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2a The Butner-Creedmoor News, Thursday, July 1, 2010
FAT HARRY’S
by Harry Coleman
SOAP OPERA REVIEW
by Toby Goldstein
ALL MY CHILDREN GENERAL HOSPITAL
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After his adoption by Sonny lied to Alexis and
Creedmoor resident Dr. LaHoma Smith Romocki was
named earlier this year as the Country Director of Operations
of The Peace Corps for the Republic of Cameroon in the
western part of the African continent.
The country is called “Africa in miniature” because of its
geological and cultural
diversity. It includes
natural features including
beaches, mountains,
deserts, rain forests and
savannas.
Cameroon is home to
over 200 different ethnic
and linguistic groups.
Dr. Romocki has been a
resident of Creedmoor since
1991 and is married to Tim
Dr. LaHoma Romocki
Romocki, who is a former
Peace Corps volunteer.
Tim Romocki currently works as the Director of the Debt
Management Section of the NC Department of the State
Treasurer’s office in Raleigh.
They have two children, Rozalia, 17 and Moses, 14.
LaHoma was a girl scout troop leader before leaving for
Cameroon and often attended sporting events of the SGAA
where her children participated in team sport activities.
D r .
Romocki has
committed her
career to
helping to
increase
awareness of
global health
problems.
S h e
received her
undergraduate
Dr. Romocki stands by the roadside in Cameroon
degree from
next to a sign to other towns.
D u k e
University.
From 1999 to 2002, she worked as a Research Associate
while earning a PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a
concentration in Health Communication. She also holds the
Master of Public Health degree (MPH) in Health Education,
also from UNC-CH.
Prior to her announcement as Country Director in January
2010, Romocki served as Chair and faculty member in the
Department of Public Health Education at North Carolina
Central University. She also had an adjunct appointment at
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She led the
NCCU team as part of a successful grant from the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) to support efforts to build
partnerships with multiple stakeholders and increase health
research literacy.
Her past accomplishments including leading a team of
public health
students to
Ghana, West
Africa during
the summer
months. In
November,
2007, she
received the
President’s
Award and in
June 2008, she
was awarded
the Franklin H.
Williams Award
LaHoma meets with other Peace Corps workers
in Cameroon.
for outstanding service from Peace Corps in a ceremony at
the agency’s headquarters in Washington. Since March 2008,
Dr. Romocki has served as a consultant on the United States
Agency for International Development. Last year she traveled
to Kenya, East Africa where she assessed combination HIV
prevention programming activities. Romocki also has
extensive field experience in sub-Saharan Africa and speaks
French. She served as a Peace Corps Volunteer (80-82) and
later returned to the Central African Republic (CAR) as the
Associate Director for Health Programs (84-87), serving as
the Acting Director in the absence of the Country Director.
Romocki lived in Cameroon (87-89) and consulted for a number
of non-governmental agencies as well as the National AIDS
Control Program.
She has over 25 years of experience managing programs
to advance public health objectives. Her extensive experience
includes creating strategic communication plans, developing
corporate marketing and educational materials, and designing
and implementing complex statewide, national and
international public health programs.
Dr. Romocki has developed health communication and
training programs on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS in
various contexts and settings. She led the Research Triangle
Park based Family Health International(FHI)’s efforts to
develop communication strategies for national AIDS
programs. She provided technical assistance in conducting
information and training needs assessments, developed
educational materials, and designed training curricula in
fifteen (15 countries).
Dr. Romocki served as a senior policy analyst for the White
House Office of National AIDS Policy to coordinate and provide
support on international AIDS issues.
At the North Carolina Division of HIV/AIDS, Dr. Romocki
monitored and evaluated statewide AIDS prevention activities
and services at local health departments, drug and alcohol
treatment centers, and community-based education and risk
reduction programs. She has worked closely with research
organizations to integrate and communicate findings to
service providers, policy-makers, and community stakeholders
and she served on the North Carolina Institute of Medicine
and Public Health’s Task Force on Health Literacy.
Tad was finalized, Damon
suggested that he and Liza
improve their relationship.
However, a friendly hug
turned into an unexpected
kiss by Damon, who wanted
to keep the impulsive
gesture a secret from Tad.
When Damon told Colby he
can’t go to New York with
her, she turned down the
internship but lied to
Damon that the spot was
canceled. Coming: Angie
suffers a setback in her
treatment.
AS THE WORLD
TURNS
Unaware that Barbara
is captive in the warehouse,
Henry wondered why she
didn’t interrupt his
wedding. Vienna pretended
to have a miscarriage,
which prompted Katie to
tell Henry the truth - there
never was a baby. Paul
received a postcard
indicating that Barbara is
on a cruise, but when he ran
into Will, Gwen and Hallie,
Will insisted that Barbara
hates cruises. Coming:
Barbara’s absence becomes
cause for concern.
BOLD AND
BEAUTIFUL
Bridget’s plea to Nick
not to give up on their
marriage was met with
anger and a crushing
response about their nonfuture
together. Nick then
issued a warning to Jackie
that shocked Owen and
Bridget, who crossed the
line during a private
moment with Owen.
Stunned by Steffy’s list of
demands as her price to
keep quiet about what
happened between them,
Oliver and Brooke made a
decision. Coming: Hope
believes she’s lost her
chance for happiness.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Determined to unearth
the evidence EJ and Stefano
have against her, Nicole
recorded them and caught
EJ revealing that he was
behind Sydney’s
kidnapping. A triumphant
Nicole taunted EJ with her
knowledge that he had
Anna kidnap Sydney. When
Melanie slipped and told
Philip that Daniel and
Chloe are expecting a baby,
a stunned Philip realized
that he could be the father.
Coming: EJ’s whole future
is on the line.
Granville Health System
(GHS) announced that L. Lee
Isley, GHS Chief Executive
Officer, has been chosen to
help set policy for the state’s
hospital trade association.
Isley recently began a threeyear
term as an at-large
member of the board of
trustees of the North Carolina
Hospital Association.
“I am pleased to have this
opportunity to continue
working with the North
Carolina Hospital
Association,” said Isley. “It is
important that our
community and Granville
Health System have a voice
determining the direction of
health care policy in North
Carolina.”
Isley joins three other
hospital administrators and a
physician as incoming
members of the 22-person
board.
“We are delighted to have
Lee Isley joining our board
and greatly appreciate his
commitment,” said Bill Pully,
president of the organization
that represents 130 hospitals
and health systems statewide.
“Lee has demonstrated great
leadership at his hospital,
particularly on quality issues,
insisted that he didn’t order
the car bomb that could have
killed Kristina, had Johnny
not pulled her away in time.
However, Michael overheard
Sonny admit that he was
behind the attack and talked
with his father about
continuing to hide the truth.
Patrick had sex with Lisa
and was immediately
regretful. When Robin
returned home and was
ready for intimacy, Patrick
couldn’t perform. Coming:
Sonny’s romantic
adventures take a new turn.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Ford revealed that Eli
had sent the letter telling
him to finger Hannah for his
attack. After taking on
Hannah as his new client,
Eli questioned her about
whether she saw who
pushed Marty, and warned
her not to tell what she
knows about Marty and
Ford. The barn shootout left
Bull dead and James
injured. Cole noted Starr’s
emotional connection to
James when she received
news about his condition.
Coming: Decisions are made
about two proposals.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
The girls’ attempt to
ignore “A’s” messages
having failed, their secrets
started to leak out. Aria
feared that her family might
not survive the interest of
her father’s former mistress.
Hanna faced humiliation
when she had to look the
opposite of a fashionista in
order to clear her debt.
Spencer’s rash action gave
her an undeserved honor
that could be exposed at any
moment. Coming: How long
will the truth about Jenna’s
blindness stay concealed?
YOUNG AND
RESTLESS
Adam was arrested and
charged with conspiracy to
commit murder. Michael
told Owen that he has the
killer and it isn’t Nick, as
Owen and Paul learned that
Patty and Adam had been in
the mental hospital at the
same time. While Adam told
Billy to get Rafe for his
lawyer if Billy wants Adam’s
story for Restless Style,
Victoria and Paul asked
Emily to talk to Patty in
hopes of finding out the
truth. Coming: Adam still
intends to pull the strings.
Lee Isley Appointed To North
Carolina Hospital Association
Board Of Trustees
and as a former member of
the association’s Policy
Development Committee. Lee
brings valuable insights and
a wealth of experience to his
board service.”
In August of 2006, Isley
was selected as the new Chief
Executive Officer for
Granville Health System. He
has found great success in
developing physician
relationships and working
partnerships, benefiting both
Granville Health System and
the community. Working in
conjunction with an effective
board of trustees and an
exceptional medical team, he
has led the health system as
it added new service lines,
recruited medical staff and
acquired new regional health
care providers. During this
growth, GHS has had a 32%
growth rate in outpatient
services, along with
significant increases in
inpatient and surgical
services. Isley continues to
focus on developing an
engaged medical staff and
identifying growth
opportunities that set
Granville Health System
apart from other regional
health systems.
CROSSWORD
CLUES
ACROSS
1 Opera highlight
5 Israeli dances
10 Poor-box
contribution
14 In person
16 Castle defense
17 From that time on
18 Undersized
19 Anxiety
20 Con man’s aide
21 Uneven
24 In agreement
27 Yen
28 Expansive
speaker
29 Concur
soundlessly
30 Replacements for
LPs
32 Mild discomfort
36 Manipulate
37 Turn left!
38 Mimic
39 Religious woman
40 Thoughtful
42 Barnyard layer
43 Illuminated
44 Elgar’s “__ Variations”
46 Check attachment?
47 In direct confrontation
50 Barbecue spit
52 Tosses out
53 Saw socially
55 Ascend
56 Universal
61 Partly open
62 In contact
63 “Airplane” star Robert
64 Graduation group
65 Altar area
DOWN
1 Ship’s rear
2 Stadium shout
3 Hot jewelry?
4 Carbonate
5 “Stardust” composer
Carmichael
6 Switch positions
7 Working cat
8 Sleeve card
9 Sun. homily
10 Two-handled jar
11 Comic Anderson
12 Virile
13 Technique
15 Camper’s shelter
Your Week Ahead Horoscope
July 1- July 7 , 2010
by Lasha Seniuk
www.mysticstars.net
ARIES (March 21-April
19): Juggle your way to
success. You may need to
filter ideas as an
intermediary this week.
Discover the value of
creating a feedback loop
between those in the field
and those orchestrating the
proceedings.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20): If everyone gives a little,
then everyone can gain a lot.
Your ability to find ways to
achieve a compromise and
display a team spirit is
sorely needed. Focus on
cooperation during the first
part of the week.
GEMINI (May 21-June
20): Some people think they
know everything, but know
little else. You understand
your limitations and willing
to make sure you have dug
up all the facts. Work
diligently behind the scenes
in the week ahead.
CANCER (June 21-July
22): Mental exertion can be
laborious but fulfilling. You
may glean valuable
information by asking the
right questions in the week
to come. Don’t probe too
deeply or play psychoanalyst
with a mate.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Don’t fret if your wallet
seems to shrivel up just
when you need to stretch it
further to make ends meet.
By the end of the week, your
ability to profit and to juggle
income and obligations will
improve.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Never memorize anything
you can look up. You don’t
need to waste your time and
brainpower on minor details
that are readily available on
the Internet or in the phone
book. Focus on big things
this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
You can’t lose the argument
if you don’t take part. Your
diplomacy and tact are
needed when a delicate
20 Like hot stuff
21 Dawn
22 Commonplace writing
23 Poet Nash
25 Honda competitor
26 Day’s march
28 City on Lake Ontario
30 Coarse cotton trousers
31 Boat lift
33 Relative by marriage
34 Connecting rooms
35 Go in
41 Irish dogs
45 Stheno’s sister
46 Site of Mohammed’s
tomb
47 Hebrew text
48 ESP board?
49 Literary composition
50 Proofreader’s notations
51 Lotto variant
54 Home of Iowa State
56 SASE, for example
57 Mountain pass
58 Flatfoot
59 Nincompoop
60 Spike or Pinky
situation rears its head. In
the week ahead don’t let
hidden tensions or stress get
the best of you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov.
21): Look for the exit ramp.
You may speed along and
rush ahead at too frantic a
pace in the upcoming week.
A ticklish situation might
make you laugh but could
prove expensive, so depart
gracefully.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21): If you make it,
they can take it. On the
heels of yesterday’s eclipse,
you may feel cut off from
your ability to hang onto
income. You may be expected
to contribute in substantial
ways this week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-
Jan. 19): A desire left
burning can cause churning.
An obsession with
something or someone can
overpower your good sense.
Efforts to have your cake
and eat it too can create
turmoil in the week ahead.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18): You know a mountain
by its peak, but remember
that the peak is the smallest
part of the mountain. Even
if you don’t reach financial
or career goals, be glad there
is something to aspire to this
week.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20): Dread not, err not. In
the week ahead you won’t
make mistakes if you control
your fears and anxieties.
Lucky for you, the part of the
brain that imagines the
worst will happen has a
short attention span.
SOLUTION