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www.mtairynews.com Printed on recycled newspaper Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Residents vote early in Mount Airy MEGHANN EVANS limitations, curbside voting STAFF REPORTER was available. When people park at the curbside voting Primary voting got off to a space, a cable alerts officials slow start in Mount Airy yes- inside that someone has ar- terday when the city’s One- rived. They then go out and Stop voting location opened help people with their One- for the first time this election Stop voting. This service had MEGHANN EVANS/THE NEWS year. not been used yet as of noon Mary Ruth Lewis fills out Election officials arrived at yesterday. her electronic primary elec- By noon, 32 people had the Mount Airy Public Library tion ballot at the One-Stop bright and early Monday voted at the location so far. morning to prepare for a day Officials at the site thought voting location at Mount of early voting for the pri- this was low. Airy Public Library. mary. Once voting opened at “This is just sort of an off 8:30 a.m., people were able to election year,” said Glenda cast their ballot electronically. Creech, chief judge of the Those who weren’t registered election site. to vote were able to register on She pointed out, as other site and then cast their ballots. officials have recently, that For those with physical See VOTE, page 3 Music

SUBMITTED PHOTO Neil Cothren, manager of series Lowe’s, Cathy McCluskey, Tharrington Primary school nurse, Catrina Alexander, Mount Airy to begin Parks and Recreation di- STAFF REPORT rector, Michella Huff, city landscape supervisor, Ce- The Surry Arts Council Summer Series officially lena Watson, Surry County kicks off this Friday at the Health Department health Blackmon Amphitheatre promotions supervisor with the band Mountain Heart. and Lydia Lovell, Tharring- This summer, there is ton Primary principal something scheduled every meet to make palns for a Friday and Saturday from garden in the atrium of May through September at the Surry Arts Council. From Tharrington Primary bluegrass to beach music, School. films, family shows and live theater, there is something for everyone on this summer schedule. To kick off the Summer Arts Series, bluegrass band Schools making a stand for students wellness Mountain Heart will perform on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the MORGAN WALL trying to get in on the act by ited to baking, roasting, broil- Blackmon Amphitheatre. STAFF REPORTER rewriting the nutrition stan- ing, boiling and steaming. Tickets are $10 or free dards. Four fruits and/or vegetables with the Surry Arts Council “I’m very proud of the ef- will be offered daily and Season Pass. Summer Arts Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series forts we’ve put forth as a legumes will be offered at Series Season Passes are looking at childhood obesity school system,” said Bryan least one time per week. Also, available now at the Surry and what schools are doing Taylor, assistant superintend- all milk choices will be one Arts Council and include to combat the growing prob- ent of Mount Airy City percent or less fat and a mini- events held at the Blackmon lem. Schools. “We’ve tried to be mum of one daily serving of Amphitheatre and the Down- very proactive to help address whole grain products will be town Cinema Theatre from With the number of chil- this trend. Clearly there is ev- offered. Surry County April 30 through September dren classified as obese on idence there is a problem Schools has even implement- 18. the rise, area schools are at- with childhood obesity.” ed a new Web site which al- Season Passes are $100 tempting to do their part to This trend of trying to get lows parents to see a break- through May 1. The price is promote healthy, active stu- students to be more healthy down of the nutrition facts for $125 after May 1. dents. and active often begins in the every menu item served. Children age 12 and un- Schools have formed cafeteria. By providing nutri- “I feel like Mount Airy der are free for these events. groups to study how the sys- tious foods that are appealing City Schools is doing what For more information con- tem is handling the issue and to students, schools work to we can to offer healthy op- tact the Surry Arts Council different ways to get students encourage students to make tions. We’ve implemented the by phone 786-7998, or visit involved and some officials the healthier options. nutrition standards for ele- the Web site www.sur- have even gone so far as to According to the nutrition mentary schools and tried to incorporate those healthy op- SUBMITTED PHOTO ryarts.org to purchase season rewrite board goals and standards for elementary Three second grade students, Meredith Marion, Cydney passes and to see the entire school policies. In the past schools from the NC State tions at all the schools,” said list of events for the Summer couple of years, the state edu- Board of Education, food Elke Atkins, director of child Boyer and Macy Smith look at the proposed garden area Arts Series. cation departments are even preparation methods are lim- See WELLNESS, page 2 from inside Tharrington Primary School. Pilot Police roll out bicycles at town meeting MONDEE TILLEY flective material so that mo- STAFF REPORTER torists can easily see the bicy- cle officers. PILOT MOUNTAIN — Bottoms told the board Police Chief Darryl Bottoms with the upcoming festivals introduced the town board of in town, such as Mayfest that commissioners to his newest begins on May 7, the bicycles tool for policing the streets, will come in especially three officers trained to patrol handy. The bikes were donat- on bicycles. ed and safety equipment were “I think this will be a big donated by local businesses. asset to the department and to The officers who attended the town,” said Bottoms. the training in Greensboro in- The police department has clude Officers R.D. Bingman, two new bicycles that are Brad Hardy and Ryan equipped with lights and Blizard. Bottoms said the sirens, which gave the crowd training was extensive and a chuckle at the board’s regu- the officers rode more than 10 lar monthly meeting Monday miles a day during the class- night. The officers have new es. uniforms suitable for bicycle “It was no cake walk. They patrol that are clearly marked took a few spills and had a lit- tle soreness,” Bottoms said. MONDEE TILLEY/THE NEWS “Pilot Mountain Police” in Pilot Mountain Police Chief Darryl Bottoms stands at the podium at the town’s meeting Monday night introducing the black and white. The uni- Mayor Earl Sheppard said forms also are covered in re- See POLICE, page 2 new bicycle officers, from left, Ryan Blizard, Brad Hardy and R.D. Bingman. 2 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com PAGE TWO

brought into the school, there purchase a lunch. Vending like apples and bananas. thing we can as a school sys- see if that is a feasible option. WELLNESS: are still unhealthy options machines also are not turned “You develop an acquired tem to help them be as active Mount Airy Middle School making their way in. Some of on in the schools until after taste,” said Chuck Graham, as we can,” said Taylor. “Kids will also have access to the Continued from page 1 these regulations include a lunch and even then, there are Surry County Schools assis- aren’t as active as they used to new greenway which could ban on bags with brand names more fruit juices and waters in tant superintendent. “It’s be at one time. It’s a different provide opportunities for nutrition for MACS. “We on them. This means students the drink machines than sodas. about being able to put those culture - this is the age of walkers and runners. don’t fry foods K-8. We have cannot go out and pick up fast In trying to provide healthi- foods in front of them.” video games.” Schools also are working to skim milk and five servings of food or have fast food brought er options with fruits and veg- B.H. Tharrington Primary Surry County Schools has provide more variety in after- fruits and vegetables. in to them. etables, the schools also are Schools also is embarking on implemented SHAC as well as school activity options. Offi- “Our job is to provide the Schools also are forced to trying to help out the area and a project that will allow stu- adding Misty Bruner, a physi- cials are looking to cater to most delicious, nutritious serve a la carte items to help state economy by purchasing dents to work with fruits and cal education teacher at East students who may not excel at foods to children that we can. raise money for the program. locally whenever possible. vegetables. Through a partner- Surry High School, to the cur- sports. By finding an activity We have to appeal to children These items can include “We purchase all our pro- ship with Reeves Community riculum committee. they are good it, students are who have lots of other op- things such as ice cream or duce locally. Being a small Center, the Surry County “We felt we needed to have more likely to remain active. tions,” said Sherri Parks, di- peanut butter crackers which system where we are, we’re at Health Department and Lowes a common language in the dis- “We’ve looked at extra cur- rector of child nutrition for may not be the healthiest op- an advantage where we can do Hardware, the school is work- trict,” said Pat Widdowson, ricular activities to see if we Surry County Schools. tions. Even then, however, that,” said Atkins. “We’re also ing to set up a garden in the Surry County Schools assis- can bring more people in,” Part of that job also re- schools are working to limit in a buyer’s co-op with 10 atrium area near the media tant superintendent, of the said Taylor. volves around getting students student intake of those op- other systems so we have center. The garden would al- work of the curriculum com- “Our biggest role is to help to eat lunch at school rather tions. more buying power meaning low students to plant seasonal mittee and SHAC. “We need children make that choice,” to make sure every educator said Widdowson. “It’s a bal- than bringing a lunch from In the Mount Airy city we have the ability to receive plants including fruits and vegetables. Mount Airy Mid- and every child is aware of the anced, healthy feeling about home. While there are some foods at the same cost as larg- schools, to purchase a la carte er systems.” dle has implemented a salad issues.” myself that we’re striving for. regulations on what can be items, students first have to “We participate in the far- bar at lunch for the first time With programs such as It’s not cosmetic.” to-school program through the this year with great success. Walk, Run for Your Life, Schools believe that with Department of Agriculture Mount Airy High School al- which is an incentive program all of the attention childhood meaning we use USDA enti- ready had a salad bar. for Surry County Schools obesity has garnered recently, NEWNEW ENERGYENERGY TAXTAX CREDITCREDIT tlement dollars to buy fresh “We thought it would teach sixth graders to lead a healthy, including Michelle Obama’s WINDOWS Must Have fruits and vegetables,” said kids the benefits of proper nu- active lifestyle which is Let’s Move initiative, now is Up To Parks. “We also use Fair Share trition,” said Lydia Lovell, tracked through healthy activ- the time for change. They $$ .30U Value money to buy produce. With principal at Tharrington Pri- ity logs, the county school have been working for the 1,5001,500 Not All Competitors Pilot Mountain Pride we hope mary, of the effort spear-head- system is working to change past couple of years to imple- NEW*See sales associate forENERGY details Windows Qualify. TAX OOURSURS DDO!OCREDIT! to purchase Surry County ed by Cathy McCluskey, the the culture in which the stu- ment their own programs and grown fresh fruits and vegeta- school’s nurse. “Cathy felt she dents are raised. It is more do what they can with what bles.” could work with students to about changing their lifestyles they receive as far as guide- Part of getting the students get them to understand what a which will create a more per- lines and food. Up to $1,500 Oursto make do! healthier food choices balanced meal looks like.” manent change. Some of the “I think this is the year for is teaching them about and ex- The schools also have cre- elementary schools have national nutrition standards posing them to different op- ated groups such as the School walking clubs and Bruner is from the USDA. That will tions. Through the USDA Health Advisory Council working with students on a help the vendors, the Depart- “Simply the Best for Less” Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (SHAC), which exists in both Couch to 5K program at the ment of Public Instruction and grant, White Plains Elemen- the city and county schools high school level. hopefully that will help us,” tary has been doing just that systems, and the Zone Health Mount Airy City Schools’ said Parks. Any Size Up to 4ft. wide X 6ft. tall for two years. Students re- Initiative. These groups focus SHAC is getting input from “It’s like the stars have second graders at Tharrington aligned this year with our White Double ceive a fresh fruit or vegetable more on the health aspect of snack every day in addition to the issues facing children to- Primary who are part of the board goals, the new insur- $ Hung Window INSTALLED! 4000 Series what is being served in the day. They try to promote ac- Fit Cubs Club. The club also ance guidelines and the revi- 189 cafeteria. Through the pro- tivity among students at a time is sponsoring a Family Walk sions in the student wellness • Low Price Guarantee gram, students have been ex- when a more sedentary Day May 8. Physical educa- policy,” said Widdowson. posed to items such as star lifestyle is becoming accept- tion takes place daily at Contact Morgan Wall at • Transferable Warranty fruit, mango and zucchini as able. Mount Airy Middle School [email protected] or • Glass Breakage Warranty well as more traditional foods “We’re trying to do every- this year as an experiment to 719-1929. Call For Free Estimate Financing$189 Available board that “Operation Medi- INSTALLED! cine Drop” will continue POLICE: through the end of the school year. The program offers resi- Continued from page 1 dents a way to dispose of out- dated and unused prescription Increase your energy effi ciency with he was impressed with the po- drugs. He said those who SolarZone® by Window World. lice department’s new addition. wish to participate in the pro- Additional Charges May Apply “I’d rather have bicycles gram can drop their medica- www.windowworldfoothills.com than horses. You don’t have tions off at the police depart- to feed bicycles,” said Shep- ment. (336) 835 - 9393 pard. The town board scheduled 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW “Proudly made in America” Bottoms also told the a budget meeting that will be held on June 7 beginning at 6 p.m. in the board’s meeting room downstairs in city hall. TTIMEIME IISS RRUNNINGUNNING OOUT!UT! After a closed session, the board voted unanimously to approve the lease of a 1,400 uupp ttoo $$8,0008,000 TTaxax CreditCredit square-foot space in The Pilot Center at 612 E. Main St., to R.D. Bingman to be used for MONDEE TILLEY/THE NEWS eendsnds oonn AAprilpril 330th!0th! an auction service called Pilot Mountain’s newest bicycle officers pose outside the Bingman’s Auction. town hall Monday night. They are, from left, Officers Brad Homes under contract Commissioner Andrew French reminded the audi- Hardy, R.D. Bingman and Ryan Blizard. by April 30th ence that the Pilot Mountain Middle School baseball team He said the next game is Airy Middle School. are still eligible. is now 12-0. He said the team Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mead- Contact Mondee Tilley at has won 30 games in a row, owview Middle School. The [email protected] or Open late April stretching back to last season. last game is against Mount at 719-1930. 29th & 30th Visit us at... of Wilkesboro www.mtairynews.com 336-667-9364 Mount Airy Weather Today Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday National Map for April 27, 2010

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Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a 50s Lynchburg Richmond 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, 40s Roanoke 62 / 39 67 / 42 high temperature of 62º, humidity of 55% and an overnight low of 40º. The record high 30s 58 / 40 Virginia Beach temperature for today is 93º set in 1915. The 20s South Hill 64 / 47 record low temperature is 20º set in 1926. 10s Hillsville 68 / 41 Wednesday, skies will be mostly sunny with a Galax high temperature of 68º, humidity of 33% and 0s This map shows high temperatures, 57 / 37 an overnight low of 40º. type of precipitation expected and 56 / 36 Elizabeth City location of frontal systems at noon. Mount Airy Greensboro 66 / 47 Almanac L H 68 / 45 Cold Front Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure 62 / 40 Raleigh Rocky Mount 70 / 45 Temperatures & Precipitation (Yesterday) Winston-Salem 70 / 45 Greenville High Temperature ...... 70 Sun and Moon Across The Nation 68 / 44 Low Temperature ...... 57 Goldsboro 70 / 47 Normal High ...... 71 Sunrise ...... 6:33 a.m. Today Wednesday Sunset ...... 8:07 p.m. 70 / 48 Jacksonville Normal Low ...... 43 City Hi Lo Wx Hi Lo Wx Asheville Record High ...... 91 in 1915 Moonrise ...... 7:36 p.m. Moonset ...... 5:36 a.m. 73 / 47 Record Low ...... 29 in 1934 ATLANTA ...... 68 44 mc . . . . 70 46 s 60 / 39 Sunrise tomorrow . . .6:32 a.m. Charlotte Precipitation ...... 0.00" BALTIMORE . . . .62 45 s . . . . . 62 45 s Sunset tomorrow . . .8:08 p.m. Fayetteville PrecipitationJessica, Month first to Date grade,...... B.H. . .1.67" Tharrington BOSTON ...... 54 40 sh . . . . 55 43 sh 67 / 43 Moonrise tomorrow . .8:46 p.m. 71 / 48 Precipitation Year to Date ...... 10.41" CHARLOTTE . . . .67 43 t . . . . . 70 42 s Moonset tomorrow . .6:12 a.m. Precipitation Normal Year to Date . . . . .15.11" CHICAGO ...... 51 39 s . . . . . 63 47 s CINCINNATI . . . .58 35 pc . . . . 62 39 s Around Our State Moon Phases CLEVELAND . . . .52 41 s . . . . . 58 40 s DALLAS ...... 74 51 s . . . . . 80 63 s Wednesday Thursday DENVER ...... 65 42 s . . . . . 74 36 s City Hi Lo Wx Hi Lo Wx DES MOINES . . .63 42 mc . . . . 69 56 s DETROIT ...... 56 37 s . . . . . 61 43 s ASHEVILLE ...... 65 37 s . . . . .72 49 s HONOLULU . . . .82 71 s . . . . . 82 71 pc CHARLOTTE ...... 70 42 s . . . . .75 51 s HOUSTON ...... 79 54 s . . . . . 80 62 s JACKSONVILLE ...... 72 46 s . . . . .74 53 s Children’s Art INDIANAPOLIS . .60 37 s . . . . . 64 43 s Full Last New First RALEIGH ...... 70 44 s . . . . .77 52 s 4/28 5/5 5/13 5/20 KANSAS CITY . .63 45 pc . . . . 73 58 s WINSTON-SALEM . . . . .68 42 s . . . . .75 51 s MINNEAPOLIS . .62 44 s . . . . . 67 52 s NEW ORLEANS .74 55 mc . . . . 77 60 s Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; r/rain; rs/rain & snow; © 2010. Accessweather.com, Inc. NEW YORK . . . . .60 41 sh . . . . 58 42 sh s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 3

OBITUARIES usiness HARTMAN rell, Jimmy and Susie Fer- 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral rell, Jerry Ferrell and Allen home, and other times at MOUNT AIRY—Mrs. Ferrell all of Durham; and the home of Glenda and ulletin Ethel Gardner Hartman, his best friends, Chad Marvin Beasley, 299 Blue- 89, of 2102 Riverside Dri- Bullington and Gary mont Road, Mount Airy. ve, Mount Airy, passed Brown. In addition to his The family would like to oard away Sunday, April 25, parents, Mr. Ferrell was express their heartfelt ap- 2010, in Hoschton, Ga. preceded in death by a sis- preciation to the staff of Mrs. Hartman was born ter, Mary Ruth Riggsbee; Central Continuing Care, The Greater MountB Airy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Jan. 2, 1921, in Davidson and a brother, Buford Vin- especially the 300 hall em- Grand Opening Event held at County. Ethel was a son Ferrell Jr. Services for ployees, for the love, care Chamber promotes an homemaker and a member Mr. Ferrell will be private. and compassion shown to environment that can Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Flippin Memorial Bap- The family would like to Fannie during her illness. maximize your business On Thursday April 15, 2010 at 5:15pm the Offi cial Ribbon tist Church. She is sur- express their appreciation In lieu of flowers, memori- Cutting Ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Express & vived by a daughter-in- potential and profi tability. Suites located at 1320 EMS Drive in Mount Airy. The cer- for the wonderful care giv- al contributions may be emony was offi ciated by Mount Airy Mayor Deborah Co- law, Debbie Hartman-Lord en to Mr. Ferrell during his made to the Activities De- chran, Mount Airy City Commissioners Dean Brown and of Grayson, Ga.; five illness by Mountain Valley partment at Central Con- For more information about Steve Yokeley, Harvey Aman Owner/Developer and the grandchildren and their membership call 336-786-6116 x 4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, General Manager Trudy Wil- Hospice and Palliative tinuing Care, 1287 New- lard. A large crowd gathered at the main entrance into the new spouses, Chad Cockerham Care and Liberty Care. some Street, Mount Airy, ….this businesses did! four story hotel that opened December 2009. Following the of Gainesville, Texas, Noel Moody Funeral Home of NC 27030, or to a charity Ribbon Cutting Ceremony the Holiday Inn Express & Suites McCullough of Marietta, Welcome New Chamber Member hosted a Grand Opening Event that was attended by over Mount Airy is serving the of the donor’s choice. On- 175 + people… an incredible turnout of Chamber Members, Ga., Michelle Tuggle of Ferrell Family. Online line condolences may be Mount Airy Farmers Market – Located at 218 Rockford special guests, some of the contractors and service providers Canton, Ga., Brandi and condolences may be made made at www.moodyfu- Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 (Andy Griffi th Playhouse Park- for the Hotel were welcomed and greeted by visiting Holiday Troy Willard of Hoschton, at www.moodyfuneralser- neralservices.com. ing Lot). This local market has been in operation since 2004 Inn Express & Suites Managers from other cities and states. Ga., and Nichole and and operates a market in Mount Airy and in Elkin NC. The Tours of the four-fl oor Hotel and its amenities were given and vices.com. Mount Airy Market will open Tuesday May 4th – Tuesday guests were served wines from Old North State and invited to Adam Rogers of Grayson, WHITE October 26th 3:30- 6:00pm and on Thursday July 1st– Thurs- sample the delicious buffet of appetizers furnished by Sage- Ga.; seven great-grandchil- RAMEY day October 28th 3:30 – 6:00pm. The Mount Airy Farmers brush Steakhouse. Chamber Chair Britta Needham welcomed DOBSON — Mr. Roy Market provides the community the opportunity to purchase everyone to the event and after a short program with intro- dren; a sister, Alice Gard- ductions and a few words from Owner/Developer Harvey ner Lookabill of Seattle, MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Garland White, 88, hus- local home grown vegetables and produce two days a week during the harvesting season. The Mount Airy Farmers Aman and General Manager Trudy Willard we preceded to Fannie Adletha Lowe band of Mrs. Lela Agnes the drawing for door prizes….fantastic door prizes....a fl at Wash.; and several nieces Market …Your source of farm fresh locally grown produce. Hawks Ramey, 94, of 285 “Sue” Fowler White, of screen TV, a basket fi lled with Holiday Inn Spa merchandise and nephews. In addition Serve your Family the BEST… serve them local home grown and an overnight stay in the luxury suite were just some of to her parents, Mrs. Hart- Bluemont Road, Mount Dobson, went home to be produce and vegetables from Surry County farms. the prizes given away! At the end of the evening a special man was preceded in death Airy, passed away Sunday with the Lord on Sunday, cash donation presentation was made to the Foothills Food evening, April 25, 2010, at April 25, 2010, at Joan and Mount Airy Farmers Market Pantry from the local Holiday Inn Express & Suites. It was an by her husband, the Rev. 218 Rockford Street incredible evening that exceeded everyone’s expectations and Robert James “R.J.” Hart- Central Continuing Care. Howard Woltz Hospice (Andy Griffi th Playhouse Parking lot) it was enjoyed by all who attended. Mount Airy is very lucky man; a daughter, Margaret Mrs. Ramey was born June Home surrounded by his Mount Airy, NC 27030 to have this new Holiday Inn Express & Suites as part of our 29, 1915, in Surry County, loving family. Mr. White Opening Tuesday May 1st -Oct. 26th 3:30 – 6:00pm community! We wish them much success and look forward to Elizabeth Hartman; a son, Operating two days a week beginning working with them this year and in years to come! Donald Levoid Hartman; daughter of the late Charlie was born in Surry County Thursdays July 1st – October 28th 3:30-6:00pm and five brothers. The fu- Stewart and Donnie Estella on Oct. 21, 1921, to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Snow Lowe. Fannie was a late Brady and Roxie Long Your source of locally grown farm fresh produce. 1320 EMS Drive • Mount Airy, NC 27030 neral service will be held 877-856-7815 • 336-719-1731 Wednesday, April 28, homemaker and a member White. He was a retired http://www.hiexpress.com/mountairync 2010, at 2 p.m. at Moody of the Primitive Baptist farmer and a faithful mem- Funeral Home Chapel in faith. She is survived by ber of Snow Hill Baptist Mount Airy, with the Rev. two daughters and sons-in- Church. He leaves to cher- Tim Burton officiating. law, Glenda and Marvin ish his memory his devot- Burial will follow at Oak- Beasley and Judy and Jerry ed wife, to whom he was dale Cemetery. The family Lowe, all of Mount Airy; married 63 years, Lela will receive friends Tues- nine grandchildren and Agnes “Sue” Fowler day from 7 to 9 p.m. at the their spouses, Danny White of the home; two funeral home. In lieu of Hawks, Grey Lynn and sons and a daughter-in- flowers, memorial contri- Michael Holbrook, Stew- law, Donnie and Elizabeth art Hawks, Haley and Ja- White of Dobson and Mayor Deborah Cochran, Commissioners Dean Brown butions may be made to Angie Barber – General Manager Aaron’s Sales and Steve Yokeley join Owner & Developer Harvey Aman, Flippin Memorial Baptist son Cassell, Karen and Phillip White of the home; and Leasing. General Manager Trudy Willard along with visiting Church, c/o Fannie Kent Moser, Chad and two grandchildren, Wendy Chamber Surprise Patrol Holiday Inn Express Managers for the Ribbon Cutting Burkhart, 2337 McBride Mary Beth Beasley, Jason and husband Chris Higgs Ceremony. Road, Mount Airy, NC and Dawn Beasley, Rhon- of Dobson and Sandy Visits Aaron’s Sales 27030. Online condo- da and Brad Barfield and White of Mount Airy; a and Leasing lences may be made at Patty and Danny Creed; 18 great-granddaughter, great-grandchildren; four Megan Hale; and a sister The Greater Mount Airy Chamber Surprise Patrol paid an www.moodyfuneralser- unannounced visit on Tuesday April 13th to Aaron’s Sales vices.com. great-great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Opal and Leasing located at 2123 Rockford Street Suite 250 in a sister-in-law, Dorothy and Richard Wells of Mount Airy (located between Staples and Cloud 9 Coffee). FERRELL Lowe of Mount Airy; and Danville, Va. In addition to The Chamber Surprise Patrol arrived at opening time bring- several nieces and his parents, Mr. White was ing balloons, a big basket of candy and box of cookies for ARARAT, Va. — Mr. the Aaron’s Sales and Leasing staff to thank them for being nephews. In addition to her preceded in death by a sis- Chamber Members! Timing was perfect and the staff was Aubrey Hicks Ferrell, 64, parents, Mrs. Ramey was ter, Ruby White; and three alone in the store…Angie Barber the General Manager came of Ararat, Va., passed away preceded in death by her brothers, Claude, Kermit out from the offi ce to welcome us even though she was not The Holiday Inn Express Staff and dignitaries pose for a Sunday, April 25, 2010, at sure who we were. Jamie Marion, Production Technician photo in front of the main Hotel entrance. first husband, Elmer and Alton White. His fu- and Joe Eads, Account Manager joined Angie at the counter his home. Mr. Ferrell was Hawks; her second hus- neral service will be held curious as well to fi nd out who we were. Upon introductions born in Durham County, band, Ford Ramey; a son at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April and the purpose of our visit Angie, Joe and Jamie gave us July 8, 1945, to Buford and daughter-in-law, Billy 28, 2010, at Snow Hill the tour of the store and the history of the company. The Vinson and Lillie Hicks show room was furnished with beautiful furniture for ev- Gray and Barbara Hawks; Baptist Church conducted ery room of the house, great home accessories, appliances, Ferrell. He worked for a grandson, Chuck Hull; by the Rev. Jason Johnson, computers, electronics and some awesome fl at screen televi- Gate City Glazing in three sisters, Annie Bryant, the Rev. Mark Sumner and sions. We could have stayed there all day! Aaron’s Sales and Greensboro. He is sur- Eleanor Coalson and Mary Rev. Jimmy Settle. Burial Leasing joined the Chamber in November 2006 when they vived by his wife, Sandra opened their store in Mount Airy. Business has continued Faulkner; and a brother, will follow in the Salem to grow since their opening and today they serve over 1200 Armstrong Ferrell of the Lawrence Lowe. The fu- Fork Baptist Church customers. Aaron’s Sales and Leasing provides everyone home; a daughter and son- neral service will be held Cemetery. The family will the opportunity to furnish their homes with quality furni- North Carolina House of Ric Marshall and wife in-law, Teresa and Dustin ture, appliances, computers and electronics…working with Representatives 90th District Denise Pardue attend the Wednesday, April 28, receive friends from 7 to 9 each customer on an individual basis. What a great time we Sarah Stevens and Owner/ event. Chandler of Mount Airy; a 2010, at 11 a.m. at Moody p.m. on Tuesday at had visiting with Angie, Joe, and Jamie. If you are looking Developer Harvey Aman. daughter, Rebecca Ferrell Funeral Home Chapel in Moody-Davis Funeral for furniture, appliances, computers or electronics…. stop and boyfriend Chris Tur- Mount Airy, with the Rev. Home where his body will and check out the selection at Aaron’s Sales and Leasing…. ney of the home; sons and where any competitors advertised price will be beat or you Lester Ray Bryant and the remain until taken to the get $100.00!! It’s Aaron’s 55th Year and Aaron’s 55th An- daughter-in-law, Aubrey Rev. David Burgess offici- church to lie-in-state 30 niversary Super Sweepstakes is underway, stop by the store Ferrell Jr. and wife ating. Burial will follow in minutes prior to the serv- and pick up your game card…no purchase necessary, one Stephanie of Tennesse and the Mountain View Baptist ice. Online condolences per household per month…now through November! Jeff Ferrell of Durham; Church Cemetery in Low- may be made at Aaron’s, Inc. is the leader in lease ownership and specialty brothers and sisters-in-law, gap. The family will re- www.moodyfuneralser- retailing of offi ce furniture, consumer electronics, home Gene and Trudy Ferrell, ceive friends Tuesday from vices.com. appliances and electronics with more than 1,655 Company- Jami Woods and Dr. Jan Critz, Surry County Garland and Almeta Fer- operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. George Sappenfi eld, from Economic Development Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk Surry Community College. Partnership and Bob and publicly traded since 1982, Aaron's was a pioneer in the Meinecke, Liberty furniture rental industry. Business Partners.

There are two operating divisions of Aaron’s: sales and lease VOTE: ownership and manufacturing. The Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership division is the largest and fastest growing divi- Continued from page 1 sion, serving credit-constrained consumers in need of basic home furnishings, appliances and electronics. Customers Larry Calloway, NC Employ- range from white-collar professionals and blue-collar work- ment Security Commission is ers to young couples and retirees. The Sales & Lease Own- this primary ballot has few lo- welcomed by a visiting Holiday ership division has 1,072 Company-owned stores and 569 cal elections included, which Inn Express Manager from franchised stores. The MacTavish Furniture Industries divi- another city. could be why registration and sion manufactures the majority of furniture leased and sold voting has been low so far. by Aaron’s. Vertical integration allows the Company to con- Florene Miller, Healthy “For this type of election, I trol quality, styling and cost, leading to superior customer Technologies, Inc. wins guess you could say it’s not service. Sales and Lease Ownership FOR LESS! a fabulous basket of Spa merchandise. too bad,” Creech said of One- Aaron’s Sales and Leasing Stop voting. 2123 Rockford Street Suite 250 Susan Jarrell, director of Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-783-0600 the Surry County Board of www.shopaarons.com Elections, predicts that once Lenise Lynch, Hampton Inn Manager stopped by to say hello again more people will vote at and wins a lovely handbag that was given as a door prize. One-Stop sites than on the ac- tual election day. That has been the case in recent elec- tions. MEGHANN EVANS/THE NEWS “We expect that trend to Those with physical limitations can participate in curbside continue,” Jarrell said yester- voting for the primary at Mount Airy Public Library, the day. city’s One-Stop voting site which opened yesterday. Creech said she expects to have a larger turnout for the that was quick.” fice, 201 E. Kapp Street. Vot- The Foothills Food Pantry is presented the cash “ribbon” general election in November. Although some people ing is open now through Fri- donation from the Holiday Inn Express & Suites offi cials Left to right; Jamie Marion- Production Technician The One-Stop sites will be set have complained about the day from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Joe Eads- Account Manager at Aaron’s Sales and Events THIS WEEK that you do not want up again for that election. switch over to electronic bal- and Saturday from 8:15 a.m. Leasing. to miss! Election officials at the site lots in recent years, Creech to 1 p.m. Ribbon Cutting said the electronic voting ma- said, “After one time, they’re For those not wanting to at chines were set up at the li- sold. It’s so much easier.” vote at a One-Stop location or brary on Friday. These ma- Creech said the electronic on election day, today is the New Image Weight Loss & Wellness chines have to be tested and voting system not only allows last day to request an absentee 1:00pm Thursday April, 29, 2010 calibrated before they can be voters to cast their ballots ballot be mailed to you. These 1088 Old Rockford Street • Mount Airy, NC 27030 brought from Dobson to be quickly, but also allows offi- absentee ballots have to be Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening placed at the voting location. cials to process results faster. submitted in person by Mon- at “It takes longer to set them “It’s a great operation, and day or postmarked by primary up than it does to vote,” said it seems to be working well,” election day, May 4. Golden Living Center Jarrell said yesterday that Thursday April 29, 2010 • 3:00pm Ribbon Cutting Sylvia Mauldin, an election Creech noted. 2:00 – 4:00pm Grand Opening official. Voting at the Mount Airy 147 people had requested ab- The Chamber Surprise Patrol Team; Nathan Lankford 542 Allred Mill Road • Mount Airy, NC 27030 “It’s quite a job ... A whole Public Library, 145 Rockford sentee ballots, but only 48 bal- – Southern Community Bank, Scott Kniskern – Rogers lots had been returned to the Realty & Auction Co., Tanya Taylor – Chamber Member- Join us! lot of work goes on before it St., will run through Saturday. ship and Communication Director and Betty Ann Collins- elections office so far. gets to this place,” Creech re- Hours today through Thursday Chamber President join Angie Barber, Joe Eads, Jamie Celebrating marked. are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hours For more information Marion and Mr. Lucky, the Aaron’s mascot for a photo. about elections, contact the Yvonne Nichols – Chamber Executive Assistant and 125 Years Mount Airy For this year’s primary are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday Festival Director took the photo. election, there are six different and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat- Surry County Board of Elec- 1885 - 2010 ballots to choose from. A per- urday. tions at 401-8225, click on Send your Photos, Press Releases and other Business News to: son receives a certain ballot One-Stop voting also is their tab at the county Web based on his or her residential available at the Elkin Rescue site at www.co.surry.nc.us, or Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce district and party affiliation. Squad building, 940 N. Bridge visit the State Board of Elec- Betty Ann Collins-President “And it’s a short ballot this St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tions Web site at 200 North Main Street •Mount Airy, NC 27030 time,” said Creech. now through Friday and 9 www.sboe.state.nc.us. 336-786-6116 When Mary Ruth Lewis a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. In Contact Meghann Evans at [email protected] finished voting at the site Dobson, One-Stop is offered [email protected] or www.mtairyncchamber.org yesterday, she said, “Well at the board of elections of- 719-1952. 4 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com SURRY COUNTY’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1880

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This weekend will see the embarrassment to have a horse in ning Colors? Those horses, at 126th running of the Ken- when you horse the Derby. least, sounded like champi- Voting in elections, tucky Derby. finished 20th in a Horses who ons. If owners insist on run- The Run for the Roses, 20-horse field a have, for example, ning horses who are not which takes place the first quarter mile off raced on dirt once ready, they at least need to even in spring, weekend of May each year the pace? Is there and lost by 34 give them names worthy of has attracted over the years no concern for the lengths, only won one day winning. an important act everyone from royalty to fact that a horse a single race and So, with all of my rantings celebrities to your next door put into that posi- that over turf or and complaints, I still plan on In exactly one week we will be holding election day. neighbor to watch as the tion when he’s not who has yet to win watching the race on Satur- Well, okay, it’s a primary election, rather than the general year’s cream of the crop of 3- ready will most a race on a dirt day. I still plan on scouting balloting which will come in the autumn. Except for the school year-old thoroughbreds tack- likely end up in- track have no busi- out the field as they walk by board seats, which will be chosen on May 4. les a mile and a quarter in the jured and unable ness racing in the in the post parade and picking All of the rest of the names appearing on next week’s ballot fastest two minutes in sports. to run for the rest Kentucky Derby. a couple of favorites. And will be in primary races, where voters will be selecting who will T-shirts are sold, bets are of the season or The Derby is not a yes, I will probably be tempt- represent each political party in the fall election. placed, mint juleps are poured worse? typical race. It is ed to pull for the filly, Devil If you don’t want to wait until May 4, there is the early vot- and a sea of fancy hats graces For the sixth long. It is crowd- May Care, if she ends up run- ing and one-stop registration and voting going on at several lo- the bleachers. It is more than straight year, the Morgan Wall ed. It is loud. And ning because it is still a male- cations through Saturday. a race. It is an event. And for Derby expects to above all, it is dominated sport. But know Local election officials seemed to indicate yesterday that years, it has attracted intense host the maxi- stressful for the that as I sit and watch, I will turnout was a little light, but that they were not surprised, given media coverage. Even as in- mum number of horses. be keeping an eye on those it’s a primary and not a general election. terest in the sport has progres- entrants in the race. For 10 On a separate note, it running at the back of the We hope voters do not hold this attitude, but instead they will sively declined in recent years prior to that, there was seems that people are slacking pack and wondering where turn out in numbers at least equal to what they did in the last years, people still tune in to not a single 20-horse field. off a bit when it comes to they will be a month or so general presidential election. watch the Derby. So what has changed? The naming their race horses. It is down the road. It probably Local races sometimes don’t seem as intriguing, but they are So why is it, that with all horses are certainly not in a sad day indeed when thor- will not be on a race course. vital. What board holds more responsibility than the school of this attention and all of this better shape. They have not oughbreds are stuck with Morgan Wall is a staff re- board, which makes decisions that directly affect our communi- pressure, people still insist on suddenly begun maturing at names such as Dean’s Kitten porter for The Mount Airy ty’s next generation. entering horses in the race an alarmingly fast rate. or Homeboykris. Whatever News. She can be reached at If there is a weakness in the American election system, it is just for the sake of having a What has changed is the de- happened to the Secretariats, [email protected] or that the entire operation is set up to favor two parties and ex- horse? Is there no sense of sire of owners and trainers the War Admirals, the Win- 719-1929. clude all others. It is often a matter of choosing between the lesser of two evils, whoever the Democratic and Republican parties hoist upon us. Letters to The News That is why primaries are important, because they give voters the opportunity to have some say in who will be filling those To the Editor, disgrace that our city leaders of how devastating this incin- dent of a few extra parts per party places in the fall election. voted to support this event, erator will be and I don’t million of any given sub- One of the great privileges Americans have is the right to In a recent Mt. and from what I understand, think the majority of the peo- stance” as an “oops” moment vote. We hope those people living in Surry County will exercise Airy News report of Fibrowatt alcohol will be legal in other ple in Mount Airy are up to that runs afoul of the guide- that right, even if it is an “off election.” officials meeting with the Mt. festivals. We will have people speed on this issue. One lines is absurd. Tell the people Airy Rotary Club, Richard walking the downtown streets member said he understands of Love Canal, Three Mile Is- Loftis, a member of the club, of Mt. Airy consuming alco- why no one would want to Notable Quotes is quoted as saying, “I thought hol. This will not be a good live next to and industrial fa- land and Chernobyl about they did a great job. It sounds thing at all. This will not help cility. Fibrowatt is not an in- “oops” incidents. There is no safe level of dioxins to a hu- “Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has no heart; like they’ll be great corporate revenue. It will increase dustrial facility, it’s an IN- citizens.” Loftis went on to drunkeness, and alcohol con- CINERATOR! The residents man being. and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no say that he thinks most of the sumption. The law enforce- of Elkin already live next to In summary, instead of negative comments about Fi- ment will be busy keeping industrial facilities and that is asking all concerned to listen brains.” browatt comes from Elkin, people from doing what the not the issue. Elkin residents to Fibrowatt, how about Fi- — Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) where the plant would be city leaders voted to let them are not anti industry, they are browatt listening to those all based. He said, “I’ve heard do. anti air pollution.Plus, Mount concerned. nothing negative at all (in Why would you want to Airy can afford to be cavalier; Mount Airy).” encourage alcohol consump- they have received at least Joan Vasata Write your representatives I would like to suggest that tion when it causes so much four new or expanded busi- Elkin Dobson Commissioners Mr. Loftis and those in Mt. trouble such as Domestic ness’ within the last year with Airy who are so enamored of problems, Murder, Rape, a total almost 800 jobs. On Mayor Ricky K. Draughn, P.O. Box 1021, Dobson, NC Fibrowatt invite the company Homelessness, Child Abuse, April 12, Walmsley attended To the Editor, 27017, 356-8201 (business), 356-4462 (home) to site somewhere in the Poverty, Etc. I don’t live in the Elkin Town Board of northern portion of the coun- the city limits of Mt. Airy, but Commissioner’s meeting, After attending a forum Clinton Dockery, P.O. Box 235, 356-8524 ty. Fibrowatt likes a site close I’ve lived in the Mt. Airy area who are up to speed on the is- last Thursday night between Lana Brendle, 223 Windsor Park Drive, P.O. Box 796, 356- to an interstate, and Mt. Airy for about 28 years. I can’t sue but did not address the Senator Don East and Paul has both I-77 and I-74 avail- vote on the city leaders, but I board. Hum, nothing to say to 9091 (business), 356-8508 (home) Johnson, I feel I must encour- able. They also prefer to be wish I could. Mt. Airy needs the officials of the town you age all voters in the 30th Dis- John D. Lawson, 423 S. Main St., 356-8555 close to a river, and while Mt. leadership that believes in are willing to decimate? trict to get out and vote on Gerri Martíne, 607 Blessing Drive, 386-4178 (home) Airy can't provide as viable a moral values, not public con- The Fibrowatt V.P. said he waterway as the Yadkin, it sumption of alcohol on our would like to meet with Dr. May 4th once again for Sena- Wayne Atkins, P.O. Box 351, 356-8962 does have access to the city streets. Bill Blackley and some other tor East. Paul Johnson is sim- ply not able to look after the Mount Airy Commissioners Ararat, a tributary. Since there I am against alcohol be- opponents of Fibrowatt in the is no negativity toward the cause I’ve seen what it can do future but he will be careful best interest of the citizens of Mayor Deborah Cochran, P.O. Box 611, 710-0485 plant in Mt. Airy, there should to homes. It makes them a about how the meetings take the district, he is full of blus- Steve Yokeley, 132 Greystone Lane, 710-0472; steveyoke- be no opposition. wreck for those being abused place. I have the utmost re- ter and volume and I fear little Honestly, I can't think of a by the effects of it. The word spect and admiration for Dr. [email protected] else. Don East will go back to better solution to the of God has a lot to say about Bill Blackley and appreciate Raleigh with the people at William Todd Harris, 403 W. Pine St., 719-0686 problem. Mt. Airy would wel- the foolishness of it. Proverbs the amount of time he has heart and mind just as he al- Dean Brown, 380 Folly Farms Road, 789-1979 (home) come Fibrowatt with open 20:1 says Wine is a mocker, spent researching Fibrowatt ways has. arms, earn the gratitude of strong drink is raging: and and the complete truthfulness Mr. Johnson has made Jon Cawley, 508 Country Club Road, 786-7657 those of us opposed to the whosoever is deceived there- of his data. But, I can almost some sweeping accusations Teresa D. Lewis, 538 Montclaire Drive, 371-0344 plant being sited in Elkin, by is not wise. By the way, predict what will happen at and be able to take advantage our Lord Jesus Christ didn’t this meeting. Dr. Blackley against Senator East; and as Pilot Mountain Commissioners of those "80" jobs Terry turn the water into an alco- will be honest and sincere. his daughter I am in a position Mayor Earl Sheppard, 817 Sunset Drive, 368-4958 Warmsley has promised. holic wine. It was the best Walmsley will give lip service to set the record straight. My It seems to be a win-win grape juice they had ever and wish he was out of there! Dad has always been in atten- Carolyn S. Boyles, 135 Lynchburg Road, 368-2556 situation--with one minor drunk. He wouldn’t have Walmsley is not going to dance while the Senate was in Sam Rule, 122 Northview Drive, 710-5504 flaw. Those of us who have turned water into something wring his hands and say “sor- session. As far as I know, the Linda Needham, 508 W. Main St., 368-5908 been investigating the compa- that would cause them to be ry, we didn’t know about the only time he has missed even ny for the past year believe unwise, and drunk. pollution and now that we a meeting, would have been Andrew French, 604 W. Main St., 368-9003 strongly that not only is Fi- I hope we have enough know we won’t do that to when my Mother was spend- Surry County Commissioners browatt a bad choice for our Christians in Mt. Airy to get your community.” Walms- backyard, it's a bad choice for this new law changed. It sure ley’s company is going to ing her last days in the hospi- Chairman Paul M. Johnson, Pilot Mountain, 351-5526 anybody's back yard. That's needs to be. If our town wants make millions of dollars at tal, and I do not believe even (home); [email protected] one reason we're helping to be more like Andy’s home our expense. Do you think the harshest critic would hold Sampson and Montgomery town, we need to do away they really care what they do that against him. He does not Vice Chairman Jimmy W. Miller, Mt. Airy, 786-6829 (home). counties in North Carolina, with alcohol, instead of en- to Elkin? stay in the lap of luxury on Craig Hunter, Mt. Airy, 789-7515 (home); 786-1356 (busi- and why we helped Page couraging it. Any revenue The Editorial in the Mount the taxpayers dime; but a ness); 786-8398 (fax); [email protected]. County, Va. We are convinced brought in will be offset Airy News on Sunday, April small Hotel room he pays for that if the Mt. Airy Rotary tremendously by the problems 25, 2010 was titled “Fi- himself, and I'm sure there are Jim Harrell Jr., 835-4636 (home); 835-3337 (business); 835- Club and the Mt. Airy Cham- it will cause. browatt’s talking, we hope all many nights he would rather 1241 (fax); [email protected] ber of Commerce were as are listening.” The Mount willing to listen to us as they Pastor Tommy Nichols Airy News is pro Fibrowatt be in his own home like you Bill Hamlin, Dobson, 374-3318 (home); are to listen to Fibrowatt, Mount Airy and slants information to- and I. There are no “kick- [email protected]. there definitely would be neg- wards that position. The edi- backs,” no “lavish parties,” ativity toward this company To the Editor, torial said that they under- certainly no “night club acts” in that area. stand some honest opposition as Johnson intimated for this However, our offer I find it ironic that just as a and that they empathize, be- Public Service job my Dad stands. Invite Fibrowatt to landmark clean energy and cause no one wants to be liv- does; Mr. Johnson watches site there, and then let us climate bill is going to be in- ing within the sight of a facto- too much TV. know how you feel. troduced to the Senate, Fi- ry. Hello, it’s not a browatt executive Terry factory! Factories make My Dad taught me many Sincerely, Walmsley is visiting the coun- things. FIBROWATT BURNS things as I was growing up on Sam Tesh ty to sell his air-polluting, THINGS. And, by the way, our little farm; (yes Mr. John- State Road health endangering, town de- polluted air will blow to son some of the rest of us stroying incinerator. He has Mount Airy as well. He goes were “raised” and “learned To the Editor, come as a result of an ultima- on to compare those who are how to work” right there in tum from the Surry County against Fibrowatt with those Surry County) how to drive a Hi. My family and I have Board of Commissioners that who are against a prison. Boy, tractor, when to plant the gar- always enjoyed the Andy carried a stern warning to Fi- that’s apple and oranges. A Griffith Show. It’s a good, browatt that ii was losing prison won’t pollute the den, when the barn was cured; clean wholesome show, that’s community support. air. Fibrowatt will. A prison but two things have stuck based on Andy’s home town Over the past few weeks, won’t bring 180 trucks a with me every day of my life; of Mt. Airy, NC. Mayberry Walmsley visited (wined and day. Fibrowatt will. A prison Work hard for what you need had one town drunk, and dined) some of our Country will provide hundreds of and Always do what you say when he started drinking, he Commissioners. Waste of jobs. Fibrowatt won’t. The you’ll do. Senator Don East would spend the weekend in time, you already had them editor is naïve to think that will Always work hard for jail. My, how times have sold. Walmsley also went to the federal guidelines are so what You need and he will Al- changed. the meeting of the Surry Sun- strict that people don’t have Mt. Airy is now hosting the rise Rotary Club in Mount anything to worry ways do what he says he’ll upcoming wine festival which Airy for a question and an- about. Doesn’t he know that do. will be this weekend. I will swer session. Let me say, it the guidelines are being re- not be supporting this event at took a long time for the peo- laxed? And for the editor to Gina East Southern all. I think it’s a shame and ple of Elkin to become aware dismiss “an occasional inci- Kernersville www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5 Market Report For breaking news, local business stories and Dow Jones Up 0.75 S&P 500 Down 5.23 stock information, go to: NASDAQ Down 7.20 BBuussiinneessss www.mtairynews.com Court: Wal-Mart to face massive class action suit PAUL ELIAS ees said encompasses more than 1 lawsuit is simply too big to defend. total sales at its U.S. Walmart stores lent place for women to work and ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER million women. Wal-Mart disputes “Although the size of this class fell for the first time since the com- fosters female leadership among our that figure and asserts fewer than action is large, mere size does not pany went public in 1969. The com- associates and in the larger business SAN FRANCISCO — A sharply 500,000 women are covered by the render a case unmanageable,” Judge pany also reported its third consecu- world.” divided federal appeals court on decision Monday. Michael Daly Hawkins wrote for the tive quarter of declines in sales at The attorneys suing Wal-Mart Monday exposed Wal-Mart Stores Either way, the company could majority court, which didn’t address stores opened at least a year. Sales at said they expected an appeal of their Inc. to billions of dollars in legal lose billions of dollars if it is found the merits of the lawsuit, leaving that stores opened at least a year are con- near-complete legal victory. damages when it ruled a massive liable and required to fork over back for the trial court. sidered a key indicator of a retailer’s “It upheld the heart of the case,” class action lawsuit alleging gender pay to the affected women. Judge Sandra Ikuta wrote a blis- health. said Brad Seligman, the lead lawyer discrimination over pay for female The appeals court did order the tering dissent, joined by four of her Wal-Mart officials sought to focus suing Wal-Mart. Seligman said the workers can go to trial. trial court judge to reconsider two colleagues. on the few portions of the 95-page lawsuit includes newly hired em- In its 6-5 ruling, the 9th Circuit important issues that would alter any “No court has ever certified a ruling that went its way, including ployees and accused Wal-Mart of potential pay out. U.S. Court of Appeals said the class like this one, until now. And the possible trimming of the number continuing discriminatory practices. U.S. District Court Judge Vaughn with good reason,” Ikuta wrote. “In of women who stand to collect dam- Unions and other critics have long world’s largest private employer will Walker in San Francisco was told to this case, six women who have ages if Wal-Mart is found liable. The complained that Wal-Mart’s work- have to face charges that it pays determine the appropiateness of worked in thirteen of Wal-Mart’s appeals court ordered the trial judge place practices needed improvement, women less than men for the same punitive damages and whether for- 3,400 stores seek to represent every to determine whether the lawsuit especially in the areas of diversity jobs and that female employees re- mer employees at the time of the woman who has worked in those should date to all workers as of 1998, and career advancement. ceive fewer promotions and have to 2001 filing of the lawsuit should be stores over the course of the last as alleged in the complaint, or to The discounter responded to the wait longer for those promotions part of the class action. The case was decade — a class estimated in 2001 2001 when it was filed. pressure last year at its annual share- than male counterparts. transferred to Walker after the resig- to include more than 1.5 million The appeals court also told the tri- holders’ meeting by announcing a The retailer has fiercely fought nation of U.S. District Court Judge women.” al judge to reconsider the appropri- plan to address the issue of promot- the lawsuit since it was first filed by Martin Jenkins, who ruled against Analysts said the ruling was a set- ateness of awarding punitive dam- ing women, creating a “global coun- six women in federal court in San Wal-Mart on those two issues. back to Wal-Mart’s campaign to im- ages, which are awarded above actu- cil” comprised of 14 Wal-Mart fe- Francisco in 2001 and said it would Wal-Mart employs 1.4 million prove its image with shoppers. al damages to punish the accused for male executives. appeal the decision to the U.S. employees in the United States and The ruling was a “big black eye bad behavior. “We are proud of the strides we Supreme Court. 2.1 million workers in 8,000 stores for Wal-Mart, and it’s not going to Wal-Mart’s top lawyer Jeff have made to advance and support The ruling “opens up every com- worldwide, and argued that the con- heal anytime in the near future,” said Gearhart said the company disagreed our female associates and have been pany in America that has employees ventional rules of class action suits retail consultant Burt P. Flickinger. with the ruling and was considering recognized for our efforts to advance to class actions like this,” said should not apply because each outlet Flickinger said the ruling could turn its next step, which could include an women through a number of awards Theodore Boutrous, the company’s operates as an independent business. off women shoppers — the compa- appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. and accolades,” Gearhart said. lead lawyer on the largest gender Since it doesn’t have a companywide ny’s critical base — at a time it faces “We do not believe the claims al- Wal-Mart shares fell 49 cents to bias class action in U.S. history. policy of discrimination, Wal-Mart increased pressure from a host of leged by the six individuals who $54.04 at the close of trading. The appeals court upheld a lower argued that women alleging gender competitors, ranging from Kroger to brought this suit are representative of —— court ruling allowing the lawsuit to bias should file individual lawsuits J.C. Penney. the experiences of our female associ- AP Retail Writer Anne D’Inno- go forward as a class action, which against individual stores. Wal-Mart’s fourth-quarter results, ates,” said Gearhart, an executive cenzio in New York contributed to attorneys for the Wal-Mart employ- Finally, the retailer argued that the announced in February, showed that vice president. “Walmart is an excel- this story. Strong Caterpillar results, outlook lift stocks Gasoline prices IEVA M. AUGSTUMS ries of upbeat earnings reports products companies including about bank and other financial AP BUSINESS WRITER have sent stocks steadily Procter & Gamble Co. are company stocks. “Going for- higher over the past week, also scheduled to release their ward really for the next sever- poised to push higher and many analysts believe results. al months we are going to see The stock market closed MARK WILLIAMS narrowly mixed Monday after that strong corporate earnings Hertz, the world’s largest a lot of choppiness and a strong earnings report from results are already priced into car rental company, agreed to volatility in financials, simply AP ENERGY WRITER Caterpillar Inc. offset in- the market. buy rival Dollar Thrifty for al- because we don’t know all the vestors’ concerns about finan- Peter Cardillo, chief mar- most $1.2 billion in cash and plans (the government) is put- After a weeklong break, gasoline prices are ready to climb cial regulation. ket economist at the broker- stock. ting together.” higher again. The Dow Jones industrial age Avalon Partners Inc. in Hertz closed up $1.81, or JPMorgan Chase & Co. A surge in wholesale gasoline prices should push pump average, supported by Cater- New York, said the market is 14.1 percent, at $14.69, while lost $1.05, or 2.3 percent, to prices to an 18-month high and put drivers in many parts of the Dollar Thrifty rose $4.22, or $43.89, while Bank of Ameri- pillar, eked out a gain of 1 “perhaps defying logic at this country on the cusp of having to pay $3 per gallon for gasoline. point. Broader market indexes point, and nevertheless mov- 10.9 percent, to $43.07. In- ca Corp. shed 38 cents, or 2.1 ing up.” vestors view mergers and ac- percent, to $18.05. Pump prices have been mostly flat for the past week. But fell modestly. wholesale prices jumped 5 cents Friday. That should translate Banking shares fell as ne- “We will be headed for quisition activity as a sign of Citigroup Inc.’s shares fell some sort of a pullback, investor confidence about the 5.1 percent after the Treasury into retail prices of at least $2.87 per gallon in the next couple of gotiations on financial over- days, the highest level since October 2008, said Tom Kloza of haul legislation continued in which could happen at any economy. said it plans to sell up to 1.5 time,” Cardillo said, adding Investors also got some re- billion shares of Citigroup Oil Price Information Service. The current national average is Washington. around $2.85 per gallon. Caterpillar, whose results he doesn’t think it will be too assurance about Greece’s debt stock, its latest move to un- steep, maybe 5 percent to 7 problems. The Greek govern- wind the support it provided Oil prices have doubled in the past year as various economic are seen as an economic indi- indicators and a surging stock market suggest the Great Reces- cator, reported earnings that percent. “For the moment, the ment on Friday said it wanted big banks during the financial to tap a rescue package from beat analyst expectations after enthusiasm continues.” crisis. Citi shares fell 25 cents sion is over and that energy consumption will improve, especial- 15 European countries and the a one-time charge related to The Dow rose 0.75, or less to $4.61. ly in emerging markets such as China and Latin America. than 0.1 percent, to 11,205.03. International Monetary Fund. Gold and the dollar both Gasoline prices have followed along. Also, in the spring health care. The company said Investors have been con- economic conditions are “def- The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose. Oil prices fell 92 cents gasoline demand typically picks up and more expensive blends index fell 5.23, or 0.4 percent, cerned that Greece could de- to settle at $84.20 on the New are produced to meet anti-pollution requirements. The Energy initely improving” and that fault on its debt and that the orders for its heavy equip- to 1,212.05, while the Nasdaq York Mercantile Exchange. Department and a number of analysts expect average retail composite index fell 7.20, or trouble there would spread to Bond prices were mixed. gasoline prices to top $3 a gallon by summer. ment are significantly higher other countries. than last year. 0.3 percent, to 2,522.95. The yield on the benchmark Losing shares narrowly Financial shares slid as ne- 10-year Treasury note fell to Investors also got some outpaced advancers on the gotiations on financial over- 3.81 percent from 3.82 per- good news from Whirlpool New York Stock Exchange, haul legislation continued in cent late Friday. Corp., which said profits dou- where consolidated volume Washington. The Russell 2000 index of STOCK MARKET bled on higher sales of appli- came to 5.7 billion shares, Senate Democrats reached smaller companies fell 3.06, ances in the U.S. and other compared with 5.4 billion on a tentative deal on sweeping or 0.4 percent, to 738.86. countries. That’s a signal that Friday. new rules for the derivatives In European trading stocks REVIEW consumer spending is picking Caterpillar rose $2.87, or market. Derivatives are the are higher in reaction to up. 4.2 percent, to close at complex securities blamed for Greece’s request for rescue News that car rental com- $71.65. helping precipitate the 2008 funds. The FTSE-100 in Lon- pany Hertz Global Holdings This week will bring a financial crisis, but they also don rose 0.5 percent. The NYSE Dow Inc. agreed to buy rival Dollar stream of earnings news from have earned big profits for CAC 40 index in Paris rose Thrifty Automotive Inc. also companies across a range of banks. 1.2 percent. 7,677.65 11,205.03 helped stocks. industries, including Ford “We are starting to see the Stocks closed higher in But investors showed cau- Motor Co., Exxon Mobil financials crack, or get a little Tokyo. The Nikkei 225 aver- tion throughout the day. A se- Corp. and UPS Inc. Consumer shaky,” Hobart said, speaking age rose 2.3 percent. -23.96 +0.75

Democrats push bank controls; GOP delays action Amex Nasdaq JIM KUHNHENN health care, its passage would been solidly opposed to the areas of agreement. ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER build on his legislative suc- legislation so far, but Democ- The U.S. Chamber of Com- cesses — an important politi- rats are determined to force merce, which has been leading 1,987.68 2,522.95 WASHINGTON — Un- cal consideration in an elec- them to block the bill time and a lobbying effort against the daunted by a Senate setback, tion year. The House has al- again until their unity cracks. legislation, sent senators a let- +5.40 -7.20 Democrats appeared increas- ready passed its version of “I don’t think it’s a tenable ter Monday urging them to ingly confident Monday they new bank regulations. political position for the Re- vote against Democratic ef- will be able to take advantage Less than an hour before publicans to be in,” White forts to move on the bill. of Americans’ anger at Wall the scheduled vote, the White House spokesman Robert Polls show the public in- S&P Street and push through the House issued its official en- Gibbs said. creasingly eager to slap re- most sweeping new controls dorsement of the bill, saying And Reid mocked the Re- strictions on financial institu- on financial institutions since Obama would oppose adding publicans’ cohesion. tions. Moreover, a lawsuit by 1,212.05 the Great Depression. any loopholes. “As far as I can tell, the the Securities and Exchange Following the vote, the only thing Republicans stand Commission accusing Gold- The Senate, in a 57-41 -5.23 vote, failed to get the 60 sup- president said he was “deeply for is standing together,” he man Sachs of fraud has gotten porters needed to proceed on disappointed” and urged Sena- said. attention at this critical time. the regulatory overhaul. One tors to put the interests of the Richard Shelby, the top Re- To drive that point home, a Democrat, Sen. Ben Nelson of country ahead of party. publican on the Banking Senate investigative subcom- Nebraska, joined with the Re- “Some of these senators Committee, said Monday be- mittee plans a hearing Tues- Name Symbol Exchange Close Change publicans. may believe that this obstruc- fore the vote, “Most Republi- day on the role of investment BB&T BBT NY 34.33 -0.95 tion is a good political strate- cans want a bill, but they want banks in the financial crisis. But the evening vote was BkofAm BAC NY 18.05 -0.38 just part of a legislative ballet gy, and others may see delay a substantive bill.” Scheduled witnesses include keeping bipartisan talks alive. as an opportunity to take this The Alabama senator has Goldman chairman and chief BassettF BSET NASDAQ 5.91 -0.05 At the end, Senate Majority debate behind closed doors, been negotiating with com- executive Lloyd Blankfein Citigrp C NY 4.61 -0.25 Leader Harry Reid switched where financial industry lob- mittee chairman Chris Dodd, and Fabrice Tourre, the Gold- his vote to “no,” too, but that byists can water down reform D-Conn. man Sachs trader at the center DukeEngy DUK NY 16.24 -0.01 was just a maneuver that will or kill it altogether,” Obama Shelby aides said he wants of the SEC charges. GenElec GE NY 19.30 +0.23 said in a statement. “But the to tighten language that he be- In that climate, Democrats enable him to call for a new Insteel IIIN NASD 11.84 +0.44 tally as early as Tuesday. American people can’t afford lieves would give the Federal are prepared to cast Republi- that.” Democrats believe that Reserve and the Federal De- cans as industry allies eager to Intel INTC NASD 23.82 -0.22 Both the House and Senate weaken the legislation. At the public pressure and the scent posit Insurance Corp. too JPMorgCh JPM NY 43.89 -1.05 bills, aimed at heading off any much flexibility to assist large same time, Democrats are try- of a Wall Street scandal have recurrence of the near collapse banks and their creditors. ing to win over individual Re- KrispKrm KKD NY 3.96 -0.03 given them the upper hand. of the financial system in Shelby also wants to restrict publicans with some adjust- LS Starrett SCX NY 11.61 +0.36 Republicans themselves have 2008, would create a mecha- the rule-writing powers that ments. taken up the Democrats Wall nism for liquidating large Dodd would give a consumer For example, Senate De- Lowes LOW NY 28.16 -0.06 Street-bashing rhetoric and firms that get into trouble, set financial protection bureau mocrats on Monday were put- Microsoft MSFT NASD 31.11 +0.15 have voiced hope that a bill up a council to detect sys- within the Federal Reserve. ting the finishing touches on Motorola MOT NY 7.16 +0.07 will ultimately pass. In that temwide financial threats and Shelby aides have been their version of derivatives light, the path to final ap- establish a consumer protec- writing an alternative to regulations that already have PikeElec PIKE NY 10.83 -0.02 proval seems clearer than it tion agency to police lending. Dodd’s legislation in the event the support of at least two Re- ReynldAm RAI NY 55.04 -0.56 ever did during the con- The legislation also would re- negotiations fail. publicans, Charles Grassley of SaraLee SLE NY 14.07 -0.06 tentious debate over health quire investment derivatives, Shelby, emerging from a Iowa and Olympia Snowe of care. blamed for helping precipitate meeting with Dodd, said Maine. Derivatives are com- SprintNex S NY 4.23 -0.09 The financial overhaul bill the near-meltdown, to be trad- they planned to meet plex securities blamed for ViacomB VIA.B NY 36.60 +0.07 is a priority of President ed in open exchanges. again, with their respective helping precipitate the 2008 WalMart WMT NY 54.04 -0.49 Barack Obama and, after Senate Republicans have aides, to hammer out some Wall Street crisis. 6 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News

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It wasn’t in our neck of the woods, so I don’t know how many of you have been keeping up with the vomiting Philly fan saga. Quick lowdown, a drunk guy from New Jer- sey allegedly threw up in- tentionally on an 11-year- old girl at a Philadelphia Phillies game. The girl had the audaci- ty to be the daughter of an off duty police officer who DAVID T. F OSTER III/MCT wanted some of these par- Charlotte Bobcats’ Raymond Felton (20) falls backwards as he guards Orlando Magic’s Jameer Nelson (14) in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA ticular rowdy fans to tone down the language and be- Eastern Conference playoffs havior he saw happening behind him. This guy is obviously at fault one way or another. Magic beat Bobcats 99-90 to complete sweep On one side, he was drunk enough in a public place to MIKE CRANSTON Howard did grab 13 re- miserable offensive exhibi- The four-time All-Star’s lead on a run that included not be able to make it to the AP SPORTS WRITER bounds, but was limited to 23 tion. Charlotte couldn’t take endless foul trouble entering Carter’s first made 3-pointer bevy of bathrooms a ball- minutes before fouling out for advantage of Howard’s long the game made him the focus after an 0-for-15 start to the park has to offer, and on CHARLOTTE — Dwight the second straight game. The stints on the bench — and of ribbing in the morning series. the other hand he felt Howard kept collecting fouls, Magic, though, got key contri- now has to wonder if its coach shootaround. Teammates told Howard was called for his throwing up on a young and all the Orlando Magic did butions and big shots from will be back. him instead of Superman, his fourth foul on Raymond Fel- girl was suitable payback was become the first team to others. Brown, in the second sea- nickname was now “Foul on ton’s drive with 6:58 left in for getting asked to change advance in the NBA playoffs. Rashard Lewis scored 17 son of his 13th head coaching You.” Howard played along in the third quarter — and stayed his behavior. Vince Carter scored 21 points, Matt Barnes added 14 job in college and the pros, raising his arm and clenching on the bench for nearly 10 He’s a bad guy either points, Jameer Nelson added and Orlando held Stephen said two weeks ago that Jor- his fist as if to call a foul. minutes. way, but that’s not the 18 and the Magic showcased Jackson to 2-of-11 shooting to dan is “the only guy I’m going But while Howard joked The Magic, though, main- point. their depth and pressure shot- make sure Charlotte would be to coach for.” But Jordan said around, coach Stan Van tained the lead. After Chandler This whole situation got making in a 99-90 victory the only team not to win a last month he wouldn’t hold Gundy was more serious. He smothered Carter on his drive me thinking of the sense of over the Charlotte Bobcats on first-round game. the 69-year-old Brown to his had Howard watch video of to the hoop and was called for entitlement many sports Monday night to complete a After Charlotte cut Orlan- contract if he wanted to leave his frustration fouls on Sun- a flagrant-1 foul, Carter hit do’s lead to one on Tyson for family reasons. fans feel both at sporting sweep of their first-round se- day, and stressed he had to two free throws to put Orlan- events and in their living ries. Chandler’s two free throws, Brown’s wife and children keep his cool against Char- Mickael Pietrus hit consecu- live in Philadelphia, and lotte’s wave of three physical do ahead 77-73 with 9:35 left. rooms, and where this enti- Howard was held to six Howard checked in a tlement stems from. points in his fourth straight tive 3-pointers directly across Brown could hold true to his centers. I won’t dare try to reach game in foul trouble, but the the floor from Bobcats owner word if he left for a job such It didn’t work. Howard was minute later, and stayed on the into the depths of this un- Magic never flinched to ac- Michael Jordan’s seat to put as team president with the called for two fouls in 16 sec- floor until he fouled out with fortunate drunkard’s mind complish their first four-game the Magic ahead 83-76 with 76ers and hired his own onds in the first quarter, the 54 seconds left, finishing with as I imagine it’s a treacher- sweep in franchise history. Or- 5:47 left. coach. second for tripping. He picked 22 fouls in the series. ous place, but I will try to lando will face the Atlanta- Nelson’s 3-pointer less Asked during his pregame up his third for challenging NOTES: Van Gundy was delve into sports fans’ psy- Milwaukee winner in the than a minute later — after media availability if this series D.J. Augustin after he had re- hit with a third-quarter techni- che at large. Eastern Conference semifi- Gerald Wallace missed two could help the team in the fu- leased a reverse layup that cal foul by Sean Corbin, his For some reason, this nals. free throws — put it away for ture, a cranky Brown snapped turned into a three-point play. second of the series ... With an man felt it okay to do what Tyrus Thomas scored a ca- the Magic, whose only previ- it would be “stupid” to think With Howard on the bench, accidental elbow and a hard he did, and I think it’s a reer playoff-high 21 points for ous playoff sweep was a 3-0 about next season, while he the Bobcats built a 38-31 lead foul, Magic C Marcin Gortat metaphor for where we are the Bobcats, whose focus will victory over Detroit in 1996. continued to bash Charlotte’s on the strength of Thomas, knocked out Pietrus (bloody as a sports-watching na- now almost immediately turn They made quick work of deficiencies. who hit his first eight shots. nose) and Augustin (lower back contusion) within a See COST, page 7 to nomadic coach Larry the Bobcats, whose first play- They were magnified by Orlando cut the deficit to Brown’s future with the team. off appearance turned into a Howard’s absence. 45-43 at halftime and took the minute. Both returned. Jimmie Johnson takes blame for Gordon wreck at Talladega JENNA FRYER defensive move. Johnson was involved in AUTO RACING WRITER His momentum gone, Gor- his own accident later and fin- don slide back in traffic and ished 31st. Johnson had al- TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) was caught moments later in a ready left the track when Gor- — Four-time defending multi-car crash. don, also a four-time series NASCAR champion Jimmie “I misjudged the closing champion, talked of his frus- Johnson took the blame for rate,” Johnson told The Asso- tration with his teammate. making a mistake that ulti- ciated Press. “We all make “I would have stuck around mately led to teammate Jeff mistakes, I am no different. if I knew what was waiting for Gordon’s wreck at Talladega “Certainly, that was my me,” Johnson said in a phone Superspeedway. fault. I made the mistake interview with the AP. Johnson said he was trying there.” But Johnson again dis- to slide in front of Gordon late Gordon, who drove his missed any notion of a rift ROSS HAIILEY/MCT in Sunday’s race so the two damaged car to a 22nd-place with the driver who helped Jimmie Johnson admit- Hendrick Motorsports drivers finish, was furious with his him get his break with Hen- ted to causing Jeff could draft together toward teammate after the race. drick Motorsports. The two Gordon’s wreck at the front. But, he said Gordon “The 48 is testing my pa- tangled a week ago at Texas was coming too fast. John- tience, I can tell you that,” Motor Speedway, but down- Talladega. son’s move instead had the ef- Gordon said Sunday at Tal- played any potential tensions. fect of a block, and Gordon ladega Superspeedway. “It was forced off the apron in a takes a lot to make me mad.” See BLAME, page 7 www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7 Bucks shock Hawks Pelfrey, Mets edge Braves in shortened game NEW YORK (AP) — Fol- Jason Heyward to open the ed about two times coming the eighth after Dunn lined a 111-104 to draw even lowing a 2009 season filled sixth before umpires called for across the infield. My hand single to right off Sean Mar- with decimating injuries and the tarp and waved players off was completely mud. That shall. Josh Willingham singled CHRIS JENKINS with 1:05 to go. Atlanta could- painful losses, the New York the field. field took a lot of water even past a diving Ramirez at third AP SPORTS WRITER n’t get much closer because Mets are beginning to get “I’ve got the radar on my before the hard stuff came.” to put runners on first and sec- Milwaukee kept hitting from some breaks. phone and it’s not going to Jones, a Mets nemesis ond before Adam Kennedy MILWAUKEE — Carlos the line. The latest one came cour- stop. They had no choice,” throughout his stellar career, popped out and Wil Nieves Delfino scored 22 points with Little-used big man Dan tesy of the Atlanta Braves — Braves manager Bobby Cox hurt his hip on his first swing struck out with the crowd on six 3-pointers and the Milwau- Gadzuric gave the Bucks a jolt and Mother Nature. said. Saturday — his 38th birthday its feet. kee Bucks pulled off their sec- at the end of the third quarter, Mike Pelfrey pitched out of Atlanta committed two — and left the game in the Zambrano took off his cap ond straight playoff surprise, emphatically blocking a shot constant trouble to extend his more errors on a damp, dreary, third inning following a pair and pointed toward the sky as scoreless streak to 24 innings 50-degree night at Citi Field. of called strikeouts. beating the Atlanta Hawks by Johnson and then making he often does on his way to 111-104 Monday night to an acrobatic layup to give Mil- and New York finished a The Braves made seven errors NOTES: Maine threw a three-game sweep of the in 21 innings on defense dur- bullpen session before the the dugout. draw even in the first-round waukee an 85-74 lead going Lee and Ramirez each flied series. into the fourth. slumping Braves with a 1-0 ing the series — including game and is expected to make victory Sunday night in a three by Jones at third base. his next scheduled start out to the warning track in the Brandon Jennings scored The Hawks came into Mil- bottom half off Tyler Walker, waukee up 2-0 in the series, game cut short by rain. Pelfrey matched a career Wednesday against the Los 23 points and John Salmons as did pinch-hitter Ryan Zim- added 22 for the Bucks, who but the Bucks’ blowout victo- “I was obviously pretty high with five walks but wrig- Angeles Dodgers. Maine’s ry in Saturday’s Game 3 at lucky tonight,” Pelfrey said. “I gled out of some major jams most recent outing Friday was merman against Zambrano in survived a fourth-quarter the ninth. surge led by Atlanta stars Joe least gave the heavily favored must be living right, or doing as Atlanta stranded eight run- cut short by pain in his left Johnson and Josh Smith. Now Hawks something to think something.” ners for a series total of 26 in (non-pitching) elbow. ... New Bruney came on in the bot- the Hawks head home for about. Wrangling with a wet field, 23 full innings of offense. York 3B David Wright struck tom half for Washington and Game 5, desperately needing a After burying the Hawks hobbled third baseman Chip- With the bases loaded and out for the 12th consecutive walked Alfonso Soriano on win to stave off a surprising with a sizzling start Saturday, per Jones made a first-inning two outs in the first, Heyward game, extending his career four pitches leading off before challenge by a team missing the Bucks started strong again, throwing error that allowed saw nine pitches but popped high. He has whiffed 20 times Koyie Hill forced him with a its best player, injured center taking a 28-25 lead in the first Jose Reyes to score. Play was out. Pelfrey came back from a during that span. bunt in front of the mound. Andrew Bogut. quarter as Delfino went 3 for 4 stopped after one pitch in the 3-0 count to strike out Martin But Chicago broke through in Johnson scored 29 points, from 3-point range. sixth when rain intensified, Prado with two on to end the Ramirez walk the 10th for a dramatic finish reserve Jamal Crawford had Atlanta responded better and the game was called by second. Heyward and Troy to what started out looking 21, and Smith had 20 points than it did Saturday, though, umpires following a 98- Glaus later grounded into in- lifts Cubs like an easy night. and nine rebounds. and trailed by only four at minute delay. ning-ending double plays with Coming off a weekend The Bucks finally started halftime. That left Atlanta with its two on. sweep at Milwaukee, the Cubs fifth straight defeat and made “We deserve a break here CHICAGO (AP) — getting to the free throw line It started out as a strange Aramis Ramirez walked with appeared to be in good shape and the made the most of it, day for the Hawks when their a hard-luck loser of Tommy and there,” Manuel said. Hanson (1-2), in his first ca- Pelfrey, who also saved a the bases loaded in the 10th early. hitting 28 of 32. team bus was hit by a car as inning to give the Chicago They took a 2-0 lead in the Salmons was 10 for 10 they rode back to their hotel reer complete game. The 20-inning win at St. Louis on Braves have been outscored April 17, hasn’t given up a run Cubs a 4-3 victory over the second off John Lannan on from the free throw line. from a morning shootaround. Washington Nationals on consecutive doubles by Byrd It was yet another subpar Nobody on board was hurt, 19-6 during their skid. in his last three starts. The last “Things couldn’t have time he was touched up came Monday night, their fourth and Ramirez and a bases- performance away from home and Hawks coach Mike straight win. Woodson said the woman gone really any worse for us in the second inning April 9 loaded walk to Carlos Silva for the Hawks, who struggled Ryan Theriot, coming off a and got another run in the on the road in the regular sea- driving the car and the young this weekend,” Jones said. against Washington, his first Boosted by strong pitching, outing of the year. five-hit game against Milwau- third on Jeff Baker’s triple and son and haven’t performed boy riding with her appeared kee on Sunday, started the well on the road in recent to be OK as well. Woodson New York (10-9) improved to The 6-foot-7 right-hander Byrd’s infield single. 6-1 on its 10-game homestand allowed five hits, struck out winning rally with a leadoff The way Silva was pitch- playoff appearances. Atlanta jumped out of the bus to help single to right against Brian beat Milwaukee in convincing immediately after the acci- and moved above .500 for the three and lowered his ERA to ing, that looked like it might first time since beating Florida a major league-best 0.69. His Bruney (1-1). Derrek Lee fashion the first two games of dent. walked with one out before be enough. He retired the first the series, but the Bucks blew “I jumped out and went on opening day. The Mets career-best shutout streak is nine batters, before the Na- have won four in a row for the longest by a Mets pitcher Marlon Byrd blooped a single out the Hawks in Saturday’s over to the car and opened the over second baseman Christ- tionals scored two in the Game 3. door, and the little kid had only the second time since last since John Maine went 26 in- fourth on a bases-loaded walk May — the other streak was a nings from July 15 to Aug. 12, ian Guzman for his third hit. Atlanta did a better job re- climbed out of his car seat,” That loaded the bases for to Willingham and Kennedy’s sponding to adversity Mon- Woodson said before the five-game run from July 25- 2006. sacrifice fly. Washington tied 30. “I don’t want to pass my Ramirez, who walked on four day, but still not good enough. game. “There was smoke pitches and became the third it on in the sixth on Nieves’ Delfino went 6 for 8 from coming from the airbags, so I And while New York has buddy,” Pelfrey said. “Maybe run-scoring single. certainly benefited from shod- I’ll give up a run next time.” player — and second Cub — 3-point range, including a 3- grabbed the kid. And the to walk with the bases loaded Silva allowed three runs pointer from the corner to put mom, they got her out, and we dy play by the Cubs and With rain falling in the first Braves of late, this mini-surge inning, Reyes looped a two- in the game. and seven hits — both season Milwaukee ahead 97-88 with gave the kid back.” Carlos Marmol (1-0) highs — in seven innings for 3:56 left. Smith missed inside has perhaps taken some of the out single to left and stole sec- ATLANTA (104) heat off manager Jerry Manuel ond. pitched around a two-out dou- the Cubs. and Jennings grabbed the re- ble by Adam Dunn in the top Lannan allowed three runs, bound, then hit a floating and GM Omar Minaya that Jones made a tough, back- Williams 2-5 0-0 4, Jos.Smith 7-11 5-6 20, accompanied the team’s poor hand stab of Jason Bay’s sharp of the 10th and recorded his five hits and a season-high jumper at the other end. Horford 4-7 0-0 8, Bibby 5-11 0-0 15, John- first win since June 14 against five walks in six innings. Layups by Al Horford and son 11-22 6-7 29, Crawford 6-12 7-8 21, start. grounder inside the third-base Pachulia 1-5 0-0 2, Evans 2-7 0-0 5, West 0- “A lot can change in a line, but struggled to get back Minnesota. NOTES: Nationals C Ivan Johnson later cut the lead to Ace-turned-reliever Carlos five with 1:41 remaining, but 0 0-0 0, Teague 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-80 18- week,” Mets outfielder Jeff to his feet and bounced a wide Rodriguez was scratched from 21 104. Francoeur said. throw to first that eluded Zambrano pitched 1 2-3 the lineup because of lower Milwaukee’s Kurt Thomas MILWAUKEE (111) scoreless innings in his second made one of two free throws, The Braves squandered Glaus. Bay was credited with back tightness. ... Zimmerman appearance out of the bullpen then took a charge by Craw- Delfino 8-14 0-0 22, Mbah a Moute 3-9 4- several early scoring chances an infield single and Reyes was out of the lineup for the ford with 1:20 left. 6 10, Thomas 3-4 3-4 9, Jennings 9-16 5-5 against Pelfrey (4-0), lifted af- scored on the throwing error. and first at Wrigley Field fifth straight game with right 23, Salmons 6-9 10-10 22, Ridnour 2-5 1-2 ter throwing 106 pitches “I got a handful of mud and since his removal from the ro- hamstring soreness, although Horford fouled Salmons, 5, Ilyasova 3-6 4-4 11, Gadzuric 3-3 1-1 7, who hit both free throws to through five innings. Raul the ball at the same time,” tation last week. He came on manager Jim Riggleman said Stackhouse 1-2 0-0 2, Bell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals Valdes threw a strike to rookie Jones said. “Troy said it rotat- give the Bucks a 103-95 lead 38-69 28-32 111. to loud cheers with one out in he is getting better.

that’s ever graced a grand- stand, but it does manifest it- COST: self in ways that aren’t neces- Roethlisberger: Won’t appeal suspension sarily spewing bodily func- Continued from page 6 tions around you. ALAN ROBINSON consistent with either the val- lisberger completes an evalua- Nevada for an alleged sexual Even the nicest of fans AP SPORTS WRITER ues of the league of the expec- tion mandated by the league, assault that occurred there in could probably admit to boo- tion. And as most things do, I tations of our fans.” any action that is mandated by 2008. There were no charges ing their favorite team once or PITTSBURGH — A chas- The two-time Super Bowl that evaluation and he remains brought in that case, and think this has something to do twice. This creates a negative with money. tened Pittsburgh Steelers quar- winner said that while it will be out of trouble. He can practice Rooney II said it did not factor atmosphere whether it’s at the terback Ben Roethlisberger ac- “devastating” to miss games, during training camp and play in the NFL’s suspension. It costs an outrageous sum actual game, on an online of money to attend a profes- cepted his six-game suspen- “I will not appeal the suspen- in preseason games, but can- This is the second such message board or on your sion for violating the NFL’s sion and will comply with not return to game action until apology by Roethlisberger in sional sports game. couch catching a game with There are ticket prices, personal conduct policy Mon- what is asked of me — and at least Oct. 17. three weeks. He read a similar friends. day and promised to “comply more,” he said. parking prices, hot dog prices, To me, sports is a means to Until now, he has sat out statement on April 12 when he beer prices and the list goes with what is asked of me — “I am sorry to let down my only eight games in six sea- learned he would not be escape from some of the more and more.” on. mundane aspects of life and teammates and the entire Steel- sons due to injury or to rest up charged. I’m no economist, but I In his first comments since ers fan base. I am disappointed for the playoffs. In her statement to police, enjoy something in its pure the NFL handed down the think it’s safe to assume teams form. The purity loses its lus- that I have reached this point Goodell also said he has the underage college student penalty last week, Roethlis- and will not put myself in this the right to extend the suspen- said Roethlisberger encour- must charge these prices be- ter when folks are booing. berger apologized to his team- cause of the enormous sums of And why do folks think it’s situation again,” Roethlisberg- sion if he learns of any addi- aged her and her friends to mates and fans for his behavior er said. “I appreciate the op- tional problems. take numerous shots of alco- money they pay their players okay to boo? last month in a Georgia bar, and coaches. Because these athletes are portunities that I have been Roethlisberger was not hol. She was later escorted where a 20-year-old college given in my life and will make available Monday for further down a hallway at the night- Now how does all of this making millions of dollars, student accused him of sexual relate to the vomiting fan? and millionaires should be the necessary improvements.” comment. Because he cannot club, where she said the quar- assault. work out or train with his terback exposed himself. She Stick with me here. able to make a free throw, kick “The commissioner’s deci- Roethlisberger is the first Fans pay these large a field goal or put down a player suspended by Goodell teammates until the league said she tried to leave and sion to suspend me speaks clears him after behavioral went to a bathroom, but amounts of money because bunt. clearly that more is expected of under the conduct policy who they want to see their team, It was just a matter of time hasn’t been arrested or evaluations, he will not take Roethlisberger followed her. me. I am accountable for the part in the team’s mandatory “I still said no, this is not and nothing quite beats head- before the sense of entitlement consequences of my actions. charged with a crime. Goodell ing to the ballpark on a nice fans felt materialized in dis- said the league’s conduct poli- three-day minicamp this OK, and he then had sex with Though I have committed no weekend. me,” she wrote. day. They pay the $50 for the gusting displays. crime, I regret that I have fallen cy gave him the right to im- seat, the $15 for parking, the Much has been made about pose discipline regardless of Roethlisberger was cleared Rooney was so angry with short of the values instilled in of charges because a prosecu- Roethlisberger he wanted to $45 for a T-shirt, the $20 for the entitlement rich athletes me by my family,” Roethlis- whether Roethlisberger broke tor said the case was not suspend him before the some refreshments. feel because they have gobs of berger said in the statement. the law. They probably aren’t happy money and people around Roethlisberger was cleared “In your six years in the strong enough to pursue, but league acted, but didn’t do so about it, but they do it. them all the time telling them of charges, but commissioner NFL, you have first thrilled the quarterback was rebuked because the NFL players Then, they sit down with how great they are. Roger Goodell cracked down and now disappointed a great by authorities, Goodell and union could have appealed to their lighter wallets and want That paycheck isn’t just af- on one of his biggest stars be- many people,” Goodell wrote. Steelers president Art Rooney a special master. The Steelers to act how they want to act be- fecting the players though, it’s cause “you are held to a higher “I urge you to take full advan- II. Georgia prosecutor Fred have since taken their first cause well, they paid enough affecting the way their adoring standard as an NFL player, and tage of this opportunity to get Bright was especially harsh, tentative steps toward recon- for it. They feel entitled to be- public act as well. there is nothing about your your life and career back on telling the quarterback, “Grow ciliation: director of football have a certain way, that way So, the question is why did- track.” up ... cut it out. You can do operations Kevin Colbert said being anyway they choose, conduct in Milledgeville (Ga.) n’t the sports industry at large that can remotely be described The suspension can be re- better.” the quarterback “deserves the because that money should see this coming? And can they as admirable, responsible, or duced to four games if Roeth- Roethlisberger also is be- opportunity” to rehabilitate buy them that. fix it before no fan is safe ing sued in a civil case in himself. Now of course this isn’t all from spewed venomous words encompassing for every fan or worse?

Asked if Gordon might be BLAME: frustrated about getting beat by Johnson, the champion Continued from page 6 took a long pause before an- swering. “There’s no more then if it “There’s no doubt after the fact that frustrations are high, was someone else winning the wreck just compounded and running up front. I just it,” Johnson said. “I think he don’t think so,” he said. “Yes, was speaking out of frustra- he’s competitive, and yes tion.” we’ve raced hard over the Johnson approached Gor- years. But he’s going to have don in 2001 asking for advice, and Gordon convinced Rick that bulls-eye on whoever it is Hendrick to start a team for winning. Let’s just say it was Johnson. (Greg Biffle) winning all the Since his 2002 rookie sea- time. He’d be frustrated with son, Johnson steadily chal- him. lenged Gordon until finally “But I think Jeff is just surpassing him as the star of the team. Johnson has won 50 frustrated that it was Texas to races and the last four champi- Talladega. He was in a wreck, onships, while Gordon has and nobody is ever happy won 24 races but no titles. about that.” 8 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com The Mount Airy News TTurnurn TToo UUss FFirst!irst! CALL 786-4141 ClassifiedMARKETPLACE To Place Your Ad Want to Sell 4 lines OFFICE HOURS: Sunday Issue 11:00 Friday an Item? YARD 3 days Weekdays Monday Issue 12:00 Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday Issue 10:00 Monday 1 item per ad less than $100 - 3 lines 3 days $2.99 Deals on Wheels SALE $34.99 DEADLINES Wednesday Issue 10:00 Tuesday 1 item per ad $100-$500 - 4 lines 7 days $14.99 Free Yard Display Ads Due 3 Days Prior Thursday Issue 10:00 Wednesday 1 item per ad $501-$1000 - 4 lines 10 days $20.99 Cars, Trucks, RVs, 4-Wheelers, Etc. Sales Kit 1 item per ad $1001-$5000 - 4 lines 14 days $29.99 1 item per ad. Photo included Classifi ed Marketplace Display Friday Issue 10:00 Thursday Ads Due Monday 12 Noon ONLINE ONLY - Runs 30 Days + Photo add $5 - $10.00 4 lines 45 days $45.99 CHARGE IT! Saturday Issue 10:00 Friday Please report any errors before the deadline for the next days paper. THE PUBLISHER reserves the right to reclassify, edit or omit any advertisement. Responsibility of publisher for typographical errors is limited to the cost of the fi rst insertion only. No liability will be recognized through the omission of any advertisement for any cause. We do not bill for amounts under $10. No refunds under $10 will be issued. RETURNED CHECK POLICY – A $20 fee will be charged for any returned check. INDEX 100 Legal Notices 600 Animals 2000 Automotive 200 Announcements 700 Agriculture 3000 Real Estate Sales 300 Services 900 Merchandise 3500 Real Estate Rentals 400 Financial 900 Yard Sales 4000 Manufactured Housing 500 Education 1000 Recreational Vehicles 6000 Employment

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THE FAMILY CIRCUS CONCEPTIS SUDOKU Bil Keane by Dave Green Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, April 27, 2010: friend wants your attention. Tonight: Bring extra This year, you advance a key project or goal. The work home. 7 6 9 going might not always be smooth, but it’s worth- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) while. A partnership could play a significant role in ### Take a hard look at a business deal or an 9 5 2 events and how they unfurl. Others often give you expenditure. Make sure it is worth the costs. You more than enough feedback. Your ideas count. If you have an idea of what you will receive, but the reality 3 4 7 are single, you have quite the selection of suitors. Get could be quite different. Initiate an important conver- to know each person, and then decide if they fit with sation late in the day. Tonight: Run an errand first. what you want for yourself. If you are attached, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) 3 5 2 allow your sweetie to have more say. He or she will #### Plunge into work, but understand that appreciate your confidence. SCORPIO can be chal- although you see the logic of a situation, you might 4 6 9 lenging. need to spell it out to an associate who has a differ- The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5- ent thought process. Get down to brass tacks later Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult today. Tonight: Buy a card or token of affection. 7 8 9 ARIES (March 21-April 19) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) #### Your imagination takes off. You might be ### Take your time revealing your idea. 6 8 4 hard-pressed to stay present in the moment. Others Thoughts that race through your mind are intensely demand more attention. Your ability to concentrate personal. You might wonder if you can focus on the 1 3 6 (despite yourself) could make or break you. A part- job at hand. You can and will late this afternoon. ner pulls in close later today. A one-on-one chat Tonight: Feeling better. DENNIS THE MENACE makes both of you a little uncomfortable. Tonight: SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ### 8 6 5 2010 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Dinner for two. Keep your eye on the big picture. Your Hank Ketchum TAURUS (April 20-May 20) mind drifts with ease as it spins out new ideas. Take Difficulty Level 4/27 #### Dive into the job at hand. Complete your time nailing down each detail of a plan. Think

paperwork and make key calls. If you are feeling positively. Tonight: Much-needed personal time.

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4/27 overwhelmed, ask for some support. A boss might be CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

messing up a project with his or her vagueness. You ### Take on a challenge dutifully, and work 8 7 3 6 9 4 5 2

2010 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. 1 need to add clarity. Tonight: So many options. What with it. You might see a lot more money involved

would you like to do? than you thought possible. Meetings later today help 4 5 9 8 2 1 3 6

7 GEMINI (May 21-June 20) you nail down details. Ask an associate for some

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You might be seeing a situation through very differ- #### Meetings might be more important than

7 6 4 3 8 2 1 9 5 ent eyes than others. Prepare to spell out this per- you originally thought. You are doing quite a jug-

spective as if you were speaking to a child. Tonight: gling act as you work with one partner while trying

Squeeze in a walk or a visit to the gym. to visualize and incorporate innovation. Make a call 5 2 1 4 6 9 8 7

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3 4 2 9 1 8 7 5 6 start work late. Midafternoon, you return to your tion, feedback and answers. Though you might be

energetic self. Tonight: A late dinner. uncomfortable, you do what is needed. Late after-

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) noon, study alternatives to a problem. Call in 6 9 5 2 7 3 4 1

8 #### Make calls and schedule meetings early. experts. Tonight: Try a new local restaurant.

Late afternoon, you will want to reflect on what you 1 8 7 5 4 6 2 3 9 have heard. Some of you will close your door simply Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet to be able to concentrate and clear out a project. A at http://www.jacquelinebigar.com. www.mtairynews.com 10 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mount Airy News, Mount Airy, N.C. www.mtairynews.com ‘Do I stay in this relationship and make the best of it?’ Dear Annie: I am 18 and space and risk los- miliar for the new. Do you have any sugges- sponse, such as, “After many his wonderful taste. Once in have been in a relationship ing him for good? And yes, there is a tions that would help me de- years of leading committees a great while, I will get a with “Justin” since I was 15. I — Terrified and possibility you cide when to explain and and organizing programs, my Valentine’s Day card. But for couldn’t ask for anyone bet- Confused in Cana- won’t get back to- when to withhold this infor- wife has decided to step down 60 years, he has given me ter. Justin would do anything da gether. But if you mation? — Loyal Husband so she can concentrate on her that adoring look that says “I for me. We love each other’s Dear Canada: don’t give your- Dear Husband: Accord- hobbies. She would still love love you.” That is so much families and friends, too. Take the risk. If self some space ing to Beth Kallmyer, MSW, to participate, so please keep better than any card or gift. Let’s just say I feel married. you are feeling now, you are like- senior director of constituent her on your invitation list.” — Loving that Man of Mine But lately, I feel like we boxed in now, it ly to regret it later. services at the Alzheimer’s For more information, visit in Ithaca, N.Y. should have some space. will only get worse Dear Annie: Association, when to share a the Alzheimer’s Association Annie’s Mailbox is written Justin doesn’t agree. He says over time and de- My wife has early diagnosis is a personal deci- (alz.org) at 1-800- 272-3900. by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy once we’re apart, he will stroy the relation- Alzheimer’s, sion that differs for everyone. Dear Annie: “Married and Sugar, longtime editors of leave for good. He doesn’t ship when the which is not no- While it is important for peo- Alone” could have been me the Ann Landers column. understand why we need this. stakes are higher. ticeable by casual ple with Alzheimer’s to re- 60 years ago. I used to be- Please e-mail your questions He doesn’t believe in breaks. You both deserve friends. The prob- main engaged in meaningful come terribly upset with my to anniesmailbox@com- However, I think it would the chance to see lem is that serving activities, the opportunities husband because he never cast.net, or write to: Annie’s make us realize whether we what else is out on committees, should match your wife’s cur- gave me cards or gifts on spe- Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndi- really are meant for each oth- there before mak- Annie’s Mailbox hosting arrange- rent skill set. cial occasions. I would get so cate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., er, instead of wondering when ing a commitment ments, taking tele- Consider having a conver- hurt that I would cry. Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA we’re much older and it’s too to each other, espe- phone messages sation with her, and together One day, my husband took 90045. To find out more late. cially since you Advice and organizing decide who to tell and how. me in his arms and said, about Annie’s Mailbox and I don’t want to lose Justin haven’t had the op- programs are be- Sharing this information with “Honey, wouldn’t you rather read features by other Cre- forever, but I can’t help the portunity before. Columnists yond her ability to close friends or family is of- that I love you every day of ators Syndicate writers and way I feel. Do I stay in this re- Justin is issuing ul- handle. I make ten a good place to start. If ei- the year and not just two or cartoonists, visit the Cre- lationship and make the best timatums because sure these requests ther you or your wife feels three?” ators Syndicate Web page at of it? After all, we do love he is scared. You’ve been to- are turned down, but I have a uncomfortable sharing her di- It is now a running joke in www.creators.com. each other. Or do I take the gether a long time, and it can strong urge to explain why agnosis with a wider circle, our home for me to buy my- COPYRIGHT 2010 CRE- chance of giving myself some be daunting to give up the fa- and then feel guilty if I tell. you could agree upon a re- self a gift and thank him for ATORS.COM eBay de-lists Kevorkian death van, citing policy God promises DAVID N. GOODMAN notorious murderers within A replica of the 1968 Volk- possible to trace how the van swagen van appears in the came to be owned by Finn ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER the last 100 years.” “We carefully consider all movie. said Kevorkian wouldn’t pur- DETROIT — Online auc- the details before deciding to Kevorkian used the van sue the matter. remove such listings when while assisting in several Whoever buys the water- forgiveness if we tion site eBay pulled a listing they’re brought to our atten- deaths, including the poison- damaged and long-idle van Monday for a van used by Dr. ing of an Alzheimer’s patient shouldn’t expect to get any- Jack Kevorkian to perform tion, looking at the entire post- ing to determine if eBay poli- that launched his public effort where in it, Finn said. several assisted suicides, say- in 1990. “We are telling you that ing the sale of the van would cy has been violated,” eBay repent of our sins Finn said he bought the van this bus is absolutely not safe violate the company’s policy said. In an e-mail to Finn, eBay in 1997, when he was in the to drive,” Finn wrote in his Dear Dr. Gra- Your cousin is against the sale of “murder- used auto parts business. He eBay listing. “All safety sys- ham: My cousin in a very danger- abilia.” said: “The listing was re- moved because it violated the said he since has retired from tems on the vehicle would has gone off the ous position spiri- Jack Finn, a retired used the Auburn Hills-based com- have to be completely over- deep end and is tually. Not only is auto parts dealer, put the 1968 eBay Murderabilia policy.” “I don’t run eBay, pany, Recycled Bugs, and put hauled. Although the vehicle living like the dev- he deceiving him- Volkswagon van once owned the van up for sale to clear out may actually move and stop il right now. He self about God’s by Kevorkian up for auction Craigslist or the world,” Finn said. He said Auburn, Ind.- warehouse space. under its own power, it’s not says it doesn’t mercy and grace on eBay last week. With three Mayer Morganroth, being sold as a drivable bus. based Kruse Auctions has matter, because but he is deceiving days left in the auction, the top Kevorkian’s friend and Nicknamed “Dr. Death,” before he dies he’s himself about his bid placed for it was $3,400 at agreed to sell the van at its lawyer, said Kevorkian turned Kevorkian claims to have going to ask God future. How does 12:30 p.m. EDT Monday, but May 13-16 auction. the 1968 Volkswagen bus in to helped at least 130 people die to forgive him, and he know he won’t the ad had been pulled an hour The 82-year-old Kevorkian his own dealer for scrap in from 1990 until 1998. He was God will, because die suddenly, with later. has been in the news lately be- 1997 and that he was upset it released from prison in 2007 (according to him) no opportunity to In an e-mail message, eBay cause of Saturday’s premiere had been put up for auction. after serving eight years for a that’s what God turn to God? How told The Associated Press it of the HBO movie “You don’t “Jack never sold it, never second-degree murder convic- has promised to does he know his “does not allow the sale of Know Jack.” Al Pacino plays got a dime for it,” Morganroth tion for assisting in the 1998 do. Is he right? — heart won’t grow items closely associated with Kevorkian in the movie. said. “Jack believed it was de- death of a 52-year-old Michi- B.N. colder and colder stroyed.” gan with Lou Gehrig’s dis- Dear B.N.: No, Billy Graham toward God as the $ Morganroth said it was not ease. your cousin is not years go by — Tenderloin Biscuit...... 2/ 3.59 right. God has only which often hap- $ We’ve Got More... promised to for- Spiritual pens? Tenderloin Breakfast Plate...... 4.99 give us when we Pray for your repent of our sinful Columnist cousin, and urge Country Ham Dinner Plate...... $4.99 ways. 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