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Staff reporter The evacuation lasted about an hour while mem- bers of the Laurinburg Fire Department investi- The Scotland Memorial Library was evacuated gated the situation. this morning after someone poured gasoline into “What they told us was that someone had a toilet. poured gas into the commode in the ladies’ rest- The building was evacuated after several library room and they had to detox it and clean the fumes visitors complained of the smell of gas. out,” said Norton. About two dozen library staff members and Although there is no way of knowing who visitors stood outside the Church Street library as emergency personnel worked to determine and poured the gas into the toilet, Norton said, they eradicate the source of the smell. most likely did so after the library opened on “We had a patron complain and say that she Friday morning. Library officials do not anticipate smelled gas in the ladies’ restroom, and then residual problems from the incident. another patron came in and said he smelled fuel “They seemed to think that they had defused oil or gas,” said library technician Belinda Norton. the situation and everything was going to be fine,” “We took the precaution and called the fire depart- said Norton. “We really hated to inconvenience ment.” people getting their taxes done, but we’d rather Mary Katherine Murphy | The Laurinburg Exchange Among the library patrons interrupted by the people be safe. There’s always next week to get Library visitors and staff outside the building on Saturday morning during a incident were AARP Tax Aide volunteers, on hand your taxes done.” brief evacuation period. McIntyre to expand grassroots campaign District 25 hopeful in Laurinburg next week Contributed Scott Witten From left to right, Adam Carabo, Charles Fowler, Owen Bruner, Joseph Nichols, and Patrick Cousins at Marlboro Academy's 2009 Senior Class Awards Editor Day. GOP hopeful Gene McIntyre is expected to bring his campaign for a state Senate seat to Laurinburg next week. McIntyre will speak at the month- ly meeting of the Scotland County Republican Women on Thursday at Big smile, bigger heart 7 p.m. at Republican headquarters. After the talk, there will be a ques- tion — and — Friends remember young man killed in crash answer session. “I believe in grassroots Mary Katherine Murphy big groups of friends that he campaigning,” Staff reporter had,” said Owen Bruner, a McIntyre said. friend of Nichols’ since their Joseph Nichols’ friends and ninth grade year. “There are all “I will be trav- family remember him as some- kinds of people coming back eling across the one constantly preceded by his from school and stuff to be district, shaking smile. there at his visitation for his hands, and get- The manner of his death, family.” ting to know you however, came without any An excellent golfer, Nichols and your family.” Gene McIntyre warning at all. helped the Marlboro McIntyre is a Nichols, 20, was Academy golf team county commis- killed in Greer, “I know a lot to claim a state cham- sioner from Stanley County and a S.C. when the car of people will pionship in 2009. retired educator. He said he sup- he was driving col- miss him — “He was a really ports lower taxes and less govern- lided with a tractor- good golfer, and also ment regulations to stimulate job trailer. Nichols had he meant a into the live music,” growth. recently moved from Bruner said. “He Above: Joseph lot to many Nichols, right, “The 25th District needs a voice Scotland County and I and our group more in line with the values of the to live and work in people.” of friends would go receiving the golf team's people of our district,” he said on Greenville, S.C. out and see concerts his campaign website. “We need a A native of Most Valuable — Matt Smith – kind of Grateful Senator who is working to move Laurinburg, Nichols Player award friend Dead-esque music. North Carolina forward not back- graduated in 2009 And then, you know, from his father from Marlboro and golf coach wards; a Senator supporting lower we always enjoyed taxes and less government regula- Academy in going down to the beach.” Dean Nichols, Bennettsville, S.C. While most While always one for having left, at Marlboro tion to stimulate job growth.” people content themselves with fun, Nichols also brought a Academy's 2009 Now in his fourth term, McIntyre one group of good friends, smile to those around him in athletic banquet. has served as chairman or vice- friends say that Nichols filled difficult times. Left: Joseph chairman for most of his time on his life and his heart with two. “He was just funny,” said Matt Nichols in the sum- that board. Before entering poli- “Between going to school Smith, friends with Nichols mer of 2007 at tics, he spent 33 years as a teacher, at Marlboro and living in for more than a decade. “No Ocean Isle Beach. assistant principal, and princi- Laurinburg he spanned two pal. He is married to Sue Parker whole counties, so that’s two See NICHOLS | 2A Contributed McIntyre, also of Stanly County. They have two grown children, Leon McIntyre of Pitt County and Mary Ivey Medlin of Richmond County, and four grandchildren. Man tries to lure toddler from family home “I’ve been a public servant most of my life and I am asking for Joy Hunt but the man was gone by the time the Witnesses said that the man had been an opportunity to continue serv- Staff reporter mother arrived, investigators said. seen in the area, but the law enforce- The incident occurred Tuesday at ment had not bee notified earlier. ing you and our community as Authorities are looking for a man they about 5 p.m. in a yard off Ida Chapel Newton said investigators have ques- your voice in the North Carolina believe tried to lure a toddler from her Road. tioned businesses in Laurel Hill and Senate,” he said. yard in Laurel Hill. Deputies describe the man as a black canvassed the areas in search of infor- If elected, McIntyre would replace The three-year-old was playing in her male in his late teens or early 20s, with mation that would help. Sen. Bill Purcell of Laurinburg, yard when her nine-year-old sibling saw a medium build and weighing about 200 Newton said leads to Pembroke who has announced that he will a man gesturing toward her to go toward pounds. He was described as wearing a “proved to be a dead end.” not seek reelection. Senate District him, according Capt. Dan Newton of white baseball cap with black lettering “We are asking that anyone who may 25 includes portions of Scotland, the Scotland County Sheriff’s office. that had a logo depicting the University know anything about the suspect to call Richmond, Anson, Stanly, and The older sibling alerted the mother, of North Carlina at Pembroke. the sheriff’s department at 276-3385.” Rowan counties. PAGE 2A THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 OBITUARIES William McNeil Baxley, Sr. a wonderful church family, and a host of at Richard Boles Funeral Service. Touchdown Club. He was a member friends. Memorials are requested to be made of the Bethany Methodist Church in William Baxley, Sr., age 73, of Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. in memory of Gail to the American Jefferson, Georgia, and attended the Laurinburg, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Richard Diabetes Association. Demorest Baptist Church. Mr. Barnett on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Boles Funeral Service. was a member of the Cornelia Lodge # Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. The family requests that, in lieu of 92 F & A.M. and had just received his on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at the Laurel Hill flowers, memorial donations be made William Douglas Barnett 60 year apron. Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Don to Victory Junction, 4500 Adam’s Way, Mr. William Douglas “Doug” Barnett, Survivors include his daughter and Malpass. Burial will follow at Hillside Randleman, NC 27317. age 88, of Demorest, Ga., passed away son-in-law Lynn and Marcus Tench of Memorial Park. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, following a sud- Demorest, son and daughter-in-law William was born in den illness. Larry and Betty Barnett of Moore Robeson County on Nov. Theresa Gail Funeral services are scheduled for 11 County, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law 25, 1938. He was the son a.m. Monday, Feb. 06, 2012, at the Donald and Cindy Barnett of Lynn, of the late Fulton and Jeffcoat Walters Whitfield Funeral Home North Chapel in brother-in-law and wife Charles and Ann Ima Baxley. He worked Theresa “Gail” Walters, age 59, of Demorest with Dr. Tom Mewborn offici- Hendrickson, of Gainesville, Ga.; grand- in sales, retiring with Laurinburg, passed away on Thursday, ating.