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$1 dollar F Vol. LXXXVII; Issue 180 Sunday, September 11, 2011 Clinton, North Carolina F 22 pages Remembering the tragedy Sampsonians’ memories vary, but emotions alike about tragedy of 9/11 By BILLY TODD closer to home.l heartbroken for the families of all those being attacked or that Staff Writer Anita Lane, who works with the who lost their lives and were injured,” things like this could Sampson County Lane explained. “It was hard to believe happen here. Now we American citizens feel differently about Register of Deeds that this had happened to our country. I do,” concluded Lane. their memories of Sept.r 11, 2001. Their office, expressed had always felt that we were a country that Environmental thoughts and reflections vary almost as she and her mother reached out to others when so many oth- Health office man- much as the 10 years that have passed were traveling to ers did not. If something tragic happened, ager Janice Butler since that horrible day when terrorism Fayetteville on a we were there to help. Then to have some- shared that she was came home to everyone in the United shopping trip when one to attack us, it was just unbelievable.” on her second day States. they heard the news Lane stated that she felt safe here but of work with the Several individuals shared their over the car radio. stressed her belief that things had defi- Health Department. J. Butler thoughts as to where they were when they “I can’t even begin nitely changed. “I think the attacks have “I remember being in heard the news of the terrorists attacks to describe how I felt. caused us not to trust each other as we the old building where My emotions were so once did. Security is another issue. Before and expresed their feelings of that day and Lane See RESIDENTS, Page A2 changes they have seen in America and mixed. I was totally 9/11, we never thought of things such as Man A 9/11 tribute beaten, Police Department gives back to other emergency workers robbed By DOUG CLARK Assistant Editor by friend DOUG CLARK Outside of the Clinton Police Department By Friday, the American flag was flown at half- Assistant Editor mast to remember the fallen in the 9-11 trag- A 21-year-old Roseboro edy; inside, emergency workers, law enforce- man, who was spending the ment officers and members of the Clinton PHOTO BY DOUG CLARK night at a motel in Clinton, Fire Department were sharing fellowship and Clinton Police Sgt. Robbie King, right, was beaten and robbed ear- memories of that fateful day a decade ago. PHOTO BY DOUG CLARK and officer Tracy Jackson position the lier this week by someone Most who were on duty that day remem- Clinton Police Sgt. Anthony Davis U.S. flag in front of the Clinton Police who is alleged to be his ber with clarity how all departments were on enjoys some food Friday with others Department at half-mast in honor — friend. watch for any other attacks. officers, firefighters and EMS work- and memory — of those involved in the According to reports “I was just returning from a fire call,” said ers at the Clinton Police Department Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. released Friday morn- Clinton-Sampson Emergency Management Friday. police for taking the time to honor the fire ing by the Clinton Police director Ronald Bass.”It was a very uncertain The chief continued that the luncheon, department. Department, the man met time. The uncertainty of not knowing what catered by Sandpiper Seafood, was a way for “We really do appreciate it,” he said. “It is up with a friend around 4:15 was coming next — it really changed every- the department to say thanks. a real treat for us to come out here with the a.m. Monday and the two thing.” “We lost so many public service workers other departments, have some laughs and began walking down Knolly On the 10-year anniversary of the attacks, at the Trade Center bombings in New York, have a nice lunch. We remember 9-11 and the Street. Reports note that at Clinton Police chief Mike Brim said he came and we wanted to recognize the public service lives lost there and hope that something like some point during the walk, up with the idea to honor the brave men and workers — police, fire and EMS — here and let that never happens again.” the suspect began beating women who serve locally. them know how much we appreciate them,” Bass agrees. his friend, and then pulled “I am sure that I speak for all citizens when he said. “What better way to take a little time “We certainly appreciate the chief and the out a knife and robbed him. I saw that sometimes we don’t pay tribute to to tell them‘thank you for all they do for the department doing this today,” he said. “It is Taken was an undisclosed these men and women enough,” Brim said. citizens than have some fellowship and feed great food and great fellowship. We all have amount of cash, an identifi- “But they truly do provide a great service them a meal. That is what this is all about.” good working relationships and we are proud cation card and the man’s for our citizens and we thank them for their Clinton Fire Chief Todd Solice, who was of that and to be here to give each other hotel key. dedication.” with his on-duty crew, said he appreciated the thanks for what we do is pretty special.” See SUSPECT, Page A3 SWAT teams Sampson liason among Fibrowatt layoffs descend on Local ED says layoffs not a signal company won’t come to county By CHRIS BERENDT “I understand that everybody Salemburg Staff Writer has hard times,” said Thornton, who was no less taken aback by Amid cutbacks, an industry the move. “My reaction when Over 17 agencies I heard about the downsizing, I PHOTO COURTESY OF BARBARA YOW attempting to make inroads into was extremely surprised. I was participate in competition Participants work to get the best Sampson County has reported- time in saving the life of a victim ear- ly laid off several high-ranking shocked. I knew the commitment at N.C. Justice Academy lier this week. employees, as well as one who to Fibrowatt and the community has served as a key local face and still remains, but it was a money By DOUG CLARK 19th Annual SWAT Conference. training that not only is designed proponent of the company for issue.” Assistant Editor Although the three-day event, to improve individual skills but three years. Fibrowatt officials did not which is co-sponsored by the hone their team skills, as well as Among several laid off by immediately answer requests for SALEMBURG — Seventeen North Carolina Justice Academy build unity among the different Fibrowatt in recent months, comment, however local officials law enforcement agencies from and the North Carolina Tactical teams. Greg Thornton, community liai- said they have been informed of all over North Carolina gathered Officers Association, brought out The teams faced off in com- son for Fibrowatt LLC, said his no change in Fibrowatt’s direc- earlier this week at the North the best in the competitors, it petitions that were not only last day with the company was tion. Carolina Justice Academy in also gave the close to 200 law Friday. Salemburg to participate in the enforcement officers additional See CONFERENCE, Page A2 See LAYOFFS, Page A2 over the money YouYou willwill gogo NUTS you will save in gas Index Web Poll NUTS with the Ford Fusion.41mpg!41mpg! n Local , Page A3, 6-8 Q. Do you think Alive n National , Page A9 After 5 was a success? n Agriculture, Page A5 n Opinion, Page A4 To answer, visit our n Deaths, Page A3 Web site at www.clintonnc. n Lifestyles, Page C1-3 com. Results Page A4 daily. of n Sports, Page B1-3, 6 Take a Test DDriverive, n Kids’ Page, Page C6 Today’s Independent TODAYY! n TV/Comics, Page C4-5 printed for n Classifieds, Page B4-5 Robert Moore 213 Southeast Blvd • Clinton, NC • 910-592-8734 A2 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Sunday, September 11, 2011 SIdigest Residents reflect on where they were Continued from Page A1 consume your life,” declared Spell. go so far as to are all more cautious of who and Renae Jacob,s who works as a hurt so many where we are. Now when I travel we had a television and the news salon manager and waitress, said innocent peo- I am constantly checking to see came over the screen. Everyone she was working at Lewis’ BBQ ple,” asserted who is around me and where I am. just seemed to stand in utter amaze- when she heard about the attacks Simmons. I do not like the feelings I now ment and shock, like this could not on the World Trade Center tow- “Today, I have since the attacks that were have happened,” expressed Butler. ers and the think people not there before. The 9/11 attacks Tomorrow’s Weather “It was an eerie feeling. I don’t Pentagon. are more care- have changed our lives forever,” think anyone ever thought of a “It is still ful about their concluded Benton. terrorists attack here at home. It hard to think surroundings “I had just moved back home was surprising and alarming, and it about what and maybe from Charlotte to assist in care made us speechless. I just cannot happened. we are just a Simmons giving to my dad. I walked into imagine the magnitude of the dam- You just didn’t little bit safer the kitchen where he was already age and loss of life that occurred,” think some- than before the attacks. But it watching television. I saw the remarked Butler. thing would could happen again,” affirmed smoke coming from the first tower According to the office manag- happen like Simmons. and thought someone had possibly er, “Security is one thing that has that. It is still Retired educator and musi- bombed the building. About that changed here and around the coun- Jacobs not over nor cian Stan Benton was teaching at time the other plane flew into the try. The attacks have made people do I ever think Hargrove Elementary School when other tower. I could not believe more cautious and not to trust one such acts of terrorism will ever be he got the news from his principal what I was seeing. Dad then want- another. We seem to be more vigi- over. As a Native American, I try Tom Best. “I felt like I did when ed to know what was happening,” lant and cautious in our everyday not to be prejudice but after the I learned about President John stated Sam Butler, a local funeral Today’s weather is lives now. It makes you a bit more attacks occurred it is difficult to Kennedy being killed. It made my director. expected to be sunny, reluctant to travel and visit places see someone from the Middle East stomach ache. I did not fully under- “9/11 was truly a tragedy. It was clear and warm with where a large number of people and not think are they going to stand when the president was and is a sign of the times where highs near 87. Lows might be gathered,” shared Butler. bomb us? You don’t want to think assassinated what it was all about. man has become so wicked and will be close to 60. Hairdresser Michelle Spell that but the horrific event that hap- But because I was older on 9/11 it separated from God. The attacks of Today’s weather pic- shared that she was on her way pened on 9/11 caused it,” asserted was real. We had been attacked on that day were a ture was drawn by to work at Total Jacobs. our on land,” expressed Benton. wake up call for Salemburg Elementary E-Clips and In response to changes that “When I visited Ground Zero us to turn from student Rickilyn Lucas. heard the news have resulted from the 9/11 a few years back, it was a sober- our evil ways as she pulled attacks, Jacobs responded, “There ing experience. Where I once and return to into the park- is that feeling of suspicion that you was amazed seeing the Twin a stronger faith Local briefs ing lot on that do not want to have but is there. Towers was now just a deep dark and belief in hole. It really makes you think. Art For Lunch — famed Sept. 11. I am more aware of the people the one who “I was around me and who my child is The thought of someone attack- made us. The 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, shocked and around and friends with. However, ing innocent remnants of Sept. 14, Zeng’s Palace, filled with unbe- I do feel overall that our country is people is just that day are 411 Southeast Blvd. lief. I could not doing a good job keeping us safe,” unimagina- still with us Entertainment by the tal- S. Butler believe it was Spell noted the salon manager. ble. I feel for today and ented actors and actress- happening. Harry Simmons, currently work- the Muslim because of the es from the Sampson Being attacked ing at the Smithfield plant and who community. attacks we all have reexamined Community Theatre’s here at home was something I runs a knife and tool sharpening Because a our lives,” asserted the funeral production of Smokey never thought would happen,” business, shared that he was work- small group director. Joe’s Café. Drawing for 6 remarked the cosmetologist. ing in a small private room sharp- of extremist Today, Butler states that he still free tickets. FMI, call 910- A loss of self freedom is one ening knives at then Premium attacked us, feels secure. “I do feel secure. We 596-2533. thing Spell feels has changed in Standard Farms when his supervi- they have been as Americans are survivors. To SCC Fall America. “Security has become sor Ruben Ricks came in and told Benton lumped togeth- ensure that things will be better for Convocation — 11 so restrictive in many ways that him what had happened. er and every- us and future generations we must a.m., Wednesday, Sept. we have loss many personal free- “It was bad. So many people one is suspicious of all Muslims turn our attention back on the Lord 14, Clinton Pentecostal doms. When you travel, you have were hurt and killed. So many now although most had nothing and he will take care of the rest,” Holiness Church Family to undergo invasive screenings. lives were affected and changed to do with the attacks. I do not declared Butler. Life Center. You can become obsessed with forever. We were changed forever. see that changing,” expounded the To contact Billy Todd, call 910- Descendants of fear if you let it control you. But to America changed forever. It was so educator. 592-8137 ext. 117, or e-mail siobits@ James H. and Maggie survive a person must not let fear unbelievable that someone would “I do not feel safer. I think we heartlandpublications.com Westbrook Lee Reunion — 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, Saint John Pentecostal Holiness Conference is rousing success Church fellowship hall, Route 1, Four Oaks. Continued from Page A1 Association, said that he Because of security was thrilled with the 2011 issues, names of winning Community Paddle cally but mentally challeng- SWAT Competition. “This teams were not available. Trip — Saturday, Sept. ing. Events such as Pick event gives SWAT operators The Justice Academy, 17, sponsored by The Your Poison, Officer Rescue, the chance to fine tune their created in 1973, provides Friends of Sampson Sniper Course, and Rolling skills and prepare them for training for thousands of County Waterways and Thunder are designed to day in and out missions,” criminal justice personnel the Clinton Recreation test SWAT members’ agility, he said. “The SWAT opera- throughout North Carolina. Department. This trip shooting skills, teamwork, tors that attend are some Numerous state and local is to Ft. Fisher State individual and team decision of the elite officers in North agencies make use of the Recreation Area to paddle making, and overall physical Carolina and this competi- campus facilities, instruc- “The Basin.” This trip is fitness level. tion helps prepare them for tional services, and its pro- not for first time paddlers. The event was a rousing their encounters in the real fessional staff for criminal Limited registration. FMI success. world. As law enforcement justice training. The 2011 and registration, 910-299- “On behalf of the Attorney PHOTO COURTESY OF BARBARA YOW officers, we never know what SWAT Competition is just 4906. General, Roy Cooper, the Participants a the N.C. Justice Academy shoot the next call will be.” one example of law enforce- Move More North Carolina Justice for accuracy and speed earlier this week. Although no local teams ment training. Opportunities Academy is pleased to host past week were: Apex Police, each other,” said Jennifer were represented, partici- To reach Doug Clark Community Forum — the 19th annual SWAT Brunswick County Sheriff, Fisher, who is the Basic Law pants said they enjoyed their call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. Conference in Salemburg,” Burke County Sheriff, Enforcement Training coor- time in Salemburg, as well as email to sisports@heartland- 12, Center for Health and said Mark Strickland, direc- Caldwell County Sheriff, dinator for the state of North the event itself. publications.com. Wellness, discuss adven- tor of the Justice Academy. Durham County Sheriff, Carolina. “The law enforce- “Over three days, the men Forsyth County Sheriff, ment agencies range from ture field trips such as and women were exposed visiting greenways and Fort Bragg Police, Garner small to large departments in to a wide array of training Police, Gaston County both rural and urban areas. points of interest to add events that were both men- excitement to exercise Police, Holly Springs Police, These SWAT operators give tally and physically challeng- Mount Airy Police, Raleigh it their all in providing pro- and to connect people ing. Throughout this confer- who want to jog, bike, Police, Scotland County tection to us, the citizens ence, a common theme of Sheriff, UNC Greensboro of North Carolina. There is swim, hike, camp or kayak teamwork and camaraderie with a training group. Police, Wake County Sheriff, blood, sweat, and tears shed was apparent. Through Wake Forest Police and at this event which builds We will also discuss teamwork and camaraderie, Wilmington Police. unity among agencies and Walk Across Sampson participants network with “Every year the SWAT brings them together in County challenges and other each other and discuss competition brings hundreds those times of need. I appre- “Walk-tober.” FMI con- challenges and solutions of law enforcement officers ciate all they do to allow us tact Judi Nicholson with from across the state.” together from across the to live in freedom.” the Clinton Recreation The law enforcement state to train together, build A.A. Boone, president Department at 910-299- agencies represented this relationships, and support of the N.C. Tactical Officer 4906 or Nicholsonjk@ CityofClintonNC.US or Casey Stevens at 910-592- 7161 . Sampson County Layoffs raise questions about future Friends for Animals Continued from Page A1 ers.” Despite recent devel- satisfy the poultry waste ally, Fibrowatt’s prod- Meeting — 6 p.m., Fibrowatt LLC is still opments that have affect- set-aside. uct would ensure that Tuesday, Sept. 13, new “I don’t know of any seeking power purchase ed the positions of oth- That was positive news Sampson and the sur- location: Beth’s, 2415 change in status from our agreements (PPAs) from ers within the company, for Fibrowatt, whose rep- rounding area is on the Boykin Bridge Road, at last discussions, when utilities, long-term con- including at least two vice resentatives have noted forefront of technology blinking traffic light. FMI, Fibrowatt expressed their tracts to sell the renew- presidents, Thornton it will take around four in working to sustain its call 592-3779. continued commitment to able energy produced at said he still stands behind years to complete the massive poultry industry. The Sampson- the project,” said John the poultry litter-burning the company and what it Sampson project, with This week, he did Clinton Retired School Swope, executive director plant. Sampson County could mean to the local permitting and construc- not back off those com- Personnel (SCRSP) for the Sampson County was announced as the community and agricul- tion, even after the PPAs ments — and his faith in Meeting — 10 a.m., Economic Development site for Fibrowatt in ture as whole. are in hand. According Fibrowatt. Tuesday, Sept. 13, Jordan Commission, who was April 2008 and Fibrowatt Senate Bill 3, passed to local officials, no news “We still have a lot Shopping Center Piggly informed by Thornton of officials have worked in 2007, established a has come that would lead of opportunities in North Wiggly. Anyone who has the cutbacks. “I was told, since then to obtain mandate that required them to believe those Carolina, particularly despite layoffs, there is PPAs. Thornton worked investor-owned utilities goals have changed. in southeastern North retired from either school no change in Fibrowatt’s system is invited to throughout that same in North Carolina to “I understand they will Carolina,” said Thornton. intention to locate three-year period as the meet up to 12.5 percent attend. FMI, call John E. continue to pursue power “I believe in the com- to Sampson County. local liaison for the com- of their energy needs purchase agreements pany. If we can get the Williams at 910-592-5930. Unfortunately, we hate pany. through renewable ener- and, having additional poultry PPA … I know Feeder Calf Sale to see such a great rep- Little more than a gy resources or energy RECs will be able to we can do what we say —7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. resentative for the com- month ago, Thornton said efficiency measures. lower Fibrowatt’s costs we can do — we did it 13, Sampson County pany and the state be negotiations were ongo- Senate Bill 484, passed and make them attrac- in Minnesota. It just fits Livestock Facility, Hwy. let go, but hopefully he ing with utility compa- earlier this summer, tive to utility companies,” into what we do here. It’s 42l South, Clinton. Calves can get brought back on nies, and Fibrowatt was stated that the additional said Swope. a great company to have to be delivered from 7:30 when these projects get continuing to do what it RECs (renewable energy A Sampson native, for our county.” a.m. until 4 p.m. on that active.” could to establish a foot- certificates) assigned to Thornton said earlier this Chris Berendt can be same day. FMI, contact “If they can get some- hold in Sampson County. the first 10 megawatts summer that he knew reached at 910-592-8137 Paul Gonzalez at 910-592- thing going,” added That foothold, he said, of biomass renewable the value Fibrowatt can ext. 121 or via email at 7l6l. Thornton, “they want to was vital to the commu- energy facility generation have locally. Already lead- sicrime@heartlandpubli- pick me back up with oth- nity. capacity are eligible to ers in agriculture nation- cations.com. Sunday, September 11, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT A3 Obituaries

Lattie F. Houston, 89 officiating. Burial will follow at the church from 2 to 3 p.m. 2011 at his home. County, died Friday, Sept. 9 KENANSVILLE — Mr. at Benson City Cemetery. Burial will follow at Mill Creek The funeral will be held at the VA Medical Center in Lattie Fulton Houston, 89, He leaves to cherish his Baptist Church Cemetery. at 3 p.m., on Monday, Sept.Nashville, Tenn. passed away Friday, Sept. 9, memories, his wife Linda Miss Nunnery was born on 12, at Pleasant Union Baptist Arrangements are incom- 201. He was born in Duplin Norris of the home; twoJuly 29, 1997 in Cumberland Church with the Rev. Paul plete and will be announced County on Jan. 4, 1922, to thedaughters, Tracy Massengill ofCounty to Troy Wayne and Honeycutt and the Rev. Jerryby Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc. late William Oscar Houston Benson, and Kimberly NorrisCheri Godbold Nunnery. Fisher officiating. Burial will of Warsaw. and Dessie Lee Wilson of Four Oaks; three - brothShe is preceded in death by follow at the Haney Family Houston. ers, Billy Norris, Pete Norrisher maternal grandmother, Cemetery. Norman A. Millen, 73 A graveside service will be of Benson, and Jim NorrisCarolyn of Godbold. She was Mr. Haney was born on MOUNT OLIVE —Mr. held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. Four Oaks; and two - granda student at Lakewood High Jan. 1, 1947 and was a nativeNorman Alvin Millen, 73, of 12 in Devotional Gardens. daughters. School. of Sampson County. He was Dobbersvillea Road, a used car Visitation will be held from The family will receive She is survived by, her Navy veteran of the Vietnamdealer and body repairman, 7 until 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. friends at Unity Pentecostal parents, Troy and Cheri War and worked as a - teledied Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. 11 at Community Funeral Church, 605 East Morrisey Nunnery of the home; phone one contractor. The funeral will be held Home in Warsaw. Ave., in Benson from 2 until 3 sister, Haley Nunnery of theHe is survived by his wife, at 3 p.m., today, Sept. 11, A service of Community p.m, Sunday home; her paternal grandpar- Vivian Haney of the home; at Tyndall’s Funeral Home, Funeral Home of Warsaw, Inc. Sept. 11, and other times at ents, Kenneth and Virginiaone daughter, Michele with interment following 404 South Dunn St. in Benson. Nunnery of Autryville; andJohnson and husband, Ron in Maplewood Cemetery. Clifton E. Norris, 64 The Norris Family has her maternal grandparents, of Fayetteville; one sister, Visitation at funeral home BENSON — Mr. Clifton entrusted services to Hope Junior and Anna Godbold ofJeanette Tanner of Autryville; begins at 2 p.m. Earl Norris, 64, of 404 South Valley Funeral Service &Roseboro. and one grandson, Zackery Mr. Millen is survived by Dunn S., died Friday, Sept. 9, Cremation of Clinton. The family will receive Johnson. his three sons, Alvin Ray 2011 at his home. friends on Monday evening The family will receive Millen and wife, Eugenia Mr. Norris was born March Ashley L. Nunnery, 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Butlerfriends on Monday after- Chestnutt Millen, and Jeffrey 20, 1947 to the late Leck and AUTRYVILLE — Miss Funeral Home in Roseboro, noon from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Norman Millen, all of the Nealia Norris in Johnston Ashley Leigh Nunnery, 14, and other times at the home at Pleasant Union Baptist Grantham area, and Norman County. He was preceded in of 884 Mt. Carmel Church of Kenneth and Virginia Church, 2300 Pleasant Union Henderson Millen and wife, death by three brothers, Road, died on Saturday, Sept. Nunnery, 2252 Carry Bridge Road, Roseboro, and other Francine Harvey Millen of La Murman Norris, Leck Norris10, 2011 at Sampson Regional Road, Autryville. times at home. Grange; three grandchildren; Jr., and Bobby Norris; twoMedical Center in Clinton. Services entrusted to Services entrusted to a sister-like cousin, Eleanor sisters, Geraldine Norris, and The funeral will be held Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Stewart of Autryville. Magaline Norris. at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept.Roseboro St., Roseboro. Roseboro Street, Roseboro. He was preceded in death The funeral will be held at 13, at Pleasant Union Baptist by his parents, Norman and 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11,at Church with the Rev. Paul Billy R. Haney, 64 Levie M. Lowe, 86 Ella Parker, and was their Unity Pentecostal Church in Honeycutt and the Rev. ROSEBORO — Mr. Billy TENNESSEE — Mr. Levie only son. Benson with pastor Richard Charles Ray Jernigan officiat- Ray Haney, 64, of 1551 Autry M. Lowe, 86, of 6276 Mount Arrangements by Tyndall’s McKeel ing. The body will lie in state Hwy., died on Friday, Sept. 9, View Road, formerly of Duplin Funeral Home of Mt. Olive More N.C. counties County honors retirees eligible for Irene help RALEIGH (AP)— ties can seek low- counties are eligible Gov. Beverly Perdue interest grants or for help covering says two more North loans to help them the costs of storm Carolina counties recover from Irene. response, debris are eligible for indi- That means 35 coun- removal and infra- vidual assistance ties are now eligible structure repairs. to recover from for individual assis- Earlier Saturday, damage caused by tance. Perdue said farmers Hurricane Irene, Seven more in 42 counties are while seven more counties are eli- eligible for federal are eligible for pub- gible for public disaster assistance. lic assistance. assistance: Gates, The U.S. Agriculture Perdue said Hertford, Johnston, Department is pro- Saturday that - Northampton, fami viding Farm Service PHOTO BY CHRIS BERENDT Agency emergency lies and business Sampson, Warren At a meeting earlier this week, the Sampson County Board of owners in Wayneand Washington. loan assistance to Commissioners recognized the dedicated service of four county employ- and Pender coun- That means 36those farmers. ees, who all retired Sept. 1. The employees each shared gratitude to the county, whose commissioners expressed their thanks to the employ- ees. Each retiree received a plaque from chairman Jefferson Strickland and the rest of the commissioners. Pictured, from left, are: retiree Trudy Suspect search ongoing Pugh, Administration (1999-2011); retiree Madeline Barnes, Tax Office (1971-2011); Strickland; retiree Donna Smith, Register of Deeds (1983- 2011); and Sgt. Stokes McKoy, who accepted the plaque on behalf of his Continued from Page A1 before any arrest is made. wife Teresa “Terry” McKoy, who worked in Communications from 1998- Anyone with information about 2011 and is currently recovering from a stroke. Strickland said the small The 21-year-old suffered minor this case is asked to call the ceremony was bittersweet. ‘It’s unpleasant business to recognize four injuries in the incident. Clinton Police Department at 910- very valued employees who are retiring,’ he said. ‘We are very happy, The suspect got away on 592-3105. but it’s with sadness too. These four here represent over 100 years to a bike and has not been seen To reach Doug Clark call 910- Sampson County.’ since. 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Arrests of Sept. 27. • 9/8 — James • 9/8 — Jerry Dale, • 9/9 — Hilary Lamb, of Clinton, 43, of 876 Savannah Brown, 19, of reported a breaking Hill Road, Dunn, was 1111 Parker Road, and entering and a lar- Roseboro, was charged ceny. Reported stolen charged with commu- Publication # (USPS 478-740) nicating threats. Dale with larceny and pos- was a $600 laptop. was given a trial date session of drug para- • 9/8 — Jenifer (910) 592-8137 Main Office (910) 592-8756 Fax of Sept. 20. phernalia. Brown was Atkins, of Clinton, At any time during the message press 0 for the operator. At any time during the message • 9/8 — Michael given a $1,000 bond reported a breaking press the ext. # you need. Hyatt, 35, of 200 and a trial date of Oct. and entering and a lar- Running Branch Lane, 25. ceny. 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Faison, of Clinton, Daily...... $0.50 4 Weeks...... $9.00 4 Weeks...... $17.28 4 Weeks...... $17.28 was given a $1,000 • 9/8 — Jonathan reported a breaking Sunday...... $1.00 12 Weeks...... $25.95 12 Weeks....$51.84 12 Weeks...... $51.84 bond and a trial date Lane, of Clinton, and entering and lar- 26 Weeks...... $50.50 26 Weeks..$112.32 26 Weeks...... $112.32 of Oct. 19. reported a larceny. ceny. Reported stolen 52 Weeks...... $94.00 52 Weeks..$224.64 52 Weeks...... $224.64 • 9/8 — Johnnie Reported stolen was a was a digital camera Advance payments are accepted at the office. Because all carriers are independent contractors, Melvin, 34, of 1631 $110 bicycle. valued at $120. The Sampson Independent takes no responsibility for payments made to them. Butler Island Road, • 9/8 — Alice Wells, • 9/8 — Altman’s Roseboro, was charged of Clinton, reported a Grocery Barn, of The Independent continues the News-Dispatch and the Sampson Democrat, with filing a false larceny. Reported sto- Godwin, reported a which were consolidated May 1, 1924 and incorporated the Sampsonian on April 27, 1976. police report. Melvinlen was a purse with fraud. Reported cash Postmaster Send Change of Addresses to: was given a $1,000 contents valued at was a personal check The Sampson Independent, 303 Elizabeth St., Clinton, NC bond and a trial date $7,950. valued at $100. A4 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Sunday, September 11, 2011 OPINION Our perspective Lesson learned, lesson forgotten BY RALPH B. DAVIS emerged came from the As we watch the talking THE SAMPSON HEARTLAND NEWS Guest Column knowledge that America heads on television scream ALLIANCE of hope. America was unit- could rise above its trou- insults and hyperbole at INDEPENDENT ed, our resolve strength- bles, simply because it was one another, simply due to Heartland Publications, LLC ened by our indivisibility. populated by Americans. minor disagreements over t is hard to believe As indelible as the Suddenly, we remembered public policy, we wonder Jules Molenda, publisher that 10 years have images of the Twin Towers how to be a nation. Not a what happened to the idea Sherry Matthews, editor/general manager passed since that hor- falling was the sense of nation of Democrats and that, though we may dis- Althea Simpson, advertising manager Alissa Melvin, circulation manager rible day when our the American people ris- Republicans. Not a nation agree on the method, we country was attacked. ing. Our hearts ached as of liberals and conserva- assume that everyone has I The world stopped. we watched New Yorkers tives. Not a nation of vari- the goal of building a bet- And everything changed. comb the smoke- and ous races, faiths, beliefs or ter, stronger country. Certainly, no one can dust-filled streets for lost any other label that divides As we watch ideological- forget where they were or loved ones, but they were us. A nation, period. ly-driven, though obviously what they were doing when warmed to watch countless Ten years later, we won- mentally-disturbed, individ- We will always they learned the news: men and women volunteer der if that lesson has been uals open fire on members Foreign terrorists had their time and risk their lost. of Congress or crash planes struck America, targeting lives in aid of the search. As we watch our lead- into government buildings, remember some of our nation’s most We prayed for miracles as ers, in Washington and we wonder what happened visible symbols and killing we watched rescuers tun- elsewhere, question the to the unified America. Most of us have even though far more nearly 3,000 people. The nel through the debris of patriotism of their col- Yes, everything changed moved on from the divided than in the attacks left all of us feel- Ground Zero, and we gave leagues, simply in an on Sept. 11, 2001. The devastating tragedy of days and weeks after ing shaken, vulnerable and thanks when we saw an attempt to rustle more question we need to ask Sept. 11, 2001. Unless the attacks, there’s still afraid. Our tears seemingly American flag rise above votes for one bill or anoth- ourselves on Sept. 11, we were directly tied a camaraderie born of would not stop flowing. Our the ruins. er, we wonder what hap- 2011, is whether we are to those killed in the shared loss and shared anger knew no limit. As terrible as the Sept. pened to the notion that going to allow the most Twin Towers, at the anger, a knowledge that And yet, despite the 11, 2001, attacks were, the despite our differences, we positive change to disap- Pentagon, on planes no matter how different tragedy, there were signs one glimmer of hope that are all Americans. pear? used as missiles or on our politics, our reli- Flight 93, we’ve rele- gions and our opinions, gated the horror of that we will always stand From Our Readers day — and the fallout together in the face of it brought with it — to those who threaten us. the recesses of our We understand now Drivers minds and hearts, pull- that America is not ing the memories out at invincible but, with her should times like today, when people beside her, we we remember and we are certain she’s resil- mourn. ient. be more But 9/11 forever It’s a knowledge changed us in big and born from great trag- small ways, wheth- edy, lessons learned aware of er it’s how we flinch from immense pain. when breaking news In the 10 years since scooters scrolls across our TV the terrorist attacks on screens or alerts our our country, we’ve seen ditor: Smartphones, the rap- other tragedy, experi- I would id-fire anger that rises enced on own share like to com- in our throats each time of pain and found joy ment on the we’re told of another again. Laughter that E editorial of al-Qaida threat, or the was somehow hard to Sept. 6, 2011 tears that roll down our muster in those first in reference to scoot- cheeks when someone few days has returned. ers – that something mentions that day, the The fear has been needs to be done about towers, the firefight- exchanged for a guard- scooters. Well, I agree: ers, the rescue workers ed sense of security. Drivers should look out … all the heroes … all For those most 421 rest area — for scooters, as well those lost. directly impacted by as motorcycles, and It might be in the 9/11, the emotions are be aware of them. As chills we get when we likely still raw, the pain the cost of fuel rises see an American flag just as real today as it it is what it is you will see more and flying in a brisk autumn was 10 years ago, the more of these on the breeze, or the annoy- emptiness likely more wish we just like water to me. a quaint little rest area roads and it is the public ance we feel in body palpable. could but When Hwy 421 was in southern Sampson that should be aware of scan lines at the air- But for those of us we can’t moved to its present road County, are deemed as the people driving the port, but the change is distanced by miles afford it.” I a new rest area was built. being no longer afford- scooter. there, just under the and far less personal “I heard that It’s a nice rest area, but able. Cuts have to be It should also be surface, perhaps barely impact, the emo- line or many with the majority of traffic made somewhere. And if noted that most of the recognizable but there tions aren’t still open variations of it quite a now using I-40 going to the cuts were easy and scooter riders depend all the same. wounds. We’ve healed, few times while I was Wilmington, its use has had little effect on people, on them to go to work, It’s a tragedy that slowly and painfully, as growing up. While never dwindled. For me, the rest they would have been some unable to pur- is etched across our it is meant to happen as doing without the neces- area done earlier, before the chase a car and tags and hearts and wrapped time marches forward. sities and having more came budget situation became insurance, let alone pay tightly around our Today, the wounds extras than I now realize i n so crucial. for gas to get to work. brains, a Tuesday that will open again, if only I deserved, my parents handy Real budget cuts affect Let me address the will forever be remem- ever-so slightly, as we would say no to some of while real people. Just as people issue of the wreck bered at once as cha- relive the most tragic the things I wanted. They on the benefited by government last Friday. The CAR otic and horrifying, still event to touch most knew there were more road expansion, people are pulled out in front of and unnerving, a turn- of our combined lives. important things, like pay- work- hurt when the expansion the scooter causing the ing point where there’s We’ll mourn; hopefully ing bills and preparing to ing in stops or contracts. On scooter to hit the CAR. been no about-face. we’ll pray— both for the pay for my college, than the Mac McPhail a personal level, I went The driver of the car As a nation, we’ve loved ones of 9/11 vic- that toy, which may have south- guest columnist through two office clos- was not hurt however grown through the pain, tims and for the safety been nice for awhile, but ern end ings due to consolidation the scooter driver could united in a tragedy of our country — and we not necessary. of the while working with the have died and still may that drew us together will remember. We will I recently talked to a county. And it is an attrac- N.C. Dept. of Revenue. not fully recover. as Americans. Today, always remember. friend who was torn about tive welcoming sight to It was a difficult time for YES! Something giving their child piano les- those who are traveling myself and my fellow needs to be done about sons, expensive piano les- on that road. employees. We didn’t like scooters. Drivers should sons. Their child is a good But it is hard to dis- it, argued against it, but it be more aware and look Editorial & Letter policy pianist and has potential, pute the facts. According happened anyway. out for scooters, motor- but due to recent finan- to the newspaper article, I do appreciate our cycles and pedestrians Our Perspective and should be no more cial setbacks, they really the rest area at I-40 at local politicians stepping as it is their responsibil- can’t afford the lessons. A up and supporting keep- expresses the view- than 500 words, signed Warsaw serves over ity to see others on the points of The Sampson with a home address couple of years ago they 570,000 visitors annu- ing open the rest area. road. I have heard of Independent, however, listed, and must conform could afford it but now ally while the one on 421 That’s what they are sup- very few deaths involv- other items on this page to this newpaper’s stan- they can’t. It’s hard for served around 55,000 last posed to do. But the most ing a single scooter inci- express the opinions of dards of good taste. them to grasp that they year. The cost at the U.S. important thing they can dent. Most of the time it the writers whose names The Sampson can no longer afford it. 421 site is $2.14 per user do is to try to make sure involves a CAR. Maybe appear and do not neces- Independent reserves the I was thinking about while the average for all that all budget items and the question is what sarily reflect the stance right to edit all letters that when I saw the article 60 North Carolina rest cuts are administered are car drivers doing of the newspaper. for brevity, clarity and in this paper about the areas is $0.52 per user. fairly. In other words, if to insure the safety of Letters to the editor on grammar. probable closing of the The article also pointed we in Sampson County scooter and motorcycle any subject are welcome U.S. 421 rest area in the out the fact that two have to take our hit due drivers. southern part of the coun- other rest areas in North to the tight state budget, ty. I have mixed emotions Carolina were also closed make sure others have Cecil J. Little Jr. about its closing. last year due to the lack to take their necessary Clinton What do you think? When I was young and of use. hit, also. It would be like going with my folks to Those facts are hard my friend, after stopping The Sampson Independent wants to get your vote my Uncle Alfred’s place to argue with. And let’s the piano lessons for one in our latest internet poll question. The poll question at Fort Fisher, we would be honest. Would we feel child due to financial dif- is located on the left-hand side of our home page at always stop at the rest that the rest area was nec- ficulty, deciding to buy a www.clintonnc.com. area on U.S. 421. This was essary if the facts were car for their other child. the old rest area on the the same and it was locat- By the time you read Current poll question: Do you think Alive After old road past what is now ed on U.S. 421 in Pender this column, the fate of 5 was a success? Union Middle School. We County? Or on U.S. 421 in the U.S. 421 rest area would stop and get some Yadkin County? may have been deter- water from the natural Just like my friend and mined. It would be nice if Yes: 62 % overflow water fountain the piano lessons, things it stayed open. But if the No: 38% there. Everyone said the have changed with the state finally says, ‘I wish water tasted better than budget of North Carolina. we could but we can’t regular water. It tasted Things that are nice, like afford it,’ please be fair. Sunday, September 11, 2011 The Sampson Independent A5 AGRICULTURE Knowing site conditions vital when planting in fall Question: When is the best established yard, remember Soil testing supplies are avail- is also commonly available as a root ball and still have plenty time to plant trees and shrubs? that great gardens don’t just able from any North Carolina soil amendment, but its useful- of room to gently fill the soil Answer: Fall is a great time happen, they develop through Cooperative Extension office. ness is limited. Peat moss has back in around the root ball. to add trees and shrubs to your careful planning. Before pur- Knowing your growing condi- no nutrients and does not help Inspect the root ball before plac- landscape! Cooler temperatures chasing plants, take notice of tions will help soil hold nutrients the way com- ing it into the hole. Cut any cir- help fall planted plants establish your growing conditions. Do you choose post will. The only thing peat cling roots to encourage them more successfully than those you have sun or shade? If you plants that DELLA KING moss will help soil hold is water. to grow out into the soil. Do planted during the spring and only have shade part of the will thrive This makes it a good amend- not pack soil back around new summer. When choosing new day, which part is it, morning in your land- ment for extremely sandy soils, plants. Instead, after planting, plants for your landscape, con- or afternoon? Many plants that scape with when applied along with com- water in newly planted trees sider your growing conditions prefer full shade will be fine minimal care. post, but peat moss should not and shrubs to settle the soil to find plants naturally adapted if they only get morning sun, Even so, most be added to clay soils or soils around them. New plantings will to your landscape conditions. which is much gentler than plants will that do not drain well. In areas need to continue to be watered Amend planting beds well with afternoon sun. On the other grow even with poor drainage, you should frequently for the first several compost for best results. hand, areas that receive morn- better if you either create raised planting weeks after they are planted, Though many people think ing shade but full afternoon sun improve your beds or amend the soil with especially in sandy soils. Soaker of spring as the gardening sea- should be planted with full sun soil by adding compost and choose plants that hoses are excellent for water- son, in the Southeast fall is plants. Also consider your soil. composted EXTENSION tolerate wet conditions. ing new plantings because they actually the preferred time for Is it mostly sand or clay, or a organic mat- AGENT Most plants that die within a apply water slowly at soil level, planting most landscape plants. mixture of both? Does water ter. Just add- few months of being planted do minimizing the amount of water During fall, cooler temperatures drain away quickly or slowly ing a small so because they were not plant- lost through evaporation. Make and lower humidity not only after a storm? Have you had amount of compost to the plant- ed properly or because they sure to have the soaker hose makes being outdoors more your soil tested within the last ing hole does not really help were not watered correctly. In very close to the base of newly pleasant for people but also three years? If not, early fall is though. To really give plants a fact, it is rare for a tree or shrub planted plants to make sure reduces stress on new plant- the perfect time to submit a soil boost, plant in beds that have to die from insect or disease their roots balls are receiv- ings, making it more likely they sample for testing, before the been well amended by spread- problems within the first year ing moisture. A three to four will establish successfully and North Carolina Department of ing three to four inches of of planting. Planting in fall will inch layer of mulch will help thrive in the future. Planting Agriculture’s soil testing labs compost over the top of the help improve your chances of conserve moisture and reduce trees, shrubs and perennials become overwhelmed with soil then tilled into the soil as transplant success, as will know- weed growth around new plant- in the fall between the begin- farm samples. Having your soil deeply as possible. What type ing the right way to plant and ings. Apply mulch evenly over ning of September and the end tested by the Department of of organic matter you use is not water. Planting too deep is a the planting bed but not up of December allows them to Agriculture is the only accurate that important as long as it has common mistake. Trees and against the trunks of trees and grow roots now, so when spring way to know which nutrients been composted. Compost you shrubs planted too deep may die shrubs. arrives they are well estab- your soil needs and is complete- make at home is just as good quickly or may linger for several Reminder: Please call the lished and ready to get grow- ly free. Soil test results will tell as compost purchased from gar- seasons, but never really thrive. Sampson County Cooperative ing. Larger root systems help you your soil’s pH (the measure den centers or in bulk. A com- Trees and shrubs should never Extension Center at (910) 592- fall planted plants perform bet- of how acidic or basic your soil mon type of soil amendment be planted any deeper than they 7161 with your horticultural ter during summer than those is), which will help you choose available in this area is made were growing in their container. questions and to register for planted in spring. plants that will be happy in your from composted turkey litter, When digging a hole to plant any upcoming events. Be sure It is important to know your soil conditions. The results will which is readily available due any type of woody plant, make to check out the Ask An Expert site conditions. Whether you are also let you know what type to the large concentration of sure to dig no deeper than the Widget at sampson.ces.ncsu. just beginning your landscape of nutrients your soil needs to turkeys produced in southeast- depth of the root ball. Dig the edu for any questions you may this fall or adding to an already support healthy plant growth. ern North Carolina. Peat moss hole wide enough for the plant’s have. Cucumber Downy Mildew still concern for farmers BY ALLAN THORNTON there is still a wealth of tance. Growers should to seven days. Because EXTENSION ASSOCIATE From Ag Extension information available decide what fungicides there are several prod- from the website. they will use. From our ucts that work well, there Downy Mildew is once Downy mildew is a per week on Monday, How should cucum- trial work (2004-2010), is not one single “best again in the forefront of common disease on all Wednesday, and Friday. ber growers treat the the following fungicides program” but rather, concerns for Sampson cucurbits (except water- Each forecast gives a fall season? Plan to worked well: Presidio, several good programs. cucumber growers. This melon) in North Carolina. risk assessment or like- treat consistently with Ranman, Previcur Flex, Downy mildew is disease attacks both the In North Carolina prior lihood of disease devel- appropriate fungicides. Tanos, Curzate, and active in the fall crop as long green and pickling to 2004, the disease did opment for areas along Although we cannot Gavel. Presidio and this is the normal timing cucumbers. Fall cucum- not normally appear until a projected pathway of predict what will hap- Ranman have performed for this disease. By inte- bers are at risk from the late July and was usu- spore movement. In this pen, it would be wise to the best in recent tri- grating the use of dis- beginning of the crop. ally not severe enough on way, growers can avoid be prepared. Good dis- als. Most fungicides will ease-resistant cultivars, As you may recall in cucumber to warrant fun- applying costly fungicides ease control starts with need to be tank mixed effective fungicides, 2004, North Carolina gicide applications. Since before it is necessary. selecting disease-resis- with a protectant (e.g., and frequent applica- experienced one of the 2004, downy mildew has The forecasting system tant cultivars. Although chlorothalonil or manco- tions, growers can con- most severe epidem- been present at least by will not dictate when cultivar resistance is zeb) and rotated with trol downy mildew. The ics ever of downy mil- the first week of July and to spray, but will help not sufficient to control another product with a main key to success with dew in cucumber. Yield very aggressive. growers make a more the disease, genetic different mode of action. downy mildew is to be losses due to the disease The Cucurbit Downy informed decision based resistance does help. Follow label instructions ahead of it with preventa- ranged from 30 to 100 Mildew Forecasting on where the disease Resistance to downy mil- for rates and tank mix tive treatments. percent averaging around System is up and going. is and where it is likely dew should be carefully partners. Also, pre-har- 40 percent statewide for The forecast system can to move in the future. considered along with vest intervals should be spring and fall crops com- be found at http://www. Although this system other horticultural char- considered when choos- bined. Downy Mildew has ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/ has a much greater ben- acteristics. Pretty much ing fungicides as har- remained aggressive on cucurbit/. Forecasts efit in the spring prior to all of the current variet- vest draws near. Spray cucumber since then. are posted three times local disease appearance, ies have genetic resis- interval should be five

Hog waste producing electricity, carbon offsets STATEMENTS YADKINVILLE — A pilot waste-to-energy greenhouse gas emissions, and develop on- Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative. “Completing system constructed by Duke University and farm renewable power. Though this is an this full-scale system and getting it operational In Personal Injury and Duke Energy this week garnered the endorse- established farm, the system meets North is a great testament to its design and the fore- ment of Google Inc., which invests in high- Carolina’s environmental standards for new sight of all of its various supporters.” Workers’ Comp cases, the quality carbon offsets from across the nation to and expanded hog farms. Duke University and Duke Energy have insurance company will fulfill its own carbon neutrality goals. The sys- It was built mostly with off-the-shelf technol- been developing the pilot project for nearly often want to take your tem, on a hog finishing facility 25 miles west ogy and is an “open source” design that others three years, with additional grant funding from of Winston-Salem, converts hog waste into may freely adopt. The system includes a lined the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the recorded statement soon electricity and creates carbon offset credits. and covered anaerobic digester and a lined North Carolina Department of Environment after the accident. Keep By capturing greenhouse gases from hog aeration basin. Methane gas is collected under and Natural Resources Lagoon Conversion in mind that the insur- waste and burning them to run a turbine, the a thick plastic dome over the digester. Gas Program. Duke Energy and the university will system produces enough electricity to power which isn’t burned in the turbine is burned in share operational and maintenance costs for ance company is not on 35 homes for a year. It is expected to be able a flare to prevent its release. the first 10 years of operation. Google will your side, and that the to prevent the release of greenhouse gases Open waste lagoons currently in use on assume a share of the university’s portion of purpose of the recorded equivalent to nearly 5,000 metric tons of CO2 most North Carolina hog finishing farms are the costs in return for a portion of the carbon per year, which is like taking 900 cars off the prolific producers of methane gas, which is 21 offsets for a 5-year term. statement is to find a road. times more potent than carbon dioxide, pound- The project is expected to yield many way to avoid paying you The $1.2 million prototype system was built for-pound, as a greenhouse gas. benefits beyond renewable energy produc- or to pay you as little as at Loyd Ray Farms, a 9,000-head hog finish- “It is exciting to see the system up and run- tion and greenhouse gas reductions, including possible. ing operation northwest of Yadkinville, N.C. ning, and even more exciting that it’s getting improved water and air quality; reduced odors, It is intended to serve as a model for other recognized by Google,” said Tatjana Vujic, pathogens and nutrients; and increased farm If you have been injured hog farms seeking to manage waste, reduce (TOT-ee-ana VOICH) director of the university’s productivity. in a car wreck or an on the job accident, speak to a lawyer who is on Melvin (Bill) and Ruth your side. At Holland, Thornton Poole, Holland & Sander- of Jordan’s Chapel Rd son, P.A., 910-592-5751 celebrated their in Clinton, I represent 69th Wedding Anniversary people in Workers’ Comp, on August 28 at a reception Social Security Disability, hosted by their children: Avis Edmundson of Wilmington, and Personal Injury cases. ]EE ]4I)September 11 Curtis Thornton of Pittsboro, Douglas Thornton HINT: Never give a Please share your thoughts of Wilmington. statement to the insur- and memories with us at The couple was married August 22, 1942 in South Carolina . ance company without www.clintonnc.com Family and Friends joined the celebration first speaking to a law- lagrangenews.com at Friendly Holiness Church Family Life Center. yer. Thank you www.attorneyshphs.com A6 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Sunday, September 11, 2011 Vital Statistics Building Permits Christopher Keith Slaughter Martha Fabiola Aranda-Rodriguez Arpad William Deli to Pacheco Alcantar, Bobby S. Edwin Boggess, residential and Lindsey Nicole Merrittt Lenoard C. Henry and Brittany Lawrence Clifton Downes Williams and the life estate of addition, 288 square feet Slaughter, female Nicole Williams Barbara A. Molettiere Bobby S. Williams Teresa Lepors and F&W James Anthony Harris II and Donnie Ray Williams and Kline, the estate of Anthony Lena S. Blalock, Carl A. Farms, mobile home setup, Adina Karelly Wison Harris, male Kawana Wendella Tuck J. Molettiere to Anthony J. Blalock and the Blalock Family 1,216 square feet Edgar Rolando Gomez Lopez Justin Andrew Rich and Sarah Molettiere Revocable Trust Trust UTA to Robbie Brandon Charlie Robinson Jr., mobile and Berta Calmo Gomez, male Gayle Swinson Anthony J. Molettiere Faircloth home setup, 720 square feet Dollie Alex Williams, male William Joel Starling Jr. and Revocable Trust and Barbara A. Algernon Patrick McLamb Pedro Flores Perez, mobile Douglas Andrew Runion and Annette Carolyn Chancy Molettiere Kline to Renai M. and Cynthia Crawford McLamb home setup, 1,064 square feet Amber Faith Howard Runion, George Edward Jarman and Cardillo to Janet Sue Mabry Williams and Jose Francisco Olivera, resi- female Heather Dianna Starling Paul Thomas Hawkins to Michael Tyrone Williams dential renovations Anthony Scott Moore and David Lee Edwards and Heather Spearman Hawkins Jefferson B. Strickland and Sue Lisandro Zelaya, mobile home Lucia Benitez Macedo, female Victoria Rose Powell Antonia Armas Carvajal to H. Strickland to Clay Matthew setup, 2,128 square feet Samuel Wayland Pope and Jimmy Mack Edward and Lisa K. Bolanos and Ramiro Casa Strickland, Seavy Kettrell Alma Cromartie, footers Heather Dawn Faulkner Pope, Sherrie Lee Zacharias Bolanas Strickland, the Strickland Family Divorces male Land Transfers Karen S. Willis to Amon James Trust and Carrie Lynnette Lisa Ann Carter Vargas versus Deaths Shelby Jean Autry and William Connor Fann to James Dwight Strickland Wilson Veranacio Gomes Vargas Emma J. Boykin Bordeauz Rufus Autry to Amanda Sykes Fann Doris Floyd Voncannon to Ashley Faye Pickar versus William Walker Bellamy Jr. Autry and Williams Rufus Autry Kenneth Wade Jackson, Donald R. Clack, Patricia Anne Christopher Lawrence Pickar Albert Odell Howard Jr. Shelva Doris Jackson to Heather Cannady Clack, Doris Floyd Cynthia Monteforte versus Elsie Lee Honeycutt Amelia Smith Merritt to Wade J. Alexander, Kenneth Voncannon and the life estate of Hicham Alami Sabrina Ann Friis-Pettitt Jones Moises Torres Lavano Wade Jackson, Kenny A. Jackson Doris Floyd Voncannon Mark Kerin Faircloth versus Franklin Andrew McLamb Donald E. Butler, Faye S. Shelva Doris Jackson, Shelva Annette R. Royal and Roger Tonya Denise Faircloth Julia Edna Strickland Butler and Joe McLamb III to Renee Jackson, the life estate R. Royal to Jose Antonio Lopez Marcus Quinta Golden versus McLemore CEMCO Investment and Charlie of Kenneth Wade Jackson and Caamano Qujuanna Michelle Golden Alton Lynwood McLemore Moore the life estate of Shelva Doris Clara Dell Autry, Michael Births Winnie V. Robinson Faye S. Butler and Doris Jackson Hurley Autry, Teresa Ann Tameka Lashonda Oates, James Wells Properties to CEMCO Norman McCullen and Linda Autry, Doris Autry Jackson and female Johnnie Lee West Investment and Charlie Moore Vann McCullen to Anthony Kenneth W. Jackson to Jamie Gustavo Fuentes Orellana Marriages Ricky Hawley, Ricky Hawley Dewayne Dunn and Jammie T. Honeycutt and Jenneth M. and Nelly Xiomara Jiminez Mejia Michael Randolph Hudson Builders LLC to Christopher McCullen Dunn Honeycutt Fuentes, female and Elizabeth Anne Westbrook Scott Phillips and Melissa D. 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BY JEROME TEW Sycamore Street SAMPSON COUNTY N.C. Minute HISTORICAL SOCIETY early in the battle. The The Battle of British failed to gain any permanently Lindley’s Mill ground against the militia The Battle of Lindley’s position until Fanning and a Mill (also known as the company of his men forded two-way street Battle of Cane Creek) took the creek and attacked the place in Alamance County, militia from their rear. This By CHRIS BERENDT North Carolina, on Sept. 13, put the militia on the defen- Staff Writer 1781, during the American sive, although they were Revolution. able to rally. The battle per- Citizen safety concerns led to the conversion Lindley’s Mill stands at sisted for four hours until of Sycamore Street from a one-way to a two-way what was once a crossroads the patriots were forced to street on a 60-day trial basis. With that period now where the north-south trade retreat. expired, the Council voted this week to make the PHOTO BY CHRIS BERENDT route from Hillsborough to Two hundred men were change permanent. Sycamore Street, which extends between Raleigh and the east-west killed or wounded in the bat- Sycamore Street, located just off the court- Fayetteville and North Chestnut streets, is now route that crossed through tle, with Tory forces suffer- house square but previously accessible only by officially two-way. City Council voted to transi- the Piedmont. Built in ing greatly due to the loss of way of Chestnut Street, became a little more tion a trial period into a permanent move, alle- 1755 by an English immi- McNeill and serious wounds motorist-friendly following a N.C. Department viating prior concerns of safety and disorderly grant Thomas Lindley, the received by Fanning, who of Transportation recommendation and a City traffic flow. recipient of 1000 acres in was forced to hide in the Council vote at the beginning of this year that two-way traffic when the street was one-way. For a land grants from Earl of woods when his column aimed to make it a two-way street with a decreased long time it posed a safety hazard, he said. Granville, the gristmill was moved on. Governor Burke speed limit, albeit temporarily. “Two-way would be far better,” McCullen said one of five that lined Cane was not rescued, and was The matter arose out of comments from local at the time. “When we made the original request, Creek. later imprisoned on James property owners. we didn’t think it would be a possibility. Anything During the Revolutionary Island, South Carolina. The Several residents and business owners in the we’re doing at this point would be an improve- War, the most notorious Battle of Lindley’s Mill was the last Revolutionary War area said the conversion from a one-way street ment.” Tory (Loyalist) leader was battle to occur in North going from Chestnut to Fayetteville to a two-way City Council adopted the resolution requesting the ruthless Colonel David Fanning. On Sept. 12, 1781, Carolina and it happened street would make for more orderly traffic flow and the change during its Jan. 4 meeting. In it, Council improved accessibility, in addition to making it less Fanning and Tory Colonel one month before Lord requested DOT convert Sycamore into a two-way Cornwallis surrendered his dangerous and alleviate problems with traffic that Hector McNeill of nearby street, lower the speed limit to 20 mph and allow British Army at Yorktown, already travels the wrong way. Bladen County led an attack right turns only at the end of Vance Street. The of 950 men (Loyalists) on VA. The original request by residents, to switch the resolution was said to be effective “upon modifica- the town of Hillsborough. Colonel David Fanning street one-way direction from Fayetteville to North tion to all traffic control devices.” Fanning took 200 prison- continued to harass, mur- Chestnut streets, was made at the end of last DOT approved the move, and a contractor came ers, including Governor der, and rob patriots until year and considered by DOT. Analysis from DOT in and striped the streets and plotted out minor Thomas Burke, his council, the spring of 1782, when he engineers showed a two-way traffic flow would modifications to the street and traffic patterns. members of the legislature, fled North Carolina. With work better — residents happily agreed. Some of Additionally, signs were posted prohibiting speeds a number of army officers, Fanning’s departure, the them shared concerns to the Council, leading to above 20 mph in the area. The traffic pattern for and 71 Continental soldiers. vicious war ended and hun- the initial resolution to DOT and the subsequently Sycamore Street was officially changed on June The very next day Fanning dreds of Tories left North approved conversion of the traffic pattern. 22, with the modification to take place for a 60-day and his men began a march Carolina. “This is something that has needed doing for trial period. to Wilmington where they The mill is still in opera- quite a while,” downtown property owner George With the trial period expired, the Council this would turn their prisoners tion today, having passed Wilson said at the time. “I think it will be a lot week approved making the change permanent. over to the British army. down through Lindley fam- better. Some think ‘it’s just a little ways down According to the resolution, the new traffic pat- On Sept. 13, 1781, Patriot ily for nine generations. It is there, so I’ll just go down.’ So let’s make it legal tern will have to be appropriately reflected on the General Butler and 300 located on N.C. Hwy 87 at for them.” Official Traffic Map of the city of Clinton. of his North Carolina mili- State Road 1003 (Sutphin Allie Ray McCullen’s real estate offices have Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137 ext. tiamen set an ambush at Mill Road) just west of been on Sycamore Street for the last quarter- 121 or via email at sicrime@heartlandpublications. Lindley’s Mill. The elderly Saxapahaw in Alamance century, and he also attested to seeing regular com. Colonel McNeill was killed County. 19th Annual DUBLIN PEANUT FESTIVAL Saturday, September 17, 2011 Fall Dance Class Registration ADMISSION IS FREE! THE STAR OF THE SHOW, Come in and Register Monday, Tuesday and Peanuts, Peanuts, Peanuts. Parade begins @ 10:00 AM. – Handicapped parking available. 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Acrobatics [email protected] Registering for Fall Classes www.dublinpeanutfestival.com Please Contact Ms. Rita at (910) 990-4082 l 412 Vance St. l Clinton Sunday, September 11, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT A7 Sampson County History Jackson conveys Museum expanding costs of Irene GREETINGS! in this area is above 50% · Overall, prelimi- I hope you have had loss. Corn was already nary loss reports indi- a good week and looking doing cate crop losses in forward to the weekend. poorly Eastern North Carolina New Committee this year SEN. BRENT alone could exceed Senate Pro Tempore with JACKSON $325,000,000 Phil Berger has created it only A representative the Select Committee yield- from the FSA, Aaron on Emergency ing 2/3 Martin, State Executive Preparedness and of the Director, detailed spe- Response. This typical cific programs that Committee consists crop, any could aid farmers. The of 8 members who plants bottom line is farmer’s are: Senators Pete with need to visit their county Brunstetter, Chair, actual GUEST FSA office and the staff Louise Pate, Co-chair, corn their will guide them PHOTO BY RUTHIE POPE COLUMNIST Anyone driving by the corner of Graham and W. Powell streets in Andrew Brock, were through the process. Clinton on Friday would have seen a group of men hard at work repair- Harry Brown, Kathy taken Three major programs ing and putting up fencing. That corner lot is now part of the Sampson Harrington, Brent down by wind. Cotton, outside of the already County History Museum, and volunteers worked hard all day moving Jackson, Ed Jones, Jean trees, turkeys, chickens existing that could be the fence to get it ready for the future Sports Hall of Fame building that Preston, Stan White, also received significant looked at if congress will be added to the 11 buildings and exhibits located on the two-acre Buck Newton and Clark damage. Livestock fenc- wanted to take action museum complex at 313 Lisbon St. Sampson Community College’s Jenkins. It will be the es were damaged signifi- is a Crop Assistance Building Technologies class will begin laying the foundation for the responsibility of this cantly. Soybeans could Program, a congressio- Sports building in March, according to museum president David King. Committee to evaluate be affected but until nal aid program, or the Those who gave their time freely were King, Amos Johnson, Max and the State’s prepared- harvest there is no an SURE program. Lila Maxwell, Terry Pope, and volunteers from Delway’s Open Door Ministries — Brandon Wood, David Cunningham, and Jason Terry. ness and ability to effective way to find out A federal crop insur- respond to natural and Irene’s affects. There ance representative man-made disasters. We were zero equine fatali- gave an update. He will report and recom- ties due to the storm went over various cover- mend to the General and the evacuation plan age in the affected coun- U.S. Cellular’s campaign Assembly any additional to shelter them was ties and at a minimum legislative action that very effective, which each county is at 70% launches nationally Sept. 9 could improve North included the Hunt Horse coverage. Insurance Carolina’s response to Complex. Other damage adjusters are in the field GREENVILLE showing their school uscellular.com or U.S. future tornadoes, hurri- has been reported to and working diligently. – Voting kicked off spirit. Cellular’s Facebook canes, floods and man- nursery structure and A note of clarification Friday, Sept. 9 in U.S. The grassroots, page. made disasters. significant power outag- tobacco and other crops Cellular’s $1 million community-focused About Calling All I believe this is an es for prolonged periods are covered under insur- Calling All Communities campaign has fostered Communities important Committee significantly contributed ance until they leave the campaign. The wireless numerous long-term Since Calling All to the state of North to loss of tobacco as farm and the myth that carrier’s annual com- benefits for winning Communities began Carolina and I stand well as poultry. Herb after they leave the field petition will award 18 schools. In 2010, two in 2008, U.S. Cellular ready to do everything Vanderberry with NC they are not covered is winning schools across eastern North Carolina has awarded $2 mil- I can to see that our citi- Ag Statistics presented not true. the country with some schools used their lion to 20 schools zens receive the assis- an acreage exposure Updates were also much-needed fund- Calling All Communities throughout the nation. tance needed after any map, which essentially given on the Townsend ing. The school with donations to improve Voter participation in disaster. I look forward detailed the number of chicken processing the most votes will the classroom experi- the 2010 Calling All to working with my col- acres affected, which plant closing, and bud- win $150,000, and the ence for students. B.F. Communities campaign leagues and State and was concentrated east of get impacts of forest next 17 schools will Grady Elementary in reached 430,000 votes Federal agencies as we I-95. They are still com- fires, as well as putting receive $50,000 each. Albertson, N.C. divided cast for 6,800-plus review, examine, ana- piling information and particular emphasis on Winnings can be used the money among teach- schools. Last year’s lyze, and asses ways to will issue a new report the need to waive the any way the school sees ers to spend. Ten thou- champions included resolve damages caused next week which we will load weight require- fit to enhance students’ sand dollars was given six public and four by catastrophes. forward out. Below are ment during disasters. learning experience. to each grade levels private schools from Dept. of Agriculture some preliminary num- Remember the fallen: “This campaign is K-8, and the remaining small rural and large briefing: bers that we received This Saturday marks powered by the commu- $10,000 was shared by urban communities in On Wednesday last week, that can give the 10th anniversary nity, and we invite east- the physical education, Iowa, Illinois, Oregon, Commissioner Steve you an idea of the mag- of 9/11. Please take a ern North Carolina resi- music and art depart- Washington, Missouri, Troxler called an emer- nitude of the impacts. moment of silence to dents to rally together ments. Wayne Country Tennessee and North gency meeting for an These are out of date remember those who to vote for their favorite Day in Goldsboro, N.C. Carolina. Past Calling overview of the damag- and significantly higher fell victim to this trag- school,” said Kimberly purchased Promethean All Communities cham- es caused by Hurricane at this point edy. We should pay trib- Sebastian, director of boards for all class- pions have used their Irene. Members of · Tobacco: 94,000 ute to those brave men sales for U.S. Cellular rooms in the school. winnings in a variety the NC Department acres affected with and women who were in eastern North “Calling All of ways from outfit- of Agriculture Board, a 60% loss. At a yield there to help in New Carolina. “U.S. Cellular Communities repre- ting their classrooms Chairmen of the House of 2,100 pounds per York, Pennsylvania, is committed to improv- sented a great way for with new computers, and Senate Agriculture acre x 60% x $1.60 per and Washington, DC. ing learning oppor- the B. F. Grady com- Promethean boards Committees, as well as pound = a total loss of Thousands of individu- tunities for students munity to come togeth- or other technological staff members from the $189,504,000 als and families have through our Calling er and do something advancements to reno- General Assembly and · Cotton: 326,000 had to rebuild and start All Communities cam- great for our children,” vating gymnasiums, the Department of Ag acres affected with a over and we pray for paign, and that is just said Daren Tyndall, school kitchens and and some media were 50% loss. At a yield of continued blessings one of the reasons we principal at B.F. science labs. Others in attendance. Our state 650 pounds per acre upon each one. have the happiest cus- Grady Elementary in have used the dona- sustained a lot of dam- x 50% x $1.00 per tomers in wireless.” Albertson. “Everyone’s tion to make building age to our agriculture pound = a total loss of From Sept. 9 through hard work paid off, and infrastructure improve- crops and livestock and $105,950,000 Oct. 6, anyone 18 years it’s great to see the ments, such as replac- we are looking for ways · Corn: losses are Remember or older can visit any kids using all of the ing outdated electrical to expedite relief to still being determined U.S. Cellular store and new equipment and systems. A few even our farmers and grow- but could be as high as When... ask an associate for a technology. They are paid portions of their ers. Below is a summary $30,000,000 code to vote for their excited about learn- proceeds forward, giv- from this meeting that · Other crops such as favorite school at uscel- ing, and thanks to this ing college scholar- was provided by Sen. soybeans, peanuts and lular.com and learn campaign, we now have ships to graduating stu- Berger’s office: sweet potatoes suffered about the carrier’s cut- more resources to dents and donating to Tobacco damage loss but reports so far ting-edge products and enhance their learning nonprofits around the exists from I-95 to the indicate smaller losses services. Each online experience.” world. coast, most of the crops but that could change voting code gives the Public and private person the opportunity schools, kindergarten to vote online once per through high school, day during the cam- are eligible to win. No paign. 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Blvd. • Clinton • 596-0200 • www.claytonclinton.com www.graybar-clinton.com A8 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Sunday, September 11, 2011 A decade later, 9/11 City recognizes Merrick still a ‘reckoning jolt’ BOB SHILES security has worked American soil, but not in HEARTLAND NEWS well because there is their communities. ALLIANCE now an expanded infor- “I think people feel mation-sharing system,” they are relatively safe, LUMBERTON — Ten McIntyre said. “The intel- but I don’t think they are years after the second- ligence community has complacent at all,” Jones deadliest attack ever worked together to thwart said. “I think it’s always on U.S. soil, Americans a number of terrorist plots in the back of one’s mind are feeling the effects of within our borders and that if there was one nearly 3,000 deaths and across the ocean where attack on our country it a heightened awareness they originate.” could happen again.” that no matter how eco- McIntyre said there ‘There’s always going nomically and militarily is now more information to be that fear of air- strong a country becomes, sharing among federal planes, obviously,” Biggs it can never be invincible. state and local officials, as said. “Airplanes are avail- U.S. Rep. Mike well as the general public. able for kidnappings or McIntyre, a Democrat “Never before has there suicidal bombings. In an from Lumberton who was been so much cooperation airplane you have a cap- PHOTO BY CHRIS BERENDT in Washington D.C. that and cross-training among tive number of people and City manager John Connet reads a proclamation on behalf of Mayor historic day, remembers security agencies and law fuel that can be used as a Lew Starling and City Council members honoring the life of John how the tragedy marked enforcement personnel at means of destruction.” Merrick, who was the subject of an inaugural tribute ceremony earlier the beginning of how the all levels of government,” During the years since this week at First Baptist Church, 900 College St. Larry Sutton, who United States changed its he said. “Also there has the attacks, McIntyre says has championed the cause and spearheaded the event, accepted the view of its position in the been an advancement of he has seen many changes proclamation. world. technology to improve our across the country, some “It changed the agenda efforts in fighting crime positive.? of Congress and made and improving our nation- “Patriotism since 9/11 homeland security the al security. As a nation we has taken off to even new focus of the Congress. have been able to track greater levels in terms Ten years ago: It changed the traditional down terrorists, not only of the widespread desire thinking that oceans pro- in this country, but around to promote America, pro- tect us here on the main- the world.” tect America, and honor land of America,” he said. But do Americans now America and those who Tragedy, change “. This was a profound really feel safe? serve our country in reminder to me on how “When I’ve been to every way possible,” he HEARTLAND NEWS As emergency person- nated terrorist attack perpe- important it is that our the airport I’ve felt pret- said. “Not only is there ALLIANCE nel responded to the hor- trated by 19 hijackers, many government, president ty secure,” said Tasha a greater respect for our rifying scene in the nation’s from Saudi Arabia working and Congress stand strong Johnson of Fairmont. firefighters and rescue It was a clear and seem- capital, police and firefight- on orders from the then in securing the personal “I think the economy is and law enforcement per- ingly normal Tuesday morn- ers in New York City were little known terrorist group blessings and freedoms all more of a problem than sonnel nationwide, but ing in America. The New rushing into the crippled al-Qaeda and its leader, a of us as Americans enjoy.” terrorism. The economy there is a renewed and York City buses and sub- twin towers in an attempt Saudi Arabian native named Sallie McLean, a for- is worse than it’s ever deeper appreciation at all way trains were running on to evacuate the buildings. Osama bin Laden. In all, mer Maxton town com- been.” levels for the great sacri- schedule. President George But just 15 minutes later, as 2,975 people lost their lives, missioner, calls 9/11 a Bo Biggs of Lumberton, fices being made by those W. Bush sat in a Florida a stunned nation watched, the most of any attack on “reckoning jolt” to the a longtime political observ- who serve in our nation’s classroom, visiting with the south tower, unable to American soil, including country. er, agrees that Americans armed forces.” elementary students. Todd withstand the intense heat Pearl Harbor. “This let us know that are now more concerned Charles Britt, emer- Beamer, Sandy Bradshaw of the inferno raging inside, The response from the we are not indispensable. with economic and job- gency services director and 43 others boarded collapsed in on itself. All federal government was Before 9/11, there was no related issues than terror- for Robeson County, said United Flight 93, bound for 110 stories crashed to the quick. President Bush fear. This was the USA,” ism. that since 9/11 there California. ground in a torrent of con- addressed the nation that McLean said. “Now we “Over the last few has been more training It was business as usual crete, steel and dust. The evening, acknowledging the realize that the almighty years, the fear of terror- requirements demanded at the World Trade Center north tower would follow attacks as a strike against U.S. can be subjected to ism has started to wane,” of volunteers and profes- as well, where nearly 50,000 suit less than an hour later. America’s ideals of democ- national crime.” Biggs said. “The country sional emergency services people were employed. All A fourth plane, United racy and a free society. Tom Taylor, chief of is now focused on other providers. Funding has in all it was an uneventful Flight 93, had taken off “Today, our fellow citi- Allenton’s Volunteer Fire things. Homeland security also been made avail- September morning. from Newark International zens, our way of life, our Department for 22 years is not absorbing the minds able for equipment that And then the clock Airport in New Jersey that very freedom came under and currently a member of the American people.” can provide for more effi- ticked 8:46 a.m. morning. It was hijacked attack in a series of delib- of the Robeson County But not everyone cient communications and That’s when a hijacked shortly after by a small erate and deadly terrorist Board of Commissioners, agrees. coordination between law American Airlines jet trav- group of Islamic extremists acts,” the President said. says that since 9/11, the “How can you feel safe enforcement, firefight- eling nearly 500 miles per wielding small knives or box “The victims were in air- United States has not when all of the media out- ers, and other emergency hour and loaded with 10,000 cutters smuggled through planes or in their offices: enjoyed the lofty world lets keep telling you that services providers in an gallons of fuel crashed into airport security. secretaries, business men view it held on Sept. 10, someone says they are emergency situation. the north tower of the World Through cell phone com- and women, military and 2001. going to blow you up?” Taylor said that train- Trade Center. America as it munications, the passen- federal workers, moms and “We’re not looked up said Leonard Tootill, a ing has become stricter had been quickly and with- gers on board learned of dads, friends and neighbors. to as we used to be. Even Lumberton resident and for firefighters and other out warning emphatically the attacks in New York. Thousands of lives were in our own country there’s retired U.S. Army veter- emergency services pro- changed. A small group formed a suddenly ended by evil, not the respect,” he said. an. “How can you feel safe viders, many of whom are Eighteen minutes after plan to ensure that their despicable acts of terror.” “Young kids don’t even when you can’t go down volunteers. the first plane struck, a sec- flight would not ultimately President Bush directed respect the police any- the street without being “But volunteers can ond jetliner roared above become a guided missile as the full force of the federal more. That’s something afraid of being shot?” only do so much,” he said. the New York City skyline had the jets in New York. government’s intelligence that didn’t exist when I “I think we’re a little “. We need leaders that before it ominously turned Todd Beamer was one of and law enforcement agen- was growing up.” more paranoid than we put our country first.” toward the south tower. those passengers, and was cies to track down those Taylor believes the used to be,” said Phillip McIntyre said that The resulting collision pro- heard on an open line, talk- responsible for the attacks, country will be “all right,” Stephens, chairman another change he has duced a massive fireball as ing to his fellow passengers which officials quickly but add that it “can’t let its of Robeson County’s seen since 9/11 is more the plane disappeared from before their attack on the traced back to al-Qaeda. guard down.” Republican Party. “Our Americans volunteering view and glass and concrete hijackers began, saying sim- The nation’s lawmak- “This (9/11) opened awareness has changed in their services to better rained down. Everyone on ply, “Let’s roll.” ers, meanwhile, dispensed some eyes. It did mine,” certain areas. I think we their communities. board was killed, as were They are thought to have with politics and displayed Taylor said. “As a fire- now realize how vulner- “People are volunteer- several inside the building. stormed the cockpit, and a show of solidarity. fighter, that’s a day I will able we can be at times.” ing in their communities Dark, thick smoke bil- United 93 is believed to Sen. Mitch McConnell, a never forget. After all, it According to a recent more than ever,” he said. lowed from the twin tow- have flipped over before it Republican from Kentucky, was firefighters who were poll cited by the Journal of “Polls on volunteering ers. The nation was under hurled toward the ground, was at home when he heard the first to respond.” the American Enterprise show that volunteerism attack, but the enemy crashing in a field in rural of the attacks. U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, Institute, fewer than 1 has risen 10 percent since wasn’t done yet. Pennsylvania and killing all “Like most Americans, a Republican from North percent of Americans say 9/11. They say that 63 mil- An hour after the first 45 people aboard. Officials I was glued to the televi- Carolina who was nearby say terrorism is the most lion Americans perform Boeing 767 crashed into later said the hijackers sion and watched the attacks when the Pentagon was important problem fac- over 30 hours of volunteer the north tower, a third were likely targeting sites in unfold before my eyes,” he attacked, said that the ing the country. The poll services a year, and that’s plane zoomed low over Washington, D.C., possibly said. “I saw the second plane “devastating attacks” on also indicates that many $169 billion worth of ser- Washington, D.C. before it the White House or Capitol. go into the second tower.” Sept. 11 changed America. Americans still believe vices provided . ?There’s crashed into the west side of More than 2,600 people McConnell said there “I don’t think anyone that the 9/11 attacks indi- an enormous sense of the Pentagon, the nation’s lost their lives in the attacks was no mistaking what had ever suspected an attack cate that terrorism is a pride at every level among military headquarters, kill- on New York City, including happened that day. America of that magnitude,” Jones potential concern; worry Americans wanting to give ing 64 people aboard and 343 New York firefighters, had been drawn into a new said. “I knew about the about home-grown terror- back to their communities 125 people inside the build- in what was later deter- kind of war, with a new kind threat of terrorism and ism; and believe that there and make America the ing. mined to be a well coordi- of enemy. 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Many amusing incidents have been However, that relief didn’t last long, God, woman, this is no time to fool with told about earlier days in Clinton, but as one of the cage doors was not placed babies; the lion is out!”, and then he one of the funniest stories heard in exactly in line with the opening of the quickly proceeded to climb a tree that some time was told by Ferdie B. Johnson fence. When one of the larger male lions stood nearby. (1876-1970), a local resident who lived made a leap into his cage, he hit the side Joe Butler, who was blind from birth, his entire life in the same house on the instead, and to the consternation of all was at the show with his wife, Sabra. corner of Main and Finch Streets. “Mr. present, he landed right in the midst of Hearing all the commotion, he asked Ferdie”, as he was affectionately known, spectators. Sabra what the trouble was and she said, was well respected and well loved by all Pandemonium broke loose, and so did “Why Joe, the lion is out”. Joe responded, who knew him. the folks. The lion ran around the tent “Sabra, all these years you have been This stirring event happened in just under the seats, and everyone was leading me around, but if you don’t hurry October of 1899. Folks had gathered scared they’d be torn to pieces. now you’re going to get left”. most of their crops, work was slack on According to Mr. Ferdie, “When Mrs. John Turner ran so fast that she the farm, and the days were getting the lion landed near the aisle near the tripped and fell into a deep ditch, break- cooler. There was a little money to entrance of the main tent, two men, Don ing her collarbone. Dr. Frank Holmes, a spend, so there was a good turnout for Richardson and Elliott Lee, were leaning rather short man with shorter legs, came the highly advertised Spark’s Circus that against the center pole and the lion lit running and as he ran by her he said, had come to town. Traveling by wagons, between them. Those two disappeared “Come down to my office, madam, this buggies, and horseback, people had been and didn’t see one another until the next is not a very good place for an examina- on their way since daylight from all over day.” tion”, and he kept going. the county to see the circus and do a little the elephants, and of Cyclone, the trick Immediately following the lion’s One newly wedded man, John tradin’ with the downtown stores. mule. Soon the main show was over and escape, the circus performers quickly Peterson, forgot all about his wife, The circus folks had set up their the specialty acts began. They, too, were climbed ladders and the trapeze poles Bertha, and began to run a long way tents the night before, made huge tubs very much enjoyed. to the top of the tent. They’d call down towards home on the Wilmington Road of lemonade, and roasted bushels of The lion act had been billed as the to folks on the ground to stay calm, that before remembering her. He went back peanuts. The country folks, now joined main attraction, and folks were looking the lion wouldn’t hurt anyone. Their own to get her thinking that he could just slip by their city cousins, caught up on all the forward to the performance with pleas- fear, thus exhibited, of course, frightened under the tent on one side. He got down gossip, told each other exactly what was ant excitement. It’s likely that none in the crowd even more and made the panic on “all fours”, crawled to the tent, lifted wrong with the government, and dole- the crowd had ever seen a real lion and much worse that it would have been up the flap to go under, and met the lion fully described the younger generation as weren’t really sure what to expect. A ordinarily. face to face. John forgot his wife a second “going to the dogs”. specially constructed pen of tall iron Fred Atkins, Sr. called his friend, time and left for home again. Finally, smack on the dot of 12 noon, pickets had been erected in which the Billie Fortner, to get his rifle and come The Gus Smith home sat near the the loud, sharp tones of the steam cal- lions would perform. Their cages backed shoot the beast. Someone persuaded him railroad crossing on Lisbon Street, and it liope could be heard, and the parade, up to gates that would permit them to not to shoot, as it might only make the became so jam-packed with people trying led by the owner, Charles Sparks, began enter and leave. lion mad and make matters worse. Rat to flee the lion that half the crowd had to winding its way up and down the princi- Both the keeper and the trainer Matthews sat his daughter, Margaret, on inhale while the other half exhaled. pal streets of town. Children of all ages were inside the pen with the lions. After top of the tent and left for parts unknown. Poor old lion, he ran and ran and ran lined the roads to watch the proces- explaining to the crowd just how mean Doc Crumpler, father of the late Judge until he was exhausted. Finally he walked sion of clowns, chariots, camels, and and vicious the lions were, they proceed- Perry Crumpler, reached down and with back into one of the dressing rooms for other assorted wild animals, but most ed to tell them just how many people one mighty heave pulled up one of the the clowns and sat down, panting for especially they wanted to see Big Mary, they had killed in other towns. Then, as tent pegs, ready to defend himself against breath. His cage was placed in front of the elephant. After the parade, all the if on cue, the lions suddenly began to the angry beast. Frank Armstrong pulled him, and he promptly entered, stretch- wagons and animal cages returned to roar, further unsettling the crowd. With a out a small penknife, and with open blade ing out for a long and well-earned rest, the circus grounds, which in those days loud crack of a leather whip, the handlers stood ready to defend his friends, Buck relieved to be safe from the noisy crowd. was an area near the old train depot, bor- proceeded to put them through all kinds Price and his four daughters, all small Needless to say, the night perfor- dered by Wall and John Streets. Around of tricks and stunts. Those blood-curdling girls at the time. mance of the circus was sparsely attend- one o’clock, the crowd surged into the descriptions and the loud roars of the Press McCullen, a rather large man ed, and indeed for many years, folks from big top. beasts had everyone nervous as to the of 250 pounds, ran through the front of this area cast a wary eye on animal acts in The inside parade around the ring final outcome of the performance, and it the tent at a double quick time. On his the shows that came to town.” began, and the audience roared with was with a sigh of relief when the doors way out, he met a lady with a small baby (Editor’s note: From the Sampson laughter at the antics of the clowns and to their cages were opened. who asked for his help, but he said, “My County Heritage Book.) Courage of Flight 93 victims lauded at dedication SHANKSVILLE, Clinton said. the agreement he said power the hijackers. said. “The choice they the time of the attacks, Pa. (AP) — The 40 pas- “They gave the entire was struck backstage by “The moment made would cost them gave the invocation and sengers and crew who country an incalculable Clinton, Bush, Boehner, America’s democracy their lives.” called the sacrifices fought back against their gift: They saved the Vice President Joe Biden was under attack our citi- The Rev. Daniel made by the passengers hijackers aboard Flight capital from attack,” and Interior Secretary zens defied their captors Coughlin, who was the and crew “willing seed 93 on Sept. 11, 2011 Clinton said, along with Ken Salazar. by holding a vote,” he U.S. House chaplain at for freedom’s harvest.” performed one of the an untold number of The National Park most courageous acts lives and denied al-Qaida Foundation, the park ser- in U.S. history, former the symbolic victory of vice’s fundraising arm, President George W. “smashing the center of also announced a $2 mil- Bush said Saturday at a American government.” lion matching grant to It’s Not Too Late to Enroll! ceremony dedicating the Clinton pledged to spur donations. first phase of a memorial work with House Speaker The remarks by Bush at the nation’s newest John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Clinton, in particu- national park. on a bipartisan effort to lar, drew standing ova- SCC Now Offering The two-hour ceremo- fund the remainder of tions and loud cheers ny also kicked off a bipar- the memorial, a prom- from the ceremony which tisan effort conceived ise that caused Calvin drew about 5,000 peo- 8-week & 11-Week Classes backstage to raise about Wilson, brother-in-law of ple: 4,000 invited guests $10 million to finish the co-pilot LeRoy Homer, to including the crash vic- memorial’s first phase burst into tears after the tims’ families, and about and maintain it in the ceremony. 1,000 other people who 8-Week Courses future. “I can’t put that into sat or stood on the sur- The hijackers likely words. 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Inside n Sports Schedule Page B2 B Sunday, SPORTS September 11, 2011 Midway thriller Raiders give Sloan birthday present with win over Southside BY DANNY MCDOWELL SPORTS WRITER The Midway Raiders played their first home game Friday night and it was head coach Tommy Sloan’s birthday. The home team presented their coach with a per- fect gift as they defeat- ed Southside 37-29 in a comeback thriller. The Raiders went into the game hoping to cut down on the turnovers that plagued them last week at Rosewood. They did cut down, but still lost PHOTO BY DANNY MCDOWELL Raider quarterback Taylor Calcutt goes back to 3 fumbles. pass in a comeback win over Southside. Midway received the PHOTO BY DANNY MCDOWELL Midway a 7-6 lead. score at the end of the opening kickoff, but their Midway’s Troy Spell gets out of bounds to stop the clock during Midway’s The visitors came opening period. comeback win over Southside. first turnover came at right back with a 55-yard In the second quar- the 11:07 mark of the possession at their own 28-yard touchdown pass The Raiders respond- run of their own by ter, Calcutt found Lane first quarter. However, 40-yard line, but a fumble with 6:14 remaining in ed quickly. Quarterback Terrell Moore. They suc- Daniels for a 23-yard gain a sack by Demitri Blue on the first play returned the quarter and claimed a Taylor Calcutt ran 55 cessfully completed the and moments later Cody forced the Seahawks to the ball to Southside. The 6-0 lead. The point after yards for pay dirt and a 2=point conversion to go punt. The Raiders took Seahawks connected on a failed. Jansen Wrench PAT gave up 14-7. That was the See RAIDERS’, Page B2 Horses bridled by East Bladen BY BROOKS BARWICK back to Clinton. SPORTS WRITER The ensuing Dark Horse drive would see ELIZABETHTOWN Clinton’s offense come — While Clinton put up to life as they methodi- a valiant first-half effort cally drove down field Friday night against East behind the steady rush- Bladen, the Dark Horses ing of Demontio Bryant, would end up letting an Tykerion Stevens and early lead slip away as Greg Smith. The Dark they fell to the Eagles by Horses would get on the PHOTO BY BROOKS BARWICK a score of 29-14. Clinton’s Greg Smith throws to AJ Negron (85), Clinton’s record now See HORSES, Page B2 who would bring in the pass for a touchdown. stands at 1-3. Defense ruled early in the game for both teams. After receiving the open- ing kickoff, Clinton was quickly forced to punt it away. The East Bladen attack would then drive into Dark Horse terri- tory before a fake punt PHOTO BY BROOKS BARWICK attempt came up short Dark Horse Demontio Bryant dodges an East and possession was given Bladen defender. Hobbton falls to North Duplin; QB injured For Those Friday Night BY DAVID JOHNSON Bumps and Bruises... SPORTS WRITER HOBBTON — The Wildcats faced the North SaturdayMorning Duplin Rebels Friday night and came up short. The Rebels took home a RELIEF 41-12 win. Wildcat coach Jeff Byrd said, “We played good the first quarter and then we fell apart. The Don’t suffer from sports injuries. whole fourth quarter we played mostly freshmen to give them some expe- We’re OPEN DAILY rience. If we don’t grow up, it’s going to be a long season. 8 AM - 7:30 PM “We showed the first quarter we can do it. We PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON were 12-0 and the quar- North Duplin’s Devin Oliver tries to find running terback got hurt and we room during their win Friday night. just fell apart. But, we’re Martin said, “This doesn’t program. We getting bet- going to get better” happen very often for us ter. They sure put it on Rebel coach Hugh … they have a heck of a us early. Our kids kept fighting and hanging in there.” Hobbton had first chance and ran three and kicked. North Duplin took over picking up one first down before they had to kick. The first score came with 2:19 left in the first period when Brandon Cobb capped a 65-yard drive with a 2-yard run. 1004 Beaman Street, Clinton The point after failed. North Duplin took over at their 35-yard line but were unable to PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON 592-9113 get much. Hobbton took Gabrielle Barksdale tries to break free from a North Duplin defender Friday night. See WILDCATS, Page B3 B2 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Sunday, September 11, 2011 Raiders’ comeback gift to coach Continued from Page B1 Baker ran it in from 6 yards out. The Wrench extra point tied it up at 14. An interception by Jordan Thompson put the Raiders back in business with 4:19 to go in the half. However, the Raiders fumbled on the Southside 40 with 1:08 to go. Twenty seconds later, Midway’s Shiheem Peterson claimed a Seahawk fumble, giving the Raiders a chance to score again before intermis- sion. Following a 9-yard scamper by Aaron Thurman and a first down pass to Daniels, Wrench kicked a 28-yard field goal as the first half came to an end. Midway led 17-14. Southside took the kickoff to start the second half, and wasted no time. Johnny Pender ran it in from 15 yards out for a score with 6:14 remaining in the period. Quarterback Cole Kellum PHOTO BY DANNY MCDOWELL PHOTO BY DANNY MCDOWELL ran for a 2-point conversion and Midway Midway’s Matthew Phillips heads to the goal line with the game winning A pass to Raider Lane Daniels is trailed 22-17. reception. broken up by a Southside defender The Raiders went 3 and out and then at Midway Friday. the Seahawks’ Rokeem Miller raced 32 4 yards to tie the score at 29. What lead. Baker ran for 2 points and the final leading receiver with 54 yards on 2 yards for another Southside score. The appeared to be the game-winning extra score would hold at 37-29. receptions. Taylor completed 10 of PAT made it 29-17. point was blocked and the fans were “The kids could have hung their 15 passes for 163 yards. The Raiders The fourth quarter began with the thinking overtime. heads,” remarked Sloan, “but they amassed a total of 426 yards, while the Raiders on the visitors’ 13-yard line, fol- However, the Raider defense and came back out and played hard. We Southside offense totaled 292. lowing a 40-yard reception by Thurman. brilliant time management by the were down two touchdowns and put the Defensively, Thurman had 6 tackles Moments later, Baker scored from 4 Midway coaches gave the Raiders next 3 on the board. The defense did for the home team. Thompson added 5, yards out. The kick failed making it another possession with 38 ticks left the job.” while Luke Clark and Peterson contrib- 29-23 Southside. on the clock. On the first play, Calcutt Offensive leaders for the Raiders uted 4 each. Neither team scored again until connected with Matthew Phillips on a included Baker, who rushed for 112 Midway will host Trask next Friday there was 2:21 left to play. Calcutt ran 39-yard touchdown pass and a 35-29 yards on 23 carries. Phillips was the night at 7:30 p.m. Horses to open conference at Richlands

Continued from Page B1 third-down completion over to the Eagles on drives were stalled by the from Smith to Derek downs. Eagle defense, the East board with a Smith quar- Mercer, would end in an It would prove to be Bladen running game terback sneak with 9:09 AJ Negron touchdown a major momentum shift would score twice more remaining in the second reception to put the as just minutes later to put the lead out of quarter. They would be Horses back on top. East Bladen’s offense reach. up 7-0 after Smith kicked Going into half-time, would strike again on an When the clock hit the extra point. Clinton led 14-7. 80-yard touchdown sprint zero, the score was 29-14 The Eagles wouldn’t East Bladen received to get them back within a Eagles. be able to be contained the kick to open the third point. After two Clinton Individually for the for much longer, how- quarter but fumbled the encroachment penalties Horses, Marquis Hardy ever, as the next East ball on their first play on the extra point, East led the defense with Bladen possession result- from scrimmage, giving Bladen would decide to nine tackles while Chris ed in a touchdown to tie the Dark Horses posses- go for the 2-point conver- Peterson had eight and up the score. sion, great field position sion. This was successful Demontio Bryant had With five minutes and a golden opportunity and the Eagles had their seven. TJ Holloway had left in the first half of to increase their lead. first lead of the night. 44 yards on the ground play, Smith and the Dark But Clinton would let With their lead evapo- on 10 carries and Silas PHOTO BY BROOKS BARWICK Horses once again made the chance pass them by rating, the Dark Horses Herring finished with 43 Clinton’s TJ Holloway looks for an opening. it tough on the opposing as they would run just would not be able to yards. QB Greg Smith while rushing for 31 Next Friday Clinton defense. A 70-yard drive, four plays, gain no yards bounce back. After two went 3-8 with 53 yards, yards and a touchdown. will open conference which included a 25-yard and turn the ball back more once-promising one touchdown and two Smith also kicked two play as they travel to interceptions passing extra points. Richlands.

PHOTO BY BROOKS BARWICK An Eagle running back is downed by Clinton’s D. Sports for the week

Monday, Sept. 12 - Home Clinton Tennis @ Whiteville Midway Volleyball vs. Union - Clinton Volleyball @ Lakewood Home Clinton Soccer @ Richlands Lakewood Volleyball vs. Pender Union Soccer vs. James Kenan - Home - Home Hobbton Volleyball @ Wallace Midway Soccer vs. Trask - Home Harrells Soccer @ Fayetteville Lakewood Soccer vs. Wallace - Christian Home Clinton JV Football vs. Richlands Hobbton Soccer vs. Pender - - Home Home Union JV Football @ James Tuesday, Sept. 13 Kenan Clinton Volleyball @ Topsail Midway JV Football @ Trask Lakewood Volleyball @ Hobbton Lakewood JV Football @ Wallace Midway Volleyball @ James Harrells JV Football @ Cary Kenan Christian Lakewood Soccer @ Goldsboro Friday, Sept. 16 Wednesday, Sept. 14 Clinton Varsity Football @ Clinton Soccer vs. Croatan - Richlands Home Union Varsity Football vs. James Union Soccer @ Pender Kenan - Home Midway Soccer @ Wallace Midway Varsity Football vs. Lakewood Soccer vs. Trask - Trask - Home Home Lakewood Varsity Football vs. Hobbton Soccer @ James Kenan Wallace - Home Thursday, Sept. 15 Hobbton Varsity Football vs. Clinton Tennis vs. Richlands - Pender - Home Home Harrells Varsity Football @ St. Clinton Volleyball vs. E. Duplin Pauls Sunday, September 11, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT B3 Wildcats face Pender at home Friday Continued from Page B1 but stalled and punted. Charles Chestnutt downed Eli Escalera’s punt on the 1-yard line. The Rebels, then, picked up a penalty, moving the ball half the distance, about the 1-foot line. On the ensuing play, the Rebel ball carrier lost the pigskin with Gabriel Barksdale recovering for a touchdown. The point after failed on a run with 7:54 left in the first half. The Rebels scored their first points on a 49-yard run by Mitchell Thigpen capping a 64-yard drive. Jorge Juarez kicked the point after for a 12-7 game with 6:55 left in the half. The Rebels would score again with 4:32 left on a 52-yard run by Tyler Royal capping a 75-yard drive. Juarez kicked the point after for a 14-12 lead. Just before the score, Hobbton’s quarterback, Zaiquian Barksdale, was injured and left the game in an ambulance. Initial reports listed the injury as a bruised sternum. PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON The Rebels would get on the scoreboard again Wildcat Charles Chestnutt breaks a tackle before the half. They recovered a Wildcat fumble attempt and gains some yards. at the Hobbton 34-yard line. Devin Oliver ran that left. The Wildcats had tried a fake punt and pass one in on a 22-yard scamper. Juarez kicked the but the pass was dropped, giving the Rebels the point after for a 21-12 half time lead. ball on the Wildcat 36-yard line. Oliver scored on To begin the second half, Royal took the open- a 14-yard run. Juarez kicked the point after for a ing kickoff 85 yards for another Rebel score just 41-12 margin. 32 seconds into the half. Juarez had his point after The Wildcats did attempt a 30-yard field goal; PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON kick blocked. The score was 27-12. The rest of the however, the spotter dropped the ball and the kick Telvin Vann in North Duplin traffic. third quarter was defense and penalties. failed. North Duplin took over at the 18-yard line The Rebels amassed 261 yards on 28 attempts. The Rebels scored again with 10:08 left in the and killed the clock. Oliver led the rushing with 9 carries for 108 yards game on a 40-yard run by Oliver. This drive cov- For Hobbton, Vann carried 11 times for 73 and 3 touchdown. Royal followed with 96 yards on ered 76 yards. Juarez made the point after kick for yards and 1 touchdown. Chestnutt rushed 14 11 attempts. a 34-12 lead. times for 88 yards. The Wildcats had 183 yards on The Wildcats are home again next week, host- The final score in the game came with 6:22 39 attempts. ing the Pender Patriots. Spartans lose close one to Jones Senior

FILE PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON Union running back Alfredo Garcia carries for yardage. BY JIMMY PERKINS way the first quarter SPORTS WRITER ended. The Spartans came TRENTON — The back and scored on a long pass from Union High School var- FILE PHOTO BY DAVID JOHNSON Alfredo Garcia to T.D. sity Spartans went to Union quarterback Desmond Faison considers a pass to Alfredo Garcia before heading up the line. Blackmore for the 0-4 Friday night with a both teams playing solid touchdown. The point our team with good game. “We will go back ence play next Friday heart-breaking loss to defense, with Jones after was blocked and hard play against a to work Monday and get night at home against a Jones Senior. Senior getting the only the Spartans took a 6-2 very good Jones Senior prepared for a tough very good James Kenan The first quarter was score with four minutes lead into intermission. team,” coach Doug one next Friday.” team. Game time will be mostly all defense, with left. They converted on The third quarter Burley said after the Union opens confer- at 7:3o p.m. both teams unable to the 2-point conversion was all defense again, mount a drive. Both and took the lead 10-6. with both teams play- teams moved the ball, The Spartans had ing hard-nosed physical but neither was able to one final chance when defense. Neither team find the end zone. they got the ball back The Sampson Independent is holding a was able to score and The only score came in the last two min- the game went into the when, on fourth down, utes but were unable fourth quarter with the the Spartans let the to move the ball. The Spartans still clinging to snap get away in their game ended with the a 6-2 lead. own end zone for a safe- Spartans suffering their !-++3,'27 The fourth quarter ty. Jones Senior went fourth straight loss. was more of the same, up 2-0 and that’s the “I want to commend 7 0"
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Detached 12'x16'storage bldg SAMPSON COUNTY SAMPSON COUNTY Free intallation with DVR in 13.96 acres $37,000 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA $184,900. 919-803-7075 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA up to six rooms and Free HD River frontage SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION DVR upgrade for only 10.28 acres $20,000 EXECUTOR NOTICE ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE Houses For Sale Having qualified as Co-Executors $24.99/month* Local chan- 10.24 acres $20,000 Lots: of the estate of ELSIE LEE Having qualified as Ancillary Ad- nels included! *conditions FOR SALE or BARKER HONEYCUTT aka ELSIE apply, promo code MB0611 0.85 acres $10,000 ministrator of the estate of JAMES RENT TO OWN LEE HONEYCUTT of Sampson BRYANT ELDRIDGE of Sampson Call Dish Network Now 0.94 acres $8,000 County, North Carolina, this is to County, North Carolina, this is to 4 BR 2.5 BA home Lakeside 10 lots $9,000 each notify all persons having claims notify all persons having claims 1-888-476-0098 2800 sq. ft. 910.990.4766 1 lot $10,000 against the estate of said Elsie Lee against the estate of said James Barker Honeycutt aka Elsie Lee Bryant Eldridge to present them to Honeycutt to present them to the the undersigned on or before De- undersigned on or before Decem- cember 12, 2011 or be barred from ber 12, 2011, 2011 or be barred their recovery. 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A lot of people coach told me that around the area are they weren’t bringing wondering what the me back, I didn’t know former Lakewood High what to say back to standout is up to this him,” Graham said. “It fall. He’s still playing was all a big blur; I collegiate basketball, was really shocked and but not for the NCCU confused.” Eagles. Graham said he was The 6-foot, 5-inch really bothered about 180-pound forward the situation, trying to took his talents back to figure out how he was Brunswick Community going to tell his par- College for his Redshirt ents about his scholar- sophomore season. ship getting taken away If you haven’t heard, from him. It didn’t real- Graham battled inju- ly hit him until he had ries during his sopho- returned home from more season at NCCU, school. It was a very tearing a ligament in interesting summer for his foot, forcing him Graham, facing many to wear a protective difficult decisions like boot, sidelining him not knowing where the rest of the year. he would end up, or COURTESY PHOTO Luckily the torn liga- whether he would even Marcus Graham goes up for two points during a ment didn’t require play collegiate ball game this past season prior to his injury. surgery. With Graham again. news,” Graham stated. has his redshirt, he’ll only playing in five At times Graham “Now I can start over be a sophomore again games the past year, he said he felt like giving again” with two more years was granted a medical up what he loved to do. “I believe that this of eligibility left. As redshirt, gaining back There were some four- all happened for a rea- far as his health, the his sophomore season. year schools interested son,” the player noted. ligament he tore has With speculation that in Graham, but didn’t “God has a plan, and fully healed but he is Graham would return even bother. NCCU just wasn’t a still recovering from for his junior season, Graham wasn’t him- part of it.” a severe ankle sprain he wasted no time, tak- self during the sum- “I’m looking forward sustained during the ing advantage of the mer. He said too much Marcus Graham to the upcoming sea- of season workouts weight room, attacking was going on for him, son at Brunswick,” he during the spring at physical therapy, pre- his dream of playing welcome to return to that.” added. NCCU. It is possible paring for next season. collegiate ball had Brunswick Community The process for “Coach Shaw told that he may have to At the time it seemed been taken from him. College, but in order his medical redshirt me not to come back undergo surgery after all of that hard work A couple days after to do so, he needed his took almost the entire to be average, but to the season, but that’s was wasted. Graham’s return home medical redshirt. summer, leading up be something great”. not stopping him. On Graham’s last for the summer break, “I really appreciated to a several weeks “nobody can or will Graham will return to day at NCCU, the he received a call from coach Shaw for call- before classes start- take what I love to do a whole new team at coaches held an indi- his former coach at ing to check on me,” ing at Brunswick. It from me, but God him- Brunswick Community vidual meeting with Brunswick Community Graham said. “All I wasn’t until several self” “It will be hard College, playing the him, discussing his College, Walter Shaw. could think about was weeks before classes to trust coaches now” role as a leader of the future with the pro- Shaw followed up on Brunswick. I knew that resumed at Brunswick Graham stated “NCCU young team. He’s a gram. Unfortunately Graham to find out coach Shaw would look that Graham received never really gave me a member of the 2009- things didn’t work out, more about his situa- out for me. He takes news about his medi- chance, but this time 2010 Region X cham- and NCCU didn’t bring tion with NCCU. After care of his players. cal redshirt. He gained I’ll make sure that I pionship team, he has him back for his junior Graham and Shaw He is indeed a great his sophomore season find the right school the experience, and season. talked, he told him person, and I’ll always back. “I felt relieved for me” knows what it takes to “When the head that he was more than remember him for when I heard the Now that Graham win it again.

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Melted Gruyere Toasts with Shrimp Fajitas Salad on Beet Purée with Sesame Flavors Crisp Frizzled Prosciutto Crisp Flour Tortilla Chips Yield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving Yield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving Yield: 12 servings, 2 pieces per serving 1 pound fresh golden or red beets, Extra virgin olive oil 4 8-inch flour tortillas trimmed, peeled, cut into Prosecco Ginger 4 slices (about 3 ounces) 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 1/2-inch pieces Cocktail prosciutto, cut into 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 24 endive leaves, thick ends trimmed, Yield: 12 servings, 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro separated into individual leaves 2 glasses per serving 3 tablespoons reduced sodium tamari 24 1/4-inch-thick slices Italian 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño, or more 1 1/2 cups water or soy sauce bread to taste 1 cup (6 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil 4 ounces aged Gruyere, coarsely 6 ounces extra small (salad shrimp) cooked and crystallized ginger 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger shredded (about 1 3/4 cups) peeled shrimp, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic Heat 1/2 inch olive oil in medium skillet 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ripe mango 2 bottles (750 ml) Salt to taste over medium heat until hot enough to 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro Cupcake Prosecco, Toasted white sesame seeds sizzle a piece of prosciutto. 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño chilled (garnish) Stir half the prosciutto into hot oil and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 24 thin diagonal sliced cook over medium heat until prosciutto 2 tablespoons thin sliced green onion (scallion) Place beets in a steamer and cook, covered, seedless or Persian is crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from tops (garnish) over simmer ing water, until tender, 15 to 20 cucumber minutes. Cool. with a slotted spoon to a side dish. Add Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine water, ginger and sugar Place endive leaves in a large bowl. Add remaining prosciutto and cook until crispy. Use ruler to trim tortillas into 4 large 6-inch squares. in saucepan and bring to a boil. water and a cup of ice and refrigerate until Set aside. Cut 24 2-inch squares from the squared off tortillas; Simmer on low heat, uncovered, Heat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet discard trimmings. crisped, about 15 min utes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. 15 minutes. Off heat let steep, with nonstick spray and arrange bread Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange tortilla covered, 30 min utes. Cool. slices on tray. squares on pan and spray with nonstick spray. Bake until Place tamari or soy sauce in a small saucepan and boil gently until reduced to 1 tablespoon. Cool. Purée in blender until smooth. Top each bread slice with a rounded toasted golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool. Add 1 tablespoon ginger purée tablespoon of cheese. Bake until cheese Purée avocado, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño in a Purée beets, 1 tablespoon reduced tamari or soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and salt in food to each champagne glass. Add is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove food processor until smooth. Set aside. chilled prosecco, and stir well from oven. Combine shrimp, mango, cilantro, jalapeño and lime processor until smooth and creamy. Arrange endive leaves on a platter. With two tea- with swizzle stick until blended. Stand a crispy piece of prosciutto in juice in small bowl. Garnish glass with cucumber slice. the center of each melted mound of hot Spread about 1/2 tablespoon avocado mixture in center spoons, place a mound of beet purée in the center cheese and serve at once. of each toasted tortilla square. Lightly press a tablespoon of each leaf. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. of the shrimp salad in center of each. Gar nish with Note: Canned or cooked vacuum packed beets scallion slices and serve. can be used as a substitute.

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Christopher Butler and Johnna Parker Parker, Butler to pledge vows Mr. and Mrs. Alan Parker their daughter Johnna Parker Erwin. of Clinton are pleased to to Christopher Butler, the An Oct. 15, 2011 wedding announce the engagement son of Charlie Butler of is planned. and forthcoming marriage of Clinton and Nell Butler of Invitations will be mailed. Infant brain and eye development – it’s not just fun and games Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Ward Playtime and interactive is found are associated with • Spinach toys are important for parents memory and learning. • Kale looking to give their children “Moms should be aware • Zucchini Squash Kolbrek, Ward a head start in life. But these of the emerging research • Yellow Squash products aren’t the only way on Lutein,” said Dr. Alanna • Green Beans to help stimulate a baby’s Levine, a pediatrician and • Corn unite in marriage brain and eye development mother of two children. • Kiwi — nutrition is important, too. “Moms in my practice ask • Eggs A baby’s brain and eyes me every day about ways • Apples Lindsey Kolbrek of Sioux groom; Annie Kolbrek of depend critically on nutrition to promote development in For Infants Falls, S.D., currently of Sioux Falls, S.D., sister-in-law and there are specific nutri- their children. Many focus (Prior to the introduction Charlotte, and Tyler Ward to the bride. ents which have been shown on products, games, and of solid foods.) of Charlotte, were united in The groom’s father, Kirby to play a role in brain and eye toys and sometimes overlook • Breast milk marriage on Saturday, Aug. 6, Ward of Bald Head Island, development. nutrition.” • Infant formula supple- 2011 on Bald Head Island, at served as best man. mented with Lutein, such as the Village Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Groomsmen included Joe Sources of Lutein Similac Advance The marriage was officiated by Monaghan of Wilmington, A Closer Look at the Rev. Dr. Ed Gunter. Josh Monza of Charlotte and Lutein Prior to the introduction of solid foods, babies can get I See, I Learn The bride is daughter of Jim Billy Kolbrek of Sioux Falls, During the critical time of and Connie Kolbrek of Sioux S.D., brother of the bride. Lutein from a few sources, “In addition to the right brain and eye development, including breast milk and nutrients, playing together Falls, S.D. and is a teacher Master Jackson Bell of Lutein and DHA are impor- with the Charlotte City Schools Philadelphia, Pa. served as Similac. “Expecting and does encourage brain and eye tant nutrients, yet Lutein has breastfeeding mothers alike development,” said Levine. The groom is the son of ring bearer and is nephew to gone virtually unnoticed by Kirby and Debbie Ward of the groom should eat a well-balanced “Rather than focusing on the parents. diet that includes foods with latest toy, parents can do sim- Bald Head Island, and grand- Aunt of the bride, Mrs. Pat Lutein is found in foods son of Lib and Doc Fields of Pickar,d was the pianist. Lutein like leafy green veg- ple things like spending time such as leafy greens, certain etables and eggs,” added with their children in front of Clinton. He is a fireman with The bride’s father, Jim fruits and eggs. Emerging the City of Charlotte Kolbrek, was the soloist. Levine. “And parents who a mirror, playing peek-a-boo science demonstrates that formula feed should look for or tracking the objects on a The bride was given in mar- A reception followed the Lutein helps protect impor- riage by her father. wedding at the Homeowners an infant formula that con- mobile.” tant cells in the eye. Now, tains Lutein, as well as DHA.” To learn more about Maid of honor and sister of Association Building on Bald new research from Tufts the bride was Elise Kolbrek Head Island. For Breastfeeding Mothers Lutein and brain and eye University demonstrates — and Infants Transitioned to development, visit www.simi- of Waialua, Hawaii. Matron The couple spent a hon- for the first time — that Lutein of honor was Sarah Felder eymoon in Playa del Carmen Solid Food lac.com/lutein. 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While which you weren’t exert- at all and 10 being the If so, please plan to attend the cheese sandwich exercising, be in the moment and ing too much energy and absolute maximum you community forum on Sept. 12 at Ranch beans focus on how your body feels. vigorous activity would can do. Become mindful 5:30 pm at the Center for Health Seasoned corn This is very important when it be one in which you find of physical activity and and Wellness to help us move Applesauce or raisins comes to deciding whether or it difficult to continue make it a priority not to forward with establishing these Fresh orange wedges not you are working towards your for a sustained period of be pushed aside by lack groups and begin planning for the greatest potential. Keep in mind time. So, how can you CASEY of time or excuses. travel tours and community move Milk that to reap the benefits of exer- tell if you are working at STEVENS Do you want to exer- more calendar. 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She feels husband ruined her life Easy to Read. Afordable. Dear Dr. Brothers: Five years ago, as well as make your life an emotional Dear I.H.: It’s always disconcerting I was in a happy marriage and was on train wreck. Other psychologists have when our friends question our judg- And Only a Click Away! top of the world. Then my husband even suggested the existence of a post- ment, and I can see why you are having got involved with another woman, and traumatic embitterment disorder. The second thoughts. The qualities that my world fell apart. Now I’ve been key is to be able attracted you to this guy probably are divorced for two years, and I can’t to regulate your the same ones that rub your girlfriends seem to move forward. I have feelings emotions, make the wrong way -- or perhaps, knowing of bitterness and hatred toward my a conscious deci- that they have a longer history of deal- ex-husband, and I can’t seem to find sion to let go of ing with him than you do, at least on a happiness in anything I do. I know this the bitterness, superficial level, there’s a question in attitude isn’t good for me and wonder even if you feel your mind about what they might know if it can affect my health, which hasn’t it is justified, and that you don’t. It would not be unrea- been so good lately either. -- M.N. be able to forgive sonable to confront them in a pleasant Dear M.N.: Although you have been your husband. way and ask if they have some specific divorced for only two years and it takes You may not feel objection to your dating him that you a different amount of time for different he deserves it, should hear. That is not to say that you people to heal from a shattered rela- Ask Dr. Brothers but neither do you should live your life based on others’ tionship, it seems as though you have deserve to live a opinions. not been able to begin the recovery dysfunctional life. What you are really upset about is process in a way that is allowing you to But it is up to you to change it. questioning your own judgment. Maybe feel good about yourself and let go of * ** you have rushed into something that some of your bitter feelings. Since you Dear Dr. Brothers: I’m single and in will end badly because you didn’t take are wondering if this can affect your my mid-30s, looking for a good relation- the time to get to know much about this health, it might be interesting to look at ship. I recently moved to a new town new man in your life. Do a little investi- GO ONLINE FOR MORE INFO! a study recently published by research- and joined a lively political discussion gating. If you find that it is only his per- ers at Concordia University. group. Right away, I was attracted to sonality that bothers other people but The study suggests that persistent this man who was very outgoing and a you find him nice, kind and stable, as bitterness -- that is, blaming others for bit flamboyant. We started dating, and well as charming and fun, stop second- unfortunate occurrences -- can indeed I enjoy his eccentric ways. But every guessing your decision. As you get to result in physical illness. They found time I mention him to my girlfriends know him, your heart and mind will tell that failure affects people in profound in the group, they roll their eyes and you if he is right for you -- those are the E-Edition ways if they are unable to move past smirk. I have the idea that they think resources you really should put stock their emotions to a more positive he’s sort of a joke. Now I am wondering in, not the eye-rolling of your friends. place. This can affect physical health if I am wrong to date him. -- I.H. (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate www.myclintonnc.com C5 Sunday, September 11, 2011 COMICS/ENTERTAINMENTTHE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT

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Jacquelene Bigar’s HOROSCOPE HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, HHHH You have your hands full. Sept. 12, 2011: Others keep seeking you out. Stay ZITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman New beginnings become possible on top of the situation, if possible. this year. You often go back and forth Establish limits as to what you will do. in your mind about what you should Tonight: Decide who, if anyone, you do as opposed to what you want to want to socialize with. do. Relationships might not be easy, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) but with patience situations ultimately HHH You might feel a bit tired and will work out. If you are single, many drawn handling a work or personal people express interest in you. Don’t matter. Others keep asking you to commit until you are 100 percent sure. pitch in or help. The end result is that If you are attached, misunderstand- you feel quite overwhelmed. Take a ings happen out of the blue. Improve walk midday to clear your mind and your listening skills. Learn to confirm help you prioritize. Tonight: Try van- what you hear. PISCES can be chal- ishing early! lenging, but you have similar core SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) issues. HHHHH Emphasis is on creativ- The Stars Show the Kind of Day ity, children, a risk and/or a loved THE FAMILY CIRCUS You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; one. You clearly want to go off and CONCEPTIS SUDOKU 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult enjoy yourself, but responsibilities Bil Keane ARIES (March 21-April 19) call. Meetings demand your attention. by Dave Green HHHH Different aspects of your If you want to realize a certain goal, life vie for control. Meetings remain you cannot drop the ball now. Tonight: instrumental, though you might need Time for some fun! time to get some work done. Close SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) your door so you can attend to daily HHH You need to deal with a per- matters. Tonight: Know when to call it sonal matter. All arrows point to that a night. direction. You have professional or TAURUS (April 20-May 20) other responsibilities. If you relax and HHHHH Allow yourself to listen to fine-tune your schedule, you will see a associates. Meetings provide informa- path. Recognize that for some of you, tion and could demonstrate the differ- the personal issue must be resolved ence in how others view situations. in order for you to flourish elsewhere. A child or loved one seems to need Tonight: Just go with the moment. more attention. Let this person know CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) when you will be there for him or her. HHHHH If you really must get a Tonight: Until the wee hours. job done or focus on a matter, you GEMINI (May 21-June 20) might want to turn off your phone and HHH Demands seem to appear not get caught up in the moment and left and right. You will need to talk to a what is going on. Eventually you will DENNIS THE MENACE higher-up in order to confirm his or her need to deal with all the activity, but at priorities, which you probably need to your own pace. Tonight: Catch up on Hank Ketchum make your own. Nevertheless, domes- everyone’s news. tic matters require your attention. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Juggle as much as you can. Tonight: HHHH You have your hands full Burning the midnight oil. juggling different concerns. Many CANCER (June 21-July 22) of these issues surround finances; HHHH You are juggling two dif- some have to do with other people. ferent needs or people. A neighbor or A partnership also might be involved. sibling seeks you out frequently, and, Don’t make a final decision yet, or else of course, there is no stopping him or you could be very sorry. Tonight: Let her. Make calls to those at a distance. someone else make the first move. You need some information. Tonight: PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Escape from all the chatter. HHHHH Today’s Full Moon spot- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) lights you. Everyone likes the limelight, HHH Juggling your financial but with it comes many requests and concerns with the needs and commit- responsibilities. Fortunately, this is a ments of others keeps you busy and passage, not a daily given. Knowing overwhelmed. It becomes obvious that that, honor what is happening. Enjoy there is a need to revamp your daily the popularity. Tonight: Remember situation. Discussions lead to good that you call the shots. ideas. Tonight: Don’t let your pride interfere. Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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