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Wood Pellets produced by Enviva Sports Page A13 After several tight-lipped months, Sampson County Econom- Area members of the North Carolina General Assembly, from left to right – Rep. Larry Bell (Sampson/Duplin/Wayne), Rep. J.H. Langdon (Johnston), ic Development has finally released the name of the proposed WEATHER Sen. Brent Jackson (Sampson/Duplin/Johnston), Rep. Jimmy Dixon (Duplin/ developer for the I-40 Exit 355 site in Sampson County. The Wayne), and Rep. William Brisson (Sampson/Bladen/Johnston) company, Enviva Pellets Sampson, LLC, provides renewable and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels for energy, woody Isolated Fri Monday night’s Friends of Agriculture Meeting at Heritage Hall at the Sampson County T-Storms biomass, and wood pellets in particular and also offer an un- 30% Agri-Exposition Center was well attended. An audience of nearly 200 farmers, state paralleled advantage for economic, base-load renewable fuel and community leaders, and business owners had the opportunity to hear updates supply. Hi: 90 º Lo: 68 º concerning the recent barrage of nuisance complaints targeting Smithfield Foods Inc., Murphy-Brown LLC, and approximately 150 of the company’s contract growers Sat Isolated After a three hour closed session on Tuesday night, Samp- T-Storms in Sampson and surrounding counties. Complaints filed by, “Out-of-state ambulance 30% chasers,” according to Don Butler of Murphy-Brown, LLC. son County commissioners emerged and agreed to hold a public hearing on Monday September 9, 2013 at 7:00pm in Hi: 84 º Lo: 64 º The key message of the night: “This is an attack on our way of life – And we will not the Sampson County Auditorium located at 435 Rowan Road settle!” FRIENDS, see P. 4 Sun Partly in Clinton. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public Cloudy comment concerning the proposed appropriations and expen- 20% ditures for economic development at the proposed Enviva Hi: 83 º Lo: 61 º Sampson County site. The proposed site has been identified Mon Partly Clinton Doctor Arrested as a 200 acres site located at Interstate 40, Exit 355 in Samp- Cloudy son County. 20% Dr. Mouhamed Iyad Fakhri MD, a Sampson county doctor, who operates an Hi: 84 º Lo: 63 º The County has proposed to provide performance-based Internal Medicine Clinic at 620 College business incentive payments to Enviva Pellets Sampson, Tues Sunny St, Clinton, NC 28328 was arrested 10% LLC over a ten year period that include: Direct Incentives of Monday and charged with three counts $2,445,854; Site Acquisition (180 acres site, 11 acre non-de- of failure to maintain records, one count veloped site) $1,252,005; and Site Development (buffer site Hi: 85 º Lo: 67 º of trafficking in opiates, one count purchase, natural line gas extension, site analysis, water grant Wed Partly possession of a schedule IV controlled match) $910,185. According to John Swope, Director of Cloudy substance and a “practitioner” charge for 20% Sampson County Economic Development, “The Company the issuing of fraudulent prescriptions. (Enviva) would commit to make certain capital investments Hi: 86 º Lo: 69 º in the County, and to maintain certain levels of employment.” According to Chief Jay Tilley of the Clinton Police Department, “The investigation The potential public benefits anticipated to be derived from was initiated a few months ago. We received information in another drug investigation this agreement include: Taxable investment- $117,750,000; WEEKLY VERSE which led us to start an investigation on Dr. Fakhri. This investigation is part of an Estimated property tax revenues (years 1-10 in operation) - ongoing effort by the Neighborhood Improvement Team (NIT) into the illegal use & $4,891,708; Direct company employment- 79 full time jobs I am sending distribution of prescription medication. NIT will continue to concentrate on the people at an average annual salary of $36,686; Indirect regional em- him [Tychicus] to who are providing illegal prescription medicine to our citizens.” ployment of 100 jobs with 300 jobs during construction; Re- you for this very gional purchases- $35,000,000; and State grant funding for purpose, that you According to the arrest report, Dr. Fakhri turned himself in at the Sampson County water system improvements-$1,523,925. may know how we Magistrate’s office on the outstanding arrest warrants. The arrest report indicated that are, and that he the Clinton Police Department initiated the investigation and contacted the SBI-DECU Additional information on the com- ARRESTED, see P. 3 ENVIVA, see P. 3 may encourage you. Ephesians 6:22

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On Thursday, August 15, Governor McCrory vetoed two bills. From The Desk of -House Bill 392: Warrant Status/Drug Screen Public Assist and House Bill 786: RECLAIM NC ACT.

Senator Brent Jackson House Bill 392: Warrant Status/Drug Screen Public Assist Representatives Arp, Horn, Starnes and Burr were primaries on this I know the transition House Bill 74: Regulatory Reform Act of 2013 bill, which would require the Department of Social Services to verify from a summer routine This is the General Assembly’s annual regulatory reform bill and whether an applicant for or recipient of Temporary Assistance for to the school-year represents the compromise between the House and Senate. This bill Needy Families (TANF) benefits or Food and Nutrition Services schedule is hard, and was written with the intent to amend or repeal restrictive laws, create (FNS) benefits is a fleeing felon or a probation or parole violator; to I hope that process jobs, save small business owners money and create a more efficient direct interagency cooperation and information sharing in order to is going well. Debbie government. I was asked to represent my fellow Republican senators verify the eligibility status of an applicant or recipient; to deny TANF and I just welcomed by running this bill on the Senate side. or FNS benefits to an applicant or recipient who is a fleeing felon or our third grandchild, a probation or parole violator; and to require drug screening and Weston Cade Jackson, I encourage you to take a look at the bill, but wanted to highlight the testing for certain applicants and recipients of work first program into the world provisions I think will most impact agriculture and rural areas: assistance. yesterday; and our -We exempted ponds that are constructed and used for agriculture

daughter-in-law is in from riparian buffer rules. For those of you with irrigation ponds, House Bill 786: RECLAIM NC ACT good health! we have grandfathered those that were either in existence on or Representative Harry Warren championed this bill, which requires constructed after July 22, 1997. This will increase a farmer’s ability to the Department of Public Safety to study measures for addressing As always, when you use more property around the irrigation pond. the problem of illegal immigration in this state. It also mandates that call or email my office, -We have directed the Department of Transportation to adopt rules they clarify which employers are subject to the state’s E-Verify laws. normally you speak with a member of my staff. I want to assure you for selective pruning within highway rights-of-way for vegetation that I read each and every email that is sent to my legislative account that obstructs a motorists’ view of properties on which agritourism I am interested in hearing your opinions regarding the Governor’s and my staff provides detailed records of phone calls. activities occur. Some of our wineries and flower farms live and die on decisions. Please call or email my office with any questions or people seeing their operation from the road. Overgrown vegetation concerns on these issues. This week, I wanted to bring your attention to the bills of mine that can cause serious economic harm to these small business owners. remain on Governor McCrory’s desk. -We have amended the rules regarding daily flow rate for wastewater systems. The problem many rural areas run into is many times, you DISTRICT HEADLINES: “Sampson Perspective” will Bring Citizens and Leaders together First, though, there is an important event that I would like to draw cannot even add a bedroom to a dwelling if the soil doesn’t percolate for Discussion your attention to: enough to allow for the additional occupant in the bedroom. The Organized by the Sampson County Chamber of Commerce, the intent is to provide relief to rural homeowners wanting to build a new Sampson Perspective meeting will provide an open forum for The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will home or addition. exchange and dialogue among local, state, and regional leaders and be hosting the 9th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum -We amended the Right to Work statutes to protect our agriculture the communities they represent. The event, which is free and open on Tuesday, August 27 from 9 AM - 12:30 PM at the N.C. State producers and growers from having their contract purchasers force to the public, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th at 5:30pm in Fairgrounds. The forum will address the future of food safety with them to hire union labor. room O-140 of Sampson Community College. Attendees will have national food safety experts, congressional delegation, industry -We amended closure requirements for containment basins to allow the opportunity to ask questions and discuss policy issues with leaders, regulators, public health officials, emergency management small cattle operations an alternative clean-up process. A small Congressman Mike McIntyre, Senator Brent Jackson, Representatives and academia. The Food and Drug Administration is accepting farmer who averages less than 100 head of cattle over three years Bell and Brisson, and County Manager Ed Causey, among others. public comments on proposed rules coming out of the Food Safety should not be held to the same requirements as a larger operation. We look forward to answering your questions next Tuesday! Modernization Act. I encouraged anyone interested in food safety -For those of you using wells for your private drinking water, you to attend and learn about these issues affecting all levels of the supply know that a field investigation is needed to evaluate the site prior DISTRICT 10 SPOTLIGHT: chain. In addition, producers can gather useful information that will to digging. We have provided language that directs local health Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Recipients help them become compliant with the upcoming regulations. departments to either issue a permit or deny an application for The Clinton Alumni Chapter awarded scholarships to six area high construction, repair or operation within 30 days. We feel this is a fair school students. The recipients included Tamara Murphy, Tamara Admission to the forum is free, but registration is requested. If you amount of time to make a determination; and homeowners deserve Sampson, Briana Moore, Parsell Murphy, Mary Kay Thompson and have additional questions, contact Chrissy Waggett at 919-707-3008 to get this information in a reasonable time frame. Selena Ibara. These students will receive financial assistance to help or [email protected]. them fulfill their plans to continue their education at the university House Bill 135: Adjust Landfill Permit Fee Timing level. Please join me in congratulating these students on their The following bills are House bills that I championed on the Senate I filed this bill on the Senate side, Senate Bill 380, but it was decided achievement and thanking the Delta Sigma Theta alumni for their side. that Representative Ruth Samuelson would run the House version. generous contribution to the community. -All have yet to be signed by the Governor As recommended by the Environmental Review Commission, it

codifies the cost for sanitary landfill and transfer station design If you would like to nominate someone for this, please do so by House Bill 15: Various Emergency Management Changes and operational phase permits for both 5 years and 10 years. We emailing [email protected] naming the candidate and briefly I filed this bill on the Senate side, Senate Bill 38, but it was decided had allowed 5 and 10 year durations for landfill and transfer station describing why this person deserves this honorable mention. that Representative Faircloth would run the House version. permits in 2012 but had not instituted costs. This bill updates our This bill makes changes to the emergency management laws, as General Statutes. IN CLOSING: recommended by the Joint Legislative Emergency Management I appreciate you allowing me to serve you in the NC General Oversight Committee (EMC). It amends state policy regarding House Bill 321: Amend Local Solid Waste Planning Assembly and if I can ever be of service to you, please feel free to which vehicles are authorized for red and blue lights when used I ran this bill on the Senate side for Representative Chuck McGrady contact me at 919-733-5705 or [email protected]. You can also for law enforcement, firefighting and other emergency response and it is a priority for the NC Association of County Commissioners. visit my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/wbrentjackson purposes. Also, EMC recommended the State study methods of It is a simple bill that does away with a reporting requirement that and follow my new Twitter page at https://twitter.com/SenJackson. I allowing prisoners to contribute to cleanup and mitigation efforts mandates local governments must develop and maintain a solid look forward to hearing from you! in connection with states of emergency declared in North Carolina. waste management plan.

Jones Not To Be Allowed on Garland Election Ballot in November At a special Sampson County Board of Elections meeting held on It was also noted that Jones did operate a barber shop in Gar- August 20th, the board unanimously agreed to the decision that land, North Carolina and had done so for a number of years, John Jones is not eligible to have his name on the ballot as can- during which time he traveled frequently from his residence at didate of office for the Garland Town Council in the November 230 President Lane to his shop in Garland. Election. Reason cited was that Jones had not showed the burden of proof of residency in Garland which required 30 days at a Gar- Following the hearing on August 15, the Board, thru its Chair- land address prior to filing. man, made an independent investigation by contacting Marcus The Residency Challenge to the candidacy of John Jones for the Artis and requesting that he meet with the Board of Election office of Garland Town Council was filed by Garland resident Members, which he agreed to do. That Chairman Lockerman Randy Smith. The challenge alleged that John Jones is not statu- and Board Member Danny Jackson met with Mr. Artis on Fri- torily qualified to file as candidate for the office of town board in day, 16th day of August 2013 at about 5:15 p.m. Upon pre- the Town of Garland. The hearing was held on August 15 by the senting the Residence Affidavit to Mr. Artis the Board Mem- Sampson County Board of Elections which includes Chairman Ted bers present were informed that Mr. Artis had never seen the Lockerman, John D Jackson and Horace Bass. Affidavit before and that the purposed signature for him was The candidate John Jones and the challenger Randolph Smith were not his signature. He stated that he knew nothing about the both present and neither party was represented by counsel. Nu- matter other than that Jones had requested that he be allowed merous individuals were present, some of whom requested to be to park one of his vehicles in his yard for a few days. He heard and who were heard, regarding the matter. After hearing and Pictured above are Board of Elections Chairman further stated that Jones had never lived with him at his noted receiving all the evidence presented, which consisted of both testi- Ted Lockerman and Horace Bass. residence. monial and documentary evidence, the Board made the following unanimous finding: he was living as a resident of “52 N Bladen Ave., Garland, North At the August 20th meeting, based on the Findings of Fact, the Carolina 28441 from June 5 thru July 26, 2013”. Such Affidavit Board of Election made their ruling: FINDING OF FACTS containing alleged signature of John A. Jones, Paul Herring, and *That North Carolina law requires that any candidate whose *Jones timely filed as a candidate for the office of Garland Town Marcus Artis. The sworn document bearing the notarized seal of candidacy is challenged has burden of proof to show that the Council. Beverly Hobbs Wise and being dated July 31, 2013; That Jones voter resides in that geographical area encompassing the dis- *At the time of filing, Jones’ voter registration information showed called no other witness and Jones also testified that he resided at 52 trict wherein the voter has filed as a candidate. his residence to have been 230 N. Bladen Ave with his cousin, Marcus Artis and that Marcus Artis *That the burden of proof is on Jones to prove by the greater Presidents Lane Clinton. That upon being questioned with re- had lived at this address for a number of years; That this residence weight the evidence, that he resided at 52 N. Bladen Ave. for gard to his qualification to file as a candidate in Garland, Jones was owned by Artis’ grandmother, Clara Robinson; That he ceased at least 30 days prior to his filing as a candidate for election to informed the Board of Election representative that he had moved to reside at 52 N. Bladen Ave on July 26, 2013 when he moved the Garland Town Board. his residency from Clinton to 52 N Bladen Ave. Garland and that into at 195 E. Second Street and (showed) that Garland residence *That serious questions have arisen related to Jones’ residency such move was for the purpose of establishing Garland as his per- with Paul Herring, one of the individuals alleged to have signed at 52 N. Bladen and it is the findings of the Board that Jones manent residence. Jones further informed that he had moved to a the previously noted Affidavit of Resident. has not carried his burden of proof with regard to the three Garland address by the 5th day of June, 2013 and had lived there requirements he must show as required by NCGS 163-127.5 for at least 30 days before moving to his current address at 195 E. Randy Smith testified that he was very familiar with the residences (l.e. abandonment of his prior domicile; acquisition of a new Second Street in the Town of Garland. at 52 N. Bladen Ave. and 195 E. Second Street Garland and that domicile by residing at another place; and the intent of making *Smith is a resident of Garland, NC and is a qualified voter in it was common knowledge that Jones did not live at 52 N. Bladen the newer residence a permanent domicile). Garland, NC. Ave. at anytime. *That Jones is thus not eligible to have his name placed on the *Jones filed as the above noted candidate on July 19, 2013. ballet as a candidate for the office of Garland Town Council for *Smith filed a timely challenge to the noted candidacy, alleging Clara Robinson, grandmother of Marcus Artis, and owner of the the November 2013 Election. under oath that Jones does not now, nor has he ever resided in residence at 52 N. Bladen Ave., testified that she visits her grand- *The Sampson County Board of Election, by unanimous vote, Garland as his permanent residency. son at his residence very frequently, that she had visited the 52 N. concurs in this result. *Both Jones and Smith were permitted to testify, introduce docu- Bladen Ave. residence numerous times between June 5 and July ments as evidentiary exhibits, and call witnesses at the noted hear- 26 of 2013 and that she knew that John Jones did not reside at that ing. residence with her grandson, that she had never rented anything to Based on the Finding of Fact and conclusion of Law, IT IS *Ted B. Lockerman, Chairman of the Sampson County Board Jones and upon being handed the noted Affidavit of Residence she ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: of Elections, made opening remarks outlining the history of this testified, under oath, that the alleged signature of Marcus Artis was *The challenge of Randolph Smith to the candidacy of John matter before the Board and explaining the statutory procedure not her grandson’s signature. Jones for the office of Garland Town Council is SUSTAINED. for conducting this hearing and appeal requirements should either *John Jones is not qualified to be a candidate for the Garland partly decide to appeal the final decision of this Board. No objec- Mr. Michael Toler, a retired police officer, living in Garland, tes- Town Council in Garland, North Carolina for the November tion was made to the information so provided. tified that he traveled from Garland to Clinton, North Carolina on 2013 Election and his name should not appear upon the ballot numerous times during the time period, between June 4 and July for that election. Jones testified first on his own behalf and offered the following: 26 of 2013 and frequently met Mr. Jones car traveling from the His own testimony that he permanently moved to Garland in ear- Clinton direction towards Garland around the times of 7:00AM Jones has 2 days upon receipt of the Order to appeal the board’s ly June, 2013; An Affidavit of Resident, reflecting thereon that to 7:30AM. decision with the State Board of Elections. Week of August 23-29, 2013 www.thesampsonweekly.com A3 LOCAL NEWS ARRESTED, cont. from 1 unit for assistance. within the meaning of N.C. Gen. pursuant to the provisions thereof. Additionally, it may be reported to persons, entities, agencies, and clearinghouses According to the North Carolina Medical Board website, Stat. §90-1.1. Once tendered, this decision to surrender as required by and permitted by law including, but not Dr. Fakhri, a 1996 graduate of the University of Damascus my license may not be withdrawn. I understand that the limited to, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the in Syria, voluntarily surrendered his medical license on surrender of my license does not preclude the Board from National Practitioner’s Data Bank, and the Healthcare Monday. bringing charges against me at a later date. I understand Integrity and Protection Data Bank. I understand my Dr. Fahkri’s (form) letter signed and dated Aug 19, 2013 that I have obligations to patients that continue beyond right to and I have been given the opportunity to consult at 5:11 PM and addressed to the North Carolina Medical the surrender of my license including, but not limited to, with an attorney, at my own expense, before tendering Board stated, “I hereby surrender my license to practice winding up my practice in an orderly fashion, assisting this surrender of my license. I have made the decision medicine issued by the Board effective upon receipt of patients in ensuring continuity of their care, and preserving to surrender my license to practice medicine knowingly, this document by the Board or its agent. I understand that patient records and access thereto. I understand that this voluntarily, and of my own free will.” I may not give medical advice or treatment to any person, document is a public document within the meaning of with or without compensation; may not prescribe drugs; Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes and Dr. Fakhri was given a $150,000 secure bond and a first and may not otherwise engage in the practice of medicine shall be subject to public inspection and dissemination court appearance is scheduled for August 30, 2013.

ENVIVA, cont. from 1 pany and the project will be time in the latter half of 2014.” export terminal in Virginia to European energy utility custom- available at the time of the ers. Energy utilities use wood pellet fuel as a low carbon coal hearing, including a map identifying the proposed site(s). John Swope, SC Economic Development Director commented, alternative to improve the environmental profile of energy The terms of any agreement between the County and the “We are pleased that the Board of Commissioners have set the generation. company, however, will be subject to further completion and date for the Public Hearing date to publicly discuss and consid- amendment based on comments received at the hearing and er providing incentives to Enviva Pellets. The EDC believes “Global demand for biomass energy is projected to increase continued negotiations between the County and the company. this is an excellent project and company that should be given substantially over the next decade,” said Enviva Chairman and The Board of Commissioners may take action concerning the consideration. We are glad to have the opportunity for Samp- CEO, John Keppler. “Our manufacturing footprint in North proposed agreement and the related transactions immediately son County to compete for this project.” Carolina plays an important role in meeting that demand and following the hearing. in delivering environmental and economic benefits both to our Company History (Provided by Enviva) customers and to the region’s forests, timber owners, and log- According to Elizabeth Woodworth, Director of Marketing Established in 2004, Enviva provides clean, sustainable, re- ging and manufacturing workforce.” & Communications of Enviva LP, “Enviva is in the final newable woody biomass to industrial-scale customers. Envi- phases of diligence on several potential sites throughout the va’s mission is to become the preferred partner and supplier of Enviva owns an additional wood pellet production facility in Southeast. The site under consideration in Sampson County sustainably-sourced wood pellets and other processed biomass Ahoskie, NC with a capacity of 365,000 metric tons per year has many positive attributes for a wood pellet manufacturing to serve power generation and industrial customers seeking to and is currently completing the construction of an additional facility, such as robust, sustainable fiber resources, a strong decrease their dependence on fossil fuels and reduce their car- 500,000 metric ton per year production facility in Southamp- workforce and close proximity to the Port of Wilmington. It’s bon footprint. Enviva has been safely, stably and reliably sup- ton County, VA. Once complete, Enviva’s Mid-Atlantic fleet also a large site, which gives us the opportunity to set our- plying wood chips and wood pellets to customers in the U.S. of facilities will have a combined production capacity of ap- selves back from existing residences and other commercial and Europe since 2007. Enviva is one of the largest manufac- proximately 1.36 million metric tons per year. activity.” turers of processed biomass fuel in the form of 100% wood pellets in the United States. With U.S. manufacturing facilities “Enviva’s decision to locate this facility in Northampton Coun- In response to why Enviva is considering Sampson County as and partner facilities in Mississippi, North Carolina and Vir- ty is a big win for the region, the forest products industry and a potential site, Woodworth replied, “In evaluating manufac- ginia, Enviva has an annual production capacity of approxi- the State of North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “They turing locations, Enviva requires a sustainable fiber resource mately 1.24 million tons (1.1 million metric tons). In addition are creating good jobs in a growing industry and represent ex- and a positive overall growth-to-drain ratio, which means that to these manufacturing facilities, Enviva owns and operates a actly the kind of business North Carolina needs to continue to the amount of fiber grown each year exceeds all removals. deep-water port terminal in Chesapeake, VA. This ensures that attract to our state.” This has been the case in and around Sampson County, and we closely monitor our product from forest to plant to port. we would expect to remain so after accounting for our oper- (Editor’s Note) ations. We’re also looking for an area that is well positioned Other Local Enviva Facilities Additional information on the subject of the hearing is available for the export of wood pellets to international customers and On May 20, 2013 the company celebrated the opening of Envi- from Mr. John Swope, Executive Director, Sampson County has a strong local workforce.” va Pellets Northampton, a wood pellet production facility with Development Commission at (910)592-8921 during regular a capacity of 500,000 metric tons per year. The plant employs business hours. Persons wishing to make written comments When asked when Enviva would begin construction and op- 79 full time employees and is estimated to support approxi- concerning the subject of the public hearing should direct them eration, Woodworth stated, “Diligence is still underway, but mately 130 additional jobs in the forestry supply chain and to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Sampson County, assuming that process is completed successfully, the soonest transportation and logistics industry. Wood pellets produced at 406 County Complex Road, Clinton, North Carolina 28328 or that construction activities could commence would be some- this facility are exported through Enviva’s Port of Chesapeake by fax to (910)592-1945. Smith’s Enterprise The Sampson Weekly WE HAVE TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! 9269 Dunn Road 812 Warsaw Road SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Salemburg, NC Clinton, NC 910-567-2680 910-592-3184 910-567-6542 Weekly WE CAN GET YOU FINANCED. Gas Give-Away! 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Employees of The Sampson Weekly and their families are not eligible for entry. www.smithsenterprise.com A4 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 23-29, 2013 LOCAL NEWS FRIENDS, cont. from 1 Ronnie Jackson opened Butler also says that Murphy-Brown, like others in Butler also added that they suspected the timing of the meeting by stating, “I don’t need to remind you the industry, are very concerned about complaints these cases had to do with the recent announcement that the counties of Sampson and Duplin put together when received, and those complaints are channeled concerning the proposed sell of Smithfield Foods, Inc – farm income in those counties is close to 2 billion to his desk or the desk of Kraig Westerbeek, adding, to the Chinese firm of Shuanghui International, China’s dollars a year. That’s 1 billion each…Over 60% of that “If something is wrong, we go to the root cause of that largest meat producer. “We believe that part of their income is hogs, and it’s a huge thing here.” Jackson problem, and we fix it.” Butler also said that Murphy- strategy may be to try and embarrass Smithfield prior added, “It’s not really an attack on Smithfield Foods; Brown, and their competition, were all committed to to the closing of that transaction. And that we would it’s not really an attack on Murphy-Brown. It’s an attack “running clean operations…and collectively, we make a roll over, and write them a big check… If that’s what on our whole way of life here…You may sell shoes huge contribution to the quality of life in this area.” their strategy was, that strategy has failed.” down the street, or you may sell insurance, or you may sell cars; but whatever you do, you have a stake in the In fact, according to a press release from 2012, During the meeting Butler informed the audience, hog business.” Murphy-Brown earned Smithfield Foods’ Zero Hero “We have notified the courts that all of our contract Award for its outstanding environmental management growers, and all of the affected producers, have Before turning the meeting over to Don Butler, Jackson performance, which included managing more than 450 joined together with us. And we’ve notified the courts also said, “Agriculture will continue to be the basis for company-owned farms nationwide without incurring that we waving the mediation process. We’re not our economy here for many years to come. And if we, a single environmental notice of violation (NOV). The going there…We’ve told them, bring it on.” Butler as citizens, don’t stand up and support what’s here U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state then added, “We believe the facts on the ground, here you never can tell what’s going to happen.” Jackson environmental agencies issue NOVs for violations of in North Carolina, are such that they (the plaintiffs’ then explained that a number of the now 900 nuisance their environmental rules and regulations, and direct attorneys) cannot prevail based on the facts.” complaints had actually become lawsuits. companies to take the appropriate corrective actions. That same press release also states, “A decade ago, Butler told those in attendance, “We hope you will be Those suits, filed in early July by two lawyers (Charlie Smithfield adopted a corporate environmental policy as incensed about this as we are. We are offended by Spear of Kansas City, Mo. and Richard Middleton of committing the company to pollution prevention it, and we think its wrong… As we go forward we’re Savannah, Ga.) co-founders of the group Center to and continuous improvement in its environmental going to need you.” Expose and Close Factory Farms(CECAF), joined performance. In 2002 Smithfield received ISO 14001 by Mona Wallace of the Personal Injury Law Firm of certification for all of its domestic company-owned farms, During the question and answer period of the meeting, Wallace & Graham of Salisbury, contend that the swine and by 2004 its U.S. processing facilities also earned the Rep. William Brisson stood to address the gathered operations’ current practices are injurious to plaintiffs’ same ISO certification. ISO 14001 is the international audience. Brisson, who represents Sampson, Bladen quality of life, health and sense; and that offensive gold standard for environmental management. and Johnston counties and is himself a farmer, substances have negligently, intentionally and The International Organization for Standardization stated, “These lawyers are pretty slick; I’ve not met recklessly been discharged, emitted and released on a (ISO), based in Geneva, Switzerland, promotes one yet who’s not. But they are going to the folks and recurring basis. A portion of the mission statement for the development and implementation of voluntary what they’re telling them is, ‘We’re not suing your CECAF taken from their website states, “The Center to international standards for environmental management neighbor. We don’t want to sue your neighbor that’s Expose & Close Animal Factories and its constituents systems. Receiving ISO certification means a facility has a grower. We’re after Murphy-Brown and Smithfield, are determined to end the sickening practice of animal implemented state-of-the-art management systems that the big-money folks. That’s who we’re after.’ So the factory production...” include formalized practices to protect the environment.” neighbors are signing off on this; going to the grower “Despite the quiet, peaceful times we’ve had in the last and saying ‘well, we don’t mean nothing by it. But Don Butler, Director of Government Relations and 10 years,” Butler contends, “We have been descended we’ve been told compensation’. And Don’s absolutely Public Affairs for Murphy-Brown LLC, began by stating, upon by a group of out-of-state plaintiffs’ attorneys with right, it’s about the money; it’s not about the hogs... “I want to share some information with you that could, pre-litigation notices.” Butler explains that by North It is money.” in one way or another, touch everybody in this room.” Carolina law a pre-litigation notice is designed to allow Butler went on to explain the history of the “hog wars” the two sides in a dispute to resolve the issues via Brisson added, “They’re going to hit the integrators, of the last decade in eastern NC, and articles published mediation, but Butler contends that the attorneys in these and they’re just starting out with Murphy-Brown and in newspapers of the day that Butler described as “a cases had no intentions of seeking a mediated solution. Smithfield because they’re one of the largest. So drive by shooting of our industry”. “The swine industry “They had no intention of negotiating, it was simply a they’re going to start at the top and come down. But in NC, right now, is a different industry than it has ever venue where they could say to these 150 people, ‘give it’s not about hogs or anything else. The next thing it’ll been,” stated Butler. “The progress, and the things that us this amount of money, and we’ll go away’. It’s about be is about the dust from tractors, the tractors on the we have changed in the last 10 years, management money.” road; if we don’t stand up for this, then everything we techniques, is nothing short of astounding.” lose is going to cost us in the long run. They’re going Butler added, “It’s our opinion that these threats of to continue to come after us, so we have to stand up Butler asked those in attendance to consider that over nuisance lawsuits, and the 5 lawsuits now that have and we have to be together.” the last 10 years the pork industry has been very quiet, actually been filed, have no basis in fact. In many cases stating that this was because, “pork producers have you have a group of plaintiffs who have been recruited In addition to Rep. William Brisson, several other done an extraordinary, exemplary job of managing by these out-of-state ambulance chasers. And you have lawmakers from North Carolina attended Monday their facilities.” farms somewhere on the other side of town, that don’t night’s meeting of the Friends of Agriculture. Area even know who the plaintiffs are, don’t recognize the members of the North Carolina General Assembly “Most of us live in these communities, and if you live names.” in attendance included: Rep. Larry Bell (Sampson/ in Sampson or Duplin County there is a poultry or hog Duplin/Wayne), Rep. J.H. Langdon (Johnston), operation in your neighborhood. And we have done a “We see this purely and simply as a money grab,” stated Sen. Brent Jackson (Sampson/Duplin/Johnston), lot of things to be respectful of the neighborhood, to Butler, who continued, “Should they prevail, it poses an Rep. Jimmy Dixon (Duplin/Wayne), and Rep. manage the farms in the best way that we know how. existential treat to this industry in North Carolina.” Butler William Brisson (Sampson/Bladen/Johnston). Also We’ve implemented technologies and done a lot of went on to say, “We have faith in the court system. We in attendance, and addressing the audience, were things that really have moved the needle on, not only have no intentions of settling these cases. We intend to Sampson County Sheriff, Jimmy Thornton, and NC environmental management, but on odor.” defend every one of them.” District Attorney for District 4, Ernie Lee. Clinton Fire Department Receives $99,000 Grant

of the Clinton Fire Department, the department applied man McIntyre is a member of the Homeland Security, for a grant to meet specific safety equipment funding Fire Services, and First Responder Congressional Cau- needs within the department. Nearly two years later Con- cus. gressman Mike McIntyre announced Wednesday the ap- proval of the $99,000 grant in Federal Fire Funds for the Clinton Mayor Lew Starling stated, “We are extremely Clinton Fire Department. appreciative for this grant and applaud our firefighters who worked on the application. These funds will help Congressman McIntyre stated, “Ensuring that our fire de- us purchase additional and improved air packs for our partments have the resources and tools they need to do firefighters. Anytime we are able to better equip our fire- their job is a priority for me and I am pleased these funds fighters to ensure their safety and the safety of our citi- are coming home to help the Clinton Fire Department. zens, it is a great achievement for Clinton.” We must do all we can to protect our citizens and com- munities and these federal resources will help do just that. Clinton Fire Chief Adon Snyder said, “The department Congratulations to all who worked on this application!” applied for the grant in late 2011. The grant was spe- cific to replacing our outdated self-contained breathing In an economy where belt tightening and decreasing The United States Department of Homeland Security apparatuses. The breathing apparatuses are used to enter budgets are the norm, a $99,000 grant is a windfall for has awarded these congressionally appropriated funds burning building. The grant will replace fifteen units, al- the recipient. In order to continue upgrading the needs through its Firefighter’s Assistance program. Congress- lowing our department to comply with 2013 standards.” Wreck Compromises Electrical Equipment at Midway High and Midway Elementary

Anthony Vann, Executive Director of Auxiliary Ser- tors, monitoring the halls.” vice, brought the Sampson County School Board up to speed on damages caused by a Saturday wreck Mr. Vann continued, “I have been in contact with in the Midway community which left two area schools our insurance company and the vehicle owner’s in- with electrical damage. Vann said the damage caused surance company. We will file a claim in order to by the wreck could exceed $150,000 in damaged re-claim as much as possible.” Mr. Vann continued, equipment and according to John Gilmore, Director of “We have features in place to prevent damage from Technology & Accountability with the Sampson County happening when an event (power surge) happens. School System, Computer and Printer damage could We are working with the design team and Duke En- exceed $90,000.00. ergy to establish what happened.”

The wreck which damaged a Duke Energy utility pole Mr. Vann concluded by saying no one was injured disrupted power to both Midway High School and Mid- in the event, only equipment and computers were way Elementary. Vann stated, “The schools are sup- damaged. Mr. Vann was also asked by board mem- plied powered by three phase electrical service, both ber, Telfair Simpson if the damage would hamper or the lack of power caused damage and the surge of delay the start of school next Monday morning, to power caused damage. The building filled with smoke, which Vann stated there should NOT be any delay. setting off the fire alarms. There were 200 plus ballast, “The equipment will move the air through the build- a freezer, waste water pumps and the score board in ing, but it will not be cool air.” the gym damaged at the high school. We think the Lenker concluded by saying, "Just how lucky we are (a/c) compressors are okay; we will not know about Dr. Ethan Lenker, Superintendent of Sampson in Sampson County to have a technology and plant damage to them until later in the day (Tuesday). The County Schools, updated The Sampson Weekly on operations department, that were able to diagnose fire alarm at Midway High school is working, the Fire the damage to the school’s equipment as of Thurs- the different issues and get the essential items up and Alarm at the elementary school is not. We have made day afternoon. Dr. Lenker stated, “No further dam- running within a few day. The equipment damage will arrangements with the Fire Marshall. They are going age, the chillers came on with no additional prob- NOT affect the first day of school. Mr. Gilmore and Mr. to allow us to keep people in the building with moni- lems.” Vann do an outstanding job for our school system.” Week of August 23-29, 2013 www.thesampsonweekly.com A5 LOCAL NEWS We Should Know... cuttings (including nearly 75 different types), exactly what you need to do for fertility, pH, and those as well as a variety of other landscape plants sorts of things.” Darden also says that it doesn’t really which he feels deserves his full time attention. matter if you use a fast acting or slow release material on JW Simmons begins the show asking Jim your lawn, so long as you have the right amount out in Darden to discuss outdoor spaces and the soil. He adds, “We have had a very moist spring and landscaping as the surrounding area looks summer, and the good thing about that is that there has toward the fall season. Darden states that the been need for irrigation up until about 2 weeks ago. And Nursery Marketing Council has a slogan, “Fall if there is any downside to that, it’s that it does wash away is for Planting”. “It is true,” states Darden, “and your fertilizer, particularly those quick acting fertilizers.” the reason for that is, when you put a new plant Darden explains that a few weeks ago, during the dry spell in the ground it has 5 to 7 months to get the root between rains, many yards became parched and turned system established before the heat next year brown. He says that these lawns will come back with this comes in to play and begins to put stress on that new rainy spell we’ve had the last few day. Darden also Courtesy Photo plant.” Darden adds, “Really, as far as getting adds, “When I put in irrigation systems I tell people, most Jim Darden with JW Simmons plants to live through the initial year or two, this of the time you really don’t need an irrigation system. host of We Should Know is an excellent time to plant.” Most of the time lawns, shrubs and trees get plenty of water during the year. But there’s almost, every year Tuesdays from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM, J.W. Simmons hosts a “September will be here in just about two weeks,” says Darden, during July and August, a drought period of 2 or 3 weeks radio show on 1170 AM called “We Should Know”, and The “and it will be time to put out the rye grass, put in the pansies, when you’ve got to get water on the grass because it will Sampson Weekly will feature portions of the transcripts in and do the fall landscaping.” Darden also says that by the time dry up, turn brown, and some of it actually dies. That’s our continuing efforts to bring you more coverage of what is people contact him with planning and design it will be time to what the irrigation system is…its insurance to make sure happening in our community. The topic for this week’s show start planting. you don’t go through a problem with your grass dying is fall landscaping, and the guest is the author of 3 books, when things get really dry.” horticulturalist Jim Darden. Simmoms asks Darden, if someone wanted to reach him for questions about landscaping, or for landscaping design, how Darden explains that even trees can suffer through dry Darden attended Methodist College in Fayetteville where they would best reach him. Darden says the best way to reach seasons. “We have a River Birch in our yard, and it’s lost he received a degree in biology before heading to Duke him would be to call Darden’s Greenhouse & Nursery on about half of its leaves. When it gets dry, the first thing University for his graduate degree. After college, Jim spent Beaulah Road at 910-590-9689. And that he would be happy to that and most trees do, is drop their leaves.” Darden states, a year as a salesman in Atlanta, Georgia before coming talk with folks at length about their landscaping needs prior to “You will see a lot of trees and other plants defoliate when back home. He returned to Clinton when he was given the actually engaging in contracted work. it gets dry, and if you’ve got an irrigation system you can opportunity to start what would become the horticulture certainly circumvent that and keep things lush and green program at Sampson Community College. Darden retired Next Simmons states that several recent articles for homeowners throughout the year.” nearly 10 years ago after 25 years working with the state. have focused on the warmer weather trend the last few years, However, Darden was given the opportunity to return to and the desire of people to spend more of their home-life To contact Jim Darden please visit him at Darden’s Methodist University to become their horticulturist. Here outside. Simmons asks Darden to address that and discuss how Greenhouse & Nursery on Beaulah Road in Clinton, or Darden would spend the next 8 years working to completely landscaping can help address that trend. “Well there is a big you can reach them by phone at 910-590-9689. redesign and implement new landscaping to enhance the boom in outdoor living areas with patios, covered decks, and aesthetic appearance of his alma mater. outside stone cooking areas…If the weather is comfortable, To view the entire broadcast of We Should Know please people definitely want to get outside and into their landscape. visit their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ Jim Darden, who has lived in Clinton most of his life, recently People want to beautify it, put color there, flowers there, WeShouldKnowEDU. retired from Methodist University and has since devoted his ornamentals, all sorts of perennials and woody plants.” Darden full time and attention to his own landscaping and nursery added that people, “want to get outside. Particularly during this The next “We Should Know” hosted by J.W. Simmons business in Clinton. Darden’s Greenhouse & Nursery is transitional period that we have coming up…It’s not too hot and will air next Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on our local best known for Azaleas, and Jim explains that people come it’s not too cold.” radio station WCLN 1170 AM. If you would like to reach from as far north as Long Island, New York and southward “We Should Know” you may call them at 910-592-8947 from Augusta, Georgia, to purchase azaleas and other plants Considering this year’s heavy rain totals Darden suggests that it is or email them with show ideas at weshouldknowedu@ from his nursery. Darden says they have over 30,000 azalea always a good idea to do soil sampling, because “then you know gamil.com or you can find them on Facebook.

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Births Land Transfers -Andrea Smith Salazar Castro born on July 30, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Howard Tony Jackosn, Tony Jackson/AKA to Randy Howard Jackson and Amanda Lynn to Hector David Salazar Garcia and Rina Yanira Castro Jackson McLamb- Tract 1 35.38 Acres North Clinton -Mia Andrea Salazar Castro born on July 30, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Carlton Kemp Lamm, Donna Kathryn Hawley Lamm to Christopher R Hardison, to Hector David Salazar Garcia and Rina Yanira Castro Jennifer L Hardison- 2.25 Acres Plainview -Jamila Ibrahim Awawdeh born on July 31, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -Deborah Harrell Williams, Ronald Douglas Williams to Bonnie Renee Lambert- Lot 2 Ibrahim Abd-Elhalim Awawdeh and Tasnim Emad Awawda 0.98 Acres Halls -Lillia Rose Joiner born on July 31, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to David -Yasuko Blackman to Burch Farms LLC- 2 Tracts Piney Grove Kyle Joiner and Jessica Carol Joiner -Jerry Wayne Hairr, Teresa B Hairr to Hairrs Auto Sales Inc- Lot 1 1.90 Acres Clinton -James Henry Robinson born on July 31, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -Brenda C Davenport, Thomas M Davenport to Brenda C Davenport, Thomas M Sarah Eloise Robinson Davenport- 0.92 Acres Lot 6 Little Coharie -Aaron Abel Garcia born on August 1, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -Leonel Bosbeli Ortiz, Lisa Ann Ortiz, Amber Temple/AKA, Amber Leigh Temple, Eric Adrian Garcia Ruiz and Laura Aguirre-Giron Temple/AKA, Felicia Temple/AKA, Felicia Marie Temple, Jerry McKinley Temple Jr, -Cornelius Rayjean Lamb Jr born on August 2, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center Joshua Aarron Temple, Kenny Temple/AKA, Lisa Temple/AKA to Benny Benton- 2.02 to Cornelius Rayjean Lamb and Temeka Marie Lewis Acres Dismal -Ava Catherine Elizabeth Cooper born on August 5, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical -Charles M Boone/TR, Elizabeth Baptist/FKA, Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Center to Antwaun Lenard Shremel Cooper and Sumer Noel Holloman William H Pope/Tr, Claude A Williams/TR to Laura D Cain- 3 Tracts w/exceptions Belvoir -Anna Katherine Simmons born on August 5, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Morgan Bryan/MBR, CLB Property LLC to Daisy Owens- 1.2931 Acres Piney Grove to Adam Whitfield Simmons and Jamie McLamb Simmons -Alice L Parker, Carl O’Neil Parker Sr to Neil Crumpler and Mark Turlington- Lot Honeycutt -Jorge Raul Pineda Gomez born on August 6, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Foye W Best, Lynda McCullen Best, James Norman McCullen, Linda Vann McCullen, to Evaristo Pineda Gonzalez and Ludubi Gomez Nunez Nancy Ashburn McCullen, Ronnie Glenn McCullen, Lorraine Howard Overman, Newlon -Antonio Ventura Cruz born on August 8, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to M Overman Jr, John Stewart Wooten, Marlene O Wooten to James Norman McCullen, Eugenia Cruz Vasquez Lynda McCullen Best, Linda Vann McCullen, Nancy Ashburn McCullen, Ronnie Glenn -Si’Niyah Lashawn Faison born on August 8, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center McCullen- -Sampson & Wayne Counties to Ericka Janae Faison -Ruby Elizabeth Austin to Pine Ridge Road Rentals LLC- 2.87 Acres North Clinton -Shamerial Leanne Bell born on August 8, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -J Keith Jones, Leanne B Jones, Deborah S Owen, Millard T Owen III to Robin Michelle Glenwood Thurston Bell and Chasity Brinson Bell Langdon- Lot 40 1.01 Acres Little Coharie -Jeremiah Zymir Owens boron on August 9, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Cheryl Johnson Herring to Mirian Bety Ocampo Garay and Manuel Isaias Lopez to Allysha Mondreona Owens Martinez- 1.87 Acres w/exceptions -Brian Lopez Velasquez born on August 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -Edda Lorena Munguia Ponce to Cynthia Hudson Edwards and Terry Hudson- Lot 2 Pablo Lopez Deaquino and Hermilda Velasquez Diaz 1.20 Acres South Clinton -Isaac Vail Ramirez born on August 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to -Terry Hudson, Tresia Hudson to Edda Lorena Munguia- 2.88 Acres South Clinton Eliseo Dionisio Vail Perez and Maria Roselia Ramirez Bartolo -Morris Network Inc/MGR, Morris Network Inc/MBR, WWAY-TV/LLC to Boykin Lakes -Juan Andres Gonzalez Ortiz born on August 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Company/GPTNR- 2.80 Acres w/exceptions South Clinton Center to Juan Alexander Gonzalez Bracho and Zulma Carolina Ortiz Suarez -Kenneth Tew to Joanne Tew Kohrman, Marie J Tew and Wilton S Tew- Lot 2 11.39 Acres -Isabella Rose Ellis born on August 11, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Plainview Quentin Ander Ellis and Pamela Louise Ellis -Worsley Operating Company LLC/Successor By Merger, Worsley Southeast Integrated -Holly Florencia Sales Lopez born on August 10, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical LLC to GPM Southeast LLC- 0.444 Acres w/exception Little Coharie Center to Maynor Sales Molina and Candelaria Lopez Vasquez -Karen A Autry/FKA, Karen Carter, Michael Hershell to Karen Carter and Michael Hershell -Zayden Ramon McLellan born on August 11, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center Carter- 0.60 Acres Sampson to Ronald Edward McLellan and Latisha Kwanta Owens -Doris Venita Hall/AKA, Allen Hinson/SKA, Doris Venita Hall Hinson/AKA, Henry A -Cattleya Nyla Zaldivar born on August 12, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Hinson, Venita H Hinson to Henry A Hinson and Venita H Hinson- Lot 58 Little Coharie Carlos Danillo Caceres and Cometria Danielle Highsmith -Danny Joe Murphy, James Ronnie Murphy, Jan Bass Murphy, Kerry Lynn Murphy, Lynn -James Miles Fisher born on August 13, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Patterson Murphy to Sunrise Properties and Rentals LLC- Lot 23 Britt Corp Sub Hillcrest Robert Lynwood Fisher and Tabetha Tyndall Fisher -Dorothy C Hart, Gene M Hart to Eastern Pride Inc- The Washerette Lot South River -Aldo Daniel Santibanez born on August 13, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Julia P Kron, Clarence B Parks, Martha G Parks to Geraldine Carr, WF Carr, Glenda to Pedro Santibanez and Mariela Alvarado Alvarez Thornton and Willie Thornton- North Clinton -Jayden I’Saiah-Ahmeir Underwood born on August 13, 2013 at Sampson Regional -Ashley V Odum, Sandy T Odum to Danny W Spell Sr- Lot 2 SA Butler Sub w/exceptions Medical Center to Jessica Elaine Underwood Belvoir -Adelynn Benitiez Flores born on August 14, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center -Mozelle R Hope to Jefferson Brooks and Shannon Willis Wood- 2.53 Acres North Clinton to Martha Elizabeth Flores Hernandez -Sandra Hollingsworth Lynch to Danielle Lynch, Mikayla Lynch and Sandra -Cerenity Jade Smith born on August 14, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Hollingsworth Lynch- 2.50 Acres Honeycutts Jonathan Cory Smith and Shakara Monique Smith -Betty T Brewer, Denise B Bullard, John R Bullard III to Mozzelle R Hope- 0.24 Acre North -Analy Vazquez born on August 14, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Clinton Roberto Vazquez and Nataly Aguilar -Kay U Hamilton to Deborah D Jackson and Shelton Keith Jackson- 0.98 Acres Newton -Kimora ALea Whitted born on August 14, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Center to Grove Consuela Arnetta Morrisey -Deborah S Owen, Millard T Owen III to Arely Nunez Yanez- Lot 10 0.57 Acres Bluegrass -Mason Howard Vance Wilson born on August 14, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Ridge Little Coharie Center to Joshua Howard Wilson and Keri Smith Wilson -Mary Ann Jackson/AKA, Keith Naylor, Mary Ann Naylor to Arthur Wayne Branch, -Lesvy Marely Acosta Lizardo born on August 15, 2013 at Sampson Regional Medical Carolyn Deneen Branch- 0.6 Acres Little Coharie Center to Lenin Marel Acosta and Lesvy Adalinda Lizardo Meza -Charles H Powers, Katie M Powers to Larry Jason Tyndall- 1.00 Acres Dismal -Thornton Homes Co to Litza Mabel Meza- Lots 4 & 5 JR Hiatt Division North Clinton Marriage Certificates -JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association to Daniel L Brewer- 0.37 Acres Honeycutts -Ralph Martin Sessoms to Mattie Hall Hales -Marie K Irobiro, Wesley L Nyagwaya to HSBC Mortgage Services Inc- Lot 9R Brookwind -Sergio Lino Mendoza to Ana Rosas Contreras Subdivision Phase 1 Plainview -Darwin Alexi Gomez Avila ton Ashley Elysbe Urbina Mancia -HSBC Mortgage Services Inc to Ashley L Page- Lot 9R Brookwind Subdivision -Michael Lakeem Faison to Patricia Rose Walker -Billy Kenneth Tyndall to Billy Kenneth Tyndall and Sally Tyndall- 0.43 Acres South -Apolonio Martinez-Delgado to Ma Guadalupe Mejia-Garcia Clinton -Ernesto Munoz to Blanca Torres-Fernandez -Jim Warren Mobile Homes Inc to Jerry Murphy- Lot 43 South Clinton -Robert Ernest Price to Tammy Ulisa Bowen -Deborah C Williams, Edward Tilmon Williams to Bobby Wayne Jackson, Dwight B -James Dylan Phillips to Alexandria Pearl Eldridge Jackson, Johnny L Jackson, Mark T Jackson, Brent Thornton, Katina Wolf- Tract 4 2.13 -Samuel Ethan Woodard to Lindsey Dawn Warwick Acres Little Coharie -Ramon Alejo to Marlene Montes-Dias -Margaree Hollingsworth to Raymond Phillip Hollingsworth, Deborah Lynn Pyz, -Jojuan Dupree Mosley to Jeanette Williams Blondell Marie H Sheridan- 2.34 Acres North Clinton -Daniel James Agner to Ashley Grace Tyler -Business Property Lending Inc, GE Business Loan Pass-Through Certificates Series -Carlos Gonzalez-Diaz to Maria De La Cruz-Lopez 2006-2, Wells Fargo Bank NA/AS Trustee to Chastain Carolina LLC- 2.81 Acres North -Jose Cruz Mejia Mendez to Cecilia Vanessa Ortiz Mendoza Clinton -Eric Bobby Faircloth to Candice Blair Hall -Beneficial Financial Inc to William Smith- Lot 31 Heritage Place -H&H Farms Inc, H&H Farms Inc/AKA to Andrew Garrett Herring, Joyce T Herring, Bonnie Deaths Louise Herring Wise- 3 Tracts Westbrook -George Wayne Autry -Junius Davidson Tyndall to Junius Davidson Tyndall and Trudy Tyndall- 2 Tracts North -Floyd Junior Bass Clinton -Mary M Beard -Coharie Incorporated to Bear Skin Run LLP- 0.80 Acres South Clinton -Nellie Mae Fisher Bass -Elvin Javier Chavarria to Gelin Andrea Escoto Reyes- Lot 14 0.55 Acres Oak Ridge -Frank Jessie Blackmon Jr Subdivision North Clinton -Nevaeh Elizabeth Butler -Marshal W Thornton, Thornton Homes Co to Hector Geovany Cruz Bautista, Alba Luz -Georgina Dominguez Hernandez Cedillos, Ricardo Morales- 7 Acres Lot 8 Taylors Bridge -Thelma Faye Fortner -Althea G Labette to Britany Labette, Lona Labette- 1.16 Acres Lot 7 Newton Grove -James Manley Faircloth Sr - Lona Labette to Althea G Labette and Britany Labette- 2 Tracts w/exceptions -Milton Filmore Gainey -First American Exchange Co LLC/MGR, Sampson Fuquay Trade LLC to NC Income -Billy William Harrington Properties LLLP- 0.845 Acres Tract A-2 -William Hawthorne Kenlaw -Jerry Thomas Mitchell, Tammy Davis Mitchell to Krystle Tanner Edge and Tony Franklin -Betty Sue Murphy Raynor Edge- 2.00 Acres Little Coharie -Peggy Norris Rackley -Mary Ann Hill/TR, Mary Ann Hill Revocable Trust to Celeste Ramirez- Lot 24 Troy Farm -Adalberto Trejo Rodriguez Westbrook -James Roland Tanner -Tim Byrd, Timothy Byrd to Jeff Byrd and Barbara Edwards- Lot South Clinton -Rodriguez Adalberto Trejo -Charles E Moore Jr Revocable Trust, Charles E Moore III, Charles E Moore Jr Estate, Lisa -Louise Warren Tew M Rakouskas, Lisa M Rakouskas/EXR, Lisa M Rakouskas/TR, Michael G Rakouskas Jr to -Jesse Rogers Warren Minnie Hall Road LLC- 4 Tracts Sampson -Willard Dale Young -Frances K Jacobs to Dorothy Jacobs and Eddie Rich Jr- 0.49 Acres North Clinton -Four Oaks Bank & Trust to Michael J Blackburn- Lot 7 T and T Subdivision North Clinton Week of August 23-29, 2013 www.thesampsonweekly.com A7 FAITH Have I Got A Story To Share With You! by Debra Joy Wallace

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The first ‘Michael Seals Family’ photo with baby Reid. “We are so humbled, honored, and touched by the expressions of concern and care for Reid. Regardless of the direc- tion that God takes us in, we want Reid’s story to bring honor and glory to Him. A wise preacher once said that every crisis is an opportunity to seek God’s will and lead others to Him. Pray for us so that we do not fail Him. God bless you all.”—Mike & Dena Seals

As they promised, Mike and Dena Seals are updating the supported them with prayers and words of encouragement. Sampson Weekly readers on “Reid’s Journey”. They ask that you please continue to pray for Reid, and also for their other two sons; Grant and Luke. Thank you. With great happiness the Seals report their youngest son “I’m amazed by you my precious boy. So beautiful and Reid Michael, was delivered via C-Section on Wednesday “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; so sweet. Look at your hands open so pretty although we morning, August 14th. Since Reid’s birth, there have been He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; were told they would stay clinched. They tell us you have “ups and downs” in his physical condition, yet through it do not be discouraged.”—Deuteronomy 31:8 [NIV] ventricular septal defect which is holes in your heart. One all...Mike and Dena’s faith in God has flourished. That’s not hole is significantly larger than the others. Well I cried as to say that they don’t have moments of doubt and fear…but “…Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and the doctor said this could cause problems to your lungs as rather, that with each passing day they are becoming more do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you you grow. I get sad and upset as I listen and your Daddy is so calm. I know and your Daddy knows that God has aware of God’s Presence in their lives. been doing such a work on you. We know you can defy the odds. You have so far, and we know nothing is impos- On a deeper level, Mike and Dena are learning first-hand sible with God.”—Reid’s Mommy 8-1 the importance…the value of God’s Word. With a renewed appreciation and fresh passion for God’s Word, they’ve discovered that God’s Word truly is the Anchor that holds. Debra Wallace is an They are comforted in knowing that regardless of the length inspirational columnist or strength of the storm they’re now in with their infant and speaker. You may son…God will NEVER leave or forsake them or their sons. contact Debra or sign- They’re learning more and more to cast their cares, worries, up for her newsletter, and anxieties on God…however they will tell you this isn’t “Good News for always easy. And so it is with open and teachable hearts they welcome the Holy Spirit to help them in all matters. Overeaters!” online at www.debrawallace.com Debra Wallace Guest Columnist Mike and Dena send their love to all those who have Students Receive Psalms for the Soul Written by Linda Herring Scholarships from The Bible speaks to us but the Psalms speak for us. Psalm 78:10 says, “They did not keep God’s covenant and refused Salemburg Baptist Church to live by His law.” We might think that our relationship with God operates on the “I said-it-you-obey-it” formula. There is no doubt that we owe God our prompt and willing obedience. We do not have the right to question whether God has been reasonable to demand what He does. But the Bible does not portray God as an autocratic ruler who sends down executive orders from heaven with no accompanying explanation. In- stead, reading the Bible, we come to understand that God’s commands are rooted in His kind and generous character. If He asks us to do something or stop doing something, it is for our good. The temptation to reject God’s authority could have been resisted if Israel had called to mind the Lord’s works and wonders. God had already proven Himself capable and willing to protect and deliver them. Do not let the stresses of the day steal your Psalm. Con- tact me at [email protected].

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Opening Soon! With the cost of education on the rise, Salemburg Baptist Church continues to provide scholarships for some of it's college bound students. Pat Leonard (L) and White Swan Bar-B-Q features award Jane Price(R) of the Howard-Cooper Scholarship Committee stand with students winning genuine Eastern North Carolina (L-R) Haley Cooper, Harrison Butler and Zanna Faircloth. Not pictured is student pork barbecue. Made from a 60 year old Caleb Sessoms. For over two decades this fund has awarded 92 scholarships to help secret recipe, White Swan Bar-B-Que has students reach their educational goals. been voted one of the top 25 Bar-B-Qs in the South East. MUSIC LEADER NEEDED Eat In • Take Out Contemporary Baptist Church is seeking a Music Leader & Catering for our Sunday morning service, a worship leader who knows Cooked Fresh Daily Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, has a daily walk with the Lord and is passionate about leading people into God’s presence through praise and worship. Our desire is to find someone who is a talented musician. If you feel that you may be WHITE SWAN called to serve in this volunteer ministry position, please call BAR-B-QUE & FRIED CHICKEN Pastor Ross Cavanaugh of True Faith Baptist Church, Located at Clinton Plaza - 351 NE Blvd., Clinton Harrells, NC @ 271-9622 for more information and to set up an interview. 910-590-2265 or 910-590-2267 A8 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 23-29, 2013 FAITH Local Church Reaches Out To Community Clinton Community Church (CPHC) with help from local in the rain that stretched underneath our shelter between businesses, volunteers and church members supplied the buildings, down the hall of the life center, out the 330 area children with school supplies. The Stuff the backdoor and back around to the shelter. We were out Bus community outreach helped meet the needs of of supplies very quickly. Next year we are trusting the local families with children returning to the classroom. Lord to be able to supply no less than 500 children with Supplies included backpacks, pens, pencils, notebook and needed backpacks and school supplies at the beginning of other typical school supplies. the new school year.”

Outreach and Connections minister, Ken White said, “We Clinton Community Church (CPHC) would like to thank had families lining up for supplies Saturday morning all of the volunteers, (60 +) who gave their time Saturday as early as 8:00 AM. When we started passing out the morning in the rain and we would like to thank all who supplies at 10:30 there was a line of parents and children donated. Medicine for Oliver Wins IPHC National the Soul Bible Quest Competition Psalm 16:19 – In the multitude of my anxieties within me, your comforts delight my soul.

By Vanessa W. Polk ing the scars of these emotional compassion. A massive dose stressors, mental bondages or of calm tenderhearted presence Several years ago I was a pas- addictive behaviors is not easy. can make a critical difference. senger in a car that was in- In a constant state of struggle “Let your tender mercies come volved in a head-on collision. to find right prescription to to me, that I may live.” (Psalm I sustained broken bones and heal their pain many people 119:77) numerous cuts on my face fight these battles alone; a fear and arms; bumps and bruis- of their distressing troubles In times of emotional inter- es covered one side of my being exposed sends some of ruptions, God’s soothing care body. Although my recovery them into a spiraling state of can return the soul to a steady was painfully slow eventu- hopelessness. As one who has state of sacred safety. If you ally I got better; the bruises exchanged blows with the dev- or someone you know battles disappeared, bones mended, astating effects of panic, it is the with various life stressors, be and cuts and scrapes were protective prayer covering and encouraged. Restoration to healed. All visible signs of the caring reassurance of others fullness of health and wellness crash had gone. I was ready that draw my soul back into the is available. If we would dare to face the world again, so I healing embrace of God’s sweet not try to walk around on a thought. Then, like a bolt of shalom. broken leg without going to see lightning; chest pains, a rapid a doctor, let’s not walk around heart rate, profuse sweating, Life Focus: Many physical inju- with emotional, psychological and an overwhelming sense of ries are readily seen and easily or spiritual brokenness. There impending doom paralyzed treated, but when it comes to is nothing weak or wrong me. The sudden interruptions emotional woundedness it can with realistically acknowledg- in my day began to feel more be hard to understand –to tell ing our pain, despair or silent frightening than the accident. whether the person needs a frustrations. The Doctor is in. I would soon discover that the band-aid or surgery. Be careful. Make an appointment. Jesus, Ethan Oliver , of Salemburg, participated in the IPHC National Bible car crash had left a distressing Be sensitive. The next time you our Great Physician, is a mi- Quest competition in Dallas, Texas, this past July. Ethan competed scar, Panic Attack. Unlike the come upon a wounded sister or raculous Healer; however, he in the individual power play event. Power play is a Jeopardy- type purple and blue marks the brother, particularly one who is also uses the expertise of faith collision left on my skin, this battered by the blows of anxiety leaders, counselors, medical question and answer competition where the first player to buzz in wound damaged my emo- or depression, please be practi- doctors and other professional with the correct answer earns points. Ethan won first place in the tional well-being. Traveling cal. Don’t throw a lot of scrip- to minister to every area of our Alpha Teen division, which is among 13-16 year olds. He competed by land, air or water would tures at them or use spiritual human existence, writing the against other teens his age representing different conferences from become the trigger for the cliché. Yes, I know that the sa- right prescription for a soul in across the nation of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. unwelcomed diagnosis. Its cred text is a vital aspect of our pain. Ethan attends Sharon PH Church outside of Clinton and represented scarring presence still sits just Faith traditions, but right now beneath the surface of my dai- I am simply speaking to the Come, ye disconsolate, where the North Carolina Conference. ly living. wisdom of discerned-timing. e’er ye languish. Come to the When a person is experiencing mercy seat, fervently kneel; The competition was based upon approximately 1800 questions The number of individuals a spiraling episode of embar- here bring your wounded from the Book of Matthew. Ethan began preparing last November. dealing with anxiety disorder, rassing fears and despair, all the hearts, here tell your anguish. His hard work definitely paid off when he took home the title of first depression, and panic is as- exposed heart wants is for the Earth has no sorrow that heav- place and over $2,600 in scholarships to IPHC colleges. Mr. Oliver tounding. Our world is filled emotional bleeding to stop. No en cannot heal. (Hymn credit- with brokenness of mind, lecture. No judgment. No altar ed to Thomas Moore, Thomas intends to compete again next year, which will involve a whole new body or spirit; and overcom- call. Simply apply therapeutic Hastings and Samuel Webbe) set of questions from different books of the Bible.

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A lot of Funeral Homes have taken SERVICE out of Funeral Service Living in the modern age of smart phones, lap tops, ipads and all the other things that we enjoy, some people might think that we are living in good times. I agree that all of these things make our lives simpler. The only thing about this is that in the process we have lost a lot of the personal touch that generations before us enjoyed. One thing that stands out in my mind, is how in years gone by doctors made house calls. This way the person that was sick just stayed at home and rested until the doctor arrived. Much in the same way I don’t understand how we have gotten to the point in the funeral profession that funeral directors feel like the family that has lost a loved one and are grieving (sick), should have to leave their home, while friends are stopping by to visit and pay their respects. Why should they have to come to your big office and sit across from you, sitting behind your big executive desk, in your high back leather chair to make funeral arrangements, after all they are the ones hurting (sick), not you or I. For this reason I want people to know that when they face the loss of a loved one, you do not have to leave your home to make funeral arrangements. I will be honored to come to your home at any time that is best for you. So whether it is to make funeral arrangements for a loved one that has passed away or to make pre-need arrangements, I am as close as a phone call away. Like the old doctors, I still make house calls. We have our own state of the art crematory on site to serve families that choose cremation. We honor pre- arrangements from other funeral homes, usually at no cost to you. For more information on cremation services or any funeral related services please contact Danny A. Creech Vice President/ General Manager Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory at 910-990-6202 or 910-245-3330 Cox Memorial - - - “Where you’re treated Like Family” ! Week of August 23-29, 2013 www.thesampsonweekly.com A9 ENTERTAINMENT What’s Happening EAST PARK CINEMA “Come In And Enjoy A Movie” 122 Southeast Blvd. Hwy 701 Business (910) 592-2800 at www.eastparkcinema5.com That’s SCT right. The to www.sampsoncommuni- thanks for all your support. next big tytheatre.org and check it out We Have The Best Popcorn In Town!!! hit of the season “OKLA- and feel free to leave your Here are this week’s Lil’ HOMA” opens tonight comments. Bits of Info: at SCT!! I hope you got *Your body and an iron We Are Now 100% Digital your tickets because you UPCOMING EVENTS AT nail both contain the same might be too late. All the SCT: amount of iron. seats to this show are be- -“OKLAHOMA”: August ing sold “reserved”. We 23-25 and August 30-Sep- *The Phoenicians were the are also adding two shows tember 1. Sponsored by one who first invented the Mortal Instruments to the run of, so if you sweetFrog and Kosterman phonetic alphabet in 2,000 STARTS FRIDAY have not bought your tick- Chiropractic of Clinton B.C. Rated: PG-13 for intense sequences of ets yet, give Brenda a call fantasy violence and action, and some -“CRIMES OF THE suggestive content at 990.1359 and reserve HEART”: October 11-13 *The number of grooves Starring: Lily Collins, Lena Headey, Jamie your seats NOW!! We and October 18-20 etched into U.S. dimes 118. Campbell Bower would like to thank Kos- Into U.S. quarters 119. Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly terman Chiropractic and -“IT’S A WONDERFUL ordinary teenager, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), sweetFrog for sponsoring LIFE”: December 6-8 and *In Antarctica, sunsets are discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of young half- “OKLAHOMA”. December 13-15 green. angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons. Our website is up and ready That’s What’s Happening Blessed Be! for you to visit. Please go this week at SCT. As always G.Wayne Melvin Mon-Fri 6:30 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00

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THE BUTLER NOW PLAYING Rated: PG-13 for some violence and disturbing Cast of Oklahoma Kick Up Their Heels During practice images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking The story of a White House butler who served Large Crowd Attend eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept AA5 Concert American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man’s life and family. Mon-Fri 6:30 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 1:30-4:00-6:30-9:00

PLANES NOW PLAYING Rated: PG for some mild action and rude humor Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Priyanka Chopra From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. The Alive After Five event last week was held inside the Agri-Expo center because of the threat of rain. Even though the event was held inside it was well attended by the loyal AA5 crowd. The Steve Owens & Summertime Band kept the dance floor moving to familiar summer tunes. The fans enoyed the music and dancing and were entertained warming up Mon-Fri 7:00 and 9:00 Sat and Sun 2:00-4:00-7:00-9:00 to many hits from the past.

The next installment will bring this year’s Summer Concert Series to an end and will fea- ture a crowd favorite, The Fantastic Shakers on September 19, 2013. THE FANTASTIC WE’RE THE MILLERS SHAKERS, known as the "South's Finest Show Band” features the beat of Carolina Beach NOW PLAYING Music with many familiar songs such as, Myrtle Beach Days, Shakin’ the Shack, I Ain’t Rated: R for crude sexual content, pervasive Giving Up Nothing, I Need You and many, many more guaranteed to bring back memories language, drug material and brief graphic nudity as well as help make new ones. Mark your calendars for 9-19-2013, staring at 5:45PM – Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Ed 8:30PM in Downtown Clinton. Helms, Emma Roberts David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids—after all, he has his scruples. So what could go Tumbleweed wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious Gymnastics reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and Fall Registration winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Mon-Fri 6:45 and 9:00 Sunday August 25th Sat and Sun 1:45-4:00-6:45-9:00 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Enrolling Boys & Girls Ages 3 and Up If you miss Registration the Gym will be Open on Tuesdays 5 PM until 8 PM. For More Information Contact: Connie Hope at 910-590-7833 or email: [email protected] Tumbleweed Gymnastics 2665 Southeast Blvd. • Clinton, NC 910-299-0188 A10 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 23-29, 2013

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hey need to be able to eat it in 20 min utes or less. They need to be able to open and close all of the containers themselves. And it can’tT go bad before they eat it. What are we talking about? The lunch your kids take How much sodium is in to school each day. What you put in your child’s lunchbox might matter more than you realize. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a significant your child’s lunchbox? amount of sodium in the foods toddlers commonly eat. It’s feared that similar levels of sodium are also found in a number of the foods older kids eat at Make-Your-Own Snack Mix school every day. As concerns rise about Get your kids involved in making this healthy snack mix. the early onset of high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease, Prep time: 5 minutes 1/4 cup raisins Where’s parents may want to re-examine those Cook time: 0 minutes 1/4 cup dried cranberries lunchbox choices. Yields: 4 servings Combine all ingredients, and toss well. the sodium? Why does sodium matter? A 2012 study Serving size: 1/2 cup snack mix Serve immediately, or store for later Understanding sodium in foods can be of children and adolescents found that 1 cup toasted oat cereal snacking. confus ing, especially when food that higher sodium consumption was associated 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts Tip: Put snack mix in individual snack-sized otherwise seems healthy may have high with increased blood pressure. This effect (or other unsalted nut) bags for a great grab-and-go snack. levels of sodium. Most of the sodium was even greater in over weight and obese we eat doesn’t come from the salt participants compared to normal weight Recipe and photo from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health shaker, but is found in processed and participants. restaurant foods. This chart shows the In addition, research suggests that Top 10 Sodium Sources for children children’s taste for salt develops as they and adolescents. How many of these are exposed to it. The less sodium children have made an appearance in your consume, the less they want it. Children’s child’s lunchbox? taste for salt may be reduced if they are exposed to lower sodium diets at a young age. Eating less sodium can help lower blood pressure during childhood, which can help lower the risk of high blood pressure as an adult. What’s a parent to do? Here are some tips to help tackle high sodium in your child’s lunchbox: n Read food labels and compare the sodium amount in different products, then choose the options with the lowest amounts of sodium. Some varieties of bread can vary from 80 to 230 mg of sodium per slice. That can make a big difference in lunch - time sandwiches. n Pack fresh fruits and vegetables with lunch every day, like a small bag of baby carrots, snow peas, or grape tomatoes. n For a healthy snack, make trail mix using unsalted nuts, dried fruits and whole grain cereal. n When buying prepared meals, look for those with less than 600mg of sodium per serving. By packing a lower sodium school lunch for your children, you are not only setting them up for success in the classroom, but also in life. With your help, your children can develop healthy, low sodium eating habits that will last throughout their lives and help improve their heart health. For Source: CDC additional information about children and sodium and more tips for parents to help lower their family’s sodium intake, visit cdc.gov/salt.

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There will be 14 teachers beginning new assign- ments with Clinton City Schools for the 2013-2014 school year, according to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Nancy Dillman.

Clinton High School Lacey Bueno (Mathematics),Kristen Smith (English), Kelley Storey (Mathematics)

Sampson Middle School Madonna Akridge (7th Grade ELA), Gerard Falls (8th Grade ELA), Kayla Kahn (6th Grade Science/SS), Paige Smith (6th Grade ELA)

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Mintz Christian Academy has kept its students busy creating a collage with those pictures. all summer! Several camps were offered, starting with volleyball camp in mid-June. Twenty-two girls came By July, the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams were together from all around Sampson County to learn new ready to get into shape! Sixteen students signed up to skills and perfect already defined abilities. Methodist learn proper shooting techniques and a variety of ball- University’s volleyball coach, Mr. Eddie Matthews, led handling drills. Mr. Michael Oliver also worked with students in drills and purely fun matches mingled with a students individually, teaching them how to play different bit of tough competition. For their hard work, each girl positions on the court. The games proved that the girls received a camp T-shirt, which will serve as a reminder could hold their own against those boys. Students walked of a great week of hard work and priceless skills learned. away with a T-shirt to remind them of their week and I Timothy 4:8. Following volleyball was a technology camp. This year, technology campers focused on photography of animals As the summer winds down, only one more camp and nature. Their first field trip was to Fayetteville’s remained. A study skills camp was held the last week Botanical Gardens where they practiced taking pictures of July. Students were assessed to discover their own of plants and animals. The challenge was to get a clear specific learning styles, and then learned strategies shot of a butterfly in motion. Motion is a real challenge for studying and test taking, preparing them for the for any photographer. Their next field trip was to Noah’s organization that middle school requires. Mintz Christian Landing in Coats, NC. Noah’s Landing is a “world of Academy’s students will be changing classes more often animals at your fingertips!” The zebra, alligator and even this upcoming school year as they start the year in a brand tarantula were favorites of the campers. The campers also new building with larger classrooms and lockers. It’s so went to the library to learn how to check out books online exciting, but also takes these new skills to be prepared for and how to access Wi-fi from their laptops and tablets each and every class. So, the last day of camp, students wherever they may be. The culmination of the camp was timed themselves walking through the building, going to learning how to take pictures off of the camera, organize their lockers, and getting to another class. They discovered them on the computer in folders for easy access, and that a lot could be accomplished in five minutes. Highway Patrol Provides A Few Safety Tips As We Begin the School Year

RALEIGH- As the school year begins, more than on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until 700,000 students will be transported on school bus- the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is es each day across North Carolina. Nationally, more withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can than 450,000 public school buses travel about 4.3 bil- start driving again. lion miles a year to transport over 23.5 million children to and from school and school-related activities. Sadly, Children on the average five to six children are killed and about -Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus 5,500 are injured in school bus related accidents each is scheduled to arrive. year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety -When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant Administration. steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street. The most dangerous part of the school bus ride is -Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver when children get on and off the bus. Loading and un- says that it's okay before stepping onto the bus. loading is where children are in the most danger of not -If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk being seen by the bus driver. Specifically, the area on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point 10-feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus be- high to see a child; 10-feet on either side of the bus, fore you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, where a child may be in the driver’s blind spot; and and you can see the bus driver. the area behind the bus. Many pedestrian fatalities -Use the handrails to avoid falls. When exiting the bus, in school-bus related crashes are children between 5 be careful that clothing with draw strings, and book and 7 years old. bags with straps don't get caught in the handrails or doors. To prevent these needless deaths and injuries, driv- -Never walk behind the bus. ers, children and parents are advised to follow a few -Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of simple safety tips: the bus. -If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Drivers Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be -When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, able to see you. watch out for children walking or bicycling to school. -When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, Parents watch out for young people who may be thinking about -Teach children to follow getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting these common sense there safely. practices to make school -Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, bus transportation safer. especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood. -Keeping our children -Slow down. Watch for children playing and congre- safe takes teamwork and gating near bus stops. together we can make a -Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart difference! 50% off into the street without looking for traffic. all Diamond -Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state. For more information Learn the "flashing signal light system" that school bus on North Carolina’s Stud Earrings drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: Stop Arm Law, please (in stock only) 40% off *Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is prepar- go to the following ing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. link: http://www.ncbus- Watches *Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate safety.org/SchoolBus- Brands Like that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting Safety/SBSWlaw.html. Citizens & Seiko (in stock only)

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The Sampson Weekly SAMPSON COUNTY’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER In Partnership with Other Community Members, The Sampson Weekly is Proud to Support Our Local Schools and Our Student Athletes. A14 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 23-29, 2013 HEALTH Practice medication safety ... especially around children A cancer diagnosis is seldom easy for the person receiving The United States Centers for Disease Control and the news or his or her loved ones. Cancer treatment often Prevention reports a 160 percent increase in poisonings in involves weeks of intensive medical therapy that can children from 1999 to 2009, 91 of which are the result of include radiation, chemotherapy and oral medications. a drug overdose. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital says that kids ages five and younger are the most likely victims Though such medications can be a key component of of prescription drug poisoning. In homes where there is successful treatment, extra pills in the home can pose an abundance of medications being used to treat cancer or additional hazards to children and even elderly residents other illnesses, diligence is needed on the part of adults. who may inadvertently get into unsecured pills. Childproof bottles are seldom enough. Very often adults Cancer patients may be prescribed a number of prescription forget to close the lids properly. Tenacious children can medications during the course of their treatments. sometimes figure out how to get lids off of bottles even if against spills should the case fall on the floor. Antidepressants, opioids, steroids, anti-convulsants, and they are touted as childproof. radiopharmaceuticals may be prescribed to treat pain * Ask for medications to be prescribed in blister packs and other side effects of cancer. When taken in the right Cancer patients taking medication might want to employ that are more difficult to open. doses, these medicines can help patients withstand and some additional safety measures in order to protect young ultimately overcome their disease. In the wrong hands, children. * Dispose of any expired medication or pills you no longer the same drugs can prove poisonous, especially to young need so there are no extras lying around the house. children. * Do not advertise medication use to your children. Take pills away from curious eyes so that youngsters are not * Dispose of pills in an outside garbage receptacle so that According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 500,000 parents and tempted to try Mom or Dad’s medicine, which for all children or pets cannot find them and swallow them. caregivers per year call a poison control center because intents and purposes, looks like candy to a child. a child accidentally ingested medicine or was given the * Never store pills in a container other than the prescription wrong dose. In 2011, 67,000 children were treated in * Store medications high up, ideally in a locked cabinet. container or a medication dispenser. an emergency room for medicine poisoning. Based on Remain careful when returning pill containers to these emergency room visits, many children come in contact locked cabinets after use. When cancer treatment necessitates the taking of with these medications in places other than the medicine additional medications, it becomes even more important cabinet. Kids may find spare pills on the ground, ina * Use individual-dose cases, many of which can be to protect children from accidental -- and sometimes purse or bag or on a counter or nightstand. locked with a key or a combination code. This can protect intentional -- ingestion of medications.

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Arrest Report Court 08-13 08-07 Amanda Dawn Bullard, 21; 3855 Bear 08-17 Dustin Lane Carr, 17; 626 West 2nd 08-09 Karen Osborn reported the Larceny of Skin Rd., Salemburg; Simple Assault; Unse- 08-12 Jody Glenn Barefoot, 45; 12862 Dunn St., Garland; Drug Violations; Secured Bond her medication from her residence located at cured Bond $500; Court 08-20 Rd., Godwin; Criminal Damage to Property; $500; Court 09-10 246 Bid Lane, Clinton. Written Promise to Appear; Court 08-27 08-07 Drexter Soloman Rich, 27; 1337 Fais- 08-18 Eliezer Agurica Espinosa, 22; 236 08-10 Sarah Hoyt reported the Larceny of her on Hwy., Clinton; Resisting Arrest/Hinder & 08-12 Shanita R Dumpson, 22; 10122 Garland Loop Rd., Clinton; Failure to Appear: No Mailbox from her residence located at 98 Dar- Delay; Secured Bond $750; Court 08-22 Hwy., Clinton; Simple Assault; Written Promise Operators License; Failure to Appear: Speed- ion Lane, Turkey. to Appear; Court 09-03 ing in Excess of 45 mph; Secured Bond $500; 08-07 Timothy Lee Fortner, 36; 950 Bell Court 09-13 08-10 Ashley Carr reported Criminal Damage Woods Rd., Clinton; Larceny; Written Prom- 08-12 Teauanna Dumpson, 16; 10122 Garland to her Vehicle located at 315 East Dr., MLK ise to Appear; Court 09-05 Hwy., Clinton; 2 Counts: Simple Assault; Van- 08-18 Edward Febres, 46; 45 Pickle Shed Blvd., Roseboro. dalism; Written Promise to Appear; Court 09-03 Lane, Clinton; Second Degree Trespass; Mis- 08-08 Charles Anthony Briza Jr., 35; 77 Tan- demeanor Larceny; Unsecured Bond $500; 08-10 Mary Warren reported the Larceny of ner Lane, Autryville; 2 Counts: Contempt of 08-12 Denine Dumpson, 42; 10122 Garland Court 09-05 her purse located at Belvoir School Rd., Clin- Court, Perjury, Court Violations; Secured Hwy., Clinton; Simple Assault; Written Promise ton. Bond $500; Court 09-04 to Appear; Court 09-03 08-18 Raymond Davis, 38; Boykin Bridge Rd., Clinton; Assault on a Female; No Bond; 08-11 James Fortner reported a Burglary at her 08-08 Lori Prescott Branch, 38; 2357 Peavine 08-13 Woody D Knight, 51; 380 Rose Rd., New- Court 08-20 residence located at 950 Bellwood Rd., Clin- Rd., Clinton; Fraud- Worthless Checks; ton Grove; Contempt of Court, Perjury, Court ton. Items reported missing included a Washer Forgery-Using/Uttering; Written Promise to Violations; Secured Bond $500; Court 09-05 08-18 Victor Manue Abundez-Mendez, 35; and Dryer. Appear; Court 11-08 119 Lessie Lane, Clinton; DWI; Secured 08-13 Crystal Belcher, 28; 102 N Peavine Rd., Bond $800; Court 10-07 08-11 Victoria Turner reported the Larceny 08-08 Ursula Herring, 59; 4580 Bradshaw Clinton; Failure to Appear: Probation Violation; of her purse at her residence located at 42 ET Rd., Clinton; Second Degree Trespassing; Secured Bond $2,500; Court 10-15 08-21 Arthur Cale Lee, 38; 181 Wesley Rd., Lane, Clinton. Items reported missing included Communicating Threats; Written Promise to Dunn; Simple Assault; No Bond; Court 09-03 us currency and a purse. Appear; Court 08-27 08-13 Demond Terrell Newkirk, 38; 234 Byrd Yancy Bass Rd., Clinton; Failure to Appear: Du- 08-21 Lauren R Jones, 29; 60 Max Austin 08-11 Jeffery Gainey reported a Larceny at his 08-08 Guy Patrick West, 47; 761 Wash Mc- plin County Child Support; Bond $13,265; Court Lane, Clinton; Simple Assault; Secured Bond residence located at 130 Sandhole Rd., Clin- Lamb Rd., Newton Grove; Failure to Appear: 08-27 $500; Court 09-17 ton. Item reported missing was a window A/C Child Support; Bond $2,000; Court 08-13 unit. 08-13 Chris Wayne Hales, 49; 14315 Hwy 210 08-21 Gregory Dashaun Weathers, 23; 1121 08-08 Reta M Dixon, 45; 316 Barden St., South, Roseboro; Possession of Methamphet- New Hope Church Rd., Turkey; DWI; Fail- 08-11 Gary Pitts reported a Larceny at his res- Clinton; Worthless Checks; No Bond; Court amine; Habitual Felon; Burning Property, At- ure to Maintain Lane Control; Secured Bond idence located at 3 Jernigan Trail, Dunn. Items 09-05 tempt Larceny, Tampering with Vehicle Parts; $600; Court 09-23 reported missing included a Utility Trailer and Speeding; Secured Bond $126,500; Court 08-16 a Dish Washer. 08-08 Bonnie Beatrice Lewis, 58; 205 Apt., 08-21 Ricky Garrett Faircloth, 28; 530 Yel- 15 Martha Lane, Clinton; Worthless Checks; 08-13 Brittany Danele McLeod, 23; 50 Al- low Skin Rd., Autryville; Failure to Appear: 08-12 Harvey Cooper reported the Larceny No Bond; 09-05 len Pond Rd., Bear Creek; 2 Counts: Larceny; Speeding; Failure to Appear: DWLR; Se- of his Bicycles from his residence located at Possessing/Concealing Stolen Property; Motor cured Bond $1,000; Court 09-20 1444W Main St., Clinton. 08-08 Sharon Astrada, 32; 409 Oakland Vehicle Theft; 2 Counts: Drug Violations-Equip- Blvd., Clinton; Misuse of 911; Resisting a ment/Paraphernalia; Parole & Probation Viola- 08-21 Veronica G Thomas, 37; 1334 Garland 08-12 Michael Mazingo reported a Burglary Public Officer; Secured Bond $3,000; Court tions; Secured Bond $35,000; Court 08-16 Airport Rd., Garland; DWLR; Secured Bond by Forcible Entry at his storage unit. Items re- 10-08 $500; Court 09-05 ported missing included an assortment of am- 08-14 Christopher L Sutton, 31; 1383 Basstown munition, foot locker, and a stereo unit with 08-09 Michelle Louise Wolfe, 34; 670 Glov- Rd., Clinton; Non-support/Non-Payment of Ali- 08-21 Timothy Lee Fortner, 36; 950 Bell speakers. er Rd., Dunn; Simple Assault; No Bond; mony; Secured Bond $1,000; Court 08-27 Woods Rd., Clinton; Motor Vehicle Theft; Court 08-20 Secured Bond $2,500; Court 08-30 08-12 Arnold Chestnutt reported Damage to 08-14 Tiffany Lavonne Parker, 25; 309 Lisbon his For Ranger, while parked at his residence 08-09 Lisa Kay Bolanas, 43; 2050 N. Sa- St., Clinton; Resisting a Public Officer; Written 08-21 Jeffrey Lee Graham, 29; 618 Eastover located at 2577 Firetower Rd., Harrells. lemburg Hwy., Salemburg; Larceny; Written Promise to Appear; Court 09-16 Tarrace, Clinton; Motor Vehicle Theft; Se- Promise to Appear; Court 09-05 cured Bond $7,500; Court 08-30 08-13 Aaron Lowery reported Criminal Dam- 08-14 Sonia Aide Fiquerosa-Zamarripa, 31; 121 age to his Nissan Stanza while parked at 5 08-09 Roger Carroll Hall, 62; 12301 Taylors Cleveland Dr., Mt. Olive; Failure to Appear; Se- 08-21 Joseph Charles Toman III, 53; Junious Jernigan Trail, Dunn. Bridge Hwy., Magnolia; 9 Counts: Cruelty cured Bond $500; Court 09-12 Lucas Rd., Faison; Motor Vehicle Theft; Se- to Animals; Unsecured Bond $4,500; Court cured Bond $7,500; Court 08-30 08-13 Dennis Owens reported a Burglary by 09-10 08-15 Bobby Papazian Moore, 52; 205 Lennon Forcible Entry at his residence located at 2782 St., Roseboro; Failure to Comply with Court 08-21 Erick Damon Phillips, 22; 6184 Bon- Whitewoods Rd., Roseboro. Items reported 08-09 Marilyn Selina Hall, 54; 12301 Tay- Order: Sampson County Child Support; Bond netsville Rd., Clinton; Simple Physical As- missing included a radio and an electric heater. lors Bridge Hwy., Magnolia; 9 Counts: Cru- $500; Court 08-27 sault; Assault on a Female; First Degree Sex- elty to Animals; Unsecured Bond $4,500; ual Offense; Assault with a deadly weapon; 08-13 Theresa Kea reported the Larceny of her Court 09-10 08-15 Gonzalo Corral, 24; 507 East Chelly St., No Bond; Court 09-17 NC License Plate from 79 Bikers Lane, Clin- Warsaw; Contempt of Court, Perjury, Court Vio- ton. 08-10 Kimberly Ann Byrd, 36; 2760 Hobbton lations; Secured Bond $1,000; Court 08-29 08-21 Jairo Ramon Cosmopulos, 39; 172 Hwy., Clinton; Non-Support/Non-Payment Manuel Lane, Faison; Weapon Violations; 08-14 Alissa Melvin reported a Burglary at her of Alimony; 2 Counts: Contempt of Court, 08-15 Michael Decarl Walden, 56; 1866 Eugeen Secured Bond $5,000; Court 08-30 residence located at 235 McPhail Fowler Lane, Perjury, Court Violations; Secured Bond Jernigan Rd., Dunn; Failure to Appear; Secured Clinton. Item reported missing was an Accer $2,060; Court 08-19 Bond $500; Court 09-10 Incident/Investigation Report laptop computer. 08-07 Roger Mclymore reported a Burglary 08-10 Justin Wayne Herstreith, 19; 24 Cassi- 08-15 Timothy Joshua Butler, 25; 1036 Parkers- by Gun Point at his residence located at 474 08-15 Calvin Johnson reported being the dy Lane, Coats; Drug Violations-Equipment/ burg Rd., Garland; Flee/Elude Arrest w/ Motor West Fourth St., Garland. Items reported victim of Fraud by Impersonation, by which Paraphernalia; Secured Bond $2,000; Court Vehicle; Reckless Driving to Endanger; DWLR; missing included a 32 Caliber Semi-Auto- someone took his information to gain financial 09-16 Child Abuse; Speeding 100mph/35mph; Unsafe matic Pistol and us currency. support. Movement; Secured Bond $10,000; Court 08-30 08-10 Justin Douglas Kersey, 23; 1785 Bull 08-07 Jameel Tucker reported a Larceny of 08-16 Tonya West reported a Burglary by St., Garland; Disorderly Conduct; Secured 08-15 Brittany Shaine Parker, 24; 1272 Kenan his copper from his residence located at 843 Forcible Entry at her residence located at 6879 Bond $1,000; Court 09-09 Weeks Rd.. Newton Grove; Resisting a Public Govenormoore Rd., Clinton. Wildcat Rd., Harrells. Items reported missing Officer; Secured Bond $750; Court 10-01 included household goods, clothing and a safe. 08-10 Brian Neal Hardison, 38; 1342 Keen- 08-07 Betty Hope reported Harassing Phone er Rd., Clinton; Disorderly Conduct; Secured 08-15 Joesph Anthony Lafromboise, 28; 4384 Calls to her residence located at 3495 North 08-16 Henry Strickland reported the Larce- Bond $1,000; 09-09 Wrye Branch Rd., Newton Grove; Assault by US 421 Hwy., Clinton. ny of his forklift battery from 7060 Hobbton Strangulation; No Bond; Court 08-16 Hwy., Newton Grove. 08-10 Dawn Tasia Keon Harrington, 21; 358 08-07 Soni Lynn reported a Simple Physical Landover Lane, Four Oaks; 4 Counts: Break- 08-15 Derrell Sennett Fryar, 30; 217 Byrd St., Assault at her residence located at 137 Day- 08-16 Mary Butler reported Damage to her ing & Entering; 4 Counts: Larceny; 2 Counts: Clinton; PWISD Marijuana; Felony Probation break Lane, Newton Grove. Cadillac Escalade while parked at her resi- Possession of Stolen Goods; 3 Counts Larce- Violation; Secured Bond $10,000; Court 08-30 dence located at 54 Plum Lane, Clinton. ny of a Firearm; 2 Counts: Conspiracy; Se- 08-07 James Fortner reported a Larceny at cured Bond $25,000; Court 08-16 08-16 Sharon Renee Gurley, 32; 3831 Golds- his residence located at 950 Bells Wood Rd., 08-16 Juan Lopez reported a Robbery at his boro Hwy., Newton Grove; Cyberstalking; Writ- Clinton. Only item reported missing included residence located at 184 Lot 1 Plantation Lane, 08-10 Jerry Glen Howard, 57; 134 Dark- ten Promise to Appear; Court 09-04 household items. Clinton. Item reported missing was a black cell wood Lane, Clinton; Assault on a Female; phone. Secured Bond $750; Court 09-10 08-16 Raymond Keith Boone, 31; 4516 Old 08-07 Crystal Wilson reported Criminal Warsaw Rd., Clinton; Simple Non-Physical As- Damage to his residence located at 1419 Sa- 08-17 Alene Evans reported the Larceny of 08-11 Marea Terese Williams, 37; 1436 sault; Unsecured Bond $1,000; Court 09-16 vannah Hill Rd., Dunn. her tires from her vehicle while parked at 9792 Bland School Rd., Harrells; Simple Assault; Garland Hwy., Clinton. Secured Bond $1,000; Court 09-03 08-16 Christopher Joseph Carter, 30; 275 Seren- 08-07 Laquista Wallace reported a Burglary ity Lake Dr., Clinton; Assault on a Female; No by Forcible Entry at her residence located at 08-17 John Strouth reported a Breaking & 08-11 Cedric Jarrell Crowell, 20; 7859 Tim- Bond; Court 09-03 572 Wilmington Rd., Turkey. No items re- Entering at her residence located at 2964 Old othy Rd., Dunn; Contempt of Court, Perju- ported missing. Warsaw Rd., Clinton. Items reported missing ry, Court Violations; Secured Bond $1,000; 08-17 Cyrys Dean Fennell II, 27; 415 E Eliz- included a box of nitroglycerin patches and an Court 09-09 abeth St., Clinton; Non-Support Child; Bond 08-08 William Mathis reported Criminal assortment of medications. $500; Court 09-10 Damage to Property located at 100 Needmore 08-12 Branden Alexander Elder, 26; 31 El- Rd., Turkey. 08-18 Ruben Garcia reported the Theft of his der Lane, Dunn; Failure to Appear: Sampson 08-17 Hector Xuniga-Zelaya, 30; Sasser Lane, Motor Vehicle while parked at his residence lo- County Child Support; Failure to Appear: Clinton; Domestic Violence Protective Order Vi- 08-08 Donna Carter-Henery reported the cated at 10266 Suttontown Rd., Faison. Harnett County Child Support; Bond $3,516; olation; No Bond; Court 09-03 Larceny of her printer located o Court 08-27 on US Hwy 421, Clinton. 08-18 Evelyn Autry reported a Burglary at a 08-17 Russell Cortez Kerns, 36; 60 Hannibal residence located at 1090 Clear Run School 08-12 Lashanda Yvette Petty, 32; 964 The Lane, Roseboro; Failure to Appear: DWLR; Se- 08-08 Charlotte Cooley reported a Burglary Rd., Harrells. Item reported missing were an Ave., Clinton; Child Abuse; DWI; Speed 69 cured Bond $500; 09-12 at her residence located at 291 Newton Lane, assortment of household goods. in a 55; Secured Bond $1,500; Court 09-03 Clinton. No items were reported missing. 08-17 Geneva Renee Daniels Bishop, 46; 08-18 Jack Bonner reported the Larceny of 08-12 Larenda Eddie Lofton, 31; 8860 Fais- 6505 Five Bridge Rd., Clinton; Failure to Ap- 08-08 Hugo Rodriguez reported a Breaking electrical wiring from a residence located on on Hwy., Faison; Burglary; Robbery with pear: Simple Worthless Checks; Secured Bond & Entering located at 1013 Barden St., Clin- Zoar Church Rd., Salemburg. Dangerous Weapon; Possession of Stolen $1,000; Court 08-20 ton. Items reported missing included a TV Goods/Property; 2 Counts: DWLR; Posses- and us currency. 08-21 Jeffrey Davis reported the Theft of his sion of Weapon of Mass Destruction; Se- 08-17 Donald Edwin Minton Jr., 32; 920 Wil- John Deere lawn mower from his property lo- cured Bond $201,500; Court 08-16 lard Rd., Willard; Criminal Damage to Property; 08-09 Ricky Faircloth reported a Breaking cated at 1241 Northeast Blvd., Clinton. Secured Bond $1,000; Court 09-24 & Entering at his residence located at 122 SE 08-12 Melvin Antonio Thompson, 23; 309 Blvd., Clinton. No items were reported miss- 08-21 Marcella Bonner reported the Larceny W Boney St., Clinton; Burglary; Robbery 08-17 Nicole Cheir Alexander, 24; 107 North ing. of copper wiring from a residence located at with Dangerous Weapon; Possession of Sto- Blvd., Clinton; DWLR; Secured Bond $500; 1600 Zoar Church Rd., Salemburg. len Property; Secured Bond $200,000; Court Court 08-19 08-09 Brent Jackson reported the Arson of 08-16 his Motor Vehicle located at 441 Howard 08-21 Alderman Faison reported a Burglary 08-17 Seth Hudson Giddens, 30; 2060 Mt. Olive Rd., Autryville. at his residence located at 910 West Main St., 08-12 Larry Denny Boykin, 28; 10290 Hwy., Newton Grove; Failure to Appear: Simple Clinton. Garland Hwy., Clinton; Failure to Comply: Worthless Check; Secured Bond $500; Court 09- 08-09 Megan Naylor reported a Fraud by Sampson County Child Support; Bond $750; 26 which someone cloned her phone to track her. A16 www.thesampsonweekly.com Week of August 23-29, 2013 PUZZLES & GAMES Crossword Puzzle CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Dog’s bark 1. Mimic 4. Fall back (time abbr.) 2. Journey on horseback 7. Point midway between S and 3. Linen plant SE 4. Dashes 10. Heap 5. Single Lens Reflex 12. Gross revenue 6. Golf ball stands 14. Smallest merganser 7. A particle of dirt 15. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 8. Clear blood fluids 16. Small integer 9. Female sheep 17. Restore to health 11. Utters 18. Banishments 12. Tern genus 20. Layers of rock 13. Small sofa 22. Hill (Celtic) 14. Shrimp sauteed in butter and 23. Male cat garlic 24. Past tense of 60 across 19. Leoppold and ____ 26. Humans as a group 21. Top of motor vehicle 29. Introduces a further negative 24. Securing devices 30. 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Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudo- ku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, col- umn and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can fig- ure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! Week of August 23-29, 2013 www.thesampsonweekly.com A17 OBITUARIES Camerson Hospital, in Chapel Hill, Baptist Church and also served in the U.S. Air Miss Meagan NC. Funeral service Force. Mrs. Britt is survived by a brother, Frank Rachell Brown, 19, of will be held at 1:00 P.M. Clifton and wife Nora, of Jupiter, Florida; nephew, Cameron passed away Thursday, August 22, David Clifton, of San Fransico, CA; special friend, on Sunday, August 2013 Friendship Baptist W.E. Peterson; special caregivers, Jerry and Toni 18, 2013 at Kindred Church by the Reverend Bradshaw and Kelly and Scott Grantham; three Hospital in Greensboro Gary McMillian. Burial step-children, Harriet B. Allen,of Greenville, NC, with her family at her will follow in the church Annis B. Faircloth,of Kenansville,NC and Judy side. A celebration cemetery. Miss Johnson B. Strickland, of Wilmington, NC. The family will of life will be held on is survived by her receive friends following the service. Memorials Thursday, August 22, parents, Jonathan & may be made to The Baptist Children’s Home, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Amber Scott Johnson Inc., P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27360. at San-Lee Chapel of Garland, one brother, Condolence may be made to the family at www. Church with Pastor Jiraiya Johnson of crumpler-honeycutt.com. Dale Sauls and Chaplain Ken Rahal officiating. Garland, Paternal grandparents, Johnnie & Cordy Burial will follow in Cameron Cemetery. Meagan Johnson of Garland, Paternal great-grandmother, CLINTON was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October Verbie Williams of Roseboro, Maternal grandparents, Mr. Milton “Mitt” Filmore Gainey, 78, of Mary 9, 1993 to Richard Kelly and Connie Davis Brown. Rebecca Cormier of Raeford, and Anthony Scott of Gran Nursing Center, passed away Thursday, She enjoyed taking pictures, shopping, trips to Connecticut, Maternal great-grandmother, Ruby August 15, 2013, at Sampson Regional Medical the beach and a little hunting but most of all she Tarrant of Raeford. The family received friends Center. A funeral service was held at 11 A.M., enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. from 6:30P.M.-8:00P.M. Wednesday, August 21, Saturday, August 17th, at Mt. Vernon Baptist She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt 2013 at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. Online Church in Clinton with the Reverend E. C. and granddaughter and will be greatly missed by condolences maybe sent through www.cartefh.com Mattocks officiating. Interment followed in all who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Clinton Cemetery. Mitt, born in Sampson County, Connie Davis Brown and Brandy Brown; one sister, SALEMBURG was the son of the late Marshall Avery Gainey Mariah Brown of Cameron; three brothers, Jason Mrs. Greta Ann Naylor and Mary Catherine Pope Gainey. He was a Brown and fiancé Tonya of Cameron, Jonathan Tew, 82 of Vista Ridge member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Mitt was Brown and wife Pam of Broadway, DeKelly Gantlin Nursing Home in predeceased by numerous brothers and sisters. of Cameron; great-grandmother, Johnsie Brown of Lewisville, Texas, and He is survived by a sister, Irene G. Darden of Cameron and a host of nieces and nephews. She formerly of Salemburg, Clinton, and a brother, Prentice Gainey of Clinton, was preceded in death by her father, Richard Kelly died on Sunday, August as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great- Brown and a daughter, Addyson Kelly Hughes. 18, 2013. The funeral nieces and great-nephews. The family received The family will receive friends in the family was held at 3:00 P.M. on friends 10-11 A.M., the hour prior to the service, visitation rooms at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Wednesday, August 21, Saturday morning at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, and Crematory on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2013 at Butler Funeral 3790 Faison Highway, Clinton and other times from 6 until 8 p.m. Condolences may be sent to Home in Roseboro. at the home of his sister, 504 Underwood Street, www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. The family Burial followed at the Clinton. Flowers are welcome or memorials may has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Tew Family Cemetery be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Home and Crematory. in Roseboro. Mrs. Tew Fund, 3790 Faison Highway, Clinton, NC 28328. was preceded in death by: her husband, William Condolences may be sent to the family at www. Roseboro A. Tew; one son, Danny Ray Tew; and one brother, crumpler-honeycutt.com. Mr. Jessie “Peter William Crawford “Bill” Naylor. She is survived by: Rabbit” Frank two daughters and their families, Brenda and Bryon Clinton Blackmon Jr. 78 of Langston and Linda Tew and Lee Shaw all of Lake Mrs. Kathy Songer Robbins, 62 of 4376 King 170 Willie Brown Rd. Dallas, Texas; and two grandchildren, Austin and Road, died in Rex Hospital, Monday, August Roseboro, NC died Hayden Shaw of Lake Dallas, Texas. The family 19, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday Thursday, August 08, received friends on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 at 6:00 PM at Piney Grove Baptist Church with 2013 at Sampson to 3:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. A Rev. Richard Weeks and Rev. Spencer Brown Regional Medical special thanks to the many people who cared for her officiating. Born in 1950 in Charleston County, Center in Clinton, NC. over the past 8 years at Vista Ridge Nursing Home, South Carolina, Mrs. Robbins was the daughter Funeral service was who knew her as “Mamma” and “our princess”. They of the late Clifford M. and Ethel Hazel Songer. held at 2:00 P.M. created a caring, loving, and peaceful environment She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Wednesday, August that she came to appreciate as home. Services Church and a homemaker. She is survived by 14, 2013 at Charles E. entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro her husband, Butch S. Robbins; two daughters, Perry Learning Center Street, Roseboro. Ailene Nichole Davis and husband, Ryan Charles in Roseboro. Burial followed in the Roseboro- of Summerville, SC and Scarlett Allison Gainous Snowhill Cemetery. Mr. Blackmon is survived by Clinton and husband, Jason of Summerville, SC; one two sons, Carl Parker of Stedman, Anthony Parker Sadie Williams McKoy, 91, formerly 227 Jacobs St. sister, Mary E. Williams of Charleston, SC and of Vander ; one daughter Sharon Mills of Ft. Worth died Sunday 8/18/13 at Sampson Regional Medical three brothers, Richard Songer of Charleston, Texas; two sisters Isabell Walker of Dallas, Texas, Center in Clinton, N.C. Funeral services will Sat. SC, Tommy Songer of Summerville, S.C. and Lonnie Fennell of Clinton; one brother, James W. 8/24/13, 3pm at Greater Six Runs Missionary Baptist Clifford Songer IIl, of Edisto Beach, S.C. Two Blackmon of Roseboro; 5 grandchildren. Service Church in Turkey, N.C. Interment in the Sandhill grandchildren: Melody and Gabriel Gainous. The by Carter Funeral Home. Cemetery, Clinton, N.C. Survivors are 3 daughters- family will receive friends following the memorial Mary Williams-Clinton, N.C., Joyce W. Murphy- service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of Garland Delway, N.C., Rev. E. Yvonne Faison-Clinton,N.C.; flowers memorials may be made to Piney Grove Douglas Edward 1 son-John Williams-Burlington, N.J.; 1 brother- Baptist Church, 1818 N. McCullen Road, Faison, Lewis 52 of 11710 Jesse McCalop-Turkey, N.C. ; 1 sister-Florence NC 28341. Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall US Hwy. 701 North Thompson-E.Orange, N.J.; 10 grandchildren, 20 Funeral Home. Garland, NC died great grandchildren. Public viewing Friday 8/23/13, 1 in his home August to 7pm, family present 6-7pm, Butler & Son Funeral NEWTON GROVE 15th surrounded by Services, Clinton, N.C. www.butlerandson.com Mr. Ronald Earl Stevens, 56, of 899 Suttontown family and friends Road, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Wayne after a brave battle Stedman Memorial Hospital, Goldsboro, NC. The funeral with Leukemia. Doug Ms. Vesta Fortune, Age-94, 6899 Beaver Dam will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, August 25, at was predeceased by Rd. died Thursday 8/15/13 at home. Funeral The Western Assembly Disciples of Christ his father Norwood services will be Sat. 8/24/13, 11 am, at Butler & Headquarters, Newton Grove, NC with Elder Neal Lewis of Garland, Son Funeral Home in Roseboro, N.C. Interment Fernando Geddie officiating. Burial will follow in NC. Memorial service in the Roseboro Cemetery. Survivors are 1 son- Piney Green Disciples Church Cemetery. Public was held at 2:00 P.M. Barry Smith-Stedman, N.C. ; 1 daughter-Jennifer visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, from 9 Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Carter Funeral Home, Fortune-Phil., Pa.; 3 grandchildren and 3 Great a.m. - 1 p.m. at Brock Memorial & Worley Funeral by the Reverend Billy Bass. Doug is survived by his Grandchildren. Public visitation Saturday 9-11 am. Home, Clinton, NC and from 5 p.m. - 7p.m. with mother Geneva Lewis of Raeford NC; a daughter, www.butlerandson.com family present at Piney Green Disciples Church, Jeanie Ana Lewis; a son, Joseph Lewis; a brother Newton Grove, NC. Mr. Stevens is survived by Frankie Lewis of Raeford, NC; Two sisters, Clinton his wife, Pastor Gertie Stevens of the home; Brenda Lewis of Raeford, NC and Tammy and her Mrs. Grace Clifton Britt, 77, of 80 Killdee Dr., daughters, Crystal Wilson of Clinton, NC and husband Scott Krumwiede of Myrtle Beach, SC; 8 Harrells, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Magnolia Jill Stevens of the home; son, Ronald Dewayne nieces and nephews and many great friends. The Assisted Living, in Clinton. A graveside service will Stevens of Clinton, NC; sisters, Minnie Warren family would like to extend a heart felt thank you be Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM in the of Faison, NC, Carolyn Stevens, Lois Stevens, to Gary & Marion Childress for their support during Clinton Cemetery. The Reverend Alan Overton Sarah Stevens, Brenda Stevens, Wanda Stevens Doug’s illness. Service by Carter Funeral Home in will officiate. Mrs. Britt, born in Sampson County, all of Four Oaks, NC; brothers. Moses Stevens of Garland. was the daughter of the late Duncan Kyle Clifton Newton Grove, NC and Larry Stevens of Chicago, and Lois Grace Tyner Clifton and the widow of IL; 5 grandchildren. Online condolences may Garland the late Grover Hampton “Hamp” Britt. She retired be sent to www.brockmemorialandworley.com. Miss Jenna Michelle Johnson 2 of 1976 Davis from the Sampson Independent where she was Service entrusted to Brock Memorial & Worley Rd., died Monday, August 19, 2013 at UNC co-owner. Mrs. Britt was a member of Immanuel Funeral Home in Clinton, NC

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