rPack boys rally in fnal seconds to defeat SBHS. rConference hoop tourna- ments to open tonight. rGator girls defeat confer- ence champions. Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1896 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, February 14, 2011 Arrest made State ofcials in homicide Volume 114, Number 66 get earful over Whiteville, North Carolina by golf club Green Swamp 50 Cents nPhillip Ray Ikner, 49, of Nakina, was killed in his home on Jan. 28. septage site Inside Today By BOB HIGH nWaste Management proposal draws 4-A Staff Writer criticism at public hearing. rHome invasion Larry O’Neil Simmons was By NICOLE CARTRETTE near Fair Bluf. arrested Friday for second- Staff Writer degree murder in the golf club homicide of his mother’s boy- North Carolina Division of Solid Waste friend at the home they shared officials got an earful at a Feb. 10 public hear- along N.C. 905 in the Nakina ing regarding Waste Management’s proposal community. to apply septage to 41 acres of land located in The 44-year-old Simmons is the Green Swamp south of Bolton. charged with using a golf club At the meeting that attracted more than 100 to deliver a blow to the top of people to the Bowers Auditorium at White- the neck of Phillip Ray Ikner, ville High School on a cold and rainy night, 49, in the living room of the Michael Scott and Dennis Shackelford of the small residence shortly before N.C. Department of Environment and Natural 11 p.m. on Jan. 28. Resources (DENR) Solid Waste Section heard Sheriff’s Detective Jeffrey dozens of people share their fears over grant- Bell, who obtained an indict- ing a permit to the company. Today’s ment against Simmons Thurs- The company’s subsidiary, Riegel Ridge, day, made the arrest. proposes to apply more than 50,000 gallons American Profle fea- Back of neck per acre per year (1.3 million gallons) of lime- tures “Classrooms of The unusual death was treated septage from septic tanks, portable Democracy.” Presiden- caused by a blow to the back See Septage, page 2-A of Ikner’s neck that broke the tial libraries explore first vertebrae and ruptured America’s leaders and the vertebral artery, accord- ing to Sheriff ’s Detective Capt. their times. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Hearing on David Nobles. Members of the Saakuma Dance Troupe, instructors at a school in Gha- “There was a slight bruise na, perform on the auditorium stage at Southeastern Community College on the side of the victim’s neck Thursday. The school specializes in traditional drumming, dancing, xylo- county grant DIDYOB? found during the autopsy that phone music and visual arts. Did you observe ... the medical examiner believes for pharmacy Group of 75-80 wild See Murder, page 4-A postponed turkeys Saturday feed- Council ofers support ing in feld of Miller nRobot incentive raises questions B.J. Wright’s about who and what qualifies for local Road? ... Van Holcomb for bicentennial events tax-supported incentives. fnally convincing antics keep nChamber, Downtown Com- bicentennial event is planned to be son Brady, 6, to try a mission and Arts Council to held in conjunction with the Pecan By NICOLE CARTRETTE sponsor spring event April 7. Harvest Festival in November. Staff Writer hamburger at McDon- police busy Young said she had spoken with ald’s? ... Area forists nArrested Thursday on High and Royal, and all are in agree- Economic development isn’t always clearly By JEFFERSON WEAVER defined – at least not when it comes to giving last Tuesday charges, ment that the city “shouldn’t let this working through the Staff Writer away local tax dollars to help boost a local served with habitual pass by.” weekend preparing for “An event like this only occurs industry or business. felon warrants, Wright Chamber of Commerce Direc- every 100 years,” she said, “and you Later this month, the Columbus County thousands of Valen- released. Sunday charges tor Janice Young reminded the have only one 200th anniversary.” Board of Commissioners had agreed to put him in jail again, out Whiteville City Council Tuesday tine’s Day deliveries The April event will feature booths consider an economic incentive package for again. that history and business are often and displays at Vineland Station – not a pharmacy in Tabor City. Medicine Mart, today? ... intertwined. just from businesses, Young said, but LTC, LLC invested in a $324,000 robot used By BOB HIGH “Most communities start with a from “churches, civic groups and in packaging pharmaceuticals and tied the Staff Writer few families, then a store, then other others who have artifacts and memo- investment in with the creation of five new businesses,” she said. “That’s what Worth Noting rabilia of our city’s history.” jobs. After discussions this week and a recent Billie Jay “B.J.” Wright, the happened here, and we want to honor “We especially look forward to meeting of the Economic Development Com- 24-year-old from Whiteville that.” Tuesday, February 15 having our churches participate,” she mission, a public hearing on the grant has and Tabor City who has had Young asked for support from the said. “Whiteville has a strong base in been postponed. Te Whiteville City Schools continuous problems with law council for the April 7 bicentennial the faith community, and much of the Robot Board of Education meets at enforcement since he was 17, event to be held in downtown White- city’s history is connected with the Under the proposal the company would 6:30 p.m. in the civic room of was released from jail Satur- ville. The event will be similar to last faith community.” receive grants of about $2,000 each year for the Central Services Build- day night, returned by Tabor year’s Big Bang expo, but larger and An Art Stroll, antique car and the next five years. The total five-year period ing on West Walter Street in City police, and was out again with more of a historical twist. tractor show, and other events are of the grant amounts to $10,034, according to Whiteville. Public comments within two hours Sunday. Fuller Royal and Bob High of The also planned, Young said. She said county documents. will be heard frst. Wright’s antics late Satur- News Reporter met with the council the chamber hopes to encourage Commissioners tentatively approved the day and early Sunday involved last year to point out that the city was downtown businesses to stay open project under a code name “Project Robot” at least three visits to former actually founded in 1811, not 1833, as last year but at least one commissioner said was commonly thought. A massive See 200 years, page 9-A County Deaths See Wright, page 4-A See Robot, page 3-A Whiteville Edwin Julius Israel Callie M. Smith Bladen man is state’s top tree farmer Henry Lee Hawkins By RAY WYCHE years. Ida Ruth Harris Staff Writer The award is given by the North Carolina Tree Erma Weaver Farm Program. The group has about 1,000 tree Chadbourn For years, Albert Shaw’s 587 acres of timberland farmer members, all eligible for the top prize that could be counted on to produce income regularly, was presented at the annual meeting in Pinehurst Brando James Sykes but he wanted to do better. recently. Shaw recalls watching loggers cut his mature Shaw had to prove to the judges (all experienced pines, and less desirable “trash” trees sprouting timber people) that he had followed “best manage- Index in their places. He figured there had to be a better ment practices” for timber production on his farm, way for both his income and for maximum produc- which had earned his farm the designation as a Editorials ...... 10-A tion on his lands in southern Bladen County east certified, sustainable tree farm. Obituaries ...... 8-A of Clarkton. “Best management practices,” the holy watch- There is and it is called tree farming. word of tree farmers, involve planting species Sports ...... 1-B Shaw signed up for the Tree Farm System, du- suited for the type of soil, pest control, eliminating Crime ...... 4-A tifully followed the advice of professionals in the unwanted, competing growth, judicious use of Lifestyles...... 5-A field, learned a new meaning of the word patience, small, controlled fires in the plantings to prevent and took home the big prize as North Carolina’s a major blaze, and replanting soon after the trees No. 1 tree farmer for 2010. are harvested. To win the coveted prize, Shaw had to show the The keyword is replanting, or sustainability, judges that he was following his long-range “best and it’s becoming more and more important. The management practices” plan that dealt mainly Tree Farm System’s aim is to ensure that private with growing timber on sustainable basis. The woodlands owners (who produce two-thirds of the aim of tree farming is to grow a tract of timber as nation’s timber) practice sustainability in their a farmer grows a field of corn; as soon as a tract operations. As soon as a tract is harvested, the tree is harvested, begin planning for next year’s crop. farmer makes plans to replant the cut-over area His efforts are verified by a tree farm auditor to ensure a steady supply of timber in the future. who inspects the timber tracts every five to 10 See Tree Farmer, page 9-A Albert Shaw 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011
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toilets and grease traps to the site once proposed for a regional landfill.
Widely Accepted February 14, 2011 Dr. Robert Rubin, a consul- tant to Waste Management, Whiteville.com and Professor Emeritus at Reader N.C. State University with an extensive background and Photos expertise in rural water qual- ity and wastewater manage- ment, spoke in support of the septage land application as a widely accepted practice. Rubin said he was one of
several consultants who as- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist sessed the site in question and Waccamaw Riverkeeper indicated that the site “meets” Christine Ellis addresses state requirements and has the N.C. Department of Nat- adequate buffers. ural Resources at a public “No migration of polluting hearing Thursday evening. below rooting depth is an- ticipated,” Rubin said, adding Environmental Protection concerns about the site not ter table and video from 2005 nitrates before they migrate. that the effluent would amount Agency. being suitable for the landfill and 2006 that shows excessive “Citizens entrust agencies to approximately 2 to 5 inches “Their fact sheets quote dif- are valid with a septage land flooding after the rainfall. such as yourself to protect “Pastor Mack Watts and per year. ferent figures,” Fox said, add- application operation. He insists that the appli- them, yet you don’t. We are wife Doris pastoring at Rubin was in the minor- ing that there is no reason why “Please don’t waste the cation includes “industrial betrayed by you,” Ellis said. Avants Chapel in Cerro ity. All other speakers, many the area should be considered Green Swamp,” Julius Kerr waste” and gives the public “There are a lot of ‘mays’ in Gordo for 18 yrs, Con- Lake Waccamaw and Bolton for such a practice. of Graham and a member of “no reason to believe” indus- the law but no ‘wills,’” Ellis gratulations.” residents, along with support- He reiterated that in early the Blue Ridge Environmen- trial waste will not be applied. said of the state’s septage ers from nearby counties and stages of the planning process tal Defense League said. He Dr. Becky Westbrooks of rules. states, made it clear they are for trying to site a landfill said the site could affect the Chadbourn raised questions “When will we recognize Whiteville.com not convinced the practice is in the area that the site was pristine areas of Lake Wac- about the close proximity to the value of a swamp?” Biser Ball safe. documented as “marginally camaw, Southport and as far the Juniper Creek watershed “What we’ve got here is Bad Memories Sports Trivia suitable at best.” as Carolina Beach. just two miles from the site a big unknown,” Lake Wac- David Scott, of Lake Wacca- Fox took issue with Waste “It’s a wonderful area. My and endangered plant and camaw Town Commissioner Question #85: The White- maw, said the hearing brought Management’s claim that children and grandchildren wildlife there. She suggested Daniel Hilbourn said. “My son ville Post 137 American back bad memories of Waste no untreated sewage would vacation here,” Kerr said. “I the introduction of the efflu- may not see it, his son may not Legion team won its last Management’s attempt to site be applied. He said other in- am concerned for the health of ent could radically impact the see it but the damage is going state championship in a regional landfill at the same formation that the company people, health of animals and ecosystem and “change the to be under the ground. It’s 1996, defeating Ruther- 600-plus tract of land in the provided claims that “on oc- health of the environment,” dynamics.” not going to be like BP.” ford County in the fnals. early to mid 2000s. casion” untreated septage at she said. She questioned nutrient He said he had spent hours The team went on to a “It’s a corporation that the Wilmington facility may He said pesticides, dioxin, loading and Bermuda grass researching septage land ap- third-place fnish in the won’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” be applied. drugs and other harmful sub- becoming an invasive species plication and found it odd that Southeast Regional Tour- Scott said, adding that with He said setbacks of “a stances have shown up in the through explosive uncon- Texas had better laws that N.C. nament held at Salisbury. “good science and social jus- whopping 50 feet” were insuf- testing of sludge. trolled growth. “I’m not a scientist and I am Who was the team’s head tice” landfill opponents “won ficient. “Please save the Green “We have no guarantees,” not an environmentalist but coach? the fight.” “What is intended and what Swamp,” Kerr said. Westbrooks said, concerned somebody is going to suffer,” Answer: Find it today, Scott encourage state of- happens are often completely Beverley Kerr, also of about the site’s impact on Hilbourn said. at Whiteville.com, in our ficials to consider the envi- different things,” Fox said. Graham, echoed his opposi- efforts to establish the Blue Lake Waccamaw Mayor Sports Section. ronmentally fragile area, high He read minutes of an EPA tion. “Don’t waste the Green Trail, and recreation on the Ivan Wilson explained that water table and “video proof” hearing in 2000 where septage Swamp,” she declared. lake and river. from years of logging ca- of submerged land after rains. rules were discussed and a Sharing a quote by Dr. Mur- ‘I say no’ nals were dug throughout the “Highway 211 was actually Whiteville.com committee created to improve ray McBride, a soil scientist “We can make a difference. Green Swamp land in ques- under water,” Scott said of the the science associated with with the Cornell Waste Man- I say no. We can’t afford to lose tion. “This would be more Poll Question video on display outside the such practices. He read from agement Institute, Kerr read: this significant environmental damaging than a landfill,” of the Week hearing. a document noting that deci- “Our ability to confidently resource,” Westbrooks said. Wilson said. “Please don’t How is your weight? Scott said the firm was sions were decided more “by predict risks from land ap- Christine Ellis is the direc- take the risk,” Wilson said. “attempting to save money by A popular poll, and it ap- politics than by science.” plication is very limited; con- tor of a non-profit organiza- “I hate being here. It brings shifting risk to the public. If Property values taminants are concentrated tion that seeks to protect the back bad memories,” Forrest pears that our respondents this is safe why has the state were candid, with a third Danny Field, perhaps the in sludge and many are un- Waccamaw River and source Riggs said of hearings held of Florida outlawed it?” Scott closest landowner to the site, evaluated; present standards waters in the region. The Wac- regarding the landfill first of them saying they could asked. “lose a few pounds (5- lives on Green Swamp Road. for risk are based on a risk camaw River Keeper serves proposed for the site. “Compa- He said based on Waste “It’s like putting a commode in assessment with many short- members in North and South nies don’t have memories but 20). Nearly a third said Management’s plans to in- they need to lose 20-50 the backyard. Water stands in comings; enforcement and Carolina and has an office people do. It wouldn’t surprise crease loadings to more than my own yard,” Fields said. “It monitoring are inadequate; located at Coastal Carolina pounds and 15 percent said me if this was an example of 165,000 gallons per acre per will destroy property values if there are problems they are University in Conway. they need to lose 50-100 we-will-get-you-one-way-or- year in a five-year period within a 100-mile radius.” hard to prove.” She reiterated that the wa- the-other,” Riggs said. “Do not pounds. means 495 million gallons of “In today’s high tech so- Kerr referenced the EPA’s ter source is a “nationally sig- grant this permit.” We’re hoping there is a the septage would be dumped ciety, there must be a better “Targeted National Sewage nificant watershed” that needs “Nobody stops these peo- mistake or something, but in the Green Swamp. way to solve this problem,” Sludge Survey” of 2008 and to be protected. “Now we are ple,” one Friends of the Lake fully 7 percent of our re- “This could affect the un- Grant Egley said. “The Green said that 74 water treatment faced again with just another Waccamaw State Park mem- spondents said that they derlying aquifer, even reach Swamp seems to be a magnet plants in 35 states in 2006 and dump,” Ellis said. “It is a legal ber said while another ex- need to lose more than 100 Lake Waccamaw and the sur- for mega dumps. They plan 2007 had high levels of toxic dumping of pollutants.” plained that what comes with pounds - that is 17 people rounding area,” Scott said. to increase the amount of contaminants with heavy met- Ellis said land application the septage will make it into out of the 234 who took the “The recreation potential septage in the future,” he said als, steroids, pharmaceuticals is “cheap” but sooner or later the aquifer. “It doesn’t just poll. We had 8 percent with of Lake Waccamaw is out- referring to documents filed and antibacterials. people will pay with contami- stay on the site,” she said. “perfect” weight, according standing. We have a wonderful with the state identifying 115 She noted two separate nation of soils, ground and Dan Ryan with The Nature to medical charts, 4 percent state park and we do appreci- acres as suitable. lawsuits filed against the City surface water. Conservancy was also among perfect, according to them, ate this special place we live The ability to modify the of Augusta, Ga. in 1998 over She said Lake Waccamaw speakers opposing the permit. and 4 percent who actually in,” Scott said. permit and expand without the death of hundreds of dairy has species of fish “found County Manager Bill Clark need to gain some weight. Donna Scott, an infec- public hearings is “a red flag” cows linked to sewage sludge nowhere else on earth” and read a letter authorized by the Anyone want to give them tious disease control nurse at Egley said. “The second red used as a fertilizer and having what is proposed shouldn’t be Board of Commissioners and some? Bladen County Hospital, said flag is the toxic levels of chem- high levels of arsenic, among taken lightly. signed by Chairman Buddy bacteria continues to grow icals in industrial or munici- other chemicals. She pointed out a 287-acre Byrd opposing the permit. This Week: Grammys - resistant to antibiotics and your turn pal sludge – I’m not including Kerr also commented on site in South Carolina is under In addition to holding a the public will either “pay to the infectious diseases,” Egley the DENR’s documented ni- investigation for nitrate-pol- public hearing, the division treat waste properly or spend said. trate groundwater contami- luted groundwater in private has extended the written com- more money on healthcare.” He questioned how the site nation from a spray field in drinking wells nearby. It is ment period to March 14. She emphasized the fact that would be monitored with no Robeson County that she said on the state’s list of proper- A public notice was issued Waste Management will not test wells and had concerns caused nitrate contamination ties with contaminated water. in November by the state, an- be required to have a public that the Bermuda grass and in residential wells exceeding Despite public opposition, the See Septage, page 3-A hearing with future modifica- other crops may not be able the 10 parts per million-limit S.C. Department of Health Whiteville.com tions that could increase the to handle the nutrient uptake set by the EPA as far as 1,400 and Environmental Control’s FRANK THEATRES Photos amount of effluent going to needed. feet from the edge of the ap- approved the site in 1989. COASTAL of the Week the site. He pointed out in winter plication site. Betrayed STADIUM 10 “This is only the beginning the grass would be dormant Good luck Ellis said the owner was of a messy process,” Scott and in the summer with high “Good luck with your good told to disk the field to control Showtimes (910) 754-7469 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com said. “Can we trust Waste temperatures or drought may fight,” Kerr addressed the bad odors only to be cited for 5200 Bridgers Road Management?” she said, point- die. crowd. not having crops to absorb the ing out past incidents of recy- He said test wells should “Thank you,” Mason Mal- clables being comingled and be a requirement, not a pos- pass told state officials on dumped into landfills despite sibility. “Why did Florida pass their decision to hold a public residents paying for recycling. legislation outlawing this? hearing not required by state IF YOU LOVE She likened it to the “fox Do they know something we law. guarding the hen house.” • S Brunswick @ WHS don’t?” Egley said. 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He should lead “I really want to find out a need to know more about Bullard supports giving in- the company had an expan- accurately and instead of us to good decisions,” Bullard little more before I make a de- companies and their names centives to what he calls local sion and created more jobs but hiring low-skilled workers, said. “He is qualified to give us cision,” Byrd said. “You have before considering incentives mom-n-pops. “I have always was offered no incentives from create higher skilled jobs,” direction. I think he is the eco- to be careful and not give in- in the future. felt that he mom and pops de- the county. Lanier said. nomic leader and should have centives that compete directly Commissioner Ricky Bul- serve support,” Bullard said, “‘We couldn’t get any Lanier sees technology that experience and knowledge to with existing business.” lard said he would support but added that on the face of it help,’” Lanier said Honeycutt can do the jobs of multiple share about a good decision ‘Do it for all’ the grant but had “no way” of an incentive for a robot is not officials told him. Lanier said workers as a benefit that can and a bad decision. “I am in favor of supporting knowing what company the anything he ever imagined. he can’t speak for past policies make a business or company “I am not an economic anything that comes. We need incentive was for. “It seems like the robot or practices but he wants to more competitive and there- developer. I am a contractor. I to try to take care of what we “I think I am going to have would take away jobs but do everything he can to help fore able to grow and in turn lack those skills that he should already have in the county,” to have a true name,” Bullard maybe it would keep them existing business. create more higher-skilled have. If commissioners were Commissioner Edwin Russ said. “I don’t see where this competitive,” Bullard said of Local industry jobs. qualified to be the director said but hinted that if the was something that had to be the proposal. He cautioned “I want to see our local in- He gave the example of a of economic development we economic policy for incentives confidential. It wasn’t buying that incentives shouldn’t be dustry grow,” he said. “They motorized floor sweeper doing would not need Gary Lanier,” was too relaxed it could cause property or an acquisition and “foot loose and fancy free.” are already here and we want the job of three people with Bullard said. problems. it wasn’t personnel.” Retail incentives to try to help them. That’s just mops. “One person got a pay Vice Chairman Amon McK- “The old saying if you do Kept quiet In an interview last week common sense,” Lanier said. increase that runs the floor enzie also told The News Re- it for one you have to do it for “A lot of these companies Lanier spoke of a very relaxed Lanier said his “hope” is sweeper,” Lanier explained. porter last week he would the other is true,” Russ said. “I don’t want to be considered approach to incentives but that a company like the one Hard to swallow support the incentive for the am not for the pharmaceutical for grants unless it can be more recently conveyed that that was eyeing the county For Bullard, being too pharmacy. “It is something grant if we are not going to do kept quiet,” Columbus County the “decision” had been made landfill for a greenhouse op- open-minded about incentives that is beneficial. Jobs are ben- it for all of them.” Economic Developer Gary that the incentive policy in eration could work with Hon- brings concerns. eficial to Columbus County,” Commissioner Charles Mc- Lanier said. the county would mirror state eycutt and be beneficial to the “That’s hard to swallow McKenzie said. “Unless there Dowell was not on the board Lanier, a former plant man- policy that does not allow county overall. He pointed out an incentive for McDonalds is a reason or rationale that when the grant was discussed ager, said he sees job creation incentives for retail establish- that the U.S. dependency on or Hardees? It puts people to comes up, I am going to sup- under a code name last year. of any kind as economic bene- ments. foreign foods has increased work but it is not bringing port it.” “That process began before fit to the county. Until recently, Last week, Lanier pointed from imports totaling about high paying jobs to the county McKenzie said he is open- I was a member. I am not up to the county had a more restric- out that McDonald’s creates $3.5 billion in 1999 to those of like really what we are need- minded about incentives. “If speed on it. I am not informed tive economic development jobs. “To me if it’s local and $7.5 billon by 2009. ing, but it helps out,” Bullard the recommendation comes I enough to tell you whether I policy that mirrored some they are creating jobs it’s good “I look at my position as said. am sure I would be open for would be in favor of it,” Mc- of the same limitations that for the county,” Lanier said. helping to create jobs but He said that he will support any venture that is going to Dowell said. the state places on industry Lanier said, at that time, at the same time I report to the grant for the Medicine help employ people and I will “It would seem to me that incentives. the county has more flexibil- the county manager and he Mart. “I will support because be open to it.” there must be limits,” McDow- State incentives are limited ity than the state in offering reports to the county Board I did when it initially came Don’t know ell said. “It does not neces- to certain types of manufac- incentives. of Commissioners,” Lanier across the counter (under a “I don’t know much about sarily have to be large plants turing jobs and at one time “State tax credits are totally said. “The board has the best code name). I am not familiar it,” Commissioner James Pre- with hundreds of thousands the county required very sub- and completely different,” interest of citizens at heart. with it. It’s a different type of vatte said. “They never told us of jobs. stantial investments and job Lanier said. Each and every one truly does project but if they are produc- a whole lot about it. “When we can pick up 35 numbers to offer incentives. “We cannot give tax rebates care about what is best for the ing more jobs and do it for a “I thought our incentives to 50 jobs that is good, but The county policy today is – it is illegal,” he added. Gener- citizens,” Lanier said. period of time that qualifies were really for manufactur- when you start talking about far more relaxed and opens the ally, incentive grants are equal End of it them it could be good,” Bul- ing type things like Top To- restaurants and stuff like that door for smaller businesses to to a large percentage of taxes He said it is up to commis- lard said. bacco or Tortimex, not retail it is a little more than I would reap the benefits of tax-funded a company would pay on its sioners to determine what “A lot of small businesses companies. If you were to go support.” grants. investment and not granted grants or what companies can create a lot of jobs,” Bul- to McDonalds and give incen- Commissioner Lynwood “It really varies and is at until a company has paid its are a good fit for the county. lard said. tives for building a new Mc- Norris could not be reached the discretion of commission- taxes. “That’s their job if they don’t He points out that several Donalds – I don’t believe our for comment. ers,” Lanier said. “My rule Balancing think something is a good people in the county travel tax incentive was designed for of thumb is that it at least be Lanier said balancing the idea – that’s the end of it,” outside the county to larger that,” Prevatte said. “I think Nicole Cartrette a couple hundred thousand needs of existing companies Lanier said. chain restaurants that we we need to look back at what 910-642-4104 ext. 225 dollars and also tied to job with incoming or other com- Lanier was not closing the don’t have locally. it is designed for. Until this [email protected] creation,” Lanier said. panies that may be competi- door on any type of business “I would have to hear the came up, it has always been Creating jobs tors is complex. that makes a large investment details about it but a restau- companies who manufactured He said that the county “is “That’s a really good ques- in equipment and job creation. rant could employ a good num- products. Literacy prayer very, very serious about cre- tion and philosophical discus- In the case of the Tabor ber of people and I would be “If they were building ro- ating jobs” and points to the sion we could have for weeks,” City pharmacy robot, Lanier interested in looking at what bots I can understand that; but breakfast is Feb. 19 county’s high unemployment Lanier said. insists “it is actually creating type of incentives could be if they are buying them that’s The public is invited to at- rates as a reason to be serious In recent months, Bullard jobs.” offered,” Bullard said. “Some different,” Prevatte said. tend a 9 a.m. literacy prayer about it. made public talks of poten- Lanier said the robot is be- people may go to Lumberton “I am not against creating breakfast on Saturday, Feb. About 80 percent of all jobs tially offering land via an an- ing used in a “distribution” to eat at Outback Steakhouse jobs. We are going to get to the 19 at First Baptist Church in are those created by small nual lease of $1 per year and operation that is separate but it draws people to eat there point where if a grocery store Whiteville. business and Lanier said that free gas to heat greenhouses from the retail pharmacy. The and out of the county.” adds one more employee we The annual event is spon- for that reason they should at the county’s landfill to a Ca- employees working with the Still Bullard said it would are going to give them inven- sored by the Woman’s Mis- have assistance too. nadian firm that would grow distribution are separate from seem that “Hardees and Mc- tive or if Walmart adds one sionary Union (WMU) of the “We want to support them and sale produce to hospitals, the retail pharmacy. Donalds will come regard- more clerk give an incentive. Columbus Baptist Association here,” Lanier said. restaurants and schools. Lanier says that U.S. com- less.” He said, “we have got to “I need some clarification and is a benefit of the Colum- Lanier said he “did not Bullard saw that as being panies are disadvantaged do a good job of marketing our on the whole matter,” Prevatte bus County Literacy Council. know” if the Medicine Mart’s in direct competition with when it comes to labor rates incentive program.” said. This year’s event features wholesale business of selling the Chadbourn based Hon- but can make up for it with Bullard sees the job of the Chairman guest speaker Barbara Bar- drugs to hospitals and nursing eycutt Produce that has been the innovative technology economic developer as more Chairman Buddy Byrd said bour, director of the litera- homes competes with other in operation for more than 30 available here. “You can never, than being the person that that he too did not know much cy council and member of local pharmacies. years and employs more than without the standard of liv- brings all job creation oppor- about the Medicine Mart pro- Friendship Missionary Baptist “I welcome any inquiry 30 people. ing, compete with labor rates tunities to the board. posal but that Lanier is work- Church in Whiteville. Musical from any existing business Lanier said he met with overseas but with innovation Good decisions ing hard and eager to improve entertainment will be provided that wants to create jobs,” the Honeycutts recently and and technology we can pro- “We are paying Gary Lanier the situation in the county. by soloist Jane Blake Shaw. “He is after anything to Admission is $6 at the door improve our situation in the and guests are asked to pre- Septage county,” Byrd said. “I do know Continued from page 2-A register by Tuesday, Feb. 15. that he is working very hard For more information or to and with different angles and nouncing that an application presented requesting modi- waste applied to the land,” ac- to state officials. There are pre-register contact the lit- areas.” eracy council at 642-2442 or the SLAS-24-08 had been submit- fication to the liquid loading cording to state officials. “The currently 10 sites that are He said that he is “open- ted pertaining to a 41-acre allowed during this initial rules’ requirements include a permitted for 100,000 gal/ac/ Columbus Baptist Association minded” about the grant pro- at 642-2155. tract of land south of Bolton year,” page 13 of the applica- nutrient management plan, yr and six for more that 150,000 posed. and plans to apply in excess tion reads. “None-the-less, the which specifies which crops gal/ac/yr. of 50,000 gallons of septage requested liquid load is 50,000 can be grown and how those A state fact sheet on the per acre per year (gal/ac/yr). gallons per acre per year since crops should be managed.” permit request and draft per- Waste Management offi- this is an initial application State officials confirmed mit may be viewed online at cials say the practice is widely for the site and since higher in December that any future portal.ncdenr.org/web/wm/ accepted as a green method liquid loads may necessitate permit modification would not sw. The complete file may be of addressing waste disposal. a hearing process.” involve a public notice or hear- viewed by appointment at the They say the site is ideal for Waste Management offi- ing as there is no requirement Division of Waste Manage- such a project and there is no cials say the process is safe by state law. threat to the water or Lake and involves dewatering and There are currently 118 Nicole Cartrette Valentine’sSIZZLES AT SAN JOSEDay Waccamaw. lime stabilization treatment septage land application sites 910-642-4104 ext. 225 While the “initial” permit for 30 minutes at a state-of-the in North Carolina permitted [email protected] featuring these specials for Monday, February 14 calls for more than 50,000 art facility under construction at 50,000 gal/ac/yr, according (gal/ac/yr) to be sprayed at in Wilmington. The water Fajitas for Two the site, Waste Management effluent would be sprayed on $ 99 plans to seek a future permit crops, Bermuda grass and Open Valentine’s Day Beef or Chicken modification that could lead pine trees at the site in ques- 16 to more than 160,000 gallons tion. per acre per year —making it They operated a similar A Trip to Oasis can bring out one of the seven largest in load land application site at Or- the Girlfriend in your Wife! capacity in the state. ton Plantation in Brunswick “The initial loadings re- County but that permit was quested are 50,000 gallons based on fewer gallons per HOBO per acre per year during this acre. John Medeiros initial year of the permit. The “The material that is land- site and the operation will be applied is lime-stabilized to a Vera reassessed in nine months pH level of 12 for pathogen and Pandora and if the program is proceed- vector reduction (U. S. 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Bowen, 17, both of N.C. 242, was arrested Feb. 11 on charges he surrendered on felony charges of fleeing Herring said Wright admitted the prior acts Evergreen, were arrested Feb. of possession of cocaine and to elude arrest and possession of cocaine – of fleeing to elude arrest in November and pos- 11 on misdemeanor larceny maintaining his vehicle as a charges brought by Sheriff’s Drug Detective session of cocaine in January, but was adamant charges on warrants obtained place to keep and use illegal Aaron Herring – from last Tuesday. that this time he was innocent. by Sheriff ’s Deputy Stan Hyatt. drugs. Bonds posted Last Tuesday The two are charged with Sheriff’s Drug Detective He posted a $106,500 cash bond Saturday at The newest cases stemmed from a chase stealing scrap metal from the Sgt. Barett Thompson obtained 10:11 p.m. By 11 p.m. there was a call for Tabor Tuesday night in Tabor City where Wright took property of Ida Davis Haynes the warrant after a vehicle City police to go to Soles’ home, Wright’s former refuge in the home of “Frog” Strickland along along McClary Road, Ever- stop on Jefferson Street in attorney. Officer Chris Cotton found a Chevrolet B.J. Wright March Avenue there. The cocaine was found green. The scrap was recov- Whiteville. ered, and a Jeep and trailer pickup truck with Wright driving at the Canal Street entrance in Wright’s 2006 Chrysler car after it was towed and searched, were towed and stored. to Soles’ residence. Herring reported. 168 days Wright sped away and almost hit the Tabor City police car, Wright has been convicted three times for felony crimes – Earl Antonio Shipman, 20, and officers said a second male, later identified as Allen Wayne and served three prison terms – since 2005. He was convicted of Paraphernalia of Whiteville, was sent to “Frog” Strickland, 21, of Tabor City, was also in the pickup. fleeing to elude arrest on Jan. 3, 2005, possession of stolen goods Will Ar- prison for 180 to 240 days last Wright escaped after a short chase. on Feb. 15, 2007 and three counts of possession of cocaine on thur Wil- week when his probation was Police found a broken window at Soles’ home. Police were May 3, 2010, and his judgment was consolidated into one short l i a m s , 2 3 , revoked in Superior Court called again early Sunday, and driveway entrance lights and a prison term. o f E a g l e here. second window were broken. A person, believed to be Wright, The first habitual felon indictment is tied to the fleeing arrest S p r i n g s , Shipman has a credit of escaped on foot in the darkness. case near Hallsboro on Nov. 29, 2010 when Wright was arrested p l e a d e d t o 168 days toward his term. He Third time by Sheriff ’s Deputy Blake Potter. p o s s e s s i o n was on probation after plead- Tabor City officers returned to Soles’ residence at 7:30 a.m. Cocaine charge of drug par- ing in August 2009 to fraud Sunday for the third time within eight hours. Cotton and Aux- The second habitual felon count is tied to Wright’s arrest for apher nalia Williams involving a forged check on iliary Officer Kevin Hood found Wright in the yard, where he possession of cocaine charges in January after the Chrysler in Superior Calvin Creech’s account, re- was arrested. was stopped in Cerro Gordo by Sheriff ’s Drug Detective Justin Court here Thursday in a case cords show. Wright was charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest, three Worley. where he had been charged Shipman’s probation viola- counts of damage to property, three counts of trespassing and Herring said he spotted Wright last Tuesday night driving with possession of Xanax tab- tions included failing three driving with a revoked license. on Stake Road near Canal Street and tried to get him to stop. lets with intent to sell. drug tests, and not making Wright was jailed again at 10:47 a.m. Sunday under a $50,000 The officer said there was another man and a woman in the car Williams had no prior court-ordered payments. secured bond. He was released at 12:43 p.m. Sunday, and told with Wright. criminal record, and is in a that if he was arrested again all his bonds would be revoked. The car chase continued for about five minutes until Herring residential rehab program in Admitted acts lost sight of Wright on New Warehouse Road on the northern Wilmington, records show. Badge Tabor City Police Lt. Ronnie Carroll said Wright admitted edge of Tabor City. Tabor City police, assisting Herring in trying He had 25 Xanax when ar- Local police confiscated to all of the Saturday-Sunday crimes in a taped conversation to find the elusive Wright, found the car at Strickland’s home. rested by a Highway Patrol a Department of Correction with officers. Strickland appeared and told officers Wright was inside, but trooper for driving drunk badge early Saturday from Rob- Wright surrendered Thursday evening on the fleeing and co- wouldn’t come out. Strickland produced a “spare key” to the while under the influence of ert Lynn Cagle, 19, of Cabbage caine warrants obtained by Herring after a Tuesday night chase Chrysler and the car was towed. medication on Oct. 16, 2010. Road, Bladenboro. The arrest for medication Police Sgt. Andre Jackson was made by a sheriff ’s drug said he had a report about a detective. Murder young man “flashing” a police Continued from page 1-A badge, and found Cagle at Mc- Fair Bluf couple Donald’s. Cagle told Jackson Magazine he was an “undercover” officer was made from Ikner on the from Fayetteville. the shaft of the floor beside victims of robbery golf club,” No- an overturned Then Cagle said he was a scammer prison guard and just hired. James Edward Williams, 63, and his wife, Elizabeth bles stated. coffee table, An apparent scammer is He changed his story and said Marie Empey, no age shown, of Rough-N-Ready Road, Fair The toe of and Simmons pretending to sell magazine he had just been fired and al- Bluff, were victims of a home invasion and robbery Satur- the golf iron be g an CPR, subscriptions to support a lowed to keep the badge. As day afternoon, according to a sheriff ’s report. didn’t break t h e r e p o r t fraudulent study abroad trip. Jackson prepared to call prison Deputy James Norris said Williams returned home from the skin, but showed. The man says he is a UNCP officials, Cagle admitted it a shopping trip at 3:30 p.m., and was taking items in the the blow was T h e f i r s t student and plans to study at wasn’t his badge, it belonged back door when two black males appeared, and one forced sufficient to reports about St. Andrews College in Scot- to a friend. him to the floor in the kitchen. cause internal t h e d e a t h land. He also says the maga- Cagle was driving with a Empey was in bed and heard a “loud thump” in the bleeding and showed Ikner zines can be donated to support suspended license, and was kitchen. She got into her wheelchair and went to the kitchen death. Ikner m a y h a v e where she saw two males, and one put a gun to her face and was taken to fallen for an veterans. charged with driving with a Larry O. Simmons He states he’s living in revoked license, and resisting threatened to kill her. Columbus Re- unknown rea- Whiteville with his parents arrest. Williams was forced into a bathroom and tied with a gional Healthcare by Nakina son and struck the back of his and commuting to UNCP. He phone cord. Empey was pushed into the same bathroom, Rescue personnel, but was neck on the edge of the coffee has a Midwest accent. and a chair was used to block the door. declared dead on arrival. table. The man is white, in his County Fatalities When the couple managed to get out they found cash and Coffee table Nobles said both men had early 20s, about 6 ft. 1 inch tall To this date silver dollars missing, plus an antique .22 rifle, two more Nobles said Louise Ward been drinking, but there’s no with short, sandy hair. He is .22 rifles, a Smith & Wesson .45 pistol, a cell phone, Zenith Cox, 68, Ikner’s girlfriend for report yet about blood-alcohol driving an older model, small, 2011 …………… 2 TV, Toshiba laptop computer and case, and a black suitcase. 16 years, was in another room content in the victim or Sim- battered red pick-up truck with 2010 ..…………...1 with her daughter, Debra Kay mons. a sofa in the back. Total 2010...... 26 Simmons, preparing a bed Nobles said at this point for the daughter to spend the in the investigation he’s not He was last seen in White- Total 2009...... 28 ville Saturday. night when they heard a noise sure any words were passed Stevens is arrested in the front of the home. between the two men before One arrested for thef for forgery and fraud Cox and Simmons found Ikner was killed. A Leland man was arrested the woods and saw numerous Donald Franklin for theft of scrap metal early pieces of scrap metal that was of misdemeanor fi- Stevens Jr., 48, of Tabor man arrested Thursday in Riegelwood after later determined to be owned nancial card fraud North Brown Street, a sheriff’s deputy watched a by Jimmie R. Heath of Leland. and two of receiving C h a d b o u r n , w a s surveillance tape that showed Benton said he heard move- money improperly arrested Feb. 10 on in attempted murder two males making three trips ment in the woods while he from a bank machine, charges of fraud and Jeffrey Antwann his bed. to a vehicle with stolen items. was searching, and he drew all charges made by forgery on warrants Billings, 29, of Bay Billings was ar- Deputy Brian Benton re- his weapon and ordered any- Worley. obtained by Sheriff ’s Street, Tabor City, rested by Sheriff ’s sponded to a call early Thurs- one there to come out. Benton The cases involve Detective Trina Wor- waived extradition to Deputy Steven No- day at the Scotchman conve- said the “movement stopped,” Stevens checks written for ley. merchandise to vari- Horry County, S.C., bles on Feb. 9 while nience store along N.C. 87, and he began to search again. here last week after Stevens was arrested by ous merchants and money ob- the deputy was in- and viewed the video footage The officer found a white he was arrested as a Whiteville police when they tained in January. The amount vestigating a prowler that showed the suspects go- male hiding under an old fugitive on a warrant discovered the warrants in the of money involved is more call in the 3600 block ing back and forth from a tractor trailer in the woods, charging him with at- state’s computer files after he than $1,280, records show. Billings of Sidney-Cher ry Jeep Cherokee to the rear of but a second man could not tempted murder. was arrested for shoplifting at The shoplifting case in- Grove Road. a nearby building. be found. Billings is charged with Walmart here Thursday. volves Stevens leaving Nobles said he found Bill- The suspects had a large Kenneth Anthony Hewett, firing a pistol into a home Stevens is charged with five Walmart without paying for ings in front of the home trashcan and both carried 29, of Lanvale Road, Leland, along Bennett Loop road counts of forgery involving antifreeze, a quart of oil and where a “prowler” was re- it during their trips out of was arrested and charged with near Loris at 2 a.m. on Oct. checks written on Bobby and a vehicle battery, total value ported. The officer checked camera range. Benton left the misdemeanor larceny. Hewett 16, 2010, and the shot struck Elouise Hulon’s account, plus $102.50. Stevens was also ar- Billings’ name in the national scene, but was called back at would not say where the two James Louis Taste, 51, in the three counts of fraud using rested for failing to appear in crime database and found he 4:19 a.m. suspects had taken the first leg while he was asleep in was wanted in Horry County. The same two suspects load of scrap, nor did he tell Elouise Hulon’s bankcard. court on two other counts of in the same Jeep were back. Benton the name of the second In addition, Stevens is misdemeanor larceny, and one charged with three counts for trespassing. Benton searched the edge of male. G. Cameron Byrd Break-ins, thefs noted Authorities investigate ATTORNEY AT LAW The following were victims s &EB n -ARGIE (AYWOOD ! ! ! of a break-in and/or theft re- Godfrey, Peacock Road, White- ! ! ported on date shown: ville – break-in, theft of medi- Tursday church fre ! ! s &EB n #ALISHA - #HEST- cation, MP3 unit, .30-30 rifle, Sheriff’s detectives are system, drums, keyboard and nut, Jack Hayes Road, White- ! Hewlett Packard computer probing an arson that de- piano were destroyed. ville – break-in, theft of Sanyo Whiteville monitor, Sony CPU computer stroyed a church off Miller Hemingway said her hus- TV, Nintendo game system. unit. Road early Thursday after the band, Titus, who is one of two 641-1118 Cell 642-2258 Office s &EB n "ENNIE ,EE !LDER- s &EB n !NGEL -ISTY 3IM- home beside the church had ministers in the church, was Evening And Weekend Appointments Available man, Lewis Street, Whiteville – mons, Forest Drive, Riegel- been burned on Feb. 5. assaulted early last week at break-in, unknown if any theft wood – theft of medication. Pastor Elaine Hemingway the site of the burned home took place, victim not present. s &EB n *AMES 7ALKER of the Word International “across the ditch” from the s &EB n "RYSTOL ,EIGH Dumfries, Va. – theft of copper Prayer Temple said there were church that she owns. Gore, Whiteville – theft of Get Your from vacant home in 700 block approximately 60 active mem- Titus Hemingway un- cash, four cigarettes from pock- of Burkhead Street. bers of the church housed in derwent surgery Friday in etbook at 701 Lanes, Whiteville. Message a four-room wood house along Charleston, S.C., to replace a s &EB n ,ORETTA "LANKS Ashley Avenue, a dead-end dialysis connection in his body Shipman, Old Lumberton Out For unpaved road. that was damaged during the Road, Whiteville – break-in, Vehicle hit pole Hemingway, who lives in assault, his wife reported. theft of two Samsung TVs, plus Sophie Leanne Cowart, 20, Less. the Longs, S.C., community Anyone with information Sanyo and LCD TVs, Wii con- of Cedar Drive, Riegelwood, Using the classifieds gets your of Horry County, said the about the burning of the house sole and 10 games, PlayStation escaped injury Feb. 8 when her message out for far less money church’s padded pews and and church is asked to call the than magazines, and 50 games. vehicle hit a Progress Energy utility pole at 45 mph, accord- communion set, plus a sound Sheriff ’s Office at 642-6551. catalogs or other publications. s &EB n %LMER %VANS Saves time & stress, too. Put Your Message Creek Road, Whiteville – break- ing to a Highway Patrol report. And your customers still get the Cowart drove off Elm Drive On The Right in, home ransacked. convenience of home delivery. Track With The s &EB n 4AMMIE 2AE and hit the pole at 6:30 a.m., SHORT Classifieds! White, Clarendon – break-in of and caused an estimated $5,000 BROS. RENT-A-CAR two mobile homes along Walter damage to a 1996 Ford that had The News Reporter Todd Road, Clarendon, theft been reported stolen. Damage Hwy. 701 $ 95 of wiring from walls, copper, to the pole and electrical sys- South of Whiteville DAILY 642-4175 642-4104 bathtub from one. tem was estimated at $1,000. 19 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011 -- 5A Norrises, Longs take Tabor City Chamber awards was a surprise and a big By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor honor for him and sons Glenn and Carroll. “Surprised and hon- “It was a surprise,” ored” were the words the Lynwood Norris said of Greater Tabor City Cham- his Outstanding Citizen ber of Commerce award award. “I didn’t know one winners used to describe thing about it.” their honors. Chris May, executive Lynwood Norris, the director of the Cape Fear state’s longest serving Council of Governments, county commissioner, was there to see Norris get was awarded the Out- his award. standing Citizen of the “Chris told me he was Year Award and coveted in Raleigh and decided to Tabor Medal at Thursday come by and have supper night’s annual banquet with us,” Norris said of held in the South Colum- how May explained his bus High School cafeteria. presence and kept the Bobby Norris and his award a secret. sons Carroll and Glenn, Norris said he was Sen. Bill Rabon who own and operate humbled by the honor, al- though he said there were City Tire Service, were Tyler installed officers, bright future of becoming others who were more de- presented the Outstand- including Miller of WTAB a bedroom community serving. He added that he ing Business of the Year Radio, president; Kip God- for Brunswick County appreciates what people Award. win of Jackson-Hewett and the beaches. I can see have done for him. Anna and Elbert Long, Tax Service, vice presi- agriculture branching out “I tried to do a lot, but long time volunteers for dent; Angie Grainger of with fresh foods and we I couldn’t do everything,” numerous Tabor City First Bank, treasurer. could become a Granola he said. projects through many Cynthia Nelson is execu- culture.” As outgoing president, years, received the Cham- tive vice president. Board Referring to former Chamber of Commerce president Suzette Leonard pre- Suzette Leonard presided ber’s Service Award. members include Chris Sen. Soles, Rabon said, sented the Outstanding Citizen Award to Lynwood Norris. over the meeting. She in- Banquet organizers Avery of Donchris Re- “I’ll never do the job he troduced the Rev. Bruce had to out-maneuver the alty, Melanie Cox of Tabor did; nobody ever pulled Schmidt, pastor of Ta- award winners to keep Correctional Institution, the plow like he did, but bor City Baptist Church, the awards a secret. Anna Frances Gablehouse of the demographics have who gave the invocation Long was told her hus- Elite One Insurance, Ge- changed.” As co-chair- and benediction. His wife band Elbert would get an organna Gore of Tabor man of the transportation Martha provided dinner award; therefore she had City Post Office, Tabor committee and a member music at the piano. Valen- to persuade Elbert they City public utilities direc- of the redistricting com- tine decorations carried needed to be there. tor Donald James, Lynn mittee, Rabon promised it out the banquet theme, “I told him they said Lambert of Jimmy G’s will be fair and equitable. “Put Your Heart in Ta- something very special Chicken and BBQ, Lora “Things in Raleigh are bor City.” A steak dinner would happen at the ban- Merritt of the Town of Ta- exciting, good times; it’s a was catered by the Todd quet,” she said Friday bor City and Dale Norris congenial group and the House. morning. “He does not of South Columbus High only time we disagree is Leonard recognized like to be in the lime- School. the five minutes when new Chamber members light and said ‘I reckon Retiring directors we vote. Thank you for Carolina Inn, Bri’s Caring you’re going to get anoth- are Roger Gore, Belinda supporting me, for being Heart Child Care, Hard- er award and you’ll drag Graves, Shelba Heming- my family. I look forward wick’s BBQ Catering and me up there with you.’ In way and Ann Jernigan. to working with you and Jimmy G’s Chicken and fact, he drug me up there. Town Manager Al Leon- for you. I look forward BBQ. She paid tribute to I had no idea I was going ard introduced special to seeing you again soon volunteers Channing Cox, to be honored, too. I was guests including officials and I hope to serve you Corbin Cox, Abby Leon- completely overwhelmed from the county, various well. And thank you, Sen. ard, Ashley James, Jaylen and I surely don’t deserve towns and chambers in Soles, for what you did for Miller, Holly Miller, Devin it, but I’ve tried to do my the county. so long.” Richard Miller presents retiring Chamber president Su- Stevens, Debbie James best.” Former Sen. R.C. Soles zette Leonard with a gift. and Chris Strickland who Bobby Norris, who Jr., the longest serving pitch in tohelp when a opened City Tire Service state legislator in the Chamber project is un- on the southern end of history of the state, in- derway. Longs are ‘good people’ town in 1985, said the Out- troduced his successor, Court Judge Sherry standing Business Award District 8 Sen. Bill Rabon By CLARA CARTRETTE know where I was or where I eight great-grandchildren. was going. I asked a mailman He descreibed them as good of Southport but a native News Editor (Grover Hardee) if he knew Christian people, he has of Fair Bluff. Soles noted It was fitting that Jack Mill- a house I could go to use a taught Sunday school and Norris has long history of that Rabon has been ap- er of WTAB Radio presented telephone. I went across the served as a deacon, he’s a good pointed to various im- the Tabor City Chamber of street, knocked on the door caretaker and is interested in public service, business portant committees, in- Commerce Service Award to and asked if I could use the what the town is doing. He’s a cluding the redistricting Anna and Elbert Long at the phone. It was long distance great listener, ready to follow By CLARA CARTRETTE Leonard’s resume of committee, and will have annual banquet. The Longs and I told her I would pay her. through with decisions, mows News Editor Norris’ service noted that more influence than most rendered him a great service She invited me in and said people’s yards and doesn’t he got married in the erly freshman senators. during the big snow of Febru- I could use the phone, but charge. ary 1973 when he was snow- Suzanne Leonard re- 50s, started his business Rabon said he likes said I couldn’t pay her,” he He said she’s active in her bound, lost and didn’t know calls that Lynwood Norris in 1955 and has worked to talk from the hip and continued. “Elbert and Anna church, serves as treasurer, where he was. Long are two of my favorite worked in a local business was one of the first people on major local projects heart and focused his talk “Thirty-eight years ago I people.” and is now retired. A Yam she met on her first trip employing local people. around patronizing and to Tabor City in 1987. She ended up in Tabor City dur- In his summation of their Festival director since 1986, Norris started his career protecting the established ing a large snow,” Miller was engaged to marry Al service, Miller noted that the she helps the Chamber when in local government as a businesses and creating a said prior to recognizing the Longs have been married for asked, is a good community Leonard, the new town member of the Columbus marriage of business and Longs. “I stayed five days in 57 years, have three daugh- neighbor and everybody loves manager, so he invited County Police Commis- government. a hotel in Whiteville, and ters, six grandchildren and her. her to attend the N.C. Yam sion, then ran successful- Rabon said it is not re- started down U.S. 701. I didn’t Festival. ly for a seat on the county alistic that we can bring Leonard, the imme- commission in 1980, a in thousands of jobs but diate past preisdent of position he still holds. we can work to make sure the Greater Tabor City His district was the first the businesses and indus- Chamber of Commerce, to have a water system tries we have stay afloat. said she and Norris have and he personally negoti- “We do that by working remained friends since ated the agreement that together; tell your friends that first meeting and it allowed Grand Strand to shop at home to make was her great pleasure to Water and Sewer Author- sure our businesses don’t present Norris the Out- ity to extend public sewer go under. We have to do standing Citizen of the lines into southern Co- with what we have, and Year award at the Cham- lumbus County. there are a lot of little ber banquet Thursday Norris has served 15 things we can do.” night. She noted that Nor- years on the hospital Referring to Rep. Dew- ris is a perfect example board and his district was ey Hill as “the patron of someone who fulfills the first to get a hospital saint of agriculture in the banquet’s theme: “Put satellite clinic. He per- Raleigh,” (chairman of Your Heart in Tabor City,” sonally made sure there the agriculture commit- as he has spent his life would be an extension tee) Rabon said he is also in business and public of utitities to Tabor Cor- on the committee “and service in the Tabor City rectional Institution, also we will not be left be- area. She further stated hind. My crystal ball says that he has one of the Continued on page 6A this corridor may have a Richard Miller holds the Outstanding Business plaque presented to Bobby Norris, “biggest hearts around.” right, and his sons Glenn and Carroll, left to right.
Judge Sherry Tyler gives the oath to Chamber president Richard Miller, treasurer Angie Grainger and vice president Kip Godwin. Jack Miller reads the Service Award plaque presented to Elton and Anna Long. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011 Births Engagements Hammond Justin Ray and Hope Hon- eycutt Hammond of Angier announce the Jan. 5 birth of a son, Ryley Eugene, in Wake Med. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Ryley Eugene has an 8-year- old sibling, Christian. Maternal grandparents are Johnny (John H. III) and Kay Honeycutt of Chadbourn. Paternal grandparents are Ramona and Scott Smith of Whiteville, Cecil Eugene Ham- mond Jr. and Tammy Ward Hammond of Tabor City. Maternal great-grandpar- ents are Mary Loil Honeycutt of Chadbourn and the late Courtney Paige Long Dana Brooke Thompson John H. Honeycutt Jr. Pater- Gary Daniel Rabon Michael Roy Hodgson nal great-grandparents are Raymond Lee Cumbee Jr. and Tompson- the late Alice Elaine Cumbee Long-Rabon of Whitevile, and the late Military drills and artillery demonstrations are some of the activities planned for Bruns- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Long Hodgson Ruby and Cecil Eugene Ham- of Nakina announce the en- wick Town/Ft. Anderson’s program “Preparing for War: The 146th Anniversary of the mond Jr. of Whiteville. Pal and Pam Thompson Fall of Ft. Anderson and the 245th Anniversary of the Stamp Act Crisis” slated for gagement of their daughter, of Grundy, Va., announce Feb 19-20, opening at 9 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Highlights of the two-day Courtney Paige, to Gary Dan- the engagement of their program include special guided tours of Battery B (normally closed to the public) and Turbeville iel Rabon, son of Gary and daughter, Dana Brooke, of a presentation by Dr. Chris Fonvielle on “Building Up for War: Constructing the Cape Bradley and Kim Turbev- Wendy Rabon of Delco. Wilmington, to Michael Roy Fear Defenses.” Tour tickets are $5 each for ages 12 and older. Proceeds beneft the ille of Cerro Gordo announce The bride-elect graduated Hodgson of Wilmington, son site’s gun emplacement project. The living history program is free and will feature Civil the Jan. 20 birth of a son, from South Columbus High of John and Tracey Hodgson War infantry and artillery demonstrations, sutlers (vendors), a blacksmith, and a period Brinkley Cole, in Southeast- School and is a senior at Peace of Whiteville. photographer. (Photo courtesy of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources) ern Regional Medical Center. College in Raleigh. The bride-elect graduated He weighed 8 pounds. The groom-elect gradu- from Grundy High School Maternal grandparents are ated from North Brunswick and has a bachelor’s degree in Foster, adoptive Terry and Chuck Butler of High School and Ashford pharmaceutical science from Hospice plans volunteer training Chadbourn. Paternal grand- University. He is employed Campbell University and a parents are Wendy and Donald by Columbus County Schools Doctorate of Pharmacy from Lower Cape Fear Hospice give administrative support, parents needed Turbeville of Cerro Gordo. at Evergreen Middle School. the Appalachian College of & LifeCareCenter will offer assist with special events, and Boys and Girls Homes of A June 2012 wedding is Pharmacy. She is employed a three-session training ori- provide community outreach. N.C. needs family and thera- planned. by CVS Pharmacy in Wilm- entation for new Columbus For more information and peutic foster and/or adoptive Tigpen ington. County volunteers. Sessions to register for volunteer train- parents in Columbus and sur- Aaron Matthew and Kim- The groom-elect graduated will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 ing, contact Anita Crabtree at berly Watkins Thigpen of DKG meets rounding counties. from Whiteville High School p.m. Monday, Feb. 21; 9 a.m. to 642.9051. Raleigh announce the Jan. The Omega Chapter of Del- The agency will host the and Embry Riddle Aeronauti- noon Wednesday, Feb. 23; and Lower Cape Fear Hospice 23 birth of a son, Landon ta Kappa Gamma will meet necessary training at Boys cal University. He is employed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. & LifeCareCenter is a non- Matthew, in Rex Hospital. He Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at and Girls Homes of N.C., 400 by Atlantic Southeast Air- 24, at the Angel House Hospice profit agency that provides weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces. Dale’s Seafood in Whiteville. Flemington Drive, Lake Wac- lines, Delta Connection. Care Center on 206 Warrior health care and comfort to Grandparents are Jer- The committee meetings camaw, in the fellowship hall A June 18 wedding is Trail Road in Whiteville. people with life-limiting ill- ry and Rose Watkins of will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will in the chapel. planned at Vansant Baptist The training gives an in- ness; support and counseling Chadbourn, Dr. F. Ray Thigpen be served at 6:30 p.m. The pro- Open house will be held Church in Grundy, Va., with a depth overview of agency to families; and education to of Whiteville and Dr. Debbie gram will be on the history of March 1, from 6-8 p.m. Classes Bouton of Charlotte. reception in the Appalachian programs, services and phi- the community in Bladen, the Society by Karen Dawsey, a will begin March 8, from Great-grandparents are School of Law. losophy; discusses volunteer Brunswick, Columbus, New local chapter member. 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday and the late Warren and Mary opportunities; and highlights Hanover and Pender counties. Thursday. Vance Nobles of Fair Bluff, end-of-life care issues and For more information con- Pheatress Thigpen and the SCC hosts Financial Aid Day concerns. Training materials, Legion meets tact LeAnne Graham at 646- late Wilton Thigpen of Fair The Financial Aid Office the day of the event, it is also lunch on Monday and Thurs- 3083, ext 217, or 877-211-5322, Bluff, Barbara Warren of New at Southeastern Community helpful if participants com- day, and snacks are included. Tuesday night Bern and the late Donald War- College will host a Free Ap- plete as much of the FAFSA Volunteers provide respite or email at leanne.fowler@ ren, and the late Pete Watkins plication for Federal Student on the Web Worksheet as pos- for caregivers and much need- American Legion Post 137 bghnc.org. of Chadbourn. Aid (FAFSA) Day on Saturday, sible prior to the program. The ed emotional support for pa- will meet Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Feb. 19. College financial aid online Worksheet is available tients with life-limiting illness 7 p.m. Members are urged to officers will be available in at www.fafsa.ed.gov. and their families. They also attend. Literacy prayer breakfast is Feb. 19 A-Building from 9 a.m.-noon “Students and parents assist hospice families with The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of the Columbus to help current and poten- shouldn’t be concerned if errands as needed. In general, ly and individually. Baptist Association will host its annual prayer breakfast to tial students, including high they cannot answer all of the volunteers act as objective, “Most importantly, he benefit the Columbus County Literacy Council on Feb. 19 at school seniors and families, questions on the forms,” said caring friends to people in has been a friend to liter- First Baptist Church in Whiteville. The event begins at 9 a.m. complete and submit their Glenn Hanson, Director of need. They can also volunteer ally thousands of people and includes breakfast for attendees. FAFSA forms. This is a free Financial Aid at SCC. “That’s at the Hospice Care Center, and always has time to The fundraiser began as a mission in action program for service. why we have arranged for talk to a citizen,” Leonard the WMU in 1987. For more information about attending the The FAFSA is required to experienced financial aid said. “He goes out to his event or assisting the literacy council that provides private, be considered for all federal officers to help them during Norris has constituents’ homes to listen free, one-on-one tutoring service to individuals in Columbus and most state financial aid Continued from page 5A FAFSA Day.” to their concerns or see first County call 642-2442. for college. To receive the most finan- located in his district. He hand their problem.He Students are encouraged to cial aid possible, students are has served more than 20 believes in the old way of register through the College encouraged to submit their years on the Lower Cape governing where there Foundation of North Carolina FAFSA form as soon as pos- Fear Water and Sewer is no greater honor than (CFNC) for the FAFSA Day sible after January 1 prior to Authority and in 2002 the solving a problem for a SCC TV Schedule Program at Southeastern. Reg- each academic school year Cape Fear Council of Gov- friend. If you are wonder- EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- istration is available at CFNC. for which they plan to attend. ernments named its re- ing what it takes to stay in ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in org/fafsaday or by calling 866- Applicants need the following gional local goverrnment elective office for 30 yer- weekly from 9 a.m. –midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu 866-CFNC toll-free. Students information: Social Security leader award after him. ars, you need to know that This week on EDU-Cable: also may call SCC directly at Number; driver’s license, if Norris is currently the you have to make friends Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday 642-7141, ext. 214 or ext. 250. applicable; U.S. income tax longest serving county and you have to take their 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room To complete the FAFSA, 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Inside Columbus County Schools returns; records of untaxed commissioner in North concerns to heart.” – 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year – Dr. Dan participants should bring income: Social Security bene- Carolina. Leonard spoke of Nor- Strickland and Sylvia Cox both the student’s and par- fits, veterans benefits, welfare, Leonard said Norris, ris’ membership in Sandy 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative ents’ federal 1040 tax forms temporary assistance to needy the man with a big heart, Plain Baptist Church, Extension –Black History Month Observance - for 2010 to FAFSA Day. Each families or child support; and has supported just about his wife, three children, Nakoma Simmons and Harold Troy participating student and 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Columbus County Cooks with current bank statements, every fundraiser in the six grandchildren and and guests, Chef Sokun and Guillaume Slama - parent also is encouraged to investment records and mort- area over the past quarter three great-grandchil- Chicken Fricassee obtain a Personal Identifica- gage information. century, has given of his dren. The street to Lake Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents tion Number (PIN) from the For more information time to help the senior Tabor is named for him, 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - SCC Athletics – Sue Hawks, Clarence U.S. Department of Education about FAFSA Day, contact citizens programs and he has a lifetime interest Ganus, Scott Johnson and Gary Sykes website, www.pin.ed.gov, prior the SCC Financial Aid office helped sponsor several in NASCAR racing and 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Go Green Expo – Sue Hawks to FAFSA Day. To save time on and Teresa Triplett at 642-7141 ext. 214 or ext. 250. sports teams. He has sup- his legendary trademark Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program ported farmers collective- is hugging. 11 a.m., 5 & 9 p.m. - Rob Hill, filmmaker and documentarian Liberty Hospice to hold balloon release Feb. 14 Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club Liberty Hospice of Whiteville will host a balloon release on Valentine’s Day to honor loved ones on Monday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. ST The True at Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Church. 1 ANNUAL Balloons will be released with notes containing messages of love. Literature on grief and loss will be available for all. Expression Contact Jovona Bellamy at 641-4095 to participate in this event. SWEETHEART BALL Of Love Is Saturday, February 19th, 2011 Helping Three Little Blessings that bring lots 7 o’clock p.m. ‘til 12 o’clock a.m. of Joy & Happiness in my life Vineland Station Those Happy Valentine’s Day We would like to thank the following Gold Sponsors: 6AN ,E3ANE ASSISTS PROGRAM Adaptive Prosthetics and Orthotics In Need... CLIENT 2OBERTA (ARRIS Michael L. Cahn, M.D., F.A.C.S. Carolina Regional Radiology Coastal Carolina E.N.T., P.A. ABUNDANCE OF LOVE ADULT Brianna Hope Columbus Regional Healthcare System DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER East Coast Private Investigations • Joshua David Lacie Grace Hutchinson Surgical Care Specialists providing quality care, delivered with love. John Brennan Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Columbus County s 4AKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR s (EALTH -ONITORING Paite Peacock Foot Clinic, PC CONVENIENT LOCATION s 0ERSONAL #ARE !SSISTANCE Simply Fruit, LLC s $EDICATED 3TAFF Southeast Internal Medicine s 0ERSONALIZED ACTIVITY PLAN Waccamaw Bank Open 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday Walters Surgical Associates Now accepting Medicaid Cap DA participants Kevin G. Williamson, Attorney at Law, PLC Love You! If you would like to purchase tickets or ABUNDANCE OF LOVE ADULT DAY CARE Papa become a sponsor, contact us at 840-3084 % #OLUMBUS 3T 7HITEVILLE s John Paite #1769 [email protected] • wjwc.weebly.com Betty Sturdivant, Owner/Registered Nurse The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011--7A
Members of the Whiteville High School Class of 1980 had its class reunion this fall, High. Standing: Susan Moss Deans, Brenda Robinson Huggins, Anthony Best, Michael beginning with a tailgate at Legion Stadium before the homecoming game, a Friday Edwards, Mary Fulton, Angela Pridgen Norris, Tony Rowell, Gloria Pierce Cutler, Der- night bonfre, and dinner and dance with a live band on Saturday night. Pictured from ral Greene, Pat Scott Freeman, Frank Logan, Linda Sellers, Pearlie Shipman, Alberta left, kneeling, are Freddie Soles, Phyllis Featherson Edwards, Jackie Blanks, Betty Jackson, Rhonda Nance, Pam Sharpe Merritt, Chuck Alley, Tammy Price, Rhonda Byrd Best Hill, Jimmy Carter, Calvin Turner, Margaret Stevens Climes, Beth Kennedy Ed- Garrell, Kelly Dew, Darlene McCollum, Terry McLaurin, Donna Edwards, Wendy Nobles, wards, Kenneth Gaskins, Carla Hooks, Vicky Hope, Carolyn Will, Belinda Knight Fetner, Nancy Garrell Benton, Andy Holt, Kim Hill, Alan Gore, Jeff Batten, Sue Gore Tyson, Liz Leigh Vereen Cook, Angie Sellers, Christy Thompson Skidmore, Linda Burris Brown, Claus, Diane Bellamy, Ricky Evans, Tammy Ikner Simmons, Lynn Fisher, Wendell Ball, Celia Lynch, Nora Williams Howard, Bo McNeill, Bonte Canady, Robert Boone and Les Ronnie Watts and John Deans. ConEd courses at SCC Garden club plans symposium on roses The Continuing Educa- ing, room 124. Registration fee – lunch. sented. The deadline for buy- tion Division at Southeastern is $65. Financial assistance The Town and Country radio show. Giving tours of Door Prizes will also be pre- ing tickets is Friday, March 11. Community College will of- is available through the N.C. Garden Club of Whiteville the well-known Witherspoon’s fer jewelry making, pastry Tobacco Trust Fund Commis- will host a symposium and All-American Rose selection techniques, landscaping and sion for eligible participants. luncheon, “Growing Roses Suc- certified public garden, which flower arranging courses on Hands-on exercises will take cessfully,” on Tuesday, March is open daily from sun up to campus. Pre-registration is students step by step through 15, at the First Baptist Church sundown, is another of his required by calling (910) 642- the set-up, monitoring and of Whiteville. David Strick- many activities. Gifts They Will Love! 7141, ext. 296 or 397. For more measuring of various social land, area operations manager This is not Witherspoon’s information contact Mary media platforms such as You- for Witherspoon Culture, a first visit to Whiteville, as he Ruth Edwards at (910) 642- Tube, blogging, Twitter and rose care and rose sales busi- recently helped create and 7141, ext. 317 or medwards@ Facebook to promote their ness of 53 years from Durham, now manages a beautiful rose sccnc.edu. business or non-profit. will present a program on all garden at the home of Henry F l o w e r a r r a n g i n g i s REAL (Rural Entrepre- aspects of rose care. He will and Jane Hawthorne. scheduled for Mondays, Feb. neurship through Action discuss landscaping, pesticide Tickets for $10 each may be 21-March 28, from 6-9 p.m. in Learning) class meets Tues- management, fertilization, purchased from Sara Thomp- T-Building, room 101. A $43 day evenings, Feb. 22 through maintenance and irrigation. son (642-2015), Suzanne King registration fee must be paid April 12 from 6:15-9:15 p.m. in Strickland has been asso- (642-9732), Joanne Hardee at the first meeting. Cartrette Building, room 164. ciated with Witherspoon for (642-4041), or any Town and Discover the joy of cre- The registration fee is $65 plus seven years. He began as a Country Garden Club member. ating unique floral designs $14 for the textbook. Funds are route assistant, soon gained This fundraiser supports an with fresh and silk flowers. available through the N.C. To- his license in pesticide ap- annual scholarship presented Through demonstration and bacco Trust Fund for eligible plication, and eventually pro- to a Whiteville High School hands-on practice, partici- participants. Prior business gressed to the management senior interested in obtaining pants will learn the principles experience is not required. level where he now uses his an advanced degree in horti- of line, form, color, radiation, REAL is a nationally recog- rose expertise to oversee the culture. It also supports several and balance and will leave nized program that helps indi- installation and care of rose ongoing as well as future beau- Family Name Tiles each class meeting with their viduals learn what is required gardens from Raleigh to the tification projects in the city of own floral design. to start, expand or improve a coast. He also presents a vari- Whiteville. Introduction to Landscap- small business. Topics such ety of rose gardening classes Following is a symposium ing is scheduled for Tuesdays, as market research and fea- to customers and is sought schedule: 11 a.m. - registra- Browning Jewelry Mother’s Rings Hershey’s Pendants Feb. 22–April 12, from 6-9 p.m. sibility, competitive analysis, after as a speaker at local rose tion and coffee; 11:15 a.m. in HHS-Building, room 135. financial feasibility and com- societies, garden clubs and on - 12:15 p.m. – program; 12:15 s 3PECIAL /RDERS WPTF’s “Weekend Gardener” p.m. - 12:30 – break; 12:30 - 1:30 s *EWELRY 2EPAIR A $65 registration and $1.25 puterized financial analysis s 7ATCH "ATTERIES insurance fee must be paid at will be addressed while work- ewelry ompany s %NGRAVING the first meeting. ing through the preparation J C Wal-Mart Shopping Center • 914-0600 Styles may vary This course will provide of a business plan. www.whiteville.com a comprehensive look at the Leadership and Organiza- landscape industry and op- tional Skills, a free seminar, portunities for employment. will be held Tuesday, Feb. 22, Topics will include creation from 1-4 p.m. in T-Building, of landscape designs using room 120. Students will learn Happy 1st Birthday plants, shrubs, ground covers how to organize a team, lead a Donna Cartrette and trees, proper identifica- business meeting and develop Chloe McPherson tion and usage of tools and a budget. The fundamental February 14 selection of turf grass and skills of public speaking will Batten When we were young we maintenance of grounds. This also be addressed. February 16, 2011 course will consist of class Appraising Fundamentals called you tattletale. discussion, demonstration will be offered Tuesday, Feb. Celebrate Now payback isn’t and hands-on practice. 22, from 6-9 p.m. in T-Building, so pretty. The Continuing Education room 120. It will cover the Division at SCC will offer the basic criteria of appraising. following courses and semi- Discussion will include fair Your Special nars beginning the week of market values, estate and Feb. 21: Social Media, REAL, certified appraisals and how Leadership and Organiza- to locate the most accurate Occasions in tional Skills, and Appraising information in determining Fundamentals and Tax Impli- appraisal values. cations. To pre-register or for Tax Implications for Start- more information, contact the ing a Business will be offered The News Continuing Education Divi- Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6-8 sion at (910) 642-7141, ext. 296 p.m. in T-Building, room 120. or ext. 397. Topics include properly reg- We Love You, Using Social Media to Mar- istering a business, correct Reporter Daddy, Mommy, Ethan Sister Peggy, Penny, ket a Business or Non-Profit reporting and payment of & Nick #1318 & Katrina #1753 is a new course that will meet property taxes, and withhold- on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. Feb. ing requirements for North 22 through April 12 in T-Build- Carolina businesses.
Town & Country to meet Tuesday Happy Birthday to the Happy 5th Birthday If you see this young The Town and Country Garden Club of Whiteville will meet sweetest Mother that lady at the Courthouse at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the home of Sara Cartrette, 113 McKenzie East Wyche Street in Whiteville. brings lots of selling papers, wish Columbus County Extension Director Dalton Dockery will happiness to my life. Hobbs her a Happy Sweet 16! discuss “February in the Garden” with information on impor- February 13, 2011 tant gardening activities that are appropriate for application Marjorie Nicole Hines during this month. Members will also plan for the club’s Grow- ing Roses Successfully symposium and luncheon on March 15. Campbell All members are urged to attend. February 17, 2011
Happy 1st Birthday to our little “Tinker Bell” Korteja Na-zari Gainey February 14, 2011 Love, Mom, Dad, Mama Jossie, Mama Genia, Papa Demetrius, I Love You With My Auntie Shanda, Mah-niylah, Love, Whole Heart, and family #1755 Miesha and Jaden #1775 Mommy #1319 Love, Mom #1773 Deaths Blood donors needed The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011, Page 8A to replenish supply LUKE ‘BILL’ EDWARD BETTY BOWEN Severe winter weather is deemed safe, by calling 1-800- DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE SYKES ETHERIDGE throughout much of the east- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or BLADENBORO -- Luke “Bill” LELAND -- Betty Bowen ern half of the United States by visiting redcrossblood.org. Edwards Sykes, 76, died Fri- Etheridge, 66, died Thursday, in recent weeks has caused Donations will help replenish day, Feb. 11, 2011. He was pre- Feb. 10, 2011 at Lower Cape the cancellation of more than the Red Cross blood supply to ceded in death by his parents, Fear Hospice and LifeCare- 14,000 blood and platelet dona- ensure that blood products are Henry Sykes and Addie Pack- Center in Wilmington. She tions through the American readily available for patients er Sykes; one daughter, Delo- was born April 17, 1944 in Red Cross. The severity of the with serious medical needs. ris “Effie” Strickland; three Whiteville, the daughter of impact has stressed even the The need for blood is con- brothers,Raymond,Oscar and the late Hezekiah and Aman- Red Cross’ robust national in- stant. Every two seconds a Ernest Sykes; one sister, Ruby da Smith Bowen. She worked ventory management system, patient in the United States McLamb; and a granddaugh- with Tom’s Drug Store in which can move blood products needs a blood transfusion. to where they’re needed most, ter. downtown Wilmington for Blood is perishable and has no such as when severe weather substitute. Red blood cells have Final rites were held Sun- eight years and for the last two hits. a shelf life of only 42 days and day, Feb. 13, at Butters Bap- years with Rite Aid Pharmacy The American Red Cross platelets just 5 days – they must tist Church with Revs. Clyde in Leland. She was preceded urges all eligible donors to at- be replenished constantly. Coats and Rick Digney of- in death by two brothers, Rob- EDWIN JULIUS ISRAEL tend the Whiteville community Blood and platelets can be ficiating. Burial followed in ert and Hubert Bowen. blood drive held at Liberty Tax used for trauma victims – those WHITEVILLE -- Edwin Singletary Cemetery in But- Final rites were held Sat- Julius Israel, 84, departed on Monday, Feb. 21 from 1:30 - who suffered due to accidents ters. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral urday, Feb. 12, at Peacock’s 6 p.m. Liberty Tax is located and burns – heart surgery this life Feb. 11, 2011, at WILLIAM PASCHAL Home of Elizabethtown han- Funeral Home Chapel of at 1018 North JK Powell Blvd. patients, organ transplant his home sur- MABRY dled the arrangements. Whiteville with Pastor G.A. Donors may call 640-1274 for recipients, premature babies rounded by SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A trag- Survivors include his wife, Griffin officiating. Interment appointments. Walk-ins are and for patients receiving treat- his family. He ic accident took the life of Annie Merll Sykes of the followed in Union Valley Cem- welcome but appointments will ment for leukemia, cancer or William Paschal Mabry, 23, was born Oct. home; one son, Greg Sykes etery. be honored. other diseases, such as sickle Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. 11, 1926 in Sampson Coun- of Bladenboro; one daugh- She is survived by her hus- “We have not seen the Janu- cell disease. A native of Shelby, he was ty to the late Perry J. and ter, Lynn Hester of Bladen- band, James (Thurman) Av- ary supply drop this dramati- All blood types are needed, Rosa Starling Israel. known for his warm heart, boro; two brothers, Harvey ery Etheridge; a daughter, cally in a decade and we need especially type O negative, to He honorably served kind smile, and free spirit. Sykes and Earl Sykes, both of Tammy Turnage; five sisters, to reverse this now,” said Joyce ensure a reliable supply for his country in the United He loved life, lived life and Bladenboro; one sister, Shir- Martha Simmons, Doris Hart, Brendle, American Red Cross patients. Individuals who are States Air Force. He was will be missed by all whose ley Jackson of Windsor; six Yvonne McPherson, Mable Carolinas region chief execu- 17 years of age (16 with paren- a former deacon in the lives he touched. grandchildren and nine great- Piver, Joan Long; one brother, tive officer. “You don’t wait to tal permission in some states), Whiteville Pentecostal Ho- Mabry was a 2005 gradu- grandchildren. Jack Bowen; three grandchil- refuel once you’ve run out of weigh at least 110 pounds and liness Church where he ate of Shelby High School, dren and one great-grand- gas. Donating blood or platelets are in generally good health and his family were mem- after which he played soc- child. now helps ensure immediate may be eligible to donate blood. bers for many years. Edwin cer for Wofford College CALLIE M. SMITH and future patient needs will High school students and other WHITEVILLE -- Callie M. Flowers are welcome or was passionate in his more for two years. He also at- donations may be made to be met.” donors 18 years of age and than 40 years of service as tended the Savannah Col- Smith, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. The Red Cross urges all younger also have to meet 8, 2011, at New Hanover Re- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and a Sunday school teacher. lege of Art and Design. He LifeCareCenter, 1414 Physi- eligible donors in unaffected certain height and weight re- gional Medical Center. areas to make an appointment quirements. Please bring your More recently, the family was a member of Central cians Drive, Wilmington, N.C. Final rites were held Sat- to give blood in the coming Red Cross blood donor card or attended New Life Commu- United Methodist Church 28401-7335. nity Church in Whiteville. in Shelby where as a youth urday, Feb. 12, at Spring Hill days, and those in affected ar- other form of positive ID when Edwin was a member of he was active in the youth Missionary Baptist Church, eas to donate as soon as travel you come to donate. Lebanon Lodge No. 207 A.F. groups. He was an Eagle 2871 Chadbourn Highway, RACHEL HARDEE Scout with Boy Scout Troop Whiteville. Burial followed in SILVER SPRINGS, Md. -- Ra- WT accepting applications for More-at-Four & A.M. Edwin was service #104. He participated in the Sandhill Cemetery in Bladen- chel Hardee, 81, died Friday, manager at Wells Oldsmo- Williams Township is now accepting applications for the Chrysalis Walk and volun- boro. Peoples Funeral Home Feb. 11, 2011, at Holy Cross bile, Inc. 1956-1992. During More-at-Four Pre-Kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year. teered his time with special of Whiteville handled the ar- Hospital, Md. She was the retirement, Edwin enjoyed Children must be four years of age on or before Aug. 31. needs children and adults rangements. daughter of the late Clarence serving the community on Come by the school office to pick up your application. a part time basis at McKen- with North Shelby School Survivors include a daugh- and Carrie Stevens of Coun- zie Mortuary. and Camp Tekoa for many ter, Brenda Bryant of Kin- cil. Edwin was enthusiastic years. An accomplished ston; three sisters, Evelyn Final rites will be held at 11 Earn baby bucks at WCPC Center about flying and Amateur sculptor and artist, one of Durham of Maryland, Gracie a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at Mt. A Woman’s Choices Preg- offered on Tuesdays and Thurs- Radio. After many years as his sculptures marks the Fleming of Wilson, and Eloise Horeb Presbyterian Church nancy Care Center, a life-af- days between noon and 4 p.m. a pilot his focus shifted to entrance to Wofford Col- Purdie of Wilmington; and in Council with Pastor Mae firming Christian ministry, of- The Pregnancy Care Center is fers an Earn While You Learn located at 116 Premiere Plaza, scale radio controlled air- lege. a brother, Glover Murphy of Craven officiating. Burial will program to pregnant women behind Waffle International craft. A memorial service cel- Bladenboro. follow in the church cemetery. in Columbus County. By tak- in Whiteville. For more infor- Final rites will be Mon- ebrating the life of William Family will receive friends on ing one-on-one classes with an mation call Janet McPherson will be held Monday, Feb. 14 Monday, Feb. 14 from 7-10 p.m. day Feb. 14, 2011 at 2 p.m. GROVER HUBERT BRYAN advocate, an expectant mother at 642-2677. All services of the at 3 p.m. at Central United at Longwood House, 601 Doc- at New Life Community CLARKTON -- Grover Hu- can earn baby bucks that can Pregnancy Care Center are Methodist Church with Rev. tor Robinson Rd., Council and Church, Maultsby Street, bert Bryan, 81, died Saturday, be exchanged for a car seat, confidential and free of charge. Craig Langston officiat- again on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from Whiteville with interment Feb. 12, 2011. He was the son crib, or other baby supplies. 3-8 p.m. Kinlaw Funeral Home to follow at Pierce Cem- ing. The family will receive of the late Grover Carson Bry- The Earn While You Learn of Elizabethtown is handling etery, Pierce Cemetery Rd., friends immediately follow- an and Alma Hester Bryan. program consists of eight class- the arrangements. Minnie Bell Godfrey Hallsboro. ing the memorial service in He was preceded in death by es that are tailored to the needs Edwin is survived by his the church fellowship hall. three sisters, Evelyn Edwards, Survivors include her daugh- of each client. Classes last ap- (Big Baby) wife of 61 years Nancy Cecil M. Burton Funeral Lucille Rippy and Magdaline ter, Carrie Ryan of North proximately an hour and are January 9, 2011 Greene Israel of the home, Home and Crematory is Bordeaux; and two brothers, East, Md.; her son, Amos R. and son, Edwin Jr. “Eddie” serving the family. James Bryan and Frankie Hardy Jr. of Shepherdstown, of North Myrtle Beach, He is survived by his par- Bryan. W.Va.; and six grandchildren. S.C., several nieces and ents, William “Will” Frank- Final rites will be held at Donations can be made to Happy Valentine’s Day nephews. In addition to his lin Mabry Jr. and Joan 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the American Cancer Soci- parents, Edwin was preced- “Joanie” Paschal Mabry Clarkton First Baptist Church ety, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, with the Lord ed in death by his brother, of Shelby; a brother, Chris- with Rev. Roy Walker officiat- New Castle, Del. 19720 or Mt. F. Earl Israel, and three tian Mabry of Wilmington; ing. Visitation will be held Horeb Presbyterian Church Alex Smith sisters, Naomi Farr, Sadie two sisters, Holly Mabry of Monday, Feb. 14 from 6-8 p.m. Cemetery Fund, 9389 Highway Soles, and Hilda Lewis. Durham and Drew Mabry at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral 87E., Council, N.C. 28434. Memorial contributions of the home; his grand- Home of Elizabethtown. Te Godfrey family would like may be made to Lower Cape mothers, Susie Mabry of to extend our most sincere thanks Survivors include his wife, ERMA WEAVER Fear Hospice, 206 War- Shelby and Pat K. Paschal for the outpouring of love we re- Calista Bryan of the home; a WHITEVILLE -- Erma Weav- rior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. of Whiteville; several lov- son, McRae Bryan of Sunset ceived during the loss of our sister er, 85, died Monday, Feb. 14, and your friend Minnie Bell (Big 28472. ing aunts, uncles, family, Beach; a daughter, Sharon 2011, at Lower Cape Fear Hos- Baby) Godfrey. McKenzie Mortuary Service and friends. He was preced- Chadwick of Wilmington; ed in death by his grand- pice and LifeCareCenter. Your Smile Perhaps you sent a lovely card three brothers, Bennie Earl Arrangements are incom- or said a prayer for the family. Per- BRANDO JAMES SYKES parents, William Franklin Though your smile Bryan of Ocean Isle, G.C. Bry- plete and will be announced haps you prepared a meal or stopped CHADBOURN -- Brando Mabry Sr. and Dr. Jerry D. is gone forever, an of Bladenboro, and Robert by Peacock Funeral Home of by to visit with the family. We are James Sykes, 55, died Thurs- Paschal. and your hand I Bryan of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Whiteville. thankful. day, Feb. 10, 2011, at the Lower In lieu of flowers, memo- and five grandchildren. cannot touch, I still have A special thanks goes out to Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- rials may be made to the many memories of the Calvin Norton, Willis Norton, and areCenter in Whiteville. He is following organizations: HENRY LEE HAWKINS one I loved so much. Henry Norton (June Bug). May the son of Evelyn Russ Sykes Grand Ole Gospel God bless the Norton brothers for Central United Method- WHITEVILLE -- Henry Lee Your memory is my and the late Arthur Sykes Jr. being there for Minnie. ist Church, 200 East Mar- Hawkins, 49, died Thursday, schedule keepsake, with which He was a member of West Tanks to a special friend Curtis ion St., Shelby, N.C. 28150; Feb. 10, 2011, at Cape Fear Val- The Chadbourn Arts Center I’ll never part. Whiteville Baptist Church Cleveland County Humane and to her home boys Tone Copone, ley Medical Center in Fayette- Grand Ole Gospel will be open God has you in His Pete, Jeremiah and her home girls and worked with Memory and Society, P.O. Box 2432, Shel- ville. on March 1, 15, featuring live keeping, I have you Anna, Gloria, and Cricket. Company for 24 years. by, N.C. 28151; Cleveland Arrangements are incom- southern gospel music. in my heart. A very special thanks goes out Final rites were held Sunday, County Arts Council, 111 plete and will be announced Admission is free and starts Sadly missed, but never forgotten. to First St. Paul Missionary Baptist Feb. 13, at McKenzie Mortu- S. Washington St., Shel- by Peoples Funeral Home of at 7 p.m. and is located at 120 With all our love, Church, Zion Wall Kitchen Crew, ary Chapel in Whiteville with by, N.C. 28150; or donor’s Whiteville. N. Brown Street. “Georgia,” Bobby, Alexis Bible Way Kitchen Crew, Union Revs. Linzy Nance and Char- choice. Chapel, United Pentecostal Church, & all of us lie Tatum officiating.Burial #1751 Bishop Floyd, the Class of 1991, followed in the Memory Lane In Loving Memory of Happy Birthday and the crew from McDonald’s of Memorial Cemetery, Bladen- Amber Whiteville. A special thanks to her boro. Welton Jacobs Mom hairdresser Irene. Survivors include his two PREGNANT? Minnie had numerous friends Feb. 17, 1960 - Nov. 25, 2010 and family, but to everyone we say daughters, Bethany Tiffany Paige Julia Spaulding We Can Help! thanks. A heartfelt thanks goes out of Cerro Gordo, and Tiffany Babson to our baby brother Terry Godfrey. Autry of Clarkton; three sons, “Sunshine” 10-14-87 to 9-14-08 Good looking out for your baby Chris Sykes, Jacob Sykes and 642-2677 sister. #1774 Michael Sykes all of Bladen- You Will Always boro; his mother, Evelyn Russ Be Our Valentine Sykes of Lumberton; a sister, We love and miss you more Sarah Norris of Lumberton; and brothers, Marlon Sykes than words can say of Fayetteville, Marvin Sykes, Melvin Sykes and Mark Sykes all from Bladenboro; and four grandchildren. IDA RUTH HARRIS WHITEVILLE -- Ida Ruth Harris, 77, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at her residence. From sisters Sherleen, Arrangements are incom- Gerleen, Lillian, Judy, Minnie plete and will be announced & his loving brother, Paul by Peoples Funeral Home of Colon; his nieces & nephews; and his friends Willie & We all miss you. Whiteville. Delores Jacobs Love, Aquila #1771 #1762 CLASSIFIED DEADLINES For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday SHORT For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday BROS. RENT-A-CAR Love You Forever, #1772 Call Wanda or Hanne Hwy. 701 $ 95 Mema, Pepa, Daddy, Mama, 642-4104 DAILY South of Whiteville 19 642-4175 Amanda, Will & Kalli www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011 – 9-A 200 years Continued from page 1-A through the evening to give such as Fayetteville, and help the better.” shoppers and visitors more create an easily recognizable While the council approved opportunities to learn about image of the city on public the proposed new logo, they Whiteville’s downtown area. letterhead, signs, etc. did not promise any financial Young said the chamber She pointed out that she contribution for the April wants to close a portion of wasn’t suggesting the city toss event. Madison Street after business its old stationary and start all Young said she understood hours to encourage visitors to over. that the budget was tight, and spend more time at the event. “We don’t recommend already in place for this year, The Chamber, Arts Council throwing anything away,” she but she hoped the council and Downtown Development said. “Just changing it along would consider supporting Commission (CAD) are also the way as the need arises.” the bicentennial efforts in the working with the schools to Council approved the new 2011-2012 budget. bring students downtown logo, as designed by the CAD “We are eager to make this during the day of the event to committee and used on the year a year that lives in the attend the expo and visit the city welcome signs, with the memories of our children and depot. addition of the correct date. grandchildren,” Young said. Young also asked the coun- Young said the city should A number of people have cil to consider changing the consider additional events to already jumped on the bicen- old city logo, which features promote the anniversary. One tennial bandwagon, Young Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce President Henry Hawthorne presents Shel- the courthouse and the 1833 event is being held in March, said – herself included. ley Potter with her chamber plaque. founding date, to a new logo she said, and the big celebra- “I have already ordered a created by the chamber. tion this fall, but other oppor- period dress,” she said. “This “We would also like to see tunities are available. is going to be a big, fun time in the city adopt the design used “We urge you to encour- Whiteville, a special time we Body Beautiful under new management in our welcome signs as our age other groups to consider can all be proud of.” ‘city brand,’ so to speak,” bicentennial commemora- By JEFFERSON WEAVER with helping her achieve her over recently. Jefferson Weaver Young said. She noted how tions,” she said. “This is a Staff Writer dream. “We hope that this will the idea is similar to the one special time for our city, and 910-642-4104 ext. 227 “It’s because of Him we’re remain a thriving business successfully used by cities the more people are involved, [email protected] Shelley Potter credits God here today,” she said as she in downtown Whiteville,” she prepared to cut the ribbon said. “We want to keep grow- on Body Beautiful Salon and ing.” Medi-Spa in Whiteville. “He Whiteville Mayor Terry Tree farmer works in mysterious ways, and Mann thanked the Potters Continued from page 1-A I never thought this,” for their investment in down- Potter and her husband town. The designation as a certi- Forester Shane Hardee of a management plan for you,” state Department of Archae- Blake are the new owners of “Body Beautiful generates fied tree farm is important in Distict 8 (that includes Blad- Shaw says. ology, into some of the many the downtown business. Body a lot of traffic through down- the sale of timber products, en and Columbus counties), The management plan cov- tar kilns on the Shaw land. Beautiful offers a full line of town,” he said. “We appreciate particularly to foreign buyers, many tree farmers are set- ers subjects such as elimina- Tar kilns (or tarkuls) were pampering treatment, from your presence here, and hope many of whom insist that the ting longleafs in non-sandy tion of invasive, or foreign, sites where turpentine-filled the hair and nail salon facing you’re with us a long, long timber products they pur- “stiff” land once thought growth, controlled burning, pine trees were burned, un- Main Street to the tanning time.” chase come from trees from better suited for the faster and thinning (cutting some der a cover of soil to retard booths, therapeutic massage a certified tree farm. growing loblolly pines. trees at certain ages in order flame-ups, to force the tar out and other services closer to Jefferson Weaver The relatively new – it was Shaw says he convinced to produce more growth on of the wood and into a sur- the rear entrance. Mrs. Potter worked at the 910-642-4104 ext. 227 started in the 1940s, almost a forester advising him on the trees remaining.) rounding ditch from which it [email protected] died out, and was revived in what species to plant to set “You’ve got to manage for was recovered and sold. spa for six years before taking the 1990s – tree farm program a 40-acre tract in longleafs. sustainability,” Shaw says. The 2011 North Carolina is designed to assist private Such “heavy” land might not Tree farming is not a la- Tree Farmers Convention timberland owners to get the be suitable for the longleaf, bor-less or no-cost way of will be in Wilmington in most financial return from the professional said. growing timber, but as Shaw October and members will their property as well as to Shaw says he pointed an says, it gives the tree farmer visit Shaw’s tree farm, and provide an adequate source adjoining tract of mature a sense of doing something Southeastern Community of timber in the years to come. longleafs, some perhaps a good as well as producing College’s Forestry Technol- There are many intangible century old, as proof that the income. ogy Department plans to benefits in tree farming; prop- land would satisfactorily pro- Shaw is planning to share bring students to the farm to erly managed wooded tracts duce healthy longleafs. his tree farming experiences study a tree farm. are more attractive to wildlife, “It is pretty. I put it on good, with interested groups, as Shaw is satisfied with his esthetics of the area are im- stiff soil,” he says proudly of suggested by the Tree Farm timber situation; he knew SPECIAL RATES FOR PATIENTS proved, and the owner gains his longleaf plantation, now System. when he started that it was a feeling of accomplishment. with trees up to 20 feet tall. He has talked with Direc- far from a get-rich-quick WITH NO INSURANCE And perhaps the most valu- In keeping with his man- tor Harry Warren of the N. scheme, and that there would Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice able intangible of all: the own- agement plan (and every C. Museum of Forestry in be a lengthy wait to recover dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. er knows he has done some tree farmer has to have a Whiteville about setting up a his investment. good for the world by taking management plan approved demonstration of the bygone “It’s a slow paymaster,” he WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. part in a form of sustainable by a professional forester), naval stores industry. says with a laugh, but Shaw’s harvesting of a planted crop. Shaw makes use of controlled The project will deal with payoff comes with the knowl- We recognize life is busy and we guarantee Shaw, who has seen thou- burns to keep down under- “chipping,” or “hacking” edge that he’s producing sands of his trees harvested growth trees and bushes that mature longleafs to deter- timber on a sustainable basis. NO WAITING!!! in his lifetime, embraces this sap soil nutrients that could mine how much turpentine For an Appointment, last intangible. be feeding the young planted a healthy tree will produce. Ray Wyche “I feel like I’m doing some- trees. Warren also plans to con- 910-642-4104 ext. 229 Call 910-646-6617 thing worthwhile,” he says. The state Division of For- duct “an archeological inves- “By getting in the Tree estry assists with advice and tigation,” with help from the 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw Farm System, I’m managing help with controlled burns for sustainability.” that offer many advantages Timber from Shaw’s land to tree farmers. In addition to will be certified as produced killing the unwanted growth, on a sustainable basis, he says. controlled burns also reduce “That’s a big marketing the “fuel load,” accumula- tool for IP” (International tions of fallen leaves and Paper, buyer of trees from limbs that would be fuel that which to manufacture pulp,) could turn a small blaze into a Shaw says. sapling-killing, out-of-control Shaw, a retired rural mail fire. carrier on the Hallsboro route, Shaw is now waiting for the lives on a farm that has been weather conditions to become in his family for more than 200 exactly right for burning; the years. He row-crops about 120 state requires the moisture acres in general farm crops and wind speed be within and the remainder of his land certain limits for controlled is tree-farmed; he has his trees burning. Atmospheric con- planted in rows like a corn ditions must be such that the field, the approved layout in smoke will dissipate properly. tree farming. Shaw has divided his tim- His family has always berlands into 20-acres plots, looked to trees as a source of with firelines plowed around auxiliary farm income, and each plot to facilitate the Shaw has continued the fam- movement of equipment. ily tradition of sustainable When the state plowed the tree growing since he took firelines around the tracts, over the property. Shaw says he had them “I started reforesting in plowed wider than normal so 1968-69. I planted an old, fal- he could use his farm tractor low field with loblolly pines. I and disk to maintain the lines. got two buddies from State to T h e r e ’ s m o r e – m u c h help me,” he says. Since then more—to being a certified he has contracted most of his tree farmer than merely set- tree planting and harvesting. ting out a few trees and thin- At the time of his inaugu- ning the plantation when ral planting, Shaw was a stu- needed. dent at N. C. State University “There is a process you go where he later graduated with through. You have to have a a degree in agriculture. management plan.” “I’ve planted probably 2 ½ Shaw began the process in million trees since 1968. I’ve the proper way by hiring a planted a few white oaks, juni- consulting forester. “They do per and loblolly pine,” he says. In addition, around 2002 he set out 40 acres in longleaf DEBT RELIEF pines. Southern forestry Bankruptcy interests are encouraging Stop Foreclosures landowners to set out more longleafs that as late as the Get A Fresh Start early 1900s were the dominant Attorney forest trees in this area. Until James recently, longleafs were set out Robbins mostly on sandy land with a deep-down water table as the 922 S. Madison St. longleaf is genetically prone Whiteville to growing a long taproot to reach deep underground water in sandy surroundings. 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Real World 2.0 A chance to By Dr. DAN STRICKLAND Superintendent ensure open Columbus County Schools Our conversations usually cen- ter on how the world of education has drastically changed over the government last generation. In the last few decades, the focus of education The General Assembly is expected to take has changed from the teacher’s up a bill soon that would allow the people of teaching to the student’s learning. North Carolina to vote on a constitutional We talk often these days in educa- amendment guaranteeing open government. tion about “Rigor, Relevance and The bill would assure that every person Relationships.” has the right to inspect and copy public re- They are cords, and to attend all public body meetings, k n o w n a s except as exempted by the General Assembly. the “three The bill (HB 87) is co-sponsored in the R’s” of the House by Reps. Stephen A. LaRoque, R-Kin- 21st century. ston, and Tim Moore, R-Kings Mountain and Our school is expected to be sponsored in the Senate by system finds Sen. Debbie A. Clary, R-Shelby. that when The constitutional amendment could go learning is on the ballot as soon as 2012. Similar amend- r e l e v a n t , ments have students are become law The point engaged and in California Support in other states learn more. and Florida. has been overwhelm- R e l e v a n t Strickland They have learning is passed over- ing for a constitutional happening all over our system in whelmingly amendment that guar- every school, but I’d like to share because antees more open gov- To hear ‘Listen, Rabbit’ once more two examples with you. people want We found out recently that Ta- transpar- ernment and access to By JEFFERSON WEAVER a perfect stranger. After all, she Mother grew up on a hard-luck bor City Middle School has been ency in their public records. The time Staff Writer loved young’uns, especially little farm in Virginia, but she came of awarded the prestigious MAGNA age in Washington City during govern- has come for such an young’uns, and she loved to read. Award by the American School ment and to I have a misty memory of a Hence it was only natural she World War II, and became a young Board Journal for its R.E.A.L see public amendment here, and it brown and white panel van bounc- should share both loves with each lady in a sleepy little Potomac (Relevant, Engaging, Authentic records that could happen in 2012. ing down Potato House Road. other. River resort town that would later Learning) Program. This innova- affect them It was always a big day when I think one of the cruelest tricks become home to her and four tive program has two separate and their tax dollars. the Bookmobile came to Keener. of any cognitive disorder, be it children. She learned to survive, components dealing with construc- While some of the exemptions allowed in My dog Shep would join Miss Lois Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or plain to work hard and occasionally tion trades and communications. the state’s current Public Records Law and and her youngest at the driveway old dementia, is when it robs some- ask for help. Those years gave her In the construction trades portion, Open Meetings Law would likely remain, a leading to the little farmhouse, one of the ability to read. During values that made her passionate student use algebra and other math constitutional amendment would make it and when the van stopped, a whole her last year, there a number of about helping others. I have never skills to design and build storage tougher for legislators to acquiesce to the new world was opened at eye level times one of forgotten how she once made me buildings. wants to the League of Municipalities, the to a little boy with sandy hair and us found Moth- run down the street to apologize Students create the footprint, di- Association of County Commissioners, and overalls. er with a lap to a wanderer I had chased off. She mensions and design of the build- those in the General Assembly who prefer to I was an early reader, but the full of books gave him a hot meal, a bag of food ing, then construct and sell the do the public’s business behind closed doors. only book I remember from those or magazines for the road, and my piece of pound building. In the communications The bill would require a two-thirds su- earliest years was one called “Lis- or cookbooks, cake, too. component, students designed a tv permajority vote of each chamber before ei- ten, Rabbit.” but her mind Growing up without many nice- studio, helped construct the studio, ther could pass any bill to reduce the current I doubt Aileen Fisher had any wouldn’t let the ties was also why she cared so and now write a daily newscast level of access to public records and meetings. idea what effect she would have on words work. much for the arts. that is viewed on close-circuit TV While the debate may rage over how large so many children’s lives when she She couldn’t There was precious little time at the school and broadcast over or small government should be, most every- published the little book back in read her Bible, for the finer things in life when the Internet. one would agree that government should be 1964, but I hope she is blessed for even when she Weaver Mom was wearing flour sack The broadcast is also archived more open. doing so. I loved it enough that I am needed it most. dresses and fighting her brothers. on a website that is maintained That’s why a constitutional amendment searching for two copies to give to She couldn’t read the words when Grandmother knew much of music by the students. (You can see it at supporting the public’s right to know will be a a couple of families, families who she went to choir practice. She and reading, but she was raising a http://www.wtcmnews.info.) It is slam dunk if placed on the ballot for a vote by I think will appreciate the book as couldn’t even read a newspaper. family during the hardest of hard extremely exciting as an educator the people. much as I did. She couldn’t read to herself or a times. Still, Miss Myrtle made sure to see students engaged in learn- It was the story of a little boy little kid. Mother knew there was a bigger ing and taking ownership of these who discovered a cottontail rabbit There were times she tried, of world out there. programs. This ownership occurs and watched the rabbit grow. It’s course, when God was merciful Mother fought a never-ending because the teachers involved un- written simply, but not condescend- and took her tortured mind to crusade for the arts councils and derstand that students learn by do- ingly, and the prose has an almost that happy place where she was community theatres in two coun- ing and need the freedom to do so. Quotes of musical rhythm that holds the no longer a frail old woman in a ties. She worked to get the N.C. Another program that has been reader. The rabbit isn’t a fairy tale shaking body. I am not convinced Symphony to visit our hometown exciting is Acme Delco Elemen- rabbit who talks or has extraordi- that when she was holding a book every year, even when the sponsor tary’s ESP program. The ESP nary adventures, and neither is the during those times, she wasn’t was reluctant. Mother never, to (Earn, Save and Prosper) financial the week little boy a wizard or adventurer reading something only she could my knowledge, took credit for that literacy program is a product of the or superhero in training. He’s just understand. feat. The folks who named a schol- collaboration between The Sigma “Let me finish. I didn’t interrupt a little kid. I prefer not to think of the arship for Mother made sure that Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- everyone knows Miss Lois wanted you. You want to criticize me one “Listen, Rabbit” was my favorite woman who died Feb. 14, 2005. I like pha Sorority and the Riegelwood until I grew too old for such things. the woman she was before. Miss every child to have a book to read, way or the other yet you, Ricky and Federal Credit Union. While I learned to read from news- Lois could out-fish any man on the see a play, and learn that classical (former commissioner) Mr. Gore had Every student at the school has papers and other books, Fisher’s planet, as she proved any number music can be fun. been given a savings account, and meetings we didn’t know about.” little book was probably as much of times. She loved her plants and I have said before, and Lord will- the credit union takes deposits at – County Commission chairman Buddy of an influence as the lady who flowers, not just the ones which ing I will say again, that I am not the school twice a week. Students Byrd, during a heated argument with read the story to me, patiently, time required so much attention, but sure Heaven is reached on streets learn the valuable real-world skills Commissioner James Prevatte. The two and again. the ones you could count on every of gold, or through pearly gates. of saving, budgeting, and interest were arguing over Prevatte not being Mother was always one for read- year, the gladiolus and jonquils and Instead I think it is found at the as well as the math concepts behind invited to tour a septage prep site in ing to children, at least during my daffodils and others I’ve forgotten. end of a dusty, bumpy dirt lane personal finance. with a leaning mailbox at the end, Wilmington where it would be treated lifetime; I can easily recall several I may be prejudiced, but I am not Parents and students have also times when she did so. Waiting in Oedipal when I say that my mother where a farmhouse with a sprawl- before land-applied in the Green Swamp. taken financial literacy workshops a doctor’s office, or at the hospital was a gorgeous woman when she ing porch waits welcoming under at the school through the ESP A public hearing on the septage site was with the Old Man, or once in the was young. She was still a good- wide-limbed trees. Chickens will program. To date, close to $10,000 held Thursday. hall of a courthouse, where she was looking thirty-something when she scatter, a good dog will bark a greet- has been deposited by students at covering a murder trial and the met my father. Decades later, when ing, a cat will look haughtily in ADES. I believe that financial lit- “The public should know the focus children of the victim were there she sometimes laughed or gestured your direction — and if you’re re- eracy is as important as any skill, of the probe relates to administrative with their own grandma. a certain way, I could see why she ally lucky, you can sit on the porch for a lack of financial literacy can matters and not the way cases were Mother had no qualms about caught the Old Man’s eye, as well and hear a mother read “Listen, greatly reduce one’s options in handled. I do not have any reason to reading to any child, even that of as would-be suitors of years before. Rabbit” one more time. adulthood. believe that actions of the individu- These are just two examples of als under investigation have compro- the many great real-world learning mised any past or pending criminal opportunities that our students Columbus Profiles have throughout our system. The investigation.” 21st century is about learning to – District Attorney Jon David, on an create, solve problems and commu- SBI investigation into former District Alexandra Nicole Jarman nicate. In order for our students’ Attorney Rex Gore and Assistant District education to be rigorous, relevant Attorney Elaine Kelley, who is being inves- Age 18. Senior at South Co- What do you enjoy about your and relational, we must be com- lumbus tigated for travel reimbursements. school? I enjoy the lively teaching mitted to leaving the educational Thumbs down staff, all the friends I’ve made the methods of the past behind and Live where? Evergreen past four years, the extracurricular embracing the new learner and “These are issues that have been activities offered. issues for a long time. People want us new world that awaits our students. Family of five: Charlie Jar- This new learner demands that to go ahead and do our job – to make man, father; Misty Jarman, moth- What challenges do your school learning be real, practical and those hard decisions and live with er; Alyssa Jarman, sister; Noah face? Drug deals, lack of updated hands on, and the new world de- them. People need to know what we Jarman, brother books, loss of teachers, which mands it too. Please visit our web- are doing and how we are doing it. increases student-to-teacher ratio. site at www.columbus.k12.nc.us People are upset that we are bicker- Sports or extracurricular ac- and I invite your comments on my tivities? Volleyball and track and Jarman ing and that we dance around issues.” What do you enjoy about the com- blog at drstrickland.blogspot.com. Tabor City Baptist Church youth munity you live in? Although I do – County Commissioner Charles Mc- face daily or weekly? Some nights choir. not live in the community where Dowell, primarily speaking about the I lie awake thinking about money most of my activities take place, situations, especially here lately protracted discussion on what to do about Volunteer or civic work? Volun- I do enjoy the fact that I live out and considering the fact that I’m Write us the courthouse issue. teer leader at VBS at Tabor City among nature. I live in the country. going to college next year. Other Send letters to the editor to Baptist Church, volunteer server nights I might lie awake thinking Editor Les High at leshigh@ “It’s the ideal site. It would cost the for Taste of Tabor, volunteered to Tell us something about yourself about certain situations that hap- whiteville.com or to P.O. Box clean up elderly people’s yards. county $80,000 to move that site. To people might not know. I have a pened and then I think about what 707, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. me, the $2,500 doesn’t mean any- great passion for animals, which could have happened. Hobbies and what do you like to All letters must be signed, thing.” has contributed to what I want to do in your spare time? become in the future, a veterinar- include the community in – County Commission Chairman Buddy Proudest accomplishments(s)? I like to exercise, play outside, ian. Most people don’t realize that which the writer lives, and Byrd, on a lease agreement that his family One of my greatest accom- play with animals, and play vol- I’m left handed. plishments that I could not have include a phone number, has for a recycling site at Byrdville. leyball. I like to dance. I like to done without God’s help, was which will not be published. hang with my friends and watch What keeps you up at night, or, bringing a dear friend of mine Letters should be limited to movies with my family. what are the greatest challenges you to accepting Christ as her savior. 350 words. 4HE .EWS 2EPORTER s -ONDAY &EBRUARY (EALTHIER #OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health
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Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011 Conference hoop Pack boys rally tournaments in fnal seconds to open tonight See complete tournament schedules on 2B to defeat SBHS Their season record stands at The Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference and the Three Rivers 1A- By DAN BISER 11-9. 2A Conference will open 2011 tournament play tonight with Sports Editor WHS Coach Jerry Single- action running through Friday. tary said he was pleased with Conference tournament pairings are based on finishes in In November, some big late- the win but that he felt the regular-season play. game plays by senior Quamain team’s intensity level was not The Waccamaw Conference girls tournament will open to- Rose led the Whiteville High where it needed to be at several night with third-seeded Whiteville (12-9, 8-4) playing host to football team to an exciting Se- points of the game. sixth-seeded West Brunswick (4-18, 3-9), fourth-seeded South nior Night victory over South “We had opportunities to Columbus (12-8, 6-6 entertaining fifth-seeded West Bladen (6- Brunswick. swing things more in our favor 16, 3-9) and regular-season runnerup North Brunswick (16-6, This past Thursday night, earlier in the game but kept 10-2) at home against seventh-seeded South Brunswick (3-17, Rose set the paces in the final coming up short until right at 0-12). All games are set to begin at 6 p.m. seconds to lead the Wolfpack the end.” East Bladen (23-1, 12-0), the girls regular-season champion, to another big Senior Night has an opening-round bye. victory over South Brunswick In the girls game, Whiteville The Waccamaw Conference boys tournament will begin ... only this time it was in bas- scored 16 points in the final on Tuesday with regular-season runnerup Whiteville (16-5, ketball. quarter to pull away to a 40-35 10-2) playing host to South Columbus (4-15, 1-11), third-seeded With the Wolfpack trailing victory. South Brunswick (11-9, 7-5) at home against East Bladen (6-16, the visiting South Brunswick Whiteville, which trailed 4-8) and fourth-seeded North Brunswick (9-12, 4-8) entertain- team 43-41, Rose banked in a the Lady Cougars 25-24 after ing fifth-seeded West Brunswick (6-16, 4-8). All games are set follow-up shot and was fouled three quarters, got a game- to begin at 6 p.m. with 12.6 seconds left. Rose high 15 points by junior Sam West Bladen (19-3, 12-0) is the boys regular-season champi- hit the foul shot for 44-41 lead McCumbee. Sophomore guards on and has an opening-round bye and added two foul shots with Jordan Ray and Jenna Watts Wednesday and Thursday. Semi-finals and Friday’s finals 3.4 seconds left. South Bruns- scored 11 and 10 respectively will be held at Brunswick Community College. wick’s long pass downfloor as Coach Serena Smith’s Lady The West Bladen boys and East Bladen girls are the defend- in an attempt to tie the game Wolfpack wrapped up an 8-4, ing Waccamaw Conference Tournament champions. was picked off by Whiteville’s third-place finish in the confer- Fuquan Thompson to seal the ence girls race. The WHS girls The Three Rivers Conference girls tournament is set to win. season record is 12-9. begin tonight with third-seeded St. Pauls (9-8, 6-4) at home The victory put the Wolf- against sixth-seeded West Columbus (2-14, 0-10), and fourth- pack’s final regular-season GIRLS GAME seeded Red Springs (5-12, 5-5) entertaining fifth-seeded Fair- record at 16-5 and includes a S. Brunswick 11 7 7 9 - 35 mont (3-14, 2-8) Both game are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Whiteville 9 9 6 16 - 40 10-2 runnerup finish in the Girls conference champion South Robeson (15-5, 9-1) and Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference. runnerup East Columbus (13-6, 8-2) have first-round byes. SOUTH BRUNSWICK (35): The tightly matched contest The Three Rivers boys tournament will begin on Tuesday Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Meaghan Lewis 4, Kacy O’Connor featured nine lead changes and with third-seeded West Columbus 7-11, 4-6) entertaining seventh- Whiteville senior guard Quamain Rose puts up a short 12, Samantha Frye 3, Bre Hewett 4, eight ties. The biggest lead of Kaitlyn Ray 9, Ashley Sloup 2, Jalys- seeded East Columbus (6-12, 3-7), and fourth-seeded St. Pauls jumper in Thursday’s WHS Senior Night game with South the night was a seven-point sa Lacey 2. (6-10, 3-7) at home against fifth-seeded South Robeson (4-13, 3-7). Brunswick. Rose supplied the game-deciding points in advantage by Whiteville late WHITEVILLE (40): Jordan Ray the Wolfpack’s 46-43 win over the visiting Cougars. WHS See Hoops on 2B in the first half. 11, Marquetta Hemingway 2, Sam is now carrying a 16-5 record. Senior forward Willie Bel- McCumbee 15, Deidra Jordan 2, Jenna Watts 10. lamy had a big all-around game Hampton cans 37 in Senior Night victory and finished with 19 points while Rose scored 15 points. BOYS GAME Whiteville led at the half S. Brunswick 10 11 11 11 - 43 25-21. Whiteville 8 17 9 12 - 46 Gator girls defeat conference champions South Brunswick guard Edward Reid scored 13 points SOUTH BRUNSWICK (43): LAKE WACCAMAW - the half, but South Robeson 17 for South Robeson, which and standout Cougar forward Nejuan Watts 8, Nick Stiller 3, Mon- GIRLS GAME tez Loman 10, Edward Reid 13, Bon- Even though she played with rallied to lead by as much as had taken at 56-52 homecourt Montez Loman tallied 10 before four fouls for the last 12 min- six points in the second half. win over the Lady Gators last S. Robeson 11 11 18 15 - 55 ner Stiller 2, Terrell Stanley 7. E. Columbus 18 14 10 18 - 60 fouling out late in the game. WHITEVILLE (46): Javon Pow- utes of the game, East Colum- ECHS closed regular-season Monday. SOUTH ROBESON (55): K. Da- The loss left the Cougars ell 2, Jahwill Campbell 3, Quamain play with a 13-6 record, includ- bus High senior guard Shanita The East Columbus boys vis 17, F. Robeson 9, F. Blue 2, . Sin- with a 7-5 third place finish Rose 15, Zanary Adams 4, Willie Bel- Hampton turned in probably ing an 8-2 runnerup record in team suffered its seventh con- clair 18, W. Simmons 2, A. Dickens in the Waccamaw Conference. lamy 19, Fuquon Thompson 3. the best night of her Lady TRC play. ference loss in a 51-40 loss to 6, J. Stackhouse 1. Gator basketball career by Lauren Jenkins had nine the Mustangs. EAST COLUMBUS (60): Sha- scoring 37 points while leading points for Coach Karlyn Ste- The loss left East Columbus, nita Hampton 37, Gentle Davis 5, her team to a 60-55 win over phens’ Lady Gators. South Robeson and St. Pauls in Brittany Hall 7, Kierston Johnson 2, the Three Rivers Conference “We had some troubles with a three-way tie for fourth place Lauren Jenkins 9. champion South Robeson Lady fouls and turnovers, but our in the final conference stand- BOYS GAME girls stayed with it to the end,” Mustangs. ings with identical 3-7 records. S. Robeson 16 13 13 9 - 51 East Columbus, which held Stephens said. “We made some South Robeson, which was E. Columbus 10 4 8 18 - 40 off a fierce second-half come- good stops on defense and took coming off a big Tuesday night SOUTH ROBESON (51): T. back by the South Robeson good shots to win it. We beat a victory over Red Springs, got Mitchell 9, V. Quick 2, D. Mills 18, squad, got some big tran- very good team tonight.” an 18-point effort by Daniel O. Alford 4, D. Ashe 8, L. Pankey sition points by Hampton, It marked the first confer- Mills. 4, K. Edwards 7, C. McDougald 2, some clutch foul shooting by ence loss for South Robeson, Albert Demery had 10 points M. McCormick 1, J. Williams 1, D. Rowdy 2. Kierston Johnson and a huge which is now 15-5 overall and for the ECHS squad, which had EAST COLUMBUS (40): Deme- 9-1 in TRC play. 3-point basket by Brittany Hall defeated the Mustang squad tri Anders 4, Skylar Bowen 8, T.J. to pull out the win. Nicorie Sinclair had 18 60-48 on Monday at Rowland. Wilson 8, Ike Mullins 4, Albert De- East Columbus led 32-22 at points and Krista Davis scored mery 10, Ricardo Melvin 6. Viking boys drop one-point loss to Red Springs
RED SPRINGS - Glenn Pat- trailed the Vikings 31-30 at the TRC mark. The Vikings’ season BOYS GAME terson Jr., a four-year starter half. record stands at 7-11. W. Columbus 19 12 15 16 - 62 and son of the Red Springs Leading the West Columbus West Columbus will open Red Springs 20 10 17 16 - 63 High coach, put on a big show scoring were Anthony Wil- play in the Three Rivers Con- WEST COLUMBUS (62): An- in his final game on the RSHS liams with 17 points, followed ference Tournament on Tues- thony Williams 17, Cameron Brisbon floor Friday night. by Cameron Brisbon with day at 6 p.m., when they host 13, Dominique Shipman 10, Stephen Patterson rang up 31 points, 13 and Dominique Shipman county rival East Columbus. Gachett 9, Naquan Moore 7, Kortell including six 3-point buckets with 10. The teams split their regular- Nixon 4, Darius Jones 2. as the Red Devils edged the Red Springs posted a 7-3 season meetings. RED SPRINGS (63): Glenn Pat- visiting West Columbus Vi- record in Three Rivers Confer- The WCHS girls team will terson Jr. 31, Juju Brown 15, J. Mc- kings 63-62 in the final regular- ence play to finish runnerup to travel tonight to play St. Pauls Dowell 7, H. Bethea 6, D. Taylor 2, Q. Lowwery 1, N. Ferguson 1. season game for both teams. undefeated Fairmont. at 6 p.m., in TRC Tournament Juju Brown provided 15 West Columbus managed to opening round. points for the Red Devils, who finish in third place with a 4-6 Waccamaw Conference Tree Rivers Conference basketball standings basketball standings BOYS W-L W-L BOYS W. Bladen 12-0 19-3 W-L W-L Whiteville 10-2 16-5 Fairmont 10-0 17-0 S. Brunswick 7-5 11-9 Red Springs 7-3 12-6 E. Bladen 4-8 6-16 W. Columbus 4-6 7-11 N. Brunswick 4-8 9-12 St. Pauls 3-7 6-10 W. Brunswick 4-8 6-16 E. Columbus 3-7 6-12 Guilford College photo S. Robeson 3-7 4-13 Forrest Steed, a former base- S. Columbus 1-11 4-15 ball standout at East Colum- bus High School, is now a se- GIRLS GIRLS nior outfelder on the Guilford W-L W-L W-L W-L College baseball team. The E. Bladen 12-0 23-1 S. Robeson 9-1 15-5 Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Quakers opened their season E. Columbus 8-2 13-6 last week by splitting a home N. Brunswick 10-2 16-5 Whiteville High senior forward Willie Bellamy goes high doubleheader with Piedmont Whiteville 8-4 12-9 St. Pauls 6-4 9-8 to the board to score two of his game-high 19 points in College of Georgia, and a loss S. Columbus 6-6 12-8 Red Springs 5-5 5-12 the Wolfpack’s 46-43 Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference bas- to Methodist University at W. Bladen 3-9 6-16 Fairmont 2-8 3-14 ketball victory over the visiting South Brunswick Cou- Fayetteville. Guilford, located gars. Whiteville, now with a 16-5 record and second place W. Brunswick 3-9 4-18 W. Columbus 0-10 2-14 in Greensboro, is a member regular-season fnish in the conference, will open confer- of the USA South (NCAA Divi- S. Brunswick 0-12 3-17 ence tournament play Tuesday at 6 p.m. against South sion III) Conference. Columbus at the WHS gym. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011
Girls semi-final play will be Hoops held Wednesday South Robe- Stallion girls close season son withe the boys semi-finals Continued from 1B set for Thursday at Fairmont. with road win at WBHS Boys and girls champion- ship games will be played SHALLOTTE - The South South Coumbus senior Both game are set to begin at Friday at Fairmont. Columbus Lady Stallions domi- guard Josh Bryant scored a 6 p.m. The Red Springs boys and nated play in the second and game-high 25 points, including Regular-season champion South Robeson girls are the fourth quaraters Friday night 12 of 14 shooting from the foul Fairmont and runnerup Red defending Three Rivers Confer- in taking a 39-28 Waccamaw line. Patrick Gerald followed Springs have first-round byes. ence Tournament champions. 2A-3A Conference basketball with 18 points as the Stallions’ win over host West Brunswick. conference record slipped to Brittany Worrell bucketed 1-11. 2011 Waccamaw Conference 12 points and Kierra Henry scored nine in leading SCHS. GIRLS GAME Basketball Tournament The Lady Stallions had beat- S, Columbus 3 14 9 13 - 39 en the West Brunswick team by W. Brunswick 4 8 14 2 - 28 TONIGHT’S GAMES a 33-16 score last Monday. SOUTH COLUMBUS (39): Brit- GIRLS Coach Brett Burroughs tany Worrell 12, Kierra Haney 9, West Bladen at South Columbus, 6 p.m. Lady Stallions,who put the Kerra Shirley 5, Tenisha Newman 6, West Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 p.m. game away by outscoring Erin Norris 4, Kelsey Long 3. WBHS 13-2 in the final quarter, WEST BRUNSWICK (28): J. South Brunswick at North Brunswick, 6 p.m. finished in fourth place in the Jackson 16, N. Turner 7, D. Brown 3, East Bladen -BYE Waccamaw Conference stand- K. Piggott 1, G. Young 1. ings with a 6-6 record. Their sesaon record stands at 12-8. BOYS GAME TUESDAY’S GAMES S. Columbus 13 10 14 23 - 60 West Brunswick’s J. Jack- BOYS W. Brunswick 8 25 18 20 - 71 son scored 16 points. South Columbus at Whiteville, 6 p.m. SOUTH COLUMBUS (60): Shy- quan Hemingwa 7, Josh Bryant 25, West Brunswick at North Brunswick, 6 p.m. West Brunswick won the Colin Ransom 4, Pharoah McKever East Bladen at South Brunswick, 6 p.m. boys game 71-60 behind a 4, Patrick Gerald 18. West Bladen - BYE 21-point performance by Quan WEST BRUNSWICK (71): Smyth Bates. Geoff Gore added 10 9, Batrs 21, J, Jones 4, Frink 2, Groe points for the Trojans, who 10, Johnson 8, Buffkin 4, Hawkins 1, WEDNESDAY’S GAMES took their second win over the Gause 4, M. Jones 7, (BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE) Stallions in five das. GIRLS East Bladen vs.W.Bladen/S.Columbus winner, 6 Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville’s Marquetta Hemingway controls a rebound p.m. in the Lady Wolfpack’s 40-35 Waccamaw 2A-3A Confer- Nakina DYB registrations ence basketball victory over South Brunswick on Thurs- Ricky Ward, president of a.m. until noon. League divi- BOYS day. The Lady Wolfpack closed regular-season play with the Nakina Dixie Youth Base- sions are machine-pitch (ages West Bladen vs. W. Brunswick/N. Brunswick winner, a 12-9 record and a third-place fnish in the Waccamaw ball League, has announced 5-6), coach pitch (ages 7-8), 7:30 p.m. Conference. that player registrations for minor league (ages 9-10) and the 2011 season will be held major league ages (11-12). Saturday, Feb. 19 at Nakina Registration fee per player THURSDAY’S GAMES Optimist Dixie Youth sign-ups set Middle school. is $25 for the machine-pitch (BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sign-ups will run from 9 division and $35 for the other GIRLS Player registration for the 2011 Whiteville Optimist Dixie three divisions. Whiteville/W. Brunswick winner vs. N. Brunswick/S. Youth Baseball League will be held at Edgewood School on the Brunswick winner, 6 p.m. following dates and times. Cerro Gordo DY sets sign-ups Friday, Feb. 25 - 5:30 to 8 p.m. istration fee for Minor League BOYS Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Saturday, Feb. 26 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baseball player registrations (ages 9-10) and Major league Whiteville/S. Columbus winner vs. S. Brunswick/E. have been set for Wednesday, (ages 11-12) is $25 per player. Bladen winner, 7:30 p.m. NOTE: There will be NO registration the weekend of Feb. 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration fees and birth Feb. 18-19 due to conflicts. and on Saturday, Feb. 19 from certificates are required at the time of registration. FRIDAY’S GAMES noon until 1 p.m., at the Cerro The Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth League consists of the Gordo DYB Complex. For more information, call (BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE following age divisions. Registration fee for T-Ball Kiley Hinson at 512-4524 or Girls championship, 6 p.m. (ages 5-6) and Coach-Pitch Rick Benton at 840-6857. Boys championship. 8 p.m. AA - (Machine-Pitch) - ages 7-8. (ages 7-8) is $25 per player. Reg- AAA - - ages 9-10 Majors - ages 11-12 Registration is open to any child who lives in the Whiteville City School District and will be at least 7 years old before May 2111 Tree Rivers Conference 1 and will not turn 13 by May 1 of this year. A $25 fee per player is required. Orders for Dixie Youth ASK SHERWIN-WILLIAMS DURING THE Basketball Tournament Baseball t-shirts and car magnets will be taken at registration. T-shirts can be purchased for $10 each and car magnets for $6 TONIGHT’S GAMES each. “ ” Birth certificates are required for players registering in the I LOVE THAT COLOR EVENT GIRLS league for the first time. All intending to play in the league are West Columbus at St. Pauls, 6 p.m. required to register even if they played in the league last year. Fairmont at Red Springs, 6 p.m. Anyone interested in coaching should contact Don Harritan EBRUARY East Columbus-BYE at 642-6467 or [email protected]. F 10–20 South Robeson - BYE
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Call 649-6145 or know you are truly God’s Gift to Chadbourn Family Practice Center, *** Dee Watts Backhoe and will last longer than all 770-0910. me and I wouldn’t change it for PA, 104 7th Ave., Chadbourn, NC. Service **** the streams we have fished! anything in the world. No phone calls. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, Happy Valentine’s I Love You top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, Love Always Kimberly Shaina Brown KEY HOLDER land clearing. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. CASE 850D DOZER, 6 way blade. OFF PRICE OUTLET, located at 134 West Main St. is seeking an outgo- Runs great. Cat D6H Dozer. Runs Bobby Hinson Construction ing person who enjoys working with great. Excellent under carriage. Call Lot clearing, pond building, bush- people to work part-time in a Key- DAN SHAINA BROWN ! BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans 234-5571. hogging, lots and hedge rows with holder position. Must have a flexible Whether it’s a limo ride, It’s hard to find the phrases also tractors. Any condition. Paying mini excavator. Call 640-7606. down to the sea, or rocking on the and all the things to say to you top dollar. (910) 770-3131*. schedule and be willing to work some front porch in a gentle breeze. Shaina on “Valentine’s Day”, Saturdays. Store hours 10 am until Carpentry Work Today and Forever but it’s only right that I say this on *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 6 pm, closed on Sundays. Apply in Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No is the perfect time, all days. You are the love of my We also buy insulated wire, cop- person or e-mail resume to: job too small. Workmanship guaran- For you to be my Valentine.. life. Not now and then per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- [email protected] teed. Call 642-4226. Munchkin but always. tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 Love, Richard Green NEED COUNTER H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. Ford tractor 600. $4,000. SALES PERSON. New home, remodeling, additions, CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY Excellent condition. Must be seen Experienced in hvac and general repairs, shingle work, new Buyers of land and timber. We buy and driven. If interested call 910- and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. 840-0028 after 5 pm. Ask for Keith plumbing a must. Great benefits. DAVID pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- Prices offered. All work fully guaran- TAMI CUMBEE or leave message. Cregger Company 910-642-3948 You’re in my heart, soul & mind ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, I realize over and over, that being I’ll be yours all of the time er. Call days 642-2909. day or night. married to you is the best thing SMALL LOCAL COMPANY interest- Happy Valentine’s Day ed in a part time office manager, 24 to that has ever HANDYMAN - A JACK OF ALL Love, Jodell DON’T BE PLAYED - GET PAID 30 hours a week. Experience in man- happened to me. TRADES. Home repair, painting, Buying catalytic converters, bat - aging and dispatching crews, sched- You Husband sheds, decks, fences, pressure teries, aluminum wheels, radiators RUDD HEAT PUMP - Split unit, 3 ton uling daily work, good office organi- Phillip Cumbee washing. Call 910-642-6793. & much, much more. condenser unit only with a new com- zation. Please call 910-876-3567. Call Kevin @ 910-625-5560 pressor. $200. 910-625-9781. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE
De’Ron, Matthew, TIG WELDER NEEDED All types of backhoe work, lot clear- I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. 230 Miscellaneous A.J., & Ta’meya ROSES ARE RED Experience with industrial ing, sand, top soil and marl. 100% guaranteed. 910-385-8585 Y’All are truly Our Violets are Blue piping required. Must pass Call 654-4503. Special Valentine’s. When we get older BARROOM POOL TABLE with a 50 certification testing. Love Always, TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large METAL ROOFING I’ll be waiting for U or small tracts. Please call 910-520- cent slot. $700.00. Call 910-840- Call 642-6262 Mom & Dad 2142. DONE RIGHT & AFFORDABLE Hunter Prevatte 4728 day or night. 910-874-1342, KEVIN The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011 - 5B
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MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, to make any such preferences, limi- BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN. 109 Courthouse Square Attorney for Plaintiff, Pressure Washing, gutter cleaning, tations or discrimination. We will not New 2011 3 bedroom, 2 bath single- Whiteville, NC 28472 401 Chestnut Street Suite F, Ref. provided. 642-5831, 770-1108. knowingly accept any advertising for wide family oriented community. No Telephone: (910) 642-8136 Wilmington, NC 28401, real estate which is in violation of the pets. $650 per month. 910-316-9058 RICKY M. HUGHES law. All person are hereby informed Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 Tele: (910) 251-7745 that all dwellings advertised are avail- after 5 pm. February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011. February 7, 14, 21, 2011 Painting, Pressure Washing & small www.wellingtonridgehomes.com repairs. Call 910-234-8680. able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS WINDZONE II available, wholesale toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent with State of North Carolina Having qualified on the 18th day of prices, single & doublewide. Get ‘em stove & refrigerator. Corner of Cal- County of Columbus January, 2011, as Administrator Of 3 BEDROOM BRICK home on 16 before they’re gone 910-316-5714 acres of hunting land, backs up to houn & Thompson St. $500 per In the General Court of Justice The Estate Of Virginia Earlleen Cole- Welches Creek, small pond, outdoor month & $500 deposit. No pets. Call In the Matter of the Estate of man Ward, deceased, of Columbus entertaining with an outside fireplace, 642-4254. Mabel White Powell, Deceased County, North Carolina, this is to noti- brick patio with Gazebo attached 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with carport Having qualified as Executor of fy all persons having claims against to home. Must see. Will sell home Central heat/air, Good location. $500 1 ROOM FOR rent with whole house the Estate of Mabel White Powell, the decedent or said Estate to pres- separate with just a few acres. Call privileges. $375 per month. Call 910- Deceased, late of Columbus Coun- ent them to the undersigned within 2002 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED, month + deposit. 910-840-1433 640-4728. 499-2512. ty, North Carolina, the undersigned three (3) months from the date of the 119,000 miles. Excellent condition. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished hereby notifies all persons having first publication of this Notice, or this $3,200. Call 910-625-7454. BRICK HOME - 3 BEDROOM, 2 house, excellent neighborhood. ROOM FOR RENT 1/2 bath, living room, family room, Weekly or Monthly Rates. claims against the estate of said Notice will be pleaded in bar of any 2003 INFINITI C35 2dr coupe, moon- $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- large eat in kitchen, fireplace, garage. es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. decedent to present them to it on or recovery. Please direct all claims to roof, leather, 73k. $12,995. Lumber- Great location in Whiteville. $179,500. No calls after 9 pm before the 16th day of May, 2011, or the attention of Clayton Randolph ton Nissan 910-739-8371 Owner financing available. Serious 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house. Call 910-642-4932 this notice will be pled in bar of their Ward, Administrator, Estate Of Virginia inquiries only. 727-412-4518 or 910- 2004 NISSAN QUEST, 4 dr, wagon. for an appointment to see. Call 642- Or 770-1140 recovery. All persons indebted to Earlleen Coleman Ward, Post Office 840-0178. 3350 after 6 pm. 3.5 SE 91k, $9,995. Lumberton Nis- said estate will please make immedi- Box 52, Evergreen, North Carolina san 910-739-8371 ROOMS FOR RENT $275 monthly, 28438. All persons indebted to said Delco FSBO 2BR + 1 BR/office, 1 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 Cable TV, Central Heat & Air. Call ate payment. 1/2ba, CH/A, screened porch, stor- Estate are hereby requested to make 2005 FORD FIVE Hundred SEL 4dr, houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes *82-910-625-7976 This the 7th day of February, 2011. 3.0L V6 auto. 81k. $9,900.Fair Bluff age bldg & shed w/water & electric- for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land Edward L. White, III, Executor of the immediate payment thereto. Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 ity fenced back yard. County water & lots for sale. Owner financing Call estate of This the 19th day of January, 2011. & deep well 1.25 ac. 910-616-0935 910-770-2227. Mabel White Powell, Deceased CLAYTON RANDOLPH WARD, 2007 FORD FOCUS SE, moonroof, BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 501 Rough & Ready Road Administrator 4dr, alloys, 70k miles, $7,900. Fair 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. Of The Estate Of Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 sq. ft. City. $725 month + security Whiteville, NC 28472 deposit. 336-870-2501. Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- Telephone: 910-207-1864 Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward 2008 FORD FOCUS SE, 4dr, alloys, 5824. Matthew J. Tedder Post Office Box 52 1984 SINGLEWIDE MOBILE home. EXECUTIVE HOME - 3 bedroom, 78k miles, $9,500. Fair Bluff Ford Great condition. Appliances fur- Attorney for the Estate Evergreen, North Carolina 28438 Mercury. 649-7531 2 1/2 bath, 2300 sq. ft., large eat Commercial Building, approx 1000 nished. Call Rich or Judy 910-755- in kitchen, living room, family room sq ft, good for office or beauty shop, 110 West Nance Street T. SCOTT SESSIONS, 3344. 2008 FORD TAURUS. Loaded. with fireplace, garage on oversized 610 S Madison, 640-7677. Whiteville, NC 28472 Attorney For The Estate Of $14,500 negotiable. Call 910-840- corner lot. $1,025 plus deposit. Call Telephone: 910-642-8147 Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward 6927. 910-840-0178. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011. The McGougan Law Firm Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. 130 Jefferson Street SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. Notice of Service Ford Mercury 649-7531 Call after 6 pm 642-8694. of Process by January 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2011 2008 SATURN AURA Sedan XE. V6, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre Publication moonroof, 32k. $13,495. Lumberton STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. Nissan 910-739-8371 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood The undersigned, CARLTON F. WIL- Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Having qualified as Administratrix COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, DIS- LIAMSON, has qualified as Adminis- 642-4049. TRICT COURT DIVISION, trator CTA of the Estate of DEBORAH 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on of the Estate of Lennis Darnell Free- man, deceased, of Columbus County, file number 10 CVD 5304 DOMINIQUE JACOBS, late of Colum- ‘03 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume Cypress Village Apartments Steven Malpass plaintiff versus Nich- bus County, and this is to notify all 2500HD, ext. cab, 4WD, wide tires, payments. Call Oakwood Homes, State of North Carolina, the under- 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. ole Marie Malpass, defendant. persons having claims against said $9500 Firm. 640-7538 or 642-7700 Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 1 and 2 bedrooms. signed do pursuant to N.C.G.S. § Estate to present them to the under- Free laundry room + Community 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, TO: Nichole Marie Malpass, defen- 2002 16’ BOX truck with ramp. Excel- ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY room ****24 hour maintenance*** firms, associations or corporations dant in the above captioned action. signed on or before May 16, 2011, lent condition. $5,200 negotiable. Call program, how you can use this while Rental Assistance Up to 100% having claims against the estate of TAKE NOTICE that a Complaint for pursuant to North Carolina General 910-317-4688. you wait for Uncle Sam. Call OAKWOOD HOMES Seniors 62 years and older the said decedent to present them to Absolute Divorce has been filed in the Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall 2002 FTL CENTURY N14/460 Cum- CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 910-649-7971 the undersigned on or before the 10th above captioned action on Novem- be pled in bar of their recovery. All mins, auto shift, Jake, air ride, P/S, Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm day of May, 2011, or this notice will be ber 17, 2010. persons indebted to said Estate will A/C, O.S. alum wheels. 640-8563 ASSUME LOAN. 2002 16X80 PIO- TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 pleaded in bar of their recovery. All The nature of the relief being sought please make immediate payment NEER, 3BR, 2 ba, new AC, fireplace, Equal Housing Opportunity is as follows: absolute divorce. to the undersigned at the following 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab appliances in Fair Bluff area. Has to persons, firms, associations or corpo- address: long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair be moved. 207-8810 rations indebted to the said estate will You are required to make defense Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 please make payment immediately. to such pleading no later than the This the 14th day of February, 2011. BEAUTIFUL 3 BR, 2 bath home This the 27th day of January, 2011. 21st day of March, 2011, which is CARLTON F. 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Estate of Madeline Nobles McDan- Physician’s Assistant Serving Columbus Co and surround- iel, deceased, late of Columbus ing areas for over 40 years. Let us ONE BEDROOM, ONE PERSON, 2000 JEEP WRANGLER Chili pepper County, North Carolina, the under- for an internal medicine practice in Whiteville edition, auto air, soft top Low miles, work for you. furnished apartment for rent. Washer signed hereby notifies all persons exc. condition. $10,500. 770-2614 WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. & dryer furnished. Deposit and refer- OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn Nc ences required. Call 910-640-7192. having claims against the estate of Starting salary $85,000 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT, 910-654-4128 said decedent to present them to Send resume to Ms. Thomas V8, 2 WD, 4 dr, 88k, $13,995. Lum- WHITEVILLE HOUSING AUTHOR- the undersigned (3) months from the ONLY 3 LEFT! Displays drastically ITY berton Nissan 910-739-8371 date of the first publication, or this 150 St. Andrews Dr. REDUCED!!! 910-641-0100. clayton- 504 Burkhead St., 642-4979. Accept- 2005 KIA SORENTO 2WD 5 dr homesofwhiteville.com ing Applications for public housing notice will be pleaded in bar of their Whiteville, NC 28472 wagon, 62k, $12,595. Lumberton Nis- assistance. Equal housing oppor- recovery. All persons indebted to said san 910-739-8371 USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the tunity under the Federal Fair Hous- estate will make please make imme- gift that keeps on giving. Buy your ing Law. diate payment. 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- own home. We have homes start- This the 24th day of January, 2011. TRY 4dr wagon, 43k. $17,995. Lum- ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- berton Nissan 910-739-8371 wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- Gerald Scott McDaniel, Executor 654-4128 of the estate of 2009 NISSAN ROGUE AWD 4dr Madeline Nobles McDaniel, 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- wagon, 42k, $15,995. Black Lumber- PO Box 39 ton Nissan. 910-739-8371 way. References required. No pets. 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- Evergreen, NC 28438 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, sage. Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2011 pd. XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger STORE FOR SALE Clarendon, 40x80 $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury building, great location for poker 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for NOTICE TO CREDITORS 649-7531 machines. $38,000. 840-2142 rent. Stove, refrigerator & washer Having qualified as Executrix of the included. Miller’s Mobile Home Park. Estate of Ila C. Clewis, deceased, of 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, 317-5259. Columbus County, State of North Car- 4 Door SUV, 20k. $24,500. Fair Bluff olina, the undersigned do pursuant to Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1 hereby notify all LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto 4 Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- it. References required. Located on persons, firms, associations or cor- Door SUV, 20k. $19,900. Fair Bluff nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm porations having claims against the Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 910-653-3915. estate of the said decedent to pres- ent them to the undersigned on or 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. before the 10th day of May, 2011, 642-4049. or this notice will be pleaded in bar 33.84 ACRES off 74/76. 30 acres farm 1992 DODGE MOTOR HOME. Class of their recovery. All persons, firms, land. Call for details. $105,000 nego- 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home B, sleeps 2, fully self contained with associations or corporations indebt- tiable. 910-770-4281 for rent. Newly remodeled. Call 910- generator. Good condition. 95,000 ed to the said estate will please make 840-7253. miles. $6,500 OBO. Call 770-3200. 345 ACRES OF LAND in the Pire- payment immediately. way Section. $2,000 per acre. Will 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home This the 27th day of January, 2011. sell total acreage or in 20 acre tracts. for rent. Reaves Ferry Road in Nakina. Linda Ann Clewis Onstott Call 653-9936. Call 642-7675. Executrix of the Estate of Ila C. Clewis 2009 YAMAHA BIG BEAR, 954 miles. LAKE WACCAMAW - 4.38 +/- acres. 3 BR 2 full baths Mobile home. $400 James E. Hill, Jr. $3,700 firm. Call 770-8520. Waterfront Estate w/800 +/ft. water- mo. $400 deposit. Water & trash pick- front. Call 910-231-8397, 910-232- up. Powerstat. Boardman area. CH/A HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. MARINE 3767. 910-840-2845. Attorneys at Law SWANZY BRUNSWICK WELLONTON APARTMENTS RIDGE PLACE 200 W. 6th St. 14 ft. John Boat for sale with galva- APARTMENTS Chadbourn, NC 28431 nized trailer. APARTMENTS $750. Call 910-840-2015. 27 Mill Stream Dr. Family Households Elizabethtown Brunswick Apartment Complex Apartment Complex 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom in Elizabethtown, NC in Brunswick, NC Apartments 9.9 EVINRUDE BOAT MOTOR. $500. Call 843-840-1398 or 910-654-4602. taking applications on: taking applications on: Units for Persons with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. 2 and 3 bedroom units. Disabilities Available Laundry center, exercise Laundry center, exercise Covey Run Apartments Rental Assistance room, computer room room, computer room PHASE II Available Water included Water included Housing Grants & Housing Grants & Please Call: End of summer 2011 College Grants, College Grants, 910-654-3067 Reduced rent based on Income. ****Publisher’s Notice**** Equal Housing Children’s and Senior’s Programs Children’s and Senior’s Programs TDD/TYY Handicap Accessible Units Available Opportunity 24 hour maintenance available. 24 hour maintenance available. 1-800-735-2962 All real estate advertised herein is Office Hours: Pickup application at subject to the Federal Fair Housing Taking applications on Taking applications on Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm Act, North Carolina and Columbus Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Other times by appointment gal to advertise any preference, limi- “This institution is or download application at an equal opportunity tation discrimination based on race, EQUAL HOUSING at the Construction OPPORTUNITY 642-3166 provider and www.norcomanagement.com color, religion, sex, handicap, familial EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY employer.” status or national origin, or intention Trailer on Swanzy Street OPPORTUNITY 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 14, 2011
Notice of chaser is the return of the deposit. diate payment to the undersigned at services are currently provided using Proyecto - Administrative above, the lands described in said Reasons of such inability to convey the following address: Demand Response and Subscription. Cantidad Total $171,102 Deed of Trust, the same lying and Substitute include, but are not limited to, the fil- This the 7th day of February, 2011. Services are rendered by Columbus Portion local $26,666 being in South Williams Township, Trustee’s ing of a bankruptcy petition prior to ELDON R. JACKSON, EXECUTOR County Transportation. Proyecto Capital (vehiculos y otros) Columbus County, North Carolina, the sale and reinstatement of the loan 116 Church Road The total estimated amount requested Cantidad Total $242,500 and being more particularly described Foreclosure Sale of without the knowledge of the Trustee. Riegelwood, NC 28456 for the period July 1, 2011 through Portion local $24,250 as follows: Real Property If the validity of the sale is challenged Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. June 30, 2012. Proyecto - Operative (Sistemas Being all that property and appurte- by any party, the Trustee, in its sole Attorneys at Law Project - Administrative Total pequenos regionales y urbanos) nances thereto located at 107 March discretion, if it believes the challenge P. O. Box 1467 Amount $171,102 Cantidad Total $______6424 Street (formally designated as 105 to have merit, may declare the sale to Whiteville, NC 28472 Local Share $26,665(15%) Portion local $______10-SP-290 March Street), Tabor City, North Car- be void and return the deposit. The February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2011 Project - Capital (Vehicles & Other) TOTAL : UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power olina, and more fully described in purchaser will have no further remedy. Total Amount $242,500 Cantidad Total pedid, $413,602 that certain deed recorded in Book and authority contained in that certain NOTICE TO CREDITORS Additional Notice Where the Real Local Share $24,250 (10%) Total de Portion local $50,916 358, Page 795, Office of the Register Deed of Trust executed and delivered STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Property is Residential With Less Project - Operating (Small fixed- Esta aplicación puede ser inspec- of Deeds of Columbus County, and by Angela Davis and James R. Gause, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Than 15 Rental Units: route, regional, and consolidated cionada en Columbus County Trans- incorporated by reference for a par- dated July 26, 2007 and recorded on The undersigned, EVERLENE DAVIS, An order for possession of the prop- urban-rural systems only) portation, 290 Legion Dr., Whiteville, ticular description of said property. July 30, 2007, in Book No. RB 900, at has qualified as Administratrix of the erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Total Amount $______de NC. Comentarios escritos deben The record owner, as reflected on the Page 801 in the Office of the Register Estate of ANNIE BELL DAVIS, late 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Local Share $_____*(50%) ser hechos a Charles Patton antes records of the Register of Deeds not of Deeds of Columbus County, North of Columbus County, and this is against the party or parties in posses- *Note: Small Fixed Route systems de 02-21-11. more than ten (10) days prior to post- Carolina; and because of default in to notify all persons having claims sion by the clerk of superior court of must contribute more than 50% February 14, 2011 ing this notice is Dimetrius Barette the payment of the indebtedness against said Estate to present them the county in which the property is TOTAL PROJECT: Cokley and Eugina Anastria Smith. secured thereby and failure to carry to the undersigned on or before May sold. Any person who occupies the Total Funding Requests, The property to be offered pursuant out and perform the stipulations and 9, 2011, pursuant to North Carolina Revised Notice of property pursuant to a rental agree- $413,602 to this Notice of Sale is being offered agreements contained therein and, General Statute 28A-14-1, or this ment entered into or renewed on Total Local Share $50,916 Sale for sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS pursuant to demand of the holder notice shall be pled in bar of their or after October 1, 2007, may, after This application may be inspected at IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee of the indebtedness secured by said recovery. All persons indebted to IN THE GENERAL COURT OF receiving the notice of sale, terminate Columbus County Transportation, nor the holder of the note secured by Deed of Trust, the undersigned Sub- said Estate will please make imme- JUSTICE the rental agreement upon 10 days\ 290 Legion Dr., Whiteville, NC 28472 the deed of trust/security agreement, stitute Trustee will place for sale, at diate payment to the undersigned at SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION written notice to the landlord. Upon from February 7, 2011 until February or both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- public auction, to the highest bidder the following address: BEFORE THE CLERK termination of a rental agreement, 21, 2011. Written comments should cers, directors, attorneys, employees, for cash at the usual place of sale This the 7th day of February, 2011. FILE NO. 10 SP 226 the tenant is liable for rent due under be directed to Charles Patton, 290 agents, or authorized representatives at Columbus County Courthouse, EVERLENE DAVIS, IN RE: Security: Deed of Trust from the rental agreement prorated to the Legion Dr., Whiteville, NC 28472 of either Trustee or the holder of the Whiteville, North Carolina on Febru- ADMINISTRATRIX Dimetrius Barette Cokley and Eugina effective date of the termination. before February 21, 2011. note make any representation or war- ary 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM that par- P. O. Box 237 Anastria Smith, recorded January 15, Any person who occupies the prop- February 14, 2011 ranty relating to the title or any physi- cel of land, including improvements Whiteville, NC 28472 2007 in Book 946, Page 842, Colum- erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or ______cal, environmental, health or safety thereon, situated, lying and being in Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. bus County Registry tenancy may have additional rights conditions existing in, on, at or relat- the City of Cerro Gordo, County of Attorneys at Law Aviso de Junta DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- ing to the property being offered for Columbus, State of North Carolina, P. O. Box 1467 24, 2011 at 12:00 Noon tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act Publica sale, and any and all responsibilities and being more particularly described Whiteville, NC 28472 PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County which became effective on May 20, or liabilities arising out of or in any in the above referenced Deed of Trust. February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2011 Courthouse Door Whiteville, North 2009. Este aviso es para informar al público way relating to any such condition Address of property: 9196 Andrew Carolina Posted:______sobre la junta que se levara acabo, expressly are disclaimed. This sale Jackson Hwy., PURSUANT to an Order entered by Witness: Public Hearing acerca de la aplicación del Programa is made subject to all prior liens or Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- Assistant/Deputy Clerk of de Transporte para la Comunidad que encumbrances, and unpaid taxes Tax Parcel ID: 30328 Notice bus County, on December 30, 2010, Superior Court será sometida al Departamento de and assessments including, but not Present Record Owners: Angela Davis after a hearing, which hearing was David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Transportation del Norte de Carolina limited to, any transfer tax associated The terms of the sale are that the real This is to inform the public that a held pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Trustee no mas tarde del 03-11-11. La junta with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. property hereinbefore described will public hearing will be held on the pro- General Statutes of North Carolina By:______Attorney at Law se levara abaco e 02-21-11, 6:30 pm A deposit of five percent (5%) of the be sold for cash to the highest bid- posed Columbus County Community providing for notice and hearing prior Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC frente al grupo gobernador Columbus amount of the bid or seven hundred der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of Transportation Program Application to foreclosure sales; and Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., County Commissioners. fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- to be submitted to the North Caro- UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power Substitute Trustee Personas interesadas en atender la greater, is required and must be ten- dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- lina Department of Transportation no of sale contained in a certain Deed of 2550 West Tyvola Road junta que necesiten ayuda auxiliaria o dered in the form of cash or certified ever is greater, is required and must later than March 11, 2011. The public Trust, dated January 15, 2007, exe- Suite 520 servicios bajo el acto de Americanos funds at the time of the sale. This sale be tendered in the form of certified hearing will be held on February 21, cuted by Dimetrius Barette Cokley Charlotte, NC 28217 con Incapacidades o un interprete will be held open ten days for upset funds at the time of the sale. In the 2011 at 6:30 pm before the (govern- and Eugina Anastria Smith in favor (704) 697-5809 favor de contactar a Charles Patton bids as required by law. Following the event that the Owner and Holder or ing board) Columbus County Com- of C. Greg Williamson, Substitute February 7, 14, 2011 antes de 02-21-11. expiration of the statutory upset peri- its intended assignee is exempt from missioners. Trustee, securing indebtedness pay- Those interested in attending the pub- El Programa de Transportation para od, all remaining amounts are imme- paying the same, the successful bid- NOTICE TO CREDITORS able to Paula S. Walker, and record- la Comunidad proporciona asistencia diately due and owing. der shall be required to pay revenue STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA lic hearing and needing either auxiliary ed in Book 946, Page 842, Columbus para coordinar programas de trans- This the 26th day of January, 2011. stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and COUNTY OF COLUMBUS aids and services under the Ameri- County Registry, and the said Deed of porte ya en existencia y que operan C. GREG WILLIAMSON, Substitute any Land Transfer Tax. The undersigned, ELDON R. JACK- cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a Trust being by the terms thereof sub- en Columbus. El programa también Trustee The real property hereinabove SON, has qualified as Executor of language translator should contact ject to foreclosure, and the holder of proporciona opciones de transporte y WILLIAMSON & WALTON, L.L.P. described is being offered for sale the Estate of BEDFORD JACKSON, Charles Patton on or before February the indebtedness (now Paul Bryant) servicios para las comunidades en el 136 Washington Street “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold late of Columbus County, and this 18, 2011, at telephone number 910- thereby secured having demanded área de servicio. Estos servicios actu- P.O. Box 1467 subject to all superior liens, unpaid is to notify all persons having claims 641-3929 or via email at cpatton@ a foreclosure thereof for the purpose almente son proporcionados usando Whiteville, NC 28472 taxes, and special assessments. against said Estate to present them columbusco.org. of satisfying said indebtedness, the demand response and subscription. (910) 642-7151 Other conditions will be announced to the undersigned on or before May The Community Transportation Pro- undersigned Substitute Trustee will Servicios son dados per Columbus February 14, 21, 2011 at the sale. The sale will be held open gram provides assistance to coor- offer for sale at public auction to 9, 2011, pursuant to North Carolina County Transportation. for ten (10) days for upset bids as by dinate existing transportation pro- the highest bidder, for cash, at the General Statute 28A-14-1, or this La cantidad aproximada que será law required. If the Trustee is unable notice shall be pled in bar of their grams operating in Columbus Coun- Columbus County Courthouse door pedida para el periodo del 1 de Julio, to convey title to this property for any recovery. All persons indebted to ty as well as provides transportation in Whiteville, North Carolina, at the 2011 a 30 de Junio, 2012. reason, the sole remedy of the pur- said Estate will please make imme- options and services for the commu- time and place as set forth herein- nities within this service area. These
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