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ON THE WEB NC high court told to review VISIT US AT www. redistricting maps third time wilmingtonjournal.com AND BY CASH MICHAELS OF Carolina justices will have to back to the North Carolina jus- ence in other congressional That ruling is not likely to READ THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL heed the US High Court's find- tices again after the federal districts. return now that the NC THIS ing that the State's redistrict- High Court ruled last week In 2015, the GOP-led NC Supreme Court is 5-4 AND MORE For a third time since 2011, ing process is unconstitution- that the State's Republican-led Supreme Court ignored feder- Democratic majority. the North Carolina Supreme ally flawed because of racial General Assembly "stacked- al direction that the 2011 maps "The N.C. Supreme Court is Court will have to review gerrymandering. and-packed" Black Democrats were racially skewed, ruling The US Supreme Court into the First and Twelfth instead that the overuse of North Carolina's legislative Please see and congressional redistrict- Tuesday sent a 2011 redistrict- Congressional Districts so race in the voting maps was ing maps, and this time, North ing lawsuit, Dickson v. Rucho, that they would have less influ- entirely proper. THIRD TIME/Page 2

“Trump's war on children” BY Marian Wright Edelman REV. WILLIAM BARBER

BRUNSWICK COUNTY Rev. Barber says UPDATE he will soon announce his choice for next NCNAACP head

BY CASH MICHAELS OF THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTOS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL Thus far, several NCNAACP officials have A place where new FBI agents were required to visit under Director Comey. Here, the announced whom they are supporting to become Obama family visited the monument in 2011. the conference leader, but the current president says he'll wait until he's actually set to step down. The Reverend Dr. William J. Barber, II, outgo- Under Director Comey, FBI special agents ing President of the NCNAACP,says, even though he's already announced his intentions to step BERNEST HEWETT down after 12 years to join a national movement were required to visit Dr. King's Memorial surrounding the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Take notice! Luther King, Jr.'s 1968 Poor People's Campaign, he FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover called King a communist hasn't done so yet. In a phone interview last week, because of his fight for civil rights The Reverend Barber said that, when he does Act! decide what his last day on the job will be, he will BY FREDERICK H. LOWE also announce whom he'd like to see become the OF NORTHSTARNEWSTODAY.COM next conference president during State conference BY BERNEST HEWETT elections in October. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Barber's announcement is expected to occur by SPECIAL TO THE TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM the middle of June. First Vice President Carolyn ormer FBI Director James Comey,who was Coleman said last week that candidates for State Everyday, here in Brunswick hired by President Barack Obama and president are expected to formally file by June 15. County, I see the grip of racism FF fired by President Donald Trump, ordered Thus far, only The Reverend Dr. T. Anthony coming back to my people and the FBI's new special agents to visit the Washington Spearman, NCNAACP Third Vice President for other minorities, poor people, D.C. memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the past six years, and President of the NC Whites, etc. The hate is still alive for a discussion concerning unchecked government Council of Churches, has been the only one to for- and well and growing every day. power. mally file to run for the post. People have hate in their hearts As FBI director, Comey kept a memo on his desk "My 53 years of membership in the NAACP for no other reason except that written by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. The memo PRESIDENT OBAMA AND DIRECTOR COMEY and twelve years of leadership experience in the they want to hate. It is very described Dr. King as a Communist, and it requested NCNAACP prepare me to become the next presi- important that we, as a people, a technical surveillance on the civil rights leader.The unnamed black woman who said: "Character, dent of this great civil rights organization," The begin to study our elected offi- 1963 memo was signed by Robert Kennedy, the U.S. courage, collaboration, competence. We have to be Reverend Spearman, who also pastors a church in cials. We need to know those peo- Attorney General, Comey said during an interview able to call on those tools in our toolbox to be able to Greensboro, said in a statement sent to ple who are running for office. on "60 Minutes" the newsmagazine broadcast Sunday make sure that we are correcting some of the things NCNAACP membership last weekend. We must understand the private nights on CBS Television. that happened in the past." Ms. Coleman has said she hasn't decided yet, or community committees that Scott Pelley, a 60 Minutes reporter, who inter- "What's the lesson?" Pelley asks Comey. and former NCNAACP president, Melvin "Skip" come in our communities. We viewed Comey, said, "there is no court order. It was a "The lesson is the importance of never becoming Alston has indicated that he's definitely not a can- need to take note of those ele- signature of the FBI director and the signature of the untethered to oversight and accountability.I want all didate but will support Ms. Coleman if she runs. ments that are all around us, attorney general." of my new special agents and intelligence analysts to The Reverend Spearman, however,seems to be affecting our lives and our chil- "Yep," Comey said."And then open-ended. No time understand that portion of the FBI's history the FBI's attracting a good deal of support thus far. dren's lives. We live in a society limit. No space restriction. No review. No oversight." interaction with Dr. King and draw from it an under- The Reverend Cardes Brown, President of filled with race hatred, and it is A 60 Minutes narrator said: "Some of the worst of standing of the dangers of falling in love with our Greensboro Branch of the NAACP, and State slowly working on especially the the FBI's history is its investigation of Dr. King. So, own rectitude. And the importance of being chapter Religious Affairs Committee Chairman, on Comey's orders, FBI Academy instructors now immersed in that design of the founders with over- has formally endorsed Spearman, as has Bishop bring new agents here [Dr.King's statue] to talk about sight by the courts and Congress so we don't fall in Please see values lost in the pursuit of the man who became a love with our own view of things," Comey said. BRUNSWICK/Page 2 monument." President Trump fired Comey on May 9th. Please see The camera then focuses on the face of an President Obama appointed him in 2013. 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Barber moves to another president, "This is the assign- vice president automatically would not confirm whether BARBER lane…," wrote Attorney Al ment for one who will not only assumes that role when the cur- what she decided during a Continued from Page 1 McSurely, Chair of the speak truth to power but speak rent president leaves before his meeting last Monday. There ISSN 0049-7649 - AN NCNAACP Communications truth with power." or her term is up, unless the was speculation that both Ms. INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER George Battle, Presiding Committee. Meanwhile, which one of first vice president decides not Coleman and Second Vice Dedicated to R.S. Jervay, Prelate of the Piedmont Leslie Malachi, National the four current NCNAACP to take it. President Carolyn McDougal Founder of R.S. Jervay Printers, Episcopal District. 1901 Director of the 2,200 member vice presidents will serve out In this case, First Vice would step aside, allowing and T.C. Jervay, Sr., Founder of "Reverend Dr. T. Anthony African-American Ministers' the rest of The Reverend Dr. President Carolyn Coleman Third Vice President The Wilmington Journal, Spearman is prepared to carry Leadership Council, agrees, Barber's term after he formally has said that she hadn't made Spearman to assume the post, An offspring of the Cape Fear on Dr. Barber's vision, spirit, writing that, if Rev. Spearman steps down? According to the up her mind on succeeding The but, as of press time, there was Journal, 1927 Published Weekly At and intellectual brilliance as is elected the next NCNAACP NAACP Constitution, the first Reverend Dr. Barber, and he no confirmation of that. 412 South Seventh Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 By Black Press SENC, LLC also unconstitutional." P.O. 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What's wrong? Wake up, BRUNSWICK Brunswick County! Election Continued from Page 1 day is coming! Get up and get out and vote! Our very free- Blacks of Brunswick County. dom depends on it! We have fewer Black busi- If I am free with no vision, I nesses, fewer Black farmers, am a slave. If I am free with no and fewer Black land owners, education, I am a slave. and we are told that its getting If I am free with no personal better for Blacks and other pride, I am a slave, but If I am minorities. We need more free with God on my side and a qualified people to get better strong faith, I am free to live out jobs, but we have people with my dreams in peace!! master's degrees and Ph. D.'s, Bernest L. Hewett is but the jobs are going to people President of the Brunswick with bachelor's degrees. County Branch of NAACP.

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NC NAACP'S BARBER, Legislative Building, pres- PROPOSED ELECTION Cooper when he lost re- 31stby emailing rules@ the state legislature lying OTHERS ARRESTED suring state lawmakers to CHANGES AFTER election. Election officials ncsbe.gov or mailing them down. Last Friday, Cooper AT LEGISLATIVE expand Medicaid for hun- HURRICANE MATTHEW, want the emergency power to N.C. State Board of filed a third lawsuit against PROTEST dreds of thousands of poor GUBERNATORAL to change election sched- Elections, Attn: Katelyn Republican leaders, accus- [RALEIGH] For the first North Carolinians. Out- CHALLENGE ules in the aftermath of a Love, Deputy General ing them of unconstitution- time this year, protesters going NCNAACP Pres. Rev. [RALEIGH] The state disaster, natural or mili- Counsel, 441 N. Harrington ally reducing the size of the associated William Barber, led pro- Board of Elections is pro- tary. Officials will also Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. NC Court of Appeals. with the Moral testers through the halls of posing important emer- require those protesting Lawmakers reduced the Monday move- the NC General Assembly, gency changes to election an election result to certify GOV. COOPER SUES size of court from 15 to 12, ment allowed and in front of House procedures in the after- under threat of perjury LAWMAKERS OVER suggesting that the work- themselves to Speaker Tim Moore's math of last fall's that their facts are "true APPOINTMENT load had gone down. be arrested by office. By midday, 32 Hurricane Matthew devas- and accurate," or be pun- POWERS AGAIN Cooper vetoed the law, but STATE state Capitol demonstrators, including tation, and the problems ished if not. Comments [RALEIGH] Democratic Republicans overrode his police after Barber, had been arrested caused after then Gov. Pat about the propose changes Gov. Roy Cooper isn't tak- veto. BRIEFS loudly demon- and taken away. McCrory challenged are being accepted by the ing any encroachment of COMPILED BY strating in the Democratic opponent Roy NCBOE now through July his appointment powers by CASH MICHAELS Ben Jealous confirms run for Maryland governorship Former NAACP president believes his civil rights record will inspire voters

BY HAZEL TRICE EDNEY can win an endorsement OF TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM from Sen. Bernie Sanders, it may bolster his chances sig- nificantly. "Let's just see," was (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Jealous' only response when Former NAACP President asked whether he expects to Benjamin Todd Jealous, also receive Sanders' endorse- former Black press execu- ment. tive, is launching a political Sanders won 36 percent of career. the vote in Maryland's Perhaps recently best Democratic presidential pri- known as a surrogate for mary. If Jealous can win a Democratic presidential majority of those voters; candidate Sen. Bernie plus a significant portion of Sanders, Jealous confirmed Maryland's 45 percent Black this week that he is running vote, he is a strong con- for governor of Maryland. tender to win the He cited his long record of Democratic nomination. civil rights and the diversity But the key will be to of the state of Maryland as excite the Democratic base being to his favor. to the polls. Jealous believes "When I was president of he has the record to do just the NAACP I learned just that. Maryland has a 45 per- how quickly my neighbors cent White constituency and here were prepared to move 10 percent that encompasses forward on civil rights. In other races. Jealous believes one year, we abolished the his background and civil death penalty, we passed rights record could attract a marriage equality, we following similar to the passed the Dream Act. I'm "Rainbow Coalition" that running for governor was amassed during the because I believe we're pre- Jesse Jackson presidential pared to move just as quick- campaign, for which Jealous ly in moving forward on our also worked in 1988. education, on employment, Jealous was born in TRICEEDNEYWIRE.COM PHOTO on the environment while Pacific Grove, Calif. But his BENJAMIN JEALOUS continuing to protect civil parents, a mixed-race cou- rights," Jealous said this ple, had met in Baltimore. week in an interview with His father, Fred Jealous, President Barack Obama. has shifted millions of dol- need to be sent to rehabilita- Maryland must be inspired the Trice Edney News Wire. who was White, helped inte- "I'm blessed to have lived lars away from public educa- tion," he says. "The only way enough to believe the elec- "I'm running for governor grate lunch counters in the my life as a progressive in tion and into voucher pro- to create a better future for tion even matters. because I believe we can do South. His mother, Ann the Black community who is grams and who has toured Baltimore and its residents "It's going to take us decid- much better by our kids Jealous, worked with the committed to fighting for a the state with [Trump- is to have a governor who is ing that our children's right now." Student Nonviolent better life for everyone in appointed Education always for all of its resi- future, that our family's eco- Jealous is entering a Coordinating Committee in our community and ulti- Secretary] Betsy Devos and dents; including Baltimore. nomic future is important crowded field of seven other the 1960s. As a teenager, mately for everyone in every has embraced Attorney Right now it feels too often enough for us to turn out," candidates for the Jealous became steeped in community…It's that life, General Sessions' foolish- that we have a governor who Jealous says. "And so, at the Democratic primary to be civil and voting rights work that path that starts with ness of trying to revive the is always for all of Maryland end of the day, we will do held June 26, 2018. He and spent summers in Jesse Jackson '88 and goes failed war on drugs by also except for Baltimore…You what it takes to turn out vot- believes disaffection for the Baltimore with his maternal all the way through Bernie investing millions of dollars simply cannot starve a city ers. Donald Trump will scandal-laden Trump grandparents. Sanders' 2016 campaign," he in building up law enforce- that's supposed to be the eco- make that easier and Larry administration may cause "The combination of an recounts. "It's that life that ment to go after heroin nomic epicenter of the state Hogan will make that easier voters to lean back toward activist rooted in the tradi- started with my parents and addicts as law breakers and have the state prosper." still." Democratic leadership after tion of the NAACP and the my grandparents rooted in rather than as people who Ultimately, the voters of electing Republican Gov. civil rights movement and the NAACP, raised in the Larry Hogan in November an activist rooted in the NAACP; ultimately leads 2014. Hogan is eligible to run Bernie camp, gives us a into the labor movement for re-election. broad base that looks like and the environmentalist "Larry Hogan is governor Maryland similar to what movement and the LGBT of Maryland because in you saw of Doug Wilder in movement and the women's A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE 2014, we had a high tide of Virginia after the Jesse rights movement. That's me, Republican turnout and an Jackson campaign," Jealous that's where I'm rooted and ebb tide of Democratic SENCLAND CHAPTER said. where this campaign is root- turnout," Jealous said. He Jealous' career has been ed." pointed out that Hogan won woven with civil rights and If he wins, Jealous would Eighteenth Annual Banquet Fundraiser by 60,000 votes after 125,000 politics. Between 2000-2004 become the nation's fourth Democrats who had voted in he served as executive direc- Black governor in modern 2010 didn't show up to vote tor of the National history. The others were in 2014. Newspaper Publishers Virginia's Gov. L. Douglas "In this era of President Association (NNPA). Earlier Wilder, elected in 1989; Trump, they can only in his career, he'd worked as Massachusetts' Gov. Deval remember having a presi- an editor for the historic Patrick, elected in 2006 and dent that is competent to Jackson Advocate newspa- re-elected in 2010; and New serve. And now they see the per in Mississippi. York's Gov. David Paterson impact of having a presi- After NNPA, he became who served two years after dent that is quite the oppo- founding director of the resignation of Gov. Eliot site," Jealous said. "So long Amnesty International's U. Spitzer in 2008. as we turn out Democratic S. Human Rights Program. Jealous, 44, has two young voters who are used to vot- In 2008, he became the his- children to whom he often ing in gubernatorial elec- torically youngest NAACP refers when expressing con- tions, there's almost no way president at the age of 35, an cerns about the future of that he can win." office he held until 2012. He Maryland. Reflecting on the The election will be held later became a venture capi- economic deprivation that Nov.6, 2018. But first Jealous talist with the Oakland, became a national spotlight must distinguish himself Calif.-based Kapor Center during the Freddie Gray among the crowded for Social Impact. He also case, he accuses Hogan of Democratic field. In that played integral rolls in the having ignored Baltimore regard, he may just have a presidential races of during his tenure. not-so-secret weapon. If he "This is a governor who Guest Speaker, Irving Joyner, Attorney at Law

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OUR VOICE GUEST EDITORIAL PROHIBITIONS AND BANS: Matters of Opinion Serious unintended consequences CASH IN THE APPLE TRUE BELIEVERS? apidly shifting U.S. demographics are fueling the urgency of civil rights leaders, social scientists, ere it is, five-and-a- one who will look out for honeymoon with the Russian crimination. R policy makers, and public health professionals to half months into THEIR interests first, government, even many of Trump supporters are focus their attention on policies designed to close the gap in H the Trump presi- because after all, if they're his supporters have hard already screwed! racial and ethnic health disparities and ensure justice and dency,and believe it or not, at happy, then the country's time swallowing it. Unquestioned loyalty is a equity in communities of color. In the interest of social jus- least 40% of the country still happy. And yet they still trust laudable American trait. But tice, the good intent of policies developed and endorsed by believes he's the cat's meow. And if the rest of the coun- him. unbridled stupidity is not. dedicated public servants requires, however, a As a recent segment on CNN try is unhappy,then that's too Better to do that, than to Trump supporters elected thorough and thoughtful consideration of the proves, de-- bad, because Trump support- admit that they are wrong, someone totally unprepared impact of unintended consequences of those spite all of ers will still be happy. and that they basically sup- to govern. They assumed that policies in communities of color across the the incredibly But wait a minute…even port a fool who will easily get governing is a simple matter nation. outrageous though they're still "happy," us all in trouble. of making deals and running While many Black Americans have made BS that that doesn't mean they're But these folks, who I will your mouth. Only now are significant advances in professional and edu- Trump has pleased with everything that readily admit are both selfish they realizing why American cational achievement, heightened political pulled thus they're seeing and hearing and ignorant, seriously government is so messy - and social status, far too many are still bur- far, there are from the blonde blowhard! believe that they are in the because there is no real cen- dened with poverty,few employment and edu- folks out For one, they're tired of his driver's seat now, and things tral authority. Dr. cational opportunities and poor health. Cash there, appar- tweets. Trump supporters see are going to be done their And that's why it can't be Benjamin Compounding this situation is the tense rela- Michaels ently some of them as evidence of a lack of way. run like a business. The ulti- Chavis Jr. tionship between police and the Black com- the same sup- control, a lack of discipline. Never mind that many of mate purpose of government munity because of use of excessive force, pro- porters who There's a powerful line in the major promises they is to serve. filing, over incarceration, and selective prose- put him in office in the first "The Godfather'" where Don believed made by Trump to The ultimate purpose of cution. It has also been well documented that Black people are place, who are proud of the Vito Corleone tells his oldest them are NOT going to hap- government is to make sicker, experience bias and discrimination in blinders they wear which son Santino ,"Don't ever tell pen. money. the healthcare system and die sooner than keeps them from realizing anyone outside of the family They are NOT going to get Pres. Trump doesn't other groups in American society. that the man is a total disas- what you're thinking." quality, lower-cost health believe in service. He It stands to reason why conscientious poli- ter. Traditionally, the presi- care from Trump. believes in money. cymakers and public health professionals are When questioned, many of dent of the United States only Trump supporters are And that's why he's screw- zealous in their efforts to do whatever it takes them say they wanted some- tells what the world what he's going to get screwed! ing all of his to improve the safety, quality of life and one "real" in the office. Well, thinking only after he and his They are NOT going to get supporters…..and all of us! health in Black communities-even if it they are getting their wish, advisors have figured it out, a wall, paid for by Mexico, at Gee, thanks Trump sup- Rev. Al means making selected harmful products because there is no question because what he says and the US border to stop illegal porters. Sharpton unavailable by imposing bans and prohibi- that Trump is "real" does represents the govern- immigrants. Cash Michaels is a journal- tions. alright….real CROOKED! ment, not just himself. They are going to get ist and reporter for The Prohibitions and bans are official public Trump supporters hate gov- So when Trump lies and screwed! Wilmington Journal, proclamations and legislative orders forbidding, limiting, ernment so much, they have accuses his predecessor Pres. They are already not get- Winston-Salem Chronicle, restricting and making illegal a behavior or forbidding, limit- no problem supporting some- Obama of "tapping" Trump's ting their Muslim travel ban and Greensboro Peacemaker. ing, restricting and making illegal the use, manufacture or one who pays no attention to phone, or reporters of "fake because federal court after He is also a member of The selling of a product. In 1920, Congress ratified the 18th protocol, or the law. They just news" about his federal court sees it for what Wilmington Journal's editori- Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, want what they want….some- campaign/administration's it is - ethnic and religious dis- al board. transportation and sale of liquor. The good intentions of those who aggressively supported the prohibition on alcohol were to reduce access to alcohol as OUR VOICE thol cigarettes would give they have access to counsel- and poor health outcomes in a way of reducing drunkenness, the crime and accidents police another way to inter- ing, treatment, smoking ces- the Black community. caused by drunkenness and to reduce the death, illness and Continued from this page act negatively in Black com- sation aids and are helped to We urge tobacco control disease associated with the use and abuse of alcohol. munities on the retail level or develop stress management advocates, public health pro- The national prohibition of alcohol (1920-1933) was with individual citizens for a skills. fessionals and policymakers (FDA) comprehensive extremely difficult to enforce. While the consumption of alco- low-level, non-violent We welcome the opportuni- not to defer to the criminal jus- authority to regulate the hol dropped at the beginning of Prohibition, it subsequently offense. A ban, prohibition or ty for positive, realistic, solu- tice system by imposing prohi- manufacturing, marketing, increased. Banning alcohol did not stop its use. Unregulated, restriction on menthol ciga- tions-oriented dialogue with bitions, bans and the threat of and sale of tobacco products. illegally produced alcohol was more dangerous to drink, rettes would mean punitive supporters of a menthol ban, punishment to solve an urgent The good intent of the law is crime increased and became "organized," courts and prisons consequences, if the prohibi- public health professionals, public health crisis. to reduce smoking that is the were stretched to the breaking point. When the production tion or ban is violated. law enforcement officials, In the words of the leading preventable cause of and sale of alcohol went underground, black markets devel- History has proven that community leaders, and civil Reverend Dr. Martin Luther death in the United States. oped controlled by the Mafia and gangs in communities. By prohibitions and bans don't rights activists to reduce King Jr., "We are confronted We are very concerned that 1933, public sentiment had turned against prohibition and work. smoking in the Black com- with the fierce urgency of while the FDA is considering Congress repealed the prohibition by constitutional amend- Education and treatment munity. now. This is a time for vigor- a national menthol ban, state ment. The unintended consequences of alcohol prohibition work. Young people are less At the same time, we hold ous and positive action." and local governmental agen- were real and far outweighed the good intent of the prohibi- likely to smoke if they get our public health profession- Reverend Al Sharpton is the cies are implementing ordi- tion and led to the failure of this noble experiment. open, honest health informa- als and policymakers founder and president of nances that will prohibit, The lessons learned from the failed policy of alcohol prohi- tion and tools to deal with accountable to address the National Action Network. Dr. restrict and ban menthol cig- bition are important for us today when a ban on menthol cig- peer pressure. Adults who social determinants of Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., is the arettes, the preferred tobacco arettes has been proposed to reduce smoking among African struggle with smoking addic- health that include a broad president and CEO of the product of African Americans. Since over 80 percent of African Americans who tion are more likely to make range of factors that are rea- National Newspaper Pub- Americans. A ban on men- choose to smoke, smoke menthol cigarettes, prohibitions, healthier decisions when sons for health disparities lishers Association. restrictions and bans would affect Black communities more than other communities in America. When police have to spend time enforcing prohibitions and bans, they have less time to focus on solving violent crime and ensuring public safety.Tensions between police and the Black community have focused national attention on the pervasive inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. In 2014, the National Research Council issued a comprehensive report on America's overgrown criminal justice system. The rate of imprisonment in the United States has more than quadrupled during the last forty years. The U.S. prison population is largely drawn from men under age 40 and mostly men of color. The Council found that high incarceration rates came about not because of an increase in crime, but because of pol- icy choices. A menthol ban could make a bad situation in the criminal justice system worse for Blacks. We do stand united with policymakers, public health pro- HONOR YOUR GRADUATE IN THE fessionals and tobacco control advocates - Smoking is bad and not good for public health. We support the regulation of the manufacture and sale of tobacco products, especially restrict- WILMINGTON JOURNAL’S GRADUATION EDITION ing the sale of tobacco products to youth. We strongly encour- age Black people to stop smoking and educate our youth about the dangers of smoking. The National Action Network and TO BE PUBLISHED ON JUNE 15, 2017. the National Newspaper Publishers Association do not pro- mote smoking nor endorse or advertise smoking products. Our concerns about the impact of a menthol ban are based on For more information, our experience and understanding of how law enforcement works when bans and prohibitions are imposed. On June 22, 2009, when President Barack Obama signed call Shawn Thatch into law the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the new law gave the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at 910-762-5502 or stop by the office at OUR VOICE Continued on this page 412 South 7th Street. Thursday, June 1, 2017 VOICES 5

Trump again! BLACKONOMICS (Via TriceEdneyWire.com) that protesting is illegal and tuted "Loser(s)" in his person- Trump has previously NAACP in transition 'm among those who banned in the kingdom. I'm al lexicon for the phrase demonstrated his disdain for really would like to sure somebody wanted to Radical Islamic Terrorists. recognizing the intelligence (Via TriceEdneyWire.com) have been aching to be under- I move on to something protest, but was not eager to Meanwhile, every day in of the American voter, but I stood, to be seen - and now, bigger and better than what face up to 15 years in a Saudi the "Homeland," we have hope he is not so deluded as he national office of they are demanding to be we hear daily on the news- prison for doing so. been flooded with breaking to think that while he is away the NAACP has heard. We want to meet those but, as a lawyer, I know that If that statement isn't bad (bad) news about Russians The Russia Thing will disap- T made a couple of demands, and in doing so, there's a legal principle that enough, Ross appeared fasci- interfering in our 2016 pear. It will be here when he significant changes lately; ensure that we are harness- says "Silence nated and enamored with a Presidential election to returns and he will also have they dismissed the ing the energy and voice of gives con- kingdom that is so secure a victory for "The to deal with the broken cam- Chairwoman, Roslyn Brock, our grassroots membership sent," so I repressive/regressive it doesn't Donald." Before he could paign promises outlined in and the President, Cornell as we pursue transformation- just can't even allow women to drive. As clear US airspace, we were his proposed budget. I trust Brooks. Although I served in al change. As we reimagine allow myself one Saudi cleric put it, "Driving shocked with the news of an that someone is informing various capa-cities within ourselves, we want to be the luxury of could harm women's ovaries!" Oval Office meeting with two him that there will be some the Cinci-nnati branch for 9 formed in the likeness of the ignoring cur- To their credit, some women of his Russian buddies explaining he'll have to do years (2005-14), through which people whom we serve - and rent events are not frightened and are chal- wherein he disclosed high- about his proposed budget. we did excellent work for our to do so, we must first see, Dr. E. Faye without com- lenging that, and other archaic level military intelligence I will address this budget community, I have not been a meet and listen to them…As fan of the national office we embark on this journey, Williams ment. While laws. and berated former FBI in greater detail in an upcom- "The Do- But, I digress. Let's move Director, James Comey, as a ing column, but needless to since Myrlie everyone will have a place at nald," his to the main culprit, "The "crazy nut case." say, it is an attack on most of Evers took the table" family and best friends fly Donald." His bluster regard- Since "The Donald" and his us-persons with disabilities, over back The most striking state- around the world at our ing Radical Islamic entourage have been flying to seniors, children, and others. around 1994 ment to me is that in 107 expense, I must speak out Terrorists and keeping other faraway places, we have I wonder how many of or so. My years, the NAACP has never once more on Trump. Muslims out of "AWVUH" learned that his attempt to Trump's supporters see experiences gone on a "listening tour" to First, can you believe the (think he means OUR) coun- obstruct the investigation of themselves on the chopping in our local hear from its branches; but I naivety of Commerce try is familiar to all. possible collusion between block that is his budget. branch left a will let you draw our own Secretary Wilbur Ross when However, when given the his campaign and Russia for Despite its flaws, I've bitter taste conclusions from that stating that he was amazed opportunity to express him- the purpose of manipulating always thought America to James in my mouth excerpt, and I encourage you that "The Donald's" visit to self in the midst of Muslim the 2016 election outcome is be a Great Place. I just thank as I watched to read the entire letter; read Saudi Arabia was so success- identity, not once did he men- more expansive than origi- God that "Making America Clingman the national it and critically analyze it to ful? He based success on the tion the phrase he con- nally thought. Not only did Great Again" in Trump's office use its see if it meets your approval, fact that the visit did not demned President Obama for he (self-admittedly) fire image is proving more diffi- national rep- especially if you are a mem- draw a single protestor or not using. One can only ask Comey for that purpose, cult than first thought. resentative, the "Luca Brazi" ber. oppositional placard. Ross' if that's mere hypocrisy or Trump solicited two other Dr. E. Faye Williams, of the NAACP, Gill Ford, to The once vaunted and her- comment speaks to the level whether reading the careful- intelligence executives for President of the National intimidate members and alded NAACP has finally got- of knowledge and experience ly worded document in front the purpose of using their Congress of Black Women. even suspend them for life ten the message it seems, and among Trump's inner-circle. of him precluded any influence to quash continu- 202/678-6788 www.national- because they refused to capit- is ready to hear from the Ross obviously failed to learn "freestylin." He's now substi- ing inquiry into the matter. congressbw.org. ulate to his will. grassroots. I trust they are Many branches across the truthful in that regard and country have suffered from will follow through on their TO BE EQUAL Ford's arrogance, collusion, statements. If they do not and disruption of local and merely put a new face on branch elections and other the same old problems, my Trump administration charts a course to criminal injustice branch activities. He had his advice is for members to own agenda for certain walk away and leave them to (Via TriceEdneyWire.com) tice policies back. harshest sentencing and place? As a nation, we must branches and exercised it their own devices. If they are In a throwback to the enforcement resources for agree to prioritize prevention summarily and arbitrarily sincere, I urge you to support "At a time when people George W. Bush administra- serious, violent, high-level and address crime before it without sanction or even a this new vision and get across the aisle have finally tion, Sessions is widely offenders-flies in the face of happens. That means looking response from his national involved to help bring it to found some of the modest, yet expected to formally order all promising consensus that has at-and effectively treating-the bosses. Despite branches fruition. promising, agreement that we federal prosecutors to impose been steadily building among root causes of crimes. It calling, writing, suing, and A Black organization with need to fix our broken system, the harshest sentences for all civil rights and social justice means, among other things, filing complaints against this over a half million members the Trump drug offenses and offenders, organizations, states led by housing the homeless, remov- guy, he continued to ride can do so much to move us administra- including the return of the Conservative governors, and ing the heavy price tag and roughshod over the local pro- toward economic empower- tion and widely unpopular and dis- across the partisan divide in stigma around mental health letariat, the volunteers, who ment. It will not happen if Attorney credited mandatory mini- Congress. It seems everyone, and mental health services, do much of the work and pay corruption and distrust exist General mums. except the Department of feeding the hungry, ensuring a great deal in dues and at the top. Nor will it happen Sessions have This "dumb on crime," Justice, understands that a quality education in every assessment fees to the nation- if those on the local level par- thus far indi- bygone-era approach to crimi- flooding our prisons-and keep- zip code, and providing work al office. ticipate in that corruption cated that they nal justice will catapult our ing private prisons in busi- tied to living and gender equi- Ford's actions, supported and/or turn a blind eye, a want to dou- nation back to the days of ness to warehouse the antici- table wages. or ignored by his superiors deaf ear, and a mute voice to Marc ble down on racially-infected mass incar- pated overflow from federal The Department of Justice in Baltimore, showed me it election tampering and mis- the failed poli- ceration, warehousing Black prisons-is not a solution that is moving in the wrong direc- was all about control and treatment of branches that Morial cies of the and brown bodies at a rate has, or will, make us safer. tion and a course correction money, and never about sup- refuse to go along with the past. Sessions wildly disproportionate to According to data from The is critical. The resistance, in port of local branches, that nonsense from the national seems intent their overall rate of popula- Sentencing Project, Louisiana all its forms and arenas, is, unless those branches office. on turning back the clock- tion as a result of overzeal- has the highest state impris- remains firm, especially bent to the dictatorial will of I wish Brothers Russell threatening to increase the use ously disproportionate law onment rate, yet its governor among the states, which bear Gill Ford. But, I am proud to and Johnson well in their of mandatory minimum sen- enforcement. It will perpetu- recently announced a deal to the fiscal brunt of policies say that during my tenure we quest to recapture the glory tences, criticizing consent ally ensnare nonviolent reduce the state's prison popu- that call for the indiscrimi- stood up to the bully and did of the NAACP, but they decrees that improve police- offenders, who have small lation by 10 percent-an initia- nate filling of jails cells at a our work in spite of him should know there is a great community relations, and chance of being rehabilitated tive that will save Louisiana heavy cost to their budgets doing everything he could to deal of discontentment out expanding federal use of pri- while in prison, leaving them taxpayers an estimated $78 and the safety of their citi- control us. Although I have there, which must be heard vate prisons. For the sake of to face near-insurmountable million annually. Right now, zens. A growing number of not seen an announcement of and respected. When that is our safety, our economic obstacles and odds to fully re- four of the 10 top states with states are reluctant to follow his dismissal, I really hope acknowledged and dealt health, and the values we pro- enter society, while robbing the highest incarceration the Department of Justice's he is gone as well and, if not, with, fairly and immediately, fess, we can't afford to go back. already vulnerable communi- rates are pursuing "smart on lead, and we hope more states that the new administration the organization can move We must press forward with ties of an ex-offender's future crime" criminal justice come to the realization that will reel him in and monitor forward; but it will not until reforms." - Sen. Cory A. potential as an employed and reforms that safely reduce our crime can be reduced through what he does a lot more than that happens. Suggestion: A Booker civically engaged citizen. It bloated prison population by a variety of methods that his former bosses did. Much great place to start the listen- comes with a heavy price tag focusing on alternatives to don't involve throwing the of the negativity and chaos ing tour is Ohio; it has been e Refuse to for taxpayers-both in terms of punishment and improved re- book at people who can be within branches has been at the center of the storm for Turn Back safety and cost-with study entry programs that increases rehabilitated, while keeping caused by Ford, and over- years. "WThe Clock: after study revealing a cyni- the chances of ex-offenders the public safe. looked by Brock, Brooks, and Jim Clingman, founder of Advancing Criminal Justice cally slim return on invest- never returning to prison. We must resist the roll- Ben Jealous. the Greater Cincinnati Reform in The Face of ment, if any. And we should go a step back. We must retreat from Leon Russell, Board Chair, African American Chamber Retreat," State of Black Sessions' reversal of further. How about working to the failed policies of the past, and Derrick Johnson, Vice- of Commerce, is the nation's America, May 2, 2017 Obama-era policies that keep as many people as we not return to them. Chair, sent a letter out most prolific writer on eco- Dear Attorney General Jeff sought to correct the egre- can out of the clutches of our Marc H. Morial, former announcing the termination nomic empowerment for Sessions, the 20th century gious wrongs of our nation's broken, racially and socio- mayor of New Orleans, is of Brooks along with their Black people. He can be called. It wants its failed, broken criminal justice sys- economically unjust criminal president and CEO of the intentions for the future of reached through his website, heavy-handed criminal jus- tem-such as reserving the justice system in the first National Urban League. the NAACP. Following is an blackonomics.com. He is the excerpt from that letter: author of Black Dollars "… in the coming months, Matter: Teach Your Dollars Leadership silence on domestic terrorism our leadership will embark How to Make More Sense, on a 'listening tour for the which is available through (Via TriceEdneyWire.com) man was massacred by an impossible that House racist stereotypes, lifting up first time in our history'. It is his website; professionalpub- intoxicated and crazed Speaker Ryan is unaware of a young man who did all the clear that Americans of all lishinghouse.com and wenty-two people racist. Second Lt. Richard the massacre. Yet Ryan has, right things, and condemn- genders and ages, from all of Amazon Kindle eBooks. died and more Collins III would have grad- to date, been silent about ing his killing could be the corners of all 50 states, T than 50 were uated from Bowie State this terroristic massacre. meaningful. In order to do injured when a terrorist University on May 23, 2017. So has the 45th President. that, though, Congress MALVEAUX Collins III was massacred jihadist released a bomb at A distinguished part of the So, for that matter, have so would have to implicitly (if on Saturday,May 20. At this Continued from this page the Ariana ROTC, he had received a many. Attorney General not explicitly) acknowledge writing, on May 26, there Grande con- commission as second lieu- Jeff Sessions, Mr. Law and the toll that domestic terror- has been no congressional cert in tenant in the United States Order, has not deigned to ism has taken on African now works for the Anne moment of silence, no out- Manchester, Army and planned to work offer condolences to American communities. I Arundel County (which is reach from the 45th England on in Army intelligence. I'm Richard Collins' family or to suppose they would rather in suburban Maryland) President, no statement of May 22. The not comparing deaths, but I make any of the broad gen- be silent. police department as a com- repugnance about this heinous act am suggesting that Collins eralizations that he likes to The evil, horrible munications specialist. domestic terrorism from of terrorism was the victim of domestic make when Black and University of Maryland stu- "You mess with crabo, you anyone other than the Dr. was con- terrorism. Terrorism, after Brown men are involved in dent who killed Richard get a stabo", Burgonet post- Presidents of both Bowie Julianne demned all, is defined as "the unlaw- crime. Why has there been Collins III was part of an ed in response to an even State University, where worldwide, ful use of violence and no moment of silence on the alt-right Facebook group. more odious post that Collins was to graduate, Malveaux as it should intimidation, especially Congressional floor for Why does Facebook facili- cheered the stabber on, and the University of have been. against civilians, in the pur- Second Lt. Richard Collins tate the gathering of these writing, "That's what hap- Maryland at College Park, Our 45th president was full suit of political aims." The III? Why have the racists? The FBI is suppos- pens when a n-try (sic) to where the killer matriculat- of condemnation, although man who, unprovoked, Republicans who support edly "investigating" get frosty with an OG. Talk ed. Why are white leaders his very limited vocabulary stabbed Collins in the chest the military so strongly that whether the Collins killing s…, get stabbed. lol." And so silent on matters of only allowed him to call the is little more than a domes- they are prepared to slash is a hate crime. They know the FBI has to "investi- domestic terrorism and, in perpetrators of the deadly tic terrorist. My vocabulary social service spending to it was! All they have to do is gate?." Really. particular, the massacre of attack "losers" (the same is a little more advanced put billions in military check the Facebook group Even the Anne Arundel Richard Collins III? Shame thing he called Rosie than 45's, so I won't call the spending not spoken up for and the mess they posted, or police have to be questions on them and shame on O'Donnell and Senator devil (I refuse to call his this young Black man? follow the repugnantly for their soft peddling of those of us they represent Chuck Schumer). House name) that stabbed Collins I am sure some member encouraging posts that the this matter. Yes, they sus- for not demanding more! Speaker Paul Ryan also con- a loser. He is a monster; a of Congress will say that vicious killer has received pended Burgone. But they Julianne Malveaux is an demned the bombing in disgusting, depraved and they've not spoken up from his high school class- also described his state- economist, author, and harsh terms and asked for a soulless piece of human because this is not a nation- mates through social media. ment as "extremely insensi- Founder of Economic moment of silence to com- excrement. The death al story, because the killing For example, Welby tive". It's a lot more than Education. Her podcast, "It's memorate the "young and penalty is too good for him. of one man, no matter how Burgone, who went to high that. It is brutal, it is repug- Personal with Dr.J" is avail- innocent" victims of terror- I digress. exceptional, may not merit school with the killer devil, nant, and someone with able on iTunes. Her latest ism. The news in Washington, a moment of silence for the those views has no business book "Are We Better Off: Just a few miles away DC, has explored many whole Congress. I disagree! Please see working in law enforcement Race, Obama and public pol- from Capitol Hill, though, aspects of the massacre of When some Republicans are MALVEAUX in any capacity! icy is available via an outstanding young Black Richard Collins III. It is all-too-eager to embrace Second Lt. Richard amazon.com. THIS PAGE 6 COMMUNITY Thursday, June 1, 2017

New Hanover County HOMETOWN NEWS FROM BRUNSWICK COUNTY Port City Track Club is having a yard sale on June 10th from 7:30 What happens next? to 1:00 p.m. at 1789 Cedar Hill Road Leland NC. All proceeds will be used to assist our athletes who qualified for the for the 51st e do not have much better that they will only one such organization, toward equal educational USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field the answers to choose, and be accepted into but it has one of the largest opportunities. We must fight Championships will be held at Rock Chalk Park, the home of W all problems in the colleges of their choice. organized groups of young hard for every equal employ- Kansas Track and Field, in Lawrence, Kansas our community. We know They must be willing to work people in the country. It is ment and economic opportu- July 24th to 30th. that living right and offering hard as necessary to achieve incumbent upon those of us nity. We must pursue every guidance to others can help their dreams. They must who truly care about where civil liberty and physical The Wilmington Prostate Cancer Support them become successful in understand that, whatever we are headed as a people to security which every human Group meets at 6:00 p.m. the first Thursday life. We ought their chosen careers, they continue to commit to help- being deserves. monthly in the SEAHEC Auditorium at New Community to develop a must pursue them diligently ing our people be the great Verniece E. Stanley is a Hanover Regional Medical Center, 17th Street, good working and faithfully. We ought to be people we were intended to native of Brunswick County. Briefs Wilmington, NC. Invited are men--and their relationship the kind of leaders who live be. We must no longer be held She grew up on a farm but partners--who are newly diagnosed and research- with others in and walk before family mem- behind in progress for no wanted more excitement in ing treatments, those previously treated, those our communi- bers and friends that they other reason than the color of life. She graduated from high who are experiencing a recurrence, and those who are undergo- ty, seeking to might follow in our footsteps. our skin. With quality educa- school in Brunswick County ing advanced treatment for prostate cancer. Support is available We must keep a watchful tion and commitment to in 1948 and graduated from from those previously treated and formal programs and literature help our young eye on our schools so that the strong positive leadership, Fayetteville State Teachers' supply information about all stages of prostate cancer and recov- people gain the same things in our schools we can demand nothing less College in 1952. She taught ery. Verniece skills by which Stanley they might which have failed our young- than our first class citizen- school in Brunswick County Pender County receive the best sters in the past will not con- ship rights. for nine years. She moved to educational tinue to occur over and over In the deep South, it is my Baltimore, Maryland, mar- The Pender County NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund background possible. This again. We ought to join, and understanding that there are ried, and taught school for Banquet on Saturday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m.,at the Middle District will, no doubt, help them work with, strong leadership still farm workers who labor twenty-five more years. She Association Building in Burgaw (down the road from Dunn acquire better job opportuni- organizations, such as the under oppression similar to received her master's degree Funeral Home). They will be honoring Dr. Rachel Stephens, for- ties. we ought always to NAACP. Such organizations that which used to be experi- from Morgan State College in mer president of the Pender NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha encourage our young people believe that strong future enced by the slaves. Extreme Baltimore City. She retired Sorority.She is also a member of the Wilmington Chapter of the as they go their various lev- leaders must be developed poverty is still a serious prob- and moved back to Bolivia, N. Links, Incorporated. els of education. If we can today. We must engage our lem, particularly among our C. where she enjoys writing help to guide them through young people and help them people. We must stand very articles for The Wilmington Policies for briefs, news, & photos on page 2. high school and encourage develop their leadership strong together and make our Journal and is an active Compiled By Wilmington Journal Staff them to graduate from high skills while in our schools voices heard. It is imperative member of the NAACP schools, the chances are and colleges. The NAACP is that we strive mightily Board.

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Charles E. Willie will be preceded by visitation at and staff physicians. They and Sandra (James) of Strawder; a host of aunts, dren. Nettie loved to cook, 12:00 pm and followed by inter- would often allow Mike to Navassa, NC; one sister-in-law, uncles; great-nieces, great- plant flowers, and she loved the Charles E. Willie ended his ment at Hampton Veterans accompany them on medical Marie B. Shaw of Wilmington, nephews, other relatives and Lord. She was a humble earthly journey peacefully Memorial Gardens. In lieu of rounds, thus coining his nick- NC; a loving aunt, Barbara friends. A Service of John H. woman who always had a kind with family at his side, and flowers, the family requests name of "Dr.Shoe"! Mike was a Hayes of Baltimore, MD; Shaw's Son Funeral Home. word, warm smile, and open went home to God on Tuesday, contributions to Boys & Girls lover of fine arts and music. grandchildren and host of May 23, 2017, in Hampton. He Clubs of the Virginia He was a saxophonist and jazz nieces, nephews, cousins and Nettie Cobbs Please see was a devoted husband to Peninsula, 11825 Rock Landing was his genre of choie. He had friends, including a lifelong Elnora Willie, who preceded Drive, Newport News, VA a very fond love of fishing, friend, Samuel Mack and spe- Nettie Cobbs died May 21, OBITUARIES/Page 8 him to heaven on September 28, 23606, or Virginia Peninsula dabbed in photography and cial friend of the family, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear In Loving Memory Of 1998. He was born and raised Food Bank, 2401 Aluminum was a surrogate father to his Dorothy Shaw. A Service of Hospice. Funeral services in Wilmington, NC, where he Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661. nieces and nephews. John H. Shaw's Son Funeral were held 3 PM on Friday, May was educated at Williston High He leaves to cherish his Home. 26, 2017 at Willie L. Shaw Jr. School and was a long-time Jerry Michael Evans memories: three sisters, Gloria Memorial Chapel. Burial fol- member of Macedonia Baptist "Shoe" McClammy (Jimmy), Donna Joann Stukes lowed in Pine Forest Cemetery. Church. Marie Boney (Aaron) all of the Nettie, daughter of the late He achieved the highest Jerry Michael Evans "Shoe" city and Eleanor P. Jacobs of Joann Stukes died May 19, Ivory Ella and Willie Brown enlisted rank in the United died Wednesday at New Snellville, GA; two uncles, 2017 at her residence. Funeral was born on September 4, 1930, States Air Force, Chief Master Hanover Regional Medical Harlee Evans, Jr. of the city services were held Friday, May in Florence, South Carolina. Sergeant, before retiring after Center. Funeral services were and John L. Evans of 26, 2017 at Union Missionary She was married to Joseph 30 years of active duty service. held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Washington, DC; one aunt, Ann Baptist Church. Burial fol- Cobbs, Sr. who preceded her in He was assigned to numerous St. Luke AME Zion Church. E. Ballard of the city; four lowed in Calvary Cemetery. death. Nettie worked various Air Force bases throughout the Burial followed in Pine Forest nephews, Darnell Evans JoAnn Stukes was born on jobs and spent her later years United States, serving in Cemetery. (Treba) and Gregory Evans of July 21, 1953 in Wilmington, helping care for her grandchil- Florida, Delaware, Colorado, Mike was born on November Atlanta, GA, Terrance North Carolina to the late Ester Sadie Bell Pearson North Dakota, and South 23, 1950 in Wilmington, North (Elizabeth) of Bothell, WA and Mea Stukes and grandparents, In Loving Memory Of June 2009 Dakota; he also served overseas Carolina. He was the son of the Edmond Evans of the city; four the late Carrie and Haywood in Korea, Vietnam, and late Carrie Margaret Evans nieces, Bridget Webb (Daniel) Sellars. She was preceded in As I Sit In Heaven Germany. He and Elnora and was preceded in death by of Seattle, WA, LaTasha Evans death by the love of her life, enjoyed their final duty station two sisters, Eleanor and Coley of Upper Marlboro, MD, Leon Davis; son, Frankie "D" As I sit in heaven at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alberta Evans and one brother, Teresa Lewis (Olin) of Stukes and sister, Angela And watch you everyday Alaska, before retiring at Carlton Mitchell. Mike attend- Whigham, GA and Regina "Angie" Stukes. JoAnn was I try to let you know with Langley Air Force Base, VA. ed New Hanover County Public Mitchell of the city; a host of educated in the New Hanover signs I never went away Chief Willie had a passion Schools where he was a stand- relatives and friends, including county School System graduat- I hear you when you're for education and was a life- out running back for New the brotherhood of William ing from John T. Hoggard in laughing long student, completing Hanover High School until he (Marie) Boykin, Oliver Boykin the Class of 1973. JoAnn, And watch you as you sleep numerous military courses suffered and injury that ended and Windell Butler (Felbie) all known to her family as "Big Jo" I even place my arms around during his career and receiving his football career. He then of the city and Eugene Wright was a devoted mother to her you degrees from Hampton transferred to John T. Hoggard (Kathy) of Fayetteville, NC. A three children as well as other To calm you as you weep University and St. Leo's High School where was Service of John H. Shaw's Son children she came in contact I see you wish the days away College. involved in various activities Funeral Home. with. Her adopted children Begging to have me home After retirement from his and graduated as a member of called her "Momma Jo". So I try to send you signs beloved Air Force, he worked in the monumental, integrated Edward Rogers, Jr. Surviving to cherish her pre- So you know you are not Real Estate and received his Class of 1970. A man of humili- cious memories: daughter, Inga Jonathan Q. Allen alone Virginia Real Estate Brokers ty and scholarship, he held a Edward Rogers, Jr., died May Janell Stukes; son, Joey Lavar Sunrise: June 25, 1989 Don't feel guilty that you License in 1982. He and Elnora Bachelor of Science in 19, 2017 at New Hanover House. Stukes; grandchildren, Sunset: June 2, 2014 have moved to Philadelphia, PA, Criminal Justice from the Funeral services were held Brianna Stukes, Qua'Shawn Life that was denied to me where he worked for seven University of North Carolina Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Stukes, keaunna Stukes, Heaven is truly beautiful years as a logistical specialist at Wilmington; a Bachelors of Willie L. Shaw Jr. Memorial Unique Thomas and Mi'Siah Thinking of you today, Just you wait and see with the Defense Service Arts from North Carolina Chapel. Stukes; niece, April Stukes; tommorow and everyday. So live your life, laugh again Supply Center. Wesleyan College in Rocky Edward Leroy Rogers was nephews, Darrell Stukes and With sadness in our hearts. Enjoy yourself, be free He was a member of Omega Mount, NC and Associates of born in Wilmington, North Stevie Stukes; special aunt/sis- For a very special someone. Then I know with every Psi Phi Fraternity and The Arts and Science Degrees from Carolina to the late Edward ter, VeAnn Sellars; adopeted From whom we had to breath you take Retired Enlisted Association. Cape Fear Technical College, and Josie Rogers on March 21, children, Mendy Hansley,Steve part. You'll be taking one for me... For many years he was a mem- Wilmington, North Carolina 1931. He matriculated at Givens, Edward "Demo" We miss you Jonathan and ber of Wesley Grove United and Pitt Community College in Williston High School, Class of Huckabee; loving persons dear will always love our prince. Submitted by your, Church of Christ in Newport Greenville, North Carolina. 1949, before departing to her heart and considered her Children, grandchildren, News, VA, where he was Mike was modest in statue yet Wilmington, North Carolina to best friends, Gwendolyn Love, great grands and ordained as a Deacon and his commanding, confident join the United States Navy "Cookie" best-Allen and Linda The Family great-great grands served as a leader on the Board influence made him a giant to where he served our country of Deacons. Most recently, he many. He was a recognized with honor. After having a has been an active member and consultant and subject matter career in heating and air condi- Deacon of Shiloh Metropolitan expert in many professional tioning and living a full life in John H. Shaw’s Son Funeral Home Baptist Church in Newport vocations; particularly, judicial Virginia, New York and News, VA. law, taxation, and health and Maryland, he returned home to He leaves to cherish his lov- wellness. He represented many be with his loving family. “A Temple of Service” ing memory, two sons, Lt. Col. family members and friends in Edward was always the come- Clarence E. Willie, US Marine legal matters and was awarded dian; his laugh was infectious Corps, Retired (Wilma) and very favorable rulings. The to all those around him. He COL James F. Willie, US Army, Quote "a jack of all trades is a loved life and lived life on his Retired (Nancy); one grandson, master of none" is not applica- terms. Edward had a big heart Daryl C. Willie of Orlando, FL; ble when referring to Mike's and would give you the shirt off one granddaughter, MAJ Traci knowledge and abilities. His his back. He loved spending in service A. Willie, US Army; one great- employment track began at an time with his family and even grandson, Franklin A. Willie; a early age as the Texaco gas sta- in the end, he wanted to bring in care niece, Mildred Galloway, of tion attendant at Sixth and his family comfort. When New York, New York, daughter Dawson; Certified Nursing asked how he was doing he 1895 2017 of his older sister (deceased); a Assistant at New Hanover would always reply, "I'm in price cousin, Peter Willie, of New Memorial Hospital and Cape alright." In addition to his par- York, many nieces and Fear Valley Hospital, ents, Edward was preceded in nephews, and a host of extend- Fayetteville, North Carolina; a death by his oldest brother, ed family and friends, includ- paralegal for noted Wilmington Willie L. Shaw, Jr. and younger ing two devoted caregivers, attorneys; a collegiate instruc- brother, Horace Rogers. Susie McMillan and Sandra tor at Cape Fear Community Edward is survived by two Scott-Swan. College; and an intake coun- sons, Roy (Brenda) and Ronald A celebration of his life will selor at the Oaks of (Shirley) all of Hampton, VA; be held at 1:00 pm on June 2, Wilmington. His legendary four sisters, Gwendolyn (Hugh) 2017, at Shiloh Metropolitan pseudo doctor status precedes of Wilmington, NC, Marsha 122 Years of Continuous Service Baptist Church, 55 Ivy Farms him. Mike was well-liked Jean of Baltimore, MD, Helyn Road, Newport News, VA. It amongst the medical faculty (James) of Wilmington, NC, 520 Red Cross Street - Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone (910) 762-2635 - Fax 910-762-8060 [email protected]

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Mt. Calvary MBC , 812 Harnett Street will hold their Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 12th- Friday, June God promised us a comforter 16th from 6:30 - 8: 30 Nightly. Theme: "A Mighty Fortress" BY FANNIE ALLEN AND Mr. George Hill’s medita- can be like Him if we follow the group. Mrs. Ellerby Bible Teachings, Fellowship, Fun, Refreshments. SHEILA ROSS tion began in the beginning of the Bible's teachings. shared the May 23rd minutes. Transportation Available: CONTRIBUTING WRITERS the creation. God promised us Mr. Hill’s meditation was Our final meeting for the year Call Church for Rides: 910 762-8186 a Comforter. The flesh fights followed by, “To Be Like is our birthday celebration at We, the Senior Citizens' the Holy Spirit. Lousy atti- Jesus,” led by Minister the Asian Buffet restaurant. Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 801 South 10th St., Fellowship, opened our meet- tudes and life’s situations will McQuillan. After expressions, The Fellowship enjoyed youth department will celebrate their ing with the opening hymn, get in the way. We should have Mrs. Jennings read a poem Mrs. Mary Martin’s "Smiles," anniversary holding a Youth Revival, “Christ Is All the World to self control and ask God to which she wrote. This poem and this part of the meeting Wednesday, June 7th- Friday, June 9th at 7:00 Me.” We were led in an open- show us how to walk in His was related to Memorial Day. was followed by our closing p.m. nightly. The evangelist will be Rev. ing prayer by Dorothy Word. Trust in God. Read and It was very inspirational. song and closing prayer. Melissa mcColum Bryant of Chadbourn, NC. Pridgen. Our next song was study the Word. Are you ready We had one visitor, Ms. At this point, the meeting A spaghetti dinner will be served following “The Lord Will Make a Way for a change? Are you doing Donna Evans Boney. Mr. Hill was adjourned. the Friday night service. The anniversay will Somehow.” what God wants us to do? We welcomed her, and she joined There were 53 present. culminate with the morning worship service Religious at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 11th. Apostle Pierre Cobb of Fayettevile, NC will be the TELL SOMEBODY Briefs speaker of the hour. Also Mt. Nebo will hold TELL SOMEBODY their Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 12th- Friday, June 16th at 8:00 p.m. nightly. The theme “The Pentecostal Promise of the Father” will be “Glow with Jesus.” Classes will be available for all ages starting at 3 years old. "And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them Price Cathedral AME Zion Church will hold a "Morning of cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak Celebration" on June 11th at 11:00 am. There will be a three in with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:1-4 one celebration, Rededication of the Church building, Church Anniversary,and Family and Friends Day! The guest preach- Promise- An indication of expressed several times in the Comforter, which is the Holy When God makes a prom- er is The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Monroe, Presiding Prelate of the something forthcoming; A Word of God in both the old Ghost, whom the Father will ise, you can believe it, and Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District (ENCED). declaration of something and the new testament. In send in my name, he shall should expect to receive it. If that one will or will not do Isaiah 43:3, he promised, "For I teach you all things, and God is your father, you have St. John AME Church, Wrightsboro Community,2400 Acorn something. will pour water upon him that bring all things to your been made a promise that Branch Rd., will hold "Let Us Pack-The-Pews" Program on Pentecost-A Christian festi- is thirsty, and floods upon the remembrance, whatsoever I cannot fail. Have you Sunday, June 4th at 3:00 p.m. Reverend Gordon L. Griffen- val celebrated on the 7th. dry ground: I will pour my have said unto you." received the Promise of the Senior Pastor of Moore's Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sunday After Easter to com- spirit upon thy seed, and my The Promise of the Father Father since you first Currie N.C. Music rendered by The Burgaw Community memorate the descent of the blessing upon thy offspring." in John 15:26, "But when the believed? If so, praise the Choir. Holy Spirit upon the disciples The Promise of the Father, Comforter is come, whom I Lord, and don't forget to Tell Disciple - Follower, Believer in Joel 2:26-28 is . "And ye will send unto you from the Somebody!!! The Better St. Phillip AME Zion Church, located at 2913 shall eat in plenty, and be sat- Father, even the Spirit of Mrs. Sylvia B. Hooper is a Acorn Branch Rd. in the Wrightsboro Community will cele- he Holy Ghost / isfied, and praise the name of truth, which proceedeth native Wilmingtonian, mar- brate their Annual Children's Day Celebration on Sunday, Holy Spirit is the the Lord your God, that hath from the Father, he shall tes- ried to Pastor Johnson A. June 11th beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Youth Minister James T Promise of the dealt wondrously with you: tify of me: Hooper, First Lady of Faith Murphy as our guest speaker. The children will be singing Father to the disciples of his and my people shall never be The Promise of the Father in Outreach COGIC, Jackson- and they are in charge of the entire morning service. Son, Jesus Christ. God can- ashamed. And ye shall know John 16:7 is, "Nevertheless I tell ville, N.C. She is a mother of Dinner immediately following our morning worship service. not lie. Therefore, every that I am in the midst of you the truth; it is expedient three wonderful children and Then at 3:30 p.m., their 50 States Rally in conjunction with our promise that he has made is a Israel, and that I am the Lord that I go away: for if I go not a proud grandmother! She is Annual Clubs Boards & Auxiliary Day! Rev.Thomas Williams possibility your God, and none else: and away, the Comforter will not a Licensed Evangelist with is to deliver the afternoon message, the Pastor of St. Paul for every my people shall never be come unto you; but if I depart, COGIC, International. AME Zion Church Freeman, N.C. He will be accompanied by believer! ashamed. And it shall come I will send him unto you." She is the President of his choir and congregation. For more information, you may Numbers to pass afterward, that I will The Promise of the Father P.W.E. Pastors Wives call our Children's Day Chair Christian Education Direction 23:19 says, pour out my spirit upon all in Acts 1:4-5 is, "And being Empowerment Confe-rence, Sis. Dentral Boykin at 910-200-4953 and for our 50 States Rally "God is not a flesh; and your sons and your assembled together with an annual event held in honor & Clubs Boards & Auxiliaries Day call our Chair Sis. Dorene man, that he daughters shall prophesy, them, commanded them that of Pastors and ministers Crumpler at 910-264-1956 should lie; your old men shall dream they should not depart from Wives. This support group's neither the dreams, your young men Jerusalem, but wait for the focus is to Encourage, Bladen County Sylvia Son of man, shall see visions." promise of the Father. For Embrace and Empower Elect that he The Promise of the Father John truly baptized with Ladies to be all they can be Bryant Swamp Missionary Baptist Church of Hooper Bladenboro will celebrate their pastor's, Dr. and Mrs. should re- in John 14:16 is, "And I will water; but ye shall be bap- in Christ Jesus, while provid- Thurman B. Everett’s, 21st Pastoral Anniversary, May 31st- pent: hath pray the Father, and he shall tized with the Holy Ghost not ing support to their husbands, June 4th. Service will begin nightly at 7:00 p.m. with choir he said, and give you another comforter, many days hence." who are Gospel preachers and and congregation. May 31st- Wednesday night, Rev. Victor shall he not do it? Or hath he that he may abide with you The Promise of the Father in pastors. Her heart's desire is to Singletary of Round Branch Baptist Church, Bladenboro, NC. spoken, and shall he not forever." Acts 1:8 is, "But ye shall receive please the Lord, rescue the per- June 1st- Thursday night, Rev. Jerry McKoy of Pleasant make it good?" The Promise of the Father power, after that the Holy ishing, comfort the dying, and Meadow Baptist Church, Lumberton, NC. June 2nd- Friday The Promise of the Father,is in John 14:26, is , "But the Ghost is come upon you." live a life that gives God glory! night, Rev.Rex Anderson of First Baptist Church, Fairmount, NC. June 4th- Sunday morning at 11;00 a.m., Rev.Paul Graves, choir and congregation of Clearway Missionary Baptist Church, Newark, NJ. OBITUARIES er, Melvin Johnson, Jr. become first a Nursing great-great nephews; special (LaVerne) and Yvette (Floyd) Assistant and then an cousins, Mary Emma Mercy Continued from page 7 Brunswick County Robinson; sisters-in-law, Operating Room Technician of Rocky Point, NC and Gwendolyn (Cleo)Brown and (O.R.) at New Hanover Carolyn Hankins of Castle Hoopers' Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will be cele- arms to whoever was in need. Pamela Sloan; brothers-in-law, Memorial Hospital - where Hayne, NC, along with a host brating their pastor Rev. Richard A. Joyner's 27th Pastoral In addition to her parents and Marshal (Elaine) Moore and she retired after 31 years of of other cousins, relatives and Anniversary on Sunday,June 4, 2017 - morning service begins husband, Nettie was also pre- Daniel (Gladys) Moore; special service. friends. Services entrusted to at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Deon Davis of Raleigh, NC in charge of ceded in death by her daugh- caregiver and niece, who Elizabeth lived a full and Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. service. Rev. Dr. Carozell Henry and Crystal Spring ter, Vera Cobbs; sisters, Evelyn stayed by her side until the productive life. She was 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC Missionary Baptist Church will be in charge of the afternoon Hall and Grace Davis and her end, Tia Bethea; other rela- blessed with a daughter, 28401. Please share memories service at 3:00 p.m. brothers, David Brown, Fulton tives and friends, including Karen Elizabeth. and condolences with the fami- Brown, Joseph Brown and special friends, Marilyn Webb, Elizabeth always had a ly at www.davisfuneralhome- Columbus County James Brown. Phyllis Moore, Linda Eakins. smile on her face. She was a nc.com. She leaves to cherish her A Service of John H. Shaw's fun-loving person with a bub- Life Ministries & Walk Into Your Inheritance Outreach wonderful memories: her chil- Son Funeral Home. bly and outgoing personality Jerry R. Hall Ministries will hold a summer clothing giveaway on dren, Joan CoCo, Joseph and a member of several Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at 4912 Main St., Cobbs, Jr., Marvia Kevin Johnson social clubs, including Jerry Randolph Hall was Shallotte, NC across from Jerome's Steak House. For more Bloodworth, Marvin Cobbs, "United Senior Citizen Club" born in Wilmington, NC on information cal 910-294-0656. Sylvia Cobbs, Frederick Cobbs Kevin Johnson died May 23, and "Young at Heart" Club. As October 18, 1958 to the late (Frances) and Teresa Cobbs; 2017 at his residence. a member of the Williston Nathaniel and Sadie Webb Policies for briefs, news, & photos on page 2 sixteen grandchildren; thirty- Memorial services will be held Industrial High School Class Hall. He left his earthly home nine great-grands and eight 3 PM Saturday, June 3, 2017 at of 1953, Elizabeth was an on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Compiled By Wilmington Journal Staff great-great-grands. She will be Willie L. Shaw Jr. memorial active member of the Carolina Medical Center in greatly missed by her family Chapel. A Service of John H. Williston Alumni Class of Charlotte, North Carolina. but know she has gone on to be Shaw's Son Funeral Home. 1953. She served as Alumni Jerry grew up in Delco and In Memoriam with the Lord, for everlasting Class Treasurer for many graduated from Acme Delco life. A Service of John H. Laurence McNeil years. She loved to travel by High School in 1976. He was Shaw's Son Funeral Home. bus with her friends and employed with Estes as a truck Laurence McNeil died May classmates across the country driver for many years. Jerry Wanda Johnson 27, 2017 at Silver Stream and internationally visiting was always the life of the party; Health and Rehabilitation various cities and sites. Her full of jokes that had you laugh- Wanda Johnson Moore died Center. Funeral services will laughter was contagious and ing just thinking days and Monday, May 22, 2017 at UNC be 12 Noon Thursday, June 1, she brought life and joy every- years later. He made an impact Medical Center, Chapel Hill, 2017 at Union Missionary where she went. She enjoyed on those he met. North Carolina. Funeral serv- Baptist Church. A Service of going to thrift stores, flea mar- Jerry was preceded in ices were held Saturday, May John H. Shaw's Son Funeral kets and restaurant buffets; death by his brother, Ronald 27, 2017 at Union Missionary Home. she loved crabs, cooking, host- Hall; sisters, Gracie Hall and Baptist Church. Burial fol- ing and attending family Gloria Moore. Honor Your lowed in Greenlawn Memorial Robert Brown cookouts and celebrations. Jerry leaves to cherish his Park. Elizabeth committed her memory; his wife, Gina Wanda, daughter of Mary Robert Brown died May 29, life to Christ at an early age. Ballard Hall; daughter, Kesha Johnson and the late Melvin 2017 at Cypress Pointe She attended Price Cathedral Hall; sister,Shrry Hall Bowen; Loved One Charles Wesley Dunlap, Sr. Johnson, Sr. was born on June Rehabilitation Center. Church here in Wilmington. brother, Nathrone Hall and a Sunrise: February 22, 1922 18, 1951 in Wilmington, North Funeral arrangements are Elizabeth leaves to cherish host of other family and Sunset: May 30, 1987 Carolina. She obtained her incomplete and will be her memory: loving and friends. Services entrusted to With A education through the New announced later by John H. devoted daughter Karen Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. Memories Live On Hanover County Schools. Shaw's Son Funeral Home. A Elizabeth Evans; loving and 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC Wanda earned her Bachelor's Service of John H. Shaw's Son devoted son-in-law Charles 28401. Please share memories Memoriam "We can't know why the Degree from North Carolina Funeral Home. Henry Evans of Washington, and condolences with the fami- Lilly has so brief a time to Central University, Durham, DC; a loving and very special ly at www.davisfuneralhome- bloom in the warmth of North Carolina and was Elizabeth S. Newkirk grandson - Charles William nc.com. In sunlight's kiss upon its face, employed as a teacher in the Evans of Philadelphia, PA; before it folds its fragrance Pender County Schools, from Elizabeth Sidberry two brothers, Daisel Sidberry, Lethetta D. Forbes in and bids the world good, which she retired after serving Newkirk was born on April Sr. (Mary Emma) and James THE night to rest its beauty thirty-one years in education. 27, 1933 in Wilmington, NC to Sidberry of the city; one sis- Lethetta D. Forbes, age 96, in a gentler place. On January 27, 1979, Wanda the late Monroe Sidberry and ter, Eloise Sidberry White, of of Wilmington, passed away But we can know that was united in holy matrimony Elouise Meredith Sidberry. the city; nieces, Linda Monday, May 29, 2017. A WILMINGTON nothing that is loved is ever to Alexander Moore. She was Elizabeth went home to be Sidberry Gaddis; Daisy funeral service will be held at lost, and no one who has a loving wife, mother, grand- with the Lord on Saturday, Sidberry Brown; nephews, 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June ever touched a heart can mother, daughter, sister auntie May 20, 2017. Daisel Sidberry,Jr. (Velveeta); 3, 2017 at Macedonia JOURNAL really pass away, because and friend. Elizabeth attended St. Terry Sidberry (Angela); Missionary Baptist Church. some beauty lingers on in She leaves to cherish her Thomas Catholic School and three great-nephews, Zackary A visitation will be held one each memory of which memories: a loving husband, graduated from Williston L. Gaddis, Jr; Daisel Sidberry, hour prior to services. Burial they've been a part." Alexander Moore; children, Industrial High School, Class III (Tiffany); Demetrius will be at Calvary Memorial Call us today We remember. We love you. Eric (Deon) Johsnon, Gina of 1953. She lived in New York Sidberry (Morgan); six great- Park. Services entrusted to (Larry) Mitchell and Panza for several years before nieces, Tamara Harper Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. Wife, Addie; sons, Charles Cherry; grandchildren, returning to Wilmington and (Daniel Sr.), Toshia Roper 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC at and Carlton; grandchildren, Markel, Jeremiah, Maliea, entering the healthcare field. (Lamarcus, Sr.), Nina Brown, 28401. Please share memories Taylor and Karla; sisters Jawan, Naveah, Melvin, She started out working at Terilyn Gaddis, Danielle and condolences with the fam- Elsie; other relatives Maduson, Aayden and Zoey; Babies Hospital in the laun- Brown, Terri Nicole Sidberry; ily at www.davisfuneralhome- 910-762-5502 and friends mother, Mary Johnson; broth- dry and thereafter trained to three great-great nieces; five nc.com. Thursday, June 1, 2017 THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL 9

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All This the 11th day of May, 2017 persons, firms and corporations cated in the plans and specifi- This the 11th day of May, 2017 This the 5th day of May, 2017 indebted to said estate are request- Constance Y. Drain Greene, Executrix cations dated May 2017. SPECIAL NOTE: The New ed to make immediate payment to 416 N. 7th St. Priscilla Covington Smith, Executrix Charlotte Noel Fox, Administrator of Hanover County Airport the undersigned at the address Wilmington, NC 28401 7509 Duval Ct. the Estate of Mary Malloy A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Authority, in accordance with shown below. Wilmington, NC 28411 Craige & Fox, PLLC at 11:00 a.m., June 9, 2017 in the provisions of Title VI of the May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2017 701 Market Street This the 18th day of May, 2017. Wilmington, NC 28401 the conference room of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2017 Wilmington International Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d NOTICE TO CREDITORS 910-815-0085 George Vandoros, Executor Airport. Attendance at the Pre- to 2000d-4) and the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS of the Estate of Leon Vandoros COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2017 Bid meeting is NOT mandatory, Regulations, hereby notifies all c/o BRITT LAW FIRM COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER however is strongly recom- bidders that it will affirmatively 720 North 3rd St. Ste. 401 The undersigned, having qualified as NOTICE OF SERVICE OF mended. ensure that any contract Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 Executor of the estate of Ruby Mae The undersigned, having qualified PROCESS BY PUBLICATION entered into pursuant to this Watkins, deceased, of the New as Executrix of the estate of Naomi STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The project shall consist of fur- advertisement, disadvantaged May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017 Hanover County, North Carolina, does Ruth Whitley Martin, deceased, COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER nishing all labor, materials, and business enterprises will be hereby notify all persons, firms and of the New Hanover County, North NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT equipment and performing all afforded full and fair opportuni- corporations having claims against the Carolina, does hereby notify all per- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA estate to exhibit them to the under- sons, firms and corporations having JUVENILE SESSION work required to satisfactorily ty to submit bids in response to COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER signed on or before the 18th day of claims against the estate to exhibit FILE NO. 16 JT 80 complete the Runway Lighting this invitation and will not be August, 2017, or this notice will be them to the undersigned on or Rehabilitation and Vault discriminated against on the The undersigned, having qualified pleaded in bar of their recovery. All before the 25th day of August, IN THE MATTER OF: Modifications project. Items of grounds of race, color, or as Executor of the Estate of Mary persons, firms and corporations 2017, or this notice will be pleaded C.A.N. (dob: July 6, 2015) work include replace existing national origin in consideration Peacock Andrews, deceased, of indebted to said estate please make in bar of their recovery. All per- Runway 2-20 HIRL runway for an award. New Hanover County, North immediate payment to the under- sons, firms and corporations Carolina, does hereby notify all per- TO: APRIL NOLAND, edge lights and cable, install signed. indebted to said estate please make sons, firms and corporations having immediate payment to the under- BIOLOGICAL MOTHER; new homeruns including direc- The New Hanover County claims against the estate to exhibit This the 18th day of May, 2017 signed. JOHN BROWNING, IV PUTA- tional drilling, replace supple- Airport Authority hereby noti- them to the undersigned on or TIVE FATHER AND ANY mental wind cones, replace fies all bidders that in regard to before the 1st day of September, Melvin Lee Watkins, Jr., Executor This the 25th day of May, 2017 UNKNOWN FATHER OF THE existing airfield lighting vault any contract entered into pur- 2017, or this notice will be pleaded 8955 Black Chestnut Drive ABOVE CAPTIONED MALE, generator, and vault modifica- suant to this advertisement, in bar of their recovery. All per- Leland, NC 28451 Suzanne Martin Bircher, CHILD BORN IN WILMING- tions. that the bidder shall make good sons, firms and corporations The Atlantic Coast Law Firm Administrator indebted to said estate will please TON, NEW HANOVER COUN- faith efforts, as defined in 313 Walnut Street, Suite 109 1393 Phillips Rd. make immediate payment to the Wilmington, NC 28401 Dunn, NC 28334 TY, NORTH CAROLINA Bid Forms, Plans, Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, undersigned. Specifications, and Contract Regulations of the Office of the May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017 May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2017 Take notice that a Documents are on file at the Secretary of Transportation, to This 1st day of June, 2017. pleading seeking relief against Wilmington International subcontract 7.4% of the dollar NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS you has been filed in the Airport Manager's Office; value of the prime contract for Richard C. Andrews, Jr., Executor of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA above-entitled action. The Talbert & Bright, Inc., 4810 each project or schedule of the Estate of Mary Peacock COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Andrews2322 Parham Drive nature of the relief being Shelley Drive, Wilmington, work to Disadvantaged In the Matter of the Estate of Wilmington, NC 28403 The undersigned, having qualified as Catherine Lewis Grohman, sought is as follows: North Carolina; and may be Business Enterprises DBE. MURCHISON, TAYLOR & Ancillary Executor of the estate Deceased Termination of all obtained from Talbert & Bright, Only firms certified as an DBE GIBSON, PLLC William H. Ballard, deceased, of the parental rights you have to the Inc., 4810 Shelley, Wilmington, by the NCDOT Unified 16 North Fifth Avenue New Hanover County, North Carolina, The undersigned, having qualified as above-captioned minor child. North Carolina, 28405, Certification Program may be Wilmington, NC 28401 does hereby notify all persons, firms Executor of the Estate of Catherine You are required to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. applied to the goal. In the and corporations having claims against Lewis Grohman, deceased, late of make defense to such pleading and 5:00 p.m., Monday through event that the bidder for this June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 the estate to exhibit them to the New Hanover County, North within forty (40) days following undersigned on or before the 18th Carolina, this is to notify all persons, Friday, upon the non-refund- solicitation qualifies as a DBE, day of August, 2017, or this notice firms and corporations having claims May 25, 2017, which date is able payment of One-hundred the contract goal shall be will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. against said estate to present them the date of first publication of fifty dollars ($150.00). All deemed to have been met. EMPLOYMENT All persons, firms and corporations to the undersigned on or before this Notice. Upon your failure plans and specifications will be Individuals who are rebuttably indebted to said estate please make September 4, 2017, or this Notice to do so, the party seeking sent UPS Ground. For faster presumed to be socially and Licensed Electrician immediate payment to the under- will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All service against you will apply service, please fax a copy of economically disadvantaged signed. persons indebted to the said dece- to the Court for the relief your request, including a copy include women, Black dent or estate shall please make Wilmington International sought. You have the right to of your check with the Americans, Hispanic This the 18th day of May, 2017 immediate payment to the under- Airport signed. attend this hearing and you Contractor's name and contact Americans, Native Americans, Deborah Buchanan, Ancillary Executor have the right to be represent- person, mailing and shipping Asian-Pacific Americans, and 6232 Allison Drive This the 1st day of June, 2017. ed by counsel. address, phone and fax num- Asian-Indian Americans. The See flyilm.com for Hiwassee, VA 24347 Attorney Christopher bers, e-mail address, airport apparent successful competitor details. Emily Hammonds, Oring has been appointed to and project name for which you will be required to submit with May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017 Executor of the Estate represent April Noland and he are requesting documents. the bid information concerning of Catherine Lewis Grohman can be contacted at (910) 763- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Alley, Register & McEachern the DBEs that will participate in Attention STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 701 North 4th Street 9925 or at 313 Walnut Street, Each bid must be accompanied this contract. The information COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Wilmington, NC 28401 Wilmington, NC 28401. by a Bid Bond, a deposit of cash will include the name and Attorneys [email protected]. or by a certified check payable address of each DBE, a descrip- Having qualified as Administrator of the June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 to New Hanover County Airport tion of the work to be per- Estate of Gertrude Moore (17-E- Attorney Yuliya Authority, and drawn on some formed by each named firm, and 886), late of New Hanover County, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Loshinsky has been appointed bank or trust company author- and the dollar value of the con- Wilmington, North Carolina the under- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA to represent John Browning, IV, Government signed does hereby notify all persons, COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER ized to do business in the State tract. If the bidder fails to firms and corporations having claims In the Matter of the Estate of and she can be reached at 910- of North Carolina, for an achieve the contract goal stat- against the estate of said decedent to Katherine L. Johnson, 939-1125 or at 313 Walnut amount equal to 5% of the ed herein, it will be required to Agencies exhibit them to the undersigned at 701 Deceased Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 total base bid, as a guarantee provide documentation demon- Market Street, Wilmington, North File No. 17 E 0914 [email protected]. that if the bid is accepted, the strating that it made good faith Carolina, 28401 on or before August required Contract will be exe- efforts in attempting to do so. When it comes to 25, 2017 or this notice will be pleaded The undersigned, having qualified YOU ARE HEREBY cuted and the required A bid that fails to meet these in bar of their recovery. All persons, as the Personal Representative of NOTIFIED THAT A HEARING ON Performance Bond and requirements will be considered firms and corporations indebted to the the Estate of Katherine L. legal advertising, said estate will please make immediate Johnson, deceased does hereby THE PETITION TO TERMINATE Payment Bond furnished within nonresponsive. payment to the undersigned. notify all persons, firms and corpo- YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS IS fifteen (15) days after receipt The Wilmington Journal rations having claims against said SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, of written notice of formal All proposals shall be prepared This the 22nd day of May, 2017 decedent to exhibit the same to July 17, 2017, AT 9:30 A.M., award of Contract. on the basis of the Minimum Robin L. Bennett, aka Robin L. or as soon thereafter as it can Wage Rates as established by is qualified to meet all Charlotte Noel Fox, Administrator of Bennette, Personal Representative, be heard, at the Division of IMPORTANT NOTICE TO the Secretary of Labor and as the Estate of Gertrude Moore at the address set out to below no Juvenile Justice, 138 N 4th your needs in Craige & Fox, PLLC later than ninety (90) days from the BIDDERS: Each bidder for included in Appendix 'D' of 701 Market Street first publication date of this Notice. Street, Wilmington, North this project shall hold a these specifications. Wilmington, NC 28401 This notice may be pleaded as bar Carolina, 28401. North Carolina Electrical accordance with 910-815-0085 of any payment or recovery of same Contractor's License. The It is the intent of the New which is not given prior to the 18th This the 25th day of May, 2017 proposed Contract for this Hanover County Airport North Carolina General May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2017 day of January, 2016. All per- project is subject to the Authority to award all sched- sons indebted to the decedent will Dean W. Hollandsworth Disadvantaged Business ules of work; however, the Statute NOTICE TO CREDITORS please make immediate payment to Staff Attorney - New Hanover STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the undersigned at either addresses Enterprise Program Bid award of this contract is contin- COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER set out below. Co. Dept. of Social Services Conditions contained in gent upon the availability of 1-597. 1650 Greenfield Street Appendix 'C' and to the Federal, State, and Local funds. Having qualified as Administrator This the 1st day of June, 2017 Wilmington, NC 28401 Federal Contract Provision Notice to Creditors, CTA of the Estate of Leroy Haynes PO Drawer 1559 Requirements contained in The New Hanover County (16-E-1581), late of New Hanover The Law Office of Erma L. Johnson, Wilmington, NC 28402-1559 Appendix 'D' of the Contract Airport Authority reserves the Notice of Bids, Service County, Wilmington, North Carolina P.C. (910) 798-3511 Documents. right to reject any or all pro- the undersigned does hereby notify 2803 Market Street (910) 798-3772 * fax all persons, firms and corporations PO Box 696 posals. by Publication, Divorce, having claims against the estate of Wilmington, North Carolina 28402 Prospective bidders should read said decedent to exhibit them to May 25, June 1, 8, 2017 the instructions for preparing June 1, 2017 Foreclosures, the undersigned at 701 Market June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 bids in Section 20 of the project Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401 on or before August 11, Notice of Sale, Etc. 2017 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, OUR PRICES ARE firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make It Pays To Advertise In COMPETITIVE! immediate payment to the under- signed. Contact us for special This the 5th day of May, 2017 THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL rates at (910-762-5502) Charlotte Noel Fox, Administrator CTA of the Estate of Leroy Haynes Ext. 22 Craige & Fox, PLLC For Information, 701 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401 or 910-815-0085 Call Us At 910-762-5502 [email protected] May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2017 Thursday, June 1, 2017 BUSINESS CARDS 10 HEREHERE AREARE OUROUR CARDSCARDS .. WWhhaatteevveerr you’re looking for, consider these local businesses

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