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July 18-19, 2009 Weekender $1.00 Water Fighting policy wins crime support has a Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal Good water management is pricetag a potential draw for indus- try, Rockingham Mayor Gene Tom MacCallum McLaurin pointed out this Richmond County Daily Journal week. Combating crime in Richmond County City council voted to hold will consume some 14 percent of the bud- a public hearing concerning get for fiscal year 2009 to 2010. a water conservation plan Out of a budget of $44.9 million, $6.3 mil- designed for drought condi- lion has been designated for the Richmond tions. It will allow Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, drug control, to avoid compliance with more the jail and jail canteen. That amount is stringent guidelines from the $79,015 more than the entire local option state. sales tax revenue estimated for the year “The state is requiring all for the county. water supply agents to adopt The sheriff’s budget is topped by the a formal ordinance like the OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL department of social services at $8.9 mil- one you have in front of you,” Stephanie Ford (right) of Camp Lejeune checks her daughter CeCe out of the Military Kids lion and public schools at $7.7 million. City Manager Monty Crump camp at Camp Millstone in Ellerbe Friday morning. CeCe got a surprise visit from her However, those two departments are large- told the council. “Basically, if ly funded by state funds and grants. you don’t adopt one, you have father Henry (center), who is home visiting but has to go back to the war after two weeks. Camp counselor Will Speight (left) bids them farewell. The sheriff’s office will cost $4.4 mil- to follow state guidelines ... lion; drug control, $100,000; jail canteen, which further restrict what $65,000; and the jail, $1.7 million. you can do.” Some of that expense has increased in In the proposed plan, the new budget in anticipation of added there would be five stages Millstone reaches out costs in providing security for the new of drought, each triggering Richmond County Judicial Center to open different measures to con- next year. serve the resource. The stag- Other big budget items include: es would range from a call ■ Debt service, $3.2 million. for voluntary restrictions to to military children ■ Richmond County Airport, $1.9 million water rationing. (90 percent comes from federal funds) Each stage would depend Olivia Webb swimming, crafts...it’s a chance are in the armed forces and have ■ Richmond Community College, on the level of either Roberdel Richmond County Daily Journal for the kids to take what their been or will soon be deployed. $1,419,000 Lake or the City Pond. parents do out of their heads for Retired Marine A. B. Thompson It will cost an estimated $946,852 to Under the ordinance, the One young camper wasn’t ready for Operation Military Kids to a moment,” said Terry. “It’s a of Rockingham brought the pro- maintain county buildings. city’s utility department and challenge, but it’s a great experi- gram back to life by writing a city police would enforce come to a close at Camp Millstone Friday morning. ence in the same sense that they check for the entire amount need- Revenue the conservation measures. are actually experiencing a little ed to run OMK this summer: $30, On the revenue side of the budget, real Violators could face up to a “I want to go out there and start fishing!” said 9-year-old Donovan of what their parents experience 000. property taxes are estimated to be $20.3 $200 fine and 30 days in jail. in terms of structure and disci- “I didn’t really think about million. Bills will be mailed the end of Crump explained there is Baker. According to him, the week was pline.” it more than 20 minutes,” said July. a low probability that water Millstone had been forced to Thompson of his donation. “A lot Vehicle taxes, which vary during the offenders would ever take up “awesome,” and Camp Director Will Terry agreed. forgo its usual plans for both ses- year as to when billed, amount to $1.8 “With all of the activities like sions of the week-long camp, which MILITARY million. WATER archery, riflery, ropes, canoeing, is for children with parents who CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A Local option sales tax: $6. 2million. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A Miscellaneous: $11.2 million, which would include state and federal funds. Listed in the revenue will be $1.1 million that the county tax office hopes to collect Senate to take up mill on public records from prior year taxes and penalties. Sales, services, permits and fees are Olivia Webb to turn before they can ultimately gain access to disclosure disputes that would allow the parties to expected to raise $1.2 million worth of Richmond County Daily Journal the records sought.” mediate prior to engaging in costly, time-consum- revenue. Other sources of income are: A House bill designed to take the financial sting According to a legislative summary: “Current ing and burdensome litigation,” said Goodwin. law allows a party who prevails (not ‘substantially’ “Another key goal of the bill is to clarify liability for ■ Interest on investments, $37,224 out of public records lawsuits made its way to the ■ Other taxes and licenses, $355,532 Senate last week. prevails) to recover attorneys’ fees unless the attorneys fees, providing that, to recover attorney’s agency acted with substantial justification in deny- fees, the plaintiff must substantially prevail.” ■ Appropriated designated fund bal- Under HB 1134, a party who “substantially” pre- ance, $291,793. vails in an action to compel the disclosure of public ing access or the court finds circumstances that And that means that the government is pro- would make the award unjust. This language is tected as well. Because the usual revenue streams will records to recover attorney’s fees. fall short of paying all the anticipated bills “The public records, with only limited statutory deleted under the bill and replaced with the new “The bill provides a safe harbor for governments specific language. by shielding them from paying attorneys fees if for the county this fiscal year, the county exceptions, are the property of the people of North is taking $2.2 million from its savings Carolina,” said State Representative Melanie Wade According to Goodwin, supporters of the bill con- they acted in reasonable reliance of an order or tend that sometimes requests are denied because published opinion of the court or a written advi- account to balance the budget. Goodwin. “When a citizen makes a public record • • • • • request and is denied access, it frustrates our the government entity in question intended to sory from the Attorney General,” said Goodwin. Democratic processes. In these circumstances, a delay and discourage the citizen. citizen must pay money to hire an attorney, file a “One of the primary goals of this bill is to provide an expeditious avenue for public records RECORDS CRIME lawsuit, and wait for the judicial wheels of justice CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A

Jesse McQueen to challenge Smart Get WINGS Your Philip D. Brown Richmond County Daily Journal Filing period won’t be extended on theFLY! The Friday deadline to file for Richmond County municipal office has Philip D. Brown challenger Bruce Stanback. Drop by our store and try new Hunt Brothers® come and passed. Now it is up to the Richmond County Daily Journal McLaurin has held the Office of Wings in two scrumptious styles: voters of the five cities and town- Mayor since 1997. Richmond County Director of Southern Style or Hot ‘n Spicy! ships to determine who will be elected Elections Connie Kelly said with all Stanback has served five terms as November 3. the Chairman of the Richmond County And for grab & go convenience, seats accounted for in November’s don’t forget our Pizza + Wings combos! Hamlet City Councilman Jesse municipal elections, the filing period School Board in the past decade, as McQueen declared Friday he will chal- would not be extended. well as serving as the Chairman of the lenge incumbent Mayor Jeff Smart for Thus, the field is set, and voters in Rockingham Housing Authority’s Board the city’s highest office. Rockingham and Hamlet will have a of Directors. He is currently the subject He has served on Hamlet’s City choice in their mayorial races, with of an investigation for his role at the Council since 2005, and said change will the incumbents pitted against one chal- RHA. be at the forefront of his campaign. lenger apiece. The mayorial race in the City of “The major thing we need to focus Council races in Rockingham, Hamlet Hamlet will pit incumbent Mayor Jeff on is running Hamlet in a cost-effective Smart against current Hamlet City and Ellerbe will see at least one regis- Open on Sundays! manner,” McQueen said. “We need to tered candidate on the outside looking Councilman Jesse McQueen. place priority on where and how our in after the tally is counted as well. In Rockingham, incumbent Mayor FILING PLANTATIONPLANTATION PANTRYPANTRY OFFICE Gene McLaurin will face off against CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A Eat In or Take Out • 895-2239 • 898 Roberdel Rd., Rockingham CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A

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Proceeds will benefit 13U Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00AM Jammers. Donations accept- or Medical Qualifying SPONSOREDBY: STAR 102.5 ed. Benefit (MQB) assistance. LAWN MOWER RACING: Health Department lobby, July 18 at Cyclone Speedway, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to 12:30 ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS 2750 Ebenezer Road, p.m. Vouchers available all Our newspaper carriers make every effort to deliver Bennettsville, S.C. Gate opens other days at animal shelter. 4 p.m. Racing starts 7:30 Call 895-0335 for more infor- your newspaper in a timely and efficient manner. p.m. Bring lawn chairs, con- mation. However, there are times when home delivery is cessions available. Children delayed or interrupted. If and when this happens on JULY 23 5 and under free. Ages 6 and your route, and you do not receive your Daily up $5. Family entertainment. MASONIC MEETING: No alcohol. 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Food avail- Highway 74, formerly Community Church in fly gardens at Clover Harrington’s Restaurant, at ...you’re just not yourself. Lake Wylie, S.C. Middle School. able. Historic Depot and Museum open 1 to 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. for refreshments. Hale is the son of Hale is a mem- Program at 6 p.m. on Long Sun burned? Bug bites? Summer cold? School physicals? Frank and Vickie Hale ber of the Order JULY 19 Term Care under new regula- of York, S.C. He is the of the Arrow, and We do all we can to help you feel better quickly! Hale FREE PHOTO: Family tion in North Carolina. All grandson of Ted and he attended the Ties Photography will be at Demorats invited. • NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY • WALKINS WELCOME Lenore Hale and Bill and Pat Northern Tier and Sea Base Castlewood Park on July 19 Goodman, all of Rockingham. High Adventure Camps. He from 2-6 p.m. Free photo ses- JULY 24 Hale is 17 years old and has is a rising senior at Clover sion, just bring bag or box HOT DOG SALE: Friday, PINESPINES QUICKQUICK CARECARE been a member of BSA Troop High School in Clover, S.C. of non-perishable items to July 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 333 since 2003. He earned and plans to attend college J.C. Penney, Richmond Plaza 308 S. Lawrence St., Rockingham, N.C.

donate to Food Bank. Call 184561 27 merit badges on his path after graduation to study bio- Mary at 910-572-1010 to book Shopping Center, $5 plate 910-895-0444 to Eagle and has held several engineering. a session or visit www.pics- to benefit United Way of Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 11am - 6pm; Sat/ & Sun. 11am - 3pm positions of responsibility ties.com Morgan earns pharmacy degree JULY 20 BLOOD DRIVE: Hamlet Mary Ann Morgan earned her Doctor of Masonic Lodge Monday, July Pharmacy degree from Wingate University 20, 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. TRANSFORMTRANSFORM YOUR YOUR School of Pharmacy in Wingate on May 9, 2009. JULY 20-24 She is the daughter of James and Levonda CRAFT CAMP: For ages 6 Morgan of Salisbury, formerly of Rockingham, MORNINGMORNING and up on July 20-24 from 9 and the granddaughter of Bertha Morgan of a.m. until 12 noon. Pre-regis- Rockingham. tration required. Call 910-331- Morgan is employed as head pharmacist 3654 for information. Arts at Rite Aide on Jake Alexander Blvd. in Morgan Richmond sponsored. Salisbury. BUY A SMALL COFFEE LIFE HAS GET A ITS MOMENTS... SAUSAGE BISCUIT FREE

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Billingsley said the taxpayers, change and pro- Richmond County, not just Ellerbe, by opening up 168842 small business policies would be the focus of his that area for development. There could be truck From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vacation Loans Available Now! term if elected. stops, hotels or even housing developments once each day they will be learn- “It’s not that the people who are there have there is sewer and wastewater service.” ing about the functions of the $ $ put us in a bad situation, but I feel these are areas He is retired from the U.S. Air Force, where police department and par- 850 - 2500 we need to continually emphasize,” Billingsley he attained the highest enlisted rank of Chief ticipate in special activities. You may apply online at www.nfcmoney.com said. “... I think the pro-business climate in Master Sergeant. Among major events are: or stop by our office. Rockingham is something we need to focus on, The Ellerbe native attends Mt. Pleasant United ■ On Monday, cadets will with an emphasis on those areas that are pro- Methodist Church, and he has two daughters. interact with a K-9 unit and Come and visit our ducing. It’s not that we shouldn’t attract large Incumbent Ellerbe Town Coucilwoman Brenda learn about how it operates. friendly staff today! industries, but small businesses are what are Chambers said she will continue her current ■ On Tuesday, cadets will Michelle & Mellissa producing, and we should focus even more on duties, and explore ways to add recreational process a simulated crime them.” opportunities for the youth of Ellerbe if re- scene. National Finance Company Billingsley and his wife Brooke have one son, elected. ■ On Wednesday, cadets 316 Franklin St. • Rockingham • 895-3388 • www.nfcmoney.com and attend First Baptist Church of Rockingham. She is the department head for parks and rec- will spend the afternoon with He is a Richmond County native, and serves on reation, the cemetery and the Rankin Museum. the department’s SWAT unit. the United Way Board and the Career Technical “I would like to see some playground equip- ■ Advisory Board. ment at Parsons Field for the children of our On Thursday, cadets will Jerry Austin Jr. is the general manager of Riley community,” she said. engage in house and vehicle Paving Company based in Carthage. Dobbins Heights native Romeo Jones will seek searches for evidence gather- He is a long-time resident of Richmond public office for the first time in the town council ing. County and the City of Rockingham with his wife race. ■ On Friday, cadets will be Michelle and their three children. They attend “I believe that I have ideas that could benefit involved in a simulated under- * First Presbyterian Church of Rockingham. the town,” Jones said. “Basically, I would like to cover surveillance and raid. Austin graduated from Richmond Senior High do whatever I can to help the community.” The academy is a free event in 1988 and the UNC-Chapel Hill in 1992, and He and his wife Luella have four children, and for students conducted by the hopes Rockingham will continue to be a child- another who passed away. They attend New police department. friendly, family-friendly community. Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. “I just feel like we need some new ideas and Dobbins Heights resident James Whitt will also a different direction on a few issues that I don’t challenge for its town council. feel the current council is on the right path on, His phone number is unlisted. the way I see things,” Austin said. Hoffman incumbent town council candidates WE BUY CSX Transportation Purchasing and Materials Kevin Jones and Terry Thomas could not be Clerk Jonathan Buie filed to run for Hamlet City reached for comment. OLD GOLD S TREET and all precious metals,diamonds, coins and fi ne jewelry. IGNAL Confi dential, and cash right now. 136 S W OODSTONE Uptown Rockingham Filing Steve Morris-Proprietor Open Daily 9:00-5:30 Sat. until noon CONTINUED FROM FRONT 895-2936 th The Best Of Fine Things Since 1894 J uly 19 • 2-4 pm Smart is seeking his second two-year term in candidates vying for two open seats. office. Incumbent Councilwoman Abbie Covington will 910-895-6960 McQueen was elected to city council in 2005. be joined on the ticket by two people who have yet * RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WHEN YOU VIEW OUR OPEN HOUSE . O NE PER FAMILY . He has a pending lawsuit against the City of to hold public office in Dr. Diane Honeycutt and Hamlet related to his term of employment as a Jonathan Buie. Hamlet police officer, and was the only Hamlet City The Town of Ellerbe also has one more candi- Councilman to vote against this year’s municipal date than available seats in its council race. budget. Incumbents Evon Craven, Jerry Meacham and Incumbent Hoffman Mayor Jo Ann Jasper- Independence Brenda Chambers are joined on the ballot by Molly Thomas will run unopposed as will political new- Russell. Only three seats are available. comer Olivia Webb in Ellerbe. whenever possible. Dobbins Heights Town Council will have three The Rockingham City Counicl race will feature six candidates for three offices. candidates for its two open seats. Incumbent Incumbents John Hutchinson, Steve Morris and Angeline David will run along with challengers Assistance Shirley Fuller will face off with challengers Teressa Romeo Jones and James Whitt. Beavers, Travis Billingsley and Jerry Austin Jr. Hoffman’s Town Council race will feature famil- whenever needed. The top two vote-getters in this race will earn iar faces to local voters. All five incumbents filed four-year terms, while the third highest vote-getter for re-election, while no one declared their inten- will earn a two-year term. Three candidates will tions to oppose them. Privacy be on the outside looking-in when all is said and The five incumbents are Tommy Hart, Kevin done. Jones, Daniel Kelly, Lee Butler and Terry always. The Hamlet City Council race will feature three Thomas. F or many seniors, the only option for assisted living is in a shared room. At Somerset Court we offer ALL our residents a private bedroom - assuring the dignity you deserve for less. Records Call our Administrator – Kyoko Bruton – today for your personal assessment and a CONTINUED FROM FRONT tour of our Medicaid licensed, assisted living residence where your private room awaits. 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OOppiinionnion www.yourdailyjournal.com LETTERS Founded in 1931 THE FIRST AMENDMENT MDA Lock-Up “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, right around the or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, corner and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Dear Editor, DAILY JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS First let me express my appreciation for the Rick Bacon, publisher Peter Williams, editor article on the Clark fam- ily and the upcoming July Editorial board members can be reached at 997-3111, ext. 18. 22 Rockingham Lock-Up published in the July 10 edition. The Rockingham Lock- Up will benefit local fami- OUR VIEW lies like the Clark’s and will be at the Rockingham Comfort Suites from 9 Court a.m. to 3 p.m. MDA is a voluntary health agency founded in 1950 working to defeat nomination more than 40 neuromus- cular diseases through programs of worldwide should be research, comprehensive THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. approved The Association’s pro- An ongoing fight for grams are funded almost As the debate continues about entirely by individual Supreme Court nominee Sonia private contributions. Sotomayor, we offer these MDA is the largest non- thoughts. American jobs, businesses governmental sponsor of 1. The president has the choice of muscle and nerve disease the nominee. It’s his Constitutional When I asked you for that new trade deals must be national security. Our nation research. right to pick whoever he wants. the honor to serve as your struck with Mexico, Canada should not depend on the More than one million It’s only natural that a conservative Congressman, I vowed to fight and Chile before the Kissell reliability of foreign vendors Americans are affected president would pick a conservative for American jobs, American Amendment can be fully or the stability of foreign by the diseases in MDA’s nominee and a liberal would pick a businesses and American enforced. They then planned governments for access to program. liberal. If the majority of Americans working families. I want you to proceed with issuing five- the materials and goods MDA is funded almost to know that this fight is diffi- year contracts to foreign used by the Department of had wanted a more conservative entirely by individual pri- justice, they should have voted for cult, important and ongoing. companies, closing American Homeland Security. Home The bureaucracy in businesses out of millions grown, home manufactured vate contributions. MDA someone else for president. That’s Washington is legendary and millions of dollars of busi- and home crafted are at seeks no fees from those the American way. Republican presi- and formidable. It is deeply ness in each of those years. If the very root of Homeland it serves. MDA dedicates dents picked seven of the nine peo- entrenched it was the hope of TSA offi- Security. In an ever-changing 78.4 cents of every dol- ple who currently sit on the bench. in the halls cials that their resistance to and volatile world, we need lar it spends directly to President Bill Clinton named two, of power helping rebuild the American not turn over the produc- research, services and Ginsburg and Breyer. Justice John throughout manufacturing base would tion of key security materials education. Paul Stevens, 89, is a legacy of the federal discourage me, they were to outsiders. American dol- All of the money raised the brief Ford administration. Now govern- sorely mistaken. lars should be spent at home at the July 22 Rockingham it’s Obama’s turn to replace David ment. The Just prior to the July 1 to provide a higher level of Lock-Up will benefit local Souter who retired. truth is, deadline, we worked with security, and enhance our families. 2. The Senate gets to confirm the there is very the United States Trade domestic economy. Elisabeth Podair president’s choice. Senators should little politi- Representative to get some I will not allow bureau- Regional Public do so unless Sotomayor is found LARRY cal will to assurances for textile work- cracy or political infighting Affairs Coordinator unfit to be a justice — that is, if KISSELL stand up for ers. Homeland Security has to deter me from represent- Muscular Dystrophy they have firm evidence to prove American agreed to set aside 50 per- ing the best interests of the Association her inadequacy or if there are some commentary workers; cent of the contracts it is Eighth District. I will contin- Charlotte skeletons in his closet that haven’t and there is negotiating this year to U.S.- ue to fight for what is right been unearthed. So far we haven’t a great deal of bureaucratic based small businesses and and fair for our citizens. In seen that. resistance to any change, to rewrite their contract from an attempt to make light of INTERACTIVE 4. The truth is, Obama could have especially change that might five years to one year, allow- these efforts to defend the found somebody far more liberal ruffle the feathers of foreign ing time to renegotiate trade American manufacturing Visit www.yourdaily than Sotomayor. trading partners and interna- deals with these countries. base, some people call me journal.com to vote in our 5. Sotomayor, if approved, will not tional corporations. To let the folks over at TSA a “Protectionist,” as if that on-line poll. tip the court’s balance to the left. I promised long ago that (and the entire Department word were a slur or insult. In reality, Obama’s second justice the best interests of the of Homeland Security, I assure you it makes me Are the Republicans on the people who live and work for that matter) know just be proud to be accused of Senate Judiciary Committee choice — the one who will replace in the Eighth District would how serious I am that they promoting and protecting Stevens or any justice who retires being too hard in its ques- be my top priority as a spend federal dollars on American businesses and tions to Supreme Court or dies in office — could shift the Congressman. During my American-made goods, I American workers. They can court’s balance more than this pick. Justice nominee Sonia time in Washington, I’ve been introduced House Resolution call me names all they want Sotomayor? Yet Stevens, a liberal, was appointed told many time “you can’t 3116, known as the Berry to, I will not be deterred 15% - Yes, they should by a conservative, President Ford. fight the bureaucracy,” but I Amendment Extension Act. from my mission to bolster back off. Justices are appointed for life and do not believe this is true. If passed, the measure will our nation’s economy during 85% - No, we need to some spend decades on the bench. In working to put the require the Department of these trying times. know where she stands on Sandra Day O’Connor served for 25 Kissell Amendment into Homeland Security to pur- The Berry Act has served the issues years. William Rehnquist was on for effect after it passed as part chase many items directly our nation well for more than 33 years. of the American Recovery related to national security 60 years. The brave men 6. The president has too many and Reinvestment Act, we that are grown, reprocessed, and women who defend and WRITE US other, more pressing matters to ran into strong opposition reused or produced in the protect our national security address such as the quagmire in Iraq at almost every level of gov- United States. If we are deserve to wear uniforms The Daily Journal encour- and Afghanistan and the economy. ernment. Due to long-exist- truly determined to turn our made by proud American ages letters about issues in the ing and unfair foreign trade economy around, we need to workers. Those wearing public domain. Please keep The last thing Obama needs to be letters to 300 words or less. bothered with is a months-long quest deals, the uniforms worn focus on securing and creat- these uniforms and those Letters may be edited for brev- for a judge. by Transportation Security ing domestic manufacturing who make them should ity, clarity and grammar. 7. Finally, if the Supreme Court Administration workers can jobs. share some common goals Letter-writers are limited to truly thought legal precedents such be manufactured overseas. Our competitors in the and values, among them two submissions a month. Loopholes in those agree- world marketplace such as being American security and Please sign your letter and as Roe vs. Wade really needed to be include your address and day- overturned, justices could have done ments are now being used as China already place restric- American prosperity. The an excuse to continue to let tions on its government only way to ensure such is time telephone number. We so long ago. The court has had a con- will not print letters that are servative majority for several years. this happen despite the clear agencies which exclude the case is to make these libelous or in poor taste, let- “Buy American” intent of the American companies and items right here at home. We have no beef with Sotomayor. ters addressing issues between Kissell Amendment. Some American workers from even private parties, form letters, The Senate should push politics people in Washington think the chance to compete for ■ Congressman Larry Kissell unsigned letters, letters from aside, proceed with the confirmation it makes sense for Stimulus foreign business. It is only (D-NC-8) offices include anonymous sources or letters Rockingham: 230 East Franklin process, and let the chips fall where Package money to be spent in common sense that we do that are signed but request they may. St., Rockingham, NC 28379, anonymity. Mexico. I think they are dead the same among those who Phone: 997-2070; Concord All letters are verified prior Our more conservative readers wrong and I set them straight handle our national security. number (704) 786-1612; to publication. should note that these are many of in no uncertain terms. We must put Americans back Fayetteville number (910) 920- Mail letters to: Letters to the same arguments we made for In response to my strong to work, and we must protect 2070; Washington office: 512 the Editor, P.O. Box 1888, approving George W. Bush’s choice defense of American jobs our strategic national secu- Cannon House Office Building, Rockingham, N.C. 28380. of John Roberts to serve as Chief Washington, DC 20515; phone Fax your letters to 997-4321. and industry, the bureaucrats rity. This bill does both. (202) 225-3715. Web site, kis- E-mail: Justice. and lawyers at TSA told me This is a serious matter of sell.house.gov. [email protected]

THE EDITORIAL BOARD CAN BE REACHED AT [email protected]; OR CALL (910) 997-3111, EXT. 18. www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, July 18-19, 2009 Page 5A From Page One OBITUARIES Military Water CONTINUED FROM FRONT CONTINUED FROM FRONT of these kids are vulnerable; they don’t understand what’s space in the Richmond County Jail, however. Scott Nichols going on.” “We’re required to do this ... However, even in the drought According to Richmond County 4-H agent Michelle Stumbo, two or three years ago, we’d have never gotten past voluntary Scott Ashley Nichols, 30, of 1818 Sunset Belt, Rockingham, died safety warnings and voluntary restrictions,” he said. So, we Thursday, July 16, 2009 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital Camp OMK focuses on building coping skills and creating positive outlets for the intense emotions these children live know what the worst case scenario is: That was the worst in Rockingham. drought in history, and we never got past voluntary restrictions, Scott was born January 18, 1979 in Richmond County, a son of with daily. “Campers build camaraderie as they meet other youth who so the likelihood of invoking are slim to none unless we have Thomas C. and Patricia Smith Nichols. He attended Temple Baptist one heck of a drought.” Church and had been employed with Richmond Yarns, Appleby’s are going through similar situations, but equally important is the opportunity to enjoy a carefree camping experience with In other business: Restaurant and the U.S. Census Bureau. ■ McLaurin chose to table the mayoral appointment to the Surviving are his daughter, McKenzie Nichols of Rockingham; their peers,” said Stumbo. While most of the 106 campers hailed from Camp Lejeune Rockingham Housing Authority Board until the August meet- parents, Thomas and Patricia S. Nichols of the home; brothers, ing. Chuck Smith and his girlfriend Sharon Parnell of Rockingham, and Fort Bragg, four of them were from Richmond County. ■ “I didn’t see any loners the whole week,” said Thompson, The council voted unanimously to adopt demolition ordi- Lonnie “Kojak” Smith of Rockingham; sister, Angie Smith and nances on properties located on McArthur Drive and on Hood boyfriend, R.C. Walker of Carthage; sister-in-law, Jennifer Phillips who was out at Millstone every day talking, playing and eat- ing meals with the kids. “And that was one of the goals that Street. Rockingham Planning Director John Massey told the of Hamlet; nieces, Kayla Carrochi, Kaitlin Smith, Layla Smith and council the property on McArthur may be a good candidate for Peyton Smith; nephews, Jordan Smith, Dakota Smith, Anthony we had - to let these children know they are not in this by a practice burn by the Rockingham Fire Department. Walker and Johnny Walker. themselves.” The Hood Street location was once a part of Palisades Park. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Colonial Thompson said he will have to spend a couple of hours “This is not the pool and the pool building, at some point we Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Byrd officiating. this weekend going through the 5-inch-thick stack of ”Thank may have to address that,” Massey said. Internment will be in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. You” letters he received from the 106 children in attendance. ■ Crump announced the retirement of Water Plant Director The family will see friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral He read a passage from one note, signed by camper Jessica Gary Johnson effective December 30. home and at other times at the home on Sunset Belt. Michelle Martin: He said he has identified two strong candidates within the Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net. “This means the world to me,” wrote Martin. “My dad’s plant’s organization to replace Johnson, and will be advertising - Paid obituary in Afghanistan, and it’s great that I met some girls and guys for an entry-level position hire. Richmond County Daily Journal who share my situation. I even met some girls in my battalion. ■ Crump also reported to the council there was a dispute Saturday, July 18, 2009 People here are great and I’ve had so much fun...I hope you over the pricing of removal of sludge from the city’s wastewater come back again soon...Thank you a million times.” treatment plant aeration basin. A second session of Operation Military Kids, called He said the sub-contractor who’d been working at the site Cloverbud or Young Heroes Camp is for youth 5 to 8 years didn’t follow proper procedure in weighing the sludge, and esti- old and can accept up to 40 campers. The registration dead- mated it would cost the city a $500,000 more than anticipated. line for Young Heroes Camp is July 22. For more information Crump said the city determined it no longer needed the ser- Johnny Ellerbe visit www.millstone4hcamp.org or call Camp Director William vices of the sludge removal sub-contractor, and would pursue Johnny Clarence Ellerbe, 65, of Wilson, formerly of Terry at 652-5905. another party to complete the work. Rockingham, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Wilson Medical Center. He was born Sept.. 7, 1943 in Richmond County, son of the late Arthur and Ella Ellerbe. Rockingham looks to hire Carter Funeral Rockingham VFW A funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009 Post 4203 is now at 3 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Zion Church-1015 Leak St., some part-time firefighters Homes Rockingham, NC with the Rev. James Smith, Jr. officiating. 705 S. Caroline St., taking Ball Room Burial will follow in the Northside Cemetery in Rockingham. Staff Report Rockingham Public viewing will be held Saturday from 1-7 p.m. at Nelson 910-895-4422 Reservations for Several part-time positions with the Rockingham Fire 143 E. Church St., Ellerbe Funeral Home, Rockingham. Department have become available. 910-652-5548 December 2009 . The He is survived by his daughter, Claudine Lynette Williams; Rockingham City Manager Monty Crump explained two two sisters, Delories Ellerbe and Edna Madison of Washington, part-time fire fighters were recently promoted to full-time Tune in to the Post still has some DC; two brothers, Arthur Ellerbe, Jr. of Rockingham, and after two full-time fire fighters were terminated. Carter Obituary open dates from now James E. Ellerbe of Lisbon, Ohio and two grandchildren. “The theory is that you can go ahead and get your training, Nelson Funeral Service of Rockingham is in charge of and when a full-time position becomes available you can move Program on WAYN thru November. arrangements. up,” Crump said. 900 AM Monday- Richmond County Daily Journal Please call the Post Part-time personnel are paid for each fire they respond to, Friday 11AM and Saturday, July 18, 2009 and for time they spend in drills. There is also the opportunity Canteen Manager to work fill-in shifts as they become available upon certifica- 4PM on Sunday as tion with the state. the situation is for details, There are eight remaining union fire fighters at the depart- required. 910-997-2585. ment following the dismissal of two union members. The 10 Lonnie Maurice White fire fighters that joined the International Association of Fire Fighters filed a lawsuit asking for overtime compensation Mr. Lonnie Maurice White, 44, of 229 Hailey Ames Drive, related to being on call on their days off in March. Forever In Our Hearts Hoffman, NC, died at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2009. The two fire fighters dismissed were voted president and White is survived by his mother, Mary Lee White of Hoffman; treasurer by their peers in 2008. Timothy Daniel Leviner five sisters, Ruby and Helen White, both of Aberdeen; Rosa One must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and 7-18-77 • 8-6-96 White of Hoffman, Sarah White of Fayetteville and Nancy a valid North Carolina driver’s license to qualify. The opportu- Hardy of Southern Pines; and five brothers, Roy White of nity for specialized training is provided by the employer. Enjoy your birthday with Laurinburg, Eddie White Jr. of Raleigh and Thomas, Derrick Interested parties may apply at Rockingham City Hall at 514 the Angels! and Richard White, all of Hoffman. Rockingham Road. A memorial service will be held July 21 at 2 p.m. at Purcell Love, Mom, Dad, Robbie, Funeral Home, 301 North Kings St. in Laurinburg. Loretta, Bo & Rachel Family and Friends will be received at 265 Caddell Road, A special “I Love You’’ from Paige, Hoffman, NC. State reports dry conditions Austin, Jamie, Justin, Adrian and Jason Richmond County Daily Journal Staff report Saturday, July 18, 2009 Richmond County on Tuesday was listed among 63 counties in North Carolina as being in the abnormally dry category for NORELCO & REMINGTON drought conditions. On Thursday, the Hamlet Water Treatment Plant recorded 1.5 Zachary Lampe inches of rain which fell as a thunderstorm passed over Richmond SHAVER TUNE-UP County. Zachary Salomon Lampe son of Mildred Ferguson Lampe • Check • Clean and Istomin Lampe of Maryland, was born in Germany on July Abnormal conditions (D0) are fifth on a scale of from zero to $ 4, 2009 and died July 15, 2009. D4. It describes conditions for agriculture and the level of water. • Oil • Adjust 4.99 Arrangements are incomplete with McNeill Funeral Home The N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council said water of Rockingham. users should closely monitor their water supply source for dimin- ished capacity and take precautions to prepare for impending ~ONE DAY ONLY~ Richmond County Daily Journal drought conditions. Saturday, July 18, 2009 Conditions can be monitored at www.ncdrought.org. 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CHURCH BRIEFS Anniversary First FWB Church, 1109 of Jesus Christ of Charlotte. Maurice Parker of Antioch Pastor Hills of Church of God, at 5 p.m. at King’s Gate. Hylan Ave., Hamlet on Aug. Monday through Wednesday Baptist Church, Monroe. His Palmer St., Rockingham. Tickets are $35 for couples; Friendship Missionary 1 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. A services begin at 7 p.m. choir and congregation will Bishop T.R. Harrington is $20 for singles 18 and up; Baptist Church, Hamlet: The love offering will be taken. with the following speakers: accompany him. The public pastor. $10 for ages 11-17. No charge Deacon Board where the pas- Faith Missionary Baptist Monday, Pastor JoAnne Davis is invited to attend and help tor is the Rev. J. L. McCullers for 10 and under. The event Church, 276 Hatcher Road, of Greater Glory Kingdom lift the name of Jesus in word is given by Faith Assembly will celebrate their Deacons’ Rockingham: The public is Outreach Ministry, Laurel and in song. For more infor- Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday, July invited to enjoy fellowship Hill; Tuesday, Pastor Karen mation, contact Frank Dumas and revival Outreach Ministries. RSVP: 19, 2009, at 3 p.m. Rev. and praise time Sunday, July McNair of Deliverance at 997-4302. 910-997-4391. Garcia Morman along with 19. The choir will render spe- Evangelist Fellowship, St. Peter United Methodist Whole Word Gospel Church, Holy Deliverance Inc., 120 his choir and congregation cial music under the direc- Fayetteville; and Wednesday, Church, 205 North Bridges 328 Airport Road, Rockingham: Raleigh St., Hamlet: A yard will conduct this service. The tion of Winfred Sowers and Evangelist Rosezetter Street, Hamlet: Family and Homecoming will be held sale and bake sale will be public is invited to this pro- The Ladies of Faith will sing. Flowers, Emmanuel Friends Day will be held Sunday, July 19, 2009. The held Saturday, July 18, begin- gram. For information, con- George and Sandra Long Temple Church of God, Sunday, July 19, at 11 a.m. afternoon service will begin ning at 8 a.m. tact Deacon Fred Cooper at will present Children’s Bible Rockingham. Rev. Angela Troy is the host at 4 p.m. with Apostle Daniel Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Zion 910-582-9798. White, Refuge of Deliverance Time. Children’s Church Bethel Hill AME Zion Church, pastor. Church, 105 Lake Road, in Philadelphia United will be conducted by Fenny 557 Fox Road, Marston: The Victory Deliverance Church Ministries, Clio, S.C. Weekly Methodist Church, Fayetteville services will begin Monday, the Galestown community, Williams. Host Pastor Lester annual “Shoe Rally” will be of God in Christ, Hamlet: will hold a yard sale July 25 Road, Rockingham: On Sunday, English will bring the morn- held Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. Family and Friends Day will July 20, through Friday, July July 19, 2009 the church will ing message, “Lilies of the The preacher will be Bro. be held Saturday, July 18, at 6 24, at 7 p.m. nightly with the starting at 9 a.m. Chicken be celebrating Rev. Dorsey’s Field and Birds of the Air.” Gary Little of the Flat Rock p.m. with Fifty States Rally. ministers of the church. sandwiches and soda will be fifth year. The guest speaker The theme for the evening AME Zion Church of Morven, Sunday services include Providence Missionary sold. is Rev. Donald L. Covington. service will be “The Happy his choir and congregation. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Baptist Church, 1120 Greater Diggs Chapel A.M.E. The time is 11 a.m. during Christian.” Vacation Bible The public is invited to attend morning worship at 11:30 East Washington Street, Zion Church will hold home- the morning worship. The School will be held Saturday, and help celebrate the name a.m. and Sunday evening ser- Rockingham: The annual coming and revival services public is invited to attend. Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. of Jesus. Contact persons are vice at 5 p.m. Elder James Homecoming Service will be July 26 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Mt. Calvary Missionary The theme will be “Greatest Rev. Henry Locket at (910) Glenn, pastor of Victory held Sunday, July 26, 2009. Annie M. Bostic bringing the Baptist Church, 685 Ledbetter The 11 a.m. morning ser- Stories Ever Told.” If trans- 895-7499 or Sister Alma Temple Church, Wadesboro, morning message. Dinner Road, Rockingham: The church portation is needed, call 582- Galbreath at (910) 205-0009. is the guest speaker. For vice will be conducted by the will celebrate its 38th year host pastor Rev. Lamont J. will follow at 1:30 p.m. The 3 9940. BibleWay Pentecostal more information call (910) p.m. service will be rendered anniversary Sunday, July 19, Radical Praiz True Holiness Holiness Church, 110 BibleWay 582-5915 or (910) 268-3192. Johnson Sr. Dinner will be at 3 p.m. The public is invited Church of the Apostolic Faith, Church Road, Rockingham: Highland Acres Church of served in the fellowship hall by Rev. Vivian Williams, pas- to come out and share their 120 McArthur St., Hamlet: The Men’s Department will God, Rockingham: Son Rock following the morning ser- tor and choir and members knowledge of the church. For Prophet Will Jones will be be celebrating their annual Kids Camp Vacation Bible vices. of Stellys Tabernacle A.M.E. further information, contact the speaker Sunday morn- Men’s Day Service on Sunday, School will be held July 20- Friendship Missionary Zion Church of Rockingham. Barbara Little (910) 997- ing at 11:30 a.m. Speaker July 19, at 4 p.m. Pastor 24 from 6-8 p.m. for Pre-K Baptist Church, NC 177 North, The revivial services will 5783. Guest pastor will be Sunday evening at 6 p.m. will R.J. Ingram of Freedom through Teen. Register early Hamlet: The annual revival begin July 27 through July 29 Rev. Joseph Kearnes. be Bishop Anthony Clawson Ministries #1 in Dobbins by calling 895-3661. Leave will be held Aug. 5-7 at 7 each night at 7 p.m. On July along with Mt. Hebron Heights, will be guest speak- your name, phone number p.m. nightly. Speaker for the 27, the following churches Church of God of Dillon, S.C. er. For more information, and grade child was in during three nights is Pastor Robert Special services Dockery of the Macedonia have been asked to help with Everyone is welcome. For call 910-895-2504 or 910-205- last school year. Someone on the prayer and praise wor- Green Lake United Methodist further information or trans- 1499. Women are welcome to the staff will contact you. Missionary Baptist Church of ship: Popular Spring Baptist, Church, 623 Green Lake Road, portation, call Prophet Jones attend. St. Luke #2 F.W.B. Church, Hoffman. Area churches have Rockingham, will be celebrat- at 910-582-8820. New Beginnings Prayer 119 Morrow Street, Dobbins been invited each night. Host Bethel United Methodist, ing its 155th homecoming Sweet Haven Church, Deliverance Healing Ministry, Heights: On Sunday, July 19, pastor is the Rev. Dr. Johnnie Greater Walls, Wayman on Aug. 2. Former pastor Rockingham: “Operation 905 1/2 North Lee Street, Minister Darrell McSween McCullers. Chapel, A.M.E. Zion and St. Rev. Eric Joyce from Doub’s Space” is the theme for Bible Rockingham: Youth Program will preach for the 11:15 a.m. Benefit Stephen Baptist. On July 28, Chapel will bring the morn- School to be held July 27-31. will be held Saturday, July worship service. At 3 p.m. on the following churches have ing message at 11 a.m. Lunch Food will be served at 5:30 25, at 5 p.m. Speaker will be Sunday, July 19, the Gospel Cameronian Presbyterian been invited: Tabernacle of will follow in the church fel- p.m. with Bible School begin- Minister Joel Briley Jr. A film Choir of St. Luke #2 will Church, 179 Northam Road, Faith, Temple Church of God lowship hall. ning at 6:15 p.m. There will of “The Burning Hell” will be celebrating their choir Rockingham: A buffet break- in Christ, Philadelphia United Faith Assembly Outreach also be an adult class. be shown and plenty of good anniversary. Various groups fast will be held Saturday, Methodist, Bethel Hill and Ministries, 148 Daniels Street, New Life Church of food will be served. Host pas- and choirs have been invited. July 18, from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Stellys Tabernacle A.M.E. Dobbins Heights: Pastor Gene Deliverance, 410 3rd Street, tor is D.M. Diggs-Powell. Elder Allen Sutton serves the All you can eat for $4. Call Zion. On July 29th, invited are Alexander of First Assembly Hamlet: The church’s first Saron Missionary Baptist church as pastor. (910) 997-2408. of Rockingham will be guest Women in Leadership Church, 667 Saron Church Tabernacle Full Gospel King’s Gate, 935 East US Ellerbe Grove Baptist, Ashley speaker on July 19, 2009 at Conference starts Sunday, Road, Ellerbe: A Men’s Day Baptist Church, 229 Mizpah 74 Hwy., Hamlet: A birthday/ Chapel, Pleasant Hill, New 3:30 p.m. July 19, at 4:30 p.m. with the Program will be held Sunday, Road, Rockingham: Services appreciation banquet for pas- Diggs and Lee Thee A.M.E. The Singing Revelations Apostle Raquel Johnson of July 19, at 3 p.m. Speaker for will be held Sunday, July 19, tors Mordecai and Linda Ross Zion. All other churches are will be appearing at Jesus Restoration Apostolic Church the afternoon will be Rev. at 3:30 p.m. Speaker will be will be held Saturday, July 18 invited. 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The Well-Seasoned Singers, a vocal ensemble of women musicians from the Southern Pines area, will provide special music at the Church of the Messiah this Sunday at the 11 a.m. service. The Church of the Messiah is located at 202 North Lawrence St., Rockingham. The Well-Seasoned Singers originated in June 2007 and was originally called Summer Singers. It was designed to provide music in churches during the summer months when most choirs are on vacation. After performing the first summer, the group was asked to sing at various services The Butterflies are young ladies who are touching lives through a new visita- throughout the year, and the name was then changed to the tion ministry at Saint Peter United Methodist Church. Pictured are Briana Well-Seasoned Singers. Allen, Diamond Anderson, Catevus Covington, Betty Ewing, Jaylene Toney, Selections for Sunday will include Aaron Copland’s “At Amaya Flowers, Ania Covington and Asia Douglas. the River,” the Spiiritual, “How Can I Keep from Singing” and “Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in this Place,” as arranged by a former member, Joan Smith. Youth reach out to those in need The church invites and welcomes the public to this special A new generation of disciples are touching name, including how the butterfly represents event. You may contact Senior Warden David Browder at 895- lives through a new visitation ministry at transformation, which is what the butterflies 2141. For further information regarding the Well-Seasoned Saint Peter United Methodist Church known hope occurs in themselves and in those they Singers, or to have them perform for your church service, as “The Butterflies.” visit. When the Butterflies visit they don’t contact Mollie Wilson at [email protected]. The ministry, which was created by Betty come empty handed. They give cards, gifts, Ewing, teaches participants how to share the sing songs, and pray for those they visit. love of Christ with others. Despite her own physical disability, Ewing “I love my little Butterflies, and I love to leads the Butterflies in the ministry of visita- NOTICE see them learning the value of giving and tion to others who are suffering. Many who To The Purcell Clinic, P.A. Passion takes helping others without expecting anything have been visited by the Butterflies have tes- in return,” said Ewing. “The vision for this tified about how they were deeply touched, Rockingham Patients: many forms. ministry is a gift from God. I am thank- and experienced a healing presence through If you are 18 years of age or older and have not ful for my former pastor, Rev. Dr. Donna the visits. been seen by a Purcell Clinic Physician within Thompson, for encouraging me to pursue In addition to their ministry duties, the the last 5 years, notice is hereby given that you Ours is eye care. this vision, and I am also thankful for my new Butterflies sometimes participate in rec- pastor, Rev. Angelo Troy, for his support of reational activities such as: a pool party should pick up your Medical Records on or this ministry.” sponsored by members of the church, before August 1, 2009 at the Purcell Clinic The butterflies are young ladies who range Decima and Carey Washington; and a trip to Laurinburg office. in age from five to 12. They began by visit- Chucky Cheese, and a cookout sponsored by ing sick and shut-in members of Saint Peter. Ewing and her husband Tommy Ewing. The However, the ministry has expanded to visita- Butterflies also had a yard sale to raise funds The Purcell Clinic, P.A. tions in hospitals, nursing homes, and homes to purchase cards and gifts to give to those Specializing in: of non-members in the community. When they visit. 418 S. King St., Laurinburg, NC 28352 the Butterflies visit, they share the story A donation by Kimberly Locklear laid the Glaucoma of the significance of the meaning of their foundation for the birth of this ministry. Cataracts www.yourdailyjournal.com Macular Please recycle this newspaper Degeneration LASIK Retinal Problems Diabetes Eye Care Corneal Disease Botox

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Abundant Life Fellowship United Methodist Macedonia Baptist Church Prayer & Faith Temple Church Joe B. Wilkes Gene Tyson 3920 US Hwy. 1 N. • Hoffman Tommy Legrand 139 School St. • Rockingham 1200 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet 217 Thomas St. • Hamlet Macedonia Church of God All Saints Episcopal Church First Assembly of God 910 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe Providence Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Marty Stebbins Gene R. Alexander Rev. LaMont J. Johnson, Sr. 217 Henderson St. • Hamlet 160 Clemmer Rd. • Rockingham Maple Street Freewill Baptist 1120 E. Washington St. • Rockingham Ashley Chapel AME Zion Church Rev. 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Minnick 329 West Ave. • Hamlet Beaver Dam Rd. • Rockingham 1302 Roberdell Rd. • Rockingham Bethel Church of God in Christ 1417 Green Lake Rd. • Ellerbe First Baptist Church McDonald Baptist Church Rourk Presbyterian Church Raleigh St. • Hamlet 910-997-3111 Beverly Hills Baptist Church James Nelson 259 McDonald Church Rd. • Rockingham John Stone Rev. Mickey Briles 201 N. Randolph St. • Rockingham 255 E. Church St. • Ellerbe 582-3884 110 Kimberly St. • Rockingham Midway Baptist Church First Harvest Faith Christian Center Rev. Jimmy Williams Sandy Grove Baptist Church Bible Freewill Church of Worship D.M. Mason 282 Midway Rd. • Rockingham Jack Poe 678 NC Hwy. 381 • Hamlet Rockingham 105 Sandy Grove Ch. Rd. • Rockingham Miracle Valley Deliverance Church Bibleway Church First Pentecostal Holiness Church Lizzie Jackson Sandy Ridge Baptist Church 110 Bibleway Church Rd. Rockingham Al McCormick 110 Midway Rd. • Rockingham 123 Sandy Ridge Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 1407 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet Boyd Lake Road Church of Christ Mirror Image Tabernacle Faith Saron Baptist Church David Carter First Pentecostal Holiness Church Janice Norris Richard L. Stanford 910-997-3111 789 Boyd Lake Rd. • Hamlet Harris Jordan 639 McNair Rd. • Rockingham 123 Saron Church Rd. •Ellerbe Calvary Baptist Church 172 Hannah Pickett Ave. • Rockingham Scott Conners Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Second Baptist Church 406 McDonald Ave. • Hamlet First Presbyterian Church (USA) Barbara Covington Rev. Chris Hawks Dwight H. Williams 685 Ledbetter Rd. • Rockingham 518 4th St. • Hamlet Cameronian Presbyterian Church 904 Fayetteville Rd. • Rockingham 179 Northam Rd. • Rockingham Mt. Calvary Rock of Ages Church Shekinah Glory Ministries First Presbyterian Church (PCA) James Hildreth Pastor James Covington Carl’s Revival Center Bible Church James B. Watson 464 County Home Rd. • Rockingham 135-A US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham Carl Leeittle 133 W. Ballard St. • Ellerbe 128 Ellen Rd. • Rockingham Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church Shining Light Cartledge Creek Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church (USA) Mike Childers Charles Maness 152 Ben Hudson Rd. • Rockingham 200 Rice St. • Hamlet 214 Rohanen Ave. • Rockingham Calvery St. Chappell Grove Missionary Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church (PCA) Sidney Grove Church Rev. H.K. Williams Adolph Smith PO Box 86 • Ellerbe A. Simpson 111 Godfrey Rd. •Ellerbe 300 Charlotte St. • Hamlet 401 McIntyre Rd. • Ellerbe Rex’s Mt. Olive Baptist Church Christ Memorial Church First United Methodist Church Delane Burris Silver Hill Presbyterian Church 1110 E. Washington St. • Rockingham Keith Nanney 596 E. Washington St. Ext. • Rockingham Naomi Newton Carpet • Vinyl • Hardwood 410 E. Washington St. • Rockingham 24881 Hoffman Rd. • Marston Christian Faith Outreach Ministries Mt. 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 910-997-3111 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 910-997-3111 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. Murphey 221 County Home Rd. • Rockingham 469 NC Hwy. 73 E. • Ellerbe Church of God of Prophecy New Beginnings Christian Church Elizabeth Smith Grace Baptist Church Rachel Lampley St. Luke’s Freewill Baptist Church 300 Hendersonville St. • Hamlet Pastor Albert Hatcher, Jr. 670 Wiregrass Rd. • Hamlet St. Mary’s Holiness Church 136 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 910-997-3111 Church of Jesus Christ of Mary L. Quick New Bethel AME Zion Church 178 Channie McManus • Dobbin Heights Latter Day Saints Grace Chapel Holiness Church Rev. Bula Legrand 310 Roberdel Rd. • Rockingham 2035 US Hwy. 74 E. • Hamlet 100 Bethel Church Rd. • Hamlet St. Paul Lutheran Church John Pfisterer Church of the Holy Spirit Greater Diggs Chapel AME Zion New Covenant Christian Fellowship 311 Marlboro St. • Hamlet 309 W. Main St. • Hamlet Church Pastor Mike Porter Annie Bostick 120 Hamer Road • Rockingham St. Paul United Methodist Church Cobb Memorial Baptist Church 1258 Old Cheraw Hwy. • Rockingham Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham Chuck McKnight New Diggs Chapel AME Zion 108 Safie Sixth St. • Rockingham Greater Gospel Lighthouse Church J. Kirby Woodard St. Peters United Methodist Church 552 Green Lake Rd. • Rockingham Mizpah Rd. • Rockingham 205 N. Bridges St. • Hamlet Collins Revival Ministries St. Stephen AME Zion Church Judy Gibbs Green Lake United Methodist Church New Direction House of Prayer Darwin Little 136 Collins Church Rd. Rev. Bill Taylor James Malloy 407 West Ave. • Hamlet 623 Green Lake Road • Rockingham 151 Mizpah Rd. • Rockingham Community Church St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Robert Stewart Hamlet Church of Christ New Hope Baptist Church Rev. Gregory K. Freeman 193 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 410 3rd St. • Hamlet W.H. Gatewood 434 St. Stephens Ch. Rd. • Rockingham 1596 US Hwy. 74 E. • Hamlet Cordova Baptist Church Harbor For Souls Stelly’s Tabernacle Bill Monroe Tabatha Dunlap New Hope Temple of God US Hwy 220 • Rockingham 224 Ledbetter St. • Cordova PO Box 302 • Cordova Hwy. 38 • Hamlet Sweet Haven Church 910-997-3111 Cordova United Methodist Church Harvest Ministries Congregational New Life Church of Deliverance Mitchell Roller Milford Oxendine, Jr. Holiness Church S.W. Davis, Jr. 424 Midway Rd. • Rockingham 130 Ledbetter St. • Cordova Annie D. Sproles 410 Third St. • Hamlet Tabernacle United Methodist Church 103 Harvest Church Rd. • Rockingham 125 Slate Rd. • Rockingham Covenant Church (PCA) Norman Presbyterian Church (PCA) Jerry Straight Harvest Time Tabernacle Jack Bowling Tabernacle Faith Pentecostal Holiness 217 Midway Road • Rockingham James Harrington 3689 NC Hwy 220 N. • Norman William Harrington 106 S. Groves Ave. • Rockingham 101 Pine St. • Hamlet Crestview Baptist Church Norman United Methodist Church William S. Kearse Heritage Baptist Church Robert Carpenter Temple Baptist Church 101 Cheraw Road • 582-8080 436 Crestview Dr. • Rockingham 1301 S. Long Dr. • Rockingham PO Box 95 • Norman Joey Byrd 165 Airport Rd. • Rockingham TIRES! TIRES! NEW & USED! Cross Roads Ministries 2124 Fayetteville Road • Rockingham Highland Acres Church of God Oak Ridge Baptist Church Temple Church of God in Christ LARGE ASSORTMENT! Thad Pearson, Sr. Eston Bailey Frank Ingram 910-895-7775 130 Apex St. • Hamlet Thomas C. Leak US Hwy. 74 E. • Rockingham 261 Oak Ridge Church Rd. • Hamlet 104 S. Stewart St. • Rockingham Derby Baptist Church Highland Pines Free Will Baptist Oakley Grove Freewill Baptist Church Lesly Holt Timmons Grove Missionary Baptist Pastor Don Kivett 539 Derby Rd. • Hoffman 27501 Marston Rd. • Marston 2178 Derby Rd. • Ellerbe 320 Chalk Rd. • Hamlet Outreach for Jesus Trinity Emmanuel Holiness East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Hoffman Baptist Church Marvin Taylor Wayman “Buzz” Hill Larry Brown William Maness, Jr. 440 Battley Dairy Rd. • Hamlet 130 Entwistle St. • Rockingham 189 Airport Rd. • Rockingham PO Box 165 •Hoffman Park Avenue Presbyterian Church Triumpahnt Christian Center Holly Grove Missionary Baptist 910-997-3111 East Rockingham Holiness Church Rev. Colin Shaw Alonzo Jones Gerald Goins Carve Jones 1920 Park Ave. • Rockingham 134 Mill Rd. • Rockingham 910-997-3111 154 Safie Sixth St. • Rockingham 401 Ellerbe Grove Ch. Rd. • Rockingham Pee Dee Baptist Association Victory Baptist Church Hopewell Baptist Church Wayne Tuttle Russell Edwards East Rockingham Methodist Church 295 Battley Dairy Rd. • Hamlet 1219 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham Vann Floyd 171 Clemmer Rd. • Rockingham 1009 Scaleybark Rd. • Rockingham Islamic Society of the Carolinas Pee Dee Baptist Association Victory Deliverance Church of God McKenzie 819 Circlewood Dr. • Hamlet Wayne Tuttle Tommy Graham Ebenezer Baptist Church 1219 Rockingham Rd. • Rockingham Tree Service & Logging Daniel Scott Jehovah’s Witness 114 N. Bridges St. • Hamlet Gene McKenzie – Owner & Operator 875 US Hwy 1 N. • Rockingham 591 County Home Rd. • Rockingham Pee Dee Baptist Church Wall’s Chapel AME Zion Andy Maness Tree removal; Small logging jobs Jesus First Will Baptist Church Keith Ellerbe Bonded & Insured • Free Estimates Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church 100 Hamer Rd. • Rockingham 646 US Hwy 1 S. • Rockingham Kevin Thompson Jerry Smith 582-1223 • 995-1576 138 Wallace Rd. • Ellerbe 1109 Hylan Ave. • Hamlet Pee Dee United Methodist Church Wayman Chapel Michael Griffin Joy Freewill Baptist Church 451 Osborne Rd. • Hamlet Ellerbe Grove Missionary Baptist Church 201 Northam Rd. • Rockingham Pastor Lloyd O. Grant Wesleyan Church Darryl Carter Pemberton Temple Church of God 864 NC Hwy. 177 S. • Hamlet Bob Scott 162 Ellerbe Grove Church Rd. • Rockingham 209 Monroe Ave. • Hamlet Kingdom Builders 618 N. Lee St. • Rockingham Ellerbe United Methodist Church Ronnie Moore Philadelphia United Methodist Church Donald Daniel West Franklin Street Baptist 342 Mill Rd. • Rockingham Dora Dorsey John McGirt 2281 Main St. • Ellerbe 157 Philadelphia Dr. • Rockingham King’s Gate Church International 331 W. Franklin St. • Rockingham Emmanuel Ministries Eddie McLean Pine Grove Baptist Church West Rockingham Church of God 725 W. Hamlet Ave. • Hamlet 161 Sierra Ave. • Hamlet Corey Wilson 116 Garrett St. • Rockingham 275 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Emmanuel Temple Church of God Lee Thee AME Zion Church West Rockingham United Methodist Piney Grove AME Zion Church Paul W. Bennett Stanley Gould Donald Dawkins 125 Ellerbe Rd. •Rockingham 428 Lee Thee Church Rd. • Rockingham 621 US Hwy. 74 W. Bus. • Rockingham 217 US Hwy. 74 W • Rockingham Episcopal Church of the Messiah Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Whole Word Gospel Church 202 Lawrence St. • Rockingham 145 Loch Haven Rd. • Hamlet 2817 Derby Rd. •Ellerbe Richardo Steel Livingston Chapel Missionary Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 328 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Faith Free Will Baptist Church 1109 NC Hwy 381 • Hamlet 1247 Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham 657 Airport Rd. • Rockingham Zion & Trinity United Methodist Church Lovely Hill Baptist Church Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church Ray Brooks Faith Missionary Baptist Church 114 Lincoln Ave. • Rockingham 105 Lake Rd. • Rockingham 123 Zion Church Rd. • Rockingham Mike Stirk 276 Hatcher Rd. • Rockingham Poplar Springs Baptist Church Zion United Methodist Church 478 Sandhill Rd. • Rockingham 128 Zion Church Rd. • Rockingham

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RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina job-seekers 500,000 in June, but the rolls showed 4,700 few got more bad news in June as the state’s unem- people counted among the jobless either because ployment rate spent a fifth consecutive month they ran out of time to collect compensation, hovering above the previous historic high of found work or moved out of the state. 26 years ago, the state’s Employment Security Manufacturing continued to be the sector to Commission reported Friday. be the worst hit by the recession, shedding 5,500 The state’s unemployment rate dropped a tick North Carolina jobs in June. North Carolina has to 11 percent in June compared to 11.1 percent lost 89,500 manufacturing jobs since the reces- in May. The nation’s unemployment rate climbed sion began in December 2007, about 17 percent to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent in June. of all factory jobs. “The good news is it didn’t get worse. But Financial services cut 2,900 jobs in June as I think a much-awaited recovery, there’s no North Carolina’s banking industry continued to evidence of that in these numbers,” said John suffer. Governments had the greatest growth, Coleman, an economist at Duke University’s hiring an additional 13,900 in June. OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL Fuqua School of Business. “North Carolina in The jobs lost in manufacturing and banking Flossie Melton (left), Mary Magee and Elaine Gibson enjoy dinner at particular has been stuck in double-digit figures may never come back, Coleman said, because of Rockingham Manor for the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce July since the start of the year basically. These latest long-term structural changes that include increas- “Business After Hours” event on Thursday. figures show it’s not budging from that.” ing globalization. North Carolina State University economist Any general recovery in employment is likely Michael Walden is forecasting that North to take a long time, and while financial and stock Carolina’s unemployment rate will peak at about markets rebound and businesses show profits, 13 percent early next year and stay above 10 hiring will likely lag as it did during previous Teen robbed walking at 2 a.m. percent through the end of 2010. The Federal recessions in the early 1990s and 2000. Many Tom MacCallum $3,700 worth of property. Reserve said Wednesday it expects that U.S. companies have cut work hours, so any decision Richmond County Daily Journal ■ Someone threw rocks through a window unemployment will top 10 percent and remain to ramp up again will mean giving those people of a vehicle parked at Piney Pointe Drive, high for years. more work before the firm thinks about adding A 2 a.m. walk through a park on Marlboro North Carolina’s unemployed still topped new staff, Coleman said. Street in Hamlet recently cost a man $175, Hamlet, causing $400 damage. police reported. ■ Pressure washer equipment valued at A 19-year-old Rockingham man said one $1,030 was stolen from a utility trailer parked suspect stopped him and told him to give him on Bauersfeld Street, Hamlet. his money. ■ On Buttercup Drive, Hamlet, someone 3-DAY The victim told police he punched the man did $100 damage to a door. in the face. ■ Yard equipment valued at $645 was sto- Then a second man came up behind him, INVENTORY len from a garage on Hylan Avenue, Hamlet. the victim told police, put a gun into his back ■ A resident on La Ray Avenue, Hamlet, and said to give him his money. This time, he told police, he gave the sec- said he saw a man in his yard during the night after hearing a storage shed door being CLEARANCE SALE ond suspect $175. The two suspects then ran down Oak opened. Street. ■ Kenneth Lowery, 17, Hamlet Avenue, • • • • • Hamlet, was arrested on a misdemeanor Other incidents reported to Hamlet police charge of simple assault. He was released on include: a written promise to appear in court. ■ A lawn mower valued at $900 was ■ On Oak Avenue, Hamlet, someone cut borrowed from a resident on Betty Brooks OFFJust Say wires on a boat motor in an attempt to steal it % EVERYTHING Boulevard, Hamlet, and not returned. at a residence, broke a lock off a storage build- “CHARGE IT!” ■ IN THE STORE On High Street, Hamlet, someone broke ing and tried to enter a pool house. Damage • Living Rooms • Rugs a house window causing $80 damage. was estimated at $640 and $520 worth of • Bedrooms • Bedding ■ Someone broke into a house on Pine property was stolen. • Dining Rooms • Tables Street, Hamlet, and stole $200 worth of tools ■ • Appliances • Electronics and a tool box, a $200 television set and $650 A purse was stolen from a vehicle on 25 and more... worth of prescription medications involving Ellenton Street, Hamlet, with a loss of $157 615 different pills. and bank cards. ■ Someone kicked in the door of a resi- ■ Equipment valued at $250 was stolen dence on Washington Avenue, Hamlet, and from a vehicle on McDonald Avenue, Hamlet, stole $950 worth of property. and $150 damage done to a window breaking ■ Heather Rene Scott, 31, Ridge Drive, into it. Hamlet, was arrested on a misdemeanor ■ On Oak Avenue, someone did $75 dam- NOTHING IS HELD BACK! charge of communicating threats. She was age to a door breaking into a house and stole released on a written promise to appear in $900 worth of property. 3-DAYS ONLY... 9AM - 6PM court. ■ A bicycle valued at $100 was stolen from ■ Ayana Fisher, 17, Charlotte Street, Hamlet, was arrested on a misdemeanor a residence at Hamlet Lake Court, Hamlet. 234 E Church St. charge of communicating threats. She was Information on criminal activity may Laurinburg, NC released on a written promise to appear in be reported anonymously to Richmond County Crime Stoppers at 997-5454. court. Dependable furniture 910-277-8588 ■ At a house on Boyette Street, Rockingham, When leading to arrests, rewards may be someone did $20 damage to a door and stole offered for such information. CONVENIENT IN-STORE FINANCING! Local chef teaches young students the art of cooking Thank You SANFORD (AP) — For most children, waking up early to get to an 8:30 class in the middle of July may not seem like an On behalf of Richmond County Schools Education Foundation, we would like to take this appetizing way to spend the summer, but for 6-year-old Logan opportunity to thank the following sponsors for their contributions and continued support Holmes, the end results are well worth the trouble. Logan is taking cooking classes from Gregg Hamm, the that made the 4th Annual Educator Golf Tournament on June 15, 2009 a great success. owner and chef at Cafe 121 in Sanford. -Kenneth and Claudia Robinette “I wanted to cook for my mom,” Logan said as she helped Amaritas mix a batch of chocolate chip cookies on a recent Wednesday morning. 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RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina’s Her attorney, Robert Orr, said he replace the schools superintendent said Mark Davis, a state attorney a master’s degree in education, elected public schools superinten- didn’t think most parents, students they elect with an appointed admin- representing Perdue and the state said in January that she wants the dent, not a CEO whose job was or teachers would notice any differ- istrator at the top of the education school board. responsibility for education but created at the governor’s behest, ence in how schools function when bureaucracy, Hobgood said. The political tug of war over didn’t want to spend the time and has the constitutional powers to most open next month. “The General Assembly and the the superintendent’s powers has effort to change the constitution. be the day-to-day administrator of Perdue said in a statement she state board of education do not have gone on for more than a decade. Influential Sen. Tony Rand said the state’s education bureaucracy, a was reviewing the judge’s ruling the power, without a constitutional The General Assembly has twice the ruling may push the Legislature Wake County judge ruled Friday. and planned to work with both amendment, to deprive the superin- come close to letting voters decide to act, but he didn’t know if that The ruling deals a blow to Gov. Harrison and Atkinson. Harrison tendent of public instruction of her through a referendum whether to would mean putting a constitutional Beverly Perdue’s bid to influence said in a statement he would look inherent power,” he said. have the superintendent appointed amendment on the ballot. and be clearly accountable for how over the judge’s order and continue North Carolina is one of 13 states by the state board or chosen by “I think most people want to the public schools educate about his “close working relationship with that elect their chief school admin- ballot, but politicians backed away resolve this issue now,” said Rand, 1.5 million students. An attorney the superintendent and the gover- istrators. because the public resisted giving D-Cumberland. “We don’t need to representing Perdue and the state nor.” The state constitution establish- up the right to choose. limp along with the convoluted sys- Board of Education said the ruling Hobgood ruled that the state es the superintendent as the chief A 1995 law gave the state school would be appealed within a month. board of education violated the administrative officer of the state board flexibility to shape the super- tem of governance for education.” Judge Robert Hobgood refused state constitution by creating an Board of Education, whose voting intendent’s job. Since then, the The ruling further muddies a to delay the effect of his decision, overarching public education execu- members largely are appointed power of the post has ebbed and confusing situation that has lin- meaning Superintendent of Public tive and giving state schools chief by the governor to supervise and flowed, depending on who held gered for more than a decade, said Instruction June Atkinson and state executive officer Bill Harrison administer the public schools. But the job. In Atkinson’s first term, John Dornan, executive director of schools CEO Bill Harrison will have that job. The General Assembly in the constitution also says the duties the board gave most of the day- the Public School Forum of North to figure out within days how to March changed state law to allow of the schools superintendent, and to-day authority of the schools to Carolina, a business-funded educa- work together with Atkinson taking Harrison to serve as both schools other elected executive offices like a deputy superintendent. Atkinson tion advocacy group in Raleigh. over command. CEO and chairman of the state attorney general and agriculture was elected to a second term in “We’re now facing another school “Dr. Harrison and I will have to school board. It was the first bill commissioner, “shall be prescribed November. She said her role has leadership crisis at the very time have a conversation about what’s Perdue signed into law after taking by law.” been diminished to ambassador for that strong school leadership is next,” Atkinson said. “I believe we office in January. That means the General Assembly public education. needed,” he said on the group’s can continue to operate well.” But only voters could decide to can pass laws defining their duties, Perdue, a former teacher with Web site. Student interns work Female fellowship helps with N.C. medical center women find support DURHAM (AP) — The internship program with the Keona Hughes, another small hospital room in Zone medical center designed to rising senior at the academy, ROCKY MOUNT (AP) — One thing they said Jeff Zogg, vice president of communica- 5300 on the fifth floor of fuel the students’ desire to has always had, she said, “a don’t ask is what church you attend. tions. Now the organization has nearly 1,000 Duke University’s Children work in the health care field. passion for babies.” At two women’s groups in Rocky Mount, groups in 64 countries. Hospital was jammed. Percell doesn’t need much That’s why she wants to be what church someone goes to, or even if she “We know that when a woman’s life is There was 6-month-old fueling. a neo-natal nurse, “and then attends one, doesn’t matter. What the volun- affected by Christ, then that of the rest of Nathan Brindle, whose room “This is what I’ve wanted an OBGYN, and then own my teers who run the After 5 Club and Christian her family, co-workers, friends and those in it was, who was getting ready to do for a long time,” she own birthing center.” Women’s Connection are more interested in her sphere of influence will also be affect- to be discharged after a two- said. “And being here has For the moment, she was is providing a place for women to make new ed,” Zogg said. “Women, probably a little bit month stay there because of really reinforced that idea.” sitting at a small table, right friends and grow closer to God, said Bonnie more than men, are more relational. Women hypoplastic left heart syn- Shadowing different hospi- off the waiting room for Alford, chairwoman of the latter. like to work together and do things together, drome. tal professionals, Percell has the Intensive Care Nursery “You have women of all walks of life that especially events and other activities that come to these meetings. They attend all have purpose.” There were Nathan’s par- learned how to take blood where the little brothers and different churches, and that really doesn’t Local groups choose their own names ents, Michael and Maegan, pressure, pulled the syringe sisters of the infants in the make a difference. It is actually what it says and meeting times, said Sandra Parker, getting final instructions on when blood has been taken nursery waited with their it is: women connecting with God, each area representative for Stonecroft. Christian the oxygen their son will need and listened in on lots of dif- parents. Wearing her Care other and their communities. And I really Women’s Connection started in May 1975 when he gets back home and ferent medical conversations, Bear scrubs, Hughes worked do enjoy that, that we have people from all and met in the mornings until Wednesday, other procedures they must like the rounds conducted on decorating tiny T-shirts around in different little cities that come when it switched its monthly meeting to follow. this week by pediatric cardi- for the patients’ siblings, together,” Alford said. lunch time. The After 5 Club began in There was Kristina ologist Michael Carboni. using markers and putting on The Rocky Mount Telegram reported that February 1999 to reach working women who Madden, a speech patholo- “Sometimes it seems like stencils. the groups are part of a national organiza- only could attend in the evenings. gist and feeding therapist, they’re speaking a different She’s enjoyed that, she tion called Stonecroft Ministries, which was There are no membership fees, but who was holding little Nathan language,” Percell acknowl- said, but the best part of the started in 1938 in California by Helen Duff women pay for their meal at each meeting, and trying to get him to prac- edged. “But I’ve really internship so far has simply Baugh, who had a vision for what God could Parker said. Positions in the group are filled tice the moves he’ll need to learned so much.” been being around the hos- do to grow his kingdom through women, by volunteers. learn to eat when the feed- She’s learned, among much pital. ing tube is removed from his else, she said the other day, “You really get a feel for stomach. how different each patient what I’m going to do,” she There was Susan Dixon, is. “I didn’t know that babies said. “You see how hard you a patient resource manager, could have catheters, for have to work, but this is SSandhillsandhills RegionalRegional MedicalMedical CenterCenter isis in charge of the discharge, instance,” she said. “That something I really want to do going over equipment that was pretty amazing.” and I really want to get the pleasedpleased toto announceannounce will be needed and visit that The internship pro- experience, and that’s what will need to me made. gram was put together by I’m getting.” And there was La’queaja Duke Hospital’s Office The experience is good for Percell, a rising senior at of Community Relations Duke, too. Durham’s City of Medicine and Duke’s Area Health The interns are minor- Academy, taking it all in, Education Center. The goal ity students and “diversity listening intently, learning was to match the students’ is one of our core values,” about the career she wants particular areas of interest said Pamela Edwards, deputy to have. — which ranged from cardiol- AHEC director. “The health T IMOTHY A. J ESSIE , M.D., FACS “I want to be a pediatric ogy to anesthesiology to neo- care work force isn’t repre- cardio-thoracic surgeon,” said natal nursing. sentative of our population, has joined Sandhills Surgical Percell, “and so I’m really in “Each student expressed so it’s important to keep the right spot being here.” an interest in a particularly improving the number of The Herald-Sun of Durham specialty, and we tried to get minority care providers.” reported that Percell is one them a close match to the And some day, the students of 11 academy students who field they chose,” said Linda might even work at Duke, is spending the month of July Chambers, a health careers she said. “It makes sense to at Duke and Durham Regional coordinator and fiscal direc- grow our own right here in Hospital as part of a summer tor of the AHEC program. the community.” YARD JULY & AUGUST SALE Specials Oil Change - $ 4.00 OFF For private party 4 qts. $ 25.95 - Full Service T IMOTHY A. 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Marks Creek Presbyterian Church, Memorial Hospital Auditorium. information. Memorial Hospital. One-day session Hamlet, 1 p.m. Bring covered dish New and expectant parents invited AUG. 1 will include breastfeeding informa- and tea or soft drinks. to attend an informative evening on WATER RACE: NC State Water AUG. 2 tion, breathing techniques, pain the aspects of childbirth. There will Race Championship and Bench BENSON/PAUL FAMILY control, labor positions and post- JULY 27 also be refreshments and exhibits. Show Aug. 1, 2009 at Richmond REUNION: Sunday, Aug. 2, 12 partum care. For more information MINERAL SPRINGS: Free. For more information, call County Cooners Club just past noon to 5 p.m. at East Rockingham or to register, call (910) 417-3443. Improvement Council will hold its (910) 417-3735. Ledbetter Lake on the left. Events Senior Center. Bring all the family Free. regular meeting Monday, July 27, include water race, bench show, vet and food baskets. FAMILY REUNION: Jackson, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Community JULY 29 clinic, rabies, vaccines, microchip, Morgan, Albrooks annual family Neighborhood Service Center, 122 HUMANE SOCIETY ice cream bar, raffle, dog box give AUG. 3 : 2009 CHILDREN’S THEATRE reunion Aug. 8 at 12 noon at Ellerbe Railroad St., Ellerbe. Spay/Neuter Programs. Open away. Contact Randy McDonald, Lions Club, Ellerbe. For more infor- 910-652-3555. AUDITIONS: RCC Cole Auditorium CHHS-MAHS: J.W. Mask Jr. to all. No residency or income mation, contact Frank Dumas at Alumni Chapter will meet July 27, LAWNMOWER RACING: There hosts a week-long residency of the restriction vouchers for $57 to $77 will be a Lawnmower Race at the Missoula Children’s Theatre present- (910) 997-4302 or Mezzetta Byers 2009 at 6 p.m. at NAACP Building include transportation to/from clin- at (910) 652-5667. in Hamlet. Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe, Aug, ing “Robinson Crusoe.” Auditions ic, surgery, pain meds and rabies 1, 2009. Gate opens at 4 p.m. and begin at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Aug. CHILDREN’S THEATRE vaccine or $20 vouchers available PERFORMANCES: RCC Cole JULY 27-31 first race at 6:30 p.m. There will 3. Auditions are open to students CRAFT CAMP: For ages 6 and for Richmond County households be food concessions. Admission is entering grades 1-12. Fifty students Auditorium presents the Missoula up on July 27-31 from 9 a.m. until receiving any one or more public $5 for adults, $2 for school age. will be selected. For more informa- Children’s Theatre production of 12 noon. Pre-registration required. assistance items - Medicaid, Food Web site http://racing.ellerbelions- tion contact the Cole Box Office at “Robinson Crusoe.” Production Call 910-331-3654 for information. Stamps, Work First, Health Choice, clubnc.com 410-1691 or Arts Richmond at (910) stars 50 local children from grades Arts Richmond sponsored. adoption or foster care assistance or DOCKERY FAMILY REUNION: 997-6008 or visit www.richmondcc. 1-12. Performances at 4 p.m. and 7 Medical Qualifying Benefit (MQB) Descendants of Alexander and Molly edu/coleindex.html Free. p.m. For more information contact JULY 28 assistance. Health Department Mason Dockery will hold at reunion the Cole Box Office at 410-1691 or PREGNANCY FAIR: Annual lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to 12:30 Aug. 1 at Pine Grove and Galestown AUG. 8 Arts Richmond at (910) 997-6008 FirstHealth Richmond Memorial p.m. Vouchers available all other Community Center. Interested fam- CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION: or visit www.richmondcc.edu/cole- Hospital Pregnancy Fair 6-8 p.m. days at animal shelter. Call 895- ily members should call 582-2022, Classes 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. index.html. Admission free. 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NATION / 4B Aldrin INSIDE TODAY Scoreboard / 2B talks about Stocks / 3B the moon Nation / 4B B landing Sporttss www.yourdailyjournal.com Bill would give tracks tax help Shawn Stinson brought most of the teams back. Sports Editor The small track, known as “Little Rock,” is similar to the layout of It is very rare for a bill in the U.S. Martinsville Speedway. Senate to have a direct effect on the “Having this bill go through will motorsports industry, but one co- allow us to do things like put up a sponsored by N.C. Senators Richard fence out on the small track,” Robert Burr and Kay Hagan will. Ingram, Rockingham Speedway The Motorsports Fairness and Operations Manager said. “And it Permanency Act will give motor- helps with some of the creature sports entertainment facilities, comforts which will bring fans back like the Rockingham Dragway and in, like upgrading the bathrooms Rockingham Speedway, permanent and the concession stands.” tax benefits for upgrading their facil- Earwood agreed some of the ities. improvements like concession stand Rockingham Dragway owner Steve upgrades are designed to keep the Earwood said he hopes this bill fans returning for event after event, goes through and is signed into law but most of the improvements a because currently the tax benefits casual fan may not know about. have been renewed on a year-to-year “I have to repave the track some- basis since 2007. Earwood is on thing like every four years,” Earwood the frontlines of this issue, serv- said. “A fan won’t notice that. Getting ing as the Chairman of the Board this passed allows me to spend the of the North Carolina Motorsports money to improve the facility.” Association. Racing legend Junior Johnson “Right now, we have to go to agrees with Earwood. Washington each year and fight for “North Carolina has a long-stand- this (tax credit),” Earwood said. “I ing history in motorsports and Sen. recently spent $180,000 upgrading Kay Hagan’s support of this bill will my lights. If I couldn’t write it off, I PETER WILLIAMS/DAILY JOURNAL help to ensure racetracks through- may have only spent $80,000.” A bill co-sponsored by N.C. Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan will help motorsports out North Carolina and across the According to a recent study by the entertainment facilities, like the Rockingham Dragway (above) and the Rockingham Speedway, country can continue to reinvest in NCMA, the motorsports industry receive tax benefits for doing facility improvements. the jobs and facilities that are so in the state has an annual impact impact the motorsports industry has jobs and help our economy,” Hagan industry. I am proud to cosponsor important to the people and commu- of more than $5 billion. The total in the state and wants to provide the said in a release. “The stock car this legislation that allows the indus- nities involved in racing,” Johnson direct spending by motorsports- necessary tools, especially in today’s industry has a rich heritage in North try to continue to thrive and grow in said in a release. related firms tops more than $3.2 economic situation. Carolina. As the home to numerous our state.” While motorsports facilities like billion annually. And the industry “This tax benefit will allow out race teams, suppliers and world- While the Rockingham Speedway generates more than 24,400 jobs. motorsports facilities to invest and class race tracks, North Carolina is no longer a home for NASCAR, BILL Sen. Hagan understands the plan for the future, which will create has a competitive advantage in this one of its recent improvements has CONTINUED ON PAGE 3B Archdale stays alive by Judge dismisses knocking off Rockingham SEC complaint Corey Davis Patterson walked Matt McQuaique and against Cuban Richmond County Daily Journal another wild pitch allowed Nicholson to DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge on move to third. Friday dismissed a civil insider trad- There will one more game to decide ing lawsuit against Dallas Mavericks the 13-14-year-old Piedmont Pony McQuaique later stole second, put- ting runners on second and third. On owner Mark Cuban. Sectional tournament after Archdale gave Patterson’s third wild pitch of the inning, While granting Cuban’s motion, Rockingham its first loss in the tourney. Nicholson slid home to give Archdale a 1- U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Archdale took advantage of a rough 0 lead and McQuaique advanced to third. Fitzwater gave the Securities and first inning by Rockingham starter Andre Brandon Earnhardt then drew a walk and Exchange Commission 30 days to Patterson to score five runs, and then stole second to put runners on second and file an amended complaint. clung on for a 7-6 victory over Rockingham third again in the inning. The SEC alleged Cuban was Friday evening at Civitan Park. Saunders drew the third walk off involved in insider trading when he The championship game will be played Patterson to load the bases and Ricky sold shares in an Internet search today at 10 a.m. Allison’s double down the left field line engine company, Mamma.com Inc., On Wednesday, Rockingham overcame drove in McQuaique and Earnhardt, giving after receiving confidential infor- a 2-0 deficit in the first inning against Archdale a 3-0 advantage. Archdale tacked mation about a private offering in Archdale to come back and win 6-4. This on two more runs on Dylan Seay’s two- 2004. time around, Archdale jumped out to a 5-0 run double to center field with one-out to The SEC said the billionaire NBA first inning lead and was able to hold off extend the lead to 5-0. owner avoided a loss of $750,000 Rockingham’s rallies. “Andre was just a little off and struggled by selling his 600,000 shares, which Archdale starter Chase Saunders pitched trying to locate his pitches,” Rockingham represented a 6.3 percent stake in a complete game to earn the victory. coach Gary Brown said. “He had some the company. Saunders scattered eight hits, issued two walks and those will kill you.” In his 35-page ruling, Fitzwater walks and collected seven strikeouts. Rockingham chipped away at the lead wrote that the SEC didn’t accuse “I feel like we brought our bats to the by using the long ball in the fourth to cut Cuban of promising not to trade game this time, and we got contributions the deficit to 5-2. Cody Wilson slugged a based on the confidential informa- up and down our lineup,” Archdale coach solo home run over center field to lead off tion he received. Thus, the com- Scott Ford said. “Chase pitched seven the inning, cutting Archdale’s lead to 5-1. mission could not hold him liable strong innings and he also didn’t give up SHAWN STINSON/DAILY JOURNAL After a strikeout, Austin Brower crushed for illegal insider trading, the judge many free passes.” another solo home run for Rockingham, wrote. Rockingham’s Todd Inman connects for a single For Rockingham, Patterson struggled against Archdale Friday night during the 13-14- cutting the deficit to 5-2. Fitzwater said the SEC could file with his command from the outset aid- Jacob Sears and Chandler both ripped a new complaint if it can allege that year-old Pony League Sectional Tournament at ing Archdale to its five-run advantage. Civitan Park. Archdale defeated Rockingham 7- Cuban promised not to trade on the Aaron Nicholson drew a leadoff walk, TOURNEY information. 6 to force a game today at 10 a.m. and advanced to second on a wild pitch. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3B Watson tied for the British Open lead; Woods misses the cut Paul Newberry bad shots at the start. The five-time said Watson, who rolled in a 75-foot AP National Writer Open champion bogeyed five out of six birdie at the 16th and a 45-footer at the final hole. “I hope the spirits stay on my TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson holes on the front — four of them in a row — but remarkably played the final 10 side.” leading the British Open heading to the holes in 4 under. Since the ’06 miss at Winged Foot, weekend? He signed for a 70 that might have Woods had made the cut in 43 consecu- Tiger Woods gassing up the plane and been more impressive than his bogey- tive tournaments worldwide. He opened heading for home? free 65 in the opening round. with a disappointing 71 in much easier Treacherous Turnberry delivered a “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I conditions Thursday, but was still in pair of shockers Friday. could win,” Watson said. decent shape when he made the turn. The 59-year-old Watson rolled in two Woods had missed only one cut in a Then, it all fell apart. impossibly long putts, danced a Scottish major since turning pro, and that was Woods’ tee shot at No. 10 sailed wildly jig on the 18th green and walked off tied at the 2006 U.S. Open shortly after the into the tall grass far right of the fairway with unheralded American Steve Marino death of his father, Earl. He tried to — a familiar problem both days — and it for the 36-hole lead at the British Open, rally, making birdies on two of the last was clear he was in trouble when he hit where the course struck back with a fury three holes, but wound up one stroke a provisional. Even with dozens of fans thanks to a stiff breeze whipping off the shy of the cut line. helping him look, he could only find Firth of Clyde. “Unfortunately, it just didn’t happen,” someone else’s lost ball — who knows Woods won’t be around to see how it Woods said. “No doubt I’m frustrated. I how long that’s been there? — took a all turns out. He took two double bogeys was playing well the first seven holes, one-stroke penalty and wound up with a on the back side, limped off with a 4-over right there in the championship. I felt double-bogey 6. 74 and missed the cut in a major for like if I was under par for the tourna- He made bogey at the 12th after only the second time in his professional ment, I would be in the top 10. I didn’t driving into a fairway bunker, then had career. do that. I went the other way.” another double at 13. He was only 159 “It was just problem after problem,” The top 70, plus ties, make it to yards away in the first cut of rough after said Woods, who came into golf’s old- the final two rounds. The British Open his tee shot, then needed five more est championship as an overwhelming doesn’t have a 10-shot rule, which would strokes to get down. A ragged approach favorite after winning three times since allow anyone within that margin of the missed the green, a sloppy chip failed to his return from knee surgery. “I kept lead to make the cut. stay on, and a missed putt from about compounding my problems out there.” Woods was 10 behind co-leaders 5 feet sent him tumbling into an even Major title No. 15 will have to wait. Marino and Watson. deeper hole. “I hit some bad tee shots, a couple Marino shot 68 in treacherous con- “I just made mistakes,” Woods said. of bad iron shots, didn’t get it up and ditions and will go out in the final “And obviously you can’t make mistakes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS down,” Woods said. “I kept making mis- group Saturday with Watson. Another and expect to not only make the cut, but Tiger Woods waits to putt on the 18th green during take after mistake.” old-timer, 49-year-old Mark Calcavecchia, the second round of the British Open Friday at the Watson, trying to shatter the record will start one stroke back. OPEN Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland. Woods missed for the oldest major winner, hit all his “It’s as if the spirits are on my side,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3B his first cut since the 2006 U.S. Open. 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. Weekender, July 18-19, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com BRIEFS THE SCOREBOARD Raider football announces practice Call in your scores: 997-3111, ext. 44 • Fax your scores: 997-4321 e-mail your scores: [email protected] times for its players Staff Reports All Richmond Senior High School football players must have Oakland 37 50 .425 13 Pedroia, BOS 105 Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Billingsley, LAD 119 physicals, and trainers and coaches must have a copy of the TV Thursday’s Games Figgins, LAA 105 N.Y. Mets at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Wainwright, STL 115 Cleveland 4, Seattle 1 Lind, TOR 105 San Francisco at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. W. Rodriguez, HOU 112 physical before players are allowed to practice. L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 2 Morneau, MIN 104 St. Louis at Houston, 8:05 p.m. Santana, NYM 112 All rising juniors and seniors should report to the Richmond TV SportsWatch Friday’s Games EARNED RUN AVERAGE Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. Johnson, FLA 109 By The Associated Press Senior High School weight room for a meeting on July 31 at Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Greinke, K-C 2.12 Florida at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Jimenez, COL 101 Schedule subject to change and/or 8 p.m. Practice will take place from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Seattle at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Jackson, DET 2.52 Cincinnati at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Lilly, CHC 101 blackouts. Boston at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Hernandez, SEA 2.53 Practice will resume from 12:01 - 12:20 a.m. Saturday, July 18 Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Halladay, TOR 2.85 National League Leaders All rising sophomores should report to the RSHS weight AUTO RACING Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Washburn, SEA 2.96 THROUGH JULY 16 FOOTBALL 2 p.m. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 Blackburn, MIN 3.06 room on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. to receive equipment. Practice will p.m. Weaver, LAA 3.22 BATTING SPEED — American Le Mans Series, Ramirez, FLA .346 run from 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 12:01 - 12:20 a.m. L.A. Angels at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Lee, CLE 3.31 NFL Calendar Northeast Grand Prix, at Lakeville, Beltran, NYM .336 Saturday’s Games Beckett, BOS 3.35 By The Associated Press All rising freshmen should report to the lower end of Conn. 5 p.m. Sandoval, S-F .333 Detroit (Verlander 10-4) at N.Y. Yankees Verlander, DET 3.38 July 22 — Signing period ends at 4 Richmond’s football practice field at on Aug. 3 at 9:50 a.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Pujols, STL .332 (Sabathia 8-6), 1:05 p.m. p.m. EDT for unrestricted free agents pole qualifying for Missouri-Illinois SAVES Tejada, HOU .328 Practice will run from 10 a.m. - noon. All rising freshmen need Boston (Penny 6-3) at Toronto (Tallet who received June 1 tender. Dodge Dealers 250, at Madison, Ill. Fuentes, LAA 27 Pierre, LAD .327 5-6), 1:07 p.m. Aug. 9 — Pro Football Hall of Fame to bring T-shirts, shorts and football cleats. SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, pole Nathan, MIN 23 Helton, COL .327 Baltimore (Guthrie 6-8) at Chicago Game, Canton, Ohio. qualifying for Built Ford Tough 225, at Papelbon, BOS 23 Wright, NYM .323 For additional information, contact Raider coach Paul Hoggard White Sox (Buehrle 9-3), 4:10 p.m. Rivera, NYY 23 Aug. 13-17 — First preseason week- Sparta, Ky. (same-day tape) Hawpe, COL .320 end. at 997-9822. L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 10-3) at Sherrill, BAL 20 Sanchez, PIT .316 7 p.m. Oakland (Mazzaro 2-5), 4:10 p.m. Jenks, CHW 20 Sept. 1 — Roster cutdown to maximum HOME RUNS ESPN2 — NHRA, qualifying for Seattle (Washburn 6-6) at Cleveland Aardsma, SEA 20 of 75 players. Leak Street High School to host Pujols, STL 32 Northwest Nationals, at Seattle (same- (Ohka 0-3), 7:05 p.m. Rodney, DET 19 Sept. 5 — Roster cutdown to maximum A. Gonzalez, S-D 24 day tape) Tampa Bay (Kazmir 4-5) at Kansas City of 53 players. Francisco, TEX 15 Reynolds, ARI 24 summer basketball league SPEED — NASCAR, Truck Series, Built (Greinke 10-5), 7:10 p.m. Soria, K-C 14 Sept. 10 — Season opener. Ibanez, PHL 24 Oct. 12-13 — Fall owners meeting, Ford Tough 225, at Sparta, Ky. Minnesota (S.Baker 7-7) at Texas STRIKEOUTS Dunn, WAS 23 Boston. Leak Street High School will sponsor a summer basketball 9:30 p.m. (Feldman 8-2), 8:05 p.m. Verlander, DET 149 Fielder, MIL 23 Oct. 20 — Trading deadline. league. Signups will be accepted until July 23. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Sunday’s Games Lester, BOS 131 Howard, PHL 23 Jan. 9-10, 2010 — Wild card playoffs. Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, at Seattle at Cleveland, 1:05 p.m. Greinke, K-C 129 The cost is $25 per child, but if two or more children from Utley, PHL 20 Jan. 16-17 — Divisional playoffs. Boston at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Hernandez, SEA 121 Madison, Ill. Werth, PHL 20 Jan. 24 — Conference champion- the same household sign up, then the cost is $20 per child. Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 Beckett, BOS 110 SPEED — ARCA, Kentucky 150, at Bruce, CIN 18 ships. p.m. Halladay, TOR 106 The age groups are 6-9, 10-14 and 15-17. Sparta, Ky. Lee, CHC 18 Jan. 31 — Pro Bowl, Miami. Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 2:05 p.m. Weaver, LAA 104 CYCLING Ethier, LAD 18 Feb. 7 — Super Bowl, Miami. In addition, coaches are needed for the league. Tampa Bay at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Garza, T-B 102 Berkman, HOU 18 Feb. 24-March 2 — NFL combine, L.A. Angels at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. For more information about the league or to volunteer to VERSUS — Tour de France, stage 14, Burnett, NYY 101 RUNS BATTED IN Indianapolis. Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 p.m. coach, call 997-9800. Colmar to Besancon, France Lee, CLE 99 Pujols, STL 87 March 5 — Free agency begins. Noon Monday’s Games Fielder, MIL 81 March 21-24 — Annual owners meet- Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. VERSUS — Tour de France, stage 14, National League Standings Howard, PHL 68 ing, Orlando, Fla. Rockingham Parks and Recreation Boston at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Colmar to Besancon, France (same- By The Associated Press Ibanez, PHL 63 L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. W L Pct GB day tape) Reynolds, ARI 62 taking soccer signups Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia 49 38 .563 — 8 p.m. Dunn, WAS 62 DEALS 9:11 p.m. Florida 46 45 .505 5 Ramirez, FLA 61 The Rockingham Parks and Recreation will accept soccer VERSUS — Tour de France, stage 14, Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Atlanta 44 45 .494 6 Colmar to Besancon, France (same- Utley, PHL 61 New York 42 46 .477 71⁄2 Phillips, CIN 60 Friday’s Sports Transactions league registrations until Aug. 17. day tape) American League Leaders Washington 26 62 .295 231⁄2 Hawpe, COL 59 BASEBALL GOLF To be eligible to participate, a child must be at least four- THROUGH JULY 16 Central Division STOLEN BASES American League years-old and not turn 16 on or before Aug. 1. 7 a.m. BATTING W L Pct GB Bourn, HOU 32 BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled RHP TNT — The British Open Championship, Mauer, MIN .373 St. Louis 49 42 .538 — Morgan, PIT 25 Clay Buchholz from Pawtucket (IL). For city residents, the cost is $20 plus $6 if not currently third round, at Turnberry, Scotland Suzuki, SEA .360 Milwaukee 46 43 .517 2 Pierre, LAD 23 Activated 3B Mike Lowell from the 15- insured by Parks and Recreation. For non-city residents, the 9 a.m. Cabrera, DET .321 Chicago 44 43 .506 3 Fowler, COL 20 day DL. Optioned 1B Aaron Bates to ABC — The British Open Championship, Jeter, NYY .321 Houston 45 44 .506 3 Wright, NYM 20 Pawtucket. Designated SS Julio Lugo cost is $30 plus $6 if not currently insured by Parks and third round, at Turnberry, Scotland Rolen, TOR .320 Cincinnati 42 46 .477 51⁄2 Kemp, LAD 19 for assignment. Recreation. 4 p.m. Figgins, LAA .312 Pittsburgh 38 50 .432 91⁄2 Bonifacio, FLA 18 MINNESOTA TWINS—Purchased the For additional information, contact the Rockingham Parks TGC — PGA Tour, U.S. Bank Morneau, MIN .311 West Division Taveras, CIN 17 contract of RHP Kevin Mulvey from Championship, third round, at Kubel, MIN .311 W L Pct GB Rollins, PHL 16 Rochester (IL). Optioned C Jose and Recreation at 895-6810. Milwaukee Rivera, LAA .311 Los Angeles 56 33 .629 — Victorino, PHL 15 Morales and INF Matt Tolbert to MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Abreu, LAA .309 San Francisco 49 39 .557 61⁄2 Reynolds, ARI 15 Rochester. Recalled 2B Alexi Casilla Additional youth golf clinics slated 4 p.m. HOME RUNS Colorado 48 41 .539 8 RUNS SCORED from Rochester. FOX — Regional coverage, N.Y. Mets Pena, T-B 24 Arizona 38 51 .427 18 Pujols, STL 73 National League Branyan, SEA 22 San Diego 36 53 .404 20 for Richmond Pines at Atlanta, Baltimore at Chicago White Victorino, PHL 63 CINCINNATI REDS—Recalled INF Drew Cruz, TEX 22 Sox, or L.A. Angels at Oakland Thursday’s Games Utley, PHL 62 Sutton form Louisville (IL). Optioned Teixeira, NYY 21 Braun, MIL 62 RHP Josh Roenicke to Louisville. Naveen Reddy, the head golf professional at Richmond 7 p.m. Chicago Cubs 6, Washington 2 Morneau, MIN 21 Werth, PHL 60 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Activated Pines Country Club, has scheduled more junior golf clinics WGN — Chicago Cubs at Washington Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 6 Inge, DET 21 Atlanta 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Fielder, MIL 60 RHP Clay Condrey from the 15-day this summer. MOTORSPORTS Dye, CHW 20 Zimmerman, WAS 59 DL. Designated RHP Tyler Walker for 11:30 p.m. Philadelphia 4, Florida 0 The next basic junior golf camp session will take place July Bay, BOS 20 Colorado 10, San Diego 1 Bourn, HOU 57 assignment. SPEED — AMA Pro Motocross 450, at Kinsler, TEX 20 Houston 3, L.A. Dodgers 0 Wright, NYM 57 American Association 20-22 from 1-4 p.m. A women’s golf clinic is set for July 16-18 Millville, Minn. (same-day tape) Hill, TOR 20 Friday’s Games Reynolds, ARI 55 EL PASO DIABLOS—Signed RHP SOCCER RUNS BATTED IN Upton, ARI 55 Clegg Snipes. from 5 - 8 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 1 p.m. Bay, BOS 72 Ibanez, PHL 55 FORT WORTH CATS—Released OF The cost of the clinics is $60 for members and $70 for non- ESPN2 — MLS, Houston at Toronto Morneau, MIN 70 p.m. Howard, PHL 55 Aljay Davis. members. 3 p.m. Longoria, T-B 66 San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. HITS GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS—Signed ESPN2 — MLS, exhibition, Chelsea Hunter, LAA 65 Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Tejada, HOU 117 LHP Vinnie DeChristofaro. For additional information, contact the Richmond Pines pro at Seattle Teixeira, NYY 63 Philadelphia at Florida, 7:10 p.m. Ramirez, FLA 109 SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Signed shop at (910) 895-3279. SOFTBALL Konerko, CHW 60 N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m. Victorino, PHL 109 RHP Michael Phelps. 1 p.m. Hill, TOR 60 Arizona at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Wright, NYM 107 Can-Am League Hamlet accepting soccer registrations ESPN — Women’s amateur, World Cup, Martinez, CLE 59 Colorado at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. Kemp, LAD 104 BROCKTON ROX—Released LHP Lind, TOR 59 Canada vs. U.S., at Oklahoma City Houston at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Braun, MIL 104 Bryan Morse. Abreu, LAA 58 The City of Hamlet is accepting soccer applications for the 4 p.m. Saturday’s Games Sandoval, S-F 102 NEW HAMPSHIRE AMERICAN Pena, T-B 58 Lee, HOU 102 DEFENDERS—Signed LHP Alex ESPN — Men’s slow pitch, Canada vs. N.Y. Mets (J.Santana 10-7) at Atlanta 2009 season. The cost is $30 per child and registration will Inge, DET 58 Pujols, STL 102 Woodson and RHP Pat Driscoll. U.S, at Oklahoma City (Kawakami 5-6), 4:10 p.m. continue until Aug. 7. STOLEN BASES Lopez, ARI 101 BASKETBALL 8 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Lilly 9-6) at Washington Late registration will be from Aug. 10-14 with an addition Crawford, T-B 44 (Zimmermann 3-4), 7:05 p.m. Zimmerman, WAS 101 Women’s National Basketball ESPN — Women’s amateur, World Cup, Ellsbury, BOS 40 San Francisco (Zito 5-9) at Pittsburgh EARNED RUN AVERAGE Association $10 late fee. Japan vs. U.S., at Oklahoma City Upton, T-B 31 Haren, ARI 2.01 (Morton 1-2), 7:05 p.m. MINNESOTA LYNX—Signed C Tasha Figgins, LAA 27 Lincecum, S-F 2.33 The leagues will be broken down to 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13- Milwaukee (M.Parra 3-8) at Cincinnati Humphrey. Waived C Christi Thomas. Bartlett, T-B 19 Cain, S-F 2.38 PHOENIX MERCURY—Signed F Penny 15-year-old age groups. Participants will be placed in a league (Harang 5-9), 7:10 p.m. BASEBALL Abreu, LAA 19 Johnson, FLA 2.74 Taylor. Philadelphia (Blanton 6-4) at Florida based on their age as of April 30. Suzuki, SEA 19 W. Rodriguez, HOU 2.81 HOCKEY Kinsler, TEX 18 (Jo.Johnson 8-2), 7:10 p.m. Happ, PHL 2.90 For additional information, contact Hamlet Parks & Recreation American League Standings National Hockey League Roberts, BAL 18 Arizona (Haren 9-5) at St. Louis Jurrjens, ATL 2.91 ATLANTA THRASHERS—Agreed to By The Associated Press at 582-7998. Gardner, NYY 18 (Wainwright 10-5), 7:15 p.m. Vazquez, ATL 2.95 terms with D Scott Lehman, D Grant W L Pct GB RUNS SCORED Colorado (Hammel 5-4) at San Diego Wainwright, STL 3.04 Lewis, F Tim Stapleton. Boston 54 34 .614 — FirstHealth to offer summer camps Figgins, LAA 69 (Correia 6-7), 10:05 p.m. Santana, NYM 3.09 LOS ANGELES KINGS—Agreed to New York 51 37 .580 3 Pedroia, BOS 65 Houston (Hampton 5-6) at L.A. Dodgers SAVES terms with D Jack Johnson on a two- Tampa Bay 48 41 .539 61⁄2 FirstHealth will offer a Fitness / Sport Camp class will be Scutaro, TOR 64 (Kershaw 7-5), 10:10 p.m. Bell, S-D 23 year contract. Toronto 44 46 .489 11 Roberts, BAL 63 Wilson, S-F 23 NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Signed D Cory held for children ages 8-12 on July 27-31 and Aug. 10-14. the Baltimore 40 48 .455 14 Sunday’s Games Kinsler, TEX 62 Milwaukee at Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m. Rodriguez, NYM 23 Murphy. cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. Central Division Damon, NYY 62 Street, COL 22 SAN JOSE SHARKS—Named Matt W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Florida, 1:10 p.m. Registration forms are available at the FirstHealth Fitness Pena, T-B 62 Chicago Cubs at Washington, 1:35 Hoffman, MIL 21 Shaw assistant coach. Detroit 48 39 .552 — Cano, NYY 61 Cordero, CIN 21 p.m. WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Traded D Center front desk or call (910) 410-0123 ext. 222. Chicago 45 43 .511 31⁄2 Morneau, MIN 59 Franklin, STL 21 San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. Keith Seabrook to Calgary for future Minnesota 45 44 .506 4 Crawford, T-B 58 Broxton, LAD 20 considerations. Kansas City 37 51 .420 111⁄2 Arizona at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. HITS Capps, PIT 19 COLLEGE Cleveland 36 54 .400 131⁄2 Colorado at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Suzuki, SEA 129 Lidge, PHL 18 CLEMSON—Named Christie Rogers West Division Hill, TOR 114 Houston at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. STRIKEOUTS women’s graduate assistant basketball W L Pct GB Jeter, NYY 110 N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 6:05 p.m. Lincecum, S-F 149 coach. Los Angeles 50 37 .575 — Cano, NYY 110 Monday’s Games Vazquez, ATL 136 GREENSBORO—Named Whitney Texas 48 39 .552 2 Crawford, T-B 109 Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 7:05 Haren, ARI 129 Gelin softball coach. 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CONTRIBUTED We are not promising The Rockingham 12U All-Star softball team finished second out of 20 teams at the IFA Summer Explosion AAU tournament in Siler City on July 11-12. Pictured are: front row, left to right, Darby Cribb, Samantha Jacobs, anything we don’t Jarae Nicholson and Taylor Davis. Second row, Haleigh Denham, Chelsea Davis, Hannah Hall, Adaysa Hartwell, Olivia Farrah, Breanna McKinnon and Katie Satterfield. Back row, coach Tina Jacobs, head coach Lynn McKinnon already deliver... and coach Vernon McKinnon.

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I made my share of mistakes out there The slumping Mets lost Gary Sheffield to a right leg injury in today and didn’t play a very clean card.” 8,000 the fifth inning and were shut out for the sixth time in 22 games Watson began to rally with two birdies around the turn, but since All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran went on the disabled list, he closed with a real flourish. The long putt at No. 16 plopped going 8-14. The Mets have scored just 68 runs in that span. right in the center of the cup, prompting Watson to pump both 7,000 Sheffield pulled up and grabbed the back of his right thigh fists. The one from the edge of the 18th green dropped, too, after catching up to a double hit by Yunel Escobar in the fifth and Watson kicked his right leg with glee, hardly looking like 6,000 inning. Sheffield dropped the ball and leaned over while center a guy who had his left hip replaced last October. JJFM AM J fielder Angel Pagan threw the ball back to the infield. He would easily be the oldest major champion in golf his- tory; Julius Boros was 48 when he set the record at the 1968 PGA Championship. STOCK MARKET INDEXES Tourney But remember, the Open teased us with a similar scenario a 52-Week Wk Wk YTD 12-mo year ago. Greg Norman, then 53, led after 54 holes but faded High Low Name Last Chg %Chg %Chg %Chg CONTINUED FROM FRONT 11,867.11 6,469.95 Dow Jones Industrials 8,743.94 +597.42 +7.33 -.37 -23.94 on the final day. 5,293.41 2,134.21 Dow Jones Transportation 3,313.95 +202.79 +6.52 -6.31 -33.77 back-to-back singles with two outs, but Saunders struck out If Watson can’t hang on, perhaps Calcavecchia will. With his 521.69 288.66 Dow Jones Utilities 359.65 +13.39 +3.87 -3.00 -27.11 Lewis Stewart to end the threat. 8,633.14 4,181.75 NYSE Composite 6,038.11 +410.59 +7.30 +4.88 -28.58 wife on the bag and just one year away from being eligible for 2,189.30 1,130.47 AMEX Index 1,624.55 +106.18 +6.99 +16.24 -24.36 Archdale added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth the senior tour, he got off to a 67-69 start two decades after 2,473.20 1,265.52 Nasdaq Composite 1,886.61 +130.58 +7.44 +19.63 -17.35 to extend the lead to 7-2. his lone major title, right up the road at Troon. 1,313.15 666.79 S&P 500 940.38 +61.25 +6.97 +4.11 -25.41 13,382.96 6,772.29 Wilshire 5000 9,643.96 +633.24 +7.03 +6.13 -24.91 But Rockingham chipped away, scoring three times in the “I’m real happy with the way things have gone,” he said. 764.38 342.59 Russell 2000 519.22 +38.24 +7.95 +3.96 -25.09 fifth to narrow Archdale’s lead to 7-5. 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Real Estate 100 100 100 Notices Notices 700 2000 3500 Houses for Rent Legals Legals Legals Agriculture Automotive Rentals $9.99 Month SPECIAL OFFER 1 bedroom house, fur- Legal Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC Richmond County Tax First 6 Months Try One Month nished. 1 car garage. HEARING Office. Make the Switch FREE 900 Autos Apartments / Quiet Neighborhood. North Carolina Merchandise $600 Sign Up Bonus CALL: 1-866-646-0738 Townhouses $350 monthly, $350 de- Richmond County A Public Hearing will be 2. 1-866-654-3662 1996 Toyota Corolla, posit. Call 910-895-9619 held by the Rockingham CUP-2009-16: Mr. Mark automatic, CD player, 1 bed. Appliances fur- after 6 pm. Leave mes- Furniture sun roof $3,000. The undersigned having City Council on Tuesday, Tyson is requesting per- 300 nished. Great neighbor- sage. Services 910-331-6086 or qualified as Executor of September 8, 2009 at mission to operate a DIRECTV Mattress Sets hood. Hamlet. Deposit & 910-997-3975. the Estate of George 7:30 pm in the City Hunting Outfitters busi- Lock in your price for one Brand New in plastic! references required. No Henry Maddry late of Council Chambers lo- ness located at 412 pets. (910) 895-5464 full year! Other Services Queen $150 - Full $150 Vans 2 bed, 1 bath house on Richmond County, this is cated at 514 Rocking- Clayton Carriker Rd. The $34.99 month for 12 King $275 to notify all persons hav- ham Road in order to property 4.7 acres with converted months Saundra's K-9 Beauty Clearance Showroom 1986 Chevy Van. 136K. barn. Rent $425 monthly. ing claims against said take public comment on is listed as No Equipment to Buy! Salon. Certified. Groom- Facility Needs transmission estate to present the proposed Ordinance Pro- 747900075523 in the Purchase $79,000. El- No Start-up Costs! ing, bathing, dipping. Call (910)639-9555 work, will allow $600 for lerbe. 910-580-9083 same to the undersigned viding for the Richmond County Tax Call 1-866-613-6709 Hours Mon-Sat 9 repairs. Leroy Yates, on or before the 26th Year-Round Conserva- Office. a.m.-5p.m. 910-997-7110/910895- Cameron Grove Apart- day of September, 2009 tion of Water and for Miscellaneous ments now has a 2 bed- 910-582-8456 or 3181. 2 bedrooms. Totally elec- or this notice will be Temporary restrictions The Board of Adjustment Part-time 910-995-5329 leave room apartment avail- pleaded in bar of their re- during Water Shortages Public Hearing is sched- tric. Central air. No pets. message. Handmade bird houses able at $415 monthly. covery. Debtors of the and Emergencies. The uled for July 20, 2009 at 3000 References. $380 de- Full-time for sale! Variety of differ- Real Estate Sales 910-817-7715. decedent are asked to draft of the ordinance is 7:00 P.M. The Public job. posit and rent. Professional Services ent styles to choose make immediate pay- available for public in- Hearing will be held in (910)582-3199. from. Call 910-582-0421. ment to the undersigned. spection in the City the Richmond Commis- college. AIRBRUSHING: Por- Houses For Sale Clerk's Office Monday sion traits, T-shirts, wall Sierra Garden Apart- OPEN HOUSE. SUN- 2/3 bedroom, 1 bath sin- This the 26th June 2009 through Friday from 8 Chambers, second floor, We’ll help you get your college murals, Church murals, ments now has a 1 bed- DAY 2pm to 4pm. 1412 gle house, outside Rock- am to 5 pm. County Administration degree. The Army National Guard AirForce 1's, car tags, room apartment avail- Cumberland Circle, Rich- ingham city limits. Utili- John William Maddry Building, 125 S. Hancock offers you the Montgomery GI Bill, etc. Professional Quality. Lincoln Electric Pro Mig able at $385 monthly. mond Park. 3 bedroom, ties not included. 1 year Executor Monty R. Crump St., Tuition Assistance as well as extra 704-690-0835 leave 140 Welder. $400 OBO. Certain restrictions ap- 2 bath. 910-331-8320. lease, deposit required. 412 Hope Drive City Manager Rockingham, NC. state benefits. Most Guard members message. Call 910-582-4998. ply. Call 910-582-2071 Call 910-895-4478. Rutherfordton, NC28139 serve one weekend a month and for more information. July18, 2009 All interested persons two weeks a year. Go to college Yard Sale June26:July3,10,17, are invited to attend. 400 and still have time for a life. In the Financial 2009 Army National Guard, YOU CAN! 719 Osborne Road, REDUCED $10,000. 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC Hope P. Bostick R-ham. Saturday, 7to 5. bedroom, 2 full baths, HEARING Baby children and adult New deck overlooking in clothes, furniture, etc. ground pools. 101 May- Medical Medical Martin Mini Storage, Clerk to the Board 500 Education fair Drive, Hamlet. 2206 Fayetteville Road, RICHMOND COUNTY Recreational 1000 $79,500. Call Rockingham, NC, 28379 PLANNING AND July11,19, 2009 Vehicles 910-582-3297 for ap- has possessor lien on all pointment. fi rst of the goods stored in ZONING BOARD OF NATIONALGUARD.com 600 200 Animals At glance, the prospective units be- ADJUSTMENT Announcements 1-800-GO-GUARD Campers / RVs & Land (Acreage) low. All items of personal Trailers you’ll like Official notice is hereby property are being sold 200 wooded acres with 8 given that the Richmond Notices pursuant to the assertion VONAGE Pets 1976 GMC RV. Sleeps, acre pond borders game what you see.. of the lien Friday July 31, County Planning and 6, remodeled. with ge- DISH NETWORK UNLIMITED Local & 5 Female Maltese pup- land. Hoffman $500,000 2009, at 10:00 am in or- Zoning nartor, & cage. $3,000. Best Offer Ever Long Distance Calling. pies. All shots. $400. (910) 281-3862 or (843) der to collect the Board of Adjustment will Call 910-652-2061. Call Now $24.99 Per Month! each. 910-997-6284. 650-0772 amounts due from you. hold a Public Hearing on Warm, friendly people working the following together to provide excellent patient C-29 Roberta Walls Applications: Help Wanted - Help Wanted - Help Wanted - B-30 Maria Solorio Help Wanted - Help Wanted - care. The latest in technology and H-05 Julia Pearson 1. General General General General General innovative treatment. Opportunity to CUP-2009-15: Mr. Jo- B-07 Pamela Mann learn, grow and achieve. That’s what H-08 Girland Stroman seph E Seago is request- C-28 Larry Crosby ing to construct a Part-Paid Firefighter (Rockingham, NC) you’ll see at FirstHealth. And if that’s billboard on US Hwy 1 what you like, join us. Sale will take place at north of SR 1604 Stro- This position works on a per fire call answered 2206 Fayetteville Road, man Rd. The property is Rockingham, NC 28379. listed as basis with additional shift fill-in work available NURSING July21,28, 2009 842504839301 in the upon certification. Individual works under • Nurse Anesthetists – Richmond immediate supervision and performs fire Memorial Hospital suppression, fire prevention and emergency life- Auctions Auctions saving and rescue work. Primary tasks include • LPN/Medical Offi ce Assistant responding to fire alarms as a member of a fire • RNs – Arrhythmia Center, Hospice, REAL ESTATE AUCTION fighting team and participating in the control and PACU The Living Estate of Darlene Summerford suppression of all types of fires including 3 Homes, 3 Mobile Homes & 4 Vacant hazardous materials fires; participates in rescue ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON? ALLIED HEALTH Residential Lots operations at fire scenes, accidents, hazardous A SELF STARTER? Thursday, July 23, 2009 – 6 p.m. • Surgical Technologist areas and other emergency situations; participates LIKE TO DRIVE? Richmond County, NC in continuous training and physical fitness INFORMATION SYSTEMS Properties 1 – 7 Sell ABSOLUTE programs; and may assists with presentations of If you answered yes to any or all of the • Senior Clinical Analyst/RN (2) Homes Located on Ledbetter St. in Cordova fire division personnel and public groups. above questions, we have the job for Home Located on Center St. in Cordova Opportunities for specialized training provided by you! The Daily Journal is taking We offer an attractive compensation/ Peachview Estates – Hamlet, NC employer. Possession of a valid NC driverʼs applications for motor route drivers in benefi ts package and outstanding 3 Bedroom Doublewide & Lot your area. Stop by and fill out an 3 Bedroom Singlewide & Lot license required. Graduation from standard high opportunity for career development. 2 Bedroom Singlewide & Lot application, you may be the person school or equivalent required. 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PERDUE FARMS We welcome you to experience the difference. Mechanics Mechanics Mechanics Mechanics Rockingham, NC Wouldn’t you love to work in a sprawling, state of the art building, with new diagnostic equipment, Perdue Farms, Inc., a leader in the poultry sophisticated laboratories, and new medical offices? industry, is seeking an aggressive and talented CASCADES MOULDED PULP IS LOOKING FOR A individual for the following night shift processing Interact with our friendly staff, and see for yourself position in Rockingham, NC: why we are one of Moore County’s top ten employers. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC/MILLWRIGHT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We would love to share our philosophy of care and our vision for the future with you. Qualifi ed candidates will have several years Cascades Moulded Pulp, located in Rockingham, North Carolina has an of supervisory experience in a production Certified Medical Assistant – Requires graduation immediate opening for the position of Maintenance Mechanic/ environment with a HS Diploma or Equivalent; Millwright. College degree considered a plus. Must have from an approved medical assistant program and a strong work ethic and enjoy working in a certification. The duties of the Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright include fast paced environment. Poultry processing experience is preferred. Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - This troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production equipments. Specific Perdue offers competitive pay, medical, position calls for an independent practitioner and a dental and vision; life and disability insurance; decision maker with critical thinking skills who has the skills include in-depth electrical & PLCs knowledge, excellent welding 401(k) with company-paid match; convenient ability to interact well with patients and their families. and fabrication. The candidate must possess a degree in Industrial access to primary health care through our A background in managing patients with a history of Maintenance or related field, or have the equivalent in work experience in on-site Wellness Centers; and paid vacation vascular problems is highly desirable but will consider and holiday time. candidates without direct experience. a manufacturing environment. Please send Resumes to: [email protected] Secretary Cascades Moulded Pulp offers an excellent benefit package and wages F: 910-997-9184 – Requires working knowledge of clinic appointment scheduling programs; a minimum one are determined by experience. year previous medical appointment scheduling as well If you are interested in the challenge, please send your resume to: as experience with ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding. Paul Landry Send your resumes including salary requirements to: PO Box 609 • Rockingham, NC 28380 A Family Commitment to Quality Since 1920® Pinehurst Surgical, Human Resources, PO Box 2000, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or fax to 910-295-0244 or email E-mail: [email protected] 169978 Perdue is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.perdue.com [email protected] . Fax: 910-997-2774 www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender,July 18-19, 2009 Page 7B

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Powerful Iranian cleric: country in crisis Mauritania police report TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In a sign of victory signs. Dozens were arrested and release of the hundreds detained. endurance for Iran’s protest movement, taken away in trucks, witnesses said. He reprimanded the clerical leadership shootout with Islamists demonstrators clashed with police Protests, which flared following the for not listening to people’s complaints NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) — Police in Mauritania’s Friday as one of the nation’s most pow- election, had been stifled in recent over the election, which was declared a erful clerics challenged the supreme weeks. The sometimes tearful sermon capital say they exchanged fire with suspected Islamic victory for Ahmadinejad despite opposi- extremists, killing one and wounding another who was leader during Muslim prayers, saying by Rafsanjani could be a significant tion accusations of fraud. the country was in crisis in the wake of boost to the movement’s staying power. wearing explosives wrapped around his body. “There is a large portion of the wise A police inspector speaking on condition of anonymity a disputed election. It was an open challenge to Supreme people who say they have doubts (about The turnout of tens of thousands Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, aired told The Associated Press a third suspect had escaped of worshippers for former President live on nationwide radio from one of the the election). We need to take action to during the shootout in Nouakchott. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s sermon at country’s most potent political stages. remove this doubt,” he said. “The trust He said authorities had been searching for the men late Tehran University and the battles with By openly showing the divisions in the that brought the people to vote in such Friday, but he gave no detail about why or who they were. police outside represented the biggest leadership, it punched a hole in efforts large numbers is not there anymore. We He declined to be identified because he is not authorized opposition show of strength in weeks. by Khamenei and hard-line clerics to need to return this trust.” to speak to the press. Protesters faced fierce government sup- end the controversy over Ahmadinejad’s Rafsanjani avoided directly mentioning An Associated Press reporter who visited the scene saw pression and hundreds were arrested re-election. Khamenei or outright calling the vote a wounded man who had been shot by police laying on a following the June 12 presidential elec- Worshippers chanted “azadi, fraudulent. He couched his sermon in narrow, sandy street outside a house. Police cordoning off tion. azadi,” Persian for “freedom,” during calls for unity in support of Iran’s Islamic the area said the man was wearing an explosive belt or vest and was threatening to explode it. Outside the university, protests grew Rafsanjani’s sermon, his first since the Republic, but it was clear he blamed the from several hundred people before the election. 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Melissa and Michael Auten Mrs. Mark Kevin Roscoe Michael, Melissa Auten Mark, Julia Roscoe Herbert and Annette Dawkins united in marriage united in marriage

Herbert, Annette Dawkins Melissa Kay Cowan and Michael Neo Auten were united in Julia Aldava Bullard and Mark Kevin Roscoe, both of marriage at 3 p.m. June 6, 2009 at Sandhill Freewill Baptist Rockingham, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, celebrate 50 years Church in Laurel Hill. July 11, in a garden ceremony at their home in Rockingham. Officiating as the couple pledged their vows was the Rev. Officiating as the couple exchanged their vows was Sonny Willie Jacobs. Diggs. Herbert and Annette Richardson Dawkins celebrated their The bride is the daughter Beth S. Brown and the late The bride is the daughter of Joyce P. Bullard and the 50th wedding anniversary on July 5 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Bradley C. Brown of Rockingham and Sherry and Ronald L. late Fredrick Monroe Bullard of Rockingham. She is the Church Fellowship Hall of Ellerbe with family and friends. Cowan of Virginia. Her grandparents are Elnora S. Stedman granddaughter of the late Douglas and Ada Kelly Bullard They were married on July 4, 1959 at Bethel Baptist Church of Rockingham and the late Earl L. Stedman Jr. and the late of Rockingham and the late Henry and Blanch Parham of of Ellerbe. Willie Kate Cowan of Maryland and the late William Cowan. Laurinburg. She is a graduate of Richmond Senior High School They have two daughters, Cecelia Ann Dawkins King and The groom is the son of Linda S. and Michael W. Auten of and earned her Associate in Arts degree from Richmond husband, Jimmy King; and Deborah Jean Dawkins, deceased, Hamlet. His grandparents are Peggy Courtney and Pharoah Community College. She is currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where she is seeking her age 13 months. Auten of Hamlet and the late Jacquelyn and Hershel Bivens of Hamlet. Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She is employed at There are three grandchildren, Keith King and wife Kristen; Washington Street School. Brent King and wife Kelli King; and Scarlet King Hodges and The bride was given in marriage by her parents and escort- ed to the altar by her father. Her light ivory strapless gown The groom is the son of William and Shirley Roscoe of husband Shoan Hodges; and six great-grandchildren, Damia was enhanced across the top of the bodice with gold embroi- Hamlet. He is the grandson of Annie Vance and the late Carl King, Tyler King, Aluyas King, Kaley McInnis, Alyssa Hodges dery, The back laced up. Her fingertip veil had crystal flowers Shy of Rockingham and the late Earl and Ethel Roscoe of and Shoan Hodges Jr. across the crown and rhinestones scattered throughout. She Hamlet. He is a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and Refreshments were served by special friends and fam- carried a bouquet of white daises with a pearl drop in each yel- is the vice president of Rockingham Electrical and Plumbing ily, Sandra Hudson, Kristen King, Kelli King and Carol low center. The bouquet was attached to a Holy Bible carried Supply in Rockingham. Richardson. The cake was made by Virgie Clark. The three- by the bride’s Grandmother Stedman 54 years ago. Wedding music was presented by Leslie Black of Rockingham, tier anniversary cake was decorated in white with yellow Bridesmaids were Bridget Alexander, Amanda Ludlum and soloist, and Dallas Smith of Rockingham, music director. A single picture and flower arrangement were placed in daisies and topped with a golden 50. Teri Stoner. Their coral gowns were empire style with chiffon across the bodice and shoulders. They each carried a bouquet memory of the bride’s father, Fredrick Monroe Bullard. The fellowship hall was decorated with yellow daisies and The bride was given in marriage by her nephew, Joseph golden year symbols by Ann King, Evonnet Phillip and Krista of white and coral daisies tied with coral ribbon. Graves. She wore a Grecian style gown of ivory chiffon fash- King. A picture table featuring both sides of the family was Flower girls were Zoe Ludlum and Aaliyah Teal. They each ioned at the shoulders with gold and crystal embellishments. displayed. A DVD was made and presented by J.T. and Janice wore a street length dress of white with coral flowers. The bodice was layered around the waist and dropped into Ringbearer was Bryce Harris, son of the bride. a flowing asymmetric skirt. The bride chose a single orange Thomas. “Down Memory Lane” featured the life, adventures Michael W. Auten, father of the groom, was best man. and family of Herbert and Annette. tiger lily as her headpiece and carried a bouquet of orange Groomsmen were Brandon Parrish and Travis Wilkerson. tiger lilies and cream roses, A special song was written and sung by Mary Ann Pippin Joshua Cowan and Stephen Brown were ushers. of Charlotte. Tracie Harris of Rockingham was maid of honor. She wore A candle was lit in memory of Bradley C. Brown, Jacquelyn a knee length black gown of black chiffon with crystal neckline and Hershel Bivens and Brenda Baker. and carried a bouquet of orange Gerber daisies. The reception was held at Herbert Diggs Memorial Park Serving as bridesmaids were Allison Nicely, Leslie Black Community Building in East Rockingham. and Melodie McSwain of Rockingham and Kelly Graves of Oakboro. They each wore a black chiffon tea length dress and Smith celebrates carried a single orange Gerber daisy. BIRTHS Jenna and Jordan Rippy of Rockingham served as flower girls. They carried a basket holding the bride’s Yorkie, Hall boy “Ziggy.” his first birthday Honorary attendants were sister of the bride, Ada Hardwick Jason and Katie Hall of Cary announce the birth of their of Oakboro; Michelle Denham, Jill Reale, Renee Williams and A birthday celebration was son, Alexander Dean Hall, born on July 10, 2009 at 5:38 a.m. Christy Perakis of Rockingham. Each attendant had a single given in honor of Robert at WakeMed Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace in Cary. Alex Gerber daisy. Zachary Smith, son of Kyle weighed 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents The groom chose his son, Cody Roscoe, as best man. and Liz Smith of Charleston, are Jenni Brown and the late Kim H. Brown of Rockingham, Ushers and groomsmen were Ed Roscoe, father of the S.C., on Saturday, June 13, Roger Hall of Ellerbe and Andrew and Susan Greganti of groom; Adam Phagan, cousin of the groom; “Smoke Roscoe” 2009. Chapel Hill. lab of the groom; Chris Cannalis of Rockingham and Joseph The party was given by Graves of Oakboro. Zach’s grandmother, Ora Mae Martinez girl A reception immediately followed. Smith of Rockingham, and his The newlyweds later left for a trip to the beach and will great-grandmother, Lila King Ashley D. Cyr of Hamlet announces the birth of a daugh- make their home in Rockingham. of Cordova. ter, Analia Mae Martinez, at 3:50 p.m. on July 11, 2009 at About 25 family members FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. and friends enjoyed Zach’s first birthday party with an Covington celebrates outdoor fish fry. O’Neal boy Zach was one year old on Jennifer T. and Richard A. O’Neal Jr. of Rockingham May 31, 2009. Zack Smith announce the birth of a son, Jakob Alan O’Neal at 2:17 p.m. on his second birthday July 11, 2009 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. James Deon’Ta Covington celebrated his second birth- Patterson boy day with a Sponge Bob theme Regina D. Patterson of Ellerbe announces the birth of a son, at Castle Park on Saturday, Ally Russell celebrates Donathan Johwann Curington-Patterson, at 1:49 p.m. on July June 20. He turned two June 10, 2009 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. 24, 2009. He is the son of Savannah her second birthday Covington of Rockingham and Manns twins grandson of Neil and Sallie Alexandra Grace Russell, Covington. He has a brother, Rescee D. and Brandon C. Manns of Ellerbe announce the Jalen Davion Covington. daughter of Tony and Shelly birth of a son, Bryan Cristian Manns, at 9:35 p.m. July 8, Russell of Ellerbe, celebrated Celebrating with him 2009, and a daughter, Rylee Alirianna Manns, at 9:38 p.m. on were Takayla Terry, Alayssia her 2nd birthday on May 3 at July 8, 2009, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. her home. Ally was 2 years Hatchett, Niaya Christian old on May 8. Hatchett, Aubry Hatchett, Those attending the celebra- Bates boy India Covington, LaBrianna tion in addition to her parents Covington, Christian Evetett, Charlene K. Vallance and Gregory D. Bates of Rockingham were her sisters, Emma and Reonna Morman, John James Covington Abby Russell; grandparents, announce the birth of a son, Chandler Gregory Bates, at Moman, Mykierra Savannah. Pete and Debbie Abbott and 5:58 p.m. on July 9, 2009 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Adults invited to join in the Stephanie Covington, Doreen Jimmy and Rachel Russell; Hospital. celebration were Jacqueline Brewington, Geraldine and Amy, Coleman, Jack, and BIRTHS Terry, Alisha Covington, Cathy Watkins, Mollie Wall, Jessie Ava Berry. Ally Russell CONTINUED ON PAGE 3C Morman, Latoya Covington, Ellerbe and Casey Douglas.

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NATIONAL RAILROAD: Immediately following meet- KIWANIS CLUB: Meets Foreign Wars Post 4203 meets fourth Thursday of every 1895 of National Association Museum and Hall of Fame, ing at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 1 p.m. for second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Los Palmos. of Retired Federal Employees Business Hwy. 74 East, Hamlet. BOOK CLUB: Hardee lunch at Shoney’s. month at 7 p.m. at Post Home, For information, contact Trey meets second Monday of Open Saturdays 11 a.m. until Girl’s Book Club meets 10 MASONS: Rockingham River Road, Rockingham. McNair, 995-2183, or Larry each month at 10:30 a.m. at 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. a.m. third Monday of each Masonic Lodge 495 AF & POST 49: American Russell, 895-5055. Community Congregational until 4 p.m. and other times by month at Hamlet Senior AM meets first and third Legion and Auxiliary meets ELLERBE CIVITAN Church, 141 North Bennett St., appointment. Center. Hamlet Librarian Monday of each month at 7:30 third Tuesday each month at CLUB: Meets every second Southern Pines. Information, NEW CHOICES Patsy Hardee is facilitator. p.m. at Rockingham Masonic Post Home, Boyd Lake Road, and fourth Thursday at 7 George LeVander, 895-9657. PROGRAM: First Things RICHMOND COUNTY Lodge on Fayetteville Road, Hamlet. p.m. at the Ellerbe Civitan AMVETS: Post 316 First Workshop and Seminar HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Rockingham. POST 147: American Building on O.J. Reynolds meets the last Tuesday Series held every Wednesday Meets third Monday monthly MASONS: Hamlet Masonic Legion meets first Friday Road in Ellerbe. of each month at 7 p.m. at from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For at 7 p.m. in Rockingham City Lodge No. 532 A.F.&A.M. each month 7:30 p.m. Post HAMLET ROTARY: Club the East Rockingham Fire more information, call 910- Hall, 514 Rockingham Road, meets second and fourth Home off Ledbetter Lake meets every Tuesday from Department. 997-4944. unless otherwise announced. Thursday of each month at Road, Rockingham. noon until 1 p.m. at Sandhills LAKESIDE HAMLET BUSINESS: Call 895-9057. Masonic Lodge, 307 Main St., ROCKINGHAM LIONS: Regional Hospital, Hamlet. EXTENSION: Community Development Association RICHMOND COUNTY Hamlet. Club meets second and fourth ROCKINGHAM ROTARY: Association meets at 1:30 meets second Monday of the WOMAN’S CLUB: Meets MASONS: Hamlet Review Monday of each month at 7:15 Club meets every Monday at p.m. the second Thursday month in the Hamlet Historic fourth Tuesday of each month Lodge No. 105, PHA, 510 p.m. at Lions Clubhouse, U.S. noon at FirstHealth Richmond of the month at the Hamlet Depot. 220 N., Rockingham. Memorial Hospital third Senior Center. HAMLET HISTORIC at 6 p.m. at FirstHealth Pine St., meets first and third Richmond Memorial Hospital Tuesday of each month at HAMLET LIONS: Club floor. WOODMEN OF WORLD: DEPOT: Board meets on the meets first and third Thursday ROCKINGHAM MOOSE Meets first Monday of each first Tuesday of the month at cafeteria. 7:30 p.m. WOMAN’S CLUB OF MASONS: Day Springs each month at 7 p.m. at Lions LODGE 1838: Members month at 6:30 p.m. at Shoney’s 5:30 p.m. in the Depot. Building, junction U.S. 74 and meet 2 p.m. first Sunday of Restaurant, Rockingham. ROCKINGHAM HAMLET: Meets second Lodge 44 meetings held first Monday of each month, and third Tuesdays of each N.C. 38, Hamlet. every month at lodge on Crow WUSA: Women Unique HOUSING AUTHORITY: ELLERBE LIONS: Club Run across from Perdue. in Spiritual Harmony, support Monthly meeting held third September through May, at month at 7 p.m., located on 7 p.m. at Hamlet Woman’s Stewart Street, Rockingham. meets first and third Thursday EAST ROCKINGHAM: group for women with problems, Tuesday of each month at of each month at 7 p.m. at Men’s Club meets second meets 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday 12 noon at Rockingham Fish Clubhouse, Oak Street, Contact Ras Rush at 910-206- Hamlet. 0252. Ellerbe Lions Club Park, Monday of each month at 7 at Haven of Truth Deliverance Camp, 532 E. Broad Ave., Church Street Ext., Ellerbe. p.m. at East Rockingham Fire Church, U.S. 1 North and Rockingham. RICHMOND SERVICE SQUARE DEAL: Lodge LEAGUE: (Formerly 801, 29th Masonic District, RICHMOND COUNTY Department. Patterson Road. Information, ALONON FAMILY LIONS: Meets second and NARFE: Sandhills Chapter 895-7050 or 997-3595. GROUP: For support for Rockingham Junior Woman’s regular communication first friends and families of alco- Club) Meets on the fourth and third Tuesday of each holics meets at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday of the month. For month at 7 p.m. at 294 N. Tuesday at the Samaritan more information, contact Bridges St., Hamlet. Colony Chapel, U.S. 220. Dena Cook at 910-895-8491 SANDHILLS SHRINE GRIEF SUPPORT or Melanie Carnes at 910-652- CLUB: Meets fourth Tuesday GROUP: Lunch bunch meets 4897. monthly at 6:30 p.m. at at noon on the third Tuesday ROCKINGHAM Hamlet Masonic Lodge. at Richmond County Hospice, WOMAN’S CIVIC CLUB: MARINE CORPS U.S. 1. Snacks and drinks pro- Meets first Thursday of LEAGUE: Detachment 1252 vided. each month at 6 p.m. at law meets at 6 p.m. the second * GRIEF SUPPORT office of Pittman and Davis, Monday of each month, GROUP: Meets at 6 p.m. Rockingham. LongLeaf Bank conference on the third Thursday at DAR: General Henry room, Rockingham. Richmond County Hospice, William Harrington Chapter MILITARY ORDER OF U.S. 1. Snacks and drinks pro- of Daughters of American PURPLE HEARTS: Chapter vided. Revolution meets second 647 meets the third Monday HUMANE SOCIETY: Monday of each month at of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meets second Monday at 6:15 6 p.m. at the First United at Park Avenue Presbyterian p.m. in first floor dining/con- Methodist Church in Church, 1920 Park Ave., ference room at FirstHealth Rockingham. Information, Rockingham. Richmond Memorial 652-5770 or 895-1009. HAMLET V.F.W.: Post Hospital. ROCKINGHAM 7314 meets second Sunday of S TREET RICHMOND COUNTY CIVITANS: Club meets every each month at 2 p.m. at Post BEEKEEPERS: Association second and fourth Thursday Home on Boyd Lake Road, IGNAL meets fourth Tuesday of each at 7 p.m. at FirstHealth Hamlet. Bingo Wednesdays at 136 S W OODSTONE month at 7 p.m. at County Richmond Memorial 7:30 p.m. Extension Office. Information, Hospital. ROCKINGHAM V.F.W.: call 652-4363. OPTIMIST CLUB: Meets Post 4203 meets second DAV CHAPTER 59 AND first and third Thursday of Thursday of each month at th AUXILIARY: Meets second each month at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. at Post Home, 4203 July 19 • 2-4 pm Tuesday of each month at Cameronian Presbyterian River Road, Rockingham. 910-895-6960 Chapter home, N.C. 177 S. Church fellowship hall, 179 VFW AUXILIARY: Ladies * RECEIVE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WHEN YOU VIEW OUR OPEN HOUSE . O NE PER FAMILY . Hamlet. Meal is at 6 p.m. Northam Road, Rockingham. Auxiliary to Veterans of

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Northwest Nationals Qualifying NASCAR NASCAR Auto Racing Nationwide Series (L) Softball 144 209 FAM 29 (6:00) The Princess...  My Big Fat Greek Wedding Nia Vardalos.  Another Cinderella Story Selena Gomez. Fresh P. Fresh P. 180 311 FOOD 55 Paula TBA Candy TBA AceCake AceCake AceCake AceCake IronChef TBA AceCake AceCake 110 231 FSS 40 Best Damn Top 50 NCAA Football Classics Texas Tech vs. Texas S potlight Score Mart.Arts Score Poker ClubWPT.com 420 630 HGTV 46 CurbApp HouseH Design Genevieve Color S. Top Ten HouseH House Space Design Design Genevieve 112 229 HIST 65 Marvels "Cheese" The Kennedys "The Curse of Power" K ennedyAssassination The Kennedys 120 269 INSP 78 Paid Program Gaither Gospel Hour Gospel Ev.Woman Think I-Gospel Thunder Steelroots Paid Program 259 364 LIFE 31  Panic Button Patrick Muldoon.  Vacancy (‘07, Hor) Kate Beckinsale. Army Wives DropDDiva "Pilot" 108 252 LMN 72 (6:00) Crimes of Pas...  Devil's Pond (‘03, Thril) Kip Pardue.  A Crime of Passion Tracey Gold.  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Dateline: Real Myst. 48 Hours: Evidence Dateline: Real Myst. Dateline: Real Myst. 183 280 TNT 26 Hawthorne Hawthorne  Mission: Impossible III (‘06, Act) Tom Cruise.  The Patriot Mel Gibson. 138 245 TOON 53 Drama A. Drama A. BrainRush DBuildD Othrside StarWars KingHill KingHill The PJ's Boondock Bleach Bleach 176 296 TRAVEL 47 (6:00) Poker Tour Extreme Pools 21 Sexiest Beaches Great Cruises Surf Surf Extreme Pools 215 277 TVLAND 56 A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith CosbyShow Cosby Cosby Cosby Roseanne Roseanne 106 301 USA 28 House "Meaning" H ouse House House "Family" L aw & Ord. "Passion" Law&O. "Transitions" 105 242 WGN 19 MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals (L) W GN News Scrubs Scrubs Bullwinkle Alien 239 307 VH1 42 (6:30)  What's Love Got to Do With It? The Jacksons: An American Dream Pt. 1 of 2 162 335 PREMIUM CHANNELS (5:45)  Ocean's  Mamma Mia! (2008, Musical) Pierce True Blood Hung Funny  Knocked Up HBO 7 300 501 Thirteen Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. People (‘07, Com) Seth Rogen. (6:50)  Dude, (:15)  Journey to the Center of the Earth  Death Race (‘08, Act) Joan (:45) (:20) Sex (:50) Death MAX 320 310 512 Where's My Car? (‘08, Adv) Josh Hucherson, Brendan Fraser. Allen, Jason Statham. Lingerie Chronicles ... www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Weekender, July 18-19, 2009 Page 3C LOCAL LIFE

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Schwarzenegger, Tom Arnold, Jamie Lee Curtis. ANPL 38 Unexplained Inside "Sex Maniacs" Untamed and Uncut Whale Wars Inside "Sex Maniacs" U ntamed and Uncut 184 282 BET 59 Movie  Waiting to Exhale (‘95, Dra) Whitney Houston. TinyToya TinyToya BET Inspiration 124 329 BRAVO 37 Law & Order: C.I. Law&O "Prisoner" H ousewives NJ Law&O "Unchained" L aw & Ord. "Grow" L aw & Order: C.I. 129 273 CMT 51 (5:15) Necessary R...  Urban Cowboy (‘80, Dra) Debra Winger, John Travolta. (:15)  Necessary Roughness Hector Elizondo. 166 327 CNBC 34 Diabetes Wall St. Hunt for Black Gold Marijuana Inc Porn: Business Dirty Money Inside Track 208 355 CNN 32 CNN Newsroom Obama in Africa Larry King Live CNN Newsroom Obama in Africa Larry King Live 200 202 COM 52  Scary Movie 3 (‘03, Com) Anna Faris.  Scary Movie 4 (‘06, Com) Anna Faris. SouthPk Michael Tosh. O Futurama 107 249 DISC 35 Deadliest Catch Deadliest Catch Deadliest Sea Deadliest Catch Deadliest Sea 182 278 DISN 54 Sonny Sonny Sonny Sonny Sonny Sonny Wizards Montana Wizards Montana Suite Life Cory 172 290 ESPN-C 69 Poker ‘08 World Series Poker ‘08 World Series Poker ‘08 World Series Poker 2008 World Series American Gladiators 143 208 ESPN 39 (6:00) MLB Baseball N.Y. Mets vs Atlanta (L) 2009 ESPY Awards Sportscenter (L) T he ESPY Awards 140 206 ESPN2 68 Soccer World Challenge (L) N HRA Drag Racing Northwest Nationals Final Eliminations Softball World Cup 144 209 FAM 29 (6:00) Another Cind... Labor Pains (‘09, Dra) Lindsay Lohan. Labor Pains (‘09, Dra) Lindsay Lohan. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. 180 311 FOOD 55 Next Food Star Challenge Next Food Star Ace of Cakes B. Flay B. 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Nanny Nanny Malcolm Malcolm 170 299 SCIFI 64 (6:00) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man... Hellhounds (2009, Fantasy)  Cerberus Emmanuelle Vaugier. 122 244 SPEED 67 The SPEED Report Jacked Jacked Dave Despain (L) P inks! "Montgomery"W recked Wrecked AMA Motocross 150 607 SPIKE 44 WaysDie WaysDie WaysDie WaysDie WaysDie WaysDie Jesse James Jesse James MANswers MANswers 168 262 TBS 24 (6:00)  Eurotrip  Old School (‘03, Com) Luke Wilson. Dark Blue "Pilot"  Old School (‘03, Com) Luke Wilson. 139 247 (6:00)   An American in Paris (1951, Musical)  Teahouse of the August Moon (‘56, (:15)  Broken TCM 25 132 256 Houseboat Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Gene Kelly. Com) Glenn Ford, Marlon Brando, Eddie Albert. Blossoms Lillian Gish. TLC 48 Twin Savants Michael J. Fox Tiniest Toddlers (N) S trongest Toddler Michael J. Fox Strongest Toddler 183 280 TNT 26 (5:30) Mission: Im...  The Bourne Supremacy Matt Damon.  The Bourne Supremacy Matt Damon.  Paycheck 138 245 TOON 53  Son of the Mask (‘05, Com) Jamie Kennedy. Drama A. StarWars KingHill FamilyG. FamilyG. Robot Squid AquaT. 176 296 TRAVEL 47 Hot Dog Paradise Steak Paradise Hamburger Paradise Extreme Pig Outs Hot Dog Paradise Off Air 215 277 TVLAND 56 A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith A. Griffith AFI Lifetime Achievement Award (N) A FI Lifetime Achievement Award 106 301 USA 28 Law&O. "Pretend" L aw&O.:SVU "Fight" L aw & Ord. "All In" S ight "Training Video"B urn "The Hunter" Law & Ord. "All In" 105 242 WGN 19 WKRP WKRP Newhart Newhart B. Miller B. Miller News (:40) Replay Bewitched Bewitched Jeannie Jeannie 239 307 VH1 42 Charm School Daisy of Love Love "Clip Show" B rooke Love "Clip Show" B rooke Charm School 162 335 PREMIUM CHANNELS  Mamma Mia! (2008, Musical) Pierce True Blood "Never Let Hung Entourage Hung True Blood "Never Let Entourage HBO 7 300 501 Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. 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Financial responsibilities affecting relationship Dear Annie: I have been liv- ly bills to be call to say hello, and continue to GARFIELD ing with "Lila" for less than a paid automat- keep in touch. Many don't year. She owns her house, but ically and will understand how much it means. can't afford the mortgage pay- put her on a We'll be praying for you. ments. Instead of trying to work budget, even Dear Annie: Like out an arrangement with the if it means "Frustrated," I, too, worked for mortgage company, she opted to selling her my parents, long hours with lit- simply not pay the mortgage. I house. tle pay and no vacations. Co- moved in and saved the house Please go workers thought I was a spoiled from foreclosure. I have caught with her to brat, but I was lonely. I finally up with the house payments and Annie’s make sure got fed up with my father and now make them every month. Mailbox she follows joined the Navy. It was easier. I have noticed, though, that advice through. After my parents' death I re- this avoidance affects every Dear evaluated. Dad's business was area of Lila's life. All her bills go Annie: I have been battling can- his life, and he wanted me in his unopened and unpaid. Worse, cer for several months. The sup- life. He was trying to teach me DILBERT she is not officially divorced port of friends and family is a the lessons it took him a long after four years of separation. key element in keeping morale time to learn. He wanted me to She simply blows off any kind of up, but I feel more alone than stand up for myself and be able responsibility. ever. I hardly hear from my to handle the consequences. He I feel like her parent, having friends. When I pick up the did what he thought was best for to goad her into taking action phone to say hello, they say they me. when utilities get turned off haven't called because they don't My advice: Do not think your (which happens alarmingly want to disturb me. Or they say co-workers are your friends. often). If I move out, it will spell they are keeping track of me People will not show you respect disaster for her and her kids. I through "Mary," but Mary isn't if you do not show your boss realize I cannot be responsible calling here, either. The burden respect. Have a life outside of for my bills and hers, but I feel of keeping in touch falls on me. work. Pick your battles wisely, horrible that I want to run away It is hard to call people when but stand up for yourself. Learn after making this commitment. - you are at your lowest. You have all aspects of the business and - The Boyfriend no news to share other than consider it a master's degree. BEETLE BAILEY Dear Boyfriend: You sound your illness. I beg your readers Always smile in public. It can be like a good guy. Lila may not to please phone their friends hard, but you will be amazed at intentionally be taking advan- and family members who are the results. -- I Wish I Had tage of you, but you are certain- suffering. Just knowing you care Understood ly enabling her irresponsible enough to make them part of Dear Wish: Thank you for behavior. Since there are chil- your life is worth a million pills. sharing the wisdom of your dren involved, however, you When people find out you are ill, experience. Your parents would need to be cautious. so many ask, "What can I do?" be proud. Contact the National THIS is what they can do. -- Ill Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Foundation for Credit and Lonely Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors Counseling (nfcc.org) at 1-800- Dear Lonely: We hope any- of the Ann Landers column. E-mail your 388-2227, and make an appoint- one who has an ailing relative or questions to [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, ment for Lila to see someone friend will pick up the phone Chicago, IL 60611. who will arrange for her month- after reading this column and B.C. Rare muscle disorder causes pain DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had contractures DEAR DR. GOTT: My hus- a condition since infancy that may develop. band is 84 years old and, for the causes abnormal fatigue in the This causes past six years, he has experi- muscles. It was not diagnosed muscle dam- enced cold chills in his chest and until June 2007, when I was 75. A age, which can other parts of his body. He wears muscle chemical biopsy showed result in myo- thermal underwear all the time that I have McArdle's disease. globinuria, a but is still always cold. The first reported case was in dark discol- His doctor told him that he is 1951. As far as I can tell, there oration of the anemic but that he didn't know has been very little research on urine after what was causing it. What should this disease because it is so rare. Dr. peter exercise. This we do? FRANK & ERNEST There is also no treatment or gott comes and DEAR READER: If your hus- cure. advice goes, depend- band is anemic, it is likely the I am writing in the hopes that ing on the cause of his constant chills. If his you or someone out there knows severity of the damage done dur- doctor is unwilling or unable to something about this condition ing exercise. order further testing, request a that may be of use to me. My There is no treatment or cure, referral to a hematologist (blood physical activities have steadily but there is some evidence that specialist). He or she should be become more limited. drinking a sugary beverage able to determine the cause of DEAR READER: McArdle's before exercise may reduce or the low red blood cell count and disease, also known as glycogen- prevent symptoms. Gentle aero- offer advice on treatment storage disease type V, is a genet- bic exercise is important because options. ic disorder. It is caused when the it can help condition the muscles In the meantime, I suggest he body does not produce a specific and improve performance and begin taking iron supplements, enzyme used to make "fuel" for quality of life. Obesity must be since most anemia is due to a low skeletal muscles. avoided because it will decrease iron level. He should start with a BORN LOSER It commonly begins in young exercise capabilities and lead to low dose of slow-acting iron to adulthood as exercise intoler- worsened symptoms. reduce the risk of constipation. ance and muscle cramping. Some Because muscle damage can Anemia can have many causes, patients may recall symptoms of cause kidney damage or failure, it including a low B-12 level, inter- muscle weakness, lack of is important to be under the care nal bleeding, cancer, low red endurance and muscle pain start- of a physician familiar with blood cell production, a lack of a ing in early childhood or adoles- McArdle's disease. He or she can certain hormone, low levels of cence. Overall, it is considered to monitor the situation and give certain vitamins or minerals, and be a relatively benign disorder in specific advice regarding diet and certain disorders that cause that life expectancy is no differ- exercise. abnormal destruction of blood ent than that of other people. I also recommend you go cells. Symptoms include severe mus- online to the Muscular cle pain and fatigue within the Dystrophy Campaign Web site at Contact Dr. Gott, by mail directly to first few minutes of exercise. If www.muscular-dystrophy.org for Dr. Gott c/o United Media, 200 Madison continued, muscle spasms or more information. Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016. BABY BLUES SATURDAY HOROSCOPES CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Hopes can be realized by letting the To the surprise of everyone, you'll Listen attentively to the ideas of real you emerge from your protec- be quite honest about who you are others, because you could build tive shield. People will see there is and what you want. No aspect about upon their creative thinking and much more to you than meets the yourself will be hidden, making you come up with something exciting eye; they will be drawn to your per- extremely exciting and fun to be for yourself. What you conceive will sonality. around. be quite unusual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- 21) -- You might want to keep in- The chances for making an exciting Normally, you're a bit protective laws and relatives at bay, because discovery are quite good. This infor- about who and what you are, but you're not likely to hold anything mation could generate a hidden you might be more willing than back and be shockingly frank about excitement that will help you make usual to let others see the real you. events around the house. some important changes in your ARLO & JANIS This will prove to be exceptionally CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. life. attractive to others. 19) -- A heightened perception of TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- yourself will help make changes in Make it a point to be friendly to all Don't be hesitant to make compro- your life with a new enlightenment you encounter, because you could mises or concessions because it will and understanding about how vari- learn some important facts about draw certain people to you who ous parts of your psyche operate. life that would broaden your under- could make your life much happier. It'll be quite a change. standing and stimulate your think- When you yield, others will, too. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- ing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- You When you think straight, gains will GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- are likely to be someone who is be made and losses thrown out. You're capable of some remarkable innovative, imaginative, creative You'll do so by concentrating on achievements, especially if you are and exciting all wrapped in one. earning dollars instead of pennies, materially motivated. Keep dollars Projects put into motion could be even if you have to spend money to and cents foremost in your instantly accepted. make money. thoughts, and you could gain in SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- more ways than one.