Earnhardt’s widow wants autopsy photos private
By Mike Harris
The Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — The widow of
racing great Dale Earnhardt plead
ed for public support Sunday in
helping the family keep the dri
ver’s autopsy private.
“This is the first time I’ve spo
ken in public since we’ve lost
Dale,” Teresa Earnhardt said, read
ing from a statement. “Honestly,
I’m not very comfortable being
here. It’s too soon. But this issue is
of vital importance — not just to
my family — but to anyone ever
faced with being exploited after
losing a loved one.”
Earnhardt died instantly of head
injuries on Feb. 18 in a last-lap
crash at the Daytona 500.
His wife sued Volusia County in
Florida on Feb. 22 to stop release
of its medical examiner’s autopsy
photos taken after the fatal wreck.
The next day, an Orlando Sentinel
reporter made a public records re
quest asking for “any and all pho
tographs” of Earnhardt.
Judge Joseph Will issued a tem
porary injunction. He said the
photos have no “bona fide news
worthiness” and could cause the
family “additional anguish and
grief.”
Under Florida’s public records
law, autopsy reports and photo
graphs are public record unless
they are part of an active criminal
investigation.
A hearing on whether to make
the injunction permanent was
originally set for last Thursday but
was postponed for one week be
cause of a scheduling conflict,
Teresa Earnhardt pleaded at Las
Vegas Motor Speedway for anyone
“who feels strongly as we do, to let
your voices be heard.”
She requested that the public
contact the speaker of the Florida
House of Representatives, the pres
ident of the Florida Senate and
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, asking them
to “protect the privacy of citizens
by preventing publication of au
topsy photos.”
Mrs. Earnhardt sat alongside a
solemn Dale Earnhardt Jr. while
quietly reading her statement. She
left without answering questions.
Her only previous public appear
ance since her husband’s death
came on Feb. 22 in Charlotte, N.C.,
at an invitation-only memorial
service.
Sentinel attorney David Bralow
has said the newspaper has no de
sire to cause Teresa Earnhardt
more pain. The Sentinel’s editors
have said they have no intention of
publishing the photos.
However, “if these photos will
help elucidate the nature of what
exactly went wrong or what hap
pened to Dale Earnhardt, then the
public is served,” Bralow said.
NASCAR has hired a consultant
and is investigating the death. A
broken left lap belt was found on
the floor of the battered Chevrolet
after the accident and could have
been responsible for Earnhardt’s
death.
Teresa Earnhardt said the re
quest by the Sentinel for the autop
sy photos added to the family’s
trauma.
“In fact, I have not even had
time to caringly unpack Dale’s
suitcase from Daytona, let alone
have time to grieve for him,” she
said. “The main reason is because
we have been caught up in an un
expected whirlwind as a result of
efforts to gain access to the autop
sy photographs of Dale.
“We can’t believe and are sad
dened that anyone would invade
our privacy during this time of
grief. I want to let you know that if
access to the photos is allowed,
others will demand them, too. And
make no mistake, sooner or later
the photos will end up unprotect
ed and published ... and most cer
tainly on the Internet.”
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Horoscope by Linda C. Black
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 5). Love gives
you strength, and your love has the same effect
on others. You start out feeling fine in March.
The money doesn't go as far as you'd like in
April, and prospects for advancement may dim.
Keep studying and practicing, because May
could be the month when you finally break
through. Abundance is a surprise in June, since
it comes from an unexpected source. Avoid a
gold digger in July — you can do better. Play
by the rules in September, and change your
style in December. Heed your inner voices in
February to find true love.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10
is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)—Today isa6—
An argument with a loved one and a delay in
travel are both very likely to occur. The overall
outcome is positive, you will undoubtedly find
a way to get where you want to go, and you and
your sweetheart will make up. So lighten up,
OK?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8
— Listen patiently as a neighbor shares her
troubles. She'll feel much better once she has,
and it won't take much hair off your hide. You
may feel like the friendly local garbage collec
tor, but don't complain. You're good at it, and
that's why they come to you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)—Today is a 6 —
You're daydreaming about distant places, but
try to keep your focus closer to home. Ap
proach an important older person with respect,
and you might get just what you want. Don't
ask a friend to intervene for you. This time,
you’re better handling it yourself.
CANCER (June 22-Juiy 22)—Today is a 7 —
You want to get from here to there, but there's
no easy way. Don't give up. A friend can help
you find what you need, including a path
around an obstacle. Ask somebody who's look
ing at things from a slightly different perspec
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)—Today is a 5 —You
should be able to have just about anything you
want, but you can't, at least not yet. If you can
just turn this sense of frustration into creative
energy, you'll be amazed. You might actually
achieve your goal, or something just as good,
by tomorrow. Don't give up.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 —
You may feel like others are ganging up on you,
but don't despair. They feel strongly, so you
should hear them out. If you are right, it should
be obvious to even those with low intelligence.
Let them discover your wisdom on their own.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 5 —
Make service your top priority. If someone else
needs something done, jump right in and do it.
That's especially true of an older person who's
in a rather nasty mood. Don't turn away; help
out. You'll make the situation better for every
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9
—You hold all the aces. Some of your friends
are confused, muddled, stumbling about. But
you can see what needs to be done, and maybe
even how. Offer others the benefit of your wis
dom, but don't let it get in the way of your fun.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today
is a 5 —A loved one may be trying to talk you
out of your life savings. Resist. You want to
stash a little more away before you spend any.
The more you put down, the less you pay in in
terest. Pay cash, and you'll save a fortune. Ex
plain that to the cutie who wants more toys.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —Today is
a 7 — Somebody wants to talk your ear off
about their great plans for the future. They may
think they have it all figured out, but they need
you. Offer your advice, but only when they're
smart enough to ask for it. They'll value it more
that way.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5
—The work is coming in, and it's partially your
own fault. Trouble is, you don't know how to do
what you've promised. It's risky business, but
you can make it pay. You can read the manual
while you're doing the job, can't you? This
probably isn't the first time.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March20)—Today isa7 —
Travel could be more hassle than it’s worth.
Money is something of a problem, too. So how
about a cozy night at home with your very fa
vorite people and pets9 Keep it low-key, and the
worries of die day will go up in smoke.
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is seeking UO undergrads interested
in a practicum type experience.
Learn more about sexual health,
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campus. Educate other students and
earn upper division credit for making
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are enrolling now for spring term by
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193 INTERNSHIPS
University of Oregon
Athletic Department
Teamwork Internship
Positions Available
Become a member of the Oregon
Athletic Department. Gain valua
ble experience in:
•Recruiting Process of
Student Athletes
•Marketing and Promotions
•Fund Raising
•Sports Information
•Receive class credit
There will be an informational
meeting on Thursday, March 8th
in the Football Theater located on
the 2nd floor of the Casanova
Center (next to Autzen Stadium).
Meeting will begin at 7:00.
Pick up your application in the
Football Office- 2nd floor of the
Casanova Center (next to Aut
zen Stadium). Interviews will be
held on March 12, 13,14, 15, 16,
2001. You may sign up for your
interview time when you pick up
your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
MARCH 9th, 2001
The ASUO Women’s Center is cur
rently hiring for the 2001 Spring
term. Open positions are: Publicity
Coordinator, Design flyers and ad
vertisements for Center-related
events. Collaborate with the Siren
Editor-in-Chiefette on the Siren
newsletter. Salary: $100 monthly
stipend.
Office Assistant (workstudy only),
Serve as a greeter in the Center, an
swer telephones and provide resour
ces and referrals, provide assistance
to Center staff, manage volunteer
recruitment and retention, and ini
tiate and develop special projects.
Salary: $7.50/hour
Job descriptions and applications for
both positions are available in the
Women’s Center, Suite 3, EMU. The
Women’s Center is an AA/EOE/ADA
employer.OPEN UNTIL POSITIONS
FILLED. WILL BEGIN REVIEWING
APPLICATIONS ON MARCH 12.
Hr 500 Summer Camp Positions ☆
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looking for beautiful entertainers to
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Access to a computer? Put it to
workl Up to $25-$75/hour. PT & FT.
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1322 N. 30th, Springfield. 10am
4pm. No experience required. Train
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Painters wanted for
summer employ
ment in Salem. No
exp. necessary. For
info or application call
503-316-4767 or
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ENERGETIC MULTI-TASKER need
ed for part-time (afternoons) front
desk at busy property management
company. Bring resume to 1247 Vil
lard between 9:30 and 4:30 M-F.
Need to unload a
few things?
Place an ad in the
ODE Classifieds!
Call 346 4343 or stop
by EMU Suite 300 to
place your ad.
205 HELP WANTED
Cruise Line entry level onboard posi
tions available, great benefits. Sea
sonal or year-round. (323)644-2102.
www.cruisecareers.com
Attn, sophomores and juniors: the
Mentor Program is hiring. Gain val
uable public relations, communica
tions, administrative and computer
experience. Responsibilities include
coordinating publicity, advertising
design, newsletter writing & editing.
The assistant coordinator also re
cruits, trains and supervises the re
cruiting assistants; facilitates admin
istrative project tasks; & maintains
the Mentor Program web page and
database. Applicants must show a
strong initiative, flexibility, attention
to detail & posses knowledge in
some of the following: PageMaker,
MS Word, FileMaker Pro and HTML.
Applicants should possess skills in
leadership, time management, plan
ning, communication & organization.
Paid training 6 hrs/week spring 2001
term, with a long term commitment
desired for the 2001-02 academic
year, 10-12 hours/week. Hours are
flexible. Applications are available in
the Career Center, 2nd FI. Hen
dricks Hall. For more info, access
http://uocareer.uoregon.edu/mentor
or call 346-6021. Application dead
line is noon on March 12. Work
study eligible students are encour
aged to apply.
Firefighters Wildland
Experienced and inexperienced.
Training available. Call Oregon
Woods. 334-6634.
Gift of gab?
Telemarketing, flexible hours.
Piece rate - cash daily. 744-0155.
«*Tennis Positions - all levels.
Northeast Summer Camps.
wymsummercamoemplovment.com
or 1-800-443-6428.
DISPATCHER/ 9-1-1 CALL TAKER
City of Eugene
Salary Range $2,233-$3,146/month
-eligible for* a maximum of 10% addi
tional premium pay after 3 years of
employment. The City of Eugene is
accepting applications for entry level
or lateral positions in the public safe
ty communications center, process
ing police, fire and medical calls.
Must possess one year work experi
ence in a fast-paced and high-pres
sure public contact environment.
Must have computer and telephone
work experience or have completed
a one-year 9-1-1 program and type
at least 40 wpm. Required to work
4/10 shifts on a rotating basis. Pref
erence may be given for fluency in
Spanish or Asian languages. CLOS
ING DATE: April 13, 2001. Our goal
is to have a work force that reflects
the diversity found in our community.
We encourage applications from
people of color. Accessible work sta
tions are available. Obtain applica
tion packet at Human Resource/Risk
Services, City of Eugene, 777 Pearl
Street, Room 101, Eugene, Oregon
or call (541)682-2576. Application
Request e-mail address:
application.requests@ci.eugene.o
r.us. Application materials also
available at
www.ci.eugene.or.us/jobs/default.
htm