Coburn’S Greatest Ers, He Was Just a Teenager and Co-Captain of Attached Garden Hose to Erase the Words Afterward

Walk with Jesus Celebrate Easter Sunday. Details on page 1-C ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, April 5, 2012 Lake dealing Commissioners with chicken Volume 121, Number 79 support marriage Whiteville, North Carolina complaints amendment nA ‘crowing’ problem. 75 Cents nDomestic violence protective resources for unmarried will be threat- By JEFFERSON WEAVER ened, says Families First director. Inside Today Staff Writer By NICOLE CARTRETTE Town officials recently sent 4-A Staff Writer out code violation letters to r$IBECPVSO8IJUF eight Lake Waccamaw res- Columbus County commissioners have WJMMFDPVQMFGBDF idents who are apparently joined other boards, including Brunswick and keeping backyard flocks of GFMPOZDIBSHFT Wake counties, in endorsing a change to the chickens. state’s constitution regarding marriage. Town Manager Darren Cur- The measure that will soon go before vot- rie said that in the past, the ers across the state asks if the constitution Next Issue town office received a few of North Carolina should be amended to complaints about birds, and recognize only a marriage between one man “had dealt with them.” This and one woman. time, he said, Currie was rid- Monday night, Commissioner Charles Mc- ing through a neighborhood Dowell asked that the item (not on the agenda) and saw a number of chickens be added to the agenda. Commissioner James running at large. Prevatte seconded the motion. “When we found out how In Wake County such an endorsement vote many there were, we decided came along party lines, but in Columbus all we had to do something about seven Democrat commissioners voted in sup- it,” Currie said. port of the measure. Most seemed anxious Further investigation turned up eight locations See Marriage, page 2-A where residents were keeping chickens or allowing them to Monday’s roam on other people’s property. Board moves to American Profle The town’s zoning ordi- features “Historic nance forbids the keeping of any type of fowl or livestock name road for Trails: Pathways to within the town limits. The America’s Past” same animals may be kept in the extraterritorial jurisdic- McGlockton tion with some limits, but in Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist By NICOLE CARTRETTE DIDYOB? Staff Writer See Chickens, page 7-A Did you observe ... Dry run Walk With Jesus organizers held a test writing of scriptures in front of It is quite possible that the last time Matt Te mayfies joining Columbus Christian Academy Tuesday, then tested a broom with an Tedder was before the board of commission- Coburn’s greatest ers, he was just a teenager and co-captain of attached garden hose to erase the words afterward. News & Observer the midges at Lake pleasure was the Whiteville High School football team, with Waccamaw? Te photographer Chris Seward, right, writes the name of student Jacob co-captain Chester McGlockton by his side. sailing on Lake Smith, left. News & Observer writer Martha Quillin and Seward toured Monday night, decades later, Tedder stood mayfies are about Whiteville for an article in the Raleigh paper’s Sunday edition. alone in representation of classmates, friends one month early. Waccamaw and family members who want the late NFL great who grew up off Fruit Ridge Road re- ... Les and Becky nFounder of Waccamaw membered in a special way. High’s purchase of Sailing Club died at his Tedder, a local attorney, asked the board to Whiteville home Monday. New Whiteville chamber request that the name of the road be changed the Topsail Voice in honor of McGlockton, who died unexpect- newspaper Friday? By BOB HIGH edly last year at the age of 42 in his California Tey are merging it Staff Writer boss excited about job home. By JEFFERSON WEAVER See McGlockton, page 11-A Some of Dick Coburn’s with their Burgaw Staff Writer finest hours were spent sail- newspaper, Te ing his 16-foot Tanzer craft on Mary Lee Hudson was once sur- Lake Waccamaw, and he and Pender Post. ... Te rounded by, as she puts it, “all things crewmember Trudy Glass be- pink and green and polka dotted and It’s time to pray, K-LOVE Christian came so proficient in handling fluffy.” radio interview with the lightweight boat they won The new president of the Greater kneel and Walk seven national championships. Walk with Jesus Whiteville Chamber of Commerce, Jesse Marion “Dick” Co- Hudson owned a manufacturing com- organizer Mark burn, an 80-year-old local busi- with Jesus pany that produced “frou-frou” items nessman and banker, died at Gilchrist scheduled for the gift market. his Pinckney Street home here nSee page 1-C or Whiteville.com for “I tell a lot of the businessmen I to air to day? ... Monday morning after an ill- map and details. deal with, ‘Your wife probably has ness of two years. something we made in your house,’” Coburn, an easy-going man Organizers have prepared extensively for Hudson laughed. who used his intelligence, a first-of-its-kind event Easter morning, and Hudson has worked across the County Deaths guile and followed his heart having cleared a major hurdle, are ready for business spectrum, from the gift Mary Lee Hudson and his determination to be a tremendous and joyous turnout. Whiteville manufactory to Horry County’s eco- fair in dealing with all types “I believe we all can work together, One factor that could have ruined all the Charles Edward Singletary nomic development commission. She of people from all races, began and learn from one another,” she said. intricate plans for this unique outdoor event said the variety of experiences mesh Jesse M. “Dick” Coburn his business life working in “Everyone has experiences that have was rain, even just a little of which would well with her personality, which she Fair Bluf the original Waccamaw Bank have put a stop to any writing with chalk on calls “a circle. See Chamber, page 2-A Willie J. Goodman Sr. See Coburn, page 9-A See Walk, page 8-A James “Pete” Goodman Chadbourn Grace M. Vereen Register Cerro Gordo Invasive weed seminar kicks of observance Grover S. Edwards By RAY WYCHE tive plant life. Staff Writer Most of the damaging foreign plants were brought into the country by accident — seed finding their ways Index An afternoon of discussions about invasive weeds into shipping containers and packing materials, for followed by a field trip to observe growing examples of example — or as ornamentals that homeowners allowed &EJUPSJBMT" foreign-origin plants began an observance of Invasive to grow unchecked in wild areas adjacent to lawns and 0CJUVBSJFT" Plant Awareness Week Sunday at Lake Waccamaw gardens. 4QPSUT# State Park. Probably the most obvious of the damaging foreign $SJNF" Gov. Bev Perdue decreed the first week in April as plant hereabouts, Westbrooks said, is kudzu, a vine that the state’s Invasive Plant Awareness Week to emphasize originally was imported for the benefits from its thick -JWJOH$ the importance of keeping invasive plant life away from root system in erosion control. the state and nation. Westbrooks said that “in 1776, settlers found a wilder- Randy Westbrooks, recently retired from the U.S. ness here,” with all plant life being native to the area. Geological Survey as an invasive weed specialist and “What will southeastern North Carolina look like in now an associate with a private company that combats 2076?” he asked, if invasive plants are not controlled. invasive species, said the purpose of the special week is Rebecca Westbrooks, chair of natural and social sci- “to help make citizens aware of invasive species, and to ences at SCC, gave an overview on the summer camps show what Southeastern Community College (SCC) has for the last three years that dealt with invasive species. been doing in the past years” by holding youth camps The camps, attended by more than 90 students, were devoted to the study of invasive species. funded by a grant from the Burroughs-Wellcome Fund. Invasive weeds are defined as those plants not native to the U.S. and that can have a detrimental effect on na- See Weeds, page 16-A Randy Westbrooks 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 DSS board wants salary set for new director at $75K By NICOLE CARTRETTE McKenzie said. Staff Writer “We have not discussed it but will get into that next Though the Columbus time. It should be open for County DSS board has not discussion,” McKenzie said. yet selected a candidate for Former director Gerald the vacant director’s position Fogle resigned last year after and interviews have been 16 months on the job. postponed while one board The resignation followed a member is on medical leave, nearly two-month investiga- some DSS officials say they tion into a terminated work- want commissioners to give ers complaint that was later their blessing to a starting dismissed. Tim Jernigan, Director of Missions for the Columbus Baptist Association, asked Columbus County commissioners salary of at least $75,000 an- Longtime employee Joan to endorse an upcoming vote to change the state’s constitution to recognize only a marriage between one man and nually. Stephens is currently serving one woman. The issue goes before voters in May. Commissioner Edwin as the interim director. Russ serves on the DSS board. The county’s DSS direc- He said a previous director tor is selected and hired by Marriage search was hindered by the a five-member DSS board by Continued from page 1-A DSS board not having any statute. definite say as to what com- Commissioners set the missioners would be willing salary. to do so before an almost-full tist Association, there is no they could discuss it prior to tainty in the application of to set the salary at and that The DSS board includes commissioners chamber of question. Jernigan said the placing it on an agenda. domestic violence laws and salary negotiations are criti- two state appointed members, amendment supporters and amendment was about more “We had time. My point protections for unmarried cal in the hiring process. two county board appointed various representatives and than religion and traditional was that I could always add victims of domestic violence. Russ told the board re- members and one DSS board pastors with the Columbus marriage – “the cornerstone it to the agenda,” McKenzie If Amendment One is passed, cently that the director’s sal- appointed member. Baptist Association. of society.” said. the application of North Caro- ary needed to be set at $75,000 Board members are Chair- Tim Jernigan, director of “You have influence, use “I always regret taking lina’s domestic violence laws “at least.” man Michael Lewis, Vice missions for the Columbus it for the betterment of our anything off an agenda. I even will be left open for questions No action was taken on the Chairman Peggy Gerald, Baptist Association, held the county,” Jernigan told com- consulted other commission- – threatening our state’s vic- matter but Chairman Amon Ruth Storms, Commission- floor during comment on the missioners. “Do not allow ers but when you receive calls tims of domestic violence,” McKenzie said he anticipates er Edwin Russ, and Marie marriage amendment, with marriage to be redefined. Let from constituents, that sort Pait said. there will be action soon. Campbell. several pastors and leaders the people of Columbus Coun- of turns the tide,” McKenzie Pait said that North Caro- “Yeah, we will. We all agree Nicole Cartrette from area churches yielding ty know you are in support.” said. lina has long recognized that we should have a base salary their time to him. McDowell made a motion McKenzie said there has unmarried and married vic- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 but I do not know whether it [email protected] Jernigan told the board of support for the measure. been some backlash to the po- tims of domestic violence will be that amount or not,” that polls show 58 to 64 percent Commissioner Ricky Bullard sition that Brunswick County need protection. of state residents support the seconded it, to Prevatte’s dis- commissioners took by en- “Other states that passed marriage amendment. appointment. dorsing such an amendment. similar amendments spent Statewide polls vary on the “I thought you were going “I had heard they had got- years litigating the applica- issue, with some citing polls to let me second it,” Prevatte ten calls after the session from tion of domestic violence laws where six of 10 oppose it. said. people who were not going to unmarried couples in the Take a Kid Fishing Jernigan said the mea- “Although somebody says to visit the beaches there or courts, which left countless sure was to “protect families, we should not be involved participate in the county,” victims unprotected,” Pait children and a whole host of with issues out of our juris- McKenzie said. “I thought, said. Day is April 14 issues.” diction, I am not ashamed of ‘we don’t need to be mixed up In Virginia, where a simi- Wildlife Action will have The junior division is for Jernigan said in states my God. I am not ashamed in that right now.’” lar amendment was consid- Take a Kid Fishing Day Satur- kids up to 12 years old and the where same-sex marriage is of my Jesus. The people I Although he said he wished ered (and eventually passed), day, April 14 at Steve’s Retreat senior division is for ages 13-17. allowed same-sex couples are have been talking to support the board did not have to take domestic violence programs – White Marsh Resource Edu- Competition for prizes will allowed to adopt children, this by a huge majority,” said up the issue, “It all turned out were frantically trying to cation Center, 57 Walt’s Lane, be limited to fish caught with hospitals and help missions Prevatte, who is running for good; we were all in support. come up with ways to get more Whiteville (off RPR 1001 and live bait, cane poles or bream- that are religious based but re- re-election. “My belief is that a mar- victims into shelters because Old Glade Road). busters. ceive state support are forced “It is actually a shame that riage is between a man and they wouldn’t have the same Registration will begin at Bait will be supplied. to go against their beliefs and we are having to vote on this a woman but that’s Amon’s access to protective orders 8:30 a.m. and there is a $5 reg- A hot dog lunch will be provide services against their issue,” said Bullard. philosophy and I think every as they did before the amend- istration fee per child to cover served after the awards presen- convictions. A unanimous vote of the individual citizen should an- ment, she said. the cost of bait and lunch. Chil- tation at noon. Jernigan said that children board in support of the mar- swer that question the way I “This means more money dren under 8 years old must be For directions call 910-840- in some states are taught riage amendment followed, did by voicing their opinion spent on sheltering victims accompanied by a parent while 1327 or 234-7460, or visit www. about gay relationships in with applause from the audi- when they vote on the issue,” while their abusers are al- fishing. NC-WildlifeAction.org. very early grades with no ence. McKenzie said. lowed to stay in their homes. permission of or notice to Bullard said that had the Still, by not placing the Courts cannot apply marriage parents. commissioners not been item on the agenda there was amendments without the un- “Parents have no rights,” asked to support such a mea- limited public comment on intended repeal of domestic Coming soon...Gospel Legend Jernigan said. sure, it likely would not have the issue and the board did not violence laws and harmful Jernigan said profession- been an issue in which the get to hear from people who impact to domestic violence UTHER BARNES als who choose not to give board would get involved. may have cautioned against cases.” Pait insists. and several other artists counsel to same-sex couples Bullard said that McDowell endorsing the amendment. “Every new attempt to pass L could “lose their licenses.” requested the item be placed Vickie Pait is director of Amendment One puts more Friday, April 27, 2012 “When marriage ceases on the agenda weeks before Families First. The non-profit domestic violence victims at to have its historic meaning, the meeting but Commis- provides domestic abuse and risk. 7:00 pm fewer and fewer people will sioner Amon McKenzie, as sexual assault related ser- “In North Carolina, the marry, increasing the number chairman, chose not to place vices to families in Columbus potential unconstitutionality of children born out of wed- it on the agenda. and Bladen counties. Among of current domestic violence lock, fatherless, in poverty McKenzie told one media other things, the agency pro- laws as a result of Amend- and other social ills,” Jerni- outlet that the county should vides counseling and operates ment One will mean uneven gan said. be focused on other issues a safe house. application and uncertainty Still, opponents argue that they can impact, like jobs. Pait said the amendment among numerous judicial the wording of the amend- McKenzie later said that could have harmful effects. districts and state agencies, ment goes beyond banning his answer to a question from “I am not sure that every- and few protections to those gay marriage. a television news reporter one is getting all the informa- already vulnerable as well as The News and Observer was based on his question. tion concerning the amend- an enormous waste of state reported that, if approved, “You know how the media ment. My concern is the im- resources,” Pait said. Mt. Horeb A.M.E. Church the measure would impact is. They just pick the ones pact it will have on domestic Pait emphasized that same- 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen civil unions between men they want,” McKenzie said. violence victims,” Pait said. sex marriages are already Sponsored by Mt. Horeb A.M.E. Church, Mens Day Committee and women who are not gay. “I would have never taken “Other states that have banned in North Carolina. Census figures indicated in it off the agenda if McDowell passed similar amendments This amendment would be dif- Contact Brother Darrell Draughon, Mark Brown or Demetrius Gainey 2010 that of 223,000 couples had been in town,” McKenzie have experienced negative ficult to “fix” if it passes due for ticket purchase. $20.00. 640-1311 • 918-9775 or 445-1835 in domestic partnerships, insisted. He said he had hoped consequences and uncer- to the fact that the legislature only 12 percent were of the cannot change it acting alone. same sex. “It would be forced to fol- What it means depends on low extensive rules, costing who is asked. Chamber time, effort and resources to For the Columbus Bap- Continued from page 1-A change in the future when the long-term effects from it The News Reporter become evident,” Pait said. (USPS 387-600) value to others, and we do our said. “There are some beauti- best when we can share those ful old homes, a strong busi- Nicole Cartrette Published twice weekly by experiences.” ness district downtown, out- The News Reporter Co. Inc. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Hudson proved that imme- door opportunities, the de- [email protected] 127 W. Columbus St. diately during this interview. pot—we have a lot of things Whiteville N.C. 28472 While she hadn’t heard in Whiteville and the area Mailing address: of the hunting tourism ini- that money just can’t buy.”

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Following is the schedule: Park and St. James Commu- reation had numerous egg Egg hunts scheduled at 10 nity Park. hunts scheduled throughout a.m. will be held at Williams There will be three age the county last Saturday, Township School, Evergreen divisions, birth to 3, 4 to 7 which turned out to be a Elementary School, Angel and 8 to 1 rainy, dreary day for an egg House/Lower Cape Fear Hos- 2. Prizes will be awarded hunt. pice on Warrior Trail in for the lucky egg and most Some of the egg hunts Whiteville and Chadbourn eggs found in each division, were held between spring Depot. and all kids will receive can- showers, but six were post- The 11 a.m. egg hunts will dy. The events are free and poned until Saturday, April be held at Bolton Community open to the public. Lions fundraiser Saturday The World Health Orga- 24 members and meets on the nization has estimated that first and third Thursday at 6 the number of blind people p.m. at the Southern Kitchen. in the world could double in Lions clubs are a group of the next 25 years. men and women who identify To help combat the lead- needs within the community ing causes of blindness and and work together to fulfill assist in preserving vision, those needs. Whiteville Lions Club is For more information participating in Lions World or to get involved with the Sight Day on Saturday, April Whiteville Lions Club, con- 7 to heighten awareness and tact Dutch Dine at 910-918- education about sight pres- 2416 or Joyce Mauldin at ervation and preventable new cases reported each year. 910-770-0706. blindness. Since the Whiteville club Lions World Sight Day Local Lions will join this chartered in 1945, its mem- is a global vision initiative global event by seeking do- bers have worked on a variety sponsored by Lions Clubs In- nations at the Courthouse of projects in the community, ternational and Lions Clubs Square and on South Madi- such as providing glasses and International Foundation. son Street Saturday. eye screening for youths and The event is held annually Donations will also help the Vision Van of North Car- in an effort to raise aware- support Camp Dogwood proj- olina for all residents, and ness about sight-related is- ects for the blind and visually constructed gardens at the sues. impaired clients and Boys Governor Morehead School Lions Clubs International and Girls Homes at Lake for the Blind in Raleigh. is the world’s largest service Waccamaw. Proceeds from past fun- club organization with more Staff photo by Fuller Royal “It is estimated that 40 draising events have gone than 1.3 million members in ECHS junior Alex Williiams is set for his Eagle ceremony. million people around the to provide scholarships and approximately 45,000 clubs in world are blind,” said Dutch help the less fortunate people more than 200 countries and Dine, past district governor in this area. geographical areas around and president of Whiteville The club is currently oper- the world. Lions Club. ating a location in the Vine- Since 1917, Lions clubs “On Lions World Sight land Emporium and selling have aided the blind and vi- Alex Williams earns Boy sually impaired and made a Day, Whiteville Lions are tickets for the Golf Ball Drop working in unison with Lions to be held on May 11. strong commitment to com- around the world to educate A Flag Day celebration is munity service and serving Scouting’s highest honor millions of people on the scheduled for June 14 with youth throughout the world. importance of proper eye more details soon. For more information, visit By FULLER ROYAL launched it.” parts of the 12-part Scout Law health care.” www.lionsclubs.org. He said the merit badge that that best describe him are Whiteville Lions Club has Staff Writer In the United States, ap- has proven itself to be the most “trustworthy” and “loyal.” proximately 750,000 people Sixteen-year-old East Co- useful is Hiking. “Telling the truth is very are blind and an additional lumbus High School junior “I learned that I could push important to me,” Williams 50,000 more will become blind A Public Servant Alex Williams is one of Co- myself further than expected,” said. “I always stand by my each year, according to the lumbus County’s newest Eagle he said, of the badge. friends when they need me.” National Federation of the For NC Scouts, the highest rank a Boy Williams attended summer “The most memorable part Blind. Al LeonardHouse Scout can attain. camp at Camp Raven Knob of Scouting had to be the Like most developed coun- s9EARS,OCAL'OVERNMENT “I feel honored to receive four times and earned the BSA tornado at Camp Raven Knob -ANAGEMENT%XPERIENCE my Eagle because it takes a lot Kayaking Award. at the beginning of the week tries, glaucoma and diabe- of hard work and determina- “This summer, I plan on at- and then everyone getting sick tes are the leading causes s!DMINISTEREDOVER tion to achieve the Eagle Scout tending Camp Rainy Mountain with stomach flu in the class of blindness in the United MILLIONINPUBLICGRANTFUNDS and participating in the U.S. for the Public Health merit States. rank,” said Williams, the son s#OLUMBUS#OUNTY0LANNING Army Rangers Camp,” he said. badge,” he said. On a worldwide scale, an of Randy and Jan Williams. Board member “It’s a special honor to receive Eagle Scout candidates “The best parts of being a estimated 75 percent of all my Eagle during the 100 years must complete a service proj- Scout had to be the adventure blindness is found in Africa s(USBAND &ATHER celebration of Eagle Scouts. I ect that benefits their commu- of the wilderness, meeting and Asia, according to the Community Volunteer am also honored that I am the nities and that demonstrates new friends and learning to World Health Organization. In Africa, an estimated s.#2URAL#ENTERS first Eagle Scout in my family.” leadership. lead others. 2URAL,EADEROFTHE9EAR Williams joined Cub Scouts “In my Eagle project, I land- “Scouts has helped me push 500,000 new cases of cataracts in 2001. scaped the Family Life Center myself, accomplish goals and are found each year, with “I wanted to make new at First Baptist Church, Lake become more confident in only one in 10 having surgery. friends and do fun, new activi- Waccamaw,” he said. helping others,” he said. “I’ve In India, 80 percent of the “I’m for Al” ties,” he said. “I continued in Williams also had to pass a also learned to step out of my blind suffer from cataracts, Paid for by the Al Leonard for NC House Committee Boy Scouts in 2006 because I rigorous board of review. comfort zone.” with more than 3.8 million learned how important it is to “My board of review was At ECHS, Williams is active be an Eagle Scout and that’s nerve-wracking at first,” he with the Beta Club and the what I wanted.” said. “As it progressed, it got National Honor Society. He Williams earned his Arrow a lot more comfortable. It marches in the ECHS Gator of Light in Webelos and as a challenged my knowledge of Band and sings in the youth member of Boy Scout Troop things.” choir at his church. 513, he was part of the Swamp Williams has held several “After high school, I plan Fox, Phoenix and Frog patrols. leadership positions in the to attend college and pursue a He has more than 50 nights troop including assistant pa- career in pharmacy while par- of Scout camping and 36 merit trol leader, patrol leader and ticipating in Baptist Student badges. assistant senior patrol leader. Union work,” he said. Space Exploration was his “To me, a good leader is a “To me, the Eagle means favorite merit badge. person who can be put in a that you’re a hard-working “We learned about the so- hard place with others and young man who should lead as lar system and made model pull through successfully in an example to other Scouts and rockets and we got to launch the end,” he said, adding that a members of society,” he said. them,” he said. “One of the good leader will not ask others people in the merit badge class to so something he is not will- Fuller Royal made a model rocket out of a ing to first do himself. 910-642-4104 ext. 228 Pringles (potato chip) can and Williams said that the two [email protected]

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Whiteville Collier’s Jewelers 104-C Columbus Corners Dr. 717 South Madison Street 910-642-9960 Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 Brandy Fowler arrested Two in Fair Bluf Crime briefs in 15 check forgery cases Brandy Nicole felony larceny for fraud cases have Worthless Animals Fowler, 27, of North stealing jewelry, val- The final count of deer Lewis Street, Ta- ued at $1,290, from Jamal Abdul Hizam, 28, of struck by rural drivers in Co- bor City, was ar- Martin during the East Fifth Street, Tabor City, lumbus County during March probation ended rested this week on March 1-28 period. was arrested March 27 by was 34. Other animals and fowl 14 counts of fraud Fowler’s fraud Proba- More than Tabor City police on a charge reported to the Highway Patrol (obtaining property cases involved pass- tion for Je- $1,500 was of issuing a felony worthless included a guinea, wild turkey, by false pretense) Fowler ing checks at Stan- nea R. Floyd, obtained in check on a warrant obtained four dogs, a raccoon, and an 28, of Dead food, gas and by the St. Pauls police. involving forgery of checks ley’s Discount in Tabor City opossum. End Street, c i g a r e t t e s Hizam is charged with writ- stolen from Patsy Martin of Ta- on March 16 for $10, and 13 of The ‘possum caused an esti- Fair Bluff, a n d o t h e r ing a check for $6,300 on March bor City, according to warrants the checks, all in March, at mated $1,000 damage to a 2003 and William items. Floyd 7 payable to N.Y. Express of St. obtained by Tabor City Police the Tabor City IGA store in Buick when hit on U.S. 74-76 M a t t h e w and Meade Pauls when he knew he didn’t Detective Lt. Jerry Sarvis. amounts ranging from $20 to Business east of Whiteville Meade, 28, had no prior have sufficient funds in his ac- Fowler is charged with mis- $80 and totaling $445. She is last week. o f E l m Floyd Meade records when count for the check to be paid, demeanor larceny in the theft charged with uttering (pass- Street, Fair they pleaded. Floyd’s according to the warrant. of 15 of Martin’s checks during ing) the checks, in addition to the March 1-26 period, plus the fraud counts. Bluff, was termi- records showed her nated Wednesday in account was paid in Extended Superior Court here, full on March 7, 2012, Angel Shawnell Best, 29, of although Meade still while Meade still Marijuana Ward Street, Whiteville, was Simmons, Best face owed restitution and owed $2,225. ordered to stay on probation Anders was sent C a l v i n portions of supervi- and continue to pay restitu- to prison in January Moore, 35, sion costs. tion for medical bills caused when he requested of Bullard several felony cases Floyd, Meade and Oliver when she attacked Preonka Jessica p r o p e r t y Michael Anthony the revocation of his Road, Chad- probation. Manning, 22, of Whiteville in Lee Sim- b y f a l s e Anders, 29, also of Fair Bluff, bourn, was Another Fair Bluff police November 2008. mons, 30, pretense) were convicted in the scheme a r r e s t e d case ended in termination Best still owes $1,381 in of 293 Gar- involving to defraud Lovett’s Auto Plaza April 3 on Wednesday. O’Neal Oliver, 42, medical bills for Manning, who land Dun- the pawn- of Fair Bluff in 2008. All three a charge of of Loris, S.C., still owed $671, was slashed in her right breast, can Road, ing of jew- conspired to use pre-paid cred- possession including a $100 fine, after his Moore plus $1,300 in probation fees. Chad- elry sto- it cards that were over their of marijua- conviction in July 2010 in a A photograph was not avail- b o u r n , l e n f ro m limit as Floyd, the store clerk, na with intent to sell on a war- case where he had marijuana able from the Sheriff ’s Office. and Kevin F i p p s ’ would okay the transaction rant obtained by Chadbourn with intent to sell in an August D e l a n e Simmons Best home, plus despite there being no credit Police Officer Ricky Soles. 2009 case. Moore had eight packets of Best, 25, of 291 Garland receiving stolen property available. marijuana in his possession, Bus Duncan Road, were arrested (the jewelry), and uttering according to the warrant. April 3 on several felony a forged check. A Four County Community charges in warrants ob- Simmons forged and Speeder hits building Services bus with two passen- tained by Sheriff ’s Detective passed checks on March gers was involved in a wreck at Rene Trevino. 25 and March 26 at the 701 8:30 a.m. April 2 on Hickman The Garland Duncan Service Center in the Sell- at Delco, fees on foot Road in Tabor City after the Road addresses were on ers Town community, and A 32-year-old Wilmington man crashed his 1995 Ford car into New bus turned onto the road from the warrants, and when ar- the D&D Country Store on East Columbus Primary Care’s brick building at Delco Monday East Fifth Street. J u s t i n rested both Simmons and March 25. at 8:32 p.m. while attempting to elude a Brunswick County sher- There were no injuries to R a y m o n d Best provided a new address Best’s fraud cases were iff ’s deputy who was pursuing the suspect for speeding. occupants of the vehicles in- McPher- of 3335 Gore Trailer Road, March 21 and March 24 Reports from the Brunswick County Sheriff ’s Office and the volved, although three from the son, 25, of Whiteville. when he obtained $150 and Highway Patrol show the following: bus were taken to area hospi- Chair Fac- Simmons is charged with $200 from pawnshops for the A Brunswick County sheriff ’s deputy was operating a radar tals, police reported. The bus, tory Road, breaking and entering, and stolen jewelry. The passing unit on U.S. 74-76 near the community of Sandy Creek at 7:40 p.m. driven by Mary George, 57, of Nakina, was larceny of $1,300 worth of of the forged check was on when a vehicle went through the radar at a high rate of speed. Brick City Road, Whiteville, hit arrested this jewelry from Earline Fipps’ March 26. The deputy followed the car, and chased it through the Sandy the rear of a Ford van driven week on ad- McPherson home along Norris Road, Best was placed on pro- Creek development twice before the suspect got back onto U.S. by Ronald Watts, 70, of West ditional felony charges on a Tabor City, on March 21. She bation for three years in 74-76 and headed west. Seventh Street, Tabor City. warrant obtained by Sheriff ’s is also charged with forging December after he pleaded The car, a 1995 Ford, entered Columbus County, and slowed George told police she at- Detective Rene Trevino. and passing (uttering) three in a felony larceny and three and turned into the parking area in front of the East Columbus tempted to pass the van after McPherson, arrested in checks on Paul Simmons’ fraud cases. A prison term Primary Care building. Both the driver and passenger doors it appeared to be backing from March on several felony counts bank account. of eight to 10 months was opened, and the driver and a passenger exited and the car kept a parking space. involving thefts and a firearm, Best is charged with two suspended for the proba- moving and crashed into the building. is charged with entering some counts of fraud (obtaining tion. The deputy went to the of the plastic greenhouses of Ford and put the vehicle in County Fatalities Southern Bloom Nursery, at Raid park, and chased both suspects on foot, catching 14-year-old To this date the intersection of N.C. 905 and Charles Dewey Locklear, #ALJUARE6ICTORIA-AYNOROF Chair Factory Road, during the 24, of the 1400 block of Gore Two get jail terms 2012 ...... ….……...6 Wilmington. March 19-23 period, and steal- Trailer Road, Whiteville, was 2011 ……...………3 The driver was identified as ing hanging fern and clematis arrested this week for misde- Calvin Lee Maynor, living at Total 2011...... 17 baskets, plus 100 one-gallon meanor possession of mari- in probation hearings pots, valued at $1,200. the same address on Seminole Total 2010...... 26 juana and drug paraphernalia, Kendrick Dono- Estates, Whiteville, Trail as the young girl, but he plus maintaining his mobile van Godwin, 22, of and now living along was not found, despite assistance from a helicopter. home as a place to keep, use Bolton, and Kenneth N.C. 211 West, Blad- The Highway Patrol report showed an estimated $4,500 in and sell illegal drugs. Carl Batten Jr., 19, enboro, has a credit damages to the building, and $400 to the car. Other recent High- The arrest came after a of Whiteville and of 17 days toward his Modifed way Patrol reports concerning rural wrecks include: search-warrant raid on Lock- Bladenboro, were 45-day term. Proba- s!PRILn6EHICLESDRIVENBY$EREK!NDRIAUS$EESE OF lear’s home and auto by the e a c h s e n t e n c e d Batten was con- tion for Tra- Clarendon, and Jeremy Scott Kennedy, 30, of Chadbourn, col- Sheriff ’s Drug Unit, following Wednesday in Supe- victed in 2011 of two vis Lee Bra- lided on U.S. 74-76 a half mile west of Lake Waccamaw at 5:55 complaints of possible drug rior Court to serve counts of damage to zell, 35, of p.m. Deese’s 2000 Nissan and Kennedy’s 2005 Chevrolet pickup sales. terms in jail here Batten personal property, Whiteville, truck headed west. Both drivers were using seatbelts, and there Drug Detective Aaron Her- Wednesday after hearings of and ordered to make restitu- was modi- were no injuries. ring said Locklear and the violation of their probation tion. Batten was to pay James f i e d h e r e s!PRILn&OURVEHICLES ODDLYENOUGHTHREEDRIVENBY mother of two children at the terms. Register $4,702 for damages to Wednesday residents of Elizabethtown, and one by a Whiteville man, were residence, Julie Hunt, were Godwin, convicted in Blad- Register’s bulldozer in Febru- in Superior involved in a 6:50 a.m. crash on U.S. 701 seven miles north of living in the midst of “half en County in January 2010 of ary 2010. Court when Brazell Whiteville. smoked marijuana cigarettes possession of marijuana and Batten’s probation was re- he was sent to jail for 90 days All four vehicles were headed south, and Robert Brian Ta- all over the kitchen and living drug paraphernalia, was sent voked in District Court last with a 22-day credit. tum, 41, of Elizabethtown, driving a 2010 Chevrolet, attempted room.” to jail for 45 days. His major vi- June, and he appealed to Su- Brazell’s probation viola- to pass in a no-passing zone as a 2002 Nissan, driven by Laura In a related arrest, Juanita olation was being convicted of perior Court. tions included not making Perez Reyes, 27, of Elizabethtown, tried to turn left into a pri- Locklear, 42, of the 200 block DWI in New Hanover County A photograph of Godwin court-ordered payments, not vate driveway. of Soles Road, Whiteville, was last November. was not available from the keeping his job and refusing Tatum hit Reyes and caused Reyes’ vehicle to overturn and arrested for possession of Batten, formerly of Fox Sheriff ’s Office. to send a money order to the powder cocaine found in her land on its top in the driveway. caregiver of his daughter. purse at Charles Locklear’s A 2009 Chevrolet, driven by Luke Stacy Melvin, 46, of Eliza- Brazell was convicted last residence. Juanita is an aunt Possible arson bethtown, and a 1997 Mercury, driven by Shawn Graham, 36, of October in a breaking and en- Minor injuries Whiteville, took evasive action and collided. of the children. A 1998 Chevrolet pickup tering, and larceny case, and Christopher Mark Sellers, All four drivers were using seatbelts, and there were only Herring said he contacted truck, parked in the back yard put on probation for two years 28, of Whiteville, sustained minor injuries to drivers and passengers. the Department of Social Ser- of a home along Pine Acres with a prison term of 10 to 12 minor injuries at 5:30 p.m. on s-ARCHn!N%LIZABETHTOWNRESIDENTWASSERIOUSLYINJURED vices about the care of the Drive, Chadbourn, “exploded,” months suspended. April 4 when his 2003 Mitsubi- in a 2:10 a.m. wreck on N.C. 410 five miles north of Chadbourn. children, ages 3 and 1. and burned at 12:50 a.m. today shi was hit in the rear by a Driver Amber Shalea Autry, 20, of Elizabethtown, was driving (Thursday), according to a Murphy Brown tractor-trailer a 1999 Ford when she drove off the road to the left and hit two sheriff ’s report. unit at the intersection of U.S. mailboxes, then swerved back to the right, hit a ditch and over- The truck was parked there 701 Bypass and Smyrna Road, turned in Charles Smith’s private driveway. Break-ins, thefs noted this week after the owner, police here report. Jowanda McCalister, 19, was hurt. Autry and a second pas- Jeremy Jernigan of Bladen The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- Alex Ryan Locklear, 39, of senger, Derrick Parker, 24, of Laurinburg, were not injured. 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Winners of recent DARE essay contests at Columbus Charter School are shown with Blaiz Ward, left and Tate Lee, DARE essay winners at Old Dock Elementary, fank In- offcials. From left, Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Dwayne Barnes, Meredith McColskey, Anna structor Sgt. Dwayne Barnes. Faulk, and Sheriff’s Patrol Capt. Bobby Worley. SBI wins unanimous reaccreditation Medicine Drops collect The North Carolina State with more than 460 specific award based on its current Bureau of Investigation has standards for all aspects of CALEA assessment and its received its fifth reaccredita- law enforcement operations overall professional standing tion from the Commission on and requires agencies to unin the public safety community. nearly 8 million pills Accreditation for Law Enforce- dergo external inspection and CALEA was established as ment Agencies (CALEA). peer review. The accreditation an independent accrediting More than 7.7 million doses The Union County Sheriff’s Of- lina Highway Patrol assisted in SBI Director Greg McLeod process challenges law enforce- authority in 1979 by four major of old prescription and over- fice collected 619,000 doses and transporting the drugs. and representatives from the ment agencies to demonstrate law enforcement membership the-counter drugs were col- the Fayetteville Police Depart- Nationwide, fatal drug over- agency appeared before the voluntarily that they meet pro- associations: the Chiefs of lected across North Carolina ment collected 290,920 doses. doses are now the leading Commission for review and fessionally-recognized criteria Police (ICAP); the National during Operation Medicine Columbus County collected cause of death due to unin- reaccreditation proceedings for excellence in management Organizations of Black Law Drop held March 17-24, break- 63,225 pills in the event handled tentional injury, according to on Saturday, March 24. The and service-delivery. Enforcement Executives (NO- ing previous records. by the Sheriff ’s Office. the U.S. Centers for Disease agency was awarded Advanced CALEA is a voluntary law BLE); the National Sheriffs’ Operation Medicine Drop A Wake County-area depart- Control. Law Enforcement Accredita- enforcement accreditation pro- Association (NSA); and the aims to cut down on prescrip- ment collected 50 Fentanyl Prescription and over-the- tion and the CALEA Meritori- gram that requires participat- Police Executive Research tion drug abuse and environ- patches, one of the deadli- counter medications cause ous Award. ing agencies to meet or exceed Forum (PERF). mental damage by encourag- est painkillers when abused. more than three-fourths of “Agents realize that inde - research-based best practices. ing people to properly dispose Another site collected a pint all unintentional poisonings pendent examination makes These standards address of old drugs that are no longer of liquid morphine from 1985 in North Carolina, according the SBI even stronger,” Attor- all facets of law enforcement Number used needed. and a bottle of baby nose drops to the N.C. Division of Public ney General Roy Cooper said. services and are separated A Whiteville woman, who The State Bureau of Inves- from 1952. Health, and approximately “The SBI is now doing better into nine critical law enforce- filed her federal income taxes tigation, local law enforcement Safely disposing of old med- 1,000 people died in North work than ever before with ment areas: role, responsi- in a joint return with her hus- agencies, Safe Kids North ications through Operation Carolina last year from over- fewer resources.” bilities, and relationships; band, told a sheriff’s deputy Carolina, and the U.S. Drug Medicine Drop events instead dosing on prescription drugs. “The SBI was the first state organization, management, April 4 her return was rejected Enforcement Administra- of flushing them down the The intentional abuse of law enforcement agency in and administration; personnel because someone had already tion sponsored more than 230 drain prevents chemicals from prescription pain relievers, North Carolina to become structure; personnel process; used her Social Security num- prescription drug take-back going into the water supply. tranquilizers, stimulants accredited by CALEA.” said operations; operation support; ber to make a 2011 return. events in 71 counties across The SBI gathered the drugs and sedatives to get high is McLeod. “Our commitment to traffic operations; detainee North Carolina last week dur- collected by local law enforce- a growing concern, particu- seek out this intensive scrutiny and court-related activities; ing National Poison Preven- ment and delivered them to larly among teens. Among underscores our dedication and auxiliary and technical Shallotte NC tion Week. a North Carolina Division of people ages 12-17, prescrip- to being among the finest law services. The Cary Police Depart- Environment and Natural Re- tion drugs are now the second enforcement agencies in the The CALEA Meritorious License Plate Agency ment led the collections with sources approved incinerator most abused drug, behind nation.” Award recognizes the SBI for will be closed 875,000 doses of prescription in Alamance County for safe marijuana. The review covered a No- being accredited for 15 or more Friday, April 6th and destruction. The North Caro- and over-the-counter drugs. vember 2011 four-day on-site continuous years. Monday April 9th. inspection and assessment The SBI was formally recog- of the agency. This rigorous nized at the CALEA conference Reopen on Tuesday Former contractor pleads guilty process requires compliance for receiving this prestigious April 10 to steal, sell military equipment A former U.S. civilian con- charge of overseeing the move- Welch agreed to pay $160,000 in SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! tractor pleaded guilty this ment of generators from the restitution to the United States. week in the Eastern District of compound to the Defense Re- North Carolina to conspiring utilization & Marketing Of- School assaults to steal military generators in fice (DRMO). In October 2011, The News Reporter Iraq in 2011 and selling them Welch and a co-conspirator Assaults by students on on the black market. entered into a scheme to steal students were reported April 4 David John Welch, 36, of and later sell approximately by sheriff ’s deputies as taking Hope Mills, pleaded guilty be- 38 generators on the black place at Chadbourn Middle More Local News fore U.S. District Judge W. Earl market in Iraq to unknown co- School and West Columbus Britt to a criminal information conspirators by diverting these High School. for Your Money charging him with one count generators from the DRMO to An 18-year-old male at West of conspiracy to steal property an undisclosed location off- Columbus said he was con- under the control of a govern- base in Iraq. fronted by another male, 18, on ment contractor. After the generators were April 3 as the victim was going According to court docu- stolen from the compound, to second-period class, and 104 ISSUES ments, in 2011, Welch was the Welch’s co-conspirator provid- injured when hit in the mouth. operations and maintenance ed him with four stacks of $100 A 12-year-old male entered manager of a U.S. government bills, totaling approximately a classroom in Chadbourn, where he grabbed, held and A YEAR! contractor on Victory Base $38,600. Complex in Baghdad. In this At sentencing, scheduled punched another young male capacity, Welch had the ability for July 9, 2012, Welch faces student on April 4. The aggres- to influence the distribution a maximum penalty of five sor was suspended four days SUBSCRIPTION RATES and movement of military years in prison, a $250,000 fine and is the subject of a juvenile equipment as well as U.S. gov- and three years of supervised petition. ernment equipment. release following his prison The suspect said the victim Home Delivery (where available) ...$45 yr./$29 6 mos. was “talking about him.” In addition, Welch was in term. As part of his guilty plea, US Mail: Columbus County ...... $30 Other NC Counties by Mail ...... $46 Outside of NC ...... $65

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In full makeup, former Whiteville resident Steve Nedvidek, center, makes his television debut on AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Former resident recalls day as zombie in cable series By STEVE NEDVIDEK Special for The News Reporter

Editor’s Note: Steve Ned- videk lived in Whiteville in the 1970s, attending Whiteville Elementary and Central Junior High schools while he was here. A Wingate and Wake Forest Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist graduate, he is the director Ryan Lantrip of Families First in Whiteville straightens some of the pinwheels in the of marketing for Chick-ﬁl-A’s front yard of the shelter’s offces. national headquarters in At- lanta, Ga. An avid movie fan, he and his son had the opportunity last year to be extras in the top-rated AMC series “The Walking Dead.”

I never liked zombies. I Steve Nedvidek - without makeup – and wife Sue. didn’t care for them and had no need to. I had my other preferences, tucked-away campus of metal As anyone who works in mainly Frankenstein’s mon- Butler buildings was the head- production knows, most of the ster, the Creature from the quarters for “The Walking day is spent waiting your turn. Black Lagoon and, of course, Dead.” After hours, we were up. the Wolfman. First, to “audition,” we had I had a chance to look legit This was part of my up- to go to “zombie school.” by filling my mouth with bar- bringing in Whiteville. The There, we met the series becue chicken and my hands “classic” Universal Studios producer, Greg Nicotero, and with pig entrails. monsters were the thing back learned the proper way to be Finally, the cameras were in the day. a “walker” (aka, zombie) in rolling and I was “munching” It was the early 70’s and the series. on the unfortunate bovine. I that was rage. And Whiteville, Our hope was to be “walk- looked up at the camera and despite being isolated from al- ers” together. After all, some the human characters coming most everything else, was not fathers and sons play golf. We toward me. Still chewing, I immune to this part of culture. chose to do something differ- stood up, my milky white con- I was shaped by growing ent. tacts removing all evidence of Brian Slagle presents Rachel Boren and son, Jackson, with the $200 frst-place prize in up there, by comic books, We never got the chance any humanity. the Domino’s Pizza NCAA Basketball Championship Challenge contest. Famous Monsters of Filmland to be on the same episode And then, POW! Magazine, making movies together, but we did both get I got an arrow to the head, with Fuller Royal and our an opportunity to be what is fell back and died a “walker’s” Boren wins Domino’s Pizza NCAA Whiteville Pictures gang and, called “hero” zombies. This grisly death (all digitally cre- of course, by the fascinating means that we get the make-up ated and enhanced with spat- make-ups of Lon Chaney, Jack chair, the prosthetic pieces, the tering blood). Basketball Championship Challenge Pierce and John Chambers. contact lenses and the whole And I was done for the day Zombies? Who needed ‘em? nine yards. and joined my other zombie Rachel Boren of Whiteville tants. a $100 gift certificate to South- Well, my son, Michael, did. Michael got his call first, counterparts for dinner in the won the first Domino’s Pizza As the grand prize winner, ern Sisters Home and Garden, At 20 years old, he had become and then mine followed shortly catering tent. NCAA Basketball Champion- she will receive more than and third place finisher, Adam a fan of zombies, zombie mov- thereafter. “Walkers” tend to eat by ship Challenge contest on $200 in in prizes from prize Nobles of Elizabethtown, won ies (like “Zombieland”) and In fact, I got two calls to be themselves at one table and the Whiteville.com. She chose the sponsor Brian Slagle Allstate a $75 gift certificate to Jamie’s most recently, the AMC tele- a “hero.” The experience of crew at another. I wonder why. most winners in the round-by- Insurance Agency. Tire and Auto Service. vision series, “The Walking sitting in a make-up chair and I guess we are not too appetiz- round tournament competing Finishing second is Frankie Contest sponsors include Dead.” having a trained (and Emmy ing dinner company. against more than 100 contes- Sova of Whiteville, winner of Domino’s Pizza, Arby’s, Bald- So, last summer when he Award-winning professional) But make-up like this win Woods Pharmacy, Fair asked how we might get to be working on you, applying ad- doesn’t come off any easier Bluff Ford, Hills Food Stores, zombies in the series, which hesive, latex, spray make-up, than it goes on. And after an- Liberty Medical Specialists, was filming locally here in blood, dentures, contacts and other hour in the chair, I was Quality Ford and S. Preston Atlanta, I became intrigued goop in general was “Bucket finally ready to go home. Southern S isters Douglas and Associates. The and made some calls to some List” stuff for me. 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Holy Week concert The Southeastern Community College Choir, community singers and a string quartet performed Gabri- el Faure’s Requiem April 1 at Whiteville First Baptist Church. SCC’s Robin Fort conducted the musicians, and Dr. Sharyn Edwards was the organist. Randy Page, Lisa Lee Rust and Roman Grainger performed solos. The concert was funded by the SCC Foundation and McDonald’s. The performance will be aired on SCC EDU-Cable in the coming weeks. Plant swap Saturday

Home gardeners dealing event has grown in the number with vegetables, ornamentals of participants each year. or both have a chance to in- “Last year, we had a real crease their varieties Satur- good turnout,” Extension day, and at the same time get Horticulture Agent Howard rid of their own unwanted Wallace said of the plant swap. Lake Waccamaw recently sent violation letters to eight residents who have backyard poultry focks, despite town seeds, cuttings and plants at A chicken bog will be avail- ordinances against birds in town. the annual Farmers Market able for sale at lunchtime at Plant Swap and Sale from 9 a. the market. m. until 2 p.m. The annual swap and sale Chickens The yearly affair gives gar- has proved popular in past Continued from page 1-A deners the chance to enlarge years as many home garden- their planting selections at ers were able to obtain bulbs, little or no cost. This is the seed, plants and cuttings to town they are forbidden. legal. Raleigh’s city council into metropolitan areas like and pay more in taxes, to get fourth year for the plant swap, increase the variety of their “This was apparently an has been approached several New York City. protection.” sponsored jointly by the Co- ornamental and vegetable issue at some point in time times on allowing chickens, Currie said he grew up in Violators have 30 days lumbus County Community gardens at bargain prices, or before I came here, and the and in Roseboro, a teenager the country, and personally from the date of the notice Farmers Market and the local by swapping some of their own town board wanted to do is leading an effort to keep likes chickens—but the rules to remove the birds, or face Master Gardeners group. The surplus planting items. something about it,” Currie chickens in back yards. are the rules. additional code enforcement said. “The ordinance was While the rules vary wide- “The zoning laws exist action, Currie said. passed in 2005, and I have to ly from town to town, most for everyone’s protection,” The law has been on the enforce it.” that allow birds require a Currie said. “Without the books since 2005, Currie EAST COLUMBUS PLANT SALE A number of towns and minimum 20,000 square foot zoning code, there would be said, and “the town has to April 5th & 6th - 8am-4pm cities around the state have fenced enclosure. Roosters no protections against any enforce it. adopted so-called back yard are not allowed in many ar- type of livestock farming “We are only doing this April 7th - 7am-12pm poultry laws because of the eas due to noise complaints. in town. because the zoning code says Hanging baskets, ornamental rise in popularity of raising While backyard flocks “A lot of people who pay a we have to,” Currie said. grasses, annuals, perennials, home-grown birds. Kill Devil were once common through- half-million dollars or more and vegetable plants all grown Hills, Garner, Aberdeen and out many towns, lifestyle for a lot don’t like hearing Jefferson Weaver by the students in the other towns have rules allow- changes and new zoning a rooster crow at six in the Horticulture department. ing chickens in town. Cary laws that reflected those morning,” he said. “They 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] is currently considering a changes helped push most don’t like finding chicken Buy from us to support our trip to State Convention in Raleigh. similar rule. birds to the outskirts of droppings in the yard. This Wilmington and Charlotte town, along with other live- is kind of extreme, but the adopted chicken and back- stock. The trend toward or- same law that prohibits free- yard poultry rules after the ganic and home-grown foods ranging chickens protects cities’ continued growth ab- has caused a renewed popu- you from a hog operation Cox Warehouse Discount Furniture sorbed formerly rural areas larity in back yard ﬂocks in next door. People pay a pre- where chickens had been recent years, even reaching mium price for land in town,

Locals listed as top students at ECU 25th Anniversary East Carolina University four grade (quality) points camaw; Brantley Barnhill, recently listed Columbus per credit hour (4.0) on all Clarendon; Breona Bowen, County students on its Hon- work with no incomplete Riegelwood; Cameron Bur- or, Dean’s and Chancellor’s grades. roughs, Tabor City; Amanda Liquidation SALE lists for fall semester, 2011. Honor Roll students were Driggers; Whiteville, Sa- 7iÊÌ >ÊÕÀÊVÕÃÌiÀÃÊÜÌ ÊÃ>Û}ÃÊvÀÊÓxÊÞi>ÀÃÊvÊLÕÃiÃÃ The Honor Roll is com- Ola Angle, Evergreen; Bran- mantha Nelson, Whiteville; posed of the names of all non Bryson, Hallsboro; Ga- and Kammy Rothfuss, Clar- full-tme undergraduates brielle Campbell, White- endon. ÕÀÌÕÀiÊvÀÊiÛiÀÞ who make at least three ville; Ashleigh Cartrette, Also, Allison Royal, SAVE UP TO ÀÊÊÌ iÊ ÕÃi] grade (quality) points per Tabor City; Shane Castillo, Whiteville, Lindy Sellars, credit hour (3.0) on all work Whiteville; Santana Faulk, Whiteville; John Simmons, VÕ`}ÊÌ iÊ«>Ì with no grade below C and Whiteville; Lauren Ford, Delco; Walter Strickland, no incomplete grades. Tabor City and Hanna Gar- Tabor City; and Jana Tyler, The Dean’s List is com- rell, Hallsboro. Lake Waccamaw. UÊ i`ÀÊUÊ i posed of all full-time under- Also, Brittany Kirksey, On the Chancellor’s List graduates who make three Bolton; Marvin Lee, White- were: Julie Daniel, White- UÊÛ}Ê, and one-half grade (quality) ville; Tyrone McKoy, White- ville; Ashlynn Faircloth, points per credit hour (3.5) ville, Tiffany Murray, White- Tabor City; Andrew McK- UÊ }Ê, on all work with no grade ville; Hannah-Jo Prince, eithan, Lake Waccamaw; below C and no incomplete Tabor City; Susan Prince, Victoria Sellers, Lake Wac- UÊ-ÌÕ`Þ grades. Tabor City; and Spencer Ter- camaw; Chassie Simmons, The Chancellor’s List is rell, Delco. Clarendon; Leigh Smith, % composed of all full-time On the Dean’s List were: Whiteville; and Stanley UÊ,iVÀi>ÌÊ, undergraduates who make Bradley Babson, Lake Wac- Spaulding, Lake Waccamaw. UÊ*>Ì OFF UÊ >ÌÌÀiÃÃiÃ Elect 70ON ALL TOP QUALITY MANUFACTURERS BLOW-OUT UÊ ÀÞ ÊUÊiÀV>Ê ÀiÜ UÊ/ÞÊ > >>ÊUÊ>>ÀÞ PRICES TIM BLACKMON UÊÃ iÞÊUÊ*iÃÞÛ>>Ê NOTHING Columbus County ÕÃiÊUÊ iÀiÊUÊ Ê"vwVi UÊ>< ÞÊUÊ>iÊUÊ,ÛiÀÃ`i HELD Commissioner UÊiÝ}ÌÊUÊ,iÃÌV UÊVÀÞÊÊUÊi>Ì iÀÊÌ>> BACK! District 2 UÊ*ÕÃÊ >Þ]Ê >ÞÊ Ài The successful hunt for economic success for Columbus County is our future. A healthy economy is the base for providing superior services and salaries for 1423 North JK Powell Blvd our citizens. As politicians and citizens we must come together and make our hunt succeed. Help elect me and together we can make Columbus County an Whiteville economic leader. on Hwy 701 at Hwy 74 Overpass “Change Will Make a Difference” 910-640-2900 Paid for by the Candidate 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday,April 5, 2012

Parents can use this screen to see their children’s report cards. This screen allows parents, and students, to see if enough credits are being earned toward a high school diploma. Parents can check students’ grades, attendance on line By FULLER ROYAL Staff Writer

Parents of students in the Whiteville City Schools have a new tool to help them keep track of their children’s grades and attendance. Parent Assistant Modules (PAM), implemented through the state’s NCWise program, allows improved and easy communication between parents and teachers through the Internet. Assistant Superintendent Anthony Martin said PAM has been in place for parents for more than a month. Parents can check their children’s progress in the teach- “It was rolled out without ers’ on-line gradebooks. a lot of fanfare,” Martin said. “We were a little hesitant at first, but this has been pretty Parents can check to make sure their children are in school. smooth and the feedback from parents is they love it.” PAM allows parents to up- date their children’s personal information and family contacts and offers real-time student progress reporting, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Parents can check on aca- demic progress from detailed grade information from each Parents can send messages to guidance counselors and teachers online grade book receive alerts. and report card grade sum- maries. dated so they don’t miss any of how to access the site. They can see assignments the phone call alerts. Martin said the city schools and standardized testing in- Martin said that parents website has information on formation. wishing to access their chil- how to get started. They can check current dren’s records must first go activities such as detailed to the school in person with attendance as well as general photo identification where Fuller Royal information such as student they will be issued a user 910-642-4104 ext. 228 demographics and emergency [email protected] name and password and told contacts. They can also see a student Parents can see their children’s assignments and when they are due. calendar and lunch menus. Martin said it has not been daily student grades and at- teacher enters into the site. training on PAM. Walk much of an additional burden tendance. He said the extent Martin said that some He said the student data is Continued from page 1-A for teachers, who are already of interactivity is determined teachers may have to tweak the “cleanest” it’s ever been. using the host system to enter by how much information a how often they enter data for Information on students is long-term projects that last the the most up-to-date, thanks in the sidewalk. But forecasts are scription of the New Testa- entire semester. part to the system’s Alert Now firmly predicting zero chance ment. Martin said all of the sys- phone calling system. Parents of showers Sunday. All churches, families and tem’s teachers have received keep their children’s data up- Markers are appearing individuals are invited to at- ATTENTION down Madison Street and tend the sunrise service and some cross streets denoting to participate in the writing. where each of the 27 books of Several have signed up to lead COLUMBUS COUNTY the New Testament will begin. efforts on each book, and they The first one, Matthew, will will need and invite help from DEMOCRATS be written entirely in the park- anyone who offers. Joseph L Ray, Chair of the ing lot of the BB&T main Dress is casual for the ser- branch. vice and writing, and organiz- Columbus County Democratic Party The books will go up one ers stress that the event has has scheduled the Party’s side of Madison Street and been scheduled so that people down the other to the depot at will be able to return to their Main Street. They will then go churches in time for their back up Madison, returning to services. 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Wood, Decking & Shingles “Plan to arrive for the refreshments at 11:30 a.m. in order to have an opportunity to talk politics with your elected officials and oth- Maintenance Free Vinyl Playhouses and Swingsets er good Democrats from all 26 Columbus County precincts prior to the 12:00 noon meeting,” Chairman Ray stated. Call 642-4933 or come by 302 Oak Street, Whiteville The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 9-A Board approves ambulance franchise transfer By NICOLE CARTRETTE smooth transition. Staff Writer “It has been a rewarding experience and we are glad to The Columbus County have helped as many people Board of Commissioners as we have,” Buffkin said. “We agreed to transfer an existing are not going anywhere. We are ambulance medical transport still in Columbus County and provider franchise agreement may try doing something else to new owners recently. in the county.” Under the county franchise Illinois based, A.T.S. Medi- agreement with all such enti- cal Services will be the new ties, preapproval of the board owners but Buffkin said the is required when a franchise ownership change will be ad- agreement is modified or there vantageous to the county. is a change of more than 10 “The change will bring ben- percent of the ownership. efit to Columbus County. They Carolinas Medical Response can offer a lot more than I can,” is being sold to an Illinois com- Buffkin said. “With the expe- pany. The firm’s name will re- rience of this company, good main the same along with the public relations and opinions employees but a stock-based of their clientele and patients sell of the company is planned. they come well recommended.” “All aspects of the company Founded in 2005, A.T.S. pro- except for ownership will re- vides a variety of services, main the same. including critical care trans- “This including the name port, according to information and location of the company, given to the county along with facilities we service along the request. with all equipment, vehicles Those services include con- and other assets and staff un- tracted 911 services for West less otherwise updated by the Point Military Academy, Minot Dick Coburn’s No. 223 Tanzer sailboat was a familiar sight for years at Lake Waccamaw, where he guided the craft to new owner(s) after the sale, at Air Force Base, Polo, N.D., and numerous wins. He won seven national Tanzer titles. which you will be informed,” various facilities and commu- president Lloyd Buffkin said. nities in Illinois and Indiana. He appeared with repre- The company provides Coburn sentatives of A.T.S. Medical medical response services in Continued from page 1-A Services, the new owners, at communities and facilities in a recent commissioners meet- Illinois, North Dakota, New ing. York and Indiana as Priority & Trust Company where his Coburn loved to travel, but Buffkin and his wife Be- One, a division of ATS. father was the president and his heart was in Whiteville. linda have owned the company the institution’s guiding hand His love of home was best for 14 years and he said they Nicole Cartrette for many years. stated after he returned from plan to remain on hand in an 910-642-4104 ext. 225 G&C Motors the national Hobie catama- advisory capacity to ensure a [email protected] He soon obtained the Ponti- ran races at Lake Tahoe in ac dealership here and togeth- 1990 where he and crewmem- er with Ben Gilliam, opened ber Frankie Walters brought G&C Motors on the west side home some champion silver- of South Madison Street in the ware after braving 64-degree 1950s. The business burned, water, 72-degree temperature City schools waiting and Coburn, with Gilliam and a steady 30-mph wind. exiting the firm, moved the “It’s nice being from the for fve-day exemption dealership across the street South, but it’s better being in The Whitevlle City Schools teachers with only 10 work and added the Buick line. the South,” Coburn mused. has not received an answer to days. Still named G&C Motors, Coburn’s complete obitu- its request to use the state’s The city schools requested the business took over the ary is on today’s Obituary mandated five additional days that the five days be used to home of Carolina Motors – on Page. of school for teacher training train teachers in the new Com- the east side of South Madi- purposes instead. mon Core Curriculum, which son Street. Carolina Motors Bob High Last year, the General As- starts this fall. moved its offices to West Main 910-642-4104 ext. 247 sembly voted to add five ad- The same request was Street. [email protected] ditional school days to the granted last year for the 2011- The soft-spoken Coburn 180-day school year, leaving 12 school year. was a strong pillar of the First Presbyterian Church where he was a deacon and elder. He also spent time in the 1950s in the U.S. Army, and several years as an officer in the Re- serves, often describing his Dick Coburn and his young crewmember, Trudy Glass, military time as one of the pose with one of the many trophies they won with his things he didn’t enjoy. Tanzer sailboat. Most relaxed It was at the helm of a sail- The finish line shortened from the Scottish boat where he was his most Trudy Glass recalled Dick’s clan of Cockburn – was a relaxed. It was his dedication unwavering ability to come student of local history, and a to the sport of sailing that from behind in many sailing voracious reader. He was able spawned the Waccamaw Sail- races, and his uncanny ability to devour books in short order, ing Club at Lake Waccamaw, to lead from the start in oth- and could post an A+ if given a and it was his property do- ers. “He was a steady person, test on the contents of a book nated for the clubhouse and and I’ll never forget him and he had just finished. boat parking lot on the west Ann, because they became my Proud of father side of the freshwater pond. second set of parents. Dick was particularly “There were 128 families “When I saw him for the proud of the accomplishments using our little house as the last time last week I reminded of his father, Jesse N. Coburn, sailing club’s headquarters him that before he crossed who was hired as the receiver when Dick decided it was time the finish line he needed to for the Bank of Columbus for the club to find a home,” remember what we did at the when the bank had to close its his wife Ann commented this lake. When the horn sounded doors after a run on deposits week. “This was in 1972, the and his boat number was in December 1925. Within best I can remember,” she called, most of the time as the three months from the ruins added. winner, to acknowledge the sprang the Waccamaw Bank Ann said she didn’t sail announcement. He told me he & Trust Company, backed by with her husband because, Coastal Cyber Center was preparing for the finish 10 local men who put up $1,000 “I’d want to tell him how to do line,” Glass stated. in cash each to build the solid it, and I didn’t know anything Coburn – his last name foundation. about sailing.” INTERNET China trip in county BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT POINTS commissioners’ future 1,000 FREE! By NICOLE CARTRETTE ment leaders to visit and When you purchase 2,000 Staff Writer tour businesses here and our industries,” Lanier said. Internet Points More than a few commis- Lanier sees the relation- sioners appear to be inter- ship as an opportunity to ested in taking a trip to China exchange ideas and explore in the near future. the potential for exports and Columbus County Econom- investment. ic Development Director Gary “We would work toward FREE Lanier recently returned hosting them in June and we from a trip to China with would go in July,” Lanier said. expenses covered by a firm “I don’t expect we need to Refreshments! that will hold a 30 percent send more than two or three,” interest in a new winery here Chairman Amon McKenzie but Lanier said in the near said. “We are going to go after Visit us at future another undisclosed it (economic development) Nick Hinson & Brandi project calls for a second trip wherever we can find it.” Edwards of Whiteville an- to China this time with Lanier Live Oak Street Lanier suggested each nounce the March 26, 2012 potentially taking along a (behind Body Shapers) group be responsible for their birth of a daughter, Khloee commissioner or two. own travel plans but the host- Nickole, in Columbus Re- Lanier said in coming ing party covering all expens- gional. She weighed 7 lbs. Suite J months the county will host es, lodging and food. Chinese officials here who 4 ozs. Grandparents are Grego- Tabor City are interested in establishing Nicole Cartrette a sister city relationship with ry & Harriet Edwards and 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Sheila Walker, all of White- the county. [email protected] 910-377-3048 “We will invite govern- ville. #2802 10-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 Owner asks for more time – afer fve years

By JEFFERSON WEAVER Stevie Cox in 2007. Cox told Staff Writer the board that Pittman first received a letter of code en- A Chadbourn man asked forcement action in June 2007, the town council Tuesday for according to town records. more time before his property Waddell pointed out that is demolished—although code “the town manager has never enforcement has been pending been responsible for building for nearly five years. inspections, and the manager The request came while isn’t qualified to make those Mayor Kenneth Waddell was decisions.” explaining to a member of “Do you want another ex- the audience about attempts tension?’ Councilman Brian to save the Arts Building. The Edwards asked. building is in need of exten- “You never gave me proper sive repair, and while the town notice,” Pittman responded. council considers demolition “Yes we did,” Edwards said. to be the most likely end re- “Now are you asking for another extension?” sult, attempts are being made Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist to find grant money to repair Pittman said he had already and restore it. done extensive work on a Utility project neighboring property that he William Pittman spoke to A City of Whiteville crew has been clearing ditches along Thompson Street recently, as part of a Community De- the board during the discus- owns, after the town reported sion on the Arts Building. that a leak in his roof was velopment Block Grant project to improve the storm drainage system in the area. He said that the town has not causing mold and water dam- given him proper notice on age to another property. demolition of his property, “There wasn’t any of that the former beauty shop on damage,” he said, “but I made Railroad Street. the repairs anyway.” Gas prices blamed on oil companies, foreign nations “The last town manager, Several members of coun- she said it was fine,” Pittman cil noted that Pittman had With parts of the state “It’s no surprise that Coal (30 percent more, 63 Thirty-nine percent of said. apparently started making seeing gas prices top $4 per North Carolinians are look- percent less) respondents said they pay Code enforcement was some repairs on the building gallon, a majority of North ing for someone to blame. Oil (25 percent more, 72 at least some attention to first started against Pittman’s years ago, then stopped work. Carolinians are pointing the Big oil and the oil-producing percent less) the issue in the news, while building when Dottie Thomas “My information was that finger of blame for recent countries are easy targets “As North Carolinians 45 percent said they pay “not was town manager. you threw your hands up and price hikes straight at oil because they produce and deal with higher gasoline very much” attention or Pittman said he made some walked away from it,” Ed- companies and the foreign deliver the product to us,” prices, it is telling that they “none at all.” repairs to the building, and wards said. countries that produce oil, said John Robinson, director are looking to renewable “The General Assembly Thomas inspected the proper- Edwards explained that his according to results from the of communications for the sources - solar and wind, could well take up a bill soon ty. She reportedly told Pittman major concern is protecting latest Elon University Poll. Elon University Poll. “Be- rather than oil and coal - for that would permit natural the property was up to code. the buildings in downtown More than three quarters hind them come the Demo- the future energy needs,” gas production through the The town has been aggres- Chadbourn and improving the of respondents believe the crats in power in Washing- Robinson said. “It’s worth use of fracking,” Robin- sively taking code enforce- downtown area. nation should rely more on ton. noting that natural gas son said. “What our poll ment action against buildings He said the code enforce- solar and wind power to “But we don’t spare our- ranks high as the debate indicates is that most people on Railroad Street after a ment currently under way meet the country’s future selves: 40 percent of respon- over the use of fracking don’t know enough about the decaying structure fell during is necessary to rehabilitate energy needs. dents said we have met the heats up.” process to have an opinion an ice storm in 2010. Pittman’s downtown’s image. T he poll, conducted enemy and he is us.” Pollsters also asked ques- on whether it’s good or bad.” is on the list of buildings to be “It’s my desire that for ev- March 26-29, surveyed 534 Respondents were read tions related to the practice demolished due to code and ery building downtown that North Carolina residents a list of potential energy of hydraulic fracturing, or safety violations. needs work, we either repair and has a margin of error of sources and were asked “fracking,” where high-pres- Chadbourn did minimal it, replace it or remove it,” plus or minus 4.24 percent- whether the nation should sure, chemically treated wa- SHORT code enforcement demolition he said. age points. The sample is of rely on them more or less to ter is forced into the ground for several years due to budget Councilman Phillip Hon- the population in general, meet its future energy needs. to extract natural gas. More BROS. cuts. eycutt questioned why five with numbers that include Solar power (85 percent than half of respondents - After adding building safe- years had passed with nothing both landlines and cellular more, 13 percent less) 57 percent – said they don’t RENT-A-CAR ty inspections to Police Cap- being done. phones. Wind power (80 percent know enough about the issue tain Robert Mumblow’s duties, “Is it normal to extend ac- The Elon University Poll more, 16 percent less) to either support or oppose $ 95 the town’s code enforcement tion like this for five years?” does not restrict respondents Natural gas (70 percent the practice in North Caro- DAILY he asked. Cox said no. 19 activity increased. by voter eligibility or likeli- more, 22 percent less) lina; 21 percent said they Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Pittman said he felt the “We need to make a deci- hood of voting. Nuclear power (42 percent approve of “fracking” and 22 town should have given him sion on this,” Honeycutt said. Respondents were asked more, 50 percent less) percent said they oppose it. 642-4175 additional notice that the ac- “We don’t need to be sitting how much blame, with “1” tion was pending. He asked here five years from now hav- being “no blame at all” and for another extension to make ing this same conversation.” “5” being “a great deal of repairs on the property. Waddell instructed Cox to blame,” each of the follow- Mayor Kenneth Waddell contact the county building ing deserves for the recent inspector and Mumblow to Whiteville Optimist Club asked Pittman when he last increase in gas prices. The inspect the building and make received an extension. Pittman total percentage of respon- a final determination. said he didn’t remember the dents who answered either First Annual exact date, but it was “when Jefferson Weaver “4” or “5” were: the lady was still the town 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Oil companies: 71 percent manager.” [email protected] Foreign countries that Thomas was replaced by produce oil: 58 percent Friend of Youth Gala Policies of the Obama Administration: 42 percent Policies of Democrats in Voters favor ID card law Congress: 41 percent An evening of food, Driving habits of Ameri- Nearly three quarters of in an attempt to override the can consumers: 40 percent fun and entertainment North Carolina residents veto. It appears they can do Policies of Republicans in would support a state law re- it, knowing that a majority of Congress: 35 percent quiring voters to show some North Carolinians are behind Environmental regula- featuring sort of photo identification them.” tions: 34 percent before they are allowed to vote, Te Holiday Band according to the latest Elon University Poll. The poll, conducted March Data Doctor Computer Repair 26-29, surveyed 534 North Caro- A+ Certified Computer running slow? lina residents and has a mar- Not a problem! gin of error of plus or minus s#LEANOUTSs5PGRADES 4.24 percentage points. The Honoring sample is of the population s6IRUS2EMOVAL in general, with numbers that s(ARDWARE3OFTWARE include both landlines and )NSTALLATION2EPAIR Mr. Jim High cellular phones. The Elon Uni- versity Poll does not restrict We Do It All! 910.770.6211 respondents by voter eligibil- Find us on Facebook www.datadoctorcomputerrepair.com ity or likelihood of voting. Twenty-four percent of respondents in the latest poll oppose such a law. Two percent It’s time for of respondents said they didn’t know how they felt. “Last year, the General As- Pre-K and Kindergarten sembly passed a voter photo ID law and our governor vetoed it,” said John Robinson, di- WELL CHECKS rector of communications for the Elon University Poll. “It’s likely that the legislature will bring it up again next month Saturday, April 14, 2012

Mishop Springs 7:00 pm - until Easter services Mishop Spring United Meth- Te Vineland Depot odist Church, 2756 Pine Log Road, Whiteville, invites the public to attend Easter services Whiteville, NC during the weekend. An egg hunt will be held at 4 Call today for your child’s appointment. p.m. on Saturday, April 7. There For tickets will be games and food. The church will have an COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS Easter Sunrise service on call Judy Harritan at 642.6467 Sunday at 7 a.m. in the prayer & ADOLESCENT CARE garden, followed by breakfast. 800 Jefferson Street • Suite 116, Whiteville or Brad Johnson at 640.1224 Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. with worship service at 642-2642 Email [email protected] 11 a.m. The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 11-A McGlockton Chadbourn board Continued from page 1-A

“He was the finest athlete ton, who others described as passes idling policy the state of North Carolina being “larger than life,” was ever produced and also one of making Whiteville proud. By JEFFERSON WEAVER “That’s why you see an of- the greatest men North Caro- The high school All-Ameri- Staff Writer ficer parked in a conspicuous lina ever produced,” Tedder can and 1988 graduate of WHS place with the car running,” said. “He was a great guy and led the Wolfpack to the 1987 In an effort to save fuel and Shaw explained. “He is often a giant of a man. state 2A championship before funds, Chadbourn town ve- working on paperwork while “Everyone loved Chester going on to play football at hicles won’t be running more he’s doing traffic control.” McGlockton. He was impos- Clemson University. than is necessary. “I am in favor of them mon- ing in stature but his smile Not everyone is happy The town council Tuesday itoring traffic,” quipped Coun- disarming,” Tedder said, still about the road’s potential passed a new policy outlining cilman Rashad Roberts. “You shaken by his friend and for- name change. what vehicles can sit idling see a policeman parked there mer teammate’s untimely Tim Baldwin owns a cab- and when. Town Manager on the corner, with the car death. inet-making business along Stevie Cox said the policy is in running, and even if you’re Tedder spoke of McGlock- Fruit Ridge Road and is con- line with those passed by other running the speed limit and ton’s abilities on and off the cerned about how the name communities. are a good driver, you’ll slow field and how he made his fam- change will impact his busi- With retail fuel prices pass- down.” ily and faith a priority. ness. ing $4, the town had to find Generally, the policy pro- “The recognition he has Baldwin said McGlockton another way to economize, Cox hibits idling a vehicle for more brought to Columbus County lived off Fruit Ridge when explained. than two minutes, including is priceless,” Tedder said. he was young but there is no The policy exempts po- while loading and unloading, He spoke of McGlockton’s family homestead there or lice cars, emergency vehicles unattended, or parked. Idling coaching career at Tennessee Attorney and former McGlockton teammate Matt Tedder anything significant that ties and those with power takeoff is allowed during extreme cold and later at Stanford and how the road to McGlockton. (PTO) mechanisms that are in weather conditions that re- he never forgot where he came Baldwin said he and several use. The patrol car used by the quire defrosting a windshield, from. mentoring that McGlockton Road has carried. of his neighbors did not want town’s canine officer is also as well as for vehicles that “Chester was always proud had provided over the years. “Maybe we can intercon- the road name to change. exempt, as are vehicles em- require warming the engine of that. Whether we were at “He was a role model,” Ted- nect the two together,” Bullard “They should have sur- ployed in public safety tasks to activate turbochargers in the beach and had 10 bucks in der said. “His heart never left said. The vote was unanimous. veyed people that live here on that require large amounts of diesel engines or build pres- our pocket or he was sitting in Columbus County.” McGlockton was a first- the road,” Baldwin said. “No- electric power. sure for air brakes. a luxury box with $20 million Commissioner James Pre- round draft pick of the Los body wants it changed. Police Chief Steven Shaw Vehicles may also be idled he was the same,” Tedder said. vatte made a motion that the Angeles/Oakland Raiders in “Is the county going to pay explained that the amount of to warm engines if the am- “It’s difficult for me,” Ted- county work with the N.C. 1992 and four-time NFL Pro- for me to change everything electrical equipment in patrol bient air temperature is 30 der said as he grew emotional. DOT to rename the road. Bowler who played 12 seasons on all my business stuff?” cars requires the engine be degrees or less. “Chet was the gentle giant. Commissioner Buddy Byrd as an NFL lineman. Baldwin declared. kept running to constantly Supervisors will be tasked He did leave a legacy second to seconded the motion. At the time of his death last charge batteries. with inspecting vehicles for none in Whiteville and he gave Commissioner Ricky Bul- year, he was an assistant coach A variety of lights, radios, compliance throughout the back all the time,” Tedder said, lard said that some people did at Stanford University and just Nicole Cartrette radar, computers, and other day, and violations will be adding that he couldn’t count not want to lose the historical 42 years old. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] enforcement tools make patrol handled through town disci- the tennis, football shoes and connection that Fruit Ridge At an early age, McGlock- cars hungry for electricity, plinary procedures. Shaw said. Some of the devices Cox explained that there is have to be reset each time they no way to precisely estimate are turned off. the amount of fuel that will “Imagine if you turned on be saved, “but it could be sig- Shad Festival Saturday your interior light, and left the nificant. keys in the ignition, and left “In this economy, we have By JEFFERSON WEAVER shad and roe, and how to make closed. Take N.C. 87 north from the radio on, but didn’t turn to do everything we can to Staff Writer cane fishing poles. Thanks to The event is free, and fish Sandyfield or 87 south from the car on,” he said. “You come remain good stewards of the the popularity of an impromp- plates and hot dogs will be Elizabethtown to East Arca- back in a couple of hours, and taxpayers’ dollars,” Cox said. What started as an event to tu dance at the festival a few available for purchase. dia, and look for the signs. the battery will be dead.” honor Blue Monday has turned years ago, music from the 1950s Shaw said officers often Jefferson Weaver into a fun Saturday in Ransom. through 1970s will be playing work on reports and other 910-642-4104 ext. 227 The Cape Fear River Shad throughout the day. “Making Gardens Come Alive” paperwork while monitoring [email protected] Festival celebrates the history Children’s activities will traffic. and heritage of the Ransom take place throughout the t4UBUVBSZt1MBOUFSTt#FODIFT community as well as the an- day. nual run of shad up the river. One event that will be ab- t5BCMF4FUTt4UFQQJOH4UPOFT.PSF The event is Saturday starting sent this year is the fishing GREENHOUSE PLANTS READY SOON! at 9 a.m. at Lock and Dam No. contest. An ongoing reno- Smoking-materials 1 on the Cape Fear River. vation at the dam complex Vegetable Seeds & Vegetable Plants Ready Now Shad are spawned in fresh – including “ladders” that 4FFE1PUBUPFTt0OJPOT water, then migrate to the will help shad swim farther Concrete Lawn Ornaments fre deaths drop to open ocean. While the sweet upstream – has much of the The Cement Barn & Garden Center white flesh is known for being park area and boat ramp #ERRO'ORDO .#s extremely bony, shad roe – eggs new 30-year low – are considered a delicacy. The National Fire Protection est risk of death or injury from Once a major commercial Association (NFPA) reports home smoking-material fires, fish in the lower Cape Fear, that 610 civilian deaths in the even though they are less likely shad are now mainly pursued United States were attributed to smoke than younger adults. by sportsmen and a few netters. Dozens of shad camps once Don’t Miss Eggs to smoking material fires in ·One fatal victim in four (24 lined the banks of the river 2010, a number at or near the percent) of home smoking-ma- when the run started, usually all-time-low and well down from terial fires was not the smoker around Easter. the 1980 levels. whose cigarette started the fire. The Shad Festival was start- Yet there were an estimated ·Sleeping is the primary Falling From the Sky! ed as an extension of the local 90,800 smoking material fires re- human factor contributing to Blue Monday observance. Blue sulting in $663 million in direct ignition cited for one-third (32 Monday was a holiday on many property damage in 2010. percent) of home smoking- plantations during the slave Several factors, including a material fire deaths. era. Slaves who had worked As with virtually all types decline in smoking and stricter on Easter were allowed to have fire resistant standards on mat- of fires, there are many steps the following day off for special tresses and upholstered furni- that people can take to prevent dinners and fellowship. Shad ture have been credited with the smoking-material fires. NFPA – fried, roasted, or kippered – decrease in smoking material has developed the following were a big part of the meals. fire deaths over the last 30 years. safety tips focusing on safe stor- The event is still observed with The most recent drops in age and disposal of cigarettes: reunions and covered-dish din- fatalities and injuries, though, ·Whenever you smoke, use ners as an historical holiday owe much to the “fire-safe” deep, wide, sturdy ashtrays. by many people in the Ransom cigarette legislation. ·Ashtrays should be set on area and elsewhere. In 2003, U.S. states began something sturdy and hard to The festival will include requiring that all cigarettes ignite, like an end table. programs on the history of the sold must be “fire-safe,” that ·Before you throw out butts Ransom community, as well as is, have sharply reduced igni- and ashes, make sure they are demonstrations on preparing tion strength (ability to start out. fires), as determined by ASTM Dowsing them in water or Standards. sand is the best way to do this. By 2010, fire-safe cigarette ·Check under furniture PRODUCE legislation was in effect in 47 cushions and other places peo- & SEAFOOD states. From 2003 to 2010, the ple smoke for cigarette butts number of civilian deaths in that may have fallen out of 'SFTI-PDBM smoking-material fires fell by sight. 4USBXCFSSJFT an average of 21 percent. This is the first year all 50 Fresh Frozen Spots state laws are effective, and all Men and Women -C#PY inventories of pre-standard UYF to hold North Carolina Clams cigarettes should have sold out. Fresh Flounder, Catfsh, Croakers, A projection linking the per- basketball tourney centage decline in fire deaths Men and Women United 8IJUF1FSDI 4FB#SFBN7B.VMMFUT to the percentage of smokers for Youth and Families will Medium - Large (31-35 ct.) covered suggests that when sponsor a 5 on 5 basketball Shrimp $6.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $30 EASTER EGG DROP smoking material fire death tournament Saturday, April Extra Large (26-30 ct.) numbers are analyzed for 2012, 21 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 the reduction in civilian deaths East Arcadia School gym. En- try fee is $100 per team. Fresh Jumbo Saturday, April 7th • 12-2 will reach roughly 30 percent. $ $ For more information call Ray’sShrimp 8.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. 40 “The adoption of fire-safe cigarette legislation is proving Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 Old Timey Corn Meal to be a giant step forward in or Ricky Graham at 669-2355. -C#BH For ages up through 5th Grade reducing the leading cause of Ferns $12.99 Each or 2 for $25 home fire deaths,” said Lor- raine Carli, NFPA’s vice presi- DEBT RELIEF -BSHF7BSJFUZ'MPXFST Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks provided dent of communications. Bankruptcy -H5PNBUP1MBOUT “NFPA is very encouraged Stop Foreclosures $2.00 Ea. The community is invited to the movie presentation by these numbers, which show Get A Fresh Start Assortment of Bows & the requirements are having the Wreaths for all Occasions intended consequences. Attorney $ The Passion of The Christ “It is clear that our efforts James Pinestraw 4.00 Bale Thursday, April 5th • 7 pm have already made an impact on Robbins Carports 18x20 $695 plus tax public safety and will continue to provide further progress in 922 S. Madison St. DOG KENNELS the years to come.” Whiteville We accept USDA Food Stamps Western Prong Baptist Church Other key findings in this We accept MasterCard & Visa report show: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm ·Older adults are at the high- CALL 642-4860 167 Peacock Rd. Whiteville • 648-2744 www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com )XZ&BTUt Deaths The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 -- Page 12A

WILLIE J. GOODMAN SR. REATHER MAULTSBY JIMMY RAY BROWN DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE FAIR BLUFF -- Willie J. BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Reath- LELAND -- Jimmy Ray Goodman Sr. died Monday, er Maultsby, 99, formerly of Brown, 66, died Tuesday, April EDNA ROWLAND HARPER JESSE MARION ‘DICK’ April 2, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Whiteville, died Wednesday, 3 at New Hanover Regional WASHINGTON -- Mrs. COBURN Hospice and LifeCare Center March 28, 2012 in New York. Medical Center. He was born Edna Rowland Harper, 86, WHITEVILLE -- Jesse in Whiteville. Final rites will be held at 11 in Columbus died Thursday, March 29, Marion “Dick” Coburn, 80, He was a World a.m. Saturday, April 7 at First County, and was 2012 at her home. died Monday, April 2, 2012 War II ar my St. Paul Missionary Baptist a veteran of U.S. Mrs. Harper was born in at his residence. He was veteran. Church, 76 Campground Road, Army Reserve. He was a mem- Beaufort County Jan. 7, the son of the late Jesse Final rites Whiteville, with Dr. Sylvester ber and deacon 1926. She was the daugh- Norman Coburn and Hat- will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Maultsby officiating. Crema- of Wrightsboro Baptist Church ter of the late William tie Green Coburn Sadler. April 6 at Sandy Grove Mis- tion will follow. Viewing will and was a retired machine oper- Jesse Rowland and Lalla Mr. Coburn was a member sionary Baptist Church with be held from noon-7 p.m. Fri- ator/ MRB coordinator for Gen- Pearl Bennett Rowland. of the First Presbyterian Rev. Thomas Register officiat- day, April 6 at Peoples Funeral eral Electric, Aircraft Division. Mrs. Harper was a gradu- Church, where he served ing. Burial will follow in Butler Home of Whiteville and Sat- He was preceded in death by his ate of Bath High School as a deacon and elder, and Branch Cemetery. Worley Mor- urday, April 7 one hour prior father, Bartley Brown and one and Atlantic Christian Col- was owner of G&G Mo- tuary and Cremation Service to the service at the church. brother, Thomas Brown. lege (now Barton College). tor Company in Whiteville of Fairmont. Visitation will There will be no viewing after Final rites will be held at 3 She received her Master’s for more than 25 years. He be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, the service. p.m. Saturday, April 7 at Meares degree from East Carolina also served on the board April 5 at the church and other Surviving are two sons, Funeral Home, Fair Bluff, with Teachers’ College (now of directors of Waccamaw times at the home. Sylvester Maultsby of Logan- Revs. Michael Lewis and Tim CHARLES EDWARD East Carolina University). Bank and helped organize He is survived by four sons, ville, Ga. and Obar El-Amin of Moore officiating. Burial will SINGLETARY Mrs. Harper taught school the Lake Waccamaw Sail- Willie Goodman Jr. and Chris- Brooklyn, N.Y.; and two sisters, follow in the Porter Swamp WHITEVILLE -- Charles in public school systems for ing Club. topher Faison, both of Fair Cora Ingraham and Lois With- Baptist Church Cemetery. The Edward Singletary, 82, died 45 years. In her spare time, Final rites will be held at Bluff, Marvin Goodman of erspoon, both of Whiteville. family will receive friends from Thursday, March 29 at Co- she enjoyed square danc- 11 a.m. Thursday, April 5 at Atlanta Ga., Francisco Diaz of Friends may visit the fam- 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the lumbus Regional Health- ing, attending church and First Presbyterian Church Columbia, S.C.; five daughters, ily at the home of Cora Ingra- funeral home. care. Born in Columbus taking care of her family. with Revs. Josh Bower and Melinda McKoy and Regina ham, 336 Campground Road in He is survived by his wife, County, he was the son of Mrs. Harper was pre- Paul D. Woodall Jr. officiat- Goodman, both of Fair Bluff, Whiteville. Ann S. Brown of the home; the late Ruth Ward and Jes- ceded in death by her hus- ing. Burial will follow in Cornelia Edge of Phoenix two sons, Lt. Col. Jimmy GRACE MARGARET Keith Brown of Boosier City, se Alton Singletary. band, William A. Harper; Whiteville Memorial Cem- City, Ala., Regina Diaz of Le- VEREEN REGISTER La., Sherman Ray Brown of Final rites were held Sun- two sons, John Carlton etery. McKenzie Mortuary land, Star Diaz of Garner; one CHADBOURN -- Grace Mar- Colorado Springs Colo.; two day, April 1 in the Inman Harper and William Jeffrey is handling the arrange- brother, James Goodman of garet Vereen Register, 63, died daughters, Misty Ann Ward of Funeral Home Chapel, Ta- Harper; and three sisters, ments. Fair Bluff; two sisters, Ella Tuesday, April 3 at McLeod Pender County, Beverly Lynn bor City, with Revs. Michael Lalla Ruth Rowland, Geor- He is survived by his wife, Wallace of Philladelphia, Bes- Regional Medical Center in Higgins of Sarasota Fla.; his Brown and Andrew Smith gia Askew and Margaret Ann Guiton Coburn of sie Smith of Wilmington; 27 Florence, S.C. Born in Conway, mother, Irene Brown of Cerro officiating. Burial followed Hewett. Whiteville; two sons, Jes- grandchildren; and 28 great- S.C. she was the daughter of Gordo; one brother, Kenneth in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A graveside service will se Marion Coburn Jr. and grandchildren. the late Magaline Rabon and Lee Brown of Cambridge Md.; He is survived by his wife, be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, wife, Janet, both of Puer- Donnie Vereen. four sisters, Betty B. Goodman Jackie H. Singletary; one April 5, at Pamlico Memo- to Vallarta, Mexico and Funeral arrangements are of Cerro Gordo, Gerry B. Hayes daughter, Carol Everhart rial Gardens in Washing- John Cameron Coburn of of Kenly, Frances B. Thorndyke Tree Angels incomplete and will be an- (Rex) of Clayton; two sons, ton, conducted by Billy Wrightsville Beach; one sis- of Lumberton, Brenda B. Con- nounced later by Inman Fu- Elton Singletary of White- Ray Askew. The family ter, Virginia Coburn Powell ner of Wilmington; and seven Chorale to hold neral Home of Tabor City. ville and Lavern Singletary will receive friends at the of Whiteville; two grand- grandchildren. She is survived by one son, (Teresa) of Fayetteville; home, 124 Pondora Drive, daughters, Virginia Ann Memorials may be made in free concerts Ben Etheridge of Supply; one four brothers, Raymond Washington after the ser- Coburn of Marietta, Ga., honor of Irene Brown to the The Three Angels Chorale brother, Kelly “Buddy” Vereen Singletary and Weldon Sin- vice. Paul Funeral Home Lisa Lynn Coburn of Atlan- Family Life Center of Wrights- from Heartland College in of Tabor City; three sisters, gletary, both of Whiteville, and Crematory of Washing- ta Ga.; and two grandsons, boro Baptist Church, 2736 Cas- Rapidan, Va., will present Mary Ann Hardee, Frances Paul Singletary and Robert ton is honored to serve the Jesse Marion Coburn III tle Hayne Road Wilmington four free concerts at area Thompkins, Peggy Suggs, all Singletary, both of York, Harper family. of Clemson, S.C. and John N.C. 28401. churches. of Tabor City; one half-brother, S.C.; three sisters, Reba She is survived by one “Jack” Cameron Coburn Jr. The same program will be Artesia Alumni meeting Singletary Smith and Lois brother, Bill Rowland and Leonard Gilliand of Conway, of Wrightsville Beach. presented at each church. The Artesia Alumni will Small, both of Whiteville, his wife, Rose, of Wash- S.C.; and four grandchildren. The first concert will be hold its monthly meeting at Mildred Harper of Tabor ington; one sister, Rebecca GROVER S. EDWARDS held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April MICKEY LAMAR FORD 6 p.m. April 9 at Bogue Park, City; seven grandchildren; Wallace of Pinetown; one CERRO GORDO -- Grover 7 at Whiteville Seventh-day FAIRMONT -- Mickey Lamar Hallsboro. All members are and eight great-grandchil- grandson, Caleb Steven S. Edwards, 76, of the Cher- Adventist Church, 1002 N. Ford, 31, died Sunday, April 1, asked to attend. dren. Harper of Pikesville; one ry Grove community died Franklin Street, Whiteville. 2012 at Community Hospice in A guestbook is available granddaughter, Melissa Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his The second concert will Hope Mills. at inmanfuneralhome.com Harper Banks and her hus- residence. He was born in Co- be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Final rites will be held at In Loving Memory band, Phil, of Washington; lumbus County, the son of the April 7 at Carolina Adventist noon Saturday, April 7 at Wor- LONNIE MILTON COX one daughter in law, Jackie late Albert Wadus and Susie Academy, 3710 James B. White ley Mortuary and Cremation Ronald H. BLADENBORO -- Lonnie Lewis Harper of Washing- Anna Strickland Edwards. He Hwy. South, Whiteville. Service Chapel with Rev. Mary Milton Cox, 84, died Wednesday, ton; four great grandchil- was preceded in death by his The third concert will be Gilchrist officating. Burial will Goins, Sr. April 4, 2012. He was preceded dren including Abigail Ol- first wife, Doris W. Edwards, held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April follow in Fairmont Cemetery. in death by his ivia Banks of Washington; and one granddaughter. 7 at the Wilmington Seventh- The family will receive friends parents, Troy many nieces and nephews;0 Final rites will be held at 3 day Adventist Church, 2833 from 3-7 p.m. Friday, April 6 at and Mary Eliza- and her dog and constant p.m. Friday, April 6 at Cherry Market Street, Wimington. the mortuary. beth Singletary companion, Jenny. Grove Baptist Church with The fourth concert will be He is survived by his mother, Cox; one son, Flowers are appreciated Rev. Josh Phillips officiat- held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 8 Shonia Gilchrist of Fairmont; Tony Cox; two brothers, Al- or memorials may be made ing. Burial will follow in the at Bolton Baptist Church, 164 three sons, Xavier Thompson, len and Eddie Cox; and three to Community Home Care Cherry Grove Baptist Church Poplar Avenue, Bolton. Donovan Thompson and Tyrese sisters, Margaret Packer, Lula and Hospice, 814 Washing- Cemetery. Meares Funeral A freewill offering will be Bradley, all of Hope Mills; two Mae Edwards and Annie Bell ton Plaza, Washington, N.C. Home of Fair Bluff is handling taken at each concert to help sisters, Shontell Whitted of Kinlaw. He was a veteran of the 27889. the arrangements. The family defray expenses. Hope Mills and Shantae McNeil U.S. Navy. Online condolences may will receive friends from 6-8 of Columbus, Ga. The family will receive be sent to the family by p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the friends from 2-2:45 p.m. Friday, visiting www.paulfuneral- funeral home. Happy Easter April 6 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- home.com Surviving are his wife, Bet- Happy Easter neral Home in Elizabethtown. TINA CLAYTON SELLERS ty H. Edwards of Wendell; In Heaven in Heaven Angel Final rites will follow the visi- SHALLOTTE -- Tina Clay- three sons, Bobby Edwards of Easter in Heaven tation at 3 p.m. with Revs. Dale ton Sellers, 53, formerly of Tabor City, Kent Edwards of Juanita Bullock Amy B. Sinkler Hester and Kenneth Blease I had my first Easter in Whiteville, died Thursday, Cary, Ricky Edwards of Ft. My- 8-11-1987 ~ 1-20-2011 officiating. Burial will follow Mom and Grandma Heaven, April 5, 2012 at Lower Cape ers, Fla.; four daughters, Lynn in Lewis Cemetery. Fear Hospice and LifeCare Strickland of Cerro Gordo, Oh what glorious day it He is survived by his wife, Center in Whiteville. She was Patricia Turner of Chadbourn, did bring. Dessie Cox of the home; one the daughter of the late John- Renee Sparks of Zebulon, Lisa son, Terry Cox of Laurin- I stood with Angels and ny Harold Clayton. Gerald of Chadbourn; one sis- burg; one daughter, Libby Cox with Christ. Arrangements are incom- ter, Mae Morgan of Asheville; Wilkins of Bladenboro; one sis- plete and will be announced by 11 grandchildren; and seven The truth and the way. ter, Monnie L. Edwards of Blad- Worthington Funeral Home of great grandchildren. I sang with the Angel in enboro; five grandchildren; and Chadbourn. Memorials may be made to choir eight great-grandchildren. She is survived by her hus- the Building Fund of Cherry “Just think” band, Johnny Franklin Sellers Grove Baptist Church, 9833 I who so long to sing. Benefts set for of the home; one daughter, Swamp Fox Hwy West, Fair Emma-Rae Sellers; her mother, Bluff N.C. 28430. We sang the glad songs Alice Rae Morgan of Hamlet; of Resurrection. dialysis patient and one brother, Johnny Clay- JAMES ‘PETE’ GOODMAN Three Saturday benefits ton of Hamlet. FAIR BLUFF -- James “Pete How Jesus rose from the are planned for a Tabor City Goodman, 81, died Wednesday, tomb. Miracle Revival to hold woman who is facing dialysis April 4, 2012 at his residence. Love, We Miss U And how they knew it without insurance. Passover, Lord’s Last Supper Arrangements are incom- Your Children and Love, Mom, Dad, Keziah Miracle Revival will cel- Grandchildren was Jesus by nail scars The immediate needs for plete and will be announced #2805 & Britteny #2805 Shelva Cribb Locklear, a Bea- ebrate the Passover and the by S&L Funeral Home of Fair in His hands, verdam girl all her life until Lord’s Last Supper Friday, Bluff. That all might be saved she moved to Tabor City seven April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeside through His name. Event Center located along Special Thanks from the family of years ago, are having a fiber- www.whiteville.com Oh, Darling I wish you shunt and port-a-cath installed Chadbourn Road, Whiteville. for upcoming dialysis treat- Bobby Dale Stanley had been there on that ment. She has been sick for Your prayers, love, concerns, Resurrection morn. Happy Easter calls, cards, kindness and several years but learned in Easter was a wonderful February that her kidneys are in Heaven sympathy during Bobby’s failing. sickness and death were day! Reneé T. Rickett greatly appreciated. Wish we With all my loved ones The first benefit is a steak of Whiteville, Inc. 9/5/66 - 12/17/91 plate sale on Friday, April 13 could name each one, but around me, there were so many and we from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at “Service with Dependability, The children so happy Welcome Pentecostal Freewill Distinction, and Dignity” don’t want to miss anyone. Baptist Church, 3104 Old Cribb “God knows all of you by fair. Town Road, Chadbourn. Plates We offer name.” Thanks to the doc- Yes, now I can see why I include steak, baked potato, tors and nurses, and spe- enjoyed it. green beans, roll and dessert. Pre-need Planning cial thanks to Teal Collum, They are $7 each and delivery and Insurance home health nurse. A special What a joy it will be, is available. To place an order thanks to his sister-in-law, Wanda Lanier and brother- When you and my loved or for more information call Regardless of Age in-law, Steve Lanier and to Pastor Tim and Kris Rausch ones are with me, to Christy Cartrette, 653-2397; An- or Health Condition for their love and support for the past seven months. share in the glories, gelia Fowler, 653-9926; or Ethel Thanks also to Whiteville Assembly of God for serving the family a meal after his services. Thanks to grandchildren “I See” Cartrette, 653-4674. Walk-ins Highway 130 East, Whiteville are welcome. and nephews who took over the services when Pastor ! We Miss You Much ! Phone (910) 642-4055 A gospel sing will be held I love you Renee, and I will Tim “Buddy” had a heart attack. It was a beautiful and Love you still at Ritz Plaza in Tabor City on special celebration of Bobby’s life. And thanks to Densil Fax (910) 642-8535 see you again one day and Martha, Chris, Lena, April 28, and a fishing tour- Email we will celebrate Easter Worthington and Worthington Funeral Home for mak- nament will be held at Lake [email protected] together. ing Bobby’s arrangements so special. He will be greatly Ronald Jr., Beverly, Tracy, Waccamaw on May 5. More missed but he is with Jesus and has a new body. Again, Angie & Derek, Doe, and Visit our website: Love you so much, information on those events Moma thank you and keep the family in your prayers. #2600 www. peoplesofwhiteville.com #2599 Grandkids will be announced. #2803 LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. The News Reporter, Monday, April 5, 2012 – 13-A LocalHISTORY

Half and Half will perform at Vineland Emporium Friday, April 6 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. Band members are Darryl and Wanda Diefes and Richard and Karen Gore. The group plays a wide variety of music, ranging from Beatles tunes to songs by Karen Carpenter and Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival and others.

Early strawberries available at stands

By RAY WYCHE early, in fact, that officials The minister and congregation from the Mount Ronius Freewill Baptist Church conduct a traditional Maundy Staff Writer are somewhat worried that Thursday foot-washing service at Lake Waccamaw, circa 1910. The church was from an unknown county. there may not be any local They’re earlier — up berries for the North Caro- to three weeks earlier, in lina Strawberry Festival some cases — than in past in Chadbourn on Saturday, Local agencies get state safety awards years but one of the favor- May 5. Plants that bite back ite harbingers of spring is The majority of the ber- Columbus County agencies be at least 50 percent below the now showing up at roadside ries grown in Columbus received six Gold Awards from industry average to qualify for stands. County are produced on only is lake park program the N.C. Department of Labor a gold award. The warmer than usual a few rows for home use or One of the most popular two thick leaves that come at the annual state safety The N.C. Department of late winter and the early for sale in roadside stands, programs at the Lake Wac- together when triggers on awards banquet in Lumberton Commerce, Division of Work- spring have sped up the rip- in contrast to the county’s camaw State Park will be the inside of the leaves are April 3, and three of those force Solutions, Whiteville Lo- ening of the strawberry crop strawberry production in Sunday from 3 to 4 p. m. when activated. awards went to the Town of cal Office, won the Gold Award in the county, according to the 1930s and 40s when spe- a ranger will lead a short hike Other bug-eating plants Tabor City. for the 14th consecutive year. “It’s really an honor for For the fourth consecutive Extension Service Horticul- cial trains were dispatched to observe carnivorous plants that may be seen on the hike me to travel throughout the year, the Town of Tabor City’s ture Agent Howard Wallace. to carry Columbus County in the park. are the sun-dew that traps its state and recognize these administration and fire de- While small in acreage, berries to markets. Famous as home of what food with a sticky substance employers who are making a partments and its wastewater Some berries are being 19th century naturalist attractive to insects, and the the county’s strawberry crop commitment to their employ- treatment plant have qualified sold through Down East Charles Darwin called “the pitcher plant, the juices of is a welcomed indication that ees’ safety and health,” Labor for the Gold Award. most wondrous plant in the which lure an unsuspecting good things to eat are ahead. Connect, the new online Commissioner Cherie Berry Boys and Girls Homes of world,” the Venus flytrap bug deep into the plant’s inte- This year’s harvest, despite sales outlet for locally grown said. N.C. at Lake Waccamaw is a the scare brought on by a meats and vegetables. grows only within a 90-mile rior where downward sloping Companies must have been Gold Award winner for the warm January that caused radius of Wilmington, includ- “hairs” prevent its escape. free of fatal accidents at the second consecutive year, and the premature appearance ing the state park at the lake. The hike to see these meat- site for which the award is the Roger Bacon Academy of buds and blossoms, looks Ray Wyche The incredible flytrap eating specimens will pass given to be eligible. Rate of Columbus Charter School like it will be a heavy one. 910-642-4104 ext. 229 catches its prey, trapping through several different days away from work, job won the Gold Award for the The crop this year is so an unwary insect between ecosystems in the park. transfer or restriction must first year. Editorials Te News Reporter, Tursday, April 5, 2012

Marriage vote Monday was waste of time It must be Election Season. Just weeks after this newspaper complimented the county commissioners for sticking to county business instead of getting distracted by emo- Ramblin’ tional state and national issues like immigration, contraceptives and same- with Ann sex couples, The point our commis- By ANN WORTHINGTON sioners just It was good theater couldn’t help Monday night at I wondered what the object themselves their meeting, but made out of wood was that I Monday saw over in a corner beside my night from the county commis- mom’s easy chair. Right in the weighing middle, cut into the board was sioners would do a half circle. Now what in the in on the well to stick to issues world would my mom do with “Defense of something like this? Marriage” they can control, I soon learned the answer Amendment not grandstand for to my question when she took like a litany a seat in her chair and asked of other votes. me to hand her the puzzle box county com- nearby. Sure enough, she began missions apparently with little else to another one of her favorite Public opinion things, which was to assemble do. The Defense of Marriage Amend- a puzzle. The half circle fit right in a dollar was missing. ment, which is a proposed amendment nation have the responsibility to front of her and she could sit Honest people When you go in the Piggly to the state constitution that would ban uphold the checks and balances set for quite a while and work Wiggly they always have a smile, same-sex marriages, will be voted on in forth by our forefathers to ensure away, then when she needed to I went to the Piggly Wiggly in they’re really friendly and they’re the May primaries. “good government.” get out of her chair, she could Chadbourn Saturday and bought honest. Thanks for a wonderful Our guess is that most people have This is the time to fulfill this just lift the board away and the a few things. I went to another shopping experience. responsibility. As citizens of the already made up their minds on the store and made a purchase, then *ESSE3PIVEY puzzle pieces stayed in place USA, we are given the privilege until she wanted to work on it issue, and an endorsement of the went home. Chadbourn of choosing our representatives. amendment by the county commission- I had been gone less than a half again. How clever to think of When we do not exercise this privi- this idea, but my mom was like ers isn’t going to hold much sway with hour when the phone rang and my lege we risk becoming subjects Responsibility that. wife answered. instead of citizens. anyone. She had fallen one time, She gave the phone to me, Thomas Jefferson once said, The Columbus County GOP will The entire amendment fiasco has broken her hip and had a rod and a clerk at the Piggly Wiggly “We in America do not have gov- have their convention Thursday been nothing but political pandering inserted her leg, which caused said she had found my wallet on ernment by the majority. We have March 27 at the Columbus County from the get-go by the General Assem- pain from time to time, so she the counter after I left. She had government by the majority who courthouse at 6:30. This is an im- stayed busy so as not to be bly, and now our county commission- opened it and got my name and participate.” portant election year, so I hope we ers are in on the act. It was quite the address from my drivers license. This is the time when we should see a record number of Republi- bored and she always said that show Monday night. I went and got it, and when I rally together, put aside our differ- cans there. she liked staying busy. Same-sex marriages aren’t recog- returned home, I looked in my ences and come to the aid of our Ferrell Jones She made pocketbooks from nized in this state under current law, wallet and everything was there county, state, and nation. Tabor City Clorox bottles, embroidered pil- lowcases, crocheted place mats so why – except for political purposes … none of the cards and not even We as citizens of this great and read many books during – would the General Assembly approve the months, always carting the a measure that will further divide an books from the bookmobile in already polarized and highly charged Can economics predict presidential elections? her little cart. electorate. It will only get worse when I’m positive, although she By Dr. MIKE WALDEN (three-month periods) of the Richard Nixon; 1992 when Bill never said, she did a lot of the the television ads are broadcast 24/7. N.C. Cooperative Extension presidential term up to the elec- Clinton beat George H.W. Bush; We suggest that the next time the tion has the national economic and 2000 when George W. Bush things she did to keep her mind commissioners feel the need to weigh The presidential election is growth rate per person exceeded won over Al Gore. alert. She never wanted to be a in on a state-level issue, it should be still months away, and one of the 3.2 percent. However, it can be argued that burden to her family, which she never could have been. about something important, like con- major parties hasn’t even picked Fair found these two growth all three of those elections had its candidate. Nevertheless, this measures to special circumstances. In 1960, I’ve thought many times demning the damage done in Raleigh that if we all stay busy, helping to the public schools. doesn’t prevent people from be the most the margin between Kennedy speculating about who might be predictive and Nixon was razor thin. others, studying God’s words the eventual winner. and reli- A strong third party challenge and doing his will, we wouldn’t Of course, anyone can make a able among by Ross Perot made the 1992 elec- have lots of time left over. forecast, or guess, and make that m a n y h e tion difficult to predict. And in During her younger years prediction based on anything tested. Yet 2000 Al Gore won the popular she played the piano at two or or nothing at all! Las Vegas will some may vote but George W. Bush pre- three churches and spent lots even take bets on the race. q u e s t i o n vailed in electoral votes. of time teaching a few of the But if you want to make an w h y j o b So what can the Fair presi- neighboring children music informed forecast, you have to market data, Walden dential election predictor tell us lessons, including me, who I’m have some model -- or theory like the un- about the 2012 outcome? sure was her worst student, but -- about what determines how employment rate or speed of job Incumbency gives the Presi- I sure did enjoy the lessons she people vote. growth, weren’t included. Again, dent an advantage, as does the taught me. Certainly this is a broad topic Fair found the two broader eco- fact his party has held the presi- My reader friends, I hope that can be approached from nomic growth measures to be dency for only one term. you will join me today as we many angles or disciplines. His- better at forecasting. Also, job Also, so far the president think about ways we can use torically, however, analysts have growth and broader economic holds an advantage on inflation, our time wisely, how many found that economic conditions growth are highly related. with the average rate for his first people we can pray for, how are among the more important For inflation, Fair reasoned three years being a modest 1.5 many we can help and using set of factors influencing voting that most people like price sta- percent. But recently, the rate our time doing something that behavior. bility. We don’t like prices rising has been ticking higher, and if will keep us mentally alert and And in this year -- when eco- rapidly, but we also don’t like gas prices continue to soar, by physically fit. nomic challenges are still obvi- them falling fast because price election day people may perceive Well, my friends, my time is ous -- the idea that economics drops are usually related to inflation to be much higher, and up and I thank you for yours, Thumbs up might prevail in the election is lower pay. this would favor the President’s so until next time, may all of even more compelling. So Fair used the average rate challenger. you be abundantly blessed. As Indeed, for several decades of price change (without distin- The real wild card is eco- s4OEVERYONEWHO always, don’t forget God loves one economist has been track- guishing between price rises or nomic growth. Average economic you and so do I. HASPLANNEDANDWILL ing the relationship between the price drops) for the 15 quarters growth per person for the first participate in Walk economy and presidential elec- of the presidential term up to three years of the President’s 7ITH*ESUS WHICHIS tions. His name is Ray Fair, of the election. term has been very slow, as a shaping up to be one Yale University, and his updated Professor Fair also included result of the deep recession and Contact info of the most memo- book on this work, simply titled a couple of non-economic fac- slow recovery. But growth ap- rable Christian hap- Predicting Presidential Elec- tors related to the person and pears to be picking up in 2012, Send letters to the edi- penings here in some tions, just hit the bookstands. party holding the presidency. and if it accelerates, voters tor or contact editorial time. Now Fair doesn’t claim that First, a sitting president has an could enter the election booth page editor Les High at only economics matters to how enormous amount of power, and with more optimism about their [email protected], we vote. But he does argue that Fair’s statistical analysis found economic future. s4O4OBY(ALL WHO economics is very, very impor- that an incumbent president run- So at this point, Fair’s model or mail them to PO Box HASWORKEDATTHE tant, and he has put his model of ning for re-election is a plus for is pointing to a close election! 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. ,AKE7ACCAMAW presidential election predictions that person in receiving another Of course, any economic All letters must be State Park since 1999, to the test for almost of century term. model is a simplification of real- signed and include a on his promotion to of contests. But second, people may be- ity, and certainly our country is phone number, which will superintendent. Before I tell you how good come tired of the same party about much more than econom- not be published. Letters Fair’s predictions have been, holding the presidency. Fair’s ics. So you can throw out Ray are limited to 400 words s4O7HITEVILLE(IGH let’s see what economic factors work found that the number of Fair’s presidential predictor, or he deems most important in terms the incumbent party has you may use it as a guide, but of and must be signed and 3CHOOLSNEW0ARENT influencing our voting behavior. held the presidential office was course, you decide! include the author’s com- Assistant Module, a Fair thinks there are two related to lower chances of that Walden is a William Neal munity. computer program economic biggies when we pull party continuing in office. Reynolds Professor and North Authors are limited to THATALLOWSPARENTS the election lever (or connect the So how good has Ray Fair’s Carolina Cooperative Extension one letter every 30 days. to check on the latest lines on North Carolina’s ballot): model of predicting presiden- economist in the Department of Letters about business and grades, attendance growth and inflation. tial elections been? Very, very Agricultural and Resource Eco- personal disputes will not and other informa- For growth he uses two spe- good! In the 24 elections from nomics of N.C. State University’s be considered. Letters are tion about their chil- cific measures: how much the 1916 to 2008, his model correctly College of Agriculture and Life dren online. economy has grown on a per- predicted 21 of the contests and Sciences. He teaches and writes subject to editing for style person basis in the first nine incorrectly predicted three. on personal finance, economic and objectionable content. months of the election year, and The three bad calls were 1960, outlook and public policy. in how many of the 15 quarters when John Kennedy defeated 4HE.EWS2EPORTER 4HURSDAY !PRIL ! People, Places and Things Easter memories and God’s promise By JEFFERSON WEAVER was too soft-hearted to eat a held at a little outdoor chapel laws. and great joy; and did run to was to become of them? Those Staff Writer lot of critters. It was a sign of type of affair, near a mauso- Through the years, Easter bring his disciples word. And promises of eternal life were his and Mother’s rearing that I leum. I remember being fasci- has naturally changed; with as they went to tell his dis- probably looking pretty silly Easter has always been my respected that, and made dang nated by the looming building, no kids, Miss Rhonda and I ciples, behold, Jesus met them, about breakfast time on that favorite holiday. sure that the only boy who and looking inside once when usually end up playing with saying, All hail. And they came first day of the week. Don’t get me wrong—I love ever found my father’s tender the inner door was left open. I the nieces, and visiting with and held him by the feet, and Then came the women run- Christmas. It’s a time of family heart to be funny learned some am not sure what I expected to her family. Preacher Ralph and worshipped him. Then said ning up the path from the and fellowship, and the cel- manners. see, but I may have been disap- Aunt Fay always have gifts for Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: garden, and for those who ebration of God loving a sinful I have never understood pointed that the caskets were the girls, so the tradition of go tell my brethren that they would believe, a new day had world so much that he gave His why people give kids gifts on sealed in individual crypts. gift-giving at Easter continues. go into Galilee, and there shall indeed dawned for all those Son to die for us. That’s a gift Easter, but I never argued. The caretaker ran us boys off While we give more gifts they see me.” who choose to follow Him. no new shotgun, designer dress I know other families who that day when at Christmas, Like many of you, I want or video game can ever match. have strayed away from Easter he came back in my opin- There had to be a lot of fear to stand in line to argue with But I love Easter more; it baskets and lean more toward to finish fix- i o n , E a s t e r that morning; the people who the Apostle Paul, who called was always a time when the presents for kids on Easter. ing the lock. I is a time of a had been most faithful to Jesus himself chief among sinners. windows were thrown open I’ve seen a few so lavish that I found it funny, greater gift. had seen him tortured and I am fairly sure I can beat him at Mother’s house, and Papa thought we were having an 80 y e a r s l a t e r, E a s t e r i s crucified, and most of them on that account. I am not proud broke out the Panama hats degree Christmas. That was how the mau- the fulfillment likely worried that they were of it, but in my heart and mind and retired the fedoras. Easter never the case at our house, soleum seemed of God’s prom- next—and what would God say it’s still there—despite the fact comes in the springtime, a sea- but I did get my first brand- much smaller ise, the sacri- when they stood before Him? that Jesus Christ gave His life son I love so much. new bike on Easter, as I did to a young man fice that means Or was it all just a scam? Had for my sins, and wiped the slate Easter meant baseball had my first wristwatch. Along than it did to nobody has to they given up families and clean. And does so every day. finally settled in, with the the way, fishing gear replaced a w i d e - e ye d be condemned jobs and homes just to follow Eternal, absolute forgive- winter’s kinks worked out, and such things until it wasn’t fun young’un. for their sins. a madman? ness of sin, as long as we re- hunting seasons were too far or practical to give the young- O n t h a t It was the day Then there was the shame, pent and believe on His saving off to worry about. Fishing, on est Weaver a special gift every foggy Easter that Satan got the guilt, of having fled Jesus grace. My father and mother the other hand, is always great year. morn, though, slapped silly, as quickly as possible. Peter had it, and helped me realize around Easter. When I left home, Easter P a p a a n d I and when the exemplified that, of course, but that the greatest gift may have I can’t remember when Papa was often a time for having fun stood and shivered slightly as Evil One probably realized that all of them must have felt the been delivered in a stable in and I began fishing on Easter at the beach with my friends, the preacher—our preacher, he really, really wasn’t going same shame, to some degree Bethlehem, but that selfsame afternoon, nor can I tell you and I didn’t always make it Dr. Tom Freeman—read the to win. or another. Second-guessing gift was opened in a tomb how many times we headed for home like I should have. The resurrection passages, and It was the day Jesus Christ had to be rampant; should where the stone was rolled a pond or lake or river after the same excuse overrode church talked about how the dead in rose from the dead. they have defended Him? But away, Satan was sent slinking extra-special Sunday dinner a lot of times, too, although I Christ would rise someday to Matthew 28: 1-10 says, “In if he was the Son of God, as He home, and Jesus Christ rose was complete. I recall clearly, at least made a passing effort spend eternity with Him. It the end of the Sabbath, as it said, then why didn’t He defend again. however, that it was always to attend services somewhere. was roughly the same message began to dawn toward the first Himself ? And above all, what one of my favorite time with In later years, the Old Man and I have heard at the little chapel day of the week, came Mary the Old Man, since it was a day I would again go to sunrise at Sue Lake in Kelly, on the Magdalene and the other Mary he was never called in to work, services, as we had when I was beach at Wrightsville, and in to see the sepulchre. And, be- and he was usually rested up a little kid. a tiny church called Eden, but hold, there was a great earth- enough by Sunday for us to One of those mornings it stuck in my mind that day. quake: for the angel of the have some fun. sticks out the most in my mind; Even after the doughnuts and Lord descended from heaven, We never caught anything we lived in Dunn, in our big old coffee and hot chocolate helped and came and rolled back the outstanding—shoot, plenty of house on Divine Street. Papa warm the chill, and the rising stone from the door, and sat times we didn’t catch a thing— gently woke me up around 5:30 sun quickly burned the fog off upon it. His countenance was but those afternoons when a.m. (his usual time for being to create a glorious Lord’s Day, like lightning, and his raiment I had Papa to myself were at work) so we could have a even after Sunday school and white as snow. And for fear of special. We had no cell phones little breakfast and head for the another sermon by Dr. Free- him the keepers did shake, and back then, and it took a lot for cemetery. The whole house was man and a big dinner and yes, became as dead men. Papa to break away from the quiet save for Papa with his going fishing with my daddy, I And the angel answered always ready-newspaper man coffee and me with my juice. remembered that morning in and said unto the women, Fear mode into just being a dad. That morning was particu- the fog, and the faces of people not ye: for I know that ye seek I regret the fact that after I larly memorable because of I knew and respected obscured Jesus, which was crucified. He got my driver’s license, I was the fog; it was a wet, heavy, as the pastor’s voice rang out is not here: for he is risen, as he often too cool to go fishing almost cold fog, and for once, through the mist. said. Come, see the place where with my dad on Easter Sunday the cemetery frightened me It was a few weeks after the Lord lay. And go quickly, afternoon. The preacher’s son a little. I usually enjoyed the that when I accepted Christ and tell his disciples that he would sometimes help me with tombstones and sayings and as my Savior; although I have is risen from the dead; and, our annual Easter evening names and dates, but on this failed Him more times than behold, he goeth before you cookout, where we barbecued day, with everything cool and I can count, I know He gave into Galilee; there shall ye see rabbits as a tasty, if tasteless, wet and silent, it made me His life for me, and everyone him: lo, I have told you. joke. 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Wolfpack took a 5-4 Waccamaw rest of the first half with a majority of posses- “This is a win we really 2A-3A Conference baseball vic- sion and strong give-and-goes. Whiteville post- needed to get to stay in the tory over the Trojans. ed six goals in the half and ended the game thick of things,” Coach Har- It was the first conference with a 9-1 conference win. wood said. “We kind of let loss of the season for West On the first goal, Ray beat four defenders some stuff get away from us Brunswick, which holds a 6-1 on the dribble, then buried a shot from close there in the final inning, but league record. Whiteville is range. I’m pleased with the way our tied with North Brunswick for Ray scored the next two goals, the first on kids stood up to it. second place, both 5-2. an assist from Carly High after a corner kick, “Hunter Smith did a good Coach Brett Harwood’s the next on a through ball from Maleah Mur- job,” Harwood said. “We had Whiteville squad jumped to ray. confidence that he could pitch a 4-0 lead in the first inning Ray assisted on the fourth goal when she his way out of the jam against when Jacob Long powered a dribbled into the box, then played a ball back some of their better hitters and three-run homer to centerfield to the feet of Isabel Shelley, who lofted a shot he was able to do it.” with two outs, and Zach Brown over the SBHS goalie’s head from 22 yards. Whiteville had fallen to the followed with solo shot to left- Olivia Butler scored on a penalty kick when 3A West Brunswick squad 6-2 center. Jenna Watts was taken down in the box, and in last month’s conference West Brunswick answered the final goal of the half occurred when Ray opener. in the third inning on back-to- found Watts on a run from her outside mid- Whiteville went ahead to back solo blasts by Jesse Sim- field spot, which Watts buried. stay in the first inning when mons and Markel Jones to cut Sam McCumbee scored Whiteville’s next Hood led off with a single, and the Wolfpack lead to 4-2. two goals, the first on a cross from Watts, the took second on a sacrifice bunt In the fifth inning, Smith second on a nice header after a free kick from by Hyland Tyler. Smith was hit ripped a one-out homer over near the right touchline from High. by a pitch to put two runners the centerfield fence to put the Ray scored her fourth goal of the evening on base. After Ben Connor flew Wolfpack lead at 5-2. after collecting and scoring on a throw-in from out to right field, Long came to In the top of the seventh, McCumbee. the plate and hit the first pitch West Brunswick battled back South Brunswick scored a late goal for the several rows up the football with two runs on a pair of final 9-1 score. bleachers in centerfield for a infield hits and two Whiteville The win moved the Lady Wolfpack team re- 3-0 Wolfpack lead. fielding errors. cord to 12-0-1 overall and 6-0 in the conference, Zach Brown followed with But Smith battled his way where the team sits in sole possession of first his fence-clearing shot five out of the jam by striking out place. WHS remains the state’s number two- pitches later. Jones and Dylan Darguzas to ranked team in 2A classification behind Car- Whiteville will take its 10-4 get the victory. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist rboro High School. season record to Greenville Smith struck out a total Whiteville High soccer player Jordan Ray accompanies a pass of the ball The win marked the Lady Wolfpack’s 18th Saturday for games against of seven batters and yielded as she sprints toward the goal in Monday’s 9-1 Waccamaw Conference consecutive Waccamaw Conference soccer vic- North Buncombe and Wash- eight hits. victory over visiting South Brunswick. Ray scored four goals, including tory, dating back to last seawon when it posted ington, and it will play again in Long, Nathan Hood and the frst three, and added two assists for the undefeated Lady Wolfpack. a perfect 12-0 conference mark. Greenville on Monday against Tyquan McDonald each had The Lady Wolfpack played host to second- Southern Wayne, (See story The WHS squad played host to West Brunswick Wednesday night. Coach two hits for Whiteville. Turner place West Brunswick on Wednesday night. on 2B). Ronnie Todd’s Lady Wolfpack is vying for its second consecutive Wac- Brown also added a hit. W. Brunswick 002 000 2 - 4 8 0 camaw 2A-3A Conference championship, and continues to hold down WHS will reesume its schedule on April 12 Carson Tew went the dis- Whieville 400 010 x - 5 9 2 the No. 2 state ranking for Class 2A teams. with a home match with a 7 p.m., home match tance on the mound for West WP: Hunter Smith LP: Carson Tew against Topsail.

Gators take 5-1 win over Vikings CERRO GORDO - East Columbus High Francisco Torres was the losing pitcher for senior left-hander Forrest Wayne allowed four West Columbus which saw its conference record hits and struck out eight batters Tuesday in fall to 2-4 and season record to 4-8. the Gators’ 5-1 Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference Coach Mitch McCleney’s Vikings played baseball victory over the host West Columbus Wednesday at Fayetteville Christian. Vikings. West Columbus will serve as host team for The win evened the Gators’ conference re- the April 9-11 Jiggs Powers Memorial Tourna- cord at 3-3 and put their overall season mark at ment. The tournament ﬁeld will also include 5-6. ECHS had opened conference play with a 3-2 East Columbus, South Columbus and Fayette- loss to the Viking squad on March 16. ville Pine Forest. (See story on Page 2B). Wayne also hit a double, and Jeremy Rouse, David Bridgers, Taylor Stevens and Chase Nye E. Columbus 023 000 0 - 5 6 2 also had key hits for Coach Karl Bracey’s Ga- W. Columbus 001 000 0 - 1 4 4 tors. WP: Forrest Wayne LP: Francisco Torres SCC holding 15-game win streak Rams to visit BCC in key Region 10 baseball series The Southeastern Community College Los Angeles Dodger organization progressing baseball team, now carrying a 15-game as high as the Triple-A level. winning streak, will go against neighbor- Following his pro baseball career, Allen ing Brunswick County Community Col- returned to Columbus County where he had lege in a key Region 10 three-game series a record-shattering career as head baseball Friday and Saturday at Bolivia. coach at Waccamaw Academy. In 18 seasons at A Friday doubleheader will begin at 1 p.m., the Whiteville private school, Allen’s Warrior and a single game will begin Saturday at noon. teams won 10 NCISAA state championships. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Last weekend, Coach Scott Johnson’s Rams Southeastern, whose last loss came on traveled to Elizabeth City and swept three March 3 against Surry Community College in Stars of the Gator Trail straight games from College of the Albemarle the second game of a Region 10 series, has a Leanne Johnson of Leland (right) was the overall winner and Marie-Ange Smith of by scores of 5-4, 13-3 and 12-3. It was SCC’s strong starting mound rotation consisting of Wilmington (left) placed fourth overall in last Saturday’s 10th Gator Trail 50K Run at third straight three- game sweep of a Region 10 Josh Whitesell, Jordan Quinn and Joe Well- Lake Waccamaw State Park. Johnson, 32, took frst place with a time of 4 hours, 1 opponent. The Rams had earlier swept a road brock. minute and 20 seconds, setting the women’s course record. Smith, 25, placed fourth series over Wilkes Community College and a Leading hitters for the Rams have been Jor- home series over Lenoir Community College. dan Hunt, Corey Wallace, Ronald Thompson, overall with a time of 4:13.36. She was the top female fnisher in the 2011 Gator Trail Southeastern, last year’s Region 10 cham- and Justin Britt. Run and previous women’s course record-holder. Bryan Langan, 35, of Wilmington pion, will take a 22-9 record, including a 15-5 Southeastern, Brunswick, Catawba Valley took second place overall as the top male fnisher with a time of 4:05.43. Other notable Region 10 mark to Brunswick County. and Surry are currently the top three teams in fnishers included Butch Holt, 63, of Stallings with a time of 4:24.07; Gator Trail veteran Brunswick County, coached by Tabor City the 12-team Region 10-Division II baseball race. Richard Schick of Marietta, Ga., with a 4:49.02. William Keane, 67, of Winston-Salem native Robbie Allen, has an 18-12 season record The top eight ﬁnishers will advance to the completed his ninth Gator Trail 50K Run event. Forty-one runners from seven states that includes a 6-6 season mark. Region 10 Tournament that will be held in Allen, who starred at Tabor City High and mid-May at Morehead City. The Region 10 win- left the starting line and 37 fnished the event that was run under cloudy skies, inter- Clemson University, went on to play nine sea- ner will advance the NJCAA Division II World mittent rain and temperatures in the low 60s. Lake Waccamaw resident Grant Egley, sons of professional baseball, mainly in the Series in Enid Okla. (See photo on Page 4B). a former ultra-marathoner, is the event’s founder and director.

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Tuesday’s results follow: Monday, April 9 Whiteville 7, West Bladen 2 4 p.m. - East Columbus vs. Pine Forest Singles: Devin Cokley (W) def. 7 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Columbus Jared Allen, 6-1, 6-2; Adam Bastug (W) def. Martin Sanchez, 6-1, 6-0; Tuesday, Aprill 10 Clark Owens (W) def. Tanner Single- 4 p.m.- Pine Forest vs. South Columbus tary, 6-0, 6-1; Chris Lemings (WB) de. Davis Inman, 6-4, 6-2; Evan 7 p.m. - East Columbus vs. West Columbus Priest (W) def. Tyler Jackson, 6-2, 7-5; Noah Bastug (W) def. Jeremy Wednesday, April 11 Wilkes, 7-5, 6-0. 4 p.m. - South Columbus vs. East Columbus Doubles: Allen-Sanchez (WB) 7 p.m. - Pine Forest vs. West Columbus def. Cokley-A. Bastug, 8-3. Owens- Inman (W) def. Singletary-Jackson, 9-7; Priest-N. Bastug def. Lemings- Wilkes. Pack scheduled to compete in D.H. Conley baseball event The Whiteville High baseball team will be in Greenville Sat- Lady Viking urday and next Monday to compete in the D.H. Conley Holiday Invitational Tournament at historic Guy Smith Stadium. booters get Coach Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack will go against three 3A teams, including currently unbeaten North Buncombe of the Asheville area. North Buncumbe is the state’s top-ranked 3A 9-0 victory team. WHS will clash with North Buncombe on Saturday, April 7, over FMA at 4 p.m., and will go against Washington at 6:30 p.m. Both of Freshman Erica Smith Saturday’s game will be braodcast live by WTXY (AV 1540) radio had four goals and three as- and WTXY1540.com. sists, and senior Kati Sutton The Wolfpack will return to Greenville on Monday, Aug. 9, to scored two goals and added take on Southern Wayne at 2 p.m. three assists Monday in West The D.H. Conley event is drawing more tha 20 high-school Columbus High School’s 9-0 teams from aross the state. girls soccer victory over Flora Macdonald Academy of Red Springs. Sophomore Dazha Bullock Easter Sofball Tournament had two goals and one assist and freshman Imani Cook add- set for April 9-10 at ECHS ed the final Lady Viking goal. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Four Columbus County high school softball teams will be Jenna Greene came up with Pack Track involved in the East Columbus Easter Tournament April 9-10 10 steals and goalkeppers Ca- Diamond McCray breaks into the curve while running the lead leg of the Whiteville at Lake Waccamaw. tria Trevino and Jordan Stan- High School girls 4x100 relay in last week’s Waccamaw Conference track and feld There will be four games played each day with a round- ley recorded the shutout. robin format. meet at the WHS track. South Columbus, West Brunswick and East Bladen also par- The tournament champion will be crowned based on ticipated in the meet. best record and fewest total runs allowed. In case of a W. Bladen tops tie, co-champions will be crowned. Thanks to Everyone who Participated in our First Admission will be $5. Lady Stallions The schedule follows: DUBLIN - West Bladen MONDAY, APRIL 9 moved into tie for first place 3 p.m. - East Columbus vs. South Columbus with West Brunswick Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - South Columbus vs. West Columbus as it avenged an earlier loss by 6 p.m. - West Columbus vs. Whiteville taking a 3-1 win over visiting South Columbus. 7:30 p.m. - Whiteville vs. East Columbus South Columbus’ season record slipped to 10-3 with all TUESDAY, APRIL 10 three losses coming in the Lady 3 p.m. - East Columbus vs. West Columbus Stallions last four games. 4:30 p.m. - West Columbus vs. South Columbus South Columbus is 4-3 in the 6 p.m. - South Columbus vs. Whiteville conference. 7:30 - Whiteville vs. East Columbus Courtney Thompson’s two- run homer was the big blow in Congratulations to our Winners! the West Bladen victory. South Columbus avoided a West Bladen hands South Columbus shutout in the seventh inning Waccamaw Conference baseball loss when Bailey Russ ripped a DUBLIN - The host West Coach Willie Gore’s Stal- triple and scored on a sacrifice Bladen Knights got a three- lions got their only run in the 1st Rachel Boren fly by Brittany Sellers. hit, 12 strike-out pitching per- fifht inning when Cody Stubbs Coach Brett Burroughs’ Place formance by Kyle Meismer was hit by a pitch, moved to $200 in Cash & Prizes from Brian Slagle Agency Lady Stallions will compete in Tuesday in a 5-1 Waccamaw seocnd and third on an error the April 9-10 East Columbus Conference baseball win over and wild pitch and scored on a Tournament at Lake Wac- the South Columbus Stallions. sacrifice fly. camaw. South Columbus saw its West Bladen is now carry- 2nd Southern Waccamaw Conference re- ing a 4-3 record in Waccamaw Frankie Sova WHS sufers cord slip to 1-6 as it bowed the 2A-3A Conference play. 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A steady performer on the defensive side of Some softball players just have a knack for The Lady Viking senior got her frst taste of Dez’Sujunique Nealy-Campbell scored prob- the feld for three straight seasons, Beverley getting hit by pitches and the ECHS junior soccer at a very young age when her family ably the biggest goal in SCHS girls soccer is one of a large number of experienced junior defnitely feels she falls in that category. “I lived in Rockingham. She has been West history in the Lady Stallions’ recent match players on the Lady Wolfpack soccer squad really don’t know the reason, but I seem to get Columbus’ main goal-keeper since the school with the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack. She kicked that remains to hold the No. 2 ranking among hit just about every game,” said the Lady Ga- brought on the sport during her sophomore the frst goal in the opening minutes off a the state’s Class 2A high school teams. The tor leftfelder, who also competes in volleyball year. She is one of several seniors who have breakaway steal and it marked the only time daughter of Keith and Jamie Beverley was and track at ECHS. Whether getting hit by a helped bring Coach Derrick Boyd’s soccer this season that the No. 2 state-ranked WHS sidelined for part of last season with an ankle pitch or getting on base by way of a walk or program along at a steady pace. The Lady team has trailed an opponent.”I love soccer,” injury, but still played a signifcant role as hit, Bowen has played a big role in helping Vikings have a 6-3-2 record and will get into she said. “We play some strong teams in our Coach Ronnie Todd’s Lady Wolfpack swept Coach Kim Patrick’s Lady Gators move into their Three Rivers Conference schedule dur- conference and competing against them is its frst-ever Waccamaw Conference cham- the driver’s seat toward claiming the 2012 ing the holiday break. “It’s been fun to be part helping make us a better team.” Another excit- pionship. Beverley grew up playing soccer in Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference softball of a new program and help things progress like ing aspect of the season is that Lady Stallion the Optimist/Columbus youth league and fol- championship as they lead the conference they have for us,” said Trevino, the 18-year-old Coach Kirk Watts became a father for the frst lowed in the footsteps of older brother Josh, with a 5-0 record. “We started a little slow in daughter of Rene and Maria Trevino. “Coach time last week - a girl. The 16-year-old daugh- who had some good seasons on the WHS non-conference, but we’ve done a lot better in Boyd has really done a good job of bringing ter of Avala Nealy and Curtis Campbell, said boys team. Beverley said that she hopes to the conference,” said daughter of Mamie and the program together. Trevino plans to attend that anatomy is her favorite class at SCHS be able to attend UNC-Wilmington and major Kenji Bowen. She is currently the top-ranking UNC-Pembroke to major in art and possibly and that she hopes to attend UNC Charlotte in chemistry. member of the ECHS Class of 2013. get a chance to play soccer. and enter the school’s nursing program.

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Reaching people does the trick! Rams conduct Cerro Gordo clinic The defending Region 10 champion Southeastern Community College baseball team conducted a clinic recently for at the Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Complex. This is the third year that SCC head coach Scott Johnson has conducted the clinic along with his assistant coaches and players. Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Baseball director Rick Benton said that the annual clinic has been a big boost to the program. “We are extremely fortunate and grateful to SCC for the work their baseball program does for our teams in Cerro Gordo,” Benton said. Last season, SCC advanced to National Junior College Athletic Association World Series play for the frst time after going undefeated in the Region 10 Tournament at Morehead City. In the 2011 NJCAA Division II World Series at Enid, Okla., the Rams won one three games with one of those losses coming to eventual champion Western Oklahoma. The Rams are currently carrying a 22-9 record, including a 15-game winning streak (see story on Page 1B).

The News Reporter Call Hanne ext. 237 or Wanda ext. 221 at 642-4104 Fax: 910-642-1856 WHS Wendy’s Heisman winner E-mail: Whiteville High School senior Macelynn Batten, the WHS [email protected] winner of the 2012 Wendy’s Heisman Award, is pictured with WHS athletic director David Smith during the school’s recent Winter Sports Recognition Banquet. The award is PLEASE presented to selected high school seniors nationwide who have achieved highest standards at a student-athlete. RECYCLE Batten, the daughter of Chris and Mary Kate gained All- American Cheerleader honors as a member and captain of the Wolfpack varsity cheering squad, and performed at halftime of the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Remember – dogs are for a purebred dog, you have Publication Brenda Gail Singletary Piver cussions regarding the services and/ as their owners deal with ex- as individual as people. A a 25 percent chance of finding Executrix of the estate or stations listed below. While we tended joblessness. The U.S. dog’s breed, or breed mix, is one – although maybe not the Larry Wayne Piver cannot guarantee that we will reach breed you want – at a shelter. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Humane Society estimates 6 to no guarantee that it will have 490 Chair Factory Rd agreement with the relevant program- COLUMBUS COUNTY 8 million dogs and cats enter certain traits. If your heart is set on a spe- Nakina, NC 28455 mers and/or broadcasters, we are list- In the General District Court shelters each year – and 3 to 4 That said, border collies cific breed, check your area for March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012 pd ing these services/stations here in the Megan Olivia Coffey vs. Shannon million are euthanized. tend to need lots of room to a rescue group specializing in event that those discussions lead to Walter Sellars “We don’t have firm num- run and lots of attention – that breed. NOTICE TO CREDITORS the dropping or addition of the follow- TO: Shannon Walter Sellars STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA bers but we know anecdot- they’re high-maintenance, Don’t forget Prevention of ing services/stations: CMT, CMT HD. Take notice that a pleading seeking COUNTY OF COLUMBUS April 5, 2012 ally that the communities that Cannon says. If you can’t Animal Cruelty Month, which relief from you has been filed in the The undersigned, ARTHUR RAY have been hardest hit by the spend a lot of active time with recognizes the 1866 charter above-entitled action. The nature of CAMPBELL, qualified as Executor of economic downturn are see- them, they’ll be unhappy and signing of the American So- the relief being sought is as follows: the Estate of JOYE JONES CAMP- ing that reflected in their shel- you’ll have problems. Rott- ciety for the Prevention of Megan Olivia Coffey is seeking the BELL, late of Columbus County, and ter intake numbers,” says Inga weilers are fast learners and Cruelty to Animals. Visit court to grant her an absolute divorce, this is to notify all persons having Last chance Fricke, director of sheltering loveable family animals, but http://www.aspca.org/fight- child custody, child support, visita- claims against said Estate to pres- tion, and attorney’s fees from Shan- ent them to the undersigned on or for tax help issues for the U.S. Humane they also tend to have bold animal-cruelty/ for 10 ways non Walter Sellars. before July 5, 2012, pursuant to North Society. “And, unfortunately, personalities associated with you can help prevent cruelty You are required to make defense to Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, AARP Tax-Aide counselors, while the majority of the pub- pack leaders. If you don’t to animals. such pleading no later than forty (40) or this notice shall be pled in bar of trained and certified by the lic is in favor of adopting pets think you can assert your au- Irvin Cannon was a poor days from 22nd day of March, 2012, their recovery. 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April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 the Estate of Channing Darnell Free- through April 11. consider adopting a shelter trievers, Labrador retrievers, man, deceased, of Columbus County, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AARP Tax-Aide is a free dog, perhaps in observance poodles, Australian cattle State of North Carolina, the under- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA nationwide service that proof Prevention of Cruelty to dogs, Papillons and Doberman signed does pursuant to North Caroli- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS vides high quality income tax Animals Month in April. pinschers. na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby The undersigned, LUTHER PHILIP assistance and free federal “You won’t find a better s"ULLDOGS BEAGLES AND notify all persons, firms, associations HONEYCUTT, qualified as Executor and state tax preparation, in- companion, whether you Basset hounds all start with or corporations having claims against of the Estate of MARY T. HONEYC- bring home a mystery mixed- ‘B’ but get much lower grades the estate of the said decedent to cluding electronic filing. The UTT, late of Columbus County, and breed or a purebred Lab- for smarts. Propane Reflls present them to the undersigned on service is available to low and this is to notify all persons having rador,” he says. “Everyone s)TSAMYTHTHATMUTTSHAVE or before the 3rd day of July, 2012, claims against said Estate to pres- moderate income taxpayers thinks mutts are smarter and fewer health issues than pure- or this notice will be pleaded in bar ent them to the undersigned on or with special attention to those OR of their recovery. All persons, firms, before July 5, 2012, pursuant to North 60 and older. You do not have to generally healthier, but really, bred dogs. Some breeds have SAVE MORE associations or corporations indebt- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, be an AARP member or retired it all depends on their mix of tendencies toward problems ed to the said estate will please make or this notice shall be pled in bar of breeds and which breed strain such as deafness, blindness 20% to take advantage of this free From exchange prices payment immediately. their recovery. All persons indebted service. is dominant.” or hip dysplasia, and these This the 26th day of March, 2012. to said Estate will please make imme- For more information call Border collies and Rottwei- are genetic issues that are Jacqueline R. Freeman, diate payment to the undersigned at AARP’s toll-free number 1-888- lers are two of the smartest inherited. So if you’re mixed- Administrator of the Estate of the following address: breeds, Cannon says. But they breed includes some German 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Channing Darnell Freeman 227-7669 or visit www.aarp.org/ This the 5th day of April, 2012. tend to have other traits, too, shepherd, it may also have hip 910-640-FAST (640-3278) John Alan High LUTHER PHILIP HONEYCUTT, EXEC- taxaide. HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. UTOR Attorneys at Law 202 Wesley Street 109 Courthouse Square Chadbourn, NC 28431 Whiteville, NC 28472 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. NOTICE OF ELECTION Telephone: 910-642-8136 Attorneys at Law Columbus County, North Carolina March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012 P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 NOTICE TO CREDITORS A Primary Election will be held on May 8, 2012 in the County of Columbus, North Carolina to vote on the fol- April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 Having qualified as Administratrix lowing seats: Presidential Preference (Dem)(Rep)(Lib), U.S. House District 7 (Rep), NC Governor (Dem) (Rep), CTA of the Estate of HENRY FISH- NC Lieutenant Governor (Dem) (Rep), NC Auditor (Rep) NC Commissioner of Agriculture (Dem) (Rep), NC ER, late of the County of Columbus, Request for Commissioner of Insurance(Rep), NC Commissioner of Labor(Dem), NC Secretary of State(Rep), NC Superin- State of North Carolina, I pursuant to Proposals N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify all tendent of Public Instruction(Rep), NC Treasurer(Dem)(Rep), NC House District 46 (Dem), County Commis- persons, firms and corporations hav- sioner Districts 2 & 3 (Dem), District Court Judge- District 13 (Barefoot Seat) The Cape Fear Workforce Develop- ing claims against the decedent to There will also be a Constitutional Amendment presented on the ballot as follows: present them to the undersigned by ment Consortium is seeking pro- the 14th of June, 2012, or this notice posals for the operation of federally will be pled in bar of their recovery. funded Brunswick, Columbus, New [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST All persons indebted to the Estate Hanover, and Pender Counties begin- Constitutional amendment to provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic will make immediate payment to the ning July 1, 2012 through June 30, legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. undersigned. 2013. Continuation beyond June 30, This the 9th day of March, 2012. 2013 is subject to future funding and legislative authority. P01 BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT- 753 HALLSBORO RD S., HALLSBORO, NC Mary Ann Morrow, P02 BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT- 225 9TH ST., BOLTON, NC Administratrix CTA Program specifications are available 1616 Bethel Road at the Cape Fear Council of Govern- P03 BUG HILL 1-RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - 15838 SWAMP FOX HWY E., TABOR CITY, NC Morganton, NC 28655 ments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilm- P04 BUG HILL 2-OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL, 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E. TABOR CITY, NC Dennis T. Worley, Esq. ington, North Carolina beginning at P05 BUG HILL 3-NAKINA-BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER, 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY, NAKINA, NC WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER 2:00pm April 4, 2012. The final day to submit sealed proposals is May 4, P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO FIRE & RESCUE- 75 RAILROAD ST E., CERRO GORDO, NC & MOSS, PLLC P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX - 208 E 1ST AVE., CHADBOURN, NC P.O. BOX 457 2012 at 4:00pm. All conditions, stipu- Tabor City, NC 28463 lations, and specifications about the P08 CHERRY GROVE-CHERRY GROVE COMM ACTIVITY CENTER - 9814 SWAMP FOX HWY W., CERRO GORDO, NC March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2012 bid packages may be obtained by P09 FAIR BLUFF-FAIR BLUFF FIRE AND RESCUE 653 RAILROAD ST., FAIR BLUFF, NC contacting Lashauna Parker at (910) P10 EAST LEES-OLD DOCK COMMUNITY BLDG 12820 NEW BRITTON HWY E., NAKINA, NC NOTICE TO CREDITORS 395-4553. Having qualified as Executrix of the *AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL P11 NORTH LEES-PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIPHALL, 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD., WHITEVILLE Estate of Ann Daugherty McLaughlin, OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND P12 SOUTH LEES-W H ETHERIDGE BLDG -1427 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE., NC late of the County of Columbus, the PROVIDER P13 WEST LEES-VFW POST #6066 - 4604 ERVIN T RICHARDSON RD., NAKINA, NC undersigned hereby notifies all per- April 5, 9, 2012 P14 RANSOM-UNION HALL LOCAL 738 - 102 HWY 87, RIEGELWOOD, NC sons having claims against the estate P15 TATUM-WOW LODGE #1088 (OLD LIONS CLUB) - 6847 HAYNES LENNON HWY., EVERGREEN, NC if said decedent to present them to Time Warner Cable\ P16 WACCAMAW-LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT - 203 FLEMMINGTON DR., LAKE WACCAMAW, NC the undersigned within (3) months s2 from the date of the first publication, Time Warner Cable’s agreements with P17 WELCHES CREEK-WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT- 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD., WHITEVILLE, NC or this notice will be pleaded in bar programmers and broadcasters to P18 WESTERN PRONG-WESTERN PRONG COMMUNITY CENTER -185 WOOTENS STORE RD, WHITEVILLE, NC of their recovery. All persons indebt- carry their services and stations rou- P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING - 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR., WHITEVILLE, NC ed to said estate will make immedi- tinely expire from time to time. We P20 WHITEVILLE 2-WHITEVILLE CITY HALL - 317 S MADISON ST., WHITEVILLE, NC ate payment. are usually able to obtain renewals or P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE-NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT - 747 PEACOCK RD, WHITEVILLE, NC This 5th day of April, 2012. extensions of such agreements, but in Mary McLaughlin Coleman order to comply with applicable regu- P22 SOUTH WHITEVILLE-ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH(FELLOWSHIP HALL) 5384 JAMES B WHITE HWY S, WHITEVILLE, NC Executrix of the estate lations, we must inform you when an P23 WEST WHITEVILLE-AMERICAN LEGION POST #137 76 LEGION DR., WHITEVILLE, NC Ann Daugherty McLaughlin agreement is about to expire. The fol- P24 WILLIAMS 1-ROSELAND FIRE DEPT- 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD., CHADBOURN, NC 29 Pine Ave lowing agreements are due to expire P25 WILLIAMS 2-LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CH FELLOWSHIP CTR-9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S., WHITEVILLE, NC Takoma Park, MD 20912 soon, and we may be required to cease P26 SOUTH WILLIAMS-TABOR CITY COURTHOUSE - 110 W FOURTH ST, TABOR CITY, NC April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 pd carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future. Ser- NOTICE TO CREDITORS vice: BBC America, BBC America Requests for an absentee ballot must be made in writing and received in the Columbus County Board of Elec- Having qualified as Executrix of HD, Bandamax, Cooking Channel, tions office by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2012, Absentee Ballots to be processed by mail are now available. the ESTATE OF EMILY KATHRYN Cooking Channel HD, Current TV, De BECK HINSON, late of the County of Pelicula, De Pelicula Classico, DIY, Columbus, State of North Carolina, DIY HD, Encore(East), Encore(West), ONE-STOP NO EXCUSE VOTING I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore One-stop voting will be held in the Board of Elections office beginning April 19th, 2012, and ending May 5th, 2012. One- hereby notify all persons, firms and Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, stop voting hours at the Board of Elections office are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and from 8:30-1:00 p.m. on corporations having claims against Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erot- Saturday May 5th, 2012. the decedent to present them to the ic Networks, Gospel Music Channel, undersigned by the 15th day of June, Great American Country, GSN, Music Satellite One-stop sites will be open April 25th, 26th, 27th and May 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The 2012, or this Notice will be pled in bar Choice (Channels 900-945), NHL Net- locations of the satellite One-stops are as follows: of their recovery. All persons indebt- work, NHL Network HD, NHL Center ed to the Estate will make immediate 1. Bolton Town Hall, 221 9th St. Bolton, NC, Ice, RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), payment to the undersigned. 2. Chadbourn Municipal Annex (old Police Dept) 208 E. 1st Ave, Chadbourn, NC, Starz (West)Starz Cinema, Starz HD, This the 15th day of March, 2012. 3. Fair Bluff Fire & Rescue, 653 Railroad St, Fair Bluff, NC, Starz Kids & Family, Starz Kids & Fami- RANDY DEAN FOWLER 4. East Columbus Senior Ctr, 2694 General Howe Hwy, Riegelwood, NC ly HD, Starz In Black, Starz Edge, Starz EXECUTOR 5. Tabor City Courthouse, 110 W. Fourth St., Tabor City, NC, Edge HD, Starz Comedy, Starz Come- 9574 Lebanon Church Road, Claren- 6. Old Dock Community Bldg, 12820 New Britton Hwy E, Whiteville, NC dy HD, Starz On Demand, truTV, truTV don, NC 28432 HD, Youtoo, Zee TV. O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE Canvass Day will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Columbus County Board of Elections Office in Whiteville on May 15, 2012. In addition, from time to time we make WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER certain changes in the services that & MOSS, PLLC we offer in order to better serve our All residents who are registered to vote with the Columbus County Board of Elections may vote in this election. Voters who Attorneys at Law customers. The following changes are previously registered need not re-register. The voter registration books will be closed on April 13, 2012 in order to be Post Office Box 457 are planned: eligible to vote in this election. If you missed the registration deadline, you may register (but must provide Identification Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 On or about May 1st, Signature View with proof of address) at the Board of Elections office or the Satellite one-stop sites during the one-stop period only and Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 Channel 1039 will be available for new cast an absentee ballot. March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2012 Signature Home Premium customers. NOTICE TO CREDITORS On or about May 8th, the following Buffer zones at the Precincts on Election Day and One-stop voting sites will be clearly marked off with yellow caution Having qualified as Executrix of the channel addition is planned as part tape(50 ft from main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for purpose of voting, pre-approved ob- Estate of Larry Wayne Piver, late of of the Filipino Pass Plus: Filipino On servers or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning inside the buffer zone area nor the County of Columbus, the under- Demand Channel 865. should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area. signed hereby notifies all persons The new services listed below cannot be accessed on CableCARD-equipped having claims against the estate if For additional information contact the Columbus County Board of Elections: 50 Legion Dr., Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472. said decedent to present them to the Unidirectional Digital Cable Products Telephone: (910)640-6609 E-mail: [email protected] undersigned within (3) months from purchased at retail without additional, the date of the first publication, or this two-way capable equipment: Signa- notice will be pleaded in bar of their March 22, ,29, April 5, 12, 2012 6B - The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs SELLIn theYOUR classifeds... 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Cypress Village Apartments ing indebtedness payable to Secu- ING HOUSE; THENCE SOUTH 40 Notice of Public Rescheduled Sale Hallsboro Mini Storage 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. rity Savings Bank, registered in Deed WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; 190 Bussey Rd, 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap of Trust Book 975, Page 872-879, of THENCE SOUTH 51 EAST 140 FEET Hearing Notice of Public Sale Hallsboro, NC 28442 accessible units available. the Register of Deeds of Columbus TO AN IRON STAKE IN SAID ROAD Whiteville City Date of Sale: April 7, 2012 Free laundry facilities + Community County, NC, and the said Deed of RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE WITH Hallsboro Mini Storage, 190 Bussy Time of Sale: 9:00 a.m. room **24 hour maintenance** Trust being by the terms thereof sub- SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE NORTH 40 Council Rd. Hallsboro, N.C. 28442, will hold Unit 15 - Clifton Davis Section 8 Assistance Available ject to foreclosure, and the holder of EAST 100 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. a public sale to dispose of various Unit 7 - Era Seals Income Restrictions may apply the indebtedness thereby secured BEING A PORTION OF THE WILLIE The Whiteville City will hold a public items of personal property, pursuant Posted this 22 day of March, 2012. Seniors 62 years and older 910-649-7971 having demanded a foreclosure BORDEAUX PROPERTY, IN RANSOM hearing as follows: to the assertion of a lien for the rent- Barry Andrews, owner Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm thereof for the purpose of satisfying TOWNSHIP, COLUMBUS COUNTY, Date: April 10, 2012 al at its storage facility. The sale will Hallsboro Mini Storage TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 said indebtedness, the undersigned NORTH CAROLINA, CONTAINING Time: 6:30 p.m. be conducted at the following stor- April 5, 2012 Managed by Community Substitute Trustee will offer for sale 14, 000 SQUARE FEET- SCALE 1”-50 Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, age facility. Management Corporation at public auction to the highest bid- FEET, SURVEYED APRIL 10, 1959, 317 S Madison St. der, for cash, at the Columbus County BY D.J. BENSON, SURVEYOR. Zoning Map Amendment: Request Courthouse door in Whiteville, North TOGETHER WITH ALL AND SIN- from Connelly Development NC, LLC Carolina, at the time and place as set GULAR, THE LANDS, TENEMENTS, represented by Andy Rosen to rezone forth hereinabove, the land described EASEMENTS AND APPURTENANC- the property located at 140 West Love in said Deed of Trust the same lying ES THERETO BELONGING, OR IN Mill Road (parcel #2177) from B-3 TWIN STATE LARGE 1 BR furnished apt. Stove/ and being in Columbus County, North ANYWISE APPERTAINING. (Highway Servicing Business District) refrig and AC. No pets. Chadbourn Carolina, and being more particularly BEING THE SAME PREMISES to R6-MF (Residental District). area. Call 654-4540 described as follows: WHICH EDWARD F. DAVIS AND VIR- Citizens interested in the proposal ALL NEW! SELLING ALL MADISON HILL APARTMENTS BEGINNING Lying and being in GINIA H. DAVIS, HIS WIFE, BY DEED are invited to attend and participate UNDER MAJOR TIRE 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC Columbus County, NC, and being DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1985, AND in the public hearing. Changes may BRANDS One Bedroom Apts. Lot No. 101 in the Subdivision of the RECORDED IN COLUMBUS COUN- be made in the above proposal as NEW MANAGEMENT "2,%/4"$)*)1)&05-++2,)14 Property of J.L. Sides and known as TY, NORTH CAROLINA, IN DEED a result of debate, objection, or dis- ALL YOUR r--+5 (-2/0+"),1&,",$& “Lake Cove” as surveyed and platted BOOK VOLUME 368, PAGE 744 & C., cussion. SALES & Rental assistance up to 100% by E.B. Council, a copy of which plat GRANTED AND CONVEYED UNTO Jerry Haire AUTOMOTIVE based on income. Income restric- is filed in the office of the Register JOSEPH T. HARTMANN, TERRELL R. City of Whiteville SERVICE MOTOR CO. tion may apply NEEDS Seniors 62 years and older of Deeds for Columbus County, NC, JOHNSON, WILLIAM G. ANDERSON, Planning Director Sales & Service and to which map reference is hereby GEORGE J. EGNER, AND FRANCIS March 29, April 5, 2012 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm made for a more complete description X. HOWARD, TRUSTEES UNDER &*"4 as to metes and bounds, map book DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED NOTICE TO CREDITORS SALES TEAM SERVICE DEPT. Managed by Community 4, page 56. This conveyance is made JULY 1, 1982, IN FEE. State of North Carolina Management Corporation subject to the road or street and canal Save and except any releases, deeds Rudy Huggins Bob Stickels County of Columbus as shown on said plat, and also as of release or prior conveyances of In the General Court of Justice Mike Rion Freddie Boyd shown on the property, said road or record. Superior Court Division street and canal are to remain open Said property is commonly known Billiea Prince Randall “Troy” Fowler File No.: 12-E-58 at all times for the use and benefit of as 4906 Delco Prosper Road, Delco, In the Matter of the Estate of Mark King Jim Morgan the general public. This conveyance NC 28436. LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, Deceased is also subject to restrictions and Third party purchasers must pay the Jason Lynch, Lyn Green, Having qualified as Executors of the covenants affecting all lots in said excise tax, and the court costs of For- Estate of LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, General Manager Service Manager subdivision. Reference is made to ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Deceased, late of Columbus Coun- 14X70 MOBILE HOME 2BR, 1 bath, deeds recorded in Book 517, page Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS power stat, heat pump, yard mowed, ty, North Carolina, the undersigned 313, book 484, page 995, and book 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- 2012 Chevy county water, lease required. $400 hereby notifies all persons having 384 page 227, CCR.* sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of 2010 Ford month & deposit. Located behind claims against the estate of said The property to be offered pursuant to the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Equinox Pecan Orchard, 2 miles from city limit. decedent to present them to it on or Fusion this Notice of Sale is being offered for Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is 3,347 Miles Call Betty 910-642-2056 for appoint- before the 21st day of June, 2012, or sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS IS, greater, will be required at the time of ment. Will be available May 1st. Tak- this notice will be pled in bar of their ing applications now. WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee nor the sale. Following the expiration of recovery. All persons indebted to $ the holder of the note secured by the the statutory upset bid period, all the $ 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for said estate will please make immedi- 15,995 deed of trust/security agreement, or remaining amounts are immediately 27,545 rent. References required. No pets. ate payment. both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- due and owing. Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 This the 15th day of March, 2012. cers, directors, attorneys, employ- Said property to be offered pursu- between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. LARRY CHRIS FLOYD, Executor of ees, agents, or authorized represen- ant to this Notice of Sale is being the estate of Nitrogen Tire Service 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- tative of either Trustee or the holder offered for sale, transfer and con- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. LARRY MITCHELL FLOYD, Deceased of the note make any representation veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There 642-4049. 5480 James B White Hwy South Includes Roadside or warranty relating to the title or any are no representations of warranty Whiteville, NC 28472 Assistance & 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, physical, environmental, health or relating to the title or any physical, Telephone: 910-992-6248 N. Hallsboro. No pets. References $ 95 Road Hazard safety conditions existing in, on, at or environmental, health or safety con- MICHAEL CHARLES FLOYD required. Call 642-5801 or 640-9435. relating to the property being offered ditions existing in, on, at, or relating Protection 16330 Dunn Road for sale and any and all responsibili- to the property being offered for sale. 4 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Dunn, NC 28334 24 ties or liabilities arising out of or in This sale is made subject to all prior rent. 6 miles from Whiteville. Call Telephone: 910-890-1430 601 Frontage Rd., Loris, SC 29569 any way relating to any such condi- liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land 648-5725. MATTHEW J. TEDDER tion expressly are disclaimed. This transfer taxes, special assessments, Hwy. 701 just North of Hwy. 9 Bypass in Loris 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, new applianc- Attorney for the Estate sale is made subject to all prior liens easements, rights of way, deeds of es, &windows, fenced yard $650m, 110 West Nance Street or encumbrances, and unpaid taxes release, and any other encumbrances security deposit $350. 910-207-6181, Whiteville, NC 28472 and assessments including, but not or exceptions of record. To the best 207-3458 Telephone: 910-642-8147 843-756-5900 limited to, any transfer tax associated of the knowledge and belief of the March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2011. MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Pri- with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. undersigned, the current owner(s) of www.TwinStateMotors.com vate - Very nice, near Whiteville. 910- A deposit of five percent (5%) of the the property is/are Ted J. Spohn and 642-0344 amount of the bid or seven hundred wife, Lynn W. Spohn. PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is An Order for possession of the prop- Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile greater, is required and must be ten- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. home. No pets. 640-3896. dered in the form of cash or certified 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and funds at the time of the sale. This sale against the party or parties in posses- “March Into Great Savings” will be held open ten days for upset sion by the clerk of superior court of bids as required by law. Following the the county in which the property is Best New Car 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY Bedroom expiration of the statutory upset peri- sold. Any person who occupies the incl. cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/ od, all remaining amounts are imme- property pursuant to a rental agree- house privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 diately due and owing. ment entered into or renewed on Values In SENC! This the 28th day of March, 2012. or after October 1, 2007, may, after T. Craig Wright, Substitute Trustee receiving the notice of sale, termi- Test-Drive Yours today! 111 Courthouse Square nate the rental agreement upon 10 P.O. Box 1129 days’ written notice to the landlord. 1000 SQ. FT. office space available Whiteville, NC 28472 The notice shall also state that upon Check Out with 2 separate offices & lobby. Also 910-642-5918 termination of a rental agreement, approximately 30x50 space available our huge inventory of for rent. Thompson Mini Mall, 3/10 of March 29, April 5, 2012 the tenant is liable for rent due under a mile past Wal-mart. Call 910-640- the rental agreement prorated to the 3212. effective date of the termination. Program Cars Notice of If the trustee is unable to convey title FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail to this property for any reason, the Nobody Beats Our Prices! space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memory Foreclosure Sale sole remedy of the purchaser is the Enterprises. 642-5824 return of the deposit. Reasons of 11 SP 219 Best Gas Mileage Vehicles Available such inability to convey include, but FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office NORTH CAROLINA YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIES MILES COLOR INTERNET PRICE are not limited to, the filing of a bank- space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- COLUMBUS COUNTY 2004 Buick LeSabre 4DR, SDN, Custom, Leather, Alloys 123248 Silver $6,500 ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- prises 910-642-5824. Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale 2004 Chevy C1500 Express Cargo Van, New Tires 109309 White $6,800 tion of the sale and reinstatement of 2011 Chevy Impala 4DR SDN, CD, Power Seat, Auto-Headlamps 32,756 Mineral Gray $16,900 contained in that certain Deed of Trust the loan without the knowledge of the 2011 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN, LS, CD, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise 31,766 White $16,900 FOR RENT Downtown Commercial executed by Ted J. Spohn and Lynn Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. trustee. If the validity of the sale is 2011 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN, LT2, Heated Leather, ON-Star, Remote Start 34,864 White $17,900 W. Spohn to Lenders First Choice, Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. challenged by any party, the trustee, 2004 Chevy Colorado Crew-Cab 4x4 ZR-5 Off-Rd, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise 125,335 Red $7,800 Trustee(s), which was dated July 18, in their sole discretion, if they believe 2011 Chevy Equinox 4DR, SUV, LT, Moonroof, On-Star, Camera 16319 Dk. Gray $24,900 2007 and recorded on July 30, 2007 the challenge to have merit, may 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 4DR, Van, LX, Rear A/C, Quad Seats w/Stow & Go 100781 Dk. Blue $7,800 in Book RB 900 at Page 726, Colum- 2011 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab, 2WD, Big Horn, Pwr Pkg., CD, Bedliner 17615 Dk. Gray $18,800 request the court to declare the sale bus County Registry, North Carolina. 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 15 Pass. 38967 White $20,500 to be void and return the deposit. The Default having been made of the note 2010 Ford E-350 SD 3DR Ext. Van, XLT, 12 Pass. 38378 White $18,500 purchaser will have no further remedy. thereby secured by the said Deed of 2006 Ford E-150 Econoline Cargo Van, Power Pkg, Tilt & Cruise 140641 White $8,500 Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC. 2011 Ford Edge 4DR, SUV, Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 25627 Red Candy $29,500 Amended Notice of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Substitute Trustee 2011 Ford Edge 4DR SUV Limited, Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 23409 Wht. Plat. $29,900 Services of Carolina, LLC, having Sale Brock & Scott, PLLC 2005 Ford Escape 4DR SUV, Loaded w/Leather, Moonroof, New Tires 127873 White $8,800 been substituted as Trustee in said Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- 2010 Ford Escape 4DR SUV, XLT, “Certifed Pre-Owned” 47851 Sterling Gray $18,500 State of North Carolina Deed of Trust, and the holder of the 2011 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Heated Leather, Camera, Ford Touch 18342 White Platinum $32,900 olina, LLC County of Columbus note evidencing said default having 2011 Ford Explorer 4DR, SUV, XLT, Heated Leather, Reverse Camera 17379 Sterling Gray $32,900 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 In the General Court of Justice directed that the Deed of Trust be 2010 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, Chrome Accessories, 4x4 20001 Blue $27,900 Wilmington, NC 28403 Superior Court Division foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- 2011 Ford F-150 X Cab, 2WD, XLT, 4x2 17657 Silver $22,500 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 2011 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 4x2, XLT, CD, Power Pkg. 21383 White $25,900 Before the Clerk tute Trustee will offer for sale at the FAX: (910) 392-8587 2010 Ford F-150 Crew-Cab 4x4, XLT, CD, Power Pkg 16,642 White $28,900 File No. 11 SP 248 courthouse door of the county court- File No.: 10-22639-FC02 1998 Ford F-150 Reg Cab 4x4, XLT, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise, Toolbox 225,747 White $5,500 IN RE: Deed of Trust dated December house where the property is located, March 29, April 5, 2012 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT Cargo Van, CD, Power Pkg, Tilt/Cruise 22,673 White $18,900 21, 2009 executed by Larry A. Dwyer, or the usual and customary location at 2002 Ford Crown Vic 4DR, SDN, LX, Loaded, Leather 159339 Maroon $4,500 Jr. in favor of Kenneth W. Mabe, Trust- the county courthouse for conducting 2010 Ford Fusion 4DR SDN, SE, All Power Equipment, CD w/Satellite 45725 Sangria Red $15,900 ee, securing indebtedness payable the sale on April 10, 2012 at 1:00PM, WELLONTON 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 2DR, CPE, Heated Leather, Shaker 500, SYNC, 8700 Red $25,900 to Security Savings Bank, registered and will sell to the highest bidder for 2003 Ford Taurus 4DR, SDN, SES, CD, Pwr. Seat, Alloys 114338 Silver $5,500 in Deed of Trust Book 975, Page cash the following described property APARTMENTS 2008 Ford Taurus 4DR SDN, SEL, Leather, “Certifed Pre-Owned” 64983 White $13,900 2011 Ford Taurus 4DR, SDN, SEL, FWD, Leather, Roof 12723 White $24,900 872-879, of the Register of Deeds situated in Columbus County, North 200 W. 6th St. 2010 GMC Terrain 4DR, Cross, SLT-1, Leather, Camera 33800 Black $23,900 of Columbus County, N.C.; T. Craig Carolina, to wit: Chadbourn, NC 28431 2010 GMC Terrain 4DR, Cross, SLE-2, Roof, Camera 29466 Silver $22,900 Wright, being appointed as Substi- BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE ON 1997 GMC Sonoma Ext Cab 4x2, Auto, CD, Power Pkg, Alloys 226,701 Black $4,500 tute Trustee by instrument recorded THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE STATE Family Households 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 4DR SUV, Power Pkg, 3rd Row w/Rear A/C 170,171 Dk Blue $6,900 in Book 1016, Page 699-700, Colum- ROAD AND 12.2 FEET FROM THE 2010 Lincoln MKZ 4DR, SDN, Loaded, Hot/Cold Leather, Roof 10757 Wht. Plat. $26,800 bus County Registry. WEST END OF AN 18 INCH CON- 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 2008 Lincoln MKZ 4DR, SDN, Loaded, Hot/Cold Leather, Roof 66240 Vivid Red $19,900 DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 20, CRETE CULVERT, RUNS THENCE 2007 Lincoln Town Car 4DR SDN, Signature Loaded, Local Trade 89750 White Pearl $15,500 Apartments 2008 Mazda 6 4DR, SDN, Sport, VE 34481 Red $13,900 2012 at 12:00 Noon NORTH 51 WEST 140 FEET TO AN 2005 Mercury Gr. Marquis 4DR, SDN, LS, Leather, CD, Low Miles 77422 White $8,900 PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County IRON PIPE NORTH 19 EAST 41.5 Units for Persons with 2006 Mercury Gr. Marquis 4DR, SDN, LS, Leather 51821 Beige $10,900 Courthouse Door, Whiteville, North FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST 2010 Mercury Gr. Marquis 4DR, SDN, LS, Leather 30985 Lt Blue $17,500 Carolina CORNER OF A CONCRETE DWELL- Disabilities Available 2009 Mercury Milan 4DR, SDN, Premiere, Leather, Roof 24892 Red $17,900 PURSUANT to an Order entered by Rental Assistance 2006 Mercury Mariner 4DR SUV, Premier, Loaded w/Leather, Moonroof 108280 White $9,800 the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- 2011 Mercury Mariner 4DR, SUV, Premier, Leather, Loaded 31768 Steel Blue $21,800 bus County, on November 16, 2011, Available 2007 Mercury Montego 4DR, SDN, Premiere, Heated Leather 72238 Lt Tundra $13,500 after a hearing, which hearing was 2008 Mercury Sable 4DR, SDN, Premiere, Roof 82751 Silver $13,900 2012 Nissan Altima 4DR SDN, 2.5 “S”, Auto, Push-Button Start 17780 Silver $18,500 held pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Please Call: 2009 Pontiac G6 4DR, SDN, Pwr Pkg, Moonroof 68105 Black $13,500 General Statutes of North Carolina 910-654-3067 2007 Toyota Sienna 4DR, Van, XLE, Leather, Dual Power Doors 90796 Charcoal $16,800 providing for notice and hearing prior TDD/TYY 2010 Toyota Scion TC 2DR, CPE, Pwr Pkg,Full Moonroof 41110 Dk. Blue $15,900 to foreclosure sales; and 2005 Victory Motorcycle 1507cc Touring Cruiser, Windshield, Saddle Bags 7,259 Maroon $6,800 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power 1-800-735-2962 of sale contained in a certain Deed of Office Hours: Trust, together with Promissory Note Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm dated December 21, 2009, executed Other times by appointment FAIR BLUFF FORD Larry A. Dwyer, Jr., Larry A. Dwyer, “This institution is an equal opportunity Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 • (888) 870-FORD Sr. and Jeanette P. Dwyer in favor of provider and EQUAL HOUSING Kenneth W. Mabe, Trustee, secur- OPPORTUNITY employer.” Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 10-B – The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 Caregivers tax breaks can save you a bundle More than three-fourths (78 dependent. Your parent’s in- percent of the parent’s finan- care services and long-term for Family Caregivers. Long- in 40 states and one Ca- percent) of the elderly who come, excluding Social Se- cial support, but you don’t care insurance (depending Term Financing Project, sur- nadian province offering receive long-term care in the curity, must be less than the have to meet the income test. on age). vey by caring.com, survey a wide range of personal U.S. are getting that care from amount of the personal ex- Deduction is limited to Home improvements for ag- by Volunteers of America, and companion care ser- unpaid family and friends. emption. For 2011, the per- medical expenses that exceed ing adults – installing wheel- National Family Caregivers vices to assist seniors liv- These caregivers are trapped sonal exemption was $3,700. 7.5 percent of your adjusted chair ramps, hand rails and Association, AARP, 2008, Ag- ing independently with a in an economic struggle -pay- This year’s exemption rate is gross income. Qualified ex- grab bars in bathrooms are ing Care, survey by National strong focus on quality of ing their own bills in addition $3,800. Plus, you must provide penses include the cost of a good examples of deductions. Family Caregivers Associa- life for the client and peace to out-of-pocket expenses to more than 50 percent of a par- nursing home, in-home health It doesn’t matter if these im- tion, 2009 of mind for their families. care for an elderly loved one. ent’s financial support. care, dental care and prescrip- provements are in the senior’s About Senior Help- Senior Helpers strives to be A recent survey shows If a parent lives with you, tion drugs. 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We’d like to tion loans or home equity t Post Nasal Drip “Whether you’re providing costs, even if you can’t claim be able to shoulder some of lines of credit… they can all t Nasal Congestion care yourself, or you’ve hired a the parent as a dependent. the burden of tax season and be deductions. tChronic Cough caregiver for an aging parent, Nearly 100 percent of in- help put some money back in Estate tax on an inherited you should take advantage dividual medical expenses their pockets by pointing out IRA - If you inherited an IRA of the tax breaks that are a can be deducted, including some of the most overlooked from your parents, you could R true gift in these troubled hearing aids and prescription deductions.” take a deduction for federal es- el ief economic times,” says Peter medicines, mileage, including (Source: Aging Care) It’s tate taxes paid on IRA income. is e Ross, co-founder and CEO of doctor appointments and out important to check specific Charitable contributions asier Senior Helpers, a national of town visits to a specialist, guidelines for qualifying ex- – you can deduct not only the than you think. in-home care company. “Even and dental expenses, includ- penses when filing your tax value of items you donated to something as simple as taking ing dentures and artificial return (www.irs.gov). charity, but also out-of-pocket Mom or Dad to the doctor can teeth Long-term health care costs costs related to volunteering. ur well-established practice is the FIRST in be a tax deduction.” To claim medical expenses, – people often overlook that Veteran’s Benefits – Vet- southeastern North Carolina to offer IN-OFFICE Claim your parent as a you must provide at least 50 you can write-off long-term erans can earn up to $1,800 a BALLOON SINUPLASTY. This Revolutionary month in VA pension money Procedure opens the sinuses by using Minimally to pay for in-home care. Senior Invasive Technology in our Office. Helpers helps families find resources to get these benefits. t NO DOWNTIME tNO PACKING How to prepare for fooding Contact your local area tCLINCALLY PROVEN agency on aging to learn t FDA APPROVED April showers bring May such as a safe deposit box or fuel essential home appliances about government assistance flowers, but those showers waterproof container. such as a sump pump, refrig- programs that provide low can also bring the threat of · Purchase a portable or erator and furnace, reducing income seniors, eligible for Call us today! severe and heavy flooding. standby generator to power the risk of damage to your Medicaid, money to pay for 910.914.0540 | Whiteville According to FEMA, floods your home in the case of home and belongings. Learn in-home care. DR. KENYON - DR. DIMUZIO - DR. 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Know safe routes from home, work and school that are on higher ground. ·Build an emergency kit with basic disaster supplies including first aid, bottled drinking water kit, non-per- ishable food items and manual can opener, battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flash- light and extra batteries, waterproof or water-resistant clothing such as rubber boots. ·Safeguard your possessions. Create a personal flood file containing information about all your possessions and keep it in a secure place, All about disability By BRENDA BROWN Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Fayetteville

Disability is something most people do not like to think of. However, if you are not able to work because you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits. Here is what you need to know. You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. It can take months to obtain all your medical records and process an application for disability benefits (three to five months, on average). Generally, the information we need includes: Your Social Security number; Your birth or baptismal certificate; Names, addresses, and phone numbers of the doctors, caseworkers, hospitals, and clinics that took care of you, and dates of your visits; Names and dosage of all the medicine you take; Medi- cal records from your doctors, therapists, hospitals, clinics, and caseworkers that you already have in your possession; Laboratory and test results; A summary of where you worked and the kind of work you did; and a copy of your most recent W-2 Form (Wage and Tax Statement) or, if you are self-employed, your Federal tax return for the past year. Living Te News Reporter, Tursday, April 5, 2012, Section C with

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Organizers of Walk With Jesus hope that everyone can April 8, 2012 imagine what it will look like to have the entire New Testa- ment handwritten on sidewalks throughout our city, because Easter Sunday having never seen anything like this, it is a concept that is really hard to grasp. Individuals We are thrilled with the response we have received on this exciting event, but we realize that, with only a few months • Chair? (no seat- to organize it (we began in January) and with few resources, ing provided) (only four people, no real budget) we have been unable to com- • Knee pads! municate to the entire county the real potential and beauty of G this unique project. • Water Churches We would like everyone to know that you are certainly Brin invited, and we hope that you will ﬁnd this to be a great op- • A broom (some areas portunity to share fellowship with churches from around the may need sweeping) county and visitors from near and far away. On Easter morning, we will all be a part of something the world has never experienced, and it will all be right here in Columbus County. Now, imagine that! Madison Carol Caldwell Street Calhoun Mark Gilchrist Stephanie Miller Rise Janice Young early! Handicap John k s St. Mark A.M.E. Shuttle at Zion Church N WHS Churches have “adopted” 25 Books, leaving two available. Two Lewis small churches have stepped up to lead the writing of John and Schedule Drop-ins Acts, and participants are invited to also write a square or two in 6 a.m - Streets close. Try to arrive Welcome! one of these Books. early for good parking, and to enjoy No sign-up required Luke k Acts the pre-service acoustic music. Whiteville k (writersfor especially Acts & John.) needed United Williamsons Methodist Crossroads - Shuttle begins from White- Church B.C. Youth ville High School for elderly Clay and handicapped persons. First Presbyterian B.C. 6:30 - Service starts Matthew Mark Western Prong 7 a.m. - A person from each church B.C. k k picks up packet from stage. - Churches distribute Scripture Shuttle BB&T Webster sheets to begin writing! FREE STOP - Writing should be complete PAR New Life kINg Community in 30 minutes to an hour. at fea market BB&T Church

SERVICE 1 John - Everyone is free to leave or (Walk to service) POLICE walk and tour the event site kk Columbus 9 a.m. - Streets begin to open for vehicle traffc Revelationk 2 Johnk k Praise Tabernacle Whiteville Assembly of God FIRE 5 p.m. - We begin removing chalk, Jude only hours after what has been k FORESTRY Mt. Olive 2 Peter Original El Bethel k described as “an explosion of art, Freewill B.C. Romans Chadbourn 1 Peter Pentacostal Scripture and communal joy.” Mill Branch k Holiness 3 John Missionary Whiteville B.C. Assembly of God asual James c New Mt. Zion Missionary k Dress! B.C. Virgil ts (Be warm & Ac comfortable) At the start of each Book, we set aside a square or two for the title, so enlist your more artful participants to Pleasant create the “entrance” to your Book. Plains B.C. Walter Hebrewsk Walk With Jesus 3 JOHN Tile: # 1 k 1 Corinthians

Whiteville, NC Abundent Life April 8, 2012 • 2 Corinthians - Piney Forest B.C. - The Capps family Philemon •k Assembly of God 1:1 The elder unto the wellbeloved • Galatians - Union Valley B.C. Youth Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 1:2 - Glory Tabernacle Titus • Beloved, I wish above all things that k • Ephesians - Western Prong B.C. Youth thou mayest prosper and be in health, - Trinity B.C. 2 Timothy • even as thy soul prospereth. 1:3 For I k • Philippians - The Littrell family rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the t thee, even as thou walkestruth in the that truth. is in • Colossians - Church of God 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear • 1 Thessalonians - Union Valley B.C. that my children walk in truth. 1:5 1 Timothyk Beloved, thou doest faithfully - Whiteville Freewill B.C. whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, Trinity B.C. • 2 Thessalonians and to strangers; Main kDEPOT

Every participant gets some chalk Sidewalk Direction of book order and (at least) one Scripture sheet with a sidewalk square number and the verses they will write.

Contributed by Sid Miller

Making “Cross Flowers” Working quietly from the side Children have enjoyed making fowers to of the stage, Wallace- place in a 15-foot-tall cross during the sun- based artist Hope rise service. It’s simple, in three easy steps: G. Smith will bring RAIN? 1. Cut craft tissue paper into 6” x 6” squares. the sunrise ser- The forecast is very optimistic, and only vice to life 2. Take 3-4 squares in a hand, place pencil in on canvas. a heavy rain will stop the service. middle, squeeze paper around it and remove. Rain date for writing only is 3. Twist the stem tight. April 15 at 3 p.m. No advance contact is needed. Children will be invited during the service to place their fowers in the cross.

Walk with Jesus is a project of The News Reporter for the County of Columbus and her people. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 -- 2C New Hope BC to hold First St. Paul Old Zion WC to hold SERVICES Jacobs anniversary sing Easter programs Velton and Pam Jacobs an- MBC to hold Old Zion Wesleyan Church Forest Lawn Baptist Church of niversary sing will be held Tabor City is holding a celebrate will hold an Easter egg hunt at New Hope Baptist Church Missionary Day Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m.- recovery seminar that will be of- First St. Paul Missionary fered every Tuesday night. Din- Saturday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. noon. There will be a moon Baptist Church will hold its ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- The sing will also feature The bounce, slide, egg hunt, pop- ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 Shireys, Mt. Sinai Choir, New annual Missionary Day Sun- corn, snow cones and prizes. p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 Hope Singers, The Cummings day, April 15 beginning with An Easter Sunday Sunrise p.m. The seminar offers help Brothers, New Hope Mass Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. The Service will be held April 8 at for the following: drug and alco- Choir and also the St. James service will be given by Minis- 6:45 a.m. in the prayer garden. hol abuse and family support, youth drama/praise team. ter LaTonya Wright. Breakfast will be in the family anger, food addictions, sexual Food will be served. A fellowship lunch will life center. addictions, eating disorders, The church is located at be served after the morning Morning worship will be adult children from dysfunction- 7857 Old Lake Road, Bolton. service. held Easter Sunday, April 8 at al families, physical/emotional/ For more information call The church is located on sexual abuse. For more informa- 11 a.m. The adult choir will Pam Jacobs at 234-1294. Campground Road in White- tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- perform an Easter Cantata ville. entitled “The King is coming.” 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 Rev. Ronnie Blue is the pas- or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. The church is located at tor. The church is located at 16025 Tabor Baptists 10144 Swamp Fox Road one James B. White Hwy. mile west of Guideway Ele- set homecoming El-Bethel to hold mentary. For more information The DivorceCare recovery semi- Tabor City Baptist Church call 653-2305. nar and support group meets will have an old fashioned joy night April 6 at Peace Baptist Church, 653 El-Bethel Church will hold Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each The Bledsoes will be singing at Mt Calvary Original homecoming on Sunday, May joy night Friday, April 6 at 7:30 Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Freewill Baptist Church Sunday, April 15, at 6 p.m. to 6, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Carl Living Hope PSS p.m. The guest speaker will be Childcare is provided through begin their spring revival. A love offering will be taken Harris will be guest speaker. ffth grade. DivorceCare features There will be special mu- Rev. Corey Lyons and his con- to hold give away at this service for the singers. Beginning Monday, April gregation from New Beginning nationally recognized experts 16 through Friday, April 20, services will begin nightly sic, dinner on the grounds and Living Hope Pregnancy Sup- Missionary Baptist Church of port Services, a life-affirming on divorce and recovery topics. at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy McNeill of Shannon as the people are encouraged to wear Seminar sessions include Fac- Chadbourn. Christian ministry, is giving guest preacher. The church is located at 68 Mt. Calvary “old fashioned” attire. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- The church is located at 415 away gently-used Easter outfits Road, Clarkton. ness, Depression, New Relation- W. Walter Street, Whiteville. for children through size 3T. ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. H’Boro Baptists Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. The ministry is open Mon- For more information call Peace is the pastor. days from 3-7 p.m. and Tues- Baptist Church at 640-2877. The Victory in Jesus Ministries of set Spring Fling days and Thursdays from pastor is Chip Hannah. Whiteville will hold two morn- Easter egg hunt, Hallsboro Baptist Church WMU meeting noon-4 p.m. ing worship services. The ser- GriefShare seminar and sup- In addition to free clothing vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 hot dog cookout at will have its Spring Fling on The Columbus Baptist port group meets at Peace Bap- and diapers, Living Hope of- a.m. each Sunday with Sunday Sunday, April 14 from 4 to 7 Women’s Missionary Union tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., Evergreen Baptist fers free pregnancy test with school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- p.m. Everyone is invited. (CBA WMU) will hold its an- Whiteville, each Tuesday from estimated due dates to take to ers night Bible study is held on Evergreen Baptist Church There will be something nual meeting Thursday, April 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Vic- will hold an Easter egg hunt for all ages games, bounce 26 at First Baptist Church, DSS and an Earn While You friendly, caring group of people tory services are aired weekly on and hot dog cookout Saturday, house, free food, a fun maze, a Learn program for expectant who will walk alongside you Whiteville, at 7 p.m. WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, April 7 from noon-2 p.m. Bring mothers. All services are free through one of life’s most diffcult dunking booth and more. The guest speaker will be S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. with and confidential. experiences. For more informa- your Easter basket. There will Mary Anne Croom. She serves streaming available via the in- For more information call tion call Peace Baptist Church, be two lucky eggs. on the WMU N.C. staff as a net- ternet. The ministry is located at 642-2677. 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- work specialist. She is married 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey A. New Horizon BWC 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. to Dr. Jesse J. Croom, retired The ministry is located at Troy is the pastor. For more in- Easter celebrations to hold spring fing 116 Premiere Plaza behind formation call 642-5416 of visit pastor and member of Edenton Members of The Lord’s Chapel at New Hope BC New Horizon Baptist Wor- Baptist Church. Waffle International. are on a mission to provide items victoryinjesusministries.org The New Hope Baptist ship Center will holds its an- to the community, at a minimal nual spring fling Saturday, fee, from their year ‘round back- Church family will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April April 7 from 2-4 p.m. There yard sale. It is located at 2886 King memorial will be food, fun and fellow- Hallsboro Road South, Halls- 7 at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow; ship along with an Easter egg boro. The shop is open Monday trip planned a Sunrise service Sunday, April Whiteville United Methodist hunt. – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and The Minority Improvement 8 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast at 8 The center is located on Joe “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” closed on Wednesday. Items Association is hosting a trip a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m. and Brown Hwy., Tabor City. donated will be greatly appreci- to Washington, D.C. to visit worship at 10:15. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Dr. Tom Ward is the pastor. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s the Martin Luther King Jr. The church is located at 252 Chapel. Memorial. Rough and Ready Road. Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin Buses will leave Friday, Rev. Kenny Byrd is the pastor. Good News Community Youth 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 April 20 and return Satur- Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 New Life BC to Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has day, April 21. The cost for the Westside High hold Easter service changed the date of their inform- bus ride is $56 and rooms are New Life Baptist Church, er Bible study from Thursdays available for $112, with up to School class of ‘57 at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 four per room. Tabor City, will hold an Easter p.m. to beneft seniors who may For more information call to hold reunion sunrise service April 8 at 7 not be able to travel at night. For Shawn Maynor at 655-8945, The Westside High School a.m. Breakfast will be served more information call 646-4898. Leonard Greshman at 473-2553 Class of 1957 will hold its 55th following the service. Worship or Gary Graham at 655-2030. reunion Saturday, May 26 at 7 service will be held at 11 a.m. Honey Hill Missionary Baptist p.m. at the Westside Commu- with Rev. Steve Gunter as the Church services. Sunday school nity Center, 650 Smith Street, guest evangelist followed by a is held at 10 a.m. and service Chadbourn. 6 p.m. service. Monday, April 9 begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night FBC to hold Easter For more information call through Wednesday, April 11 service is held at 6 p.m. and Preston Davis at 917-515-9023, service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday service is at 7:30 egg hunt April 7 Vera Parham at 654-4016,Kath- The church is located on Rev. Bill Boykin delivers the Sunday message. p.m. The church is located at An Easter egg hunt will be leen Smith at 654-4490 or Ge- New Life Church Road, three 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. held at First Baptist Church, [email protected] The new pastor is Troy Little. nora N. Williams at 544-7937. miles east of Tabor City. Delco, Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. RSVP by April 15. Rev. John Hales is the pastor. www.whitevilleumc.org

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Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012--3C DREAM Center to hold free Safe Whiteville FWBC Baldwin Branch MBC New Zion MBC to Te Sensational Haven Afer School Tutoring and to hold Men’s to hold April services hold pastor’s 5th Gospel Traveleers Baldwin Branch Missionary anniversary present Rainbow Tea Enrichment program Easter breakfast, Baptist Church will hold a Good The Sensational Gospel Friday Worship Service April New Zion Missionary Bap- Columbus County DREAM Safe Haven is a structured Traveleers present their 2nd resurrection service 6 at noon. The guest minister tist Church, Riegelwood, will program with a trained adult Center, Inc. is recruiting stu- Whiteville Freewill Baptist will be Pastor Scott McDowell hold its pastor’s 5th anniver- annual Rainbow Tea, featuring leading each team with a maxi- dents for the Safe Haven After Church will hold its Men’s Eas- of Cedar Creek Missionary sary musical Saturday, April “The Royal Lights” of Dillon, School Tutoring and Enrich- mum of 10 students. This pro- ter breakfast and resurrection Baptist Church, Dawson. Music 7 at 6 p.m. S.C., 5 p.m., Saturday, April 14 ment program. Participation in vides opportunity for the adults service Saturday, April 7 at 7 ministry will be by the “Sounds The church is located along at Ransom Activity Center. For Safe Haven is free. Parents are to work vigorously with each a.m. The guest speaker will be of the Spirit.” Old Lake Road. more information contact Sa- expected to attend a monthly team member. Rev. Guy Graham of Lumber- An Easter Outreach will be Rev. Clarence Ganus is the die Carter 234-2358 or 655-3219. parent meeting. Safe Haven ac- Karen Johnson, Safe Ha- held Saturday, April 7 from 10 ton. The church is located at pastor. cepts children in grades K-8; ven Coordinator said, “Inter- a.m.-3 p.m. at the MLK Park on 419 East Columbus Street. however, the middle school pro- ested parents may contact the Martin Luther King Drive, Eliz- New Horizon BWC Danny Jeffers is the pastor. gram conducted at Central Mid- DREAM Center or the school abethtown. The event is spon- El-Bethel to hold For more information call to hold spring fing dle School needs more students. for an application. Once the ap- sored by the Baldwin Branch New Horizon Baptist Wor- plication is completed, DREAM Jeffers at 317-2461. Laymen’s League. There will be joy night April 6 Safe Haven operates Monday ship Center will hold its annual Center will notify the parents music, fun, food and fellowship. El-Bethel Church will hold through Thursday from 3-5:30 spring fling Saturday, April about participation.” Music ministry will be by the joy night Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. immediately after the dis- Abundant Life AOG to 7 from 2-4 p.m. There will be missal of the regular school Other Safe Haven sites are Baldwin Branch choir. p.m. The guest speaker will be Easter Sunrise Service will food, fun and fellowship along day. The students at Central go Bolton Senior Youth Center hold ‘Te great exchange’ Rev. Corey Lyons and his con- be held Sunday, April 8 at 6 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt. from their regular classroom to in Bolton, DREAM Center in gregation from New Beginning Abundant Life Assembly with guest minster Rev. Earl The center is located on Joe Whiteville, Waccamaw Siouan Missionary Baptist Church of the Safe Haven area where they of God presents “The great Godfrey. Music ministry will Brown Hwy., Tabor City. Community in Bolton, Build- receive a nutritious snack and exchange” a dramatic mes- be by the Baldwin Branch male Chadbourn. Dr. Tom Ward is the pastor. have a physical activity before ing Bridges and Family CHAM- sage through word and song. chorus. Sunday school begins The church is located at 415 beginning the other activities. PIONS in Tabor City. It will be held Friday, April 6 at 9 a.m. with Easter service W. Walter Street, Whiteville. Daily activities include aca- For more information, per- at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 at at 10 a.m. The Baldwin Branch Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. Sandyfeld Parks demic tutoring and help with sons should contact Johnson, at 10:45 a.m. male chorus will celebrate its is the pastor. homework. the DREAM Center at 642-0633 Jerry Spivey is the pastor. anniversary at 3 p.m. and Rec. to hold Additionally, students learn or [email protected] The church is located at 4047 Central MBC to hold Easter egg hunt ways to become healthy indi- cbc.com. Carol Caldwell is the N.C. 242 Hwy. South, Elizabeth- Men’s Day Sunday, April 29 The Parks and Recreation viduals with activities geared executive director. Oak Dale BC to hold town. toward healthy eating and Central Missionary Baptist committee for the Town of steak dinner April 13 Church will celebrate its Men’s Sandyfield will hold its an- physical habits, effective com- Skyline Boys in Grace Episcopal to hold munication with parents, Oak Dale Baptist Church Day Sunday, April 19 at 11 a.m. nual Easter egg hunt Saturday, teachers and peers, avoiding concert April 21 will hold a steak dinner April Easter Sunday service The church is located at 443 April 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at peer pressure, anger manage- The Skyline Boys Quartet 13 from 4-7 p.m. Plates are $10. Grace Episcopal will hold W. Virgil Street. the Sandyfield Town Park lo- ment, prevention of criminal from Northern Virginia will be Proceeds will go toward a new its Easter Sunday service April Rev. David Flowers is the cated at 1811 Woodyard Road, activities, prevention of alco- in concert at Mt. Zion Baptist fellowship hall. The church 8 at 10:30 a.m. instead of the pastor. Rieglewood. hol and drug involvement, and Church, Red Hill Road, White- is located at the intersection regular time of 9:30 a.m. This other pressures that haunt ado- ville Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m. of Hwy. 410 and Silver Spoon time is for Sunday, April 8 only. lescents. Dr. M.L. Boone is the pastor. Road. www.whiteville.com For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas

How to Become a Part of Our St. James Church Directory . . . African Methodist Our church directory features a weekly sion. We’ll include your church name, Episcopal Church church profle, helpful information about address, phone number, pastor’s name, 225 West Walter St., Whiteville area churches, a devotional thought and service times and web address. You’ll also Church Phone: 910-642-8832 daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profle, includ- If you would like your church including church photos, run in the directory Pastor Phone: 910-655-4620 ed on this page, we invite you to call us sometime during the six month period. Rev. Horace R. Lawrence, Pastor today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only We encourage you to help make this di- $21.50 per month (six month commit- rectory complete by having your church Te Saint James African Meth- third Sundays, the music is a ment), we’ll include your church in this information included. odist Episcopal Church is the combination of both traditional weekly directory, plus in our web ver- only AME Church in White- hymns and spiritual songs. Te ville. Te church was organized fourth Sunday Gospel Choir is AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Smyrna Baptist Church 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville in 1915 as the “Little Taberna- total spiritual. EPISCOPAL Lake Waccamaw 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Church Phone: 642-6266 Pastor Ray Best cle.” Wednesdays at 6 pm we ofer Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening Services are a combination of Bible Study and Prayer Service in Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Worship 6 pm, Bible Buddies 5:45 pm Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm traditional and contemporary an efective casual setting. Sunday School 9:45 am Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church Sweet Home Missionary worship. Church School is at We invite you to come and Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City Wed 6:30 pm 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon 9:45 am, Praise and Worship is share a radiant expression of Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 St. James AME Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, at 10:45 am, and the traditional God’s love with our congrega- 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm Church Phone 642-8832 service is at 11 am. tion. Our services extend beyond Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn • 910-655-4620 Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sun Church School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Te music department serves the walls of the sanctuary. Please Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7764 910-642-7284 four choirs. First, second, and feel free to contact us. Wed 6:00 pm [email protected] www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org www.trytbc.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Wed 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Northwood Assembly MISSIONARY BAPTIST METHODIST-UNITED EPISCOPAL ZION Western Prong Baptist Church 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Lennon’s Cross Roads First Missionary Baptist Church 910-642-7654 St. Mark AME Zion Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor westernprong.org www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sun of Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am each month 6:00 pm Special Fellowship 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm 6:30 pm Prayer Tues 10:00 am Pastor Gloria C. Moore Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Activity, Wed 7:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 910-647-0047 Bible Study/Prayer Service Fair Bluff United Methodist Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Macedonia Baptist Church Rev. Carroll Fonvielle Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Wednesday 7:00 pm 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Rehobeth AME Zion Church 910-642-6459 [email protected] [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 Wed 7:00 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm Peace United Methodist 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am CHURCH OF GOD Nakina Baptist Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina New Life Community Church Rev. Al Marchburn www.chadbournph.org 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Rev. J. Darryll Hester Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sun Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 910-499-1598 [email protected] Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am Wednesday 2:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am Abundant Life Assembly of God Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm Whiteville United Methodist Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Thursday 7:00 pm Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Wed 7:00 pm 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Whiteville Church of God Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville CATHOLIC [email protected] Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Sacred Heart Catholic Church www.whitevilleumc.org [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd [email protected] Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Sunday School 10:00 am Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 910-642-6345 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Rev. Marcos Léon Angulo • 910-642-3895 10:00 Worship Service 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South www.nhbcwhiteville.com [email protected] • www.bcrcatholics.org Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Wed 7:00 pm First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST Reconciliation before Mass or by ap- Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church pointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & 10am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church English, 12 noon Spanish, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Pastor Chip Hannah Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English Barefoot Church Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 BAPTIST 910-642-0251 and 7:30pm Spanish 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Faith Formation from Sept to May Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Calvary Baptist Church www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 11 am - 12 noon Rev. Joshua Bower Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm 910-642-2253 Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Facebook: Barefoot Church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 [email protected] Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Love Grove FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Twitter: @BarefootChurch Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Christian Fellowship Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 910-640-3223 • www.missonaryalliance.com 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 6:30 pm Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. 910-642-2762 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm 910-646-3388 [email protected] Chadbourn Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & Wednesday 7:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church Living Word Church First Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-2139 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] 910-654-4164 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 graceandchristtheking.com www.livingwordnc.com Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] [email protected] http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012 Chadbourn-Evergreen UMC Graham Chapel CELEBRATION OF LIFE! AMEZ to hold set Lenten and Easter services 138th anniversary Survivor Registration - Columbus County The Chadbourn-Evergreen be at 9:30 at Evergreen and 11 United Methodist Churches a.m. at Chadbourn. Graham Chapel A.M.E. Zion are involved in a series of “Both churches welcome Church of Riegelwood will The Cancer Survivor Lap will take place: Lenten and Easter services. friends and visitors to all hold its 138th church anni- A Maundy Thursday ser- services,” said Joan Elliott, versary Sunday, April 15 at Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 vice will be held at Chad- spokesperson for the church- 3 p.m. Special guests will be Time: 6:30 p.m. bourn UMC at 7 p.m. on April es. “Fellowship and light re- Rev. Samuel C. Blanks, pastor Location: Southeastern Community College 5. freshments will follow all the of Shady Grove A.M.E. Zion Easter Sunrise services services.” Church of Council along with Cancer survivors, be at the survivor registration area by 5 p.m. will be held at Evergreen The Rev. Dr. Milford Oxen- his choir and congregation and UMC at 7 a.m. on Sunday, dine Jr. is pastor of the Chad- visitors and friends of local Name ______April 8. The Easter Sunday bourn and Evergreen United area churches. regular worship service will Methodist Churches. Lunch will be served follow- Address ______ing a morning worship service Whiteville UMC and then the anniversary cel- City ______State ______Zip ______Donna’s Fine ebration. Instruments Plus to to hold 6-week The church is located in the Home phone ______Work phone ______E-mail ______East Arcadia community. host musical guests Bible study Rev. William Peterson is the T-shirt size: YM ___ S___ M___ L___ XL___ XXL___ 3XL___ 4XL___ Donna’s Fine Instruments Whiteville United Method- pastor. Plus will host different musical ist Church will hold a six-week OPTIONAL guests each Friday from 7:30- Bible Study on “Heaven” begin- Bethel UMC to hold If you would like the following information read about you during the survivor 9:30 p.m. The schedule follows: ning with Wednesday, April 18 ceremony, ﬁll out below: April 6 - Laddy Cannon - gos- from 9-11 a.m. in the Worthing- Holy week and

pel, country and golden oldies. ton Classroom. Classes will be Type(s) of cancer: ______When did you find out you had cancer? Month/Year___ Easter services April 13 - Hired Hans - coun- held each Wednesday. Bethel United Methodist try and bluegrass. Study guides are $18. ______Do not announce my name or anything about me during the survivor ceremony. Church will hold its Holy week April 20 - Carolina Tradition Call Florence Marlowe at and Easter service with a Bluegrass band from Benson. 642-4714 or the church office Maundy Thursday on April 5 at 642-3376 by April 11 to order VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: April 27 - E.B.S. - country at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday will be a guide. Check any of the following if you would like to be contacted about volunteering. group. held April 8 with a Sunrise cel- Donna’s is located at 211 N. ebration at 6:45 a.m. followed Relay For Life: Patient Service Programs: Brown St., Chadbourn. New Hope BC to hold by breakfast and Easter song ___ Be involved with a team ___ Reach to Recovery Program For more information call Easter celebration and praise service at 9:30 a.m. ___ Be on the planning committee ___ Road to Recovery Program 840-2122. New Hope Baptist Church The church is located at 2733 ___ Participate in the survivor lap ___ Man to Man Prostate Support Group will hold an Easter Egg Hunt M.M. Ray Road, Clarendon. ___ Look Good...Feel Better Program Easter egg hunt at Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. with For more information call ___ I Can Cope Program lunch to follow; and a Sunrise 653-2661. Advocacy: Whiteville AOG service Sunday, April 8 at 7:30 ___ Be a part of the Cancer Action Network Whiteville Assembly of God a.m. with Rev. Tim Jernigan, Sonburst Ministries will hold an Easter egg hunt director of missions for the presents Miracle in the Send completed forms to: Cyndee Brown Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m.-2 CBA as the guest speaker, fol- Park Saturday, April 14 1418 Braswell Road p.m. There will be games, hot lowed by breakfast at 8 a.m., Sonburst Ministries with Chadbourn, N.C. 28431 dogs and an inflatable. Sunday school at 9 a.m. and Curtis Shaw presents Miracle 910-840-3107 The church is located at 3654 morning worship at 10:15. James B. White Hwy. S close to The church is located at in the Park Saturday, April 14 Car City. 252 Rough and Ready Road, from 4 p.m.-until at Brookberry Agape COGIC to hold Tim Rausch is the pastor. Whiteville. Apartments. Hamburgers and COMMUNITY Cherry Grove BC to Rev. Kenny Byrd is the pastor. hot dogs will be available. Saturday Night Live with hold Easter Sunrise Chadbourn Middle There will be door prizes NEWS the Holy Ghost April 14 Chadbourn Chapter and give aways, such as clothes, Service April 8 to host gospel choir household items, furniture and Agape Church of God in Westside Alumni to meet A gospel choir concert will more and there will be a guest Christ will hold a Saturday Cherry Grove Baptist be held every Monday and The Chadbourn Chapter- speaker along with praise and Alcoholics Anonymous meets Night Live with the Holy Church will host its annual Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at Westside Alumni Association worship. at First Presbyterian Church, Ghost celebration Saturday, Easter Sunrise service and Chadbourn Middle School, 801 will hold its regular monthly For more information call 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville April 14 at 6 p.m. breakfast Sunday, April 8. The W. Smith St. under the direc - meeting Tuesday, April 10 at Shaw at 770-3017 or Tonnie on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- A host of gospel groups will Sunrise service will be held tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. 7 p.m. at the Westside Com- Duncan at 642-7729. day, and Saturday nights at 8 be attending. in the church Prayer Garden For more information call munity Center, 650 West Smith p.m. A guest speaker will be at Sunday services are held at across from the sanctuary near the meeting on the last Thurs- the school at 654-4300 or 654- Street, Chadbourn. 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Bi- the church cemetery begin- day of each month. The church 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. ble study is held each Wednes- ning at 7 a.m. with Rev. Josh is located on Thompson Street in Phillips leading the service. In Whiteville. day at 7 p.m. The church is located at 199 case of inclement weather, the Whiteville ABC Board REVIVALS Narcotics Anonymous meets Forest Drive. service will be moved inside meetings set at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. the Christian Fellowship/Wor- For more information call The following are regular Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- ship Center. Following the ser- Calvary Baptist Church will Sheila McKinnis at 840-5801. scheduled meeting dates for days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. vice there will be a full course hold its revival Sunday, April Bishop Bennie Benjamin is the Whiteville ABC Board and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion breakfast. The church’s tradi- 15-Wednesday, April 18. Sun- the pastor. during 2012. Meetings begin Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, tional Easter worship service day service will be at 6 p.m. and at 8:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to Riegelwood on Tuesdays and will begin at 10:50 a.m. again weeknight services at 7:30 p.m. attend may contact the store Thursdays at 7 p.m. Barefoot Church with Rev. Josh Philips leading The guest speaker will be Rev. manager, Amanda Richardson in worship and special music. Allen Thompson Jr. of JPHC in Al-anon meets at First Presby- at 642-7241. Johnsonville, S.C. The church is terian Church, 511 N. Thompson to feature family Additional spring events The dates are April 11, May located Pleasant Plains Church St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 planned by the church’s var- movie night 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. Road. Kenny Barnes is the pas- p.m. ious departments include, Barefoot Church will fea- 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. tor. extension courses through Recovery (Christian Support ture a family movie night every Group) meets at Forest Lawn third Friday of the month at Southeastern Community Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on 7:30 p.m. College, Tuesday night STEP Union Chapel FWBC Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The church is located at 28 Outreach, Mother’s Day wor- to hold Sunrise service Vineland ship service, Baccalaureate Diabetes Support Group meets Whiteville Plaza. Union Chapel Freewill Bap- service, and senior adults day tist Church will hold its Sun- at Columbus Regional Health- trips to various locations in the care, Education Center, Class- rise service, Sunday, April 8 at Station surrounding areas. Activities room 2 the second Thursday of Columbus County 6 a.m. The guest speaker will be Available for wedding each month at 6 p.m. For more also offered are choir and mis- Preacher Betty Currie. receptions & other information call Shauna Nobles Farmers Market sion programs for preschool, Breakfast will be served at 642-9458 or 641-8208. children, youth, young and after the service. events to hold events senior adults. Bible study and Elder J.C. Robinson is the 642-3157 Brain Injury Support Group The Columbus County Com- prayer services are held each meets at Columbus Regional pastor. munity Farmers Market will Wednesday evening with spe- Healthcare, Education Center, cial programs for preschool, Room 1A the second Thursday hold several events for April TeamKids and youth. of each month at 6 p.m. For more and May beginning with a information call Shauna Nobles free plant swap and sale on Cherry Grove Baptist ARE YOU SCHEDULING or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-2 Church is located on Swamp 9458. p.m. This event is hosted by Fox Hwy. 904, between Tabor the Columbus County Master City, Cerro Gordo, Fair Bluff, A COMMUNITY EVENT? Compassionate Friends Sup- Gardeners. and Green Sea, S.C. port Group (Grief group for par- For more information call ents who have lost children to A Chicken Bog plate sale Don’t forget to check out our Rev. Phillips at the church death) meets at Grace Episco- fundraiser will be held Satur- pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., day, April 7 at lunchtime for office at 649-7910, visit the Whiteville the second Monday $5 each or $6 including a soft church website at www.cher- 24-hour Community Calendar at: of each month at 7:30 p.m. For drink. Proceeds will benefit the rygrovebaptist.org or e-mail more information call 647-8401. farmers market. any questions or comments to www.whiteville.com For more information call [email protected]. Vietnam Veterans of America Howard Wallace at 640-6606. Chapter #962 of Columbus The official opening day is County meets the frst Tuesday scheduled for Saturday, May 12 of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 from 7 a.m.-noon. Opening cer- S. Madison St., Whiteville. emonies will be held at 10 a.m. There will be a flag-raising The American Legion Post #233 meets the frst Saturday ceremony by Cub Scouts and of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 entertainment by Edgewood Phillips St., Whiteville. Elementary Chorus. The third annual Farmers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Market Fun Run & Walk will #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary be held Saturday, May 19 at meets on the second Tuesday of 8:30 a.m. each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 W. Wyche St., Whiteville. For more information or to register visit www.fmrun.com. Disabled American Veterans DON’T Chapter #35 meets the sec- Trash it, ond Thursday of each month at Laddy’s variety 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. music show Laddy Cannon and the band Dock Association to will be performing every Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m. SELL IT! hold Beth Moore study at W.N. Railroad St. in Clark- Why send that used computer, sofa, lamp or your other gently used items packing? Find A Beth Moore study, James: ton. Mercy Triumphs, will be A variety of music is gos- them a new home through The News Reporter Classifieds. Area buyers and sellers use the held at the Dock Association- pel, beach, oldies rock n’ roll, Classifieds every week. Besides, someone out there would love to give them a home. al Building at Nakina each country and lots of dancing. Wednesday at 10 a.m. For more information call For more information call 640-8465. The News Reporter Classifieds Rita Cartrette at 840-7766. Books are available at Lifeway Call 642-4104, ext. 221 or 237 Book Store. www.whiteville.com Education Te News Reporter, Tursday, April 5, 2012 - 5C

SCHS marshals South Columbus High School marshals who were tapped on March 29 include, Kayla Buck, Anna Naughton; back row: Jaclyn Koonce, Desere’ Mizell, Rachel Nor- left to right, front row: Kasey Garren, Betina Gore, Candace Cartrette, Jordan Ve- ris, Travis Hilburn, Cody Godwin, Adam Cribb, Desiree McLelland, Kaitlynn Mills, trano, Tyshea Long, Abigail Leonard (chief marshal), Miranda Jones, Megan Bass, Spring Godwin and Ashley James.

New NHS inductees New inductees of the South Columbus High School National Honor Society include, Miranda Jones, Rachel Norris, Desiree McLelland, Jaclyn Koonce; third row: Chase left to right, front row: Tradeesha Floyd, Ladaisha Riggins, Tyshea Long, Megan Eudy, Spring Godwin, Jordan Vertrano, Candace Cartrette, Kaitlynn Mills, Austin Bass, Taylor Hawes, Sarah Harper, Ashley James, Abigail Leonard, Kendra Taylor, Chapman, Adam Cribb, Cody Stubbs, Anna Naughton, Erika Nunez-Perez; back Betina Gore, Kasey Garren; second row: Dez’Sjunique Nealy-Campbell, Timothy row: Travis Hilburn, Keith Gore, Demetrius Betts, Cody Godwin, Logan Fowler, Fipps, Gloria Maldonado, Kayla Buck, Desere’ Mizell, Amber Cribb, Callie Ezzell, Daniel Buck, Drake Harper and Alston Ray.

Kavey Dew’s comparison between salt water and fresh water won frst place in the science fair exhibits at at Phillis E. Williams Elementary School in Largo, Md. A ffth grader, he is the son of Tracie Y. Powell of Largo and grandson of Barbara and Charles Powell of Hallsboro.

Helping a classmate The Senior Beta Club and National Honor Society diagnosed with cancer last fall. Students raised $570 of East Columbus High School recently sold purple with proceeds divided between Raymond’s family and wristbands honoring classmate Raymond Blanks. A the American Cancer Society, where a donation was member of the ECHS Class of 2012, Raymond was made in Raymond’s honor.

WHS class of 1971, 1972 Waccamaw Academy Evergreen Elementary honor roll honor roll to hold celebration Headmaster’s list Principal’s list The Whiteville High queens and others. All A’s All A’s Alex Dakota Sutherland is this year’s recipient of the School class of 1971 and 1972 If you attended Central 4th six weeks 2nd nine weeks J.L. Young Entrepreneurial Scholarship for American will hold a celebration in Au- High School or Whiteville GRADE 1: Marlee Rooks GRADE 3: Brittany Barnhill, Aus- Indian Students sponsored by Pamela Young-Jacobs in gust of memories, student Senior High contact Sylvia GRADE 2: Emma Arrington, tin Booth, Tatyana Flagg, Kayley honor of her father, J.L. Young. The recipient is the frst Joshua Dicks, Holden Jones, Bryson Johnson, Bryan McNair, Bailey Sim- council, basketball, baseball, Smith Williams, Mae Helen Wright mons, Cade Strickland grandson of Young to receive the award. The schol- teacher’s pets, cheerlead- Dicker or Carl Cutler on or GRADE 3: Tandem Hamilton, GRADE 4: Natasha Villalobos arship was awarded at the United Tribes Conference ers, teachers, class clowns, before April 25. Zachary Melvin, Sarah Perdue, GRADE 5: Emily Britt, Hay- Chloe Stephens ley Britt, Fallon Bunnell, Natasha March 10 in Charlotte. Alex is a senior at Columbus GRADE 4: Raegan Jones, William Flagg, Brianna Hernandez, Hailey Career and College Academy. He plans to attend N.C. Widenor McPherson, Gretta Strickland, Kay- State University to major in graphic design then fol- GRADE 6: Maya Morris la Waldrop low in his grandfather’s footsteps as a business owner. RBH Society to East Arcadia PTO GRADE 7: Morgan Rasberry, Caleb GRADE 7: Megan Daniels, Deija Collins Edwards, Emmalee Nance, Nicholas Alex is the son of Velton and Pamela Jacobs of Bolton to meet April 17 GRADE 8: Trey Jones, Samantha Prevatte, Cody Hinson, Ivana Price, and Dale Sutherland of Wilmington. Summer Jacobs hold fundraiser Lane, Douglas Skipper, Sarah Grace Ethan Williamson, Victoria Wooten The Reuben Brown House The East Arcadia School Snipes, Savannah Williamson also received a United Tribes scholarship in honor of Preservation Society, Inc. PTO will meet Tuesday, GRADE 9: Chelsea Britt Honor Roll Harold Jacobs, sponsored by Travis and Tanya Jacobs. will hold a fundraiser on GRADE 10: Brae Foulke, Courtney All A’s & B’s Summer is a senior at East Columbus High School and April 17 at 6 p.m. is the school Harrelson Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 cafeteria. GRADE 11: Kaitlyn Arrington 2nd nine weeks plans to attend UNC Pembroke to major in education. p.m. at Vineland Station in GRADE 12: Nicole Barﬁeld, McK- GRADE 3: Andrew Bryan, Alma Food will be provided for Bustos, Riley Cartrette, Nathan Summer is the daughter of Velton and Pamela Jacobs Whiteville. ayla McNeill, Kayla Watts, Haily attendees. Wilkins Hunt, Austin Sanders of Bolton and Sabrina Jacobs of Lake Waccamaw. GRADE 4: Logan Bright, Myles Brown, Cameron Collins, Alyssa Da- Honor Roll vis, Autumn Dudney, Tyler Grainger, All A’s & B’s Riley Hinson, Crystal Mason, Miya Whiteville 4th six weeks Walters, Nyasia Williams, Britain GRADE 2: Zachery Kennedy Williamson GRADE 4: Chandler Sellers, Isaac GRADE 5: Chase Barnhill, Timo- McPherson, Jack Dorman, Noah Tu- thy Britt, Kaitlyn Conley, Morgan City schools menu ton Fowler, Selena Hammond, Hailey Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with GRADE 5: Briley Skipper, Camryn McKeithan, Mariano Perez, Jeremi- Skipper ah Williams, Hope Williamson, Noah each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and GRADE 6: Kesalin Rooks, Blair Williamson Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. Watts GRADE 6: Greyanna Booth, Kas- MONDAY, APRIL 9 - FRIDAY, APRIL 13: EASTER BREAK GRADE 7: Coleman Lovette, Pey- ey Collins, Meghan Lee, Nicole Mc- ton Sasser, Brittany Turbeville Clary, Hannah Nance, Tavion Posey, GRADE 8: AnnaAlease Gore, Drew Haley Rising, Zeuz Rivera, Emma Smith, Sarah Rain Thompson Small, Oscar Villalobos, Jamison Columbus GRADE 9: Jeremy Rasberry, Na- Waldrop, Kaleb Wilson, Abbigail than Sanders Windom GRADE 10: Shelby Cartret GRADE 7: Emilee Britt, Jakayla County schools menu GRADE 11: Cortney Creech, Kayla Goodman, Alexis McPherson Smith GRADE 8: Austin Bright, Mat- Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with GRADE 12: Alex Batten, Chris thew Edwards, Dezrielle Moore, Ally each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and Hamm Small, Meghan Wilson a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. MONDAY, APRIL 9 - FRIDAY, APRIL 13: EASTER BREAK www.whiteville.com Local. News. Now. The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: March Thursday, 31-April 6 April 5, 2012 13-1 (12)

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photo by Katie Yu, courtesy Mar Vista Entertainment $EBBY GREWUPIN!LABAMA 4EXASAND Germany. Because her father was in the military, the family moved to praise of the judges. Connor, now 19, Fliers don’t want any other drafts or several places. When she was in Germany, she acted in musicals and didn’t win the competition, but he did wind in the room where they’re flying. plays at the local theater. She can speak German. make it to the semifinals. Connor practices at school gyms She enjoys vintage clothing, writing, cooking and blogging. She SUPPORTSSEVERALCHARITIES INCLUDING$ISNEYS&RIENDSFOR#HANGE WHICH Flying to feel better or other rooms with high ceilings. works to save the environment. from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick When Connor Flying with music Connor’s flights are accompanied from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick was 4 years old, TM he was diagnosed by music. He said he chooses slower with epilepsy music because he likes it better, but (EH-pul-ep-see). some fliers choose fast music and do Supersport: Curtis Granderson This condition can lots of tricks while they’re flying. Height: 6-1 Birthdate: 3-16-81 Weight: 185 Hometown: Blue Island, Ill. make people have A high-flying message In the grand old game of baseball, the New York Yankees seizures (SEE- photo courtesy Amy Doran Today Connor is a keynote speaker have another grand man — Curtis Granderson. Connor Doran The All-Star center fielder, who joined the Yanks in 2010 zyoors), or times for the National Epilepsy Foundation AFTERSIXSEASONSWITH$ETROIT ISONEOFTHEGAMESTOPALL when the brain doesn’t send signals ANDRAISESMONEYTHROUGHTHE$ARE around players. He demonstrated that last year with his correctly. photo by Scott Weider, courtesy Amy Doran Connor Doran flies a stack kite during TO$REAM4EAM(ETRAVELSALL glove, his speed and his bat — belting 41 homers and leading Connor takes medicine to control the American League in RBIs (119) and runs scored (136). a demonstration at the National Food over the country. He also speaks at Granderson, with degrees in business and marketing from the his seizures. But flying helps him a Convention in Portland, Ore. The stack schools about achieving something University of Illinois-Chicago, can do more than play ball. He has worked lot, too. He said: “Flying makes me kite is two kites positioned 7 feet apart that might seem impossible. “You as a TV analyst and produced a motivational children’s book, “All You forget about my epilepsy.” Kite-flying from each other and controlled with Can Be.” Overall, he uses baseball as a platform to help needy youth and four kite lines. Connor says this kind of can do anything you set your mind countless others through various charities. has given him confidence. kite takes a lot more energy to fly. to,” he tells kids.

Up in the Air With Kites All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? How do objects fly? Lift Frank: What can go around a backyard but For anything heavier than air happens doesn’t move? to fly, it must have a shape that when Francie: A fence! creates lift. This is true for a bird, a the wind lightweight kite and for an airplane pushing up Fiona: What has 400 teeth but can’t bite? weighing many tons. on the under Forrest: A picket fence! A bird flies because it flaps its surface of wings, pushing air downward the kite Ferris: What time is it when a hippo sits and creating lift. An airplane flies has more on a fence? because its engines move it forward pressure than the air moving over Frieda: Time to fix the fence! photo courtesy Phil Broder/American Kitefliers Association through the air. The air going over the top surface of the kite. This camera is attached to a kite line. The from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick flier can lift the camera high above the the wings is moving faster than the Drag is the force that’s created TM Basset Brown TRY ’N ground and use a remote control to make air going under the wings, so the by resistance to the wind from the News photographs of the subject. The air pressure on the top of the wings kite’s material. Gravity is the force Hound’s Kites FIND decreases and the plane is lifted. A from the weight of the kite, pulling it Words that remind us of kites are hidden in the block below. Some words are The busy kite hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can kite needs wind to fly because it is toward Earth. find: BOX, CAMERA, DELTA, DIAMOND, DRAG, ENERGY, FISH, FLY, Today kites are still used as tools attached to the person holding the For a kite to fly, its lift must be FRANKLIN, FUN, GRAVITY, INDOOR, KITE, LIFT, LIGHTWEIGHT, PARAFOIL, for many projects. For example, string. greater than its drag and gravity. SIGNAL, SPORT, SPY, TARGET, TOOL, WAR, WEATHER, WINDS. lightweight cameras can be attached S K E T I K F S D N O M A I D LET’S GO P M J X O B U R D E S W Z V P to a kite for aerial photography. In Kites as sport FLY A KITE! the Pacific Islands, fishermen use Y G A R E M A C A N L I F T A As airplanes became more J T N F E T P D R N I T R R R kites to carry a fishing line hundreds common, kites were used less as H S I F L H A K R O K W A O A of feet out into the ocean. military and science tools and more O H B V N Y T R N A O L W P F Kites are used with instruments for fun. About 40 years ago, a two- S I G N A L U A G U G D I S O that measure the time and line kite was invented. The flier could X D E N E R G Y E E F M N N I height of the flight paths of bats. make the kite do stunts by moving T L O O T H G I E W T H G I L Meteorologists, or scientists who the lines in different directions. study weather, still use kites to carry New designs allowed kites to do from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick instruments up into the atmosphere. complicated tricks. People began to

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City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012--7C DREAM Center FUNDRAISERS Baldwin Branch has tutoring Women Ministry 2012 Participant Registration Form First Presbyterian Church to sponsor women’s The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbus program women have cookbooks for sale County will be held Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 21 from noon- for $10 each. The cookbooks are fellowship trip noon at Southeastern Community College, 4564 Chadbourn Hwy., The Columbus County available at the church located at Whiteville or register online at www.RelayForLife.org/Columbus DREAM Center’s after school 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. The Baldwin Branch Wom- tutoring program offers safe Offce hours are Monday-Friday, en Ministry is sponsoring a Circle your registration type: and developmentally appropri- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. women’s fellowship trip to TEAM CAPTAIN TEAM PARTICIPANT TEAM PARTIC- ate environments for children Lancaster, Pa. and Washington IPANT/SURVIVOR and youth. The program ac- Sandhill MBC church D.C. June 22-24. cepts children in grades K-8 Activities include, but not or INDIVIDUAL (not on a team) and operates from 3 to 5:30 p.m. announcements limited to, the stage play “Jo- Monday through Thursday. Sandhill Missionary Baptist nah” at the Sight and Sound Team Name ______Team Captain’s Name ______Parents or guardians must Church church announce- Theatres in Lancaster, the complete an application in- ments for April are as follows: chocolate factory, several his- Your Name ______Date of Birth ____/____/____ cluding medical history (shot Thursday, April 5 Rev. Fred- toric sites in Washington D.C., records, medications, allergies, rick Murray of Jerusalem the National Mall and shop- Address ______etc.). Chapel Church will preach at ping in the Nation’s Capital. For more information con- Sandhill Missionary Baptist The costs, which include City ______State ______Zip ______tact program coordinator Mar- Church at 7:30. Also commu- transportation and room are: garet Blanks or executive nion and a feet washing will two per room $290 each/four Home phone ______Work phone ______Cell phone ______director Carol J. Caldwell at take place. per room $250 each. First in- (910)642-0633 or email safe- Friday, April 6 Rev. Dr. John stallment, $75 (nonrefundable) E-mail address (1) ______(2) [email protected]. Troy of Cedar Grove Baptist due March 11, second install- Church will preach at Mt. Olive ment, $75 due April 1, with the Are you a cancer survivor? __yes __no Type of cancer ______# of years___ Missionary Baptist Church at final payment due May 20. Men Shiloh Outreach to 7:30 p.m. are invited to attend. T-shirt size (required): Youth small _____ Youth medium _____ Sunday, April 8 a Sunrise The group will leave at 4 Adult Small _____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large _____ Adult XL _____ hold Laborers of service will be held at 5 a.m. a.m. Friday, June 22 from Bald- Adult XXL _____ Adult 3XL_____ Adult 4XL_____ Love: food pantry at Sandhill MBC along with an win Branch Missionary Bap- Easter program during the 11 tist Church. Shiloh Outreach will hold a a.m. worship service. Donald Contact Brenda Rhodie at Laborers of Love: food pantry, If you are a team captain, select the category that best describes your team: Thompson will deliver the 645-6855 or Angie Westmo- every Wednesday from 10 a.m.- morning message. reland at 549-3935 to submit noon and from 5-7 p.m. __Church __ Small Business __ Corporation __ Private (neighborhood, family, friends) Sunday, April 29 Sandhill your payment(s) or to obtain There will be free food, but MBC will celebrate its April. additional trip information. __ Elementary School __ Middle School __ High School __ College __ Other Organization call for an appointment. Also May and June birthday’s. available will be a consignment The church is located at 16920 WA I V ER store. Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- Each participant must read and sign. The outreach is located enboro. www.whiteville.com Return this form, along with your $10 commitment fee, to your team captain. at 426 S. 9th Street in the old (If you are a survivor, then you do not pay $10) International Paper building, Bolton. As a participant in the Relay For Life, I, for myself,my executor, administrators, For more information call and assigns, do hereby release and discharge the American Cancer Society, the event 655-0540. site, their management, their officers, members, sponsors, organizations or their Serving Bolton and Colum- representatives, or their successors, and all cooperating businesses and organizations bus County. from all claims of damages, demands, actions, and causes whatsoever in any manner arising or growing out of my participation or that of my child in this event. I give Advertise my full permission for the use of my name and photograph in this event. I also give Make-A-Wish my full permission fur such first aid as is deemed necessary to be provided to me or my child on the premises or prior to transport to a hospital for further treatment. needs volunteers Participant Signature: ______Date: ______Wish Granting Volunteers are needed for the Make-A- Here! (Signature and phone number of parent/guardian if child is under 18) Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. If you’re reading this, so are Wish Granters visit the family and help determine your potential customers. the wish of the child while explaining wish procedures and using their creative side to Call 642-4104 to place your ad Luminaries make the wish truly magical. Help light the way to a cure for cancer and honor loved ones Wish Granters see first- and start reaching them today. who have battled this disease. During the American Cancer hand the impact a wish can Society Relay For Life event, a luminary ceremony takes place. make on a child with a life- Candles are placed in luminary bags and are lit the Friday night threatening medical condition. of the event to honor those fighting cancer or in remembrance For more information, con- The News Reporter of those who have lost their battle with cancer. The votives burn tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or throughout the night, serving as a reminder of the purpose of [email protected]. Relay For Life. Last year Columbus County’s luminary ceremony had more than 1,100 luminaries outlining the track at SCC. For the 2012 event hopes are the total will be 1,500 or more. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Columbus County will be held April 20 at 9:30 p.m. at Southeastern Community College. To purchase a luminary to honor someone fighting cancer or in remembrance of one who has lost their battle with cancer, complete and mail this luminary form to the address below. The cost of each luminary is $10. Checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. **If you would like the honoree/family to be notified, include their name and address under the corresponding number (ONLY ONE (1) acknowledgment will be sent per memorial/honor:

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Give this form to any team member or return this form along with your check to: American Cancer Society-Columbus County RFL Luminary 2202 Wrightsville Ave. Suite 111 Wilmington, N.C. 28403

ARE YOU SCHEDULING A COMMUNITY EVENT? Don’t forget to check out our 24-hour Community Calendar at: www.whiteville.com 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, April 5, 2012

“You have to do it right. It’s a life or death situation.” CC Nursing Instructor yra hoson on the iortance of ath in nursing.

Math can have life-altering implications in the healthcare field, and its importance to all occupations cannot be understated. Southeastern Community College is undertaking a five-year Quality Enhancement Plan called o the Math to improve student outcomes in developmental math courses.

The College is implementing a variety of research-tested strategies to achieve the following outcomes:

Increase the number of students taking required developmental math courses earlier in their college work;

Increase the number of students who successfully complete their developmental math classes;

Increase the rate at which students complete developmental math coursework;

Ensure that students who complete developmental math courses demonstrate confidence in pursuing the math-related courses required for their programs of study.

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