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ADZDMFXSFDL the Northwest community “This is for the protection of patients, em- in northwestern Brunswick ployees and the community from influenza,” County died of a shot to his said Terrie Priest, vice president of business chest fired at a Delco birthday development and community relations. party shortly before 4 a.m. After the severe 2009 flu season, many Saturday, and two teenage girls health care facilities made flu immunizations from Columbus County were for workers a priority. The practice of requir- wounded in the gunfire. ing 100 percent compliance among healthcare Sheriff ’s Detective Capt. Da- workers is encouraged by the Centers for vid Nobles said detectives are Disease Control and the N.C. Hospital As- still attempting to determine sociation. the name of the shooter. Ulicus Many area hospitals have voluntary pro- Miller Robinson, 32, was the grams, Priest said, but Columbus Regional fatal victim. Healthcare System is among the few facilities It’s possible the shooting to require and attain perfect compliance. As Today’s was gang related, based on in of Dec. 1, 840 full- and part time staff, contract formation gathered by Sher- staff and volunteers had received the flu vac- American Profle iff’s Deputy Jeremy Lewis cine, up from 570 in 2010. features “Work- about the shooting at the Triple “Many area healthcare facilities do not K Ranch at the end of dead-end require flu shots for employment,” Priest ing Christmas Eve.” Big Branch Road, a road lead- said, “Area facilities without the mandatory Finding holiday ing from Delco-Prosper Road requirement make the vaccine convenient south of U.S. 74-76. to their employees, often free and given to spirit on the job. ‘Gang signs’ at a time to accommodate their employees’ Lewis’ report showed Mi- schedules. Many hold clinics and offer fun yah Michelle Moore, 16, of Big activities and incentives to encourage volun- DIDYOB? Branch Road, Delco, told the See Shots, page 3-A Did you observe ... uniformed deputy that all she See Murder, page 4-A A startled look on Lake Waccamaw Norton says Mayor Ivan Wilson’s Local radio Staff photo by Les High face when one of the horses not his dinosaurs in the N.C. group hopes Water for water By JEFFERSON WEAVER Nearly 50 people braved a cool afternoon and cold water to raise money Staff Writer Museum of Forestry to grow for a program that digs wells for clean drinking water in poor countries. exhibit started mov- Calvin Norton said Friday he is not the ing Tursday? ... How- By RAY WYCHE owner of several malnourished horses found Staff Writer on his property near Clarkton, and he feels he ard Jones on stage in is the target of a vendetta by a neighbor and Charleston, S.C. play- When an organization that Cerro Gordo boys the Columbus County Sheriff ’s Office. renders a valuable service in Deputies called Columbus County Animal ing the part of “Two times of disasters has only one Control officers to Michael’s Pathway, a dirt Turtle Doves” in Brad member under age 60, it’s time are in STRIDE road off of U.S. 701 North, on Dec. 11 after for the membership commit- four horses were reported running loose. and Jennie Moranz’ By NICOLE CARTRETTE focused on bringing children with tee to get to work. One of the horses, a black colt, had fallen and annual Christmas Such is the situation with Staff Writer varying running abilities together, increased their confidence, included damaged an air conditioner and a fence at a the Columbus County Ama- nearby home. show? ... Te unusu- Sometimes it is not about who character education and prepped teur Radio Society, a group According to a report by sheriff ’s deputies, gets to the finish line first but who them to run in their first 5K race. ally high number of of amateur short wave radio when deputies arrived, the four horses were you bring with you. At celebration ceremonies held yards in the county enthusiasts organized in 1981 standing near Michael’s Pathway, and two That, in a nutshell, sums up what at the end of the 10-week program, by “ham” radio devotees who appeared emaciated. Melissa Bellamy, who with outdoor Christ- more than 20 Cerro Gordo Elemen- the group cheered for fellow runners make a hobby of talking to fel- initially called 911 about the animals, told tary student boys learned when they after nominating them to stand in a mas illuminations low ham operators the world deputies Norton owned them, according to the headed for a practice field behind circle of praise for their sportsman- over via short wave sets. report. Deputies reported the black colt had this year? ... the school rather than racing home ship. The society, mindful of how apparently fallen due to being malnourished to watch television or play video Bullying, respect, drugs and alco- helpless Columbus County and weak. Bellamy also told deputies that a games this fall. hol and healthy eating were all part residents are without com- stud horse she said belonged to Norton had The cohort of third through fifth of the lesson program. munications to the outside chased her child. graders found out quickly that the Volunteer coach Sharon Sarvis County Deaths world, is seeking new mem- Deputies attempted to get the animals back first running program of its kind said hands-on activities proved that bers. Besides being able to in their enclosure, but could not do so. They Whiteville in Columbus County for boys was “winning isn’t everything” and call for help after hurricanes contacted Animal Control and Whiteville William Russell Baldwin about a lot more than picking up taught the boys to be better team- and tornadoes and to stay in Police, who were able to contact Norton at the pace. mates. Shirley Jane Britt touch with far-away families, his church, True Way Apostolic in Whiteville. STRIDE (success, teamwork, A favorite activity was one that Evergreen members find chatting with Norton left the pulpit, he said, and was able to respect, inspiration, determina- people the world over an in- put the horses in with no trouble. Steven Todd Sanderson tion, equal excellence in character) See STRIDE, page 12-A Riegelwood See Radio, page 3-A James Sutton See Horses, page 2-A Cerro Gordo Jefery Brian Strickland Clarendon What was trash is now a valuable sideline Wanda Ward Tinkler By RAY WYCHE These pecan businesses were grinding the shells Staff Writer and forming the resulting powder into pellets that can be used for fuel. Index What used to be a problem for pecan producer Rossie Ward was cracking and cleaning pecans for his Ward has turned into a profitable value-added compo- neighbors on a toll-pay system, and he had accumulated &EJUPSJBMT" nent to his business. some complicated and expensive equipment: three 0CJUVBSJFT" Ward grows and buys pecans; he also shells nuts for crackers that break the shells of the nuts without dam- 4QPSUT# other growers as well as his own, and in the process, aging the meat, one sheller that removes the cracked $SJNF" generates a lot of pecan shells. shells, and one cleaner that blows away any stray bits In the past, Ward used these discards as a mulch of shell remaining with the meat of the nut. -JGFTUZMFT" for the blueberry, blackberry, tomato and pomegran- He sends the pecans he processes through the ate plants on his farm off the Chadbourn-Clarendon cleaner three times to ensure that no unwelcome bits Road south of Chadbourn. After breaking the shells of shell remain. into small pieces with a hammer mill to make a more Such a setup does not come cheaply, and the fuel effective mulching material, Ward found that he still making equipment that compresses the ground shells had shells left over. is an even more complex machine. “I had been using what I could on my plants but I Ward was awarded a RAFI (Rural Advancement couldn’t use them all,” he says of the piles of pecan Foundation International) grant to help defray some shells he accumulated. of the costs of purchasing the equipment needed for “I was creating a lot of shells I had to get rid of.” the value-added concept to his pecan business. Ward says, “and I saw (on the Internet) what shellers RAFI grants are funded by Master Tobacco Settle- were doing in Georgia and Texas.” See Pecan shells, page 2-A Rossie Ward 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 Pecan shells Continued from page 1-A ment money to assist farmers it would do. We ran some tests will try to work in any walk-in a century ago. who are undertaking new con- on it,” he says. customers. Oscar High of Whiteville cepts in agriculture produc- Ward was satisfied with “I never turn anybody and George Sutton of Lake tion such as value added, the what he saw and closed the away,” he says. Waccamaw were leaders in terminology used to describe deal. The market for compressed the 1920s in growing pecans such undertakings as Ward’s The ground-up shells are pecan shells is growing as as a cash crop. The remain- shell pelletizing process. compressed into pellet form more people are switching to der of Sutton’s plantings, Ward has high praises by added heat and water, us- wood burning stoves and fur- now owned by Boys and Girls for Extension Horticulture ing the chemicals occurring naces for heating their homes. Homes in the Lake Wacca- Agent Howard Wallace who naturally in the shells. After Ward sells his fuel plugs at maw community, is still pro- assisted him with advice and the machine works its magic, his business as well as with ducing pecans. with guidance in applying for the end product is a saleable two sales organizations that People who wish to take the RAFI grant. Wallace says fuel that produces little pol- handle the distribution of the advantage of Ward’s pecan the market for pelletized fuel lution and puts no strain on By-products of the pecan shells. product. shelling and cleaning ser- made from shells is small but natural resources such as And there’s an added use vices are asked to call 654-3392 growing. wood, oil and coal. says. through May,” he says, as of the once-discarded shells: for an appointment. Ward, a director of the The pelletizing machine is The burning shell pellets many growers, particularly outside cooking hobbyists North Carolina Pecan Grow- powered by a tractor-mounted generate less ash and smoke, those with only a few trees, claim that a handful of the Ray Wyche ers Association, did some power takeoff. and create less carbon monox- hold their pecans until the pecan shell fuels on top of 910-642-4104 ext. 229 investigating and found a Scientific tests have shown ide and particulates in their end of the harvest before glowing charcoal will impart source that manufactured the that the compressed pellets exhaust than do other fuels, disposing of them. a pleasant pecan flavor to machines that pulverized pe- used as fuel are rated with Ward adds. A recent visit to Ward’s whatever is being cooked on can shells; after studying his a heat value of 8,700 BTUs, The intensity of fires made business showed that he had the grill. volume, he made the decision slightly more heat than most with pelletized fuels is more about three tons of his own More and more landown- PRODUCE to add pelletizing pecan shells firewoods produce, he says. easily controlled as to heat pecans to shell and process, ers, particularly the younger & SEAFOOD and selling the end product The small tubes of com- and volume of flame, he says. but he delays his own work ones, are realizing the value as a fuel. pressed shells are more easily Ward is not worried about to take care of customers who and attractiveness of growing “I went to the factory twice handled by automatic stokers running out of raw materials bring in their pecans. He pre- pecans for sale, an enterprise and tested the machine to see with which many of today’s for his pelletizing business. fers to do other people’s work that some residents of Colum- if it would do what they said furnaces are equipped, Ward bus County embraced almost “I’ll be shelling at least on an appointment basis but Orders taken for Churches, Civic Organizations and Individuals Horses Washington State Red or Continued from page 1-A Gold Delicious Apples 100 Count $37 Norton said Friday that and that is all he would have ently tripped Saturday night, was a routine one for deputies Fresh Florida Oranges the deputies’ report was “full done.” and that allowed the horses in a county where livestock 125 CountHoliday $ of mistakes,” and that he Norton would not give to get out. They haven’t been crashes are fairly common. Navel OrangesFruit 64 Count Sale $ doesn’t own the horses. He details about how the officer loose before, to my knowl- “I didn’t know anything Ray’s said he owns the property, was allegedly disruptive, but edge.” about the horse issue until Tangerines 120 Count $ and was allowing the horses’ said his behavior “was very Norton said he also did not I read it in The News Re- owner to board them there. disrespectful.” know the last time the horses porter,” Batten said. “It’s Tangelos 100 Count $ After repeatedly refusing Norton also said he had had been given a check-up, but an animal control issue and 100 Count $ to identify the owner, Norton minimal contact with the he said apparent problems Rossie Hayes will call us when Mixed Fruit Box said the horses belong to his deputies and Animal Control with several of the animals he needs assistance, and we Local Oysters father, Henry Norton, who officers, “but because of all “were all out of proportion.” will assist.” Bushel, 1/2 Bushel, Peck was out of town when the the legal lawsuits, they have “There isn’t anything Batten also said in the horses got loose. my telephone numbers and wrong with those animals,” email he very familiar with Fresh Frozen Spots “I am just being a good know how to get up with me. he said, “that a good worm- Norton’s complaints about -C#PY Samaritan,” Norton said. “There was no excuse ing and some more food won’t unfair treatment. North Carolina Clams “He was on his way home and to send a policeman to my fix. We are taking care of that Hayes confirmed that he Frozen Whiting Filets couldn’t get there, so I went to church to contact me,” he right now.” spoke to Norton Thursday, -C#PY go help.” said. Norton said the report and told him to fatten the Medium - Large (31-35 ct.) “I am just trying to help my When Norton left the about the horses was sour horses up and get immediate $ $ dad out,” he said. church and went to the prop- grapes that resulted from his medical care for the sickest Shrimp 6.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. 30 As to the uncastrated male erty between Marlowe Lane complaints about thefts and two of the four. Extra Large (26-30 ct.) horse that allegedly chased and Michael’s Pathway, he trespassing on his property. Hayes said he would be Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 the neighbor’s child, Norton said, he saw that officers were One of the horses in ques- “This is retribution by the checking on the horses again Fresh Jumbo called that “completely false.” searching several of his vehi- tion. neighboring property owner next week, and further steps Shrimp $8.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $40 “It’s not a stud or a stal- cles that were parked nearby. for my cooperating with the would be taken if he found no lion,” he said, “but he hasn’t A Mercedes-Benz, limousine, police,” Norton said. improvement. We accept USDA Food Stamps (been altered). If he tried to dune buggy and tour bus are “because the horse was limp- Norton admitted he has We accept MasterCard & Visa get to the mare in the next parked roughly 50 yards from ing. It was either that or it filed several lawsuits against Jefferson Weaver Mon-Sat 8am-6pm got hurt running through the pen, and somebody was be- the horse pen. individuals, companies and 910-642-4104 ext. 227 )XZ&BTUt tween them, they might think “I didn’t give them permis- fence and the woods while the government agencies, but [email protected] he was chasing them, but sion to be on the property,” deputies were chasing it. I has withdrawn them “out my a stud horse won’t chase a Norton said. “They certainly can’t say for sure.” Christian good will.” human being. They aren’t didn’t have permission to be Norton said the horses “This time I am not with- aggressive toward people at searching my vehicles.” were well-fed, and supplied drawing it,” he said. “I have Take it from an Expert... all, only other horses.” Norton was identified as with both clean water and hay to go to another county to file Calvin Norton said he in- the owner of the horses on as well as feed. the lawsuits because of the Nobody knows food tends to file a lawsuit against the incident report at the “The deputies’ report was control they have over the the sheriff’s office, and is sheriff’s office, but said the erroneous,” he said. “The courts here, but I will not quit better than Santa. considering one against horses are not his. (black) horse’s teeth are too this time.” Whiteville Police. He said a The vehicles, however, sharp, and need to be filed Norton said Animal Con- down. He can’t grind prop- And Santa knows sergeant with the Whiteville are registered in his name, trol officers left a note on his nothing tastes Police “disrespected God, the and even if deputies had the erly. Plus, they had just been door “sometime Tuesday or house of God and our ser- right to enter the property in wormed, and sometimes the Wednesday,” and that he had better than a vice” when he made contact pursuit of the horses, “they wormer makes them sick, and talked with Animal Control delicious sub with Norton at True Way couldn’t be rooting around doesn’t get rid of the worms. Director Rossie Hayes Thurs- from They need a different kind Apostolic. in the vehicles just because day. Subsational! “He just came walking in they see my name on them of wormer, and they’re get- “He told me that we needed and went up the aisle to the somewhere.” ting it.” to get some weight on the pulpit,” Norton said. “He in- “I don’t own the horses, Norton said a veterinarian horses,” Norton said. “I told Buy 1 Whole Sub terrupted our worship. It was and I am not responsible for was scheduled to visit the him they are not mine, but disrespectful and illegal.” them, but they were back on property “Friday, Saturday I would pass the word along & a Large Drink & or Monday.” He said he had ¢ Lt. Mark McGee of the my property by then. The and do what I can to help the Whiteville Police said the of- deputies could have put them personally contacted three horses’ owner.” Get a 2nd Sub for veterinarians, and scheduled ficer who went to True Way back in the fence if they had Columbus County Sheriff Of equal or lesser value. 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1423 N. J.K. Powell Blvd., Whiteville on Hwy. 701 at Hwy. 74 Overpass 910-640-2900 The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 – 3-A Radio Shots Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A teresting pastime. tary compliance. Still, those bus Regional Healthcare Face- around,” Priest said. “It helps The group needs new mem- efforts have fallen short of the book page, or can be found by the hospital’s bottom line as bers since most of the present 100 percent goal.” searching Columbus Regional last year’s statistics show membership is aging out. This is the first year the Hit Me with the Flu Shot on those hospitals requiring Most have been involved with flu shot has been required for You Tube. the flu shot had a significant radio communication devices employment with Columbus A special flu shot booth, drop in the number sick hours for years, so there’s a great Regional Healthcare System. set up in the cafeteria, proved taken by employees during the store of advice and informa- While making it mandatory both effective and convenient flu season. tion for those whose experi- and embracing the serious for workers, Priest said. “More importantly, pa- ence in short wave may be Columbus County has an organization of amateur short threat of the flu virus, the Certain employees may be tients and visitors to Colum- facility still had some fun as exempt from taking the flu bus Regional Healthcare Sys- limited or non-existent. wave radio that needs new members. Ham radio enthu- it implemented a month-long shot due to medical reasons. tem have an extra layer of The group meets the third siasts communicate with fellow amateur radio operators campaign that was successful Columbus Regional Health- protection from the virus. “ Thursday of each month at 7 throughout the world and are valuable to the community in meeting the goal. care System had only seven Flu shots are available p.m. in the Columbus County in that they can provide communications when natural A video that included per- medical exemptions to the from the Columbus County Emergency Services offices at disasters make conventional communications inopera- 608 North Thompson Street in formances by the staff en- vaccine during the campaign. Health Department as well tive. Left to right are David Jordan, president of the Co- courages good hand washing Any employee who is ex- as several pharmacies and Whiteville. lumbus County Amateur Radio Society, Alvin Schmidt, The short wave radios op- techniques and universal pre- empt from taking the vaccine medical providers. Contact secretary, and Dennis Chapman, coordinator who as- cautions to a background of will be required to take other Columbus Regional or your erated by club members theo- signs radio operators to needed posts during disasters. retically can reach any part the CRHS staff singing “Hit preventative measures during physician for more informa- More information about joining the group can be ob- me with the Flu Shot”. flu season, such as wearing tion. of the globe by either voice tained from Jordan at 770-6828. messaging or by use of the The video played as staff masks while providing direct Morse code. The radios may and volunteers took lunch patient care, Priest said. Jefferson Weaver forts to attract more people Fran hit the area in 1996, breaks. “The flu shot requirement be simple set-ups (some mem- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 into the club. he volunteered to help with The video is on the Colum- has a winning outcome all [email protected] bers say their first broadcast Alvin Schmidt, secretary emergency communications. antennas consisted of two of the amateur radio hobby- During one recent hur- coffee cans) or expensive, ist group, lives in the Wooded ricane, Schmidt manned his state-of-the art arrays of mi- byist can get started in ama- Acres section in sight of Lake radio in a Red Cross shelter crochips and other electronic teur short wave radio without Waccamaw and devotes one for 24 hours without a break. gadgets. spending a fortune. Jordan room in his house to his ra- Dennis Chapman is vice “We have the ability to talk estimates that a good start-up dio equipment. His antenna president of the society and to someone in remote parts of set can be had for $150 to $200. is a simple 14-gauge electri- serves as coordinator, as- the world,” club president Da- Amateur short wave operators cal wire strung between two signing members to different vid Jordan of Whiteville says. are required to have a federal backyard pine trees. shelters and locations during In times of natural emer- license after passing a test on “I got started in 1968,” emergencies. If regular com- gencies when other communi- electronics and operations A GREAT GIFT! Schmidt says of his interest munication equipment be- cation systems can’t operate, procedures. Ability to use the in amateur radio. He is re- comes inoperative in a natural and when electrical power is Morse code is no longer re- If you’re looking tired from the U. S. Air Force disaster, it’s his job to see that interrupted, the value of ama- quired and most hams use voice where he taught radio courses club members fill any commu- teur radio to a community communications, although for last minute to Air Force radio operators, nications need. becomes evident. some of the older hams prefer picking up a college degree in As valuable to society as gift ideas, we “Our primary purpose is the Morse code. electrical engineering during short wave radios are in times to be on standby, Jordan says. Getting started may be even his service time. of emergencies, it’s the appeal can help. “Radio amateurs provide cheaper as many hams offer Some of his equipment of an interesting hobby that emergency communications their older equipment at bar- Stop in today consists of radio components leads most people to buy that following natural disasters gain prices as they upgrade that the military had declared first simple, low cost set. Short that often knock out landlines their setups. Used short waves and see our surplus to their needs and wave radio operators are a co- and cell phone communica- are often advertised on the In- which Schmidt has fit into his operating, sharing group with great selection! tions for hours and days,” he ternet and in publications. radio setups. With his experi- their fellow hams. There’s a ca- adds. ”There’s a sizeable market in ence and training, he was able maraderie among them, with The society works closely used equipment,” Jordan says. to put together a complete one ham’s problem attracting with Columbus County Emer- For additional information system. possible solutions from fellow gency Services to provide on joining the amateur short Lee Lee’s Boutique “You learn as you go short wave enthusiasts. communications in emer- wave radio society, call Jordan 269 West Oliver Street, along,” he says. “There are so many things gency situations, Jordan says. at 770-6828. Schmidt, like many ama- you can do with short wave,” Powell Plaza, Whiteville “The county Emergency Ser- teur short wave operators Chapman says. He said he 640-1784 vices has been good to us,” he everywhere, has had his time had his radio hooked up to his Ray Wyche adds, furnishing the club with CHRISTMAS DECOR OFF working during an emergency computer so that his incoming 910-642-4104 ext. 229 25% a room in which to hold their situation when other com- messages are available to him meetings munication systems were if he is not manning his set at The group at present has inoperative. the time. about 15 members, Jordan He says when Hurricane Society members say a hob- says, and all are making ef- Start Your Holiday Shopping at J.S. Mann’s Yes . . . We are Afordable! s 02/&%33)/.!, &)44).' s ')&4 72!00).' FREE! s !,4%2!4)/.3 Plus Our Famous No Hassles Exchanges & Service After The Sale! 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Collier’s Jewelers 703 S. Madison St., Whiteville 717 South Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 910.642.5029 Terry Mann Jack Steinberg 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 Murder Who was the man Crime briefs Continued from page 1-A
SCHS Cocaine knew was that Robinson and the unknown shooter were in the who ran from police? middle of the dance floor “showing gang signs and arguing at Local police are seeking the place it in the flowerpot. After A 17-year-old male stu- Pamela Fowler Nobles, 39, one another.” identity of a black male in a losing sight of the suspect, dent at South Columbus High of the 8400 block of Old Stake The unknown male walked out of the building by the back “heavy coat” who fled from Strickland retrieved the pack- School was arrested for assault Road, Tabor City, was arrested door and came back in and shot Robinson. Moore said she heard a group of males on Martin age and found 26 Oxycodone on an 18-year-old male student on Dec. 9 by Tabor City police another shot as she was standing near the speakers at the “D.J. Luther King Jr. Avenue when pills, two packets of crack after a fight the school of Dec. on a Harnett County warrant booth,” and she ran to the bathroom and noticed she had been police arrived, and who de- cocaine and a large bag of 15, according to a Dec. 16 sher- charging Nobles with posses- shot in her left hand. posited a bag of drugs in a marijuana, plus $15 in cash iff ’s report. sion of cocaine. The warrant flowerpot at a home along and a condom. was dated June 26. The shooter’s method or direction of travel when leaving the scene is not known. Dysheka Shaquille Bell, 17, of Hoover Road, Walter Street. Anyone with information Riegelwood, was also wounded. Detective Mike Strickland about the suspect is asked to Shoplifer Three hospitals said he saw the suspect take a contact Strickland at 642-5111 Robinson was taken by a private vehicle to New Hanover package from his pocket and or through 9-1-1. Robert Nelson Justice, 39, Trashed Regional Medical Center, and apparently met by an unknown of Delco, was arrested here The home and furnishings rescue unit in Brunswick County, Lewis reported. Dec. 16 for stealing items at of Bridgett Marlene Squires The teenager Moore was treated at Cape Fear Hospital in Walmart, according to local along Freeman Road, Bolton, Two more arrested Wilmington, and Bell was taken to Columbus Regional Health- police. were extensively damaged dur- care in Whiteville with a wound to her abdomen. Justice had a GPS unit, a ing a break-in found on Dec. 15, Nobles and Faulk said the building, owned by James Keith, wristwatch, a cell phone ac- according to a sheriff ’s report. in ‘Frostbite’ event and the parking lot were empty when Faulk arrived, and Nobles Two more cessory, and a shot glass, plus Furniture and household sheriff ’s re- said anyone knowing anything about the shootings is asked to C o l u m b u s a can of compressed air, total items were broken and dam- cords. contact detectives at 642-6551 or by calling 9-1-1. County resi- value of $369.17, when caught. aged, the items in her refrig- Robinson erator were scattered on the Crime reports dents sus- is charg ed floor, and the refrigerator was Nobles said the building has been the scene of trouble before. pected of w i t h f i v e overturned, plus a glass sliding The building is where stables are located, and where horse shows dealing in counts of Cut door and three window screens have been held. Nobles said reports of loud music, and theft of illegal drugs trafficking in William Jarred Jolly, 29, of were broken, and a laptop com- a pistol were the two latest reports about trouble at the location. have been ar- opium/hero- Whiteville, was cut “15 to 20 puter was damaged. He also noted there was an “unfounded” report of a rape at rested in the in by sale and times” about his upper body the location. “Operation Robinson Mullins possession of outside Ivey’s Café here at 1:30 The murder is the eighth of the year in Columbus County, and Frostbite” event that netted 34 prescription medication on a.m. on Dec. 17, according to marks the third in a rural location. Other homicides have been arrests last Tuesday. THREE DAYS IN 3EPTEMBER n 3EPT police. Caught in the towns of Tabor City, Chadbourn, Bolton and Whiteville. Spencer Robinson III, 35, of 8, 9 and 14. Jerry McBride, 38, of White- Kendrick Brown-Maultsby Road, White- Mullins is charged with ville, was arrested for assault S h a r a r d ville, and Jonathan Eugene the sale and delivery of both with a deadly weapon, and be- Jones, 20, of S.C. man critically hurt Mullins, 24, of East Third crack cocaine and marijuana ing intoxicated and disruptive. Stephens- Street, Chadbourn, were ar- to an undercover buyer for the B e l l a m y rested Dec. 15, according to Sheriff ’s Drug Unit on Nov. 14. Lane, White- in motorcycle wreck Knife ville, was A 48-year-old resident of the south side of the highway, arrested for Darian Moore, 20, of Halls- Longs, S.C., was critically traveling a total of 90 feet. Fourth person charged b r e a k i n g boro, told local police Dec. 15 Jones injured here Saturday in a Higgs was wearing a “nov- and enter- a man put a knife to his jaw motorcycle wreck at the end elty” plastic helmet, one “not ing Tuesday after he was found of South Madison Street, ac- approved” by the N.C. Depart- in vehicle break-ins and pierced the skin because Matthew Wayne Soles obtained the near a home near Old Lum- cording to local police. ment of Motor Vehicles, and Moore refused to give the man Hurst, 18, of Law- warrants that show berton Road where a young Officer Doug Edwards his head hit the curb on the a ride. r e n c e T e d d e r Hurst participated girl reported a man broke into said Stephen Martin Higgs south side of N.C. 130. Moore said the man ap- Road, Whiteville, with three co-defen- the home she occupied. Jones of Southland Drive, Longs, The victim was airlifted proached Moore at the gas was arrested early dants in the crimes admitted the crime, and was was traveling south at 45 mph “almost immediately” from pumps at Sam’s Pit Stop along this month on five during the early caught on a bicycle about 200 when he struck the concrete Columbus Regional Health- Jefferson Street, while Moore’s counts of break- morning hours of yards from the scene. Sheriff ’s barrier at the entrance to care to New Hanover Regional grandmother was pumping ing into vehicles Nov. 15. Detective Jeremy Barber ob- N.C. 130 beside the Rite Aid Medical Center in Wilming- gas. The assailant pushed the along Inman Lake Others charged tained the warrant. business. ton, and was in intensive care woman aside and put the knife Road here, and five Hurst are Nicholas James Higgs’ Harley-Davidson late Sunday. to Moore’s jaw before leaving. counts of misdemeanor lar- Jacobs, 21, of Bolton; Michael motorcycle went airborne and Higgs has been charged ceny of various items from Justin McLean, 22, of Chad- hit the concrete divider in the with driving while impaired the vehicles. bourn; and Christopher Bry- Fight middle of N.C. 130, and moved and traffic infractions, and Sheriff’s Detective Jason an Cross, 18, of Chadbourn. Juveniles Jonathan Wesley Jones, slightly to the right and skid- the warrants are to be served, 23, of Chair Factory Road, ded into the concrete curb on Edwards said. Two 14-year-old girls, both Nakina, had a fight with an students at Whiteville High unknown black male, and was Sex ofender petitions School, and members of ath- struck in the head by a piece of letic teams at the school, were board or some other object at Two women arrested caught stealing at Walmart 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 17, according for removal from list here Dec. 17, according to lo- to a sheriff ’s report. in separate thef cases William Lee Rankin, 39, of Guilford County on Dec. 13, cal police. Jones told Deputy James Kaiser Road, Delco, will be 1994, of taking indecent lib- R e g i n a The girls were taking items Norris he heard a car door it during the removed from the state’s Sex erties with a minor, records D a n i e l l e from packages and putting shut, but no one went to the time of Aug. Offender List after his petition show. He served a prison term Diaz, 31, of them in their pockets. They door of his home. He investi- 1 to Oct. 31 for removal was allowed in that ended in November 1998, Elizabeth- stole earphones, a small speak- gated, and found a man stand- to withdraw Superior Court here. according to N.C. Department town Road, er, two packs of batteries, and ing behind Jones’ storage cash and pur- Rankin was convicted in of Correction records. Bladenboro, two DVDs. The items were building. chase goods and Barbara recovered by store workers, The two began to fight, and a t v a r i o u s Jean Ford, and the girls were released to Jones was struck in the head merchants, in Juveniles damage vehicles their parents. 29, of N.C. the amount t by a second male. Both sus- Diaz Ford A vehicle driven by a Amanda Canady of Bolton. Juvenile petitions for theft 410 South, of $1,897.67. pects fled into a wooded area. 13-year-old here at 9:10 p.m. While this was happening, will be sought in the incident, Chadbourn, have been ar- Ford is charged with break- Jones did not require medical Dec. 16 caused damage to two a man identified by Damonte it was reported. rested in separate theft cases, ing and entering, and theft in treatment for his head. parked vehicles, and “possi- Leonardo McCullough, broke according to sheriff ’s records. warrants obtained by Chad- bly” injured a male who broke out a window in the vehicle Diaz is charged with credit- bourn Police Detective Donald out a window and assaulted Dew was driving, and assault- card fraud and identity theft in Britt. She is charged with the juvenile driver, local police ed her. warrants obtained by Sheriff’s stealing a riding mower, pres- report. The report noted it was Break-ins, thefs noted Detective Jeremy Barber. Diaz sure washer, two chain saws, Starr Dew got into a vehicle “possible” McCullough was The following were victims 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF is a co-defendant of Glenn Cur- two grass trimmers, a hedge in the Sandy Ridge Apartments injured by Dew’s vehicle driv- of a break-in and/or theft re- Sanyo and second TV, cash. ley Moore, 45, of Five Points trimmer, circular saw and parking area, and backed into a ing over his foot, or brushing ported on date shown: s $EC n "RADLEY 4HOMAS Drive, Chadbourn, in the cases. furniture clamps from Oak- parked vehicle owned by Anita against him. McCullough went s $EC n "ARBARA 'ORE "AKER #HARLOTTE n BREAK IN OF Moore and Diaz are charged wood Mobile Homes on Aug. Charmaine Baldwin of White- to the hospital for treatment, Whaley, Poley Bridge Church vehicle along Woodyard Road, with stealing a bankcard from 15-16. The items were valued ville. Dew drove forward into but was not available for ques- 2OAD .AKINA n ATTEMPTED Riegelwood, no theft. Patricia Malloy, and using at $2,990. the rear of a vehicle owned by tioning, the report noted. break-in of barn. s $EC n ,EANNE 4AYLOR s $EC n 'ILBERTO :AMORA Ward, N.C. 905, Tabor City Fairfield Drive East, Whiteville n BREAK IN THEFT OF TWO 3AM- Man injured Dec. 10 n THEFT OF PIT BULL DOG sung TVs, Nintendo systems Arrest for thef of copper s $EC n 'RAHAM +EITH and assorted games, Samsung Nathan George Greene, 34, of Sellers Price, Walter Todd Road, Clar- camera. in French-fry travels Town Road, Whiteville, has been arrested ENDON n BREAK IN THEFT OF -AV- s $EC n %LRA )NMAN 7EST Bradley Dean Hewett, 31, of Supply, was seriously injured on a charge of felony larceny on a war- erick 12-gauge pump shotgun, #OLLEGE 3TREET 7HITEVILLE n in a Dec. 10 wreck at 12:29 a.m. on N.C. 130 during a trip from rant obtained by Sheriff’s Detective Scott two Emerson TVs, Acer laptop break-in, no theft. Shallotte to Chadbourn to get some French fries for the Shallotte Norris. computer, Monster High cam- s $EC n (ARVEST 4ABLE Burger King restaurant, according to Highway Patrol report. Greene is charged with the theft of 150 era, Easy Bake oven, air-soft Ministries, East Columbus Trooper Ronnie Walker said Hewett was returning to Shal- feet of copper wire from Mitchell Hardee pistol. 3TREET 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN lotte from the Chadbourn Burger King with several cases of of Jim Jolly Road, Clarendon, on Oct. 6. s $EC n !LICEA !NN theft of Dell computer moni- French fries when he drove off the road to the right in a 1996 Greene Gleason, Fairfield Drive East, tor, Lexmark printer, com- Chevrolet SUV, and slammed into a driveway culvert and two 7HITEVILLE n THEFT OF MEDICA- puter tower and keyboard, two brick columns. tion and cash. carved bone Eagle knives. The impact was so great that six feet of concrete driveway was G. Cameron Byrd s $EC n !NGEL 6IDRO -AR- cracked, and French fries were scattered all inside the vehicle, ATTORNEY AT LAW tinez, East Calhoun Street, Walker said. Hewett was not using a seat belt. • Criminal • Divorce • Wills DEBT RELIEF Arrest in forgery, fraud • Custody • Child Support www.whiteville.com Bankruptcy • Traffc • Personal Injury Stop Foreclosures Evans Charles Washington, 39, of Jenkins Road, Whiteville, • On The Job Accidents has been arrested on charges of forgery and fraud on warrants 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Get A Fresh Start obtained by Sheriff ’s Detective Jason Soles. Washington is charged with forging and passing a check on 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce Attorney Joann Washington’s bank account on Nov. 7, plus misdemeanor James Evening And Weekend Appointments Available larceny in the theft of a TV from the same victim on Oct. 28. Robbins 922 S. 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It grader Aaron McCollum. than the other reindeer. He felt like he was frozen. He tried He weaves an interesting thought he could sprint better to see if there was someone tale and a strong message than the other reindeer. His fa- freezing him. Then, he saw a about bullying as well as ther thought he was selfish. All man who had a red coat and Christmas. Kathy Blake, the reindeer thought he was a red and white shoes. He had the school’s media coordina- selfish animal. So he ran away. white fur on his coat. He saw tor, submitted the story for He decided he would go Santa! He asked all kinds of Aaron. north. He ran and ran and questions and one important “He told me he wrote the ran until he remembered that thing he asked was if he was on story for two main reasons,” he could fly, so, he flew and the good list. Santa thought he Blake said. “First, he wanted flew and flew until he saw a knew. He was not on the good to write a story about Christ- white and red striped tree. The list. The reindeer thought he mas and second, he wanted to mean reindeer tried to kick wasn’t mean at all. Santa told write an anti-bullying story the tree down but he could not him how he acted when he because it is wrong to pick kick it down. He kicked until was at home. He showed him on other people and make he was hungry. His stomach pushing the other reindeer and them feel bad. Aaron loves to was rumbling. He looked up how he said he was better than read, write, draw and play to the top of the tree to see if the other reindeer. He did not basketball. He is the son of there were some fruit on the realize that he was doing this Timmy and Albert McCollum tree. But, he did not see any to the reindeer. He said, “I’m of Chadbourn.” fruit. He saw candy canes! The going back and I’m going to be mean reindeer tried to kick nice to the other reindeer that Te Bad Reindeer some down so that he could I mistreated.” By AARON MCCOLLUM eat a candy cane, but the candy So, he flew to his house and canes would not fall. He kicked he told everybody that he was Aaron McCollum in the library at Chadbourn Elementary One day on a snowy morn- harder and harder. He kicked sorry for what he had done to little reindeer!” The rein- ing, there was a reindeer everybody was so full of food was falling from the sky. He harder than ever because he the other reindeer. The other deer was so happy because who was a mean reindeer. and dessert. But, the mean moved very fast, and he saw was so mad. Then he got mad- reindeer were so grateful that he realized it was better to be He was the meanest reindeer reindeer forgot that it was the list of good reindeer falling der and madder and madder they set up a big feast for all nice to everyone. The mean in the world. He thought he Christmas. So, he ran outside from the sky. He saw his name until he flew to get some candy the reindeer that had been mis- reindeer was always on the could do everything better and saw Santa. The reindeer on the list- KEN! Santa said, canes himself. When he got to treated. At 10 o’clock that night were grateful but something “Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas good list from then on. Liberty kids make ornaments for hospice, nursing home patients Students, even those who love school, are always happy to have a day off to do things they enjoy. However, a number of area students (and younger kids) used their Veterans Day holi- day to help make Christmas a little brighter and happier for others. More than two dozen chil- dren of Liberty Healthcare and Hospice staff and volun- teers spent the day decorating Christmas ornaments for the nursing home and hospice care patients and some who live alone. The festive ornaments were delivered the first week of December. Liberty marketing director Teresa Todd coordinated the crafts day, but said Tina Soles was in charge. The youngsters made more than 200 ornaments, with the older students helping the younger ones when needed. Some of the self-appointed Lacey Worley Santa’s Elves are shown here ornaments that brought smiles Leah Redwine having fun as they made the to those who received them.
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Isabel Walker, Anna Brown Logan Long, Owen Long, Emily Worley Ava and Abigail Bullock 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 Britt wins UNCP contest Barbour to hold book Matthew Britt of Whiteville won top honors and $500 in UNC Pembroke’s Entrepre- signings at Emporium neurship Program “elevator” competition. By CLARA CARTRETTE The program is designed News Editor to launch real-world business start-ups. The capstone course David G. Barbour will be requires a business plan for a home for the holidays with his new enterprise. The elevator parents, Coleman and Barbara competition, an annual event, Barbour of Whiteville, and will is a three-minute “pitch” for a have his second book signing new business, in Whiteville within a month. “When I graduate, my fa- He will be at Vineland Empo- ther and I are going to open rium in downtown Whiteville an all-purpose repair shop for Matthew Britt (former Leder Bros. store) on cars, motorcycles and all-ter- Receiving certificates were Thursday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. rain vehicles,” Britt said. “Yes, Bradwitt Austin, a business until 6 p.m., and on Friday, Dec. David Barbour I like to get my hands dirty.” major; Reggie Scott, a politi- 23 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The a result of writing haikus, I Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Fisher The program awarded three cal science major and Melissa public is invited to drop by have been forced to pay more certificates to its graduates on Sue Skrzylinski, a psychology Barbour held a book sign- attention to the world around Dec. 1 and awarded $1,100 in major. ing at the Columbus County me and learn more about life Ronald and Libby Fisher prizes to winners of its “eleva- In addition to earning a cer- Arts Center in late November so that I could turn that into tor” competition. tificate, Scott, who also played to showcase his second book haiku. The graduates completed football at UNCP, won second of haiku poetry, “A Haiku for “I believe that only by ob- observe 50th anniversary 15 hours of coursework to place and $300 in the elevator You.” He held a signing at the serving life and its intrica- N.C. Museum of Forestry in cies can one truly reflect a Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. fly until Ronald walked into a earn their certificates. UNCP’s competition. Elicia Dellinger, November 2008 to showcase situation in a haiku, and that Fisher of Whiteville celebrated dance at the Whiteville Rec Hut Thomas Family Center for En- who won third place and $200, his first haiku book, “What A is my ultimate goal,” Barbour their 50th wedding anniver- in Leder Park. They started trepreneurship supported the took a sweet approach to her Difference A Haiku Makes,” continued. “I want each of my sary at a reception given by dating and their courtship development of the program pitch. which contains more than 200 haikus to present a snapshot their children and Mishop continued for about a year. and donated cash prizes. The “I fed cupcakes to the judg- haiku poems he wrote while of life so that each person who Springs United Methodist They have fond memories university also offers a minor es,” Dellinger said. “I pitched attending UNC Chapel Hill. reads it will see a piece of life Church Women’s Club on Nov. of “hanging out” at the Starlite in entrepreneurship and an opening a bakery called Bliss- He will have copies of both reflected in it.” 27 at the church. Their chil- Drive-In and enjoying the fa- entrepreneurship in its Master fully Sweet. I like to cook; books for sale at the signings. A haiku is a three-line for- dren also surprised them with mous lemon meringue pie and of Business Administration every year my mother and Barbour now lives in New mulaic poem. The first and a trip to the North Carolina cruising downtown Whiteville (MBA) program. grandmother and I make holi- York and is pursuing a writ- third lines must have five mountains in October. with friends in their souped-up Candidates for certificates day treats.” ing career, continuing to write syllables, and the second line Ronald and Libby were mar- automobiles. come from disciplines across A bakery may be “plan B” haiku and writing sports col- must have seven syllables. Bar- ried Nov. 19, 1961. They have At the time of their mar- campus, said Dr. Ramin May- for Dellinger, a biology major umns for Examiner.com, a bour says his intention while three children, Lisa Stanley, riage Ronald was employed at sami, acting dean of the School who has applied to optometry nationwide network. He was writing haiku is to show that a Jan Lennon and Byron Fisher, the paper mill in Riegelwood. of Business. school. a member of Whiteville High haiku can pack a lot of mean- and six grandchildren, all of Shortly thereafter he took over “This is a unique program Megan Jacobs, a political School’s state 2A basketball ing into three short lines and Whiteville. the family farm along with his because it is available to all science major, pitched a pet team in 2000, and worked as can be used to discuss topics Ronald and Libby knew brother, Bobby, and Ronald majors,” Dr. Maysami told the spa and boutique. Jacobs, who an intern in the N.C. High more than simple nature. each other for a long time and Libby have been farming graduates. “Entrepreneurs works part time as a Brave School Athletic Association Although haiku is usually before they started dating. tobacco, corn and soybeans for drive today’s economy. We hope Tech troubleshooting com- headquarters while at UNC. associated with nature, Bar- Ronald had been friends with about as long as they have been that, at some time in your ca- puter problems across campus, “Ever since college, when bour says he wants to use this Libby’s brother, Billy Joe Tur- married. reers, what you learned in this said she likes animals and be- I first realized that the haiku simple poetic form to take beville, all through school. He “We have been blessed with program will help you start a lieves there is a need for pam- form could be used to express a look at more serious and had visited their home many a good marriage and a wonder- business. And we hope that pering pets in the Pembroke so much, I have sought to per- deeper topics, and his haikus times but the sparks didn’t ful family,” they agreed. business is right here.” area where she is from. Dr. Mike Menefee, the So while some of UNCP’s fect my craft and turn into the reflect thoughts on love, reli- Thomas Family Distinguished entrepreneurs have immedi- best haiku writer that I can gion, death and other serious Professor of Entrepreneur- ate plans for their own small become,” Barbour said. “As topics. Auditions for ‘Nunsense 2’ ship, built the program and business, others have used Brunswick Little Theatre lege. Roller skating is a plus directs it. He noted that stu- the program’s coursework to will hold open auditions for for being cast as Sister Leo, and dents with 19 different majors develop important skills—cre- Special Gifts for two roles, Sister Leo and Rev- all characters dance and sing. are currently enrolled in the ativity, communication, man- erend Mother, in “Nunsense Prepare a song for singing a program. agement and others— that will Special People 2: The Second Coming,” from cappela, instrumental CD, or “Today, we have three cer- be critical to their success, in 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. bring sheet music. tificates for students who will whatever career they choose. 5 and from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, For more information visit graduate from the university Jan. 8. www.brunswicklittletheatre. this month,” Dr. Menefee said. 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Publisher’s series featuring Later on, David Heath, also Judy Marlowe Stead re- all 50 states. one of Stead’s 1966 WHS gradu- ENGRAVABLE ceived a warm welcome from Stead had several of her ate classmates, came in and high school friends as well as books with her but “Twelve bought “Twelve Days” for a PIECES others who came to buy her Days” and “The New Quot- relative’s baby that is expected books at her Dec. 10 book sign- able Woman” were the most in February. ing at the Columbus County popular. “The New Quotable “Twelve Days” was pub- Arts Center. Woman” is a small book of lished in 2009. It sold out and Several high school class- quotes suitable for gifting has been reprinted in 2010 and mates attended the event, and and at only $5 per copy, lots of 2011. she joined a few of her closest people were buying several. Stead is the daughter of the girlfriend classmates for a pa- Stead said she crisscrossed late Teenie and John Marlowe jama party at Lake Waccamaw North Carolina doing re- and sister of Willie Marlowe of COME IN AND Saturday night. search for “The Twelve Days Albany, N.Y., an artist and art Stead, who now resides in of Christmas.” instructor who recently retired REGISTER Charlotte with her husband “I learned a lot about my from Sage Colleges of Albany. Jim after living in Boston state, from the mountains to She has studied, painted and Jewelry and Gifts FOR OUR and Orlando, graduated from the coast,” she said. exhibited her art in several DIAMOND RING Whiteville High School in While the book has the ap- countries. 1966. They have two grown pearance of a child’s book, For more information about GIVEAWAY! children. She illustrates and there is a lot of North Carolina Stead and her books visit www. writes books and had the dis- history in it that adults will judystead.com; altpick.com/ju- Need Cash? Like Us On tinct honor of being selected enjoy as well. dystead; or http://3x3directory. We Buy to write and illustrate “The Stead said the book has been com/s.php. Scrap Gold to see more specials Looking for a Unique Gift? and giveaways! s 3PECIAL /RDERS DRASTIC REDUCTIONS Christmas Decor 40% off ewelry ompany s *EWELRY 2EPAIR THROUGHOUT THE STORE! J C s 7ATCH "ATTERIES Christmas Wreaths Behind Taco Bell s %NGRAVING 16 Whiteville Mini Mall 50 Whiteville Town Centre • 914-0600 M-F 10 - 6 SAT 10 - 3 and Arrangements DAISY’S adaisygif.com 35% off OPEN LATE NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011--7A Mikie Wall receives Russ receives high honor from AASR Freemasonry Achievement Award P. Edwin Russ of Lake Wac - camaw, 32nd degree Mason Frances “Mikie” Wall, vice- and a member of the Valley president of sales and ser- of Wilmington, Ancient & Ac- vices for the Wilmington and cepted Scottish Rite (AASR) Beaches Convention & Visitors of Freemasonry, Southern Bureau (CVB), has received the Jurisdiction, was elected to NTA Bob Everidge Lifetime receive the rank and decora- Achievement Award. Wall ac- tion of Knight Commander of cepted the award on Dec. 6 at Veterans organizations of Columbus County participated the Court of Honour during an awards luncheon during in the Toys for Tots campaign held Dec. 3. Representing the 2011 Supreme Council, the NTA national convention the various organizations, left to right, are Denise Sellers, 33rd Degree biennial session in in Las Vegas. She is the first auxiliary for Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled Ameri- Washington, D.C. North Carolinian to receive can Veterans, Viet Nam Veterans of America; Glendale The rank and decoration the award. Young, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Randy Norris, Con- of Knight Commander of the Established in 2003, the Bob Court of Honour is not a de- cerned Bikers of Columbus County; and Jimmy McInnis, Edwin Russ Everidge Lifetime Achieve- Veterans of Foreign Wars. gree; it is an investiture award- ment Award honors an indi- Mikie Wall ed in recognition of exceptional vidual who has had an active service rendered to the Rite, his dedication to the mission of and trade development. She community, and country. This NTA and the best interest of joined the Wilmington and Give a meaningful gif distinguished honor can never its members while making Beaches CVB as vice president The American Red Cross training such as first aid and counseling resources – in the be asked for and if asked for is professional and personal of sales and services in April, is urging people to give some- CPR, aquatics and water safety. aftermath of a fire at their to be refused in keeping with contributions to the industry 2007. thing that means something As part of the global Red home or apartment. the principles and edicts of the over a span of at least 20 years. Over the years she has held this holiday season. A financial Cross network in more than 180 s MILITARY FAMILIES Supreme Council, 33rd Degree Wall has been active in NTA board positions with Travel donation through the 2011 Holi- countries around the world, were assisted through Emer- of the AASR. Only a select few and the group travel industry Industry of North Carolina day Donor Challenge campaign the American Red Cross re- gency Communications ser- from across the United States for more than 30 years. Active and Charlotte CVB. She has gives hope to local families in sponded to disasters and public vices, our “Get to Know Us” are elected to receive this hon- in numerous committees and also served on the marketing need and triples the impact of health emergencies in more program, and pre deployment our at each biennial session. leadership positions over her council for Travel South and the contribution through dou- than 60 countries. briefings. The ceremony of investiture decades of service, Wall is an on the board of trustees for ble matching gift incentives. Last year in the Cape Fear s COMMUNITY MEMBERS was held Nov. 19 in Charlotte at NTA past president (1986) and Southeast Tourism Society’s Thanks to the generosity region, the local Red Cross were trained in first aid, CPR, the Valley of Charlotte Scottish a member of NTA’s Past Presi- Marketing College. of the Harms Family Founda- delivered the following vital water safety, and other life sav- Rite Temple. dents Council. In addition to the Everidge tion and Monica C. Watson, programs and services to the ing skills. Officers and members of the Now celebrating its 60th Lifetime Achievement Award, the first $20,000 in financial Cape Fear community: s AREA BLOOD DRIVES WERE Valley of Wilmington congratu- year, NTA is the leading associ- Wall’s industry recognitions contributions to the Cape Fear s LOCAL DISASTER VICTIMS held through which 19,559 lated Russ and recognized him ation for professionals serving include the Bill Sharp Travel Chapter of the American Red (including 138 children) were units of blood were collected for this important milestone in travelers to, from and within Award in North Carolina (2000) Cross will be matched twice assisted with emergency basic for local patients in need. his masonic career. North America. Formerly the for outstanding public service this holiday season. For every needs such as food, clothing, s AREA RESIDENTS RE- National Tour Association, to the state’s travel industry. dollar donated, the chapter will shelter, replacement medi- ceived disaster preparedness the organization became NTA She was also included among receive $3 in support of the cations, comfort items, and education and information. when its global membership Travel Agent Magazine’s (July vital programs and services it www.whiteville.com (more than 40 countries) and 1999) roundup of America’s provides to area residents. A focus exceeded its name. 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ERNEST RAY PHIEDY B. BOWEN STEVEN TODD WILTON ADRAIN SUTTON DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE WILLIAMSON ASH -- Phiedy B. Bowen, SANDERSON ELIZABETHTOWN -- Wil- SUPPLY -- Dr. Ernest Ray 93, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 EVERGREEN -- Steven Todd ton Adrain Sutton, 86, died Williamson, 83, formerly of at Brunswick Novant Medical Sanderson, 50, died Thursday, Friday, Dec. 16, 2011. He was Columbus County, died Sat- Center in Bolivia. Dec. 15, 2011 at Columbus preceded in death by his wife, urday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Hilton The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Regional Healthcare in White- Eloise Bordeaux; his parents, Head Hospital, Hilton Head, Monday, Dec. 19, at Little Prong ville. He was preceded in death Tom Sutton and Amy Kelly Sut- S.C. He was the Missionary Baptist Church, by a brother, Brian Dean Sand- ton; one brother and one sister. son of the late 4501 Little Prong Road, Ash. erson. Final rites were held Sun- Zebulon Vance Burial will be in the Little Final rites were held Sun- day, Dec. 18 at Bladen-Gaskins and Mary Susan Prong Cemetery. Peoples Fu- day, Dec. 18 at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial followed Nance and was neral Home of Whiteville is Funeral Home of Chadbourn in Sutton Cemetery. also preceded in death by three handling the arrangements. with Rev. Rodney Evers of- He is survived by one son, siblings, Alfred V. Williamson, Viewing will be held Monday, ficiating. Interment followed Benny Sutton of Elizabeth- Elbert Eugene Williamson, Dec. 19 one hour prior to the in Boardman Baptist Church town; two daughters, Linda and Jeke Williamson Jr. He service at the church. Cemetery. Potter of Kelly, Doris Ander- was a veteran of WWII and Surviving are three daugh- He is survived by his par- son of Elizabethtown; two the Korean War serving in the ters, Lila Richardson of Ash, ents, C.R. “Bobby” and Mary sisters, Gladine Bryan Mims U.S. Navy. Hilda George of Whiteville, Nance Sanderson of Ever- of White Oak, Betty Sutton Williamson was a chiro- and Elouise Gore of the home; green; a sister, Sue S. Yates of Smith of Elizabethtown; four practor physician and worked two sons, Shan Bowen of Ra- Chadbourn; brothers, James grandchildren; and four great- DEAN TARTE WANDA WARD TINKLER in Columbus County for 20 leigh and Anthony Bowen of Robert Sanderson of Tifton, grandchildren. WOODWARD CLARENDON -- Wanda years before moving to Bruns- Apex; and one sister, Either Ga., and Michael L. Sanderson HAMPTON, Va. -- Dean wick County and continuing Covington of Charlotte. Sr. of Evergreen. Ward Tinkler, 63, passed ROSE MARIE PHIPPS Tarte Woodward, daugh- away at her home, Wednes- his practice until his retire- LORIS, S.C. -- Rose Marie ter of Collier and Smithie day, Dec. 14, 2011. Wanda ment last year. JAMES SUTTON JEFFERY BRIAN Phipps, 71, died Saturday, Dec. (Brown) Tarte, was born in was the daughter of the Final rites will be held at RIEGELWOOD -- James Sut- STRICKLAND 17, 2011 at Loris Healthcare. 1937 in Whiteville, N.C. She late R.O. and Lou Ward of 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 at ton, 67, died Saturday, Dec. 17, CERRO GORDO -- Jeffery Born in Mullins, S.C., she was passed away on Wednesday, Clarendon. She was also Worthington Funeral Home 2011 at New Hanover Regional Brian Strickland, 46, died Fri- the daughter of the late Alfred Dec. 14, 2011 at Sentara preceded in death by her in Chadbourn with Rev. Neill Medical Center in Wilmington. day, Dec. 16, 2011 at Cape Fear C. and Debbie Mae Fipps. She Careplex Hospital in Hamp- loving husband, James E. Smith and Pastor Larry Mil- Final rites are incomplete Valley Medical Center. He was was preceded in death by three ton, Va. at the age of 74. Tinkler. liken officiating. Interment and will be announced by the son of the late Robert and brothers, three sisters and one She received her educa- At the request of the fam- will follow in Chadbourn Me- Friendly Funeral Home. Betty Hardee Strickland. grandson. She was a mem- tion in Columbus County ily, there will be no service morial Cemetery. The family He is survived by his wife, A graveside service will be ber of Dogwood Hill Baptist until her family moved to to the public. will receive friends from 2-3 Inez Sutton of the home; two held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Church. Newport News, Va. in 1954. She is survived by one p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the sons, James S. Brown Jr. and at Chadbourn Memorial Cem- Final rites will be held at She then graduated from daughter, Nancy Kay Fowl- funeral home. Melvin Sutton; one sister, etery with Rev. Matt Crump 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the Warwick High School in er Pearson; one son-in-law, He is survived by his wife, Stephanie W. Robinson of Rie- officiating. Worthington Fu- Inman Funeral Home Chapel Newport News, Va. in 1955. David Pearson; two grand- Emma Louise “Rosemary” gelwood; six brothers, William, neral Home of Chadbourn is in Tabor City with burial to On January 18, 1958 she children, Chris Pearson Williamson of the home; four Michael, Gregory and Toney handling the arrangements. follow in Graham Cemetery was united in marriage to and Jenny Pearson, all sons, Lynn Ray Williamson W. Waddell, all of Riegelwood, The family will receive friends in Loris, S.C. Visitation will be James Tyler Woodward Sr. of Wilmington; and one and Jeff Williamson, both Lonnie T. Waddell of Ann Ar- from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at held Monday, Dec. 19 from 6-8 of Hampton, Va. Dean T. brother, Roger Dale Ward of Carolina Beach, Danny K. bor, Mich., and Vincent Wad- the funeral home. p.m. at the funeral home. Woodward was employed of Charlotte. Williamson of Atkinson, Mark dell of Wilmington. He is survived by one daugh- She is survived by two by the U.S. Government Her daughter, Nancy Kay Williamson of Wilmington; ter, Kramer P. Strickland of daughters, Anita Faye Rowell Civil Service and retired in Fowler Pearson, greatly ap- three step-children, Timothy SHIRLEY JANE BRITT Chadbourn; two sons, Jona- and Sabrina Grainger, both of June of 1992 after 36 years preciates all the love, kind- Wayne Beck and Thomas Wade WHITEVILLE -- Shirley than C. Strickland of Chad- Loris, S.C.; three sons: Billy of service. In her leisure ness and help given to her Beck Jr., both of Supply and Jane Britt, 68, died Thursday, bourn and Brian Jaylen Strick- Don Phipps and Randy Fipps, time Dean enjoyed working mother, by friends and mer- Tina Louise Beck Evans of Dec. 16, 2011 at Columbus Re- land of Georgetown, S.C.; both of Loris, S.C., George in her yard, reading, and chants in the last five dif- Shallotte; four sisters, Edith gional Healthcare. She was the one sister, Ruth Strickland of Stevens of Tabor City; two embroidery. She also went ficult years, following the W. Strickland and Frances W. daughter of the late James P. Cerro Gordo; and two broth- sisters, Betty France Freeman back to school and received passing of Mrs. Tinkler’s Williamson, both of Myrtle and Nellie T. Britt. ers, Daryl Strickland of White of Wadesboro, Alene Gore of a Liberal Arts degree at mother and husband. Beach, Uldene W. Green and Final rites were conducted Oak and Ricky L. Strickland of Loris, S.C.; six grandchildren; Thomas Nelson. MOM...Your chains are Margaret W. Bartrop, both of Sunday, Dec. 18 at Oak Dale Wilmington. and nine great-grandchildren. Dean is survived by one broken...You have been set Cerro Gordo; two brothers, Baptist Church with Rev. Rob- Memorials may be sent to son, James Tyler Woodward free. No more worries, pain, Ben F. Williamson and Hybert ert McNair officiating. Inter- Dogwood Hill Baptist Church, Jr. of Hampton, Va.; two sickness, fears or sadness. I L. Williamson, both of Chad- ment followed in Whiteville 1040 Mt. Zion Rd., Loris, S.C. brothers, Billy Tarte and have lost a special friend, bourn; 11 grandchildren and New Mt. Zion holds Memorial Cemetery. Worthing- 29569. his wife, Lois, of Leesville, nine great-grandchildren. and heaven has gained a ton Funeral Home of Chad- Christmas blessing S.C. and Phillip Tarte and beautiful angel. I will miss bourn handled the arrange- A special Christmas bless- his wife, Mona, of White- you dearly...your daughter WILLIAM RUSSELL ments. ing service will be held at New ville; one sister, Mable Nancy Kay. BALDWIN She is survived by four Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Green of Cerro Gordo; and May all the ink in pens WHITEVILLE -- William sisters, Alice L. Gooden and Church Sunday, Dec. 25 begin- many special friends. She used to write prescriptions, Russell Baldwin, 58, died Deborah B. Wyatt, both of ning at 11 a.m. Sunday school was preceded in death by be replaced by the tears of Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Whiteville, Faye Britt of Wilm- will not be held prior to the her parents; one brother, the victims of prescription Baltimore, Md. He was a mem- ington and Willa Grainger of service. Jim Tarte and her husband, drugs...pillscankill.org. ber of Mill Branch Missionary Sanford; and one brother, Gene The church is located at James Tyler Woodward Sr. Baptist Church. Britt of Bullock. 1980 Mill Pond Rd. in the A memorial service Final rites will be held at 11 Brunswick community. was held Sunday, Dec. 18, a.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Christ Christmas services Rev. Anthony Rowell is the at Wythe Presbyterian Deliverance Freewill Baptist pastor. For additional infor- Church in Hampton by at New Hope BC Church, 711 Walnut Ave, Balti- Galeed BC to mation call 445-1022. the Rev. Clint Mitchell. New Hope Baptist Church more, with Rev. Thomas Green R. Hayden Smith Funeral will hold its Christmas Eve officiating. Burial will follow hold New Year’s Home in Hampton, Va. han- service Saturday, Dec. 24 at in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Bal- Eve service dled the arrangements. 5 p.m. timore. Phillip A. Weatherford Central MBC to A New Year’s Eve youth A Christmas service will be Funeral Services, 2431 East event will be held at 8 p.m. Sat- held Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 Oliver St., Baltimore, is han- hold Christmas play urday, Dec. 31 at Galeed Baptist Roseland VFD a.m. There will not be any dling the arrangements. Smith Central Missionary Baptist Church in Bladenboro. Sunday school on this date. Funeral Home of Whiteville is Church will hold its annual Justin Warren Teseniar will meeting Jan. 5 The church is located at 252 announcing for the family. Christmas play entitled “All be the featured artist. This Roseland Volunteer Fire Rough and Ready Rd. He is survived by one daugh- about Christmas” Wednesday, event is part of Justin’s “De- Department will hold its an- For more information call ter, Nicole Baldwin; three sons, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. parting From Normal” Tour. nual meeting Jan. 5, 2012 at 7 642-6345. Corey Baldwin, Davone Flight, The church is located at 443 A bonfire will follow. The p.m. at the firehouse. Rev. Kenny Byrd is the William Russell Baldwin Jr.; W. Virgil St. concert/worship service Election of officers and oth- pastor. his mother, Anna Miller Ivey Rev. David Flowers is the should be over by 9:30 p.m. er business will be conducted. of Whiteville; his stepfather, pastor. John Henry Ivey of Whiteville; two sisters, Barbara Green, Cherry Grove Baptist Church Deborah Small; two brothers, White Marsh- El-Bethel to hold Victor Miller, Dennis Miller; to hold Christmas services six grandchildren; and two Watch Night service Welches Creek El-Bethel Church will hold Cherry Grove Baptist for preschool, children, youth great-grandchildren. its Watch Night service Satur- Church will host two special adult and senior adults. VFD meeting day, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. services. On Saturday eve- Cherry Grove Baptist White Marsh-Welches Creek The church is located at 415 ning, Dec. 24, the church will Church is located on Swamp Heavenly Light VFD will have its annual meet- West Walter St. host its traditional Christmas Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) be- ing and elections of officers Elder Robert D. Williams Eve candlelight service that tween Tabor City and Fair Holy Temple to Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at 7 p.m., Sr. is the pastor. will be held in the worship Bluff. For more information hold Christmas play at the fire department. center at 6 p.m. The service or for any other upcoming Heavenly Light Holy Tem- will feature the lighting of special or ongoing programs, ple Church of Evergreen will the 5th Advent Candle, special call pastor Josh Phillips at the hold its Christmas play “Real music, the Lord’s Supper, and church office at 649-7307 or 649- life of Today” Friday, Dec. 23 a Christmas Eve message by 7910, visit the church website Let Us Help Make Your at 7 p.m. pastor Josh Phillips. at www.cherrygrovebaptist. www.whiteville.com Dortha W. Taylor is the On Sunday, Dec. 25, an org or e-mail any questions or pastor. Holiday Sweet! abbreviated Sunday school comments to cherrygrovebap- will begin at 10:30 a.m. with [email protected]. Personal Loans from the Christmas Day worship service again held in the wor- Dave ship center beginning at the regular time of 10:50 a.m. with Robinson $1,000.00 to $3,000.00* special music by the Sanctu- 4/8/27 - 3/17/11 ary Choir and the Christmas message delivered by Rev. Josh Phillips. Additional winter events Call or planned by the church’s vari- ous departments including Visit Us regular Sunday morning Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 10:50 Today! a.m.; adult Wednesday night G.R.O.W. Bible study; activi- ties for TeamKids and youth and extension courses through 1615 S JK Powell Southeastern Community Col- Blvd - Ste A lege; Tuesday Night Visitation; Daddy, this is your first Whiteville, NC and senior adult day trips to Christmas in Heaven. We various locations in the sur- miss you. 28472 rounding areas. 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That leaves us with only Environment and Natural Resources one option, cutting programs. named Lake Waccamaw State Park as the Fair enough; some need cutting. state’s top park, only the second time the The program, however, that is department has made the award among off the table to these ideologues the state’s 35 state parks. is the Department of Defense— The park has come a long way since the more than $700 billion that it opened in 1976, when it encompassed we spend each year to wage war, a lakeside trail, a few primitive camp- develop sophisticated weapon sys- tems, and support the 700 bases sites…and a pretty nice lake too. we have worldwide. Its land In this era of austerity that we area has The point now find ourselves, our budgetary grown from In addition to be- choices become clearer. Do we its original ing a most “pleasan- continue to spend our tax dollars 272 acres to on more and better armaments 1,732. Over test” place, the Lake or do we take these same limited time, the Waccamaw State Park dollars and spend them on school park added was recognized for its teachers, infrastructure, health- care, scholarship programs, or a pier, a community involvement Te angel in the trash can economic incentives for research first-rate and educational pro- and development? Which do we visitor’s grams in being named By JEFFERSON WEAVER news; the owner only let her cover – some lace, gold embroidery do?—we can’t do both. center, Staff Writer the “women’s news,” which she floss, and tiny pearl buttons. The Do we continue our foreign more trails, the state’s top park. hated. manager happily agreed to let her policy based on military intimida- better Note to my readers: I always feel The editor of the newspaper work some more hours through tion, or do we decide to lead by ex- campsites, parking and rest room facili- like a columnist is cheating when was also divorced; he lived alone Christmas. ample? Do we continue our mili- ties. he runs a previously published up the river in an old farmhouse That night she used the lace and tary mindset of perpetual war, More and more people began to dis- column. This one’s a bit different. with a beagle named Driver. He a scrap of old silk to make a dress or do we invest our tax dollars in I began writing this column a was a skinny, lonely man who wore for the angel. The floss made a tiny fostering peace and goodwill? Do cover the park, and now, it hosts 90,000 number of years ago, and many sweatshirts halo, and tinfoil and cardboard we overemphasize “might” or do visitors annually. of you request it every year. Some under his made a perfect set of wings. She we replace it with “right”? Where the park has excelled recently, other folks were kind enough a s u i t s t o wove a loop into the back of the Do we value Medicare and So- though, has been the quality of the while back to give me an award for stay warm. dress to hang the angel on the tree. cial Security or would we be bet- programs offered by the staff, led ably by this column; I was flattered, but I H e k n e w She also made the cake for the ter served putting our money into Superintendent Chris Helms. The park didn’t write it for anyone’s praise. and loved editor, and the extra hours at the supporting the stock of McDon- always offers something of interest, from I wrote it for myself, and for my her chil- store bought some things for her nell Douglas, Boeing, Northrop talks about turtles to hikes to find Venus mother, the late Lois Weaver. dren, who mother and the children. Grumman, and the other arms flytraps. Slowly but surely, people have If you want some of my usual re m i n d e d The angel was a gift to herself. manufacturers and military con- twisted humor, blunt opinions, or h i m s o She married the editor a little tractors? Do we want to sacrifice responded. odd logic, you’ll have to go some- much of over a year later, and they had a more American lives in our next The official proclamation mentioned where else today. I’m leaving the h i s o w n son. For decades, her family always war in some faraway land fight- the park being “heavily involved in politicians, the style makers, and s o n a n d knew the Christmas tree was fin- ing for oil, or had we rather invest community events such as the anti-litter the societal lemmings alone, since daughter he Weaver ished when Lois hung the angel. in developing domestic energy campaign, Big Sweep, a summer science even they deserve a Christmas couldn’t see Even when Parkinson’s and sources and save those lives? Do enrichment camp, water quality monitor- vacation. anymore. Lois knew he had gifts for dementia made it hard to do so, we want to improve our current ing, the Waccamaw River Paddle Trail Instead, please let me tell you her kids, and she was wondering Mother hung the angel to signify citizens’ healthcare, or simply Initiative, and the Take-the-Lake Person- about an angel in a trashcan. how she could afford to give him the tree was complete. pay the burgeoning healthcare al Endurance Event.” The angel was found by a strong, something in return, something The angel was misplaced on the costs for more injured soldiers? stubborn woman named Lois. She that wouldn’t seem forward. first holiday after my mother died, Since World War II, we’ve Fortunately, the state park staff has a was raising four children on her Lois cut down an alley toward but Miss Rhonda found it at the last been in Korea, Vietnam, Soma- wonderful natural resource to nurture own. Times were tight, but they the back of the department store, minute and made sure Mother’s lia, Grenada, Bosnia, Iraq twice, and show off. didn’t really want for much. taking a longer route but one that angel was on our tree. Afghanistan, Libya, and probably John Bartram, the nation’s first re- Still, Lois was worried about would avoid some of the wind off Each year, I think I will send the in others we don’t know about. nowned botanist, called Lake Waccamaw, having Christmas presents. She the bay. The alley went between a angel to one of my sisters, either How many wars and how many “the pleasantest place that ever I saw in worked one full-time job and two line of fading summer-houses and Becky or Sharron so they can tell more trillions of dollars are we my life.” part-time. Work was hard to find in the business district. their children and grandchildren going to spend before we admit Lake Waccamaw is a unique ecosys- a resort town in mid-winter, when Her mother had invited the edi- about the angel. They remember that war begets war? How long is tem that hosts many rare species found the north wind froze parts of the tor over to share supper with the the year Mother made the angel. it going to take for our leaders to Potomac River and a light snow family one night. Lois wanted to Yet I fear the angel might get lost realize that soldiers are not “ex- only there, thanks to its limestone base made everyone hope for a white pick up a few more small decora- in the over-decorating which helps pendable”? How long is it going to that neutralizes the acidic tanins and Christmas. tions for the big Christmas tree, both of them get in the Christmas require for the Christians among makes the water pH-neutral. The entire Most of the town was shuttered and maybe the ingredients for an spirit. us to understand that killing is an eastern and southeastern shores and and dark; it made the town sadder applesauce cake. She thought the Next year, I think. I just can’t abomination? inland areas of the lake will be preserved in many ways. The once-grand cake would be a good gift for the quite turn the angel loose this year. No one who understands for the public’s use forever, ensuring hotels had become frowzy and run- editor, and maybe it would help him It’s hard to turn your back on a foreign policy would ever support that Lake Waccamaw won’t be encircled down. One by one the old houses, put on some weight. tradition. getting rid of a capable mili- by development like many of the state’s the stores, the boardwalk and pavil- She was still thinking about There’s another tradition at our tary. Neither would anyone who lakes. ion she’d known as a bobby-soxer Christmas presents when she spot- house, one I’m sure many of you understands our national finan- were fading away. ted the angel in the trashcan. share. We always watch Jimmy cial situation disagree that the What does the future hold? The per- A handful of businesses stayed The old doll didn’t look like Stewart’s movie, somewhere along Department of Defense needs to son who has to fill the shoes of outgoing open through the winter – there much of an angel; it was a china the line during the season. A couple be reorganized, reprioritized, re- ranger Helms will have a difficult job, were two grocery stores (she doll thrown out with some other of times in that movie, someone moralized, and put on a diet. Our and the park could further expand its worked in one), a hardware store, junk from one of the old homes. will repeat the old saying about an country, flirting with bankruptcy, camping areas. The biggest need and a department store (where she also The paint was cracked, much of angel getting its wings every time can no longer afford the luxury of largest ticket item is a paved or hard- worked part-time) and a clothing the hair was gone, and its legs were a bell rings. a runaway military. Those days pan trail on or near the south shore that store for the wealthier folks. They missing. The doll lay embarrassed That may or may not be the are over. would allow cyclists, runners and walk- were all decorated for Christmas, in the trashcan, a body of stained case – but I can guarantee that it The Defense Department can ers to loop the lake. and Lois enjoyed seeing the lights, white cloth stuffed with cotton. takes a mother to see an angel in be likened to a corporation the even though the ice and snow were The woman stopped for a mo- a trashcan. size of Walmart whose ledger Congratulations are in order to many cold through her stockings and the ment, knocked the snow off the Merry Christmas. sheet only has one column: spend- for garnering this prestigious award, heavy socks pulled up almost to the doll and quickly shoved it into her ing. Who cares about the revenue from those who had the foresight to form hem of a home-made skirt. pocketbook, worried that some- Weaver is a staff writer with The side when the tax dollars are the park, to the Friends of the Park who Her other part-time job was one might think she was rooting News Reporter. Call him at 642-4104, unlimited? The more we spend, support it with their time and volunteer around the corner from the fire through trashcans. ext. 227; email him at jeffweaver@ the more we get! Happy days are hours, and to Helms and his staff. station, at a little one-horse weekly At the department store, she whiteville.com, or catch up with him here again. Lake Waccamaw is indeed one of the newspaper. She was trying desper- bought a dollar’s worth of decora- on facebook.com. Hard times are not all bad, “pleasantest places” in North Carolina, ately to learn how to write “real” tions with her week’s lunch money however. They force individu- and it’s comforting to know that it’s been als and countries to make the hard decisions that have been too well taken care of. long ignored. The fog lifts and the truth stares us down, forcing Thumbs down us to decide who we are. Do we choose a future based on fear of Quote of the unknown, or do we decide to return to our core beliefs in the common good, common sense, mutual respect, and tolerance that made us great? Our deci- the week sions today will determine what “This process has the overwhelming kind of world our children will likelihood to stabilize the existing cost live in tomorrow. structure which we all have seen escalate under the current service provider, and Write us perhaps we can realize a reduction in Send letters to the editor or current expense levels from a competi- contact editorial page editor tive RFP (Request For Proposals) pro- Les High at leshigh@whiteville. cess—why not try?” com, or mail them to PO Box 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. –Whiteville City Manager Larry Fai- All letters must be signed son, in a letter to the county commission- and include a phone number, ers on behalf of county municipalities. which will not be published. The municipalities have asked the county Letters are limited to 400 words to form a compact with them to get the best and must be signed and include bid for solid waste disposal services. the author’s community. 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The Whiteville High School National Honor Society collected more than 200 toys and 100 canned food items for Families First. The toy and food drive for Families First is an annual service proj- ect for NHS. Could you aford to be a lawmaker? By DAMON CIRCOSTA unpredictable stretches, you about changing when and how N.C. Center for Voter Education will most likely not be able to sessions are convened. In 2011 Christmas photo contest find a compatible second job. the General Assembly has met This picture of Foxxy, her tack covered with Christmas bells and fowers, is just one of In these tough economic Salary is $14,000 a year.” in nine out of 12 months. In the the entries in Southern Tire and Muffer’s Holiday Spirit Photo Contest at Whiteville. times, finding suitable em- Again, in this economy al- three months there were no com. There’s still time to enter a photo that shows friends’ and families’ Christmas ployment can be a challenge. most any job is a good one. But legislative sessions there were Really just about any job right even as we struggle through plenty of committee meetings spirit. There is nearly $200 in prizes. now is a good job. But assume the tightest labor market since and task forces. It’s fine to for a second you saw the fol- the Great Depression, most have our lawmakers come to lowing job advertisement. employers realize that an Raleigh all year round, but What would you think? ad like the one above won’t let’s not pretend that they are LIST YOUR COLUMBUS COUNTY TAXES “HELP WANTED: Seeking attract many qualified appli- “part-time” public servants. dedicated professional. Job is cants. Yet, if there was a “help Also, let’s rethink the way located sometimes in Raleigh, wanted” ad to be a member of we elect our representatives. sometimes in a district near our state legislature this one Right now many of them come BY MAIL your house. Job seekers must is pretty accurate. from gerrymandered districts, be willing to become an expert No one should get rich serv- where they only have to appeal JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 on many subjects without any ing as an elected official. Still, to a narrow slice of the elector- formal training. if we want to attract talented ate to stay in power. That same “Hours are long and often individuals with a diverse citizen’s commission set up NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN unpredictable. Your colleagues set of experiences, we need to decide legislative salaries On or about January 1, 2012, all owners of personal property in Columbus County will be frequently combative to rethink the employment could also draw some fair, should receive an abstract (listing form) through the mail. Taxpayers may list their and many of them would pre- terms for our elected officials. competitive district maps. property in their homes on the forms mailed to them. Completed forms must be de- fer you not be employed with Everyone wants a “citizens Call it a citizen’s commis- livered to the Tax Office or postmarked no later than January 31, 2012 to avoid Late this organization. You will be legislature” where people sion on elected service. The subjected to one performance from all walks of life can share commission could decide how Listing Penalty. review every two years. Either their talent and expertise to much to pay our public ser- For the year 2012, all unlicensed motor vehicles, boats and motors, mobile homes, you pass it or you will be im- create a better government. vants, when they will be in airplanes, and farm equipment should be listed as personal property. mediately terminated. But you don’t get a citizens town and what the district “Ideal candidates will enjoy legislature by making the job maps will look like. Licensed motor vehicles should not be listed. They will be listed and billed monthly long evening meetings and unattainable for the majority With the current “help by the tax office. If you do not receive this Listing Form and have made improvements being away from their family. of citizens. wanted” ad we get good public to real property since January 1, of last year please contact Columbus County Tax Of- Must have a knack for asking First, we have to revisit how servants almost by accident. fice. perfect strangers for money we compensate our elected Let’s focus on creating a job de- and have very thick skin as officials. The reason pay is scription that is worthy of the Owners of businesses should receive Business Personal Property Listing Forms your name will often be in the so low is that no legislator important work we are asking through the mail. These four-page forms will be used for listing business personal newspaper. The job is adver- wants to be responsible for giv- our elected officials to do. property only. tised as part-time although ing themselves a raise. They Damon Circosta is the execu- it will consume most of your shouldn’t be in charge of that tive director of the N.C. Center If you own business personal property that should be listed and do not receive this waking hours. anyway. Other states put a citi- for Voter Education, a Raleigh- form, please contact Columbus County Tax Office. Unless you can find an zen’s commission in charge. based nonprofit and nonpar- extremely tolerant second They set the pay rate based on tisan organization, dedicated TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION FOR 2011 employer who is willing to evidence, not on politics. to helping citizens more fully North Carolina excludes from property taxes the greater of twenty-five thousand dol- let you be absent for lengthy, Next, we have to think participate in democracy. lars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a qualifying owner. A qualifying owner is an owner who meets all the following requirements as of January 1 preceding the taxable year for which the Doctors usually don’t tell parents benefit is claimed. 1. Elderly and Disabled Exclusion: that their kids are overweight a. Income level $27,100 or below b. Must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled A new analysis of national increased from 19.4 percent in ents’ behaviors? And, if hear- c. Reduction of $25,000 or 50% value of the home and 1 acre of land, whichever is survey data finds that fewer 1999 to 23.4 percent and 2004, ing that their children are greater than one-quarter of parents and then to 29.1 percent in overweight is as big a wakeup of overweight children recall 2007-2008. call to changing lifestyle as we 2. Disabled Veterans Exclusion: ever being told by a doctor or Even among parents of know from some other small a. Honorably Discharged Veterans and other health care provider very obese children, only studies, we need to figure out b. 100% disabled due to a service related injury that their children were over- 58 percent recall a doctor where this communication weight. And although that telling them. In future re- is breaking down so we can c. Reduction of up to $45,000 of the value of the home and 1 acre of land percentage has increased search, Perrin said, “We need do better in the future. Our 3. Circuit Breaker (DEFERRED TAXES) (House and 1 acre of land) over the last 10 years, more to figure out two things: How research group is working on improvement is needed, said much does communication of both those issues.” (APPLICATION AND PROOF OF INCOME MUST BE SUBMITTED Eliana M. Perrin, MD, MPH, weight status influence par- ANNUALLY) associate professor in the a. Must be 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled UNC Chapel Hill School of b. Must have owned and occupied property as the owner’s permanent legal Medicine, pediatrician at residence for five years North Carolina Children’s Meet Our October Hospital, and lead author of c. Must be a North Carolina resident the study. d. Income cannot exceed $40,650 “Parents might be more Star Performer e. Income below $27,100 - taxes limited to 4% of income (requires annual motivated to follow healthy application and income verification) eating and activity advice f. Income between $27,100 and $40,650 - taxes limited to 5% of income if they knew their children were overweight, but very (requires annual application and income verification) few parents of overweight g. Deferred taxes are a lien on the property children say they have ever h. Interest accrues on deferred taxes from the date they were originally due heard that from their doctor,” i. Disqualifying event triggering rollback in taxes include: Perrin said. 1. death of the owner “As health care provid - ers, it’s our job to screen for 2. transfer of the property overweight and obesity and 3. owner ceases to use the property as a permanent residence communicate those screen- j. Rollback taxes are for the last 3 years preceding the current year of deferred ing results in sensitive ways, taxes plus accrued interest and we are clearly either not k. For multiple owners - all owners must apply and qualify (estate by entirety does doing it or not doing it in a not count as multiple owners) way that families can hear or remember. While we’ve Income is defined as the adjusted gross income, as defined in section 62 of the In- done better in recent years, ternal Revenue Code, plus all other moneys received from every source other than clearly there’s more work to gifts or inheritances received from a spouse, lineal ancestor, or lineal descendant. For be done.” married applicants residing with their spouses, the income of both spouses must be Perrin and UNC-Chapel Hill study co-authors Asheley included, whether or not the property is in both names. Cockrell Skinner, PhD, and FILE THIS EXEMPTION DURING LISTING PERIOD Michael J. Steiner, MD, per- Keith White formed a secondary statisti- NO APPLICATION CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR 2012 AFTER JUNE 01, 2012 cal analysis of data collected Wayne E. Bailey Produce Company is Present use value applications for agricultural, horticultural, and forest land will be from 4,985 children ages 2 to available at the Tax Office. 15 years old who had a body pleased to announce that Keith White mass index (BMI) at or above was chosen as the Star Performer for NOTICE the 85th percentile based on measured height and weight. October 2011. Any person whose duty it is to list any property who willfully fails or refuses to list the These data were collected same within the time prescribed by Law, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as part of the National Health Thanks for all the hard work you do!! by law. (GS 105-308). Mobile homes and other personal property not listed properly and Nutrition Examination will be discovered by the Tax Office, and will be subject to taxes and penalties for the Survey (NHANES) from 1999 current year and five previous years. to 2008. During that time, Wayne E. Bailey only 22 percent of parents re- The County Tax Office will be available for any assistance needed the entire month ported that a doctor or other Produce Company of January. Telephone No. 910-640-6637...... Richard J. Gore, Tax Administrator - health professional told them Columbus County. their child was overweight. Chadbourn December 19, 2011 However, this percentage 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011
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came early in the program when “I like running. I have STRIDE is a fun fitness and year for STRIDE at Cerro Gordo to exercise and run, ultimately ly from this program. They have most of the boys were still all learned about caring and about running program for boys that Elementary School. STRIDE is about having good learned a lot about teamwork, about running faster than all the not bullying others,” Jackson incorporates character educa- “Although the program does character,” Nance said. “Our good sportsmanship, loyalty and others or running the farthest Miller said. tion lessons. This was the first allow the boys the opportunity boys have benefited tremendous- respect.” distance. Layton Hammond said he “It was an obstacle course,” “learned that you don’t need volunteer coach Kristen Nance to decide about people before said. you get to know them. I learned But what the boys didn’t about respect and how to treat know was they were not being people the way I want to be judged by which team made treated.” it through the course first but Austin Ritchart said the cel- Merry Christmas from the Staff at which one cheered on one an- ebrations at the end of practice other the most. and running were great. “But my “The team that cheered the favorite part was the practice 5K most was the winner,” Nance race,” Ritchart said. said. “I like STRIDE. I have learned That was just one of several to respect myself and others. I eye-opening activities for the like running with my buddies group that learned about con- the best,” Nicholas Powell said. flict resolution, how to be good “It is fun getting to run a lot. friends and better leaders. I made new friends I didn’t know Selection “Some of the older ones have before,” Devon Truesdale said. really taken on the younger “We’ve had a really good ones,” Sarvis said. group of boys. They have really For many of the students it learned to encourage each oth- Value was both an inward and outward er,” Coach Mary Waddell said. transformation. “We have some that just go, go, “Several have had good, go,” but for Waddell, seeing big healthy weight loss,” Nance fifth graders slow down to cheer Quality SUPER LOW PRICES said. “Many have learned how on a third grader and “make his to pace themselves,” she added day” is really what the program as her son, Andrew, 9, professed: is all about. “Mama, you are going to see “Them asking him to run Hurry in for all your Holiday Meal Favorites! some good participation out of with them made his day. It was me today.” awesome,” Waddell said. USDA Inspected Andrew was just one of sev- So awesome, in fact, that Dinner Bell eral boys who noticed a group of many of the students hated to Turkey girls participating in a similar see the 10 weeks end. T-Bone running program this spring for Cody Benton said he couldn’t Hams girls, Girls on the Run. wait to get started. “But now, I Breast “The boys saw the girls hav- don’t want it to go by so fast,” Steaks ing a lot of fun,” Nance said. Benton said. Sarvis said when she and the other coaches-to-be found out Lb. Lb. about STRIDE they were anx- Lb. ious to put it into action. $ 99 $ 38 “We saw it as an opportu- $ 99 Happy Birthday nity for our children outside of school to do something positive,” December 19 Sarvis said. Her son Nathan, 10, She’s so sweet Save $1.00/lb.1 Save 41¢/lb.1 Save $2.00/lb. loved the program. 4 She’s so kind By all accounts, he was not the only one. She’s SO SO FINE “You get to be with your to be 69! Our Family Russett Duke’s friends and have fun with them,” That’s our Mom, said Justin Conner, 8. He said Grandma running will help him with Ice Cream Potatoes Mayonnaise baseball and basketball and he & Great Grandma did not mind the lessons. Carolyn E. “We learned about helping people if they feel down and Moore stuff like that,” Conner said. Andrew Nance said it was a way to meet new people. $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 “I didn’t even know Chris- topher and I met him,” he said, adding that he now shares a Big Gallon Pail Big 15 Lb. Bag hobby with his dad. “My daddy 5 3 32 Oz. Save $2.00 is all into running and I’m get- Every Day at Hills 2 ting into it, too.” Christopher Bethea, 12, said being in the program was worth- Kraft Tangerines, Our Family while. “It helped me a lot,” Bethea If you see this lady at Lake Tangelos or Canned said. “It helped me be more Waccamaw ABC, wish her Cool Whip confident.” a Happy Birthday Juice Oranges #2392 Vegetables Look 14.5 to 15.25 oz. cans What a We Wish You a Dollar Very Merry Christmas $ Buys! 4/$ Check our Box ¢ Fruit Prices! Your 8 Oz. 1 Case $22.99/box1 79Choice 2 Liter 12 Pack Cans 18 Pack Cans or Bottles
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Daily admission will be $5. 6 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Loris (girls) West Columbus is the two- time defending boys champion, 7:30 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Loris (boys) and South Columbus is the defending girls champion. Wednesday Play will get underway on 3 p.m. - Girls third-place game Tuesday, Dec. 20, with a girls game between South Colum- 4:30 p.m. - Boys third-place game bus and West Bladen at 3 p.m. A boys game between South 6 p.m. - Girls championship game Columbus and West Columbus Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist will follow at 4:30. 7:30 p.m. - Boys championship game At 6 p.m., there will be a girls game between East Columbus and Loris (S.C.), followed by a boys game at 7:30 between East ECHS girls team has won four 2009 - East Bladen championships and the Gator Columbus and Loris. 2010 - South Columbus Wednesday play will have boys team has won three. the girls third-place game at 3 p.m., and the boys third-place Past tournament champi- BOYS game at 4:30. ons follow: 2002 - Red Springs The girls championship 2003 - Georgetown (SC) game will begin at 6, followed GIRLS 2004 - Loris (SC) by the boys championship 2002 - West Columbus 2005 - East Columbus game at 7:30. 2003 - East Columbus 2006 - East Columbus ECHS athletic director Karl 2004-Green Sea-Floyds (SC) 2007 - East Columbus Bracey will again serve as 2005 - East Columbus 2008 - Red Springs tournament director. 2006 - East Columbus 2009 - West Columbus The host East Columbus 2007 - Loris (SC) 2010 - West Columbus squads hold the most tourna- 2008 - East Columbus ment championships. The Wolfpack girls, Scorpion boys take Waccamaw Conference victories The Whiteville High boys North Brunswick down in the cord, including a 2-0 mark in Tony Reese (left) of West Columbus moves the ball against the pressure defense of basketball team suffered an- first half, but things just got Waccamaw Conference play. South Columbus’ Diontre Gerald at Friday night’s boys non-conference basketball game other 20-point loss to a Wac- away from us after that.” Daja White led North Bruns- at South Columbus. South Columbus grabbed its frst win of the season with a 50-46 camaw Conference basketball wick scorers with 20 points. victory over the Vikings. West Columbus had defeated the Stallions in an earlier meet- opponent Friday, but the WHS Whiteville, which dropped Emeesha Bland tossed in 10 for ing, and the two squads will meet again Tuesday in the opening round of the 2011 East girls team dominated a confer- its conference opener to West the Lady Scorpions. Columbus Holiday Tournament. South Columbus won the girls game 59-20. ence opponent for the second Brunswick by a 50-30 score straight game. last week, got 12 points each GIRLS GAME In the boys game, North from junior Robert Smith and N. Brunswick 13 13 5 12 - 43 Brunswick broke open a tight sophomore Jvon Bellamy. Whiteville 14 12 22 5 - 63 Stallions sweep W. Columbus first-half battle by putting up Coach Jerry Singletary’s NORTH BRUNSWICK (43); 40 points in the final two quar- Wolfpack now stands at 4-4 Emeesha Bland 10, T. Cheatham 3, Daja White 20, K. Brown 7, N, ters to pull away from the the overall and 2-2 in the confer- Ramsey 2. in non-conference match-ups host Wolfpack team 60-40. ence. WHITEVILLE (63); Sam McCum- VINEGAR HILL - Shyquan South Columbus team surged The South Columbus girls The WHS girls dominated The girls game was also a tight- bee 17, Marquetta Hemingway 6, Hemingway scored 14 points ahead for a 27-24 halftime ad- will go against West Bladen the third quarter en route to a ly contested battle for a half as the Jordan Ray 20, Alea Henry 2, Jenna and Dashaun Daniels added vantage. Tuesday in the opening round 63-43 win over NBHS. squads were knotted at 26-all at Watts 12, Brianna Jamison 2, Deidra 12 Friday night as the South West Columbus took a 38-37 of the East Columbus Holiday The Scorpion boys squad the midway point. Jordan 4. Columbus Stallions pulled out lead into the final quarter. Tournament. The Lady Stal- improved its season record to But Whiteville came out on a 50-46 boys non-conference Hemingway and Danieles, lions are the defending ECHS 6-3 overall and put its conferece fire in the third quarter, going BOYS GAME basketball victory over the vis- two of several Stallion players Tournament champions. record at 2-0.. on 22-5 point explosion that N. Brunswick 9 11 16 24 - 40 iting West Columbus Vikings. who played key roles on the LeGrande Roseborough gave the Lady Wolfpack a 48-31 Whiteville 7 19 7 16 - 60 NORTH BRUNSWICK (60): Adam It was the Stallion boys’ first SCHS Eastern N.C. 2A finalist GIRL GAME pumped in 15 points for the advntage. Jacobs 8, Ronald Roland 8, Tre win in five games this season. football team this fall, paced W. Columbus 3 6 0 11 - 20 North Brunswick team, which WHS junior Jordan Ray was Graham 2, Jaron Smyre 2, Jaeden West Columbus, which had the scoring for the Stallions, S. Columbus 12 11 14 22 - 59 led 20-17 at the half, but took her team’s top scorer with 20 WEST COLUMBUS (20): Sam Phillips 8, Jeremy Young 7, J.J. Batts defeated the Stallions 47-45 in whose record is now 1-4. charge with a 16-7 run in the points. Ray had strong night Walker 6, Princess Flowers 14. 4, LeGrande Roseborough 15, Nik their earlier meeting at the West Columbus’ Cameron third quarter. form the foul line, sinking 12 Sloan 2. SOUTH COLUMBUS (59): SCHS gym, fell to 2-5. Brisbon led the Vikings with “We had too many turn- of 18 attempts. WHITEVILLE (40): Aljere Adams Chelsey Long 17, Quae Newman 2, The two squads will meet 17 points. Tony Reese followed overs to open the second half, Senior Sam McCumbee fin- 2, Robert Smith 12, Forrest Powell 2, Haven Jones 8, Destiny Drayton 2 , again Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in with 10 points. and then we couldn’t get any ished with 17 points and junior Zanary Adams 3, Rasheem McMillan Ladisha Riggins 5, Vanaysha Graham the opening round of the East 2, Kerra Shirley 4, Katie Evans 8; Lisa shots to fall,” said WHS coach Jenna Watts contributed 12. 5, Shaheed Hawkins 4, Jvon Bellamy Columbus Holiday Tourna- The South Columbus girls Ward 2, Gabby Smith 10. Jerry Singletary. “I thought we Coach Serena Smith’s Lady 12, Mykie Foxworth 1. ment at Lake Waccamaw. took their second win in five did a pretty good job of slowing Wolfpack is carrying a 6-2 re- West Columbus is the two- games with veteran senior BOYS GAME time defending ECHS Tourna- guard Chelsey Long tallying 17 W. Columbus 13 11 14 8 - 46 ment champion points for the Lady Stallions. S. Columbus 8 19 10 13- 50 Gabby Smith also scored in WEST COLUMBUS (46): Jamal The girls game saw South double figures with 10. Eady 2, Trevon Green 6, Harvey Columbus storm to a 59-20 vic- Sophomore Princess Flow- Lesane 1, Savon Dawson 4, Akie tory over the winless WCHS ers scored 14 of West Colum- Gaines 2, Cameron Brisbon 17, An- squad. bus’ 20 points. Sam Walker thony Davis 4, Tony Reese 10. The boys game was close scored the other six points. SOUTH COLUMBUS (50): Kenny all the way. Coach Michael West Columbus held a 23-9 Rich 2, Jahlil Soles 6, Diontre Gerald Powell’s West Columbus team halftime lead and outscored 3, Shyquan Hemingway 14, Reg- led 13-8 after one quarter before the Lady Vikins 14-0 in the gie Frink 5 , Pharoah McKever 8, Coach Jordan McPherson’s third quarter. Dashaun Daniels 12. Wolfpack boys hoop squad to play in Marion tourney The Whiteville High School boys basketball Sumter, S.C., at 6 p.m. team will compete in the A&J Holiday Tourna- Friday’s second-round play will have the ment on Dec. 22-23 at Marion, S.C. third-place game getting underway at 6 p.m., The Wolfpack will take on the host Marion and the championship game beginning at 7:30. High squad at 7:30 p.m. in Thursday, Dec. 22 Coach Jerry Singletary’s WHS squad will opening-round play. The other first-round game take a 4-4 record into tournament play. will have Mullins taking on Crestwood High of
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Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist All-Columbus County Khadijah Tart, (left) of West Columbus and Tyler Sellers of Whiteville compete in Thurs- day night’s action of the Columbus County High School Bowling League at 701 Lanes in Whiteville. The league, now in its third year, will run through February. Top local fnishers Football Team will advance to the state meet in Raleigh. See standings on 2B. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Basketball West Columbus at South Columbus North Brunswick at Whiteville
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DECEMBER 12 son, 193; Michael Watts, 154; Jacob bow to Monday Night Mixed League Fritter, 153. W-L Top scratch series (two games): Beep-Beep 21-9 Scott Johnson, 332; Michael Watts, E. Bladen Just Us 20-10 306; Darrel Adkins, 303. The Untouchables 19-11 ELIZABETHTOWN - The Maybe Baby 17-13 Women South Columbus High School 3 Guys & A Gal 14-16 Top scratch games: Greta boys and girls basketball teams We Think We Can 12-18 Albritton, 147 Sabrina Moody, 102 each suffered their second Alley Oops 10-20 Shanice McLean, 87. straight losses in Waccamaw Castaways 6-24 Top scratch series (two games)’ Greta Albritton,242; Sabrina Moody, 2A-3A Conference play last Men 183; Samantha Suggs,156. Wednesday, absorbing road Top scratch games: Jimmy Har- setbacks to East Bladen. relson, 215; Bill Skipper, 209; David The East Bladen boys team Duncan, 204; Danny Lee Sr., 198 DECEMBER 15 put its season record at 7-0 by Top scratch series: Jeff Barker, High School League defeating South Columbus 59- 534; L.J. Frink Sr., 528; Randy Clewis, BOYS 49, and the EBHS girls team 522; Danny Lee Sr., 521 W-L pulled out 32-30 win over the Whiteville 23-7 Lady Stallion squad. Women South Columbus 17-13 Top scratch games: Vickie Har- East Columbus 13-17 relson, 200; Pat Ridgeway, 178; Sha- West Columbus 7-23 In the boys game, South ron Formyduval, 174; Kathie Tarr, 168. Columbus jumped to an early Top scratch series: Vickie Har- GIRLS 8-3 lead before the host Eagle relson, 52l Sharon Formyduval, 511; Whiteville 19-11 squad put up a strong rally that Pat Ridgeway 496; Kathie Tarr, 459. West Columbus 19-11 gave it a 12-8 lead at the end of South Columbus 13-17 the first half. DECEMBER 14 East Columbus 9-21 South Columbus stayed in Wednesday Morning Seniors Boys striking distance for most of W-L Top scratch games: West Co- the second half before East High Rollers 16-4 lumbus, 174; South Columbus, 170; Bladen, sparked by the play of Pressing On 14-6 East Columbus, 128; Whiteville, 118. Daron Burney, put the game Roby O’s 13-7 Top scratch series: South Co- away in the final minutes. Hurricanes 12-7 lumbus, 531; West Columbus, 516; Burney led Coach Ken Mac Attack 10-10 Whiteville, 439; East Columbus, 436. Cross’ Eagles with 15 points Wannabees 9-11 and Montrel Rogers scored 14. Golden Girls 4-18 Girls Shyquan Hemingway was Two Ships 1-19 Top scratch games: Whiteville, high scorer for South Colum- 130; East Columbus, 128; South bus with 11 points. Deantre Men Columbus, 127. Gerald followed with 10. Top scratch games:Richard Top scratch series: Whiteville, Threadgill, 167; John Worthington, 476; East Columbus, 469; South Columbus, 415. The East Bladen girls led 159; Mac McDowell, 14; Paul Roby, 16-10 at halftime before South 117. Top scratch series: Richard Columbus went on a 13-0 run in Threadgill, 574; John Worthington, DECEMBER 10 the second half that gave them 426; Mac McDowell, 453; Paul Roby, Fall Youth League a 29-21 lead. 329. W-L But the Lady Eagles rallied Lady Rockers 23-2 behind the play of Alexus Women Maclukie 17-8 Smith and Melissa Macon in Top scratch games: Augusta 2 Sons 11-14 BB Boys 10.5-14.5 the game’s final four minutes Burnett, 157; Albenny Burney, 139; Lil Reaves 6.5-18.5 to pull out the win. Pat Roby, 138; Vivian Lawson, 136. Zhane Johnson scored 12 Top scratch series: Augusta BUrnett, 418; Albenny Burney, 355; Boys points to pace the defending Gerri Reid, 354; Vivian Lawson, 350. Top scratch games: Bradley conference champion Lady Reaves 117; Mason Insley, 96, Luke Eagles. Insley, 95; Blake Barnes 90. DECEMBER 13 Destiny Drayton bucketed Top scratch series: Bradley Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist SCC League 11 points while Chelsey Long Reaves 324; Jameson Reaves, 223; Jala Barnes (left) of West Columbus, Chelsey Ward (center) and Brianna Stanley of W-L and Quae Newman each tallied Blake Barnes 306; Luke Insley, 272; South Columbus go for a loose ball in Friday night’s girls high school basketball game Pin Heads 32-8 12 for the Lady Stallions. Mason Insley, 242; Blake Barnes, 237. at South Columbus. South Columbus won 59-20 and will step into action Tuesday when 2 Girls & A Guy 21.5-18.5 they are sched led to ta e on est laden at p.m., in the rst ro nd o the East Col m- Duh 19.5-20.5 Girls Pin Punchers 16-24 bus Holiday Tournament. South Columbus is the ECHS Holiday Tournament defending Top scratch games: Lynn Soles, GIRLS GAME JL 10-30 143; Mackenzie Barnes, 99; Kaylee S. Columbus 3 7 8 12 - 30 girls champion. McCullen, 98. E. Bladen 7 9 4 12 - 32 Men Top scratch series: Lynn Soles, SOUTH COLUMBUS (30): Top scratch games: Scott John- 358; Kaylee McCullen, 270; Macken- Chelsey Long 8, Quae Newman 8, Boys soccer teams forming zie Barnes, 242. Destiny Drayton 11, Kenna Shirley 3. The Whiteville U-14 boys players to compete in the Chal- Chadbourn youth basketball registration EAST BLADEN (32): Alexus soccer team is seeking players lenge/Classic league this Smith 5, Melissa Macon 8, Abbey who will not turn 15 by Aug. spring. The Chadbourn Depart- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Chad- Norris 3, Zhane Johnson 12, Imani 1, 2012. Anyone interested in play- ment of Park and Recreation bourn Parks and Recreation Turner-Dobson, 4. Also, the Whiteville U-18 ing on either team should con- is holding registrations for its office, Monday through Friday boys soccer team is seeking tact Ryan Chapman at 234-1891. youth basketball league. BOYS GAME from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The league is open to boys S. Columbus 8 15 14 12 - 49 Registration fee is $15 per and girls of ages 4-17. E. Bladen 12 16 17 14 - 59 participant. Cheerleading reg- Youth basketball registrations Registrations can be made SOUTH COLUMBUS (49): Khalil istration fee is $10 per partici- The Whiteville Parks and Practices will be held on at the Chadbourn Town Hall Soles 5, McKiel Bell 2, Deantre Gerald pant. Recreation Department will Thursday nights and games Monday through Friday from 2, Shyquan Hemingway 11, Reggie begin taking registrations will be held every Saturday for Frink 4, Maurice Stevenson 2, Phar- oah McEver 8, Dashaun Daniels 5. for the 2012 Youth Basketball six weekends. EAST BLADEN (59): Montrel League on Monday, Nov. 14. Whiteville Parks and Recre- On this date Rogers 14, Ray Beatty 9, Jessie Early Registration will run ation Youth Basketball Early December 19, 2003 Johnson 4, Jaquan Jones 3, Alex from Dec. 15 through Friday, Registration is now over for Whiteville High School senior guard Dee Brown scores a career-high Find the Stephens 2, Daron Burney 15, Laty- Jan. 6 and will cost $15 for city the 2012 season, but players 34 points as the Wolfpack explodes past Scotland County 77-53 in son Robinson 8, D’Andre Billings 3, residents and $25 for county can still sign up under late second-round action of the Robeson County Basketball Shoot-Out Marquail Burney 1. residents. registration. at UNC-Pembroke. Brown scores 17 of his points in the third quarter when Coach Glenn McKoy’s Wolfpack outscores the Scots 25-0. 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Two new commissioners who campaigned on fiscal responsibility were sworn in to the Lake Waccamaw Board of Commissioners Tuesday. With Tuesday’s oath of office, Lee Collum replaced Lynn Cain in the West Ward seat, and Jimmy Stanley replaced Earl Harris in the East Ward. Collum handily defeated the incumbent Cain in the November elections. Stanley had no formal opposition in the race, although two write- in candidates, Cathy Neilson and Eric Baldwin, had strong support. Stanley was given the oath by Judge Sherry Dew Tyler, who called Lake Waccamaw “one of my favorite places” and said Stanley is “one of my favorite people.” Collum received the oath from Town Clerk Linda No- Big and still growing ble. Annie Graham of the Buckhead community has been growing big collards for years Mayor Ivan Wilson called Lee Collum, accompanied by his wife Teal, takes the oath but none as large as this one next to her home. The big collard plant measures more on the board to continue the of offce from Town Clerk Linda Noble. than 5 feet in diameter and stands about 3 feet tall. In mid-December, the plant is still previous board’s willingness growing. Graham and her husband Rafus sell collards from their home on Jacobs to cooperate, and reminded Loop Road and give the vegetables to people unable to buy them. the new board members of what he said was the most important factor in “any de- cision made by you as a com- missioner or by the board. “I ask you to always con- Bears to beneft Toys for Tots sider, first and foremost, what is best for the town of Peebles is spreading a lit- the page. mas a little bit brighter for Lake Waccamaw and her tle holiday cheer while giv- From now until Dec. 26, less fortunate children.” citizens,” Wilson said. ing back to the community Peebles will make a dona- Stage Stores will make “We have to look at what this festive season through tion of five cents for every two separate donations to is the best decision to make, the sale of their boy and girl- person who becomes a fan Toys for Tots this holiday for the long run, for the town. themed “Bears that Care” to of their page. season. That’s our job. As long as we benefit Toys for Tots. In addition, all fans of the The company will donate use that philosophy, we will The plush brown and tan Peebles page can register to up to $150,000 from the holi- always come out ahead. bear adorned with a holiday win up to a $5,000 cash prize. day bear sales, and up $5,000 “We have a good slate of scarf and Christmas gift “Christmas is a time from the Facebook contest. elected officers,” Wilson said, retail for $6.98 and from now of joy and excitement, but The U. S. Marine Corps Re- “and we had a good group be- until Dec. 24, Stage Stores many children don’t have serve Toys for Tots Program fore the election. I just hope Inc., the parent company the luxury of waking up to collects new, unwrapped we can continue to make the of Peebles, will donate $1 lots of gifts under the tree,” toys and distributes those right decisions.” for every bear sold to Toys said Andy Hall, president toys as Christmas gifts to Collum and Stanley’s first Jimmy Stanley is sworn in by Judge Sherry Dew Tyler. for Tots. and CEO of Stage Stores Inc. needy children in the com- official actions as members With Stanley is his wife Betty. For those who can’t make “We hope our Facebook munity. Stage Stores will of the board involved a new it to the store, donating is contest and holiday bears announce the total amount mayor pro tem. as easy as visiting Peebles’ will provide a way for our raised and the lucky prize Collum nominated Com- the post, and was followed by is serving his third term on Facebook page and “liking” customers to make Christ- winner on Dec. 27. missioner Daniel Hilburn for a second by Stanley. Hilburn the board.
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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Christmas march The public library in Fair Bluff had a musical, whimsical foat in the Fair Bluff Christmas The West Columbus High School Marching Vikings provided the musical backdrop Parade recently. for the Christmas parade in Fair Bluff recently. Safety tips for holiday It’s the time of year when tinsel, mirrored ornaments cautions to ensure decora- sets with different numbers bed or leave the house. cords can cause overheating homes come alive with lights or other reflective items. tions are installed and used of bulbs as they may have of the cord. and displays to celebrate the They can brighten up the safely: different electrical require- Safety outside Ensure that wires and holiday season. tree without having to add Select trees that are fresh ments. Use only lights specifical- lighting are not placed in ar- But all those lights can more lights. and do not contain dry or Don’t place cords under ly designed for outdoor use. eas prone to standing water use a lot of energy, which Switch to energy-efficient brown limbs. Keep the tree rugs, furniture or appli- When installing lights, or flooding. can lead to a not-so-happy light-emitting diode (LED) stand filled with water. ances. use caution under over- Check all extension cords holiday bill. lighting this season. LED Avoid placing trees or oth- Doing so can cause cords hanging power lines, espe- and light strands for fraying, Progress Energy of- lighting strands cost more er live greenery near heat to overheat or become cially when using a ladder. cracks or loose connections fers tips to help customers up front, but save 90 percent sources, such as fireplaces, frayed, possibly resulting Scope the area, including as they can result in electric brighten up their homes or more of the electricity it space heaters or vents. in a fire. the ground and overhead, shock or fire. safely and without burning takes to power incandescent Ensure that artificial Also, take care when rout- before installation. Always turn off all out- a hole in their budget. light strands. trees have been tested and ing cords so that they do not Never staple or nail door decorative lighting Plug outdoor lighting dis- LEDs are encased in hard- labeled as fire resistant. become a tripping hazard. through extension cords or when you go to bed or leave plays into a timer set for the to-break plastic and can op- Check holiday lighting Check all extension cords holiday lighting wires, as the house. early evening hours. erate for more than 100,000 packages to determine for fraying, cracks or loose doing so could damage wires If you don’t use timers, hours. the maximum number of connections. When in doubt, and insulation, resulting in unplug your lights before They also produce less strands that may be linked replace old extension cords. electric shock or fire. you go to bed or leave home. heat than traditional light- together safely. Don’t bunch lights too Always use outdoor-rated Plug holiday lights and ing, reducing the risk of Always follow the manu- closely together. extension cords and make other electronic decorations circuit overloading and fire. facturer’s directions. Doing so can generate sure that the current rat- into a power strip to make it Celebrate safely Inspect light strands to excessive heat that can melt ing (in amps or “A”) of the convenient to turn them all Since many holiday dis- ensure there are no electri- insulation and expose live device you are plugging in In-home and on Location off before bedtime and to plays use electricity, Prog- cal problems or damage to wires. does not exceed the rating boost energy savings. ress Energy encourages the wiring before using. Always turn off decora- on the extension cord. 770.1834 Enhance your tree with customers to take these pre- Avoid connecting light tive lighting when you go to Overloading extension www.fullerroyalphoto.com 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs SELLIn theYOUR classifeds... 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NEED FARM LAND in the Nakina/ COLUMBUS COUNTY 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, Old Dock area for 2012. Pay now. Call SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $22,900. 910-840-7561 The Columbus County Board of Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 LOST CALICO CAT around Ward- Social Services is seeking qualified , auto 3.5L V6, 4 town Rd North and Hummingbird DRIVERS: Start up to $.41/mi. 2010 FORD EDGE 6 FT. ROAD BLADE, $200. Bushhog, applicants for the position of Social Door SUV, 29k. $24,800. Fair Bluff Lane Area. Last seen with tags. Call Home Weekly or Bi-Weekly. $175. Cultivators, $175. Call 840- Service Director. The Social Service Ford 910-649-7531 654-5024 6068. Director serves as the executive offi- CDL-A 6 mos. OTR exp. req. cer of the Country Board of Social Equipment you’ll be proud to drive! (888) 247-4037 100 Pets & Animals FARM TRAC TRACTOR, 35 hp, 20 Services executing the authority of blade disc. $7,500. Call 640-2345 the board as defined in NCGS 108- AKC BASSETT HOUND puppies. A-14. The Director will direct 141 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Lowered, Shots & dewormed. 6 weeks old. REDUCED! 40 KV PTO generator, employees in the delivery of agency SERVICES 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call 642- $300 each. Call 910-751-3118. 30ft + Nomad tagalong camper, big services to qualified clients and pro- 9830. BBQ cooker. box blade, pony and a vide leadership and direction for pro- !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans AKC YORKIE PUPPIES, 1st shots. donkey. Call 910-207-8810 gram development, establishing pro- & tractors. Any condition. Paying top Females & Males, $550. Call 642- gram standards, monitoring and eval- 5375. uating the quality of service delivery. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. 230 Miscellaneous *** Dee Watts Backhoe (910) 770-3131. The Director will act as spokes per- CHIHUAHUA PUPS - 7 weeks old. son for the agency relative to program Service **** Needs a home for Christmas. 1st Insured, tree removal, split firewood, *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AIR HOCKEY TABLE, Phillips 25” issues, represent the agency with shots. $125. Priced reduced for holi- color TV, O’Brien Water Skis, beveled government officials, responsible for bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for We also buy insulated wire, cop- day. 2 males, 1 female. Call Linda at driveway, land clearing. Also mow- per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- wall mirror, scuba gear, wet suits. Call staffing, personnel matters and over- ****Publisher’s Notice**** 770-1211, leave message, 642-5100 after 6 pm. see budget of over 11 million dollars. ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 770-0534. Equal Housing CKC WHITE MALE MALTI-POO. 2 Opportunity male Shihpoo ready to go. Maltese BLUE BIRD HOUSES, lumber from The ideal candidate must have a thor- All real estate advertised herein is CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** -taking deposits. 641-0299. logs cut from Panama Canal project. ough knowledge of government bud- subject to the Federal Fair Housing Buyers of land and timber. We buy Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree Very rare. Also bat, hawk, owl, wasp geting, legal and philosophical basis Act, North Carolina and Columbus pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUP- houses. 910-648-4420 for public welfare programs; consid- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. PIES FOR SALE. Call 910-642-8575. erable knowledge of principles and gal to advertise any preference, limi- er. Call days 642-2909. NEW LOCATION Ray’s Used Fur- practices of social work; thorough READY FOR SANTA on Christmas Bobby Hinson Construction tation discrimination based on race, niture, Hwy 130 past Brunswick knowledge of management princi- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial I BUY JUNK CARS - scrap metal. I Eve. Maltipoo puppies, and Schnoo- Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Electric, Living, dining & bedrooms, ples, techniques, and practices; and status or national origin, or intention pay $170-$600. 100% guaranteed. dle puppies. 910-653-8765 ging, lots and hedge rows with mini tables, chairs, curios, etc 840-5356 knowledge of the Agency’s organi- to make any such preferences, limi- Open 7 days a week. 910-385-8585 excavator. Call 640-7606. zation, operation and objectives and tations or discrimination. We will not applicable Federal and State laws, knowingly accept any advertising for TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large Carpentry Work rules, and regulations. Ability to real estate which is in violation of the or small tracts. Please call 910-520- exercise sound judgment in analyz- Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- job too small. Workmanship guaran- law. All person are hereby informed 4728 day or night. BROCCOLI, CABBAGE, collards, ing situations and making decisions; tress sets $99. Queen $109. King teed. Call 642-4226. that all dwellings advertised are avail- $189. Can deliver. Call 910-742-7767. rutabaga, mustard, purple turnips just direct employees and programs in the able on an equal opportunity basis. To right turnips,shelled pecans. Fowler various areas of responsibility; and 080 Wanted to Rent Dealer. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. Michael’s complain of discrimination, call HUD Farms Fresh Produce, 669 Wright develop and maintain effective work- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. ing relationships with the general pub- pressure washing & painting. Call DEER HUNTER LOOKING to pur- Rd., Tabor City. 653-5795. lic and with Federal, State and Local 910-642-5831, 770-1108. chase a lease for 2012 season. Pro- 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH BRICK COLLARD, JUST RIGHT TURNIPS, officials is required. fessional Banker. Very respectful of HAY FOR SALE LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE HOME for sale. Owner is downsizing. property & limitations. Wishes to mustard & sweet potatoes. Call Best deal in town. Call 910-918-3058. Round & Square Bales 642-2597. Columbus County is located in South- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- solidify with deposit or paid in full SPRIGGING/PLANTING eastern North Carolina within one ing, sand, top soil and marl. 9.65 ACRES & 3 bedroom, 1 bath immediately with contract. Call 910- of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- hour of the Carolina beaches. Call 654-4503. 207-6113. HAY FOR SALE $25 A BALE. Call house. Needs work. $100,000. Great 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. 640-8726 Minimum Training and Experience community. Call 646-1181. Requirement: Master’s degree in social work and two years of super- EXCELLENT VALUE $98,000. The visory experience in the delivery of cli- country home you’ve been looking ent services; or a Bachelor’s degree in for. Extremely well-built 3 Bedroom, social work and three years of super- 2 BA brick ranch on 2.03 AC lot with visory experience in the delivery of cli- mature pecan trees, surrounded by ent services, one of which must have beautiful farmland. New roof, fire- 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 167,000 place, large utility room. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES been in Social Services; or graduation from a four-year college of University miles. $4,200. Call 642-5100 after 6 Call Milt Ward, Broker, Jessie and pm Myers Construction, Inc. 910-840- SOUTHEASTERN and three years of supervisory expe- rience in the delivery of client servic- 7957. COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- is seeking to hire the es, two of which have been in Social TRY. Really nice. Call for details. Price HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, following position. Services; or equivalent combination of training and experience. negotiable. 840-3303. 158 Country Club Road, 3BR, 2 bath. 1,700 sq ft. Excellent condition. Nursing Instructor 2003 HONDA ACCORD. Good con- $129,900 910-642-8393 (Temporary Full Time & Part Time) The successful candidate will be required to reside in Columbus dition, 2 owners. $9,300. Call for County within six (6) months of details 642-0196. NEW LISTING! REDUCED TO Minimum requirements, position $111,000. 105 Nesmith St, Tabor City. description and required application employment. 2009 MERCURY MILAN sedan, 1/2+ acre, private, fenced in! Huge for this position can be found on the Salary: Negotiable based on expe- rience. Closing Date: 02/01/2012 Premier 4 door, 24k, heated leather, great room, full brick wall fireplace, SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or moonroof. $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford tongue & groove, heart pine wood call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. SCC Interested candidates must complete 649-7531 floor with a carpet design, dream application, resume, letter of interest a N.C. State application (PD107) kitchen. 3 Bedroom 2 bath, many and educational Transcript must be along with a cover letter and a certi- 2010 FORD FUSION, SEL, 4 door, upgrades, priced at see it today!! submitted in order to be considered fied college transcript and submit to: sedan, blue auto, leather, 30k. Call Joy Sibal at 910-393-9974. Mary for this position. Application deadline ATTN: Michael Lewis, PO Box 397, $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- Ann Bechtel Real Estate, Ocean Isle, is listed on the position announce- Whiteville, NC 28472. An application 7531 NC 28469. Advertise ment. AA/EOE. can be found on the website at: 2010 FORD MUSTANG GT, 2 door, www.columbusco.org Columbus FULL OR PART-TIME commissioned 5 speed manual. 16k, $24,900. Fair County is an AA/EOE employer. only, sales openings available selling Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 radio advertising in Columbus Coun- MOVING HELP, BLADENBORO, for 2000 USED 60X28 D/W, 3 BR, 2 ty and surrounding area. Please send disabled lady, must see results, 910- 2010 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER 4dr, 34k, SYNC, alloys. $19,900. Fair BATH windzone II, excellent cond. Here! resume to cool1053@embarqmail. 207-0334 910-654-4128 ask for Tammie. com EOE Bluff Ford 649-7531 LARGE SELECTION of singlewide, doublewide, modular homes. Land If you’re reading this, so are home packages available. We take Ciara got her new pet at the 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, care of everything. Oakwood Homes, 4dr, 148k, $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 your potential customers. 649-7531 Columbus County Animal LOT MODEL CLEARANCE sale, 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, save thousands $$$. We need your Shelter & you can too! 4dr, 19k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. trade ins. Oakwood Homes, Chad- Call 642-4104 to place your ad 910-649-7531 bourn, 910-654-4128 2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 2WD x NEW 3 BEDROOM Zone II, $23,990 and start reaching them today. cab, 4dr, 4k, $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford Limited Time offer. Oakwood Homes, 910-649-7531 Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128
The News Reporter 2010 CHEVROLET HHR LS, auto, 4 LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ door, flexible fuel. 41k, $13,500. Fair Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- 641-3945 Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. The News Reporter, Monday, December 19, 2011 - 7B
MADISON HILL APARTMENTS the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it the Western margin of a 40 foot pri- File No.: 11-06591-FC01 For David Lanier And Wife, Brenda 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC believes the challenge to have merit, vate dirt road; and runs thence North December 12, 19, 2011 D. Lanier”, dated 18 May, 2006, and One Bedroom Apts. may declare the sale to be void and 23 degrees 03 minutes 52 seconds prepared by David B. Goldston, Jr., "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 return the deposit. In either event East 70 feet to the point of beginning Notice of P.L.S. Said survey map is recorded r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& the purchaser will have no further and being all of Lot No. 12 containing as an attachment to a Deed in Book Rental assistance up to 100% recourse against the Mortgagor, the 0.565 acres, more or less, as shown Foreclosure Sale 854 at Page 935, Columbus County WANTED based on income. Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney on plat made for Curt Williamson by Registry, and is hereby incorporated FARMLAND Seniors 62 years and older NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS or the Trustee. Jimmy H. Turner, R.L.S., which map herein by reference for more particu- COUNTY Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm Additional Notice Where the Real was made in March of 1987 and is larly of description. WE HAVE &)"3 Property is Residential With Less hereby incorporated by reference for 11 SP 125 Being a portion of that tract of land Than 15 Rental Units: more particularity of description. The Under and by virtue of a Power of described as Lot 48 in Plat Book 10 BUYERS An order for possession of the prop- map is not recorded. Sale contained in that certain Deed of at Page 97, and conveyed by Deed actively seeking erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Together with all right, title and inter- Trust executed by PAUL HAMILTON recorded in Deed Book 663 at Page Farmland 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and est of borrower in and to the right to JONES AND MISTY TENNILLE JUS- 285, Columbus County Registry. in WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 BR, against the party or parties in posses- use the private 40 foot road concur- TUS-JONES to THE MCGOUGAN Being the same property conveyed Columbus & Bladen Counties. duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- sion by the clerk of superior court of rently with all of the other persons LAW FIRM, Trustee(s), which was from Jim Yarbrough and wife, Brenda dry & living room, front porch, rear the county in which the property is owning lots in this subdivision. dated March 27, 2008 and recorded K. Yarbough, to David Lanier and wife, COASTAL FIRST PROPERTIES patio. References & lease required. sold. Any person who occupies the This being the same property con- on April 1, 2008 in Book RB 925 at Brenda D. Lanier, by Deed dated the No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 property pursuant to a rental agree- veyed in a Deed from Marcus W. Page 644, Columbus County Regis- 5th day of June, 2006, and recorded www.coastalfirstre.com ment entered into or renewed on Rising and wife, Tiffany W. Rising to try, North Carolina. in Book 854 at Page 933, Columbus (910) 653-6600 or after October 1, 2007, may, after Robert Lee Johnson and wife, Angie Default having been made of the note County Registry. Marc Cox (910) 625-5012 thereby secured by the said Deed of Jonathan Cox (910) 234-1407 receiving the notice of sale, terminate H. Johnson, dated August 8, 2002, Save and except any releases, deeds Trust and the undersigned, Trustee 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME North the rental agreement upon 10 days’ and recorded in Deed Book 700, Page of release or prior conveyances of of Hallsboro. No pets. References written notice to the landlord. Upon 199, Columbus County Registry. Services of Carolina, LLC, having record. required. Call 910-642-5801 or 910- termination of a rental agreement, Save and except any releases, deeds been substituted as Trustee in said Said property is commonly known as 640-9435. the tenant is liable for rent due under of release or prior conveyances of Deed of Trust, and the holder of the 565 Wooded Acres Road, Lake Wac- the rental agreement prorated to the record. note evidencing said default having camaw, NC 28450. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- directed that the Deed of Trust be over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. effective date of the termination. Said property is commonly known Third party purchasers must pay the foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- 642-4049. Any person who occupies the prop- as 679 Tar Landing, Evergreen, NC excise tax, and the court costs of For- erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or 28438. tute Trustee will offer for sale at the ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred ****Publisher’s Notice**** 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home. tenancy may have additional rights Third party purchasers must pay the courthouse door of the county court- Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS Equal Housing Family Park on Walter Todd Rd. $400 Opportunity pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- excise tax, and the court costs of For- house where the property is located, 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- All real estate advertised herein is monthly, plus deposit. Call 840-2454 or the usual and customary location or 200-3125. tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of subject to the Federal Fair Housing which became effective on May 20, Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS at the county courthouse for con- the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Act, North Carolina and Columbus ducting the sale on December 28, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- PRIVATE LOT - EAST OF WHITE- 2009. 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is gal to advertise any preference, limi- VILLE. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath Posted: sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the greater, will be required at the time of tation discrimination based on race, mobile home. No pets. 640-3896. Witness: the purchase price, or Seven Hundred highest bidder for cash the following the sale. Following the expiration of color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superi- Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is described property situated in Colum- the statutory upset bid period, all the status or national origin, or intention bus County, North Carolina, to wit: to make any such preferences, limi- or Court greater, will be required at the time of remaining amounts are immediately tations or discrimination. We will not David A. Simpson, P.C., the sale. Following the expiration of TRACT ONE: BEING ALL of Lots due and owing. knowingly accept any advertising for ROOM FOR RENT Substitute Trustee the statutory upset bid period, all the Number Forty-Six (46) and Forty- Said property to be offered pursuant real estate which is in violation of the Weekly or Monthly Rates. Eight (48), as shown on a survey map Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. By: remaining amounts are immediately to this Notice of Sale is being offered law. All person are hereby informed entitled “Map of Wooded Acres, Prop- that all dwellings advertised are avail- No calls after 9 pm Attorney at Law due and owing. for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS able on an equal opportunity basis. To Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Said property to be offered pursuant erty of Thomsons Inc. located near IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- 910-642-4932 Lake Waccamaw, Columbus Co., complain of discrimination, call HUD Or 770-1140 Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C. to this Notice of Sale is being offered sentations of warranty relating to the toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Substitute Trustee for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS N.C.”, by Clarence Hall, Jr., Surveyor, title or any physical, environmental, and recorded in Plat Book Number 10 2 & 3 BEDROOM houses for rent in 2550 West Tyvola Road IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- health or safety conditions existing in, Whiteville. Call 840-4681. Suite 520 sentations of warranty relating to the at Page 97, Columbus County Regis- on, at, or relating to the property being Charlotte, NC 28217 title or any physical, environmental, try. Reference is hereby made to said offered for sale. This sale is made 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. New FOR RENT Downtown Commercial (704) 442-9500 health or safety conditions existing in, plat for more clarity and particularity subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, Hope area. 640-2463. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. December 12, 19, 2011 on, at, or relating to the property being of description. any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- offered for sale. This sale is made See Deed Book 257 at Page 139, cial assessments, easements, rights ville. No pets. Deposit and references OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for Notice of subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, Columbus County Registry for source of way, deeds of release, and any required. Call 642-3723. rent, near hospital. Long term lease. any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- of title of the Grantor. other encumbrances or exceptions Foreclosure Sale Being also those same lands 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished Call 642-4923. cial assessments, easements, rights of record. To the best of the knowl- described in a Deed dated 1 Decem- house, excellent neighborhood. $700 of way, deeds of release, and any edge and belief of the undersigned, 11 SP 101 month. Deposit & references required. other encumbrances or exceptions ber 1998 from Tracy, Inc., a North Car- the current owner(s) of the property NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS No pets. Call 642-4923. of record. To the best of the knowl- olina Corporation to Dempsey B. Her- is/are Paul Hamilton Jones and wife, COUNTY edge and belief of the undersigned, ring, said instrument being recorded Misty Justus Jones. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH house for rent Under and by virtue of a Power of the current owner(s) of the property 4 December 1998 in Book 575, Page An Order for possession of the prop- - 87 Thomas St., Chadbourn. Handi- Sale contained in that certain Deed of 737, Columbus County Registry. capped accessible. $600 per month. Amended Notice of is/are Betty J. Whitehead. erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Trust executed by BETTY J. WHITE- TRACT TWO: BEING ALL of Lot Call 704-516-5243. An Order for possession of the prop- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Substitute HEAD to F. SPENCER COSBY, JR., erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Number Forty-Five (45), as shown against the party or parties in posses- Trustee(s), which was dated Decem- 3 BR HOUSE in Chadbourn. No pets. Trustee’s 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and on a survey map entitled “Map of sion by the clerk of superior court of $425 month + $425 security dep., ref- ber 30, 2004 and recorded on Janu- against the party or parties in posses- Wooded Acres, Property of Thom- the county in which the property is erences req. Call 654-4973 Foreclosure Sale of ary 19, 2005 in Book 803 at Page 833, sion by the clerk of superior court of sons Inc. located near Lake Wacca- sold. Any person who occupies the Columbus County Registry, North 3BR, 2 BATH, 3+/- acres, 2 miles from Real Property the county in which the property is maw, Columbus Co., N.C.”. by Clar- property pursuant to a rental agree- Carolina. college. Above ground pool. Deposit sold. Any person who occupies the ence Hall, Jr., Surveyor, and recorded ment entered into or renewed on Default having been made of the note required. Call 770-1801 10452 property pursuant to a rental agree- in Plat Book Number 10 at Page 97, or after October 1, 2007, may, after thereby secured by the said Deed of Columbus County Registry. Refer- 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2, 2 car garage. 11-SP-121 ment entered into or renewed on receiving the notice of sale, termi- Trust and the undersigned, Trustee ence is hereby made to said plat Great location. Near hospital. No UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power or after October 1, 2007, may, after nate the rental agreement upon 10 Services of Carolina, LLC, having pets. $950 per month + deposit. Call and authority contained in that certain receiving the notice of sale, termi- for more clarity and particularity of days’ written notice to the landlord. been substituted as Trustee in said 910-840-1433. Deed of Trust executed and delivered nate the rental agreement upon 10 description. The notice shall also state that upon Deed of Trust, and the holder of the by Heather Stephens, dated Septem- days’ written notice to the landlord. See Deed Book 256 at Page 212, termination of a rental agreement, 4BR, 2 FULL BATH, close to note evidencing said default having ber 25, 2007 and recorded on Sep- The notice shall also state that upon Columbus County Registry for source the tenant is liable for rent due under Walmart. $800 month. Deposit & directed that the Deed of Trust be tember 25, 2007, in Book No. RB 907, termination of a rental agreement, of title of the Grantor. William G. the rental agreement prorated to the reference req. 910-640-3243 foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- at Page 295 in the Office of the Reg- the tenant is liable for rent due under Dorsett is now deceased and Brenda effective date of the termination. tute Trustee will offer for sale at the 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 ister of Deeds of Columbus Coun- the rental agreement prorated to the Dorsett was his survivor. If the trustee is unable to convey title courthouse door of the county court- houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes ty, North Carolina; and because of effective date of the termination. Being also those same lands to this property for any reason, the for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land house where the property is located, default in the payment of the indebt- If the trustee is unable to convey title described in a Deed dated 21 Janu- sole remedy of the purchaser is the & lots for sale. Owner financing Call or the usual and customary location edness secured thereby and failure to to this property for any reason, the ary 1999 from Brenda L. Register, for- return of the deposit. Reasons of 910-770-2227. at the county courthouse for con- carry out and perform the stipulations sole remedy of the purchaser is the merly Brenda Dorsett and husband, such inability to convey include, but ducting the sale on December 21, James M. Register to Dempsey B. FOR LEASE OR SALE - 3 bedroom, and agreements contained therein return of the deposit. Reasons of are not limited to, the filing of a bank- 2011 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the 2 bath house for rent. Laundry, kitch- and, pursuant to demand of the hold- such inability to convey include, but Herring, said instrument being record- ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- highest bidder for cash the following en with dinette, living room, carport. er of the indebtedness secured by are not limited to, the filing of a bank- ed 16 April, 1999 in Book 587, Page tion of the sale and reinstatement of described property situated in Colum- Near fire station at Lake Waccamaw. said Deed of Trust, the undersigned ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- 424, Columbus County Registry. the loan without the knowledge of the bus County, North Carolina, to wit: 625-6969. Substitute Trustee will place for sale, tion of the sale and reinstatement of Being the same property conveyed trustee. If the validity of the sale is Lying and being in Tatum Township, at public auction, to the highest bid- the loan without the knowledge of the from Alice Daye Barber, widow and challenged by any party, the trustee, JUST REDUCED! 3 BR 2 bath house Columbus County, North Carolina and der for cash at the usual place of sale trustee. If the validity of the sale is heir of the Estate of Dempsey Burdon in their sole discretion, if they believe in Whiteville, central heat/air, recently being bounded now or formerly on at Columbus County Courthouse, challenged by any party, the trustee, Herring, and Alice Daye Barber, Exec- the challenge to have merit, may renovated, $650 month, plus securi- the North by Lot No. 13; on the East utrix of the Estate of Dempsey Burdon ty deposit. References required. No Whiteville, North Carolina on Decem- in their sole discretion, if they believe request the court to declare the sale by a 40 foot private dirt road; on the Herring, to Jim Yarbrough and wife, pets. 910-654-4973. ber 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM that par- the challenge to have merit, may to be void and return the deposit. The South by Lot No. 11 and on the West cel of land, including improvements request the court to declare the sale Brenda K. Yarbrough, by Deed dated purchaser will have no further remedy. by a slough, and being more particu- NICE 3 BEDROOM, 2 full bath house. thereon, situated, lying and being to be void and return the deposit. The the 5th day of September, 2001, and Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC larly described as follows: Powerstat. $400/m. & $400 dep. Ever- in the City of Chadbourn, County of purchaser will have no further remedy. recorded in Book 663 at Page 285, Substitute Trustee BEGINNING at an iron stake; said green area. 840-2845. Columbus, State of North Carolina, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Columbus County Registry. Brock & Scott, PLLC stake being located in the Northeast- and being more particularly described Substitute Trustee LESS AND EXCEPT: Specifically Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent ern corner of the lands hereinafter in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Brock & Scott, PLLC excepted from the foregoing descrip- olina, LLC on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. described and in the Southeastern Address of property: 16971 Peacock Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- tion is the following described tract or 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Call after 6 pm 642-8694. corner of Lot No. 13 and said begin- Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 olina, LLC parcel of land, which has been previ- Wilmington, NC 28403 ning stake being located South 23 Tax Parcel ID: 0016632 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 ously conveyed: PHONE: (910) 392-4988 degrees 03 minutes 52 seconds West Present Record Owners: Heather Wilmington, NC 28403 BEING ALL of that tract or parcel of FAX: (910) 392-8587 630 feet from am iron stake which is Stephens PHONE: (910) 392-4988 land, containing 0.09 acres, more or File No.: 11-08218-FC01 located in the Northeastern corner of 1 BR, 1 BATH upstairs apt. appli/ The terms of the sale are that the real FAX: (910) 392-8587 less, as shown and delineated upon a December 19, 26, 2011 water incl. $400, available NOW. property hereinbefore described will Lot No. 21; and runs thence from the survey map entitled “Map Of A Survey Whiteville City Limits. 646-1049. be sold for cash to the highest bid- beginning point North 66 degrees 56 der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of minutes 08 seconds West 345.10 feet 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- to an iron stake located in the edge ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- of a slough; and runs thence North 55 degrees 29 minutes 06 seconds 1-BED ROOM Apt. Clean, centrally ever is greater, is required and must East 38.07 feet to an iron stake; and located in Whiteville with fenced in be tendered in the form of certified CLASSIFIEDS SELL back yard. Perfect for an individual funds at the time of the sale. In the runs thence North 19 degrees 06 min- or couple. 640-2597 event that the Owner and Holder or utes 21 seconds West 51.09 feet to its intended assignee is exempt from an iron stake located in the edge of 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. paying the same, the successful bid- a slough; and runs thence South 66 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call der shall be required to pay revenue degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds East 642-4049. CLASSIFIEDS SELL stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and 33.21 feet to an iron stake located in 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Chad- any Land Transfer Tax. bourn area. Deposit required. No The real property hereinabove pets. Call 654-4540. described is being offered for sale THOMPSON LANDMARK “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Nice subject to all superior liens, unpaid ESTATES ESTATES quiet neighborhood. Deposit & refer- taxes, and special assessments. ences required. Call 640-8098. APARTMENTS Covey Run Other conditions will be announced APARTMENTS at the sale. The sale will be held open 103 Jones Place ADORABLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM apart- 621 Nolan Ave. for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Whiteville, NC ments for rent at Saw Mill Apartments. Whiteville, NC 28472 Major appliances provided as well as law required. If a third party is the Now accepting applica- washer and dryer hookups. Office high bidder at the time of sale con- Elderly Households Apartments tions. 1 bedroom units, hours are Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 firmation, the third party will have - 5:00 pm. Please call 910-642-0434 fifteen (15) days following the sale handicap accessible units (62 or older, or for more information. EHO. confirmation to remit the balance of available. Total electric Persons with Disabilities) 1 and 2 Bedroom Units his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole with range & refrigerator Cypress Village Apartments discretion of the Trustee, an extension furnished. Head of house- 1 Bedroom Apartments 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. may be granted, but in that instance, Reduced rent 1 and 2 bedrooms. if required by the noteholder or loan hold must be 62 or older. Units for Persons with Free laundry room + Community servicer, the bidder shall be required Rent based on income. room ****24 hour maintenance*** Disabilities Available 910- s to pay per diem interest at the current Office Hours Rental Assistance Up to 100% Rental Assistance Available Seniors 62 years and older rate on the note secured by the deed Tuesday & Thursday 117 Covey Run Lane 910-649-7971 of trust described herein until the day 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Please Call Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm he/she remits the balance of his/her Whiteville TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 bid to the Trustee. 640-3315 1-910-641-0450 Equal Housing Opportunity If for any reason the Trustee is unable Now Accepting Applicants to convey title to this property or the This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. sale is set aside, the sole remedy Visit our website at of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. 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of the purchaser is the return of the tinely expire from time to time. We On or about February 1st, the follow- additional, two-way capable equip- cannot guarantee that we will reach Notice of deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of are usually able to obtain renewals ing channel additions are planned as ment: Manhandle Channel 797, agreement with the relevant program- Substitute the sale is challenged by any party, or extensions of such agreements, a monthly subscription service: Hus- Manhandle On Demand Channel mers and/or broadcasters, we are list- the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it but in order to comply with appli- tler Channel 778, Hustler HD Chan- 798, Hustler Channel 778, Hustler ing these services/stations here in the Trustee’s believes the challenge to have merit, cable regulations, we must inform nel 1778, and Hustler On Demand HD Channel 1778, and Hustler On event that those discussions lead to Foreclosure Sale of may declare the sale to be void and you when an agreement is about to Channel 779. Demand Channel 779, 3D Pay Per the dropping or addition of the follow- return the deposit. In either event expire. The following agreements are The new services listed below can- View Channel TBD. ing services/stations: CMT, CMT HD. Real Property the purchaser will have no further due to expire soon, and we may be not be accessed on CableCARD- Finally, we are currently involved in December 19, 2011 recourse against the Mortgagor, the required to cease carriage of one or equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable discussions regarding the services 11285 Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney more of these services/stations in the Products purchased at retail without and/or stations listed below. While we 11-SP-148 or the Trustee. near future. Service: WITN-TV, BBC UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power Additional Notice Where the Real America, BBC America HD, Ban- and authority contained in that certain Property is Residential With Less damax, Cooking Channel, Cooking Deed of Trust executed and delivered Than 15 Rental Units: Channel HD, Current TV, De Pelic- by Karen Inman and Stephen L. Inman An order for possession of the prop- ula, De Pelicula Classico, DIY, DIY and Andrew M. Dehne and Kristen I. erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. HD, E!, Encore(East), Encore(West), Dehne, dated October 31, 2007 and How do you REALLY know 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore recorded on November 5, 2007, in against the party or parties in posses- Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, Book No. RB 911, at Page 441 in the sion by the clerk of superior court of Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erotic if you have a hearing loss? Office of the Register of Deeds of the county in which the property is Networks, FUSE, FUSE HD, The Golf Columbus County, North Carolina; sold. Any person who occupies the Channel, The Golf Channel HD, Gos- and because of default in the pay- property pursuant to a rental agree- pel Music Channel, Great American ment of the indebtedness secured ment entered into or renewed on Country, IFC, IFC HD, Music Choice thereby and failure to carry out and or after October 1, 2007, may, after (Channels 900-945), NESN, NHL Net- perform the stipulations and agree- receiving the notice of sale, terminate work, NHL Network HD, NHL Center OUR SERVICES ments contained therein and, pursu- the rental agreement upon 10 days’ Ice, RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), RISK-FREE ant to demand of the holder of the written notice to the landlord. Upon Starz (West)Starz Cinema, Starz Honest, realistic answers to your hearing indebtedness secured by said Deed termination of a rental agreement, HD, Starz Kids & Family, Starz Kids 30-DAY TRIAL concerns, with many options for you. of Trust, the undersigned Substitute the tenant is liable for rent due under & Family HD, Starz In Black, Starz Trustee will place for sale, at public the rental agreement prorated to the Edge, Starz Edge HD, Starz Comedy, Precise and comprehensive auction, to the highest bidder for cash effective date of the termination. Starz Comedy HD, Starz On Demand, AGX PROTECTION PLAN at the usual place of sale at Columbus Any person who occupies the prop- Style, truTV, truTV HD, WE, WE HD, hearing evaluations. County Courthouse, Whiteville, North erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or Youtoo, Zee TV. Carolina on December 20, 2011 at tenancy may have additional rights In addition, from time to time we make IN WRITING Wide selection, from the simplest to 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ- pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 Protect- certain changes in the services that the most advanced digital instruments. ing improvements thereon, situated, ing Tenants at Foreclosure Act which we offer in order to better serve our lying and being in the City of Chad- became effective on May 20, 2009. customers. The following changes YEAR WARRANTY Hearing system fittings & follow-up care, bourn, County of Columbus, State of Posted: are planned: North Carolina, and being more par- YEARS LOSS AND including in-office service for your Witness: On or about January 2nd, Versus DAMAGE INSURANCE hearing instruments. ticularly described in the above refer- Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superi- Channels 514 and 1514 (HD) will enced Deed of Trust. or Court change to NBC Sports Network. 3Applicable on AGX5, 7, & 9 Address of property: 3967 Braswell Free batteries and service for your David A. Simpson, P.C., On or about January 4th, the follow- technology purchases. Road, Chadbourn, NC 28431 Substitute Trustee ing channel additions are planned as devices for up to 3 years. Tax Parcel ID: 023000185043.000 By: a monthly subscription service: Man- Present Record Owners: Karen Attorney at Law handle Channel 797 and Manhandle Inman; Stephen L. Inman; Kristen I. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC On Demand Channel 798. Dehne Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C. On or about January 18th, HD Mov- The terms of the sale are that the real Substitute Trustee ies On Demand Channel 1001 will no Talk to our property hereinbefore described will 2550 West Tyvola Road longer be available as a standalone be sold for cash to the highest bid- Suite 520 channel and its programming will AudigyCertifed™Professionals. der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of Charlotte, NC 28217 move to Movies On Demand Chan- the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- (704) 442-9500 nels 600, 1000, and 1600. HD Movie dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- December, 12, 19, 2011 Pass On Demand Channel 1027 will Call today to ever is greater, is required and must no longer be available as a stand- be tendered in the form of certified NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF alone channel and its programming change your life. funds at the time of the sale. In the WILLIAM GUY FORMYDUVAL will move to Movie Pass On Demand event that the Owner and Holder or All persons, fIrms and corporations Channels 650, 1026, and 1650. Pri- its intended assignee is exempt from having claims against William Guy metime HD On Demand Channel Susan Evans Gore, Au.D. paying the same, the successful bid- FormyDuval, deceased, are notifIed 1041 will no longer be available as L. Brooks Gore, Ph.D. der shall be required to pay revenue to exhibit them to Arnold Carlton F a standalone channel and its pro- stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and ormyDuval, Executor, of the dece- gramming will move to Primetime any Land Transfer Tax. dent’s estate, on or before March 12, On Demand Channels 195, 1040 and The real property hereinabove 2012 at 830 Avery Ward Road Naki- 1195. Showtime HD On Demand LUMBERTON described is being offered for sale na, NC 28455, or be barred from their Channel 1035 will no longer be avail- “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold recovery. Debtors of the decedent are able as a standalone channel and its 584 Farringdom St subject to all superior liens, unpaid asked to make immediate payment to programming will move to Showtime taxes, and special assessments. the above-named Arnold Carlton For- On Demand Channels 762, 1034 910.671.5014 Other conditions will be announced myDuval, Executor, Estate of William and 1762. Big Ten Network HD On at the sale. The sale will be held open Guy FormyDuval, 830 Avery Ward Demand Channel 1074 will no longer WHITEVILLE for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Road, Nakina, NC 28455. be available as a standalone chan- 302 Liberty St law required. If a third party is the Arnold Carlton FormyDuval nel and its programming will move to high bidder at the time of sale con- Executor Sports Pass On Demand Channels 910.642.3675 firmation, the third party will have Estate of William Guy FormyDuval 549, 1073, and 1549. HD Show- fifteen (15) days following the sale 830 Avery Ward Road case On Demand channels 1046 and SHALLOTTE confirmation to remit the balance of Nakina, NC 28455 1339 will no longer be available as a his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole C. Franklin Stanley, Jr., Attorney standalone channel and its program- 2298 Highway 17 discretion of the Trustee, an extension P.O. Box 427 ming will move to various On Demand 910.755.2428 may be granted, but in that instance, 211 East Fifth Street channels. HBO HD On Demand con- if required by the noteholder or loan Tabor City, NC 28463 tent will be added to HBO On Demand servicer, the bidder shall be required Telephone No. 910 653-4125 channels 760, 1030, and 1760. to pay per diem interest at the current Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2011, Jan. 2, 2011 On or about January 30th, Music View our educational video on hearing at rate on the note secured by the deed Choice On Demand Channels 481 of trust described herein until the day Time Warner Cable and 1066 will change to MC On www.coastalhearingcenters.com he/she remits the balance of his/her Demand. bid to the Trustee. Time Warner Cable’s agreements with On or about January 30th, the follow- If for any reason the Trustee is unable programmers and broadcasters to ing channel additions are planned as to convey title to this property or the carry their services and stations rou- a 3D PPV service: 3D Pay Per View sale is set aside, the sole remedy Channel TBD.
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