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BEWFOUVSF B.J. Wright is back in the news. General Assembly pass legislation to fund The 24-year-old, who eluded one local education agency (LEA) per county, law enforcement officers by which could mean the merger or consolidation vehicle and of the Columbus County and Whiteville City on foot sev- school systems. eral times in The proposal states that it “would not the past two require that city LEAs merge with county months, will LEAs.” appear in Su- However, only a handful of city systems perior Court See State might merge, page 2-A here today (Monday) for another hear- Wright ing on the School merger stipulation that he provide the source of Today’s money to post a $1 million is a priority for American Prof le bond. Wright was ordered March county chairman features “Asleep at 1 to notify the District Court By NICOLE CARTRETTE and the district attorney’s of- the Wheel.” Keeping Staff Writer fi ce if he wanted to be released cowboy jive alive on bond, and to provide the When Columbus County commissioners for 40 years. source of funds for the bond in meet later this week to set priorities for the a subsequent hearing. coming year, merger of the Whiteville City Now, through attorney Mar- and Columbus County schools is a likely topic. DIDYOB? tin Scott, Wright wants to County Board Chairman Buddy Byrd said that a merger of the separate school systems Did you observe ... See B.J., page 4-A Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist is one of his top priorities. Fields throughout Cape Fear drowning While he considers the courthouse project Bookkeeper Rescuers hold up white sheets for privacy out of respect for friends and to be the top priority along with reducing the county show- special taxes in fi nancially unstable water family members of Lonnie Junior DeVone, 57, of Watha as his body is car- ing a dif erent look arrested for districts, he sees school merger as “maybe a ried to an ambulance. DeVone had been fi shing on the Cape Fear River second or third” priority, he said. as farmers begin embezzlement Friday afternoon when his boat took on water about 30 yards from shore. “I can’t see why we wouldn’t have a big their spring plow- savings,” Byrd said. He added that with the ■Chadbourn fi rm couldn’t state legislature set to lift the cap on charter ing? ... Early bloom- pay employees several schools, both systems will continue to lose ing plants such as weeks last year. Commissioners back in students to charter schools. See Byrd wants to merge, page 2-A peach and tulip trees By BOB HIGH showing colors as Staff Writer business with county

recent warm days Paula Gay Sullivan, 39, of By NICOLE CARTRETTE For commissioner Edwin Russ, with more hours of Mangum Road, Evergreen, was Staff Writer who owns Southern Tire and Muffl er, Local schools could sunight have ar- arrested last week on a charge it marks the rekindling of a nearly of embezzlement from the The Columbus County Board of 20-year-old business relationship he see loss of scores of rived? ... T e $3.53 Heartland Home Care Agency Commissioners gave the green light had with the county before he ran 9/10th price for of Chadbourn. to Southern Tire and Muffler and for offi ce. Commissioners voted in teachers, assistants The warrant showed she Byrd Family LLC last week. recent years not to allow any board regular “push wa- is charged with stealing “in Both entities owned partially or members to do work with the county. By FULLER ROYAL ter” at Go Gas here, excess of $130,000” during the fully by commissioners can legally Prevatte and Bullard say that it Staff Writer period of Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2010. continue or resume work with the creates a situation where the public with higher prices at The warrant was obtained county. perceives a confl ict and raises doubts If Republican lawmakers have their way, name-brand sta- by Sheriff’s Detective Rene The 5-2 vote, with commissioners about infl uence they have over coun- as many as 24,000 education employees across Trevino. James Prevatte and Ricky Bullard ty departments. the state could be fi red this summer, including tions? … Sullivan told investigators opposed, comes after the majority of The break in policy came quickly scores of teachers in the two local systems as she “couldn’t remember” what the board in the same 5-2 vote gave after County Attorney Mike Stephens well as all of the teacher assistants. she spent the money on, and their blessings to allowing commis- brought to the board’s attention a A document created by a joint House-Senate detectives are still working to sioners to do work with the county a confl ict with Chairman Buddy Byrd education budget subcommittee outlining fi gure out exactly how much few weeks ago. being a manager of a family trust potential deep cuts to the state’s public educa- County Deaths money is missing from the The most recent vote follows state that receives $2,500 per year from tion budget surfaced last week throughout the the county for lease of land used for General Assembly and came to light Thursday Whiteville agency, Trevino said. guidelines for approving such organi- Heartland Home Care was zations to do work with counties that a trash convenience site at Byrdville. when media outlets and the North Carolina J.W. Suggs the scene of repeated disputes have no municipality with a popula- Byrd’s mother, who is now de- Association of Educators secured and pub- Bolton last year by employees who tion greater than 15,000. See County, page 2-A lished copies. William David Robinson The proposed budget items also include See Embezzled, page 4-A Tabor City See Major cuts, page 2-A Lesa Ann Long Jane Ann P. Cunningham Evergreen DOT says N.C. 130 County’s new timekeeping Dennis Lee Willoughby project could be Index system on chopping block f nished in April By NICOLE CARTRETTE that works well. &EJUPSJBMT

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" to realign N.C. 130, U.S. 701 N.C. 130. Leslie Newsome software costs) has yet to be implemented as sor approves or denies requests, and corrects Bypass and U.S. 701 Business Avenue was extended to the the offi cial time keeping system for the county. errors via a computer. should be fi nished in time for bypass, and traffic will be Commissioners met in a workshop Monday “If a man is going to cheat –he is going to the beach traffic season, ac- shunted down a new road con- with county department heads –many who say cheat,” Gore said. cording to the Department of structed near the former Joe’s the new system is full of fl aws. Some say the Sherri Blackman is the county’s veteran’s Transportation. Barbecue restaurant. county is attempting to correct a problem that services offi cer. She said there are problems “The end of April is a Motorists have also com- doesn’t exist if department heads do their jobs. when all of the county’s 500-plus employees try real possibility,” said Terry plained about the timing of Richard Gore, the county tax administrator, to sign in to work in the mornings. “So many Church, project engineer for traffi c lights at the crossroads is one of them. He held up a paper calendar are trying to log in at the same time right now DOT. commonly called the “Lowe’s pointing out his system of writing down when that nobody can get logged in or out,” she said. The realignment started stoplight” – N.C. 130 and Les- employees are late or have asked for vacation “It’s taking 20 minutes to get one person more than two years ago, and See N.C. 130, page 3-A time or are out sick is an “old fashioned” one See Chopping block, page 3-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011

This week, on... Major cuts in education Byrd wants to merge schools Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A

saving $99 million by increas- The budget would also re- “Under the present condi- solidation laws. it on the list of priorities last ing the student-teacher grades duce the 12 percent salary tions our school systems will For now, Byrd is keeping year. It received a vote from four through 12 by one stu- increment for National Board be losing a lot of students and the $14.5 million courthouse then-chairman Edwin Russ, dent, eliminating 1,804 posi- Certified teachers to 10 per- maybe we’re better off to con- renovation and annex con- Byrd, and Commissioner tions. This translates to about cent, saving the state $14 mil- solidate,” Byrd said. struction project at the top of Amon McKenzie. 16 teachers in the two local lion. “I don’t foresee any neg- his priority list. Commissioner Ricky Bul- March 14, 2011 systems. The proposed budget in- atives,” Byrd said. “If the “We need to make every lard suggested that the num- Another option is to in- cludes a 10 percent reduction county board was to do it, we effort to make sure it moves bers needed to be analyzed. Whiteville.com crease the student-teacher in testing, saving $1.7 mil- would have to go through a lot forward at the least expensive “You need a study on it. If Reader ratio by one student in all lion. Another option would of hoops to do it.” cost to the county,” Byrd said, it’s not going to save money Photos grades, saving $174 million eliminate the four tests not Referring to state law that adding that the water districts or do any good, you ought not and eliminating 3,165 posi- required by No Child Left requires certain financial remain a concern and the need touch it,” the former Colum- tions. This translates to about Behind – Algebra II, physical obligations be equal among to “eliminate water district bus County Schools board 30 teachers in the two local science, U.S. History and civics all the districts and supple- taxes.” member said. systems. and economics. ments maintained, Byrd said Several commissioners County Manager Bill Clark A third option is to increase The proposed budget would the county would have to “go who attended an annual board had suggested the board meet the student-teacher ratio by eliminate Dropout Prevention back fi ve years to make sure retreat and workshop at South- with the school boards to two students in all grades, sav- Grants ($13 million) and Learn everyone is treated equal and eastern Community College get their feedback on such a ing $333 million and eliminat- and Earn Virtual Schools ($1 keep employees for a certain last year agreed they were proposal, study capital outlay ing 6,062 teachers. This would million). length of time.” ready to look at the feasibility funding and other issues. be a loss of just under 60 teach- The state would save $9 “Some things I have read, of merging the schools. According to county budget ”Betty Timberlake, life ers in the two local systems. million by eliminating the others I haven’t,” Byrd said of Byrd said at that time there documents, Columbus County The proposal also includes Child and Family Support state regulations that apply to was less public opposition Schools receives about $4.6 long tree and nature school mergers. than existed in the past. million in operating funds two mixed student-teacher Teams – teams of nurses, so- lover, was honored with Byrd said he is hopeful the “You are going to split this from the county, plus $502,125 ratio increases as options. cial workers and other mental the planting of “The legislature will consolidate the board right down the middle, for capital outlay. Whiteville The fi rst would increase the health services to 79 high- Betty Oak” at The Rube districts. “I’d rather it be done Buddy, because I will never City Schools receives just less student-teacher ratio by one in needs schools. McCray Library in Lake that way, by the legislature, support it. We’ve got two good than $1.8 million in operating grades kindergarten through Learn and Earn Online Waccamaw Saturday. because that would be the school systems,” Commission- funds and $122,312 in capital three; by two in grades four would be eliminated, saving simplest, cheapest and easi- er James Prevatte, a retiree outlay. The event was hosted by through six; by three in grades $5 million. est,” he said. of Whiteville City Schools, David and Donna Scott.” seven and eight; and by 1.5 in State support for the North Last week, commissioners declared. Prevatte said such Submitted by: Brent Jernigan grade nine. This would elimi- Carolina Governor’s School Nicole Cartrette were emailed information mergers save no money and nate 4,341 teachers and save would be axed. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Whiteville.com from the county administra- would not be benefi cial. [email protected] the state $239 million. Also to be eliminated are tive offi ces about school con- But Byrd’s proposal made Reader This would be a loss of funds for Communities in Comment about 40 teachers in the two Schools, the Teacher Cadet “...In fact, we were sold a local systems. program and the Science State might merge schools bill of goods -- a pack of The second would increase Olympiad. Continued from page 1-A lies that the lottery would student-teacher ratio by one The state would also put student in grades kinder- worker’s compensation on the improve education and have their own tax districts existing merger process in the the remaining staff taking on garten through three; three backs of the counties, saving provide millions in new with which to fund a separate state, reorganizing a newly the responsibilities of those in grades four through six; $35 million. funding for the state’s city system. Whiteville does merged school system could who retired or resigned. by four in grades seven and Tort claims would also be school system, especially not. more than likely fall to the The $350,000 in savings will eight and by 1.5 in grade nine. turned over to counties, saving community colleges. Let’s About eight years ago, Inter- county commissioners – with be realized by the state, not the This would save the state $292 the state $4.6 million. face it - the lottery is mak- im Healthcare President Steve state approval. county government – the great million and eliminate 5,313 There is also a proposal to ing some fat cats fatter Smith, a former Whiteville Commissioners could cre- majority of that amount would teachers. phase out the Teaching Fel- and amounts to nothing City Schools Board of Educa- ate a timeline to accomplish be from the salary and benefi ts This would be loss of about lows program ($12.7 million) more than a voluntary tion member, urged the city the merger if the state doesn’t of the city system’s superinten- 50 teachers in the two local as well as the elimination of tax on the poor, playing board to study the feasibility offer its own. dent and directors. systems. the Teacher Academy ($4.7 on their hopes of getting of establishing a tax district in The commissioners could The same per pupil funding As for teacher assistants, million) and the N.C. Center out of poverty or the pay- the event the prospect of single be required to establish an in- formula for local, state and fed- the Republican budget has for the Advancement of Teach- check-to-paycheck lives unit funding were to arise. No terim board that might consist eral funds will still be in play. three options. ing ($6.1 million). they live now. Education action was taken. of existing board members or In the past, attempts by the The fi rst would fund teach- The proposal would also Lottery? I think not. No one is sure what it would one made up entirely of new county to reduce funds to the er assistants only for kinder- eliminate More at Four ($81 Submitted by: CharlieJ cost to run the city administra- board members. city and county schools nearly garten and first grade and million.) tive unit. One fi gure, offered The interim board could resulted in the loss of millions remove them from grades two There would be signifi cant Whiteville.com about eight years ago, set the remain in place until the next in low wealth funding for Co- and three. This would save the reductions to Low Wealth You’ve Been price tag at $350,000 annually. election cycle. Commissioners lumbus County. state $259 million and elimi- Funding, At-Risk Student Ser- That money would have to would have to present a plan The county does not save Spotted nate 8,694 assistants. vices, Small County Supple- come from local funds. for a new board that includes funds when children who are The second option would mental Funding, Non-Instruc- Eleven counties have mul- where board members’ dis- residents of the county enroll fund assistants only for kin- tional Support Personnel, tiple LEAs. The elimination tricts would be and the lengths in charter schools. County dergarten classes, saving the Disadvantaged Student Sup- of this funding would save the of their terms of offi ce. funds – just like federal and state $390 million and elimi- plemental Funding, textbooks, state $11 million. The interim board could de- state dollars – follow the chil- nating 13,127 positions. instructional materials, Aca- The proposal, which has cide on the interim superinten- dren to the charter schools. The third option would demically and Intellectually yet to be offered as a bill in dent who may or may not be an eliminate all teacher assis- Gifted students, Children with either the House or the Senate, existing superintendent with tants for a loss of 17,741 assis- Disabilities, and Central Offi ce marks the fi rst time that such one of the merging systems. tants and a savings to the state Administration. a measure has been put on pa- Any introduced bill could of $528 million. Significant reduction per as a recommendation by a include language ordering the GOP county The Republican budget would also be made in School Grant award ceremony subcommittee. absorption of the city system would reduce the 10 percent Building Administration, in- It does not spell out how into the larger county system. for the Boys and Girls salary increments to teachers structional support, Limited convention the merger process would It is a possibility that a new, Homes pecan orchard holding master’s degrees to 8 English Profi ciency program, work or which government blended, but temporary, school tree pruning project. percent. The recommendation transportation and school bus set March 21 entity would pay for the pro- board could be used until the claims that multiple studies replacement. cess, which could take a year next election cycle. The Columbus County Re- Whiteville.com have shown that teachers with Eliminated would be men- to phase in. It’s also a possibility that the publican Party will hold its advanced degrees perform no toring programs, the school Poll Question Traditionally, there have county commissioners would, convention on Monday, March of the Week better than teachers without technology fund, staff de- been three ways to merge for an unspecifi ed amount of 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbus advanced degrees. This mea- velopment and a 12 percent What should they do with school systems. time, have to provide supple- County Courthouse. sure would save the state $36 reduction on Career Technical the Museum of Forestry? The state could order the mental funding to all teach- Participants will elect dele- million. Education months of employ- gates for the 7th Congressional The majority of our poll merger and pick up the tab for ers and employees at the city A second option would be to ments. District Convention and the respondents (65 percent) contract buyouts or the elimi- school’s supplement rate. not fund a master’s degree sal- Republican State Convention. chose to keep the museum nation of duplicated positions. Once the merger process ary increment for any teacher Fuller Royal The party also plans to elect The city system can dis- is complete, the decrease in open, with most of those earning the degree after July 910-642-4104 ext. 228 county offi cers for the 2011-13 solve its own charter, turning central offi ce staff will not be saying the state should cut 1, 2011. [email protected] term and adopt party rules. the schools over to the larger dramatic. its budget along with the To learn more about getting county system. There will be one less su- other museums. Of the 35 involved in the Republican The county’s commission- perintendent, but possibly an percent who would opt to Party, visit www.columbusgop. ers would absorb the cost of additional assistant superin- close the museum, about org or contact Jonathan Med- that process. tendent. There will be one less two-thirds, (24 percent,) House bill has dif erent ford at 910-431-3554. would close it permanently, The third way is for the director of fi nance. The staff in and one-third, (11 percent,) county to order the merger. the fi nance department will not FRANK THEATRES said only for two years (as take on charter schools Again, the county commis- necessarily become smaller. is in the state budget). By FULLER ROYAL secured by a school must sioners would have to absorb There will be one child nu- COASTAL Staff Writer be appropriated to charter the cost of the process. STADIUM 10 This Week: St. Paddy? trition director. schools based on the num- While no one is clear on the In both systems, the central Showtimes (910) 754-7469 In the wake of the North ber of students within that office staffs have decreased www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Whiteville.com Carolina Senate’s proposed school’s district who are en- during the past two years with 5200 Bridgers Road Photos bill to lift the cap on the rolled in the charter schools. of the Week number of charter schools In other words, as written County in the state, House Democrats in the Senate’s version, a Continued from page 1-A have offered their version of portion of money raised by a the bill. school’s band boosters would ceased, had the lease for years IF YOU LOVE The major differences are have to be given to any charter before Byrd was elected to the that the House bill allows for school where students fom the board in recent years. only 50 new charter schools original school have trans- According to state law and OUR SANDWICHES, to be added each year and ferred to – even if the charter the resolutions adopted, each that each new school must school doesn’t have a band. entity cannot receive more • WHS @ WCHS have at east 50 students to The same applies to ath- than $40,000 in payments from CUT IT OUT! 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I feel like we are is away from the office but at a tors to key hours in the system hired as department heads meeting for work it is noted in for employees. and managers to manage our the system. Tuesday, Byrd said he fa- employees.” Faircloth said she could set vored that option but agreed County Finance Officer up additional parameters, if while it would speed up the Bobbie Faircloth is oversee- needed. payroll process “it definitely ing the administration of the After hearing a lot of nega- would defeat” the original new system that is tied to the tive things about the system, purpose in purchasing a time county’s payroll software. She Byrd wondered if there were keeping system. said problems with the finance any positives. “Do we have Byrd wasn’t ready to de- computer server in recent any departments that like the clare the system a waste of weeks led to the complications. system?” he asked. money but said the board was Chairman Buddy Byrd en- Carla Strickland, county not given the information it couraged other department election director, said she had needed when the finance of- heads to give input on the mat- manually been correcting fice purchased the software a ter. “Speak now,” Byrd said. or adding lunch time for em- year ago. “We would like to hear from ployees and did not think the “The commissioners never Social Services.” system was that bad. really authorized that system Social Services Director Tony Soles, county main- to be purchased. We asked Gerald Fogle explained that tenance director, said a lot of to seek out the best ones and DSS had its own computer- his employees are not famil- were under the impression based time keeping system iar with computers. “I spend it would be brought back to that had been in use for years. an hour a week correcting us for further discussion,” While the employees are famil- timecards,” he explained. “We Byrd said. “We are hoping the iar with that system, the new are still keeping paper time departments can get together countywide system appears to sheets.” and come to a solution. Instead Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist be inflexible when it comes to Some departments have of each of the 523 employees clocking in and out at times. roaming employees without trying to log on at the same Give me a BRRRR! Faircloth explained that access to computers such as time, we may allow depart- Cheering sections for the Wolfpack versus Gators baseball game at East Columbus each employee is assigned a parks and recreation or cer- ment heads to key in that High School recentlyt endured frigid cold reinforced by a stiff breeze all night. fixed schedule. A deviation tain sheriff deputies. information.” from that schedule exceeding Commissioner Charles Mc- Byrd said when the board even five minutes, in some Dowell was concerned about first considered time clocks cases, leads to errors on the re- the county’s hardware not they were thinking about cord that must be corrected by being able to handle transmit- time cards and a basic manual a supervisor or it will interfere ting the information to the system due to concerns about Heritage Farm Show with employee’s pay. server when everyone clocked employees getting paid when “We get errors if a person in at one time. “Is our system they were not working. tries to clock in five minutes capable of handling it? It may “Some employees were to ofer varied food early,” Cindy Hammonds, a cost us $50,000 to use a $10,000 complaining about coworkers DSS supervisor, said. Workers system,” McDowell said. not being on time. Some were By RAY WYCHE Farm Heritage Association, their ancestors’ time. say that lunch may be from Chairman Amon McKen- coming in five, 10, 20 and 30 Staff Writer have added several new attrac- Mills said the admission 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. but if zie was ready to ax the new minutes late and some were tions to this year’s production. covers all attractions of the they have a client with them system after the workshop. leaving early,” Byrd said. “We People attending the third There will be rides in horse- event. they can’t abruptly end the He made a motion to table any said ‘okay let’s get a clock’ but annual Southern Farm Days drawn buggies in the pecan or- “Once you pay to get inside, meeting to go to lunch on time. implementation of the new it is really up to the depart- at Lake Waccamaw Saturday chard behind the horse arena. everything (except the food) is “I think everybody agrees system but didn’t get a second ment head to make sure that and Sunday will find a variety This year will also feature free,” he said. that we want everybody to get to his motion. employees are at work and of cooked food available. an antique swap show and sale The second show last year paid like they are supposed to Byrd suggested that Fair- leave on time. In addition to the stan- for those collectors attending attracted more people than did get paid,” Fogle said. “Getting cloth have another workshop “We were having a lot of dard barbecue, hot dogs and the show. the inaugural event in 2009, in is the big step.” with county department heads complaints about that and I hamburgers, there will be Mills said since the show and this year’s attendance Joann Stephens, assistant to iron out complications. personally observed that a steaks served by the Columbus will feature many antique is expected to bring in more DSS director, said that the “Give it another two weeks time or two and watched it,” County Cattlemen‘s Associa- tractors, the sponsors are visitors as word of the event system used at DSS called Scot- and we will put it on the agen- Byrd said. tion and for the seafood lover, hoping that people with spare is spread around. Because it is Internet-based shrimp and fish plates will be parts for antique farm equip- “If the weather is pretty, I the employees can clock in offered. ment will bring their items to expect we’re going to have a from anywhere. “I don’t like Diners can also feast on the show in order to help other record crowd,” Mills said. N.C. 130 the thought of an employee sausages of different kinds, collectors who may be having Many people come to look Continued from page 1-A being able to clock in from a turkey legs, chicken, cheese- trouble finding certain parts at the farm tractors, some old, Blackberry at home,” Com- cake dipped in chocolate, snow for their implements. some restored to new condi- lie Newsome Avenue, which than some members of the missioner Ricky Bullard said. cones, ice cream, and funnel The previous two shows at tion, and some showing signs leads into the Lowe’s complex DOT – he drives through it Faircloth said hardware cakes. the horse arena and adjoining of years of service. More than and the new Joe’s Barbecue, going to and from work. that is compatible with the The food vendors’ stands grounds attracted between 150 tractors were on hand for which relocated to the firm’s “I always have to decide if I county finance software; such will be inspected by the Co- 6,000 and 7,000 visitors during last year’s show. old banquet facility. need to take a detour,” he said. as time clocks at $1,900 per lumbus County Health Depart- their two-day runs each year. Proceeds from the South- Church said the DOT is “It’s been frustrating, but with clock and finger print recog- ment on Friday afternoon. Admission is $7.50 for adults ern Farm Days presentation familiar with the complaints the start of paving season, nition hardware at more than The show at Boys and Girls and children under 12 are are donated to Boys and Girls about the rough condition of we’ll be able to make some $2,000 per unit, would be far Homes of North Carolina admitted free. Homes. The first event pro- roads in the project area, as serious progress real soon.” more costly to the county. arena will be open from 9 a. The sponsoring Farm Heri- duced a $12,000 donation to well as the incomplete curb m. until 5 p. m. Saturday and tage Association members em- the homes. and gutter work. Sunday. phasize that the show is free Robert Mills of Delco, event “If we’d had a mild winter,” Jefferson Weaver Nicole Cartrette for children as an enticement Ray Wyche coordinator, said the sponsors he said, “more could have 910-642-4104 ext. 227 910-642-4104 ext. 225 to give youngsters the opportu- 910-642-4104 ext. 229 been done, but we’re actually [email protected] [email protected] of the show, the Cape Fear nity to see how life was lived in about where we expected to be, considering all the problems.” The project has had its share of delays. Contractor problems early on caused a number of slowdowns, along with a shutdown at an asphalt plant. A soft spot caused by a deposit of gumbo clay was discovered during the exten- sion of Leslie Newsome Road, requiring multiple loads of fill dirt and drainage problems. Then came the regularly scheduled winter stoppage period. Church said DOT rules forbid paving between Dec. 15-March 15, due to problems with frozen ground affecting paving. Church said a progress meeting was held recently, and the contractor is ready to get back to work. “Nothing is ever set in stone during the construction process,” Church said, “but we can see the end.” The engineer has a more personal stake in the project

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not paid regularly, and employees. Female in Cape Fear River sometimes went as workers shouted and L o n n i e “ Te d ” Ju n i o r DeVone said they were on much a month without threatened the busi- DeVone, 57, of the Pender shore, and one was backing a being paid. ness’ owners for not County community of Watha, boat trailer in the water when Chadbourn police issuing paychecks, drowned Friday afternoon in the victim “started hollering were called to the reports show. the muddy waters of the Cape the boat is sinking.” Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist agency’s office along Trevino said the Fear River just off the boat DeVone “panicked and Scott Norris of the Sheriff’s Dive Team pulls a grappling North Brown Street investigation into landing at the end of Riegel jumped out of the boat,” Smith hook through the muddy waters of the Cape Fear River at least once to quell Heartland’s financial Course Road, Riegelwood. was told. The men hollered for Friday during a search for a Pender County man’s body. the uproar caused by Sullivan records continues. DeVone, for some unknown DeVone to go to the boat and get The victim drowned near the boat landing on the Columbus reason, jumped into the river his life jacket, but the victim County side of the river. (See photo Page 1-A) near the landing as his boat was unable to do so. was taking on water as he The boat drifted down the Deputy’s ‘Te Egg and I’ headed it to the landing, ac- river in the fast moving water cording to Sheriff’s Deputy and overturned beside a barge. B.J. Sgt. Brian Smith. It was pulled back to the land- Continued from page 1-A version wasn’t amusing DeVone, not wearing a life ing by state Wildlife Resources Sheriff ’s Deputy Sgt. Mark Lewis was involved in his own version of “The Egg and I” here Thursday night, and jacket, went under and sur- officers. remove a private person’s demeanor counts, including where the 1940s book and movie were a hearty basket of faced once, but disappeared a Wildlife Officer Lt. Matt name from the stipulation, two counts of being a habitual laughs, Lewis wasn’t amused by his 2011 version. second time and did not sur- Long said most victims of allowing only bonding firms felon. The misdemeanors have Lewis was driving south on U.S. 701 Bypass near Hay face in the 1:05 p.m. incident. drowning in cold water “gasp” to be named. centered on former state sena- Street in Whiteville at 11:10 p.m. when he said, “…out of Dive teams from Columbus when they feel the cold, and Fred Gore, assistant dis- tor R.C. Soles Jr.’s home in the corner of my eye I saw something hit my vehicle on and Bladen counties, assisted usually have an intake of wa- trict attorney, said Friday he’s Tabor City. the driver’s door” as he met a vehicle. by Tabor City water rescue ter because they’re underwater “looking forward” to arguing Charges faced Lewis stopped and discovered a raw egg. He looked north and ADR firefighters, found his when they open their mouth. for the state to keep the origi- The list of cases already in on the bypass and saw the vehicle he met “speeding away,” body about 4 p.m. “They take in water, and not nal order in place. the court system includes: and noted the taillights of a Honda Accord. Smith said two men with oxygen.” The arguments will be s4HREECOUNTSOF DAMAGETO Ran red light heard by Superior Court property and trespassing, plus He pursued, and lost the lights. He looked down Quality Judge Gary Traywick in the resisting arrest during the late Street, and saw taillights of a Honda turning left off Qual- District Courtroom here. The hours of Feb. 26 at Soles’ home ity onto Madison Street. He drove another block to Talbot Crime briefs Superior Courtroom is being where two Tabor City police Street and turned right. used to select a jury in a multi- officers were injured during Lewis saw the Honda moving north on Madison, and Alarm Sex murder trial. on-foot pursuit of Wright. “they must have seen me,” for the Honda continued north A 17-year-old Whiteville Jeremy Taylor Erikson, 18, The $1 million bond was s!FELONYCHARGEOF mEEING through the red light at the intersection of Madison, High School student was sus- of the 26000 block of U.S. 74-76, put in place on Feb. 14 after in a vehicle to elude arrest, Franklin and Lee streets. pended by school officials last Delco, was arrested Thursday, Wright decided to not appear three counts of trespassing The deputy caught up with the Honda as it turned onto week for creating a false fire March 10, on a charge of taking in District Court and sent two and three of damage to proper- Pecan Street, and he got them to stop. Three males were in alarm at the school, according indecent liberties with a child attorneys to represent him. ty, plus driving with a revoked the car. All three produced driver’s licenses. to a local police report filed on under the age of 16. He was finally captured on license (DWLR). The driver said there were no eggs or balloons in the March 10 about the incident Erikson was indicted in Feb. 28 near Loris, S.C., after The charges involved visits car. The driver was “very nervous,” and Lewis asked if he last Monday, March 7. February on the charge, and a reward was offered as to his to Soles’ home on Feb. 12, less could search the car. The driver didn’t want him to search, records show the charged of- whereabouts. than an hour after he posted a the deputy noted. fense took place on Aug. 8, 2010. 7 to 10 percent $106,500 cash bond. He posted Broken egg Copper Sheriff ’s Deputy Brian Benton It is usual for a bonding a $50,000 bond on Feb. 13 for Lewis asked him to step out and talk at the rear of the Three hundred feet of cop- obtained the indictment. firm to charge from 7 to 10 the new charges after less than Honda. “As he was getting out I saw where an egg had per leads from utility poles percent to post a bond, and if two hours at the jail. busted on the inside of his vehicle’s door,” Lewis wrote. were stolen from Progress that were the case for the $1 s4WOCOUNTSOF BEINGAHA- Now the driver was “even more nervous,” and Lewis Energy’s substation along million, then Wright would bitual felon, served on him on Returned took him to the patrol car for a written statement. The Chauncey Town Road north have to produce $75,000 to Feb. 10 after being arrested for Cirilo Garcia Mendez, 36, driver admitted the three young males had just purchased of Lake Waccamaw, accord- $100,000 to be released. a vehicle chase and possession of Mexico, was arrested and a carton of 18 eggs at Walmart and “were going to throw ing to a sheriff’s report filed However, some bondsmen of cocaine on Feb. 8. jailed Saturday, March 12, for them at cars.” March 13. make private deals with sourc- s#HARGESOF FELONYmEEING driving without a license, and The backseat passenger threw the egg that hit Lewis’ Thieves rolled back a sec- es of funds and reduce the in a vehicle to elude arrest and his 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse car, the driver told the deputy. Whiteville police found a tion of chain-link fence to gain amount of the fee to 5 percent, possession of cocaine from a was left parked along U.S. 701 bag of crushed eggs where the bag had been thrown from access to the substation. usually depending on the per- Feb. 8 incident that began near near Hilburn Road south of the car along the bypass. son and how frequently they Soles’ home and ended at the Whiteville. Stuart Mack Todd, 19, of Hallsboro Road, Whiteville, was have paid to have friends or home of Allen Wayne “Frog” Robbery Mendez, deported three charged with assault, but didn’t admit throwing the egg. months ago, asked friends to family released. Strickland in Tabor City. The A To Z Internet busi- The driver and the front-seat passenger asked Lewis if get his car, but they couldn’t Wright has posted bonds Wright surrendered two ness in Delco was robbed at they could wash his car Friday. Lewis agreed. find it, a sheriff’s report totaling more than $198,000 days later, and posted the 11:10 p.m. Thursday, March The three young males, including Todd, washed the car showed. Someone stole the car. since February 2010. $106,500 cash on Feb. 12 before 10, by two armed and masked at the sheriff ’s wash area. There was no address shown Wright was released from going to Soles’ home. males, according to a sheriff ’s for Mendez in the report. prison in October after serv- s!CHARGEOF POSSESSION report. ing a term of about six months of cocaine on Jan. 6 after he An employee of the firm after being convicted here on was stopped while driving in took the trash out the front three counts of possession of Cerro Gordo. door, and the two robbers ap- Prison cocaine. The cases were con- s!CHARGEOF FELONYFLEE- Two caught in thef peared from behind a camper L a m o n t C h r i s t o p h e r solidated for judgment. ing to elude arrest, reckless parked in front of the store. Wright, 30, of Whiteville, Since his release he has driving and DWLR on Nov. 29, The employee was forced was sent to prison for 18 to been accumulated eight felony 2010 after a chase involving a of fshing gear here into the store where the cash 24 months after his probation charges and numerous mis- sheriff ’s deputy. R a n d y with 37 sepa- was stolen. The worker was was revoked in Superior Court Roy Bus- rate items, struck in the head, but not here. kirk, 25, and including a injured because of his hair, the Wright’s violations included Ja m i e L e e trail camera, report showed. missing curfew four times, ab- Stephenson, two pairs of sconding, not doing any com- Sex ofender charged 23, both of binoculars, munity service and failing to Dunn, were 21 different Confned make court-ordered payments. a r r e s t e d types of fish- T a m m y for going to school He was placed on probation here Thurs- Buskirk Stephenson i n g r e e l s , Faye Bra- last October in vehicle break- Michael Justin G o r e ’ s r e p o r t day, March 10, for stealing rolls of tape, two deodorants, zell, 40, of in cases, plus theft of a pickup Courson, 20, a convict- showed Courson de- $1,862.78 worth of fishing gear a steering-wheel cover, gel and Whiteville, truck, that took place in April ed sex offender, was livered an inhaler to from the Whiteville Walmart two digital photo cards. was sent to 2010 near Fair Bluff. Victims charged last week for the family member store. Stephenson was charged p r i s o n fo r were Candy Lynn Wright, going onto a school shortly after 12:30 p.m. Police Officer Jennifer with misdemeanor possession six to eight Amanda Marie Richardson campus, according to Friday, and turned the Popynick obtained felony of Xanax for the 47 pills he had months here in the break-in and theft inci- sheriff ’s records. item over to school larceny warrants on the men without a prescription, and last week af- Brazell dents, and Williams Backhoe Courson, living officials to give to the after they were stopped by Buskirk was also charged with ter her probation was revoked Service’s pickup. along Dolph Lewis Courson student. store employees and found trespassing. in Superior Court. Wright has 178 days credit Road, Cerro Gordo, visited One official, before the stu- Brazell was convicted last toward his prison sentence. West Columbus High School dent arrived to get the inhaler, May of possession of cocaine, Friday to deliver medicine to noticed the canister of the and possession of marijuana Minor injuries a family member, according to inhaler had come apart, and with intent to sell, and put on Three people sustained mi- a report filed by Deputy Adam she attempted to put it back Scheduling a probation for 30 months. nor injuries here Thursday Revoked Gore. into the nozzle assembly, and Her violations included pos- Darin An- in a two-car crash on U.S. 701 Courson was convicted of found three pills hidden inside session of a control substance dre Lee Jen- Bypass near Virgil Street, ac- sexual battery in July 2010, and the unit. community event? in jail last October. rette, 23, of cording to a police report. placed on probation. His proba- The pills were prescription Brunswick, The 5:38 p.m. collision in- tion was revoked in November, tablets, including two for pain. was sent to volved vehicles driven by Dar- Check out our and he went to prison for 60 The student was suspended for p r i s o n f o r ren Lee Currie, 40, of Spruce DWI days with a few days credit. He attempting to smuggle the pills six to eight Street, and Troy Edward Ad- Jason Michael Sellers, 29, was released Christmas Day. into the school. months last kins, 39, of Big Island Road, 24-hour Community an employee of the Colum- Jenrette bus Correctional Institution week after he both of Whiteville. The injured south of Whiteville, was ar- requested his probation be included Adkins and two pas- Calendar at: rested here for driving while revoked during a session of sengers in his car that was impaired (DWI) by Whiteville Superior Court here. Tree Canadians arrested struck in the rear, the report www.whiteville.com police Sunday night. Jenrette was convicted in showed. Sellers, living in Chad- OF FELONYmEEINGTOELUDE in sweepstakes’ scams bourn, was stopped for speed- arrest in a Chadbourn police Two of three Canadians States. The defendants, using ing on a motorcycle 66 in a case, and placed on probation indicted in North Carolina for fictitious names, false gov- County Fatalities 45 zone, and Officer Scottie for 30 months. He had one operating a complex lottery/ ernment titles and company To this date Stanley smelled alcohol on his probation violation and it sweepstakes scam have been names, would call the elderly breath. Sellers had a blood- involved failure to pay for the extradited to the state, and the victims convincing them that 2011 …………… 2 alcohol level of 0.09 when his costs of his case, plus proba- third’s appearance is pending. they had “won” a large sum 2010 ..…………...4 breath was tested at the jail tion expenses. U.S. Attorney George Hold- of money from a lottery or Total 2010...... 26 Jenrette has a credit of 42 within an hour of the 9:20 p.m. ing announced a 35-count in- sweepstakes. Total 2009...... 28 stop, the report showed. days toward his prison time. dictment was returned by The defendants, posing an Eastern District of North as officials of government Carolina grand jury in early agencies, such as the Federal Break-ins, thefs noted March, and Clay Atkinson and Bureau of Investigation, the s-ARCHn-ARIE3(AYES DEBT RELIEF The following were victims David Stewart, both of Mon- Internal Revenue Service, and Bankruptcy of a break-in and/or theft re- 7HITEVILLEnBREAK INOF UN- treal, made first appearances the United States Customs, G. Cameron ported on date shown: locked vehicle at Columbus in this state. promised that upon payment Stop Foreclosures s-ARCHn1UALITY"EVER- Regional Healthcare, theft of Jamaal McKenzie, the re- of “fees” or “taxes” the victims Get A Fresh Start Byrd AGESAND0EPSI #OLAnVENDING wallet including cash. maining defendant, is expected would be awarded large cash ATTORNEY AT LAW machines broken into at Hill’s s-ARCHn$AVID#HARLES to be extradited to this state. prizes. Attorney Food store along Madison 7ILLIAMSON "OLTONnTHEFT All three defendants are The indictment further says James • Criminal • Divorce • Wills Street, theft of cash. of Hi-Point .380 pistol from charged with conspiring to that the defendants coordi- Robbins • Custody • Child Support s-ARCHn#OCA #OLAn vehicle along Dew Oil Plant commit wire fraud, mail fraud, nated the complex scheme by • Traffc • Personal Injury break-in of vending machine Road, Delco. and interstate transportation persuading victims to provide 922 S. Madison St. • On The Job Accidents at Food Lion in Northfield s-ARCHn&RANKLIN$AVID of stolen property. money, checks, and goods, via Whiteville 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Centre here, theft of cash. ,ARRIMORE ,AKE7ACCAMAWn According to the indict- U.S. mail or commercial car- 641-1118 Cell 642-2258 Offce s-ARCHn7ILLIE*OE3CAR- theft of stove, air conditioner ment, from December 2004, the riers, to the defendants. The borough, Burkhead Street here from rental home along Jean’s defendants targeted victims money, checks, and goods to- CALL 642-4860 Evening & Weekend nTHEFTOF "RYCOPISTOL Way, Whiteville. who resided in the United taled more than $900,000. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011 -- 5A SCC Scholarship named at the Symphony The North Carolina Sym- phony returned to Columbus County for the first time in 10 years last Oct. 16. In the audience of the SCC Foun- dation-sponsored event sat a philanthropist, a patron of the arts and a member of the Lee County Symphony Com- mittee. Lynda F. Turbeville, of Sanford, had been notified by the Symphony’s director of de- velopment that a performance was scheduled for Whiteville. Lynda maintains the fam- ily home near Tabor City and visits the area monthly. Dinner with her sister at the Southern Kitchen and a night Broadus Turbeville at work in the maintenance depart- at the Symphony was the per- ment at Tabor City Schools fect reason for a visit. “Lynda has strong ties to ris, Lynda’s mother, was born a desire for their children to A young Broadus Turbeville Columbus County but we had just across the state line in attend college.” never met,” explained Sue the Carolina section of South Lynda recalls how excited brother who died in 2005. Hawks, SCC executive dean Carolina. After a divorce from her mother was when she The $500 Norris-Turbeville of institutional advancement. Broadus, she married Lynda’s heard that a community scholarship will be awarded “She was sitting in the fifth stepfather, Bill Norris, in 1973. college would be built near each fall to a Columbus Coun- row at Bowers Auditorium A 1937 graduate of Tabor City Chadbourn. “Now my chil- ty resident with a 3.0 GPA who with good friend Harry War- High where he was a standout dren, Lynda and Ronnie, will is enrolled in the SCC College ren of the N.C. Museum of athlete, Norris led the Tabor be able to attend college,” she Transfer Program. Forestry. We were introduced City High basketball team, exclaimed. A list of all SCC Foundation and the conversation turned to the White Phantoms, to the Lynda received her bach- scholarships can be viewed on- naming a scholarship. Lynda Columbus County champion- elor’s degree from Purdue line at www.sccnc.edu. Appli- was hopeful that an SCC schol- ship. A World War II veteran, University, graduating with cations are available online as arship could be named and Norris was a night scout, earn- distinction, and her master’s well. To create an SCC scholar- awarded on an annual basis ing the nickname of “Moon in liberal arts from N. C. State. Bill and Sarah Belle Norris ship or to make a donation to versus an endowed scholar- Eyes” due to his superior Ronnie attended SCC and the SCC Foundation, contact ship. I assured her that this night vision. transferred to Robeson Com- Sue Hawks at 642-7141, ext. 320, format is readily accepted,” William F. “Bill” and Sarah County. He worked in the Ta- “Education was extremely munity College where he re- [email protected] or P.O. Box Hawks said. Spivey Norris and Broadus bor City Schools maintenance important to all three of these ceived his degree in nursing. 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Visa Turbeville, a realtor, along Turbeville Memorial Schol- department for many years, wonderful people,” Lynda Lynda has also named the and MasterCard are accepted with her husband, Samuel arship. making sure thousands of shared. “They didn’t have Ronald G. “Ron” Turbeville by the Foundation. Contribu- Gaskins, an associate profes- Lynda’s father, W. Broadus school children were warm the opportunity to pursue a Nursing Memorial Scholar- tions to the SCC Foundation sor at Guilford Community Turbeville, was raised in the and the facilities were clean. college education but had a ship at Robeson Community are tax-deductible as allowed College, have since named the Gapway section of Columbus Sarah Belle Turbeville Nor- tremendous work ethic and College in memory of her by law. SCC sustainable ag students hear from potential buyer

Sustainable agriculture students at Southeastern Com- munity College, along with other area farmers, heard a presentation Tuesday from a business with local ties that wants to connect Columbus County produce growers with customers in the nation’s capitol. The Fresh Link, based in Locust Dale, Va., is a food dis- tribution network that buys produce from small farms and delivers it twice a week to chefs in the Washington D.C. area. Company representa- tives said that a majority of their customers are high-end restaurants that depend on Fresh Link to reliably deliver specific types of produce on demand. The company is even devel- oping an iPhone application Mollie Visosky speaks with a group of students and Sustainable agriculture students at Southeastern Community College, along with other that will allow chefs to place community members at Southeastern Community Col- area farmers, listen to a presentation Tuesday about The Fresh Link, a business with orders 24 hours a day from lege Tuesday about her company, The Fresh Link, which local ties that wants to connect Columbus County produce growers with customers in any location, including their seeks to connect Columbus County produce growers the nation’s capitol. kitchen or walk-in cooler. with customers in the nation’s capitol. “Chefs want to know when you’re going to be there and they asked for.” grown and they can actually Bluff is planning to grow tering Agriculture Resources ticipants with agricultural if you’re going to be there on Visosky has family in Co- visit the farms. We want a face produce for Fresh Link. He for Money and Success). courses but also with business a regular basis,” said Mollie lumbus County, including to be with everything that is is raising salad greens in a The program allows to- classes to prepare farmers to Long Visosky, who founded her uncle, Kenneth Long of grown,” Visosky said. greenhouse he previously bacco farmers and others di- generate income using their Fresh Link two years ago Mollie, who is working to con- The company hopes to cre- used for tobacco transplants. rectly engaged in the practice new skills. with her husband, John Paul. nect the company and local ate business relationships He may also grow watermel- of farming to participate in Columbus FARMS par- “It doesn’t matter what’s go- farmers. with 50 Columbus County ons for the company. a variety of courses to help ticipants are eligible to enroll ing on in the back end, every “We want every product to farmers and plans to expand Worley, who completed the them leverage and grow their at no cost in SCC’s REAL Tuesday and every Friday have a relationship to where its refrigerated drop-off capac- SCC sustainable agriculture skills and experiences to take program, which teaches the they’re going to see us right it was grown. The chefs know ity in the county. class, said the instructor ad- advantage of budding agri- fundamentals of entrepre- on their back door with what who produced it, how it was Chandler Worley of Fair vised the students to find a cultural niches and evolving neurship and small business market before growing the consumer demands. ownership. product. Courses include plant mi- Columbus FARMS is fund- “You can do a great job cropropagation, alternative ed by a Project Skill-UP grant growing the product but if crops and production, bee- from the North Carolina To- Connor is 4-H Master Volunteer you don’t have a market you’re keeping, farming diversifica- bacco Trust Fund to the North Alice Connor is a long- working on her emerald cer- not going to get anywhere,” tion through greenhouse pro- Carolina Community College time Columbus County 4-H tificate. Worley said. “Fresh Link has duction, biofuels production, System. volunteer. Her past experi- For more information found the market.” food entrepreneurship and For more information ences include Winter En- about the 4-H volunteer pro- The sustainable agricul- marketing, and selling to food about Columbus FARMS and richment, Teen Retreat, 4-H gram contact North Carolina ture class is part of a continu- service and retail. upcoming courses, contact Congress, Southern Region Cooperative Extension at ing education program at SCC Southeastern not only pro- Brenda Orders at 642-7141, ext. 4-H Volunteer Forum, project 640-6607. called Columbus FARMS, (Fos- vides Columbus FARMS par- 419 or [email protected]. and cumulative record book judging. She is currently conducting 4-H workshops for Farmers Market sponsoring Roger Bacon Academy’s after SCC TV Schedule school program. EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- Connor was one of four in essay and poster contests ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in the state to receive the gold The Columbus County Farmers Market is sponsor- weekly from 9 a.m. –midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu certificate in The North Caro- ing a poster contest for students in K-fifth grade and This week on EDU-Cable: an essay contest for students sixth through 12th grade. lina 4-H Master Volunteer Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Alice Connor The theme for both cøntests is “Buy Local, Eat Fresh, 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room Achievement in Continuing Get Fit 4 Life.” 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Inside Columbus County Schools – Education (ACE) Program by participating in quality The deadline to enter is March 25. For application R.E.A.L Program at Tabor City Middle – Dr. Dan this year. She completed training experiences, pro- blanks and more information visit www.columbuscoun- Strickland, Corbin Clemons, Austin Fowler, training in effective teaching cessing learning experiences, tyfarmersmarket.com. Entries should highlight the Luke Herring and Kent Lovett and learning, leadership and 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative conducting service activi- importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables and Extension – Small & Limited Resource Farming – youth/adult partnerships. In ties/projects, and develop- being physically active, and the work must be original. Nakoma Simmons and Michael Shuman addition, she completed 12 ing a Master Volunteer ACE The two overall winners will receive Farmers Market 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Columbus County Cooks with hours of elective training and portfolio. T-shirts and $50 gift certificates. Winners in each other Harry Foley – French Onion Soup four service activities. Connor received her gold grade level will receive $25 gift certificates redeemable Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents The ACE program is de- award along with a briefcase only at the Columbus County Community Farmers 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. -33rd Annual Dr. Sharyn Edwards Piano Market during the 2011 season. Festival and Competition – Guest Artist Concert – signed to assist volunteers in at the 2011 North Carolina Judging will be on creativity, originality, artistic Richard Dowling the development of special- 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Con- quality, adherence to theme, use of color and message Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program ized skills as 4-H volunteers ference. She is currently communicated. 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. - Black Violin 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011 Bird program for children at Engagements Depot Museum Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum will host a bird program for elementary stu- Mr. and Mrs. Randy Stocks dents on Sunday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. (The previously scheduled Council Tool pro- Stocks-Ward gram has been rescheduled Mr. and Mrs. Bryan for April 10.) Avid birdwatcher Betty vows said Capt. and Mrs. Housand Timberlake will talk with the Amy Ward and Randy Bryan - Vereen children about the hobby of Stocks were married on Feb. birdwatching and children 14 in a private ceremony in Housand - wed in Avants Jessica Robin Davis will construct bird houses Justin Craig Inman their home in Nakina. The Rev. and a pine cone bird treat. A.J. Kissam Jr. performed the Aldrich wed Chapel Church The program is free, but ceremony. Jamber Nichole Vereen and participants are asked to pre- Davis-Inman The bride is the daughter Denise B. Aldrich and Jared Jeremy Dathan Bryan were register by calling the mu- of Robert and Velma Smith H. Housand were married on Terry and Robin Cartrette united in marriage on Dec. 18 seum at 646-1992 by March 14. Aundria Leigh Fisher of Marion, S.C. and the late March 13, 2010, at First United of Cerro Gordo announce the in a 3 p.m. ceremony at Avants David Craig Peacock Joseph Thompson. She gradu- Methodist Church in States- engagement of their daughter, Chapel Church of Cerro Gordo. ated from Whiteville High boro, Ga. The Rev. Ron Andrew Jessica Robin Davis, to Justin Pastor Mack Watts performed School and Southeastern Com- officiated. St. James VFD Fisher-Peacock Craig Inman, son of Mike In- the double ring ceremony and man of Tabor City and Kathy munity College. The bride is the daughter Aundria Leigh Fisher and music was provided by Donald meets Saturday Fowler of Whiteville. The groom is the son of of Mary and Joe Aldrich Jr. of David Craig Peacock are plan- Stutts. Tiffany and Charles The bride-elect graduated Dula Stocks Smith and the late Statesboro. The groom is the St. James Volunteer Fire De- ning a March 19 wedding at 4 Oxendine were vocalists. from South Columbus High Burris Stocks. He graduated son of Larry and Janet Hou- partment will hold its annual p.m. at The Village Chapel on The bride is the daughter School and will attend South- from Nakina High School and sand of Tabor City. election and board meeting on Bald Head Island. of Brinda and Mike Tyler of eastern Community College’s is employed with Iberdrola The bride was escorted by Saturday, March 19 at noon. The bride-elect is the daugh- Tabor City and Kelly “Buddy” nursing program. Renewables as a site manager. her father. Her sister, Cindy There are three vacancies on ter of Jeffrey Lynn Fisher Sr. Vereen of Chadbourn. She The groom-elect graduated They are residing in Nakina Haislop, was matron of honor. the board. and Betsy Williams Fisher of graduated from South Colum- from South Columbus High after a wedding trip to Van Bridesmaids were Amanda Whiteville. She earned a B.A. bus High School. The groom School and received the HVAC Wert, Ohio. Yeater Vega of Statesboro, degree in communication stud- is the son of Carl and Paula degree from Southeastern Family and friends hosted Brandi Boatright of Blacks- ies at UNC-Wilmington. Bryan. He was home-schooled. Community College. He is a a pig-picking in the couple’s hear, Ga., Natosha Edenfield of The groom-elect is the son They are residing in Fair- correctional officer with Co- honor Feb. 12 at the home of Swainsboro, Ga, Tara Carnes of Peggy Rickborn Peacock Bluff after honeymooning at lumbus Correctional Institute. Barbara Gore of the Old Dock of Savannah, Ga., and Heather and the late Don Thomas Pea- Myrtle Beach, S.C. A May 7 wedding is planned community. Housand Hinson of Tabor City. cock Sr. of Whiteville. The groom’s father was the Given in marriage by her at 3 p.m. in Emerson Freewill best man. Groomsmen were brother, James Vereen, the Baptist Church. Friends and Mark Cox and Jack Hinson bride wore a floor length satin relatives are invited. Career Expo at of Tabor City, Robert Moore gown with an A-line silhouette, lace-up back and chapel train. Garden Club SCC March 31 of Charlotte, Bryan Fowler of Douglasville, Ga., and Ronnie Sara Watts, cousin of the to tour garden Scholarship pageant Job seekers are invited to Aldrich of Statesboro. Flower bride, was maid of honor. She attend the Columbus County girls were Alexis and Olivia wore a black satin knee-length The Whiteville Garden taking applications dress. Career Expo on Thursday, Allen of Statesboro. Club will meet on Friday, Monica Hall of Chadbourn The N.C. Strawberry Fes- March 31, from noon to 3 p.m. The bride wore an ivory March 18 at the library at 10 and Nataleigh Bryan of Cerro tival Scholarship Pageant is in T-Building at Southeastern sleeveless gown with a sweet- a.m. Members will travel to Gordo were flower girls. They taking applications for Queen Community College. The Ca- heart neckline embellished Pearl Frier’s Topiary Garden wore white satin dresses with division, ages 17-23, scholar- reer Expo will feature employ- with Swarovski crystals and in Bishopville, S.C. and have black bows. Nicholas Bryan of Navy Seaman Johnson ship, $1,300; and princess ers who are hiring and com- sequins. The groom wore his lunch in Florence, S.C. Cerro Gordo was ring bearer. division, ages 14-16, scholar- munity resources providing Marine formal dress blue at- Hostesses are Betsy Fisher, The groom’s father was best ship $600. information and assistance to tire displaying accomplished Wendy Hensley, Betty Jo Spiv- man. Ushers were Tiffany and Jeremy Johnson All divisions are open to people seeking employment. medals and ribbons. The semi- ey and Merle Worley. The event is free and targeted military wedding featured a Charles Oxendine. completes basic residents of North Carolina to the general public as well as 14-man sword detail who also The bride’s mother and the and Horry County, S.C. SCC students. served as ushers. groom’s mother wore black Navy Seaman Jeremy R. The pageant will be held on Job applicants should dress The bride is a Georgia and red ensembles. Johnson, son of Janet D. Saturday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson and John E. Johnson Evergreen UMC to professionally, bring several Southern University graduate The bride’s parents hosted West Columbus High School of Holden Beach, and grand- copies of their résumé and employed with Marine Corps a reception in the church fel- hold fundraiser auditorium. lowship hall. son of Phylllis and Earl Davis Applications are avail- be prepared to discuss job op- Community Services at New of Bolton, has completed U.S. Evergreen United Method- able at Waccamaw Bank portunities with employers. River. The groom is a UNC- Navy basic training at Recruit ist Church will hold a spaghet- For assistance completing or Pembroke graduate and a cap- Legion Post 137 Training Command, Great ti dinner and cake auction on in Chadbourn, and Amy’s revising a resume prior to the tain at New River Air Station Lakes, Ill. Saturday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m. Academy of Dance Arts in event, contact the Columbus serving as a UH-1N helicopter to meet Tuesday During the eight-week pro- The men of the church will Chadbourn, or contact Cathy County JobLink Career Cen- pilot for the U. S. Marine Corps. American Legion Post 137 gram, Johnson completed a be baking the cakes and will or Catherine Causey at 642- ter. Job seekers may also have They reside in Jacksonville will meet Tuesday, March 15 variety of training that in- auction them off. Proceeds 7924, Joi Lanier Thomas at their resumes reviewed and and are celebrating their first at 7 p.m. Members are encour- cluded classroom study and will go to the United Method- 770-5050 or Alice-Christian critiqued at the Expo. anniversary. aged to attend. practical instruction on naval ist Women. Donations accept- Pridgen at 770-3388. Some employers will ask customs, first aid, firefighting, ed. The deadline for applica- water safety, survival, ship- job seekers to complete em- tions is March 16. board and aircraft safety. ployment applications while The capstone event of boot at the Career Expo or online. BEMC scholarship deadline near camp is Battle Stations. This A computer lab will be avail- For the third year, Bruns- schools. The deadline for sub- exercise gives recruits the able for online applications or wick Electric Membership Cor- mission is March 31. skills and confidence they job searching. Spring Has Sprung! poration (BEMC) will award “The BEMC Scholarship need to succeed in the fleet. Several free, one-hour two scholarships of $5,000 Program was developed to add Battle Stations is designed to ~ Lots of new things you’ll want to have ~ workshops are being offered each to high school seniors another dimension to our com- galvanize the basic warrior in advance of the Career Expo in Brunswick and Columbus mitment to education,” said attributes of sacrifice, dedica- t
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Full ing NCSU, and 2010, Rebecca sistance, contact the Colum- details on eligibility and the Sidelinger of Shallotte now bus County JobLink Career application are available on at UNC-CH and Anna Fairfax CALL BELINDA BARNHILL Center at 642-7141, ext. 301. the BEMC website (www.bemc. of Chadbourn attending Duke JobLink is located at South- org) and in the packages at the University. eastern Community College FOR YOUR NEXT LOAN at 4564 Chadbourn Highway 1-HOUR in Whiteville. It’s time for LOANS Dixie Youth sets Evergreen yard Pre-K and Kindergarten sale, bog, bake sale WELL CHECKS Evergreen Dixie Youth will Belinda has joined our team and knows have a huge yard sale and chicken bog March 19. The how to solve financial problems. 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The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011--7A Big consignment Arts Council Talent sale is March 19 Show slated April 9 The Columbus County The Twice Is Nice chil- izes in gently used toys, Arts Council will sponsor dren’s consignment sale equipment, furniture, decor, the second annual Columbus hosted by the Northwood educational supplies and Discovers Talent Show in Temple MOPS (Mothers Of children’s clothing, sizes Bowers Auditorium on Sat- Preschoolers) will be busy newborn to 16. Shoppers can urday, April 9 at 7 p.m. First transforming the Northwood also find maternity clothes prize is $500, second $250 Temple Academy’s gymna- and nursing accessories. and third prize is $100. The sium into a “department This sale is a convenient contest is open to all ages, store” children’s sale in the way for consignors to clean and groups may perform as near future. Volunteer and out closets and playrooms well as individuals. consignor registration is while recovering some of Aubry Hardin of still open. The semi-annual the investment they’ve made Chadbourn was last year’s sale will open to the public into their children’s ward- winner. on Saturday, March 19 from robes, furniture and play- “This is a chance for any- 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. A 50 percent things. Savvy shoppers find one who can sing, dance, off sale begins at noon. that Twice Is Nice can be play an instrument or wants Twice Is Nice is a sale run a great way to stock their to perform any other talent by local mothers and more children’s closets with gen- Aubry Hardin to get on stage and possibly than 100 local volunteers. In tly used items, usually at win some money,” said Sally fewer than 30 hours a typical 50-75 percent off the original talent competition in the Mann, Arts Council director. gymnasium is converted into price. county and I know we have Auditions for the event a “super sale.” Racks, shelves Public shopping at the a lot of very talented people will be held Sunday, March and signage are set up on Twice Is Nice children’s con- here. This is a good chance 20 at 2 p.m. at the Arts Center Wednesday night. Thurs- signment sale is on Saturday, for them to shine.” Paul and Geneva Todd on South Madison Street. day, 35,000-plus items are ac- March 19 but the Northwood Thompson said it’s not All interested contestants cepted, sorted, and displayed Temple MOPS are offering just a song and dance pro- should call Sally Mann at so that shoppers can easily VIP shopping to parents of gram. “Dramatic perfor- Todd celebrate 50th 640-2787 to schedule a time find what they need. Friday “special needs” children, mances and playing all kinds for auditions. Contestants morning the sale is open for first-time parents, foster Paul and Geneva Benson retirement in 2000. Geneva of musical instruments can will be required to attend business (volunteers and parents, and grandparents Todd of Delco celebrated their has dedicated her life to being be a part of the competition. rehearsal in the auditorium consignors shop on Friday). on Friday night, March 18. 50th wedding anniversary on a devoted homemaker, mother Church or secular singing on Friday, April 8. Saturday is public shopping To sign up for VIP shopping, Feb. 20 at the Piney Grove AC and grandmother. groups are certainly wel- “Last year we had some from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Leftover consigning, volunteering Church fellowship hall with They have one son, Jason, come,” he added. tremendously talented items are either returned to or to get more information more than 100 friends and who resides in Kennesaw, Ga., Tickets will be $10 for folks to compete,” said Bill the consignors or distrib- on the sale, visit Twice Is family in attendance. with his wife, Rebecca, and adults and $5 for children Paul and Geneva were mar- two sons, Ryan and Jacob. Thompson, event chairman. uted to local charities. Then, Nice’s website, www.north- and can be purchased at the ried on Feb. 11, 1961 in Delco, Both Paul and Geneva are “We hope those folks who cleanup begins and like the woodmops.com. Sale infor- door. A concession stand will and moved to Newport News, highly respected and active didn’t win will try again. We chime of Cinderella’s clock, mation can also be found on be open the evening of the Va. shortly thereafter. Upon members of their church and don’t have very many oppor- the sale will be just a memo- Facebook. Twice Is Nice sale competition. returning to Delco in 1969, community. tunities for this kind of open ry by midnight Saturday. hosted by Northwood Temple Paul was employed by Inter- Jason and Rebecca Todd Twice Is Nice special- MOPS. national Paper Co. until his hosted the celebration. Drawing March 18 Smith-Long Shamrocks help MDA mission for Cartrette rafe reunion Saturday It is easy to identify the “MDA Shamrocks displays Symphony seeks nominees The raffle drawing for funds The Henry Cannon Smith most-Irish retail locations in are a great expression of cre- raised for the Wounded War- and Jesse Long reunion will the greater Whiteville area. ativity by each retailer’s em- for music educator awards rior Foundation in honor of be held at the senior building Windows and walls from floor ployees,” said MDA Executive Nominations are being munity in an exemplary man- LCpl. Floyd Gregg Cartrette behind Waccamaw School in to ceiling are covered with Director Christine Bender. accepted for two educator ner as a role model in music will be held Friday, March 18 at Ash on Saturday, March 19 green, gold and even plati- Each Shamrock purchased awards presented annually education, instills a love for 7 p.m. at the veterans’s parking from noon-3 p.m. Bring a cov- num-colored Shamrocks – provides help and hope to by the North Carolina Sym- music in children and inspires area near the courthouse. ered dish, your family history each one signed by someone local families living with phony. North Carolina stu- students to reach appropri- A balloon release will take and old photographs. Commit- eager to help advance the progressive muscle diseases. dents, parents, colleagues ately high musical standards. place at Creech Cemetery after tees will be elected. Muscular Dystrophy Associa- Kudos to greater Whiteville and community members can The $1,000 recognition is the raffle at the courthouse. A free-will collection will tion’s lifesaving mission. for tremendous public sup- recommend their local music made in honor of Maxine Swa- be taken for a gravesite at the The local MDA Shamrocks port of MDA Shamrocks.” teacher for the 2011 Maxine lin, wife of Dr. Benjamin Swa- Ross Cemetery, N.C. 130 in campaign is being replicat- Public support of MDA Swalin Award for Outstanding lin, North Carolina Symphony the Old Dock community. For ed nationwide for the 29th Shamrocks is vital, espe- Music Educator and Jackson music director from 1939 to Award for Special Achieve- more information call Vir- straight year, and more than cially since the campaign Parkhurst Award for Special 1972. Together they lobbied for ment, to be granted in the ginia Simmons at 653-3445 or 25 percent more retail part- helps fund the Association’s Achievement now through the passage of North Carolina years in which a strong sec- Faye Pierce at 770-1140. ners are selling Shamrocks worldwide research program, Friday, April 15. Senate Bill No. 248, “The Horn ond candidate for the Swalin for MDA than during the 2010 as well as MDA’s national net- Download the application to Tootin’ Bill,” providing state Award demands recognition. record-setting year. More than work of 200 hospital-affiliated nominate your local teacher at financial support for the Sym- The prize is named after the 20 million Americans are clinics. Area families with the Competitions and Awards phony’s education program, Symphony’s former director expected to buy Shamrocks neuromuscular diseases can section under the Education and in 1945 established the of education, in honor of his CRHS to hold this year, with sales hitting a receive unparalleled medical tab at the Symphony’s Web children’s concert division longstanding service to the crescendo on St. Patrick’s Day. and healthcare services at page, www.ncsymphony.org, of the Symphony. More than students of North Carolina. yard sale Shamrocks partners in- University of North Carolina or contact Jessica Nalbone at 60 years later, the program Judith C. Booth, orchestra Columbus Regional Health- volved locally are Lowe’s Hospitals, Duke University [email protected] or remains one of the finest and teacher at Northeast Middle care will hold its annual yard Home Improvement, Han-Dee Medical Center and Carolinas 919.789.5461. most extensive in the country, School and Albemarle Road sale for Relay for Life on Satur- Hugo’s, Burger King, Scotch- Medical Center. The Maxine Swalin Award bringing free live symphonic Middle School in Charlotte, day, March 19 starting at 8 a.m. man Convenience Stores, “Everybody’s Irish on St. for Outstanding Music Educa- music to children throughout and Dena Byers, music spe- The sale will be held in Lewis Domino’s Pizza, Bojangles’ Patrick’s Day, so it’s wonder- tor celebrates a North Caro- North Carolina. cialist at Hillandale Elemen- Smith Shopping Center next to Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits ful for everyone to share the lina music teacher who makes In 2009, the Education Com- tary School in Durham, were Citi Trends. and Sonic. luck of the Irish by making a lasting difference in the lives mittee of the North Caro- last year’s winners of the All proceeds will be donated a $1, $5 or even $20 Sham- of students of all abilities and lina Symphony created a new Swalin and Parkhurst awards, to American Cancer Society. Fair Bluf BC to rocks donation,” explained backgrounds, serves the com- prize, the Jackson Parkhurst respectively. Bender. “Buying and signing hold barbecue and a Shamrock at any partici- bake sale March 19 pating retailer is quick, and people also can text the word The Fair Bluff Baptist ‘Irish’ to 20222 and make a $5 Church’s ninth annual barbe- Shamrocks donation via their cue and bake sale will be held phone. Message and data rates on March 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. may apply.” Barbecue plates may be MDA is the nonprofit taken out or eaten in for a health agency dedicated to donation of $7. Cakes and pies curing muscular dystrophy, will be available. ALS and related diseases by The church is located on funding worldwide research. Main Street next to the Fair The Association also provides Bluff Christian Life Center. comprehensive health care and support services, advo- St. James AME to cacy and education. MDA is the first nonprofit observe stewardess organization to receive a Life- board anniversary time Achievement Award from the American Medical St. James AME Church will Association “for significant observe its stewardess board and lasting contributions anniversary on Sunday March to the health and welfare of 20 at 4 p.m. humanity.” For more informa- The Rev. Dr. Judy V. John- tion, go to www.mda.org. son, pastor and congregation of McCormick Chapel AME Church of Lumberton will be Sacred Heart CC the guests. plans fundraiser The Rev. Horace R. Law- rence is the pastor. The Knights of Colum- bus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Whiteville will hold Malpass reunion a Boston butt fundraiser on Saturday, March 26 from noon slated March 19 until. Boston butts will be $20 for 8 to 10 pounds. Plates will The Malpass reunion will be $8 each with pork, coleslaw, be held at Moore’s Creek baked beans, roll, and cake Battlefield’s Patriot Hall on (orders only). Saturday, March 19. For more To place orders call 642-3895 information about the covered and after 5 p.m. 640-3456 or 642- dish reunion contact Amy at 7540. The church is located at 625-9040. 302 N. Lee Street. GED classes set at Delco Men and Women United for Youth and Families, Community Development Corporation is sponsoring a GED class through Southeastern Community College. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in the Community Support Agency on U.S. 74-76 at the Acme exit. For information call Sheri at 655-3811 or 910-655-0698 ext. 103. St. Mark AMEZ to hold Deaths family conference The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011, Page 8A St. Mark AME Zion Church of Whiteville will sponsor its first family conference on March 14-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. The conference is free. Bring canned goods or non-perishable items DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE for the food pantry. The theme will be Building Healthy Families. Schedule fol- JUNE IRVINE TORBERT JANE ANN PORTER lows: LYNCHBURG, Va. -- June CUNNINGHAM Monday, Building Healthy Families through the Word, fam- Irvine Torbert, 83, died TABOR CITY -- Jane Ann ily Bible study for all ages; Thursday, March 3, 2011. Porter Cunningham, 55, Tuesday, Healthy Families Planning for the Future, living She was the loving wife of passed away Wednesday, will, last will and testament and power of attorney; the late Dr. John Vernon March 9, 2011. She was Wednesday, Families Eating and Living Healthy, diabetes, Torbert Jr. She was the born Sept. 26, 1955 in Je- heart disease, diet and exercise, various guest speakers from daughter of the late John sup, Ga. the daughter of the health profession. Woodward Irvine and Laura Bessie R. Porter and the Thursday, Healthy Family Spending, family budgeting, with Anderson Irvine. She was late Herbert Lee Porter Sr. speaker the Rev. Owen Metts from Wilmington. born in Roanoke, Va. on In addition to her father, Friday, March 18, Healthy Discussion for the Family, family May 12, 1927 and grew up in she was predeceased by her night movie “The Story of Temple Grandin.” Newport News where her fa- niece, Jennifer Porter. Culminating the conference, Family and Friends Day will be ther was chief engineer of Mrs. Cunningham was observed on Sunday, March 20. Morning worship service starts Newport News Shipbuilding a loving and devoted wife, at 11 a.m. and afternoon service at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy and Dry Dock. daughter, mother, grand- DENNIS LEE WILLOUGBY Freeman of Hood Memorial AME Zion Church of Belmont as June was a graduate of mother, and sister. EVERGREEN -- Dennis guest speaker. Dinner will be served between the two services. WILLIAM DAVID ‘DAVE’ Agnes Scott College in Deca- A graveside service was Lee Willoughby, 61, died the Rev. Charlrean Mapson is the pastor. Morris Pridgen Jr. is ROBINSON tur, Ga. and graduated from held Saturday, March 12, Friday, March the preacher steward. The church is located at 114 W. Virgil BOLTON -- William David Medical Technology School at Duncan Cemetery. Ward 11, 2011, at Street. at the University of Virgin- Funeral Home in Loris, S.C. Columbus Re- “Dave” Robinson, 83, died ia. She worked as a medical handled the arrangements. gional Health- Saturday, March 12, 2011, at St. Jude Saddle-up technologist at the univer- Survivors include her care. He was his residence. He was born Living WC to sity hospital where she met husband, John R. Cun- the son of the late Maga- April 8, 1927 in Columbus Trail Ride annual John Torbert. ningham Jr. of Tabor City; lene S. and Paul Willough- County, the son of the late hold women’s After Dr. Torbert finished her mother, Bessie R. Por- by Jr. John Kerr Robinson Sr. and beneft April 1, 2, 3 his internship in New York ter of Tabor City; a son, Willoughby was a vet- Carrie Woolard Robinson. conference St. Jude Saddle-up Trail and residency in Baltimore, Ricky Lee Conner Jr. of eran of the United States Robinson was a member Living Word Church of Ride Annual Benefit will be they moved to Lynchburg Tabor City; two daughters, Army. He retired from the of Bolton Church of God. Chadbourn women’s ministry held April 1, 2, 3 at the Lum- in 1959. She was a faithful Charlene Prince of Tabor North Carolina Forestry Final rites will be held at will host a women’s conference ber River Campground in Ev- member of First Presbyteri- City and Rebecca Lee Bur- Service in 1991 after 20 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, on March 25-26 on Intimacy ergreen. an Church. She was a devot- ton of Jacksonville, Fla.; a years of service. at Bolton Church of God with God. Weekend rates follow: $45 ed wife and mother whose brother, Herbert Lee Porter Final rites were held by Revs. Luther P. Harrison Friday at 6 p.m., dinner per person, $15 for ages 9-15, broad knowledge of sports, Jr. and his wife, Felicia, of at Sunday, March 13, at and Jerome Bullard. Burial will be served. Jill Boyes of free ages 8 and under, price in- religion and politics always Tabor City; a sister, Kath- Worthington Funeral Home will follow in Shiloh Meth- the Rock Church of King will cludes, trail ride, hookups (w made for interesting con- leen Porter Rogers and her in Chadbourn with Rev. odist Church Cemetery. The speak on “You are the Bride and e)/bathhouse, campsite versation. Her love of books husband, Kevin, of Jack- James Graham officiating. family will receive friends of Christ.” and supper Friday and Satur- inspired her to become a sonville, Fla.; her mother- Burial followed in the Wil- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Saturday at 9:30 a.m., break- day, DJ and dance Friday and librarian at Randolph Ma- in-law, Grace Cunningham loughby Family Cemetery, March 14 at Peacock Fu- fast will be served. Dorcus Saturday night. Not included, con Woman’s College where of Altoona, Pa.; and eight Evergreen. neral Home in Whiteville. Kirshaw of Rock Church will stall rental $8, cabin rental she worked for a number grandchildren, Brad, Brit- He is survived by two He is survived by his wife, speak on “The Dowry.” Janice (call for price), breakfast and of years before becoming tanie, Preston, Riley, Gra- daughters, Denise W. Davis Linda Gilmore Robinson; Kissam of Living Word will lunch on Saturday extra, day a grandmother. June was cie, Crystal, Bethany, and and husband, Andy, of Ev- two sons, Wayne Robinson speak on “Married to a King.” riders welcome, $5 or dona- a passionate and devoted Christopher. ergreen, and Angelia Lynn and wife, Marlene, and Jer- Cost for the conference tions. “Mimi” who was loved deep- Memorials may be sent Smith of Currie; a brother, ry Robinson and wife, Pa- is $20 per person. Call the Gates open at 10 a.m. Fri- ly by her grandchildren. to Liberty Home Care and Paul Willoughby III and tricia, all of Bolton; three church at 654-4164 to register day, April 1, supper served at The family received Hospice Services, 2334 wife, Linda, of Evergreen; daughters, Margaret Skin- and send payment to: Living 7 p.m. on Friday with DJ and friends Sunday, March 6, at South 41st Street, Wilming- companion, Sarah Ruth ner and husband, Brian, of Word Church, P.O. Box 385, dance following. Breakfast Westminster Canterbury in ton, N.C. 28403. Turbeville of Evergreen; a Riegelwood, Renee Sullivan Chadbourn, N.C. 28431. No served at 8 a.m. Saturday, trail “The Commons” room, 501 Please sign a guestbook special friend, Vernon “Pee- and husband, Ricky, of Win- childcare will be available. ride starts at 10 a.m. (trails VES Road. Interment took at wardfuneralhome.org Wee” Babson Jr. of Clark- nabow, and Teresa Caffee marked), supper served at 5:30 place in Spring Hill Cem- ton; and a granddaughter, and husband, Richard, p.m. Saturday with DJ and etery on Monday, March 7 Isabella Davis. of Leland; a brother, Jim Pleasant Union dance at 8:30 p.m. Breakfast with the Dr. John M. Scho- Online condolences Robinson of Bolton; and and cowboy church Sunday ler officiating. Tharp Fu- may be offered at www. a sister, Dorothy Hobbs of MBC to hold morning. neral Home & Crematory, worthingtonfuneralhome. Laurinburg; seven grand- Contact Billy at www.lum- Lynchburg, Va. handled the com. children, Joshua Skinner, anniversary berrivertrailride.com, call arrangements. Kaylee Skinner, Madison Pleasant Union Missionary 770-1159 for reservations, VIRGINIA ‘GINGER’ She is survived by two Sullivan, Morgan Sullivan, Baptist Church of the East 770-3375 Tommy for Carolina JOHNSON BROWN daughters, Carolyn T. Fos- David A. Robinson and Arcadia community will cel- Country Horse Club, and 620- SHALLOTTE—Virginia ter and husband, Jimmy, wife, Amber, Lauren Robin- ebrate its church anniversary 1066 Jene for Horsemans As- “Ginger” Johnson Brown, of Lynchburg, and Anne T. son, and Megan Robinson; on Sunday, March 27. sociation. 62, died Wednesday, March 9, Williamson and husband, a great-grandchild, Marlee Morning worship service 2011. She was the daughter of Carlton, of Whiteville; and Rae Robinson. He was pre- starts at 11 a.m. Dinner will St. John MB male the late Master Sgt. Edward E. her three grandchildren, ceded in death by his par- follow. Evening service starts Johnson and Lolly Gore John- Adam Stapleton of Lynch- ents; two brothers, John at 3 p.m. chorus to hold son. burg, Emily Williamson of Kerr Robinson Jr. and Hy- The church is located at Brown was a graduate of service March 19 Gainesville, Fla., and For- man Robinson; two sisters, 1437 East Arcadia Road. Whiteville High School and The male chorus of St. John rest Williamson of Jackson Marjorie Johnson and Lucy UNC-Chapel Hill. She was a Missionary Baptist Church Hole, Wyo. Tompkins. systems analyst with the In- of Chadbourn will celebrate Memorial contributions Pallbearers will be Da- ternal Revenue Service before Chadbourn CG its ninth anniversary on Sat- may be sent to First Pres- vid A. Robinson, Richard her retirement. Robinson, Mark Robinson, urday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. byterian Church, 1215 VES J.W. SUGGS to hold revival Final rites were held Satur- Scott Robinson, Billy John- Male choruses from various Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24503 WHITEVILLE -- James day, March 12, at Brunswick son and Joe Hayes. Honor- The Chadbourn Church of churches will appear on the or Westminster Canterbury Waldon Suggs, 87, died Thurs- Funeral Service of Shallotte. ary pallbearers will be Wil- God will hold its revival on program. Fellowship Fund, 501 VES day, March 10, 2011, at Shore- Burial will follow Whiteville liam Long, Donald Dowless, March 14-18 at 7:30 p.m. daily. The Rev. Darryl E. Hardy Road Lynchburg, Va. 24503. land Healthcare. He was born Memorial Cemetery. Bruns- Norwood Long, Cleveland The guest speaker will be Sr. is the pastor. The church is Condolences may be sent in Columbus wick Funeral Service of Shal- Baker, Bobby Curtis, and Brothers Harry Clark, Luther located at 888 Tommie Wooten to the family by visiting County, the lotte handled the arrange- Tom Hilbourn. Harrison, and Daniel Jeffer- Road. www.tharpfuneralhome. son of the late ments. ies. com. Kirby and Ole- MADYES C. GOINS CECIL EDWARDS Survivors include her hus- The church is located at the New Mt. Zion to na Formyduval Suggs. DENVER, Colo. -- Madyes C. CALABASH -- Cecil Ed- band, Peyton R. Brown; a corner of Kinlaw Drive and Suggs formerly owned and Goins, 52, formerly of Clark- observe anniversary wards, 92, died Saturday, daughter, Caroline Webster; Strawberry Boulevard behind operated Confidential Loan ton, died Thursday, March 3, March 12, 2011, at Lower Cape a brother, Edward B. Johnson Hardee’s in Chadbourn. For The New Mt. Zion Church and Finance Company, was 2011. Fear Hospice and LifeCare- of Advance; two stepsons, more information call 654- of Brunswick will observe its a former manager of Life of A graveside service was Center in Wilmington. He Peyton R. Brown of Chantilly, 6251. 86th church anniversary on Georgia insurance firm, and was preceded in death by his Va., and Russell T. Brown of held Sunday, March 13, at Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. a veteran of the United States parents, Charles and Carolyn Shallotte; two grandsons; five Mitchell Field Cemetery, Bishop Bruce Alderman Army. He was was a member, Edwards; a son, Clint; and step-grandchildren and two Clarkton. Davis Funeral of Antioch True Deliverance deacon and Sunday school Macedonia OFWB two brothers, Charles Jr. and step-great-grandchildren. Home of Wilmington handled Holiness Church of Brunswick teacher at the Pentecostal Ho- Rethal. the arrangements. to hold revival will be the speaker. Music liness Church. Survivors include her Final rites will be held at ITUS IVEY SUGGS Macedonia Original Free- will be by the Silverstones of Final rites were held Sun- mother Etta Newell Goins of 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, BLADENBORO -- Itus will Baptist Church of Crusoe St. Paul. day, March 13, at Peacock Fu- Clarkton; a daughter, Amore- at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Ivey Suggs, 100, died Thurs- will hold its revival on March neral Home Chapel of White- shauda Goins of Hong Kong, Home in Elizabethtown. Buri- day, March 10, 2011. She was 14-18 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. TC Elementary ville with Rev. Wiley Clark and three brothers, Bernard al will follow in Bladen Me- predeceased by her parents, The Rev. Buddy Cea will officiating. Burial followed in N. Goins of Clarkton, Virgil School More at Four morial Gardens. The family English and Mary Ivey; her be the guest speaker and the the Formyduval Family Cem- Pigford of Memphis, Tenn., will receive friends Monday, husband, Major Suggs; a Rev. Mike Lyles will be guest Tabor City Elementary is etery. and Larry Webb of Ash. March 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the daughter, Jackie McCollum; speaker on Wednesday night. now accepting applications Survivors include three funeral home. and a grandson. There will be special singing for More at Four Pre-Kinder- sons, Chris Suggs of Flor- Survivors include his wife, Final rites were held Sun- Jerusalem MB to nightly. Refreshments will be garten for the next school ence, S.C., Larry Suggs of Eloise Brisson Edwards of day, March 13, at First Baptist served Friday night after ser- year. Children must be four Chadbourn, and David Suggs hold missionary day Calabash; four sons, Jerry Lee Church of Bladenboro with vice. years of age on or before Aug. of Morehead City; two daugh- Edwards of Beaver. W. Va., Rev. Mack Roberts officiat- erusalem Missionary Bap- The Rev. Henry Ward is the 31, 2011. Come by the school ters, Debra Bordeaux of Sup- J Stanley Edwards of Buchan- ing. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral tist Church will hold its mis- pastor. For more information office to pick up your applica- ply, and Elizabeth Goode of non, W. Va., Kenneth Edwards Home of Elizabethtown han- sionary day on Sunday, March call 843-458-9531. tion. Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Duval of Roanoke, W. Va., and Keith dled the arrangements. 20 at 11 a.m. Suggs of Green Sea, S.C.; a sis- Edwards of Calabash; two Survivors include her son, The Rev. Jane Jones, Sis- ter, Lucy B. Stocks of White- daughters, Martha Ann Willis Major Ray Suggs of Bladen- ter Jane Lloyd, and the Rise ville; four grandchildren and of Tucson, Ariz., and Shawn boro; a daughter, Dorothy of Hope Choir of JMBC will two great-grandchildren. He Michelle Edwards of Buchan- Meares of Florida; two grand- present the program. was preceded in death by a non, W. Va.; three sisters, Rose children and two great-grand- The Rev. A.O. Jones is the son, Terry W. Suggs; a brother, King of Hamilton, Ala., Molly daughters. pastor. John Suggs; and a sister, Myr- Sysmore of Johnson City, tice Suggs Turbeville. Tenn., and Jean Blackburg WT accepting of Hernado, Fla.; three step- applications for El-Bethel to hold sons, Mark Gooden of Eliza- LESA ANN LONG Tuesday service bethtown, Randy Gooden of TABOR CITY -- Lesa Ann More-at-Four El-Bethel Church pastor’s Bladenboro, and Mikie Lupo Long, 38, died Saturday, March Williams Township is now aid committee will sponsor a of Atlanta, Ga.; a stepdaugh- 12, 2011, at Loris Community accepting applications for the Tuesday, March 15 service at ter, Denice Gooden of Blad- Hospital, Loris, S.C. More-at-Four Pre-Kindergar- 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker enboro; nine grandchildren, Arrangements are incom- ten for the 2011-2012 school will be Apostle Emmanuel six step-grandchildren, eight plete at this time and will be year. Children must be four Cooper along with Emmanuel




  
 
 




 
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Senior Hackney Deans, 18, is the son of Sophomore Reatta Smith, 16, is the daugh- Sophomore Mary Grace Curiale, 16, is the Senior Luke Lanier, 17, is the son of Tim- Scott and Gina Deans. President of the ter of Sheri Bray and David Smith. Active in daughter of Anthony and Amy Curiale. A my and Phyllis Lanier. Active with the high FFA for two years, he is also secretary of volleyball, softball and cheerleading, she homeroom representative in the Student Gov- school track team, he loves music and riding the National Honor Society. A four-year is a member of the science club and RO- ernment Association, she is a member of the a wakeboard. He also volunteers with vari- member of the school’s golf team, he was CAME. An all-A’s students, she will perform Beta Club, the National Arts Honor Society and ous projects in his community. What he likes also its MVP. He has won frst place in ex- with the chorus in April’s school musical. the bowling team. She is the stage manager best about this school is “the great diversity temporaneous speaking for FFA. Deans has The thing she likes best about her school is for the school’s theater program. She likes of people and talents all put into one family.” been accepted to NCSU to major in chemi- that “the teachers care. If we had teachers the teachers at her high school because “they He said something that’s interesting about cal engineering. He said he likes sports best who didn’t give a fying fip whether we be- are always ready to help you when you have him is that he has been accepted by every at WHS. “Sports are a way for me to relieve came something in life, what good would it a question.” She said her two favorite classes college to which he has applied. He likes some stress and also have fun doing some- do?” English is her favorite class. “I’m good are theatre and art because “they are taught by the “one-big-family feeling” of a small-town. thing I like.” He said Chemistry II has been at writing and very well spoken so it’s easy two great teachers and there is always some- Once he fnishes high school, he would like his favorite class. “It’s fun to me. I enjoy do- for me.” She said an interesting thing about thing new to learn or do.” She said something to attend a four-year university and begin a ing lab work.” He said the thing that’s most her is that while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and that is most interesting about her is that she is career as a journalist. He said the greatest interesting about him is that he has a job at playing sports, she founded and directs a “highly goal oriented and I do not accept fail- challenge the school faces is “good food” a local golf course as well as positions with youth ensemble. She plans to double major ure.” She hopes to attend ECU or Duke to ma- and the greatest challenge he faces daily is two other golf courses. in law and forensic anthropology. jor in pre-med and become a surgeon. “at the moment, getting money for college.”

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Wildlife Action state president, accepts a grant check for $1,656 a meaningful difference in neurological and orthopedic “The first implantation from Matt Smith on behalf of the Friends of NRA Foundation to help develop a mobile patients’ lives.” conditions. of an MRI-compatible pace- classroom for Wildlife Action’s youth hunter safety and shooting sports program. Like Providing pacemaker pa- Pacemaker use is growing, maker at Columbus Regional tients with access to MRI al- Wildlife Action, the Friends of NRA Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-proft organization, with approximately five mil- Healthcare System is another lows detection and treatment lion patients worldwide who example of our leadership in and 100 percent of the money raised goes toward supporting youth shooting sports, of serious medical conditions currently are implanted with technology and advanced med- range development, law enforcement training assistance, and Second Amendment such as stroke, cancer and a pacemaker or implantable ical care,” said Hawthorne. education. This year’s Friends of NRA Banquet was Saturday, March 12 at the White- ville Country Club. SCC ofers Con-Ed classes and three free seminars The Continuing Educa- their care. Topics include how avoid misunderstandings and Trout, founder hearing tion Division at Southeastern culture, disability and tem- strengthen relationships with Community College will offer perament affect development; customers and clients. several courses along with how the environment can sup- Positive Approach a variety of seminars in the port learning; and creating an Positive Approach to Lead- in Elizabethtown March 28 coming weeks. To pre-register individualized plan to meet ing and Winning with People, The N.C. Wildlife Resources these four saltwater fish spe- for these four saltwater spe- or for more information, call the needs of a child. a free seminar, will be offered Commission has scheduled cies when caught in inland cies is confusing, so we hope (910) 642-7141, ext. 296 or ext. Lasting Relationships Wednesday, March 15 from 1-4 four public hearings in late waters by referencing those this proposed change to stan- 397. Secrets to Creating Last- p.m. in T-Building, room 122. March to gather input on regulations set by the Marine dardize regulations among Landscaping ing Relationships in Busi- Most people leave managers – a proposed rule that would Fisheries Commission. the jurisdictional waters will Introduction to Landscap- ness, a free seminar, will be not organizations; therefore, standardize regulations for If adopted, the proposed eliminate their confusion, ing is scheduled for Tuesdays, held Tuesday, March 15, from in today’s work environment, sea trout (spotted or speckled), rule change would provide streamline future regulation March15-May 3, from 6-9 p.m. 9 a.m.-noon in T-Building, it is necessary to get employ- flounder, gray trout (weakfish) consistency for managing changes and improve commu- in HHS-Building, room 135. room 122. Discover how to be ees excited, motivated and and red drum taken in inland, these four saltwater fish spe- nications with all our fishing A $65 registration and $1.25 more effective in sales and committed to excellence. Build joint or coastal fishing waters. cies and should minimize constituents.” insurance fee must be paid at how to create relationships respect and achieve greater Regulations for saltwater confusion for anglers fishing The meeting closest to Co- the first meeting. that will lead to profits. The success in your organization fishes found in inland waters in different jurisdictional lumbus County is March 28 This course will provide seminar will refine leadership by implementing techniques are set by the Wildlife Com- waters. at 7 p.m. at the Bladen County a comprehensive look at the skills to get people to listen, offered in this seminar. mission and typically mirror “The disparity in rule courthouse in Elizabethtown. landscape industry and op- the rules established by the cycles between the Marine The meeting is open to the portunities for employment Marine Fisheries Commission Fisheries Commission and public. and will consist of class dis- in adjacent waters. the Wildlife Commission often In addition to the four cussion, demonstration and However, because the rule- resulted in regulations being hearings, the public can pro- hands-on practice. Topics will making timelines between different for anglers fishing vide comments by: Mailing include creation of landscape the two agencies are not the for the same species in coastal comments to 1721 Mail Ser- designs using plants, shrubs, same, it often takes up to a waters and those fishing in vice Center, Raleigh, N.C. ground covers and trees; prop- year or more to unify regula- inland waters,” said Christian 27699-1721; Visiting the Com- er identification and usage of tions across all jurisdictional Waters, program manager for mission’s website, www.nc- tools; and selection of turf waters. the Wildlife Commission’s wildlife.org and clicking on grass and maintenance of The proposed rule would Division of Inland Fisheries. the “Proposed Fishing Rule grounds. expedite this process by es- “We’ve heard from a lot of Changes Submit Comments” Childcare tablishing the same seasons recreational anglers that the link on the right side of the The SCC Continuing Edu- and size and creel limits for current regulation framework page. cation Division is partnering with Region 4 Child Care Re- source and Referral Services to offer “So Many Approaches to Learning: Planning for the Commodities registration Individual Needs of Infants Four-County Community To register for another to register should do so at and Toddlers.” The course is Services Inc. will register household, people must have the nearest of the following five hours (.5 CEU) and will persons who are eligible to a statement from the other locations: meet March 15 and 22 from receive USDA commodities household that gives permis- Whiteville Center, 425 S. 6:30-9 p.m. at Southeastern March 14-18. sion to register for them. Lee St., Whiteville; Ransom Child Care Resource and Re- Bug Hill Center registra- The statement should con- Center, N.C. 11, Riegelwood; ferral, 132 W. Main Street in tion will be on Wednesday, sist of the number of people Family Champions Resource Whiteville. A $65 registration March 16 only. in the household, address, Center, 109 N. Main St., Tabor must be paid at the first class Fair Bluff Center registra- household income, social City; Bug Hill Senior Center, meeting. To pre-register, call tion will be on Wednesday and security number and the sig- N.C. 905, Nakina; Fair Bluff Sharon Stephens at (910) 642- Thursday, March 16-17 only. nature of the person who is Senior Center, 1100 Main St., 8189, ext. 25. People will be allowed to reg- giving permission to register Fair Bluff. This course is designed ister for only their household for them. For more information call to support infant/toddler teachers in meeting the indi- and one other household. All persons who would like 642-8381 or 642-6083. vidual needs of children in Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011 Sunshine Week Dysfunctional reminds us that democracy By DAVID SCOTT people want NR Writers Group Regardless of how you voted in the last election, Democrat, Repub- transparency lican, or Tea Party, we all lost. Sunshine Week, which is recognized from Politicians are now one of March 13-19, is a national effort to demonstrate America’s favorite whipping boys the importance of transparency in govern- and granted, some deserve the ment and how open government is essential in curses and ridicule they frequently upholding the very foundations of democracy. receive. In all fairness, however, The fight for open government and freedom most of these men and women are of information is never ending. Why? Because no better or worse than those of us corruption loves the dark and operates behind who elect them. The great majority closed doors where the public cannot see. go to Washington thinking they But there are signs that transparency is have ideas to improve our country. improving. The problem with our form of For example, here in North Carolina, prog- government is the system itself, ress is being made to put more public docu- not those who manipulate it. Until ments on line for inspection. we can muster the backbone and Also, the the fortitude to tackle the sys- General As- The point temic problems in how our laws are made, we are doomed. There sembly hopes A proposed constitution- to put a con- is hope for rehabilitation, if we stitutional al amendment, better will adopt some or all the follow- amendment access to digital public ing ideas. Campaign finance reform is a on the ballot records and a poll that that would must. Congress needs to immedi- reinforce the shows overwhelming ately overrule the Supreme Court’s presumption support for open gov- recent “Citizens United” decision allowing corporations the right to of openness ernment indicates prog- You don’t want that old house o f p u b l i c make unlimited political contribu- ress, but there are still tions and the ability, therefore, to records and By JEFFERSON WEAVER convenience and upside down a Viking funeral. Once in a while, m e e t i n g s , battles to be fought. buy our elections and control the Staff Writer mortgages that pay for six-foot someone sees the potential in an legislative agenda. p l u s m a ke TV sets and eight-nozzle showers old tenant house or a Queen Anne it harder for Further, campaigns should be As Miss Rhonda napped and I would want an old house, but I have or craftman’s cottage and restores publicly funded and limited in how legislators to enact laws that restrict openness. marked the halfway point home, I never stood on a sagging rotting the home to a glory it never knew There are still too many exceptions to the much total money can be spent. glanced at a longleaf pine standing porch but that I couldn’t see what in real life. The length of campaigns, also, public records and open meetings laws, so it is solitary by a recently-turned field. it had been, and could be again. My dear friend Linda Henry essential that people voice their desires to limit should be limited, freeing legisla- The sunset was painting the T h i s Robins fought that battle and won; tors to do the peoples’ business these exceptions. fields in that way it has in March particular members of her family thought she A recent statewide Elon University Poll instead of perennially running for and November, when the season is old house was crazy to attempt to restore the office and fundraising. Truth in found that 80 percent of citizens polled “would reluctantly waiting for the last of would have old homeplace. But Linda had a support an amendment to the state constitution advertising laws should be strictly the equinoctial change to give the had a peach love for the home of her childhood, enforced. that would make all public business of any all-clear. Jonquils guarded the base o r a p p l e and she wouldn’t stop. Now it’s a government body in North Carolina open and We desperately need reasonable of the old pine, flowering descen- tree in the comfortable, welcoming home, not term limits. For example, limiting available to the public.” dants of generations of soldiers backyard, the model of Victorian-kitsch that Other poll findings include: legislative tenure to no more than which had flourished at a country a n d d e e p saves many old homes, but a true 12 years would go a long way to- s%IGHTYPERCENTOF RESPONDENTSAGREETHAT homestead long since lost. grass where restoration of the home treasured transparency is key to fighting government cor- ward eliminating corruption and I remembered the house that a little kid by her family for generations. Lin- creating a citizen legislature. ruption, and 93 percent say that public hearings once stood there; indeed, when could run da’s a hero of mine for that project. are essential for good government. Get rid of all paid lobbyists. Miss Rhonda and I realized we b a r e f o o t Had a few things gone differ- Regardless of what their cause, s0OLLSTERSALSOFOUNDTHATPERCENTOF .ORTH had lost nothing in the city, but on a sum- Weaver ently, the old house Mike and I Carolinians believe governments naturally like paid lobbyists corrupt the system were missing much in the country, mer’s day. explored might have turned out and give special interests too much to keep secrets from citizens. I talked to the owner about buying It would have had a clothesline the same way; indeed, kudzu and The poll also asked if people believe that power to push their limited and the place. where colorful dresses stitched vines are much easier to repair often selfish agendas. Instead, leg- citizen access to public documents, records, “You don’t want that old house,” on a Singer sewing machine hung than the work of vandals and information, and meetings... influences gov- islators should reflect the beliefs of he said. “There were a few good flapping beside starched white ne’er-do-wells, but the cleansing, their constituents and emphasize ERNMENTOPERATIONSPERCENTDOWNFROM families in it, but then I rented it to shirts. There would have to be a complete destruction of a structure percent from March 2010), or, does not influence the common good. So-and-so for his migrant workers.” friendly, loyal dog, of course, since fire hungrily devouring resin-rich The Office of Congressional Eth- GOVERNMENTOPERATIONSPERCENTUPPERCENT Whilst I have yet to see any little kids need friendly, loyal dogs, pine leaves nothing for the would- from March 2010). ics needs to be supported, strength- contagion from farmworkers—or and possibly an aloof cat to handle be conservator. ened, and reformed. The jurors in s7HENTHINKINGABOUTTHEACCESSIBILITYOF anyone else, for that matter, at the mice that made their way from Indeed, as we drove past the your state and local governments, would you this body should be non-partisan least none that couldn’t be killed the fields. pine tree the other day, I thought legal minds and ethicists, not a say they are: with a good cleaning—the owner Longleaf pine trees being what to myself how the owner of that !LWAYSACCESSIBLEANDAVAILABLEPERCENT bunch of politicians regulating described how some “trashy” they are, the tree I saluted from OLDHOUSEHIMSELF NOWGONEON themselves. 3OMEWHATACCESSIBLEANDAVAILABLEPER- people had moved there later. They the highway would have already to whatever reward awaited him) cent We need a Balanced Budget threw several parties most notable been there—the old house was in had been right. I didn’t want the Amendment. Every single line item Not at all accessible and available: 8 percent for the number of folks given rides its prime four decades ago, a com- old house with the grease spat- Were you generally successful in getting on the federal budget needs to be by law enforcement to meet the paratively short time for a longleaf. tered behind the rusted old range, evaluated every year. No line items, the documents, records, or information that magistrate. Then the house was Back then there would have been or the cigarette burns on the floor, you tried to? including the defense budget, boarded up, and became a draw hedgebushes around a small front or the broken whiskey bottles on should be immune to close scrutiny. Yes: 84 percent for lusting teenagers and desperate porch, just enough to let a visitor the counter. .OPERCENT The legislators and their fami- drug users. get out of the rain before knocking I wanted the old house that still lies should be required to abide by What the poll tells us is that North Carolina Brother Mike and I flagrantly on the front door. exists in a few pictures, an old residents want constitutional guarantees of all the laws they pass and expect broke the law one Sunday by walk- Of course, most visitors would house where a momma and a daddy, the rest of us to respect. Allowing openness, that they still believe public input is ing through the missing door; beer have gone to the side door—where a chubby girl, her older brother important, and that most people are generally them immunity to any regula- cans and bottles and food wrappers Mike and I broke and entered that and her baby brother posed in tions further isolates them from successful in obtaining the information they were scattered about the floor. afternoon—across a larger, more their Easter best. I wanted the old need. the “real world.” This goes for The stale smells of forgotten bac- practical porch that could hold house where the baby boy grew up their medical care, pension plans, But there is still opposition to transparency. chanalia and desperation coated courting teenagers, a few water- to wear overalls and a straw hat Open government advocates continue to battle airport security, Social Security, the heart-pine walls more thickly melons, and a couple of chairs for while he ran barefoot with a dog Medicare, etc. groups such as the League of Municipalities, than the nicotine from countless days when peas and corn needed named Shep on a hot summer’s day. Association of County Commissioners and The 60-vote filibuster rule needs cigarettes crushed on the floor. to be prepared, but the day was too No, the old farmer was right—I to be “rethunk,” reducing the some elements of the General Assembly to Windows and doors alike were bro- nice to waste inside. It was the kind didn’t want the seedy, rundown tear down the remaining walls that deter the number of votes needed to break ken and warped, and the house was of porch where a little kid could party house. I wanted the house I the gridlock that has crippled people’s right to know. a tragic, sad version of its old self. safely enjoy a peanut butter and remembered, the house it had been That’s why Sunshine Week is not only a time Congress. This rule sounds better Not long after our visit, the jelly sandwich, play with his dog, for my family and one or two be- on paper than it works in the real to celebrate the freedoms and openness that we owner burned the old house; years and stomp big black spiders—all at fore. A home from a time before cell enjoy in the country, but to remember there are world. later, I suppose one might still find a the same time. phones and computers ran my life, Legislators should be expected still fights to be won. rusted nail or a bit of broken china Such old houses are scattered when a car passing down a dusty to work a minimum of 40 hours or glass in a spring-plowed furrow. here and there by the roads I road was an event and there were per week. I have never had much patience travel; every year more and more no worries outside of when the Gerrymandering is not only un- for people who declare, “You don’t of them fall victim to neglect, peaches would be ripe and whether democratic, it is illegal and should want that old house.” My indepen- both benign and malignant, un- the laundry would dry before the be outlawed. Quotes of dent streak comes through—how til the last unreasonable heir in thunderstorm. A place where the Idiotic and irrelevant riders dare anyone presume to know what a family dies or the land is sold sunset painted the fields. should never be allowed to be at- I would want? Maybe someone or a flaming match—errant or I didn’t want that old house—I tached to any bill. Frequently, these caught up in the love of plastic intentional—gives the old house wanted the home it had been. often asinine riders are passed the week in order to pass a legitimate bill, even though the rider is itself il- “Faye starts talking about the birthday legitimate. party in January every year,” Long-handled spoon All laws requiring budget expen- – Betty Brown Vincent, who shares the same ditures need “sunset” dates requir- BY RAY LUNDY As she lay in bed one of those birthday in July with her three sisters. Faye is hhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” She pretended ing that they expire on a certain NR Writers Group Saturday nights, a bold plan devel- Elizabeth Faye Brown. to snore and to hear nothing. Next, date. Times and conditions change oped in her brain. she heard him in the kitchen, and making many laws outdated or There was a certain husband “Early education is critical. Current It was bold, but she would do it. then vomiting again in the bath- obsolete. who came home each Saturday brain research says that the first five years Being the good farmer’s wife, she room. Presently, all was quiet but Politicians ought to be required night rip-roaring drunk. And, each are extremely important.” killed a home-grown chicken and his grunting, and she drifted off to intermix on the floor of Con- Saturday night, after being home dressed it for Sunday dinner— – Dr. Wilbur Smith, director of the Columbus to sleep. gress, actually sitting beside and for a little while, he would vomit chicken and dumplings, her hus- County Partnership for Children (Smart Start). In the morning he woke her— amongst members of the oppos- as if his insides were coming out. band’s favorite. However, instead The General Assembly is considering deep cuts early. “Ethel, you were right all ing party, not “across the aisle.” Then, he would go to bed and sleep of throwing the entrails away, she to Smart Start. the while. You told me, but I didn’t Anything that can be done to en- it off. put them in the commode in her believe you. You told that one of courage bi-partisanship, however Each Sunday morning, the “It’s a piece of the past but once it is husband’s bathroom and closed these nights I was going to puke up hokey it might sound, needs to be morning after, his good wife would gone, it is gone. This one is especially valu- the door. my guts. Well, that’s exactly what considered. tell him that if he were not careful, able here because of the lack of historic Late that night she heard her happened. I puked up my guts and Although currently dysfunc- “that one of these nights you are buildings. This is our bridge to the past and husband’s truck drive up to the a piece of my liver last night, but tional, our democracy can be resur- going to puke your guts out. It’s I hate to see it torn down.” house. He stumbled in, high as I’ll be all right. With the help of rected to become a government for going to kill you for sure.” usual, and headed straight for the – Jesse Fisher, on efforts to preserve the old God and a long-handled spoon, I which we can once again be proud. But nothing she said seemed to bathroom for his usual purge. She jail, circa 1852, from being torn down to make got them back down.” Childish politics need to be trashed work. He continued coming home heard him vomiting in the dim way for a new courthouse annex. 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Brought to The Columbus County you by: Health Department The News Reporter 12A -- The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011

Q. I’m afraid of going to jail and losing my house. I’m behind on my taxes and child support. Is there anyway bankruptcy can help me?

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2011 All-Tree Rivers Conference boys basketball team First Team Fairmont St. Pauls Juwan Addison Devonta Lewis Desmond Parker Anthony Sansbury Charlton Townsend Second Team East Columbus Red Springs Albert Demery Glenn Patterson Jr. T.J. Wilson Jeremy McDowell South Robeson West Columbus Daniel Mills Anthony Williams Tequintin Mitchell Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Dominique Shipman Rogers runs 11th at Darlington Fairmont - Donte Smith, Dalvin Whittington, D.J. Hin- Clay Rogers, above on the outside, in the No. 92 feetHQ/BTS entry, battles to pass the No. 50 truck, driven by T.J. son. Bell in Saturday’s Camping World Truck Series’ “Too Tough To Tame 200” event at the famed Darlington Raceway Red Springs - Julian Brown, Henry Bethea. in Darlington. In photo below, RBR crew chief Mike Hester leans down from his observation position to converse West Columbus - Stephen Gachett, Kortell Nixon. St. Pauls - Antonio Henderson, Daniel Humphrey. with the entire crew during the event. After qualifying the 26th position, Rogers drove the RBR team entry to an East Columbus - Ike Mullins, Ricardo Melvin. 11th-place fnish. Veteran NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kasey Kahne took frst place in the event. Rogers, who South Robeson - Ontera Alford, Dominique Ashe. opened the season with a third-place fnish at Daytona and added a 16th-place fnish at Phoenix, is currently in fourth place in the Truck Series points standings. The RBR team, headquartered in Cerro Gordo, will have its next Player of the Year: Glenn Patterson Jr., Red Springs. outing on April 2 in the Kroger 250 in Martinsville, Va. Coach of the Year: Michael Baker, Fairmont. Conference champion: Fairmont 2011 All-Tree Rivers Conference girls basketball team First Team South Robeson Red Springs Nicorie Sinclair Robin McPhaul Krista Davis Alexis Robinson Fairmont Bianca Harris Anasia Evans East Columbus St. Pauls Shanita Hampton None submitted Brittany Hall West Columbus None submitted Second Team South Robeson - Fantasia Blue, JaQuel Stackhouse, Whitney Simmons, Keke Davis, Khadyah Priest. East Columbus - Kierston Johnson, Lauren Jenkins, Gentle Davis. Red Springs - Shakia Murray Fairmont - Shakela Arnette St. Pauls - None submitted Southeastern grabs 3-game sweep over Danville West Columbus - None submitted A beautiful weekend for baseball lent itself to Southeastern Thompson had two hits each. Community College’s exciting three-game sweep of Danville In Saturday’s runaway second game, Nick Malter led the Player of the Year - Nicorie Sinclair, South Robeson Community College of Virginia Saturday and Sunday in a Re- Rams with three hits, including a double, and four runs batted Coach of the Year - Lula Ragley, South Robeson gion 10- Division II Conference series at SCC Field. in. Rhodes clouted a triple and a home run while Hunt and Spell Conference champion - South Robeson. The win put the Rams’ season record a 10-9 and their confer- had two hits each. Britt added a triple. ence mark at 3-0. On Sunday, Malter had two hits to drive in four more runs Coach Scott Johnson’s SCC team won both of Saturday’s while Huie, Britt, Thompson and Corey Wallace had two hits games by scores of 8-6 and 12-2 and pulled out Sunday’s game each. Wallace also had a triple for the Rams, who gained their ECHS stays unbeaten by a 15-12 score. Jon Sweeney got credit for mound wins in sixth straight win. Saturday’s opener and Sunday’s game, and Tyler Drew picked “It was a good way to open our conference games,” said with 6-2 sofball victory up saves in both outings. Josh Whitesell got a complete-game Johnson, now in his third season at the SCC helm. “We had a pitching victory in the second game. real good weekend with the bats and our guys are starting to LAKE WACCAMAW - The tance on the mound for East In Saturday’s opener, Justin Britt had four hits, including a step up and show some more confidence.” East Columbus Lady Gators Columbus. The ECHS defense triple, to pace the Rams’ 17-hit attack. Nick Spell, Chase Rhodes, SCC will play host to conference opponent College of the broke up a 2-2 tie with four did not commit an error. Jordan Hunt, Chris Huie, Richard Campolong and Ronald Albemarle in a three-game series March 19-20. runs in the fifth inning and In five games, Cummings went on to take a 6-2 softball has collected a sizzling 15 hits victory over visiting South in 18 at-bats, including a home Columbus. run and two doubles. The win put the Lady Gator South Columbus, whose re- Gators take 7-4 win over S. Columbus record at 5-0. cord slipped to 2-2, was led by Friday road game with West Coach Larry Williamson’s pitcher Chelsey Long, who had LAKE WACCAMAW - Ju- Nick Wilkinson and Barnes hind Wilkinson’s two-run dou- Columbus at 5 p.m. East Columbus team had 13 three hits, including a double. nior lefthander Forrest Wayne each had two hits with Wilkin- ble. A two-run single by Taylor South Columbus will enter- hits, including three each by Haven Jones also doubled for recorded his second pitching son knocking a double. Coach Stevens helped ignite the Ga- tain Fairmont today at 5, and Sierra Cummings and Danielle South Columbus. win in as many starts last Karl Bracey’s Gators had seven tors’ four-run third inning. will open Waccamaw 2A-3A Monroe. Cummings pounded a East Columbus will play Wednesday in the East Colum- hits East Columbus won its first Conference play Tuesday at home run and Monroe drilled host to Pender at 5 p.m. Coach bus’ Gators 7-4 non-conference South Columbus had 10 game with the Stallions by an West Bladen at 6 p.m. On Fri- two doubles. Lisa Clemons’ Lady Stallions baseball decision over the visit- hits, including three by losing 8-6 score. day, the Stallions will play host Brooke Malpass and Saman- will entertain Fairmont today ing South Columbus Stallions. pitcher Reno Duncan, and two Coach Karl Bracey’s Gators, to Carolina Forest of South tha Malpass each had two hits. at 5 and will travel to play West East Columbus led 7-0 after each by Tanner Duncan, Justin who were held hitless in a 4-1 Carolina at 6. Kelsey Jacobs went the dis- Bladen on Tuesday at 6. three innings. South Columbus Godwin and Grayson Bullock. loss to Wilmington Ashley on scored two runs in the fourth Reno Duncan was relieved Tuesday, put their season re- S. Columbus 000 202 0 - 4 10 1 inning and two in the sixth. by Bullock in the third inning cord at 3-2. Coach Willie Gore’s E. Columbus 034 000 x - 7 7 3 Wayne, who pitched a two- and Sam Ward came on to pitch South Columbus team is 2-2. Reno Duncan, Grayson Bullock Lady Pack takes two wins hit shutout against Whiteville later in the third inning for the East Columbus will play (3), Sam Ward (3) and Jody Harrel- The Whiteville High Lady team. in his first start, was relieved Stallions. host to Pender today at 5 p.m. son; Forrest Wayne, Houston Barnes Wolfpack softball team ral- In Friday’s win over West by Houston Barnes in the sixth East Columbus took a 3-0 and will open play in the Three (6) and Hunter Smith. lied to a 10-6 non-conference Columbus, the Lady Wolfpack inning. The two combined to lead in the second inning be- Rivers 1A-2A Conference in a road victory over Clinton last scored 10 runs in the first in- strike out 11 batters. Wednesday and posted a 20-0 ning. decision over West Columbus Brinkley Carroll was the on Friday. winning pitcher of the game The two wins evened the that was halted in the fifth in- Pack shuts out Vikings to put record at 5-1 Lady Wolfpack’s season record ning by the 10-run rule. Cori at 3-3. Dew and Sam Bass each had The Whiteville High School baseball team took a 10-0 shutout Brown’s double gave the Wolfpack a 2-0 first-inning lead. In the Jenny Thompson got the three hits with Dew hitting a over visiting West Columbus Friday at Legion Stadium. second inning, singles by Tyler, Ciamillo and Brown and a double pitching win in relief and triple and double and Bass con- The game was halted in the fifth inning by the 10-run rule. by Hood brought home four more runs. Tina White had a key inside- necting for a pair of doubles. Freshman Bronson Best pitched for four innings, allowing Tony Reese got the lone WCHS hit on a infield dribbler to the-park home run in the third Laura Nye and Tina White each only one Viking hit and Chase Nye pitched the final inning. The third base. inning. had two hits with White hitting winless Vikings were held to one hit. Best and Nye combined to Whiteville will open play in the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference Sam Bass, Brianna Smith a triple. strike out eight batters. Tuesday when it will play host to North Brunswick at 6 p.m. and Brinkley Carroll had two Haley Todd, Alexis Carter, Zach Brown had three hits, including a double, as Coach West Columbus will play host to Fayetteville Christian hits each for WHS with Bass Collier Savage, Brianna Smith, Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack extended its record to 5-1. Nathan Wednesday at 5 p.m. stroking a double. Haley Tolley Kayla Inman, Alea Henry and Hood knocked a double and a triple. Hyland Tyler and Frank belted a triple. Carroll also had hits. Ciamillo also had two hits each with Ciamillo clouting a triple. W. Columbus 000 00 - 0 1 1 Cori Dew, Kayla Inman and Alex Barnhill and Michelle Jesse Simmons hit a two-run single and also drove in runs on a Whiteville 2431x - 10 12 0 Thompson also had hits for Coleman had WCHS hits. fly-out to center and ground-out to second base. Austin Davis, Travis Head (4) and Jamaal Eady; Bronson Best, Chase Coach Jimmy Williams’ WHS A lead-off single by Tyler, a two-out triple by Ciamillo and Nye 5) and Dillon Faulk. MONDAY, FEB. 28 2-B The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011 BASEBALL West Columbus at South Columbus, 4:30 High school sports schedule Wolfpack netters SOFTBALL defeat WBHS 6-3 MONDAY, MARCH 14 BOYS TENNIS West Columbus at South Columbus, The Whiteville High School BASEBALL West Columbus at Whiteville, 4 boys tennis team pulled out a Pender at East Columbus, 5 6-3 Waccamaw Conference vic- Fairmont at South Columbus, 5 WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16 tory over visiting West Bruns- wick last Wednesday. SOFTBALL BASEBALL Coach Gina Deans’ Wolf- Pender at East Columbus, 5 Fayetteville Christian at West Columbus, 5 pack came away with wins in Fairmont at South Columbus, 5 three of the four singles match- SOFTBALL es decided by tie-breakers. GIRLS SOCCER Fayetteville Christian at West Columbus, 5 On Friday, the Wolfpack South Brunswick at South Columbus, 4:30 squad suffered its first loss, Whiteville at Lumberton, 7 GIRLS SOCCER bowing to conference power- West Columbus at Purnell Swett, 6 West Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 house South Brunswick at the Waccamaw Academy at Myrtle Grove, 4 Waccamaw Academy Junior Warriors WHS courts. BOYS TENNIS Southeastern Middle School Conference champs Results follow: BOYS TENNIS South Columbus at Whiteville, 4 Whiteville at West Bladen, 4 St. Pauls at East Columbus, 4 Whiteville 6, W. Brunswick 3 East Bladen at South Columbus, 4 Warrior middle school squad Singles: Will Canady (W) def. East Columbus at Red Springs, 4 Alex Humbert, 6-, 6-2; Devin Cokley West Columbus at Fairmont, 4 captures league championship (W) def. Jason Watts, 2-6, 6-4, 10- THURSDAY, MARCH 7 5; Trey Nealey (W) def. Jason Huff, GIRLS SOCCER The Waccamaw Academy middle school boys basketball TRACK AND FIELD 7-6, 6-4; Brighton Mintz (WB) def. Ri Waccamaw Academy at West Columbus, 6 team claimed the Southeastern Middle School Conference East Columbus and West Columbus at Love, 1-6, 7-5, 11-9; Adam Bastug East Columbus at North Brunswick, 5 regular season and tournament championships, finishing (W) def. Sean Cunningham, 6-0, 6-1; Three Rivers Invitational at St. Pauls, 4 with a 13-0 record. Clark Owens (W) def. James Ed- BOYS TENNIS Coach Julius Watts’ Junior Warriors was paced by eighth wards, 6-4, 5-7; 15-13. GOLF West Columbus at South Robeson, 4 graders Bryan Wilkins, Jayce Morris, Nathan Sanders, Jer- Doubles: Canady-Nealey (W) Waccamaw Conference Match at The Lakes, 2 emy Rasberry and Cameron Floyd. Others players, consisting def. Humbert-Watts (8-4); Huff-Mintz North Brunswick - Host (WB) def. Cokley-Love 8-4; Cunning- TRACK AND FIELD of fifth through seventh graders, are Douglas Skipper, Brad Three Rivers Conference Match, ham-Edwards (WB) Bastug-Evan Whiteville at South Columbus, 3:30 Ward, Trey Beattie, Austin Jeremiah, Caleb Collins and at Red Springs, 2 Priest, 9-7. East Columbus at St. Pauls , 4:30 Hunter Williamson. West Columbus at Red Springs, 4:30 TUESDAY, MARCH 15 BASEBALL FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Keeping it in play North Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 Whiteville High senior tennis South Columbus at West Bladen, 6 BASEBALL East Columbus at West Columbus, 5 player Trey Nealey competes in the Wolfpack’s recent match SOFTBALL Whiteville at East Bladen, 6 North Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 Carolina Forest at South Columbus, 6 at West Columbus. Whiteville, South Columbus at West Bladen, 6 under frst-year coach Gina Deans, opened its season with three straights wins and suf- fered its frst loss on Friday to defending Waccamaw Confer- WHS girls soccer team routs E. Bladen ence champion South Bruns- wick. WHS is scheduled to ELIZABETHTOWN - The Jordan Ray scored three apiece. travel to play Waccamaw Con- Whiteville High girls soccer goals while Jenna Watts and The Whiteville defense did ference opponent West Bladen team put its Waccamaw 2A-3A Kayla Beverley each scored two not allow a shot on goal by East Conference record at 2-0 last goals in the Lady Wolfpack’s Bladen. today at 4 and it will play host Wednesday as it cruised to a win at East Bladen. Sam Mc- Through four games, WHS to arch-rival South Columbus 10-0 shutout over East Bladen. Cumbee, Meredith Thompson has held its opposition to one on Wednesday at 4. South Co- Coach Ronnie Todd’s Lady and Lauren Tyler scored one goal. lumbus is carrying a 2-1 record Wolfpack had opened confer- goal each. The Lady Wolfpack will with its only loss also coming at ence play last Monday with a Carly High, Jacq Rapelye visit 4A Lumberton tonight at the hands of South Brunswick. 10-0 victory over North Bruns- and Olivia Butler each had 7. WHS will play host to Wac- wick. two assists, and Thompson, camaw Conference opponent The Lady Wolfpack’s record McCumbee, Maleah Murray West Brunswick on Wednesday now stands at 3-0-1. and Julia Dail had one assist at 6:30. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Sunshine Games bowling results The Columbus County De- Jaylan Sarvis, Robert Wil- Isaac Young, William Cousar, partment of Parks and Recre- liams, Lupita Marin, Jasmine Adrian Williams, Raymond ation held its annual Sunshine Hazel, Brittney Faulk, Steve Marley, Cindy Carroll, Crystal Games bowling tournament at McKinnes, Brandie Rickett. Greene, Edward Rouse, Kevin 701 Lanes. THIRD PLACES - Michael Powell. The event consisted of three Ryans, Tony Carmichael, Da- sessions - one for high school- vid Ross, Keyunne Graham. DIVISION 2 ADULTS ers on March 3 and two for (March 7) adults on March 4 and 7 DIVISION 1 ADULTS FIRST PLACES - William Special plaque presenta- (March 4) Lewis, Timothy Hammonds, tions were made to Jamie FIRST PLACES - Robert Larry Tompkins, Kimberly Insley, owner/operator of 701 Jenkins, Henry Stanley, Joe McKenzie, Karen Edwards, Lanes, and Bill Byers of Pizza Lane, Bobby Galloway, Des- Nashobia Mason, Terri Bach- Hut, which provided lunch mond Rose, Shakina Frink, man, LeeAnn Williamson, for participants of all three Tammy Hodgkiss, Cathy Miley, Rusty Perritte, MeMe Russ. sessions. Renae Harris, Steven Theodor- SECOND PLACES: Brent akis, Blake Hewett. Long, Roscoe Hannah, Ran- HIGH SCHOOL SECOND PLACES: Adam dy Enzor, Jimmy Jackson, (March 3) Powell, Cedric Jeffries, Ken- Tracimaria Bright, Raymond FIRST PLACES - Jamie neth Haywood, Ashley Ed- Faulk, Rachel Herring, Lynn Jernigan, Justin Simmons, wards, Jerome Yates, Deshon- Simms, Kevin Henderson, Ro- Jakon Fletcher, Prentis Reaves, da Phillips, Samantha Jacobs, saland Enzor. Elliott Williamson, Brandon Dimitrious Register, Lynda THIRD PLACES: Stan Rutledge, Jake Keown, Debra Benton, Tonya Deal, Teresa Howell, Shawn Addison, Wil- Spivey, Quentin Ward,. Barnhill. liam Banks, Jason Bullard, SECOND PLACES - Cody THIRD PLACES: Michael Ronnie Thompson, Shelly Bullard, Dominique Delaney, Theodorakis Mark Smith, McPherson, Eugene Hardy. April 30 at City Park 701 Bowling WEDNESDAY MORNING SENIORS Whiteville Rec Deparment March 9

to sponsor Pitch, Hit & Run W-L Pressing On 22.5-9.5 The Whiteville Parks individual excellence in core Hurricanes 17.5-14.5 and Recreation will hold the baseball/softball skills. Roby O’s 17-15 2nd Annual Aquafina Major Competitors are divided Not Forgotten 14-18 League Baseball Pitch, Hit and into four age divisions: 7/8, Two Ships 13-19 Run competition on Saturday, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have Golden Girls 10.5-21.5 SCHS tennis April 30, starting at 2 p.m. the chance to advance through Team 7 7.5-8.5 The free Pitch, Hit, and Run four levels of competition, in- MEN rec scores event will be held at Nolan cluding Team Championships Top scratch games: Richard Park (East City Park/New at Major League ballparks and Threadgill, 210; John Todd, 181; Park) and is open to boys and the National Finals at the 2011 John Worthington, 175 Dixie Boys meeitng girls between the ages of 7 MLB All-Star game. Top scratch series: Richard and 14. All participants must bring Threadgill, 534; John Todd, 421; Pitch, Hit and Run is the a copy of their birth certificate John Worthington, 428. official skills competition and fill out a registration/ of Major League Baseball. waiver form prior to the start WOMEN Top scratch games:Jannie Mc- This grassroots program is of the competition. For ques- Coy, 119; Sarah Shipman, 117; Su- designed to provide young- tions concerning the competi- san Price, 117. sters with an opportunity to tion, contact local coordinator Top scratch series: Pat Roby, compete, free of charge, in a Lane Coleman at 642-9053. 379; Linda Simmons, 312; Sarah competition that recognizes Shipman, 309. Central wins tourney opener Correction Waccamaw Academy ju- TABOR CITY - The Central Middle School baseball team nior goal-keeper Kayla Watts opened its 2011 season Friday with a 20-0 play-in game victory was misindentied in the over Acme-Delco in the Tabor City Invitational Tournament. March 10 story about her Zack Pait and Grayson Ward combined to pitch a two-hit team’s season-opening 5-0 soc- shutout, and Hunter Harwood and Turner Brown each had two cer victory over East Bladen. hits for Central. Watts had several key saves Central will take on Hallsboro at 4 p.m., in Tuesday’s tourna- in recording the shutout. ment play. www.whiteville.com -The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, March 14, 2011 The News Reporter Scheduling a community event? TV EVENING VIEWER Check out our 24-hour WUNC-TV - March 14-20, 2011 Community Calendar at:Whiteville 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 Monday Best of Laugh-In Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan BBC WN Charlie R .com Whiteville Tuesday Kickstart Your Health with Dr. Neal Barnard Best of Festival BBC WN Wed. NC World War II Experience Great Performances Harry Connick, Jr. In Concert BBC WN As Time Goes Wait for God Keep Up Ap. 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LUMBERTON’S Largest Yard Sale COLUMBUS COUNTY 080 Wanted to Rent outside. Sat April 2nd 8am until 2pm. SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT Child/Elderly Care Carolina Country Peddlers Mall, 3540 LOST LARGE TORTOISE from The E Elizabethtown Rd. Vendor space Position: Collection Center Supervi- ARE YOU AN RN who is tired of Little Man’s Zoo. If anyone in Peacock WANTED REASONABLE DRIVER available. Call for details 910-674- sor/Litter Enforcement Officer. working weekends and nights, or just CPR CERTIFIED MOM to care for area has found him or knows his WITH FURNITURE CARRYING 4170 Open: March 10, 2011 need a change of scenery then we your child any shift or after school whereabouts please call 654-5725 or VEHICLE for shopping Columbus Closing Date: March 22, 2011 just might have the answer to your Chadbourn 516-2125 return to Little Man’s Zoo. County and other traveling. Sharon problems. We need an part time RN Salary: $20,990 - $42,430 TIMES ARE HARD 910-654-4624 8 am - 8 pm daily. to work Monday-Friday. Apply at but you don’t have to pay Heartland Home Care Agency Inc., Job Duties: high prices for a loving extra 615 N. Howard St. Chadbourn, NC BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress Perform a variety of duties involv- grandmother for your kids. 28431. Please call (910)654-1362 for sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. ing using solid waste vehicles and Chubby Cheeks an appointment Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- equipment, service and remove full has openings $60 per week. er. containers, clean roadside dumping. BUSY OB/GYN PRACTICE looking Call 910-770-3225 Responsible for the day to day oper- for PRN front desk assistant. Immedi- COMPLETE CHERRY BEDROOM ation and management of assigned 100 Pets & Animals ate opening, prefer experience but will ! BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans suite, oak dining table, commercial County collection centers, including train. Position is PRN temporary with also tractors. Any condition. Paying table saw & miter saw, oak bedroom regulations pertaining to the operation ADORABLE 8 WEEK old male puppy. possibility of becoming full time per- top dollar. (910) 770-3131*. suite. 3 ton Ruud gas pack. Mint con- of a convenience site. Patrols County; Free to any sincere dog lover. Call manent. Duties include checking in *** Dee Watts Backhoe dition. China cabinet, appliances, inspects roadside and troublesome 770-1531. patients, scheduling appointments, Service **** *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS gas stove, twin beds, complete living areas for litter, write warning citations answering phone, filing, etc. Please Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, We also buy insulated wire, cop- room suite like new. 840-4072 and obtain warrants from the courts AKC REGISTERED GOLDEN fax resume to 640-1110, Attn: Mary top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- when necessary. Submit quarterly RETRIEVER pups 6 weeks old March land clearing. 640-2463 or mobile tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 and annual reports. Perform other 14. 625-7090 or 770-1456. CNAS 770-0534. duties as required. Full-time positions 1st shift 6:302:30 ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** 14X70 OR 80 MOBILE HOME buy GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, light COASTAL BERMUDA HAY 4x6 pm and 2nd shift 2:30-10:30 pm avail- Requirements: High School graduate Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree for cash. Call 910-770-0902 golden. $200 OBO. Call 317-3161 or bales, shelter kept. Call 653-9386 able. LPN/RN 11:00pm - 7 am. must with some knowledge of construction have at least one year experience. removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 207-6115. FESCUE & RYE GRASS, 4x5 rolls, CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY work preferred. Must be able to lift 50 Must be licensed in NC. Excellent pay 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. $20 per roll. Call 910-646-3759 or pounds or more, and be able to oper- Buyers of land and timber. We buy ONE YR FEMALE PITBULL looking and great benefits. Apply in person. 770-0841. ate heavy equipment. Possess a valid AC & J CONTRACTORS - Home pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- for good home, prefer no pets or chil- AUTUMN CARE OF SHALLOTTE, 237 state CDL Driver’s license and have a repair, painting, sheds, decks, fenc- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- dren. 910-515-4943, 840-0026 SPRIGGING/PLANTING Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC or call 910- mechanical knowledge of large trucks es, & pressure washing. Call 910- er. Call days 642-2909. of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 649- 754-8858 for questions. and be able to make minor repairs 642-6793. 6145 or 770-0910. I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. as required. Knowledge of Federal, GO PHARMACY, INC. is currently Bobby Hinson Construction 100% guaranteed. 910-385-8585 State, and County solid waste laws, recruiting for the following positions Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- recycling process and the ability to for our Lake Waccamaw location: FOR SALE SINGER Sewing Machine ging, lots and hedge rows with mini explain the process to the public. Part-Time Pharmacist, THINKING OF SELLING ? Model 6230. Call 803-431-7334 or excavator. Call 640-7606. Supervisory experience preferred. Pharmacy Technician & We do Estates, Buy outs, & 910-317-2468 2007 JOHN DEERE 5103 with bush- Part-Time Pharmacy Driver Consignments. Nothing too large hog 11,500.234-4467 Carpentry Work Apply at the Employment Security Please visit our website at www.ever- or too small. Call 910-640-8465. Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No 460 LONG TRACTOR with equip- Commission, 630 S. Madison Street, greeenbehavioral.com to apply. job too small. Workmanship guaran- ment. Less than 1500 hours. Call Whiteville, NC 28472. Columbus GO Pharmacy, Inc. is an Equal Oppor- teed. Call 642-4226. TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large 910-641-8939. County is an Equal Opportunity tunity Employer, M/F/D/V COME CHECK US OUT or small tracts. Please call 910-520- Employer. Dollar Sale!! *Jewelry special: Buy any HARDIE 5 FT. SIDE BUSH HOG. LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE 4728 day or night. LAKE POINT ASSISTED LIVING chain, receive free charm. All other Motor head & pump completely EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL MAN- Lake Waccamaw, NC All types of backhoe work, lot clear- jewelry 15% off. New Selection of rebuilt by the Hardie Man. $2,500 firm. AGEMENT, INC. is currently recruit- Full time opening ing, sand, top soil and marl. Furniture & new items. Something 10 ft. 3 point hitch bush hog. A-1 con- ing for the following positions for our Activity Director Call 654-4503. dition $1,800. Call 840-6156. for everyone!! We layaway. Mon-Fri Whiteville location: All shifts certified CNAs RUBY IS BACK ALTERATIONS SHORT 10-5, Sat 9-3. Please apply in person Opening up at 111 W Commerce Worlmitt Variety & Consignment Bookkeeper, Day Treatment Michelle Hurst, Administrator 910-640-6677 5547 James B White Hwy S. Qualified Professional, Targeted BROS. LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING 2 1/4 miles past Walmart 640-2210 Case Manager, Intensive In Home SKEETER’S LAWN CARE & FIREWOOD FOR SALE-hardwood or & Rehab Center is looking for an Team Lead, Community Support PRESSURE CLEANING HUGH SALE mixed- $100 per face cord delivered Environment Services Director. This Team Lead, Part-time No job too big or too small. We can RENT-A-CAR free in 10 mile area from Whiteville. position will direct, coordinate and Pharmacy Driver, ACTT do it all! Call 910-642-3070 or 910- CRHS Relay for Life TEAM Call 910-918-2416 supervise all Environmental Services Team Leader & ACTT 445-9507. $ 95 holding annual yard sale. Lots of LCAS, CSAC, CCAS or CCS in accordance with local, state and DAILY good stuff, including furniture. 230 Miscellaneous federal regulations and facility poli- 19 Saturday, March 19th, 8 am. Visit our website at http:www.ever- cies and procedures. Apply in per- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Sale in Lewis Smith Shopping greenbehavioral.com to apply. son at Liberty Commons Nursing & Center next to Citi Trends. 8’X16’ HARDEE TRAILER & 140 Rehab Center, 1402 Pinckney Street, Farmall tractor. Call 910-646-4141. Evergreen Behavioral Manage- 642-4175 ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO ment, Inc. is and Equal Opportunity Whiteville, NC 28472. 910-642-4245 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. AN ESTATE DRYER, heavy duty, Employer, M/F/D/V by March 25, 2011. extra large capacity $125. Call 642- LPC, LCSW, LPA, or LCAS fee for 2600. EXPERIENCED & CARING TEACHERS NEEDED service position in Whiteville. Join the 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR in good SOLOMON CENTER RESIDENTIAL SWEET POTATOES, HONEY, old Credentials 1 & 2 required. Early child- team at our leading, accredited agen- shape. 1977 LTD. Call 910-840-8120 timey fresh ground corn meal. Call hood degree preferred. Call Kaleido- cy. Call HomeCare Management Cor- leave message. AND NIGHT COUNSELORS 642-2597. scope Kidz 640-2544. poration at 910-640-1153 or visit our website at: www.homecaremgmt.org. 2002 FORD FOCUS SE, Alloys. Sil- Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is ac- EXPERIENCED, LICENSED INSUR- ver. Great gas mileage. $3,900 OBO. ANCE Customer Service Represen- RN/LPNs - AssistedCare is hiring Call 317-33161 or 207-6115. Private Duty Nurses for Pediatric and cepting applications for our Solomon Assessment tative for busy Whiteville office. Must 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR 4 door, be able to write and service all P&C Young Adult Cases in Bladenboro and Center. We need Residential Counselors and Night Clarkton. Weekend shifts are avail- leather, silver, signature, chrome rims. business. Must be team player. Send Good condition. $6,495. Call 910- resume to [email protected] able with shift differential. Opportu- Counselors working second and third shift sched- nity for great compensation and get 642-6793. ules. Working in a collaborative and supportive EXPERIENCED FLAT GRILL Go to paid weekly. Come join our team of 2008 FORD FOCUS SE, 4dr, alloys, COOK needed at Ed’s Grill. www.whiteville.com dedicated and caring nurses! Email 79k miles, $8,900. Fair Bluff Ford manner, we serve children that have been neglect- References required. Call 642-5477. to create your own ad. resumes to: careers@assistedcare. Mercury. 649-7531 net or fax to (910)371-3462. ed, abused or are hurting because of family confict 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, or their own poor decisions. BGHNC is a certifed spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff Teaching Family Model sponsor cite. BA or BS in Hu- EMPLOYMENT Ford Mercury 649-7531 Quality Ford 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 man Services feld and/or 4 years experience with dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff residential children is required. “We’re Growing And Looking For OPPORTUNITY Mercury Ford 649-7531 Growing, fast paced 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, V6 auto Non-exempt, hourly, shift work – two shifts are 2pm Quality Sales People” silver, 19k. $16,900. Fair Bluff Ford. medical offce needs through 10pm and 11pm through 9am, full time 910-649-7531 $1000 BONUS part-time receptionist. position. We ofer an excellent beneft package. ~ ask for details ~ Experience a plus. EOE You can apply online at www.boysandgirlsho- PLUS: Commission • Bonus Great working mesnc.com, by email at [email protected], or 2004 DODGE 1500 Rumble Bee. • Health Insurance • Vacation environment. Excellent cond. 78,000 miles, fax to 910-646-3609 and/or mail applications to • Discounts For Employees $16,500. Kurt Best 910-641-1029. Send resume to: Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake See Baird King 2005 FORD F-150 XLT ext cab, 5.4l Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Human The News Reporter V8 auto. 93k. $11,800. Fair Bluff Ford. “Interviews Only” Box C1 910-649-7531 Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205. 1242 S. Madison St., Whitevilles642-7121 127 W. Columbus St. long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair “A Career Not A Job” Whiteville, NC 28472 Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2011- 5B

USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the gift 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment (910) 259-9800 Attorney for Plaintiff WOODROW W. JACOBS, Admin- that keeps on giving. Buy your own with screen porch. Newly remodeled March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 107 Jefferson Street istrator home. We have homes starting at in a great neighborhood. References Whiteville, NC 28472 Of The Estate Of Elizabeth S. Jacobs $29,900 windzone II. and deposit required. No pets. Call NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, 910-642-7019 6455 Hallsboro Road North Oakwood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910-640-7192. Having qualified as Administratrix of 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff March 14, 21, 28, 2011 Clarkton, North Carolina 28433 910-654-4128 the Estate of Vance Hollingsworth, Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. $600 T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For deceased, late of Columbus Coun- NOTICE TO CREDITORS month available now. Call 910-840- The Estate Of Elizabeth S. Jacobs 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, ty, North Carolina, the undersigned Having qualified on the 14th day of 4734. THE MCGOUGAN LAW FIRM XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger hereby notifies all persons having February, 2011, as Administrator Of $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 130 Jefferson Street claims against the estate of said The Estate Of Lewis Elton Mitch- 649-7531 MODULAR OFFICE, great for day- Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 decedent to present them to the ell, deceased, of Columbus County, care, insurance, salon. Handicap rest- February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2011 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, room. $40,000. 910-770-1203 2 BEDROOM & 3 BEDROOM mobile undersigned within (3) months from North Carolina, this is to notify all 4 Door SUV, 20k. $23,900. Fair Bluff home for rent. References & dep. req. the date of the first publication, or persons having claims against the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 No pets. 910-653-5169. this notice will be pleaded in bar of decedent or said Estate to pres- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA their recovery. All persons indebted to ent them to the undersigned within COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto 4 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Door SUV, 20k. $19,900. Fair Bluff said estate will please make immedi- three (3) months from the date of the The undersigned, DEBORAH DIANNE LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 ate payment. first publication of this Notice, or this GORE, has qualified as Executrix of Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- it. References required. Located on nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm This the 14th day of March, 2011. Notice will be pleaded in bar of any the Estate of LEONA G. STEPHENS, 910-653-3915. Yvonne Gold, Administratrix recovery. Please direct all claims to late of Columbus County, and this is of the estate of Vance Hollingsworth, the attention of Lois Elease Mitchell, to notify all persons having claims 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- 214 Lakeshore Dr Administrator, Estate Of Lewis Elton against said Estate to present them 1996 COLEMAN POP UP CAMPER. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Fully self contained, A/C, gas/electric. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Mitchell, 5770 Highway 211, Lot 53, to the undersigned on or before June 642-4049. $3,200. 910-234-9483. 2.01 ACRES cleared land with 32x60 March 14, 21,28, April 4, 2011. Lumberton, North Carolina 28358. All 14, 2011, pursuant to North Carolina shop. Asking $42,000. Klondyke Rd. BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN. persons indebted to said Estate are General Statute 28A-14-1, or this NOTICE TO CREDITORS Chadbourn. 910-625-9232 Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bath single- hereby requested to make immediate notice shall be pled in bar of their Having qualified as Executor of wide home. Located in family friend- payment thereto. recovery. All persons indebted to 345 ACRES OF LAND in the Pire- the Estate of Etta Moore Spauld- 1997 SOFTAIL HARLEY Davidson. ly community. Limited pet policy. This the 16th day of February, 2011. said Estate will please make imme- way Section. $2,000 per acre. Will $585 to $650 per month. Call 910- ing, deceased, late of Columbus 14,500 miles. Must see. Chromed art LOIS ELEASE MITCHELL, Admin- diate payment to the undersigned at sell total acreage or in 20 acre tracts. 316-9058. County, North Carolina, the under- bike. 910-625-7090. istrator the following address: Call 653-9936. signed hereby notifies all persons MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Com- Of The Estate Of Lewis Elton Mitchell This the 14th day of March, 2011. 2001 HARLEY 1200 Sportster. Fully having claims against the estate of LOOKING FOR LAND in or around pare our features. Get a quote from 5770 Highway 211, Lot 53 DEBORAH DIANNE GORE, EXEC- chromed. Low miles. $7,000 OBO. said decedent to present them to Call 654-6917. Columbus County to lease for hunting us. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn, NC Lumberton, North Carolina 28358 UTRIX the undersigned (3) months from the or to own. Call 910-770-6205. 910-654-4128 T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For 631 Slippery Log Road date of the first publication, or this 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Low- The Estate Of Lewis Elton Mitchell Whiteville, NC 28472 ered, 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call USED HOMES We need used notice will be pleaded in bar of their homes. Trade ins welcome. Top Dol- THE MCGOUGAN LAW FIRM Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. 642-9830. recovery. All persons indebted to said lar. Oakwood Homes. Chadbourn, NC 130 Jefferson Street Attorneys at Law estate will make please make imme- 910-654-4128 Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 P. O. Box 1467 diate payment. February 21, 28,March 7, 14, 2011 Whiteville, NC 28472 This the 21st day of February, 2011. March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2011 Lynn D. Spaulding, Executor NOTICE TO CREDITORS of the estate of Etta Moore Spaulding, Having qualified on the 16th day of 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. 1 mile 1 ROOM FOR rent with whole house Request for privileges. $375 per month. Call 910- 267 Hillcrest Lane December, 2010, as Administrator from Whiteville. No pets. Deposit & Whiteville, NC 28472 Of The Estate Of Elizabeth S. Jacobs, Applications ****Publisher’s Notice**** references required. Call 642-3723. 499-2512. Equal Housing Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2011 . deceased, of Columbus County, Opportunity 2BR, 1 BATH HOUSE, new heat & ROOM FOR RENT North Carolina, this is to notify all per- The Columbus County Partnership Weekly or Monthly Rates. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All real estate advertised herein is A/C. Nice neighborhood. No inside sons having claims against the dece- for Children (Smart Start) is currently Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. Having qualified as Executor of the subject to the Federal Fair Housing pets. 910-918-7548 dent or said Estate to present them accepting Request for Applications Act, North Carolina and Columbus No calls after 9 pm Estate of James Stanton Thomp- to the undersigned within three (3) (RFAs) for services during fiscal year Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Boardman 910-642-4932 son, deceased, late of Columbus gal to advertise any preference, limi- months from the date of the first pub- of July 1, 2011- June 30, 2012. area. Deposit required. No pets. $375. Or 770-1140 County, North Carolina, the under- tation discrimination based on race, Partly furnished. Call 910-739-9555. lication of this Notice, or this Notice Please visit the Columbus County signed hereby notifies all persons color, religion, sex, handicap, familial ROOM FOR RENT with cable TV & will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. Partnership for Children website at status or national origin, or intention having claims against the estate of 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished internet service. Reference check. Please direct all claims to the atten- www.columbussmartstart.org for to make any such preferences, limi- house, excellent neighborhood. Call 910-356-4011. said decedent to present them to tations or discrimination. We will not tion of Woodrow W. Jacobs, Adminis- more information and to download a $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- the undersigned (3) months from the knowingly accept any advertising for trator, Estate Of Elizabeth S. Jacobs, RFA packet. Deadline for submission es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. date of the first publication, or this real estate which is in violation of the c/o T. Scott Sessions, Attorney, The is noon Thursday, March 17, 2011. law. All person are hereby informed notice will be pleaded in bar of their 3 BEDROOMS HOUSE, 2 full baths, McGougan Law Firm, 130 Jeffer- If you have any questions please con- that all dwellings advertised are avail- garage, huge yard. $800 per month. recovery. All persons indebted to said able on an equal opportunity basis. To 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. son Street, Whiteville, North Carolina tact LaTonya Brown at 910-642-8226 estate will make please make imme- complain of discrimination, call HUD Call 910-445-7758. Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- 28472. All persons indebted to said or email at [email protected]. 5824. diate payment. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Estate are hereby requested to make March 14, 2011 3BR, 2 BATH with garage. Securi- This the 21st day of February, 2011. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial immediate payment thereto. (REMODELED) HOUSE ($87,500). 2 ty included. Honeyhill Rd. Call 910- Terry L Thompson, Executor bedrooms, 2 baths. City of Whiteville. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. This the 16th day of February, 2011. 642-4585 of the estate of Call 625-6684. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. James Stanton Thompson 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 2 HOMES CERRO GORDO $33,000 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes 2021 Buck Swamp Rd and $40,000 tax value. 910-770-1203 for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land Fork, SC 29543 or 770-0477 & lots for sale. Owner financing Call Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2011 pd Delco FSBO 2BR + 1 BR/office, 1 910-770-2227. Advertisement for 1/2ba, CH/A, screened porch, stor- Notice of Service age bldg & shed w/water & electric- BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 Bids ity fenced back yard. County water sq. ft. City. $725 month + security by Process by & deep well 1.25 ac. 910-616-0935 dep. 336-870-2501. Columbus County Schools is receiv- Publication ing bids for Annual Fire Alarm Inspec- LOOKING FOR A HOME? IT’S HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 tions at all schools (18 locations) for bedroom house with 1.3 acres. Locat- HERE! Heart of Whiteville. Available STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the next three year period. Locations ed on Highway 130 near Brunswick. now! 3 BR., 2 1/2 ba, living room, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Possible owner financing. $45,000. family room, large kitchen, garage, of schools and other pertinent infor- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Call 770-2614. separate utility. $1025 plus security. mation is available at Plant Opera- JUSTICE Call 727-412-4518. tions, 5487 Silverspoon Road, White- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION HOUSE WITH 4 ACRES OF LAND ville, NC, 28472. SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent FILE NO. 10 CVD 001660 for sale. Located on Old Tram Road. Sealed bids must be received at Owner financing available. Contact on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. CRYSTAL GAIL BECK Plant Operations by 5:00 pm March 640-8808. Call after 6 pm 642-8694. Plaintiff 25, 2011. vs. March 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 2011 MOHAMED SALEM GHORAB EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Defendant To: Mohamed Salem Ghorab mobile home 1 BEDROOM FURNISHED apart- Having qualified as Executor of The $29K FOR 1997 28x56 222 East Columbus St. Apt 1 and 1 acre of land! Selling my last ment in city limits. (1) person. No the Estate of Ralph L. McLean, Sr., property in Whiteville for CHEAP. Fixer pets. References. Call 642-3740. deceased, late of Columbus County, Whiteville, NC 28472 News Reporter upper, but great property. Owner of North Carolina, this is to notify that Take notice that a pleading seeking 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. relief against you has been filed in property is licensed real estate broker. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call all persons having claims against the the above entitled action. The nature (919)353-2315. 642-4049. said estate to present such claims to the undersigned on or before the 8th of the relief being sought is an annul- Cypress Village Apartments day of June 2011, or this notice will ment of your marriage to the plaintiff. 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. be placed in bar of their recovery. All You are required to make defense to 1 and 2 bedrooms. persons indebted to the said estate such pleadings no later than the 23rd Free laundry room + Community will please make immediate payment. day of April, 2011, said date being 40 room ****24 hour maintenance*** This 7th day of March, 2011. days from March 14, 2011, which is Rental Assistance Up to 100% the date of the first publication of this 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre Seniors 62 years and older Ralph L. McLean, Jr. notice, and upon your failure to do lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. 910-649-7971 1971 Raccoon Road. Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Willard, NC 28478 so the party seeking service against Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Robert C. Kenan, Jr. you will apply to the Court for the Equal Housing Opportunity MOORE & KENAN Attorneys at Law relief sought. 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on P. O. Box 957 This the 14th day of March, 2011 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume Burgaw, NC 28425 Don W. Viets, Jr. payments. Call Oakwood Homes, Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 Covey Run Apartments PHASE II ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY program, how you can use this while MADISON HILLS APT you wait for Uncle Sam. Call 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC End of summer 2011 OAKWOOD HOMES One Bedroom Apts. CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 ,AUNDRYFACILITIESs#OMMUNITY Reduced rent based on Income. ROOMsHOURSMAINTENANCE LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE Rental assistance up to 100% Handicap Accessible Units Available Large selection of single wide, dou- based on income. Pickup application at blewide and custom built modulars. Seniors 62 years and older Serving Columbus Co and surround- 910 642-8883 Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 ing areas for over 40 years. Let us Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. work for you. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 or download application at WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. Handicapped Accessible www.norcomanagement.com OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn Equal Housing Opportunity NC. 910-654-4128 WELLONTON SWANZY APARTMENTS 200 W. 6th St. RIDGE Chadbourn, NC 28431 APARTMENTS Family Households Elizabethtown 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Complex Apartments in Elizabethtown, NC Units for Persons with taking applications on: Disabilities Available 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Laundry center, exercise Rental Assistance room, computer room Available Water included Please Call: Housing Grants & 910-654-3067 College Grants, TDD/TYY Children’s and Senior’s Programs 1-800-735-2962 24 hour maintenance available. Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm Taking applications on Other times by appointment Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm “This institution is an equal opportunity EQUAL HOUSING at the Construction provider and OPPORTUNITY EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY employer.” Trailer on Swanzy Street 6B--The News Reporter, Thursday, March 14, 2011

Foundation helps WLA Allison Shuping, North Carolina Wildlife Action’s state president, accepts a grant check for $1,656 from Matt Smith on behalf of the Friends of NRA Foundation to help develop a mobile classroom for Wildlife Action’s youth hunter safety and shooting sports program. Like Wildlife Action, the Friends of NRA Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-proft organization, and 100 percent of the money raised goes toward supporting youth shooting sports, range development, law enforcement training assistance, and Second Amendment education. This year’s Friends of NRA banquet was held March 12, at Whiteville Country Club. SCHS pageant winners Crystal Bellamy, center, was crowned Miss South Columbus High School in the an- Mt. Tabor MBC to Acme-Delco nual pageant recently. She is the daughter of Royce and Lori Harper. At left is Taylor Gore, frst runner-up and daughter of Jeffrey and Sheryl Gore. Jo-Anna McPherson, hold missionary Elementary to hold right, daughter of Gregory and Jo-Anne McPherson, was second runner-up. program March 20 registrations Happy 92nd Birthday Mt. Tabor Missionary Bap- Acme-Delco Elementary Myrtle Currie! Clewis to speak at tist Church of Cerro Gordo School has kindergarten ap- Greater Tabernacle to hold revival will hold its annual mission- plications available for the March 14, 2011 Greater Tabernacle Church of Longwood will hold its re- Liberty Tabernacle ary program on Sunday, 2011-2012 school year. Open vival on Wednesday, March 16 through Friday, March 18 at 7:30 March 20 at 4 p.m. House will be held for regis- p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be Pastor Garry R. Kerr of Pastor Denise Clewis of the On the program will be tration on March 31 from 6:30- First Baptist Church of Hephzibah, Ga. A different guest choir Shepherd’s House of Chad- Chester McKenzie of Mt. Olive 8 p.m. will perform nightly. bourn will be the guest speak- Missionary Baptist of White- A $10 Walmart gift card for Cathy S. Moore is the pastor. The church is located at 683 er on Saturday, March 26 at ville; DeAngelo Thurmay school supplies will be award- Longwood Road, Ocean Isle. For more information call Moore Liberty Tabernacle in Shal- of Friendship Missionary ed to all parents present who at 640-3227 or Louise Stroud at 640-6683. lotte at 7:30 p.m. Baptist of Whiteville; Sherry complete a kindergarten ap- Debra Blythe is the pastor. Bartley of Mt. Zion Mission- plication and have a copy of ary Baptist of Chadbourn; and the child’s birth certificate, Anointed Vessels Ministry to hold play Scholarship available the Rev. Bill Dockery, pastor Social Security number, and The Justin McLaurin Me- of Horace Grove Missionary proof of residency. Anointed Vessels Ministry will hold a play on April 14-18 at morial Scholarship is now Baptist of Boardman, accom- Parents and students will 7:30 p.m. nightly. available at the Guidance De- panied by his choir. have the opportunity to par- The theme of the play is You’re Beautiful, an Easter drama partment of East Bladen, East The Rev. Kennis Rolle is the ticipate in hands-on kinder- to be held in the new outdoor theater. The location is 3272 Lib- Columbus, and North Bruns- pastor. The church is located garten activities and tour the erty St., Ash. For more information call 287-4267 or go to the school. wick high schools. at 1516 Otto Nance Road. Love, Your Family #1837 website www.anointedvesselsministry. This scholarship is offered There is no admission charge and concessions will be avail- by Men and Women United for able. Please call for reservations if you have a group. Youth and Families, CDC. www.whiteville.com

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