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Sports FNZUPNFFU8PSEPG(PEJOQMBZPĒT 4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, February 20, 2012 Drought’s No Caterpillar impact on Volume 121, Number 67 for SENC; picks Whiteville, North Carolina crops so far site in Georgia 75 Cents is limited nLack of deep-water port plans By RAY WYCHE inched Caterpillar south. Staff Writer Inside Today By NICOLE CARTRETTE Columbus is one of four Staff Writer 4-A counties in the state classified r-PDBMQPMJDFTFFLUXP as being in a severe drought sit- It’s official. uation, but damages to county North Carolina has lost out on another XPNFOGPSGPSHFSZ crops have been limited thus large industry, but this time officials are say- far since only a few farm prod- ing the state’s lack of plans for a deep-water ucts are growing at the present. port was a factor. “I haven ‘t seen much im- A Brunswick County site located in the pact — not much is growing International Logistics Park of N.C. that now,” said Extension Service straddles the Columbus and Brunswick Horticulture Agent Howard county line did not make the final cut. Cat- Wallace. erpillar instead will build the one-million- He added that the most sus- square foot manufacturing facility and ceptible crop to dry weather create 1,400 jobs in Georgia. growing at the present are Friday morning officials in Georgia cel- strawberries, and most grow- ebrated the announcement that the heavy ers who raise the berries for equipment company chose a 250-acre site sale use “trickle tape” irriga- near Athens, Ga., and will invest $200 mil- Today’s tion systems to keep moisture lion. The plant will be in operation as early American Profle to their plants. as 2013, according to press releases. Most of the berries grown Athens features “Refueling in the county are grown on “The Athens site was selected from a Racing Tradition.” plastic-covered rows. The plas- among dozens of locations considered due to tic reduces the amount of evap- its proximity to major ports, a strong region- Legendary Wood oration of irrigation water, al base of potential suppliers, a positive and ensuring that the young plants pro-active business climate and a good pool Brothers return to have sufficient moisture. of potential employees with manufacturing Victory Lane. Wallace said if the dry Photo by Krystal Hawkins experience,” Mary Bell, a building construc- weather continues on into the tion products division vice president with spring, the lack of moisture Valentines Caterpillar said in a press release from the will be more evident in fields Whiteville High School freshmen Tylah Robinson, left, and Monica Wil- Georgia governor’s office. DIDYOB? when warm weather crops liams carry their Valentines out of the school cafeteria Tuesday after- Incentives appeared to be a deal breaker Did you observe ... such as corn and some veg- noon. To stop having deliveries interrupt classes all day, the school re- See Drought, page 3-A quires deliveries in the early afternoon, and students pick up their gifts See Caterpillar, page 3-A Columbus County’s after school. Elvis impersonator Whiteville Andy Horne perform- Byrd has ing for 2,000 people worries over Underfunding at Aging aboard the Carni- police cars val cruise ship, Te Department is topic challenge Dream? ... Whiteville By JEFFERSON WEAVER Mayor Terry Mann Staff Writer of tonight’s workshop for seat assisting a magician Some Whiteville Police offi- nAverage cost per consum- tion, minor home repairs and other nThree in judges race. during the Rotary cers are driving cars long past er attending senior centers: programs. Club’s annual Part- their prime, and the city coun- $1,600 per year, meals and County officials were hesitant By NICOLE CARTRETTE cil Thursday discussed ways staffing cost associated with to release the public document last Staff Writer ner’s Night? ... to help alleviate the problem. meals: more than $15 per meal week but eventually fulfilled The Still, no clear, easy or inex- News Reporter’s request. County Commissioner Buddy Byrd of pensive solution was found. By NICOLE CARTRETTE The study puts quantitative fig- Hallsboro has a challenger seeking to unseat The council met Thursday County Deaths Staff Writer ures before the board about what him in the May primary for the Democrat in its annual planning retreat. may be under utilization of some di- nomination. Whiteville The day-long meeting gives Columbus County Commission- visions of the department. With sev- Byrd, who is completing his first term in Lloyd Windell Todd the board a chance to review, ers will meet today at 5 p.m. in a en senior centers across the county, recent years as the commissioner for District in-depth, requests by depart- Bernice Rose special workshop to hear the results some serve as few as 15 people a day 3, faces opposition from former Sandyfield ment heads and plans for the Kathy Gail McCormick of an independent review of the De- and others more than 50, according Mayor Perry Dixon of Riegelwood. city’s administration over the partment of Aging following a loss to the findings. The projected cost of Byrd has held the seat since unseating Priscilla Ann Gore next year. of more than $530,000 in fiscal 2011. operating the centers alone divided incumbent Sammie Jacobs in 2008. Jacobs, a Clarendon Among the most expensive Good Health Services is expected by the “peak” number of seniors at- member of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe, had Rev. W. Jackie Godwin items on the agenda was the to tell the “financial story” that has tending equals more than $1,600 per served on the board for 15 years and was on of acquisition of $173,130 worth Tabor City unfolded at the department since year per consumer. the first minorities to be elected to the board. of patrol cars. The city will William “Bill” R. Hardee 2010 with a decline in revenue and Grants fund about half of that The district includes portions of Hallsboro, seek funding for the three new unexpected shortfalls in various with the county’s “unfunded” gap Lake Waccamaw, Buckhead and Riegelwood, Bolton vehicles through the Byrne programs. equaling the other half. along with other areas in the eastern portion LaMar Rogers JAG grant, a federal funding Among other things, the report Underfunding in nutrition ser- of the county. Chadbourn program that assists drug en- is expected to show that a surplus vices appears to be an issue. The If elected to the board, Dixon would become forcement efforts. The Byrne Bernice Smith Gore in the in-home services division report shows that since 2010 meals the first African-American to be elected as fund is very competitive, City Paul Nolan Todd covered “under-funding” of senior and other assistance programs had commissioners for the district, one of two Manager Larry Faison said, minority districts created in the 1990s after a Nakina centers, meal programs, transporta- See Underfunded, page 9-A Jackie Welton Ward Sr. See Police cars, page 2-A See Filings, page 9-A Riegelwood Rev. Louis Capers Jr. Claude E. King Boardman Kathleen Mayes Parker Expo to focus on youth all weekend this year By JEFFERSON WEAVER In addition to school groups from across the area, said. “This will give us the chance to view the Cape Staff Writer home schoolers have often found the expo to be a big Fear Wildlife Expo experience through the eyes of Index benefit as a fun and educational field trip. our youth.” The largest outdoors-oriented event in the region Live animal exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, Kids Gone Wild! Is being organized by the State &EJUPSJBMT" will have a new focus this year — encouraging chil- interactive learning stations, and age-appropriate Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Associa- 0CJUVBSJFT" dren to become more involved in the outdoors. scavenger hunts are on the schedule for this year. tion (QDMA). The QDMA (www.qdma.com) is a non- 4QPSUT# The Cape Fear Wildlife Expo is March 16-18 at the Middle and high school students will have the chance profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated $SJNF" Cape Fear Convention Center in Wilmington. The on Friday to participate in a number of events de- to ensuring a high-quality and sustainable future -JGFTUZMFT" event has always held Youth Day on Friday, hosting signed to increase their interest in science. for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer hunting. thousands of school children from across the area. Participants in Friday’s Kids Gone Wild! program Requests for more information about Kids Gone This year, organizer W.C. Lanier said, the entire will be invited to express themselves through cre- Wild! can be directed by e-mail to ncqdma@yahoo. weekend will be youth-oriented. ative writing or the visual arts to demonstrate what com or by phone to 919-552-9449. “We have always been a family- and child-friendly they have learned or love about the outdoors. “Once again, the Wildlife Resources Commission event,” Lanier said. “This year we are expanding op- Students will be encouraged to compose prose or is an integral partner in the Expo and Kids Gone portunities for kids to participate and get even more poetry or create a visual arts project that captures Wild,” Lanier said. “They do an outstanding job excited about the outdoors.” their enthusiasm about what they learned. Award- helping students to appreciate that conservation and Youngsters can also enjoy the self-guided “Wild winning entries will receive recognition and will be management of our natural resources are essential Child Scavenger Hunt,” all day Saturday and Sunday. published by a broad range of news and magazine to our lives.” Participants get a list of hunt items at the ticket outlets. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be counter, and search through for the exhibitions for “This is a new feature, and is getting a lot of answers to questions. support from our sponsors and volunteers,” Lanier See Expo, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012
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Shronda Renee Parker Christopher Middleton Catrino Renee Trevino Matthew Small Zachary Small 284 ... comments posted by Whiteville.com readers in 2011. What better way is there to have your Five at WCHS bring home art awards voice heard when the topic is still hot, than to By FULLER ROYAL to see that my work is good, it I was in kindergarten and don’t stop trying you can do “I had to take Art I my speak your mind in our Staff Writer makes me feel like I am a true I have plenty of first place anything,” he said. “To be hon- freshman year and I enjoyed comments section below artist,” she said. awards to prove that I had an est, I don’t remember how I got it,” he said. “So, I decided to every article? We s t C o l u m bu s H i g h Senior Shronda Renee interest then,” she said. “Art interested in art. take it and now all the work School students in Larry Parker, 18, is the daughter of makes me feel as if I can do “I’ve been drawing ever has paid off. Hewett’s art classes brought Bobbie Smith. anything in this world that I since I was born,” he said. “My “Art gives me something in - Whiteville.com home nine honors from the She won a Silver Key for the set my mind to. mom says I started when I was teresting to work on and keeps Biser Ball self-portrait “Smile,” which “After high school, I plan to 4 and the first thing I drew was me from being totally bored 2012 Scholastic Art Awards Sports Trivia at Barton College last month. she created with black and further my education about Scooby Doo when I saw him on out of my mind,” he said. Christopher Middleton white Prisma Color pencils. art because I want the world my bookbag one day.” After high school, he plans Question #134: Name the brought home a Gold Key She won a Gold Key for a to see my talent,” she said. “I He said he has drawn every- to attend to Southeastern four head football coach- Award. Shronda Parker was picture she created represent- am enrolled in Art Instruction thing he has seen since. Community College or an art es that South Columbus awarded a Gold Key. Catrina ing the nuclear explosion in School and that is working out “Art for me lets me feel college. has had since the school Trevino brought home two Japan called “Nuclear Explo- really good for me so far.” smart,” he said. “I can take School activities include opened in 1992. Silver Keys. Zachary Small sion.” She has one other interest. nothing and create anything FFA, bowling, agricultural ac- Answer: Find the answer today, at received an honorable men- It was acrylic paint with a “I am currently working on in my mind with just pencil tivities, working on computers Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. tion and his brother Matthew burned look on the pages. getting my certified nursing and paper. and video games. Small received three honor- Previous wins include a assistant license,” she said. “I really don’t know what Zachary received honor- Whiteville.com able mentions. Gold Key for a portrait she did Junior Christopher Mid- I want after high school,” he able mention for “The Holey Senior Catrina Renee Tre- of her mother and her, drawn dleton is the 17-year-old son said. “I hope to know soon Sun,” a combination record Poll Question vino, 18, is the daughter of on an LP vinyl album. of Cassandra Maultsby and though.” album and spray painting. of the Week Rene and Maria Trevino. “I’ve been taking art since I Charlie Maultsby Jr. Brothers Matthew Small, This is his first win. He has How often do you get your “I won a Silver Key for my started high school,” she said. “I won a Gold Key for my 18, and Zachary Small, 16, are taken two semesters of art. hair cut / styled? sculpture ‘Death,’” she said. “I took art every semester. I piece named ‘Saved,’” he said. the sons of Daniel and Tina His favorite medium is Let’s put it this way; if you The sculpture shows the five even doubled up on art twice “I used a black Prisma colored Small. sculpture. asked 10 men on the street, stages of death. in one semester. pencil for the whole piece. Matthew won three honor- “ It feels great (to win), four would tell you they “I used a book, paint, clay “My favorite medium is “This is the first time I have able mentions for “Afro Dis- because I’ve never won any- get their hair cut every and wood (to make it),” she oil paint,” she said. “It has entered the competition so I’ve tortion,” “Day Dream” and thing,” he said. He became month, two would say twice said. “I also won a Silver Key a lot of emotion and feeling never won before,” he said. “I “Distorted Noyesie.” interested in art when he took for my portfolio with four towards it. have taken three semesters of His pieces used clay and his first class and discovered a month, two more would clay and book sculptures, “It feels great to win be- art and hope for more.” tempera paint. he enjoyed it. say every two months, three digital art pieces and a cause it’s something I have His favorite medium is col- His previous wins include “It keeps me from being and one each would say drawing.” always wanted to accomplish ored pencil. honorable mention at WCHS’s bored,” he said. He would like every week, or longer than They are her first honors. every since I was 5 years old. “Prisma Color is my favor- art show and contest. to attend college after high every two months. That’s She has taken eight semes- “So, once I set my mind to ite type,” he said. He is in his third semester school. roughly according to our ters of art. winning something, and I win, “To win feels amazing and of art. He said his favorite Other activities and in- respondents. The women “I love art,” she said. it feels really good to know,” surprised because I never medium is paint. terests include playing video were different, and not Her favorite medium is clay, she said. thought I was any good,” he “It feels great to win be- games. as we expected. Of 10 “I love to use my hands to “I don’t know when my said. “I feel blessed to have cause you work so hard and women, four would say Fuller Royal make work,” she said. interest for art started, but won. when you get an award it they wait longer than two 910-642-4104 ext. 228 “It feels great to win be- I do know that I have been “This showed me I am good feels like you’re on top of the months to have their hair [email protected] cause I love art and for people drawing and painting since like other artists and if you world,” he said. cut or styled. Forgive the math, here, but 2.5 would say every two months, 2.5 would say each month, and Expo Police cars half a woman each would Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A say every week or twice a month. Curious thing; many more women answered this among the busiest exhibitors The laser shot “Mallard Fear River Watch, NCPARC, “but we have a good shot at it.” they arise, rather than leaving survey, but far more men at the event, with fish and Madness” will challenge and QDMA will deliver work- Currently the city has 23 it to the man on the next shift.” than women said they get game exhibits, hunting and marksmanship in a simulated shops. sworn officers, Faison ex- Councilman Robert Leder, their hair cut every week boating safety demos, and waterfowl hunt. A Huntmaster Dozens of conservation plained, and all officers who a staunch supporter of the po- or two. numerous activities with a mobile lift will demonstrate groups will provide interac- live inside the county have lice department, asked about youth- and family-oriented how the Commission helps tive activities, participate take-home privileges. The the take-home policy. This Week: Super power? theme. provide hunting opportunities in the scavenger hunt, and practice is common among “Do we have enough cars The Commission’s mobile for sportsmen who are mobil- conduct workshops promoting smaller cities and towns, and for our officers?” Leder said. aquarium, a staple at many ity impaired. the outdoors and outdoor lore. a lack of a take-home policy “I thought we passed a single fishing and hunting events, The WRC will also offer More about this year’s was cited as one reason for the car policy.” will feature a selection of both a number of adult-oriented Cape Fear Wildlife Expo can city’s high turnover among “The council passed it, Fai- Your questions answered warm- and cold-water fishes events, such as a clinic on be found online at www.cape- police. son explained, “but that does at Whiteville.com found in North Carolina. The “Black Bears in Southeastern fearwildlifeexpo.com Having individually as- not mean it was budgeted.” Sensory Safari, a kid-friendly North Carolina” on Friday af- signed cars creates a sense Currently, Faison said, there wildlife exhibit-on-wheels, ternoon. On Sunday, there will Jefferson Weaver of “ownership,” Faison ex- have been no car-related prob- Whiteville.com will give expo visitors the be a presentation on the popu- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 plained, which ultimately lems in response to calls, “but Photos [email protected] chance to learn about North lar Becoming an Outdoors- leads to cars being better that worry is always there.” of the Week Carolina’s wildlife by listening Woman program. Throughout maintained. The council will continue to the sounds of birds, seeing the weekend, visitors to the “If you have to ‘hot seat,’ discussions on a possible re- animal mounts and handling Commission exhibits can sub- Legion Post 137 or share cars, the next officer placement program at a later pelts of some common North scribe to the award-winning coming on might not have date. Carolina mammals. Wildlife in North Carolina meets Tuesday the same feel for a car,” he Jefferson Weaver magazine. Legion Post 137 will meet explained. “If an officer drives FRANK THEATRES Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Mem- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Environmental educators the same car, he is more likely [email protected] COASTAL from the N.C. 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in North Carolina losing mum draft of vessels travel- “I think our legislators Caterpillar is the largest etables begin their growth. moisture in the ground could out on a Continential Tire ing to the U.S. East coast did work together very well manufacturer of construc- “It’s too early to say any- mean trouble in controlling plant that chose South Caro- from 39.5 feet to as much as to make this (Caterpillar tion and mining equipment thing about crop damage,” forest fires. lina in recent months over a 50 feet. project) happen but when it and has facilities all over Wallace added, noting that “Based on what we have Brunswick County site near The Wilmington Port can all comes down to it we had the world. “the damage could be more seen so far, fire season Columbus County. It was a accommodate a 42-foot draft. some short-coming. The company anticipates evident when the warm weath- could be pretty bad,” said tract in the Mid-Atlantic Lo- Some officials have said at- “The big sword hanging earnings to increase 25 per- er arrives and warm weather Brian Council, district opera- gistics Park that caught the tempts to deepen the port over the discussion was the cent this year, according crops begin growing.” tions manager of District 8 of tire company’s eye, which there would risk saltwater ability to handle big ships to the Wall Street Journal. Row Crop Extension Agent the Forest Service with head- was located across the road intrusion into the aquifer and everybody knows that Company stock is rising Michael Shaw said that winter quarters in Whiteville. from the Brunswick site eyed system. Ports officials said is where we were squeezed and the firm had net income wheat is the only crop other In this area, the February- by Caterpillar. the 600-acre site near South- out of the ballgame,” Lanier exceeding $1.5 billion in the than strawberries and perhaps May period is considered the The Caterpillar decision, port minimized such risks. said. “Do we want to be a fourth quarter of 2011. some early greens such as peak time for wild fires in however, appears to have Deep water skinny kid always picked A number of Caterpillar mustard that are now in the woodlands. been based on logistics and Any talk of deep-water last because we don’t have capital projects are spring- growing stages. Lack of the normal winter port issues and not incen- port for the site near South- a deep water port? Is that ing up across the country. There was enough moisture rains has left the forests dry, tives, officials say. port has been highly contro- where we really want to be?” It has already expanded in the ground for the wheat including the roots and or- Sen. Bill Rabon told some versial. Lanier insisted. operations in Sanford and planted last fall to sprout ganic material buried in the media outlets that the Port of “When we looked into “It all comes down to the Winston-Salem and is plan- and begin its growth, Shaw ground. Wilmington did not have es- putting a deep-water port in Corps of Engineers recom- ning a $33 million expansion said, but as the plants become “With the ground as dry as tablished relationships with Southport, there was a lot mended a study three years at its Clayton plant. larger, more moisture will be it is, and if we have a ground two shipping firms preferred of protest. Folks are more ago and we have not moved The Clayton plant pro- needed. fire (burning organic matter by Caterpillar that operated interested in a retirement forward on it,” Lanier said. duces wheel loaders, a type “If it stays dry for about an- in the soil), we’re probably out of the Georgia ports. community,” Rep. Dewey “With no moving forward in of earth-moving equipment, other month, it will be hurt,” going to have to be there for a Other officials confirmed Hill told The Tabor-Loris a global economy it is send- and the investment there is he said of the growing wheat while,” Council said. that the manufacturing facil- Tribune. ing the wrong signal about part of a $4 billion capital crop. The warmer weather this ity, to become Caterpillar’s In 2010 the N.C. State Ports our commitment toward projects plan for 2012. Winter wheat faces a detri- winter may have caused some global source for small track Authority put the proposed global maritime commerce.” ment other than dry weather: trees and plants to begin their tractors and hydraulic exca- International Terminal proj- The special multi-juris- deer. Until the woodlands growing earlier than usual, vators, had a need for close ect to be located near South- dictional International Lo- Nicole Cartrette and field edges begin produc- taking water from the ground proximity to a large port port on hold. gistics Park of N.C., remains 910-642-4104 ext. 225 ing spring greenery for the and leaving the forest surface that had substantial capac- The General Assembly one of the most competitive [email protected] animals to eat, the deer see more susceptible to wild fires, ity to accommodate a large backed off of any plans to in the state and benefits from young wheat in fields as an he added. amount of roll-on-roll-off fund even a feasibility study Columbus County’s Tier One attractive source of food in a “A couple of days of dry - St cargo called “ro-ro cargo.” of what was estimated to be economic status shared with time of scarce food resources ing, and we’ll be in it (fire sea- Jim Bradshaw, the Bruns- a $3 billion project. During the entire park. Symphony for wild animals. son) full blast,” Council said. wick County economic de- the 2010 election both U.S. That qualifies companies At this stage of the wheat’s Weather watcher Bill velopment director, said the Rep. Mike McIntyre and for a $12,500 tax credit per job celebrating growth, Shaw said, the plant Ghent in Whiteville reported Brunswick County site was his Republican challenger created, in addition to other will recover from deer preda- only .25 inches of rain for the eliminated Feb. 7 and that Illario Pantano said they credits that bring the total to 80 years tion and re-grow the tops of month through Feb. 16. the lack of a deep-water opposed the port project $14,500 per job created. the stalks eaten by the deer. Records indicate some re- port or plans for one in the and opponents appeared to Best incentive The North Carolina Sym- Water that the growing lief from the dry weather may future played a major role be winning their argument “We have the best incen- phony’s 80th Anniversary crops will need later dur- be in store as the months of in Caterpillar’s decision to against the study. tive of any site in North Season is promising a lineup ing the spring and summer March, April, May and June choose Georgia. Residents formed oppo- Carolina,” Bradshaw said. than features “high-energy normally falls in the late in the past have averaged “The main reason is logis- sition groups like NoPort Bradshaw added that “presentations of classical winter months and remains about 4.15 inches of precipi- tics. Charleston and Savan- Southport and raised ques- Brunswick County with the music favorites, innovative underground until the spring tation for each of the four nah are doing everything tions about the sites proxim- 9th lowest property tax rate multimedia programming growth spurts, in both cul- months. they can to have 50 foot chan- ity to a nuclear power plant. in the state was another and provocative new col- tivated crops and wild veg- But to offset this relief, nel (to handle larger vessels) They had concerns about the factor that made the site laborations with artists from etation, begins their growing plants and farm crops will but the North Carolina ports port’s impact on the environ- highly attractive to industry across the country and the cycles. be sapping water from the could not show that,” Brad- ment, traffic patterns and officials. world. February rains in the area ground to fuel their spring shaw said. quality of life. Bradshaw said there con- “As always,” says Music average about 3.61 inches, growth. “They asked about a pro- Counties like Columbus, tinue to be a number of firms Director Grant Llewellyn, according to records of the The Border Belt Tobacco posed port but the state could with high unemployment interested in the area. “there is an overall structure National Weather Service that Research Station reported not address that,” Bradshaw rates, and considered to be “We will continue to get to the season, anchored by go back to 1954. .95 inches of rain during the said. some of the most economi- interest as well and get more significant programs with The Border Belt Tobacco weekend. Loved the site cally depressed in the state, in the future,” Bradshaw powerful themes running Research Station northwest The N.C. Forest Service “They loved the site. They saw it differently. Colum- said, admitting that coming through them. of Whiteville reported that District 8 headquarters in knew we had the labor train- bus County commissioners close to landing a Caterpillar The works we will per- February’s rains through Whiteville said the rainfall ing facility and had every- joined others in passing a or Continental Tire comes form are chosen from the Thursday totaled .79 inches. covered all six counties in the thing they needed, including resolution of support for the as a blow. very core of our orchestral In the same period of Febru- district, helping to relieve the the quality of life but the feasibility study in recent “It does get frustrating to catalogue.” ary last year, 3.90 inches fell at wild fire danger. challenge was the ports,” years. come so close both times,” Special events with the the station. Bradshaw said. Columbus County Eco- Bradshaw said. dual goal of raising funds Rains for February 2010 at Ray Wyche Georgia is in the midst of nomic Development Director Despite attractive incen- to support the orchestra and the station totaled 2.63 inches. 910-642-4104 ext. 229 a Savannah Harbor Expan- Gary Lanier said, then and tives, good quality of life, honoring its eight decades War mer than nor mal sion Project with millions now, it is a critical issue. training options and other of achievement in delivering temperatures for the winter in state and federal funding “The lack of commitment positive features, the state music education to the young months continued for the and the harbor deepening set of the state of North Caro- is facing the reality of its people of North Carolina first half of February, with Microwave Tips to begin in 2013, according lina to the future of the ports inadequate ports. will mark the anniversary six days with temperatures to the Feb. 13 press release was very detrimental to us “There are other projects season. of more than 60 degrees re- Tomato halves can be mi- from the Georgia Ports Au- being able to land the (Cater- we are working with that are On June 7, “Mission Possi- corded at the station. crowaved in a glass bowl in thority. An Army Corps of pillar) project,” Lanier said. not port related,” Bradshaw ble,” a black-tie fundraising The spring-like weather minutes. Engineers study under way “We are siting here hav- said. He added that our re- gala event at the Pavilions coming out of season has Sprinkle each half with a suggested that deepening the ing argued back and forth gion will “continue to be at the Angus Barn will be an caused strawberry plants to bit of minced onion, sugar, Savannah Harbor to 48 feet about a feasibility study. It is competitive.” evening of performances by bloom earlier than usual, and basil, salt and pepper and a would bring more than $115 squeezing the economic life “I am really impressed members of the North Caro- honeybees began gathering tablespoon of crushed potato million in economic benefit. blood out of the state.” with our local team. We have lina Symphony. pollen for feed their young be- or corn chips. It is the second busiest con- Lanier said it is unfortu- a great team working to- An event at iconic gour- fore the normal time because Four halves take 3-4 min- tainer port for the export of nate that “a vocal group” so gether to make this happen,” met emporium, “A Southern of the warmer temperatures. utes on High, two haves, 2 1/2 American goods by tonnage dead set against the study Bradshaw said. “Our group Season,” on April 22 will be a The lack of rain coupled minutes. in 2011, according to the is crippling the economic consists of utility officials, birthday celebration of food, with warm weather does not For a simpler offering, Georgia Ports Authority. future of the state. and economic development wine, cooking demonstra- spell good news for the N. C. sprinkle only with butter- The completion of the “It is just very disappoint- folks like Gary Lanier. It’s tions and shopping in Chapel Division of Forestry. Lack of crumb topping. 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CLE ALONG 0INE .EEDLE $RIVE someone stole more than $1,000 For example, you may get a text message claiming that you’ve Whiteville, and a registration from his bank account while he won a gift card for Walmart or Best Buy, or a free iPad. The mes- tag for a boat trailer from S.P. was in the local hospital. sage claims that all you need to do to win your prize is provide ,ONG 2OAD .AKINA ACCORDING your credit card information to cover shipping and handling to Feb. 19 reports by sheriff ’s costs. The scammers are hoping you’ll give up your credit card deputies. Discovered A clear plastic bag with number so they can rack up charges—without, of course, ever marijuana and “white powder” sending you the promised prize. was found Feb. 18 on the prop- This type of scam isn’t new. Scammers have long used phone Marijuana erty of the Columbus County calls and emails to try to get consumers to reveal personal finan- Au g u s t a Board of Education, according cial information such as credit card numbers. Text messages Sharee Hug- to a sheriff ’s report. are just another avenue for scammers to try to trick you. gins, 21, of Texting used the 400 block Scammers also use text messaging to ring up extra charges of East Clay Shooting that appear on your mobile phone bill. You may get texts that Street, White- contain jokes, games or special ring tones that you didn’t au- $AVID 3HA- ville, was ar- thorize. rod Thomas, rested here The third-party company then submits the charge to your 23, of U.S. 76, Fe b. 1 6 o n wireless provider, and added fees wind up on your phone bill. Chadbourn, charges of Huggins In many cases, consumers get signed up for these unwanted was arrested possession of texts when they give their cell number in response to a survey Fe b. 1 6 by marijuana with intent to sell, or sign up on a website. C h a d b o u r n and maintaining his vehicle as Cramming in extra fees on your phone bill is a tactic that police on a a place to keep and use illegal scammers have used for years. Only now, instead of adding charge of fir- drugs. various fees to your landline phone bill, the charges show up ing a pistol Thomas 3HERIFFS $ETECTIVE !ARON on your cell phone bill. into an occu- Herring obtained the warrants Payday lenders pied residence in the 100 block after he found Huggins in his Text messages are also a way for illegal payday lenders to try of South Wilkes Street. vehicle parked on Virgil Street John Ashley installs conduit for electrical wiring under to find victims. “Need a payday loan up to $1500? Visit our web- 0OLICE ,T $ONALD "RITT OB- in Whiteville with the rear of the foundation of the new county department of aging site for INSTANT approval, cash in one hour!” claim their texts. tained the warrant after the the car jutting into the street. building in Whiteville last week. Payday lenders promise quick cash with no strings attached 3:15 p.m. incident Feb. 16 where Huggins, arrested for deal- but usually forget to tell you that you’ll wind up paying interest the residence, occupied by six ing in marijuana during the rates of 400 percent or more. people, was shot at least once. Sheriff’s Operation Frostbite Many borrowers find themselves unable to pay back the loan None of the six were injured. roundup of drug suspects, Eight drivers convicted when it’s due a short time later. The incident was the second consented to a search, and Her- It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle where you take out one payday shooting report in Chadbourn ring found a bottle of cough loan after another, getting deeper and deeper in debt. last week. The first involved Of DWI, two by judge medicine and Lorcet tablets, Payday loans are banned here in North Carolina because of an unknown number of young in addition to the marijuana. their unlawfully high interest rates, and we shut down store- males shooting at each other Six of the eight drivers con- County Fatalities front payday lending in 2006. Unfortunately, payday lenders on Wilkes, Smith and Huffman VICTED HERE IN $7) #OURT LAST continue to operate in other states and overseas, and many of streets. A shotgun was recov- week pleaded guilty, and two To this date them pitch their illegal loans to North Carolina consumers via Convicted ered in the Feb. 13 incident, who entered not-guilty pleas 2012 ...... ….……...1 text messages and online. Stanley F. Elpers, 38, of but no arrests have been made. WERE CONVICTED BY *UDGE .ANCY Conway, S.C., pleaded guilty to Phillips. The cases included: 2011 ……...………2 Protect yourself DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED $7) s 7ALTER ,EE "ETHEA OF Total 2011...... 17 To protect yourself from text message scams: Fled s $ONT RESPOND TO UNSOLICITED TEXT MESSAGES 2ESPONDING CAN and was sentenced to 60 days Proctorville, who pleaded. He Total 2010...... 26 in jail here last week during a * E R O M E was fined $100 and put on pro- encourage more fraudulent messages. $7) #OURT SESSION WITH *UDGE W a r d , 2 4 , bation for a year, with a 6r0-day s $ONT PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION TO SOMEONE YOU DONT Nancy Phillips presiding. of Mangum jail term suspended. OF $7) AND HAVING A lCTITIOUS know who texts you. Elpers was given credit for 2OAD %VER- Bethea refused a breath test license plate and possession of s "LOCK UNWANTED TEXT MESSAGES THROUGH YOUR CELL PHONE 60 days spent in jail, and he g reen, was when arrested last May by a an open container of alcohol. provider. was fined $20 for possession of arrested Feb. Highway Patrol trooper. He *ACOBS WAS FINED FOR s 0UT YOUR MOBILE PHONE NUMBER ON THE $O .OT #ALL LIST BY an open container of alcohol. 11 for felony was also ordered to do 24 hours $7) AND FOR THE LICENSE visiting www.donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the Elpers was arrested on Nov. f l e e i n g t o of community service work. plate conviction. He will be on number you wish to register. elude arrest s 2EPORT TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS TO YOUR CELL PHONE PROVIDER AND 29, 2011, and gave a Highway Ward s *AMES %DWARD #OLLINS probation for 18 months with Patrol trooper the name of his and driving OF 2AEFORD PLEADED GUILTY AND a six-month prison term sus- our office (call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM toll-free within North Carolina brother, Guy F. Elpers, 44, also WHILE IMPAIRED $7) AFTER HE was fined $300 and put on pro- pended, and was told to do 72 or file a complaint with us online at www.ncdoj.gov). of Conway. refused to stop for a Highway bation for a year with a prison hours of community service. s #HECK YOUR CELL PHONE BILL CAREFULLY )F YOU NOTICE ANY UN- Charges against Guy Elpers Patrol trooper and wrecked term of six months suspended. *ACOBS APPEALED THE CONVIC- usual or unauthorized fees, dispute them. Contact our office if were dismissed. Stanley Elp- ON -ACEDONIA #HURCH 2OAD He was also ordered to perform tions. you need help. ers refused a breath test when according to records. 72 hours of community service s 2HONDA ,ATRICE -ILES !TTORNEY 'ENERAL 2OY #OOPER AND HIS STAFF WORK FROM *ANU- arrested. Trooper Kevin Conner said within 90 days. of Whiteville, pleaded guilty ARY THROUGH $ECEMBER TO HELP .ORTH #AROLINA CONSUMERS MAKE he saw Ward’s vehicle being His blood alcohol level was and will be on probation for smart choices and avoid scams. We are here to be of service when driven “negligently,” and the WHEN ARRESTED LAST *UNE a year, with a 60-day jail term you need us, but through education efforts like these columns Remanded act led to a wreck after Ward by a Chadbourn police officer. suspended. She was fined $100, we hope to help consumers avoid problems from the start. Phillia Morgan Canady, refused to stop for the trooper s $ONNIE 2AY &AIRFAX OF and told to perform 24 hours of OF !SH HAD HER $7) CASE near the nightspot known as Evergreen, pleaded not guilty. community service. remanded last week from Su- Ball’s Club in the Boardman He had a blood-alcohol level Her blood-alcohol level was perior Court, and was put on area. OF WHEN ARRESTED IN *ANU- not shown in the Clerk of Two women wanted probation for a year, with it to Ward sped away from Con- ary 2011 by a Highway Patrol Court’s records when arrested be supervised in Brunswick ner at a speed more than 15 trooper. in September 2005 by a High- County. mph above the posted limit of for forgery, uttering Fairfax was put on proba- way Patrol trooper. Canady was arrested in MPH 4HE $7) CHARGE CAME tion ford a year, and fined $100, s *OYCE ,YNN -ULNIX OF April 2005. She was ordered from apparent use of medica- with a 60-day jail term sus- Tabor City, pleaded guilty to to perform 24 hours of com- tion, Conner said. A blood of stolen checks pended, and ordered to do 24 having a blood-alcohol level of munity service, and to pay sample was drawn at Colum- hours of community service. 0.11 when arrested last year by $775 costs for court-appointed BUS 2EGIONAL (EALTHCARE WHERE He was also fined $20 for speed- a Highway Patrol trooper. attorneys, plus costs for both Ward was taken with minor ing 70 in a 55-mph zone. Fairfax Mulnix was put on proba- $7) AND 3UPERIOR COURTS injuries following the crash. appealed the convictions. tion for a year, and fined $100. s !NTOINE 'REEN OF A 60-day jail term was suspend- Chadbourn, pleaded guilty. He ed, and she is to do 24 hours of Transferred Shoved was fined $100, and ordered to community service. *EFFREY 2USS 7ILSONS PROBA- A 16-year-old girl was be on probation for a year, do 24 s "OBBY #URRIE OF 7HITE- tion for a year was transferred charged with assault on a hours of community service, ville, pleaded guilty, and will to New Hanover County after schoolteacher at West Colum- and a 60-day jail term was be on probation for a year. He the Wilmington man pleaded bus High School following a suspended. was fined $100 and told to per- here last week to driving while shoving incident on Feb. 15, Green had a blood-alcohol form 24 hours of community impaired in cases remanded according to a Feb. 16 sheriff ’s level of 0.12 when arrested in service. A 60-day jail term was from Superior Court. report. November by a Chadbourn suspended. The 41-year-old Wilson also The girl became irate when police officer. #URRIE WAS ARRESTED IN $E- pleaded to failure to comply a fellow female student spoke s #HRISTOPHER (AROLD *A- cember 2010 when he had a Brittany Chavis Tammy Arnold with license restrictions, and to her while the suspect was cobs, 31, of Hallsboro, pleaded blood-alcohol level of 0.08. Brittany Chavis, 21, formerly of the 8600 block of N.C. 130, possession of an open con- sharpening her pencil, and not guilty and was found guilty Whiteville, and Tammy Arnold, 43, whose last known address tainer of alcohol. He was fined assaulted the second girl. The was along South Street in the New Hope community, are wanted a total of $350, and also ordered suspect said she didn’t like BY 7HITEVILLE POLICE FOR FORGERY AND UTTERING n PASSING FORGED TO PAY 3UPERIOR #OURT AND $7) people talking to her while she checks. costs. was sharpening a pencil. Minor injuries noted 0OLICE $ETECTIVE 3GT 4EDD $IXON SAID THE TWO WOMEN ARE Wilson was sentenced to The second student asked charged with forging and passing checks stolen by a separate a year’s term in prison, sus- the suspect why she put the suspect from Kathleen Bryant of Bladenboro. The separate pended for probation. He was pencil shavings on her desk in recent collisions suspect’s case is being handled by Bladen County authorities. also ordered to obtain seven instead of the trashcan, the Chavis and Arnold passed the stolen checks at a Whiteville days in inpatient drug treat- report showed. Some passengers and drivers sustained minor injuries in BANK IN *ANUARY $IXON SAID $IXON CAN BE REACHED BY CALLING ment within 90 days. recent wrecks and collisions in the rural areas of the county, local police at 642-5111 or contact 9-1-1. and in crashes reported by local police. The incidents include: s &EB n *ACKIE $ESHAWN (ARRIS OF ,UMBERTON AND Stolen car found in woods Sonya Freeman Bianchini, 33, of Nakina, were drivers involved A 1986 Oldsmobile car, stolen from Shaquana Lanette Good- IN A AM COLLISION AT THE INTERSECTION OF *EFFERSON AND win of Loris, S.C., was found at 1 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area Thompson streets here. Vineland across the road from a residence in the 2000 block of Will Inman Both drivers were using seatbelts, and there was one minor 2OAD 4ABOR #ITY ACCORDING TO A SHERIFF S REPORT injury. The car’s engine was “reving” and attracted attention of the s &EB n #URRLENA $ELORIS 3IMMONS OF 7HITEVILLE AND Station property owner. No person was seen near the car, and it was $AVID !NDREW 7ILLIAMS OF (ALLSBORO WERE DRIVERS OF VE- Available for wedding towed and stored for Loris police. hicles involved in an 8:19 a.m. crash at the intersection of Virgil Street and the U.S. 701 Bypass here. receptions & other Simmons was making a U-turn in the intersection at the events time of the wreck. Both were using seatbelts, and there were 642-3157 Break-ins, thefs noted no injuries. The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- s &EB n !LVENIA "ALDWIN 7RIGHT OF #LARKTON AND ,ATI- ported on date shown: sha Simmons Prince, 40, of Whiteville, were drivers of vehicles G. Cameron s &EB n *EFFREY 'LENN 4ODD #HADBOURN n THEFT OF THAT CRASHED IN THE PARKING AREA OF -C$ONALDS ALONG 53 Bypass North at 2:13 p.m. There were no injuries. SHORT Byrd "ASHA SCOOTER FROM 2OUGH . 2EADY 2OAD LOCATION #HADBOURN ATTORNEY AT LAW s &EB n $OUGLAS 7AYNE *ACKSON /LD 7ILMINGTON 2OAD s &EB n ,UIS $ANIEL $EJESUS OF ,UMBERTON AND 3ONYA BROS. (ALLSBORO n THEFT FROM MAILBOX OF VEHICLE KEYS MAILED FROM King Peacock, 46, of Whiteville, were drivers of vehicles in a • Criminal • Divorce • Wills wreck at 10:55 a.m. on U.S. 701 Bypass here near the Columbus Winston-Salem. RENT-A-CAR • Custody • Child Support s &EB n *EANINE 3ELLERS .ANCE #OW "RANCH 2OAD %VER- Street intersection. Injuries were minor, and both were using GREEN n BREAK IN THEFT OF 7INGATE #OLLEGE RING TWO PAIRS OF seatbelts. $ 95 • Traffc • Personal Injury diamond earrings, cash. s &EB n (ODETT 6ILCHEZ OF *ACKSONVILLE WAS THE DRIVER of a vehicle that hydroplaned on water on U.S. 74-76 near the DAILY 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville s &EB n 'ERALD (EGE "OB 7HITE ,ANE 7HITEVILLE n BREAK 19 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce IN THEFT OF -OSSBERG RImE 2EMINGTON 3PORTSMAN GAUGE U.S. 701 interchange at 1:10 p.m. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville and Winchester 20-gauge shotguns, ammo. One weapon was All three occupants were using seatbelts and there were mi- Evening & Weekend recovered near the property. nor injuries when the vehicle hit the median barrier. 642-4175 Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 -- 5A ‘Doc’ Dameron, First Bank win ‘Outstanding’ awards
By CLARA CARTRETTE zen of the Year and Business of School cafeteria, was “For the News Editor the Year at the town’s 66th annu- Love of a Small Town.” al Chamber of Commerce ban- Jack Miller of WTAB Ra- H. G. “Doc” Dameron and quet last Monday night. The dio presented the Outstand- First Bank were recognized as theme for the banquet, held ing Business Award to First Tabor City’s Outstanding Citi- in the South Columbus High Bank’s Area Executive Butch Hooks and the Tabor City staff, Branch manager Angie Grainger, and tellers Brandi Cartrette, Barbara Mincey and Jessica Davis. Miller noted that First Bank was established in 1935. It has more than 100 offices in North and South Carolina and Vir- ginia and has been operating in Tabor City since 2009. He said the bank supports schools and non-profits, employees contribute long hours as com- munity volunteers and pro- vide a warm and welcoming environment for customers, offering up warm smiles and Jack Miller, third from left, presented the Outstanding Business Award to First hometown personal touch, Bank staff members Butch Hooks, Angie Grainger, Brandi Cartrette, Barbara fresh baked cookies and coffee. Walter Williamson of Hor- Mincey and Jessica Davis, left to right. ry County State Bank said he was honored to present the man and he still goes to work tion recently, “and I’m real and a plaque designating the coveted Tabor Medal to the every day,” Williamson said. glad I was the one who got to honor. “I love every one of you Outstanding Citizen, as the “He’s my Sunday school class- present this award to him.” and I appreciate you letting recipient is a good friend and mate and I enjoy him a lot.” He “I don’t have much to say,” me be your pharmacist, day very deserving of the award. added that he was privileged to a stunned Dameron said after or night.” He said he was going to reveal share his 89th birthday celebra- receiving the Tabor Medal who it is early on because ev- eryone would know when he said a few words about him. “H. G. ‘Doc’ Dameron,” he announced. “He grew up in Montgomery County, in Star, H. G. “Doc” Dameron wears the coveted Tabor Med- the son of a country doctor al as Tabor City’s Outstanding Citizen, presented by who took him on home visits Walter Williamson. with him. He graduated from UNC School of Pharmacy in 1945, and was president of his senior class. He wound Whatever happened up in Wilmington for a short time. He had a passion to own a drugstore and heard there to Downtown, Main Street? was one for sale in Tabor City. He didn’t know where it was Tabor City insurance agent to take away your dreams; or anyone but he found his Bruce McPherson made an bring it back and make it fit.” way to Tabor City and met impressive presentation about With a song about “What- with Oliver Prince and opened Main Street at the Greater ever happened to the days we the drugstore behind where Tabor City Chamber of Com- met on Main Street? Maybe Dameron Drugstore is now. He merce banquet Feb. 13. we can go back again and look moved next door in the 1950s He spoke of days past when for Main Street” playing in the and has been the corner store families shopped with local background, McPherson then on Main Street since.” merchants and spent time in gave a slide presentation of old Williamson said the drug- town, sat on the streets and ate photographs showing crowded gist was accompanied to town Richard Wright, left, administers the oath to Chamber directors Dale Norris, hamburgers and were unaware streets with some comparisons with his wife, the late Lois Shannon Cribb, Joseph Small and Greta Regan. they would live to have indoor to recent years. Dameron, who was pregnant plumbing, or ride to mow the Richard Miller, recently with their first child, Richard. lawn. re-elected Chamber president, He noted that Dameron had “Now they stand in front presided and gave the wel- been elected to the town coun- of the microwave and stomp come. The Rev. Bruce Schmidt cil, as mayor, to the county because it isn’t fast enough,” gave the invocation and bene- board of education and is in he said. “Now people one-stop- diction and Meta McPherson his 66th year as a Civitan, join- shop at Walmart or drive to the provided piano music during ing the year he came to town. beach because it’s cheaper. dinner, catered by the Todd “ H e ’ s n o t j u s t a “We’ve forgotten downtown, House. Town Manager Al Civitan,”Williamson said. moved to the malls, and down- Leonard introduced guests “He is 89 years old but he goes towns are dying,” he said. that included elected officials to Civitan meetings every “Tabor City is a town that and those from other cham- Monday night. He started sev- doesn’t want to die but down- bers and agencies. eral projects, such as postal town means I’ve got to have all Miller later recognized the delivery to homes, worked on of you. Tabor City is a special Chamber’s youth directors getting a new post office, sup- place. Do we need to change our and adult volunteers, and new port for getting lights for the approach to downtown?” Chamber members, including football field, he led the drive He said a town in Georgia A New Beginning HomeCare to get street signs and markers. changed, adopted a sister city Agency, Bri’s Caring Heart And when we really needed a in Germany and now it looks Child Care, P&G Rental, Tabor doctor, he led the delegation to like a German village. “They City Automotive and Lynda get Dr. Bill Stout to come here.” have October Fest for two Turbeville. Williamson said Dameron months and they have enough Youth directors are Lesley has been a member of Tabor from those two months to make Hilburn, Ashley James, Abby City Baptist Church since it last,” he said. “Think back Leonard, Holly Miller, Jaylen 1946 and has served on ev- to what Tabor City used to be; Miller, Desiree McLelland and ery committee and board, think what it may become. I Devin Stevens. Adult volun- several times on some, and don’t know, but don’t lose your teers are Anne Miller, Debbie helped raise money to rebuild Richard Wright, left, installs Chamber offcers Richard Miller, president; Cyn- dream. They told me 12 years James, Doris Strickland and the church after the fire in the 1970s. thia Nelson, executive vice president; Angie Grainger, treasurer; and Chris Ty- ago that an insurance agency Jodie Vaughan. would work. Don’t allow people “He’s a family Christian ler, vice president. Sen. Michael Walters is Tabor City Chamber speaker gans and khakis or blue jeans,” how can we provide that? How them on what our needs are. A I’ve always been told that no offer them, we have to. Worley said of Walters’ timber do we build that foundation?” lot of kids are not coming back; one can take it away from you. “How does this pertain to operation in several states. “If Walters noted that as a re- they’re going to larger cities. We can’t invest too much in ed- Tabor City? I understand com- you own timberland, he’s prob- sult of the latest Census, redis- How do we improve that? There ucation, but we need to invest merce started coming here in ably walked it. He likes to win, tricting has taken place and he are too many regulations, too it smart. An athletic complex the 1850s and the town was to succeed, and he’s willing to now represents Robeson and much paperwork. How do we is important to the community. incorporated in 1905. These work.” Columbus counties instead of make it easier to compete with A new prison – there’s nothing people had a vision; we have “I knew when I walked in Robeson and Hoke. “Robeson the Fortune 500 companies?” great about a prison but it cre- to step back in time and say and saw Jimmy Garrell in a and Columbus have a lot of He noted that 90 percent of ates a lot of new jobs, and when we have the same vision. Main red coat that Tabor City had similarities and both are rural. business is small business, and the new minimum security Street is the fabric of Tabor a vision,” Walters said with That is where my focus is.” that the legislature has merged is completed it will bring 60 City, southeastern North Caro- a laugh, teasing the die-hard Walters is on the Agriculture, the Department of Natural and more jobs. lina. The N.C. Step program Tar Heel fan about wearing red Environment and Natural Economic Resources to the “We’re still struggling to is a great program and helps instead of Carolina Blue. Resources Committee, and Agriculture Committee. recruit new industries. The visualize these programs. On Walters said he would speak co-chairs the State and Local Walters spoke of agri-tour- backbone of southeastern the way to the coast that im- on three topics: himself, the Government Committee. ism possibilities in hunting North Carolina is small busi- age may project to someone, Sen. Michael Walters N.C. Senate and Tabor City. He “How do we recruit busi- and fishing and talked about ness but we would like to have ‘I want to live in Tabor City.’ Sen. Michael Walters of said his wife Barbara is from ness?” he asked. “Population the new wildlife bill that will some Fortune 500 companies, Never stop working to try to Robeson County, now Colum- Asheboro and they met while is shifting. We had a big voice require permission to go on too.” improve our quality of life. It’s bus County’s senate represen- attending N.C. State University. in eastern North Carolina for anyone else’s land to hunt. Walters mentioned the pos- important that we leave Tabor tative in the General Assembly, They have three daughters, a long time but it is shifting to “They came out of the wood- sibility that Caterpillar would City better than we found it. was guest speaker. He and his two adults and one a senior in Mecklenburg, Wake, Winston- work to lobby against it, claim- locate in the industrial park I’ve never been to a place any wife Barbara were introduced college “and they have been Salem. Some of the larger ing it would take away rights, owned by Brunswick and Co- friendlier than when I came to by Dennis Worley, whose sister our lives,” he said. “We all cities and counties have five but no, we’re asking you to lumbus counties, stating that your Yam Festival.” is married to Walters’ brother. want to have that vision of our senators and they already have have permission.” “I hope it will be a reality; we Chamber President Richard “Michael’s wearing a suit, children coming back home to a coalition. I represent two On education, Walters said need it. Companies ask for big Miller presented Walters an art but you usually see him in bro- Fairmont or Tabor City, but counties. We have to educate “We have to be strong on that; incentives and if other states print of Tabor City landmarks. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 Engagement Birth Davis Craig and Kathy Ward Da- vis of Bladenboro announce the Jan. 23 birth of a son, Na- than Joseph, in Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Hill Ward and the Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr late Joe Ward of Whiteville. Hope Rebecca Shuping Paternal grandparents are Brian Nicholas High Terry and Eldra Cain Davis of Carr-Blanks Bladenboro. Dewey L. Hill Sr. of Lake Waccamaw is great- vows spoken Shuping-High grandfather. Shelby N. Blanks and Nathan Joseph has a 5-year- Charles D. Carr were united Olive V. Shuping of old sister, Holland Olivia. in marriage on Tuesday, Feb. Whiteville and George H. Shup- 14 in a private ceremony. ing of Hallsboro announce the The bride is the daughter engagement of their daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blanks. Hope Rebecca, to Brian Nicho- Adopt a dog; The groom is the son of Fan- las High, son of Belita High nie M. Dooley and the late Rev. and the late Donald W. High of mutts smarter Charlie Carr. Whiteville. The bride-elect is the grand- than purebreds? Debutantes Macelyn Batten, Meg Garner and Mara Love, left to right. Not shown daughter of the late Thomas and Rena Vaughn of Whiteville are Charlotte Jones and Erin McNeill. S’berry Festival “Everyone thinks mutts and Mary Shuping and the are smarter and generally pageant is May 5 late Brooks Shuping of Wilm- healthier than purebred dogs, The N.C,. Strawberry Fes- ington. She graduated from but it all depends on their mix Cotillion Club to present debutantes tival pageant will be held Sat- Whiteville High School, South- of breeds and which breed The Cotillion Club will pres- Sue Jordan, Donna Scott and of Mr. and Mrs. James Earl urday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in eastern Community College strain is dominant,” says Irvin ent the 2012 debutantes at Donna Worley. The debutantes Hill III, all Whiteville High West Columbus High School with an associate degree in Cannon, who wrote For the its annual Debutante Ball on and their mothers attended School seniors; Charlotte De- auditorium. nursing, and UNC Wilmington Love of Dog Tales. “Border col- March 17 at the Vineland Sta- the tea at the home of Rhonda nise Jones, a high school senior Applications are available with a B.S. in nursing. She is lies and Rottweilers are two of tion depot. Debs are children Bastug. at Chatham Hall, Va. and the at Waccamaw Bank, Amy’s employed with Columbus Re- the smartest breeds, but they or grandchildren of Cotillion Debutantes are Macelyn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Den- Academy of Dance Arts, both gional Healthcare. tend to have other traits, too, Club members. Elizabeth Batten, daughter nis Dale Jones of Tabor City, in Chadbourn, or contact Cath- The groom-elect is the which are just as important to Debutantes were honored of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Erin Elizabeth McNeill, a erine Causey at 910-642-7924 or grandson of Reba McKeithan consider when choosing what at a recent tea held in their Lee Batten; Margaret Mary high school senior at Cape Fear Joi Lanier Thomas at 910-770- and the late Roy McKeithan dog. Dogs are as individual as honor given by Becky High, Garner, daughter of Mr. and Academy and the daughter of 5050. The deadline for entering of Ash, Charles and Joyce people. A dog’s breed, or breed Rhonda Bastug, Linda Bell, Mrs. Hugh Griffith Garner; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Benjamin is March 16. Formyduval of Ash, and the mix, is no guarantee that it will Sara Brooks, Brianna Cahn, and Mara Leigh Love, daughter McNeill of Wilmington. late Charles High and Vivian have certain traits.” High of Whiteville. He gradu- Red-Cockaded ated from Columbus Christian Academy and Southeastern Woodpecker is Community College’s basic Grainger law enforcement training pro- gram. He is employed with program topic Columbus County Sheriff’s family reunion Join a state park ranger Department. for a discussion about the An April 21 wedding is March 17 Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, a planned at Whiteville United The Arthur J. Grainger and federally endangered bird that Methodist Church. Hannah Salina Todd Grainger calls Jones Lake State Park in descendants will have a fam- Bladen County home. Learn ily reunion at Adam’s Seafood about the many adaptations Restaurant in Tabor City on that make this bird unique in RSP meeting March 17 from noon until 4 or a 10 a.m. program on Saturday, 5 p.m. Everyone is responsible Feb. 25. slated Nov. 15 for the cost of their meals. Participants should meet The Whiteville/Columbus For more information or to at the visitor center. This pro- County Retired School Person- RSVP contact Mona Williams gram, free and open to the pub- nel will meet Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 910-654-4283 by March 9 with lic, is followed by a short hike. at 10 a.m. at Dale’s Seafood in the number attending from Whiteville. Thommi Stammer your group. A head count is Pregnancy tests at will be the speaker. needed. Woman’s Choices A Woman’s Choices Preg- Women of Achievement All about bees nancy Care Center, a life-af- firming Christian ministry, State apiary inspector Nancy Ruppert shows Dean Limber (unveiled) and Columbus County nominations due March 1 Farmers Market board member Lindy Shuman how to do feld tests for American Foulbrood is now authorized to provide Nominations for the YWCA Award. Seniors in high school and make a sugar shake for varroa mites. Ruppert has been invited to attend the fourth an- a proof of positive pregnancy Cape Fear Women of Achieve- are nominated in the Youth nual Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association’s Southern Farm Days. test with estimated due date. ment Awards are due on March Leader Category. Students This verification can be taken 1. These awards honor women winners also receive $1,000 to the Department of Social and youth who demonstrate scholarships. Services in order to apply for outstanding leadership quali- Anyone who knows an ex- Southern Farm Show March 17-18 Medicaid for Pregnant Wom- ties, as well as excellence, ceptional woman or youth who Many things that were once part of this event. answer questions about how en. accomplishments, and commit- goes above the call of duty in done by hand by families on The beekeepers’ display will beekeeping was once practiced “We are delighted to be able ment in their careers, schools, her life, career, classes, or com- farms and in homes are now feature a hive manipulation compared to how it is today. to offer this service,” said De- and communities. They are munity may submit a nomina- done in factories by machines. booth, a glass-enclosed live “Beekeeping has modern- resa Hall, R.N., client services role models and mentors. tion, which must be received In the modern era, few people hive, to show how bees work. ized and evolved to be more ef- director of the center. “Preg- Women in Brunswick, Co- by 5 p.m. on March 1. Nomina- know how the items they use Beekeepers will explain the ficient over time and has – and nant women in Columbus lumbus, New Hanover, and tions may be made online at every day were made in the importance of pollination and will always – be a part of the County have found it difficult Pender counties may be nomi- www.ywca-lowercapefear.org past, or even now. other bee information. country’s greatest agricultural and expensive to obtain preg- nated in nine categories: arts, or call 910-799-6820 for more The Southern Farm Show The display will enable heritage,” a local beekeeper nancy verification, and it has business, communications, information. education, environmental, Women of Achievement will be held at Lake Wacca- everyone to view a beekeeper said. “It is exciting to be able to caused many to delay begin- maw on Saturday and Sunday, breaking down a hive for in- give our community a window health and wellness, public Awards will be made on May ning their prenatal care.” March 17-18, from 9 a.m. until spection without the worry of into the lives of the honeybees service, volunteer, and the 10 at Hilton Wilmington Riv- The center is located at 116 5 p.m. at Boys and Girls Homes being stung. An old traditional and the keepers in our area. Rachel Freeman Unsung Hero erside. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle horse complex. The show will log or “gum” hive and a skep, We hope everyone will come give modern families a window or medieval straw basket hive, to the Southern Farm Show International in Whiteville. into the ways of the past, and will demonstrate how bee- and give us an opportunity to Office hours are Mondays Pregnant and need a car seat? from 3 – 7 p.m., and Tuesdays the Columbus County Beekeep- keepers once hived their bees. reveal some of the mystery of A Woman’s Choices Pregnancy Care Center, a life-affirming and Thursdays from noon – 4 ers Association will again be a Beekeepers will be present to beekeeping to everyone.” Christian ministry, invites expectant mothers in the area to join p.m. For more information the Earn While You Learn program. call the helpline at 642-2677. By meeting one-on-one with a client advocate during the final All services are free and con- months of pregnancy, a mother earns baby bucks that can be Easter egg fidential. used to purchase a car seat or BabySuite play yard, along with other baby supplies. Classes last 45 minutes to an hour and hunt March 31 Divorce recovery are offered on Mondays from 3 - 7 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 – 4 p.m. at Jones Lake seminar ofered The Pregnancy Care Center is located at 116 Premiere Plaza, DivorceCare divorce re- behind Waffle International in Whiteville. Call 642-2677 or see State Park covery seminar and support www.awomanschoices.com for more information. All services group meets at Peace Baptist are confidential and free. A big Easter egg hunt spon- Church, 653 Love Mill Road, sored by Jones Lake State Park, Whiteville, each Monday from Bladen County Parks and Rec 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is pro- and friends of the Bay Lakes SCC TV Schedule vided through fifth grade. will be held on Saturday, March EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time DivorceCare features na- 31. The event will be held at Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Jones Lake State Park near the tionally recognized experts Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at large shelter. on divorce and recovery top- www.sccnc.edu It’s a free event and the ics. Seminar sessions include This week on EDU-Cable: public is invited. However, Facing My Anger, Facing My Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday pre-registration is required Loneliness, Depression, New 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room by calling the Jones Lake State Relationships, KidCare and 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Restore, Recover, Rebuild – Sharing Park Visitor Center by 5 p.m. Forgiveness. Stories of Hope and Inspiration with Patrina Wright on March 23. For more information call 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Honeybees – Nakoma Simmons & Michael Shuman There will be prize eggs Peace Baptist Church, 640- 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks for each age group from 6 to 2877, Pastor Chip Hannah. 12 years old, and children are with Harry Foley – Fiesta Chicken Chowder encouraged to bring a basket Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents for their eggs. Vineland 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – SCC Athletics – Sue Hawks, There will be games and Clarence Ganus, Scott Johnson and Julius Ryan Five generations kids activities, and a corn hole 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - SCC Richard F. Burkhardt Fine & Performing Arts Series Joyce Paige Lennon, 86, of Riegelwood, holds her great- tournament. Call Davis Mas- Station ters to register at 910-578-0765. Available for wedding Upcoming Events – Sue Hawks and Dr. Sharyn Edwards great grandchild, Gracie Mychelle Balwanz. Standing left to receptions & other Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday right are Grandmother Lisa Lee Merritt, Great-Grandmother Concessions will be for sale or families can bring a picnic. events 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Volunteer Connection with Dr. Melody Gail Lennon Lee, and Gracie’s mom, Melody Goodbread, all Prevatte – Volunteers/Earthly Angels – Anita Crabtree of Jacksonville, Fla. 642-3157 The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012--7A Miss SCHS pageant is on Saturday
Ten girls are competing for the Miss South Columbus High School title, which will be determined in the annual pageant on Saturday, Feb. 25 in the school auditorium. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is $5. The public is invited. Katerra Bell Megan Bass Mia Benton Lauren Cribb Lauren Dudley Pageant contestants, their parents and their talent in- clude the following: Katerra Bell, Paul Bell, vocal; Megan Bass, Michael and Ginger Bass, piano; Mia Benton, Ruddy and Mi- chelle Benton, piano; Lauren Cribb, Roger Delane and Ruthine Cribb, vocal; Lauren Dudley, Johnny and Judy Dudley, dance; Taylor Gore, Jeff and Sheryl Gore, dance; Ieisha Jones, George and Tyra Jones, vocal; Taylor Gore Ieisha Jones Abby Leonard Ladaisha Riggins Tara Ward Abigail Leonard, Al and Suzette Leonard, dance; Ladaisha Riggins, Sarah Williams and Vernette Riggins, Art Garfunkel to team up vocal; Tara Ward, Mitzi and Dar- with N.C. Symphony rell Ward, vocal. Pop music legend and Rock stage to complete a memorable and Roll Hall of Fame member evening of great music for Tri- Art Garfunkel joins Maestro angle concertgoers. Boys & Girls William Henry Curry and the Garfunkel was inducted North Carolina Symphony in into the Rock and Roll Hall of Homes March for a concert tribute to Fame in 1990 and received the the best from his 50-year career Grammy’s Lifetime Achieve- in music. ment Award in 2003. seek foster, Two concerts will be held at Tickets range from $45 to Meymandi Concert Hall in the $100, with $45 tickets for se- adoptive Progress Energy Center for the niors and $10 tickets for stu- Performing Arts in downtown dents. For tickets, visit www. parents Raleigh on Friday and Satur- ncsymphony.org or call 919- day, March 2-3 at 8 p.m. 733-2750 or toll free 877-627-6724. Boys and Girls Homes of Although it has been 35 Meymandi Concert Hall N.C. Inc., a non-profit orga- years since “Bridge Over Trou- is located in the Progress En- nization, works everyday to bled Water” was recorded, Art ergy Center for the Performing promote awareness of the dev- Garfunkel’s image and signa- Arts, 2 E. South St., in Raleigh. astating effects of child abuse ture vocals remain among the Founded in 1932, the North and neglect in Southeastern most instantly recognizable in Carolina Symphony performs North Carolina. popular music. His “beautiful more than 175 concerts an- “We need foster and/or countertenor,” as Neil Strauss nually to adults and school adoptive parents who are dedi- described Garfunkel’s voice in children in more than 50 North cated to assuring that the The New York Times, remains Carolina counties. An entity children get the love, support, clear and resonant and a time- of the North Carolina Depart- and commitment they need to honored friend to a world of ment of Cultural Resources, grow into healthy, successful listeners. the orchestra employs 67 pro- adults,” said Leanne Fowler, He joins the Symphony to fessional musicians, under the trainer and recruiter for Boys revisit some of the most popu- artistic leadership of Music and Girls Homes’ foster care lar works from his career. His Director and Conductor Grant and adoption program. first solo album, Angel Clare, Llewellyn, Resident Conduc- Requirements to become a was released in 1973 to critical tor William Henry Curry and foster and/or adoptive parent and commercial acclaim, fol- Associate Conductor Sarah with Boys & Girls Homes are: lowed by Breakaway, featuring Hicks. attendees must be over the age the mega-hit “I Only Have Eyes 1955 Champs of 21; pass a criminal history For You.” Scissors Cut was Southeastern North Carolina Basketball Champions of 1955, front row: Selena Graham, Esther check and federal background named one of the best albums check; complete training of Gently used M. Brown, Margalene Rhodes, Coach Leonard G. Muldrow; middle row: Alfredia Keaton, Bert of 1981 by Rolling Stone maga- Grange, Marie Miller, Velma Beatty; back row: Jeretha Lacewell, Gloria Andrews, Quincy Bryant 36 hours with Boys & Girls zine, and, in January 2007, clothing needed and Shirley Hayes. Homes; complete physicals and Garfunkel released his 12th TB tests; and pass a fire inspec- A Woman’s Choices Preg- solo album, Some Enchanted nancy Care Center, a life-af- tion of their residence. Evening, a musical celebra- firming Christian ministry, is They must also have ad- tion of material from the 20th equate living space, demon- century’s greatest songwriters. seeking donations of gently- Celebrating Black History, strate adequate income to meet The Symphony opens the used clothing in sizes newborn the needs of their own family, concert with a sampling of - 3T. The center is located at 116 have their own transportation, popular orchestral selections, Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle and the ability to work as a honoring local heroes including works by favorite International, in Whiteville. team. In addition, they must film composer John Williams Office hours are Tuesdays Leonard G. Muldrow, edu- the all-black North Carolina scores and student shout-outs have a high school diploma as well as“Shenandoah” and and Thursdays from noon - 4 cator (1909-1984), was a well- High School Athletic Confer- were sandwiched between or GED. Most importantly known and respected resident ence. It was evidenced in 1955 commercials and our favorite “America the Beautiful” as p.m. Clothing can be taken to though, beyond basic require- arranged by Calvin Custer of Chadbourn. He came to when they won the coveted R&B hits. the center or picked up, and a ments, a successful foster/ in his “American Frontier” the progressive Columbus Southeastern NC Conference When asked about their adoptive parent needs to have collection of patriotic music. receipt will be provided for tax County town in the 1930s as a championship. coach, Selena Graham Hill of determination, patience, hu- Then Art Garfunkel takes the purposes. Call 642-2677 for more young man, fresh out of Biddle In those times, and in later Whiteville had this to say, “ Mr. mor, and love for children, re- information. (Johnson C. Smith) College. By years, team sports created a Muldrow was low-keyed and gardless of their background. 1940, he was self-employed as a collective community spirit did not do a lot of screaming Boys & Girls Homes will barber and electrician but his among the segregated high and yelling. What I can say host an open house and infor- Writers Network poem contest desire to follow in his mother, schools. Home games were about him was – he expected mational meeting on Thurs- educator Mary Emma Fuller’s sold-out events — especially us to play to win, not so much The North Carolina Writ- include a separate cover sheet day, March 1 at 6 p.m. The footsteps led him to accept a the teams that were playing for him but for the team and ers’ Network is accepting sub- with author’s name, address, necessary trainings will begin position as history teacher at East Arcadia. Fans came from the school.” missions for the 2012 Randall e-mail address, phone number, March 8 and will be held every East Arcadia School. He was all over just to root against That was his prevailing Jarrell Poetry Competition and poem title. Monday and Thursday from 6-9 later tapped to replace William them. They were the team message to not only his players through March 1. This contest Poems will not be returned. p.m. at First Baptist Church, “Bill” Davis who was assigned everyone wanted to beat and but the hundreds of graduates honors the late poet Randall Include a self-addressed 411 Market Street in Wilming- to Armour School. that was the motivation to play who stepped out into the world Jarrell and is administered stamped envelope for a list of ton, where open house will According to those who their best game. with confidence and a classic by Terry L. Kennedy and the the winner and finalists. The also be held. For more informa- were around during the tran- Other schools in the South- education- one that allowed us MFA Writing Program at the winner and finalists will be tion contact Anna Scharff at sition, Muldrow established eastern NC Conference in- to excel in a diverse and com- University of North Carolina announced in May. 877-211-5322 or anna.scharff@ his own leadership style and cluded: Westside (Chadbourn), petitive society. at Greensboro. An entry fee must accompa- bghnc.org. standard of excellence in edu- Central (Whiteville), Artesia (Submitted by Earnestine The competition accepts ny the poem. Multiple submis- cation. In reference to his in- (Hallsboro), Armour, Booker Keaton, Class of 1966, director one-poem submissions. The sions are accepted, one poem volvement in school athletics, T. Washington (Clarkton), of the Lower Bladen Columbus contest awards the winner per entry fee: $10 for NCWN there are those who believe Spaulding Monroe (Bladen- Historical Society, Riegelwood. Paws4people $200, publication in Crucible members, $15 for nonmem- he was a major contributor to boro) and Douglas (Mt. Olive). The photo is included in “Flash- literary journal, and an invita- bers. You may pay member the elevation of the level of Muldrow’s connections to back: Community Life Though tion to read his or her poetry at entry fee if you join the NCWN run, walk competitiveness in women’s the City of Chadbourn and the Lens of Mack Munn,” an UNC-Greensboro’s Founders with your submission. Checks basketball. black-owned WVOE radio sta- exhibit on display at UNCW Day activities. should be made payable to slated April 1 In his role as coach of the tion gave voice to rural black Randall Library, Public His- Charlotte Observer writer the North Carolina Writers’ East Arcadia Lady Panthers, schools. We looked forward to tory Students Gallery through The third annual paws4peo- Dannye Romine Powell won Network. he molded one of the best the Saturday morning broad- Feb. 2013) ple 5k and one-mile fun walk the 2011 Randall Jarrell Poetry Send submissions to: Ter- women’s basketball teams in cast where the conference team will be held April 1 at 9 a.m. Competition for her poem “I ry L. Kennedy, MFA Writing This is a flat and fun course on Am the Girl.” Poet and editor Program, 3302 MHRA Build- UNCW’s campus starting at the Dan Albergotti chose Powell’s ing, UNCG, Greensboro, N.C. Childbirth, breastfeeding classes ofered Fisher Student Union. There poem from close to 100 entries. 27402-6170. Questions may be Vineland will be prizes and a raffle fol- The Randall Jarrell Poetry directed to Terry L. Kennedy, Columbus Regional Healthcare and the Family Birthing Unit lowing the race. Competition is open to any associate director, MFA Writ- are offering free childbirth classes and breastfeeding classes. Station Paws4people is a non-profit writer who is a legal resident ing Program, at tlkenned@ Childbirth classes will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on the sec- Available for wedding group that specializes in train- of North Carolina or a member uncg.edu. ond Saturday of the month. Breastfeeding classes will be held receptions & other ing customized assistance dogs from 7-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Both will be of the North Carolina Writers’ The nonprofit North Caro- events for children and veterans. Network. The rules follow: lina Writers’ Network is the located in the education department. Call to schedule. Free gifts Fees are 5k, $25; one mile Submissions should be one state’s oldest and largest liter- and door prizes will be offered. 642-3157 fun walk, $15 until March 19. poem only (40-line limit). Poem ary arts services organization For more information and must be typed (single-spaced) devoted to writers at all stages to register online visit www. and stapled in the left-hand of development. For additional p4pwilmington5k.com. Contact corner. information, visit www.ncwrit- [email protected] with Author’s name should not ers.org. any questions. appear on the poem. Instead, www.whiteville.com Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 -- Page 8A
JACKIE WELTON BERNICE ROSE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE WARD SR. WHITEVILLE -- Bernice NAKINA -- Jackie Welton Rose, 58, of 1166 Campground DELMA KAY SYKES REVEREND WILLIAM RUBY GODWIN COLTON Ward, Sr., 74, died Friday, Feb. Road, Whiteville, died Wednes- CLARKTON -- Ms. Delma JACKIE GODWIN BALTIMORE, MD -- Ruby 17, 2012 in New Hanover Re- day, February 15, 2012 at Lower Kay Sykes, 55, died Thurs- CLARENDON -- Rev. Wil- Godwin Colton, 88, died gional Medical Center, Wilm- Cape Fear Hospice’s Angel day, Feb. 16, 2012, at her liam Jackie Godwin, 72, of Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. She ington. Born in Columbus House. residence. Ms. Sykes was Clarendon died Friday, Feb. was the daughter of the late County, he was the son of the Final rites will be 2 p.m. preceded in death by her 17, 2012 in his home. Born Arthur and Helen Godwin late William Thomas Ward and Monday, Feb. 20, at the Bruns- father, John M. Sykes. She in Columbus County, he was and widow of Lester Colton. Carrie Long Ward. wick-Waccamaw Headquar- attended North Side Baptist the son of the late William She was preceded in death Funeral services will be ters, 600 Pinelog Road, White- Church in Bladenboro. “Bill” Godwin and Idella by eight siblings, Essie God- held Monday at 3 p.m. in Pine ville. Burial will follow in the Ms. Sykes is survived by Hinson Godwin. He was the win Cartrette, Joe Godwin, Level Original Freewill Baptist Campground Cemetery. her daughter, Crystal Sim- pastor of Beaverdam Origi- Andy Godwin, J.W. Godwin, Church, Nakina. Rev. Jackie Survivors are two daugh- mons and husband Josh nal Freewill Baptist Church. Alene Godwin McPherson, Strickland and Rev. Dean Car- ters, Doris Ann Rose of White- of Whiteville; her mother, He is survived by his wife Pauline Godwin Blackmon, trette will officiate. Burial will ville and Sheila Rose of Lum- Doris Bass Sykes of Blad- Minnie Powell Godwin; one Sadie Godwin Chandler and follow in the Ralph Pinkney berton; two sons, John Rose of enboro; two brothers, Roger son, Neal Godwin and wife Bobby Godwin. Long Memory Cemetery, Na- Fairmont and William Rose of Sykes and wife Jane of Starr of Clarendon; two She is survived by her kina. Visitation will be Sunday Lake Waccamaw; four sisters Bladenboro, Kenneth Sykes brothers: Charles Perry LLOYD WINDELL TODD son, Vernon and wife Kay from 6-8 p.m. in Inman Funeral Stella Singleton of Chadbourn, and wife Lori of Illinois; one Godwin of Clarendon and WHITEVILLE -- Mr. Lloyd Colton; granddaughter, Kim- Home. Barbara Graham and Marie grandchild, Lakin King of Jerry LeRoy Godwin of Windell Todd, 78, died Sat- berly and husband Franklin He is survived by his wife, Rose of Whiteville and Ada Whiteville. Albuquerque, NM; and one urday, Feb. 18, 2012 at Co- Hughes; and three great- Linda Faye Housand Ward Baldwin of Clarkton. A graveside service will grandson, Cody Godwin. lumbus Regional Healthcare granchildren, Sarah, Wil- of Nakina; two sons, James A service of Peoples Fu- be held Monday, Feb. 20 Funeral services will be System. liam, and Joseph Hughes; a Warren Ward, Whiteville and neral Home of Whiteville. at 3 p.m. at the Old Davis held Monday at 3 p.m. in Mr. Todd was the son of sister, Myrtle Todd; and two Jackie Welton Ward Jr. of Na- Cemetery in Elizabethtown. Beaverdam Original Free- the late Noah Robert Todd brothers, Junior and Arthur kina; one daughter, Linda Pearl CLAUDE E. KING Visitation will be one hour will Baptist Church by Rev. and Sarah Elizabeth Al- Godwin. Batten of Nakina; two sisters, RIEGELWOOD -- Claude E. prior from 2-3 p.m. at the Buddy Seay, Rev. Bobby len Todd. He was preceded In lieu of flowers, memo- Wilda Dew and Pearl Belville, King, 91, 484 Bowen-Blanks cemetery. The service is of- Cardin and Rev. Buster Ben- in death by his wife of 55 rials may be made to Beaver- both of Montmorenci, S.C. and Road, Riegelwood, died Tues- ficiated by Randy Sykes. ton with burial to follow in years, Kathleen Allen Todd, dam Original Freewill Bap- six grandchildren. He was a day, Feb. 14, 2012, at Bladen A service of McKenzie Hinson Cemetery. a grandson, Eddie Stevens tist Church Building Fund, retired rural postal carrier. County Hospital. Mortuary, Whiteville. In lieu of flowers, me- and three brothers and four 2665 Beaverdam Church A guestbook is available at Final rites were held 2 p.m. morials may be made to: sisters. Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431. inmanfuneralhome.com Sunday, Feb. 19 at Pleasant Beaverdam Original Free- Mr. Todd was the owner A memorial service will A service of Inman Funeral Union Missionary Baptist Home of Tabor City. Church, Riegelwood. Burial PRISCILLA ANN GORE will Baptist Church Build- and operator of Todd Radia- be arranged at a future date at her birthplace in followed in the church cem- WHITEVILLE -- Priscilla ing Fund, 2665 Beaverdam tor Service and General Re- REVEREND LOUIS Clarendon. etery. Ann Gore, 53, died Friday, Church Road, Chadbourn, pairs. He was the manager CAPERS, JR. Fischer Funeral Care, He is survived by his wife, Feb. 17, at Columbus Regional NC 28431. of Harwood Dimensions for RIEGELWOOD -- Reverend Atlanta is in charge of the Pearline King; daughters, Eu- Healthcare System. A guestbook is available many years and attended Louis Capers, Jr., 72, died arrangements. genia Brown, of Riegelwood, Final rites will be held Tues- at inmanfuneralhome.com Brunswick Baptist Church. Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Lower Claudette Smith of Elizabeth- day, Feb. 21, at Mill Branch Mis- A service of Inman Fu- Visitation will be Tuesday Cape Fear Hospice Center in town, Shirley Wilburn of Fay- sionary Baptist Church, 645 neral Home of Tabor City. Feb. 21, at McKenzie Mortu- KATHLEEN MAYES Wilmington. etteville, and Carol Johnson of Harrelsonville Road, White- ary from 7-9 p.m. Funeral PARKER Final rites will be held at Atkinson; sons, Claude King, ville, by Rev. James Smith services will be Wednesday BOARDMAN -- Kathleen 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Jr., of Plainfield, N.J., Foster and Rev. Jerry Ganus, pastor. WILLIAM “BILL” Feb. 22, at McKenzie Mor- mayes Parker, 89, died Thurs- Graham Chapel AME Zion King and James D. King of Burial will follow in Cherry ROMNEY HARDEE tuary Chapel at 2 p.m. with day, Feb. 16, 2012 at Highland Church in East Arcadia. Bish- Riegelwood, Leon King of Grove Cemetery. Visitation TABOR CITY -- William Rev. Jerry Spivey and Rev. Acres Rehabilitation and Nurs- op Willie Powell will do the Elizabeth, N.J., Pearley King will be Monday from 12 - 7 p.m., “Bill” Romney Hardee, Sr., 57, Merle Johnson officiating. ing in Lumberton. She was the eulogy. The body will lie in of Raleigh, Oliver King of East Tuesday from 9 - 11 a.m. and died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 in Burial will be in Columbus daughter of the late Stringfield state one hour before the ser- Orange, N.J. and Norwood Ke- at the church Tuesday follow- Loris Healthcare System, Lo- Memorial Park. and Lillie Bullard Mayes and vice, and burial will follow in aton of Brooklyn, N.Y. ing the service. Friends may ris, S.C. He was the son of the Mr. Todd is survived by the widow of Eddie Parker. She the church cemetery. Visitation Peoples Funeral Home of visit the family at the home of late William Sampson Hardee one daughter, Wanda T. was also preceded in death by will be Tuesday, Feb. 21 from Whiteville handled the ar- Tamara Gore, 217 East Clay and Ernestine Lee Hardee. Stevens of Whiteville, three four siblings, Corrine Bullock, 3-6 p.m. A wake will be from rangements. Street, Whiteville. Graveside services will be sons, Dennis Todd and wife Margaret Parker, Georgia Lou 6-7 p.m. in the Friendly Funeral held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Saundra of Clarendon, Win- Barfield and Jack Mayes. Surviving are a daughter, Home Chapel. LAMAR ROGERS Spivey Cemetery, Tabor City. fred Todd and wife Barbara Final rites were held 2 p.m. Paschella Gore-Bryant of He is survived by his wife, BOLTON -- LaMar Rogers, Visition will be held Monday of Chadbourn, and Tony Sunday, Feb. 19 at Worthington Whiteville; son, Travis Gore Delilah Graham Capers of the 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, Feb. 20 from 6-8 p.m. in the In- Todd and wife Regina of Funeral Home with Pastor Ed- of Whiteville; mother, Patricia home, one daughter, Gail Tor- 2012. He was born Feb. 23, 1937, man Funeral Home. Cerro Gordo; four grand- die Lynn Cox officiating. Inter- Gore of Whiteville; sisters, res of New York; four sisterss, in Oconee, Ga., the son of the He is survived by two sons, children, three great grand- ment followed in the Boardman Sandra Gore, Judia Gore, and Marion Sisco of Belair, Md., late Lee Rogers and Molly Ford William R. Hardee Jr. of Naki- children and many nieces Baptist Church Cemetery. Patsy Gore of Whiteville, and Sandra Ojo, Betty Capers, and Rogers. He was preceded in na, and David Sampson Hardee and nephews. She is survived by three Gloria Davis of Maryland; Joan George, all of Riegel- death by a sister, Hazel Burlin- of Whiteville; two daughters, daughters, Sue Blackwell of brothers, Larry Gore of Fay- wood. game and two brothers, Walter Rebecca Lynn Clemawitch of KATHERINE DEARING Fair Bluff, Peggy Cox and etteville, and Danny Gore of A service of Friendly Fu- and James Rogers. Ga., and Lena Rachelle Todd JOHNSON Deborah Martin, both of Whiteville. neral Home, Riegelwood. Final rites were conducted of Whiteville; one sister, Bev- BLADENBORO -- Katherine Lumberton; four sons, Phil- A service of Peoples Fu- 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Mt. erly Clark of Laurinburg; one Dearing Johnson, 88, died Sat- lip Parker and Josh Parker BERNICE SMITH GORE neral Home of Whiteville. Sinai Holiness Church by Rev. brother, Tony Hardee of Ra- urday, Feb. 18, 2012 in the Cape both of Evergreen, Lawrence CHADBOURN -- Bernice Mike Jacobs. Interment was in leigh; and two grandchildren. Fear Valley Hospital in Bladen Parker of Fairmont and Tony Smith Gore, 96, died Friday, the Red Hill Cemetery. Guest register is available at County. She was preceded in Parker of Boardman; a brother, Feb. 17, 2012 at Lower Cape He is survived by his wife, Minter’s Chapel inmanfuneralhome.com death by her parents, Henry Charles Mayes of Lumberton; Fear Hospice Center in Wilm- Ada Jacobs Rogers; three sons, A service of Iman Funeral Lawrence Johnson and John- 15 grandchildren; 23 great- ington. Winter Revival Kenneth Rogers of Bolton, Ed- Home of Tabor City. nie Singletary Johnson and grandchildren; and four great- Final rites will be held at 2 ward Rogers and Thomas Eric Minter’s Chapel First Born a brother, Lawrence Patrick great-grandchildren. p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in First Rogers, both of Clarkton; two Church, Boardman, will hold (Pat) Johnson. A service of Worthington Missionary Baptist Church daughters, Suzanne E. Rogers their winter revival Feb. 22, 23, Final rites will be held at 2 Funeral Home of Chadbourn. in Chadbourn. Rev. Lionel F. Williams Township and Pamela Howell, both of and 24 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. pm Monday, Feb. 20, at Hickory Cartwright, pastor, will deliver Foundation to Leland; 12 grandchildren, and Speaker will be Prophet Grove Baptist Church with MARVIN DALE HODGES the eulogy. Burial will follow Marcellus Winters. Prophet seven great grandchildren. meet Feb. 23 visitation from 1-1:45 p.m. prior BISHOPVILLE, SC -- Marvin in Belvue Cemetery. Visitation Winters combines mime and to the service. Burial will be in Dale Hodges, 66, died Thursday, will be Monday, Feb. 20, from KATHY GAIL preaching and the prophetic The Williams Township the adjoining cemetery. Feb. 16, 2012 at McLeod Region- 3-7 p.m. at the funeral home McCORMICK under one mantel as he travels Educational Foundation will She is survived by one al Medical Center, Florence, and on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. WHITEVILLE - Kathy Gail the country. For more informa- meet Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. brother, Lynn Johnson; and S.C. Born in Loris, S.C. he was at the church. McCormick, 54, died Thursday, tion please call 910-739-2261, El- in the school library. The non- two sisters, Mary Paul Johnson the son of the late Fencie Belle She is survived by two Feb. 16, 2012. Arrangements der Dennis Hempstead, Pastor. profit organization, with fund- Kern and Betsy Johnson Reep. Stevens and Walker Monroe daughters, Frances Mario of are incomplete and will be an- ing from private donors in the Online condolences may be Hodges. Orlando, Fl., and Kathleen nounced by Peacock Funeral Happy Birthday community and supporters of sent to bladenfuneralhome. Final rites were held at 3 Smith of Brooklyn, NY; and Home. events such as the fall cultural com p.m. Saturday at Inman Fu- three stepsons, Johnny Gore, in Heaven arts program and dinner, has A service of Bladen-Gas- neral Home Chapel, Tabor City. William Luther Gore, and KENNETH EARL SMITH supported a number of school kins Funeral Home of Eliza- Rev. David Watts officiated. Charles Gore; four grandchil- TABOR CITY - Kenneth improvement projects. bethtown. Burial followed in Mt. Zion dren, nine great-grandchil- Earl Smith died Saturday, Feb. Ferril P. The foundation recently Church Cemetery, Loris, S.C. dren. 18, 2012 at Columbus Regional added a new sound system PAUL NOLAN TODD He is survived by one son, A service of D&A Funeral Healthcare System, Whiteville. and drop screen for use in the CHADBOURN -- Paul Nolan Ricky Hodges of Hartsville, Home, Chadbourn. Arrangements are incomplete Cartrette cafetorium stage. A new set of Todd, 78, died Wednesday, Feb. S.C.; one daughter, Theresa and will be announced by RANDY HAROLD February 17, 1940 - lockers has been installed with 15, 2012 at his residence. He Westside Funeral Home of Hodges Huggins of Southport; CAFFEE, JR. funds from the foundation and was the son of the late Belton Tabor City. January 24, 2002 two sisters, Glenda Mott of CLARKTON -- Randy Har- the group is actively seeking A. and Fannie Mae Hammond Loris, S.C,. and June Timms of old Caffee Jr., 34, formerly projects that will benefit the Todd. He was also preceded Conway, S.C. and four grand- of Brunswick County, died Chadbourn PHC to school. All who are interested in death by a daughter, Karen children. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. He in joining the foundation or Mae Todd, and two brothers, In lieu of flowers, the fam- hold Winterfest 2012 Billy Todd and Bonnie Todd. was preceded in death by his participating are encouraged ily requests that donations be Chadbourn Pentecostal Ho- Final rites were held 2 p.m. parents, Randy Harold Caffee to attend the next meeting. For made in memory of Mr. Hodges liness Church, 518 North Elm Saturday, Feb. 18 at Worthing- and Ginger Skipper. additional information please to McLeod Foundation to Ben- Street, Chadbourn will hold ton Funeral Home with Rever- Final rites will be conducted call David Lee McPherson at efit Cancer Clinic, McLeod their Winterfest Sunday, Feb. end Chip Hannah officiating. at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 653-3224. Plaza, 800 E. Cheves Street, 26 at 6 p.m. Interment followed in Smyrna Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home Florence, SC 29506. Featured will be The Mighty PaPa, I’ll always love Baptist Church Cemetery. by the Rev. John Porter. Burial A service of Iman Funeral Echos, Glory Bound Quartet you so, He is survived by his wife, will follow at Mt. Horeb Cem- Home of Tabor City. and Glad Trio. Much more than you Betty Jo Ann Hammond Todd etery. The family will receive www.whiteville.com friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to For more information call of the home; two sons, Michael will ever know, 910-654-4850 or 910-840-6470. N. Todd of Whiteville and Chad the service. Your body’s all wet from Divorce recovery He is survived by his wife, the tears I’ve cried, Belton Todd of Whiteville; two sisters, Shirley Ann Norris Stephanie Caffee, step-daugh- PaPa, it was so hard to seminar planned Columbus County and Katie Lou Dixon, both of ter, Kimberly Ball; step-father, say good-bye. DivorceCare divorce re- Elbert Lee Atkins of Fayette- Cattlemen’s Whiteville; a brother, Bobby covery seminar and support You know that we Joe Todd of Wilmington; nine ville; grandfather, Jesse H. group meets at Peace Baptist Caffee of Sandy Creek; grand- Association meeting bonded from the start, grandchildren and three great- Church, 653 Love Mill Road, grandchildren. mother, Grace B. Sledge of The Columbus County Cat- And you’ll always own Whiteville, each Monday from Ocean Isle Beach; grandmoth- tlemen’s Association’s next the biggest piece of A service of Worthington 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is Funeral Home of Chadbourn. er, Marion Ellison of Watha; meeting will be held at 6:30 my heart, provided through fifth grade. and grandmother, Sarah At- p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23 at No greater companion DivorceCare features na- kins of Clarkton; a brother, John’s Restaurant in White- will there ever be, tionally recognized experts Joshua Lee Atkins of Fayette- ville located on 701 bypass. I’ll always remember Vineland on divorce and recovery top- ville and a sister Heather Leigh Guest speaker will be Dr. Jean- ics. Seminar sessions include what you meant to me. Atkins of Clarkton; two nieces Marie “JM” Luginbuhl, a crop Facing My Anger, Facing My and three nephews. science professor from North “Made Up Mind” Station Loneliness, Depression, New Online condolences may be Carolina State University. Dr. I love and miss you Available for wedding Relationships, KidCare and sent to bladenfuneralhome. Luginbuhl will be discussing PaPa, receptions & other Forgiveness. com inter-species grazing. This Anthony Cartrette events For more information call A service of Bladen-Gas- meeting is open to the general Peace Baptist Church, 640- kins Funeral Home of Eliza- public. Please RSVP to Jason “Buckshot” #2517 www.mckenziemortuary.net 642-3157 2877, Pastor Chip Hannah. bethtown. Butler at 910-840-4052. The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 – 9-A Underfunded Whiteville Council votes Continued from page 1-A to make post full time again more expenses than revenue. projected for 2012. review was estimated at $9,500 Losses of $145,914 in 2010 and “In-home services as noted to $10,500, according to the By JEFFERSON WEAVER that the post was originally tasks were being handled in $176,382 in 2011 occurred in was not a surplus but a loss,” proposal submitted by owner Staff Writer cut to save funding, but a timely manner, but the vol- those areas. the report showed. and CPA Gary R. Massey last “sometimes you can cut too ume of work was sometimes The department pays more Consultants are expected year. A part-time accounting much.” overwhelming. for meals served and home to explore a variety of options The report shows that even position that resulted from Mayor Terry Mann said “By outsourcing tax col- delivered across the county with commissioners includ- with 8 percent pay cuts en- a reduction in force in the that he felt the finance de- lections, we did see some than what most would pay for ing cost-savings by reducing acted in January for all Aging Whiteville city government partment needed more as- significant savings,” Fai- lunches at local restaurants. hours at senior centers, the office and nurse aide employ- will soon be full time again. sistance, since tasks were son explained, pointing out In fiscal 2011, the cost per potential for charging user ees, the department will likely During their retreat sometimes behind due to the that delinquent tax collec- meals purchased via a vendor fees and discontinuation of have a more than $300,000 Thursday, the city council workload. tions were up in some cases. and trucked to the sites was the in-home services program. shortfall again this year. voted to change the part- The city had four people “There is still a lot to be $6.92 but the review shows Good Health Services in a The 5 p.m. workshop pre- time position to a full-time in the finance office un- done, though. Kathy (Cox, that the county was not even 2011 email to County Manager cedes the boards regular com- assistant finance officer. The der Finance Director Doug the city finance director) covering the total cost of the Bill Clark proposes to “focus missioners meeting set to be- change will cost roughly Palmer. On Palmer’s retire- isn’t giving up—but she and meals. The county’s local on the issues leading up to gin at 6:30 p.m. at the Dempsey $45,000 over four years. ment, Faison reduced one the whole office get swamped allocation equaled just $5.14 the financial loss in the fiscal Herring Court House Annex The position was one of of the positions to part-time sometimes.” per meal and does not include year 2011 and what action in Whiteville. the staffing challenges the and shifted other tasks to Faison asked that the staff expenses or center oper- steps have been taken in the Agenda items include a board wanted to discuss dur- other workers. board give him a “consen- ating expenses. current fiscal period to avoid public hearing on the close ing the retreat. The annual Council members specu- sus,” since the position falls The cost to operate the future financial losses.” out of a block grant program, event gives council time lated that perhaps the cuts under the authority of the centers for meal services The firm suggested that a presentation related to the to review in detail budget had gone too far. city manager’s office. The and staff expenses related to that “issues may include poor Beaver Management Assis- requests by departments “It is frustrating when I board approved the move on meal service alone totals $9.48 allocation of resources, un- tance Program and a request as well as lay out long- and go to City Hall to sign checks, a motion from Robert Leder per meal, leaving the actual derdeveloped strategic goals, for funds to relocate a sewer short-term management but they aren’t ready,” Mann and a second from Sarah “unfunded gap” of $11.27 per lack of a fallback plan for lien for the new Department strategies for the city. said. “I have come back Thompson. meal. unfavorable payer mix and of Aging building under con- Understaffing was one of and the checks still weren’t Another program, Informa- payer rate reductions.” struction. tion Care Assistance, was un- The proposal called for The Riegelwood Sanitary the main topics prioritized ready. Those checks needed Jefferson Weaver derfunded by $50,000. Trans- an analysis of key financial, Board is seeking approval of by the council. City Man- to be out of there.” 910-642-4104 ext. 227 portation was underfunded service unit, payer mix and Donald McPherson to fill a va- ager Larry Faison explained Faison said that some [email protected] by $23,000 and minor home staffing information with the cancy on the board due to Au- repair expenses exceeded rev- expectation that two years of brey T. Bryant’s resignation, enues by another $9,000. data would be used for com- among other agenda items. In-home services had a gain parison. Filings of $242,985 in fiscal 2010. A loss Accuracy of information Nicole Cartrette Continued from page 1-A of $163,329 in that program is in the hands of the county 910-642-4104 ext. 225 is noted for fiscal 2011 with according to the contract [email protected] a loss of more than $200,000 with the firm. The cost of the challenge by minority voters along with Assistant District both filed early this week for that the at-large voting system Attorney Catherine Radford the seat. disenfranchised minority vot- of Leland. Barefoot is retiring Governor ers in the county. and will not seek re-election. The final slate of candi- As of Friday, the District 3 Senate dates for governor is anyone’s seat was the only one of four Sen. Bill Rabon will no guess. For now, Bill Faison, Whiteville to join STEP program commissioner seats up for re- longer represent Columbus of Efland, Gary Dunn of Mat- bers of the program, which its creation, Faison said. Com- election to have a race. County. New state redistrict- thews and Gardenia Henley By JEFFERSON WEAVER helps municipalities develop petition for the initial $25,000 Commissioner James Pre- ing maps pair Columbus in of Winston-Salem are seeking Staff Writer “outside the box” economic grants is tough, due to the vatte in District 2 and Edwin Senate District 13 with Robe- the Democrat nomination. large number of applicants Russ in District 4 have filed son County. That district is Gov. Bev Perdue announced Whiteville will soon join development plans. for re-election and have no currently served by Sen. Mi- weeks ago she would not seek the growing number of local The funding, which re- each year. challengers to date. Commis- chael Walters, a Fairmont re-election. communities participating quires a five percent match NC Step targets munici- sioner Lynwood Norris has Democrat. Walters has filed Charlotte Mayor and Re- in a state-sponsored economic of $1,250, is used to help the palities with fewer than 7,500 not filed to run again for his to seek re-election and had no publican Pat McCrory, who development program. applicant with technical assis- people in rural counties or District 5 seat. challengers for his party nomi- unsuccessfully ran against Whiteville City Council tance, planning, grantwriting, those designated as economi- Tabor City Town Council- nation as of Friday afternoon. Perdue in the last election, has Tuesday approved a resolu- and education in creating new cally lagging. man Trent Burroughs has filed Walters will face a republi- filed to run as a Republican. tion to apply to join the N.C. ways to bring jobs and rev- The primary qualification for the District 5 seat. Early can challenger in the Fall. U.S. Congress Small Town Economic Pros- enue into communities, City is financial need, Faison ex- last week, Norris said he was W. Bernard White Jr., 43, While lines for Congres- perity (NC STEP) program. Manager Larry Faison said. plained, as well as the ability undecided if he would seek of Whiteville has filed for sional District 7 have shifted, Bolton, Sandyfield and Ta- A total of 56 communities to grow and commitment to re-election. the GOP nomination for the Columbus County remains a bor City already are mem- have joined the program since improving local conditions. Register of Deeds Kan- District 13 Senate seat in May. part of the district currently Applicants must create dance Whitehead is up for re- White is the owner of Ad- represented by Mike McIntyre, a leadership team of both election this year and has filed vanced Computing. a Lumberton Democrat. citizens and officials, Faison to seek another term. She had White had no local chal- Despite being drawn out explained, and be prepared no challengers as of Friday lengers for the GOP nomina- of his district, McIntyre has to demonstrate both a need afternoon. tion in that election, as of said he will file to run for re- for and a willingness to work Judges Friday. election and has ruled out any with NC STEP coaches to see District 13 Court judges are House bid for the governor’s office. the chosen project through to elected by voters in Bladen, Columbus County will no Friday the State Board of fruition. Columbus and Brunswick longer be a part of N.C. House Elections website shows Ran- The city will work with County but seats carry resi- District 20 but will be in House dy Crow, a Kelly Republican, representatives from the dency requirements. Chief District 46, which includes all and Illario Pantano, a Wilm- Whiteville Chamber of Com- District Court Judge Jerry of Columbus and portions of ington Republican have filed merce, Downtown Develop- Jolly of Tabor City faces oppo- Robeson and Bladen counties. for the seat. ment Committee, Southeast- sition from Assistant District G.L. Pridgen, a Lumberton Crow and Pantano have ran ern Community College, and Attorney Fred Gore for his Republican, currently holds unsuccessfully in the past for other groups to create a plan seat with a Columbus County that seat and has filed to seek the seat. best suited for Whiteville, residency requirement. re-election. Meanwhile, two For a complete listing of of- Faison said. Scott Ussery of Bladen candidates from Columbus fices up for election locally and Council approved a resolu- County remains unchallenged County are seeking the Demo- statewide go to columbusco. tion directing Faison to apply for his seat. Three are now cratic nomination for the org and click on the elections At the Jan. 17 meeting of Columbus County Board of Ed- to the program on the city’s in the running for Judge Na- House seat. link. ucation, Tabor City Elementary School was recognized behalf. polean Barefoot’s Brunswick Chadbourn Mayor Kenneth for its national honor as a Title I Distinguished School County seat. Private attorneys Waddell, who unsuccessfully for narrowing the achievement gaps among student sub- Jefferson Weaver Nicole Cartrette groups. Receiving the honor was Christa Fowler, lead Pauline Hankins of Bolivia challenged Rep. Dewey Hill 910-642-4104 ext. 225 910-642-4104 ext. 227 and Shelia McLamb of Shal- two years ago, and Tabor City [email protected] teacher; Wendell Duncan, principal and Dianna Bellamy, [email protected] lotte have filed for the seat Town Manager Al Leonard of the Sandhills Leadership Academy. 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Junior Carly High is the 17-year-old daugh- Freshman Tyshon Scott is the 14-year- Senor Khadijah Tart is the 18-year-old Senior Clayton Ward is the 17-year-old son ter of Les and Becky High. She is active old son of Chantella Bryant and Donald daughter of Perry and Evelyn Tart. She of Donald and Wendy Ward. He is active with student government as the junior class Bryant. He is active with East Colum- is president of the school’s ROCAME in school soccer and the art club. A junior president. She is also president of the Fu- bus’ football and baseball teams. He club and senior class treasurer. She was marshal, he is also a member of the Na- ture Business Leaders of America. Co-editor is in both Honors Geometry and Hon- a junior marshal and is a member of the tional Honor Society and the Fellowship of of the 2011 yearbook, she is in the National ors English I. The thing he likes best bowling team and the school’s chorus. Christian Athletes. He was one of three co- Honor Society. She is working on her Gold at ECHS is its teachers. “They really The thing she likes best about her school captains of the soccer team and is in the Award – the highest honor in the Girl Scouts. try and help you do well and succeed.” is “the teachers care about the well-being top 10 percent of his class. Science is his The thing she likes best at WHS is the com- Chorus and geometry are his favorite of the students. I would have to say my favorite class “because it is interesting.” He munity support of athletics and academics. classes. “We have a good time during teachers are the best.” Theatre is her said the thing he likes best at SCHS is its English is her favorite class. “There are no class.” After high school, he said he will limitations on learning.” She said the most favorite class. “I am a very creative and environment. He said the most interesting interesting thing about her is she has hiked either enter the military or enroll in col- unique person and this class allows me thing about him is his personality. He plans 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Soccer lege. to express myself.” She said the most in- to attend college and eventually fnd him- and tennis are her favorite activites. She has teresting thing about her is “I love to write self in some aspect of the medical feld. received honors in both sports. After high songs and would love to become a song- school, she plans to attend UNC-Chapel Hill writer.” She plans to attend Johnson C. and spend at least one semester abroad. Smith University to double major in music She hopes to travel the world as an adult. business and political science.
Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 Caterpillar loss Ask us Q. Why is Monday’s paper later should serve as than Thursday’s paper? Sometimes I don’t get my Monday paper until wake-up call for after dark?
A. Monday’s paper is sent to the North Carolina press at 10 a.m. while Thursday’s paper is printed an hour earlier With the loss of Continental Tire for at 9 a.m. While all reporters work political reasons and Caterpillar choos- Sunday and Sunday night, it takes an extra hour to get news from ing Georgia because of concerns with the weekend because many of the state port in Wilmington, the ability our sources are unavailable until and will of North Carolina to attract ma- later Monday morning. Items like jor industry must be called into question. obituaries, crime news and sports Three thousand jobs left on the table are important to readers, and we in a little more than three months is believe that holding the paper an heartbreaking, considering the dearth of extra hour to make sure that all opportunities in the region. these are adequately covered is the Caterpillar listed a number of addi- best policy. Thursdays are different. Obitu- tional rea- aries are usually available soon sons other The point after a death occurs, most high than the Caterpillar didn’t school sports occurs on Tuesdays Wilmington so we have a bit more time to write port for choose southeastern these stories (even though sports is choosing North Carolina because printed at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays), Georgia, of legitimate infra- and we have access to police re- which structure problems here. ports all day Wednesday. affirms For the record, we always meet With so many jobs left the Postal Services deadlines for that North on the table, these issues getting papers to local post offices Carolina Anything you might need unless there is a rare mechanical needs to must be addressed now, problem here, but when papers get reassess its lest the state will con- By JEFFERSON WEAVER and their insides with a good fresh I have rarely found a country to the U.S Postal Service regional economic tinue to be disappointed Staff Writer cup of coffee tend to stay in place store where one could not find centers, anything goes. Some folks develop- when major industries once properly settled. some assistance; indeed, back in report getting their Monday and ment strat- My fingers were numb as I I have a particular affection for 1950-something, when Mrs. Smith Thursday papers on the same day. egies. announce expansions. opened the door of the store and country stores. I am fair to mid- had the store in my front yard Readers in north Columbus For slipped in, trying to prevent fur- dling sure my Old Man knew every still open for business, a man who County and southern Bladen Coun- ther trespass by the whistling single store in our home county, would become one of my dearest ty, of which there are many, have example, western wind that had convinced and that he friends and mentors stopped there seen a change in delivery because South Carolina won Continental Tire be- a coyote to cuff himself in a trap and I vis- for directions. Had he not had her many of the Clarkton post office’s cause an independent incentives commit- that morning. ited each reassurance that Kelly wasn’t too responsibilities have been switched tee there was able to act quickly on the My coffee had grown cold, and I of them at far away, Bill Weatherly might to the Elizabethtown office. After a company’s needs, while North Carolina needed to run by the store anyway. least once never have married Miss Margaret. rocky month of late papers in this lost the deal due to political pettiness in There is something about having whilst out That would have meant Sunday area, it appears the problem has the General Assembly. a country store close at hand that looking for dinners would never have become been solved through discussions The news that Caterpillar is taking makes one find a reason to run by car parts, legendary along White Oak Road, between The News Reporter and 1,400 jobs with it to Georgia in large part from time to time. c h a s i n g and their son, Allen, might not the Postal Service. Papers that I do not mean the type of store a story, or have been sitting at the table two were once shipped directly to the due to better shipping arrangements at that is really just a convenience just enjoy- chairs from Dennis the other morn- Clarkton post office now must be the Port of Savannah should also cause store transplanted to a rural en- ing the way ing. It might also have meant that shipped to Fayetteville, but the late people to rethink the stalled Southport vironment. I mean a true country Detroit roll- Weaver Mr. Bill wouldn’t have taken the paper complaints have dissipated. super-port project. Upgrading the Port of store, like we have at home in Kelly. ing stock store over as a community service, We always encourage people to Wilmington to accommodate the new line While they were once on every used to feel when engines had eight keeping it running until Kendale call the office if they miss their of huge cargo-carrying ships that re- crossroads, the high price of gas cylinders and gas cost a buck. and his folks decided they needed paper for any reason. The number quire 50 feet of draft will probably never and the low price of imported junk More than once, while hunt- to be back in a business where the is 642-4104, extension 271. happen. The river bottom is lined with at the big retailers have driven ing or fishing or just wandering, financial profits are negligible at rock, and blasting the 26-mile stretch many out of business. How Kend- I found myself drawn to This best, but the benefit they have on Q. How far back does your obitu- ale Potter and his folks manage to Brother’s or That Sister’s or some the community is immeasurable. ary file go? from Wilmington to the river mouth keep his grandfather’s store open is place with a hand-painted sign be- My old friend Ray Horrell, now would cost hundreds of millions of dol- beyond me, but I do know we would side the road, bolstering a fading long gone on to his reward, often A. There are several ways to lars. Deepening the river just eight miles be lost without it. and occasionally gunshot riddled talked about how Mrs. Smith’s search the archives of The News from the Cape Fear river mouth to a pro- Dog food? Check. Horse feed? metal plate advertising Pepsi or store was a boost to the community Reporter, including obituaries. posed Brunswick County site is doable. Check. A pound of 16 penny nails Coke. One of my favorite places in Lagoon. True, the store wasn’t For color reproduction of every Then there’s the issue of rail. It’s hard in a brown paper bag? Certain- was simply called Store; the owner big enough to promote the casual page, subscribers to our E-edition to imagine that any large industry would ly. Plumbing fittings, cigarettes, told me Hurricane Hazel took out sessions of country philosophy so may search back a few months. consider a site that doesn’t have a rail- chain, snacks, sandwich fixin’s, the owner’s last name, and no one common at Potter’s Store, but Ray If the article being sought is road. The good news is that rail is nearby, light groceries, cold drinks, and had ever gotten around to fixing often talked about how folks would more than a few months old, non- hot coffee? Naturally. it, since it was just known as the meet outside between deer drives subscribers may search the ar- and a feasibility study should be under- The woodstove popped a greet- Store, and there was no reason to or cutting timber, just to visit and chives of Whiteville.com using the taken immediately so that rail could be ing as a gust of the renegade cold mess with success. enjoy the fellowship. If the number blue-and-white “Search” button provided to the International Logistics blew up the grate; Dennis made It is rare that one sees the old- of rusted bottlecaps my mower has on our menu bar. This will pull ar- Park in short notice should a major in- a comment I missed but which fashioned checkerboard in a coun- spat out through the years is any ticles dating as far back as late 2006. dustry require it. brought the table to laughter. He try store anymore, on the occasion indicator, Mrs. Smith sold a lot of For articles older than that, Caterpillar officials also said that cocked the brim of his ever-present one can even find such an empo- drinks that were destined to be the Carolyn T. High Library in Georgia’s job training program was a ball cap up and waved a greeting. rium of all things necessary. I have filled to the rim with peanuts. Whiteville has indexed News Re- major factor as well. If it’s better than “Morning, Possum,” he fairly seen a few through the years, but On this particular morning, I porter articles dating back to 1924. North Carolina’s, which is difficult to shouted. Several others also nod- not since I was a youngster. was grateful for the coffee as well as Readers may access the index on ded a greeting but none called me Convenience, the fast pace of the a chance to visit my neighbors and line, but they must go to the library imagine because of the quality of the Possum. I have yet to ask Dennis if allegedly better modern lifestyle, friends. True, some of what passed to view the articles on microfilm. state’s community colleges, then this the moniker is from my ability to and other pursuits have relegated for news might be called gossip The “Newspaper Index” menu state should strive to emulate it. catch marsupials, or because the the checkerboard to museum by the uncharitable, but without item is under “Local History & The sad fact remains that North Caro- grayer my hair and beard become, status. I did happen to see two that coffee break I might not have Genealogy” on the menu bar of the lina was at or near the top of the list for the more I resemble Didelphias gentlemen—both of them in over- known about a churchmember library’s website. both Continental Tire and Caterpillar Virginius. I am almost afraid of alls and flannel shirts—playing a who was sick in the hospital, or a but ultimately failed to close the deal. what the answer might be. deadly-serious game of checkers young’un killing his first deer, or Columbus County residents should Kendale was behind the coun- a while back, and yes, it as even in how a cousin to the coyote slumber- How to ask still be upset with Senate leader Phil ter, as usual, and he saluted me a country store. Sadly, nearby was ing in my truck had stolen some- with a coffee cup, and gestured a stripling youngster who should one’s housecat a few days before. The easiest way to submit a ques- Berger over Continental Tire, but finger at the pots steaming to one side. have been enjoying the moment I might not have known about the tion to “Ask Us” is to go to Whiteville. pointing won’t do any good in the Cat- Kendale makes real coffee, Navy was burrowed nose-first into his logging operation getting ready com and click on the “Ask Us” button erpillar case because North Carolina quality coffee that may actually cellphone, either texting or (for all to start near my house, or that in the gray bar extending across the simply wasn’t able to meet the company’s cause him more trouble than it’s I know) playing some blow-em-up someone would be out of town and page near the top. shipping infrastructure needs. worth, since folks who can warm game with a similar stripling a would miss choir practice. Where fingers can be pointed, however, their backsides with a woodstove thousand miles away. Continued on next page will be if the state’s leaders don’t develop Correction the same vision that surrounding states In Thursday’s College Connec- have had in place for years. tion column, author Jackie Wil- Better ports and highways won’t hap- Te right politics liams was incorrectly identified as Thumbs down pen overnight, but leadership to get the Jackie McPherson. state headed in the right direction can BY RAY LUNDY to the fight, and they want the of swallowing up those who enter start tomorrow. Special to The News Reporter Republicans to keep bloodying the halls of Congress. And we must themselves, guaranteeing an easy listen to the tripe, bluff, and bluster Write us During the Civil War, one of Democratic win in November. ad nauseam. November is a long Send letters to the editor or President Lincoln’s confidantes It is amazing that everybody is way off. contact editorial page editor made a statement to him: “I hope right and nobody is wrong, and In the 1960s, many were talking God is on our side.” President each man is a legend in his own about “the pill” and birth control. Les High at leshigh@white- Quote of Lincoln responded to his friend’s mind. All make promises they can- ville.com, or mail them to Guess what we’re talking about comment by stating: “The impor- not keep. now? In 1960 the world’s population PO Box 707, Whiteville N.C., tant thing is, are we on God’s side?” In the presidential campaign of was just over 3 billion. This year the 28472. I have watched the Republicans 1928, the Republican Party claimed world’s population is just over 7 bil- All letters must be signed the week bloody each other with mudsling- that if Herbert Hoover won there lion, and we are still talking about and include a phone number, ing, accusations, and infighting in would be “a chicken in every pot another pill and birth control. which will not be published. general. and a car in every garage.” “This guy I talked to, he was pretty If bull were money, we would Letters are limited to 400 definite. He said the children looked All of the debates have been the Seven months later most did not all be rich. And yes, we are trying same, all attacking the leader with have a chicken, a pot, or a window words and must be signed real. He even saw them in color.” to come out of another depression. the leading candidate trying to de- to throw it out of, much less a car. “Vanity, vanity, all is vanity.” But and include the author’s – Tim Blackmon, commenting on a story fend himself as best he can. After The Great Depression had arrived. I digress. community. from a man who said he has seen ghosts of all the brouhaha, there is no real So much for political promises of It would seem that the best way Authors are limited to one children at the Metal Recyclers facility south leader among them, and all claim any stripe. for us to choose the best candidate letter every 30 days. Letters of Whteville, which sits on the site of the old victory, vowing to fight on because It is still the same today. Most to be President is to cast the matter about business and personal New Hope School. the American people demand it. Or, candidates, Republicans and Demo- upon the Almighty. Let us all vote, disputes will not be consid- so they say. crats, tend to make promises they and may the man of His choosing ered. Letters are subject to The Democrats egg them on cannot keep. Washington has a way win. Only God can help us. editing. The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 11-A A 7th-grade Research: reunion afer improving 50 years life with By TOM CAMPBELL Special to The News Reporter Parkinson’s Dr. Angela Ridgel, an as- Most of us can name one sistant professor of exercise or more teachers who made a science/physiology at Kent significant, maybe life changing State University, is leading two contribution to who we have be- new research projects to help come. For me, it was my seventh individuals with Parkinson’s grade teacher, Joyce Zeh. Turns disease improve cognitive and out most others in that class felt motor function. The two new the same, so we decided to re- research projects are bring- connect ing her closer to developing with her exercise therapy that can delay and each the progression of Parkinson’s o t h e r . and lower Parkinson’s medica- W h e n I tions dosages. Garrett Williams, left, and Abreon Hall helped collect cell told folks phones during the Riegelwood Credit Union’s effort to Columbus County Health Department Director Kim Smith, “Parkinson’s is a progres- about my sive disease, and over time, in- provide phones to servicemen and women overseas. seventh right, with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. dividuals are required to take g r a d e more and more medication – class re- sometimes with negative side u n i o n Smith attends conference effects – in order to manage Credit Union collects 600 their fac- Tom Campbell symptoms such as decreased es regis- Kim Smith, Columbus substance abuse that plague motor and cognitive function,” cell phones for soldiers tered disbelief. Why seventh County health director, re- not only Columbus residents, Ridgel said. grade, they would ask. cently attended the North but North Carolina residents Ridgel is currently study- More than 600 phones Center in Leland collected Thirty-seven pubescent Carolina State Health Direc- as a whole. ing the impact of upper- and were collected during the the most phones with more teens found our own magic tor’s Conference, “Transform- “Most people don’t realize lower-extremity exercise on Riegelwood Federal Credit than 75. Several businesses kingdom in 1958 at Greenville ing Partnerships to Transform the importance of embracing cognition, motor function and Union Cell Phones for Sol- requested to keep collecting, Junior High School, long before Health Outcomes.” public health departments cerebral blood flow, as well diers Fundraiser, which end- including Asset Mini Storage, Disney ever coined that term. While attending the con- when dealing with health as cardiovascular fitness and ed Dec. 31. McDonalds and RFCU. These We gathered last week, many ference, Smith had the oppor- issues in their communities muscle strength in individu- The northern Brunswick businesses still have boxes set coming from miles away, to tunity to meet United States and personal lives, but pub- als with Parkinson’s disease. and Columbus County areas up and will continue to collect pay tribute to this teacher and Surgeon General Regina M. lic health has a long history The goal is to add additional started calling on the com- as long as the community reestablish friendships severed Benjamin, MD, MBA. of successfully tackling and exercise therapy besides cy- munities to support service- continues to donate. by time, but mostly to share “It was a pleasure meeting minimizing negative health cling for Parkinson’s patients. men and women by donat- Cell Phones for Soldiers memories of that wonderful and hearing Dr. Benjamin,” concerns,” Smith added. Ridgel’s past research has ing unused cell phones. In was created by Brittany and year. Smith said. “She addressed For more information about proven cycling improves mo- three months, more than Robbie Bergquist of Norwell. As we shared Valentines of the importance of establishing how the Columbus County tor and cognitive function. 600 phones were collected. After reading a story about admiration and appreciation, and maintaining alliances to Health Department involves Initial findings reveal that Riegelwood Federal Credit a soldier who ran up a huge recalling how our lives had address public health issues community agencies and part- individuals with Parkinson’s Union led community in- phone bill calling home from been changed, it struck me such as obesity, poor eating ners, contact Smith at 640-6615. experience improvements in volvement with this project. Iraq, these two teenagers that every child should have a behaviors, tobacco usage, and cognitive function, mobility Garrett Williams, a junior decided to help. They started teacher like Joyce Zeh…every and oxygen saturation in the of North Brunswick High by opening an account with year. What would it take to Whiteville FNP joins SRMC center brain after participating in School, along with Ebron $21 of their own money and make this happen? the program’s comprehensive Hall of East Columbus High collecting cash donations and First, and most obvious, Certified Family Nurse Duchesneau previously exercise intervention. School, helped RFCU with old cell phones. we are not attracting the best Practitioner Deborah Duch- worked part time at Southeast- “Our goal is to build a this project. The cell phones are re- and brightest into teaching. e s n e a u re c e n t ly ern’s Diabetes Com- ‘smart bike’ that would al- Williams would come to cycled for cash and the pro- Our antiquated model for this joined the staff of munity Center as a low us to create a database the credit union about every ceeds are used to buy prepaid profession neither encourages Southeastern Dia- certified diabetes edu- of symptoms and responses. six weeks and separate the calling cards for soldiers nor rewards excellence. betes and Arthritis cator and as a nursing Using this database, we could phones from the other equip- serving in the Middle East. Aside from parental influ- Center, an affiliate instructor at South- then design a cycling program ment, count, package the Cell Phones for Soldiers is a ence the classroom teacher is of Southeastern Re- eastern Community tailored to an individual’s phones, prepare the box for registered 501(c)(3) non-profit the single most important ele- gional Medical Cen- College. She has also unique capabilities and chal- mailing and drop it off at the organization. Their goal is ment in education but we don’t ter. received certifications lenges.” local post office in Leland. to provide every U.S. soldier treat them that way, compensat- Duchesneau will in critical care and Starting in June 2012, “It was surprising to see with a way to call home for ing mediocre and poor teachers primarily be respon- emergency nursing. she will use the “smart bike” the number of people that free. For more information, the same as master teachers. sible for treating es- Her special inter- to assess individual effort, Duchesneau participated in donating visit www.cellphonesforsol- That’s got to change but, and tablished patients ests include patients performance, skill level and their old phones,” Williams diers.com. this is a big but, we need a zero with diabetes at the who have type II diabe- therapeutic value. said. McDonald’s at Newport tolerance policy on mediocrity center, which will enable En- tes with insulin resistance as and a mandate to remove from docrinologist Dr. Analyn Tor- well as patients who are obese. our classrooms those who are, res to accept new patients with “With the medications we something that goes against diabetes. have available to us today, the grain of NCAE and other A native of Nova Scotia, there is a lot we can do to help SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! groups. And parents cannot get Canada, Duchesneau earned patients with diabetes,” Duch- a free pass on making sure stu- a diploma in nursing from esneau said. dents attend and are prepared Cape Breton Regional Hos- She currently lives in for work each day. pital School of Nursing in Whiteville with her husband, Our colleges and universi- The News Reporter Sydney, Nova Scotia in 1973. Ron, and has two grown sons, ties must restructure teacher She also earned a bachelor’s Rene and Kyle. training for the twenty-first degree in nursing from UNC Rheumatologist Dr. Fred- century to adopt new technolo- Wilmington in 1998 and a mas- erick Talip also provides care More Local News gies, software and methods of ter’s degree from the family at the Southeastern Diabetes instruction for both teachers nurse practitioner program and Arthritis Center. For more and students. there in 2002. information, call 671-8556. for Your Money We’ve got to get politics and politicians out of the class- Southeastern Eye Clinic open house room, but that’s only going to happen when school boards, ad- An open house facility, which is lo- 104 ISSUES ministrators and teachers earn and ribbon cutting cated at 4311 Ludgate that right. We also need a zero for Southeastern Street in Lumberton. tolerance of poor management; Eye Clinic, an af- The event, which too frequently we get excuses, A YEAR! filiate of Southeast- is being held in con- not performance. ern Regional Medi- junction with the We need a societal mind- cal Center, is set L u m b e r t o n A re a shift, deciding whether our for Tuesday, Feb. 28 Chamber of Com- schools are laboratories for 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES from 3 to 5 p.m. The merce, will include social engineering or places public is invited to refreshments. For where we educate the next Beauchemin Home Delivery (where available) ...... $40 meet Ophthalmolo- more information, generation. No matter how gist Dr. Richard Beauchemin call (910) 671-1981. well intentioned we might be, and his staff and tour the US Mail: all children do not have equal abilities, motivations or pace Columbus County ...... $30 of learning. The fellow looked hesitant about Other NC Counties by Mail ...... $46 Yes, all children are capable Anything you rolling down the window, but of learning but we must be able Continued from previous page I smiled and nodded in a reas- Outside of NC ...... $65 to group them according to how suring manner ill befitting that much and fast they can learn in- As I paid Kendale for cof- which the stranger apparently stead of teaching to the average. fee and a pack of smokes, and expected from a long-haired The News Reporter.....PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472.....910-642-4104, ext. 270 The teacher’s job description headed back out to the truck, gray-bearded man driving a cam- must change, removing from I thought of those folks who ouflaged Suburban on a Saturday I’m enclosing payment of ______for the amount due according to the information listed above. them much of the administra- never stop by the little stores morning. tive functions (like bus and at the crossroads, bound and The fellow needed directions, NAME ______cafeteria duty), behavioral determined instead to make it to which I gladly gave him, and then challenges and demands like the next town, or better still, the he looked hesitantly at the store. ADDRESS ______providing healthcare needs, next city, where things are safely “Can I get a drink or some- ______handing off many of these func- anonymous and unaccountable. thing in there?” tions to admin types. I also thought of those who once “You can get just about any- EMAIL ADDRESS ______And we must untether them had places around that oilcloth thing you need,” I promised from regulations, microman- covered table—Bonecrusher, him, and meant every word of PHONE ______agement and policies designed Mr. Oliver, and others—who it. If you can’t find it in a coun- to restrict rather than encour- were among the finest people I try store—whether it’s a drink, COMPLETE, CLIP AND RETURN age creativity. We can give have ever had the privilege of a nail, a bolt, a can of potted master teachers more flexibil- knowing. meat or a loaf of bread, advice, ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! ity while evaluating outcomes A green imported car whis- a laugh, or a friend—then you Subscription payments accepted also at Whiteville.com instead of adherence to rigid pered into the parking lot beside probably didn’t really need it policy. my truck as I opened the door. anyway. Call 642-4104, ext. 270 Joyce Zeh was an extraor- dinary teacher, using innova- tive and personalized learning techniques to change lives. Lasagna dinner at Lake Stay up-to-date on the There are many just like her The Lake Waccamaw Wom- or by calling Cindy Jacobs at who deserve our support and an’s Club is sponsoring a lasa- 646-7117 and Nubby Taylor at local news that matters to you encouragement. gna dinner Friday, Feb. 24 at 646-9936. The popular annual Tom Campbell is creator/ 6:30 p.m. at Kelly Eden’s Barn event will feature a raffle and host of NC SPIN, a weekly located on Grove Circle off Co- entertainment. with a subscription to the statewide television discussion lumbia Ave, Lake Waccamaw. Seating is limited. Proceeds of NC issues airing Sundays Tickets to the sit-down will fund the Carrie Weaver at 6 a.m on WILM-TV. Contact dinner are $12 per person Scholarship awarded annually The News Reporter him at www.ncspin.com. and available at the Lake to a graduating high school Waccamaw Depot Museum senior in the area. 12A -- The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 Professional FORUM Area Experts Answer Your Questions & Offer Their Best Advice A special thanks to these professionals for sharing with our readers answers to many “frequently asked” questions in their areas of expertise. We hope you’ll enjoy this series for the next 9 weeks, and will fnd some helpful information here.
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Te News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 - Page 1-B State hoops playofs set to open tonight Four Columbus County Columbus boys team will en- night, they will play host to teams will step into North tertain Goldsboro (10-14) of the Franklin Academy-Raleigh Carolina High School Athletic the Carolina Conference in a Charter winner on Wednesday. Association basketball playoffs Mideast bracket contest. The West Columbus boys tonight and all four will be Also in the boys 1A Mideast are the No. 3 seed in the Mid- playing on their homecourts. bracket, Three Rivers Confer- east 1A bracket. If they win In the girls 2A Mideast play- ence regular-season runnerup tonight, the Vikings will play off bracket, the Waccamaw West Columbus Vikings (10- host to the winner of No. 6 Conference champion White- 11) will be at home against seed East Columbus-Goldsboro ville Lady Wolfpack (17-4) will Franklin Academy (7-19) of the Wednesday at 6. play host to Trinity (9-15) of the Carolina Conference at 6 p.m. Sectional championship Piedmont Athletic Conference play is scheduled for Friday tonight at 6 p.m. The Whiteville girls team with sectional champions ad- is the No. 3 seed in the 16-team vancing to next week’s Eastern In state Mideast girls 1A Mideast bracket. A win tonight Regional Tournament play in playoff action, the Three Riv- would put WHS in a second- Fayetteville. ers Conference co-champion round home game Wednes- State championship games East Columbus Lady Gators day against the Franklinton- are scheduled for March 10 (18-4) will entertain Hobbton with 1A and 3A finals set for Whiteville Lady Wolfpack Clinton winner Wednesday 2012 Waccamaw Conference basketball champions (10-12) of the Tri-County Con- at 6 p.m. UNC-Chapel Hill’s Dean E. ference at 6 p.m., and in a 1A The East Columbus girls Smith Center and 2A and 4A boys playoff game, at 7:30, team is the No. 3 seed in the finals set for N.C. State Uni- Waccamaw Conference Tournament the Three Rivers Conference 16-team Mideast 1A bracket. versity’s Reynolds Coliseum Tournament runnerup East If the Lady Gators win to- in Raleigh. Tonight’s state basketball playof schedule Lady Pack takes title with
2A GIRLS 1A BOYS Trinity at Whiteville, 6 51-44 win over E. Bladen Franklin Academy at West Columbus, 6 By DAN BISER ana Jamison and Alea Henry pion, Whiteville received a 1A GIRLS Goldsboro at East Columbus, 7:30 Sports Editor each had six rebounds for the first-round bye in the seven- Hobbton at East Columbus, 6 Lady Wolfpack team tournament. In Wednes- SUPPLY - Behind its versa- Watts, who had to go to day’s semi-final round, the tile threesome of Jenna Watts, the bench after banging an Lady Wolfpack defeated West Jordan Ray and Sam McCum- elbow in the first half, had a Bladen 68-50. bee, the Whiteville Lady Wolf- big second half with some The Lady Wolfpack will pack pulled away in the game’s clutch shooting and a couple play host to Trinity tonight at final moments to defeat East of timely steals. McCumbee 6 in the opening round of the Bladen 51-44 for the champion- hit a couple of big 3-point state 2A playoffs (see related ship of the 2012 Farm Bureau shots to ignite Lady Wolfpack story). Insurance Waccamaw 2A-3A runs. Conference Girls Basketball For the game, Whitevllle During the conference tour- Tournament at Brunswick hit 23 of 38 free throw at- nament games, the WHS girls Community College. tempts, including 16 of 24 in team was able to wear new Using dead-eye shooting the final quarter. uniforms they received after from the foul line in its stretch East Bladen, which started winning a national uniform- run against the Lady Eagles, the year in a rebuilding mode design contest, sponsored by Coach Serena Smith’s WHS after graduation took its toll Intrepid Sportswear. squad added another title to its on the talent from the Lady The entire team contrib- Waccamaw Conference regular Eagles’ highly ranked teams uted to project with McCumbee season championship. of the past two seasons, was serving as chief designer. The win put the Lady Wolf- led in the scoring column by pack’s season record at 17-4. Abbey Norris with 13 points In the Waccamaw Confer- Their only loss in Waccamaw and Zhane Johnson with 12. ence Boys Tournament cham- Conference play came against Coach Patty Evers’ East pionship game, regular-season the two-time defending confer- Bladen team led 11-9 after one champion West Bladen de- ence champion East Bladen quarter and Whiteville led 20- feated North Brunswick 82-68. team. 19 at the half. “We knew we would be in for The Lady Wolfpack led 28- Earlier in the evening, a a tough game tonight because 26 at the end of three quarters play-in game for the confer- East Bladen is very solid and and quickly increased its lead ence’s third state playoff berth always shows up ready to play,” to 35-30 in the first two min- was played between North said Smith, who is a former utes of the final quarter. Brunswick and West Bladen player at East Bladen. “We did Johnson and Alexus Smith after the two sqauds tied for a good job defensively and hit led an East Bladen charge third in regular-season play. our foul shots. that gave the Lady Eagles a North Brunswick prevailed. “It was an exciting game and 41-38 lead with just over five I’m so happy for my players,” minutes left in the game. GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME added Smith, who guided the Field goals by McCumbee East Bladen 11 8 7 18 - 44 Whiteviille girls team to its first and Watts helped key an 11-2 Whiteville 9 11 8 23 - 51 Waccamaw Conference Tourna- Lady Wolfpack run over the EAST BLADEN (44): Alexus Smith ment championship since 2006. next four minutes. 4, Asha Graham 6, Melissa Macon 5, Watts scored 16 points while McCumbee, Watts, Ray and Crystal Shipman 4, Abbey Norris 13, Ray and McCumbee each tal- Marquetta Hemingway all hit Zhane Johnson 12. lied 14. key free throws in the fourth WHITEVILLE (51): Shae Cokely Ray also had 11 rebounds quarter to help assure the win. 1, Sam McCumbee 14, Marquetta and connected on 8 of 10 at- As regular-season cham- Hemingway 6, Jordan Ray 14, Jenna tempts from the foul line. Bri- Watts 16. Lady Gators fall short of St. Pauls in Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Southeastern Community College frst baseman Dakota Oxendine takes a big cut at a Tree Rivers Conference title game pitch Saturday afternoon in the Rams’ Region 10 baseball doubleheader with Rocking- FA I R M O N T - The East Columbus Lady Bianca Palazzola scored 11 points and Sabeth ham Community College at SCC Field. Southeastern split the doubleheader, winning Gators endured a rough third quarter Friday Hunt scored 10 to lead St. Pauls, which now has the frst game 13-5, but fell in the second by a 4-2 score. Sunday’s scheduled single night that proved to be the difference in their a 16-7 season record. game was rained out. Last Wednesday, Coach Scott Johnson’s SCC squad traveled 41-37 loss to the St. Pauls Bulldogs Friday in the Meonti Campbell scored nine points to pace to Fayetteville where it split a non-league doubleheader with the Methodist University championship game of the Three Rivers 1A-2A East Columbus. The Lady Gators had advanced junior varsity team. SCC won the frst game 6-0, but bowed in the second game 6-1. Conference Girls Basketball Tournament at the to the tournament finals last Wednesday with The Rams will resume their schedule Saturday and Sunday when it plays host to Wake Fairmont High School gym. a 50-24 semi-final victory over South Robeson. Tech in a three-game Region 10 series. Saturday’s doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m., East Columbus, which tied the St. Pauls team ECHS will play host to Hobbton tonight at 6 with Sunday’s single game set for noon. for the Three Rivers Conference regular-season in the opening round of the state 1A playoffs. title, saw its record dip to 19-4. “Too many turnovers,” said ECHS Coach GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Karlyn Stephens, whose team trailed the Lady St. Pauls 17 9 10 5 - 41 East Columbus 11 12 2 12 - 37 Bulldogs 36-25 after the third quarter, but battled ST. PAULS (41): Bianca Palazolla 11, Sabeth Hunt 10, back with 12 points in the fourth quarter to cut Roberson 7, Gover 5, Priest 5, Locklear 2. the final margin to four. “St. Pauls has a strong EAST COLUMBUS (37): Meonti Campbell 9, Brittany team, but we didn’t take care of the ball very Hall 6, Lauren Jenkins 6, Kayla Brown 6, K.J. Johnson well.” 5, Demaya Berry 5. Fairmont trips Gators in TRC boys fnal FAIRMONT - Once again, Jared Neal had 10 points each. tonight in the state 1A playoffs there was no stopping the Fair- Ronald Ratliff chalked up when they are scheduled to mont Golden Tornadoes. a game-high 22 points for East entertain longtime state bas- Coach Michael Baker’s host Columbus, which placed third ketball stronghold Goldsboro FHS squad defeated East Co- in regular-season play. T.J. at 6 p.m. lumbus 70-55 in Friday night’s Wilson followed with 11 points championship game of the and Elijah Gresham put in 10 BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference for Coach Curt Moss’ Gators, E. Columbus 10 22 10 13 - 55 Tournament. The Tornadoes whose season record dropped Fairmont 19 24 13 14 - 70 went unbeaten in the winning to 11-12. EAST COLUMBUS (55); Ronald the TRC regular-season title. East Columbus had ad- Ratliff 22, T.J. Wilson 11 Elijah Gresh- am 10, Ricky Ratliff 4, L.J. Sanders Fairmont, now with a 21-4 vanced to the tournament 4, Mack Jenkins 2, Marquise King 2. championship with a 63-57 Southeastern Community College pitcher Taylor Anderson goes through her delivery record, took control early and FAIRMONT (70): Floyd 19, Oxen- in the Lady Rams’ season-opening softball doubleheader against Region 10 opponent led 43-32 at the half. win over county rival West dine 12, Neal 12, Townsend 6 Hunt Stanly Community College at the SCC softball feld. The Stanly squad came away Draquaine Floyd was lead- Columbus in Thursday’s semi- 4, Gilchrist 4, Washington 4, Taylor 4, with wins in both games. Southeastern will journey to Albemarle Saturday for a return ing scorer for Fairmont with finals. McRae 3, Barfeld 2. doubleheader with the Stanly squad. 19 points. Jackie Townsend and The Gators will open play 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 WHS girls defeat W. Bladen in tournament semi-fnals SUPPLY - A 26-point second three quarters. quarter spurred the Whiteville West Bladen’s Courtney Lady Wolfpack to a 36-19 half- Thompson scored 17 points time lead that led to a 68-50 and Haley Cox contributed victory over West Bladen last 10. West Bladen tied North Wednesday in girls semi-final Brunswick for third place in action of the North Caroli- the Waccamaw Conference na Farm Bureau Waccamaw regular-season standings. 2A-3A Conference Basketball The win lifted the Lady Tournament at Brunswick Wolfpack into the conference Community College. tournament finals for the first The regular-season confer- time since 2007. ence champion placed four players in double figures in W. Bladen 11 8 7 24 - 50
taking their third win in many Whiteville 10 26 12 20 - 68 game with the Lady Knights. WEST BLADEN (50): Danielle Junior guard Jenna Watts Dove 2, Taylor Stephens 4, Abbey led WHS scorers with 24 point Walters 2, Jasmine Rozier 3, Haley Staff photo by Mark Gilcrhist and senior guard Sam McCum- Cox 11, Kaitlyn Sykes 4, Lexie Storms bee finished with 19. McCum- 7, Courtney Thompson 17, Southeastern Community College baserunner Corey Wallace beats the throw to third base in Saturday’s Region 10 bee connected on three 3-point WHITEVILLE (68): Jamilia Jones baseball doubleheader with visiting Rockingham Community College. The two teams split the doubleheader and their shots and Watts added two. 1, Sam McCumbee 19, Marquetta single game on Sunday was rained out. Southeastern Community College is currently carrying a 5-4 record, includ- Jordan Ray and Alyssa Al- Hemingway 7, Alyssa Alley 10, Jor- ing a 3-2 mark in Region 10 play. ley each had 10 points for dan Ray 10, Ciara Wilcox 1, Jenna Coach Serena Smith’s WHS Watts 24. squad, which led 48-26 after Lady Gators wallop S. Robeson
FA I R M O N T - Waccamaw high scorer for South Robe- Middle school basketball Conference co-champion East son with seven points. The Gators advance with Columbus coasted to a 50-24 Lady Mustangs had ad- FEBRUARY 15 Tabor City, followed by Mat- semi-final victory last Wednes- vanced to the tournament thew Graham with five. win over W. Columbus day in the Three Rivers 1A-2A semi-finals after upsetting GIRLS GAME Conference Girls Basketball Fairmont in the opening Hallsboro 32 Tournament at the Fairmont round. Tabor City 16 By DAN BISER ing and finished with 23 points. FEBRUARY 16 High gym. Olivia Kissam had seven Sports Editor Davis scored 17 for West Co- Coach Karlyn Stephens’ Lady S. Robeson 8 8 0 8 - 24 points, and Sayeh Campbell, GIRLS GAME lumbus, followed by Green with Gators built a 27-16 halftime lead E. Columbus 15 12 18 14 - 50 Charity Powell and Marlena Hallsboro 21 FA I R M O N T - The East 14 and Jaqueile Martin with 10. before going on a 18-0 third quar- SOUTH ROBESON (24): Vir- McClure had six points each Williams 7 Columbus Gators came out the Cameron Brisbon, the Vi- ter run to easily pull away from ginia McCormick 7, Jaquile Stack- to lead the Hallsboro squad. Charity Powell had seven winner of a fast-paced game kings’ leading scorer and re- the Lady Mustang team. house 2, Cheyenne Chavis 1, For Tabor City, Lashira points and Olivia Kissam fol- in last Thursday night’s semi- bounder, saw limited duty as K.J. Johnson scored 12 points, Savanna Hunt 6, Alura Lowry 6, Bennett scored six points and lowed with five for Hallsboro, finals of the Three Rivers 1A- he was saddled with early foul followed by Brittany Hall and Christa Lowry 6. Taylor Turbeville scored four. which led 13-2 at halftime. 2A Conference Boys Basketball trouble and fouled out in the Lauren Jenkins with 10 points EAST COLUMBUS (50): K.J. Hallsboro led at halftime Lindsey Lewis tallied three Tournament at the Fairmont final minutes. each. Demaya Berry followed Johnson 12, Brittany Hall 10, Meonti 19-6. points for Williams. High gym. East Columbus led 36-33 with nine points. Campbell 4, Keona Robinson 2, Led by senior guard T.J. at halftime. West Columbus Lauren Jenkins 1, Mardesia Brooks Virginia McCormick was BOYS GAME Wilson and sophomore post stayed within a two-to-three 3, Demaya Berry 9. BOYS GAME Hallsboro 48 player Elijah Gresham, the point margin for most of the Hallsboro 37 Tabor City 26 No. 3 seeded Gators pulled out second half. Williams 27 WA to meet Word of God in playofs Hallsboro, which led 28-11 a 63-57 win over the No. 2 seed Wilson helped put the game Michael Graham scored 11 The Waccamaw Academy at the half, got 17 points from West Columbus Vikings. away in the closing 21 seconds boys and girls squads fell points and Derrick Spaulding boys basketball team will take Michael Graham and 10 from East Columbus jumped to by connecting on four straight to Flora McDonald in the had eight for Hallsboro. Quin- on Word of God Academy Tues- Shaheed Bellamy. a quick 6-2 lead and held the foul shots. Southeastern Independent ton Vereen had 11 for Williams. day at 6 p.m., at Raleigh in the Darius Leggett had 11 for advantage the rest the way, but Coach Michael Powell, Conference Tournament. Hallsboro led at the half 29-8. opening round of the North the Gators had to hold off sev- whose Vikings had defeated the Carolina Independent School eral Viking comeback surges Gators in both of the regular- Athletic Association 1A playoffs. that were keyed by the 3-point season conference games, said Last Thursday, the Warrior shooting of Anthony Davis and he felt that his team had given Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball registrations a thunderous breakaway dunk a good effort, but it had fallen by Trevon Green. short in doing some things that Registration for players wishing to participate in the 2012 Whiteville Optimist Dixie were necessary to overtake the The result left each team Youth Baseball Program will be held at Edgewood School according to the following with two wins in their four Gator squad. Nakina DYB dates and times: meetings this season. “We just couldn’t quite get “It’s always this way when there,” Powell said. Chicken Bog Friday, February 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. we play West Columbus,” said The Nakina Dixie Youth Base- E. Columbus 20 16 9 18 - 63 Saturday, February 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gator coach Curt Moss. “You ball League will hold a chicken W. Columbus 16 17 9 17 - 57 have to stay focused and you bog fund-raiser on Friday, Feb. Friday, February 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. have to play hard. The rivalry EAST COLUMBUS (63): Mack Saturday, February 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jenkins 2, T.J. Wilson 19, Ronald 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the brings a lot of extra intensity.” Ratliff 13, Ricky Ratliff 4, L.J. Sanders Old Dock Community Center in Wilson had 19 points with 3, Marquise King 2, Elijah Gresham Old Dock. The Whiteville Optimists Dixie Youth will include the following leagues for 2012: 15 coming in the first half and 20. Plates will sell for $7 with all (League Age is age of the child as of April 30, 2012) Gresham pumped in 20 while WEST COLUMBUS (57): Ja- proceeds going to the Nakina having a big night in the offen- mal Eady 3, Trevon Green 14 Har- Dixie Youth Baseball program. AA Machine Pitch Ages 7 and 8 sive rebounding department. vey Lesane 6, Cameron Brisbon 2, AAA Regular Dixie Youth Ages 9 and 10 Ronald Ratliff helped spark Jaquelle Martin 11, Anthony Davis 17, Majors Regular Dixie Youth Ages 11 and 12 the Gators’ second-half scor- Tony Resse 4 Hallsboro DYB Chadbourn youth baseball, sofball registrations registrations set Registration in the Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth baseball league is open to any child who lives in the Whiteville City School District and who will be at least 7 years for Saturday old before May 1st and who will not turn 13 before May 1st of this year. Hallsboro Dixie Youth Base- ball will hold registrations for A $30 fee must be paid at the time of registration. Registration forms must be signed the 2012 season on Saturday, by both the player and parent. Orders for Dixie Youth Baseball T-shirts and Car Feb. 25 at the Hallsboro Middle Magnets also will be taken at registration. The cost of the t-shirt is $10 and Magnets School gym from 10 a.m. until $6. noon. Registration is open to young- Any participant who previously has NOT PLAYED in the 7 to 12 age group league sters who will not turn 13 before also must bring a birth certificate to registration. Everyone wishing to participate May 1. Anyone who did not play for another team last year and must register even if they played on a team last season. resides in Columbus County DYB boundary is eligible to Anyone interested in coaching in any of the age groups should contact Don Harritan register. at 642-6467 or [email protected] or apply at registration. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist 701 Bowling
WEDNESDAY MORNING SCC LEAGUE SENIORS February 16 February 15 W-L W-L Roadrunners 12-3 Wild Turkey 14-2 Mac Attack 12-3 The Divas 12-4 Hurricanes 11-4 Tenpin Kings 10-6 Two Ships 10-5 3 Generations 9-7 High Rollers 9-6 Just A Smidgen 6-10 Golden Girls 9-6 2 Girls & A Guy 6-10 Beware 6-9 The Hollyrollers 5-11 Pressing On 5-10 Hawk The Zima Hin 2-14 Roby Os 5-10 New Girls 4-11 MEN Ten in The Pit 3-7 Top scratch games: Joshua Wannabees 2-13 Simmons, 151; Ronald Givens, 135; Garrett McInnis, 130 Top scratch series (two games): Joshua Simmons, 252; MEN Hunter King, 224; Garrett McInnis, Top Scratch Games: Richard 221. Threadgill, 220; Albert Brown 184; Charles George, 179; Mac McDow- WOMEN ell, 157. Top scratch games: Kristan Top Scratch Series: Rich- Wilkins, 108; Laura Zima, 106; Jean- ard Threadgill, 557; Albert Brown, na McLelland, 106. 515; Charles George, 487; John Top scratch series (two Worthington, 433. games): Jeanna McClelland 208; Kristan Wilkins, 187; Shantia Davis, WOMEN 185. Top Scratch Games: Augusta Burnett, 143; Gerri Reid, 140; Pat Roby, 129; Sallie Threadgill, 127 Scratch Series: Augusta Bur- nett, 398; Gerri Reid, 352; Pat Roby, 351; Sallie Threadgill, 333.
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Columbus County Community Three Rivers FFA Federation J&M Insurance Agency, Inc. Farmers Market 1106 Willoughby Rd. (at GMC Grain, Inc) “Fresh from the Farm to Your Family” www.columbuscountyfarmersmarket.com Calendar of Events 2012 Tabor City • 653-2748 February 23 ...... Leadership CDE’s – SCHS, 1pm Pizza Village Ray’s Produce & Seafood “House of the Best” March 7 ...... State FBM, Ag Sales, Marketing Plan, Raleigh Hwy. 130 E. • Whiteville 1311 S. Madison St. • Whiteville • 642-5812 March 13 ...... Intro. to Horticulture CDE – WCHS, 1 pm 640-2855 Fair Bluff Ford March 15 ...... South Central Spring InService 4:00 pm and Chadbourn Feed Service “Your Dealer of New Fords and Quality Used Vehicles” Regional Offcer Elections, 1:00 pm @ Cape Fear High School 209 West 1st Ave. • Chadbourn Main St. • Fair Bluff • 649-7531 The National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. March 22 ...... Tool Id & Creed – WBHS, 1 pm 654-3057 • 654-5327 18-25, 2012. I Believe is the theme this year as members pledge to show off March 24-25 ...... Mega Conference Williams Farm Service what makes them premier leaders in their schools and communities. More Columbus County Schools Hwy. 410 South • Chadbourn March 27 ...... State Livestock Judging, Raleigh “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World” 654-3320 than half a million members around the nation will participate in National www.columbus.k12.nc.us March 28 ...... District Hunter Safety, Clinton FFA Week activities at the local and state levels. March 30-31 ...... State Land Judging Pawn USA The focus of National FFA Week is to tell the community and the country Wayne E. Bailey Produce Co. “Great American Values” April 14 ...... State Horse Judging, Raleigh 490 Old 74 • Chadbourn 1134 S. Madison St. • Whiteville • 640-3344 about the great opportunities available through FFA. From its beginnings 654-5163 in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization April 19 ...... Ag. Mechanics CDE – ECHS, 1pm SHORT BROS. today reaches out to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is May 8 ...... South Central Regional Rally Singletary Small Engines 9511 James B. White Hwy. S • Whiteville AUTO SALES May 22 ...... Federation Banquet Whiteville • 642-6543 committed to developing character and leadership skills, as well as prepar- 642-3278 ing members for a lifetime of civic leadership and career success. June 19-22 ...... State FFA Convention, Raleigh 701 Drive-In Farm Bureau Insurance Co. 303 N. J.K. Powell Blvd. • Whiteville 113 West Smith St. • Whiteville • 642-8206 642-9148 Three Rivers Federation Ofcers for 2011-2012 703 N. Brown St. • Chadbourn • 654-1100 McKenzie Mortuary Luke Hill, President, Bladen Agriscience Academy Cape Fear Farm Credit ACA Funeral Service Since 1890 Rebekah Norris, Vice President, South Columbus 300 Liberty St. • Whiteville 642-2128 642-8041 Zack Wilson, Secretary, West Columbus Honeycutt Produce Emilee Wilkinson, Treasurer, Whiteville Southern Tire & Muffer “Good Service Is Doing More Than The Customer Expects” Bryan Hickman, Reporter, West Bladen Whiteville • 642-4519 Chadbourn • 654-3101 www.southerntire.org Paul Young, Jr., Sentinel, East Columbus The Original Dale’s Seafood Jesse Burroughs, Historian, West Columbus Sherwin Williams 107 S. Powell Blvd. • Whiteville 821 S. Madison St. • Whiteville • 642-7862 642-5770 Olivia Watson, Parliamentarian, South Columbus www.southerntire.org Sawyer Strickland, Chaplain, West columbus Stevens & Hasty Co. Laura Willis, Student Advisor, Bladen Agriscience Academy Pait’s Tractor - Cub Cadet Dealer 128 Pecan St. • Whiteville 7012 Princess Ann Rd. • Evergreen 642-3739 654-5320 E.W. Greene & Son Heating & Air Campbell Oil E.W. Greene, Jr. 1476 J.K. Powell Blvd. • Whiteville & Electrical Services 17059 Peacock Rd. • Chadbourn • 653-3259 642-4598 www.ewgreene.com Waste Management Vann Underwood of Whiteville Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM “We Are Here To Serve You” 501 S. Madison St. • Whiteville • 642-2000
Johnson Equipment Co. Jamie’s Tire & Auto Service 1590 Vinson Blvd., NC 130 E 3484 James B. White Hwy. • Whiteville Brunswick • 642-6051 640-2163
Southeast Farm Equipment D.D. Cox Agency, Inc. Hwy. 701 South • Whiteville Phil Gore, Sales Mgr. • Pam Stanley, Offce Rep. 642-8181 Cheryl McRae, Rep. • 1-800-807-3339 • Whiteville
Whiteville City Schools Sam’s Pit Stop “Everyone Committed to the Success of All Students” 7 Locations www.whiteville.k12.nc.us To Serve You
Southern Sisters Home & Garden 2124 New Britton Hwy. • Whiteville 640-2160
Worthington Funeral Home Clark’s Auto Glass & Truck Tops 405 E. Strawberry Blvd. • Chadbourn Mobile Glass Service Available 654-3518 123 E. Commerce St. • Whiteville • 642-0134
McNeill’s Pharmacy W. F. Cox Supply Co. 4 McNeill Plaza • Whiteville 304 W. Main St. • Tabor City 642-3065 These businesses salute the work of FFA members & leaders throughout Columbus County. We’re proud of your accomplishments. 653-3143 Columbus Veterinary Clinic Enzor Farms Tractor Supply Co. Inc. TSC Southeastern Drug Testing Services Dale’s Seafood Gore Trailers Jeff Burroughs, DVM “From Our Family to Yours” 26 White’s Crossing • Whiteville 163 Brunswick Rd. • Whiteville “Serving The Best Seafood In Columbus County” 305 Gore Trailer Rd. • Whiteville 7495 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Gordo Visit us on Facebook 641-0500 Alton Ray Melton • 641-0037 100 Canal Cove Rd. • Lake Waccamaw • 646-4466 642-4298 654-6952 Cape Fear Propane Cole Monument Works The News Reporter Carolina Eastern, LLC Ronald’s Body Shop The Farm Store Garden and Gift Bitmore Rd. (beside Lowes) • Whiteville 1400 James B. White Hwy. N • Whiteville 127 West Columbus St. • Whiteville 1077 Hwy. 701 N. Bypass • Whiteville “You Bend - We Mend” 1305 S. Madison St. • Whiteville 642-4137 642-3503 642-4104 642-5872 206 Magnolia St. • Whiteville • 642-8478 642-2749 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs SELLIn theYOUR classifeds... HOME 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 120 Antiques 275 Financial Services 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs29 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions SALES 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 Te News Reporter www.whiteville.com CLASSIFIEDS Simple To Pay! Don’t Wait To Call... CORRECTIONS " Persons should check their adver- All major credit cards accepted Monday tisement for accuracy the frst time it as well as Visa debit cards. appears in the newspaper so that any " Deadline: Friday, 2 pm necessary changes can be made. The 642-4104 newspaper will not be liable for mis- " #!!!! Thursday takes in an ad beyond the frst issue. Deadline: Wednesday, 10 am If a mistake is found, please notify ! WANDA or HANNE at 642-4104.
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‘96 MUSTANG, 2003 Chevy Z71 NOW HIRING an Electrical Main- MOORE’S LAWN SERVICES truck, gooseneck horse trailer, Quar- tenance Technician in Columbus Insured, Experienced, Commercial & terhorse Paint gelding.612-5792 County Area. Must have knowledge Residential. 910-262-0287 or email of PLC’S and minimum of five years [email protected] REWARD OFFERED - Male Pomera- TO BE AUCTIONED - 2000 FORD RAY’S USED FURNITURE, Hwy 130 experience or equivalent too. Must NURSE POSITIONS LPN or RN nian - white with 3 highlights on head. Ranger - February 20th, 12 noon. 661 past Brunswick Electric. Living, din- have a clean criminal background and Full time or part time, 3pm-11pm & Disappeared Wed. 2/14 around 10 am Joe Brown Highway N. Chadbourn. ing, bedrooms, tables, chairs, etc. pass a drug test. Salary is negotiable. 11pm-7am. Must have NC license. from Four Oaks Drive (formerly We buy used furniture! 840-5356 Email resume to dbartley07@yahoo. Excellent benefits. Vacation, Holiday Maultsby St.) Whiteville. Call 910- com or fax to 910-642-0278. pay, Sick pay and more. 625-5653 with info 100 Pets & Animals Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mul- POSITION AVAILABLE for a NC berry Street, Shallotte, NC 28459. Licensed P&C agent. Must be able 2 YEAR OLD PUGGLE, & 1 1/2 yr Please apply in person 060 Special Notices to write and service all P&C busi- old German Shepherd/mixed. Free, ness. Please send resume to Insur- both good with kids 918-9506 SPEECH LANGUAGE 2002 FORD CROWN VIC LX, 4dr BUS TOURS - JOHNNY & LINDA ance Agency, PO Box 1010, White- PATHOLOGIST WANTED sedan, loaded, leather. 159k $4,500. HEWETT. New York City. Call 910- 7 WEEK OLD Chihuahua & Pug- ville, NC 28472 Full-time and/or Part-time SLP want- Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 840-3425. gle mix, 1 female, 1 male $25 each. ed for pediatric, school age & adult ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Ransom Southeastern Community College Wormed and shots. 918-9506 services. Work is available in New 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2nd owner, Head Start Center, Riegelwood): Min- Temporary Full-Time Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, 54,000 miles. Leather interior, sun- imum requirements: Bachelor Degree PC Repair Instructor Position at BULL DOG PUPPIES. Tails docked. Bladen & Pender counties. If inter- roof. All electric. V-6. Good gas mile- in Early Childhood Education or relat- Columbus Correctional Institution $125. Call 654-5140. ested call 910-671-9629 to discuss age. $9.500. Call 770-0796. ed field. Must meet all day care licens- Typical work schedule: Monday-Fri- salary, benefits, etc. www.speechso- CKC LONG HAIRED CHIHUAHUA ing educational requirements to main- day, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm lutionsinc.com 2008 MAZDA 6, 4dr, sedan, Sport, puppies. Call 910-653-6878 or 910- tain the highest level of rating. Pre- Minimum Requirements: VE, 34k, $14,800. Fair Bluff Ford 499-1308 ferred Requirements: B-K Degree with A high school diploma 649-7531 Licensure. Bilingual applicants Experience in computer repair field !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC: Recognized SERVICES encouraged to apply. 2 years, preferred or & tractors. Any condition. Paying top safe & effective against hook & round 2009 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan, SE, Experience teaching Personal Com- dollar. Will meet or beat any price. worms by US Center for Veterinary auto, moonroof, 33k. $16,500. Fair Assistant Teacher/Driver (Ransom puter Repair in an educational setting (910) 770-3131. Medicine. Williams Farm Service Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Head Start Center, Riegelwood): Mini- - 2 years preferred 280 Child/Elderly Care (654-5889). mum requirements: Associate Degree Technology certifications, preferred *BUYING - BATTERIES $7 & up www.hapyjackinc.com 2009 MERCURY MILAN I4 Premier, in Early Childhood Education and Ability to supervise and monitor catalytic converters, aluminum HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER 4dr, 24k, leather, moonroof. $18,900. must have or be willing to acquire a students’ use of tools and equipment rims, brass, Washer/dryers $10 & PERCENTAGE BOAR GOATS for needed in Lake Waccamaw. 20 to 30 Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 commercial driver’s license within 90 Excellent oral and written communi- up. Call 910-642-3560 sale, Nannies and billies, all sizes, $80 hours per week. Hours flexible. Must days of employment. Bilingual appli- cation skills & up. Call 234-0150. furnish references & have drivers 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, cations encouraged to apply. Ability to supervise and instruct adult license. Send resume to Box A-2. @ sedan, FWD, auto, moonroof, 12k. CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY students REG. POMERANIAN PUPPIES, Male The News Reporter, PO Box 707, $26,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- Buyers of land and timber. We buy Applicants may receive an application Excellent references from previous & females, born Nov. 2011. Shots & Whiteville, NC 28472. 7531 pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- by contacting the administrative offic- employers must be furnished upon wormed. $325. 641-1925 ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- es of Four-County Community Servic- request. Positions should be filled er. Call days 642-2909. es, Inc., Monday-Friday, between the by March 14th, 2012. For a required hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at Southeastern Community College I BUY JUNK CARS I pay $170-$600. 910-277-3500 or by visiting the web- application, visit www.sccnc.edu or BUSINESS FOR SALE - Country 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, 4dr, Also looking to buy a Honda / Toyota. site at www.4ccs.org. call (910) 642-7141, ext 310. BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- Store & Grill. Located in Evergreen, 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 A completed application, resume tress sets $99. Queen $109. King NC Call 910-654-3362 or 910-234- 7531 Application Deadline: February and proof of education must be $189. Can deliver. Call 910-742-7767. 5618. TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large 28, 2012 submitted to: Southeastern Com- Dealer. or small tracts. Please call 910-520- An Equal Opportunity Employer munity College, ATTN: Human 4728 day or night. BANK TELLER NEEDED in Bladen Resources, PO Box 151, White- ville, NC 28472 no later than 5 pm and Columbus County. Customer 1999 FORD EXPEDITION with USED LAWNMOWERS on February 29, 2012. -JUNKED-BADLY USED Service skills, money handling, excel, *** Dee Watts Backhoe 180,000 miles. 3rd row. Runs good 640-0794 COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for sale. word, & outlook experience required. WANTED CONCRETE FINISHER Service **** and asking $3,300. Call 640-0182. 4x6 bales. Call 640-7211. Call 910-641-0031 or 754-5393 Clean record, drug free. 840-2820 Insured, tree removal, split firewood, today to email resume to carostaff@ Axel McPherson Construction bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for 2010 CHEVROLET HHR LS, auto, 080 Wanted to Rent HAY FOR SALE atmc.net driveway, land clearing. Also mow- 4dr, flexible fuel. 41k, $13,500. Fair Round & Square Bales ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 SPRIGGING/PLANTING SEEKING HUNTING RIGHTS and EXPERIENCED COOK NEEDED. 770-0534. of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, available properties of all sizes to Must be honest and dependable. Call 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. EZZELL TRUCKING, INC. Bobby Hinson Construction 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $20,500. lease. Will pay top dollar for the right Donut Shop 640-3317 LOCAL DRIVING POSITIONS Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 opportunities. 910-279-1983 HELP WANTED. Floral Designer Ezzell Trucking, Inc. is currently look- ging, lots and hedge rows with mini WIN/WIN DEAL need older manu- experience required. Call 910-640- ing for Local Class A CDL drivers. excavator. Call 640-7606. 2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT, 4dr, auto, factured home w/land. Guaranteed 6301 Driver applicants must have 12 to 24 Cross, leather, 33k, $25,900. Fair Bluff YORK HEATING/AIR conditioning months experience, must be at least Carpentry Work Ford 910-649-7531 monthly payments. Call John at Help- LOOKING FOR unit. Model No. D1NA036N07206C, 23 yrs old, and have a safe driving Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No N-U-home. 910-207-6181 PART-TIME SErial (s)NFMM060693 $1,500. 625- history. We offer a competitive sal- job too small. Workmanship guaran- 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, auto, PROPERTY MANAGER 1258. ary and benefits package. Qualified teed. Call 642-4226. moonroof, 25k, $20,800. Fair Bluff Introducing for Section 8 apartment elderly com- applicants should apply at: CONCEALED CARRY Ford 910-649-7531 New Avon Representative munity in Whiteville. Competitive Ezzell Trucking, Inc 230 Miscellaneous wages. Section 8 or tax experience HANDGUN CLASSES 99 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 2 in Columbus County Hwy 421, February 18, 25, March 3, 2012 helpful but not necessary. Strong Harrells, NC 28444 WD, 6 cyl. 160k one owner. 3,395. administrative skills and computer 910-642-7264 or 910-840-2354 RC Brown , green, 1-800-849-7110 Ext 7150 770-3526 96 FORD VAN WINDSTAR skills a must. To apply send resume Call Me Today. CLEAN, new tires, cash $2,250. Cold Or 910-532-4101 D&T CARPET CLEANING Insured, to: t.PCJMF air. 910-258-9562 www.ezzelltrucking.com dependable, husband & wife team. MARINE [email protected] EOE References. 910-287-1725 GOLDEN TOBACCO STORE We have all your Tobacco Needs. at LANDMARK the lowest prices. 104-D Columbus Corners Drive, ESTATES Open 7 days per week. NEW 2005 17-19 ft galvanized boat Covey Run I&II Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am to trailer w/17ft boat, 130 hp Merc IO. APARTMENTS MAKE EXTRA 11 pm. Sunday 11 am to 10 pm. $1,000 OBO. 477-0203 621 Nolan Ave. Same Plaza as Walmart, next door Whiteville, NC 28472 MONEY THIS to Andy’s Restaurant. 640-1910. SUMMER. IF YOU NEED HOUSE CLEANING Apartments Elderly Households call 910-640-6421. I am experienced and trustworthy. (62 or older, or Sunset Properties is 1 and 2 Bedroom Units JEFF’S MOBILE SAW MILL - We Persons with Disabilities) looking for cleaners for the turn logs into lumber. 20 years expe- ****Publisher’s Notice**** 2012 season on rience. 15 cents per board foot. Call Equal Housing 1 Bedroom Apartments 840-5178 or 653-4925. Opportunity Reduced rent Sunset Beach and All real estate advertised herein is Units for Persons with subject to the Federal Fair Housing Ocean Isle. JIMMY D. ETHERIDGE Act, North Carolina and Columbus 910- s Disabilities Available Professional Land Surveyor Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Please attend our Job Fair 498 Crusoe Island Rd, Whiteville gal to advertise any preference, limi- Rental Assistance Available at Sea Trail Resort and 910-642-8635 or 910-641-1042 tation discrimination based on race, 117 Covey Run Lane color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Whiteville Please Call Conference Center in KJ Hauling & BackHoe Service. status or national origin, or intention Sunset Beach on Ditches, Landscaping, Fill dirt, Sand to make any such preferences, limi- 1-910-641-0450 Gravel, ABC, Mulch, etc. Budget tations or discrimination. We will not Now Accepting Applicants March 10th, 2012 at 10am. rates. 910-499-2139 knowingly accept any advertising for This Institution is an Equal real estate which is in violation of the Opportunity Provider and Employer. Call 1-877-568-6873 to law. All person are hereby informed Visit our website at LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE that all dwellings advertised are avail- RSVP or email: All types of backhoe work, lot clear- able on an equal opportunity basis. To www.norcomanagement.com EQUAL HOUSING [email protected] ing, sand, top soil and marl. complain of discrimination, call HUD OPPORTUNITY Call 654-4503. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012 - 7B
the State of North Carolina for more Unit # 81 Cape Fear Fire Protection superior court of the county in which Trustee of the holder of the note make will hold a public hearing with the than six months prior to the com- Unit # 96 Rhonda Milligan the property is sold. any representation or warranty relat- Columbus County Commissioners mencement of this action. Unit # 113 Yolanda Bellamy Any person who occupies the prop- ing to the title or any physical, envi- and other interested County resi- 2. That the Defendant’s last known Unit # 123 Louise Phillips erty pursuant to a rental agreement ronmental, health or safety conditions dents in regard to expenditures of Williams Township/ LOT FOR SALE: address was 403 Cronly Rd, Delco, Unit # 131 Terry McCray entered into or renewed on or after existing in, on, at, or relating to the secondary road improvement funds Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- property being offered for sale, and for improvements of secondary roads nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. NC 28436. Unit # 137 Willie Mae Green October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- 3. That the Plaintiff and Defendant Posted this day the 6th of Febru- ing the notice of sale, terminate the any and all responsibilities or liabilities in Columbus County. This hearing will were married on March 26, 2004. ary, 2012 rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- arising out of or in any way relating to be held March 5, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant separated Self Storage of Whiteville ten notice to the landlord. any such condition expressly are dis- in the Commissioner’s Chambers of from each other on or about March By: Gene Inman Upon termination of a rental agree- claimed. This sale is made subject to the Dempsey B. Herring Courthouse 19, 2009 and have been separated February 13, 16, 20, 23, 2012 ment, the tenant is liable for rent due all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special Annex Building at 112 West Smith without the intent to resume the mari- under the rental agreement prorat- assessments, land transfer taxes, if Street, Whiteville, North Carolina. tal relationship for more than one year Notice of ed to the effective date of the ter- any, encumbrances of record, includ- Recommendations for expenditures next preceding the commencement mination. ing prior Deeds of Trust. of the Secondary Road Improvement 2 BEDROOM HOUSE at Roger of this action. Substitute The sale will be held open for ten The Substitute Trustee reserves the Funds will be posted on a map at the Street, Fair Bluff. Security Deposit. 5. That there were no minor children (10) days for upset bids as by law right to require a cash deposit or certi- County Courthouse Call 642-2736. Trustee’s born of the marriage. required. fied check made payable to the Sub- Feb. 20, 23, 27, March 1, 2012 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent on 6. That the Plaintiff wishes to resume Foreclosure Sale of Date and Hour for SALE: February stitute Trustee (no personal checks) Smyrna Road. No county water. Avail- use of her maiden name: Lynn Gore Real Property 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM for five percent (5%) of the purchase Time Warner Cable able March 1st. Call 642-2597. MOTION FOR SUMMARY Place of Sale: Columbus County price or seven hundred fifty dollars JUDGMENT Courthouse ($750.00), whichever is greater, at 2456 BELLA COOLA, lakefront. 4BR, Under and by virtue of the power and Time Warner Cable’s agreements with 1 bath, $700 m. 1st month FREE w/12 The Plaintiff moves the Court, under Date of this Notice: January 5, 2012 the time of the sale. The sale will be authority contained in that certain programmers and broadcasters to mo lease. Apply @ jrayrealty.com/rent. Rule 56 of the North Carolina Rules Raymond A. Burke or Sherrie L. Har- held open for ten (10) days for upset carry their services and stations rou- Please No calls. of Civil Procedure, for summary judg- Deed of Trust executed and deliv- mon, Substitute Trustee bids as by law required. Following the tinely expire from time to time. We ment in the Plaintiff’s favor, because ered by Miriam J. Grubbs, dated 4731 Hedgemore Drive, Suite 200 expiration of the statutory upset bid 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished are usually able to obtain renewals this verified complaint shows that December 15, 2005, and recorded in Charlotte, NC 28209 period, all remaining amounts are due house, excellent neighborhood. $700 or extensions of such agreements, there is no genuine issue of material the Office of the Register of Deeds (704) 334-4529 immediately. If the Trustee is unable month. Deposit & references required. but in order to comply with appli- fact and that the Plaintiff is entitled to for COLUMBUS COUNTY, North 12-SP- to convey title to this property for any No pets. Call 642-4923. cable regulations, we must inform a divorce as a matter of law. Carolina, in Book 837, at Page 400, February 13, 20, 2012 reason, the sole remedy of the pur- you when an agreement is about to 3 BR HOUSE in Chadbourn. No pets. WHEREFORE, the plaintiff prays the and because of default having been chaser is the return of the deposit. $425 month + $425 security dep., ref- expire. The following agreements are Court: made in the payment of the indebt- Reasons of such inability to convey erences req. Call 654-4973 Notice of due to expire soon, and we may be 1. That the plaintiff be granted an edness secured by said Deed of Trust include, but are not limited to, the fil- required to cease carriage of one or BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 absolute divorce from Defendant and and failure to do and perform the Substitute ing of a bankruptcy petition prior to more of these services/stations in the sq. ft. City. $750 month + security that the bonds of matrimony hereto- stipulations and agreements therein the sale and reinstatement of the loan Trustee’s Sale of near future. Service: BBC America, dep. 336-870-2501. fore existing between the parties be contained, and pursuant to demand without the knowledge of the Trustee. BBC America HD, Bandamax, Cook- dissolved. of the Holder of the indebtedness Real Estate If the validity of the sale is challenged HUD APPROVED RENTAL House secured by said Deed of Trust, the ing Channel, Cooking Channel HD, Handicapped Wheel Chair Ramp. 2. That the Plaintiff be granted use of by any party, the Trustee, in their sole undersigned Substitute Trustee will Current TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula 3BR, 2 baths, all electric CH/A. Aver- her Maiden Name: Gore UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the discretion, if they believe the chal- expose for sale at public auction to Classico, DIY, DIY HD, Encore(East), age electric bill $110. Evergreen 910- 4. That the Court grant such further power and authority contained in lenge to have merit, may declare the the highest bidder for cash the prop- Encore(West), Encore HD, Encore 654-5637. relief as the Court may deem just that certain Deed of Trust executed sale to be void and return the depos- erty therein described, to wit: Action, Encore Love, Encore Mys- and proper. and delivered by Paul M. Burroughs it. The purchaser will have no further BEGINNING at a stake in the West- tery, Encore Drama, Encore West- Respectfully submitted, this the 15th and Linda Faye Burroughs, dated the remedy. ern margin of Memory Street 94 feet erns, Encore Wam, Erotic Networks, day of February 2012. 12th day of September, 2000, and THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM North of Walter Street and runs North Gospel Music Channel, Great Ameri- G. Cameron Byrd recorded in the Office of the Regis- A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- 6 degrees East 47 feet with the West can Country, Music Choice (Chan- Attorney at Law ter of Deeds for Columbus County, POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 margin of Memory Street to stake; nels 900-945), NHL Network, NHL 1409 Pinckney St, North Carolina, in Book 630 at Page IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY thence North 88 degrees West 142 Network HD, NHL Center Ice, Retro- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Whiteville, NC 28472 540 and modified by Loan Modifica- INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call feet to a stake; thence about 47 feet Plex, Sprout, Starz(East), Starz (West) 910-642-2258 tion Agreement executed on October BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, 642-4049. with a ditch; thence about East to the Starz Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & NC Bar NO: 39559 1, 2007 and because of default in the EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN POINT OF BEGINNING and being the Family, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz 2 STORY (1) BR furnished cottage. February 20, 27, March 5, 2012 payment of the indebtedness thereby THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY same as conveyed by Sims Peterson In Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, Available NOWt. Call 642-4923 or secured and failure to carry out and PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER and wife to Cordia Ann Rouse Widow Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, 910-770-4923. perform the stipulations and agree- THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK- Notice of and Barney Rouse recorded in Book Starz On Demand, truTV, truTV HD, ments therein contained and, pursu- RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN 3 BR, 1 1/2 BATH, washer, dryer, 176, Page 188 records of the Register Youtoo, Zee TV. Dissolution of ant to demand of the owner and hold- DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A CH/A, $500 + security deposit. 112 of Deeds of Columbus County. Refer- In addition, from time to time we make S Franklin. 640-7737. er of the indebtedness secured by BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS Southeast Internal ence is also made to deeds recorded certain changes in the services that said Deed of Trust, the undersigned NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PUR- in Book 646, Page 360, and Book 669, we offer in order to better serve our Cypress Village Apartments Medicine, PLLC Substitute Trustee will expose for sale SUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIRE- Page 143, Columbus County Registry. customers. The following changes 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. at public auction to the highest bid- MENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL 1 and 2 bedrooms. Together with improvements located are planned: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that der for cash at the usual place of sale PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED Free laundry room + Community thereon, said property being locat- On or about March 7th, WPDE-TV Articles of Dissolution of Southeast in the County Courthouse of Colum- AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A room ****24 hour maintenance*** ed at 518 Martin Luther King Drive, (ABC) Channel 8 will no longer be Internal Medicine, PLLC, a North bus County, in the city of Whiteville, DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, Rental Assistance Up to 100% Whiteville, NC 28472. available for the Chadbourn and Carolina Professional Limited Liabil- North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY Seniors 62 years and older Present Record Owner(s): Miriam Tabor City channel lineups. ABC pro- 910-649-7971 ity Company (“Company”), were filed 28th day of February, 2012, all that PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU J. Grubbs gramming will continue to be available Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm in the office of the Secretary of State certain parcel of land, more particu- PERSONALLY. The terms of the sale are that the real on WWAY channel 4, digital channel TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 of North Carolina on the 10th day of larly described as follows: This the 7th day of February, 2012. property hereinbefore described will 105 and HD channel 1105. Equal Housing Opportunity February, 2012, and that all creditors IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/ The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., be sold for cash to the highest bid- On or about March 21st, Black Shop- of and claimants against the Com- Condominium/or Lot Substitute Trustee der and that the undersigned may ping Channel on channels 88 and 377 pany on are required to present their LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LYING AND By: David R. Caudle require the successful bidder at the will no longer be available and will be respective claims and demands to BEING SITUATED IN COLUMBUS President & Attorney at Law sale to immediately deposit cash or a replaced by Shop Zeal 4. the Company at the address pro- COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND State Bar Number 6075 certified check in an amount equal to On or about March 21st, Hustler TV vided below; that any claims against MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W the greater of five percent (5%) of the will move from channel 778 to chan- MADISON HILL APARTMENTS the Company will be barred unless AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOTS Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 high bid or $750.00. In the event that nel 777 and Hustler HD will move from 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC a proceeding to enforce the claim is NO. 49 AND 50 OF THE SUBDIVI- http://www.caudlelawfirm.com the Holder is exempt from paying the channel 1778 to channel 778. One Bedroom Apts. commenced within five years after SION FOR A.W. BALDWIN OF THE 12-SP-11 same, the successful bidder may also On or about March 23rd, the fol- "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 the publication date of this Notice BRICK YARD TRACT, SAID PLAT OF February 13, 20, 2012 be required to pay revenue stamps on lowing channel addition is planned r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& in accordance with the provisions of SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT Rental assistance up to 100% the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer NOTICE TO CREDITORS as part of the Digital Tier: Disney Jr. N.C.G.S. 55-l4-07. BOOK 3 AT PAGE 18, RECORDS OF based on income. Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Having qualified as Administratrix of Channel 203. This the 14th day of February, 2012. THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE Seniors 62 years and older Section 7A-308 (a) (1). the Estate of Susan Alexia Bowen, On or about March 27th, HD con- SOUTHEAST INTERNAL MEDICINE, OF COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: deceased, of Columbus County, State tent will be available on Cinemax Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm PLLC CAROLINA. 1. That an order for possession of of North Carolina, the undersigned On Demand Channel 761, 1032, &)"3 P.O. Box 755 ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET the property may be issued pursu- does pursuant to North Carolina Gen- and 1761. Whiteville, NC 28472 ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PUR- ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the eral Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby noti- On or about March 27th, the follow- WILLIAMSON, WALTON & SCOTT, POSES ONLY: purchaser and against the party or fy all persons, firms, associations or ing channel changes will occur with L.L.P. 1520 Lennon Street, Whiteville, NC parties in possession by the clerk of corporations having claims against Adult PPV: SexSee PPV Channel P.O. Box l467 28472 superior court of the county in which the estate of the said decedent to 790 and Vavoom PPV Channel 792 WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br 136 Washington St. Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street the property is sold. present them to the undersigned on will no longer be available. Pent- duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- Whiteville, NC 28472 address may be incorrect and is stat- 2. Any person who occupies the prop- or before the 23rd day of May, 2012, house PPV Channel 791 will move to dry & living room, front porch, rear February 20, 2012 ed hereby for informational and refer- erty pursuant to a rental agreement or this notice will be pleaded in bar Channel 790. patio. References & lease required. ence purposes only. The Substitute entered into or renewed on or after of their recovery. All persons, firms, On or about March 28th, My Life On No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 Trustee makes no certifications or Notice of October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- associations or corporations indebt- Demand Channel 1085 will change to warranties that said street address is ing the notice of sale, terminate the ed to the said estate will please make Health On Demand. Dissolution of accurate or correct. It is each poten- rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- payment immediately. The new services listed below can- tial bidder’s duty to determine with Southeast Medical ten notice to the landlord. The notice This the 15th day of February, 2012. not be accessed on CableCARD- his/her own title examination that said 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home for rent, shall also state that upon termination Doris F. Bowen, equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable 5 miles from Whiteville. Call 648- Laboratories, LLC street address is correct and match- of a rental agreement, the tenant is Administratrix of the Estate of Products purchased at retail without 5725. es the above legal description. The liable for rent due under the rental Susan Alexia Bowen additional, two-way capable equip- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that above legal description describes 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- agreement prorated to the effective James E. Hill, Jr. ment: Disney Jr. Channel 203. Articles of Dissolution of Southeast the property being sold and shall be over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. date of the termination. HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. Finally, we are currently involved in Medical Laboratories, LLC, a North controlling. 642-4049. 3. Any tenant who resides in residen- Attorneys at Law discussions regarding the services Carolina Limited Liability Company PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as tial real property containing less than 109 Courthouse Square and/or stations listed below. While we 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home. (“Company”), were filed in the office reflected on the records of the Reg- 15 rental units that is being sold in a Whiteville, NC 28472 cannot guarantee that we will reach Family Park on Walter Todd Rd. $395 of the Secretary of State of North ister of Deeds not more than 10 days monthly, plus deposit. Call 840-2454 foreclosure proceeding under Arti- Telephone: 910-642-8136 agreement with the relevant program- Carolina on the 9th day of February, prior to posting the notice are Paul M. or 200-3125. cle 2A of Chapter 45 of the Gener- February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 2012 mers and/or broadcasters, we are list- 2012, and that all creditors of and Burroughs and Linda Faye Burroughs al Statutes may terminate the rental ing these services/stations here in the FURNISHED MOBILE HOME for rent claimants against the Company are Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- agreement for the dwelling unit after event that those discussions lead to good for 2-3 people. No pets. Chad- required to present their respective cretion, delay the sale for up to one Public Notice receiving notice pursuant to G.S. the dropping or addition of the follow- bourn area. $400 plus dep. 910-654- claims and demands to the Com- hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. 45-21.17(4) by providing the land- The Division of Highways of the N. ing services/stations: CMT, CMT HD. 3063 or 840-1726 pany at the address provided below; In the event that this sale is one of res- lord with a written notice of termina- C. Department of Transportation February 20, 2012 that any claims against the Compa- idential real property with less than 15 tion to be effective on a date stated ny will be barred unless a proceeding rental units, an order for possession in the notice that is at least 10 days to enforce the claim is commenced of the property may be issued pur- within five years after the publication after the date of the notice of sale. FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail suant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of date of this Notice in accordance with Upon termination of a rental agree- space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- the purchaser and against the party ment under this section, the tenant is ry Enterprises. 642-5824 the provisions of N.C.G.S. 55-l4-07. or parties in possession by the Clerk liable for the rent due under the rental This the 14th day of February, 2012 of Superior Court of the County in FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office agreement prorated to the effective SOUTHEAST MEDICAL LABORATO- which the property is sold. Any person space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- date of the termination payable at the RIES, LLC who occupies the property pursuant prises 910-642-5824. time that would have been required P.O. Box 755 to a rental agreement entered into or by the terms of the rental agreement. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Whiteville, NC 28472 renewed on or after October 1, 2007, The tenant is not liable for any other Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. WILLIAMSON, WALTON & SCOTT, may, after receiving the notice of sale, Advertise Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. rent or damages due only to the early L.L.P. terminate the rental agreement upon termination of the tenancy. P.O. Box l467 10 days written notice to the land- The real property hereinabove 136 Washington St. lord. That upon termination of a rent- described will be sold “as is,” “where Whiteville, NC 28472 al agreement, the tenant is liable for is,” subject to any and all superior February 20, 2012 rent due under the rental agreement liens and subject to taxes and spe- Divorce Complaint prorated to the effective date of the cial assessments. Notice of Sale termination. Here! and Motion for If the Trustee is unable to convey Should the property be purchased by title to this property for any reason, Summary Self Storage of Whiteville, P.O. Box a third party, that person must pay the the sole remedy of the purchaser is 1294/346 Bill Hooks Road, Whiteville, tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Judgment the return of the deposit. Reasons If you’re reading this, so are NC 28472 will hold a public sale to Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required for such inability to convey include, dispose of various items of personal by NCGS §7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is North Carolina but are not limited to, the filing of a property. Pursuant to the assertion of also subject to any applicable coun- your potential customers. Columbus County bankruptcy petition prior to the sale a lien at its storage facility. ty and/or state land transfer and/or In the General Court of Justice and reinstatement of the loan without The sale will be conducted at the fol- revenue tax, and the successful third District Court Division the knowledge of the Trustee(s). The lowing storage facility location: Self party bidder shall be required to make File No. Trustee in their sole discretion, if they Storage of Whiteville, 2525 James B payment for such tax. The property to ROBIN CAMPOS believe the challenge to have merit, Call 642-4104 to place your ad White Hwy N., Whiteville, NC 28472 be offered pursuant to this notice of Plaintiff may declare the sale to be void and Date of Sale: February 25, 2012 sale is being offered for sale, transfer vs. return the deposit. The purchaser will Time of Sale: 9:00 am and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. and start reaching them today. DOMINGO CAMPOS GONZAGA, have no further remedy. Unit # 27 Sottra Tatjanna Neither the Trustee nor the holder of Defendant NOTE: An order for possession of Unit # 38 Heather Coleman the note secured by the Deed of Trust/ PLAINTIFF, complaining of the Defen- the property may be issued pursu- Unit # 58 Johnny Galbreath Security Instrument, or both, being dant, alleges and says the following: ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the Unit # 61 Tony Rowell foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- 1. That the Plaintiff is a citizen and purchaser and against the party or The News Reporter Unit # 70 Valerie McCoy tors, attorneys, employees, agents resident of Columbus County, North parties in possession by the clerk of Unit # 76 Louise Phillips or authorized representative of either Carolina, and has been a resident of Unit # 77 Dereck Bellamy 8-B – The News Reporter, Monday, February 20, 2012
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State State University. family...now we grieve our loss of you… southeastern North Caroli- The meeting will discuss University Extension pea- Those from Columbus Rest in Peace my dear Greg. na can hear the latest infor- current production prac- nut specialist; Bob Sutler, County who are plan- Your presence will remain in my Heart Carol Hartley with daughters mation about how to grow a tices, disease control, and executive director of the ning to attend the meet- forever....Love Mom” (middle)Rhonda (right) Michele profitable crop at 6:30 p.m. an update from the Peanut Peanut Growers Associa- ing should call Extension Further information for anyone whom Greg might have shared his Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Growers Association. tion, and Dr. Barbara Shew, Agent Michael Shaw at personal life with...may contact his Nevada Powell Melvin Agriculture Speakers will include Dr. plant pathologist from N. C. 640 6606. family via email at [email protected]
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