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Indewww.clintonnc.compendent 50 cents F Vol. LXXXVII; Issue 236 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Clinton, North Carolina F 12 pages Butler Ave. student killed in accidental shooting Counselors work to help students grieve Doug Clark Monday morning stressed. “Everyone is saddened by the Unconfirmed reports indicate the Assistant Editor that the 8-year-old tragic news.” youngster was playing with some It is the hardest job in education, had been involved Miller said counselors were also avail- older boys when a gun was acciden- but grief counselors at Butler Avenue in a fatal hunt- able for the teachers, and a social work- tally dropped, going off and hitting School put on a brave face and entered ing incident. The er was on hand to explain death and the 8-year-old. After the incident, the the classroom of Ethan Bartley Monday accident occurred dying and how to cope with grieving child was reportedly airlifted to UNC morning and explained to fellow stu- Friday, Nov. 25, to the children. In addition, Miller said Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill where dents as delicately as possible that the near a residence counselors will be on hand should a he later passed away from the gunshot 8-year-old had been killed in what is he was visiting student need to talk about the tragedy. wound. He was laid to rest Monday at believed to have been an accidental just outside of “We are also sending a note home Serenity Baptist Church Cemetery. shooting over the holiday break. Elizabethtown on with all the students (today) to make Herman Dunn, chief deputy with the Terrace Miller, assistant superinten- Soup Haire Road. sure the parents know that counselors Bladen County Sheriff’s Department, dent of Student Services and Federal “It is a trag- Bartley are available if they are needed,” she said Monday afternoon that the depart- Programs for Clinton City Schools, edy and we can- said. “We wanted to make sure every- ment has not released any official infor- said counselors from Butler Avenue not express how thing was in place to help those who and Sunset Avenue told students early sorry we are that it happened,” Miller needed it.” See SHOOTING | A2 New ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Clinton boy redistricting opens Friday night map OK’d airlifted Chris Berendt Staff Writer after being After little more than half an hour Monday night, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with one of six redistricting hit by car plans on the table, a plan commission- ers noted adheres to the three criteria Doug Clark they set forth at the beginning of the Assistant Editor process. A 7-year-old boy was airlifted to WakeMed The 3-1 vote came after several people Hospital Monday afternoon around 3:40 p.m. after offered comments as part of the fourth being hit by a small passenger vehicle. public hearing in the last two months. According to Clinton Police Chief Mike Brim, the Following comments, chairman boy, whose name was not released, was hit in the Jefferson Strickland and commissioners 500 block of Park Avenue in Clinton. Billy Lockamy and Jarvis McLamb voted “From preliminary reports, it looks like he may to advise staff to prepare a resolution to have darted out in front of the vehicle,” Brim said. adopt Plan C. Commissioner Albert “The incident is still under investigation and we Kirby dissented, noting that he pre- still have to conduct interviews, but the preliminary ferred the Citizen Alternative Proposal reports point in that direction.” over Plan C because it ultimately meant Photo by Tom Wilbur When asked the condition of the 7-year-old, Brim less voting precincts would be split as a tried to remain positive. “They took him quickly,” he result. Commissioner John Blanton was The board of directors for Bedford Falls Savings and Loan meet to decide its fate during rehearsals for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ which opens Friday night at Sampson said, “but he was in bad shape.” not present at Monday’s meeting. No other injuries were reported and the vehicle’s Both Plan C and the Citizen Community Theatre. The players, from left: Kathy Blackburn (Miss Reinman), Wawa Ko (Joe Harper), Bruce Creek (Pop Bailey), Dylan Blackburn (Josaeph) and G. driver, still shaken from the incident, remained at Alternative Proposal were the most the scene to talk with investigators. recent additions to the four original Wayne Melvin (the evil Henry Potter). Shows, directed by Angela Martin, are being sponsored by Matthews Gifts and Jordan Shopping Plaza. Dates are: evenings: Dec. Further details about the incident were released alternatives proposed by firm Ogletree by press time. See further details in Wednesday’s Deakins and its demographer John 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8 p.m., with matinees on Dec. 4 abd 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission; $8 for seniors and students. Sampson Independent and online at www.clintonnc. See REDISTRICTING | A2 com. Schools seek Concerns raised over student joint venture athletes eating after road games with the county Board members will get information at next meeting Chris Berendt Staff Writer Doug Clark Assistant Editor Spurred on by rapidly changing tech- nology, limited staff to meet increas- Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent When Clinton Board of ing needs and diminishing resources to Clyde Locklear, Clinton City Schools assistant Education members meet fund them, the county and each of the superintendent for facilities/finance, speaks to next week, at least one of public school systems are seeking ways the Board of Commissioners recently about the them will be waiting for to meet similar information technology need for a data center that would accommodate answers regarding con- challenges together. both school systems and county government. cerns over student ath- Each currently operate information dent for facilities/finance for Clinton letes not eating after long technology (IT) departments and find City Schools, spoke to the request. He road trips. themselves having the same needs. was joined by John Gilmore, director Carol Worley expressed Representatives of each of the three of technology and accountability for her concerns at a recent agencies have been discussing the possi- Sampson County Schools, and county board work session, not- bility of establishing a collaborative data information technology director Chris ing that she still hadn’t center where facilities, personnel and Rayner in making the request. heard any information equipment can be shared to their collec- Commissioners have not taken any relating to her concerns Doug Clark/Sampson Independent tive benefit. During a recent Board of action, except to say they will consider some 30 days later. Clinton Board of Education member Carol Worley, right, said stu- Commissioners meeting, the board was the matter in future discussions. County “I haven’t heard back,” dent athletes need to have food during long trips. Also pictured asked to consider a proposal to establish board members also encouraged school she said during an inter- are board members Kathleen Squibb and Georgina Zeng. such a data center to serve the needs of and government representatives to seek view last week. “Nothing members last month that children play sports in all three. out funding sources. Lack of that fund- has been said to me.” she had been approached Clinton City Schools. Clyde Locklear, assistant superinten- Worley told board by some parents whose See DATA | A2 See FOOD | A2 Index Web Poll n Page A3, 5, 12 Q. Do you think the Local, debt supercommittee Support Your Local Economy n National, Page A2,3 n Page A4 was a complete fail- When you have surgical eye care performed at your local hospital Opinion, ure? n Deaths, Page A3 you are doing your part to support our great community. Surgery in n Kids Page, Page A7 the morning and home by lunch. 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Thomas Barowsky, M.D. Jordan Shopping Center (910) 592-5379 Ralph Vann Board Certified Ophthalmologist 346A Northeast Blvd. Clinton, NC A2 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Shooting SI From page A1 digest mation on what happened to the youngster along with North Carolina Wildlife officers friend’s legacy, Miller said. because the case is still under investigation. and the District Attorney’s office, are still “They began putting on green ribbons this “Any of the reports that you may have seen investigating this incident.” morning,” she explained. “It lets everyone is pure speculation on their part because we Dunn said the investigation could be know that they are grieving for their friend have not released anything relating to this wrapped up by the end of the week. and they were wearing them and putting case to the press,” he explained. “The only By Monday afternoon, his classmates and them on things in the school.” thing that I can tell you at this point is that the entire Butler Avenue student body had To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to sisports@ the Bladen County Sheriff’s Department, already found a way to memorialize their heartlandpublications.com. Tomorrow’s Weather Data From page A1 ing has served as a large spark has become essential the infor- type data center will allow each the organization’s operations. for a pursuit considered for mation technology department department to overcome these Local officials have cited esti- years. provide an enterprise-type data shortcomings and provide great- mates of around $450,000 to get “In light of the current down- center to support its network er reliability of its information the data center up and running. turn in the economy and other and network infrastructure.” systems.” Each organization brings with it pressures which are negatively Locklear said while each of Locklear noted that the coun- a certain amount of manpower, impacting our county govern- the three agencies are governed ty now has a technology facility equipment and existing skillset ment and school systems,” said by independent boards and dif- with a generator in Clinton, a that can serve to assist in a joint Locklear, “we believe this is the ferent administrative leadership, facility that has sufficient space effort. ideal time to pursue a collab- each shares many common needs for the data center. Network and “We believe collaboration is a Sunny and much cooler orative project which has been within their IT departments. An internet connectivity are readily good idea as it will allow us to Wednesday, with highs nearing under consideration for several enterprise data center provides available at the proposed site, pool our resources to provide 60; mostly clear in the evening years.” “reliability, intelligence and effi- which is centrally located and the required information tech- with lows dipping to around Each IT department, which ciency,” Locklear noted. allows easy access for various nology services our organiza- 33. Today’s weather picture include local and wide area net- Currently, the school systems IT staff when maintenance, ser- tions demand,” said Locklear. was drawn by Genesis Killett, a works, data centers, network are seeking to build or devel- vice and upgrades are needed, “We feel additional benefits will fourth-grader at Sunset Avenue systems, computing equipment, op an enterprise data center, he said. be seen from such a collaborative School. is faced with a variety of chal- which also offer flexible, redun- “We are collectively asking for effort. We feel cost savings could lenges that include keeping up dant sources of power and envi- favorable consideration of our be realized as we could begin to with the fast pace of technology ronmental controls. The need request to utilize the Sampson purchase items collectively and change and the shifting user has also been recognized at the County Information Technology receive volume discounts.” Local briefs needs, as well as securing the county government level for facility as the home for our data Locklear said the schools Turkey Board of manpower and fiscal resources “consolidating, improving and center,” Locklear remarked. would act to benefit from a joint Commissioners Special needed to maintain and expand bolstering its information sys- “This joint effort offers many effort with the county, one that Meeting on Zoning — 7:30 those systems, representatives tems.” benefits, cost savings and future is vital now. p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, town said. “We currently do not have growth potential for all three “It’s definitely a need,” said hall. “The requirements for infor- facilities and financial resourc- organizations.” Locklear. “It’s something that is Sampson County Friends mation technology have contin- es which will allow us to pro- It will not come without initial very timely and we would like to for Animals Meeting — 6 ued to grow within each orga- vide reasonable assurance to cost. move ahead as quickly as pos- p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, nization, making it an essen- our administration, students, Data centers are expensive to sible. That’s the way the future Beth’s, 2415 Boykin Bridge tial part of the organization’s teachers and employees that the build and maintain, requiring is going. That’s the expectations Road. Election of 2012 offi- primary business function,” technology infrastructure they servers, racks, storage units, the school systems have.” cers. FMI 592-3779. Locklear stated. “We are finding need to work and learn will cooling systems, battery back- “I think we understand the Special Meeting Roseboro it increasingly difficult, if not be there when they need it,” up, fire suppression equipment need,” said board chairman Board of Commissioners — impossible, to keep up with the said Locklear. “We are currently and a generator. Information Jefferson Strickland, “and will 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, to changing needs of our organiza- subject to the failure of a single systems are equally expensive, take it under advisement some discuss grant application. tion. With the ever-increasing cooling system, limited battery necessitating data network and time in the future.” Low Income Energy reliance on the information tech- backup systems, and the loss internet access, filtering, band- Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137 Assistance Program — appli- nology department to perform of power from the local elec- width management, e-mail and a ext. 121 or via email at sicrime@heartlandpublica- cations being taken from 8 our daily business functions, it trical provider. An enterprise host of other services to support tions.com. a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Dept. of Social Services office, 360 County Complex Road Suite Food 100, from Dec. 1 through March 31. Applications also From page A1 will be taken at Butler Court They shared their own concerns that their the athletes in their partnership with sports. ball team and the basketball team,” she Center Dec. 1, Roseboro kids were not eating when going to away To have these students going without is not said. “When you have the kids going to Nutrition Site Dec. 2 and games. right … that is why I suggested making a Swansboro, which is over a two-hour drive, Garland Senior Center Dec. “They just said flat out that their child packed lunch for them to take with them.” and sometimes they are playing multiple 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI, does not eat when they go on the road with The lunch would have a sandwich, small games and getting home late, to have your call 592-7131. the team,” Worley explained. “I was told that drink and a snack. last meal being lunch earlier that day, it is Mill Creek Masonic the only meal that they will eat that day is Jeff Swartz, Child Nutrition administrator just not right. Lodge Pancake and Sausage breakfast or lunch at school. That is a long for Clinton City Schools, estimated that the That, she attested, is why she brought the Breakfast — 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., time to go without eating.” meal price would depend on what the board issue up in the first place. Saturday, Dec. 3, eat in or Worley’s concerns were heightened after wanted in the packs and how many were “When parents are coming to me and take out, 513 Raleigh St., she learned that although school buses did needed. they are concerned, we need to at least look Newton Grove. Proceeds go make “pit stops” at fast food establishments, “We will be able to do it with no problem,” into it. Stopping at fast food places is fine, to Masonic charities. some players could not afford the meal. he pointed out. “In fact, I will be presenting but not everyone can afford it. I appreciate Sampson County “I learned that some coaches were tak- some information to the board at the next our coaches stepping up, but that is a lot Democrat Women Christmas ing care of it without letting the other kids meeting. It just depends on the menu and to ask when we could just supply a packed Dinner — 6 p.m., Tuesday, know, to save that child from embarrass- finding a funding source.” sandwich to feed that athlete while they are Dec. 6, multi-purpose build- ment,” she said. “Some of the parents that Swartz said each of the lunch packs would representing us.” ing, First Baptist Church, could go to the (away) games would just cost less than $2 per student athlete. The board will meet again Monday, Dec. 900 College St. For ticket bring their child home with them; others “Right around there,” he estimated. 6 at Butler Avenue School. The meeting will information, call Janice didn’t have that option. To me, it is just unac- Worley noted that her main concern was begin at 7 p.m. Wright at 525-4196 or Hazel ceptable. They are representing our school with athletes from the high school. To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to sisports@ Colwell at 592-2330. system and we are supposed to be aware of “It is mainly happening with the foot- heartlandpublications.com. United Way of Sampson County — is now accept- ing applications for the 2012 allocation cycle. Please con- Redistricting tact Nancy Carr at 592-4263 From page A1 or via email at uwaysamp- Morgan. The firm heed- proposed the Citizen Lockamy stated that with Districts 4 and 5 Prior to the vote, [email protected] to ed commissioners’ direc- Alternative Plan, Plan C best reflected the still around 4 percent Strickland said there was request an application and/ tion to close the popula- Sampson Democratic board’s original goals. under that number and no perfect redistricting or learn more about the tion deviation to inside Party chairman Johnny “I think we have car- Districts 1, 2 and 3 each map that would appeal to opportunity. 10 percent between the Kaleel and citizen Larry ried out what our objec- about 3 percent over. everyone. Disaster Preparedness — most- and least-populated Sutton, all raised con- tives were with this Plan C shows close popu- “No one plan is going 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. districts, protect incum- cerns on the voter confu- plan,” he said. “The alter- lation numbers between to suit everyone,” the 14. Classes will be held to bents by keeping them sion that could occur as native plan is good but in top-heavy Districts 1, 2 chairman said. “There educate the public on how inside their own districts a result of splitting an certain areas it’s getting and 3, while Districts 4 might be a perfect plan to be prepared for natural and adhere to a 1989 con- increasing number of pre- more complicated than and 5 each have around out there, but I have not disasters such as tornadoes, sent decree that mandat- cincts. Each also called what we already had.” 1,000 people less. Plan seen it.” hurricanes, and winter ed two minority majority into question the valid- With Plan C, lines C also complies with See a more detailed storms. Classes will con- districts. ity of protecting current will be drawn that will the consent decree, with story in Wednesday’s tinue on the 2nd and 4th The three members of commissioners as part of close the deviation to Districts 4 and 5 having Sampson Independent. Wednesdays of the month. the audience who spoke a process that will affect about 7 percent around voting-age black popula- Chris Berendt can be reached at Upstairs conference room during Monday’s meet- district lines for at least the “ideal” average popu- tions of just over 50 per- 910-592-8137 ext. 121 or via email at Piggly Wiggly, Jordan Plaza. ing, Kent Sutton, who the next decade. lation figure of 12,686, cent each. [email protected]. Ducks Unlimited Annual Oyster Roast & Seafood Feast — Thursday, Dec. 1. Advanced tickets only. FMI, call 590-9335, 590-3796 or Top Colombian drug trafficker captured visit New Century Bank, CPS, Farmers Hardware or CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A top President Juan Manuel Santos, who was can give this magnificent news,” Santos said. James Trading Company in Colombian drug trafficker reputedly respon- in Venezuela meeting with President Hugo “This is a very good welcome gift,” Santos Roseboro. sible for shipping tons of cocaine to the United Chavez. told Chavez. Henry J. Fowler American States through Central America and Mexico “He’s one of the most recognized drug traf- The Venezuelan leader called the arrest “a Legion Post No. 319 and has been captured in Venezuela, officials said fickers, who has caused terrible harm to our happy coincidence.” Auxiliary Christmas Dinner Monday. country,” Santos told Chavez at the presiden- Both presidents said it was an example of — 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, The U.S. had offered a $5 million reward for tial palace. He added that Bonilla’s capture increased cooperation between their authori- at the post. Members and information leading to the arrest of Maximiliano was “truly a very high-value objective” for ties. It wasn’t immediately clear how authori- guest only. RSVP by Friday, Bonilla Orozco, also known as “Valenciano,” Colombian authorities. ties tracked down Bonilla. Nov. 25 to 564-6941 or 592- who was also on Colombia’s most-wanted list. “We know that your people, your authorities Chavez said he was captured in the central 6060. Colombian authorities told The Associated … were after this individual for some time, and city of Valencia, while Colombian prosecutors Clinton Alumnae Press that Bonilla was captured Sunday. The look how God is on our side, the coincidence said he was detained in the nearby city of Chapter of Delta Sigma information was later confirmed by Colombian that last night you captured him and today we Maracay. Theta Sorority, Inc. Annual Holiday Dance — 8-mid- night, Friday, Dec. 23, Gilbert Baez will be the DJ for the event. Tickets are on Alleged White House shooter found competent sale now from any member of the Sorority. FMI or to WASHINGTON (AP) — A ation by a court-appointed 11, when Obama was out of life sentence. He has referred purchase tickets call 910- man accused of firing shots at psychiatrist found that Oscar town. He fired the shots at long to Obama as the Antichrist and 590-2088. the White House in an attempt Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez is range from the window of his told acquaintances he “needed Roseboro Christmas to kill President Barack Obama competent to understand the Honda sedan, authorities said. to kill him,” court documents Parade — 7 p.m., Friday, is competent to stand trial, proceedings against him and to One bullet smashed into a win- show. Dec. 9. Applications avail- according to a preliminary psy- help with his defense, according dow of the living quarters of On Monday, a federal judge able at town clerk’s office chiatric screening. But feder- to the prosecutors’ motion. the executive mansion but was granted a defense request to until Wednesday, Nov. 30. al prosecutors filed a motion Ortega, a 21-year-old native stopped by ballistic glass. delay Ortega’s preliminary hear- CHS 1972 Class Reunion Monday requesting more exten- of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is accused Ortega is one of a handful of ing to give attorneys time to Meeting — 6:30 p.m., sive tests in the event that his of using an assault rifle to fire people ever accused of trying argue whether he should under- Friday, Dec. 9, Zeng’s. FMI, mental health becomes an issue. up to nine shots at the White to assassinate the president, a go additional screening. Ortega call 533-2974. An initial, 50-minute evalu- House on the evening of Nov. charge that carries a potential is due back in court Dec. 12. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 The Sampson Independent A3 Obituaries music. She also enjoyed Ruby’s family wish- officiating. Burial will fol- in Roseboro, and other Taylor of Clinton. traveling to Texas. She es to express gratitude low at Sunrise Memorial times at the home of Condolences may be was the epitome of a to the caring staff at Gardens in Salemburg. her daughter, 1312 Deb sent to the family at www. military wife, keeping Zimmer Cancer Center in Ms. McLamb was Road, Roseboro. crumpler-honeycutt.com. the family together while Wilmington and Onslow born on May 27, 1919 Services entrusted to Arrangements by Jim served his country in Memorial Hospital. in Sampson County to Butler Funeral Home, Crumpler-Honeycutt the United States Marine Electronic condolences the late Minson and Tera 401 W. Roseboro St., Funeral Home, 118 Corps. may be left for the family Jane Royal Naylor. She is Roseboro. Fayetteville St., Clinton. Her parents, Joseph at www.jonesfh.org. preceded in death by her and Naomi Shipp; and parents; and her grand- Timothy Goodman, 70 Saretha D. Williams, 62 sister, Mary Denton pre- son, Jefferson Tew. CLINTON — Mr. AUTRYVILLE — Mrs. decease her. She is survived by her Timothy Ray Goodman, Saretha Dudley Williams, Her husband, Jim, sur- daughter, Betty Carolyn 70, of 1773 Beaman 62, of 245 Dewitt vives her along with their Tew of Roseboro; two Woods Road, died Williams Road, died children, Sandy Pearce sons, Norbert McLamb Sunday, Nov, 27, 2011 at Monday, Nov. 28, 2011 at of Jacksonville, Tracie and wife, Louise of home. Wake Medical Center in Ruby S. Steiner, 83 Hasslocher and her hus- Fayetteville and Wade Arrangements are Raleigh. JACKSONVILLE — band, Jimmy Hasslocher McLamb of Salemburg; incomplete and will be No services will be Mrs. Ruby Shipp Steiner, of San Antonio, Texas; one granddaughter, announced by Brock held. 83, passed away on and her grandson, Pam Stanford of N. Memorial & Worley Mrs. Williams was Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 Jonathan Pearce. She is Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Funeral Home of Clinton. born on Aug. 24, 1949 at Onslow Memorial also survived by sisters, three grandsons, Steven in Sampson County to Hospital in Jacksonville. Grace Shipp, Alice Shipp, McLamb and wife, Alex J. Faircloth, 65 the late Sanford and Reza A celebration of Trudy Tyndall and hus- Shirley of Salemburg, CLINTON — Mr. Alex Rackley Dudley. She Ruby’s life will be held band, Davis, of Clinton, Chris McLamb and wife, James Faircloth, 65, of worked as a secretary at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. brother, Joseph Shipp Tina of Fayetteville and 205 Royal Lane, Apt. with GMAC. 29 at Jones Funeral and wife, Mona,also of Michael McLamb and 218, died Sunday, Nov. She is survived by, her Home, 303 Chaney Ave., Clinton, sister-in-law, Wilma N. McLamb, 92 wife, Jeanne of Monroe; 27, 2011. husband, Dewey Williams Jacksonville. Margaret Hoffmann of SALEMBURG — Ms. two great grandsons, A private service will of the home; two sons, Born Ruby Elizabeth Elmont, N.Y.; and many Wilma Naylor McLamb, Jay Tew of Godwin and be held. Sanford Williams and Shipp on Oct. 11, 1928, nieces and nephews. 92, of 1741 Tyndall Bridge Michael McLamb Jr. Mr. Faircloth, born in Dewitt Williams, both of she married her husband The family received Road, died Sunday, Nov. of Monroe; and three Sampson County, was Autryville; four grand- of 59 years, Jim, on Nov. friends Monday, Nov. 28, 27, 2011 at Southwood great granddaughters, the son of the late Elsie children; one brother, 24, 1952. Ruby never from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Nursing and Retirement Crystal Tart of Roxboro, Faircloth Taylor. He was Frank Dudley of Beaver met a stranger and was funeral home. Center in Clinton. Madison Tew of Godwin a retired construction Dam; and one sister, friendly to everyone she Memorial contribu- The funeral will and Alyssa McLamb of worker. Betsy Maness of Newton came across. She enjoyed tions may be made in be held at 2 p.m., on Monroe. He is survived by his Grove. ACC basketball, garden- Ruby’s name to Zimmer Wednesday, Nov. 30, at The family will receive step-father, J. C. Taylor Services entrusted to ing, nature, and loved Cancer Center or Freedom Baptist Church friends on Tuesday eve- of Roseboro; two half- Butler Funeral Home, singing and listening to Northwoods Methodist with the Rev. Sam Gore ning from 6 to 8 p.m. brothers, Jerry Taylor 401 W. Roseboro St., both gospel and country Church. and the Rev. Fred Baker at Butler Funeral Home of Roseboro and Danny Roseboro. Democratic Rep. Barney Frank announces retirement NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Democratic nation against gays, lesbians, bisexuals told the House. committee that oversaw the banking and Rep. Barney Frank, a gay pioneer in and transgendered individuals and enact Some Republicans sought a harsher housing industries, he often worked to Congress and a Massachusetts liberal “the most sweeping financial reform in punishment, including expulsion, but expand affordable housing and end redlin- whose name as well and fingerprints are history, designed to protect consumers majority Democrats blocked the move, ing, a practice in which banks are accused on last year’s sweeping bill regulating Wall and prevent the kind of excessive risk- and Frank resumed a career that far out- of imposing onerous lending conditions Street, announced plans Monday to retire taking that led to the financial crisis from lasted many of those who had sought his on residents of inner cities and other poor at the end of his current term, his 16th in ever happening again.” ouster. neighborhoods. Congress. At his news conference, Frank said Over the decades, Frank was a promi- As chairman in 2008, he was a lead “There are other things I would like to he intends to remain active on issues he nent supporter of several gay-rights Democrat in drafting $700 billion legisla- do with my life,” the 71-year-old lawmaker is concerned about, pledging to defend issues, including a bill to allow same-sex tion that President George W. Bush sup- said at a news conference. He added that the year-old Dodd-Frank financial regula- partners of federal employees the same ported to bail out financial institutions. his retirement plans were hastened by two tory bill that many Republicans want to benefits as spouses, and attempts to end A year later, with Obama in the White years by reapportionment, which moved repeal. “I think I will find my motives less the military’s policy of “don’t ask, don’t House, he turned his attention to a far- 325,000 new constituents into his district. impugned and I will be able to talk more tell.” reaching bill to overhaul regulations cov- Frank’s career has traced an arc from about the merits” once he is no longer a When Republicans sought passage of ering the banking and financial indus- early promise to near career-wrecking member of Congress, he said. a constitutional amendment banning gay tries. The measure passed the House scandal to legislative triumph, accompa- It was an earlier redistricting that marriage in 2006, he said, “I think this is in December of 2009 without a single nied by a quick-witted intelligence and presented Frank with his toughest chal- motivated, frankly, by a dislike of those Republican vote, and it wasn’t until July an often partisan and frequently acerbic lenge at the polls in a career counted in of us who are gay and lesbian,” and he 2010 that the Senate approved its version speaking style. decades. He won his seat in 1980, then objected to “people taking batting practice of the bill and a 1,300-page compromise Unusual for a politician, his appearance two years later was thrown into a race with my life.” was pushed through both houses and is routinely less-than impeccable, and he with a formidable Republican incumbent, Yet he also had a clear-eyed view of signed by the president. once distributed posters as a candidate Rep. Margaret Heckler. He outpolled her what was politically possible. “I, along with many others, did not see for the Massachusetts Legislature that with 60 percent of the vote and his seat In 2004, he said San Francisco’s deci- the crisis coming” that ultimately brought said “Neatness isn’t everything. Re-elect has been secure since. sion to challenge state law and grant mar- the economy to its knees, he said at his Barney.” Yet his career nearly ran aground riage licenses to same-sex couples could retirement news conference. In Congress, Frank has fought for years because of his personal life. damage efforts by gay rights advocates At the same news conference, he to hold down what he viewed as exces- Two years after a voluntary 1987 disclo- in Massachusetts to legalize gay mar- acknowledged making an error nearly sive military spending, and said one of sure that he is gay, Frank had to explain riage through the courts. “When you’re two decades ago when President George his objectives for his final year in office is why he had hired as a personal aide a in a real struggle, San Francisco making H. W. Bush sought backing for U.S. troops to make sure the Pentagon shares in any convicted drug user and male prosti- a symbolic point becomes a diversion,” he to help push Iraqi forces out of oil-rich deficit-cutting measures that take place. tute, Steve Gobie, who was also living said, expressing concern that an image of Kuwait. “I voted against Bush the first’s Frank is the 17th Democrat to announce in the lawmaker’s apartment. He said he lawlessness and civil disobedience in one request to go into Iraq and that was he will not seek re-election in 2012, when always paid the aide out of personal funds, city would hurt efforts elsewhere. because I thought he’d do what his son Democrats face an uphill battle to gain but the House ethics committee recom- As a longtime member of the House did, which is screw it up,” he said. the 25 seats they need to win a majority. mended Frank be censured for using his By contrast, six Republicans are retiring. congressional status on behalf of the man, In a written statement, President including seeking dismissal of 33 parking Barack Obama hailed Frank’s “passion tickets. and his quick wit.” He praised his work to “I should have known better. I do now, MISSED YOUR PAPER? expand affordable housing, end discrimi- but it’s a little too late,” a contrite Frank CALL 592-8137 ALISSA EXT. 137 OR WAYNE EXT. 100 Man jailed after allegedly Publication # (USPS 478-740)

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Again goal of a bachelor’s degree Heartland Publications, LLC My name is From our readers a corporate move, this time that always seemed to get NDEPENDENT Rochelle White. from high school in 1973 to Wisconsin, redirected my put on the back burner. I I am one of in Galesburg IL and went priorities. I am so lucky that Mount Jules Molenda, publisher the first MIS right into junior college in With the turn of the cen- Olive College had a location Sherry Matthews, editor/general manager T cohorts to grad- the fall but life got in the tury, 2000 brought a cor- in Research Triangle Park, Alissa Melvin, circulation manager uate from the Mount Olive way. Again in 1980, I start- porate move to the great right out in front of the IBM College Research Triangle ed back at Carl Sandburg state of North Carolina and campus. Park location. We started Junior College, part time, a chance of a lifetime to con- With all the encourage- our journey at MOC-RTP and finally graduated with tinue my career with IBM. ment of my husband, my in February 2010 and there my associate’s degree in IBM is a major proponent family, my friends, my IBM are three of us that will business data processing in of continued skills improve- management and peers, and walk across the stage in May 1984 with high honors. ments. In 2006, I started my my wonderful classmates, I December 2011 to receive In the fall of 1984, again, roadmap to becoming a cer- will be walking across the our degrees. I enrolled in an extension tified project manager (IBM stage on Dec. 10, 2011! Bringing clarity I don’t think that I am program (long before online Certified Senior Project At 56 years of age, I final- all that different from my courses) to secure my bach- Manager and PMP®). ly made it!! My lifetime goal North Carolina’s on- and desist (they won’t). classmates. We all work full elor’s degree at Western In 2008, my aging father of accomplishing my bach- again, off-again General Continental’s cash call time, we all have families Illinois University. This became my main focus. I elor’s degree has been com- Assembly has at least one laid the issue bare: just and we all have worked very time a corporate move inter- was his long distance care- pleted. I know my parents more get-together planned how far should the state diligently to achieve this rupted my dreams. giver and he liked to call me would be as proud of me as this year, so how about go to land a big one? wonderful accomplishment. My career was jump- his “bookkeeper and secre- my husband and sisters are this for an agenda item: Recently, Pat McCrory, Where my story takes a started with a wonderful tary.” After his passing in today! My advice to other Resolve that in 2012, this Gov. Beverly Perdue’s all- bit of a turn is my years opportunity at FedEx in mid 2009, my loving sisters potential graduates – never state gets its act together but-nominated Republican of experience at work- Memphis, TN, and again, I encouraged me that it was give up – it is never too late! on economic incentives. opponent next year, came ing toward this life time started courses at Christian time for me again! It was Rochelle White Right now, those poli- out against cash grants. achievement. I graduated Brothers College in time to achieve that life time Chapel Hill cies, intended to attract McCrory might find it or retain job-creating harder to resist coughing businesses, are in dis- up the dough, however, Commentary array. Incentives have if he were in office and become so entwined with Democrats were about to politics that it’s impos- hound him over the “loss” Politics sible to say just what the of a major employer. state would, or wouldn’t, So, before next do to attract a big new November’s election, leg- doom employer. That level of islators should re-estab- uncertainty doesn’t help lish a bipartisan incen- anyone — or help create a tives policy that would any deal single job. clarify matters for either The catalyst for a con- Perdue or McCrory. … he supercommit- frontation over incen- — News & Observer/ tee in Congress tives came this summer AP was supposed in the form of “Project to propose at Soccer,” aka Continental Our perspective least $1.2 trillion Tire’s plan for a big new A little bi-partisanship T in cuts over 10 plant that would employ shouldn’t be too much to years to the budget deficit hundreds of workers. To ask from our legislators, by today. The full Congress make a long story short, yet oftentimes, it seems it then was supposed to take the (Democratic) Perdue is, particularly on sticky an up-or-down vote on the administration swal- issues, like economic plan in both houses. But the lowed hard and argued incentives. supercommittee Monday the case for giving in to It’s a hot-button issue announced its failure. the tiremaker’s request to be sure, and one that The main reason for the — demand, really — for allows for ammunition to breakdown was partisan $45 million in upfront be fired from one political politics, according to Curtis cash. The (Republican) camp to another. Dubay, a senior analyst on Legislature balked. The But lawmakers have tax policy at the Heritage Continental deal went a duty beyond party, Foundation. “Congress south, literally, to South and that’s to North Of politicians needs to get the spending Carolina. Carolinians. Part of that problem under control to The finger-pointing that responsibility is to bring fix the debt,” he said in a followed brought to the industry to our state, add- newspaper interview “But surface two things. One ing to our coffers and pro- otherwise occupied instead of working on cut- was the politically charged viding jobs that citizens ting entitlements, they got and unseemly back-and- here desperately need. John Hood Democratic politicians bogged down in unneces- forth among legislators Industries aren’t gen- Guest Column and leaders had the good sary tax hikes that would not and officials as they nego- erally enticed without sense to stay away from have fixed the problem.” tiated, in secret, conces- incentives, and while we f you are a cur- inspired by the Arab these “campers.” They The supercommittee is sions to Continental. The believe there needs to rent or prospec- Spring. But the leaders of knew better than to made up of 12 members, other was the erosion of be some strictly defined tive Democratic the Arab Spring had the be captured on camera three of each party, from a longstanding consen- guidelines to those incen- politician in North sense to challenge actual speaking to or endorsing both houses of Congress. sus over the granting of tives, we believe they Carolina, I would tyrants, rather than elect- the Occupiers. But a few The Democrats favored $1 I trillion in tax increases and incentives. are needed. To get them, expect that right ed representatives, and found their way to the Tax breaks and direct will take a concerted and about now you are either to do so in the, you know, campsites, anyway, and another $1 trillion in tax cuts assistance (new roads and bipartisan effort. congratulating yourself springtime. Apparently will now live to regret it. over 10 years. Republicans sewers, and job training Rather than tak- for staying away from it never occurred to You don’t have to balked, insisting that the at public expense) have ing aim at a party, we the Occupy This or That the leftist geniuses who agree with every deci- committee wasn’t supposed always had critics on the hope lawmakers will movement – or nervously cooked up the American sion made by every to consider tax increases left and right. Even main- take aim at an incentives trying to figure out how Autumn that they were mayor, councilmember, and that a future Congress stream politicians swear policy that will be ben- to distance yourself from starting an outdoor pro- or law enforcement offi- could rescind the cuts while that they’d gladly stop eficial to Republicans the movement after the test movement just as cer across the country to keeping the tax increases. granting incentives if only and Democrats, but most fact. the weather was getting understand and welcome The Republicans wanted — and only if — com- especially to our state’s That suddenly incon- colder and most people the inevitable end of the only cuts, $2.2 trillion over peting states would cease citizens. venient fact, you see, is would be turning their Occupation’s campsite the next decade. that the Occupy move- attention to the holidays. phase. What happens now? ment was largely a cre- There is no doubt that Public parks, streets, According to the Budget ation of freaks, socialists, when it debuted, the sidewalks, gardens, and Control Act that Congress and left-wing kooks. It Occupy movement drew other gathering places passed on Aug. 2, if the was not a creation of the attention and sup- are appropriate sites for supercommittee failed, small-d democrats. Some port of large numbers of duly permitted and time- a “trigger” is supposed to Editorial & Letter policy of us recognized that fact Americans who, whatev- limited political protests. automatically make $1.2 tril- from the beginning. We’d er you may think of the Social movements of all lion in cuts over 10 years, Our Perspective and should be no more seen it reflected in the wisdom of their politi- stripes have made use half from domestic and half expresses the view- than 500 words, signed anti-republican rhetoric cal or economic ideas, of public spaces for gen- from military spending. But points of The Sampson with a home address of “occupation” and the have legitimate concerns erations to assemble Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz. Independent, however, listed, and must conform anti-libertarian tactics and intentions. Most of peaceably and express and Lindsey Graham, other items on this page to this newpaper’s stan- employed by those who the people who turned their views. But perpet- R-S.C., said Monday that the express the opinions of dards of good taste. sought not simply to out to march or witness ual occupation of public triggered defense cuts were the writers whose names The Sampson argue their point of view the early Occupy rallies spaces is not an exer- too deep and should be over- Independent reserves the but to shut up those who likely had no idea that cise of free speech or turned. So the trigger might appear and do not neces- be pulled only partly. sarily reflect the stance right to edit all letters disagree. they were lending sup- assembly. It constitutes a To recognize the port to anarcho-socialists demand that trespassing “Most Democrats weren’t of the newspaper. for brevity, clarity and going to get serious about Letters to the editor on grammar. Occupy movement for and other revolutionar- protestors enjoy more what it really is, we ies. They thought they rights than other citi- the cuts,” Dubay said. He any subject are welcome didn’t need to wait to were simply helping to zens enjoy to make use said that the supercommit- watch the Carnival of make a point about cor- of public property. As for tee wasn’t any better than Souls now playing across porate greed or economic the occupation of private the full Congress at solving the country – the filth, stagnation. property, it is a crime, the deficit and debt prob- the intimidation, the But, of course, most not a political argument. lems. “This issue isn’t going violence, the weapons, of them went home at In the Internet age, to be solved until the next What do you think? the drug overdoses, the the end of those early there is no escape for election,” he observed. killings, and the Penn protests. They had every- unwary, unwise politi- Even with the “trigger” State-like conspiracy day lives to lead, chil- cians. Those who stum- cuts, deficits and debt will of silence about sexual dren to rear, and jobs bled their way into the continue rising, just a little The Sampson Independent wants to get your more slowly. Meanwhile, vote in our latest internet poll question. The poll assaults. Based on the to perform or at least to Occupy movement’s movement’s illiberal ide- seek. They were not the makeshift communes in the country’s credit rating question is located on the left-hand side of our verges on another down- home page at www.clintonnc.com. ological assumptions and ones who stayed behind search of a fleeting media the foolishness of camp- to “camp.” The ones who moment may now find it grade. The federal budget ing out in pubic parks remained fit one of these difficult to stumble their picture will not improve Current poll question: Do you think the as a strategy for political categories: hard-core way out into political significantly until we face debt supercommittee was a complete failure? change, we knew that the radicals, professional respectability again. the problems head-on and protests would become agitators, amateur anar- They should have begin to apply the remedies increasingly desperate chists, addicts, vagrants, known better. that work toward a balanced Yes: 62% and shrill, revealing the or deeply confused. (Editor’s note: John budget, as difficult as those No: true colors of their insti- Whatever they may Hood is president of the remedies may be. Let’s hope There were lessons learned: 38% gators. have thought about John Locke Foundation a year from now is soon I mean, come on. The the substance of the and publisher of enough for a solution. Occupiers said they were Occupy message, most CarolinaJournal.com.) — New Bern Sun Journal/MCT Tuesday, November 29, 2011 The Sampson Independent A5 Red Ribbon essay, poster Man assaulted winners at Sunset Avenue outside his home Doug Clark Matthis Road. in the incident, asked Assistant Editor The man and the sus- them to wait while he pect reportedly got into packed a suitcase and left A 21-year-old man was an argument over an the home. He told them allegedly strangled by an unknown item that ended he feared for his safety. acquaintance in the front with the male allegedly The 21-year-old was yard of his home Sunday grabbing the 21-year- encouraged to go to the afternoon following a dis- old’s neck, attempting to magistrate’s office and pute that turned violent. strangle him. After the file warrants on the man. Courtesy Photos No arrests had been made man released his hands, Sheriff’s officials said that Sunset Avenue School recently honored its Red Ribbon Week Essay and Poster contest as of Monday afternoon. he went to the 21-year- as of Monday afternoon, winners. The theme for Red Ribbon week was ‘It’s Up to Me to Be Drug Free.’ At top, According to Sampson old’s truck and pulled out he hadn’t. front row, from left: Elizabeth Cashwell, Reagan Bustabad, Adrian Donatelli, Lizzy Tart, County Sheriff’s reports, a $100 radio. If you have any information on this Zyajha Gayle, Luis Pineda, Napoleon Jacobs, TaMyra Wright, Jovante Howard, and the 21-year-old called dep- When deputies arrived incident call 910-5982-8137 ext. 123 or Madison Strickland. Back row: Benjamin Wireman, Jacob Thomasson, Dominic Rayner, uties around 12:30 p.m. on the scene, the 21-year- email to sisports@heartlandpublica- Devon Spencer, Quaneika Oates, Irma Bannerman, Oriella Hemingway, Reid Walters at his home on Edmond old, who was not injured tions.com. and Walter Hernandez. Below, the winners of the ‘Most Red Ribbon Week Spirit’ Award. The winning class belonged to Carol Wade’s fourth grade. They are, front row, from left: Mauricio Llamas, Jamyria Skinner, Shakiyah Bryant, Alexius Hamby, KyJuan Cantarero, Kristy Evans, Daniel Nunez and Ta’Koma Clarke; and back row: Carol Wade, Jaida Investigators seek info Faison, Haven Oates, Hannah Long, Najah Bryant, Stephon Johnson, Enrique Deaver, Raimon Parker and Willie Johnson. in suspected arson Doug Clark Deputies responded to the scene, and Assistant Editor through preliminary investigation by the Sampson County Fire Marshal’s office, Investigators with the Sampson the fire was deemed, suspicious. County Sheriff’s Office are seeking No injuries were reported in the inci- information on an arson that took place dent. Thanksgiving day at an abandoned resi- Investigators are seeking more infor- dence on Faison Highway. mation and are asking anyone who According to reports released Monday might have been in the neighborhood morning, the $12,000 single-wide around the time of the incident and saw mobile home, located approximately suspicious activity to call the Sampson two miles northeast of Timberlake Golf County Sheriff’s Office at 910-592-4141. Club, was destroyed after fire gutted it To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to sis- around 6:30 p.m. [email protected]. Grand jury indicts 3 with ties to Perdue campaign RALEIGH (AP) — A Wake County to prison time. the national Democratic Governors ed money from Morganton business grand jury indicted Monday former The indictments come more than Association and co-chair of the 2012 owner Charles M. Fulenwider, accord- campaign workers and a close family a year after Wake County District Democratic National Convention, which ing to the indictment. Fulenwider has friend of North Carolina Gov. Beverly Attorney Colon Willoughby said he is being held in Charlotte. not been charged. Perdue as part of an investigation into would investigate payments of air travel Perdue declined comment on the Stubbs is accused of contributing or undisclosed flights on private airplanes for the campaign following a State indictments but said in a statement her paying expenses totaling more than leading up to her 2008 election victory. Board of Elections probe of Perdue’s campaign committee has cooperated $28,000 through his law firm by paying Grand jurors handed up indict- campaign committee. with Willoughby’s investigation. for chartered flights for the benefit of ments in state court against former Willoughby, a Democrat, told report- “I will, however, reiterate what I made the Bev Perdue Committee until Nov. Perdue campaign finance director Peter ers later Monday that additional clear at the beginning of the investiga- 1, 2008, his indictment said. Stubbs Reichard of Greensboro; Juleigh Sitton charges could be forthcoming, but he tion, and what the investigation has prepared documents in October 2008 of Morganton, until recently the direc- didn’t expect Perdue would be charged. confirmed: as a citizen, a candidate for that purported the flights had been con- tor of the governor’s Western Office Perdue was interviewed as part of his public office, and an elected official, tributed to the state Democratic Party in Asheville; and Trawick H. “Buzzy” investigation and has been cooperative, I have strived to follow the rules and when they actually had gone for the Stubbs Jr. of New Bern, a former law Willoughby said. laws,” she said. committee, documents said. partner with Perdue’s late first husband. Still, the case is likely to become a The indictments accuse Sitton and Reichard attorney Hart Miles urged Stubbs and Sitton were each charged campaign issue as the governor gears Reichard of hiding that Sitton was being people to withhold judgment until all with one count each of filing false up for a re-election campaign already paid an additional $32,000 — $2,000 a the facts were known. campaign reports and obstruction of hampered by high unemployment, a month for 16 months — to work full- Stubbs said in an email statement it justice, according to the indictments, sagging economy and dismal poll num- time for Perdue’s campaign through out- that she would plead not guilty. while Reichard was charged with one bers. side money. The money was funneled “I never asked for any favors nor have count of obstruction of justice. All the Perdue’s problems could also affect through a merchant banking firm oper- I received any personal benefit from my charges are felonies, with potential pen- the national political landscape. Perdue ated by Reichard called Tryon Capital support and help advancing” Perdue’s alties ranging from community service is the current vice-chairwoman of Partners. Reichard solicited and accept- campaign, she said. Crime Watch Arrests entering and larceny. $100 deer camera; and a tioning unit. reported a breaking, larceny. Reported stolen • 11/24 — Ronald Reported stolen were two $200 tree stand. • 11/26 — Estevan entering and larceny. was a $250 double barrel Blackmore, 42, of 122 shotguns valued at $275. • 11/24 — Sulinda Borja, of Clinton, report- Reported stolen was a shotgun. Jefferson St., Clinton, Reported damaged was a Philips, of Garland, report- ed a damage to property. 32-inch flatscreen televi- • 11/27 — Royal was charged with DWI; window valued at $500. ed a breaking,entering Reported damaged was a sion valued at $298; and Lane Offices, of Clinton, driving with an open • 11/24 — Glenn and larceny. Reported carport. a HP computer valued at reported a damage to container; and driving Stafford, of Clinton, stolen was a laptop val- • 11/26 — Minnie $425. property. Reported dam- with license revoked. reported a larceny. ued at $275. McCullen, of Faison, • 11/27 — Aaron Brock, aged was an $800 win- Blackmore was given a Reported stolen was a • 11/25 — Barnes and reported a larceny. of Roseboro, reported a dow. $1,000 bond and a trial $300 generator. Sons, of Garland, report- Reported stolen were 150 date of Jan. 5. • 11/24 — La Lomita, ed a larceny. Reported checks. • 11/25 — Melvin of Clinton, reported a stolen was 40 aluminum • 11/26 — Carlos Emanuel, 59, of 6828 breaking, entering and cans valued at $800. Rodriguez, of Clinton, Fresh Cut Fraiser Fur Turkey Hwy., Turkey, larceny. Reported stolen • 11/25 — Alfred reported a breaking, was charged with simple was 16 packs of cigarettes Benitez, of Clinton, entering and larceny. Christmas Trees assault. Emanuel was valued at $96; cigars val- reported a larceny. Reported stolen was (across from Wal-Mart) given a $1,500 bond and ued at $100; an undis- Reported stolen was 35 a stove; two beds; can a trial date of Jan. 5. closed amount of cash; dogs valued at $50,000. goods; clothing; and • 11/25 — Thelma and 35 pieces of jewelry. • 11/25 — Beatrice copper wire. Reported From Table Top to 12’ Waters, 60, of 102 W. • 11/24 — Trey Shaw, of Newton Grove, damaged was sheet rock Garland and Wreaths ~ Fresh Cut Daily Butler Ave., Clinton, Boyette, of Clinton, reported a larceny. walls. was charged with simple reported a larceny. Reported stolen was a • 11/26 — Johnnie 910-237-2382 assault from an outstand- Reported stolen was a $5,000 3-ton air condi- Barber, of Clinton, MON-SAT 11AM - 8PM SUNDAY 11AM - 6PM ing warrant. Waters was given a trial date of Jan. 4. • 11/26 — Milton Hernandez, 18, of 146 Patterson Lane, Salemburg, was charged BURIED with communicating threats and assault by inCREDIT oosstt pointing a gun (both mis- hhee mm demeanors). Hernandez Geett tt oouutt ooff yyoouurr TTVV!! was given a $4,000 bond CARD G and a trail date of Dec. 13. DEBT? • 11/27 — Luther Over $10,000 in credit card bills? Williford, 50, of 117 Paul Can’t make the minimum payments? Hairr Road, Goldsboro, was charged with pos- session of methamphet- amine. 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He replaced him with former lead our team now and in Tampa Bay — which guided their run to the All-Star Kirk Muller. the future.” hired Guy Boucher in 2009 Eastern Conference Muller begins his Muller was to be intro- 2010 — has changed final, the club’s only post- first NHL head coach- duced at an afternoon coaches since last spring. season berth since they ing job with a slumping news conference. The 45-year-old Muller won the Cup in 2006. team that has made one Carolina dropped was a star center who Before that, they playoff appearance since to 8-13-4 following scored 30 or more goals hadn’t reached the play- 2006 and has lost 10 of Sunday night’s 4-3 loss five times and had seven offs since Maurice led 13 games. He is in his at Ottawa, its third in 70-point seasons. Now he them to the 2002 Stanley first season coaching the a row. The Hurricanes will be asked to revive a Cup final — the highlight Nashville Predators’ AHL are 14th in the Eastern Carolina team that ranks of his first stint with the Chris Seward/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT affiliate in Milwaukee Conference and play 28th in the league in team. after spending five sea- Southeast Division lead- goals allowed, giving up Maurice received a The Carolina Hurricanes’ Paul Maurice watches from the bench sons on the Montreal er Florida on Tuesday an average of 3.24, and three-year contract in during the first period as the Carolina Hurricanes face the Winnipeg Jets at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, Friday, Nov. 25. Canadiens’ staff. He night to begin a three- has one of the worst pow- 2009 that ran through Maurice was fired Monday. played 19 seasons in game homestand. er-play units in the NHL, this season. His com- the NHL, made six All- Maurice became the scoring on just 12.2 per- bined record with the sandwiched by his stints The Associated Press Star teams and led the second coach in his cent of its chances with team was 384-391-145, with Carolina. seeking comment, was Canadiens to their last division to lose his job the man advantage. and his career record of Maurice, who did not first fired by Carolina Stanley Cup. Monday. His firing was Maurice, who helped 460-457-167 includes immediately return a text in 2003-04 following an “Kirk is a proven lead- announced about 90 min- shepherd the club’s move two years with Toronto message left Monday by 8-14-8-2 start. Tony Stewart Lady Horses hires Steve cage the ‘Cats Ruthie Pope Addington as Sports Writer The defensive play by the Lady Dark Horses once again put them in the winner’s column as they crew chief moved past Hobbton on Monday night 66-45. Clinton head coach Chris Owens said his team had CHARLOTTE (AP) winless through the first a slow start, but got better as the game progressed. — Tony Stewart made a 26 races of the season, “It was a pretty good game. We started out a bit decision to fire crew chief but opened the Chase MCT/File photo slack; I guess it was from coming off the holiday and Darian Grubb, and win- with back-to-back wins NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kurt Busch speaks with crew Steve playing a tough Lakewood team last week. But once ning the NASCAR cham- to become a sudden title Addington in this file photo. Addington was hired Monday by Tony the team got focused, they managed to settle down pionship didn’t change contender. Stewart to replace his crew chief, Darian Grubb, who was fired and play ball,” the head coach noted. his mind. But the Stewart-Haas yesterday. “Like the last game, our defense was the key to Grubb was official- Racing team stumbled, winning the game,” Owens added. ly replaced Monday, and Stewart made the Hendrick Motorsports, Busch to 12 wins at JGR, Scorers for the Lady Dark Horses were Courtney eight days after guiding decision to replace where Grubb was before but was let go with three Pearsall, with 20 points; Lexus Simpson, 12 points; Stewart to the Sprint Cup Grubb. he became Stewart’s crew races remaining in the Mildred Fisher, 11; Khadijah Wilson and Kristin title. Steve Addington, Grubb then led Stewart chief in 2009. 2009 season. He then Glasper, both with 5; Janaia Saunders and Bianca who quit as Kurt Busch’s to three more wins, Hendrick said he was moved to Penske Racing Owens, both with 4; Tamara Murphy, 3; Ladecia crew chief last week, including a powerful surprised Grubb was let to team with Kyle’s older Lee, 2; and Tiandra Johnson, with 1 point. takes over immediately drive in the Nov. 20 sea- go. brother, Kurt, and led Clinton is undefeated so far this season; the team — and begins work as son finale to give Stewart “I think the dye was him to four wins and will travel to North Brunswick on Thursday. Stewart and Grubb head the title over Carl cast before the Chase, consecutive berths in the to Las Vegas to begin the Edwards. It was Stewart’s and then they had the Chase. championship celebra- third championship. Chase, they had the suc- Addington also spent tion. After the race, Grubb cess and they won it, but 15 years as a crew chief JV lady Horses “I know Steve well acknowledged he’d been it was something they in the Nationwide Series, and I know how he goes told he was not coming just didn’t want to go winning 10 races with about setting up a race back next season, and back on,” Hendrick said. Jason Keller. car,” said Stewart, who Stewart declined to dis- “Darian is a very smart “Tony and I are a lot defeat Hobbton worked with Addington cuss his crew chief’s sta- guy, and he’s entertaining alike and we’re able Ruthie Pope JV girls and they played from 2005 through 2008 tus. a lot of offers out there. to push each other,” Sports Writer a great first half,” Lamb during his time at Joe “Darian was a very “I hope Darian ends up Addington said. “I saw acknowledged. Gibbs Racing. important part of the with us. I think he would how he worked when we The Hobbton and In the second half, “My comfort level with success we’ve had at help our organization a were at Gibbs together Clinton JV girls squared however, Clinton man- him is already strong. He Stewart-Haas Racing,” lot, but I’m not sure - if and I’m not surprised off Monday afternoon aged to pull away. balances the technical Stewart said Monday. he wants to be a crew at all at the success he’s in basketball action, “Overall, I’m well part of our sport with “I’m very proud of every- chief, we don’t have that created at Stewart-Haas with the lady Horses pleased with the way the real-world experienc- thing he helped accom- spot.” Racing. coming away the vic- the Lady Dark Horses es we get at the track, plish, especially this year Addington, meanwhile, “He expects a lot and tors. Final score 33-11. performed tonight,” and that will allow for when we all rallied to win becomes just the third he knows a lot. His tal- It’s the start of the Lamb stated. a smooth transition as the championship. He’s a crew chief of Stewart’s ent behind the wheel season for the new Scorers for the Horses we prepare to defend our great person and I know 13-year career. He won is obvious, but his abil- junior varsity girls were Shakara Smith, title in 2012.” he’ll continue to be suc- his previous two titles ity to motivate and get basketball program at with 8 points; Jasmine Grubb was told midway cessful in this sport.” with Greg Zipadelli at everyone to believe that Hobbton High School. Fryer, 6 points; Deasia through the Chase for the Grubb won’t stay off JGR. whatever goal they set is Their first game was Williams, 5; Imanjahi Sprint Cup championship the market long: Rick Addington has won 16 attainable is something against the talented Henry, 4; Jessica Bell, that he was going to be Hendrick said Monday races as a crew chief, all every crew chief wants, and strong Dark Horse 4 ; Chiyna Killet, 2; let go at the end of the he’s offered Grubb an with brothers Kyle and and I plan to make the girls, but Clinton head Victoria Devone, 2; and season. Stewart had gone engineering position with Kurt Busch. He led Kyle most of it.” JV coach Bobby Lamb Yasmine Williams, 2. said he saw promise Hooper did not in the young Wildcat report scores for the team. Hobbton team. Syracuse coach Boeheim silent day after Fine fired “Coach Hooper and The Lady JV Dark the girls on the Hobbton Horse record is now SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — were the first to accuse Fine, who law degree from Syracuse in 1961 JV team did a great 1-1; they play again Syracuse men’s basketball coach has called the allegations “patently and was a New York state senator job. It’s the first year of next Tuesday at 4 p.m. Jim Boeheim ran a closed prac- false.” And a third man came for- for 20 years. their program for the at Wallace-Rose Hill. tice Monday as sex abuse victims’ ward last week, accusing Fine of Reached in Naples, Fla., trust- advocates questioned whether he molesting him nine years ago. ee Marvin Lender, class of 1963, should still coach following the Bobby Davis, now 39, told ESPN referred all calls to Chancellor firing of longtime assistant Bernie that Fine molested him beginning Nancy Cantor. VT, Clemson Fine, who has been accused of in 1984 and that the sexual contact “It’s a policy, and I want to molestation by three men. continued until he was around 27. adhere to it,” he said. As criticism swirled about A ball boy for six years, Davis told Calls to several other trust- dominate all-ACC Boeheim’s initial support of Fine ESPN that the abuse occurred at ees seeking comment were not and his verbal attacks on the accus- Fine’s home, at Syracuse basketball returned. GREENSBORO AP) Wilson led the league ers, the coach kept a low profile, facilities and on team road trips, The allegations against Fine sur- — Virginia Tech and with an average of near- seeking refuge in his office on the including the 1987 Final Four. His faced a week after Penn State Clemson dominated ly 133 yards per game second floor of the Carmelo K. stepbrother, Mike Lang, 45, who school trustees fired Joe Paterno the all-Atlantic Coast and with 1,595 yards Anthony Basketball Center. also was a ball boy, told ESPN that in the aftermath of child sex abuse Conference football rushing is 203 shy of Boeheim, who had been sharply Fine began molesting him while he charges against former defensive teams. the ACC single-season critical of the accusers, has soft- was in fifth or sixth grade. coordinator Jerry Sandusky, who The league released record set by Virginia’s ened his stance 10 days after an Zach Tomaselli, 23, of Lewiston, is accused in a grand jury indict- its all-conference Thomas Jones in 1999. impassioned defense of Fine, who Maine, said Sunday he told police ment of sexually abusing eight teams Monday, and Kuechly led the spent 35 seasons on the bench that Fine molested him in 2002 in boys over a 15-year period. nine Tigers and eight nation with 191 total next to Boeheim and was fired a Pittsburgh hotel room. Tomaselli, Amid that child sex-abuse scan- Hokies made either tackles for the Eagles Sunday. who faces sexual assault charges dal, Penn State’s trustees ousted the first or second and is the leading tack- The Rev. Robert Hoatson, presi- in Maine involving a 14-year-old Paterno and university President teams. Division win- ler in ACC history. dent of Road to Recovery, a group boy, said Fine touched him “mul- Graham Spanier. The trustees said ners Virginia Tech Quarterback Tajh that supports victims of sexual tiple” times in that one incident. Spanier and Paterno, who is not and Clemson meet Boyd and star receiv- abuse, said the dismissal of Bernie During a telephone interview with the target of any criminal investiga- Saturday in the ACC er Sammy Watkins Fine was appropriate but didn’t go The Associated Press, he said he tion, failed to act after a graduate championship game in were among the five far enough. signed an affidavit accusing Fine assistant claimed he saw Sandusky Charlotte. Clemson players who “I think Jim Boeheim should be following a meeting with Syracuse sexually abusing a young boy in Hokies running back made the first team. fired or resign as well,” Hoatson police last week in Albany. a campus shower in 2002. And David Wilson and Watkins set ACC said Monday. “These boys were As supporters of victims of sex two school administrators were Boston College line- records for freshmen members of the basketball pro- abuse called for Boeheim to be charged with not properly alerting backer Luke Kuechly with 72 receptions, gram. Jim Boeheim’s responsibility fired, university trustees were authorities to suspected abuse and were unanimous first- 1,073 yards receiving is to oversee that program, and largely silent. with perjury. They maintain their team selections by 45 and 10 touchdowns, the children were not safe on his “I don’t have anything to say innocence. voting members of the while Boyd leads the watch.” about this,” said trustee H. The NCAA is monitoring devel- Atlantic Coast Sports league with an average Two former Syracuse ball boys Douglas Barclay, who earned his opments. Media Association. of 278 yards passing. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Page A7

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Financial (SERV) Sampson County Parcel No. SAMPSON COUNTY, 0215 Lost & Found (ANNOUNCE) 1030 Other (REC VEH) Plaintiff 0220 Memory / Thank You (ANNOUNCE) 1035 Want To Buy (REC VEH) 09-0850640-01, being the The nature of the relief being southern most portion of Lot sought is as follows: foreclo- vs. NOTICE 0225 Notices (ANNOUNCE) 2000 AUTOMOTIVE We make an effort to screen 0230 Personals (ANNOUNCE) No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- sure sale to satisfy unpaid 2005 Auto Rental / Lease (AUTO) sion, McDaniels Township, property taxes on your interest LUTRELL RICH, ET ALS, all ads in all classifications. 0235 Wanted (ANNOUNCE) 2010 Autos (AUTO) which is more completely de- in the property described as Defendants However, we strongly suggest 0300 SERVICES 2015 Classic / Antique (AUTO) scribed in the complaint. Sampson County Parcel No. that you contact your attorney 0302 Appliance Service (SERV) 2020 Commercial / Industrial (AUTO) Plaintiff seeks to extinguish 09-0850640-01, being the NOTICE OF SERVICE before making any invest- 0304 Automotive (SERV) 2025 Parts & Accessories (AUTO) any and all claim or interest southern most portion of Lot OF PROCESS BY PUBLICA- ments. Please report any mis- 0306 Building Materials (SERV) 2030 Sport Utility (AUTO) that you may have in the prop- No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- TION representation to Consumer 0308 Business (SERV) 2035 Trucks (AUTO) erty. sion, McDaniels Township, Protection 919/716-6000. 0310 Catering (SERV) 2040 Utility Trailers (AUTO) which is more completely de- To: Annie Pearl Swinson, all You are required to defend scribed in the complaint. assignees, heirs at law, and 0312 Child / Elderly Care (SERV) 2045 Vans (AUTO) devisees of Annie Pearl Swin- 0314 Computers (SERV) 2050 Want To Buy (AUTO) such pleading not later than Plaintiff seeks to extinguish 300 SERVICES December 29, 2011, and upon any and all claim or interest son, deceased, together with 0316 Contractors (SERV) 3000 REAL ESTATE SALES all her creditors and lienhold- 0318 Domestics / Janitorial (SERV) 3005 Cemetery Plots (REAL ESTATE) your failure to do so, the party that you may have in the prop- seeking service against you erty. ers regardless of how or 0320 Electrical (SERV) 3010 Commercial (REAL ESTATE) through whom they claim, and Pets (ANIMALS) 0322 Financial (SERV) 3015 Condominiums (REAL ESTATE) will apply to the court for the relief sought. You are required to defend any and all persons claiming 0324 General Repairs (SERV) 3016 Farms for Sale (REAL ESTATE) such pleading not later than any interest in the Estate of 0326 Health (SERV) 3020 For Sale By Owner (REAL EST) This 10th day of November, December 29, 2011, and upon Annie Pearl Swinson, de- 0328 Heating & Cooling (SERV) 3025 Houses For Sale (REAL ESTATE) 2011 your failure to do so, the party ceased. 0330 Home Improvements (SERV) 3030 Land (Acreage) (REAL ESTATE) seeking service against you 1ST TIME AD 0332 Insurance (SERV) 3035 Lots (REAL ESTATE) Luther D. Starling, Jr. will apply to the court for the Take notice that a pleading 0334 Lawn Service (SERV) 3040 Want To Buy (REAL ESTATE) Attorney for the Plaintiff relief sought. seeking relief against you has 0336 Music / Dance / Drama (SERV) 3045 Waterfront (REAL ESTATE) 401 College Street been filed in the above-entitled AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD action. 0338 Other Services (SERV) 3500 REAL ESTATE RENTALS Clinton, North Carolina 28328 This 10th day of November, PUPS for sale: solid white, 0340 Plumbing / Electrical (SERV) 3505 Apartments / Townhouses (RENT) 910-299-5087 2011 black & tan $400 ea. The nature of the relief being 910-892-7691/910-263-0787 0342 Professional Services (SERV) 3510STATE Commercial (RENT)OF NORTH The Sampson Independent Luther D. Starling, Jr. sought is as follows: foreclo- Ready for Christmas! 0344 Repairs (SERV) 3515 CondominiumsCAROLINA (RENT) sure sale to satisfy unpaid 0346 Roofing (SERV) 3520 Houses For Rent (RENT) November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. Attorney for the Plaintiff COUNTY OF SAMPSON 401 College Street property taxes on your interest 0348 Security (SERV) 3525 Land (Acreage) (RENT) in the property described as FREE PUPPIES: STATE OF NORTH Clinton, North Carolina 28328 Border Collie/German 0350 Tax / Accounting (SERV) 3530In the Lease General (RENT) Court of Justice 910-299-5087 Sampson County Parcel No. 0352 Travel Entertainment (SERV) 3535District Storage Court (RENT) Division CAROLINA 09-0850640-01, being the Shepherd mix. 910-990-3610 File No. 11 CVD 1371 COUNTY OF SAMPSON southern most portion of Lot 0400 FINANCIAL 3540 Want To Rent (RENT) The Sampson Independent AGRICULTURE 0405 Financial Services (FINANCE) 4000 MANUFACTURED HOUSING November 15, 22 and 29, No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- In the General Court of Justice sion, McDaniels Township, 0410 Insurance (FINANCE) 4005 Lots (MANFACTURED) District Court Division 2011.c. 0415 Money To Lend (FINANCE) 4010SAMPSON Movers (MANFACTURED) COUNTY, which is more completely de- File No. 11 CVD 1369 STATE OF NORTH CARO- Want to Buy (AGRi) 0500 EDUCATION 4015 Plaintiff Rentals (MANFACTURED) scribed in the complaint. VS. LINA Plaintiff seeks to extinguish 0505 Business & Trade School (EDU) 4020 Sales (MANFACTURED) COUNTY OF SAMPSON WANT TO BUY PECANS 0510 Instruction & Training (EDU) 4025 Supplies (MANFACTURED) SAMPSON COUNTY, any and all claim or interest TOP PRICE!! Also, crack & BRENDA J. WEST, ET ALS, Plaintiff that you may have in the prop- shell pecans for public. Pecan 0515 Lessons (EDU) 4030 Defendants Want To Buy (MANFACTURED) In the General Court of Jus- erty. 0520 Personal (EDU) 5000 RESORT PROPERTY vs. tice wizard harvesters now in 0600 ANIMALS 5025 Resort Property For Sale District Court Division stock. Carolina Nutcracker NOTICE OF SERVICE You are required to defend 919-689-2308 0605 Animal Supplies (ANIMALS) 5050OF ResortPROCESS Property ForBY Rent PUBLICA- File No. 11 such pleading not later than LUTRELL RICH, ET ALS, CVD 1369 0610 Horses (ANIMALS) 6000TION EMPLOYMENT December 29, 2011, and upon MERCHANDISE 0615 Livestock (ANIMALS) 6002 Accounting / Financial (HW) Defendants your failure to do so, the party 0620 Pets (ANIMALS) 6004To: Administrative Brenda / ProfessionalJ. West, all as- seeking service against you signees, heirs at law, and devi- NOTICE OF SERVICE SAMPSON COUNTY, will apply to the court for the 0625 Want To Buy (ANIMALS) 6006 Cashier / Clerk (HW) OF PROCESS BY PUBLICA- Miscellaneous (MERCH) 0700 AGRICULTURE 6008sees Child of / ElderlyBrenda Care J.(HW) West, de- Plaintiff relief sought. TION vs. 0701 Farm Equipment (AGRi) 6010ceased, Clerical together(HW) with all her * * * * * * * * 0702 Farms for Sale (AGRi) 6012creditors Construction and (HW) lienholders re- To: Charlie Rich, all assign- This 10th day of November, USED APPLIANCES gardless of how or through LUTRELL RICH, ET ALS, 2011 For SALE. Bent & Bruised & 0710 Garden & Produce (AGRi) 6014 Drivers & Delivery (HW) ees, heirs at law, and devisees Defendants 0715 Hay/Feed/Seed/Grain (AGRi) 6016whom Education they (HW)claim, and any and of Charlie Rich, deceased, to- New! Also, New FURNITURE, all persons claiming any inter- Good Prices! Hwy. 701. 0720 Hunting & Land (AGRi) Luther D. Starling, Jr. 6018est Electricalin the /Estate Plumbing of (HW) Brenda J. gether with all his creditors NOTICE OF SERVICE Attorney for the Plaintiff 910/590-2504 0725 Want To Buy (AGRi) 6020West, Employment deceased. Agencies (HW) and lienholders regardless of OF PROCESS BY PUBLICA- 401 College Street 0900 MERCHANDISE 6022 Entertainment (HW) how or through whom they TION Clinton, North Carolina 28328 FREE OLD 20X30 Building 0905 Antiques (MERCH) 6024Take Food notice Services that (HW) a pleading claim, and any and all persons 910-299-5087 claiming any interest in the Es- To: Alice Pauline Daniels, all in Turkey to be torn down or 0910 Appliances (MERCH) 6026seeking Government relief & againstFederal Jobs you (HW) has moved. 910-471-7733 fmi 0915 Auctions (MERCH) 6028been Help filed Wanted in the - General above-entitled (HW) tate of Charliel Rich, de- assignees, heirs at law, and The Sampson Independent 0920 Bargain Basement (MERCH) 6030action. Law Enforcement (HW) ceased. devisees of Alice Pauline Dan- November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. 0925 Collectibles (MERCH) 6032 Maintenance / Domestic (HW) iels, deceased, together with MATTRESS SETS new. The nature of the relief being Take notice that a pleading all her creditors and lienhold- ANNOUNCEMENTS Starting at twin set $108, full 0930 Computers (MERCH) 6034 Management / Supervisory (HW) seeking relief against you has sought is as follows: foreclo- ers regardless of how or set $148, queen set $188, king 0935 Equipment / Supplies (MERCH) 6036 Mechanics (HW) been filed in the above-entitled through whom they claim, and sure sale to satisfy unpaid Notices (ANNOUNCE) set $298. Memory Foam, 0940 Flea Markets (MERCH) 6038 Medical (HW) action. any and all persons claiming queen set $599, king set $799. 0945 Fuel / Oil / Coal / Wood / Gas 6040property Musical taxes (HW) on your interest in the property described as any interest in the Estate of Al- Lowest prices anywhere! 0950 Furniture (MERCH) 6042 Part Time / Temporaries (HW) The nature of the relief being ice Pauline Daniels, deceased. Mattress Whse Hwy 421 0955 Hobby / Hunt & Sport (MERCH) 6044Sampson Restaurants County (HW) Parcel No. 17-1083921-01, being 87/100 sought is as follows: foreclo- Plainview (910)891-5515 0960 Kids' Corner (MERCH) 6046of anSales acre, (HW) Taylorʼs Bridge sure sale to satisfy unpaid Take notice that a pleading 0965 Miscellaneous (MERCH) 6048Township, Security (HW) which is more com- property taxes on your interest seeking relief against you has RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 0970 Want To Buy (MERCH) 6050pletely Technical described Trades (HW) in the com- in the property described as been filed in the above-entitled 0975 Yard Sale (MERCH) 6052 Textiles / Factories (HW) Sampson County Parcel No. action. BUSINESS LINE/BLOCK AD plaint. Plaintiff seeks to extin- Campers / RVs & Trailers guish any and all claim or in- 09-0850640-01, being the southern most portion of Lot The nature of the relief being terest that you may have in the You may publish your 1 column x 1" TERRY CAMPER 33' 1990 Legals Legals No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- sought is as follows: foreclo- property. sion, McDaniels Township, sure sale to satisfy unpaid line ad and logo (if desired) in a block New fridge, awn. Tires, AC Qn bd $5000 obo 910.592.7438 which is more completely de- property taxes on your interest ad under a classied header of the STATE OF NORTH You are required to defend scribed in the complaint. in the property described as CAROLINA such pleading not later than Sampson County Parcel No. related item for $55.95 per week. AUTOMOTIVE December 29, 2011, and upon Plaintiff seeks to extinguish COUNTY OF SAMPSON any and all claim or interest 09-0850640-01, being the This great price includes publishing your failure to do so, the party southern most portion of Lot seeking service against you that you may have in the prop- your line/block ad 5 days in The In the General Court of Justice erty. No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- Autos (AUTO) District Court Division will apply to the court for the sion, McDaniels Township, Sampson Independent plus block relief sought. BUICK LUCERNE CX '07 File No. 11 CVD 1371 You are required to defend which is more completely de- ad placement fee. You may place your scribed in the complaint. Navy blue Gd cond 89k+ mi This 10th day of November, such pleading not later than Mostly rode mi. 910.471.7733 December 29, 2011, and upon Plaintiff seeks to extinguish line/block ad under the specied SAMPSON COUNTY, 2011 any and all claim or interest $ your failure to do so, the party classication of your ad. 10.00 for Want To Buy (AUTO) Plaintiff seeking service against you that you may have in the prop- Luther D. Starling, Jr. each additional inch. Please call VS. will apply to the court for the erty. $200-$400 CASH FOR CARS Attorney for the Plaintiff relief sought. 910-592-8137 ext. 114 for more 401 College Street Buying all junk or unwanted BRENDA J. WEST, ET ALS, You are required to defend information. vehicles & scrap metal. Call Defendants Clinton, North Carolina 28328 such pleading not later than 910-299-5087 This 10th day of November, 919-868-3305/919-464-6476 2011 December 29, 2011, and upon NOTICE OF SERVICE your failure to do so, the party ANIMALS OF PROCESS BY PUBLICA- The Sampson Independent seeking service against you WE BUY JUNK Cars & November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. Luther D. Starling, Jr. TION Attorney for the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the Trucks. We also buy ton 401 College Street relief sought. trucks & buses. 910/337-1913 To: Brenda J. West, all as- STATE OF NORTH Clinton, North Carolina 28328 REAL ESTATE SALES signees, heirs at law, and devi- CAROLINA 910-299-5087 This 10th day of November, sees of Brenda J. West, de- COUNTY OF SAMPSON 2011 ceased, together with all her The Sampson Independent creditors and lienholders re- In the General Court of Jus- November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. Luther D. Starling, Jr. gardless of how or through tice Attorney for the Plaintiff ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ whom they claim, and any and District Court Division STATE OF NORTH 401 College Street all persons claiming any inter- File No. 11 CVD 1369 Clinton, North Carolina 28328 CAROLINA 910-299-5087 PAYROLL/BOOKKEEPER est in the Estate of Brenda J. COUNTY OF SAMPSON West, deceased. SAMPSON COUNTY, The Sampson Independent In the General Court of Justice November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. NO Experience necessary. Take notice that a pleading Plaintiff District Court Division seeking relief against you has VS. File No. 11 CVD 1369 been filed in the above-entitled LUTRELL RICH, ET ALS, Salary Commensurate, and takes action. Defendants SAMPSON COUNTY, little of your time. The nature of the relief being NOTICE OF SERVICE Plaintiff sought is as follows: foreclo- OF PROCESS BY vs. sure sale to satisfy unpaid PUBLICATION Requirements: -Should be a property taxes on your interest LUTRELL RICH, ET ALS, in the property described as To: Annie R. Swinson, all as- Defendants computer literate,must be Sampson County Parcel No. signees, heirs at law, and devi- 17-1083921-01, being 87/100 sees of Annie R. Swinson, de- NOTICE OF SERVICE of an acre, Taylorʼs Bridge ceased, together with all her OF PROCESS BY PUBLICA- effi cient and dedicated. Township, which is more com- creditors and lienholders re- TION pletely described in the com- gardless of how or through Please send resume to: plaint. Plaintiff seeks to extin- whom they claim, and any and To: Lutrell Rich, all assign- guish any and all claim or in- all persons claiming any inter- ees, heirs at law, and devisees [email protected] terest that you may have in the est in the Estate of Annie R. of Lutrell Rich, deceased, to- property. Swinson, deceased. gether with all his creditors and lienholders regardless of You are required to defend Take notice that a pleading how or through whom they such pleading not later than seeking relief against you has claim, and any and all persons December 29, 2011, and upon been filed in the above-entitled claiming any interest in the Es- your failure to do so, the party action. tate of Lutrell Rich, deceased. seeking service against you will apply to the court for the The nature of the relief being Take notice that a pleading relief sought. sought is as follows: foreclo- seeking relief against you has sure sale to satisfy unpaid been filed in the above-entitled This 10th day of November, property taxes on your interest action. 2011 in the property described as Sampson County Parcel No. The nature of the relief being Luther D. Starling, Jr. 09-0850640-01, being the sought is as follows: foreclo- Attorney for the Plaintiff southern most portion of Lot sure sale to satisfy unpaid 401 College Street No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- property taxes on your interest Clinton, North Carolina 28328 sion, McDaniels Township, in the property described as 910-299-5087 which is more completely de- Sampson County Parcel No. scribed in the complaint. 09-0850640-01, being the The Sampson Independent Plaintiff seeks to extinguish southern most portion of Lot November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. any and all claim or interest No. 6 of the Riley Boykin Divi- that you may have in the prop- sion, McDaniels Township, erty. which is more completely de- scribed in the complaint. You are required to defend Plaintiff seeks to extinguish such pleading not later than any and all claim or interest December 29, 2011, and upon that you may have in the prop- your failure to do so, the party erty. seeking service against you will apply to the court for the You are required to defend relief sought. such pleading not later than December 29, 2011, and upon This 10th day of November, your failure to do so, the party 2011 seeking service against you will apply to the court for the Luther D. Starling, Jr. relief sought. Attorney for the Plaintiff 401 College Street This 10th day of November, Clinton, North Carolina 28328 2011 910-299-5087 Luther D. Starling, Jr. The Sampson Independent Attorney for the Plaintiff November 15, 22, 29, 2011.c. 401 College Street Clinton, North Carolina 28328 910-299-5087 The Sampson Independent November 15, 22 and 29, 2011.c. Attention Salespeople !! Do you want to have fun?

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Doug Clark a trial date of Dec. 21. Assistant Editor According to reports, agents, acting A 21-year-old woman wanted in on a tip, discovered Cumberland County was arrested Hendryx in a closet Friday afternoon when investigators at the Hay Smith discovered her hiding in a closet at Lane residence Friday a residence on Hay Smith Lane in around 3:30 p.m. When Roseboro. they ran her name in Serenity Hendryx, 21, of 4096 N.C. AWARE, it noted Hendryx Fayland Drive, Roseboro, was charged the outstanding war- on the outstanding Cumberland rants from Cumberland County. She County warrants dating back to Oct. was immediately taken into custody. 13 for possessing/distributing a meth- Hendryx has two previous con- amphetamine precursor, exceeding the victions, according to the N.C. pseudo limits and possession of drug Department of Corrections. She was paraphernalia. She was also cited by convicted of possession of drug para- Courtesy photo Sampson County Sheriff’s deputies for phernalia in December 2006 and again Edward Olive, chairman of the Mount Olive College Young Farmer and Rancher Committee, is pictured exceeding the pseudo limits and pos- in March of 2009. with some of the over 1,800 pounds of canned food collected and given to the Food Bank of North session of drug paraphernalia. To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to Carolina. She was given a $51,500 bond and [email protected]. Send Your Child a Personalized Letter from Santa and the North Pole! And help support Sampson/Duplin County’s Newspapers in Education! Just imagine the look on your child’s face when he or she opens an envelope from the North Pole with a personalized letter from Santa! $ $ 6 Per Child WWith5ith a allll pproceedsroceeds goinggoing toto Sampson/Duplin Sampson/Duplin County’s County’s NewspapersNewspapers iinn EducationEducation ProgramProgram Dear Jane, supportingsup ti thousandsth d off newspapers sentt toto Sampson/DuplinSamp County students every month.onth.

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