3 Die in Workplace Shooting Mac Legerton, Co-Founder and STAR (AP) — a Gunman Who When a Sheriff’S Deputy Arrived at the Mcbride Lumber Co

SmithBob Shiles defends Animal Controlfour dogs in his yard that dug Staff writer up flowers earlier that day. Too few officers to cover county Franklin said that he called LUMBERTON — The coun- local police and an officer ty Health Department doesn’t the director. “The order could use five or “Some days we will responded. By the time the have enough personnel or fund- of our priorities are six more officers have 40 dogs brought officer arrived at his residence, ing to promptly answer every rabies, dog bites, dan- and keep them here to the shelter,” she however, the dogs were gone. call and complaint received gerous animals, and then busy, but I don’t said. “Some days there Rowland officials told about dogs running loose nuisance complaints.” have money in may only be five.” Franklin that the county is throughout Robeson County, Lori Baxter, who my budget to hire On Tuesday, Rowland required to respond to animal according to its director. supervises the three more.” resident Eddie Franklin complaints. They also said “With only two of three Animal Control officers The number of asked members of that Rowland no longer has Animal Control officers on duty and is manager of the dog complaints Rowland’s town board an employee designated as an at any one time — because of county’s animal shelter Bill Smith and calls that Lori Baxter what can be done about Animal Control officer, and various reasons — we have in St. Pauls, agrees. the officers must dogs running loose in that there is no local animal to prioritize what calls we “Our officers are ridiculously answer varies daily, Baxter the community. He told the respond to,” said Bill Smith, overworked,” Baxter said. “I said. board that there were at least See DEFENDS | 6A Lumbee leader, Brooks, dies at 75 Ali Rockett Staff writer

PEMBROKE — Dalton Brooks, who left his mark on the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Robeson County’s education system and the religious community, died Friday. He was 75. Brooks, of Pembroke, passed away at Southeastern Regional Medical Center suffering a heart attack this past week. As of late Friday, arrangements with Revels Funeral Home in Lumberton were Photo by WGHP still incomplete. The Montgomery County Sheriff described the man who killed three people Friday at a lumber company in Star as a disgruntled employee. “He was one of the most hum- ble human beings that I have ever met,” said the Rev. 3 die in workplace shooting Mac Legerton, co-founder and STAR (AP) — A gunman who When a sheriff’s deputy arrived at the McBride Lumber Co. when Davis executive direc- opened fire at a North Carolina lum- Davis’ house in Ether, in the central started firing. tor of the Center ber company targeted four of his co- part of the state, they knocked on the “It appears he went into the build- for Community workers with a shotgun Friday, killing door and no one answered. A deputy ing with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, Action, where three of them and critically injuring peered through the window and saw went up to these four individuals and Brooks served as Dalton Brooks the other person, police said. Davis sitting on the couch “with his shot each one of the four,” Owens chairman of the Ronald Dean Davis went home after head hung down.” said. board of directors for 10 years. the rampage at the warehouse and They entered and found him breath- The sheriff declined to release the “He would not have wanted to shot himself in the head, leaving ing, but with a single gunshot wound names of the victims, saying investi- draw attention to himself or his him critically wounded, Montgomery to his head, Owens said. gators were still in the process of con- accomplishments, but they are so County Sheriff Dempsey Owens said. A handgun and a six-page note were tacting their families. He said other great in number.” Davis, 50, was described as disgrun- found nearby. Police did not release than failing to validate a deer, Davis Brooks completed his under- tled, but the sheriff didn’t say exactly what the note said. didn’t have a criminal history. graduate studies at The University what he was upset over. “It goes into some details about “This is indeed a dark day in of North Carolina at Pembroke, “He knew who he was after. He some things. But really it rambles Montgomery County,” he said. where he later returned to teach knew who he was going to see,” he on,” Owens said. physics for three decades. He said. About 16 other employees were at See SHOOTING | 6A received his master’s degree from Temple University and a doctorate from the University of Miami. While teaching at UNCP, he also served as the pastor of Dundarrach Baptist Church in Hoke County for nearly 40 years. Obama renews ties with Myanmar In 1988, when the five public schools systems in the county merged, Brooks was selected United States to restore full diplomatic relations with Asian country once treated as a pariah as the chairman of the Board of Education for the newly-formed WASHINGTON (AP) — dreds of political prisoners, Pyongyang has sold Myanmar ists and even a former prime Public Schools of Robeson County. The United States is restoring but Washington prob- defense hardware, minister who had been blamed He also was elected as the first full diplomatic relations with ably will be looking for including missiles, in himself for incarcerating activ- chairman of the Lumbee Tribal Myanmar, a landmark in the fair conduct in coming defiance of internation- ists. Council when it was formed in Obama administration’s drive elections and an end to al sanctions. President Barack Obama, 2001 — a seat which his brother, to reward democratic reforms ethnic violence before it Myanmar President in a statement, described Paul Brooks, now holds. by a government the U.S. pre- lifts sanctions. Thein Sein pardoned the pardons as “a substantial According to Legerton, Brooks viously treated as a pariah. The U.S. also wants 651 detainees on step forward for democratic was a natural leader in the church The decision announced Myanmar to open up to Friday, among them reform.” and among his people, never Friday to exchange ambassa- U.N. nuclear inspectors leaders of brutally The U.S. decision follows knowing a stranger or seeing the dors with Myanmar for the and sever illicit military repressed democratic a historic visit by Hillary Barack Obama color of one’s skin. first time in two decades ties with North Korea uprisings, heads of eth- followed the release of hun- because of concerns that nic minority groups, journal- See MYANMAR | 6A See BROOKS | 6A

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Obituaries Archives News Sports Features www.robesonian.com 2A — The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 Loca l/State www.robesonian.com Terror ring Three men get 15-45 years in prison NEW BERN (AP) — Three terrorist acts. father. something that was incredibly Yaghi was convicted of con- members of a home-grown ter- “I believe I am innocent. There Hassan used his Facebook harmful and destructive.” spiracy to provide material sup- ror ring who conspired to attack was no conspiracy,” said Serifi, account and Internet forums The trio is among eight men port to terrorism and conspira- the Quantico U.S. Marine Corps who called his guilty verdict to post his own comments and who federal investigators say cy to carry out attacks overseas. base and foreign targets were unfair and prosecutors tyrants. videos by others encouraging raised money, stockpiled weap- Sherifi was convicted of both sentenced Friday to between 15 But U.S. District Judge Louise Muslims to fight nonbelievers ons and trained in preparation crimes, two counts of firearms and 45 years in federal prison. Flanagan said the men went and Muslims who did not agree for jihadist attacks. The plot possession, and conspiracy to Hysen Sherifi, 27, will serve beyond talk to planning vio- with their desire to establish “had a specific purpose — to kill federal officers or employees 45 years in prison; Ziyad Yaghi, lence. mandatory religious law, pros- inspire others to adhere to radi- for plotting the Quantico attack. 23, got nearly 32 years; and Yaghi was a “self-starter” in ecutors said. cal Islam and if you did not Hassan was convicted of provid- Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan, pursuing holy war against those Hassan also attempted to you were fair game,” prosecutor ing material support to terror- 24, was sentenced to 15 years. deemed un-Islamic and brought contact Anwar Al-Awlaki, an Jason Kellhofer said. ists, but acquitted of a charge of They faced the possibility of several potential jihadi recruits American-born Muslim preach- Hassan called his actions stu- conspiracy to carry out attacks life in prison. Each said they to ringleader Daniel Patrick er and al-Qaida propagandist, pid, but not a crime. overseas. would appeal their convictions Boyd, whose rural Johnston and emailed a co-conspirator “I did post some highly inflam- Boyd pleaded guilty to terror- and claimed innocence. Dozens County home was a warehouse a copy of Al-Awlaki’s tract matory things on the Internet, ism-related charges in February of members of Raleigh’s Muslim of weapons, Flanagan said. “44 ways to support Jihad,” but I am no terrorist,” he said. and has yet to be sentenced. community made the five-hour Yaghi traveled to Jordan and Flanagan said. Al-Awlaki was He rejected Flanigan’s sentence, Two of his sons pleaded guilty round-trip to coastal New Bern Israel to look for avenues to join killed by an American airstrike and his father, Aly Hassan, to similar charges and were sen- to witness the hearing for the other militants and to scout tar- in September in the mountains accused the judge and prosecu- tenced to eight years and nine men who supporters believe gets for an attack. of Yemen. tors of targeting Muslims. years in prison. were unjustly convicted. Sherifi discussed an attack on “You willingly became part “You’re prosecuting Islam. Another defendant, Anes Defense attorneys argued for the Quantico, Va., Marine Corps of the Internet propaganda The judge should be sitting Subasic, is set to be tried sepa- lesser sentences since the men base with Boyd, a Muslim con- machine that is a canker on here with the government,” Aly rately, while an eighth indicted were convicted of discussing ter- vert who had lived on the base this world,” Flanagan said. “You Hassan said, pointing to the man is at large and believed to rorism rather than committing as a child with his Marine officer were prey, and a component, of prosecutors. be in Pakistan. Health secretary leaving Perdue’s Cabinet RALEIGH (AP) — Health Medicaid, mental health facili- Cansler’s department had wise advice” but that she would finalized for release this week and Human Services Secretary ties, social services and other taken heat recently from “continue to rely on his coun- said a Medicaid agency didn’t Lanier Cansler will leave Gov. health programs. Republican legislators for sel.” fully document details on how Beverly Perdue’s Cabinet at the Cansler’s last day will be Jan. managing the Medicaid pro- “The state is better for his the delays came about. end of the month after three 31, according to department gram and the costs related to service,” she added. Cansler said he’s kept the years running one of the largest spokeswoman Renee McCoy. a new claims processing sys- Cansler, from Asheville, project at arm’s length while and most complicated depart- Cansler was unavailable for an tem. Cansler and other Perdue served in the state House for secretary and hasn’t been ments in state govern- interview late Friday administration members three full terms before involved in the contract details ment and return to the because McCoy said had been at odds with the leaving in 2001 to to avoid conflict-of-interest private sector. he was talking to staff Legislature in the past become deputy HHS issues. He wrote a missive Perdue announced about the transition. He few months over how to secretary in Gov. Mike released Tuesday with the per- Friday that Cansler, was quoted in Perdue’s close a Medicaid budget Easley’s administration formance audit to State Auditor a Republican in a release as saying he had shortfall of nearly $150 under then-Secretary Beth Wood’s Office criticizing Democratic administra- been honored to serve million. Carmen Hooker Odom. the work of auditors. tion, would head a new on Perdue’s staff “as she Cansler largely had He left in 2005 and start- Delia, a former East Carolina commission that the gov- steered the state through taken a more moderat- ed a consulting business University administrator, is a ernor has yet to assemble Lanier Cansler incredibly difficult times ing tone while dealing Gov. Perdue that was involved in “trusted adviser” to Perdue on affordable health care and stabilized North with the GOP leaders department issues. who will be ready to go to in the state. Carolina’s fiscal house.” at the Legislature compared to Cansler’s consulting clients work when he assumes the The governor’s senior poli- “We cut spending, eliminated Delia and others, who had been included Computer Sciences post, Perdue spokesman Mark cy adviser — Al Delia — will waste and consolidated agencies speaking out more forcefully Corp., which landed a con- Johnson said. Asked why Delia become acting HHS secretary — all to make state government against Republicans about the tract announced in late 2008 to was named an acting replace- early next month. The depart- more efficient without neglect- Medicaid hole and the blame complete an overhaul of North ment, Johnson said Delia and ment receives $4.5 billion in ing our core mission of serving for it. Carolina’s Medicaid billing sys- the governor “will assess the state funds, or nearly one-quar- the people,” Cansler, 58, said in Perdue said in the statement tem. The project has yet to be long term leadership needs and ter of the state’s budget, to run a prepared statement. she will miss Cansler’s “calm, completed, and a state audit structure at the department.” Edwards trial delayed Crime Report From staff reports Doctor says former presidential hopeful has heart condition n ed on Thursday that someone took Break-ins about $7,500 in vehicle tail pipes and GREENSBORO (AP) — Ex-presidential records have been kept under seal by the MAXTON — Monica Pittman, of N.C. candidate John Edwards has a serious court. parts from outside the store, according 71 in Maxton, reported on Thursday to a police report. heart condition that will require a medi- “The public has an interest in a speedy that someone broke into her home and cal procedure next month and his illness trial,” Eagles said from the bench. took two $200 wedding bands, a $50 LUMBERTON — Ruby Kizar, limits his travel including for an upcoming “Ordinarily, I would try to manage some- MP3 player, a $129 Xbox 360 game court case over possible campaign viola- thing like this. But clearly there are some of Eisenhower Street, reported on console, $60 in games and a $200 cell Thursday that someone took her $5,000 tions, his doctor told a judge, who delayed limitations on Mr. Edwards due to real phone, according to a sheriff’s report. the trial. and serious health issues.” electric wheelchair from the front porch Pittman reported about $350 damage of her home, according to a police Federal Judge Catherine Eagles did not His doctor had recommended he not to her door. disclose the exact nature of Edwards’ ill- drive or travel, but at the judge’s request, report. ness Friday or what procedure he Edwards was in court. He didn’t LUMBERTON — Tony Horn, of North needed. However, she said the two- appear to have any outward signs LUMBERTON — Audrey Lewis, of Cedar Street, reported on Wednesday Snake Road, reported on Thursday that time presidential candidate had of illness, though he was without that someone broke into his home and “three episodes” and indicated his his usual quick smile or bounce in someone entered her unlocked car at took a $2,500 television, according to a Bo’s Supermarket on Roberts Avenue condition could be life-threatening his step. police report. if left untreated. The trial has already been and took $800 cash from her glove box, A cardiologist for the 58-year-old delayed twice, including a contin- according to a police report. ex-North Carolina senator wrote uance granted so Edwards could n Thefts two letters about his condition to attend his eldest daughter’s wed- LUMBERTON — Brittany Graham, of Eagles, who talked about them dur- John Edwards ding. ROWLAND — Randy Morgan, of Maurice’s on North Elm Street, report- ing a hearing to consider whether Prosecutors took no position on Canal Road, reported on Wednesday that ed on Thursday that someone ran out of the trial on six felony and misdemeanor whether the judge should grant the delay someone went into his storage building the store carrying about $800 in sweat- counts should begin this month. Eagles due the defendant’s health condition, but and took a $300 Xbox game console, ers and tank tops, according to a police said jury selection will now start March said they were ready to try Edwards. He $120 in games and two $25 controllers, report. 26, at the earliest. is accused of concealing nearly $1 million according to a sheriff’s report. Edwards is taking medication and is in cash and checks from wealthy donors n scheduled to undergo a procedure in used to help hide his pregnant mistress LUMBERTON — Mary Locklear, of Vehicle theft February from which it will take several during his 2008 White House run. Old Allenton Road, reported on Tuesday LUMBERTON — Marcus Carmichael, days to recover, Eagles said. She did not Edwards’s legal team and spokespeo- that someone took her $600 poodle, of Madison Street in Fairmont, reported describe what the episodes involved or if ple have been mum about his condition according to a sheriff’s report. on Thursday that someone took his the procedure would require unclogging since his diagnosis last month, declining 1994 Nissan Altima, valued at $1,000, arteries or other common treatments. repeated requests for comment on his LUMBERTON — Steve Anderson, of from the side of Interstate 95 near near The doctor’s letters and other medical condition, including after the hearing. Muffler King on Linkhaw Road, report- exit 10, according to a police report.

Man, dog get new home RALEIGH (AP) — An 88-year-old Bryant ate his dinner at a table, Koal ate Rocky Mount man who was separated his from a bowl on the floor, waiting for How to Reach Us from his dog when he left his home Bryant to wipe his mouth with a napkin under duress is about to move to a new when he finished. # # place, thanks to the work of volunteers The two were separated in November and some generous benefactors. when Bryant left the house because it Volunteers say they’ll start moving didn’t have heat. He also felt pressure Walter Bryant Jr. and his 11-year-old because the city would like to procure dog, Koal, to a new rental house today. his house for a redevelopment project, He’s able to move to the brick, two- and he has relatives who stand to profit bedroom, one-bath house because one if the house is sold. The two have lived Newsroom Advertising anonymous benefactor has paid rent for together in a hotel room since New one year while another donated $5,000 Year’s Eve, when volunteers cobbled for expenses. together donations to pay a discount Other people have offered smaller rate the hotel offered. amounts to help him pay bills, such as Bryant had lifetime occupancy rights utilities, and volunteers will move his to the 109-year-old house that his father furniture and other belongings to the built, but other family members would �� new home. own the house after he moves. The “There’s more life to me now than house was willed to Bryant’s siblings there was,” Bryant said in a phone and is owned by them and their heirs. interview, adding that he credited Koal. Bryant said he has paid for everything “There’s a big change because of him at the house — taxes, utilities, mainte- because he was my life and still is now. nance and the like— since he was in his Subscription rates: single copy, daily 50 cents, Sunday $1. Carrier delivery 11.50 per 4 weeks, $33.00 per 12 weeks, $64.00 per 26 weeks and $114.00 per And I hope he will be for a while.” teens, even when his parents were alive. 52 weeks. For mail rates please call (901) 272-6116. E-Edition is $78.25 per 52 weeks. Bryant got Koal when the mixed- “I’ve treated it like my own house since breed, brindle-colored dog was 3 months I was 17 years old,” Bryant said Friday, old. Koal would wait at the door of their even though he had no formal agree- home for Bryant to wipe his feet. When ment with his family to do that. www.robesonian.com Natio n The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 — 3A US warns Iran not to block shipping WASHINGTON (AP) — shooting war this year. suade Iran to back down on its For one, the White House is tage and the apparent targeting Tensions rising by the day, “We have to make sure we disputed nuclear program, but no longer confident it could of the program with an efficient the Obama administration are ready for any situation the Islamic regime shows no prevail on Israel not to launch computer virus. said Friday it is warning Iran and have all options on the sign it would willingly give up such a strike. Iranian officials accuse both through public and private table,” Defense Secretary Leon a project has become a point of An escalating covert cam- Israel and the U.S. of carrying channels against any action Panetta said, address- national pride. A bomb, paign of sabotage and targeted out the assassination as part of that threatens the flow of oil ing a soldier’s question or the ability to quickly assassinations highlighted by a secret operation to stop Iran’s from the Persian Gulf. Thursday about the over- make one, could also this week’s killing of an Iranian nuclear program. The killing Spokesmen were vague on all risk of war with Iran. be worth much more to nuclear scientist may not be came a day after Israeli military what the United States would For several reasons, Iran as a bargaining chip enough to head off a larger chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz do about Iran’s threat to block the risk of open conflict down the road. shooting war, and could prod was quoted as telling a parlia- the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran appears Time is short, with Iran to strike first. mentary panel that 2012 would but military officials have been higher in this election Iran making several The brazen killing of a young be a “critical year” for Iran — clear that the U.S. is readying year than at any point leaps toward the abil- scientist by motorcycle-riding in part because of “things that for a possible naval clash. since President Barack ity to manufacture a bombers is almost surely the happen to it unnaturally.” That prospect is the latest Obama took office with Leon Panetta weapon if it chooses to work of Israel, according to Secretary of State Hillary flashpoint with Iran, and one a pledge to try to bridge do so. Iran claims its U.S. and other officials speak- Rodham Clinton and Panetta of the most serious. Although 30 years of enmity. A clash nuclear development is intend- ing on condition of anonymity made a point of publicly deny- it currently overshadows the would represent a failure of ed for the peaceful production to discuss intelligence matters. ing any U.S. involvement, but threat of war over Iran’s dis- U.S. policy on several fronts, of nuclear energy. Meanwhile, The killing on a Tehran street the administration tied itself in puted nuclear program, per- and vault now-dormant nation- several longstanding assump- followed the deaths of several knots this week over how far haps beginning with an Israeli al security concerns into the tions about U.S. influence and other Iranians involved in the to go in condemning an action military strike on Iran’s nuclear presidential election contest. the value of a targeted strike to nuclear program, a mysterious that could further the U.S. goal structure, both simmering cri- The U.S. still hopes that stymie Iran’s progress toward a explosion at an Iranian nuclear of stalling Iranian nuclear prog- ses raise the possibility of a international pressure will per- nuclear weapon have changed. site that may have been sabo- ress. Weaker Europe starts to lose appetite for US goods WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. economy just as the job main reason the deficit wid- factories tend to produce fewer But Paul Dales, senior sign that Europe’s crisis has market has started to strength- ened. Oil rose above $100 per goods. And U.S. companies U.S. economist for Capital begun to weigh on the U.S. en. barrel in November. It had been earn less. Friday’s trade report Economists, said he now economy emerged Friday from “The decline in our sales to as low as $75 a barrel the previ- led some economists to cut expects growth to be closer a report that exports to the Europe was fairly large and ous month. More expensive oil their growth estimates for the to 2 percent, in part because continent sank in November may be the start of a longer- drove the value of imports up October-December quarter. of the weaker trade report and — far more than overall U.S. term trend in declining exports 1.3 percent, to a record $225.6 Many economists had expect- also because of December’s dis- exports did. to the continent,” said Joel billion. ed growth to be stronger after appointing retail sales. Europe, which consumes Naroff, chief economist at Overall exports dropped seeing more hiring, an increase “The widening in the U.S. nearly one-fifth of America’s Naroff Economic Advisors. 0.9 percent to $177.8 billion. in company stockpiles and fast- trade deficit in November ... is exports, may already be in a The U.S. trade deficit rose American exports to Europe er production at U.S. factories. perhaps the first real sign that recession. 10.4 percent in November to fell much more sharply — near- Most had been predicting that the crisis in Europe and the A weakening Europe could $47.8 billion, the Commerce ly 6 percent. the economy would grow this more general global slowdown further shrink demand for Department said. Economic growth weakens quarter at an annual rate of is starting to take its toll on the American goods and slow the Higher oil prices were the when exports decline because roughly 3 percent. U.S.,” Dales said.

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Most who looks at it says it’s of the other war crimes, disgusting.” you heard about, you read But, like Hackett, he about.” said it can be difficult for The Geneva Conventions soldiers, particularly mem- forbid the desecration of bers of a tightknit group, the dead, and officials in to go on killing missions HE OBESONIAN the U.S. and abroad have and then just “switch off.” T R called for swift punish- And he said the inhibi- ment for the four Marines, tions against such miscon- This Space Could Be Working For You! identified as members of duct tend to fall away as the 3rd Battalion, 2nd the number of participants Marines, which fought in increases, a phenomenon Advertise Your Business On The TV Grid. the Afghan province of he calls “diffusion of Helmand for seven months responsibility.” Call 739-4322 Saturday, January 14, 2012 Page 4A The Robesonian’s opinion is expressed only in its unsigned editorials. 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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES: Congress shall make no law respecting an estab- lishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble; and to petition the government for redress of grievances. Another View From the Hickory Daily Record Let’s feed North Korea he North Korean government says it’s willing to suspend the uranium enrichment program if the United States will send the impoverished T nation some food. The possibility of such an exchange has been talked about for months, long before Kim Jong Il died and was succeeded by his son. Actually, the United States has indicated Mandate not the only problem it would send North Korea food supplies ost people have heard the canny Sen. Judd Gregg had “Under the statute, any bill to without a deal involving the nuclear pro- that Obamacare is being slipped an amendment into the repeal IPAB must be introduced gram. Now, the communist gadfly says it challenged as uncon- legislation requiring that HHS cer- within the one-month period will negotiate an agreement if America stitutional because it tify the program’s actuarial sound- between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2017. If makes a goodwill gesture of food assistance. M contains an individual ness. (Why don’t all laws have this introduced, it must be enacted by a We don’t trust the mercurial North mandate forcing requirement?) three-fifths super-majority no later Korean leadership, but a deal could relax people to purchase health PPAC does contain a cost- than Aug. 15, 2017. If passed, the the tension between North and South insurance. That challenge controlling measure — and IPAB repeal will not become effec- Korea, at least in the short term. is due to be heard by the this where the legislation tive until 2020 — leaving an out- North Korea and the United States are Supreme Court this year. But careens not just into uncon- of-control agency in operation for philosophical opposites. Communism and while the mandate is certainly stitutionality but lawlessness. three years after Congress votes to democracy abhor each other. But North problematic in a system that, All decisions about controlling abolish it.” Korea is socially stratified, with the upper at least notionally, is one of Medicare costs will be decided Call it Nancy Pelosi’s revenge. echelon — mostly the political and military limited and enumerated pow- Mona by the Independent Payment The Democratic Party, supposedly cadres — enjoying the perks of tyranny and ers, the mandate is not the Charen Advisory Board. so close to the people, writes legis- everyone else forced to scramble for food worst part of this bill — not Contributing IPAB is a new thing in lation to insulate government from and other everyday necessities. by a long shot. Columnist American government. Unlike democratic accountability. These people are not the enemies of Truly, the Patient Protection most other boards and com- Starting in 2014, the board will peaceful coexistence. and Affordable Care Act missions, the panel’s 15 mem- make recommendations to control belongs in a museum somewhere in bers (appointed by the president Medicare spending, but the law It is galling to many Americans that this an exhibit about what can happen and approved by the Senate) need prohibits IPAB from recommend- nation’s leaders would consider dealing when you elect Democrat majorities not be bipartisan. Also, unlike other ing 1) rationing of health care, 2) with communist caprice. But there are lots to the House, Senate and White boards, commissions and federal increases in premiums, 3) increases of hungry people in North Korea and not House. Like so much else in the agencies, the IPABs decisions are in copays or deductibles, or 4) even China seems willing to help. Too, cur- Democratic agenda (Dodd-Frank, virtually unreviewable. IPAB doesn’t changing eligibility requirements ing the food crisis in North Korea probably environmental regulation, mortgage have to adhere to the notice and or benefits. What’s left? Reducing is beyond the resources of any one nation. relief), it relies not on incentives, comment rules of federal agencies, payments to doctors and hospitals. This would not be the first time the competition or patient choice but which permit citizens to respond This sets up the obvious problem United States has gone to the rescue of a on blatant government coercion. to proposed rule-makings. IPAB that is already plaguing Medicaid communist country. After World War I and The PPAC squeaked to passage dictates automatically become law — when doctors and hospitals the Bolshevik Revolution, a series of crop only because it was rumored to unless Congress itself intervenes. receive reduced reimbursement, failures plunged much of Russia into starva- contain (no one read it) cost-con- Ah, but they’ve thought of that and they become less likely to accept tion. Food wasn’t just scarce, it was non- trolling measures. Even Democrats made it virtually impossible. The Medicare patients. So Medicare existent for millions of people. are aware that Medicare alone faces law prescribes that Congress has patients will find it harder to get At first, the communists didn’t want help. a $30.8 trillion shortfall over the a limited period of time in which treatment, which is, in effect, a But author and activist Maxim Gorky sent next several decades. The president it can modify IPAB rulings, and form of rationing. personal letters pleading for help. When accordingly sold the legislation with then it must do so by a three-fifths The Goldwater Institute Center America responded, the communists relent- the claim that Obamacare would majority. Even ratifying treaties and for Constitutional Litigation has ed. The bodies were piling up in Russia. reduce the deficit. amending the Constitution requires challenged the constitutionality of Depending on the source, the final death That promise is about as reliable only two-thirds majorities. As for IPAB, and based on the Supreme toll from starvation was estimated at 3 mil- as one feature of the bill, the so- the courts, forget it. The judiciary is Court’s history of displeasure with called CLASS Act to provide long- forbidden to review IPAB decisions. delegations of power by Congress lion to 15 million people. Some sources term care. The CLASS Act is dead. The really bizarre part, remi- (for example in the line item veto inside Russia put the body count as high as Just months after the bill’s pas- niscent of the “I wouldn’t do that case), they may have a strong case. 25 million. sage, Health and Human Services Dave” scene in “2001: A Space But whatever the outcome of these The United States sent food at first, then Secretary Kathleen Sebelius had to Odyssey,” is that Congress can legal cases may be, the clamor for food and seeds in an attempt to restore admit that the program ran afoul only repeal IPAB itself under strict repeal — by the elected branches Russian agriculture. Seeds were sent later of basic arithmetic. She was forced conditions. Clint Bolick of the of government — of this poisonous so a hungry population wouldn’t eat them to acknowledge this reality because Goldwater Institute explains: hydra cannot flag. and be left with nothing to plant. The food crisis in Russia lasted into 1923 when a good harvest broke the famine. America sent tons of food to Russia without conditions or demands. The missing humanity at Bain Later, when the Cold War escalated, Soviet leaders dismissed American largesse as hegemony — a political ploy aimed at uring the Great ners, leaving the weakened patient to saw their pensions slashed by up to influencing internal affairs. Depression, my father die. Bain excelled at these leveraged $400 a month. We run the same risk of future denial of toiled in a box factory. The buyouts. A steel mill in Kansas City But Bain walked away from the purpose with North Korea. The question, workers were all flat broke, serves as a vivid example, as Reuters smoking ruins $12 million richer, not D he recalled, and desper- reports. including $4.5 million in consulting then, is whether the United States should provide desperately needed humanitarian ate for every nickel. But when Under Romney’s leadership, fees. And it had tapped government, aid and see if the communists hold up their overtime hours appeared, the Bain bought majority control of as well. The company had extracted end of the bargain, or do nothing about men made sure they went to Worldwide Grinding Systems $3 million in tax savings from North Korean overtures. a guy with kids. The laborers in 1993. It put up $8 million Kansas City and partook of a federal We say deal. Allowing people to suffer were obeying the unwritten of the $75 million purchase program putting taxpayer guarantees and unenforceable “humanity price and borrowed $125 mil- on loans to troubled steel compa- from hunger is as repulsive to Americas clause,” whereby one gives up lion by issuing bonds. In busi- nies. The federal Pension Benefits as political tyranny. We don’t trust North some personal gain in defer- ness since 1888, the mill was Guarantee Corp. bailed out the com- Korea, and our attitude won’t change with ence to another’s screaming Froma renamed GS Technologies. Bain pany’s underfunded pension plan to or without an agreement. But there is a need. Harrop immediately sent investors $36 the tune of $44 million. chance, however small, we can make a dif- My father later built a pros- million in dividend checks. Bain blamed the company’s fail- ference. Contributing perous small business and Columnist “Paying distributions with ure on an economic downturn and became a reliable Republican debt is not uncommon,” Duke cheaper steel imports. The compa- (until the Bill Clinton impeach- University finance professor ny’s former CEO Roger Regelbrugge Letters Policy ment). But he never saw working Campbell Harvey told Reuters. “The blamed burdensome debt and new people as nobodies. Profits, while only thing that strikes me as a bit managers from outside the steel important, were not all. unusual is the size of the dividend. industry. “I have no question that the The Robesonian A lack of similar empathy is what There would be logic in them saving company would have survived under welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be about issues of general many find most disquieting about some cash for a downturn.” different management,” he said. interest, brief and to the point. Mitt Romney, whose private-equity A steel business is capital- The moral here is that there was We reserve the right to refuse letters longer firm pumped his fortune to perhaps intensive and sensitive to economic no morality. In normal business, than 400 words; poetry; letters that are in bad $250 million. It’s more than just the conditions. That’s why it needs to companies do fail, and layoffs some- taste or libelous; and letters from outside our nature of the business. It was a cer- conserve money for the lean years. times must happen. But after feast- readership. Letters may be edited, but content tain inhumanity of the Bostonians When the economy did go south, ing off the company, Bain had the will not be altered. running Bain Capital, namely Mitt. so did GS Technologies. Its bean- means to keep its word to the work- Letters should be original. They must be Private equity executives argue counters reportedly started skimping ers. That should have been a matter signed. Please include your address and day- that by wringing costs out of the on everything from earplugs to basic of honor. time phone number. Street addresses and companies they buy, the firms maintenance of equipment. I don’t think Romney took sadistic phone numbers will not be published. A pho- emerge stronger. They often save GS Technologies went bankrupt pleasure in firing the machinists and tograph of the writer will be used if provided. ailing businesses for the good of the in 2001, the plant closed, and 750 pipefitters. Possibly worse, he never Send letters to: The Robesonian, P.O. Box workers, as well as the investors. workers lost their jobs. Bain skipped saw them as human beings — but as 1028, Lumberton, N.C. 28359 or fax them to Critics say such investors often out on a previous agreement to pro- potential subtraction to his personal (910) 739-6553. Letters can be sent e-mail to loot companies. They slash workforc- vide severance pay and health cover- bottom line. They never registered [email protected]. es, pile on debt and enrich the part- age if that happened. The workers with him one way or another. www.robesonian.com World The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 — 5A Peru court sentences Van der Sloot Holloway case suspect gets 28 years for death of Peruvian woman LIMA, Peru (AP) — A that at a news conference on he took nearly $300 in cash from Peruvian court on Friday sen- Monday. Flores as well as credit cards, tenced Joran van der Sloot to 28 Unconfirmed news reports, and was captured four days later years in prison for murder of a denied by penal authorities, in Chile. young woman he met at a Lima say Van der Sloot has also had Van der Sloot told police he casino, even as the family of a television and video gaming flew into a rage when she discov- U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway console. As in many developing ered his connection to Holloway sought to have him prosecuted nations, foreigners with money via an instant message sent to in the U.S. over her disappear- can buy superior treatment in him while they were playing ance in 2005. Peru’s prisons. online poker in his hotel room. The decision comes two days The Holloway case remains Police forensic experts dis- after the young Dutchman plead- open and a U.S. judge puted that story, and the ed guilty to killing Stephany on Thursday declared her three female judges who Flores, a 21-year-old business dead. sentenced him noted student. Her parents want Van that Van der Sloot later The court also ordered him to der Sloot to eventually be recanted the confession, pay $75,000 in reparations to the extradited to the U.S. and claiming it was exacted victim’s family, deeming the kill- tried on related charg- under duress and without ing “cruel” and “ferocious.” es, although Peruvian an official translator. Van der Sloot showed no emo- criminal law expert Luis The victim’s family con- tion as the court clerk read the Lamas said the law speci- S. Flores tends Van der Sloot killed sentence, describing how he Karel Navarro | Associated Press fies that Van der Sloot Flores in order to rob her. elbowed Flores in the face then Joran van der Sloot pleaded guilty in Peru to killing Stephany Flores two must serve his time before he The imposing young man beat and strangled her with his days before his sentence was handed down. can be extradited. raised on a tourist island has bloodied shirt. He told the court after serving half of the sentence tencing that Van der Sloot was Van der Sloot was indicted on been a staple of tabloids and true he would appeal the sentence. with good behavior, including living well in a Lima prison, extortion charges in Alabama crime TV, as well as the subject It is the first ever imposed work and study. where he has been set apart from the same day he was arrested for of several books about Natalee on him, despite prosecutors’ The prosecution had sought a the general population. the Flores murder for allegedly Holloway. repeated efforts to prove he was 30-year sentence for first-degree “A jail isn’t a five-star hotel,” accepting $25,000 in return for “We’ve been dealing with her involved in Holloway’s apparent murder and theft. Ricardo Flores told reporters. a promise to lead a lawyer for death for the last six and a half death on the Dutch Caribbean Van der Sloot’s lawyer argued “Let’s hope the authorities take Holloway’s mother to her daugh- years,” her father, Dave Holloway, island of Aruba. he killed Flores on May 30, 2010, that into account and not just in ter’s remains. said after Thursday’s hearing in The judges said that due to in a fit of rage he blamed on our case.” Van der Sloot didn’t deliver Birmingham, Alabama. time already served, van der psychological trauma from being “Since the first day we’ve been on the offer, and may have used He said the judge’s order there Sloot’s sentence would end in hounded as the prime suspect in complaining about the excessive some of that money to fly to on his daughter’s death closes June 2038. But under Peru’s Holloway case. privileges” that Van der Sloot Peru two weeks before the Flores one chapter in the ordeal, but penal system, Van der Sloot The victim’s father, Ricardo allegedly enjoyed in jail. He said murder. added: “We’ve still got a long could become eligible for parole Flores, complained after the sen- he would present evidence of After killing the Lima woman, way to go to get justice.” Pakistan PM seeks support Caught in standoff with military ISLAMABAD (AP) — to the government. Standard & Pakistan’s prime minis- Gilani said the parlia- Poors has ter appealed for support ment must choose Monday downgraded Friday from parliament between “democracy or the credit in a standoff between his dictatorship.” ratings of beleaguered government The government is nine eurozone and the military, saying determined not to step nations. lawmakers had to choose down before Senate polls between “democracy and scheduled for March. That Associated Press dictatorship.” vote is carried out by law- Tensions between the makers and is expected armed forces and the civil- to give President Asif ian leadership have escalat- Ali Zardari’s and Gilani’s ed in recent months, rais- Pakistan People’s Party ing fears of a coup attempt a majority in the upper or that the army might house, handing it signifi- support possible moves by cant political power for the a partisan Supreme Court next six years. to oust the elected govern- The army has staged ment. at least three coups in The military and the gov- Pakistan’s six-decade his- ernment have been locked tory. It still considers itself in a standoff for months, the true custodian of the but a scandal that country’s interests. erupted last year On Wednesday, it Europe suffers debt setback after an unsigned warned of “grievous memo was sent to consequences” for Standard & Poors credit rating agency downgrades France, Italy, Spain Washington asking the country in an for its help in head- unusual statement, PARIS (AP) — Ratings agency summer. and fall, when the debt crisis threw ing off a supposed setting off the latest Standard & Poor’s dealt a setback S&P had warned 15 European the markets into turmoil. coup has caused round of coup fears. Friday to Europe’s ability to fight off nations in December that they were The Dow Jones industrial average friction to spike this Earlier Friday, a worsening debt crisis by downgrad- at risk for a downgrade. in New York was down 0.5 percent. week. Yousuf Gilani two officials — one ing the government debt of France, France is the second-largest con- Stocks fell 0.6 percent in Germany, Opposition par- in Britain, the other Italy, Spain and Austria. But it kept tributor behind Germany to Europe’s 0.5 percent in Britain and 0.1 in ties have spoken out in Pakistan — said Gilani Germany’s at the coveted AAA level. financial rescue fund. The fund still France, but each of those markets against any military take- had called the top British All told, S&P cut its ratings on has a rating of AAA. That means that closed before Baroin made his over, but they are seeking diplomat in the country nine eurozone countries. it can borrow on the bond market at announcement on French television. to exploit the crisis to push this week expressing fears The downgrades could drive up low rates. Borrowing costs for the French gov- for early polls. General that the Pakistani army yields on European government debt Some analysts downplayed the ernment rose before the announce- elections are not scheduled might be about to stage a as investors demand more compen- impact of the downgrades. ment. The yield on France’s 10-year until early 2013, but many coup. However, the British sation for holding bonds deemed “It’s going to create bad headlines government bond rose to 3.1 percent people expect they will Foreign Office and Gilani’s to be riskier than they had been. for a day or two,” said Jacob Funk from 3 percent earlier. That is still take place sooner. office denied any such Higher borrowing costs would put Kirkegaard, research fellow at the less than the 3.36 percent rate on the On Monday, the parlia- phone call had been made. more financial pressure on countries Peterson Institute for International same bond last week and far below ment is set to vote on a The prime minister also already contending with heavy debt Economics. But “there’s no underly- the 6.6 percent that Italy has to pay “show of confidence” in asked High Commissioner burdens. ing new information ... This will be to borrow money from bond inves- Prime Minister Yousuf Adam Thomson for Britain The rating agency ended France quickly forgotten.” tors for 10 years. Raza Gilani. to support his embattled and Austria’s triple-A status. It also Still, the cut in the French credit Germany, the strongest economy The resolution prepared government, according to lowered Italy’s and Spain’s by two rating may lead bond traders to raise in Europe, pays a yield of just 1.76 by the government and its the officials, who didn’t notches and did the same for Portugal borrowing costs for the financial percent. The United States 10-year coalition partners pledges give their names because and Cyprus. S&P also cut ratings on rescue fund, said Guy LeBas, chief Treasury note paid 1.85 percent “full confidence and trust” of the sensitivity of the Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia. fixed income strategist at Janney Friday, down 0.08 percentage points in the political leadership issue. “In our view, the policy initiatives Montgomery Scott, a financial firm. — a sign that investors were seeking and says all state institu- The British Foreign taken by European policymakers in “There’s a legitimate reason to safety in U.S. debt. tions must act within limits Office said in a statement recent weeks may be insufficient be concerned,” he said. “A weaker Speaking on France-2 Television, imposed by the constitu- Friday there was “no phone to fully address ongoing systemic France means a weaker bailout fund.” French Finance Minister Francois tion — an apparent rebuke call on this matter.” The stresses in the eurozone,” S&P said Stocks fell Friday as downgrade Baroin said the downgrade of to the military for crossing prime minister’s office also in a statement. rumors reached the trading floors of France’s AAA sovereign debt rating into politics. Given the rul- said Gilani had “not spo- France’s downgrade to AA+ low- Europe and the United States. But was not “a catastrophe.” He under- ing party’s majority in the ken to the British High ers it to the level of U.S. long-term the declines were nothing like the scored that France still had a solid house, it should pass and Commissioner in this debt, which S&P downgraded last wrenching swings of last summer rating. give something of a boost regard.” Arab League chief warns of Syrian civil war BEIRUT (AP) — The head of details. The government has pressure to halt his crackdown 5,000 people have been killed the Arab League warned Friday barred access to the country by and step down. since the uprising began in that Syria may be sliding toward most foreign media, except on a The Arab League chief, Nabil March. civil war, as security forces limited number of escorted trips. Elaraby, told The Associated The British-based Syrian fired on thousands of people Over the course of the Press that Assad’s regime was Observatory for Human Rights who poured into the streets in 10-month-old uprising, much of either not complying or only said more than 20,000 people support of army defectors who the bloodshed has been from partially complying with an Arab were demonstrating Friday in switched sides to try to topple security forces firing on unarmed League plan that Syria signed the northwestern province of President Bashar Assad. At least protesters. But in recent months last month to end its crackdown. Idlib. Security forces fired on 10 people were killed, activists breakaway soldiers have been “We are very concerned protesters there as well as in said. attacking the Syrian military, because there were certain com- the southern province of Daraa, Also Friday, an activist group and some opposition members mitments that were not complied the eastern region of Deir el- Happy Birthday said two foreign journalists and have taken up arms against the with,” he said in Cairo, where Zour and the central province DAD & SAUL DIAL a translator were arrested in the regime, adding to the violence. the League is based. “If this of Homs, all centers of frequent From Benford Dial Jr & Family Syrian capital, Damascus. The Despite that, Assad appears to continues, it may turn into civil protests. group, the Local Coordination maintain a firm grip on power in war.” At least 10 people were killed, Committees, had no further the face of growing international The U.N. estimates more than the Observatory said. 6A — The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 obituaries www.robesonian.com Death Notices Joyce West Jan. 12, 2012, at home. Surviving are three sons, Wayne Miller of Ocean Isle Beach The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Florida, Roger Miller of York, Pa., and John Miller Joyce Lea Ivey Moore West, formerly of Baptist Church, the Rev. Rodney Evers officiat- of Whiteville; a daughter, Cindy Tominovich of Fairmont, was born Feb. 7, 1936, in Robeson ing. Burial will follow in the Fields Cemetery in Gathersburg Md.; two brothers, Harry F. Fowler County. She died Jan. 12, 2012, at Brunswick Evergreen. Jr. of Clarkton and Charles M. Fowler of Maryland; Novant Medical Center in Supply. She was 75 Surviving are his wife, Nannie Britt Simmons and seven grandchildren. years old. of the home; daughters, Lorraine McLellan of Arrangements by Bladen Gaskins Funeral A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Orrum and Sherry Inman, both of Evergreen; sons, Home in Elizabethtown. Floyd Memorial Cemetery in Fairmont, the Rev. Thomas Simmons of Palm Springs, Calif., Ralph T. John Michael Parnell officiating. Simmons, Michael T. Simmons, and Jeff Simmons, West was preceded in death by her husband, all of Evergreen; stepchildren, Pearl Freeman of Incompletes George Wayne West; her parents, Shelton H. and Bladenboro, Linda Avant, Ronnie Collins, Lonnie Doris Sealey Moore; and her maternal grandpar- Collins and Lorie Colman, all of Evergreen; a sis- ents, Rodney R. and Mabel Adams Sealey. ter, Carolyn S. Shockley of Evergreen; a brother, George Bullard, 80, of 450 Sumpter Circle, She is survived by three daughters, Stephana Talmadge Simmons of Linthicum, Md.; 17 grand- Maxton, died Jan. 13, 2012, at Scotland Memorial Melissa West of Ocean Isle, Sarabeth Ivy West children; 26 great-grandchildren; and 15 great- Hospital. Thompson’s Funeral Home. of Durham, and Melody West Parnell and her great-grandchildren. Dalton Brooks, 75, 293 University Road, husband, Dr. John Michael Parnell, both of South The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Pembroke, died Jan. 13, 2012, at Southeastern Boston, Va.; two grandsons, John Michael Parnell Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Medical Center. Revels Funeral Home in II and Weston Moore Parnell; and a host of other Chadbourn. Lumberton. relatives and friends. The family will receive friends following the ser- Richard Dawson vice at the funeral home. Chadbourn Paid obituary Richard Lee Dawson, 57, of Chadbourn, for- Funerals merly of Robeson County, died Dec. 26, 2011, at James Monroe the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center Fairmont in Whiteville. Today A memorial will be 4 p.m. today at Worthington James W. Monroe, 81, of 310 Floyd St., died Edith Floyd, 11 a.m. at Meadowbrook Jan. 12, 2012, at Southeastern Regional Medical Funeral Home in Chadbourn, the Rev. Jonathan Simmons officiating. Cemetery in Lumberton. Center in Lumberton. Matthew Williams, 1 p.m. at Campbell The funeral will be held 11 a.m. University’s Butler Chapel. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Bessie Leak Melba Sherrill, 1 p.m. at Parkton United in Fairmont, the Revs. Brent Edwards Red Springs Methodist Church in Parkton. and Len Bessie M. Vinner Leak, 77, 114 Malloy St., died Jan. 10, 2012, at Southeastern Hospice House. Nadyne Sampson-Locklear, 2 p.m. at Mt. Airy Bergman officiating. Burial Baptist Church. will be Monday at Eagle Springs The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Red Springs. Jesse Black Jr., noon at St. James A.M.E. Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Zion Church. Eagle Springs, located in Moore County. Burial will follow in Community Rest Cemetery in Red Springs. Pamela Chavis, 2 p.m. at the Rock Church of He was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Moore County to God in Lumberton. the late John W. Monroe and Viola Brown Monroe. Surviving are her husband, Willie Russell Leak of the home; son, Willie Demetrius Leak of Edison, Dazzarene Chambers, 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist He was an U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired banker Church in St. Pauls. of 25 years, and a member of First Presbyterian N.J.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren Nancy McCall, 3 p.m. at Matthews Chapel Church in Fairmont. AME Zion Church in Laurinburg. Surviving are his wife, Dona H. Monroe of the The viewing will be 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday at L.E. Floyd Funeral Home in Red Springs. Richard Dawson, 4 p.m. at Worthington home; a son, Mike Monroe and wife Teresa, both Funeral Home in Chadbourn. of Matthews; a daughter, Mary Lou Sealey and husband Fitzhugh of Fairmont; a sister, Virginia Genevea Bostick Sunday Williams of Eagle Springs; six grandchildren; and Kingstree, S.C. four great-grandchildren. Genevea Bostick died Jan. 9, 2012, in Willie Johnson, 4:30 p.m. at Dellabrook The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Kingstree, S.C. Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem. Sunday before the service at the church. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Matthew Nathaniel McLaughlin, 2 p.m. at Nazareth Paid obituary Chapel AME Zion Church in Laurinburg. Burial will MBC in Wagram. follow in Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg. Paul Oxendine Jr., 3 p.m. at MacDonald Betty Barnes Surviving are her daughter, Uniqua Bostick Holiness Church. Bladenboro of Spring Lake; a granddaughter; two broth- James Oxendine, 2 p.m. at New Point Baptist Betty Gunter Barnes, 75, of Bladenboro, died ers, Jimmy Bostick and Danny Bostick, both of Church. Jan. 13, 2012. Laurinburg; and four sisters, Bernice White of High John Walters, 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Point, Darlene McLean of Greensboro, Elaine in Fairmont. Pinecrest Cemetery in Bladenboro. Harrison and Anita McLean, both of Laurinburg. Carrie Hester, 2 p.m. at St. Mathews Surviving are a son, Eddie Barnes of The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church in Maxton. Wilmington; sisters, Nancy Smith of Mooresville Jackson Funeral Home Chapel in Laurinburg. Joyce West, 3 p.m. at Floyd Memorial and Judy Horne of Lumberton; brothers, Charles Cemetery in Fairmont. Gunter of Clarkton, Jerry Gunter of Darlington, Harriet Miller James Monroe, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian S.C., and Billy Gunter of Bladenboro; and a grand- Council Church in Fairmont. child. Harriet Miller, 79, of Council, died recently at Betty Barnes, 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Cemetery in Arrangements by Lewis-Bowen Funeral Home. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Bladenboro. A memorial will be 5 p.m. Thursday at Bladen- Fred Simmons, 2 p.m. at Boardman Baptist Fred Simmons Gaskins Funeral Home, the Rev. Cameron McGill Church. Evergreen officiating. Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday in Sandhill Bessie Leak, 2 p.m. at Johnson Chapel Free Fred Dodge Simmons, 79, of Evergreen, died Veterans Cemetery. Will Baptist Church in Red Springs. Brooks Myanmar From page 1A From page 1A “That is why he was elect- Rodham Clinton in December, with action,” Clinton said. Myanmar’s own diplomatic relations with several countries ed a chairman of the public the first by a secretary of state “Based on the steps taken so far, representation in Washington for political reasons. In coun- schools, during such a conten- in 56 years, as a way to deep- we will now begin.” also currently is a step tries without a U.S. ambassa- tious time, he was such a recon- en engagement and encourage The highest-level below the level of ambas- dor, such as Venezuela, a charge ciler,” Legerton said. “He will more openness in the country. U.S. diplomat based in sador. d’affaires is usually entrusted be sorely missed as a spiritual That is part of a broader admin- Myanmar, also known as Clinton cautioned that with directing diplomacy. The leader, reconciler, and a model istration policy to step up U.S. Burma, has been a charge exchanging ambassadors diplomat would lack the same of kindness and compassion.” involvement across the Asia- d’affaires rather than an is a lengthy process — standing as an envoy appointed Members of his immediate Pacific region as well as a way to ambassador. Washington any candidate for U.S. by the president and confirmed family were not available to counter the growing influence downgraded its repre- ambassador requires by the Senate. comment for this story. of China, which has remained sentation in 1990, when Senate confirmation — In the cases of Iran and North Surviving are a wife, a son Myanmar’s core ally during its opposition leader Aung Hillary Clinton and that the process Korea, with which Washington and two daughters. decades of isolation. San Suu Kyi’s party would depend on contin- has broken off diplomatic rela- The Rev. Michael Cummings, “As I said last December, the swept elections but was barred ued progress toward reform. tions entirely, no American dip- a cousin of Dalton Brooks, gath- United States will meet action from power by the military. The U.S. limits diplomatic lomats are posted. ered with other family members at Brooks’ Pembroke home to share their memories. Shooting “One of my first memories of Dalton was in church,” From page 1A Cummings said. “He was deeply The company’s founder, comment. people would help us out.” wrong when her sister called committed to the church. He Dorothy McBride, said she was Owens said it took 30 min- The entire community is her and said to look out the and his wife both were.” shocked. utes from the time law enforce- grieving, neighbors said. Star window. Cummings called Brooks one “Oh, my God, I can’t believe ment received a 911 call about is a flyspeck on the map, with “There were flashing police of the most highly regarded it,” said McBride, who’s no the shootings to when they about 800 people living about lights everywhere,” she said. intellectual members and lead- longer involved in the business. found Davis’ body. People in 75 miles east of Charlotte. Davis lived in a house in a ers of the Lumbee community. “I just can’t talk about it right the community helped identi- One of Davis’ neighbors said wooded area across the street “He was just a sweet man,” now. I have to find out more.” fied the shooter. she was in disbelief. from her. Cummings said. “He was a most A family-owned business, “It’s a quiet area,” Owens “This never happens around “I would see him around loved pastor. He spoke with the company makes pallets said of Davis’ neighborhood. here. This is a great place to in his pickup. We never had such passion, but also such skill and treated wood for furniture He was police chief of Star for live,” Charlotte Epps said. “It’s problems with him. This is and intellect. You have a combi- and other products. A person 10 years before he was sheriff. a tragedy.” something you only see in the nation there that produced such who answered the phone at “When I was chief, we could Neighbor Beverly Barber movies. This isn’t supposed to an incredible person.” the business said they had no solve cases pretty fast because said she knew something was happen here,” Barber said. Defends From page 1A shelter that meets state in response to complaints Animal Control officers, Animal Control services “Since July, there have regulations. by residents. Baxter said according to Baxter, could be expanded. been 160 reported cases “We try to get the coun- that 26 of 27 dogs from include: Fairmont; “We could cut down on of animal cruelty,” Smith ty Animal Control people Rowland brought to the Lumberton; Maxton; St. animal cruelty, dog fight- said. Dear Daddy, when needed,” Mayor shelter from October Pauls; Red Springs; and ing and overpopulation,” I Love you very much Elizabeth Hunt told through December were Pembroke. Rowland used she said. n Reach staff writer Bob and I miss u very Franklin. “Sometimes brought in by county to have an officer who Currently, the county Shiles at 910-272-6117 or much but like moma they respond.” Animal Control officers. worked 10 hours a week. does not employ an ani- bshiles@heartlandpubli- told me God only let Town officials suggest- Smith said that those Smith emphasized the mal cruelty investigator. cations.com. us borrow you and ed that residents contact communities that have county’s need for more you are marching in their county commis- their own dedicated Animal Control officers heaven now and daddy sioners to express their employee for Animal to handle the “steady” always know that concerns that they are Control can often respond number of cases that offi- “It’s Bowling Saturday” you are loved A LOT not receiving a service to nuisance complaints cers must respond to each and you will never be for which they are paying that county officers may year. Robeson, with 951 Find your name in today’s forgotten. taxes. not be able to. square miles, is the larg- Happy Birthday Tiger According to statistics Also, he said, local est county in the state. Classiﬁ eds and WIN!! We Love U provided by Baxter, there authorities can respond “We’re working with Tony (Tiger) Locklear Jr. were 3,386 dogs brought faster to a complaint, the same workforce that “Game at Lumberton Bowling Center” Luv U Daddy to the county shelter dur- arriving before the ani- was here when I arrived ing 2011, a majority of mal disappears. in the late 80s,” he said. contact THE ROBESONIAN for prize me & never be which were picked up by Communities that cur- Baxter said that with 739-4322 ext. 116 you broken Animal Control officers rently have designated more money and staff Tatyana & Family www.robesonian.com The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 — 7A Young voters propelling Paul’s campaign MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A A tickled Paul told the cheering 76-year-old great-grandfather who gives crowd: “Freedom is a wonderful idea, eye-glazing speeches on monetary poli- and that’s why I get so excited. But cy, displays a crotchety streak and dis- I really get excited when I see young appears from the Republican campaign people saying it.” trail for days at a time to rest is captivat- “We are dangerous to the status quo ing young voters. of this country,” said Paul, who seems Texas Rep. Ron Paul’s libertarian mes- to relish making political mischief and sage of less government, personal liber- has taken on the role of a feisty attacker ty and ending U.S. military involvement in some of the GOP debates. overseas clicks with young people, who While Paul is unlikely to win the GOP are supplying zest for his stronger-than- nomination and young voters make up a expected presidential campaign. Nearly relatively small slice of the electorate — half of all voters under 30 went for Paul 12 percent in the New Hampshire pri- in the first two states to vote, helping mary and 15 percent in the Iowa caucus- to propel him to a second-place finish in es — their lopsided support has made the New Hampshire primary and third Paul a force to be reckoned with in the place in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses. 2012 campaign. And it could prompt a Why would young people gravitate to more serious consideration of his views the oldest guy in the field? by Republicans and Democrats alike. “Freedom is a young idea,” says “Ron Paul is bringing unorthodox Eddie Clearwater, a 22-year-old Des ideas to the marketplace that don’t fit Moines photographer who attended a David Goldman | Associated Press with the conventional pillars of either Ron Paul party in Ankeny, Iowa, earlier Ivy Littlejohn, 13, of Pacolet, S.C., watches as Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron political party,” said Matthew Segal of this month. “All of his policies are such Paul speak in West Columbia, S.C. OurTime.org, a nonpartisan group that a good, radical change. It’s what we promotes political participation among need.” youthful activists ranging from preppy Hampshire primary, there were sponta- young people. “And because young peo- Paul’s campaign events are charged college students to blue collar work- neous chants of “Ron Paul Revolution! ple today are a uniquely independent- with an energy that any politician would ers to artists sporting piercings and Give us back our Constitution” and minded generation, he’s resonating with love, attracting an eclectic band of dreadlocks. At his party after the New “President Paul! President Paul!” them.” Obama’s pose: Above the political fray WASHINGTON (AP) — To hear the White House tell President George W. Bush. “The job requires you to act And take travel, a good barometer of priorities because it, President Barack Obama has scant interest in politics like you’re above all the less important stuff of the world it requires that most precious commodity: the president’s as Republicans battle each other for the right to chal- — especially if the less important stuff is the guy who time. Of a half-dozen domestic day trips Obama made in lenge him. But in reality, Obama is increasingly involved wants to take your job.” November, December and so far in January, five were to in his re-election, staying in regular contact with his White House press secretary Jay Carney said the politically important states both parties will be contest- campaign staff, raising money and evaluating Republican president spends only about 5 percent of his time on the ing this fall — North Carolina, Ohio, New Hampshire debate performances. campaign, and there will be plenty of opportunity and, twice, Pennsylvania. Throughout the White House, Obama’s aides to get more involved once the election is closer. Obama also visited his hometown of Chicago are knee-deep in the re-election business. There “Because he does not need to now, he is not engag- Wednesday, but in reliably Democratic Illinois he didn’t are daily conference calls between top aides ing particularly aggressively in his re-election cam- bother with any official presidential events; he just in the White House and campaign staff at the paign. It’s only January,” Carney said this week. dropped by his campaign headquarters and hit a few Chicago re-election headquarters and close con- But the president’s schedule and sometimes fundraisers before coming back to Washington. sultation on message and travel. even his own words paint another picture: of a Carney downplays politics as the motivation behind His pose of indifference allows Obama to try to White House increasingly driven by politics. Obama’s travel. “Every president ought to be able to position himself above the sometimes-ugly fray On Wednesday, a day after GOP presidential travel everywhere in the country. It’s part of his respon- of the campaign, leaving the political back-and- OBAMA hopeful Mitt Romney solidified his front-runner sibility,” the presidential spokesman said ahead of one forth to others as he focuses instead on the loftier status with a win in the New Hampshire primary, Pennsylvania trip. work of governing. But as with any incumbent president Obama hosted a White House event on job creation — a But Chris Lehane, an aide in Bill Clinton’s White seeking re-election, political concerns weigh heavily as way of countering Republicans’ attacks on the president’s House, said the president’s travel schedule reflects cam- the election approaches. It’s just smarter politics, for economic stewardship. Similar White House counter- paign imperatives. now, to pretend otherwise. programming was on display last week, a day after the “The White House scheduling office is going to know “Presidents like to act like they’re not paying attention Iowa caucuses, when Obama announced he was going that there are certain targeted states, and in those states to every little detail of every little thing, when I suspect around congressional Republicans to appoint a new con- targeted markets, and in those markets targeted districts they all do,” said Ari Fleischer, press secretary under sumer protection chief. you’re going to want to spend time in,” Lehane said.

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David Letterman was Christie, Zuckerberg YouTube sensation and By-Pass 738-7555 talk-show queen Oprah “She was fun in a dif- making jokes about me, it and Newark Mayor Cory darling of the Republican Winfrey, set to air this ferent way than I’d ever bothered me.” Booker, a Democrat, party for his blunt style, JOYFUL NOISE (PG13) weekend, the hefty GOP experienced with “I think I was appeared on Winfrey’s and pressure quickly 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:15 governor said he knew anybody I’d ever girded for it, talk show in September mounted for him to run SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) that he had found a part- dated. She was Oprah, I really do,” 2010 to announce that for the White House in 3:05, 6:30, 9:10 ner for life in wife Mary very spontane- Christie respond- Facebook was pledging 2012. He briefly consid- ALVIN & THE CHIPMONKS (G) Pat when she suggested ous,” Christie told ed, saying he had a $100 million donation ered changing his mind 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 making an illicit late- Winfrey. developed “a shell to the Newark public against running this fall, THE DARKEST HOUR (PG13) night doughnut run. “Spontaneous about it.” schools. but didn’t and instead 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 The governor and like?” Winfrey The conversa- Christie said he want- endorsed Mitt Romney, Winfrey also dished asked. tion also hit more ed his daughter to wait whom he has been cam- Town & Country 738-2012 about their struggle with “Let’s go break Gov. Christie serious overtones until she was a little older, paigning hard for ever 3525 weight and presidential into the kitchen in as Winfrey asked given his position, so that since. Fayettevile Rd. politics. A full transcript the dining hall at college him, Mary Pat and their she can better handle Winfrey, who openly of the interview was because we smell that four children — Andrew, the “opportunity for mis- endorsed Barack Obama WAR HORSE (PG13) obtained in advance by they are baking dough- 18, Sarah, 15, Patrick, 11, chief” that Facebook pro- during the 2008 presi- 2:15, 5:15, 8:00 The Associated Press. nuts for the next morn- and Bridget, 8 — about vides — a position he said dential elections, asked MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (PG13) The hourlong interview, ing,” he recalled Mary the pressure of being Zuckerberg supported. Christie what advice 2:00, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 filmed at Christie’s home Pat saying. “So let’s sneak asked to run for presi- While Booker, who Christie he had for the CONTRABAND (R) in Mendham, is airing in and steal some of the dent. has been rumored as a president and what he 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:10 Sunday at 9 p.m. EST doughnuts now.” Sarah lamented to potential candidate to run thought Obama’s chances THE DEVIL INSIDE (R) on the Oprah Winfrey Christie and Winfrey Winfrey about being against Christie in 2013, for re-election were. 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:05 Network. spoke at length about banned from having a is close to Winfrey and Surprisingly, Christie Asked by Winfrey controlling their weight Facebook page. her best friend, Gayle warned that those who Admission 7.00 Matinee 5.00 SHOWTIMES FOR TODAY ONLY! what drew him to Mary and managing the criti- “By the way, who backed King, Christie met the underestimate Obama as MATINEE, MILITARY, & SENIOR PRICING Pat, whom he met at the cism surrounding it; spe- us up on you not hav- daytime icon for the first a campaigner do so at 7 DAY ADVANCE TICKETING University of Delaware cifically, what it feels like ing a Facebook account?” time at the taping of the their own peril. * = NO PASSES ACCEPTED = * The obesonian Phone: R 739-4322, Ext. 111 Follow us on Facebook Fax: For Robeson County sports coverage on 739-6553 Facebook, visit The Robesonian staff’s E-Mail: sports profile on www.facebook.com [email protected] Sports S aturday, January 14, 2012 www.robesonian.com Section B Prep sports Gators dominate Tornadoes fly high Bulldogs Brad Crawford Fairmont routs Red Springs, 65-41 Staff writer ST. PAULS — Written on the chalk- board inside St. Pauls’ locker room Kaleb Roedel prior to Friday’s game against East Sports Editor Columbus was the current standings in the Three Rivers Conference. FAIRMONT — As Jackie Oxendine calmly A win over the Gators would’ve sunk a second-quarter 3-pointer, stretching the given the Bulldogs a 3-0 start and Fairmont boys basketball team’s lead over Red created a tie with Fairmont at the Springs to 27-9, the scoreboard zapped off. top. Those prone to pun might say the Golden Similar to St. Pauls’ non-confer- Tornadoes were shooting the lights out Friday ence season, the Bulldogs’ Hyde, not night. Jekyll, showed its ugly face. Hot-shooting Fairmont continued its domi- St. Pauls squandered its oppor- nance over Red Springs the rest of the way for a tunity at first place in a frustrating 65-41 Three Rivers Conference win at Fairmont 71-51 home loss that included 27 High School. turnovers. Fairmont (10-4, 3-0) put Red Springs (1-13, “We got into a streetball game and 1-2) in its rearview from the opening tip. got embarrassed,” St. Pauls coach After Jarrod Neal drove in a layup and netted Travis Lemanski said. “I don’t care a pull-up jumper and Draquine Floyd tipped in about losing … it’s how we lost that a missed shot, the Golden Tornadoes were off is really disappointing.” and running with a 6-0 lead in the blink of an Down by as many as 14 in the third eye. Neal finished with a game-high 14 points, quarter after pulling to within two at followed by Oxendine and Shemar Barfied with intermission, Antonio Henderson’s nine apiece. jumper trimmed St. Pauls’ deficit to Alex Gilchrist put the finishing touches on six with 5:14 remaining in the game. Fairmont’s 17-6 first-quarter command when he Then, as Lemanski would put it, drove baseline, elevated underneath the basket the wheels came off. and scooped in a reverse in the frame’s final East Columbus senior guard T.J. seconds. Wilson took over what was left in The Golden Tornadoes opened the second what became a one-man onslaught quarter on a 14-3 run capped by a swipe-and- for the Gators. One of the confer- score from Barfield. ence’s top scorers at 17.1 points per Inside the paint and out, Red Springs struggled game scored eight of his team’s next to find any rhythm on either side of the ball. And 10 points during a 10-0 run that put the Red Devils, who were coming off a silver- the Bulldogs away. lining two-point loss to 4A Purnell Swett, began Wilson knifed his way through the showing their frustrations, leading to Drayvon lane for a game-high 29 points to Fairley drawing a technical foul early in the third. help East Columbus erase its 0-2 Fairley later fouled out in the fourth. start in league play. The Red Devils only run of the game came “After their guy got ejected and midway through the third when Julian Brown, got the crowd into it, Wilson went to who had a team-high 13, improbably scored six work,” Lemanski said. points in 10 seconds — dropping in a layup, a The loss was St. Pauls’ 11th in putback on his own missed free throw, following 14 games and seventh overall by a Fairmont turnover, and a swipe-and-score. Besides that small spurt, it was all Fairmont, See GATORS | 3B which finished off its 65-41 league win with an 18-point fourth quarter to finish atop the Three Rivers standings at 3-0. Red Springs girls run away to win Lumberton D’Niqua Murphy and Shantanna Norris scores 13 and 11 points, respectively, leading the Red Kaleb Roedel | Robesonian Fairmont’s Draquine Floyd elevates to make a pass over Red Springs’ Quinn Lowery during the See FAIRMONT | 3B Golden Tornadoes league win Friday night. takes apart Golf Richmond Shawn Stinson Every takes Sony Open lead Heartland Publications ROCKINGHAM — Lumberton HONOLULU (AP) — Matt He finished with all pars, miss- coach Ted Gaskins had the matchup Every, finally making news for ing putts inside of 10 feet on the with Richmond Senior circled on his his golf, made the game look and final two holes. calendar for a while. sound easy Friday at the Sony It was McGirt’s ninth straight Not because he takes extra pleasure Open. cut made, and he is in position for in beating the Raiders, but because Every closed with three straight his best-ever finish on the PGA he wants to win so he doesn’t have to birdies for a 6-under 64, giving Tour. hear about losing the game when he him a two-shot lead over David Every, however, dominated the visits friends and family. Hearn, who kept the Canadian day on and off the golf course. Gaskins won’t have a problem this presence on the leaderboard with He made news in the summer go around as the Pirates rallied from his second straight 66. of 2010 when he was arrested and a first-quarter deficit and routed Brendon de Jonge shot 62 and jailed on a misdemeanor drug pos- Richmond 91-68 in a Southeastern Pat Perez was solid again with a 67 session charge after agents were Conference clash Friday night at to finish three shots behind, while called to a casino hotel because of Raider Gymnasium. Steve Stricker made double bogey a strong odor of marijuana coming “I didn’t want them to say anything from a bad lie in a bunker that from the room he was in. to me next week when I come back stalled his momentum. He had to Every confirmed he was sus- for a birthday party,” Gaskins said. settle for a 69 and was five shots pended for three months, return- “I don’t mind them talking about back in his bid to become the first ing in time for the last event, football. I told the team this was player since Ernie Els in 2003 to leaving him little hope of keeping going to be our hell week and if we sweep the Hawaii events. his card. were going to lose a game, let it be Fairmont native William McGirt The 28-year-old Floridian said against Hoke.” shot a second straight 3-under-par he has put it behind him. He is Christian McRae made sure his 67 on Friday to stand tied for sev- married, and his wife is expect- coach was going to be on the right enth place entering the weekend at ing their first baby in June. But it side of the scoreboard. McRae scored 6-under-par 134. didn’t keep him from talking about 13 of his 19 points in the third McGirt started strong, birdieing how the case was handled, how quarter as Lumberton stretched its Nos. 10 and 11 as he began play he is perceived and the company six-point halftime lead to 13. McRae on the back, and then birdied the he keeps. didn’t miss a shot in the frame, difficult No. 13 when his approach “I don’t do drugs. It was a crap- which included a 3-pointer and sev- nestled less than a foot from the py deal, man,” Every said. “Wrong eral drives into the lane against the hole. He strung together eight place, wrong time, perfect storm. taller Raider defenders. straight par before his only bogey And you know, I got three months “I told the team at halftime that of the day, on No. 3, but he fol- out of it. It’s over with. I’m not the first three minutes of the second lowed that by making a 12-foot mad at the tour. They did what Photo by Sam Greenwood | Getty Images half were going to be important,” putt to birdie the 216-yard par 3 they had to do. I totally under- Matt Every plays a shot on the 9th hole during the second round No. 4. stand it. But it’s over with.” of the Sony Open. See LUMBERTON | 3B HE OBESONIAN T R Local, State, & National Sports Events ... www.robesonian.com 2B — T HE ROBESONIAN , S ATURDAY , J ANUARY 14, 2012 www.robesonian.com

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TODAY EASTERN CONFERENCE Leaders EASTERN CONFERENCE UNCP softball to GOLF Atlantic Division SCORING Atlantic Division 9 a.m. W L Pct GB G FG PTS AVG GP WLOT Pts GF GA offer winter clinic TGC — European PGA Tour, Joburg Open, Philadelphia 83.727 — Bryant, LAL 12 134 364 30.3 N.Y. Rangers 41 27 10 4 58 118 86 third round, at Johannesburg (same-day New York 65.545 2 James, MIA 10 106 290 29.0 Philadelphia 42 26 12 4 56 142 124 tape) Boston 46.400 3½ Durant, OKC 12 108 308 25.7 New Jersey 43 24 17 2 50 119 124 PEMBROKE — The UNCP 7 p.m. Toronto 48.333 4½ Anthony, NYK 11 94 280 25.5 Pittsburgh 42 21 17 4 46 124 112 softball coaching staff announced TGC — PGA Tour, Sony Open, third round, New Jersey 39.250 5½ Ellis, GOL 9 82 221 24.6 N.Y. Islandrs 41 15 20 6 36 98 129 at Honolulu Southeast Division Love, MIN 10 73 236 23.6 Northeast Division on Wednesday that the Braves will MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL W L Pct GB Griffin, LAC 8 76 186 23.3 GP WLOT Pts GF GA offer a Winter Clinic on January 11 a.m. Orlando 83.727 — Bargnani, TOR 11 89 245 22.3 Boston 40 28 11 1 57 148 77 ESPN2 — UConn at Notre Dame Miami 83.727 — Aldridge, POR 10 91 222 22.2 Ottawa 45 24 15 6 54 143 144 21. The cost of the clinic is $25 Noon Atlanta 84.667 ½ Rose, CHI 11 77 228 20.7 Toronto 42 22 15 5 49 135 131 ($20 each for teams of eight or ESPN — Kentucky at Tennessee Charlotte 2 10 .167 6½ Howard, ORL 11 82 225 20.5 Buffalo 42 18 19 5 41 107 123 1 p.m. Washington 1 10 .091 7 ASSISTS Montreal 43 16 20 7 39 110 119 more from same school/travel ESPN2 — Texas at Missouri Central Division G AST AVG Southeast Division team) and the clinic is open to 2 p.m. WLPct GB Rondo, BOS 9 91 10.1 GP WLOT Pts GF GA girls ages 8 to 18. ESPN — North Carolina at Florida St. Chicago 11 2 .846 — Nash, PHX 10 101 10.1 Florida 42 21 13 8 50 109 116 FSN — UAB at Southern Miss. Indiana 83.727 2 Lowry, HOU 8 75 9.4 Washington 41 22 17 2 46 119 120 The UNCP softball team will 3 p.m. Cleveland 55.500 4½ Calderon, TOR 11 99 9.0 Winnipeg 43 20 18 5 45 112 126 hold its daily practice from 10:30 ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. at Baylor Milwaukee 47.364 6 Paul, LAC 8 70 8.8 Tampa Bay 42 17 21 4 38 115 146 3:30 p.m. Detroit 39.250 7½ Rose, CHI 11 95 8.6 Carolina 45 15 23 7 37 118 150 a.m. to noon on January 21, with CBS — National coverage, Oregon at WESTERN CONFERENCE D. Williams, NJN 10 82 8.2 WESTERN CONFERENCE the clinic scheduled to take place Arizona Southwest Division Rubio, MIN 10 79 7.9 4 p.m. W L Pct GB Ellis, GOL 9 71 7.9 Central Division from 12:15-2:45 p.m. at LRA Field. FSN — Colorado at Stanford San Antonio 84.667 — Jack, NOR 9 71 7.9 GP WLOT Pts GF GA Registration will be held at the NBCSP — UNLV at San Diego St. Dallas 75.583 1 James, MIA 10 75 7.5 Chicago 44 26 13 5 57 144 127 softball stadium at 11:45 a.m. and MOTORSPORTS Memphis 46.400 3 Parker, SAN 11 80 7.3 St. Louis 43 25 12 6 56 112 92 9:30 p.m. Houston 47.364 3½ Wall, WAS 10 71 7.1 Detroit 43 27 15 1 55 138 101 the deadline for applications has SPEED — AMA Supercross, at Phoenix New Orleans 38.273 4½ Felton, POR 10 70 7.0 Nashville 43 24 15 4 52 118 117 been set for January 20. 1:30 a.m. Northwest Division BLOCKS Columbus 42 11 26 5 27 101 142 NBCSP — Dakar Rally, Nasca to Pisco, Peru W L Pct GB G BLK AVG Northwest Division For more information on the (delayed tape) Oklahoma City 10 2 .833 — Jordan, LAC 8 27 3.38 GP WLOT Pts GF GA clinic, please contact assistant NBA BASKETBALL Portland 74.636 2½ McGee, WAS 10 32 3.20 Vancouver 45 28 14 3 59 147 110 8 p.m. Denver 74.636 2½ Gasol, MEM 10 27 2.70 Minnesota 44 22 16 6 50 103 110 coach Megan Brown at (910) 521- WGN — Toronto at Chicago Utah 64.600 3 Howard, ORL 11 24 2.18 Colorado 45 23 20 2 48 117 127 6348 or by email at NFL FOOTBALL Minnesota 47.364 5½ Ibaka, OKC 12 26 2.17 Calgary 45 21 19 5 47 110 127 4:30 p.m. Pacific Division Bynum, LAL 8 17 2.13 Edmonton 42 16 22 4 36 112 121 [email protected]. FOX — NFC Divisional Playoffs, New WLPct GB STEALS Pacific Division Orleans at San Francisco L.A. Lakers 84.667 — G STL AVG GP WLOT Pts GF GA 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers 53.625 1 Paul, LAC 8 22 2.75 San Jose 40 24 11 5 53 118 94 CBS — AFC Divisional Playoffs, Denver at Phoenix 47.364 3½ Shumpert, NYK 7 17 2.43 Los Angeles 44 21 15 8 50 97 100 Alabama assistant New England Sacramento 48.333 4 Conley, MEM 8 19 2.38 Dallas 42 24 17 1 49 119 123 NHL HOCKEY Golden State 37.300 4 Lowry, HOU 8 17 2.13 Phoenix 44 20 17 7 47 111 114 going to Tennessee 12:30 p.m. Friday's Results Allen, MEM 10 20 2.00 Anaheim 42 13 22 7 33 104 136 NBC — Chicago at Detroit Detroit 98, Charlotte 81 James, MIA 10 20 2.00 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for RUNNING Indiana 95, Toronto 90 Teague, ATL 12 24 2.00 overtime loss. KNOXVILLE (AP) — Sal 3 p.m. Philadelphia 120, Washington 89 3-POINT PERCENTAGE Thursday's Results Sunseri, Alabama's associate head NBC — Olympic Marathon Trials, at Houston Houston 103, Sacramento 89 3FG 3FGA PCT Detroit 3, Phoenix 2, SO (same-day tape) Minnesota 87, New Orleans 80 Allen, BOS 27 43 .628 Dallas 5, Los Angeles 4, SO coach and linebackers coach, has WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Chicago 88, Boston 79 Sefolosha, OKC 10 17 .588 Boston 2, Montreal 1 been hired by Tennessee to be its Noon Dallas 102, Milwaukee 76 Morris, PHX 14 24 .583 Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 FSN — Oklahoma at Oklahoma St. San Antonio 99, Portland 83 Jefferson, SAN 35 63 .556 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 new defensive coordinator. New Jersey 110, Phoenix 103 George, IND 20 36 .556 Carolina 5, Tampa Bay 2 Tennessee officials announced Cleveland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Gibson, CLE 19 36 .528 Vancouver 3, St. Louis 2, OT PREP SPORTS Miami at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Collison, IND 10 19 .526 Nashville 3, Colorado 2, OT Sunseri's hiring on Friday. Today's Games Korver, CHI 24 46 .522 San Jose 2, Winnipeg 0 Sunseri, who's been a part of Boys Minnesota at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Ginobili, SAN 14 27 .519 Chicago 5, Minnesota 2 two national championships in his Golden State at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Jones, MIA 15 31 .484 Calgary 1, Anaheim 0, OT E. Colum. 71, St. Pauls 51 Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m. Rush, GOL 14 29 .483 Fridayʼs Results three seasons with the Crimson Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 7 p.m. Tide, interviewed with Tennessee EC 11 19 15 26 — 71 Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Columbus, 7 p.m. STP 13 15 7 16 — 51 Portland at Houston, 8 p.m. GOLF Toronto at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. coach Derek Dooley earlier this East Columbus — T.J. Wilson 29, Ricky New York at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Florida, 7:30 p.m. week. Sunseri replaces Justin Ratliff 11, Jenkins 6, White 5, Young 5, Ro. New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. New Jersey at Utah, 9 p.m. PGA Tour Wilcox, who left to take the defen - Ratliff 4, Gresham 4, Sanders 3, Edgell 2, Today's Games Harris 2. Sacramento at Dallas, 9 p.m. Sony Open Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m. sive coordinator's job at St. Pauls — Antonio Henderson 20, Deonte L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Colorado at Dallas, 3 p.m. Washington back in December. McMillian 13, Humphrey 7, Locklear 3, Sunday's Games Friday New Jersey at Winnipeg, 3 p.m. Williams 2, Gilchrist 2, Thompson 2, Canady Golden State at Detroit, 6 p.m. At Waialae Country Club Course N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 7 p.m. "The chance to work with 2. Utah at Denver, 8 p.m. Honolulu Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Derek Dooley, who has been 3-Point Goals — EC: Wilson, White, Young, Phoenix at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Purse: $5.5 million Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Sanders. STP: Henderson 4, Humphrey, Pistons 98, Bobcats 81 Yardage: 7,044; Par: 70 Boston at Carolina, 7 p.m. around championships and knows Locklear. Second Round San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m. DETROIT (98) what it takes to build an elite pro - Technicals — EC: Gresham 2. (a-amateur) Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Prince 5-11 0-2 10, Jerebko 9-12 2-2 22, Ejections — EC: Gresham. Matt Every 66-64—130 -10 Philadelphia at Nashville, 8 p.m. gram, combined with the rich tra - Monroe 9-20 1-2 19, Knight 5-11 1-1 13, Records — East Columbus 5-6, 1-2. St. David Hearn 66-66—132 -8 Los Angeles at Calgary, 10 p.m. Gordon 5-11 3-3 14, Stuckey 2-8 3-4 8, dition of the University of Pauls 3-11, 2-1. Carl Pettersson 65-67—132 -8 Sunday's Games Tennessee, makes this opportunity Wallace 1-2 0-0 2, Wilkins 3-4 0-0 7, Bynum Pat Perez 66-67—133 -7 Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Swett 68, Pinecrest 61 1-2 1-2 3, Macklin 0-0 0-0 0, Daye 0-1 0-0 0. Brendon de Jonge 71-62—133 -7 Carolina at Washington, 5 p.m. Totals 40-82 11-16 98. so exciting to me," Sunseri said in PS 10 17 15 20 — 68 Doug LaBelle II 66-67—133 -7 N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7 p.m. CHARLOTTE (81) Kyle Stanley 66-68—134 -6 San Jose at Chicago, 7 p.m. a statement. "I am fired up to work PC 17 12 14 18 — 61 Thomas 4-9 2-2 10, Diaw 1-2 1-2 3, Mullens Swett — Mitchell Hill 19, James Chavis 17, Bud Cauley 66-68—134 -6 Los Angeles at Edmonton, 8 p.m. with all of the young talent on the 9-19 0-0 18, Augustin 3-7 1-1 7, Henderson Charles Howell III 67-67—134 -6 Anaheim at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Juwan Jones 14, Tyrell McDonald 10, 2-8 2-2 6, Walker 6-8 3-4 16, White 4-9 2-2 defensive side of the ball, and I Harrington 3, Pipkin 3, Gillespie 2. Sean O'Hair 67-67—134 -6 10, Biyombo 0-3 0-0 0, Brown 2-4 0-0 4, William McGirt 67-67—134 -6 can't wait to get up to Knoxville Records — Swett 10-4, 2-1. Pinecrest 6-11, Higgins 2-3 3-3 7, Carroll 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 1-2. Jeff Maggert 69-65—134 -6 NFL and coach them." 33-74 14-16 81. Spencer Levin 67-67—134 -6 Fairmont 65, R. Springs 41 Detroit 27 24 27 20—98 Johnson Wagner 68-66—134 -6 Charlotte 23 16 20 22—81 Keegan Bradley 67-67—134 -6 NFL Playoffs RS 6514 16 — 41 3-Point Goals_Detroit 7-14 (Jerebko 2-3, Kris Blanks 68-66—134 -6 Wild-card Playoffs FMT 17 18 12 18 — 65 Knight 2-4, Wilkins 1-1, Gordon 1-3, Stuckey John Senden 68-67—135 -5 Buckeyes eligible Jan. 7 Fairmont — Jarrod Neal 14, Oxendine 9, 1-3), Charlotte 1-8 (Walker 1-2, Carroll 0-1, Duffy Waldorf 69-66—135 -5 Houston 31, Cincinnati 10 Diaw 0-1, Augustin 0-4). Fouled Out_None. Billy Mayfair 68-67—135 -5 Barfield 9, Floyd 7, Taylor 7, Britt 6, New Orleans 45, Detroit 28 for Big Ten purse Rebounds_Detroit 53 (Knight 10), Charlotte Harrison Frazar 67-68—135 -5 Washington 5, Townsend 4, Gilchrist 2, Jan. 8 37 (Diaw, Thomas, Mullens 7). Steve Stricker 66-69—135 -5 Frierson 2. New York Giants 24, Atlanta 2 Assists_Detroit 26 (Gordon, Monroe 5), Gavin Coles 69-66—135 -5 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Red Springs — Ju Ju Brown 13, Denver 29, Pittsburgh 23, OT Charlotte 22 (Augustin 13). Total Michael Thompson 70-65—135 -5 McGeachy 7, Fairley 4, Lowery 4, Divisional Playoffs Ohio State won't be putting any Fouls_Detroit 17, Charlotte 15. Will Claxton 66-69—135 -5 McLaurin 4, Baker 3, Chavis 2, Pratt 2, Todayʼs Games Technicals_Gordon, Detroit defensive three Tadd Fujikawa 69-66—135 -5 money into the Big Ten's bowl Leach 2. New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:30 p.m. second, Henderson. A_18,043 (19,077). Chris DiMarco 70-65—135 -5 Denver at New England, 8 p.m. bank account in 2012. It will be Foul out — RS: Fairley. Stephen Ames 67-68—135 -5 Pacers 95, Raptors 90 Sundayʼs Games Technicals — RS: Fairley. Ken Duke 66-69—135 -5 withdrawing around $400,000. Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. 3-Point Goals — RS: McLaurin. FMT: INDIANA (95) Graham DeLaet 63-72—135 -5 N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m. Despite being banned from Oxendine, Taylor, Barfield. Granger 1-8 2-2 4, West 5-11 3-4 13, Hibbert Sang-Moon Bae 68-68—136 -4 Conference Championships 6-10 3-5 15, Collison 2-9 5-6 9, George 4-6 Jerry Kelly 70-66—136 -4 playing in a bowl game due to Records — Fairmont 10-4, 3-0. Red Jan. 22 1-2 10, Hill 7-11 6-6 22, Hansbrough 3-6 7-7 Ted Potter, Jr. 68-68—136 -4 NCAA violations, there is nothing Springs 1-13, 1-2. TBD 13, Amundson 1-3 2-2 4, Stephenson 1-1 0- Roberto Castro 67-69—136 -4 Pro Bowl which prevents Ohio State from Lumberton 91, Richmond 68 0 2, Jones 0-1 3-4 3. Totals 30-66 32-38 95. Chris Stroud 68-68—136 -4 Jan. 29 TORONTO (90) Stewart Cink 70-66—136 -4 collecting the same amount that LHS 20 22 28 21 — 91 At Honolulu Butler 2-5 0-0 6, Davis 2-8 2-2 6, A.Johnson Josh Teater 69-67—136 -4 RHS 23 13 21 11 — 68 NFC vs. AFC, 7 p.m. Michigan, Wisconsin and other 4-7 1-3 9, Calderon 5-12 4-4 15, DeRozan 8- Brendon Todd 68-68—136 -4 Lumberton — Austin McNeill 20, Christian Super Bowl 15 7-11 23, Magloire 0-2 1-4 1, Forbes 2-2 3- Bobby Gates 68-68—136 -4 Big Ten schools receive, confer - McRae 19, Dorian Davis 17, Smith 8, Sunday, Feb. 5 3 7, Barbosa 9-17 1-3 20, J.Johnson 1-3 1-2 Scott Piercy 69-68—137 -3 Johnson 8, Strother 7, Nagrampa 5, Fletcher At Indianapolis ence officials said. 3, Kleiza 0-3 0-0 0, Carter 0-0 0-0 0. Totals Zach Johnson 72-65—137 -3 4, Bullard 2, Haith 1. NFC vs. AFC, 6:20 p.m. "I can't speak on behalf of our 33-74 20-32 90. Steve Wheatcroft 69-68—137 -3 Richmond — Josh Calhoun 19, Justin Indiana 15 25 25 30—95 Glenn 11, Trey Little 10, Wallace 9, Koumei Oda 72-65—137 -3 members, but it'd be the same as if Toronto 27 18 20 25—90 Tommy Biershenk 71-66—137 -3 Richardson 9, Clark 5, Bowden 5. TRANSACTIONS Ohio State or any of our schools 3-Point Goals_Indiana 3-8 (Hill 2-4, George Corey Pavin 70-67—137 -3 3-Point Goals — L: 4 (Johnson 2, 1-1, Collison 0-1, Granger 0-2), Toronto 4-17 D.A. Points 68-69—137 -3 finished 5-7 this year and were not Nagrampa, McRae). R: 4 (Clark, Glenn, (Butler 2-4, Barbosa 1-2, Calderon 1-5, J.J. Killeen 68-69—137 -3 Wallace, Calhoun). BASEBALL eligible to play in a bowl game A.Johnson 0-1, Kleiza 0-1, DeRozan 0-4). John Huh 72-65—137 -3 Records — Lumberton 10-6, 2-1. Richmond Fouled Out_Hibbert, A.Johnson. American League because of their competitive Harris English 67-70—137 -3 CLEVELAND INDIANS — Named Adam 11-2, 1-2. Rebounds_Indiana 46 (Hibbert 9), Toronto Colt Knost 66-71—137 -3 record," Big Ten deputy commis - Girls 49 (Davis 10). Assists_Indiana 13 (Collison Everett special assistant to baseball opera - Seung-yul Noh 66-72—138 -2 tions. Agreed to terms with INF Chin-lung Hu, 5), Toronto 17 (Calderon 9). Total Daniel Summerhays 69-69—138 -2 sioner Brad Traviola said Friday. St. Pauls 43, E. Colum. 33 INF Argenis Reyes and RHP Willy Lebron on Fouls_Indiana 22, Toronto 32. Brian Harman 72-66—138 -2 minor league contracts. Technicals_Granger 2. Ejected_Granger. Nathan Green 69-69—138 -2 EC 5614 8 — 33 LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Named Mike A_15,302 (19,800). Greg Owen 69-69—138 -2 SP 14 11 11 7 — 43 Micucci manager, Trevor Wilson pitching Former Dallas coach East Columbus — Meonti Campbell 18, Mavericks 102, Bucks 76 Vijay Singh 71-67—138 -2 Rory Sabbatini 67-71—138 -2 coach and Al Sandoval strength and condi - Johnson 5, Hall 4, Walker 2, Jenkins 2, MILWAUKEE (76) tioning coach of Arkansas (TL); Bill McCullum 2. Webb Simpson 66-72—138 -2 joins Kansas staff Jackson 3-8 0-0 7, Leuer 1-3 0-0 2, Gooden K.J. Choi 65-73—138 -2 Haselman manager, Brandon Emanuel pitch - St. Pauls — Bianca Palazzola 13, Alexis 4-9 0-0 8, Jennings 7-12 2-2 19, Delfino 3-11 ing coach and Paul Sorrento hitting coach of Roberson 10, Priest 9, Ti. Glover 8, D. Jhonattan Vegas 67-71—138 -2 0-0 7, Ilyasova 3-8 3-4 9, Livingston 6-8 3-4 Brian Gay 69-69—138 -2 Inland Empire (Cal); Jaime Burke manager, Locklear 3. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — 15, Harris 1-6 4-4 6, Sanders 0-2 1-2 1, John Rollins 70-68—138 -2 Chris Gissell pitching coach and Omar Uribe 3-Point Goals — STP: Priest, Roberson. Kansas has hired former Dallas Brockman 1-3 0-0 2, Hobson 0-8 0-0 0. George McNeill 69-70—139 -1 trainer of Cedar Rapids (MWL); Chris Wells Records — East Columbus 8-3, 2-1. St. Totals 29-78 13-16 76. Ryuji Imada 71-68—139 -1 trainer of Orem (Pioneer); Brenton Del Cowboys secondary coach Dave Pauls 8-6, 3-0. DALLAS (102) Tommy Gainey 73-66—139 -1 Chiaro manager, Matt Wise pitching coach Campo as its defensive coordina - R. Springs 41, Fairmont 28 Marion 4-9 0-0 10, Nowitzki 4-7 2-2 11, Chris Kirk 69-70—139 -1 and Nathan Haynes hitting coach of the Haywood 1-1 0-0 2, West 3-5 2-2 8, Carter 7- Joe Ogilvie 71-68—139 -1 Arizona League Angels; and Charlie Romero tor, coach Charlie Weis announced 10 0-0 16, Odom 3-8 0-0 6, Mahinmi 0-2 2-2 RS 6 16 8 11 — 41 Kevin Chappell 72-67—139 -1 manager, Santos Alcala pitching coach and 2, Terry 5-9 4-5 17, Cardinal 2-6 0-0 5, on Friday. FMT 29 8 9 — 28 Erik Compton 71-68—139 -1 Edgal Rodriguez hitting coach of the Beaubois 7-12 0-0 15, Wright 2-2 3-5 7, Campo, who was the Cowboys' Fairmont — D'Niqua Murphy 13, Jarrod Lyle 69-70—139 -1 Dominican Summer League Angels. Shantanna Norris 11, Pecina 9, Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Yi 1-3 1-2 3. Totals 39-75 Alex Aragon 69-70—139 -1 coach from 2000-02, will also 14-18 102. National League Murchison 4, McPhaul 2, McNeill 2. Alexandre Rocha 70-69—139 -1 Milwaukee 23 22 18 13— 76 COLORADO ROCKIES — Extended their coach defensive backs. Red Springs — Anasia Evans 16, Chad Campbell 70-69—139 -1 player development contract with Colorado Dallas 32 28 23 19—102 Jeff Overton 69-70—139 -1 He coached in college for 18 Thorndyke 5, Smith 5, Arnette 2. Springs (PCL) through the end of the 2014 3-Point Goals_Milwaukee 5-24 (Jennings 3- Justin Leonard 71-68—139 -1 3-Point Goals — RS: Pecina 2. season. years before joining the Cowboys 4, Jackson 1-5, Delfino 1-6, Harris 0-2, Tim Herron 68-71—139 -1 Records — Red Springs 7-8, 1-2. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to on Jimmy Johnson's staff in 1989. Ilyasova 0-3, Hobson 0-4), Dallas 10-22 Tom Pernice Jr. 69-70—139 -1 Fairmont 4-7, 2-1. (Terry 3-5, Marion 2-2, Carter 2-3, Nowitzki Jason Kokrak 69-70—139 -1 terms with RHP Kyle Kendrick on a one-year He's been in the NFL since, includ - Richmond 57, Lumberton 45 1-2, Beaubois 1-3, Cardinal 1-4, West 0-1, Tadahiro Takayama 70-69—139 -1 contract. ing brief stints with the Cleveland Odom 0-2). Fouled Out_Sanders. Billy Hurley III 68-71—139 -1 HOCKEY LHS 11 13 13 8 — 45 Rebounds_Milwaukee 43 (Brockman 9), Jonas Blixt 72-67—139 -1 National Hockey League Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars RHS 20 9 19 9 — 57 Dallas 49 (Odom, Wright, Beaubois 6). Failed to qualify BOSTON BRUINS — Assigned D Ryan before returning to the Cowboys in Lumberton — Azaya Graham 14, Ingram 9, Assists_Milwaukee 15 (Hobson 3), Dallas 20 Jimmy Walker 72-68—140 E Button from Providence (AHL) to Reading Jones 9, McCoy 6, Ratley 4, Singletary 3. (West 4). Total Fouls_Milwaukee 21, Dallas Hunter Haas 72-68—140 E (ECHL). 2008. Campo followed Johnson to Richmond — Tiara Ellerbe 18, Malaysia 17. Technicals_Jackson. A_20,112 (19,200). Marco Dawson 71-69—140 E CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Activated F Dallas from Miami, where the Bloomfield 12, Kivana Keane 12, Jade Evans Bulls 88, Celtics 79 John Mallinger 72-68—140 E Marcus Kruger from injured reserve. Hurricanes won the 1987 national 11, Stanback 2, Covington 2. Michael Bradley 72-68—140 E Assigned F Ben Smith to Rockford (AHL). 3-Point Goals — L: 4 (Graham 3, Ingram). CHICAGO (88) David Toms 73-67—140 E PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D David title. R: 2 (Ellerbe, Keane) Deng 8-17 3-4 21, Boozer 6-10 0-0 12, Noah Toshinori Muto 72-68—140 E Rundblad to Portland (AHL). 4-10 2-4 10, Rose 9-21 5-7 25, Brewer 5-7 2- Records — Richmond 11-2, 3-0. Lumberton Russell Knox 70-70—140 E WINNIPEG JETS — Re-assigned F Patrice 2 12, Lucas 0-3 0-0 0, Gibson 2-5 2-2 6, Asik 10-6, 2-1. David Mathis 72-68—140 E Cormier to St. John's (AHL). 0-0 0-0 0, Korver 0-1 2-2 2, Scalabrine 0-1 0- State Leaders, Boys Chad Collins 72-68—140 E American Hockey League Bryce Brown leaving 0 0. Totals 34-75 16-21 88. Rocco Mediate 71-69—140 E BOSTON (79) BINGHAMTON SENATORS — Assigned F Scoring Cameron Beckman 68-72—140 E Maxime Gratchev to Elmira (ECHL). Pierce 3-12 5-5 13, Garnett 4-11 0-0 8, Bass Kyle Reifers 65-75—140 E Kansas State 5-12 0-0 10, Rondo 5-10 4-6 14, Allen 6-13 BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Signed 1. Shawn Lipscomb; Cresset Christian Mark Wilson 73-68—141 +1 D Jon Landry to a professional tryout con - 2-2 16, O'Neal 2-6 0-0 4, Pietrus 2-5 0-0 6, Scott Stallings 67-74—141 Academy; 32.4 PPG tract. Bradley 0-1 0-0 0, Wilcox 2-2 0-0 4, Johnson John Merrick 72-69—141 +1 MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — 2. Travis Waldroup-Rodriguez; Thomas SYRACUSE CRUNCH — Assigned F Josh 1-1 0-0 2, Stiemsma 0-0 0-0 0, Moore 1-2 0- Shane Bertsch 72-69—141 +1 Jefferson Academy; 32.3 PPG Kansas State running back Bryce 0 2, Daniels 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-75 11-13 79. Arjun Atwal 70-71—141 +1 Brittain and D Nick Schaus to Elmira (ECHL). Brown has withdrawn from school 3. Greg Wilson; Waccamaw Academy; Chicago 26 26 15 21—88 Ryo Ishikawa 71-70—141 +1 ECHL 29.9 PPG Boston 13 20 26 20—79 Blake Adams 71-71—142 +2 ELMIRA JACKALS — Loaned F Mike Radja and is strongly leaning toward 4. Mikel Harvey; Perquimans; 28.8 PPG 3-Point Goals_Chicago 4-13 (Deng 2-4, Jonathan Byrd 74-68—142 +2 to Houston (AHL). entering the NFL draft, sources 5. Taylor McCurry; Enka; 27.7 PPG Rose 2-6, Lucas 0-1, Brewer 0-1, Korver 0- Briny Baird 75-67—142 +2 SOCCER 1), Boston 6-14 (Pierce 2-3, Pietrus 2-5, 6. Josh Cuthbertson; West Craven; 27.4 Jason Dufner 71-71—142 +2 Major League Soccer said. Brown has two years of eligi - Allen 2-6). Fouled Out_None. FC DALLAS — Loaned D George John to PPG Ricky Barnes 67-75—142 +2 bility remaining after playing one Rebounds_Chicago 53 (Deng 16), Boston 39 Troy Matteson 73-69—142 +2 West Ham (English League Championship). 7. Tony Peele; Northside-Pinetown; 26.6 year at Tennessee, transferring (Bass 9). Assists_Chicago 20 (Rose 7), Jim Carter 72-71—143 +3 COLLEGE PPG Boston 20 (Rondo 11). Total Fouls_Chicago WC Liang 70-73—143 +3 KANSAS — Named Dave Campo defensive and playing sparingly last season 8. Clay Byrd; East Burke; 26.0 PPG 14, Boston 19. Technicals_Chicago defen - Richard H. Lee 70-73—143 +3 coordinator/defensive backs coach. at Kansas State. 9. K. Woods; Gaston Day; 25.9 PPG sive three second, Rondo, Boston defensive a-Hideki Matsuyama 71-72—143 +3 TENNESSEE — Named Sal Sunseri defen - three second. A_18,624 (18,624). 10. Shelton Mitchell; Cuthbertson; 25.2 Patrick Sheehan 71-72—143 +3 sive coordinator. www.robesonian.com SPORTS The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 — 3B

College basketball UNC on the road for 1st time in a month Tar Heels, 15-2, travel to Florida State

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — They travel to Florida on one or two guys. So led the defensive effort North Carolina has spent State on Saturday for their I think there were many, that shut down Miami’s the past month at home, first game away from the many ways that we did get Malcolm Grant and racking up lopsided wins Smith Center since losing better.” Durand Scott in Tuesday’s and trying to fix some to the Wildcats at Rupp Now, as the Tar Heels win. But Williams said problems that lurked early Arena by a point on Dec. prepare to play four of Strickland and freshman in the season. Now the 3, a span of 42 days. six on the road, Williams reserve Desmond Hubert third-ranked Tar Heels The Tar Heels have rare- wants to see a team that each suffered sprained will find out how much ly been pushed since, even has “a better attention ankles during workouts they accomplished as they though coach Roy Williams span and maybe a higher Wednesday and missed return to the road. was irked at times by the level of attention to what Thursday’s practice, which The Tar Heels (15- team’s wandering focus in we need to do.” could cut into the Tar 2, 2-0 Atlantic Coast those easy wins. “Everyone had to find Heels’ depth as they go Conference) won all nine “I think we definitely their identity,” sophomore for a sixth straight win games during that home got better,” Williams said Harrison Barnes said. “I against the Seminoles (10- stand, showing improve- Friday. “We had better think guys are really start- 6, 1-1) in Tallahassee. ment on defense and rebound moments than we ing to step up.” Strickland practiced rebounding after those did early, had more bal- Among that group is Friday, though the 6-foot- Robert Willett | Raleigh News & Observer areas lagged in early losses ance, different guys scor- junior Dexter Strickland, 9 Hubert missed practice North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes soars to the basket for a dunk. to UNLV and Kentucky. ing and not just depending who had 14 points and again. UNC won all nine games during its month-long homestand.

National Basketball League Pistons top Bobcats Rose, Bulls top CHARLOTTE (AP) — Jonas Jerebko tied a career high with 22 points and the Detroit Pistons won the race to three victories Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats, Celtics, 88-79 98-81. BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Hansbrough made Both teams entered the game Derrick Rose returned two key free throws with with identical 2-9 records and on from a one-game absence less than 15 seconds to lengthy losing streaks: the Bobcats to score 25 points and help play and the Indiana having lost five straight and the the Chicago Bulls hold off Pacers overcame the ejec- Pistons six in a row. a second-half charge to tion of leading scorer The Pistons were able to snap beat the Boston Celtics Danny Granger to beat the their streak behind the inside play 88-79 on Friday night. Toronto Raptors 95-90 on of Jerebko and Greg Monroe, who The Celtics had trimmed Friday night. chipped in with 19 points and nine a 52-33 halftime deficit to George Hill scored rebounds. The Pistons dominated 67-66 on a 3-pointer by a season-high 22 points inside, scoring 50 points in the paint Mickael Pietrus with 10 for the Pacers, while Roy through the first three quarters to minutes left in the game. Hibbert fouled out with 15 open a 78-59 lead. Then Boston missed its points and nine rebounds. This one wasn’t even close as the next two shots, while Hansbrough and David Pistons led by 12 at the half and Rose scored four straight West each scored 13. pushed it to 21 in the fourth quarter points. Kevin Garnett Indiana has won two as the Bobcats never mounted a responded with a short straight and four of five. serious challenge. jumper, but Rose came DeMar DeRozan had The Pistons got numerous uncon- through again with a 23 points and Leandro tested shots in the middle and made 3-pointer for a 74-68 lead Barbosa came off the the most of them. shooting 49 per- with 7:30 remaining. bench to score 20 for the cent from the field. All five starters Rose, who missed Raptors, who have lost finished in double digits for the Wednesday’s 78-64 win three straight and five or Pistons, including Ben Gordon with over the Washington six. 14 and Brandon Knight with 13 Wizards with a sprained Jose Calderon had 15 points and 10 rebounds. left big toe, scored 12 points and nine assists for Jerebko, from Sweden, tied his points after Boston cut Toronto, who made just 20 previous career high of 22 back in the lead to one. Luol Deng of 32 free throw attempts, 2009. He also had nine rebounds. had 21 points and 16 including eight misses in Byron Mullens led Charlotte with rebounds for Chicago and the fourth quarter. 18 points, the eighth time in 10 Carlos Boozer and Ronnie Granger was ejected in games he’s reached double digits. Brewer scored 12 each. the second quarter after Mullens, making his second start Ray Allen scored 16 for being called for his second at center, had 12 points in the first Photo by Kent Smith | NBAE via Getty Images Boston and Rajon Rondo technical foul. Granger got half on 7 of 14 shooting. Mullens Tyrus Thomas of the Charlotte Bobcats shoots against Greg Monroe, and Tayshaun had 14 points and 11 his first technical for argu- remains one of the few bright spots Prince of the Detroit Pistons. assists. ing a non-call three min- for the Bobcats, who continue to Chicago improved its utes into the first quarter, struggle with their shooting and Silas, attempted just two shots from Charlotte. NBA-best record to 11-2 then picked up his second their toughness inside. Prior to the the field. Once again, the Bobcats were with its 10th win in 11 for staring down Toronto’s game, coach Paul Silas questioned The Pistons got several easy beat up on the boards, with the games. Boston lost its Ed Davis after a blocked his team’s toughness and once again layups driving the lane, and Jerebko Pistons holding a 46-34 edge. third straight, all at home, shot with 29 seconds left his team didn’t respond. and Monroe tore apart Charlotte’s It was the Bobcats’ fourth game in and fell to 4-6. in the half. It was yet another quiet night for defense with some great interior five days and they looked like a very Granger came in leading Charlotte’s Boris Diaw, who was passing. When the Pistons weren’t lethargic team. They complete a Indiana with 15.9 points held to three points after being held dominated in the paint, Gordon was back-to-back-to-back Saturday night Pacers 95, per game but struggled scoreless against the Atlanta Hawks hitting open shots from the wing. against Golden State. Raptors 90 against the Raptors, shoot- the night before. Diaw, who has Kemba Walker had 16 points and The Pistons host the Warriors on ing just 1 of 8 and scoring become a source of frustration for D.J. Augustin had 13 assists for Sunday. TORONTO (AP) — four points. Gators Lumberton From page B1 From page B1 double digits. Most of East game if I have to make a ahead the Gators — previous- Richmond coach David Laton said. ball team couldn’t keep up with Columbus’ production came change, I will,” Lemanski ly unbeaten in Three Rivers “It seemed like they didn’t miss Richmond in a 57-45 Southeastern in transition, a result of run- said. “Antonio is the only guy play. Bianca Palazzola scored anything in the third quarter.” Conference loss Friday night. outs and length-of-the-floor we have playing with consis- 10 of her team-high 13 points Gaskins felt the Pirates (10- The Pirates (10-6, 2-1) fell into a assists after long rebounds. tency right now. A lot of guys in the first 16 minutes and 6, 2-1) should have had a larger 20-11 first-quarter hole and never “We’ve been up and down are giving up when we fall anchored a 12-2 run to open advantage at halftime and told his recovered. all year, but our motto is behind.” the contest. team as much in the locker room. “We really had problems with defense,” said East Columbus St. Pauls (8-6, 3-0) point “I told the kids we missed free their press,” Lumberton coach coach Curtis Moss. “Our Palazzola leads guard Alexis Roberson throws and we should have been up Danny Graham said. “I think defense is our bread and but- chipped in with 10 points and by 15,” Gaskins said. “I think that Richmond had more energy than ter, we just have to be ready Bulldogs’ 3-0 start five assists. fired the kids up. I knew we could we did tonight. We were very to play it every night. That After trailing by as many as take them off the dribble because inconsistent. We played three min- was probably our best (night Fueled by a harassing 16, the Gators (8-3, 2-1) pulled I didn’t think they were that good utes hard and then we wouldn’t of defense) this season.” defense and a talented senior to within seven at 38-31 with defensively man-to-man. Our plan the next three minutes. I give Henderson led St. Pauls forward, St. Pauls’ girls bas- 3:17 remaining. Over a span was to penetrate and score, pen- Richmond all the credit, they play with 20 points, followed by ketball team ran its confer- of 6:12, East Columbus center etrate and pitch it out or back cut defense really well.” a 13-point effort from Deonte ence win streak to three Meonti Campbell scored 14 them.” Azaya Graham scored a team- McMillian. St. Pauls’ top- Friday night with a 43-33 straights points to lead the high 14 points for Lumberton. scoring guard Deion Gilchrist decision over East Columbus. Gators’ late rally. Raven Ingram and Jordan Jones had a single field goal. In the first half, the Lady Pirates outdone chipped in nine each. “I’ve gone with the same Bulldogs forced 22 turnovers Reach Staff writer Brad Crawford at 910-272- by Raiders Leading Richmond (11-2, 3-0) starting lineup all season, and scored 10 of their 25 6119 or at bcrawford@heartlandpublications. was Tira Ellerbe, who poured in but I told the guys after the points in transition to pull com The Lumberton girls basket- 18 points. Fairmont From page B1 Springs girls basketball team to a 41-28 Rams rally, seize road win stanza. Swett’s Mitchell Hill recorded his in the game and our bench played great Three Rivers Conference win over first double-double of the season with 19 for us. We just need to keep improving.” Fairmont. SOUTHERN PINES — Purnell Swett’s points and 11 rebounds. James Chavis The Red Devils (7-8, 1-2) doubled-up netted 17, Juwan Jones pitched in 14 Pinecrest guard Adam Cummings led boys basketball team went on the road the Golden Tornadoes (4-7, 2-1) in the points and Tyrell McDonald scored 10 the Patriots (6-11, 1-2) with 19 points. and came away victorious Friday night first half to hold a 22-11 advantage. off the bench. Purnell Swett girls results were not after beating Pinecrest, 68-61, to improve Anasia Evans helped Fairmont close “We played well in spurts and we’re available at press time. the gap to single digits early in the to 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference. happy to get the win,” Swett coach fourth, 36-27, but that was as close as it The Rams (10-4, 2-1) overcame a Jeremy Sampson said. “Juwan got in would come. Evans scored a game-high 12-point deficit in the first half and held foul trouble early so he had to sit in the Reach Sports editor Kaleb Roedel at 910-272-6111 or at kroedel@ 16. on to win with 20 points in the final second quarter. We got some fresh legs heartlandpublications.com 4B — The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 SPORTS www.robesonian.com

National Football League Texans, Ravens make a run at glory in playoffs

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore “Our focus is, No. 1, we’ve got to stop Ravens and Houston Texans are quite “We know that they’re going to do things to try the run,” defensive coordinator Chuck content to run against the grain in the to trick us and kind of catch us off guard, so we Pagano said. “Their whole idea is to get pass-happy NFL. third-and-manageable. There are a lot of Baltimore relies heavily on running have to do things to counteract that.” third-and-2s, 3s, 4s and 5s, and then it back Ray Rice and a stingy defensive unit — T.J. Yates, puts the pressure back on the defense. led by Pro Bowl linebackers Ray Lewis Texans quarterback You’re a little bit leery of coming after and Terrell Suggs. Houston depends on them in those situations because of the the rushing prowess of Arian Foster and run and the pass. So if we do a great job the NFL’s second-ranked defense. on first and second down and get them in Neither team intends to alter that said. “And then No. 2, get guys on No. 80 the Texans’ game plan will be on Sunday. third-and-long, we’ll be able to dial some approach in Sunday’s playoff game, so the (Johnson). Then No. 3, get after Yates, “We’ve got to see how the game goes, things up.” one that stays true to form the longest period. You have to stop the run, control but I know that we need to stay commit- The last thing Yates needs is to be drop- likely will advance to the AFC champion- the pass and get after the passer. That’s ted to running the football,” coach Gary ping back in the pocket with the Baltimore ship game. the formula for winning every single week. Kubiak said. “Hey, we’re going to have to defense looking for him to throw. The Ravens (12-4) respect rookie quar- That’s been our formula from Week One, run the ball effectively to win this football “They’ve seen it all. They’ve been terback T.J. Yates and the breakaway speed and it hasn’t changed.” game. We know that. We know it will be through it all,” Yates said. “We know that of wide receiver Andre Johnson, but they When Houston (11-6) came to Baltimore a difficult task, but we’re preparing to go they’re going to do things to try to trick figure their best chance to win is to bottle on Oct. 6, the Ravens limited Foster to 49 do it.” us and kind of catch us off guard, so we up Foster and force the Texans to throw. yards on 15 carries in a 29-14 victory. But The Ravens have never allowed a run- have to do things to counteract that. We’ve “The objective, first and foremost, is to Foster rambled for 153 yards and two ner to amass 100 yards on the ground in been doing different things all week long stop the run. You can’t let him get going,” touchdowns in a 31-10 rout of Cincinnati a playoff game, and they have every inten- to give us the best chance against an expe- Baltimore defensive end Cory Redding last week, leaving little mystery as to what tion of keeping that mark intact. rienced defense like that.” Tebowmania steals spotlight SAVE from Brady of Broncos will meet Patriots in playoffs FOXBOROUGH, Mass. were costly. Defensively, (AP) — For his latest the Broncos controlled trick, Tim Tebow is mak- receiving stars Wes Welker ing three-time Super Bowl and Rob Gronkowski, but champion Tom Brady dis- were hurt by the Patriots’ appear from the headlines. other tight end, Aaron CASH Now, with Tebowmania Hernandez. LOTS in full force, the Denver The Patriots gave up the Broncos hope to make the second-most yards in the New England Patriots van- league this season, but, with ish from the playoffs when with Brady, they scored they meet Saturday night. the third most. So pass Photos of the devout, rushers Von Miller and much doubted Denver Elvis Dumervil must get sensation kneeling on the to him early and defensive turf in prayer are a week- backs must cover as long ly occurrence. There are as necessary. plenty of shots of him with Tebow won’t have lead- THE arms thrust in the air after ing receiver Eric Decker, a scoring play. who hurt his left knee FREE But where are those against Pittsburgh. But pictures of Brady pos- Willis McGahee ran for ing with supermodel wife 1,199 yards and Tebow Gisele Bundchen or with added 660 this season MEALS AND DEALS CARD* the Patriots title on the NFL’s top trophies? rushing team. 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WORLD 10%Pembroke off purchase/not valid with any other offers justified.” rest of the way for 10%.50¢ off oneany Hollandadmission gas Saturday grill, fish andcooker, Sunday or turkey afternoon cooker only BURGER KING If Tebow can an 80-yard touch- .10¢ per gallon off of heating oil or kerosene up to 200 gallon limit PEMBROKE10% off purchase/not TIRE valid withSERVICE any other offers stun the odds down and a 29-23 OLIVER OIL CO. 10% off oil changes and 5% off tires makers who win. PAPA10% off anyJOHN’S Holland gas PIZZA grill, fish cooker, or turkey cooker PEMBROKE TIRE SERVICE Buy.10¢ aper large gallon get offmedium of heating one toppingoil or kerosene FREE. Pickup to up 200 only. gallon limit have made the That cranked up PIZZA10% off oil HUT changes and 5% off tires Broncos 13 1-2- the Tebowmania CONNIE’SPAPA JOHN’S CAR PIZZA CARE 10% off purchase point underdogs, Tom Brady volume on post- 10%Buy aoff large car washget medium one topping FREE. Pick up only. PIZZA HUT the attention will game shows but 10% off purchase grow heading into the not among his teammates. CLIFFWOODCONNIE’S CAR GOLF CARE COURSE St. Pauls AFC championship game. “For the most part, it’s 15%10% off 18car holeswash w/cart on weekdays only. TARPACKERS Forecasters are predicting not like it’s something that DoesCLIFFWOOD not apply to specials. GOLF COURSE 20%St. off dessertPauls item with entree (limit 1 dessert per entree) the coldest day of the win- you ask for,” Tebow said. PIZZA15% off 18 HUT holes w/cart on weekdays only. ter with temperatures in “You care about going out TARPACKERS 10%Does off not purchase apply to specials. HUDDLE20% off dessert HOUSE item with entreeRESTAURANT (limit 1 dessert per entree) the single digits Saturday there and trying to get bet- 10% off purchase night. ter every day and trying to SANPIZZA JOSE HUT MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10% off meal purchase Sunday-Thursday only - Alcohol excluded HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANT Tebow, who played four be a great teammate.” 10% off purchase seasons at Florida, hasn’t And his teammates SANSUN JOSE DO KWIK MEXICAN SHOPS RESTAURANT been in many games below don’t focus on the hype. 10%.10¢ off of mealany Pepsi,Sunday-Thursday Coke or RC only products - Alcohol excluded BROAD STREET CAFE 20 degrees. “It’s nowhere in the lock- 10% off purchase “I’d say probably a hand- er room,” safety Quinton TLC PHOTOGRAPHY ful,” he said, “not as many Carter said. “Everybody 20% off Portrait package as Mr. Brady has, prob- else outside of here can ably.” have fun with that. We’re The Patriots, winners of here to work. We’re here eight straight games but to win. We don’t think *Discounts are excluded on all sale items and on alcohol losers of their last three about it.” in the playoffs — the last Tebow also has gotten two at home — beat the plenty of attention for * Meals and Deals Card FREE to E-Z Pay subscribers Broncos on Dec. 18 in displaying his religious Denver, 41-23. views by Tebowing — the New England (13-3) description for his kneel- gave up 167 yards rushing ing — and referring to his in the first quarter and faith. trailed 16-7 early in the Patriots special teams second. But three Denver captain Matthew Slater For more information call 739-4322 ext. 116 turnovers in that quarter also is deeply religious. THE ROBESONIAN www.robesonian.com Comi c s/Ent ertainm ent The Robesonian, Saturday, January 14, 2012 — 5B

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