building on O.J. Register by calling 582- HOUSING each month at 6 p.m. at Lodge 44 meetings held Home, 4203 River Road, Reynolds Road in Ellerbe. 7985. AUTHORITY: Monthly the First United Methodist first and third Tuesdays Rockingham. HAMLET ROTARY: ALZHEIMER’S meeting held third Church in Rockingham. of each month at 7 p.m., VFW AUXILIARY: Club meets every Tuesday SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday of each month at Information, 652-5770 or located on Stewart Street, Ladies Auxiliary to from noon until 1 p.m. meets the 3rd Wednesday 4:30 p.m. at Rockingham 895-1009. Rockingham. Contact Ras Veterans of Foreign Wars at Sandhills Regional of each month at 10 a.m. City Hall, 514 Rockingham ROCKINGHAM Rush at 910-206-0252. Post 4203 meets second Hospital, Hamlet. at the Hamlet Senior Road, Rockingham. The CIVITANS: Club meets SQUARE DEAL: Thursday of each month ROCKINGHAM Center. Register by call- public is welcome. every second and fourth Lodge 801, 29th Masonic at 7 p.m. at Post Home, ROTARY: Club meets ing 582-7985. AL-ALON FAMILY Thursday at 7 p.m. at District, regular commu- River Road, Rockingham. every Monday at noon SENIOR GAMES GROUP: For support for FirstHealth Richmond nication first and third POST 49: American at FirstHealth Richmond OF RICHMOND friends and families of Memorial Hospital. Tuesday of each month at Legion and Auxiliary Memorial Hospital third COUNTY STEERING alcoholics meets at 6:30 OPTIMIST CLUB: 7 p.m. at 294 N. Bridges meets third Tuesday each floor. COMMITTEE meets the p.m. each Tuesday at the Meets first and third St., Hamlet. month at Post Home, ROCKINGHAM 2nd Thursday of each Samaritan Colony Chapel, Thursday of each month SANDHILLS SHRINE Boyd Lake Road, Hamlet. MOOSE LODGE 1838: month at 2 p.m. at the U.S. 220. at 7 p.m. at Cameronian CLUB: Meets fourth POST 147: American Hamlet Senior Center. THE HUMANE Presbyterian Church fel- Tuesday monthly at 6:30 Legion meets first Friday See Calendar | 3C AL-ANON will meet SOCIETY OF Monday from 8-9 p.m. at RICHMOND COUNTY First Presbyterian Church meets every second SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 TIME WARNER CABLE S1 - DISH NETWORK S2 - DIRECTV on Fayetteville Road, Monday at 6:15 p.m. at Rockingham the HSRC Animal Shelter, 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM 12:30 S1 S2 AL-ANON will meet 529 Business 74 West, ABC Entertainment Tonight Wipeout Your Voice, Your Vote "Republican Presidential Candidates Eyewitness (:35) Criminal Minds "Charm (:35) Numb3rs on Thursday from 6:30- Rockingham. The meet- 9 9 (9) WSOC 9 Weekend Debate in New Hampshire" (L) News Tonight and Harm" "The Mole" 7:30 p.m. at Wesleyan ing is open to the public. Church on North Lee St., RICHMOND COUNTY CBS (3) Paid (3) America Rules of Rules of The Mentalist "Red Hot" 48 Hours Mystery "Family (3) News (3) (:35) Without a Trace (3) (:35) Sid Rockingham BEEKEEPERS: (3) WBTV 3 (5) On Now Engagement Engagement Affair" (N) (3) (:20) Sports (5) (:35) Criminal Minds "The Roth 3 3 POPLAR HILL Association meets fourth (5) WRAL 5 Record (5) A. Griffith "Play Ball" "The Home (5) News Big Wheel" (5) (:35) Ins. Ed. LODGE #331 in the 29th Tuesday of each month at 7 (13) WBTW 13 (13) Fortune (13) Paid Stretch" (13) News 13 (13) Criminal Minds (13) Paid Masonic District, will hold p.m. at County Extension NBC (4:30) NFL NFL Bridge NFL Football NFC Wild Card Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints Site: Louisiana Superdome -- NC 36 at Saturday Night Live (N) 36 36 regular communication Office. Information, call (36) WCNC 6 Football Show New Orleans, La. (L) 11:00 on the second and fourth 652-4363. PBS The Lawrence Welk Show As Time Goes Waiting for Keeping Up Are You Foyle's War "Fifty Ships MI-5 "Celebrity" A celebrity Austin City Limits "The Head Tuesday of each month at JW MASK JR 4 30 (4) WUNC 4 7 p.m. at 106 Stokes Road, ALUMNI CHAPTER "Movie Songwriters" By God Appearances Being Served? September 1940" couple's baby is kidnapped. and the Heart/ Gomez" (N) FOX The Big Bang The Big Bang Cops "Odd Cops "Smooth Terra Nova "Within" Fox News at (:35) Fox News Hell's Kitchen "4 Chefs 30 Seconds to The Big Bang Rockingham. meets on the 4th Monday 18 18 CRUISE IN for Disabled of each month at 6 p.m. at (18) WCCB 11 Theory Theory Arrests #4" (N) Criminal" 10 p.m. Got Game Compete/ Winner Chosen" 1/2 Fame Theory American Veterans will be the NAACP building on (46) CW 8 Two and Half Two and Half The Unit "Unknown Soldier" The Unit "Paradise Lost" WJZY News (:35) Acc.Jim (:05) '70s (:35) Office (:05) Office (:35) '70s 46 46 held every Monday night Hamlet Avenue in Hamlet. (55) MNT 17 Cold Case Files Law & Order "Renunciation" Law & Order "Heaven" House Payne House Payne punk'd punk'd Paid Program Paid Program 55 55 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at All alumnas from CHHS- Smithfield’s Barbecue and MAHS are welcome. (64) ION 10 The Browns The Browns Cold Case The Closer "Aftertaste" Eyewit. News (:35) Hot Topics (:05) Insider (:35) Ent. Tonight (:35) Hollywd. 64 64 Chicken in Rockingham. DAV CHAPTER 59 A&E 36 Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars Storage Wars 118 265 CHAPTER 1895 AND AUXILIARY: Meets AMC 27 (5:00) The Magnificent Seven Joe Kidd ('72, West) Robert Duvall, Clint Eastwood. Hell on Wheels "Derailed" Rio Bravo ('59, West) Dean Martin, John Wayne. 130 254 welcomes all Federal/ second Tuesday of each ANPL 38 My Cat From Hell "Wildcat!" My Cat From Hell Pit Boss: For Our Fans Pit Bulls "Burn Out" Pit Boss: For Our Fans Pit Bulls "Burn Out" 184 282 Postal employees, retir- month at Chapter home, ees, spouses/surviving N.C. 177 S. Hamlet. Meal BET 59 The Game The Game The Game The Game The Game The Game Truth Hall ('08, Dra) Tamara Curry, Jade Dixon. Mast.Mix (N) Sugar Hill 124 329 spouses to meetings, held is at 6 p.m. Immediately BRAVO 37 Braveheart (1995, Action) Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Mel Gibson. (:45) Braveheart ('95, Act) Sophie Marceau, Mel Gibson. 129 273 each 2nd Monday of the following meeting at 6:30 CMT 51 (5:30) Grease Footloose (1984, Drama) Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Kevin Bacon. (:45) The Singing Bee (:45) The Singing Bee (:45) Singing 166 327 month. Additional infor- p.m. CNBC 34 Money Made Millions The American Tax Cheat Orman "Your Money in 2012" 'Til Debt Princess The American Tax Cheat Orman "Your Money in 2012" 208 355 mation about NARFE is VIETNAM CNN 32 CNN Newsroom CNN Presents Piers Morgan Tonight CNN Newsroom CNN Presents Piers Morgan Tonight 200 202 available by contacting: VETERANS OF George/Julina LeVander AMERICA: Meets first COM 52 (6:30) Delta Farce ('07, Act) Bill Engvall. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06, Com) Will Ferrell. (:05) Behavioral Problems (:05) Carlos Mencia 107 249 (910) 895-9657; Sheila Monday of each month DISC 35 Gold Rush "Lovestruck" Gold Rush "Gold at Last" Gold Rush "On the Gold" Rush "Dead in the Water" Gold Rush "On the Gold" Rush "Dead in the Water" 182 278 Lang (910) 448-0704, or at Rockingham VFW DISN 54 Good Luck ... Good Luck ... Austin/ Ally So Random! Wizards "Family Wizard" A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. Farm A.N.T. 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Bonanza "The Mill" 259 364 OF NC –RICHMOND Saturday each month at LIFE 31 (6:00) Betrayed at 17 Walking the Halls ('12, Dra) Jamie Luner, Doug Campbell. And Baby Will Fall ('11, Dra) Brendan Fehr, Anastasia Griffith. Walking the Halls 108 252 COUNTY CHAPTER 9 a.m. in the Richmond LMN 72 (6:00) The Haunting of Soro... Jodi Picoult's Salem Falls ('11, Dra) James Van Der Beek. The Initiation of Sarah ('06, Fam) Mika Boorem. Jodi Picoult's Salem Falls 109 253 meets on the third County Emergency Saturday of the month Services Office, 319 MTV 43 Teen Mom 2 Jersey Shore Ridiculous Hustle & Flow ('05, Dra) Anthony Anderson, Terrence Howard. Belly ('98, Cri) NAS. 160 331 at 10 a.m. at FirstHealth S. Lawrence St., NICK 30 iCarly iCarly iCarly Victorious Big Time Rush iCarly '70s Show '70s Show Friends Friends Friends Friends 170 299 Richmond Memorial. Rockingham. SCIFI 64 (6:30) End of Days ('99, Act) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Constantine (2005, Sci-Fi) Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Keanu Reeves. 9 ('09, Fant) Christopher Plummer. 122 244 THE HAMLET RICHMOND SPEED 67 Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Supercross: Season AMA Supercross Site: Angel Stadium -- Anaheim, Calif. (L) 150 607 HISTORIC DEPOT COUNTY HISTORICAL SPIKE (6:30) Behind Enemy Lines ('01, War) Owen Wilson. The Replacements ('00, Spt) Gene Hackman, Keanu Reeves. The Perfect Storm George Clooney. AND MUSEUM is open SOCIETY: Meets third 44 168 262 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday monthly at 7 TBS 24 Seinfeld Seinfeld The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Madea Goes to Jail ('09, Com) Derek Luke, Tyler Perry. (:15) My Baby's Daddy 139 247 Saturdays and Sundays. p.m. in Rockingham City TCM 25 (5:30) Nevada Smith City Lights Charlie Chaplin. (:45) Modern Times ('36, Com) Charlie Chaplin. A Dog's Life (:15) Shoulder Arms 132 256 Groups may sched- Hall, 514 Rockingham TLC 48 Dateline: Real Life Mysteries Dateline: Real Myst. "Taken" Dateline: Real Life Mysteries Dr. G: Inside the Dateline: Real Myst. "Taken" Dateline: Real Life Mysteries 183 280 ule tours by calling Jim Road, unless otherwise TNT 26 (5:30) The Fifth Element The Dark Knight (2008, Action) Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Christian Bale. (:15) Van Helsing ('04, Act) Hugh Jackman. 138 245 Graham at 995-1699. announced. Call 895- ORDER OF EASTERN 9057. TOON 53 Surf's Up ('07, Ani) Voices of Beau Bridges, Shia LaBoeuf. 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Farm Jessie Shake It Up Shake It Up Austin/ Ally Austin/ Ally Wizards Wizards 172 290 WUSA: Women Unique Christopher L. Zacharias ESPN-C 69 (6:00) Harvard Beats Yale 2... ESPN "Roll Tide/ War Eagle" Boys of Fall ESPN "Roll Tide/ War Eagle" Boys of Fall NCAA Football Classics 143 208 in Spiritual Harmony, sup- is the host pastor. ESPN 39 SportsCenter NFL PrimeTime (L) NCAA Football GoDaddy.com Bowl Arkansas State vs. Northern Illinois Site: Ladd-Peebles Stadium (L) SportsCenter 140 206 port group for women ESPN2 68 The Experts (N) Football/ Review (N) SportsCenter Special SportsCenter E:60 144 209 with problems, meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday AA Groups FAM 29 Movie Imagine That ('09, Com) Thomas Haden Church, Ronny Cox, Eddie Murphy. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Vince Vaughn. Paid Program Paid Program 180 311 at Haven of Truth BEGINNERS FOOD 55 Rachael vs. Guy Cupcake Wars (N) Rachael vs. Guy The Big Waste (N) Chopped "Make a Splash!" 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Monster Ark ('08, Sci-Fi) Amanda Crew, Carlos Leon. 122 244 STAR: Elite Chapter 587 EAST ROCKINGHAM SPEED 67 SPEED Test Drive Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Stuntbusters Car Crazy SPEED Test Drive Stuntbusters Stuntbusters 150 607 GROUP, Town Park meets at 6 p.m. second SPIKE 44 (5:30) The Replacements Walking Tall ('04, Act) Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Collateral Damage ('02, Act) Francesca Neri, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ways to Die 168 262 Monday of each month Apartments Day Room TBS 24 (6:15) Men in Black II Hitch (2005, Comedy) Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Will Smith. (:40) Hitch (2005, Comedy) Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Will Smith. 139 247 at 194 N. Bridges St., off Biltmore Drive. Group Hamlet. meets each Wednesday at TCM 25 (5:45) Deep in My Heart Cyrano de Bergerac ('50, Dra) José Ferrer. Joan of Arc (1948, Biography) José Ferrer, John Ireland, Ingrid Bergman. Movie 132 256 CHRISTIAN 8 p.m. Open discussion. TLC 48 Untold Stories "Crushed" Jig Hoarding: Buried Alive All-American "Crunch Time" Hoarding: Buried Alive All-American "Crunch Time" 183 280 SINGLES: Rainy Day HAMLET GROUP TNT 26 (6:30) The Bourne Ultimatum ('07, Act) Julia Stiles. Leverage "The Radio Job" (N) Transporter 3 ('08, Act) Jason Statham. Leverage "The Radio Job" 138 245 OF AA: Meets each Fellowship, a group TOON 53 (6:00) Surf's Up Gumball Looney Tunes Robot AquaT. King of Hill Family Guy Family Guy Robot / Squid ChinaIL / Mary Venture B. 176 296 of adult Christian sin- Thursday at 8 p.m. at 211 TRAVEL Hot Spots When Vacations Attack Fast Foods Gone Global Places to Pig Out The Layover "Montreal" Fast Foods Gone Global gles, ages 25 years and Henderson St., Hamlet. 47 215 277 up, meets at different Open speaker. 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In DISC 35 I (Almost) Got Away With It Gang Wars: Oakland First Week In Mobster Conf Mobster Conf. First Week In Mobster Conf Mobster Conf. 182 278 order to have a belief/faith we must have a basis for DISN 54 Babysitter Shake It Up So Random! The Suite Life Movie Dylan Sprouse. A.N.T. Farm Shake It Up Good Luck ... So Random! Wizards Wizards 172 290 that belief/faith, in this case a Scriptural basis for a ESPN-C 69 (5:00) NCAA Football Classics Boxing SportsCentury Boxing ITF Tennis 2005 Australian Open -- Melbourne, Australia NCAA B. Classics Ind./Ohio St. 143 208 belief/faith or truth. ESPN 39 (6:00) Gameday (:50) Pre-game (:20) Pre Game NCAA Football BCS National Championship Game Louisiana State University vs. Alabama (L) Post-game (L) / (:10) SportsC. 140 206 Hebrew Scripture, which is much older and more ESPN2 68 NCAA Basketball West Virginia vs. Connecticut (L) ESPN Films "Unguarded" E:60 SportsCenter NFL Live (N) NBA Tonight 144 209 accurate than the King James. This is no debate or an attempt to explain the Scriptures. Scriptures pretty FAM 29 Pretty Little Liars Liar "A Hot Piece of 'A'" (N) The Lying Game (N) Liar "A Hot Piece of 'A'" The 700 Club The Lying Game 180 311 much explain themselves when used in context and FOOD 55 Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners Diners 110 231 historical precedent is shown. FSS 40 Football "Next Class 2012" Champions Tennis Sampras vs. Chang The Game 3... Xterra After Party The Game 3... NCAA Basketball Arz./USC 420 630 The book of Luke, for example, is full of healing HGTV 46 House Hunter House Hunter Love It or List It (N) House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter House Hunter 112 229 and casting out of demons by Yahushua Messiah (Acts HIST 65 Pickers "Eighth Grade Humor" Pawn Stars Pawn Stars American Pickers Pawn Stars Pawn Stars CajunPnStars CajunPnStars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars 120 269 4:11-12). 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 “For such are false emissaries, deceptive workers, masquerading as emis- INSP 78 Dr. Quinn "Sully's Choice" The Waltons "The Marathon" Little House on the Prairie Little House "The Award" Dr. Quinn "Brother's Keeper" The Big Valley 259 364 saries of Messiah. And no wonder! For Satan himself LIFE 31 (6:00) Lying to be Perfect Julie and Julia (2009, Biography) Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep. Biography "Meryl Streep" Julie and Julia 108 252 masquerades as a messenger of light! It is not surpris- LMN 72 (6:00) Not My Life Her Only Child ('08, Dra) Kim Bubbs, Nicholle Tom. Lies My Mother Told Me ('05, Dra) Joely Richardson. Her Only Child 109 253 ing, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants MTV 43 To Be Announced To Be Announced 160 331 of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works!”2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 “…And for this reason NICK 30 SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob '70s Show '70s Show George Lopez George Lopez Friends Friends Friends Friends 170 299 Elohim sends them a working of delusion, for them to SCIFI 64 (5:00) Angels and Demons Troy (2004, Action) Orlando Bloom, Eric Bana, Brad Pitt. 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The Satan Bug 132 256 adapted from the name of the Greek goddess of heal- TLC 48 CakeBoss "Let the Sparks Fly" Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Hook, Line "Combat Fishing" Cake Boss: Next Great Baker Cake Boss: Next Great Baker 183 280 ing “Iesos/Iaso,” the daughter of Apollo, the Sun-deity. TNT 26 Law & Order "Exchange" The Mentalist The Mentalist "Redacted" Closer "Unknown Trouble" CSI: NY CSI: NY 138 245 This goddess was linked to the Egyptian “Isis” who TOON 53 Adventure T. Adventure T. Regular Show MAD King of Hill King of Hill American Dad American Dad Family Guy Family Guy Robot Aqua / Squid 176 296 had a son named “Isu.” TRAVEL Anthony Bourdain "Rome" The Layover "Amsterdam" Layover "San Francisco" (N) Anthony Bourdain Hidden City The Layover "San Francisco" This I know from Scripture, and historical stud- 47 215 277 ies from the pictorial bible dictionary, Strong‘s TVLAND 56 (5:00) Bonanza Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray Loves Ray King-Queens King-Queens King-Queens 106 301 Concordance, World Book Encyclopedia, and websites: USA 28 NCIS "Last Man Standing" NCIS "Agent Afloat" WWE Monday Night Raw WWE Monday Night Raw Raiders of the Lost Ark ('81, Adv) Harrison Ford. 105 242 messianic.co.za/isr/index.htm and assemblyoftrueIsra- WGN 19 Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos WGN News at Nine 30 Rock Scrubs Scrubs Always Sunny 239 307 el.com/Documents/Sunworship.htm. Investigate these VH1 42 Love and Hip-Hop Love and Hip-Hop (N) TI Tiny (N) Love and Hip-Hop T.I. and Tiny Love and Hip-Hop T.I. and Tiny Love Hip-Hop 162 335 and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free, big time. PREMIUM CHANNELS Gary Selph HBO 7 24/7 "Flyers/Rangers" Edge of Darkness ('10, Cri) Ray Winstone, Mel Gibson. Avatar (2009, Fantasy) Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Zoe Saldana. (:45) First Look 300 501 Rockingham MAX 320 (4:45) Titanic The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Sean Connery. Sucker Punch ('11, Fant) Emily Browning. (:50) Sexual Quest (Adult) 310 512 Saturday, January 7, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt

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BEETLE BAILEY Mort Walker Today’s Answers

FUNKY WINKERBEAN Tom Batiuk

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE Chris Browne

HI & LOIS Brian and Greg Walker THE LOCKHORNS William Hoest

MUTTS Patrick McDonnell

Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, necessary to make headway through Jan. 7, 2012: an issue that needs your special zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman This year you can be intellectual touch and understanding. Though yet emotional. Use your instincts you might be hung up too long for with a financial matter. Sometimes your taste, once you leave, you throw you over-think or worry too much. yourself into a fun few days. Tonight: Clarify issues within a relationship Let the good times in. if you are attached, though your LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) partner might be vested in keeping HHHH Toss your present envi- the status quo. If you are single, you ronment, and go for something new. easily could find yourself trying to This doesn’t necessarily mean paint- make a decision about your status. ing your house. Hop in the car and You could meet someone significant meet a distant friend halfway. In a this year. CANCER can be challeng- different environment, you’ll relax, ing. smile and recharge. Tonight: A force The Stars Show the Kind of Day to be dealt with. You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult HHHH Relate directly to some- THE FAMILY CIRCUS ARIES (March 21-April 19) one you have a message for. If you CONCEPTIS SUDOKU HHHH Get a load off your chest. ask for that message to be passed Bil Keane You are doing this exercise for you. on, it probably won’t get there, even by Dave Green The other party might need to do with family. Take the opportunity to the same exercise. Seriousness visit that same person and catch is replaced by imaginative flights up on his or her news. If he or she of fancy. Count on your creativity. isn’t free, make time for your next Tonight: At home. admirer. Tonight: Only where there TAURUS (April 20-May 20) is music. HHH You can juggle your financ- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) es only so much. The most evolved HHHHH You might want to open form of taking from Peter to pay Paul up a new portal. Be careful with won’t work in the long run. Later in decision-making in the earlier part the day, you relax and enjoy com- of the day. You might need to revisit pany. Someone’s attitude startles that same place in a while. Postpone not just you but also others. Tonight: finalizing anything. Tonight: Dinner Hang out. with a loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Use the early part of the HHH Clear out whatever is hold- day if you have an important mission ing you back so that you can kick on your mind. With all your energy, back and enjoy yourself. Others you could be mistaken for a super- want your company and seek you DENNIS THE MENACE hero! That, too, passes in the after- out en masse. Don’t feel pressured noon, when you chill out. Tonight: by a situation. Make choices that Hank Ketchum Have a good time! make you happy. Tonight: Certainly CANCER (June 21-July 22) not alone. HHHH Remember, you are the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Moon Child, who is like a pendulum. HHHH Stop and help a loved No matter how low you get, you can one work through a debilitating get equally as high. Smile at that issue. Your imagination knows no thought. You will be in a new mood limits. Understand that what is hap- by late afternoon, ready to enjoy pening for this person is upsetting, yourself. Tonight: Recognize that even if it isn’t for you. Don’t allow others are affected by you. anyone to pressure you. Tonight: LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Slow down if you are tired. HHHH Get going early, when PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) you are likely to enjoy yourself to the HHH Be aware of what is hap- max. Others could be serious, but pening on the home front. Your you are on cruise control and hard sense of humor plays into a chang- to stop. Be sure to listen to someone ing situation. Be open to possibilities who might need you. An appropriate rather than being comfortable with response is needed, or else you will the status quo. Your imagination be unhappy with yourself. Tonight: opens up with a risk or change. Take a break from the hectic pace. Tonight: Choose something romantic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Jacqueline Bigar is on the HHHH A must appearance is Internet at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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