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Kay Hagan will be in Laurinburg She said that her constituent services Raleigh, Asheville and Greenville. on Friday to discuss constituent concerns. staff will remain on site from 12:30 p.m. After 10 years in the North Carolina The visit is part of “Conversations with - 2:30 p.m. Scotland Place is at 1210 State Senate, Hagan was elected to the U.S. Kay” — an effort that Hagan has made Turnpike Road. Senate in 2008 after defeating incumbent to talk with voters across across North “My staff will also be available to assist Elizabeth Dole. Carolina. She has held more than 50 such anyone who needs help navigating issues She serves on four Senate commit- events since her election in 2008. She also with federal agencies, such as the VA, IRS tees: Armed Services; Banking, Housing plans to be in Raeford on Friday. or Social Security Administration,” she & Urban Affairs; Small Business & “I am greatly looking forward to my visit said. Entrepreneurship; and Health, Education, to Laurinburg on Friday and the opportu- Hagan said that she has tried to focus on Labor and Pensions. nity to meet with members of the commu- making her office as open and accessible as Hagan and her husband, Chip Hagan, nity,” Hagan said. “Conversations with Kay possible. Every Wednesday that the Senate have lived in Greensboro for more than are a great way for me to talk one-on-one is in session, she hosts North Carolinians in 30 years, where they raised their three with North Carolinians about their ideas her Washington office for “Carolina Coffee” children. U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan Shred-It The Scotland Memorial Hospital entrance program after the completion of renova- tions on Monday. returns Mary John Lentz Katherine Staff reporter Murphy | The Laurinburg It’s time again for Scotland County Exchange residents and others to “shred” them- selves of their unwanted documents and medicines when two popular events come to Laurinburg. Held at the same time and location, Shred-It and Operation Medicine Drop will join forces March 17 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Scotland High School parking lot at 1000 West Church Street in Laurinburg. Scotland County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent Sharon English said the events are designed to give cit- izens “a no-cost, one-stop oppor- New and improved tunity” to protect themselves from identity theft and prevent accidental poisonings. “Last year the Shred-It and Exterior hospital renovations completed Operation Medicine Drop programs were held on the same day and were columns, and then completely redid the completed during the summer. Mary Katherine Murphy very successful,” English said. “This Staff reporter walkway,” said Karen Gainey, hospi- “The lobby area was completed last year we decided to collaborate again tal marketing coordinator. “There was year,” Gainey said. “We did new floor- to give citizens the opportunity to The bulldozers and other heavy broken concrete, so it’s a nice, smooth ing, the reception desk got a facelift, take advantage of both programs at equipment present outside Scotland walkway now.” and the elevators got all new mechan- one time.” Memorial Hospital in recent weeks have The renovations have taken six weeks ics.” The Shred-It program is designed left an improved hospital entrance in to complete, during which time hospital “When you walk inside the front door, to destroy old documents that could their wake. patients and visitors have been redirect- it was completely recarpeted in the first be used for identity theft as well as a Exterior renovations to the hospital’s ed to the emergency center in order to foyer,” Gainey added. “On the wall, convenient way to reduce clutter in front entrance began during the second enter the hospital. Gainey did not have which was a blank brick wall, we’ve one’s home, English said. week of December and are officially a cost estimate for the project. now covered that and prepped it for a “We can easily become over- complete as of Monday. Improvements to the hospital’s front new sign.” whelmed as we sort through paper- “We completely redid that canopy lobby, while not disrupting the flow of work, old receipts, forms, and docu- over the front entrance – we added people in and out of the hospital, were See RENOVATIONS | 2A sprinklers out there, removed some ments that occupy valuable space in our homes,” she said. “Shred-It, sponsored by Scotland County Cooperative Extension and ECA (Extension and Community Association), provides citizens a safe Biodiesel business eyeing region way to dispose of confidential infor- mation in an effort to prevent iden- tity theft. This service is offered free Project encounters resistance from Robeson residents of charge for individuals with a limit of 100 pounds per person.” Joy Hunt animal fat. A perusal of websites con- idea as a replacement for fossil fuels,” Scotland County citizens and those Staff reporter taining information about biodiesel pro- he told The Robesonian newspaper. living in surrounding counties are duction provides numerous accounts of “Entrepreneurial ideas for new business encouraged to participate. Volunteers A biodiesel business that hopes to fires that have resulted when methanol start-ups in Robeson County are also a will be on hand to assist participants expand in Scotland County is already is not handled properly. good idea … . However this location … with transporting their boxes to the being criticized for being unsafe. “We believe that it would be a health is just not the right place, not the safe Shred-It truck. Indigenous Bio-Solutions is currently and safety hazard,” said Barbara Collins, place for biodiesel production. “We are excited to have Shred-It in seeking a conditional-use permit to who is opposed to the construction of “… Every single company that ever Scotland County for the fourth year,” begin operation near Maxton, but the the facility near Purnell Swett High had a chemical fire, that ever had a English said. project has encountered resistance from School. Collins’ family lives near the chemical explosion, that ever had a “Each year we have filled the truck, some residents in neighboring Robeson proposed site. toxic spill or a gaseous release of any which holds approximately 10,000 County. Collins’ husband Stanley Knick, direc- harmful substance swore when they pounds of paper, and we hope to do it Opponents say bio-diesel may safer tor of the Native American Resource were applying for permits that there again this year. The shred process is for the environment than petroleum- Center at The University of North was absolutely no danger to human fast and will cut the paper in a cross based fuels, but the manufacturing pro- Carolina at Pembroke, agreed that the health or the environment, and that confetti pattern that will make it cess gives them pause. location of the proposed business was nothing bad could ever happen,” Knick impossible to recreate.” English said Biodiesel is produced when methanol wrong. and glycerin react with vegetable oil or “In the abstract, bio-fuels are a good See BIODIESEL | 2A See PROGRAM | 2A PAGE 2A THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 OBITUARIES Bullard Grocery on East Church Street. Laurinburg; his son, John Walker mother, Mrs. Nancie L. Johnson, 9360 Judson D. Bullard, Jr. After a short stint with Commercial Bullard (wife Kay) of Pinehurst; a Cedar Lane in Laurinburg after 1 p.m. Judson D. Bullard, Jr. of Scotia State Bank in their insurance agency, brother, Bill Bullard (wife Beatrice) Born in Marlboro County, S.C. on Jan. Village, Laurinburg passed away peace- Mr. Bullard moved over to Southern of Laurinburg; a sister, Madalene B. 1, 1963, Mrs. Newton was the daughter fully on Friday, Jan. 20. National Bank as head cashier and Stone of Laurinburg; grandchildren of Nancie L. Johnson and Gene McCray Mr. Bullard, a native son of was later promoted to vice president, Michael Paul Bullard of Greensboro, Evers. She was employed in the food Laurinburg, was born on Jan. 22, 1921 Commercial Lending. After 25 years Robin Bullard Stanfield (husband Will) service industry and was the widow of to Judson D. Bullard, Sr. and Bessie with Southern National, Mr. Bullard of Wilmington, Dr. Scott Bullard (wife the late Donald Robert Newton. Prevatte Bullard. retired and then went to work with Shannon) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and J. Surviving are her son, Andrew (Andy) Mr. Bullard was educated in the pub- Scotland Savings Bank as their vice Patrick Bullard of Savannah, Ga.; and Ryan Norton of McColl and his fiance, lic schools of Laurinburg and attended president in charge of consumer lend- six great- grandchildren: William and Anna “Beth” Elizabeth Griggs; mother, Elise Academy in Robbins, graduating ing. Mr. Bullard retired from Scotland Walker Stanfield and Judson, Desmond, Nancie L. Johnson of Laurinburg; father, in 1939. After graduating from Oak Savings in 1995 at age 74. Campbell, and Walker Bullard. Gene McCray Evers and wife Jean of Ridge Military Academy in Guilford A life-long member of First Baptist A memorial service was at 11 a.m. Bennettsville, S.C.; a brother, Darryl County, Mr. Bullard enlisted in the Church in Laurinburg, Mr. Bullard Monday at the First Baptist Church. V. Evers and wife Rae of McColl; a Army Air Corps on Sept. 4, 1941 as served as a choir member, frequent The family asks that in lieu of flow- stepsister, Heather Perkins of Bluffton, an Aviation Cadet, Class 42-D and was soloist, Sunday School teacher and a ers memorials be made to either S.C.; grandson, Braylon Ryan Norton of assigned to the 25 Fighter Squadron in Deacon. With a love for church music, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 883, McColl; nephews, Matthew and Jacob September 1942 as an instructor pilot Mr. Bullard performed with a Gospel Laurinburg, NC 28353, or Hospice Evers of McColl; and a niece, Leanne at Landhi near Karachi. Later he was quartet for several years back in the of Scotland County, P.O. Box 1033, Evers of McColl. assigned to the 76th Fighter Squadron, sixties. Mr. Bullard enjoyed singing Laurinburg, NC 28353. In lieu of flowers, a college fund known as The Flying Tigers (command- for others and often performed at wed- McDougald Funeral Home and has been established for her grandson ed by General Claire Lee Chennault) dings, funerals and church functions. Crematorium is serving the family. Braylon Ryan Norton, and donations are at Lingling, moved to Hengyang, then Mr. Bullard was a past city councilman suggested to First Citizens Bank, 114 Suichwan and finally to Kweilin. He was in Laurinburg and was instrumental in South Main Street, McColl 29570. credited with one Zero over Hankow, hiring Laurinburg’s first full time police Mrs. Elisa Evers Newton Rogers Funeral Home of McColl is escorting B-25’s, and one on intercept chief. He was also a past president of Mrs. Elisa Evers Newton, 49, former- serving the family. near Suichwan. Bullard flew 37 mis- the Lions Club, past treasurer of the ly of Rockingham, passed away Friday, sions in China, 27 in a Curtiss-Wright Scotland County Democratic party, and Jan. 20, 2012, at the Morrison Manor P-40 and the last 10 missions in a P-51 past chairman of the Scotland County in Laurinburg after an illness. Mustang. Lt. Colonel Bullard left active ABC Board. While chairing the ABC A memorial service will be held at Death Notice duty in November 1945 but remained Board, Mr. Bullard was instrumental in 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at an active reservist until his military helping the ABC employees gain eligi- Eastside Baptist Church in McColl, Alice Lancaster McKenzie retirement in 1969. bility for state retirement benefits for S.C. officiated by the Rev. Dot Bell. The Alice Lancaster McKenzie, 87 of Married to Helen Mary Walker in the first time. family will receive friends immediately Laurinburg, died Monday, Jan. 23. July of 1942, the Bullards settled in Mr. Bullard is survived by his wife following the service. Arrangements will be announced Laurinburg after World War II. From of 69 years, Helen Walker Bullard; The family will also receive friends on by McDougald Funeral Home and 1946 until 1959, Mr. Bullard operated his eldest son J. Michael Bullard of Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012 at the home of her Crematorium. Crime Report
LAURINBURG - South Eastern Wire controlled substances, one count of main- Dunc Pate Road, was arrested Friday LAURINBURG - Mickey Freeman, 22, reported a larceny on an Airport Road taining a drug dwelling, and one count under an order for arrest for one count of of Eden, was arrested Saturday for one property on Friday, according to a sher- of conspiracy, according to a sheriff’s failure to appear in court, according to a count of cruelty to animals and one iff’s report. A quantity of assorted metal report. Lee was placed under a $20,000 sheriff’s report. Elvis was placed under a count of making threatening phone calls, valued at $300 was stolen. secured bond. $5,000 secured bond. according to a sheriff’s report. Freeman was placed under a written promise to LAURINBURG - Ricky Dial, 24, of LAUREL HILL - Thomas English, 28, LAUREL HILL - Jonathan Galligan, appear in court. 13380 Pea Bridge Road, was arrested of 9181 Rockingham Road, was arrest- of Bunch Road, reported a breaking and Friday under a warrant for one count of ed Friday for one count of possession entering and larceny at his home on LAUREL HILL - Douglas Sheppard, larceny, according to a sheriff’s report. with intent to sell and deliver Schedule Friday, according to a sheriff’s report. 44, of 9340 Pate St., was arrested Sunday Dial was placed under a written promise VI controlled substances, one count of U.S. coins valued at $80, five packs of under a warrant for one count of injury to appear in court. maintaining a drug dwelling, and one Marlboro cigarettes, and $400 in cash to real property, one count of injury to count of conspiracy, according to a sher- were stolen. personal property, and one count of mak- LAURINBURG - Phillip Harelson, 28, iff’s report. English was placed under a ing threatening phone calls, according to of 13560 Pea Bridge Road, was arrested $20,000 secured bond. GIBSON - Kaki Perez, of Hamlet Road, a sheriff’s report. Sheppard was placed Friday under a warrant for one count of reported a breaking and entering and under a written promise to appear in larceny, according to a sheriff’s report. LAUREL HILL - Douglas Brown, 22, of larceny at her home on Friday, according court. Harelson was placed under a written 16241 Hamlet Road, was arrested Friday to a sheriff’s report. A laptop computer promise to appear in court. for one count of possession with intent valued at $500 and a 19 inch flat screen LAURINBURG - Steven Don Juan television valued at $150 were stolen. to sell and deliver Schedule VI controlled Munley, 34, of 1200 Rose Court, was WAGRAM - Kenneth McNeill, 40, of substances, one count of maintaining a arrested Sunday for two counts of break- 30069 N. Turnpike Road, was arrested drug dwelling, and one count of conspira- LAURINBURG - Dwayne Lovett, 23, ing and entering a motor vehicle, one Friday for one count of breaking and cy, according to a sheriff’s report. Brown of 2641 Sally McNair Road, was arrested entering, according to a sheriff’s report. was placed under a $20,000 secured Friday under an order for arrest for count of possession of stolen property, McNeil was placed under a $10,000 bond. one count of failure to appear in court, and one count of possession of a firearm secured bond. according to a sheriff’s report. Lovett was by a felon, according to a police report. WAGRAM - Gernard McCalley, placed under a $20,000 unsecured bond. LAURINBURG - Michael Ratley, 32, of North Turnpike Road, reported an LAUREL HILL - Justin Cutchin, 25, of 416 Johns Road, was arrested Friday attempted breaking and entering at his GIBSON - Bruno McLeod, of of 22880 Marston Road, was arrested under a warrant for two counts of break- home on Friday, according to a sheriff’s Hunsucker Road, reported a breaking Monday under an order for arrest for ing and entering, four counts of attempt- report. and entering and larceny at his home on one count of possession of a firearm by ed larceny, and two counts of first degree Saturday, according to a sheriff’s report. a felon, according to a sheriff’s report. trespass, one count of habitual felony, one WAGRAM - Chad Deese, of Indian A steel gun safe valued at $500, a green Cutchin was placed under a $1,000 unse- count of financial card theft, one count Reservation Road, reported a breaking SKS rifle valued at $500, and a wooden cured bond. of larceny of a motor vehicle, and one and entering and larceny at his home on colored SKS rifle valued at $500 were count of attempted breaking and enter- Friday, according to a sheriff’s report. A stolen. MAXTON - Marion Singletary, of ing, according to a sheriff’s report. black Garmin GPS unit valued at $150, Benton Drive, reported a breaking and a gold high school ring valued at $600, HAMLET - Wallace Frizzell, 38, report- entering and larceny at his home on LAUREL HILL - Paul Lee, 33, of 14441 and two gold rings valued at $800 were ed an incidence of animal cruelty on Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. A St. Johns Church Road, was arrested stolen. Tabernacle Road on Saturday, according laptop computer valued at $300 and a 32 Friday for one count of possession with to a sheriff’s report. A dog on his prop- inch flat scren television and DVD player intent to sell and deliver Schedule VI GIBSON - Tyler Elvis, 16, of 13760 erty was shot and killed. valued at $1,300 were stolen. Biodiesel Renovations From page A1 From page A1 said. bio-diesel needs and used cooking While the new entrance has more visual and this sidewalk was badly broken up,” appeal, improvements were also made with said one Laurinburg resident who wished The business — Indigenous Bio- oil collection needs in Scotland safety in mind. to remain anonymous. “They would pull a Solutions LLC —is owned by Eric County,” he said “It’s a win win for “We just wanted to create a beautiful rug over the crack, but it’s smoothed out T. Locklear and would produce up us and for the municipalities. We entrance to our healthcare system,” said now with brick. I mentioned it to my moth- to 270 gallons of biodiesel a day, Gainey. “It had also been a number of years er’s doctor in early June, and he couldn’t but at no time would more than even provide the plastic containers since the elevators had work done.” do anything about it, but they’ve obviously 1,000 gallons be stored at the site. for the oil to be discarded in.” The newly renovated entrance met with done something now.” Locklear said the facility would be Locklear said he did not think general approval from those using it on For hospital employees, who walk in and regulated by the U.S. Environmental the process posed a danger to resi- Monday. out of the hospital most often, the renova- Protection Agency and the N.C. dents. “I saw when they were working on it, and tions have brought a welcome improvement Department of Environment and “Biodiesel isn’t anything new I like it,” said Eugene Moore of Laurinburg. to a daily ritual. Natural Resources once the sale of for North Carolina or Robeson “They … made it look a whole lot better. It’s “This doesn’t have the wiring hanging fuel begins. County,” Locklear said. “UNC- definitely a change for the better.” out of the canopy anymore,” said Brenda He added that he is exploring For some patients and their families, the Harrington, who works in environmental sites in Scotland County for pos- Pembroke houses a biodiesel facil- new sidewalks have improved the overall services at the hospital. “I like the way they sible construction of an additional ity and high school students across hospital experience. did the ground and the sidewalk as well - it bio-diesel facility. the state assist with making bio- “Both of my parents had mobility issues, looks professional.” “I am exploring several potential diesel.” Program From page A1 !"#$%&'%()%*+, there is no need to remove “This event will provide may cause an overdose and dangerous to the envi- )--%.)&/%0$1(%2$"(304%5366 any staples or paper clips. citizens with the opportuni- and drug interactions. ronment, English said, O “The shredder is built to ty to safely rid their homes Accidental poisoning from potentially contaminating "789:;<7%'=>?9@A<%3:B>9><7%C2<9?<>% handle metal as well,” she of unwanted drugs and dis- ingestion of drugs among the water supply. said. pose of them properly. children and pets often For more information !98
CommunityJan. Health screenings bread, dessert, Calendar tea or coffee. Orders can intersection of Jerusalem and Johns have a child who has been suspended or - The Scotland Health be placed by calling 276-4468. Eat in or roads, Laurinburg. Call (910) 384-1261 expelled from school, Scots For Youth Care screening van will take out orders will be available. with any questions. and Project T.R.U.S.T. may be able to be at Scotland Place help. Senior-Civic Center on Feb. Gibson Fire Department Free Wi-Fi- The Wagram Recreation Turnpike Road from fundraiser - The Gibson Fire center is now providing free Wi-Fi. Shooting Club - Scotland County 4-H 24 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They Department will host a pan- Classroom space is available during cen- Sports Shooting Club meets the third will be doing cholesterol screenings, cake breakfast plate sale from ter hours; Tuesday-Friday 9am- 7pm and Saturday of every month. For more which requires fasting. To schedule an 7-10 a.m. at the fire depart- Saturday 8am-5pm. People are encour- information, call the Scotland County appointment or for more information, ment. The cost per plate will aged to bring their laptops and iPads to Extension office at 277-2422. call 291-7557. 4 be $5. For more information, check e-mails, complete homework, or contact Chief McKay at 280-5849, Billy browse the world wide web. Sewing Club - Scotland County 4-H Satellite office - Rep. Larry Kissell’s Foland at 280-4176, or Lee Gibson at Sewing Club meets the second Saturday staff will host satellite office hours in 384-6137. Scotland County JobLink - Funds of each month from 10 a.m. - 1:30 Scotland County at the Scotland County are available at the Employment p.m. and the fourth Friday of each Memorial Library from 2 to 3 p.m. A Women’s Health Event- Scotland Security JobLink-Scotland for vocation- month from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the caseworker will be on hand to answer Memorial Foundation’s 9th Annual al training: community college, on-the- Museum of Scotland County. For more Women’s Health Event will be held at the job-training, and work experience slots. constituent questions and provide assis- information, call the Scotland County tance with casework. Laurinburg Presbyterian Church from Eligible individuals should contact the Extension office at 277-2422. 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The event includes 276-4260, or at 303 N. Main St. American Legion meeting - a keynote address, breakout sessions, American Legion Post 181 will hold a lunch, health information, screenings, Bridge-at-the-Village - The Bridge- Museum of Scotland County/ “very important” meeting at 6 p.m. The and much more. Registration required. at-the-Village club meets on Monday Rebound Book Exchange - Hours of Legion is at 421 McKenzie Street in the Call 291-7550 for a registration bro- evenings in the Scotia Village cafe, 2200 operation: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. Washington Park area. All members are chure or register online at www.scot- Elm Ave., from 6-9 p.m. The group is - 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., urged to attend. landhealth.org. sanctioned by the ACBL and the cost is fourth Friday of each month 10 a.m. - 9 $5 for the evening. p.m. Jan. Young at Heart Club Feb. Veterans’ garden They will provide a place for them to meeting - The Young at - American Legion GED classes- Wagram Recreation go that provides: counseling, mentor- Heart Club at now has Post 50 is planning a Center will host free GED classes on ing community service, transportation, openings for seniors Veterans’ Garden to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am behavior intervention and a safe and aged 55 and over. The honor all veterans. to 1pm. Wagram Recreation Center structured environment. membership fee is $1 Commemorative bricks, is providing the space. These classes If you have a child between the ages 25 for fun and the fellow- 10 to be inscribed with a are provided by Richmond Community of 10-16 that has been suspended, ship of other seniors. Meetings take veterans’ name are being sold by Post College. You can also brush-up in math, call 276-5477 or come by Main Street place on the fourth Wednesday of each 50 members for a $50 donation. For reading and spelling. Call 910-266-8146 at 140-B North Main Street beside month at 10 a.m. at Scotland Place. information contact Jimmy Bennet at or 910-369-0686 for information. Scotland Drug. Those interested should call Scotland 610-5204 or Dewey Pittman at 276- Place at 277-2550. 8058. WARM Program – Laurinburg has Bingo Monday - Each Monday night a program that allows electricity and/ there will be Bingo at St. Mary Catholic Jan. Laurinburg Young at Heart soup sale - The or water customers to assist people in Church on South Main Street. Bingo Institute and Friends Young at Heart Senior Citizen Club will need. The money collected through the begins at 6:45 p.m. Popcorn, sodas, - Laurinburg Institute have their annual soup sale at Scotland WARM program assists families, dur- candy and donuts (when they are avail- and Friends Alumni Place on Turnpike Road from 11 a.m. ing the months of November through able) are sold at this event. Money will meet at 4 p.m. until 2 p.m. Eat in or take out is avail- March, who are not able to pay all of awards are presented to the person(s) at Scotland County able. Soup, dessert, and a drink will be their electric/water bill, with a portion having Bingo for each game. You are 26 Memorial Library on $5. Quarts of soup may be purchased of what they owe. Drop by the city invited to come, enjoy playing and hav- West Church Street in Laurinburg. For for $5. All soups and desserts are home- (910) 276-1521 and ask them to round ing a great time with your friends and information, call M. Katherine Allen at made. off your bill or add a monthly amount new acquaintances. 276-0892. like $5 to your bill or make a donation directly to the program. Distribution Grief Support Group - Hospice of the funds collected is handled by Soup and sandwich sale - Laurel of Scotland County sponsors a Grief Hill United Methodist Church will hold Church Community Services. Ongoing Support Group on the first and third a soup and sandwich sale from 5 to 7 Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. p.m. Soup, sandwiches, drinks, and des- U.S. Army Museum - The National serts will be available. Plates are $6. Eat Domestic Violence Volunteers - Museum of the U.S. Army is expected in the Hospice conference room. This in or take out is available. The Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis to open on June 14, 2015, outside of group is open to anyone who has expe- Center of Scotland County will hold Washington, D.C. To support or learn rienced the loss of a loved one. No preregistration is required. A Men’s Feb. Spaghetti Dinner - The volunteer training on Jan. 14, 21, and more about this project, visit www. Ladies Guild of St. Mary 28 for those who wish to support the armyhistory.org. Grief Group will also begin meeting Catholic Church will hold a program. Those interested in register- on Thursdays at noon. Registration is spaghetti dinner from 5 until ing to be trained should call 276-5505 Diabetes Support- The Community required or this group. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for before Jan. 4. Diabetes Support Group Program meets For more information or to register adults and $4 for children every third Tuesday of the month from for the Men’s Grief Group contact Tanya 2 under 10 years of age. Tickets GED classes - Jerusalem United 5:30 to 6:30 at the Staff Development Williams at 276-7176. can be purchased at the church office or Methodist Church is offering free GED Center of Scotland Memorial Hospital. on the day of the dinner. The meal will Class to adults. The classes may also For information, contact: Kathie Cox, Hospice Lunch Brunch - The be prepared by the membership of the offer an opportunity to improve read- Health Educator/Healthy Carolinians Hospice of Scotland County Lunch Ladies Guild and will consist of authen- ing, math and writing skills. Classes are Coordinator at 277-2440. Brunch meets the first Friday of every tic Italian spaghetti, (with or without on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30- month at General McArthur’s in meat sauce), meatballs, salad, Italian 5:30p.m. The church is off 15/501 South Student suspension - For those who Laurinburg at 11:30 a.m. Services held for former GOP chair CHARLOTTE (AP) — University law school gradu- A former North Carolina ate who worked in Charlotte Republican Party chairman law firms for decades, includ- and adviser to members of ing one that became the cur- Congress and then-Gov. Jim rent Robinson, Bradshaw & Martin has died. Hinson. A director at Harry & Bradshaw managed or Bryant Funeral Home con- advised campaigns for firmed Monday that a memo- Martin, former U.S. Rep. rial service for Bob Bradshaw Alex McMillan and Sen. will be held Tuesday at Myers Lauch Faircloth. He was Park United Methodist state GOP chairman when Church in Charlotte. The Martin was governor in the funeral home worker said mid-1980s. Bradshaw died late Friday at Survivors include his wife a local hospice unit at age 78. of 55 years, Janet Young Bradshaw was a Duke Bradshaw. Bob Bradshaw
Contributed Holding a check for $4000 to be delivered to Higher Dimension Ministries are, left to right, Scotland Crossing Food Lion store manager Mike Miller, Amy Smith, Outreach Coordinator for Higher Dimensions, church secretary Beth Foster, and Pastor D.J. Byrd of Higher Dimensions. Food Lion aids Laurinburg ministry John Lentz as well.” Staff reporter Food Lion spokesman Benny Smith said that the Feeding the Hungry grant Higher Dimensions Ministries of is awarded by the Food Lion Charitable Laurinburg has received a $4,000 dona- Foundation, Inc. two times per year. tion from the Food Lion Charitable “We issue the grant twice a year in Foundation to buy food for its month- April and December,” Smith said. “Last ly food bank, soup kitchen, and their year, we awarded almost 200 grants to Wednesday night outreach ministries non-profit organizations aimed at help- Whether you’re looking for a summer job in the Classifieds, program. ing to feed the hungry. or looking to stay up to date on happenings back home, “We are so thankful and blessed to “The Food Lion Charitable even have been considered for this grant Foundation’s mission is to provide finan- The Laurinburg Exchange delivers! again,” said outreach coordinator Amy cial support for programs and organiza- J. Smith. tions dedicated to eliminating hunger OFF-TO-COLLEGE SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL “In 2010 we received $3,000 from the through Feeding America and United $ Food Lion corporate headquarters as Way agencies in our communities. Food E-Edition only 65 per year part of their ‘Feed the Hungry’ grant, Lion is a proud supporter of Feeding and now we have another $4,000 with America, and our company is dedicated T HE LAURINBURG E XCHANGE which to feed the children. It’s great.” to assisting hunger relief and nutrition Most of the money will be used for education programs in the communities Sign up now at the church’s Wednesday night outreach we serve.” www.laurinburgexchange.com program in which some 50 to 100 Laurel Applicants must also submit a com- Hill children are provided supper. pleted application, send Food Lion, Inc. “We pick the kids up in four vans a copy of their 501(c) determination and bring them to the church for food letter, a W-9 form, and a letter from T HE LAURINBURG E XCHANGE and services,” Smith said. “Most of the their agency’s CEO certifying they are a 211 W. C RONLY S TREET • L AURINBURG , NC 28352 • 910-276-2311 money goes toward this program, with Feeding America or United Way agency a small amount used in our food bank in good standing. WWW . LAURINBURGEXCHANGE . COM Page 4A The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Opinion
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Guest view The 2,400 club Thousands of high school students or doing math problems. While this will take or re-take the SAT this week- may not be typical of most teens, it is end, but just what is the secret of those equally not typical to obtain a 2,400 test-takers that make it to the 2,400 SAT score. Michelle Liu is a classic Club? case of hard work paying off. She made According to information found in sacrifices that ultimately yielded what the SAT Pressroom, “…the best way she wanted - a perfect SAT score. to get ready for the SAT is to do well Be practical in your SAT prepara- in school, take challenging courses, tion. Have some fun with your friends study hard, and read as much as pos- by taking mundane reading passages sible…” Hmmm…study hard, and read and spicing them up; download free as much as possible is advice that vocabulary apps on your smartphone has been a constant since the incep- such as Wordalation or Ultra Vocab. tion of this test in the early 1900s. Word origins, etymologies, prefixes, After taking a 198-word excerpt from suffixes, roots, and context clues an SAT sample reading passage and applying it against five Readability should never be abandoned. Learning Scoring Systems, I determined that it word roots should actually become was written on a 14.66 reading level - a the way students strategize to learn grade level slightly beyond that new words. For each prefix, suf- of the average college sopho- fix, and/or word root learned, it more. This means one’s level of equates to learning several new reading material should be chal- words. For example, the Latin lenging. Furthermore, it should word root “-ject” means throw. uest view be a great deal higher than your Learning that word root will help G typical shorthand text message, any reader have a wise guess as to UNLESS, you are texting the the meaning of: project, dejection, following: Tuesday abject, object, interject, trajec- Peruse a plethora of academic Talks tory, etc. The same is true for the writing in order to effectuate Johnnerlyn Greek word root “-dem-” meaning The new Gingrich voluminous success on the SAT. Johnson people. Learning that root helps Not only will one become erudite with determining the meaning Will John Edwards someday be the advantage of this lesson. in an array of subjects, but also of pandemic, democracy, demo- new Newt Gingrich? The health problem that was the one will become a connoisseur of lan- graphics, epidemic, etc. Where did this crazy question come basis for the delay in his trial is a real guage brought forth by the rife perusal To those 2,400 Club members in from? To get the answer, read on. one. An irregular heartbeat has both- of the triplicity of books, periodicals, training, I urge you to become a vora- First, we should wrestle with the ered Edwards for many years. Still, and newspapers. If anyone wants to cious reader of high quality material; questions political experts have been delay may be part of his trial team’s send a repartee to this text, it is per- furthermore, I hope you have a teacher stuttering over since Gingrich’s stun- strategy. missible because of an infinite text like this one. My middle child, who ning upset of Mitt Romney in the Every delay puts the management messaging plan. is a third grader, loves Junie B. Jones South Carolina Republican presidential of the trial further away from the Just having a little fun. However, the so much that I believe she and this primary last weekend. influence of the zealous investigation old adage of behind every jest is a hint character are best buddies. However, How can a candidate like Gingrich and prosecution led by former U.S. of truth, is true! If one is to grow on a the majority of the series is written on get over the deathblows his campaign Attorney George Holding. He is run- standardized test, he or she must have suffered in Iowa and New Hampshire? a 2.96 grade level. Her teacher recently ning for Congress rather than continu- a vocabulary that extends the wingspan How can he sidestep the disgrace ing to lead the determined effort to put of an eagle versus that of a mocking- told her, “No more Junie B. Jones books. from the damning condemnation You need to be reading on a higher Edwards in jail. bird. How does this happen? One has of his colleagues in the House of Greater and greater distance from to read vigorously. Take tips from 2,400 grade level.” Thankfully that teacher Representatives who censured him for knows what it takes to be a 2,400 Club Holding increases the possibility that Club members such as Michelle Liu misconduct 15 years ago? less-driven prosecutors will see the who was one of four students profiled member, and she is encouraging the nec- How can he get around the moral essary behaviors to achieve that. benefits of making a deal with Edwards in 2009 by Gracie Jones Staples of the consequences of his conduct in the that would free them to concentrate Atlanta-Journal Constitution. A lover Take the advice from the SAT breakup of two earlier marriages? Pressroom, Michelle Liu, and from good their efforts on getting other of reading, the tip Michelle gave for How does he get around the criminals off the streets. achieving her 2,400 was to build vocab- teachers; start reading and building lack of support from people who your vocabulary early, and if you don’t Every delay works to distance ulary early. As a little girl, Michelle Liu worked with him when he was the minds of potential jurors from reach the moon of the 2,400 Club, it is loved learning new things. When other House speaker? the heavy and negative public- hoped that you will at least be among kids in her Alpharetta (GA) neighbor- How does he get around ity that accompanied Edwards’s the stars - or somewhere in the atmo- the panic shown by so-called hood were out playing, Michelle was downfall. With the passing of reading books, honing her vocabulary sphere like I was. establishment Republicans who time, jurors may be less likely to believe his nomination for presi- dent would lead to a disaster for punish Edwards simply for being their party in the fall? One on One the bad person the news stories How can these questions be D.G. Martin made him out to be. answered? It would be easy to Every delay lessens public inter- say, simply, that South Carolina voters est in the case and the strength are different. From John C. Calhoun to of any public demand that he be held Strom Thurmond, South Carolinians accountable. have shown a fondness for brilliant, Every delay puts the public’s memory confrontational, no-holds-barred, further away from his relevance as a attack- dog politicians. Newt fit their public figure whose extraordinary gifts bill. But what about other states? almost made him a vice president, Both Calhoun and Thurmond almost a president. had fans in other states. How about Thus every delay could increase Gingrich? We will begin to find out the chances that Edwards will win an next week in Florida. acquittal if the case ultimately goes Whatever the results in Florida and to trial, or even more likely, that there elsewhere, Gingrich has shown that will be an acceptable plea bargain offer time really can heal old wounds in poli- from prosecutors. tics. Even the most conservative reli- Back to our opening question: If gious voters in South Carolina showed Edwards does walk away from his legal that they were willing to forgive the troubles, could he, with the passage sins of a seemingly penitent person. of time, say 10 years from now, bring The South Carolina results show us his gifts of persuasion and charisma that, after the passage of time, voters back into the political arena and have are not bound by earlier judgments some of those who have written him off about a politician’s sins. today declare him to be the new Newt John Edwards may be trying to take Gingrich? Clarification
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Laurinburg. “While studying to become a Thomas is a native of Charlotte, physician assistant I loved the launch state campaign where he practiced for the past 18 orthopedic rotation so much I years. decided to specialize in orthope- RALEIGH (AP) — ments for years under “It’s about preserv- Upon earning his physician dics,” he said. “I’ve been working Supporters of a consti- Democratic rule. The assistant degree from Bowman in this specialty since I began tutional amendment ing marriage as new Republican major- Gray in Winston Salem, Thomas my career and have loved it ever on May's ballot to ban we’ve always known ity allowed a vote last returned to Charlotte to work since.” gay marriage in North September. first with Charlotte Orthopedic His scope of practice includes Carolina began their cam- it and making sure Amendment opponents Specialists. That medical prac- seeing new and follow-up patients paign in earnest Monday, kicked off their cam- that activist judges tice of 20 physicians merged with Bill Thomas in the Laurinburg office, as well as saying the measure can’t redefine it in paign last week, saying Miller Orthopedics, and later hospitalized orthopedic patients. would protect one man the amendment would merged again with OrthoCarolina. He will later add visits to the and one woman unions the future.” imprint discrimination OrthoCarolina-Scotland is now a part of Pembroke and Bennettsville offices to pro- from those who want to into the constitution. — Rev. Mark Harris, the large OrthoCarolina network, which vide patient care. expand what's legal. president of the The Rev. Mark Harris The "Vote FOR of Charlotte, president Baptist State Convention of N.C. Marriage NC" coalition of the Baptist State is made up largely of con- proof a Guilford County Convention of North servative-leaning groups, lawsuit filed last month Carolina, said opponents Davis appointed RCC trustee ministers and Southern challenging the state's are trying to complicate Baptists who want vot- involvement in licens- the referendum. Staff report include them when making presentations ers to approve a consti- ing traditional marriages "The marriage amend- to industrial prospects. I think the indus- tutional amendment to and, in turn, denying ment is simple and Scotland County Commissioner Bob trial programs they offer and the training make clear marriage is licenses for same-sex straightforward," Harris C. Davis has been named to the courses they provide industries only between a man and couples. said in a prepared state- Richmond Community College make them a huge asset to our a woman. The amendment also ment. The convention, Board of Trustees. region.” State law already would prevent the state which represents about Davis, who lives in Laurel Hill, Last year, Davis participated makes that distinction, from sanctioning civil 4,300 churches and was appointed by the Scotland in negotiations resulting in the but coalition chairwoman unions or domestic part- 1.3 million members, County Board of Commissioners. relocation of the Scotland Early Tami Fitzgerald said an nerships. endorsed the amendment “I think that was a ‘win-win’ College High School program to amendment would pro- North Carolina is the in the fall. situation for all parties involved, the St. Andrews University cam- said Davis, who was first elected tect marriage from activ- only Southeastern state "It's about preserving pus. to the county board in 2008. “RCC ist judges and lawmakers without a limit on mar- marriage as we've always A former RCC student, Davis is a driving force in Scotland and Bill Thomas who want to allow gay riage in its constitution. known it and making sure has been self-employed and also Richmond counties. We certain- worked in industry, construction, marriage. Amendment The Legislature had bot- that activist judges can't ly consider them an economic tool and supporters have cited as tled up proposed amend- redefine it in the future." and trucking. Agent under investigation after car wreck RALEIGH (AP) — A special agent leges, Seneca said. sonal vehicle without a current state Though he owned at least $200 in for N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement is Gilliard, who lives in Raleigh, will inspection and a revoked registration. fines, his court file does not indicate under investigation after wrecking his continue to draw his $54,474 a year gov- After he failed to appear in court or he paid the money before getting his state car while driving with a revoked ernment salary pending the outcome of pay fines, records show his driver's license back. license. an internal investigation, Seneca said. license was revoked on June 26, 2011, The current investigation is not the Ronald Gilliard, 46, was put on paid Gilliard could not immediately be nearly six months before the accident first time Gilliard's conduct has drawn leave earlier this month following a reached for comment on Monday. He in Charlotte. scrutiny. Dec. 14 fender bender in Charlotte. has worked for the state since 1989. Capt. Brian Cunningham, spokes- Seneca confirmed Gilliard was demot- Records show Gilliard's driver's An accident report from last month's man for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg ed from being a supervisor at the agen- license was revoked at the time, fol- crash shows Gilliard was driving along Police Department, did not respond to cy in Jan. 2004. lowing his failure to appear in court in Charlotte's Billy Graham Parkway in his requests seeking comment on why the Seneca said he could not give the Durham County for two traffic citations. state-owned 2010 Dodge Charger when officer who responded accident failed to reason for the demotion, citing state Ernie Seneca, spokesman for the a driver ahead of him swerved to avoid cite Gilliard for driving with a revoked personnel privacy restrictions. N.C. Department of Public Safety, said another vehicle. Gilliard was unable to license. Court records show Gilliard was Gilliard was told Jan. 5 to turn in his stop before hitting a Buick. Damage to Records show the Durham County arrested in Greenville on Jan. 10, 2004 badge and pistol and sent home. ALE both vehicles was minor, according to District Attorney's Office issued an on a misdemeanor charge of assault policies require agents to immediately the report. order reinstating Gilliard's driving priv- on a female. That charge was later dis- inform a supervisor following the revo- Court records show Gilliard was cited ileges on Dec. 15, the day after the missed at the request of the Pitt County cation of a suspension of driving privi- in Durham in 2010 for driving his per- crash. District Attorney, according to records. Briefs
tioned requiring educa- into the van, and her CEO speaks tion of association board co-worker drove toward members on the law, Carolinas Medical against bid licensing management Center, calling 911 as she RALEIGH (AP) — The firms that perform asso- drove. Emergency per- leader of a private not- ciation duties and pre- sonnel advised the driver for-profit Raleigh hospital venting foreclosures on to stop, and the victim says it’s unfair to com- homeowners who violate was taken by ambulance pete against a crosstown covenants. to Carolinas Medical hospital backed by state Center, where police said government and wants she was listed in serious North Carolina lawmak- Driver shot in condition. ers to consider its earlier bid to purchase its rival. robbery attempt WakeMed Health & CHARLOTTE (AP) — Miller doubts Hospitals Chief Executive Charlotte/Mecklenburg Officer Bill Atkinson police say an armored van mortgage deal spoke Monday to a House employee was shot and RALEIGH (AP) — committee reviewing wounded during what’s North Carolina Rep. Brad FEBRUARY 4, 2012 whether it makes sense to being described as an Miller says he has doubts a sell certain state-owned attempted robbery. proposed settlement with 8:30 am - 4:00 pm assets. The Charlotte Observer Bank of America, Wells (Health screenings begin at 7:00 am) University of North reports that Monday’s Fargo and other major Carolina Health Care shooting occurred shortly mortgage lenders will rejected last year before 9 a.m. in Foxcroft hold banks accountable Laurinburg Presbyterian Church WakeMed’s unsolicited Shopping Center in south- for practices that forced 600 W. Church Street, Laurinburg $750 million cash bid east Charlotte. A Loomis thousands of homeowners for Rex Hospital. The Fargo employee working out of their homes. Legislature could pass on an ATM machine was The Raleigh Democrat a law to direct a sale. approached by a man was on a conference call YOUR $20.00 REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: WRAL-TV reported who shot her. It marked Monday with liberal Atkinson said the com- the second time in nine groups urging the Obama petitive disadvantage months that a shooting administration to wait for Keynote Address by Nancy Coey against Rex jeopardizes took place during a rob- a thorough federal inves- WakeMed’s ability to bery in that area. tigation of the mortgage provide services in the Police say the employ- industry before closing a Nationally Known Speaker region. ee was able to get back deal. UNC Health Care’s CEO spoke against any Breakout sessions A gift bag of goodies sale in September, telling the committee it would cost the state more in the Health screenings Door prizes long run. Refreshments Exhibitors Homeowners seek changes A delicious lunch And much more RALEIGH (AP) — Property owners want changes to North Call 910-291-7550 for a registration brochure Carolina laws regarding homeowner associations Click on Health Information for Women at which they argue can be www.scotlandhealth.org to register online unfair and allow the orga- nizations to be too pow- erful or lax in enforcing SPECIAL THANKS to Charlotte Radiology, Presenting Sponsor, and our group rules. Gold Sponsors Scotland Wound Healing Center and The Laurinburg Exchange. More than 50 people testified Monday at the three-hour public hearing The Women's Health Event is hosted by Scotland Memorial Foundation at the Legislative Building in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and the held by a state House Scotland County Health Department. committee examining the Planned Community Act. Committee co-chair- man Rep. Jonathan COTLAND MEMORIAL Jordan of Ashe County says the speakers gener- ated several ideas worth FOUNDATION considering. Jordan men- Page 6A The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Ex-CIA man accused of leaking info ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — An ex- told reporters after the hearing that CIA officer who helped track down his client will plead not guilty. He and capture a top al-Qaida figure was also said a potential defense argument charged Monday with disclosing clas- could be that the charges criminal- sified secrets, including the role of one ize conduct that has been common of his associates on that covert mis- between reporters and government sion, in the latest of a series of pros- sources for decades. ecutions by the Obama administration If convicted, Kiriakou could face up against suspected leakers. to 30 years in prison and a $1 million John Kiriakou, 47, of Arlington, is fine. charged with violating the Intelligence The case was secretly investigated by Identities Protection Act and the a top federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Espionage Act. A federal judge ordered Patrick Fitzgerald of the Northern Kiriakou to be released on a $250,000 District of Illinois. Fitzgerald is best unsecured bond. Kiriakou declined to known for his successful prosecu- comment as he left the courthouse tions of Scooter Libby, former Vice Monday. President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, Associated Press According to authorities, Kiriakou for perjury and of Illinois Gov. Rod divulged to three journalists, including Former CIA officer John Kiriakou, left, and his attorney John Hundley, leave federal court in Blagojevich for corruption. a New York Times reporter, the role of Alexandria, Virginia. Kiriakou has worked as a consultant "Officer B," who worked with Kiriakou alleged to have disclosed the identity lawyers were found to have done noth- to ABC News, although he hasn't on the capture of suspected al-Qaida of a covert operator to an unidentified ing wrong. appeared on the network since early financier Abu Zubaydah in the months journalist. Authorities say that jour- According to the affidavit, FBI 2009. ABC declined to comment on after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. nalist then gave the officer's name to a agents interviewed Kiriakou last week, his arrest. Zubaydah was waterboarded 83 team of defense lawyers representing and he denied leaking the informa- In a 2007 interview with the net- times, and his case has been made a suspect the U.S. held at Guantanamo tion. When specifically asked whether work, Kiriakou said that waterboard- an example by those who believe the Bay in Cuba. When the lawyers includ- he had provided the Zubaydah inter- ing was used — effectively — to break interrogation technique should be ed information about the officer in rogator's name to the Times for a down Zubaydah. But he expressed outlawed. And Kiriakou's public dis- a sealed legal brief in 2009, the CIA 2008 article, he replied "Heavens, ambivalence about pouring water into cussions of Zubaydah's waterboarding became suspicious and the govern- no." A New York Times spokeswoman a suspect's breathing passages to simu- were a key part of the debate. ment began to investigate. declined to comment. late drowning to try to get them to In a separate accusation, Kiriakou is The affidavit states that the defense Kiriakou's attorney, Plato Cacheris, talk. Marine accepts deal in Iraqi deaths CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. tated murder, pleaded guilty to attorneys declined to comment has pleaded guilty to the minor victims and their families. (AP) — A Marine sergeant who negligent dereliction of duty for after he entered the plea that halt- dereliction of duty charge. As "It's just another barbaric act told his troops to "shoot first, leading his troops to disregard ed his manslaughter trial at Camp a result, he faces a maximum of Americans against Iraqis," ask questions later" in a raid that rules of combat when they raid- Pendleton before a jury of combat of three months in confinement, al-Dulaimi told The Associated killed unarmed Iraqi women, chil- ed homes after a roadside bomb Marines who served in Iraq. two-thirds forfeiture of pay and Press. "They spill the blood of dren and elderly pleaded guilty exploded near their convoy, kill- Prosecutors also declined to a rank demotion to private when Iraqis and get this worthless sen- Monday in a deal that will carry ing one Marine and wounding comment on the plea deal. he's sentenced. tence for the savage crime against no more than three months con- two others. Marine Corps spokesman Both sides will pres- innocent civilians." finement and end the largest and The Haditha incident is con- Lt. Col. Joseph Kloppel ent arguments Tuesday News of the plea agreement longest-running criminal case sidered among the war's defin- said the deal was not a during a sentencing came late in the evening in against U.S. troops from the Iraq ing moments, further tainting reflection or in any way hearing. Seven other Iraq, just hours before curfew War. America's reputation when it connected to how the Marines were acquit- most cities still impose, produc- The agreement marked a stun- was already at a low point after prosecution felt their case ted or had charges dis- ing no noticeable public reac- ning and muted end to the case the release of photos of prisoner was going in the trial. missed in the case. tion. Government officials didn't once described as the Iraq War's abuse by U.S. soldiers at Abu Wuterich, the father of The killings still immediately respond to requests version of the My Lai massacre in Ghraib prison. three children, had faced fuel anger in Iraq after for comment. Vietnam. The government failed "The case doesn't end with a the possibility of life Wuterich becoming the primary The issue at the court martial to get one manslaughter convic- bang, it ends with a whimper and behind bars when he was reason behind demands was whether Wuterich reacted tion in the case that implicated a pretty weak whimper at that," charged with nine counts that U.S. troops not be appropriately as a Marine squad eight Marines in the deaths of said Gary Solis, a former Marine of manslaughter, among other given immunity from their court leader in protecting his troops 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha Corps prosecutor and judge. charges. system. in the midst of a chaotic war in 2005. "When you have 24 dead bodies The prosecution implicated Kamil al-Dulaimi, a Sunni law- or disregarded combat rules and Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, 31, and you get dereliction of duty, him in 19 of the 24 deaths. maker from the Anbar provincial ordered his men to shoot and of Meriden, Conn., who was that's pretty good defense work." The manslaughter charges will capital of Ramadi, called the plea blast indiscriminately at Iraqi originally accused of unpremedi- Wuterich, his family and his be dropped now that Wuterich deal a travesty of justice for the civilians.
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Paul Bersebach/The Orange County Register/Zuma JOE BROWN Nanette Packard was found guilty in the 1994 shooting death of mogul William McLaughlin. IS GIVING AWAY CASH!! Woman convicted in Calif. ONLY AT millionaire’s 1994 murder GRIFFIN CHRYSLER SANTA ANA, Calif. Prosecutors said was love and there was (AP) — A Southern Packard was dating and also money," Murphy told DODGE JEEP California woman was con- living with the much older reporters, adding that victed Monday of arrang- McLaughlin when he Packard filed a civil suit ing to have a former NFL was shot six times in his against McLaughlin's fam- player kill her millionaire Newport Beach home in ily after his death in a WITH THE PURCHASE OF EVERY boyfriend more than a December 1994. But the bid to receive more cash. decade ago to collect on divorced mother of two was "She's a greedy thief who a $1 million life insurance also romantically involved committed this murder for NEW OR PRE-OWNED VEHICLE!!! policy and other cash. with Eric Naposki, a for- money." Jurors found Nanette mer linebacker for the Authorities long sus- Ann Packard, 46, guilty New England Patriots and pected Naposki and of first-degree murder in Indianapolis Colts who Packard in the shooting Tuesday- the 1994 shooting death worked as a nightclub death, but the case went SPIN & WIN! of Newport Beach mogul bouncer, authorities said. cold for years until police Saturday William McLaughlin and Prosecutors accused said they uncovered evi- that she committed the Packard of convinc- dence that linked the pair crime for financial gain. ing Naposki to kill to the killing. THOUSANDS Kimberly McLaughlin, McLaughlin, giving him a New technology for iden- the victim's daughter, key to the victim's house tifying the murder weapon clasped her hands and and telling him when he and the willingness of a TO BE GIVEN AWAY! whispered "thank you" to would be home. She stood witness to come forward jurors as they exited the to collect $1 million on a were key to unlocking the courtroom in Santa Ana. life insurance policy and case — as was the relent- "This is in honor of my receive other benefits if less investigation of police, dad and all of the many McLaughlin died, authori- Murphy said. people this woman has ties said. In 1996, Packard *No feeTAX to cash tax refund checks SALE with the purchase of any vehicle. used and abused," she told Packard ended up get- pleaded guilty to writing reporters after the verdict. ting at least $500,000 checks from McLaughlin's "It's a lot of closure for us." from McLaughlin's estate account without his knowl- Packard, who wore a and by writing checks to edge. white sweater and had herself from his account, During Naposki's trial, her long wavy hair pulled said Matt Murphy, deputy his defense attorney argued back in a ponytail, sat district attorney. On the that Packard was the only with her back to dozens day before the murder, one who had a motive to of McLaughlin's support- Packard wrote a $250,000 kill McLaughlin, who had a CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP ers in the courtroom. Her check from McLaughlin's successful medical technol- attorney, Mick Hill, briefly account and deposited it ogy business. Hill argued Hwy. 74 E. Hamlet/Rockingham 910-582-1200 patted her back after the into her personal account, during Packard's trial that verdict was read. authorities said. the football player acted A message was left for "In this case, we really alone out of fear she would Hill seeking comment. had two motives: there leave him. www.mikegriffi ncars.com Tuesday, January 24, 2012 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 1B Sports Student to compete in Pick 6 of international tourney Staff report the 2012 Bahamas All-Star Tournament. “I am extremely excited to be selected classic Savannah Magyar, a 10th grade student for this event,” Magyar said. “I’ve worked at Scotland High School, will travel to the very hard to achieve this honor and I will Bahamas to represent the United States in international competition this summer. continue to work even harder.” Magyar, who plays on the girls basketball She is the daughter of Tara Bryant. playoffs team at Scotland High School, was identi- Savannah and her family are in the pro- fied as one of the “premier” basketball play- cess of seeking sponsors to help assist with ASSOCIATED PRESS ers by Sportek Events and will compete in the $7,000 cost of the trip. Savannah Magyar In between the Packers' frigid 21-17 NFL championship win over the Cowboys in 1967 and Vernon Davis' 14-yard TD grab with 9 seconds left in the 49ers' 36-32 thriller over the Saints last weekend, there's been The Catch, The Drive, The Fumble and a slew of other games characterized by much more than the score. Cam Newton For this playoff Pick 6, we're looking becomes the at AFC and NFC championship games first Carolina with a timely take. Only games played Panthers involving teams — or a coach, in one quarterback case — involved in Sunday's conference to play in title games are eligible. That reduces the the Pro Bowl field to the Giants, 49ers, Patriots and since Jake Ravens, plus 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. Delhomme in Of course, two AFC title game gems 2005. don't make this list. The first is The Drive, when John Elway led the Broncos Jeff Siner 98 yards in 5:02 to tie the game at | Charlotte Cleveland with 37 seconds left, and Observer | Denver won 23-20 in overtime. The second came a year later, in 1987, when MCT the Browns' Earnest Byner fumbled at the Broncos 2 with 1:12 left while on his way for a score, and Denver won again, 38-33. Herewith, our list of Giants, 49ers, Patriots, Ravens-centric classic confer- ence clashes:
49ers 28, Cowboys 27 (Jan. 10, 1982): The Catch. Need more? OK. Trailing 27-21 and at their 11, the 49ers and Joe Montana reached the Cowboys 6 with 58 seconds left. Montana took the third-down snap, backpedaled to avoid a ferocious rush, and then, after a pump fake, threw a Newton named to Pro Bowl high pass that was snagged by a leaping CHARLOTTE (AP) — Panthers quar- Newton certainly has that opportunity. terback Cam Newton is headed to Hawaii. “Reaching the Pro Bowl is a great “It puts you on the map,” Hurney said Dwight Clark in the back of the end zone for the winning TD. Almost forgot- The Carolina signal caller, the No. 1 accomplishment and it’s some- of Newton playing in the annual Pro ten was what occurred when Dallas got overall selection in the 2011 draft, was thing nobody can ever take away Bowl. “It’s a quarterback’s league and he the ball back. Danny White hit Drew added to the NFC Pro Bowl squad Monday from you. I know that Cam, given draws a lot of attention to the organiza- Pearson with about 40 seconds left, and in place of New York’s Eli Manning. tion because he’s in that elite status. That just before the receiver was set to break Manning and the Giants beat the San all spring and summer, is going brings your organization a lot of positive away, the 49ers Eric Wright grabbed the Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship to take great strides next season attention. When you put up numbers like back of his neck and dragged him down. to advance to Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 and I’m very excited to see him that you will attract attention.” White fumbled on the next play. in Indianapolis, meaning Manning had to Panthers backup quarterback Derek withdraw from the annual all-star game. grow and lead us.” Anderson said he’s “proud” of Newton. Giants 15, 49ers 13 Newton completed 310 of 517 passes — Derek Anderson, “The way that he grew and handled (Jan. 20, 1991): With Hall of Famers galore on both teams, it was the 49ers for 4,051 yards, the most by a rookie Panther’s backup QB himself this year and led our team…” quarterback in NFL history. He also Anderson said. “Reaching the Pro Bowl going for a third straight NFL title. They threw for 21 touchdowns with 17 inter- a telephone interview from the Senior is a great accomplishment and it’s some- led 13-9 early in the fourth quarter. Then ceptions to post an 84.5 quarterback thing nobody can ever take away from it all came apart: Leonard Marshall Bowl in Mobile, Ala. But “it’s not just one knocked Joe Montana out of the game rating. person, and Cam will certainly tell you you. I know that Cam, given all spring with a crushing hit from behind; Gary Newton’s 14 rushing touchdowns are that. A lot of people contributed to him and summer, is going to take great strides Reasons ran 30 yards on a fake punt to the most ever by an NFL quarterback in reaching that goal. In this game, you are next season and I’m very excited to see set up a field goal; Erik Howard's helmet a season. He became the first quarterback only as good as the people around you.” him grow and lead us.” jarred the ball loose from Roger Craig ever to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for Newton will be the first Panthers quar- Hurney said he’s been impressed with and Lawrence Taylor recovered with 500 yards in a season. terback to play in a Pro Bowl since Newton since the first day he saw him 2:36 to go; and seven plays later, Matt Newton was traveling Monday and Jake Delhomme in 2005, and only the play at Auburn. Bahr kicked a 43-yard field goal as time unavailable for comment. fourth overall. Kerry Collins played in “The impact he has had on the organi- expired. Call it the end of an era. His agent James “Bus” Cook did not the game 1996 and Steve Beuerlein in zation and in the locker room, as well as immediately return phone calls. 1999. Delhomme and Beuerlein were the diversity he has brought to the offense Steelers 20, Colts 16 “It’s obviously a tribute to him and both voted in, while Collins played in the has been enormous,” Hurney said. “He’s (Jan. 14, 1996): In what appeared to says a lot about his work ethic and his game as an alternate. been a huge spark at the most important be a mismatch, the Steelers had their approach to the game,” Panthers gen- No Carolina quarterback has ever position in the game right now. We’re hands full with the underdog Colts, led eral manager Marty Hurney said during played in more than one Pro Bowl, but thrilled to see him get a chance.” by quarterback/now 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh. It all came down to a final play: Colts ball on the Steelers 29 on third-and-1, and Harbaugh's heave went through the hands of Aaron Bailey in the McKie helps Deacs snap skid end zone. Ravens 16, Raiders 3 BOSTON (AP) — Travis McKie scored by 18 at No. 4 Duke on Thursday. the half, but BC scored nine of the first (Jan. 14, 2001): It was the Ravens' 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and The Demon Deacons looked ready 13 points, narrowing it to 38-35 on stingy defense (five turnovers) — and C. J. Harris had 15 points to lead Wake from the start against Boston College, Lonnie Jackson’s jumper from the top of Trent Dilfer to Shannon Sharpe on a 96-yard catch and run for a score — that Forest to a 71-56 win over Boston pulling to a 13-point lead late the first the key with 15:24 to play. College on Saturday. led Baltimore to its only AFC title. The half. They saw it sliced to three twice In the first half, Wake Forest con- Ty Walker added 11 rebounds, in the opening five minutes of win was perhaps sweetest for owner Art six blocks and six points for the second half before they took trolled play in the lane early, getting Modell, whose Browns lost three AFC the Demon Deacons (11-8, 2-3 charge with a 12-2 spurt to open a number of easy looks to open a 15-7 title games to the Broncos. Atlantic Coast Conference), a 52-40 edge. edge on Carson Desrosiers’ jam 7:12 who snapped a three-game los- into the game. Colts 38, Patriots 34 McKie had the first two bas- (Jan. 21, 2007): One of the best NFL ing streak. kets of the spree and capped it The Eagles closed the gap to five rivalries during the mid-2000s, and this Ryan Anderson paced Boston with a 3 from the left wing with before Demon Deacons went on an 11-3 time Peyton Manning came out on top College (7-12, 2-3) with 13 8:59 to play. run over a 4:43 stretch, pulling to a after Tom Brady and the Patriots beat points and Lonnie Jackson had The Eagles closed the margin 31-20 lead on Walkers’ foul-line jumper. the Colts the previous three years in the 12. The Eagles have dropped to nine points four times over BC then scored eight of the final 11 playoffs. Although the Patriots led 21-3, three straight. Travis McKie the next 6 minutes, but Wake Manning led the Colts to 32 points in Wake Forest had lost its last Forest scored seven straight points, closing it to 34-26 at halftime. the second half for the largest comeback two league games by double dig- points to make it 69-52 on McKie’s The Eagles shot just 28.6 percent in in a conference title game. its — getting beat by 36 points against jumper with 2:35 left. the first half (8 of 28) and missed 10 of North Carolina State last Saturday and The Demon Deacons led by eight at 11 from beyond the 3-point line. Giants 23, Packers 20, OT (Jan. 20, 2008): Lawrence Tynes fol- lowed in Bahr's kicking shoes when he booted a 47-yard field goal in overtime on another frigid day at Lambeau Field. Patrick to bypass Indianapolis 500 The game could have ended in the Giants' favor in regulation. With the CONCORD (AP) — Danica the Indianapolis 500 was previously announced eight conversations, it’s just going score 20-20, Ahmad Bradshaw ran 48 Patrick, the highest-finishing Patrick’s decision. Cup races, and the Coca-Cola to be the Coke 600 and I think yards for an apparent TD with 2:15 left, woman in the Indianapolis “We didn’t tell her she 600 is her ninth announced it’s going to be a big chal- but Chris Snee was called for holding 500, will skip the race this couldn’t run the 500. It was event. lenge. It’s just is something and the play was nullified. season and instead enter left up to her,” Stewart said. She jokingly called the race that didn’t work out, as far as The Giants drove to the Packers 18, NASCAR’s longest event of “It shows how dedicated she “The Coke 6,000. It’s quite the business-side of things. but Tynes was wide left with a 36-yard the year. is to making this transition.” long, I’ve been told,” and said “I am hopeful to do it in field goal attempt with 4 seconds left. Patrick said Monday she’s Patrick has left the IndyCar she’s not ready to rule out the the future, but for this year, In OT, Favre and the Pack got the ball added the Coca-Cola 600 at Series for a full-time move to Indianapolis 500 forever. it just didn’t happen,” Patrick first, but Favre was picked off by Corey Charlotte Motor Speedway NASCAR. She’s running the “I hope to do it in the added. Webster on the second play. After the Giants gained 5 yards on three plays, to her schedule. She’ll drive second-tier Nationwide Series future, the Indy 500 that is, Patrick led 19 laps and fin- Tynes delivered his winner. It came 17 for Stewart-Haas Racing, and for JR Motorsports, and 10 and maybe it will be a dou- ished fourth in the Indy 500 years to the day after Bahr won the 1990 team owner Tony Stewart races in the elite Sprint Cup ble,” she said. “But at this as a rookie in 2005. She fin- NFC title game with his field goal. said the decision to sit out Series for Stewart. She had point in time, after a lot of ished third in 2009.
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Doug Kapustin | MCT Patrick Tehan | San Jose Mercury News | MCT Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff watches as his game-tying field goal attempt sails left during San Francisco punt returner Kyle Williams, right, is comforted by Blake Costanzo following his the AFC Championship game. fumble in overtime. Missed chances Turnovers doom plague Baltimore San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kyle Williams slowly made a dejected walk Williams put his hands on his helmet back to the locker room as the 49ers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The they are going to have to deal with us.” and dropped his head in disgust. A missed out on a prime chance to go to Baltimore Ravens were just 14 yards The Patriots had their hands full on second big mistake by its backup punt the Super Bowl. away from the Super Bowl. They came Sunday. returner did in San Francisco at the “It will be a tough one,” coach Jim no closer. Trailing 23-20, the Ravens got the ball worst possible time. Harbaugh said. “It will take a while to Lee Evans had a ball stripped from at their 21-yard line with 1:44 left after a Williams fumbled in overtime to set get over.” his hands in the end zone, Dennis Pitta punt. Joe Flacco led them downfield to a up Lawrence Tynes’ 31-yard field goal, The fact that turnovers did in San had another pass batted away as he was second-and-1 at the Patriots 14 with 27 and the 49ers lost the NFC champion- Francisco was truly surprising. The about to grab it and Billy Cundiff missed seconds to go. ship game to the New York Giants 20-17 49ers tied an NFL record with just 10 a 32-yard field goal attempt. On the next play, Flacco connected on Sunday. giveaways all season — including none It all happened in 16 seconds as time with Evans in the deep right corner of the Williams, returning kicks in place of on special teams — and had a plus-28 ran out on the Ravens’ season. end zone, but Sterling Moore knocked the injured Ted Ginn Jr., muffed one turnover margin in the regular sea- “When you get opportunities to make the ball to the ground. punt early in the fourth quarter to set son. They took advantage of five New plays,” Evans said, “you’ve got to make Some replays indicated Evans may up a go-ahead touchdown for New York, Orleans turnovers to win 36-32 last them.” have had control of the ball long enough then was stripped by Jacquian Williams week but were on the wrong end in this Baltimore didn’t and the New England for a touchdown, and Ravens coach John in overtime to give the Giants the ball game because of Williams. Patriots are headed to their sixth Super Harbaugh was surprised that officials at the 24. Williams, the son of Chicago White Bowl in 11 years after a 23-20 win in didn’t review the play. “You hate to be the last guy that had Sox general manager Ken Williams, did Sunday’s AFC championship game. In the last two minutes of a half, coach- the ball, to give it away in that fashion not look smooth fielding punts after The stunned Ravens are going home, es cannot challenge calls; only replay and to lose a game of this magnitude,” doing it just twice in the regular season. forced by their own failures to look officials can decide to take another look. Williams said. “It is what it is. We’re He made a dangerous, sliding catch toward next season two weeks before But Harbaugh didn’t think a victory had going to move forward as a team. on one return and called a fair catch they wanted to. been taken away. Everyone has come to pat me on the on another with room to run. He then “Just because we lost doesn’t mean we “I am not saying anything,” he said. back and the shoulder to say it’s not made his first big miscue after San are defeated,” linebacker Terrell Suggs “If we had played a little better, made me.” Francisco forced a punt early in the said. “We’ll most definitely be back. another play or two, we would have won After three runs and a kneeldown, fourth quarter while protecting a 14-10 Everyone in the AFC, in the NFL, knows the football game.” Tynes kicked the game-winner, and lead. Ravens’ Rice seeks new playoff memory to cherish OWINGS MILLS, Md. I've been in the playoffs easier for quarterback Joe (AP) — Ray Rice has and played in every single Flacco to pass and, even played in eight postseason game but one, and that's more importantly, keep games, none more memo- the Super Bowl." New England's prolific rable than the one in which Rice is a key figure in offense on the sideline. he ran for 159 yards to Baltimore's bid to make "Anybody will tell help the Baltimore Ravens this trip different than the you, when you can keep beat the New England rest. He is the only player a quick-striking offense Patriots. in the NFL this season to off the field it limits the About the only thing amass more than 2,000 game," Rice said. "But that could possibly top yards in offense, combin- with that being said, I that would be playing in ing 1,364 yards on the think we have a great the Super Bowl, a quest ground with a team-lead- balance on this team. Rice just might realize if ing 76 catches for 704 I think when we run it he can run wild again in yards. effectively, it sets up the Creativity Sunday's AFC champion- It doesn't matter that pass. When we pass it ship game against those New England (14-3) effectively, it sets up the same Patriots. owns the 31st-ranked pass run. 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Not available in all states Transforming Lives "For me, I've been spoiled. Tuesday, January 24, 2012 The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Page 3B Eagles ride Hopkins knows end is near win streak Fighter moves toward career’s final bell TULSA, Okla. (AP) — point guard Ken Holdman PHILADELPHIA (AP) — ally bobs and weaves around treats, Wearing all white from to a season-ending injury Bernard Hopkins never believed in licked the frosting off his cake. For their T-shirts to their face and a buzzer-beater loss in three-headed cows until he saw the a fighter known for a frugal life- paint, the student section the second game against two-headed calf. style and a bedtime more suited for belts out a chant to back up Texas-San Antonio — It's a freak of nature, and when young children, it was a rare indul- the players at Oral Roberts: started to turn around. Hopkins looked eye-to-eye, and, gence saved for a special occasion. "I believe that we will win." Damen Bell-Holter capped well, eye-to-eye again, at the mount- "Believe it or Not, Bernard Lately, the Golden a comeback from a 10-point ed head, it made him contemplate Hopkins is 47," was inscribed on Eagles are giving them second-half deficit by hit- what other kind of absurd animal B-Hop's cake. plenty of reasons. ting a buzzer-beater from roamed in the wild. Why couldn't a The event was less a birth- Behind high-scoring for- three-quarters court. cow with three heads be alive and day bash and more about the ward Dominique Morrison Those two wins, along mooing? Philadelphia arrival of his wax and a veteran support- with another against Hopkins has never been afraid to figure. The likeness was created ing cast, ORU (18-4, 10-0 Texas Tech, catapulted the look at life differently from the rest by Ripley's Believe It Or Not! in Summit League) has won Golden Eagles into confer- of the pack. honor of Hopkins becoming the 11 straight games to put ence play on a high and Imprisoned as a teen, the old- oldest fighter in boxing history to itself in a unique position. they haven't come down Associated Press file photo est fighter to ever win a major win a world title in May 2011. As In a conference where since. They swept the regu- championship at 46, Hopkins long Bernard Hopkins is the only fighter to ever far as the coolness factor rates, NCAA tournament berths lar-season series with two- ago stopped worrying about what win a major championship at age 46. Hopkins' statue fits in somewhere usually hinge on a single time defending conference society thinks. When the critics between similar lifelike creations game in March, the Golden champion Oakland (Mich.) Hopkins said. Eagles are making a case with a 93-86 victory howl he should quit, or a promoter of the World's Tallest Man and the tells him his last pay-per-view fight Oh, no one would dare accuse Mexican Vampire Woman. for at-large consideration. Saturday night, and they've Hopkins of conforming. He's always "I think there's a lot of already beaten every other bombed, Hopkins just ditches the It was a visit to the Ripley's good for a few surprises. mid-major teams that get Summit League opponent Prada glasses and button-down museum in Hollywood where overlooked," 13th-year once. designer vest and suit, steps again At a 47th birthday celebration Hopkins saw the double-headed head coach Scott Sutton The current roll has the through the ropes and into a ring. this week at the Philadelphia gym calf and, in a way, could relate to said. "They think, 'Well, Golden Eagles thinking "I refuse to be the norm," where he trains, Hopkins, who usu- the outcast bovine. they play in the Summit or about running the table in they play in the Colonial' conference play and possi- or whatever. This team is bly getting a good enough very good. seed in the NCAA tourna- "You make some of these ment to do some damage. Mets hope to shed Madoff blemish teams come in here and "We don't want to lose play us, we're going to have a regular-season game, so NEW YORK (AP) — With spring the Mets. It's not a great way to start Madoff's multi-decade fiasco, pocket- a chance to beat them, and probably — hopefully — training just weeks away, nobody's the season," said Neal H. Levin, who ing hundreds of millions of dollars in I think you can say that if we did slip up in the working harder to prepare for the heads the fraud team at the Chicago fictitious profits. about a ton of mid-major conference tournament, New York Mets' law firm Freeborn & Peters and is Picard has demanded more than teams." we would probably get a future than their not involved in the case. $1 billion for investors, saying Mets Oral Roberts, which has shot at going to the NCAA lawyers. A court-appointed trustee is trying co-owners Fred Wilpon and Saul 10 wins against BCS con- tournament," said Warren A March trial to recover money for investors in Katz either knew or should have ference teams over the past Niles, who hit a career- may decide how the massive Ponzi scheme in which known Madoff was up to no good. decade, already scored an best seven 3-pointers and much the team 4,900 investors were told their $20 The two men have steadfastly denied upset of then-No. 8 Xavier scored 28 points in the win owners' disastrous billion investment had grown to any wrongdoing, saying they were when the Musketeers had over Oakland. investment in the $68 billion by November 2008. But victims themselves. three players suspended "We want to win games fraudulent busi- when investigators finally reached After the lawsuit was filed, the because of a brawl against from here on out. We don't ness of imprisoned him, only a few hundred million dol- Mets announced they were consider- Cincinnati in December. want to lose any, because Madoff financier Bernard lars actually remained in Madoff's ing selling up to 25 percent of the Two games earlier, the we're capable of winning Madoff will cost accounts. Madoff admitted the fraud franchise because of "uncertainty" season — which started all the games we've got the club. and is serving a 150-year sentence. caused by the lawsuit. Now, the need with the loss of backup from here on out." "It's going to garner tons of atten- To the trustee, Irving Picard, for such a sizable infusion of cash tion and comes at a horrible time for the Mets owners were winners in might be diminishing. TUESDAY EVENING TW 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 PM 12:30 S1 S2 PBS (33)Making (39)North American Experience (33)Address (33)Frontline (33)T. Smiley BBC World Charlie Rose 3 (33) S.C. 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Lately 114 236 By the time Christina tric — that's how well she 59 COMEDY 30 Rock 30 Rock South Park Futurama Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Tosh.O Daily Show Colbert Tosh.O Workaholics 107 249 has unleashed her blazing can strike the ball," said 60 SYFY Being Human Face Off "Return to Oz" Face Off "Water World" Lost Girl Lost Girl ++ See No Evil ('06) 122 244 forehand and impeccable Armand Molino, head 61 MTV MADE Caged Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 Teen Mom 2 160 331 ground strokes, there's tennis pro at the West 62 VH1 Love and Hip-Hop "Finale" T.I. and Tiny T.I. and Tiny Mob Wives Mob Wives Love and Hip-Hop "Finale" Behind T.I. and Tiny 162 335 little her opponents can Bloomfield Sports Club. 63 BET 106 & Park (L) StayTogether StayTogether The Game The Game The Game StayTogether The Game StayTogether State of the Union Address 124 329 do about it — as was "Christina's upside all 64 CMT Trading Spouses Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road +++ Blue Collar Comedy Tour ('03) Jeff Foxworthy. Bayou Bil 166 327 the case last month when around is excellent, and 66 SPIKE ++ Kill Bill Vol. 2 ('04) David Carradine, Uma Thurman. Ink Master "Fresh Meat" Ink Master AuctionHunt AuctionHunt AuctionHunt AuctionHunt 168 262 Christina finished runner- how well she will grow 67 CSPAN House of Represent. Key Capitol Hill Hearings Key Capitol Hill Hearings 210 350 up in the 18-and-under maturity-wise will deter- 69 TBN The Cross Potter BehindScene Enjoying Life John Hagee Rod Parsley Praise the Lord ACLJ Life Head On 260 division in the United mine whether she's able 70 OWN The Rosie Show Dr. Phil Dr. Phil "Family Drama" Beyond Belief Dr. Phil Dr. Phil "Family Drama" 179 279 States Tennis Association to compete on a regu- 71 STYLE Jerseylicious Jerseylicious "Texcessive" Jerseylicious Jerseylicious Jerseylicious Jerseylicious 115 235 Midwest Championships lar basis against the best 72 LMN Personal Indiscretions ++ Devil's Pond (2003, Thriller) Tara Reid, Kip Pardue. + The Boy Next Door ('08) Christopher Russell. ++ Devil's Pond ('03) 109 253 73 FITTV Help! I'm a Hoarder Housebound: Trapped Freaky Eaters Freaky Eaters Freaky Eaters Freaky Eaters Housebound: Trapped Freaky Eaters Freaky Eaters 368 in Grand Blanc. women in the world." 74 OXYGEN Love Games: BadGirls Bad Girls Club Tori & Dean: Home Tori & Dean: Home Tori & Dean: Home Tori & Dean 127 612 Christina, of Oakland Molino, the former 75 WE Joan and Melissa Joan and Melissa Joan and Melissa (SP) Joan and Melissa Joan and Melissa Joan and Melissa 128 260 County's West Bloomfield USTA national coach for TW Time Warner Cable S1 DISH Network Satellite S2 DirecTV Satellite (N) New Episode (P) Premiere (SP) Season Premiere (F) Finale (L) Live Township, was unseeded, 14-and-under girls, has but upset three seeded worked with former local players before falling to tennis pros such as Aaron the top seed in the final. Krickstein, Amy Frazier You may qualify for Instead of blending in, and Carrie Cunningham she's standing out. and works with Christina Facing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy It's just another achieve- once a week. ment on Christina's road "Obviously, in today's foreclosure? to stop foreclosure. to her ultimate goal. day and age, the world "I want to be No. 1 game is so competitive; Law Offices of in the world, play in the there are so many good We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Olympics and win a gold women out there playing, Bruce F. Jobe, p.a. medal," Christina said. and the depth of the game We Are a Debt Relief Agency United States Bankruptcy Code. Her goals aren't just cli- is very good," Molino ché, pie-in-the-sky dreams said. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, NC • 910.739.1010 • Toll-Free 800.808.9695 Tuesday, January 24, 2012 ComiCs/EntErtainmEnt Page 4A The Laurinburg Exchange www.LaurinburgExchange.com Tuesday, January 24, 2012 BLONDIE Dean Young/Denis Lebrun
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