SPORTS, 1B INSIDE NEWS, 8A INSIDE OPINION, 4A WEATHER Showers early then scattered Drivers, fans gear Bankruptcies United Way thunderstorms. HIGH: 74 100% recycled LOW: 50 newsprint up for Carolina 200 surge in N.C. makes strides Days left Richmond County 5 to buy tickets. Daily Journal 910-205-8800 TUESDAY • April 14, 2009Rockingham, N.C. 50 cents Storms Taxpayers leave get frugal 2 dead with tax ATLANTA (AP) — A swath of severe weather moved across a refunds storm-weary South on Monday, killing at least two, downing Stephen Ohlemacher trees and cutting power to thou- Associated Press Writer sands of homes. The storm system that hit WASHINGTON — Hopes for an eco- Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, nomic boost fueled by this year’s tax Kentucky and northern Florida refunds could be dashed as most people brought torrential rain, flooding, say they plan to be frugal with their hail and gusty winds to states annual windfalls. still reeling from strong storms In previous years, tax refunds have and tornadoes last week. helped increase retail sales in March, And the states braced for April and May by 12 percent to 20 per- more rough weather expected cent over sales in February, Internal later Monday. Tornado watches Revenue Service Commissioner Doug or warnings were in effect in Shulman said Monday. several states. “The tax filing season is its own stimu- In eastern Tennessee, lus to the economy,” Shulman said in a McMinn County Sheriff Steve speech at the National Press Club. “It Frisbie said 18-year-old Michael helps kick off the spring shopping season Aaron Byers Jr. was killed in and can help kick start the economy.” Etowah early Monday morning Thirty-eight percent of those receiv- when a tree fell on his family’s ing a refund said they intend to spend at home as he slept. A second per- OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL least part of it, according to an Associated son was killed in Atlanta after a Keshia David (top left), Press-GfK poll released Monday. But the tree fell on their car. Their name 3, takes a bite out of spending appears to be mostly on basic was not immediately released. her prize while friend Erin needs: 17 percent said they would use Many areas that were spared Alvarez, also 3, saves hers the money for everyday needs such as from Monday’s rain and hail for later at the Dobbins food and clothing, up from 7 percent a were hit with high winds that Heights Easter Egg Hunt year ago. blew over trees weakened by Monday morning. Sharon The survey found that 54 percent several days of soaking rain. Johnson (side left) helps of those receiving refunds said they planned to pay off credit card, utility, “The ground is so wet that her son, 4-year-old Emoni the root system is loose, so it housing and other bills. That compares McBride, look for eggs with 35 percent who said the same thing doesn’t take a lot to blow the while his aunt, Sheantae trees over,” said Nate Mayes, a a year ago. Woodard, gets his Easter Only 5 percent, about the same as a meteorologist with the National basket in order. Weather Service in Peachtree year ago, said they planned to go on a City, Ga. shopping spree. High winds on the Tennessee The deadline for individuals to file River in northern Alabama blew their 2008 tax returns is Wednesday. the roof off covered boat slips Phillip Barks of Aberdeen, Md., said at the Guntersville Yacht Club, he and his wife, Kristy, have spent their causing floating docks to pull $3,800 refund. Most went toward a credit apart and blow onto U.S. 431, card bill. said Anita McBurnett, emer- “We didn’t pay that off, though,” said gency management director for Barks, 31, who serves in the Army. “We just put a big dent in it.” The Barks, who were not part of the STORMS poll, were interviewed on a downtown CONTINUED ON PAGE 5A street in Washington. A few blocks away, Shannon Wyss of Washington said she plans to save most of her $1,066 refund. She will, however, Traffic stop ends with arrest on meth charges treat herself a bit; she’s already spent $99 on a device for her iPhone. Tom MacCallum possession of marijuana and possession of set at $10,000. “I need a pair of shoes,” said Wyss, 36, Richmond County Daily Journal drug paraphernalia. ■ Marcus Lee Ricardo Wilson, 22, who works for the National AIDS Fund. His bond was set at $25,500. Dogwood Lane, Rockingham, was arrested The AP-GfK poll found that 57 percent A Wadesboro man stopped on a traffic • • • • • of adults said they expect to receive a tax matter by Rockingham Police Department on a felony charge of possession of marijuana Other arrests by Rockingham police with intent to sell or deliver. Bond was set at refund. As of last week, the IRS had sent officers was discovered to have outstanding include: $5,000. During the arrest, police seized 11 out about $200 billion in tax refunds. warrants against him. ■ Larry Lotharp, 53, Marshville, was grams of marijuana. Shulman said the agency expects to send Robert Christopher O’Neal, 25, arrested on a misdemeanor charge of lar- ■ Kenneth Wayne Bell, 25, Greenville, out more than $300 billion in refunds Wadesboro, was arrested on charges of driv- ceny. Bond was set at $500. S.C., was arrested on warrants for failure to this year. ing while license revoked and having an ■ Terrance Antez Gales, 18, Scales appear in court on charges of driving while The average refund this year is about expired license plate. Street, Rockingham, was arrested on three license revoked, an expired inspection stick- $2,700, compared with $2,500 last year, After running a check on him, police dis- counts of misdemeanor breaking and enter- covered outstanding orders for arrest on ing, and one count each of injury to real METH REFUNDS O’Neal for possession of methamphetamine, property and assault on a female. Bond was CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A CONTINUED ON PAGE 8A

Flight to be topic Golden Egg runner-up of history meeting was near the original goal Tom MacCallum Richmond County Daily Journal Olivia Webb On March 21, Charles Richmond County Daily McIntyre of Ellerbe climbed Flight over Richmond County and where to Journal land in the early days will be the topic of the down an embankment in meeting of the Richmond County Historical By the time one local Rockingham Industrial Park Society at 7 p.m. Monday, Rockingham City woman and her son made West and found the Richmond Hall, Rockingham Road, Rockingham. it to Rockingham Industrial County Daily Journal’s Golden The public and members attending will be Park West three weeks ago, Egg. When he turned it in the asked to participate in discussions sharing the Richmond County Daily following Monday, he won a memories of the two known airports in the Journal Golden Egg was $500 pre-paid debit card and county. gone. a gift certificate for $250 in The History of Aviation in Richmond County They went after the next groceries from Edwards IGA will explore airports in the county and a best thing by entering their in Rockingham. county connection with the ill-fated German names in the Journal’s sec- According to Smith, she and dirigible Hindenburg. ond-chance drawing for a her son drove to the indus- Giving the presentation will be T. K. $100 prepaid debit card. trial park that Sunday morn- Thrower III, who has a diary of the early days “Second chances are great!” ing after Charles McIntyre of of the first airport; Dr. Wingate Williamson, said Beulah Smith, after com- Ellerbe found the egg. who watched the present airport being con- ing to claim her prize Monday “We followed the clues structed; and Doyle Haigler. morning. “When I called my every time one was in the Haigler, who is the present manager of the son and told him I’d won, he PETER WILLIAMS/DAILY JOURNAL said ‘great, I’m glad we got GOLDEN EGG FLIGHT Beulah Smith claims her $100 prize on Monday morning. something out of that trip.’” CONTINUED ON PAGE 8A CONTINUED ON PAGE 3A

O.C. Sellers Sr., 87, Laurinburg Inside today Obituaries 5A Deaths Nathaniel Terry, 71, Rockingham Vol. 78, No. 167 Tracy Ward, 78, Rockingham ON THE WEB: www.yourdailyjournal.com Opinion 4A Thelma Chavis, 90, Rockingham Obituaries can be found on Page 5A. E-MAIL: [email protected] Calendar 2A Puzzles 3B Effie Goins, 79, Rockingham Josephine Leviner, 84, Gibson The Daily Journal is published with Material inside this edition is Classified 5B Sports 1B © Richmond County Daily Journal. Kay Lynch, 55, Rockingham pride Tuesday through Sunday for the Reproduction without expressed consent of the Comics 4B TV Listings 3B Charlie Puckett, 67, West End people of Richmond County, N.C. Richmond County Daily Journal is prohibited.

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APRIL 14 on S.C. Hwy 9 west of Walk for the Cure benefit- Five or more plates deliv- NAACP: Community Chesterfield, S.C. Church ing the Humane Society of ered for lunch between monthly meeting April 14 at services begin at 10 a.m. Richmond County and Relay hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Bring a covered dish. for Life. Ellerbe Springs Bake sale throughout day. AME Zion Church, 105 Lake Inn & Restaurant, 10 a.m. Entertainment begining at Road, Rockingham. Public to 2 p.m. Humane walker 11 a.m. with The David Dyer invited. Information, call 582- APRIL 20 with animal friend, $10; each and Allyn Love Duo of The 2403. HISTORICAL SOCIETY: additional animal $5. One Crooked Smile Band and ROCKINGHAM HIGH: The Aviation History of mile well-marked trail, raffle, beginning at 4 p.m. with John School Class of 1959 meets Richmond County will be the prizes, good eats or bring Webb. For more information, for lunch at Smithfield’s at 1 subject at the April 20 meet- a bag lunch. Walker pledge contact Lisa Ledford at 997- p.m. on April 14. ing of the Historical Society packets at animal shelter. 4464. DAV: Chapter 59 and at 7 p.m. at Rockingham City Business/Individual sponsor- Auxiliary meets April 14 at Hall. The construction of ships available. Rain Date: MAY 1-2 Chapter Home, N.C. 177 the Rockingham Municipal May 2. Call 895-0335 or 205- INDOOR YARD SALE: S. Hamlet. Meal at 6 p.m. Airport (Foxport) in 1928 1596 for information. First United Methodist Immediately following meet- and the present airport in YARD/PLANT SALE: Church, 300 C harlotte Street, ing at 6:30 p.m. 1941 will be presented by Dr. All Saints Episcopal Church Hamlet, May 1 and May 2, 8 Wingate Williamson, Doyle Spring Yard and Plant Sale, a.m. to 1 p.m. Light breakfast APRIL 15 Haigler, J.B. Howell and T.K. Parish Hall, 217 Henderson and lunch available. HUMANE SOCIETY: Thrower. Did you know the St., Hamlet, across from 2009 Spay/Neuter Program. dirigible Hindenburg passed library. Saturday, April 25, 8 MAY 3 Open to all. No residency over Foxport on a regular a.m. to 12 noon. RIDE FOR PAWS: or income restriction vouch- schedule, the passengers DIVERITY BANQUET: Motorcycle Ride scheduled ers for $57 to $77 includes waving to onlookers below? Richmond County Human May 3. Registration at 12:30 transportation, surgery, pain Do you know the location of Relations Council eighth p.m. at Hmlet Depot Park. meds, rabies vaccine or $20 Foxport? Whence the name? annual diversity banquet Ride starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost Spay/Neuter vouchers avail- NAACP EDUCATION: A at Cole Auditorium April $10 for singles and $15 for able for Richmond County department meeting will be 25, 6 p.m. Guest speaker doubles. Proceeds to benefit households receiving any one held April 20 at 6 p.m. for Dr. Cookie Newsom of the Humane Society of Richmond or more public assistance any one interested in helping University of North Carolina County. Information, call 910- items — Medicaid, Food with upcoming 2009 Student at Chapel Hill. Buffet din- 995-1759. Stamps, Work First, Health Achievement Program. ner and local entertainment Choice, adoption or foster Meeting will be held at provided. Tickets, $10, may MAY 7 care assistance or Medical NAACP Office on Hamlet be purchased by calling 582- RABIES VACCINATION: Qualifying Benefit assistance. Ave. Any questions, call (910) 0848, from any member of N.C. State Law requires all Health Department lobby 557-5273. the Human Relations Council, dogs and cats four months Rockingham, 9 a.m. to noon, MINERAL SPRINGS: or at the door. of age and over to be vac- 12:30 to 2 p.m. Vouchers Improvement Council FASHION/TALENT cinated against rabies each available at animal shelter all Community Meeting will con- SHOW: Saturday, April year. All dogs and cats found other days. Call 895-0335 for vene on Monday, April 20, 25, 7 p.m. at Beaver Dam without current rabies vac- more information. at 7:30 p.m. All concerned Community Center. Ticket cination tags on collars will RHS CLASS OF 1958: citizens invited. drawing for $25 and $50 priz- be subject to impoundment Will meet for lunch on April es. For more information, call by Richmond County Animal 15 at Smithfield’s at 12:30 APRIL 21 Daniel Kelly at 910-281-4476 Control. Licensed veteri- p.m. HAMLET MEETING: after 3 p.m. narians will be at following Hamlet’s monthly Small Town HEALTH FAIR: Sandhills locations on May 7: Ellerbe APRIL 17 Main Street Community Regioinal Medical Center will Lions Park from 4-5 p.m. and BLOOD DRIVE: Perdue, Meeting will be held at hold its first spring health Cordova Fire and Rescue Old 7:30 a.m. until noon. Hamlet City Hall, 201 Main fair from 8 a.m. to noon Cheraw Hwy, :5:30-6:30 p.m. St., on Tuesday, April 21 at Saturday, April 25. There will Dogs should be on leashes APRIL 18 6 p.m. Downtown property be several free health screen- and cats in carrying cages. BARBECUE: Millstone owners, business owners and ings and information. For Vaccination fee $6. Men of the Church 8th Annual general public encouraged to more information, call (910) Homecooked pork barbecue attend. Information, contact 205-8121. MAY 8 Saturday, April 18, from 11 Hamlet City Hall 910-582- a.m. to 7 p.m. Bluegrass 2651. APRIL 27 RABIES VACCINATION: Band performs from 5 p.m. to CHHS-MAHS: J.W. Mask N.C. State Law requires all 6 p.m. Millstone Community APRIL 22 Jr. Alumni Chapter meets dogs and cats four months Building, Gibson Nursery RICHMOND RED HATS: April 27 at 6 p.m. at NAACP of age and over to be vac- Road, Ellerbe. $6 per plate or Meet for Lunch April 22 at 12 Building, Hamlet. cinated against rabies each container. Eat in or take out. noon at Wendy’s. year. All dogs and cats found Call 995-5073 for free deliv- APRIL 29 without current rabies vac- ery of five or more plates or APRIL 23 BLOOD DRIVE: cination tags on collars will containers. HAMLET MASONS: Burlington Industries, be subject to impoundment PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. Cordova, 3 p.m. until 7:30 by Richmond County Animal Cross Road Ministries Youth 532 will meet Thursday, p.m. Control. Licensed veterinar- Group having a pancake break- April 23, for stated commu- GENEALOGY SOCIETY: ians will be at following loca- fast at Andy’s Restaurant nication at 7:30 p.m., Hamlet Chesterfield Chapter meets tions on May 8: Hamlet Fire from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. April Masonic Temple, 307 Main April 29 at 3 p.m. in old Deprtment from 4-5 p.m. and 18 to raise money for trip to Street, Hamlet. All members Chesterfield Courthouse on Richmond County Health the mountains. For delivery requested to attend. Main Street. Featured speak- Department from 5:15-6:15 of 5 or more plates call (910) er Louie Rodriguez speaking p.m. Dogs should be on 334-2344 or (910) 334-0304. APRIL 24 on The Buffalo Soldiers. leashes and cats in carrying CONCEALED SUPPER/SILENT cages. Vaccination fee $6. HANDGUN: Permit Class AUCTION: Ellerbe Civitan Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m. Club Sausage and Pancake APRIL 30 at Camp Millstone. Call 910- Supper and Silent Auction CONCERT: “An American 995-3387. April 24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Portrait” features pianist Founded in 1931 Families try to cope BUFFET BREAKFAST: at Ellerbe Civitan Building, Mac Frampton with Sam Saturday, April 18, 6:30- O.G. Reynolds Rd. off Derby Hagan and Dawn Marie. PO Box 1888 10 a.m. Cameronian Road, Ellerbe. Adults $5 and Performances showcases Rockingham, NC 28380 after arrest in death Presbyterian Church, 179 children 12 and under, $3. the songs that united and (USPS 465-220 ISSN 1050-7639) Northam Road, Rockingham. Eat in or take out orders. inspired a nation. Thursday, The Richmond County Daily Journal is TRACY, Calif. (AP) — The woman suspected of killing an published with pride for the people of 8-year-old girl found stuffed into a suitcase is being held in an Call 910-997-2408. All you Silent auction bidding closes April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond County by Heartland can eat for $4. at 7 p.m. Cole Auditorium on campus Publications, LLC, 1 West Main Street, observation cell where jail staff monitor her mental health, DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE: Clinton, CT 06413. Published daily except Plate Sale of RCC. Tickets $15 each. Mondays by the Richmond County Daily officials said. CONVENTION: Richmond Friday, April 24, 11 a.m. to Call (910) 410-1691 or e-mail Meanwhile, the families of the suspect and the slain girl Journal, 105 E. Washington Street, County Democratic Party 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., [email protected]. Rockingham, NC 28379. Periodicals attended Easter services Sunday at separate churches, strug- Convention at Thomas H. Fellowship United Methodist postage paid at Rockingham. gling to cope. Leath Memorial Library, 412 Church, McDonald Ave., MAY 1 POSTMASTER : Send address changes to Melissa Huckaby, a 28-year-old Sunday school teacher, is in Richmond County Daily Journal E. Franklin St., Rockingham, Hamlet. Plates $7 each. For HOSPICE BARBECUE: PO Box 1888 custody at the San Joaquin County Jail, held without bail on on Saturday, April 18 at 10 delivery of 5 or more plates, RIichmond County Hospice Rockingham, NC 28380 suspicion of murder and kidnapping of Sandra Cantu. The girl a.m. Registration begins at call 997-1091. 23rd Annual Barbecue May SUBSCRIPTION RATES was a playmate of her 5-year-old daughter, Madison. 9:30 a.m. All Democrats invit- 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at RATE BY CARRIER Huckaby’s father, Brian Lawless, said he did not believe his ed to attend. APRIL 25 Browder Park, Rockingham. 3 Months ...... $29 daughter was capable of what police accuse her of doing. LAWNMOWER RACING: EMERGENCY 6 Months ...... $44 Pork barbecue by Tommy 12 Months...... $81 “I just can’t comprehend. There are no words,” he told There will be a Lawnmower PREPAREDNESS: Fair Deese and barbecue chicken MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS IN COUNTY reporters. He said Huckaby lived for her daughter and “was Race at the Ellerbe Lions Saturday, April 25, noon to by The Knights of Columbus. 6 Months ...... $90 that same way with other children. She loved other chil- Club on April 18. Gate opens 6 p.m., 310 Roberdell Road, 12 Months ...... $150 dren.” at 4 p.m. and first race at Rockingham, Public invited. MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS OUT OF FRANK THEATRES COUNTY Sandra disappeared on March 27, and her body was found 6:30 p.m. There will be food No cost. Learn what you and SANDHILLS STADIUM 10 6 Months ...... $105 April 6 by farmworkers, stuffed in a suitcase in an irrigation concessions. your family need to know 24 HR. MOVIE HOTLINE • 910-695-1100 12 Months ...... $180 pond. Huckaby was arrested early Saturday. BENEFIT: Ponder Blue to be prepared for emergen- www.franktheatres.com SINGLE COPY $5.00 Early Bird Specials Daily ...... $.50 Police declined to give details but said said inconsistencies playing April 18, 9 p.m. cies and natural disasters. 1 st show before 12pm • Mon.-Thurs., excludes Holidays **= No Passes •Shows in () are shown Daily Sunday ...... $1.00 in Huckaby’s story during questioning led to her arrest. They to 1 a.m., at City Limits. Sponsored by The Church th th Admission, $5. All proceeds of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Showtimes For April 10 - April 16 STAFF said they have no motive for the slaying. **Hannah Montana:The Movie (G) Rick Bacon...... Publisher On Sunday, citizens in this city of 78,000 people about 60 go to Relay for Life. Saints and Richmond County (Daily 10:30AM) 12:45 3:00 5:00 7:00 9:15 Peter Williams ...... Editor miles east of San Francisco were still coming to grips with Emergency Services. Call **Observe And Report (R) Gail Rainwater ...... Advertising Manager APRIL 19 866-491-0746 for more infor- (Daily 11:00AM) 1:00 3:30 5:45 7:45 9:45 Amanda Vanness ...... Production Manager Huckaby’s arrest and Sandra’s death. ** Fast And Furious (PG13) ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS Sandra lived with her mother down the street from where LISENBY REUNION: mation. (Daily 10:45AM) 1:10 3:25 5:30 7:40 10:00 If you have not received your newspaper Huckaby lived with her grandfather, Clifford Lawless, pastor April 19 at 12:45 p.m. at HUMANE SOCIETY: **Adventureland (R) (Daily 10:50AM) 1:05 3:05 5:20 7:35 10:05 by 6:30 a.m. weekdays or 7:30 a.m. of Clover Road Baptist Church. Hopewell Baptist Church Walk for Animals - Critter Saturday and Sunday, call The Haunting In Connecticut (PG13) CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT: (Daily 11:05AM) 1:15 3:15 5:15 7:15 9:30 About 400 parishioners, including members of the Cantu (910) 997-3416 family, packed into a high school cafeteria to hear Journey Knowing (PG13) ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT: Christian Church Pastor Scott McFarland’s Easter sermon. Poetry reading set for Thursday (Daily 11:10AM) 1:55 5:10 7:30 9:55 (910) 997-3111 Duplicity (PG13) NEWS DEPARTMENT: Journey was one of more than a dozen churches that mobi- LAURINBURG — Distinguished poet Anthony Abbott has (Daily 10:50AM) 1:40 5:05 7:40 10:10 (910) 997-3111 lized members Sunday to pray for the Cantu family. McFarland Monsters Vs Aliens (PG) Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily, spent the past few months serving as a poetry mentor to Kalyn (Daily 10:55AM ) 1:10 1:50 3:20 5:20 closed on weekends. sent a special message to the family that, like Christ, Sandra’s Sisco of Asheboro, Leigh Price of Randleman, Liz Monish of 7:10 7:50 9:00 12 Rounds (PG13) spirit had risen to heaven. Laurinburg and Jo Barbara Taylor of Raleigh. Thursday eve- (Daily 11:15AM) 5:05 9:40 100% Recycled “Jesus is out of the tomb and Sandra is too,” McFarland told ning he will have the opportunity to read with them at the I Love You, Man (R) 3:10 7:10 9:35 Newsprint

The Associated Press after the sermon. “She’s not in a grave, Fortner Writers’ Forum at St. Andrews Presbyterian College. Race To Witch Mountain (PG) Material copyright © 2008 by Richmond County Daily (Daily 10:40AM) 12:55 5:10 Journal. All rights reserved. No material may be reproduced she’s not in a suitcase. She’s in heaven and celebrating the The Fortner Writers’ Forum is free and open to the public. without permission of the publisher. best Easter ever.” For more information, call 910-277-5258. BARGAINMATINEES BEFORE 5:00 P.M. About 20 parishioners and an equal number of reporters The event is the culmination of the 2008-2009 Gilbert- filled the Lawless’ church on Sunday. Clifford Lawless and Chappell Distinguished Poet Series for the Central Region. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS others offered prayers for Sandra’s family. Started five years ago by the North Carolina Poetry Society to It was not clear if Huckaby had hired an attorney. Lawless allow young poets to be formally mentored by an established Our newspaper carriers make every effort to deliver family members said jail officials had denied their requests to member of the poetry community in North Carolina, it is your newspaper in a timely and efficient manner. visit her, and they have not spoken to her since the arrest. named after the late Marie Gilbert and Fred Chappell. San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputy Les Garcia said the Professor Emeritus of English at Davidson, Abbott contin- However, there are times when home delivery is mental health staff has not cleared Huckaby to have visitors ues to teach in his fields of interest, including modern drama, delayed or interrupted. If and when this happens on and she is still in an observation cell. Huckaby also turned creative writing with an emphasis of poetry and religion and your route, and you do not receive your Daily Journal down media requests for interviews, Garcia said. literature. He has two books of modern drama to his credit, Huckaby’s uncle, John Hughes Jr., told The Associated Shaw and Christianity and The Vital Lie: Reality and Illusion by 6:30 a.m. Weekdays or by 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Press his niece was from a good family but had hit a rough in Modern Drama. His poetry books include The Girl in the please contact our Circulation Department by Yellow Raincoat, A Small Thing Like Breath and The Search 14 1 patch. He said she had moved in with her grandparents in 4

10 :00 a.m. at 997-3416 and we will bring you one. 1 Tracy about a year ago. for Wonder in the Cradle of the World. 7 www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Page 3A From Page One Meth CONTINUED FROM FRONT

er and an improper driver’s license. Bond meanor charges of assault on a female and was set at $1,000. interfering with an emergency communica- ■ Danielle Nadean Carmichael, 30, tion. He was held in Richmond County Jail Brooks Avenue, Rockingham, was issued until a judge set bond. a citation on a misdemeanor charge of lar- ■ Cheryl Ann Sessoms, 45, U.S. 74 ceny. ■ West, Rockingham, was arrested on a charge Richard Harold Pate, 57, Legrand of assault with a deadly weapon. She was Street, Rockingham, was arrested on an held in Richmond County Jail until a judge order for arrest from Anson County on set bond. misdemeanor charges. His bond was set at ■ $326. Marcus Dion Johnson, 21, Greensboro, ■ Marcus Lee Ricardo Wilson, 22, was arrested on a charge of assault on a Dogwood Lane, was arrested on an order female. He was held in Richmond County for arrest on misdemeanor charges of no Jail until a judge set bond. operator’s license and possession of mari- Information on criminal activity may juana. Bond was set at $50. be reported anonymously to Richmond ■ Brandon Reynolds Tyler, 23, 6th County Crime Stoppers at 997-5454. Street, Safie, Rockingham, was issued a cita- tion on a charge of possession of a Schedule ■ Arrest reports published in the IV controlled substance. Richmond County Daily Journal are copied ■ Montez Patterson, 31, Hazelwood from local law enforcement records. Except Avenue, Rockingham, was arrested on mis- for people injured in motor vehicle acci- demeanor charges of simple assault and com- dents or reportable deaths, victims includ- municating threats. Patterson was released on a written promise to appear in court. ing people, businesses and institutions and ■ Jimmy Jermaine Williams, 23, their addresses are not included as a mat- TOM MACCALLUM/DAILY JOURNAL Caroline Street, Rockingham, was arrested ter of newspaper policy. Reports include Charles B. Deane Jr., chairman of the Rockingham Seaboard Depot Committee, both arrests and criminal summons such as announces that a bronze plaque was placed on the restored building, which is on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of assault on a female. Bond was citations. The Daily Journal lists them all now home to the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce, at the corner of set at $1,000. as arrests. People charged are presumed U.S. 1 and 74 Business in Rockingham. ■ Saul Trejo Palomares, 35, Short innocent until determined to be guilty by a Street, Rockingham, was arrested on misde- court of law. Flight CONTINUED FROM FRONT SHOPLOCAL airport, will tell of recent improvements and Commerce and Tourism Authority recently plans for the future. moved into the building. The building was The county is now advertising to sell the dedicated at the new location April 17, 2007. old hangars at the airport which have been The present depot committee members SHOP HAMLET replaced with new ones. besides Deane are Neal Cadieu and Ed A question to be answered during the Snyder. meeting: What was the name of Airport Road • • • • • Support our local Businesses. before the present airport was constructed Other society activity includes: there? ■ At the Leak-Wall House, owned by the Support your local Economy! Plaque in place society, the men’s parlor room will be rede- A bronze plaque telling about the 1891 signed to provide more seating space. A large, Rockingham Seaboard Depot was recently non-operating piano was removed to make placed on the exterior of the building. room for the seating. Al’s Vacuum The depot was built by Carolina Central ■ The genealogy committee has been Railroad and in 1914 was remodeled by recording and storing records, photos and Center Seaboard Air Line Railway. It was moved Oct. maps related to the Rockingham Urban 7 Raleigh St. 23, 2003, from Caroline Street beside the CSX Renewal project of the 1960s. Transportation railroad tracks to its present ■ Six copies of “Richmond County Heritage” 205-1404 We carry all styles of BAGS, location at the intersection of U.S. 1 and 74 have been given to the society. The book has SHAMPOO & SUPPLIES! Business, downtown Rockingham. been out of print since 1995. They will be sold Service & Repair for all makes Its restoration and renovation was a proj- on a first come, first serve basis. For informa- & models ect of the Richmond County Historical tion, call 895-1660. We Carry: Society funded by the N.C. Department of Bosch • Cirrus Transportation, the City of Rockingham and ■ Contact reporter Tom MacCallum at Panasonic • Sanyo the Cole Foundation. 997-3111, ext. 15; e-mail tmaccallum@yourda Perfect The Richmond County Chamber of ilyjournal.com.

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OOppiinionnion www.yourdailyjournal.com LETTERS Founded in 1931 Writer has a point THE FIRST AMENDMENT “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, I have no reason to ques- or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of tion William R. Butler’s speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, motive or sincerity, (Apr and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” 10 - Don’t confuse Acorn with 2010 Census) but DAILY JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS Acorn’s record as a com- Rick Bacon, publisher munity activist organization Peter Williams, editor gives every reason to ques- Editorial board members can be reached at 997-3111, ext. 18. tion their involvement in the U.S. Census for 2010. A record of some of their questionable practices is available to interested readers, on the internet, OUR VIEW (Google - Acorn Political). Mr. Butler states, “Acorn signed on as a national part- ner with the U.S. Census United Way Bureau in February 2009 to assist with the recruitment of temporary workers to makes go door-to-door to update addresses and mapping.” We know that this proce- dure has a distinct bearing great strides on our election process, THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON including legislative re-dis- When you set a goal and fall short of it, tricting. Based on Acorn some would paint that as a failure. workers past record of There is nothing about this year’s improprieties, I submit that Richmond County United Way campaign Firsthand experience makes it is not unreasonable for a that can be considered as anything close prudent person to be suspi- to a failure. cious of their involvement After a solid year in 2007-2008, the local in the Census process. United Way board decided to raise the work more productive Bunn T. Phillips Jr. goal higher — much higher. The United Rockingham Way, which funds 15 agencies, set the This week I had the honor important reminder of their con- understand how we can work bar at $300,000 for 2008-2009. That was of visiting United States tinuing service to our country to stage our way out of Iraq almost double the amount military bases in Iraq and and my commitment to them. and complete our mission in Thanks to donors Afghanistan. Traveling as a After leaving Baghdad, we Afghanistan. ■ There is raised the previous year. I would like to thank the fol- nothing about Despite the economy, member of the House Armed spent a night in Kuwait, where I It is my privilege to spend this lowing people for supporting this year’s the United Way was able Services Committee, I spent got to call my family and check- next week here in the district, Fayetteville State University Richmond to raise $262,132, or the first three days touring in with the district. The next hearing your concerns, talking Nu Phi Alpha Honor Society County United $100,000 more than it did Iraq assessing the state of Iraqi day, though, we were off to to you about the things I learned Way campaign with their gracious donations. that can be the year before. That is reconstruction and the well- Afghanistan, where I visited an from my visit overseas and the I was elected President of considered as nothing short of amazing. being of U.S. airfield, spoke with officials, job we are doing in Washington. this honor society and had anything close “Most of the time, I try troops. My and spent some valuable time On Wednesday, April 15th, my no idea where I would get to a failure. and keep things positive,” tour includ- staff and I will host a meet and the funds to complete the said Michelle Parrish, the ed visits to Seeing our operations up close greet at J.F. Allen’s Kitchen in activities that was scheduled director of the United Way. “When we set American Biscoe. I hope that everyone for me. Thanks to some fine the ($300,000) goal I was asked if I really military bases will make my work all the who is able will come by and folks in Richmond County, thought we could meet it, and all I could and a hospital more productive on the House see us. This week was a sober- I do not have to worry say was ‘we’ll see what we can come up that serves Armed Services Committee ing reminder of our rights and about that. Many thanks with.’ I mean you don’t really know what seriously- responsibilities as Americans, to: Commissioner Kenneth you can do until you try.” wounded sol- and help me better understand and it also reaffirmed the pride and Claudia Robinette, Mr. One big plus was United Way was able LARRY diers. I also how we can work to stage our I already had for the men and Ken Goodman, Mayor Gene to get donations from new businesses. KISSELL participated way out of Iraq and complete women serving our Country McLaurin, Commissioner Perdue Farms and Lowe’s hadn’t been in meetings and those veterans who have John Garner, Ric and Al’s regular contributors in recent history. commentary with General our mission in Afghanistan. already come home. It was also Car Wash, Mike Griffin / Instead of just talking about the benefits of Ray Odierno, a reminder of the challenges we Griffin Chrysler Dodge Jeep, United Way, a small group of Perdue work- Lieutenant General Charles with some troops from North face not only abroad but right Suzuki, Clint Ray / Griffin ers actually went out and got to see first Jacoby, and Major General Carolina. here at home in the 8th District. Toyota, Mini Maxi Storage hand some of the agencies United Way Kenneth Glueck. As was the case in Iraq, some I know if we continue to work / Ric Byrd, Dr. William supports. That, Parrish believes, opened After seeing Baghdad first- of these troops were incred- hard to accomplish both our Haltiwanger, Dr. Robert Beck their eyes. hand and speaking with our district goals and support the and Judge Amanda Wilson. Also Parrish saw some long-term United ibly young, and all were eager brave troops and generals, I feel to share stories of their fami- mission of our troops, our dis- Your kindness shall not be Way donors who found themselves on the great optimism coated with a trict and country will continue forgotten. receiving end of services that they’d never lies back home. I saw many heavy dose of reality for the pictures of beautiful children to recover from these difficult Evonne Moore thought that they’d have to use. future of Iraq. This process is a times. Lead School Social “You always hope that you won’t need and proud parents. They were fragile one, and I am confident so happy to talk to somebody Worker, Fayetteville the services we offer, but some peo- ■ State University ple have found out that they’ve had to,” in what our military has been from North Carolina. I must Congressman Larry Kissell doing. There are, of course, say, though, as moved as I was (D-NC-8) offices include President of Nu Phi Parrish said. Rockingham: 230 East Franklin Alpha Honor Society The United Way supports Sandhills major challenges, and we are by their age and their sacri- doing everything we can to pro- St., Rockingham, NC 28379, Children’s Center, Roberdel Children’s fices, I was equally moved by Phone: 997-2070; Concord Center, Richmond County 4-H Club, the vide the services necessary for their determination and fierce number (704) 786-1612; INTERACTIVE Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of a self-sufficient Iraq while ensur- resolve to do their jobs, and to Fayetteville number (910) 920- America, Leak Street Alumni, Richmond ing the safety of our troops. I serve their country. Seeing our 2070; Washington office: 512 Visit www.yourdaily had the privilege of spending Cannon House Office Building, journal.com to vote in our on-line County Aging Services, Samaritan Colony, operations up close will make poll. time with some of our coura- my work all the more productive Washington, DC 20515; phone Richmond County Literacy Council, (202) 225-3715. Web site, kis- Do you think the government geous men and women fighting should continue giving money to Richmond Christian Counseling, the on the House Armed Services sell.house.gov. for Iraqi freedom. It was an Committee and help me better GM & Chrysler? American Red Cross, New Horizons: 72% - No Life and Family Services, the Salvation 13% - Yes, but only if they cut Army, the Rockingham Rescue Squad and their expenses 11% - I’d rather they gave me soup kitchens in both Rockingham and a car Hamlet. 4% - Yes As the new campaign starts, Parrish is compiling data that will make the job WRITE US easier this time. “We require a quarterly report so we The Daily Journal encourages will know each agency was able to help letters about issues in the public domain. Please keep letters to x number of people. Because our agen- 300 words or less. Letters may cies have to fill out a community invest- be edited for brevity, clarity and ment report, people will know where their grammar. Letter-writers are limited to money is being spent.” two submissions a month. “At one time, when we had more indus- Please sign your letter and try in Richmond County, it was easier include your address and day- time telephone number. We will to raise money,” said Parrish, who has not print letters that are libelous headed the agency since November 2007. or in poor taste, letters address- “I won’t say it was easy. But now it’s a ing issues between private parties, form letters, unsigned little more difficult. When I’m told ‘no’ I letters, letters from anonymous don’t take it personally. There are some sources or letters that are signed businesses out there that I know are hav- but request anonymity. All letters are verified prior to ing a hard time, and I wouldn’t think of publication. going to them. If the economy had been Mail letters to: Letters to a little better, we might have hit our goal, the Editor, P.O. Box 1888, Rockingham, N.C. 28380. but overall I think our campaign was very Fax your letters to 997-4321. positive.” E-mail: So do we. [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. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Page 5A From Page One OBITUARIES Storms CONTINUED FROM FRONT Effie Goins O.C. Sellers Sr. Marshall County. were halted by the severe It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Effie LAURINBURG — Mr. O. C. Sellers, Sr., 87, died Sunday, April 12. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the McDougald No one was injured, but weather as high winds, hail Jones Mauldin Goins, 79 of Rockingham, at home on Sunday, April four people who live on big and lightning threatened 12, 2009, with her family by her side. Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. sailboats and yachts stored workers. Officials were wor- Energized by the love of all her family and friends she fearlessly at the marina had to be fought to the end. Remembering Mama and the joy she brought to He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ina Mae Long Sellers; ried about further flood- all of us will allow her spirit to live on forever. three sons, O. C. Sellers, Jr. and wife, Mavie of St. Pauls; Oscar rescued after their vessels ing to areas damaged by Mrs. Goins was born April 21, 1929 in “Buddy” Sellers and wife, Sheila of Hamlet, and Michael Sellers and blew into the river during a series of storms three Marlboro County, SC a daughter of Manley and wife, Brenda of Rockingham; two daughters, Chris Woodward of the storm, McBurnett said. weeks ago that caused Mattie Leviner Jones. She was a member of Laurinburg and Sharman Thurman and husband, Michael of Raleigh; “It’s right on the heels of river swelling throughout a sister, Betty Meares of Laurinburg; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grand- Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and was a home- the tornado on Friday, so Florida’s Panhandle. children, and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death we’ve really got our hands maker. Her brothers and sisters, Ebb, Woodrow U.S. Highway 90 remained by four brothers, Berry Sellers, Jr., Willard Sellers, Johnny Sellers, full,” she said. and Keller Jones, Louise Coble, Ollie Jones and closed for a sixth day at the Cleon Coward as well as a grandson, Calvin and Jack Sellers; and two sisters, Rozilla Nicholson and Abragray Some schools were closed Mauldin, preceded her in death. Furnish. in Alabama on Monday after Suwannee River about 65 Born May 27, 1921 in Robeson County, he was a son of the miles east of Tallahassee. Surviving are her children, Roy Mauldin, Jr. Goins crews were unable to get and wife Teresa, Roger Mauldin, Ronnie Mauldin late Berry and Pearlie Willoughby Sellers. O. C. served with the power back on for the build- The flooding claimed two and wife Martha, James Mauldin and wife Faye, all of Rockingham, US Navy and the US Marines in World War II. He initially served ings. lives in late March in the Larry Mauldin and wife Sonya of Bloomingdale, GA, Sarah Forester with Seaboard Railroad and later as a supervisor with Burlington Panhandle’s Okaloosa Industries. He returned to Seaboard Coast Line Railroad as a con- Florida emergency and husband Henry of Monroe, Susan Williams and husband David crews trying to work on County, and a third person of Shallotte, NC, Vickie Rankin and husband Hugh, Pattie Long and ductor until his retirement. Following his retirement he worked in security with Campbell Soup. flood recovery and damage — an elderly man — was still husband, M.C. , all of Rockingham, Brenda Jordan and husband assessment Monday in the missing after he was swept Johnny of Hamlet, Kimberly Mauldin and special friend, Kim Ann of O. C. enjoyed his family, growing a garden every year, and cars. Myrtle Beach, SC, Dianne Stack and husband Dennis of Mankato, The family will receive friends at the home of Chris Woodward, northern part of the state away by flood waters. MN, 35 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 12481 Woodpecker Lane and from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the brothers and sisters, Zeb Jones, Marshall Jones, Flora Steele and McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Deputies take impaired off the road Mattie Wheaton, all of Rockingham and a special nephew, Billy Jones A memorial register is at: www.McDougald.com of Awendaw, SC. — Paid obituary Staff report Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cobb Richmond County Daily Journal Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Jacobs and Rev. Chuck Tuesday, April 14, 2009 During the month of March, the Richmond County Sheriff’s McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill United Office’s deputies arrested 27 people on charges of driving Methodist Church Cemetery in Wallace, SC. Thelma Chavis while impaired. The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at That was in addition to other duties performed by the Miss Thelma Chavis, 90, 205 Shaw St., Rockingham died Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at the Jordan office, Sheriff Dale Furr said. Sunday, April 12, 2009 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Home on Mill Road. Deputies made 218 arrests on misdemeanor charges and 30 Memorials may be made to Liberty Hospice, 921 E. Caswell St., in Pinehurst. She was born September 2, 1918 in Richmond County, a felony arrest charges. There were 31 speeding ticket issued. Wadesboro, NC 28170. There was one high-speed chase. Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net. daughter of the late John Wesley and Lydia — Paid obituary Grant Quick Chavis. Miss Chavis was a life- There were 17 domestic violence order served, 253 criminal Richmond County Daily Journal time member of the Pleasant Hill United papers served and 385 civil papers served. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Methodist Church and was the oldest living Detectives investigated 34 cases of breaking, entering and member. She retired from Aleo Manufacturing larceny. with 34 years of service. From 33 sessions of daily courts held, there were 25 inmates In addition to her parents, she was preced- Kay Lynch ed in death by three brothers, Brock Chavis, transferred from Richmond County Jail to state prison facili- Kay Snead Lynch, 55, of 187 Northam Rd. Rockingham, died Lois Chavis and Archie “Pud” Chavis. Two ties leaving an average number of inmates in the jail at 88. half brothers, Birch Quick and Johnny Quick There were 13,341 people searched at the courthouse dur- Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Duke University Medical Center in Chavez Durham. and one half sister Lizzie Quick Duncan. ing 22 days. Calls coming into the sheriff’s office requesting Kay was born June 23, 1953 in Richmond County, a daughter Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 15, a deputy were 1,338. of Robert and Barbara Morrison Snead. She was a member of 2009 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. Services provided include seven mental patients taken to Cameronian Presbyterian Church, where she served as church pia- with Rev. Sonny Hall, Rev. Beverly Wilson and Jerry Shaw treatment facilities, 111 people were issued gun permits, nist and choir director; and was a dental hygenist. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. escorts were provided for 27 funerals, 72 vehicles were Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Lynch of the home, son, Surviving, One brother, John Tyson Chavis of Rockingham. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 unlocked, nine security checks were made, 142 burglar alarms Charlie Gilliam and wife Rebecca of Ellerbe, daughters, Bridget Hall were checked and 75 escorts were made from a business to and husband Greg of Garner, Kelly Chandler and husband Adam of p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham and at Greensboro, Jessica Brooks and husband Heath of Rockingham, 2 other times at 205 Shaw St., Rockingham. a bank. grandchildren, Brayden Hall and Lukas Gilliam. Also surviving are Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuner- her parents, Robert and Barbara Snead of Rockingham, brothers, alhome.com Mike Snead and Robbie Snead, both of Rockingham, sisters, Rose Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Hawks of Ellerbe and Lori Fields of Mt. Gilead. Chavis family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Cameronian Richmond County Daily Journal 805 South Long Drive 921 Long Drive Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Northam Cemetery. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Rockingham, NC Richmond Medical Park Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 997-4471 417-3490 Western North Carolina Chapter, 5950 Fairview Rd. Suite 250, Tracy Ward For All Your Home Health Care Needs Charlotte, NC 28210. Rockingham, NC Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net Major Tracy Ward, 78, of Rockingham, died Monday, April Carter Funeral Home of Rockingham is assisting the Lynch family. 13, 2009 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Jim Brannon, R.Ph., Greg Marks, R.Ph., Lazelle Marks, R.Ph., — Paid obituary Rockingham. Jon Marks, R.Ph., Shannon Terry, R.Ph., Erin Edwards, R.Ph., Richmond County Daily Journal Mr. Ward was born June 13, 1930 in Caroline Marks, R.Ph., Jerry Williamson, R.Ph. 142914 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Richmond County, a son of the late Roy www.medicalcenterpharmacy.com Nance and Pearl Clark Ward. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired computer analyst. Josephine Leviner Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Polly ONE POUND FREE GIBSON — Mrs. Josephine Locklear Leviner, 84, of Gibson Road Williams Ward of the home, brother, Willie Ward, and several When you buy died Monday, April 13, 2009. nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Chapel Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday in 5 POUNDS OF SEED Holiness Church, Hwy. 74, Hamlet officiated by the Rev. Glenn Eastside Cemetery with Rev. Mitchell Roller officiating. Volrath. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. The family will be at the home of his nephew, Joe Williams, She is survived by two sons, R. J. Leviner and wife, Becky of 142 Wildwood Rd., Rockingham. Belton, SC and Darnell Leviner of Gibson; two daughters, Patricia In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to East Locklear and husband, Thomas of Laurinburg and Ann Holly Rockingham United Methodist Church,1009 Scaleybark Rd, and husband, Rhett of Douglasville, GA; a former daughter-in- Rockingham, NC 28379. Drought tolerant law, Shirley Crawford of Hamlet: three brothers, Willard Locklear Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net and Robert Lee Locklear of Gibson, and the Rev. Henry Locklear Carter Funeral Home is assisting the Ward family. Low maintenance of Hamlet; four sisters, Zettie Belle Baxley of Laurinburg, Lizzie Richmond County Daily Journal Jacobs of Gibson, Iona Faulk of Hickory, and Lena Mae Caulder of Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Lifetime LawnTM Asheboro; eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Terry Earl Leviner; son, Earl Leviner, Jr., sisters, Jessie Lee Williams and Evalene Coble; and brothers, Lawrence Locklear and James Locklear. Nathaniel Terry, 71, of Rockingham, son of the late Reverend Born November 1, 1924 in Robeson County, she was a daughter John D. Terry and Mary C. Terry, died April 9, 2009. of the late the Rev. Robert Locklear and Carrie Goins Locklear. She He was born December 14, 1937 in Robeson County. He attended the Robeson County Public Schools and was worked at Ingraham Clock Company for 17 years prior to retiring. CENTIPEDE GRASS Josephine enjoyed gardening, cooking, and growing flowers. Fixing employed by Perdue, Inc., until his health declined. SEED Christmas dinner for her family was always the highlight of the year Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at for Josephine. 2 p.m. at Temple Church of God in Christ, 104 Stewart St. Find your local dealer at www.TifBlairSeed.com Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the McDougald Funeral Rockingham, with Pastor T.C. Leak. Interment will be held in Home and Crematorium. Northside Cemetery. A memorial register is at: www.McDougald.com Public viewing was held Monday from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at — Paid obituary Nelson Funeral Service in Rockingham. Richmond County Daily Journal Nathaniel is survived by his wife of 35 years, Oncie Wilson Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Terry; two sons, Steven Wilson of Raleigh, and Donald Wilson of Washington, DC.; three brothers, Rev. John Terry, Jr., of West End, Rev. J.W. Terry of Red Springs, and Hubert Terry of Charlie Puckett New Jersey and one sister, Barbara Kelly of Dobbins Heights; WEST END — Charlie Monroe Puckett, 67, died Thursday, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. April 9, 2009, at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Nelson Funeral Service of Rockingham is in charge of Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, arrangements. 2009, at West End Cemetery with the Rev. David Reynolds Richmond County Daily Journal officiating. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 He was a native of Moore County, a veteran of the US Army, and was a truck driver. McAuley joins conservation district Surviving are his son, Charles Everette “Chuck” Puckett; The Richmond Soil “I am so excited sisters, Nellie Easter of Cana, VA, Eunice Puckett of West and Water Conservation to be working here,” End, Inez Hall of Biscoe, Allie Smith of Monroe, Lucille Britt District has hired Jackie said McAuley. “We of Star, Louisa Freeman of Eagle Springs; brother, Oliver McAuley as the new don’t want to be the Puckett of Hamlet, Ken Puckett of Biscoe, Sammy Puckett of administrative assis- best kept secret in the Biscoe; foster brother, James Quesinberry of Mt. Airy. tant to the Board of county. Richmond The family received friends following the service at Middle Supervisors. McAuley SWCD has a strong Call for a free consultation Cross Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 440 Lucas Road, West brings with her nearly Environmental End. 15 years of experi- Education program 1300 E. Broad Ave. • Suite 25 The family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star. Rockingham, NC 28379 ence and she holds an McAuley and provides free 910-410-9898 Online condolences may be made at www.phillipsfh.com. A.A.S. in Accounting technical assistance. Richmond County Daily Journal from Richmond Community We want to know you and you Tuesday, April 14, 2009 College. know us.” Condolences ~ Reflections ~ Remembrances View Richmond County’s complete list of obituaries and share memories with a tribute. Visit obituaries at www.yourdailyjournal.com Page 6A Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com LOCAL NEW YEAR - NEW YOU!...... Weight Loss Challenge! HONORABLE MENTION: This week’s Weight Loss Leader

In the tenth week... Wilma lost2 lbs. WILMA HUEY and Marialost1.7lbs MARIA SMITH AG E:52 AG E:43 TH IS W EEK :2 LBS . TH IS W EEK :1.7LBS. TO DATE:5.9LBS. Congratulations TO D ATE:20.3LBS. GOAL:20lbs Wilma and Maria! GOAL:20lbs Personal trainers find contestants are learning a new life Olivia Webb to remind them of is how far they’ve Richmond County Daily Journal come. I tell them to look at where they started; maybe they could only As they teach clients how to lose go five minutes on the treadmill, weight, personal trainers Richard and now they’re doing 35 or 40,” Ethridge and Sam Stokes are learn- said Stokes. “They’ve done such ing a few new things themselves. a good job, and I hope they keep “The hardest part is keeping them going. I hope they continue to make motivated,” said Stokes. “(Working good choices. And I think they out) is a habit they’re not used to, do see it from that point of view. and they basically had to go from They’re not just thinking about the zero to 60 in a week.” contest. They’re thinking about the But according to him, clients Judy end product two years down the Lovin, Frances Davis and Michael line.” Skinner never complained. And Ethridge said his clients broke he hasn’t had to call and “harass out of - and left behind - a sedentary them.” They all come in to work out lifestyle. on a regular basis. “They feel better. They’re more “That was something that sur- excited. I get a lot of gratification prised me a little bit,” said Stokes. out of that, out of seeing someone “When I ask them to do something, start a new chapter in their life.” they didn’t argue. They just stepped With the final weeks of the con- forward and did it.” test on the horizon, Stokes and Ethridge said the same thing Ethridge has plenty to be proud of. about Wilma Huey and Maria “My (clients) are the first and Smith. second place winners this week!” “I haven’t seen a lazy bone in said Ethridge. “They’re hard work- either of them,” said Ethridge. ers, and they’ve been consistent. “They’re determined to change For example, I think Maria has lost their lives, and I’ve even heard some every week. They’ve gotten in them say they’re going to continue the zone, and that’s key.” after the contest is over.” Stokes happily reported that his In the end, better overall health clients are close to making their trumps weight as a the ultimate goal weight loss goals. Michael, for for every contestant. But Stokes example, has finally gotten below has seen that body image can be an the 300 pound mark. A personal equally important motivational fac- milestone for the father of two, who hopes to one day go on an amuse- tor - especially for female clients. OLIVIA WEBB/DAILY JOURNAL Mike just wants to get healthier ment park ride with his sons. Trainer Richard Ethridge switches gears Monday morning to help children get fit at the “But even though they’re reach- and get in shape,” said Stokes. FirstHealth Center for Health and Fitness Spring Break Camp. “For Frances and Judy, a lot of it ing their goals, they haven’t said as comes from the way people look have more energy.” ketball, all kinds of games. I want goes ‘I’m asking if you want to be much about that as they have about at them, and the way they look at Ethridge said his experience with them to have fun with whatever it in my Easter service. There’s a big, just being healthier.” themselves. They enjoy the com- “New Year, New You” has enhanced is they’re doing. If it’s not fun, I heavy cross and we need someone According to Stokes, his job pliments; they enjoy when people his training strategies. change to something else.” to carry it.’” keeps him motivated and engaged notice how they’ve slimmed down.” “I’ve learned how to pay more As Ethridge laughed with his Stokes has also shared in the tri- - the same qualities he works to Ethridge discovered another attention to what my clients’ young fitness students Monday umph of contestants like Lovin. The help clients maintain. It’s what gets unique component of female weight strengths and weaknesses are.,” said morning, Stokes told of a funny nurse and mother of two was able to him up every morning, and at work loss. Ethridge “I’m watching and making moment he shared with client get past a particularly challenging before 5:30 a.m. “I learned that women can expe- adjustments the whole time.” and minister Michael Skinner last road block. “I can’t do something if I don’t rience a lot more fluctuation due Ethridge’s interactive approach week. “The fact that Judy was able to enjoy it,” said Stokes. “Right now, I to water weight,” he said. “It takes applies to other elements of his “We were training one day when get on third shift and still lose really love it.” burning 3,500 calories to lose one work at FirstHealth Center for he said ‘Could you carry my cross weight, when that would be hard for Ethridge chose to stay active as a pound of fat. They might gain or Health and Fitness, like the Spring for me?’ I stopped for a second and anyone, it’s a testament to how hard personal trainer, rather that settle lose eight pounds in one week, but Break Camp for children that he is I’m thinking, ‘Is this some kind she’s worked.” into retired life, for the same rea- that’s not fat - it’s water. Sometimes helping conduct this week. of metaphorical question that I’m And then there’s the triumph of son. you just shouldn’t look at the scale. “I just ask them (children) ‘What not understanding?’” said Stokes. looking back at everyone’s weight “I learn something new every You look at how your clothes fit, or do ya’ll like?’ and they give me “I said to him ‘I think someone loss journey. day.” he said. “It’s great.” if your body looks slimmer or you ideas. We’re playing soccer, bas- already did that for you,’ and he “One of the big things that I like Personal health records put consumers in control (ARA) – Barb Kerecz is a busy woman. The an individual’s health plan or through Microsoft to more productive visits to the doctor and help Connecticut-based working mother of five has HealthVault -- a new security-enhanced, Web- consumers and their physicians make better a lot of organizing and record keeping to do to based consumer health platform -- can house informed decisions about their health. keep household chaos under control. There are information such as insurance claims, doctors * Tracking your prescriptions and doctors' forms for everything -- immunization records, visits and prescribed medications in a secure, visits will help you keep your own health a top sports sign-up sheets, permission slips and other password-protected online record. priority and may help you better comply with paperwork for her children’s activities as well To learn how easy and safe it is to organize and as her own. But there is a resource available store your health information online, visit: www. treatment recommendations. After all, the more that Kerecz relies on to simplify some of the aetna.com/showcase. information you have at your fingertips, the more most important documents -- her family’s health "The PHR provides consumers with secure, likely you are to follow your physician's advice, records. reliable and current information that they can such as finishing all your antibiotics or sticking Through her Aetna health plan, Kerecz uses share with their doctors so that, together, they to your diet. her Personal Health Record (PHR) as a single can make better informed decisions about their * Using a PHR may also save you money. If your resource for physician names and phone num- health care needs," says Karen Weinseiss, Aetna’s doctors know about your previous tests and lab bers, her children’s immunization records, health vice president of product management. results, they can avoid unnecessary and duplicate history, allergies and other information. So, how can a PHR benefit you? Here are a few tests. More importantly, they can provide better Just like Kerecz, you may be asking yourself: ways: care, since information like past medications and “Exactly what types of tools and information are * More information leads to better care. allergies should be listed on your PHR. available to help me get organized and engaged Not only do health plan PHRs like the Aetna in making the best health care decisions for me CareEngine-powered PHR typically have your * A PHR can come in handy when you're away and my family?” claims data automatically loaded into the PHR, from home -- whether you're around the globe on A number of resources are available -- from they also let you add information such as family vacation, or displaced from home after a natural secure Web sites to personalized health informa- history, over-the-counter medicines and allergies. disaster. With a PHR, your health history is avail- tion tools. But many consumers are now finding Having this personal health information and able online to you and your new doctors 24 hours that a PHR, which is typically available through sharing it with your physician online can lead a day, 7 days a week. www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Page 7A HEALTH

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ROBERT BAXLEY MICHAEL SKINNER CARRIE GRANT JUDY LOVIN FRANCES DAVIS AGE: 60 AGE: 36 Age: 36 AGE: 40 AGE: 23 LOST: 0 lbs LOST: 1.6 lbs LOST: 0 lbs. LOST: 0 lbs. LOST: 0 lbs TO DATE: 22.3 lbs TO DATE: 32 lbs TO DATE: 8.2 lbs. TO DATE: 10.5 lbs. TO DATE: 26.2 lbs GOAL: 15+ lbs GOAL: 40 lbs Goal: 30+ lbs GOAL: 30 lbs GOAL: 40 lbs Some diabetics are skimping on lifesaving care in recession Linda Johnson just real careful with what I ate ... I’d be all AP Business Writer right.” Diabetics are increasingly risking life and By Thanksgiving eve, Collins was vomit- limb by cutting back on — or even going ing blood and rushed to a hospital. Doctors without — doctor visits, insulin, medicines diagnosed her as malnourished, anemic and and blood-sugar testing as they lose income in diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening and health insurance in the recession, an condition caused by lack of insulin and sky- Associated Press analysis has found. high blood sugar. She spent a week in the Doctors have seen a drop in regular appoint- hospital. ments with diabetic patients, if they come Her story is hardly unique. back at all. Patients more often seek tax-sub- Dr. Steven Edelman, a University of sidized or charity care. And they end up in California, San Diego endocrinologist who emergency rooms more often, patients and runs a free clinic staffed by medical students, physicians said in interviews. has seen a 30 percent surge the past six Sales of top-selling drugs and other prod- months in patients seeking free diabetes ucts used to treat and monitor the disease medicines and supplies, which the clinic has have dropped since the economic crisis accel- to ration. Many had been solidly middle class, erated last fall, the AP analysis found. There but the recession took their jobs, insurance are even signs that some patients are choos- and even some homes. ing less-expensive insulin injections over pric- “A third to a half of these people haven’t ier pills to save money. been taking their meds at all,” said Edelman, Meanwhile, the number of people with the who also founded the advocacy group Taking disease keeps growing — another 1.6 million Control of Your Diabetes. Americans were diagnosed in 2007 alone. Diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t People with other health problems also make enough insulin or doesn’t efficiently are cutting back on care amid the recession, use the hormone, which helps turn sugar but diabetics who don’t closely monitor and from food into energy. The disease can be control the chronic disease risk particularly kept under control by monitoring blood sugar dire complications: amputations, vision loss, as well as exercising, improved diet, medica- stroke — even death. tions, testing and regular checkups. Patients’ frugality comes at a tremendous Uncontrolled diabetes can cause fatigue, cost to the already-strained health care sys- blurry vision, excessive urination, gum prob- tem. The typical monthly bill to treat diabetes lems, infections and wounds that don’t heal. runs $350 to $900 for those without insur- Damage to the kidneys, liver, heart and eyes ance, a price tag that’s risen as newer, more follow. Often, much of that damage isn’t appar- expensive medicines have hit the market. ent until a stroke or heart attack strikes. Emergency care and a short hospitalization Sales of diabetes testing supplies and can easily top $10,000, and long-term compli- drugs indicate how many Americans have cations can cost far more. moved beyond scrimping and are cutting vital M. Eileen Collins, 48, of Indianapolis, tried expenses. Several doctors said they began to scrimp on her medication last fall after her noticing a shift in August or September, when husband lost his job and with it their insur- the financial markets melted down and layoffs ance. Without money for insulin, test sup- accelerated. plies and other medicines, she asked for free Sales have dipped for pricey brand-name samples and also got a few drugs through $4- diabetes pills, blood glucose monitors and a-month generic programs. But she stopped even test strips, based on industry sales fig- taking most of her drugs and cut her insulin ures and interviews with the top two makers doses in half to stretch her budget. of testing supplies. The strips generally cost “I truly did not think I was putting my life $1 or more each; patients using insulin are in danger,” Collins said. “I thought if I was supposed to test at least two to four times a day. Small changes trim healthcare costs (ARA) – In a tough economy, everyone are obese can be at least 25 percent higher needs to cut back on unnecessary expenses than those who are not obese. Because of and save money wherever possible. Healthcare this, many health insurance providers offer is often one of the largest expenses a family discounts and reimbursements on your mem- faces, but there are ways to cut healthcare bership to help ensure you get healthy and costs without shortchanging your health. stay healthy. If you’ve just started shopping ■ Check for errors on all your medical bills. for a gym, make sure to ask about potentially It’s very common for hospitals and insurance expensive freeze and cancellation policies companies to inadvertently charge you for a and inquire about value-added services that medication you do not take or a service you may come free with your membership. did not receive. A few minutes spent going ■ If you’ve got a minor ailment, visit a over every medical bill you receive can save retail health clinic at your local pharmacy or you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. big box retailer. You won’t need to make an ■ When a doctor prescribes something for appointment, service is quick and you’ll pay, you, always ask about the generic equivalent. Generic drugs generally cost at least one-third on average, 25 percent less than the cost of less than their brand name counterparts. a doctor’s visit. Many retail health clinics do ■ Don’t ditch your gym membership. While not take insurance, so find out if your insurer it may seem like an easy cost to cut each covers a visit. If not, you may still pay less for month, losing the membership to the gym a retail clinic visit than your traditional co-pay, can be counterproductive. Check with your so it pays to do your homework first. health plan and visit SnapFitness.com to find ■ Wash your hands. Americans spend more out how you may be able to save money on than $2 billion on over-the-counter cold and your gym membership through your insur- flu remedies, but the best way to prevent ance provider. the spread of germs and disease is simply Many doctors estimate that at least 60 washing your hands. Scrub up for at least as percent of office visits are because of stress. long as you can sing the ABCs and soap up Additionally, medical costs for people who frequently. Health system offers credit monitoring GREENSBORO (AP) — A North Carolina Moses Cone spokeswoman Dawn Martin health care system is offering one year of said affected patients have been mailed a free credit monitoring to more than 14,000 letter offering assistance in case of identity patients after a company laptop was stolen theft. in March. Martin said information on the laptop was Moses Cone Health System of Greensboro not encrypted but password protected. She reported on Monday that a laptop containing said there are no reports of the data being confidential patient information, including misused. Social Security numbers, was stolen from an Affected people are cardiology and ortho- employee’s vehicle in Canton, Ga. on March pedic patients treated at two Greensboro hos- 9. The employee worked for national consult- pitals between February 2004 and February ing group VHA. 2009. Page 8A Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com CAROLINAS Bankruptcies surge despite law meant to curb them

Mike Baker more cumbersome after years of intense lobby- Associated Press Writer ing from the nation’s lenders, who complained RALEIGH — The number of U.S. businesses that people were abusing the system. Before and individuals declaring bankruptcy is rising the move to change the law, bankruptcies were with a vengeance amid the recession, despite running at what was then an all-time high of a three-year-old federal law that made it much about 1.6 million per year. tougher for Americans to escape their debts, an The tighter requirements initially appeared Associated Press analysis found. to work, with bankruptcies plummeting from “There’s no end in sight,” said bankruptcy a record-shattering 2 million cases in 2005 — a lawyer Bryan Elliott of Hickory, N.C., who is total that reflected a rush to file before the new working seven days a week and scheduling law took effect — to 600,000 in 2006. But now prospective clients a month in advance. “To be bankruptcies are booming again. doing this well and having this much business, “You wouldn’t get this large of a rise without it is depressing. It’s not a laugh-a-minute job.” serious problems in the economy,” said Lynn Nearly 1.2 million debtors filed for bankrupt- LoPucki, a UCLA law professor who researches cy in the past 12 months, according to federal bankruptcy. court records collected and analyzed by the AP. The bankruptcy rate is climbing as well. In Last month, 130,831 sought bankruptcy protec- the past 12 months, about four people or busi- tion — an increase of 46 percent over March nesses for every 1,000 people in the country 2008 and 81 percent over the same month in filed for bankruptcy, according to the AP analy- 2007. sis. That is twice the rate in 2006, and close to Bob Lawless, a professor at the University of the average of about five for every 1,000 in the Illinois College of Law, said bankruptcies could decade leading up to the change in the law. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reach 1.5 million this year and level off at 1.6 Lawless said the shame of bankruptcy may Attorney Bryan Elliott looks over bankruptcy files at his office in Hickory, million next year — around the same time econ- have eased somewhat in recent years, but Wednesday. More than three years after Congress made it much tougher omists expect an economic recovery to begin. added, “It’s still a very stigmatizing, traumatic to use bankruptcy to duck debt, bankruptcy courts are well on their way Congress voted in 2005 to make bankruptcy event for most everyone who files.” toward being as busy as ever, according to an Associated Press analysis. Refunds CONTINUED FROM FRONT OVER 180 Shulman said. cent of those receiving refunds The Obama administration plan to save or invest at least CHANNELS is hoping this year’s refunds part of the money, a slight will help boost an economy increase from a year ago. INCLUDING that has shed more than 5 About 37 percent said they 45 MUSIC million jobs since December planned to use their refunds 2007. Congress passed a $787 to pay down debt, including CHANNELS! billion economic recovery credit cards, and student and bill in February. The pack- personal loans. A year ago, 24 age was a mixture of govern- percent said they would use ment spending and tax cuts at least part of their refunds designed to get people to to pay down debt. spend at a time when most The AP-GfK poll was con- DIGITAL are cutting back and saving ducted April 3-7 and involved more. It makes sense to be land line and cell phone inter- frugal when the economy is views with 1,002 randomly CABLE SALE in such bad shape, but it hurts chosen adults. The margin the economy when everyone of sampling error is plus or does it. minus 3.1 percentage points The poll found that 35 per- for the entire sample. Golden Egg $ 95 CONTINUED FROM FRONT paper,” said Smith. “We had some Spring cleaning.” gotten just about to where you Smith, now 67 and retired, has ONLY PER MONTH turn in (to the industrial park) lived in the same Rockingham 29 feh
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Corey Davis tory in 48 career ARCA series Richmond County Daily Journal starts. For any race car driver, the “It was just a great comeback thrill of being behind the wheel story after all I went through,” also means the threat of being Sheltra said. “It was an awesome involved in a serious crash. feeling and it was great for my Patrick Sheltra survived a crew and my sponsors. I told monstrous accident when the everyone we were coming there 22-year old Florida native driver that weekend to win and we did it raced in the season-opening race in spectacular fashion.” of the ARCA RE/MAX series at Before racing on asphalt, Sheltra the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at was known for his exploits as a Daytona International Speedway dirt track racer which he started in February. doing when he was 14. As he Sheltra was running third with became more seasoned, Sheltra six laps to go at Daytona, when built the reputation as one of the fourth place competitor Justin bravest dirt track racers of the Lofton accidentally made contact South and earned the nickname with Patrick’s No. 60 Ferguson “Mr. Showtime.” Pipe-Buffalo & Rings Dodge “I got that name because I had Charger. The impact caused one of the top teams on the track Patrick’s car to steer towards the and I was a threat to win any- wall, but there was more contact time I raced,” Sheltra said. “Also, the fans enjoyed the excitement I that followed. CONTRIBUTED Larry Hollenbeck, in the No. Patrick Sheltra in his No. 60 car drives ahead of Will Kimmel’s No. 68 car at the sea- brought to the race.” 23 car, never slowed down for Sheltra is hoping to once again son-opening ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Daytona in February. Sheltra ended up being finish in victory lane when he com- the incident and plowed into the involved in a serious wreck that forced him to be hospitalized following the race. side of Sheltra. The crash caused petes in this weekend’s Carolina Sheltra to suffer a compressive 200 at Rockingham Speedway. fracture in his fourth vertebrae got injured so bad that I had to be to compete in the Kentuckian Motorsports team participated in Last season, Sheltra started 12th and a dislocated kneecap. Sheltra hospitalized.” Ford Dealers 200 at the Salem a private test at Salem Speedway. at the inaugural Carolina 500, but also had several bruises and lac- The disastrous accident wasn’t Speedway on April 5. During the practice sessions finished 34th. erations from the incident. enough to keep Sheltra off the Once Sheltra was medically leading up to the race, Sheltra Sheltra got entangled in a multi- “That was the worst wreck, I track. With a nearly eight week cleared to return to stock car com- delivered a career-best qualifying car accident that clobbered the ever been in,” Sheltra recalled. break until the second ARCA race petition, Sheltra joined up with effort. The third-year ARCA driver “That was the first time where I of the season, Sheltra was allowed his team’s shop in Whitesville, carried over the momentum when SHELTRA to heal from his injuries in time Kentucky where the Sheltra he surged to his first career vic- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2B Donahue looks to add to successful history at the ‘Rock’ Shawn Stinson “We went down there and tested a Richmond County Daily Journal couple of weeks ago and Craig came off Patrick Donahue has a long success- the truck fast,” Donahue said. “He was even faster than Scott (Speed) last year ful history at Rockingham Speedway and was during qualifying.” hopes to add another chapter to this book Donahue said he has been working with Sunday. Goess to understand the dynamics of rac- Donahue, the crew chief for the No. 81 ing at Rockingham where the track has driven by ARCA newcomer Craig Goess a reputation of being rough on tires and Jr., has worked with NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers alike. drivers like Jeff Gordon, Robby Gordon, “Craig and I worked on driving it with David Stremme and Casey Mears. He the gas pedal,” Donahue said. “It really is watched as Joey Logano dominated last a balancing act, because we can’t afford year’s race and is hoping for another run- 20 sets of tires, we will have to use our away winner, but this time with his car in head.” front. Like several of the big teams in the “Joey did a wonderful job,” Donahue NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Eddie said. “He did a great job of managing his Sharp Race team will field four cars for car on race day. the Carolina 200. Donahue admitted he “Craig’s and my goal this weekend is and the other crew chiefs were meet- to qualify in the top five, run all day near ing Monday to talk about the upcoming the top and be within shouting distance of weekend. the leader with 50 laps left. I think we are “We were talking about how the weath- capable of doing that. I want to win prac- er can really affect the track,” Donahue CONTRIBUTED tice, win the pole and win the race.” said. “If it’s overcast in the morning, then Patrick Donahue, right, talks with Scott Speed, his driver during the 2008 Donahue’s lofty aspirations for Sunday’s that gives the track so much grip. When ARCA season. Donahue is now the crew chief for Craig Goess Jr., a new- Carolina 200 come despite having a rookie the sun comes out, then all of that grip comer to the Rockingham Speedway and ARCA series. driver at “The Rock” behind the wheel of comes away. the Eddie Sharp Racing car. Goess joined “Last year, we qualified at 10 in the Donahue wants to improve on the day driving to the race tracks. That’s our the ARCA series this year after racing in morning, but this year we are qualifying results, not only to overcome last year’s penalty, but we feel we have better people the NASCAR Camping World East Series at 2 or 2:30 in the afternoon.” disappointment, but because several mem- and equipment.” in 2008. bers of the crew will be in attendance at Despite having three drivers in last Donahue admitted there is a personal Despite having never raced at year’s race, the Eddie Sharp cars strug- the Carolina 200 because of the proxi- Rockingham Speedway, Goess’ does have gled. The three cars were unable to mately to the team’s shop. desire to have a successful weekend. a connection with the race track as he finish the race despite putting together “Rockingham is only like 120 miles, our “I love going to Rockingham,” he said. tested an ARCA car at the South Boston good qualifying times. Speed started 25 next closest race is like 6 hours away in “At the end of 2007 I was down there with (Va.) Speedway in 2007. th before engine problems forced him Talladega (Ala.),” Donahue said. “This is a Scott and I was driving on the track going Even though Goess has not competed in from the race and finished 35 th. Justin Midwest racing league, we chose to have into turn three, and I got a bit emotional a race at Rockingham Speedway, Donahue Lofton and Ken Butler III qualified our shop in North Carolina, we feel we get believes his driver will be able to over- eighth and ninth, respectively, before a better product. The suppliers are here, about the history there. It’s a big deal come his lack of knowledge and be a factor being caught up in a crash and finishing the chassis builders are here. to race there and I really want to win at in the race. 43rd and 39th. “We pay a price by travelling. We lose a Rockingham.”

Phillies announcer Harry Kalas dead at 73 State lawmakers Howard Fendrich — to those who ers off the bat of a certain with one city. Another, Vin AP Sports Writer followed the Hall of Fame third baseman by Scully, threw out the first pitch honor late N.C. State WASHINGTON — Radio and losingest fran- noting the player’s full name at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ TV broadcaster Harry Kalas, chise in major — “Michael Jack Schmidt.” home opener Monday, marking coach Kay Yow whose baritone delivery and sig- professional The Phillies had been sched- his 60th year with that club. nature “Outta here!” home run sports. uled to meet President Barack “He was not only a multital- RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers calls provided the soundtrack to “Players Obama at the White House ented fellow with a wonderful say Kay Yow was much more than N.C. State Philadelphia baseball for nearly come and go,” on Tuesday, a day off, to be voice. He was a lovely guy. I University’s basketball coach. She was a life Phillies radio honored as World Series cham- mean, everybody liked Harry. four decades, died Monday Kalas coach for her players and people fighting can- after collapsing in the broad- broadcaster pions, but the event was post- The city of Philadelphia will cer. cast booth before the Phillies’ Scott Franzke poned. A new date has not just be in mourning because The Legislature passed a resolution Monday game against the Washington said, “but ’Outta here!’ — that’s been set, Obama spokesman they loved him so much,” Scully night recalling Yow, who died in January at age forever.” Josh Earnest said. said. “I’m happy for him that Nationals. He was 73. 66 after a two-decade fight against breast can- “We lost our voice today,” When the Phillies won their Kalas didn’t get to call the his team was world champions second World Series title last final out of Philadelphia’s other last year, so he had the thrill cer. Phillies president David Yow was a Hall of Fame coach who led the Montgomery said. “He has fall, Kalas — who normally title, in 1980, because Major of that.” called only the middle three League Baseball prevented The Nationals and Phillies Wolfpack to the Final Four and the 1988 U.S. loved our game and made just Olympic women’s team to a gold medal. a tremendous contribution to innings on radio — was in the local broadcasts of the World discussed whether it would be booth for the last out of the Series games. But Phillies fans appropriate to postpone the Yow’s family, players and school officials our sport and certainly to our watched from the House and Senate galleries organization.” clincher. He then joined the complained and the rule was game, but Montgomery said on-field celebration, grabbing later changed. Kalas “would have wanted to as legislators praised Yow’s passion for life and Familiar to millions of sports her faith. fans outside Philadelphia for a microphone to sing Frank A 2002 recipient of the play the game.” There was a Sinatra’s “High Hopes.” Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford moment of silence in Kalas’ Rep. Deborah Ross of Wake County said Yow his voiceover work with NFL fought for parity in women’s sports. And Sen. Films, “Harry the K” was That song was among several C. Frick Award for his con- memory before the first pitch Kalas standbys that endeared tributions to the game, Kalas in Washington and at other David Rouzer of Johnston County said Yow beloved at home. Since 1971, helped others believe in God. he was the man who was the him to Phillies supporters. was one of the last longtime baseball stadiums around the bearer of news — good and bad Another: He would call hom- announcers closely associated country Monday.

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x-Denver 53 27 .663 — EASTERN CONFERENCE Boston 6, N.Y. Islanders 2 Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. TV x-Portland 52 28 .650 1 Atlantic Division N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 3 San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 in tax evasion case x-Utah 47 33 .588 6 W L OT Pts GF GA End of Regular Season p.m. Minnesota 24 56 .300 29 y-New Jersey 51 27 4 106 244 209 American League Curt Anderson TV SportsWatch Oklahoma City 22 58 .275 31 x-Pittsburgh 45 28 9 99 264 239 All Times EDT AP Legal Affairs Writer By The Associated Press Pacific Division x-Philadelphia 44 27 11 99 264 238 By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) W L Pct GB x-N.Y. Rangers 43 30 9 95 210 218 BASEBALL East Division Live, same-day, and delayed national z-L.A. Lakers 64 17 .790 — N.Y. Islanders 26 47 9 61 201 279 W L Pct GB MIAMI — Jurors deliberating the fate of Brazilian race car TV sports coverage (Schedule subject Phoenix 44 36 .550 19 1/2 Toronto 5 2 .714 — Northeast Division National League driver Helio Castroneves and two others charged with evading to change and/or blackouts): Golden State 29 51 .363 34 1/2 Baltimore 4 2 .667 1/2 W L OT Pts GF GA At A Glance L.A. Clippers 19 61 .238 44 1/2 New York 3 3 .500 1 1/2 U.S. taxes asked Monday for transcripts of testimony by two z-Boston 53 19 10 116 274 196 All Times EDT Sacramento 16 64 .200 47 1/2 Tampa Bay 3 3 .500 1 1/2 Tuesday, April 14 x-Montreal 41 30 11 93 249 247 By The Associated Press tax lawyers who were called by the prosecution to describe Boston 2 4 .333 2 1/2 NBA BASKETBALL Buffalo 41 32 9 91 250 234 East Division x-clinched playoff spot Central Division how Castroneves’ finances were structured. 8:15 p.m. Ottawa 36 35 11 83 217 237 W L Pct GB y-clinched division W L Pct GB TNT — Boston at Philadelphia Toronto 34 35 13 81 250 293 Atlanta 5 1 .833 — The request, which was granted by U.S. District Judge z-clinched conference Detroit 4 3 .571 — 10:30 p.m. Southeast Division Florida 5 1 .833 — ——— Chicago 3 3 .500 1/2 Donald Graham, followed a question Friday from jurors about TNT — Utah at L.A. Lakers W L OT Pts GF GA New York 3 3 .500 2 Sunday’s Games Kansas City 3 3 .500 1/2 a key aspect of tax law. The 12-person jury began deliberations SOCCER y-Washington50 24 8 108 272 245 Philadelphia 3 3 .500 2 New Orleans 102, Dallas 92 Minnesota 3 4 .429 1 2:30 p.m. x-Carolina 45 30 7 97 239 226 Washington 0 6 .000 5 Friday after six weeks of testimony and did not reach a verdict ESPN2 — UEFA Champions League, Cleveland 107, Boston 76 Cleveland 1 5 .167 2 1/2 Florida 41 30 11 93 234 231 Central Division quarterfinals, leg 2, Chelsea vs. Miami 122, New York 105 West Division Monday. They will continue Tuesday. Atlanta 35 41 6 76 257 280 W L Pct GB Toronto 111, Philadelphia 104 W L Pct GB Liverpool at London Tampa Bay 24 40 18 66 210 279 St. Louis 5 2 .714 — Castroneves, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, his sister San Antonio 95, Sacramento 92 Seattle 5 2 .714 — 5 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 4 2 .667 1/2 L.A. Lakers 92, Memphis 75 Los Angeles 3 3 .500 1 1/2 and business manager Katiucia Castroneves and Michigan law- ESPN Classic — UEFA Champions Central Division Pittsburgh 3 3 .500 1 1/2 Monday’s Games Texas 3 3 .500 1 1/2 League, quarterfinals, leg 2, Bayern, W L OT Pts GF GA Cincinnati 2 3 .400 2 yer Alan Miller each face more than six years in federal prison Cleveland at Indiana, 7 p.m. Oakland 2 4 .333 2 1/2 Munich, vs. Barcelona at Munich, y-Detroit 51 21 10 112 295 244 Milwaukee 2 4 .333 2 1/2 Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. if convicted on conspiracy and tax evasion charges. Germany (same-day tape) x-Chicago 46 24 12 104 264 216 Houston 1 5 .167 3 1/2 Charlotte at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. ——— x-St. Louis 41 31 10 92 233 233 West Division Prosecutors say Castroneves failed to pay more than $2.3 Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games x-Columbus 41 31 10 92 226 230 W L Pct GB Orlando at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Detroit 6, Texas 4 million in taxes between 1999 and 2004. Castroneves insists Nashville 40 34 8 88 213 233 San Diego 5 2 .714 — BASKETBALL New Orleans at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Cleveland 8, Toronto 4 Northwest Division Los Angeles 4 3 .571 1 he is innocent and paid all the taxes he owed. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Tampa Bay 11, Baltimore 3 W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 3 3 .500 1 1/2 The jury’s requests revolve around a U.S. tax doctrine Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m. Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 1 y-Vancouver 45 27 10 100 246 220 Arizona 2 4 .333 2 1/2 National Basketball Association L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m. Kansas City 6, N.Y. Yankees 4 known as constructive receipt. It says a person cannot avoid At A Glance x-Calgary 46 30 6 98 254 248 San Francisco 2 4 .333 2 1/2 Memphis at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Minnesota 40 33 9 89 219 200 L.A. Angels 5, Boston 4 taxes by refusing to accept income that is ready to be paid. By The Associated Press Oklahoma City at Portland, 10 p.m. Seattle 1, Oakland 0 Edmonton 38 35 9 85 234 248 ——— All Times EDT San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 Monday’s Games Prosecutors say Castroneves owes taxes on $5 million Colorado 32 45 5 69 199 257 Sunday’s Games EASTERN CONFERENCE p.m. Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:05 Pacific Division Florida 2, N.Y. Mets 1 he was promised from Penske Racing even though he has Atlantic Division Tuesday’s Games p.m. W L OT Pts GF GA Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 0 W L Pct GB Miami at Atlanta, 7 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m. never actually received the money, which still sits in a Dutch z-San Jose 53 18 11 117 257 204 Atlanta 8, Washington 5 y-Boston 60 20 .750 — Boston at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. x-Anaheim 42 33 7 91 245 238 St. Louis 3, Houston 0 deferred compensation account. x-Philadelphia 40 40 .500 20 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Dallas 36 35 11 83 230 257 Philadelphia 7, Colorado 5 New Jersey 33 47 .413 27 Wednesday’s Games Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. The first jury question focused on the timing of a taxpayer’s San Diego 6, San Francisco 1 Toronto 31 49 .388 29 Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. Phoenix 36 39 7 79 208 252 Boston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers 3, Arizona 1 rights to income, which would affect when tax liability is trig- New York 31 50 .383 29 1/2 Atlanta at Memphis, 8 p.m. Los Angeles 34 37 11 79 207 234 Tuesday’s Games Chicago Cubs 8, Milwaukee 5 Southeast Division Detroit at Miami, 8 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-0) at gered. Graham responded by reading the jurors a portion of Monday’s Games W L Pct GB Charlotte at Orlando, 8 p.m. Two points for a win, one point for Detroit (Porcello 0-1), 1:05 p.m. Houston at Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m. U.S. tax law stating that liability begins when money is cred- y-Orlando 58 22 .725 — Milwaukee at Indiana, 8 p.m. overtime loss or shootout loss. L.A. Angels (Loux 0-0) at Seattle Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ited to the person’s account, set aside or made available for x-Atlanta 46 34 .575 12 Washington at Boston, 8 p.m. x-clinched playoff spot (C.Silva 0-1), 6:40 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 3:05 p.m. x-Miami 42 38 .525 16 New Jersey at New York, 8 p.m. y-clinched division N.Y. Yankees (A.Burnett 1-0) at Tampa withdrawal at any time. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 Charlotte 35 45 .438 23 Houston at Dallas, 8 p.m. z-clinched conference Bay (Garza 1-0), 7:08 p.m. p.m. The second question Monday asked for trial transcripts of Washington 19 61 .238 39 Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. ——— Baltimore (Simon 0-1) at Texas San Diego at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Central Division New Orleans at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Saturday’s Games (McCarthy 1-0), 8:05 p.m. testimony by New York tax attorneys Fred Feingold and Mark Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:05 p.m. W L Pct GB Philadelphia at Cleveland, 8 p.m. New Jersey 3, Carolina 2 Cleveland (Pavano 0-1) at Kansas City St. Louis at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Berg, who were called by prosecutors to describe their roles z-Cleveland 65 15 .813 — Denver at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 (Davies 0-0), 8:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games x-Chicago 40 40 .500 25 Golden State at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Chicago 4, Detroit 2 Toronto (Romero 1-0) at Minnesota in arranging Castroneves’ finances. Florida (Volstad 1-0) at Atlanta x-Detroit 39 41 .488 26 Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 Vancouver 1, Colorado 0, OT (Perkins 0-1), 8:10 p.m. (J.Vazquez 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Defense attorneys say Castroneves never had access to Indiana 35 45 .438 30 p.m. Buffalo 6, Boston 1 Boston (Matsuzaka 0-1) at Oakland Cincinnati (Arroyo 1-0) at Milwaukee Milwaukee 33 47 .413 32 Los Angeles 4, San Jose 3 (Eveland 0-0), 10:05 p.m. the Penske money and did not own a Panamanian com- End of Regular Season (Parra 0-1), 8:05 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Toronto 5, Ottawa 2 Wednesday’s Games St. Louis (Carpenter 1-0) at Arizona pany to which it was initially promised. Prosecutors contend Southwest Division Pittsburgh 3, Montreal 1 Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:05 (Scherzer 0-0), 9:40 p.m. W L Pct GB Atlanta 6, Tampa Bay 2 p.m. Castroneves did own the Panama firm Seven Promotions. Wednesday’s Games x-Houston 52 28 .650 — Minnesota 6, Columbus 3 Cleveland at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m. Castroneves, who won TV’s “Dancing With The Stars” com- HOCKEY Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. x-San Antonio 52 28 .650 — Florida 7, Washington 4 Boston at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona, 3:40 p.m. petition in 2007, is also charged with failing to report as U.S. x-New Orleans 49 31 .613 3 Phoenix 5, Anaheim 4, SO N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 4:08 p.m. Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. x-Dallas 48 32 .600 4 Calgary 4, Edmonton 1 Baltimore at Texas, 8:05 p.m. income sponsorship money he received from the Brazilian National Hockey League Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Memphis 23 57 .288 29 Sunday’s Games Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Northwest Division Final Glance Florida at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. firm Coimex, taking improper tax deductions and failing to By The Associated Press Chicago 3, Detroit 0 L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. W L Pct GB St. Louis 1, Colorado 0 San Diego at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. report as income clothing and airline tickets he received. Ruling on F1 diffuser row could cause disarray in motor racing Paul Logothetis The three teams have dominated the opening its opening two races since Alfa Romeo in the in 1997, said the fact that the car’s equipment AP Auto Racing Writer two races because the diffusers — an under-car inaugural F1 season in 1950. underneath is visible through the rear hole is in MADRID — The Formula One championship device that channels the flow of air from the The FIA knew of the three teams’ design breach of regulations that have stood for nearly could be thrown into disarray Tuesday when front to rear — help create greater downforce plans for the diffuser and raised no objection, 15 years. motor racing’s governing body rules on the through corners. president Max Mosley even backing the alterna- “If you look at the Brawn car from underneath, legality of a car part that has helped Brawn GP’s Button leads the championship with 15 points, tive idea. you can see the suspension,” Byrne told Gazetta Jenson Button win the opening two races. five more than teammate Rubens Barrichello. With F1 welcoming its greatest modification dello Sport. “Fully enclosed holes are permitted Ferrari, BMW Sauber, Renault and Red Bull Toyota pair Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock are to aerodynamics in more than 25 years, the field in the surfaces lying on the reference and step have all lodged appeals to FIA against the stew- next. has been turned upside down with regular title planes, provided no part of the car is visible ards’ decision in Australia and Malaysia to allow The FIA’s International Court of Appeal could challengers McLaren and Ferrari at the bottom through them when viewed from directly below.” Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams to race with rear annul the start by Brawn GP, the former Honda of the standings. Brawn says his “conscience is clear” after diffusers that allegedly breach new aerodynamic team which was saved by a last-minute buyout Ferrari designer Rory Byrne, who has helped offering the other nine teams a chance to define regulations. by Ross Brawn and is the first new outfit to win Ferrari to six world titles since joining the team this vague area. In The Pits: Teresa Earnhardt and the end of the No. 8 car Jenna Fryer used the No. 8 with very limited despite his disappointment. He AP Auto Racing Writer success for 14 Cup seasons, but instead set out to start a new CHARLOTTE — When left it idling when the team left brand with the No. 88, and leav- Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing NASCAR following the 1998 sea- ing his old number behind actu- suspended operations on Aric son. Dale Earnhardt Inc. grabbed ally gave him a clean break from Almirola’s team, it ensured there it for Junior, and he made his the difficult dealings he’d had calculated Cup debut behind the won’t be a No. 8 on the track this with Teresa Earnhardt since she wheel of the No. 8 at the 1999 weekend for the first time in 10 took charge of DEI after Dale Coca-Cola 600 — 24 years after years. Earnhardt’s 2001 death. his father’s debut in the same That falls squarely on Teresa It didn’t take long for Teresa race. Earnhardt to learn the number Earnhardt. A year later, it had grown to She could have cashed in when had no value without Earnhardt one of the most recognizable Jr. behind the wheel. the number was hot, and Dale numbers in NASCAR. Earnhardt Jr. was willing to fork Budweiser didn’t want to con- Earnhardt Jr. made 291 starts tinue sponsoring the car with- over a decent chunk of change to in the No. 8, winning 17 races take the 8 with him to Hendrick out him, and Teresa Earnhardt’s and the Daytona 500. He became executive management team Motorsports. Instead she set a synonymous with the number, price so high, it figured Junior was unable to find new funding. and his die-hard fans eagerly So she moved Mark Martin and and Rick Hendrick would never emblazoned everything from meet her demands. sponsorship from the U.S. Army ballcaps to body parts with his to keep DEI’s flagship No. 8 And for what? slanted red 8. afloat. The number was important to So when he left for Hendrick Although Martin was a fine the Earnhardt family. Although following the 2007 season, it was it was used by 86 different driv- natural that he wanted to take choice to fill the seat, his mer- ers from 1949 until Almirola’s the 8 with him. chandise revenue was a mon- final ride two weeks ago at Only Teresa Earnhardt strous drop-off from what DEI Texas Motor Speedway, it had refused. had been pulling in from Junior. become as much a part of the She wanted the number back Then DEI deteriorated quickly Earnhardt legacy as was the when Earnhardt Jr. was done last season, and when the Army elder Earnhardt’s feared No. 3. with it, and it was a reasonable pulled its sponsorship at the end Ralph Earnhardt used the request he might have agreed of the year, both the No. 8 and number in 51 NASCAR starts, to. But she also demanded a per- the entire organization were in and his son, Dale, made his Cup centage of the licensing revenue, jeopardy of collapsing. Series debut with the number and agreeing to such a giveaway A late November merger in the 1975 Coca-Cola 600. It would have been a ludicrous busi- with Chip Ganassi Racing saved was Dale Earnhardt’s only Cup ness decision. Teresa Earnhardt’s NASCAR race using his father’s number, So Hendrick and Earnhardt interests, but it was too late for and it bounced around to mul- Jr. walked away from the num- the No. 8. She sent that team tiple drivers for the next two-plus ber that had come to define to Ganassi without any sponsor- decades. NASCAR’s most popular driver, ship and, in this poor economic But when Earnhardt Jr. was and instead brokered a more climate, no real hope of finding ready to go Cup racing, he want- reasonable deal with team owner anything that could guarantee ed his grandaddy’s number. Robert Yates for the No. 88. the car would stay on the track Stavola Brothers Racing had Earnhardt Jr. held his tongue this season. Sheltra CONTINUED FROM FRONT rear of his No. 60 Chevrolet Monte SS, which even stronger car than last year. I’m looking eventually led to a dead motor ending his day. forward to hopefully coming out on top this Sheltra is adamant that things will be differ- weekend.” ent at the Rock this time around. “We had a good test at Rockingham, and ■ the car we are bringing back there for the Contact sports reporter Corey Davis at 997- race is very good,” Sheltra said. “The guys 3111, ext. 44; e-mail cdavis@yourdailyjournal. have worked hard and I know that I have an com www.yourdailyjournal.com Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Page 3B BASEBALL Benches clear as emotional Angels edge Red Sox 5-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Schreiber jumped out of his crouch to body had eyes on us because they think Angeles Angels didn’t need a bench- call time. we’re emotionally unstable right now clearing incident with their longtime “I’ve never hit anybody in the head, or what. But what happened there was playoff nemesis to unify the team — not and it’s not really on my list of stuff to blatant.” after what they endured during the accomplish. But people can think what White Sox 6, Twins 1 season’s first week. they want to think,” Beckett said. At Chicago, Jim Thome hit a two-run Manager Mike Scioscia, hitting coach “I know Bobby Abreu. He knows homer to break open a pitcher’s duel Mickey Hatcher, center fielder Torii I’m not trying to hit him in the head. and Mark Buehrle was dominant into Hunter and reliever Justin Speier all Obviously, there’s been a lot of emotion the seventh inning to lead the White were ejected from Sunday’s 5-4 victory in this series with them — not only fac- Sox. over the Boston Red Sox, the finale of ing us, but obviously the tragedy that all Carlos Quentin singled off Nick a tragic and somber homestand for the of them went through.” Blackburn in the sixth before Thome hit two-time defending AL West champions. Dustin Moseley (1-0) was charged with his second homer of the season, snap- One of the seven scheduled games three runs — two earned — and six hits in ping a 1-1 tie. was postponed because of the death of 5 2-3 innings with three strikeouts. The Jermaine Dye added a homer in the rookie Nick Adenhart, who pitched six right-hander gave up back-to-back home eighth for the White Sox, who scored scoreless innings against Oakland on runs by Kevin Youkilis and J.D. Drew in each of the last four innings to split a Wednesday night and died hours later in the second, right after Scioscia was season-opening six-game homestand. from injuries sustained in a car crash ejected by third base ump Ed Rapuano Buehrle (1-0) gave up Delmon Young’s caused by a suspected drunken driver because of something he said from the homer in the second and then retired 15 running a red light. dugout. straight batters before being pulled with “I don’t know if it’s going to be any Angels setup man Scot Shields better,” catcher Mike Napoli said before escaped his own bases-loaded jam in one out in the seventh. the Angels embarked on a six-game road the eighth after walking three. Brian Blackburn (0-1) allowed four runs — trip through Seattle and Minnesota. Fuentes notched his second save, giving three earned — and six hits in six-plus “Nick’s still not going to be there, and up an RBI single to David Ortiz before innings. we’re going to be reminded of it all the striking out Drew with runners at first Indians 8, Blue Jays 4 time. Maybe to just get away from our and second. At Cleveland, Anthony Reyes pitched home field, be on the road and see differ- Abreu hit a go-ahead two-run single six innings and the Indians earned their ent things might help, but I don’t know. in the third inning against Beckett (1- first victory after five straight losses. “We’re going to take his jersey on 1), and Vladimir Guerrero hit his first Travis Hafner and Mark DeRosa each the road and keep him with us,” Napoli home run of the season in the eighth hit a two-run homer for the Indians, who added. “It doesn’t seem real to me. It’s off Hideki Okajima for a much-needed avoided matching their worst start since hard to take it all in. It’s been pretty insurance run. 1914. rough on me. It’s tough times right now, “It’s been an emotional week for Blue Jays starter David Purcey (0-1) but we’re all being strong around here everybody,” Speier said. “But the fact of struck out 10 over 4 2-3 innings. The THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and just trying to get through it.” the matter is this situation would have left-hander also walked six and allowed Los Angeles Angels center fielder Torii Hunter, left, The Angels’ emotionally charged week played out the way it played out without five runs and four hits. and starting pitcher John Lackey pay respect during reached the breaking point in the first Nick’s death. What (Beckett) did was Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer for a moment of silence Friday for Los Angeles Angels inning Sunday after a pitch by Boston totally uncalled for. It was total disre- Toronto. rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart. Adenhart was killed ace Josh Beckett sailed over Bobby spect for us and for the game.” Reyes (1-0) gave up four runs and early Thursday in an auto accident in Fullerton, Abreu’s head just as plate umpire Paul Hunter added: “I don’t know if every- three hits. Calif. A-Rod resumes baseball drills after surgery Dye, Konerko each TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex minute workout. “Now it’s in Vail, Colo., to remove an my practice swings, limit- Rodriguez resumed drills on just a matter of getting into impingement in the right ing my workload between the baseball field Monday playing shape.” hip joint and drain a cyst. games. Sometimes miss- hit 300th home run five weeks after hip sur- The Yankees don’t expect He played with the bad hip ing batting practice two, gery and hopes to return as the three-time AL MVP to during the second half of three times a week. As it DETROIT (AP) — Jermaine Dye and Paul Konerko of “good as new.” rejoin the team until about last season. He will require the Chicago White Sox have hit back-to-back home runs The New York Yankees May 15. Rodriguez has been a second hip operation after gets closer to me getting — the 300th career homer for each player. third baseman hit 36 balls optimistic about returning the season, but is expected back, those things will be Dye led off the second inning with a homer and off a tee and took 42 swings sooner and said the next to ready for spring training addressed.” Konerko followed with a home run to give Chicago a 2-0 during a soft-toss hitting three to four days will be 2010. Yankees first baseman lead over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. session. He also fielded 40 important in deciding when Rodriguez most likely will Mark Teixeira also was at According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it’s the first time teammates hit century milestone home runs of at least grounders and did light run- he can play in a minor curtail his pregame drills the minor league complex ning at the team’s minor league rehab game. once he rejoin the Yankees. 300 in the same game. league complex. “Hopefully I’ll be back as “The big thing we talked Monday and underwent Dye drilled a 2-1 pitch over the left-center field fence “It feels a lot better than good as new,” Rodriguez about is really monitoring treatment. He didn’t play and Konerko hit a full-count pitch over the left-field barri- it did in spring training,” said. my work and not to go over- over the weekend because er. It was the second homer of the year for each player. Rodriguez said after the 48- He had surgery March 9 board,” he said. “Limiting of a sore left wrist.

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Family questions ownership of estate items Dear Annie: My brother is in his will reassurance, contact the married to a woman I will call that these American Social Health GARFIELD "Devon." She is an only child heirlooms go Association Herpes Resource and accustomed to having her to your Center (ashastd.org/herpes) at way. grandchil- 1-800-227-8922. Our last surviving parent dren at his Dear Annie: "Not Family recently passed away, and death. Yet" said her fiance's "Grandpa Devon tried to manipulate the Dear Joe" molested his mother and division of the estate. My broth- Annie: I live sister, and the family has kept er took possession of almost all in a small the secret under wraps. There of my father's belongings, and I town in are now young granddaughters should have had most of Mom's Annie’s Kentucky who are at risk. Protecting these things, but Devon wanted them Mailbox that has a lot girls must take priority over for herself. And she got them. advice of fast-food protecting this serial molester to I recently discovered she and restaurants. whom they have the ill fortune my brother deceived me about Most of us eat there at least to be related. If the children are certain estate items that were twice a week. abused and later learn family supposed to go to me but are One of our local places members could have protected DILBERT now in their possession. I have employs a girl who I know has them, it will be almost as dam- grandchildren (which Devon genital herpes. My family and aging as the abuse itself. will never have) and would like friends all know and have I was molested and ultimately some of those heirlooms to pass stopped eating there, but I think raped at age 11 by an alleged on to them. other patrons should be aware friend of the family. It was sev- My brother is henpecked and of the herpes girl. I know for a eral years before I told anyone, does whatever Devon wants. fact she is still having sex with and when I did speak up, I Should I confront them or numerous people and not telling learned another person in our remain silent? -- Florida Sister them she is infected. circle had known about my Dear Florida: Who handled Do we need to contact the abuser all along but remained the estate? Was there a legal local health department? The silent. It's been 25 years and I will giving you possession of management at the restaurant still feel utterly betrayed. these items? If your parents had put her at the drive-through I've been part of a few groups a lawyer, there should be a writ- window so she would not be for survivors of childhood ten record of how the estate was handling food, but she still han- abuse, and an overwhelming to be distributed. If there was dles our money. What are the majority are, like me, just as BEETLE BAILEY only a verbal understanding, chances that we could catch this angry with those who let it hap- you can still take your brother STD? -- Grossed Out in pen as those who actually to court and a judge might agree Kentucky inflicted the harm. -- Been that you are entitled to these Dear Kentucky: Unless the Down that Road things. customers are having sex with Dear Been: Most of our read- Before taking legal action, the girl while they're waiting for ers agree with you and think the we suggest you talk to your their order, the chances of fiance should speak up, even if brother directly. Explain how catching herpes are slim to it means ending the engage- unfair it is that he got the bulk none. Herpes is transmitted by ment. of both Dad's and Mom's estate, direct skin-to-skin contact with Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy and that for the sake of your an infected area. Please stop Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors relationship, he needs to be treating this girl as a pariah. Her of the Ann Landers column. E-mail your more equitable. If he still won't condition affects you only if questions to [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box part with anything, ask whether you are intimate with her. For 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. he would be willing to specify more information and some B.C. Follow physician’s advice for heart condition DEAR DR. GOTT: My 63- coughing, aspiration to remove the fluid, year-old male friend has pericar- fainting, dizzi- open-heart surgery (primarily for dial effusion. ness, painful bleeding into the space), sealing He had increasing shortness of breathing, the two layers together and breath and general weakness for chest pain, removal of all or part of the peri- about two weeks before having a rapid heart rate, cardium. procedure to remove the fluid. low-grade If your friend has symptoms During the procedure, a liter of fever and and recurrent effusion, he needs to blood fluid was extracted, but the weakness. In follow his cardiologist's advice. biopsy was negative. He has never some cases, Severe or repeated episodes can had any other heart problems but symptoms may cause heart weakening, heart fail- is being treated for emphysema. Dr. peter not be notice- ure and death if not treated proper- FRANK & ERNEST He will have follow-up gott able or present. ly. echocardiograms because the advice This is espe- DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you fluid is apparently reappearing. cially true in tell me whether taking a fiber sup- The cardiologist does not know cases in which certain disorders plement every day is dangerous? I the source of the problem and have caused the fluid to increase use a fiber drink mix every day indicated some sort of surgery gradually. and wonder whether it will cause may be necessary. Can you offer There are several causes, me harm by using it indefinitely. any ideas? including infection, cancer, DEAR READER: To the best DEAR READER: The heart is autoimmune disorders, hypothy- of my knowledge, there is no enclosed in a two-layered saclike roidism, radiation, HIV, harm in this practice. Fiber is a structure called the pericardium. chemotherapy, trauma, some pre- vital part of the diet. It is indi- Pericardial effusion occurs when scription medications, kidney fail- gestible and adds bulk to the feces, extra fluid gathers between the ure and more. In some cases, the which aids evacuation and proper two layers. Typically, there is a cause cannot be identified. colon health. It is especially help- small amount of fluid, but dam- Treatment varies from person to ful to those who suffer chronic age, inflammation and more can person depending on the amount constipation. If you remain con- BORN LOSER cause the amount of fluid to of fluid, the cause and whether it is cerned, speak with your primary- increase. As the fluid increases, it causing or could cause decreased care physician, who can provide restricts the heart's ability to pump heart function. Common treat- more information. efficiently. ments include anti-inflammatory Contact Dr. Gott, by mail directly to Symptoms of pericardial effu- medications and various proce- Dr. Gott c/0 United Media, 200 madison sion include shortness of breath, dures. These can include needle Ave., 4th fl., New York, NY 10016.

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Vans Sales 100 100 100 100 100 100 Medical Legals Legals Legals Legals Legals Legals 1994 Chevy Astro Van. benefits. Mail resume to Accepting applications Legal Notice Notice of Public Hearing is also subject to any ap- 09 SP fered pursuant to this no- Law Firm of Hutchens, Work ready. $1,500. Call Office Manager, 125 Fox for Sales Clerk. Please Richmond County Plan- plicable county land Under and by virtue of tice of sale is being of- Senter & Britton, P.A. 910-997-5170, between Hollow Road, Suite 210, send resume to, PO Box North Carolina ning and Zoning Board of transfer tax, and the suc- the power of sale con- fered for sale, transfer Attorneys for Substitute 4pm & 8pm. Pinehurst, NC 28374, or 31, Hamlet, NC 28345. Richmond County Adjustment cessful third party bidder tained in a certain Deed and conveyance “AS IS, Trustee Services, Inc. fax to 910-692-2831. shall be required to make of Trust made by Randy WHERE IS.” Neither the P.O. Box 1028 4317 3000 The undersigned having Official notice is hereby payment for any such John Foster and wife, Trustee nor the holder of Ramsey Street Fayet- Real Estate Sales Musical ATTENTION! qualified as Executor of given that the Richmond county land transfer tax. Sherry Foster (PRE- the note secured by the teville, North Carolina UNEMPLOYED? the Estate of Johb Win- County Planning and SENT RECORD deed of trust/security 28311 Houses For Sale Local church interested NEED WORK? ston Davis, Jr. late of Zoning Board of Adjust- BEING ALL OF LOT NO. OWNER(S): Randy John agreement, or both, be- http://www.fc-sales.com in hiring a Gospel Music Apply today, start tomor- Richmond County, this is ment will hold a Public 61, of SANDY ACRES, Foster) to Blaine Weiss, ing foreclosed, nor the Case No: For sale by owner. Com- Keyboard Player. If this row. If you can get by on to notify all persons hav- Hearing on the following PHASE II, a shown on Trustee(s), dated the 2nd officers, directors, attor- 141.139068/1002963 pletely remodeled. 3 is you, please call the $300 week. we have a ing claims against said Applications: plat entitled "SANDY day of July, 1999, and neys, employees, bedroom, 1.5 bath. Fi- church at 704-272-8884 position for you. Dist. Co. estate to present the ACRES, PHASE II, recorded in Book 1039, agents or authorized rep- April 14,21, 2009 nancing available. 156 or 843-251-3083. putting 25 people to work same to the undersigned 1. CUP-2009-6: Mr. Jo- Beaverdam Township, Page 250, in Richmond resentative of either the Hickory Street, R-ham. now. on or undersigned on or seph C. Everett is re- Richmond County, State County Registry, North Trustee or the holder of (910)206-0644. No exp. required before the 7th day of questing a Conditional of North Carolina" pre- Carolina, default having the note make any rep- All 200 the Announcements news... We need help July, 2009 or this notice Use Permit to construct a pared by Adams and As- been made in the pay- resentation or warranty Real Estate everyday. will be pleaded in bar of billboard on US Hwy 220 sociates, Registered ment of the note thereby relating to the title or any 3500 Rentals Call 877-672-4056 their recovery. Debtors of near SR 13004 Harring- Land Surveyors, dated secured by the said physical, environmental, 1st 150 calls guaranteed the decedent are asked ton Road. The property April 19, 1997, and filed Deed of Trust and the health or safety condi- 300 Services interview. to make immediate pay- is listed as for record at Slide 652, undersigned, Substitute tions existing in, on, at or Apartments / DAILY RICHMOND COUNTY JOURNAL ment to the undersigned. 746504643051 in the Page A, in the Richmond Trustee Services, Inc. relating to the property Townhouses 910-997-3416 EP Industries.org Richmond County Tax County Registry of having been substituted being offered for sale, Other Services This the 7th,April 2009 Office. Deeds. as Trustee in said Deed and any and all responsi- 2 bedroom apartment. John Winston Davis, Jr. of Trust by an instrument bilities or liabilities aris- Saundra's K-9 Beauty Water, stove, referigera- Executor This property is subject duly recorded in the Of- ing out of or in any way Salon. Certified. Groom- tor funished. Deposit & 138 Champ Terry Road The Board of Adjustment to restrictions recorded in fice of the Register of relating to any such con- ing, bathing, dipping. references. No Hamlet, NC 28345 Public Hearing is sched- Book 911, page 365, Deeds of Richmond dition expressly are dis- Hours Mon-Sat 9 pets.910-997-4674, uled for April 14, 2009 at Richmond County Regis- County, North Carolina claimed. Also, this prop- a.m.-5p.m. leave message. April 7,14,21, 28, 2008 7:00 P.M. The Public try. and the holder of the erty is being sold subject 910-582-8456 or Hearing will be held in note evidencing said in- to all taxes, special as- 910-995-5329 leave the Richmond Commis- INCLUDING the follow- debtedness having di- sessments, and prior message. sion Chambers, second ing Manufactured rected that the Deed of liens or encumbrances of NOTICE TO CREDI- Professional Services Falling Creek Village TORS floor, County Administra- Home:2000 TITAN Trust be foreclosed, the record and any recorded Apartments tion Building, 125 S. HOMES, IN (make) undersigned Substitute releases. A cash de- AIRBRUSHING: Por- AVAILABLE NOW! Un- The undersigned,having Hancock St., Rocking- BROOKGREEN (Model) Trustee will offer for sale posit or cashier’s check traits, T-shirts, wall furnished 2 BR apts at qualified as Administrator ham, NC. 28x80, (size)(serial at the courthouse door (no personal checks) of murals, Church murals, 157 Lady Mary Lane in of the Estate of Susan numbr9(s) in the City of Rocking- five percent (5%) of the AirForce 1's, car tags, Rockingham. Rent is Ann Lyerly Mendola, de- All interested persons 49-00-704-03773A/B ham, Richmond County, purchase price, or seven etc. Professional Quality. $349. Loaded with mod- ceased, hereby give no- are invited to attend. North Carolina at 12:00 hundred fifty dollars 704-690-0835 leave ern conveniences, and tice to all persons, firms A cash deposit of 5% of PM on April 28, 2009 ($750.00), whichever is message. energy-efficient. No pets. and corporations having Hope Bostic the purchase price will and will sell to the high- greater, will be required Background and credit claims against said Es- Clerk to the Board be required at the time of est bidder for cash the at the time of the sale. check required. Annual 400 tate to present them to Richmond County G.I.S. the sale. Any successful following real estate situ- An order for possession Financial lease. Call 910-997-5774 the undersigned at the 221 S. Hancock St bidder shall be required ated in the County of of the property may be for more info. Equal address provided here- Rockingham, NC 28379 to tender the full balance Richmond, North Caro- issued pursuant to G.S. Housing Opportunity. under, or counsel, on or of the purchase price so lina, and being more par- 45-21.29 in favor of the 500 before 14th day of July, April4,14, 2009 bid in cash or certified ticularly described as fol- purchaser and against Education 2009 or this Notice will check at the time the lows: BEGINNING at an the party or parties in Commercial be pleaded in bar of their Substitute Trustee ten- iron stake located in the possession by the clerk recovery.All persons in- NORTH CAROLINA ders to him a deed for eastern edge of a street of superior court of the 600 Commercial Office Animals debted to said Estate will the property or attempts commonly known as county in which the Space. Furnished or un- please make immediate RICHMOND to tender such deed, and Sixth Street across the property is sold. Any furnished. 1221 Rocking- payment to the named COUNTY should said successful street from the Cobb Me- person who occupies the ham Road, next t Plaza 700 Executor, or the Counsel bidder fail to pay the full morial Baptist Church, property pursuant to a Agriculture Shopping Center. for the Estate. Substitute Trustee: Philip balance purchase price said iron stake being rental agreement entered 910-895-2700 9 to 5. A. Glass so bid at that time, he Walter Grice's southeast into or renewed on or af- Houses for Rent This is the 14th day of NOTICE OF FORECLO- shall remain liable on his corner and W.C. Cren- ter October 1, 2007, may 900 SURE SALE bid as provided for in shaw's southwest corner after receiving the notice Merchandise April, 2009. 2/3 bedroom, 1 bath. North Carolina General of the original tract of of sale, terminate the Rockingham area. Cen- Date of Sale: April Statutes Section which is a part, and runs rental agreement upon Joseph V. Mendola Furniture tral air and heat. New 15,2009 45-21.30 (d) and (e). thence as the Walter 10 days’ written notice Administrator carpet. $475 monthly Time of Sale: 3:00 p.m. This sale will be held Grice line in a northerly to the landlord. Upon 456 Lymyer Road Mattress Sets and deposit. Good credit Place of Sale: Richmond open ten (10) days for direction about 130 feet termination of a rental Rockingham, NC 28379 Brand New in plastic! required. (704) 624-2119 County Courthouse upset bids as required by to an iron stake, Walter agreement, the tenant is Queen $150 - Full $150 or (704) 624-2749 F. Brent Neal law. Grice's northeast corner liable for rent due under King $275 Kitchen, Neal, Webb, Description of Property: and W.C. Crenshaw's the rental agreement Clearance Showroom Manufactured 4000 Webb, & Futrell, P.A. See Attached Descrip- Residential northwest corner of the prorated to the effective Facility Housing Counsel for the Estate of tion real property with less original tract; thence date of the termination. Call (910)639-9555 Dorothy Turner Wall Record Owners: Etta than 15 rental units: an South 60-32 East as the THIS IS A COMMUNI- Waddell order for possession of A.J. Morse line 37.5 feet CATION FROM A DEBT Recreational Sales PO Box 1657 1000 Rockingham, NC 28380 Address of Property: 122 the property may be is- to an iron stake; thence COLLECTOR. THE Vehicles Barbara Drive, Hoffman, sued pursuant to G.S. in a southerly direction PURPOSE OF THIS $8000.00 Tax Credit. April 14,21,28: May5, NC 45-21.29 in favor of the parallel with the first line COMMUNICATION IS MOBILE and MODULAR 2009 purchaser and against about 110 feet to an iron TO COLLECT A DEBT 2000 HOMES. USDA 100% Deed of Trust: the party or parties in stake in the eastern edge AND ANY INFORMA- Automotive FINANCING. On your Book : 1046 Page:168 possession by the clerk of the aforesaid street; TION OBTAINED WILL land or ours. Homes Legal Notice and assumed by Etta of superior court of the thence as the eastern BE USED FOR THAT starting at $59,850. HIS- Waddell by that North county in which the prop- edge of the aforesaid PURPOSE, except as Autos TORIC CLEARANCE North Carolina Carolina General War- erty is sold. Any person street in a western direc- stated below in the in- SALE. PHONE Richmond County ranty Deed, recorded in who occupies the prop- tion 37.5 feet to the BE- stance of bankruptcy 1995 BMW 325. Leather, APPROVALS. Book 1085, page 266 erty pursuant to a rental GINNING. On this lot is protection. IF YOU sun-roof, loaded, $5,900. 888-350-0035. The undersigned having Dated: February 4, 1998 agreement entered into located the former resi- ARE UNDER THE PRO- 910-610-7152, day, To place your ad Grantors: Robert Lee or renewed on or after dence of W.C. Cren- TECTION OF THE 910-610-1208, nights 5000 qualified as Executrix of Resort Property the Estate of Grace McNeil and Ruth Louise October 1, 2007, may, shaw. This part of the BANKRUPTCY COURT Helen Lampley late of McNeil, Husband and after receiving notice of property to W.C. Cren- OR HAVE BEEN DIS- call today! wife sale, terminate the rental shaw and wife, Mary CHARGED AS A RE- Richmond County, this is 6000 to notify all persons hav- Original Beneficiary: agreement upon 10 Jane Crenshaw, by a SULT OF A BANK- 2004 Honda Civic auto- Employment ing claims against said Green Tree Financial days' written notice to deed recorded in Book RUPTCY PROCEED- matic, loaded, excellent estate to present the Servicing Corporation the landlord. Upon ter- 286 at Page 54 of the ING, THIS NOTICE IS condition, 66K miles. Drivers & Delivery 910-997-3111 same to the undersigned mination of a rental Richmond County Regis- GIVEN TO YOU PUR- $8,650. D 910-610-7152, on or undersigned on or CONDITIONS OF SALE: agreement, the tenant is try. Together with im- SUANT TO STATU- N 910-610-1208 Sandhills Hauling Inc. before the 24th day of Should the property be liable for rent due under provements located TORY REQUIREMENT Dump Truck Driver June, 2009 or this notice purchased by a third the rental agreement thereon; said property AND FOR INFORMA- Sport Utility Wanted. Clean driving will be pleaded in bar of party, that person must prorated to the effective being located at 107 6th TIONAL PURPOSES record. Must have at their recovery. Debtors of pay the tax of Forty-five date of the termination. Street, Rockingham, AND IS NOT IN- least 1 yr of hauling as- the decedent are asked Cents (45¢) per One North Carolina. Trus- TENDED AS AN AT- 2005 Chevrolet Ava- phalt. Salary open. to make immediate pay- Hundred Dollars Dated2/03/09 tee may, in the Trustee's TEMPT TO COLLECT A lanche LT, Tan, 61K Please send resume to ment to the undersigned. ($100.00) required by Philip A. Glass, sole discretion, delay the DEBT OR AS AN ACT miles, 4WD, leather, N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). Substitute sale for up to one hour TO COLLECT, AS- sunroof, XM radio. PO Box 37, Ellerbe NC 28338. NO CALLS! This the 24th March, Tr ustee as provided in NCGS SESS, OR RECOVER $18,000 OBO, Call Tim This sale is 2009 Nodell, Glass & Haskell §4521.23. Should the ALL OR ANY PORTION at 910-206-2139 Medical Tina Louise Lampley made subject to all un- L.L.P. property be purchased OF THE DEBT FROM paid taxes and superior Executrix by a third party, that per- YOU PERSONALLY. Busy Specialist Practice 105 E. Washington St. liens or encumbrances of Trucks 103 Hutchinson Drive April7,14,2009 son must pay the tax of This 7th day of April, seeks a full time Clinical record and assessments, Rockingham, NC 28379 Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) 2009. SUBSTITUTE Medical Assistant in our Rockingham, NC if any, against the said per One Hundred Dollars TRUSTEE SERVICES, 1985 GMC Pick-up. Laurinburg location. Pre- property, and any re- ($100.00) required by INC. SUBSTITUTE Manuel transmission, March 24,31:April 7,14, NOTICE OF vious medical experience www.yourdailyjournal.com corded leases. This sale NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). TRUSTEE BY: fixer up. $1,000. 2009 FORECLOSURE SALE preferred. Excellent The property to be of- Attorney at Law The 910-652-4244. Call today for home delivery! (910) 997-3416 Page 6B Richmond County Daily Journal, Rockingham, N.C. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 www.yourdailyjournal.com NATION Three shots rang out, ending standoff

Pauline Jelinek and They were described as increas- The risk seemed obvious, but Calvin Woodward ingly agitated, and it’s easy to see what about opportunity? Clean lines Associated Press Writers why. Life aboard the lifeboat was of fire that would leave the pirates’ WASHINGTON — Ordered to plainly miserable. It’s a sweltering, captive safe were hard to come by shoot to kill, snipers on the heav- elongated fiberglass bubble with no when taking aim at the bubble. ing stern of the destroyer had one setup for sleeping or going to the Three Navy SEALs aboard the improbable chance to get it right. bathroom on board. Bainbridge waited quietly in the A fourth pirate had surrendered, Anything less than direct hits kill- darkness for that opportunity. boarding the destroyer for treat- They had parachuted into the sea ing three pirates with three bullets ment of a wound to his hand. would have placed the American to join the destroyer, bringing to The remaining three pirates and the scene a highly trained and thor- hostage, merchant Capt. Richard the U.S. Navy, like barroom brawl- Phillips, in mortal danger, if not oughly equipped unit of stealthy ers agreeing to take it outside, had rescuers — and killers. sealed his fate. decided to move their standoff to The scene was set as darkness calmer waters. Now they were 25 or so yards fell Sunday evening off the African As night fell, the Bainbridge had from their targets, waiting. coast: The last three pirates, hold- the lifeboat under tow when two The opportunity arrived. The ing Phillips in an enclosed power- developments told the Navy the three hostage-takers were observed less lifeboat, appeared to be run- pirates might be getting desperate, with their heads and shoulders all ning out of patience with their U.S. officials said in their recon- exposed at once, said Vice Adm. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS predicament. struction of events. William Gortney, commander of Pictured above is the guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge Bobbing for days after their bra- First, a tracer bullet arced from U.S. Naval Forces in the region. underway off the coast of Somalia while conducting anti- zen attempt to seize Phillips’ ship the lifeboat toward the Bainbridge. Three shots rang out. piracy operations. Vice Adm. William Gortney, commander failed, their mood was “going up Then, through one of the few Three pirates were dead or rap- of U.S. Naval Forces in the region, said Monday that it took and down” like the ocean swells, openings on the lifeboat, Phillips idly dying. only three shots fired by Navy snipers from the aft end of the according to U.S. accounts of the could be seen with a gun pointed at Phillips was found safe, his hands Bainbridge to kill the trio of pirates holding Maersk Alabama negotiations. him, almost touching him. bound. captain Richard Phillips hostage on a lifeboat. 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