SPORTS, 1B INSIDE NEWS, 8A INSIDE OPINION, 4A WEATHER Partly cloudy with isolated Hoggard takes Safeguarding tax Finally some good thunderstorms. HIGH: 82 100% recycled LOW: 66 newsprint out Richmond deductions for teachers economic news DailyRichmond County Journal SATURDAY • May 16, 2009 Rockingham, N.C. 50 cents County welcomes Big Rock Sports Tom MacCallum Department of Commerce, it was the as well as assisting in other county eco- Richmond County Daily Journal second Friday in a row he has been in nomic development. Richmond County. Sago in his remarks also mentioned A good meal at the Webb Farm and Last Friday he was here for ground- shooting clays at DeWitt’s Game Farm, the term “global” regarding the distribu- breaking of a $600 million addition to tion center’s reach. both in Ellerbe, left an impression on the Richmond County Progress Energy Wayne Decker, senior vice president of Big Rock Sports represents more Complex south of Hamlet. than a $10 million investment and the Big Rock Sports. That led him to return He said the opening of the new cen- creation of 150 jobs in the county. to Richmond County and build a 310,000 ter brought “true meaning to the term Carroll said the infrastructure the square foot distribution center for the global supply chain logistics.” county has in place and the coopera- East Coast. Carroll said he, Gov. Beverly Perdue tion of local officials was instrumental The new center is “breaking ground” and N.C. Secretary of Commerce J. Keith in the siting of the center in Richmond for a new era in Big Rock Sports distri- Crisco recently have been crisscrossing County. bution efforts, Decker said. the state announcing new industries. He said N.C. Southeast Economic And according to Kenneth Robinette, He felt the opening of Big Rock was Development Regional Partnership also chairman, Richmond County Board of part of the creation of a new momentum played a role in the siting. TOM MACCALLUM/DAILY JOURNAL Commissioners, it will hopefully lead in the state. Robinette is a member of NCSE and to future expansion of the center and Rick Sago, Richmond County deputy Wayne Decker (left), senior vice president of Big said Big Rock Sports was the largest Rock Sports, accepts a Lenox plate engraved with attraction of associated industries to the manager and director of development, project ever put together by that part- industrial park on U.S. 74 Bypass. said the Commerce Department was the Great Seal of North Carolina Friday, from Dale For Dale B. Carroll, deputy secre- an integral part of development of the BIG ROCK B. Carroll, deputy secretary and chief operating tary and chief operating officer, N.C. Big Rock Sports project in the county CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A officer, N.C. Department of Commerce. Local Veteran dealer saves dodges 4-H kids cutback camp Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal Local Chrysler dealership Olivia Webb owner Mike Griffin was calm and Richmond County Daily Journal composed when he announced his He never imagined such an incred- dealership would not be one of ible response would come from his the 800 manufacturer’s franchises small community. shut down by June 9. “How could I?” said Gene Shutt, But there was a hint of excite- Director of Camp Millstone in ment in his voice. Ellerbe. “I clearly hope this affects our After getting shortchanged by the business on a positive note,” state due to recent budget con- Griffin said. “From a sales stand- straints, Shutt’s 4-H camp was left point, I hope we’ll get some of the with a mountain of repairs to be customers the other dealerships OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL made and funded. Resources were will lose. From a service stand- Fortress lead guitarist David Reel (left) rocks out at band practice Monday night with the help spread thin. point, now we’ll be a centralized of vocalists (from left) Karen Benoist, Kristen Perry and Kim Sweatt; Roy Moss (back) backs “At one point, (the state) was location in the region.” them up on guitar. Not pictured: drummer, Scotty Mabe and bass guitarist, Joel Perry. heavily considering shutting Local dealerships closing Millstone down for the summer, include Meggs Chrysler Jeep but (Shutt) pushed it, and we were Dodge in Bennetsville, S.C. and able to get the camp open,” said Summer Director William Terry Mayberry in Monroe. Band offers music with a message less than two weeks ago. The approximately 800 deal- Millstone had already been forced erships being closed comprises Olivia Webb School auditorium. Admission is dancing, horsing around, and gen- to forgo its usual plans for Operation about a quarter of their approxi- Richmond County Daily Journal open to the public and free of erally just having a good time. Military Kids, a week-long camp for mately 3,200 total dealerships in It’s all about getting the mes- charge. “(Fortress’s music) is upbeat, children with parents who are in the U.S. sage out. And with drums, guitar Fortress practices every Monday and it’s pretty much like what we the armed forces and have been or Chrysler has received $4 bil- night at the band’s home church, usually listen to,” said 14-year-old will soon be deployed. lion in federal loans and has been rifts, catchy lyrics and a little bit of tambourine, one Rockingham- Glenwood United Methodist. Melissa Reel of Rockingham, as Retired Marine A.B. Thompson of operating under bankruptcy pro- she took a break from hanging out based Christian rock band is reach- If you don’t know where that it, Rockingham brought the program tection since April 30, according with friends to sit out on the front back to life on Monday by writ- ing local teens. just drive down County Home Road to the AP report. steps of Glenwood Monday night. ing a check for the entire amount “We’re gonna jam that place out,” with the windows rolled down and Its sales this year are down 46 “But it sends out a better mes- needed to run OMK this summer: said Fortress vocalist Kim Sweatt listen. percent compared with the first sage than most music,” said 13-year- $30,000. four months of last year, and it of the band’s upcoming Teen Nite You’ll find them. “I didn’t really think about it Explosion, scheduled for May 30 at Walk through the front doors and BAND CONTINUED ON PAGE 8A DEALER 6 p.m. in the L.J. Bell Elementary you’ll also find a mass of teenagers CAMP CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A Bar owner levels charges against lawmen

Olivia Webb 2001. Richmond County Daily Journal According to the couple, as soon as they An allegation of racial profiling was the opened up the private nightclub for busi- grand finale at the Dobbins Heights Town ness at 10 p.m. on the first Saturday of this Council meeting last night. month, Sheriff’s deputies began cruising by “After nine years of being treated like every one to three minutes. this, it’s hard for me to get up here and The McRaes said there is never such a tell it in five or 10 minutes,” said Robert law enforcement presence in the area on McRae, owner of Rob’s Lounge and Grill other nights of the week. Others at the just one block over from Town Hall. meeting agreed. By their observations, the He gave accounts of his business being sheriff’s department is cracking down on targeted and harassed by various law them the one night that they do business enforcement agencies, including the North - the first Saturday of the month. Carolina Highway Patrol, the Department McRae had spoken out against lack of of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the police protection at a previous town meet- Richmond County Sheriff’s Department. ing. In response, Richmond County Sherriff “Anyone could see it,” said McRae’s wife Dale Furr announced last month that depu- Iris of the way they say the Sheriff’s ties had volunteered to work off the clock Department has recently singled out Rob’s to help out in Dobbins Heights and all over Lounge. “If Ray Charles was alive, even he the county. PHILIP D. BROWN/DAILY JOURNAL According to McRae, they are pretty Heather McDonald, center, was one of the first to begin the survivor lap at would be able to see it.” The McCraes said theirs is the only much just targeting his business instead of Relay for Life Friday evening at Raider Stadium. She announced “Heather getting to the root of the larger problem in McDonald, nine months.” before beginning the lap. The time frame is how black-owned business with a liquor license in Richmond County, and they have made long since a survivor was diagnosed with cancer. $558,822 in local, county and state-taxed LAWMEN revenue since obtaining the license in CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A

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TOM MACCALLUM/DAILY JOURNAL At a symbolic ground- breaking Friday at the opening of the Big Rock Sports East Coast Distribution Center at the Richmond County Industrial Park on U.S. 74 Bypass, are from left, County Commissioners Jimmy Maske, Pam Dillman and John Garner; Wayne Decker, senior vice president of Big Rock Sports; Commission Chairman Kenneth Robinette; Dale Carroll, Deputy Secretary, N.C. Department of Commerce; County Commissioners Thad Ussery, Peggy Covington and Paul Wilson Jr.; and County Manager Jim Haynes.

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nership. center. With the efforts of NCSE, the industrial Robinette said the Big Rock Sports facility park became a State Certified Site enabling could expand to 50,000 square feet in the shovel-ready development, he said. future. “It was a perfect storm,” Robinette said Butch Farrah, chairman of the Richmond of the coming together of so many moving County Development Team, said the open- parts over the years which began when ing of the facility was a “bright spot” in a voters of Richmond County approved a $3 time when there as so much negative eco- million bond issue to create the 350-acre nomic news. industrial park in the 1990s. “This is a blessing for Richmond County,” In his remarks, Decker mentioned Bill and he said. Debbie Webb and Chris DeWitt and their The Sportsman’s Times said the move to hospitality on his early visit to the county. Richmond County “is further evidence of The sporting venues are in keeping with Big Rock Sports’ commitment to provide the business of Big Rock Sports. He said unparalleled sales and service on a national he gained the feeling people in Richmond and international basis, while retaining a County believed in conservation and out- regional product assortment focus.” door sports. Big Rock Sports is the parent company As an aside to the occasion, Decker said of All Sports, AWR Sports, CSI Sports, since his business was Big Rock Sports, Henry’s and MT Sports, wholesale sporting he needs to work out with Andy Hillenburg goods distribution centers located across of Rockingham Speedway — known as The the nation. Rock — about which should be “Little Rock” Collectively, Big Rock Sports’ companies or “Bigger Rock.” service more than 15,000 hunting and fish- At 310,000 square feet, Big Rock Sports ing retailers from coast to coast and inter- is about the size of over five football fields. nationally. PETER WILLIAMS/DAILY JOURNAL Decker said the new distribution center Sheriff Dale Furr (left), Dr. Sharon Morrisey, president of Richmond Community would make Big Rock Sports dominant in its ■ Contact reporter Tom MacCallum at College and Emily Tucker, director of the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce, industry. The facility will be the industry’s 997-3111, ext. 15; e-mail tmaccallum@your listen to the program inside the massive Big Rock Sports distribution center. largest and most automated distribution dailyjournal.com. Lawmen CONTINUED FROM FRONT Dobbins Heights. He attributes this to long- A non-governmental community meeting standing personal issues between Furr and was arranged for May 31 at 6p.m. at Rob’s himself nine years ago. Ever since then, he Lounge and Grill for Dobbins Heights citizens says it’s been personal. to discuss the issue. “No white bar in Richmond County has been “No one loves this little town more than through what I’ve been through,” said McRae, I do,” said McRae, as his voice broke and who added “What they’re looking for ain’t at he began to tear up. “Anytime you said ‘We Rob’s.” need,’ I gave. I’m not being treated fair. It’s McRae has sent a letter detailing his various not right.” law enforcement issues to Sen. Kay Hagen, Mayor Pro-Tem Gracie Jackson was a sup- Congressman Larry Kissell, Governor Bev porter. Perdue, State Representative Melanie Wade “We know Mr. McRae has been an inspira- Goodwin, and the colonel of the Highway tion to this community. He has given a lot of Patrol. money to events like the Easter Egg Hunt so He said this all hit home that Saturday that they can be a success for the children,” night when he saw a sheriff’s deputy parked said Jackson. “We certainly enjoy having him at Monroe Garden Apartments that Saturday in this community.” night. The apartments are up the road from his Jackson said she would be the first one to place, but in plain sight. step out. Because blue lights and liquor sales don’t “I am a churchgoing citizen, Sunday School mix, McRae said he went to confront the teacher, and I sing in the choir. I have been to deputy, and found him in the car asleep. He Rob’s place and I didn’t do anything there that then got back into his truck and blew the horn I wouldn’t do in my own home,” said Jackson. until the man woke up. “It’s not where you go. It’s what you do.” “That may sound strange, but imagine what Jackson was also outspoken about her dis- could have happened to me if I had gone up pleasure with the Golden LEAF steering com- and tapped on the window,” said McRae, who Whether you’re looking for a summer job in the Classifieds, added that he could have surprised the deputy mittee’s pick of the top three projects to fund. and gotten shot. “It hit me that they would have A new trash truck for Dobbins Heights came in or looking to stay up to date on happenings back home, had to tell my wife her husband was laying over at number four. there dead. I went to pick my son up from col- “(Town Clerk Mary Magee and myself) the Richmond County Daily Journal delivers! lege, and I realized somebody would have had didn’t feel good about it. We felt like it was to tell him ‘Boy, your daddy is dead.’” time for Dobbins Heights to get something,” OFF-TO-COLLEGE SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL said Jackson. Furr confirmed Thursday afternoon that $ he declined an invitation to attend Thursday The council voted unanimously to ask the E-Edition only 65 per year night’s meeting because he said McRae is Richmond County Board of Commissioners “an idiot,” and Furr feels like the people of for $120,000 for a new garbage truck. Council Richmond County Daily Journal Richmond County realize that. “If you’re run- members agreed that they get everything used, ning a legitimate business, we should be the and they don’t want to do that this time. Sign up now at least of your worries. If you aren’t, we’ll be “We might know we aren’t going to get it, your worst nightmare.” but we’ll let them know we’re alive at least,” www.yourdailyjournal.com He has said many times that McRae either said Jackson. wants law enforcement over there or he Other new business included the announce- doesn’t. But he can’t have it both ways. ment that the 75 percent of the town’s sewer “I’ve turned plenty of beer joints into church- project is almost complete, aside from one es in my time as sheriff,” said Furr. “I’m think- individual issue in front of Jackson’s house that 105 E. Washington Street • Rockingham, NC • 910-997-3111 ing Dobbins Heights may be in need of another may require backtracking. The town is pursu- church.” ing funding for the remaining 25 percent. www.yourdailyjournal.com Want to Grow Your Business? Let us help!

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LETTERS Founded in 1931 Thank you for the THE FIRST AMENDMENT support “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of Dear Sir, speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, I want to take this opportu- and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” nity to thank the staff of the Daily Journal for supporting DAILY JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS JROTC at Richmond Senior Rick Bacon, publisher High School. Peter Williams, editor Throughout the school Editorial board members can be reached at 997-3111, ext. 18. year our Cadets are involved in many community and sports activities. Afterwards they always look forward to seeing their pictures and OTHER VIEW articles in the paper. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen the kids cut out and post the pictures Finally and articles on our class- room bulletin boards or put them in their scrap books for future memories. some good This is an additional moti- vator which helps to improve their self esteem and pride in their accomplishments. I economic am the coach of the JROTC THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON rifle team. This year has been particularly successful. We won a total of 36 shoot- news ing trophies (12 team and 24 ■ The Northwest Credit crisis still a problem individual). Always the Daily From Journal did a great job at rec- Herald (Ill.), May 7 ognizing their accomplish- ments. It is an extra award Did we hear that correctly? across the country for the kids to read about Did Federal Reserve Chairman Ben their successes in the paper. Bernanke actually say something posi- I’m sharing a letter with expertise. Meanwhile, those people when this crisis began: Again this helps to legiti- tive about the economy? you I recently sent to Treasury everyday Americans who were their tax dollars would be used mize their accomplishments Something about it starting to grow Secretary Tim Geithner regard- assured their tax dollars were wisely, they would have greater and fuels their motivation again in 2009, after 18 months of a deep ing the credit crisis still taking going to a good cause have con- access to credit, and they would to do more. Ultimately this recession? place across this country, and tinued their struggle to get a see the most transparency pos- helps to keep them involved Something about stronger home especially right here at home in small loan or a credit card. sible during this process. in school activities which sales, increased con- the 8th District: I was not in Congress when Sincerely, contributes to their overall ■ sumer spending and Dear Secretary Geithner: the first half of TARP funds Larry Kissell After a year- success. and-a-half of improved lending I am writing to express several were voted on but I joined a When the banks received their Finally, I want to thank doomsday-like conditions. ongoing concerns of my constit- majority of my colleagues in bailout through the Trouble Ms. Olivia Webb for all of headlines about No reason to uents in North Carolina’s Eighth opposing the second half of Assets Relief Program, it was her attention she has given crumbling financial clean out our ears. District. More than seven funds, because of the initial lack with the understanding that it institutions, free- JROTC. As a reporter she Bernanke did say months have of oversight and accountability would open more opportunities falling home covered our annual military that Tuesday during a passed since which I realize in large part of credit for our working families values, eroding ball, the awards ceremony retirement savings meeting of Congress’ the Trouble preceded you. TARP has been a to help stimulate our economy. and our home rifle match. and skyrocketing Joint Economic Assets Relief mismanaged program from the That hasn’t been the case – not The kids have come to know unemployment, Committee. Program was beginning, and I can only hope even for individuals with impec- her and look forward to talk- we’ll take just He tempered his initiated. you and your department will do cable credit history. American about any positive ing with her. optimism by saying There were a better job. taxpayers have seen little return news on the In January, the team had that the recovery ini- assurances I hear from people in agricul- on THEIR investment in the economic front. a great time talking to her tially would be weak, by your pre- ture, small business, and indus- banking industry. This is unac- after the match. Afterwards and that more jobs would be lost even as decessor, Mr. try and they all share similar ceptable. they adopted her as our the recovery begins. Larry Paulson, that stories that the banks simply We all must continue to work Kissell 13th team member. She is But after a year-and-a-half of dooms- were reiterat- are not lending. I hear from hard to turn our troubled econ- a great credit to the Daily day-like headlines about crumbling commentary ed by former families looking to buy a home omy around, but to succeed, Journal and represents the financial institutions, free-falling home President or a new car, purchases which banks will have to do their part small town values that is so values, eroding retirement savings and Bush as directly stimulate the local econ- in helping families and small important in our community. skyrocketing unemployment, we’ll take well as the current adminis- omy, and they can’t get a loan. business on Main Street so our We hope she will continue just about any positive news on the eco- tration that these funds were I hear from constituents with communities can thrive once to be a part of our JROTC nomic front. aimed towards aiding Main excellent credit scores, who are more. I believe the reluctance program in the future. Tough times still are ahead. Many Street not Wall Street. When being refused extended lines of of banks to extend credit to Again, I want to that you for folks likely won’t regain what they’ve the first allocation of hundreds credit when they have played by the credit worthy is stalling your support and contribu- lost during this recession whether in of billions of TARP dollars was the rules and have been loyal our recovery. I will continue tions to JROTC at Richmond home value, retirement savings, income used to buy preferred stock to these banks for years. You to make sure that your voice is Senior High School. — for a while. But the economic news, in hundreds of financial insti- are in a position to put America heard at the highest levels and tutions, the American people back on track. Please use your won’t rest until we rectify this Keep up the good work! finally, is encouraging. And we’ll take Randy Benton that, no matter how tempered it is. were assured this was neces- resources to get the money to problem. sary in order to free up lines of Main Street where it can revive JROTC Instructor First credit for everyday Americans our economy. ■ Congressman Larry Kissell Sergeant (Retired) (D-NC-8) offices include Rockingham CURRENT QUOTES who needed to buy a car, a Mr. Secretary, you have been Rockingham: 230 East Franklin St., home, or pay their bills. Instead tasked with undoubtedly one Rockingham, NC 28379, Phone: ‘‘I know you have many questions these banks hoarded the funds of the most difficult jobs in his- 997-2070; Concord number INTERACTIVE but I need some more time to think rather than put them out on tory. I have faith that you and (704) 786-1612; Fayetteville num- about what happened to me over Main Street as available cred- President Obama can get this ber (910) 920-2070; Washington Visit www.yourdaily office: 512 Cannon House Office journal.com to vote in our on- the past couple of days. ... Both it. Many continued to award country back on track. I just Building, Washington, DC 20515; obscene bonuses to their execu- ask that you remember what line poll. journalists and non-journalists phone (202) 225-3715. Web site, Would you support a new tives in order to “retain” their was promised to the American kissell.house.gov. around the world, I’ve been hearing, Rockingham recreation center? 40% - Yes supported me very much and it was 29% - No very moving for me to hear this.’’ 31% - Only if it does not — American journalist Roxana Saberi in raise taxes Austria after being freed from an Iranian prison on spying charges. WRITE US

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OBITUARIES Camp James Clark CONTINUED FROM FRONT Robert Williams James Aaron Clark, 46, of Hamlet died May 8, 2009. more than 20 minutes,” said in ways that he never thought Thompson. “A lot of these imaginable. Robert F. Williams, age 87 of Rockingham. N.C., died May 14th Born in Richmond County, he was the son of the late James Henry and Thelma Hatcher Clark. kids are vulnerable; they don’t “I’ve gotten calls from peo- 2009. understand what’s going on. ple in Richmond County who He was born June 21, 1921 in Rockingham, N.C., son of the He is survived by his sister, Ginger Ammerman of Hamlet. He was predeceased by a brother, Eddie Hatcher. They don’t understand why didn’t even know this place late Raleigh Gaston Williams and Havana Della Moore Williams. dad has to go halfway around existed,” said Terry. “One He was a retired spinner with J.P. Stevens There are no funeral services planned and interment will be private. the world to fight a war for lady called and said that she Corporation. He attended Midway Baptist somebody they’ve never even couldn’t physically make it Church where he was a Sunday school Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Clark family. heard of.” out there, but she wanted teacher. Thompson pointed to the to send a donation. We can’t He was preceded in death by his beloved Richmond County Daily Journal Saturday, May 16, 2009 children of recently-deployed thank the community enough. wife, Ollie Mae Airington Williams, 2 sisters Hamlet National Guardsmen Just to see the camaraderie and 5 brothers and son-in-law, Jessie Buddy as examples. of the people that have been Mitchum. Surviving are his daughters, Patsy “For the ones whose par- here - everyone’s heart is on Williams Mitchum of Rockingham, N.C. and Aggie Terry ents just left, the camp is a the same page. Karan Williams Hendry and husband Michael Williams good place for them to get A number of local indi- R. Hendry of Washington, D.C., his beloved Aggie Baldwin Terry, 74, of Rockingham died on Sunday, away from that trauma,” said viduals and businesses have grandchildren, Chris Mitchum, Matthew Hendry, Patrick Hendry May 10, 2009. Thompson. “A lot of them donated supplies, money and Johnny Disimone. He is also survived by one sister, Havana She was born to the late Ed and Ida Baldwin on October 30, actually get ragged on or and services to the cause: Henry of Tarboro, N.C. and Harper Williams of Danville, VA. 1934 in Ellerbe. She attended and graduated from Mineral bullied about it because the Elektran , Rockingham Funeral services will be held at Kings Gate Church, Sunday, May Springs in Ellerbe. other kids don’t understand. Paint and Glass, Rex’s Floor 17, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. with Apostle Eddie McLean, Pastor Ronnie She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Terry, Their friends at school don’t Covering, Chance Painting, McLean and Pastor Mike Hicks, officiating. Jr.; three sisters Geraldine Hailey, Cora Lee Scruggs, Erma have the simplest concept of Derek Crawford, Dr. Rembert Interment will follow at Richmond Memorial Park in Patterson and brother John Baldwin. what’s gong on. Crawford, Wesley Williams Rockingham. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at “They see their daddy leav- & Son Farms, Vulcan, Angie The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 3:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Service –1021 East Washington ing to go over there, and Pressley, William and Crystal p.m., Saturday evening, May 16, 2009 at Russell –Marks Funeral Street – Rockingham, with the Rev. Vivian Williams, officiat- nobody’s waving a flag for Gathings, Larry Johns, Dr. Home. ing. — Paid obituary them.” David and Katherine Arnold, She survived by one daughter; two sons; grandchildren and Thompson’s son is in Iraq Statha Osborne, J.D. Osborne, Richmond County Daily Journal great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Stancil of Buffalo, Saturday, May 16, 2009 right now, and his uncle Nicholas Arnold, Drew NY. was a prisoner of war in the Russell, Ben Russell, Patrick Nelson Funeral Service of Rockingham is serving the fam- Philippines during World War Arnold and many more anony- ily. II. The money that his uncle mous donors. Richmond County Daily Journal received after his release was A workday is scheduled for Clint Rainwater Saturday, May 16, 2009 part of what helped Thompson today. Wesley Clint Rainwater, 23, of 155 Entwistle 3rd St., pay for the project. But he Terry said the state officials Rockingham, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 in Boone, said that where the money that Millstone reports to were North Carolina. came from is not important. ecstatic when they heard the Clint was born November 2, 1985 in Dealer “I don’t care about anybody news. except the 100 little kids,” “They said ‘We didn’t know Richmond County, a son of Lee G. and CONTINUED FROM FRONT Nancy Moore Rainwater. He was a grad- said Thompson, who added ya’ll could do that. We can’t that he plans to be at the believe you have this happen- uate of Richmond Senior High School reported a nearly $17 billion ships. and was currently a student at Caldwell camp every day this summer. ing and that happening,’” said Community College and Technical net loss for 2008. In the case of Chrysler, the “You have to realize that the Terry proudly. Institute. He had served his country The Associated Press is corporation said the quarter people of the United States “And we’re like ‘Yeah, we in the United States Marine Corps and reporting at least 25 deal- of its dealerships will only are not fighting this war. The sure do.’” attended Trinity Emmanuel Holiness Church. His grandpar- erships throughout the account for about 14 percent military is fighting this war. According to Terry, spots ent, Evander Gerald Rainwater, Ruby Rainwater Hamilton, Carolinas will be included in of its total sales. Everyone else is at Wal-Mart for summer camp are avail- and Hallie and Eva Moore preceded him in death. this number. Griffin said there are cer- or going to the beach.” able. For more information Surviving are his parents, Lee and Nancy Rainwater of It is as of yet unclear how tain variables auto executives According to Terry, addi- contact Millstone 4-H Camp the home; brothers, Lee M. Rainwater and wife Doreen many people will lose their plug into a formula to deter- tional community support has at 652-5905 or visit www. of Duluth, Ga., Dexter A. Rainwater of Camp Lejuene, jobs. mine which dealerships will gotten Millstone up to snuff millstone4hcamp.org. NC, Frank J. “Jeremy” Rainwater of Rockingham; sister, Three of the ill-fated dealer- be closed and which will be Melissa Chanel Rainwater of Rockingham; and a niece, ships are located in Charlotte. left open. Gabriella K. Rainwater of Duluth, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday Other North Carolina cities on “They’re looking at prof- Cantaloupes recalled at Trinity Emmanuel Holiness Church with Revs. Jerry the list include Wilmington, itability, they’re looking at Hatcher, Mitchell Roller and Brian Clark officiating. Greenville, Greensboro, the condition of your facility, Interment will follow in Green Lake Cemetery. Durham and Clinton. where you are in relation to for possible salmonella The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday On the heels of this your customer service rating, at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times announcement, General obviously your sales volume RALEIGH — A North Carolina company is recalling whole at the home on Entwistle 3rd St. Motors began contacting and where you’re located in cantaloupes sold this week in Wal-Mart stores across North Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral. about 1,100 franchise deal- relation to other dealerships,” and South Carolina and in South Hill, Va., because they could net. erships across the country he said. “So, really they’ll be be contaminated with salmonella. — Paid obituary Friday to notify them they looking at how many cars L&M Companies Inc. says the cantaloupes all came from Richmond County Daily Journal the same small farm where a melon tested positive for the will close by the end of 2010. you’re selling, and how much Saturday, May 16, 2009 organism this week. No illnesses from eating the cantaloupes It is unclear how this might the customers who buy those had been reported as of Friday. effect the Dieffenbach GM cars are satisfied with their Officials say the cantaloupes were sold at Wal-Mart stores Superstore in Rockingham. purchase.” Sarah Vaughn from Sunday through Friday. Anyone who bought cantaloupes Owner Jeff Dieffenbach could For him, the news exempli- from those stores during that time should destroy them. WADESBORO – Mrs. Sarah Frances Suggs Vaughn, 57, died not be reached for comment fied the success of his staff in Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and some- Monday, May 11, 2009 at Rockingham Manor in Rockingham. at press time. putting together a successful times fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, Media reports have organization. and those with weakened immune systems. 2009 at Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Jane Livingston offi- GM Spokeswoman Susan “I think, really, we’ve been ciating. Garontakos saying the corpo- here for a long time, and The family greeted friends Thursday, May 14, 2009 at ration won’t make a list of the we’ve gotten some really Leavitt Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. dealerships public, leaving good people to come to work U-SELL IT She was born in Richmond County, November 23, 1951 a the decision to go public with here,” Griffin said. “When WE BUY daughter of the late Roland Freeman and Sadie Ransom Suggs. the news on the individual they made these decisions For private party She was a homemaker and former resident of Meadowview business owner. they looked at a lot of things OLD GOLD Terrace Assisted Living. merchandise priced and all precious metals,diamonds, The rationale being ... a lot of them related direct- $ $ Surviving are her children, Craig T. Vaughn of Oklahoma coins and fi ne jewelry. employed by the two auto ly to how good your people 100- 500, 1 item per ad City, OK and Linda Helms of Rockingham; her brother and sis- 4 lines, 7 days Confi dential, and cash right now. manufacturers is to concen- are doing their jobs. It does Uptown Rockingham ter, Tom Smith of Patrick, SC and Juanita Wright of Peachland Steve Morris-Proprietor trate sales in fewer dealer- reflect very well on them.” Open Daily 9:00-5:30 and her 3 grandchildren. Sat. until noon $ 895-2936 The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. The Best Of Fine Things Since 1894 Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhome- 14.99 wadesboro.com yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal Report: Recycling in Saturday, May 16, 2009

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Homecoming and revivals speaker will be Deacon Bobby Bowden Intercessory prayer administered. “The from Pleasant Grove Church, Mt. Gilead. Feast Of Harvest Dinner” will be served Saron Baptist Church, 123 Saron Music will be provided by the Hillian in the church fellowship hall after the Church Road, Elerbe: Sisters of Hamlet. The public is invited. service. Spring revival services Refreshments will be served after the St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, will be held May 17-20. program. Rockingham: Women’s Day will be held Sunday services will be Ashley Chapel AME Zion Church, 332 Sunday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. Guest preach- held at 11 a.m. and 7 Mizpah Road, Rockingham: On Sunday, May er will be Rev. Terry Ellerbe, associate pas- p.m. Services Monday 17, the Ashley Chapel AME Zion Adult tor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, through Wednesday will Choir will celebrate its 32nd anniversary. Rockingham. The public is invited. be at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Their special guest, Gospel Recording art- Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Bill Monroe, pastor of ists, Resurrection, of Bennettsville, S.C. Hwy. 177 North, Hamlet: The Friends and Cordova Baptist Church, will be in concert. The program will be Family Weekend celebration begins Friday, will be guest preacher. Monroe held at Ashley Chapel beginning at 3:30 May 29, at 7 p.m. with a program entitled Small child care pro- p.m. Admission is free. The public is “Women Of the Gospel.” Speakers for vided. invited. the evening will be Rev. Janie Ingram, Mt. Moriah Freewill Baptist Church, Wayman Chapel AME Zion Church, Rev. Hwy. 381, Hamlet: Revival services begin Music Mary Lindsey, St. John’s Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Derby; Rev. Bula Legrand, New Bethel Mike Hill to bring the message.Thursday 401 Holly Grove Church Road, Rockingham: AME Zion Church, Hamlet. Host pastor is and Friday, May 21-22, services will be The Holly Grove Gospel Choir will have Rev. Dr. J. L. McCuller. A Pastors’ Fashion by Rev. Charles Leviner officiating with a Gospel Choir Day celebration Sunday, Show, singing from various groups from in Southside Freewill Baptist Church Youth May 17, at 3 p.m. “Please come out and and out of the state, and youth and adult Mime team to minister. Saturday, May help make this celebration a success,” mime teams will be featured May 31 with 23, Rev. Mike Hill returns. All are wel- said Pastor Carvie Jones. “We are going to a Friends and Family Day starting at 2 come to attend. For directions or more have a singing, shouting good time in the p.m. Chicken and hot dog dinners will be information, contact Meri Stewart at Lord.” Information contact Arlence Little, $3 and hot dog plates for children will be 331-7467. Sunday, May 24, Mt. Moriah 652-4089 or Lila Dumas, 997-6533. $1.50. Bring your lawn chair and dress Freewill Baptist celebrates homecom- Lebetter United Methodist Church, Green comfortable. ing with guest Rev. Bruce Goodwin, a Lake Church Rd., Rockingham: A gospel Freedom Ministries #1, 195 Daniels Street, covered dish dinner and singing to follow singing will be held Sunday, May 24, at Dobbins Heights: The public is invited to including musical guests “Forgiven.” All 6 p.m. featuring the Jacobs Family from attend a worship service Sunday, May 24, are welcome. Contact for information: High Point. Everyone is invited. at 2:30 p.m. The Word will be preached Meri Stewart, 331-7467. by Pastor Howard McLaurin of New Outreach to the Unreached Deliverance Special services Beginning Missionary Baptist Church of Center Church, 100 Main Street, Hamlet: Biscoe. His congregation and choir will be Revival services will be held Wednesday The Maranatha Outreach Worship Center Beverly Hills Baptist Church of God in Christ, 169 Fifth Street, with him. through Friday, May 20-22. The speaker St. Mary’s Holiness Church: Monthly Youth will be Bishop Joseph David Jr. from Hamlet: Sanctuary Day service will be held Sunday, May 17, beginning at 5 p.m. Restoration Fellowship service will be held celebrates 50 years Greater Deliverance World Outreach Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7 p.m. Guests Center Unlimited of Peachland. “Come This service is to celebrate the remod- eled sanctuary. There will be singing will be Pastor Rick Jackson and congrega- Special to the Journal Betty Story Davis, to discuss out and experience a mighty move of tion of Victory Faith Fellowship Church, God,” said Apostle Legrand Ingram Jr., and preaching by Apostle Gerald Gordon. Beverly Hills Baptist Church starting a new church. Hosts are Pastor William and Co-Pastor Rockingham. church pastor. “Come one, come all Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 276 will celebrate 50 years of There were subsequent and be blessed.” For more information, LeAnna Perry. service and worship Sunday meetings and Beverly Hills St. Stephens Baptist Church, Rockingham: Hatcher Road, Rockingham: The choir will contact Evangelist Margaret Ingram at render special music under the direc- with guest speaker Rev. Sim Baptist was formed in May 910-997-4334 or 1-201-232-2387. Women’s Day will be held Sunday with morning worship at 11 a.m. by Rev. Louis tion of Winfred Sowders on Sunday, May Smith. of 1959, and its first orga- New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Smith pastored the church nized meeting was held in a Robinson, Hamlet. Host pastor is Rev. 17. George and Sandra Long will pres- Hwy. 74 East, Hamlet: A three-night reviv- ent Children’s Bible Time. Fenny Williams from 1965 to 1968. building rented from Holsom al will be held May 20-22 beginning at 7 Gregory Freeman. The public is invited. “We welcome anybody to Bread. St. Luke #2 F.W.B. Church, 119 Morrow will conduct Children’s Church. Host pas- p.m. nightly. The Rev. LaMont Johnson, tor is Pastor Lester English. The Sunday come who has ever been a Over the years, the church pastor of Providence Missionary Baptist Street, Dobbins Heights: Saturday, May 16, part of Beverly Hills, or who has grown and now occupies a Baptism services will be held at St. Luke morning services will feature Youth and Church in Rockingham will be the speak- Children’s Program with special music by has a family member who has brick sanctuary on Kemberly er. at 10 a.m. All candidates need to be at been, or even if you’ve never the church by 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, the children. The message for the evening Street off of Cartledge Creek service will be “The Pilgrim’s Shepherd.” been a part,” current Pastor Road in Rockingham that has Anniversary Elderess Victoria White will preach for the Mickey Briles said. “We 11:15 a.m. service. At 3 p.m. on Sunday, an educational building and a Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 110 Benefit encourage anyone to come fellowship hall. the Youth Choir will be observing its 14th out and be blessed.” Kemberly St., Rockingham: The church anniversary. Various groups, choirs and First Baptist Church, 329 West Ave., As faces have come and will celebrate its 50th anniversary on It was a Sunday afternoon gone, the church has con- mime teams have been invited. Hamlet; Usher Board will present “Spring in March of 1959 when mem- May 17. The service will begin at 10 Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Fashion Show” on May 16 at 5 p.m. The tinued to worship the Lord a.m. with a concert by the Whisnants, a bers of the Pee Dee Baptist Jesus Christ first and fore- 685 Ledbetter Road, Rockingham: Friends program will feature the Lee Thee Men’s Church met in the home of Southern Gopel Trio. Former members and Family Day will be held May 17 at 3 Chorus. Public invited. Donation $5. A most, maintaining its single of Beverly Hills Baptist Church as well as Viola Story, and daughter focus. p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Robert fish dinner, eat in or take out, will be held the public are invited to this anniversary Dockery of Macedonia Baptist Church of at the church Saturday, May 23 from 9:30 celebration. Hoffman. Everyone is welcome. a.m. until. Plates are a $7 donation. Fish Fletcher’s Chapel, US 1 North: On May Radical Praiz True Holiness Church of the sandwiches, $3; chili dogs, $1.25 and hot Modern art is sacred 23 and 24, Fletcher’s Chapel will cel- Apostolic Faith, 120 McArthur St., Hamlet: dogs, $1. Will deliver 5 or more dinners. ebrate its pastor’s fifth anniversary with The program for Sunday, May 17 includes For delivery call 910-331-4297 or 910-582- a banquet on Saturday evening at 6:30 Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and morning 2303. p.m. and on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. worship at 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Highland Pines F.W. Baptist Church, 320 for Pope Benedict XVI with Lay Speaker Tommy Hart giving Prophetess Sharron Cooper of Charlotte. Chalk Road, Hamlet; Hot dog sale will be the message. The public is invited to Prayer and Bible Study will be held held May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Nicole Winfield Ernst, Kandinsky and Miro; attend. more information call 582-5101. Associated Press Writer 1977 saw Rauschenberg, Thursday night at 7 p.m. Host pastor is Bass Temple, 157 Louis Breeden Blvd., Overseer Prophet Will Jones. For further Highland Acres Church of God, Rockingham: VATICAN CITY — The long Mondrian, de Chirico and Hamlet: Pastor Benjamin F. Faison’s 39th Recycle Teens hosting Country Supper on Picasso. In the 1990s, Damien information, contact Pastor Will Jones at tradition of Vatican patron- anniversary will be celebrated May 20-22 910-582-8820. Transportation is available. Friday, May 29 at 5:45 p.m. at the fellow- age of the arts has given Hirst’s formaldehyde-encased at 7:30 p.m. nightly, and at 11:30 a.m. ship hall on Hwy. 74 across from the old cow made an appearance. And Cameronian Presbyterian Church, rise to such monuments to Sunday, May 24. Guest churches every Rockingham: A day of prayer and fasting Wal-Mart. Adult plates $7 each; children Christianity as St. Peter’s more recently, Cy Twombly, night and Sunday morning. All are wel- plates, $3.50 for ages 4-10 years old; and Richard Serra and Joseph will be observed on Tuesday, May 19. “We Basilica and Renaissance come. would like for every church and every free for age 3 and under. All you can eat. masterpieces including the Beuys exhibited works. St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Derby: Information, call 895-3661. Yet, the Vatican’s decision believer in this county to observe this day Sistine Chapel. The Ushers Anniversary will be held May with us,” said a church spokesman. “We Bethel Hill AME Zion Church: Liturgical Under Pope Benedict XVI, to participate in the event 17 at 2:30 p.m. Speaker will be Minister Tea will be held Saturday, May 30, begin- is unusual, in part because will continue this prayer and fasting the 3rd the Holy See is seeking to Lee William Smith Jr., associate of St. Tuesday of every month.” ning at 4 p.m. at Wayman Chapel Faith revive its cultural role, with the once-every-two-years art John Baptist Church. Host pastor is Rev. Center, Hamlet. Rev. J. Ruth Davis, pastor fair has incurred the wrath of Mary Lindsey. Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, plans to mount its own pavilion 685 Ledbetter Rd., Rockingham: A Pastor’s of Zion Wesley AME Zion Church in Mt. at the 2011 Venice Bienniale, church authorities for work Ellerbe Grove Missionary Baptist Church: Pleasant will be guest speaker. Music, Trustees anniversary will be held May Aid Program will be held Sunday, May 24, the premiere international that religious leaders consid- at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served after food and fun for everyone. Ticket donation ered a sacrilege. 17 at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Sarah Smith as contemporary art festival, and guest speaker. the program. The public is invited. $12. For tickets see any member of Bethel start a “dialogue” with con- In the Bienniale’s very first Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church, 105 Lake Hill or call 910-997-5427. Rev. Vivian D. edition, in 1895, the Patriarch Marston First Baptist Church, 220 temporary artists that hasn’t Rd. Galestown, Rockingham: An International Williams is host pastor. of Venice, who later became Stroman Road, Marston: Church anniver- existed for decades. sary will be celebrated Sunday, May 24 at Tea will be held Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. First Baptist Church, Rockingham: On “We are reminded of the Pope Pius X, asked the mayor at Piney Grove/Galestown Community Saturday, May 30, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., of Venice to ban the exhib- 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Robert urgent need for a renewed dia- Dockery, pastor of Macedonia Missionary Center, Rockingham. the Youth of FBC are sponsoring a yard logue between aesthetics and it’s most talked-about work, Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, sale, bake sale, hot dog lunch and chair Giacomo Grosso’s “Supreme Baptist Church. Choir and congregation ethics, between beauty, truth will accompany him. Host pastor is Rev. 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Pisgah AME Zion Church Laminate • Ceramic Tile • Blinds Teddy Williams 12 Months Same As Cash Fletcher’s Chapel James Smith Sneed Grove AME Zion Church 235 Ledbetter St. •Cordova Hwy. 1 • Hoffman 1015 Leak St. • Rockingham Rev. John L. Ervin www.floortoceiling.com 1482 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe 424 S. US 1 • Rockingham...... 895-5922 Church of Christ Hwy. 74 E. • Rockingham Foundations of Jesus Christ Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Deliverance Temple Donald O. Daniel Southside Freewill Baptist Church Church of God Ester Almon 861 Grassy Island Rd. • Ellerbe Ricky Jacobs 212 Palmer St. • Norman 113 Pine St. • Ellerbe 660 Sandy Ridge Church Rd. • Ellerbe Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Church of God in Christ Outreach Freedom Baptist 1208 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham Southwood Pentecostal Holiness 1002 E. Washington St. • Rockingham 987 US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham Greg Amos Mt. Zion United Church of Christ 468 US Hwy 1 S. • Rockingham Church of God of Prophecy Friendship Baptist Church E.L. Weathers Lomuel Stroman J.L. McCullers 986 Ledbetter Rd. • Rockingham Spring Hill Wesleyan Church 122 Jackson St. • Ellerbe Hwy. 177 N. • Hamlet Rev. Edwin Luther Church of God of Prophecy Nebo Wesleyan Church 289 Spring Hill Church Rd. • Hamlet Marshall Norris Full Gospel Church of God Jeff Collins 139 Flowers St. • Rockingham Estelle R. Quick 1812 Airport Rd. • Hamlet St. James Catholic Church 4153 US Hwy. 1 N. • Hoffman 1018 W. Hamlet Ave. •Hamlet Church of God of Prophecy New Beginnings Baptist Church Steve Crews Glenwood United Methodist Church Howard McLaurin St. Joseph Bible Church of God 615 Cheraw Rd. • Hamlet Joel Perry Old Hwy 220 • Biscoe J.C. 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720 E. Broad Ave. Wal-Mart Location 910-997-3111 Rockingham, NC Page 8A Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Saturday, May 16, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com LOCAL Kissell works to safeguard tax deduction for teachers Olivia Webb when she wasn’t taking in something extra of $1,000 over the course of a school year to the job,” said Kissell. “In countless class- Richmond County Daily Journal for her students, whether it was snacks or purchasing supplies for my children or the rooms across our state, many art programs, supplies or items of interest to highlight a classroom,” said Martha Anderson, the 2008- In an effort to help teachers stretch their educational exercises and classroom displays lesson,” said Kissell. “I grew up watching her 09 Richmond County Schools Teacher of would not exist but for the dedication and salaries, Congressman Larry Kissell intro- do the extra, personal things that made the the Year and the Sandhills Regional Teacher duced a bill to extend an existing educator tax classroom experience more productive and of the Year. “I purchase materials such personal expenditures of the teacher to make deduction that was set to expire this year. enjoyable for her students. Over the years, as paper, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, supplies available. It is a matter of basic The bill, H.R. 2329, extends through 2011 many teachers have gone from providing the markers, and notebook paper, to area rugs, fairness that teachers be given a tax credit an above-the-line tax deduction to elementary little extras to bridging the gap to meet basic books, surge protectors, and any rewards that to help offset the money they spend to help and secondary school teachers who purchase necessities in the classroom.” I may give the children. make public education possible.” supplies or equipment for their classrooms. According to a 2006 National School Supply “It is important that the students have H.R. 2329 was referred to the House It was the first bill that Kissell, a former and Equipment Association Retail Awareness what they need to be successful in school, and Committee on Ways and Means on May 7. educator, introduced a bill entirely by him- Study, teachers spend an average of $493 out if that means I need to assist them, I do.” The bill now has six cosponsors. self. of pocket on school supplies. Seven percent She teaches fourth grade at Washington “Anyone who teaches school, or knows of teachers surveyed said they plan to spend Street Elementary School. Worth up to $250, the educator expense someone who does, is aware that it is a calling more than $1,000 of their personal finances “During my seven years as a public school deduction is available whether or not the as much as a profession. My mother taught on supplies. teacher, I was amazed and inspired by the educator itemizes deductions on Schedule A school and I can hardly remember a week “I can safely say that I spend upwards amount of personal resources teachers devote - according to www.irs.gov.

CONTRIBUTED West Rockingham School recently named its A Honor Roll for the fifth six OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL week grading period. First row, third grade: Christina Garcia, Madison Owen, Niesha Sledge (left) and Katelyn Warmuth (center) make it through the Brittney Brown, Matthew Newton, Yash Patel, Benjamin Morrison and Steven “Human Knot” at Fortress band practice Monday night. Bettis. Second row, fourth grade: Vincenzo Gordon, Dawson Smith, Ethan Strickland-Robbins, Megan Beggs, Brandon Morse, Cherilyn Morse and Brandon Pressley. Third row, fifth grade: William Estridge, Jordan Alty, Dakota Honeycutt and Alexis McCormick. Not pictured: Angel Nicholson. Band CONTINUED FROM FRONT

old Candice Quick, also of Rockingham. “He’ll tell you he’s a Christian; he’s West Rockingham names The girls said many of their friends proud of it,” said Sweatt. “He loves com- listen to rap, secular rock and screamo. ing to church, and he’s gotten several One would assume the same of Reel friends to come.” and Quick just by glancing at them. Perry recognizes the unconventional- AB Honor Roll students They dress, look and act like any ity of Fortress’s approach. other kids their age. They have simply He was once turned down from a job Special to the Journal Fourth grade: McKayla Saunders, Jordan Smith and opted for something different. at a church for taking youth to Christian West Rockingham School Ard, Nicholas Beggs, Amanda Kemoni Styles. “There’s not really anything else to rock concerts. recently named its AB Honor Chriscoe, John Martin, Fifth grade: Dante do that doesn’t take 30 minutes to get “For me it’s the message,” said Perry, Roll for the fifth six week Christian Rhode, Manasses Davis, Braxton Faircloth, there,” said Reel. A group of 20 young who regularly uses YouTube videos and Aranda-Rubio, Jonetta grading period. Jessica McDuffie, Tymara people, which had assimilated around Power Point presentations at his 8:45 Third grade: Shane Butler, Baldwin, Charles Chavis, her on the steps by this point, was in Shannon Everett, Kade Hale, Michael, Brianna White, a.m. contemporary service. Deontrey Gunter, Cortney Kayla Fesperman, Breeana agreement. The movies are 30 minutes If the message is Jesus Christ, I don’t Holmes, Kris Terry, Anthony Cheyenne Morse, Tatiana away, the mall an hour and a half. Parker, Dillon Seaborn, Jada Rainwater, Chason Singletary, care what you have to plug up or use to Bell, Hannah Carpenter, “Our ultimate hope is that this is going Wall, Sarah Capps, Mikhaila Diane Thomas, Ralena Butler, get the message across to that genera- Brooklyn Jackson, Aimetryse to provide a Christian counter-culture,” Hudson, Zoe Ludlum, Damaris Cordova, Deven tion. Bennett, Harley Carpenter, said Glenwood Pastor Joel Perry, who Michaela Mitchell, Jada Freeman, Evan Kelly, Zachary Marquis Elliott, Zachary plays bass guitar for Fortress. “We want “We want to make it cool to be Harris, Dawson McKenzie Thomas, Derrick Collins, Morgan, Savannah Richardson Christian.” Madison Graves, Hayley to give them something to do besides and Shamarria Melton. and Trion Robinson. going cruising or drinking (alcohol) out Fortress will hold a Teen Nite in somebody’s field somewhere. We Explosion at the L.J. Bell Elementary don’t want them mixed up with drugs School auditorium on May 30 at 6 p.m. and everything else. We want them in Admission is free and open to the pub- there with Jesus.” lic. Sweatt has seen that happen with her According to Perry, the show will be CONTRIBUTED own teenage son, Taylor. centered around the theme of absti- The Hamlet Tree She said her band’s music has given nence, complete with youth group and Beautification them a common ground as parent and drama performances and original music Group has chosen child; it has also enforced his ability to written by lead guitarist David Reel. a Magnolia tree at think before he acts and to tell right For more information, visit www. the home of David from wrong. myspace.com/fortressrockingham. McCall on Terry Street, as the May Tree of the Month. Magnolias are sea- sonally arrayed with white blooms and are a true south- ern tree. Its botani- cal name, “Grande Flora,” means large flowers.

Ex-soldier did not father dead colleague’s child WILMINGTON (AP) — A of Baby Lauterbach at eleven of the house Laurean shared with former Marine charged with the fifteen STR loci tested,” the his wife and young daughter. killing a pregnant colleague report reads. “Therefore, Cesar Lauterbach, who was about in North Carolina is not the A. Laurean can be excluded as eight months pregnant, worked father of the woman’s unborn being the biological father of with Laurean at nearby Camp baby, according to docu- Baby Lauterbach.” Lejeune. She told Navy inves- ments obtained Friday by The The tests are based on bone tigators that she was raped Associated Press. samples from Lauterbach’s by Laurean in 2007, though In a report completed by the autopsy and samples taken later recanted her claim that Department of Defense Armed from Laurean April 27 after he Laurean fathered of her unborn Forces Institute of Pathology returned to the United States. child. Investigators never cor- May 7, DNA analysts concluded Laurean is charged with roborated her rape claims. that former Cpl. Cesar Laurean first-degree murder in the Mexican authorities captured is not the father of Lance Cpl. death of Lance Cpl. Maria Laurean just over a year ago in Maria Lauterbach’s unborn Lauterbach, 20, of Vandalia, the small town of Tacambaro, child. Ohio. Investigators believe he Mexico. He was extradited to “Based upon the DNA fled hours before Lauterbach’s North Carolina last month after results, Cesar A. Laurean ... can charred remains were found in prosecutors agreed not to seek be excluded as being the father January 2008, buried behind the death penalty. Saturday, May 16, 2009

SPORTS/ 3B INSIDE TODAY Ramirez Scoreboard / 2B talks to his Comics / 4B Classified / 5B B Dodger teammates Sporttss www.yourdailyjournal.com Hoggard eliminates Richmond Staff report After Holden struck out, Thompkins WILMINGTON — The Richmond base- walked Corey Wallace, forcing Davenport ball team’s season came to an end as home and cutting Hoggard’s lead to 5- Hoggard eliminated the Raiders from the 1. Jeremy Outen drove in Bullard with 4-AA state playoffs. a run-scoring single, drawing Richmond The Vikings’ Nick Malter hit a three-run within 5-2. Pinch-hitter Josh Hilton drew home run and Scott Johnson added a solo the two bases loaded walk of the inning, home run to help lead Hoggard to a 8-4 to push across the Raiders’ third run of victory over Richmond in the first round the inning. Friday in Wilmington. “We made a good comeback, but we just The Vikings advance to the second couldn’t get over the hump,” Norton said. round to play the winner of South View- The Vikings weathered Richmond’s Jack Britt. charge and in the bottom of the frame Malter, who had four runs batted in, extended the lead back five runs. Following gave Hoggard a 1-0 lead in the third inning consecutive singles from Thompkins and with a run-scoring double. Scott Coleman Jackson Watford, Malter slugged his three- singled in two runs to increase the advan- run home run to right off Holden to give tage to 3-0. Hoggard an 8-3 lead. In the fourth, Johnson’s solo blast off Holden pitched six innings, allowed eight Richmond starter Ricky Holden extended hits, walked one and struck out five. Hoggard’s lead to 4-0. The Vikings added “We still were in striking distance, but another run later in the inning, when Jeff that home run was a real tough blow,” Bouton scored from third on a passed ball by Raiders’ catcher Aaron Snead, pushing Norton said. “I still thought Ricky pitched the advantage to 5-0. well. He stayed ahead in the count for the “That team really does a good job of most part and was very competitive.” swinging the bats well,” Raiders coach The Raiders tacked on one more run in Jason Norton said. “They made some the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to over- things happen in the third, and made us come the deficit. play catch up from there.” “The kids played hard and didn’t quit,” The Raiders rallied in the sixth, cutting Norton said. “They’re hurt right now the deficit to 5-3. Dylan Davenport led off because we wished our season was still the inning by reaching second on an error going on. But we had a good season and I by Vikings’ starter Coley Thompkins. love those guys to death. We were a young Mike Nichols’ fly out allowed Davenport team this year, and we’re going to have a SHAWN STINSON/DAILY JOURNAL to advance to the third. Luke Bullard was good group coming back. As for my me, I Richmond’s Luke Bullard, right, is congratulated by Mike Nichols, left, after hit- hit by a pitch and Sid Steen drew a walk to would love to come back, but I will have to ting a home run earlier this year. Bullard had two hits in the Raiders’ 8-4 loss to load the bases. see what happens.” Hoggard in the first round of the NCHSAA 4-A baseball playoffs. ‘Canes advance to East finals All-star race Joedy McCreary AP Sports Writer RALEIGH — One thing about hooks the the Carolina Hurricanes, when they get into the playoffs, they stick around for a while. They’re in the postseason for just the third time since 2002 casual fan but have reached the Eastern If you are a fan of NASCAR, the Charlotte area Conference finals all three must be heaven for the next week. times. The NASCAR All-Star weekend started with a This is what the Hurricanes pit crew challenge Thursday night at the Time have insisted they were capa- Warner Arena in Charlotte and will conclude with ble of the past two offseasons the All-Star race tonight at the Lowe’s Motor — that had they made the play- Speedway in Concord. offs, all the pieces were there Then it’s all back to business as to be a serious Stanley Cup the teams prepare for the longest contender. race on its schedule, the Coca- Now they’re actually doing Cola 600 on May 24. it. They’re making the most To casual NASCAR fans, which of their return to the postsea- includes me, the All-Star race is son with a series of dramatic the perfect way to reel in new goals and clutch performances fans. capped by Scott Walker’s score I remember watching the late shawn in overtime of Game 7 against THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Davey Allison go all out for the Boston. Carolina Hurricanes’ Scott Walker (24) shoots the game-winning goal against stinson win in 1992 despite the fact the “I don’t get the sense with Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas in overtime during Game 7 of the Eastern COMMENTARY All-Star race means nothing in the this team, and I haven’t, where Conference semifinal series Thursday in Boston. points championship race. Allison I ever felt we’re lucky to be won, what was then called “The here,” coach Paul Maurice said 1 of the East finals against the Carolina is catching its breath closed its Stanley Cup run in Winston,” but slammed into the wall right passed Friday. “The game, yeah, we defending conference champi- after becoming just the second 2006 by winning back-to-back the checkered flag. won in dramatic fashion. But on Pittsburgh Penguins, a team team in NHL history to win Game 7s. After two years out Allison was locked up in a battle with Kyle Petty it wasn’t like they dominated that like Carolina has respond- consecutive Game 7s on the of the playoffs, they beat New and Dale Earnhardt after Darrell Waltrip spun out us for 60 minutes and we got ed to a midseason coaching road in the same playoff year. Jersey and Boston in seven bringing out a caution flag on lap 63. a lucky break and scored and change by becoming one of the Each of its last four playoff games apiece to return to hock- Petty was in front after the restart, but Earnhardt, won, said, ’How long can that league’s hottest clubs down the series has gone the full seven ey’s final four. in his typical fashion, made a quick move and took last?”’ stretch. games, and the Hurricanes the lead, as Allison was stuck in third. Petty was One more round, at least. Before worrying too much have won all four. Ten current HURRICANES able to recover and attempted to retake the lead Next up on Monday night: Game about the Penguins, though, players were on the team that CONTINUED ON PAGE 3B with four laps remaining. The pair would continue to battle each other, until Earnhardt lost control of his car and crashed on the final lap. As Earnhardt wrecked, Petty eased off the gas Johnson wins pole for just enough to allow Allison to catch up. Allison and Petty refused to give an inch to each other as the pair came flying out of turn four. Allison was NASCAR All-Star race able to ease past Petty to win by half a car length. Mike Cranston in the 100-lap non-points shootout Allison slammed into the wall and was removed AP Sports Writer Saturday night that pays the win- from his vehicle by rescue workers and fitted with ner $1 million. a neck brace. Allison ended up spending the night CONCORD — Jimmie Johnson “I think with track position as at an area hospital before being released the next has a history of dominance at important as it’s going to be in day with bruised legs and a bruised lung. Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but had the race, to be where we are is a According to car owner Robert Yates, Allison never started from the pole in the great situation,” Johnson said. “We didn’t know he ended up with victory. All-Star race. focused on it hard today and every- “He didn’t know who had won the race until we After a speedy, mistake-free per- body did their jobs. told him,” Yates said. formance Friday, the decorated Busch finished in 2:02.187. Matt Bruised legs and a bruised lung for a meaning- driver can check off that accom- Kenseth will start third, followed less race? Count me as a fan. plishment, too. by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark The All-Star race is where drivers take chances The three-time defending Sprint Martin. they normally wouldn’t make. In a points race, Cup points champion won five of “Jimmie Johnson, the 48 guys it’s better to finish the race in 15th position, than six points races at Lowe’s from are always the tough ones to beat take a chance and battle for the front, crash and 2003-05. He’s in position to return here at Lowe’s, no matter what end up 30th. to the top spot after being the star event it is,” Busch said. “But over- To be honest, sometimes watching drivers be of the unusual qualifying format. all I’m very happy with our lap. cautious going around the track just collecting Teams had to go three laps and To be starting outside pole, that’s almost as good as starting on the points and protecting their points position is like make a four-tire pit stop without watching a football team take a knee early in the speeding down pit road or leaving pole here at Lowe’s.” Jeff Gordon qualified sixth, fol- fourth quarter. loose lug nuts. While I’m not supporting the Ricky Bobby phi- Time penalties for those infrac- lowed by Bobby Labonte, Kasey losophy of “If you’re not first, you’re last,” there tions cost several drivers, but not Kahne, Kevin Harvick and Brad Johnson. He had a speedy first lap, Keselowski. does have to be a little fire in the belly. Sometimes the driver is doing all he can to keep THE ASSOCIATED PRESS but shot to the front by being the Several drivers, including Kyle Jimmie Johnson poses with the trophy Friday after fastest out of the pits — 119 mph. Busch and Carl Edwards, slipped the car out of the wall, but this can’t be the case winning the pole position for tonight’s NASCAR He finished in 2 minutes, 1.416 out of the top 10 because of penal- all the time. Sprint Cup All-Star auto race at Lowe’s Motor seconds, then held off all challeng- JOHNSON As a casual fan, all I ask for is a little racing in Speedway in Concord. ers. Kurt Busch will start second CONTINUED ON PAGE 3B racin’. THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]; OR CALL (910) 997-3111, EXT. 44. C M Y K Page 2B Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Saturday, May 16, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com BRIEFS THE SCOREBOARD RSHS athletic banquet set for Monday Call in your scores: 997-3111, ext. 44 • Fax your scores: 997-4321 Staff reports e-mail your scores: [email protected] The Richmond Senior High School 2008-09 athletic banquet will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the school’s cafeteria. All varsity W L Pct GB Cincinnati at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Detroit 6, Columbus 5, Detroit wins Detroit at Chicago, 3 p.m. teams with the exception of football and cheerleading will be TV Texas 20 14 .588 — N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 series 4-0 Tuesday, May 26 honored. Tickets for family and interested people are on sale Los Angeles 18 15 .545 1 1/2 p.m. New Jersey 1, Carolina 0 Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Seattle 16 19 .457 4 1/2 Saturday’s Games Anaheim 4, San Jose 0 Wednesday, May 27 at the school’s front desk. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for TV SportsWatch Oakland 13 18 .419 5 1/2 Philadelphia (Myers 2-2) at Washington Friday, April 24 Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., if neces- By The Associated Press children 12 and under. Thursday’s Games (Olsen 1-3), 1:05 p.m., 1st game Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 sary Friday, May 29 Schedule subject to change and/or Minnesota 6, Detroit 5 Houston (Oswalt 1-2) at Chicago Cubs Saturday, April 25 Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., if blackouts RCS schedules athletic physicals Texas 3, Seattle 2 (Marshall 1-2), 1:05 p.m. Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh necessary Saturday, May 16 L.A. Angels 5, Boston 4, 12 innings Milwaukee (Suppan 2-3) at St. Louis wins series 4-2 Saturday, May 30 ATHLETICS N.Y. Yankees 3, Toronto 2 Physicals to play sports in Richmond County Schools are (Wainwright 3-1), 1:10 p.m. Chicago 5, Calgary 1 Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m., if neces- 8 p.m. Cleveland 11, Tampa Bay 7 N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 4-2) at San San Jose 3, Anaheim 2, OT sary scheduled for June 7 at the Richmond Senior High School ESPN2 — adidas Classic, at Carson, Baltimore 9, Kansas City 5 Francisco (Ra.Johnson 3-3), 4:10 p.m. Sunday, April 26 Sunday, May 31 Calif. Friday’s Games cafeteria. L.A. Dodgers (Milton 0-0) at Florida Washington 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m., if AUTO RACING Oakland at Detroit, 7:05 p.m. (A.Miller 0-1), 6:10 p.m. necessary Doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 9 a.m. Student-ath- Noon Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Carolina 4, New Jersey 0 Colorado (Cook 2-1) at Pittsburgh Monday, June 1 letes are required to have their school I.D. badge. VERSUS — IRL, pole qualifying for Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 7:07 Monday, April 27 (Snell 1-5), 7:05 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m., if nec- Indianapolis 500 p.m. Chicago 4, Calgary 1, Chicago wins The cost is $10 per student-athlete and checks can be made Philadelphia (Happ 1-0) at Washington essary 6 p.m. Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 7:38 p.m. series 4-2 (D.Cabrera 0-4), 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Tuesday, June 2 payable to Richmond Senior High School. The physical is good ESPN2 — NHRA, qualifying for L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Anaheim 4, San Jose 1, Anaheim wins Arizona (Scherzer 0-3) at Atlanta Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m., if Thunder Valley Nationals, at Bristol, Baltimore at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. series 4-2 for the 2009-2010 school year. Boston at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. (Kawakami 2-4), 7:10 p.m. necessary Tenn. (same-day tape) Tuesday, April 28 Student-athletes should bring any medical releases in writ- Saturday’s Games Cincinnati (Volquez 4-2) at San Diego STANLEY CUP FINALS 7 p.m. Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, Minnesota (Blackburn 2-2) at N.Y. (Geer 0-1), 10:05 p.m. TBD ing, as well as any pre-existing medical condition such as heart SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, All- Washington wins series 4-3 Yankees (Chamberlain 2-1), 1:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Star Race, at Concord, N.C. Carolina 4, New Jersey 3, Carolina conditions, concussions, surgery in the past year or asthma or Chicago White Sox (Colon 2-3) at L.A. Dodgers at Florida, 1:10 p.m. GOLF wins series 4-3 Toronto (R.Ray 0-1), 1:07 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. allergic conditions. 10 a.m. Cleveland (Pavano 3-3) at Tampa Bay Philadelphia at Washington, 1:35 p.m. BASKETBALL TGC — European PGA Tour, Irish CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Parents are encouraged to accompany the student-athlete, (Garza 3-2), 4:10 p.m. Arizona at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. Open, third round, at Baltray, Ireland (Best-of-7) but if unable to attend, then a signed permission note to par- L.A. Angels (Lackey 0-0) at Texas Milwaukee at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. National Basketball Association 1 p.m. (Padilla 2-2), 4:10 p.m. Thursday, April 30 Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Playoff Glance ticipate is required at the time of the physical. TGC — Nationwide Tour, BMW Charity Oakland (Braden 3-4) at Detroit Vancouver 5, Chicago 3 Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. By The Associated Press Pro-Am, third round, at Spartanburg, (Porcello 3-3), 7:05 p.m. Friday, May 1 For more information, please contact Mike Brown or Mitch N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 8:05 p.m. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS S.C. Baltimore (R.Hill 0-0) at Kansas City Detroit 3, Anaheim 2 Monday’s Games (Best-of-7) Hadinger at 997-9812, or at [email protected] 2 p.m. (Davies 2-1), 7:10 p.m. Boston 4, Carolina 1 Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:05 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE ESPN2 — LPGA, Sybase Classic, third Boston (Beckett 3-2) at Seattle (Olson Saturday, May 2 or [email protected]. Colorado at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland 4, Atlanta 0 round, at Clifton, N.J. 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2 Arizona at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 5: Cleveland 99, Atlanta 3 p.m. Sunday’s Games Chicago 6, Vancouver 3 Richmond to hold soccer camp N.Y. Mets at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. 72 CBS — PGA Tour, Texas Open, third Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, May 3 Thursday, May 7: Cleveland 105, round, at San Antonio Oakland at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Anaheim 4, Detroit 3, 3OT The seventh annual Richmond Senior High School soc- Atlanta 85 6:30 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 1:07 Carolina 3, Boston 0 Saturday, May 9: Cleveland 97, Atlanta cer camp is scheduled for June 29 - July 2 for children from TGC — Champions Tour, Regions p.m. Monday, May 4 Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 1:38 p.m. HOCKEY 82 Charity Classic, second round, at Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3 6- to 18-years-old. L.A. Angels at Texas, 2:05 p.m. Monday, May 11: Cleveland 84, Atlanta Hoover, Ala. (same-day tape) Tuesday, May 5 Baltimore at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. 74 The camp will be held on the school’s practice fields. HORSE RACING National Hockey League Vancouver 3, Chicago 1 Boston at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. Boston vs. Orlando 4:30 p.m. Daily Playoff Glance Anaheim 2, Detroit 1 The cost is $65 for one child, $55 for two children in Monday’s Games Monday, May 4: Orlando 95, Boston NBC — NTRA, Preakness Stakes, at By The Associated Press Wednesday, May 6 Chicago White Sox at Toronto, 1:07 90 the same family and $45 for three children in the same Baltimore FIRST ROUND Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2, OT p.m. Wednesday, May 6: Boston 112, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Best-of-7) Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT family. Minnesota at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Orlando 94 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Thursday, May 7 Oakland at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m. Friday, May 8: Orlando 117, Boston 96 Applications are available at Sports World, Hibbett WGN — Chicago White Sox at Toronto N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3 Chicago 2, Vancouver 1 L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Sunday, May 10: Boston 95, Orlando 4 p.m. Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Detroit 6, Anaheim 3 Sports and the high school’s front desk. New Jersey 4, Carolina 1 94 FOX — Regional coverage, N.Y. Mets National League Friday, May 8 Vancouver 2, St. Louis 1 Tuesday, May 12: Boston 92, Orlando For more information, contact Richmond coach Bennie at San Francisco, Cleveland at Tampa At A Glance Pittsburgh 5, Washington 3 Thursday, April 16 88 Bay, or L.A. Angels at Texas By The Associated Press Carolina 4, Boston 1 Howard at (910) 997-9812 extension 1104 or 2056. Boston 4, Montreal 2 Thursday, May 14: Orlando 83, Boston MEN’S COLLEGE LACROSSE East Division Saturday, May 9 75, series tied 3-3 Noon W L Pct GB Detroit 4, Columbus 1 Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, OT RSHS sets cheerleading tryouts Sunday, May 17: Orlando at Boston, ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tourna- New York 19 15 .559 — Chicago 3, Calgary 2, OT Chicago 4, Vancouver 2 8 p.m. ment, quarterfinal, teams TBA, at Atlanta 17 17 .500 2 Anaheim 2, San Jose 0 Sunday, May 10 Cheerleading workouts/tryouts for all interested in grades WESTERN CONFERENCE Hempstead, N.Y. Philadelphia 16 16 .500 2 Friday, April 17 Detroit 4, Anaheim 1 L.A. Lakers vs. Houston 9-12 is scheduled for May 26-29 at Raider Gym. On May 30, NHL HOCKEY Florida 17 18 .486 2 1/2 Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2, OT Boston 4, Carolina 0 Monday, May 4: Houston 100, L.A. 7 p.m. Washington 11 21 .344 7 Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, OT Monday, May 11 the judged tryout will begin at 10 a.m. at Raider Gym. Lakers 92 VERSUS — Playoffs, conference finals, Central Division Vancouver 3, St. Louis 0 Washington 5, Pittsburgh 4, OT Wednesday, May 6: L.A. Lakers 111, teams TBA W L Pct GB Saturday, April 18 Chicago 7, Vancouver 5, Chicago wins Basketball camp scheduled for RSHS Houston 98 RODEO Milwaukee 21 14 .600 — N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0 series 4-2 Friday, May 8: L.A. Lakers 108, 10 p.m. St. Louis 21 14 .600 — Detroit 4, Columbus 0 Tuesday, May 12 Chicago 20 14 .588 1/2 Houston 94 The 19th annual Richmond Senior High basketball camp is VERSUS — PBR, Ford F-150 Boston 5, Montreal 1 Boston 4, Carolina 2 Cincinnati 20 14 .588 1/2 Sunday, May 10: Houston 99, L.A. scheduled for June 15-18 for children 6-to-12-years-old. The Invitational, at Pueblo, Colo. (same- Chicago 3, Calgary 2 Anaheim 2, Detroit 1 Houston 16 18 .471 4 1/2 Sunday, April 19 Lakers 87 day tape) Wednesday, May 13 cost is $45 for early registration prior to June 10. After June Pittsburgh 14 20 .412 6 1/2 Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 3 Tuesday, May 12: L.A. Lakers 118, Pittsburgh 6, Washington 2, Pittsburgh West Division Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2 Houston 78 10, the cost is $60 per participant. Applications are available wins series 4-3 W L Pct GB New Jersey 3, Carolina 2, OT Thursday, May 14: Houston 95, L.A. Thursday, May 14 at the school and at Sportsworld. For more information con- BASEBALL Los Angeles 24 12 .667 — Anaheim 3, San Jose 2 Lakers 80, series tied 3-3 Detroit 4, Anaheim 3, Detroit wins tact Richmond coach David May at 997-9812. San Francisco 18 16 .529 5 Monday, April 20 Sunday, May 17: Houston at L.A. series 4-3 Colorado 13 20 .394 9 1/2 Boston 4, Montreal 2 Lakers, 3:30 p.m. American League Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT, Carolina wins Arizona 13 22 .371 10 1/2 Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 0 Denver vs. Dallas Golf tournament to benefit schools At A Glance San Diego 13 22 .371 10 1/2 series 4-3 Calgary 4, Chicago 2 Sunday, May 3: Denver 109, Dallas 95 By The Associated Press Thursday’s Games CONFERENCE FINALS Tuesday, April 21 Tuesday, May 5: Denver 117, Dallas The Richmond County Schools Education Foundation will East Division L.A. Dodgers 5, Philadelphia 3, 10 (Best-of-7) W L Pct GB Detroit 4, Columbus 1 105 innings Sunday, May 17 hold the third annual Educators Golf Tournament at National Toronto 23 14 .622 — Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 1 Saturday, May 9: Denver 106, Dallas Milwaukee 5, Florida 3 Chicago at Detroit, 3 p.m. Boston 21 14 .600 1 Carolina 4, New Jersey 3 105 Golf Club in Pinehurst on June 15. The cost is $100 per player, Chicago Cubs 11, San Diego 3 Monday, May 18 New York 17 17 .500 4 1/2 Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2, OT, Vancouver Monday, May 11: Dallas 119, Denver and the entry fee includes lunch, dinner, player gift bag, green Houston 5, Colorado 3 Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 16 20 .444 6 1/2 wins series 4-0 117 fees, cart fees, range balls, beverages, and a golf shirt. You Baltimore 15 20 .429 7 St. Louis 5, Pittsburgh 1 San Jose 4, Anaheim 3 Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 13: Denver 124, Central Division N.Y. Mets 7, San Francisco 4 Wednesday, April 22 Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Dallas 110, Denver wins series 4-1 must be at least 21 years old to play and the entry deadline W L Pct GB Friday’s Games Boston 4, Montreal 1, Boston wins Thursday, May 21 CONFERENCE FINALS is June 1. Detroit 17 16 .515 — Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. series 4-0 Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. (Best-of-7) Kansas City 18 17 .514 — Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1 Friday, May 22 TBD Registration forms can be picked up at the Richmond Minnesota 18 17 .514 — Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Calgary 6, Chicago 4 Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m. NBA FINALS County Schools Central Office in Hamlet or you may request Chicago 15 18 .455 2 L.A. Dodgers at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Saturday, May 23 Cleveland 14 22 .389 4 1/2 Thursday, April 23 (Best-of-7) a form by calling 582-5860. Registration will also take place at Arizona at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 0 Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. TBD West Division Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Sunday, May 24 tournament beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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Manny Ramirez apologized “It’s a mini version of how our season is going so far,” to his Los Angeles Dodgers Edwards said. teammates Friday, the first It was a much lighter atmosphere than qualifying for points time he was around the club races. Not everybody even knew the rules. since being suspended for Tony Stewart sped away from his pit stall after his team 50 games for using a banned had changed only two tires. As his crew stood baffled, Stewart substance. stopped down pit road. Ramirez used the words “I’ll be right back,” Stewart said through his radio before “I’m sorry,” said Dodgers returning for the left-side tires. manager Joe Torre, although Stewart, who will start 15th, then joked that he hoped many players said the apol- Earnhardt would make a similar mistake. ogy wasn’t necessary. “I’m just praying Dale Jr. will do what he’s done all year and “It was uncomfortable. I’ll miss the box,” Stewart said. give you that,” Torre said. “We spent some time togeth- er before we went into the meeting room and he was Hurricanes a little anxious. That’s the CONTINUED FROM FRONT human side of this thing. He That’s why nobody would blame the Hurricanes if they basically went around, shook wanted to skip Games 1-6 against Pittsburgh and head straight everybody’s hand. I think for Game 7. guys were happy to see him. “I think (the Game 7 success) is part of how the team’s I think there was a little built,” Maurice said. “There’s still a lot of people that remem- uneasiness on both sides.” ber (the Cup) in that locker room, so they have a high expecta- The brief meeting took tion. ... We are in a position with our team that means we’re place in a conference room going to be in a lot of tight games. We’re used to that — being at the team’s waterfront tied, being even. hotel in South Florida before “We resisted the urge to try and do something extra special the Dodgers arrived at the to win that (Boston) game,” he added. “That’s the kiss of Marlins’ stadium to start a death, when you try to force a pass through five or six people three-game series. because you’re trying to create a breakaway.” “I think he just wanted to Walker became the Hurricanes’ latest playoff hero Thursday THE ASSOCIATED PRESS night when he whacked in the rebound of Ray Whitney’s shot let his team know how sorry Los Angeles Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez apologized to his teammates Friday in he is,” Torre said. Miami for being suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games for using 18:46 into the extra session to give Carolina a 3-2 victory. The Los Angeles Times “If I scored that goal, I don’t think I’d ever want to sleep first a banned substance. again because there’d be a minute that I didn’t get to sit there reported that Ramirez had and bask in that glory,” Maurice said of Walker’s goal. apologized. Ramirez lives thing he wanted to do and I “He knows what he has coach Mariano Duncan said. Already vilified by the Bruins and their fans for his punch to near the Marlins’ stadium think it was heartfelt.” done,” Torre said. “He’s A 12-time All-Star, Aaron Ward’s face late in Game 5, Walker may have cast him- but is not expected at the Ramirez spoke for a few taken responsibility for it. Ramirez played in 27 of the self alongside Bucky Dent as Beantown’s sports nemeses. ballpark this weekend. minutes, and teammates He tried, I don’t want to say Dodgers’ first 29 games, More importantly for the Hurricanes, though, he added “He knows he made a mis- — other than greeting him make light of it, but he tried batting .348 with six hom- himself to the team’s growing list of players who have come take. I forgive him,” Dodgers and shaking his hand — did to look past it and my advice ers to help them get off to up big during this postseason. third baseman Casey Blake not ask any questions, said to him was, it is what it is. their best start since 1983. Jussi Jokinen has three game-winning goals in the playoffs, said. “It’s his business.” Blake, who declined to say You just have to get yourself The Dodgers lost four of including one off his skate with 0.2 of a second left in Game 4 Ramirez was suspended what words Ramirez specifi- ready to come back.” their first five games after against New Jersey and another in overtime to beat Boston in on May 7. Dodgers owner cally used during his address A person familiar with the Ramirez was suspended, but Game 3. Tim Gleason gave Carolina its first win of this post- Frank McCourt met with to the Dodgers. details of the suspension they still lead the NL West. season with a Game 2 goal in OT against the Devils. All-Star him twice last weekend in “I think in Manny’s case, said last week that Ramirez Ramirez led Los Angeles Eric Staal capped a two-goals-in-80-seconds rally to win Game Los Angeles and encour- it made him feel better just used the female fertility into last year’s playoffs after 7 of the New Jersey series. aged Ramirez to apologize to get in front of the team,” drug HCG (human chorionic joining the team at the trade “We’re enjoying the ride right now,” goalie Cam Ward said, to teammates “eyeball to Blake said. “I think it was gonadotropin). HCG is pop- deadline from the Boston “and trying to make the best of it.” kind of a big load off his ular among steroid users Red Sox. He could be eligi- But while the sixth-seeded Hurricanes already have made it eyeball.” That opportunity came shoulders just to greet the because it can mitigate the ble to return July 3, barring further than many experts thought, they insist there’s nothing team again.” side effects of ending a cycle any rainouts or postpone- fluky about their team. Friday, when the Dodgers saw their teammate for the Torre said Ramirez will of the drugs. ments. “Any of the pressure that comes off (for Carolina), comes begin working out again next Ramirez has said he did “He was a guy concerned off for all four teams left, because now, all four of these teams first time since the suspen- have accomplished something,” Maurice said. “There’s some- sion. Plans for the meeting week, possibly at Dodger not take steroids and was about his team and his thing in the bank — played in the conference final. So that’s were announced Thursday Stadium. Ramirez will also given medication by a doc- teammates,” Blake said. “I where the pressure’s off. night when the team arrived discuss the situation pub- tor that contained a banned know he feels bad. Everyone “We’re going in there with an understanding that Pittsburgh in South Florida. licly at some point before his substance. knows how he’s feeling. It has some fantastic weapons. They’re a great team, but there “I don’t think anyone was suspension ends, although “I know deep inside him, was just nice to see him are two great teams playing in our conference champion- really looking for” an apolo- that’s not expected to come he’s ashamed for what hap- again and I think it was nice ship.” gy, Blake said. “It was some- this weekend. pened,” Dodgers first base for him to see us again.”

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Mother-in-law oversteps in the kitchen Dear Annie: My in-laws always house! I have again to come for counseling, this visit on weekends when things are errands to time explaining that you are ready GARFIELD really laid back around the house. run." Then go to walk out. If he won't go, go with- My mother-in-law is great about and enjoy out him. pitching in and helping with the yourself. Dear Annie: This is in kids and the house. The trouble Dear response to "Had Enough," who is, she never stops. When I cook, Annie: My had a colostomy and is no longer she murmurs criticisms about the husband and I interested in intimacy. food, so I stay out of her way and have been I had my ostomy surgery 21 let her do it. She also organizes Annie’s married for years ago, at the age of 21. I have my cupboards and drawers, and Mailbox 15 years. since learned that the ostomy is advises me on how to clean. advice Whenever we only a 4-by-4 inch square with a Annie, I know how to clean and go out, he pouch. I have found that taking organize. I just don't do it on the stares at attractive women. He's so care of my body helps me feel bet- weekends. Besides, I have my obvious that many of these women ter about it, and the ostomy does- own system, and after my mother- assume he is interested in them n't have to change anything except DILBERT in-law is finished, I can't find any- and flirt back. My husband is a how I use the restroom. I exer- thing. good-looking guy, so this happens cise, scuba dive, travel and love I know she thinks her daughter- a lot. life. My husband and I have been in-law is clueless and lazy, and I can no longer bear it. It is together for 15 years, and the feels responsible for setting me almost like he is trying to make a ostomy affects nothing in our rela- straight on my housekeeping connection with these women. I tionship. Options (options-osto- responsibilities. But who does she have tried to get him to go to coun- my.com), an online company, think cleans the rest of the year? seling, but he says it's my problem makes wonderful undergarments. I've tried to ignore her, but I'd like and he can't help "noticing" An ostomy is created to save our her to stop. How can I be domesti- women. It makes me worry what lives, and now we have to decide cally diplomatic with my overbear- he does when I'm not around. I how to live them. If she can find ing cleaner-in-law? -- Not Lazy and find this behavior hurtful and her way down the same path, that Married to Her Son humiliating. My resentment is 4-by-4 inch square with a pouch Dear Not Lazy: Your mother-in- growing by the minute. Please won't seem so big anymore. -- The BEETLE BAILEY law sounds like one of those help. -- Maybe It's Time To Leave Happy "Bag" Lady women who needs to prove she is Dear Maybe: Your husband Dear Happy: Thank you for still important, and this is how she gets a charge out of the attention the words of encouragement. We does it. It has nothing to do with from these women. He may never hope she is listening. your housekeeping skills. It's OK act on it, but you don't sound con- Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy to ignore her, but better yet, when vinced of his fidelity. Some women Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors she shows up, wrap your arms can tolerate this behavior, but in of the Ann Landers column. E-mail your questions to [email protected], or around her and exclaim, "I'm so your case, it is causing severe write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, glad you're here to take over the damage to your marriage. Ask him Chicago, IL 60611. Calcium-deficient patient can’t take meds

DEAR DR. GOTT: I'm one of symptoms scribed weekly Actonel. After a B.C. those people who can't take include diar- couple of weeks, I developed a Actonel or similar products. I rhea,horrible, burning rash all over develop severely rigid muscles headache, nau- my body. The rash lasted a week, and am prone to a lot of muscle sea and rash. so I stopped the Actonel and the injury as a result. I can't even Some people rash went away, never yet to take calcium pills, as I get worse find they can return. reactions with them. take the prod- When I tried naproxen (Aleve Do other women have this uct successful- and prescription) for pain, I got same problem? Does it mean Dr. peter ly, while oth- hives, which jumped everywhere that my body is telling me I have gott ers cannot. on my body. DEAR READER: enough calcium? The only way I advice You obviously As you can can get adequate calcium intake fall into the lat- read above, you are not alone is to eat a lot of dairy products, ter category. with your desire to maintain FRANK & ERNEST exercise with weights, and ride a In order to determine whether healthy bones. Rash has been bike to help build bone. you have enough calcium, you listed as a common side effect of DEAR READER: Initially, should visit your primary-care Actonel. Comprised of naproxen Actonel is taken as treatment for physician and have him or her sodium, Aleve is not recom- osteoporosis in post-menopausal order lab testing. You may not be mended for patients with hives women. Osteoporosis is charac- calcium-deficient at all. Perhaps or a severe allergic reaction fol- terized by a decrease in bone the milk you drink or dairy prod- lowing pain relievers. Naproxen mass leading to an increase in ucts you consume are all you lists itching and skin eruption as the risk of fractures of the spine, need. For example, one popular side effects. hip and wrists. There are a num- yogurt product on the market You apparently suffer from ber of similar products on the contains 20 percent of your rec- severe allergic reactions and market to reverse bone loss ommended daily needs. Reading should avoid such drugs. I rec- taken on a daily, weekly, month- labels and eating properly may ommend you speak with your ly or annual basis. Over-the- be all that will be required to primary-care physician and ask BORN LOSER counter medicines include calci- keep your bones healthy. his or her opinion on over-the- um with vitamin D, Tums and Combine your good eating habits counter calcium with vitamin D others. with physical exercise. The two and others. Good luck. All medications carry side are a winning combination. 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LEGALS 100 324 General Repairs EDUCATION 500 MERCHANDISE 900 1010 Bicycles 3005 Cemetery Plots 4010 Movers 6022 Entertainment ANNOUNCEMENTS 200 326 Health 505 Business & Trade School 905 Antiques 1015 Boats/Accessories 3010 Commercial 4015 Rentals 6024 Food Services 328 Heating & Cooling 510 Instruction & Training 910 Appliances 1020 Campers/RVs & Trailers 3015 Condominiums 4020 Sales 6026 Govnt./Federal Jobs 205 Birthday/Anniversary 330 Home Improvements 1025 Motorcycles 3020 For Sale by Owner 4025 Supplies 6028 Help Wanted-General 215 Lost & Found 515 Lessons 915 Auctions 332 Insurance 520 Personal 920 Bargain Basement 1030 Other 3025 Houses for Sale 4030 Want to Buy 6030 Law Enforcement 220 Memory/Thank You 334 Lawn Service 1035 Want to Buy 3030 Land (Acreage) RESORT PROPERTY 5000 6032 Maintenance/Domestic 225 Notices ANIMALS 600 925 Collectibles 336 Music/Dance/Drama 930 Computers AUTOMOTIVE 2000 3035 Lots 5025 Resort Property for Sale 6034 Mngmt./Supervisory 230 Personals 338 Other Services 605 Animal Supplies 3040 Want to Buy 6036 Mechanics 235 Wanted 610 Horses 935 Equipment/Supplies 2005 Auto Rental/Lease 5050 Resort Property for Rent 340 Plumbing/Electrical 940 Flea Markets 2010 Autos REAL ESTATE RENTALS 3500 EMPLOYMENT 6000 6038 Medical SERVICES 300 342 Professional Services 615 Livestock 6040 Musical 620 Pets 945 Fuel/Oil/Coal/Wood/Gas 2015 Classic/Antique 3505 Apartments/Townhouses 6002 Accounting/Financial 302 Appliance Service 344 Repairs 950 Furniture 2020 Commerical/Industrial 3510 Commercial 6042 Part Time/Temporaries 304 Automotive 346 Roofing 625 Want to Buy 6004 Adminstrative/Professional 6044 Restaurants AGRICULTURE 700 955 Hobby/Hunt & Sport 2025 Parts & Accessories 3515 Condominiums 6006 Cashier/Clerk 306 Building Materials 348 Security 960 Kidsʼ Corner 2030 Sport Utility 3520 Houses for Rent 6046 Sales 310 Catering 350 Tax/Accounting 705 Farm Equipment 6008 Child/Elderly Care 6048 Security 965 Miscellaneous 2035 Trucks 3525 Land (Acreage) 6010 Clerical 312 Child/Elderly Care 352 Travel Entertainment 710 Garden & Produce 970 Want to Buy 2040 Utility Trailers 3530 Lease 6050 Technical Trades 314 Computers FINANCIAL 400 715 Hay/Feed/Seed/Grain 6012 Construction 6052 Textiles/Factories 975 Yard Sale 2045 Vans 3535 Storage 6014 Drivers & Delivery 316 Contractors 405 Financial Services 720 Hunting & Land RECREATIONAL 2050 Want to Buy 5340 Want to Rent STATEWIDES 7000 318 Domestics/Janitorial 725 Want to Buy 6016 Education 410 Insurance VECHICLES 1000 REAL ESTATE SALES MANUF. HOUSING 4000 6018 Electrical/Plumbing NATIONWIDES 8000 320 Electrical 415 Money to Lend 322 Financial 1005 ATVs 3000 4005 Lots 6020 Employment Agencies SERVICE DIR. 9000

Rentals 100 100 100 2000 Sales Legals Legals Legals Automotive 1 and 2 bedroom mobile Scholarships All NOTICE OF FORECLO- “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- COURT OR HAVE homes. Pinecomb Circle, All positions start Autos the SURE SALE ther the Trustee nor the BEEN DISCHARGED Ellerbe. Call A.S.A.P. holder of the note se- AS A RESULT OF A 910-997-3477 news... 1990 Chrysler Sebring, Call 910-672-4056 09 SP 49 cured by the deed of BANKRUPTCY PRO- ************************* everyday. trust/security agreement, CEEDING, THIS NO- convertible, $2.200. Con- Under and by or both, being fore- TICE IS GIVEN TO YOU tact 910-582-4571. virtue of the power of closed, nor the officers, PURSUANT TO STATU- 3 Br, 2 Ba, mobile See what the Charlotte sale contained in a cer- directors, attorneys, em- TORY REQUIREMENT home. $500 mth. De- Realtors, Contractors, tain Deed of Trust made ployees, agents or AND FOR INFORMA- posit required. (910) 2002 Chrysler PT Bankers, and many oth- by Jon A. Littlefield and authorized representa- TIONAL PURPOSES 246-7060 or (910) Cruiser. Great condition. ers are doing about their Stephanie M. Littlefield to tive of either the Trustee AND IS NOT INTENDED Must sell. (910) 603-9045 lost income. Earn John O. Shaw, Jr., Trus- or the holder of the note AS AN ATTEMPT TO 895-1940 $5,900 $10,000+ a month in 60 RICHMOND COUNTY tee(s), dated the 31st make any representation COLLECT A DEBT OR 5000 days and have fun DAILY JOURNAL day of March, 2003, and or warranty relating to AS AN ACT TO COL- Resort Property Trucks doing it recorded in Book 1207, the title or any physical, LECT, ASSESS, OR RE- [email protected] 910-997-3416 Page 0243, in Richmond environmental, health or COVER ALL OR ANY '00 Silverado LS 4x4 Ext. 6000 County Registry, North safety conditions existing PORTION OF THE Cab 3rd door. PW, PDL, Employment Carolina, default having in, on, at or relating to DEBT FROM YOU PER- Rhino Liner. Runs, looks been made in the pay- the property being of- SONALLY. great. $8,000 (910) 817- ment of the note thereby fered for sale, and any This 12th day 9236 Mechanics secured by the said and all responsibilities or of May, 2009. Small Engine Mechanic. Deed of Trust and the liabilities arising out of or SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 3000 undersigned, Substitute in any way relating to SERVICES, INC. Real Estate Sales Salary and options are Trustee Services, Inc. any such condition ex- SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE negotiable. Bryants Turf, having been substituted pressly are disclaimed. 910-997-5952, 427 Long For Sale By Owner as Trustee in said Deed Also, this property is be- Drive, Rockingham. [email protected] of Trust by an instrument ing sold subject to all BY: Attorney at Law Broker. 3 bed, 1 bath, duly recorded in the Of- taxes, special assess- The Law Firm of Hutch- new carpet, fresh paint, Medical fice of the Register of ments, and prior liens or ens, Senter & Britton, 1008 Walnut Ln. Rock- Deeds of Richmond encumbrances of record P. A . ingham $49,900. (336) Lead QP, QPs, APs, County, North Carolina and any recorded re- Attorneys for Substitute 480-4500 PPs, for mental health and the holder of the leases. Trustee Services, Inc. services. (910) 410-9992 note evidencing said in- A cash de- P.O. Box 1028 or fax resume to (910) debtedness having di- posit or cashier’s check 4317 Ramsey Street 410-9980 rected that the Deed of (no personal checks) of Fayetteville, North Caro- Remodeled, Quality, 341 Trust be foreclosed, the five percent (5%) of the lina 28311 Lake Road, $49,000. 3 undersigned Substitute purchase price, or seven Case No: 172.138653 bedroom, 1 bath.Doris Trustee will offer for sale hundred fifty dollars Staples, 910-895-6094. Local accredited Com- at the courthouse door in ($750.00), whichever is munity Support Agency 200 Real Estate the City of Rockingham, greater, will be required Announcements 3500 is searching for a Quali- Richmond County, North at the time of the sale. Rentals fied Mental Health Pro- Carolina at 12:00 PM on An order for possession fessional (QMHP) for Lost & Found June 2, 2009 and will sell of the property may be Apartments / Community Support to the highest bidder for issued pursuant to G.S. Services Agency. Appli- LOST: Blonde female Townhouses cash the following real 45-21.29 in favor of the cant must meet require- Separd Mixed. Last seen estate situated in the purchaser and against ment for QMHP. (Bache- Friday in Hamlet. Hard of Brookside Park County of Richmond, the party or parties in lor's Degree in Human hearing. Answers to No- North Carolina, and be- possession by the clerk Apartments Services area and two ble. Call 910-582-2597. ing more particularly de- of superior court of the 1113 Richard Street years post grad experi- scribed as follows: county in which the prop- Southern Pines, NC ence or Bachelor's De- 300 Being Lot Number Two erty is sold. Services 28387 gree in other areas and (2) of Horace Taylor Any person 910692-7013\TTY four years post grad ex- Subdivision as shown on who occupies the prop- 1-800-735-2962 perience). Applicant a plat duly recorded in erty pursuant to a rental Other Services must have exceptional Plat Book 16, Page 99 agreement entered into Apartments Available writing & organization Richmond County Regis- or renewed on or after Saundra's K-9 Beauty skills and able to man- for try. Together with im- October 1, 2007, may af- Salon. Certified. Groom- age case load of clients provements located ter receiving the notice of ing, bathing, dipping. immediate occupancy receiving Community thereon; said property sale, terminate the rental Hours Mon-Sat 9 includes: Support Services. Must being located at 897 Bat- agreement upon 10 a.m.-5p.m. Air Condition pass criminal record tley Dairy Road, Hamlet, days’ written notice to 910-582-8456 or Washer/dryer hookups check and drug screen. North Carolina. the landlord. Upon ter- 910-995-5329 leave Refrigerator & Stove Medical benefits, com- mination of a rental message. On Site Management petitive salary based on For further reference see agreement, the tenant is Professional Services 24 hr. on call experience. Send re- Book 674, Page 455. liable for rent due under Maintenance sume to QMHP PO Box the rental agreement AIRBRUSHING: Por- 472, Rockingham, NC Trustee may, in the Trus- prorated to the effective traits, T-shirts, wall 28379. tee's sole discretion, de- date of the termination. Section 8 is available murals, Church murals, on lay the sale for up to one THIS IS A COMMUNI- AirForce 1's, car tags, hour as provided in CATION FROM A DEBT etc. Professional Quality. most units LPN NCGS §45-21.23. COLLECTOR. THE 704-690-0835 leave (for those who qualify) Employment Opportunity Should the PURPOSE OF THIS message. for a well established property be purchased COMMUNICATION IS To apply for residency family practice by a third party, that per- TO COLLECT A DEBT stop by and pick-up an office-Full-time 5 day 400 son must pay the tax of AND ANY INFORMA- Financial application work week-no week- Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) TION OBTAINED WILL Monday thru Friday ends-Benefit package. per One Hundred Dollars BE USED FOR THAT 8am - 5 pm Pls. send resume to: ($100.00) required by PURPOSE, except as 500 Attn: Shelly Coble, Of- NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). stated below in the in- Education EQUAL HOUSING fice Mgr.,for the practice The property stance of bankruptcy OPPORTUNITY of Bradford K. to be offered pursuant to protection. Faulkenberry MD. this notice of sale is be- IF YOU ARE UNDER 600 Animals PA-1707-A Berwick Dr., ing offered for sale, THE PROTECTION OF Lbg. 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Saturday, May 16, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com CAROLINAS FBI looks into former Gov. Easley’s air travel Gary D. Robertson The subpoenas also ask for public for Melvin. provided by several businessmen while vately owned, noncommercial aircraft Associated Press Writer inquiries of the flights and the patrol’s The subpoenas are part of a grand Easley was in office. He didn’t pay for dating back to Jan. 1, 2000. That time policies on keeping records related to jury investigation, but do not indicate some flights, and the value of other frame includes the final year of Easley’s RALEIGH — Federal authorities the Easleys’ trips. the specific nature of the probe. trips appears to exceed campaign dona- two terms as attorney general, when he revealed Friday that they are looking The Highway Patrol said it was work- Easley, a Democrat, didn’t imme- tion limits, which would be against the ran for governor, and all eight years as into who paid for flights former North ing on the request. diately return a phone call at his law law, the newspaper reported. North Carolina’s chief executive. Carolina Gov. Mike Easley and his “It’s a lot of paperwork,” patrol office in Raleigh. A spokeswoman for Easley, 59, is a former state attorney The subpoenas are the latest devel- family took on privately owned aircraft spokesman Capt. Everett Clendenin the U.S. attorney’s office would not general and local district attorney who opment that has surfaced recently while he was in office. said. “We’re in the process of gathering talk about a subpoena or a grand jury is now a partner at a law firm. He is involving Easley. The FBI subpoenaed the state it now and the patrol will comply with investigation. also working as a paid consultant for Last month, his campaign refiled Highway Patrol and a trooper who was the request.” The subpoenas seek the information the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation several years of finance documents the head of the governor’s personal Highway Patrol Capt. Alan Melvin, by Wednesday, when the grand jury is as he attempts to expand his Learn and to account for a sport utility vehicle security detail, seeking information the ex-security chief who was sub- scheduled to meet for two days at the Earn early-college program for high Easley at first said was part of a lease about the travel, documents involving poenaed, was placed on administra- Raleigh federal courthouse. school students. but actually was used as a campaign payments and any communication the tive duty by the patrol commander, The News & Observer of Raleigh The subpoenas seek information car. The campaign paid $6,700 to a car agency had with the Easleys about Clendenin said. The patrol didn’t imme- reported last week that Easley flew about the travels of Easley, his wife, dealership and $2,900 in interest to the those private flights. diately respond to an interview request on at least 25 private jets that were Mary, and their son Michael Jr., on pri- State Board of Elections. 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