•Gator girls, Pack boys cruise to Three Rivers Conference victories. •Viking boys rally past South Robeson. •St. Pauls hoops teams sweep Stallion squads. See page 1-B. Sports ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, January 11, 2016 Internet, Volume 125, Number 56 Whiteville, North Carolina water fees 75 Cents top county Inside 3-A discussions nOnly seven homes on Silver Spoon • State goes high-tech Road apply for county water. to chase poachers. By ALLEN TURNER 4-A Staff Writer • More absconders sought by probation. A lack of high-speed Internet service and poor sign-up rates for water connections are concerns for Columbus County commission- 5-A ers. • Jellystone Park at Commissioner Ricky Bullard said in a re- Daddy Joe’s wins cent meeting that large portions of his district national awards. in the western end of the county are too far from towns where high-speed Internet access • Whiteville native is available. Major problem writes tea party book “It’s a major problem that we’re not pay- series for kids. ing attention to,” Bullard said. “You’ve got Photo by SHALON SMITH children in these areas with homework they 10-A Old Dock Elementary School second-grader Anaya Hendren lies still while her teeth are polished. are supposed to do online but they get home and they have no access. Is there anything we • County’s pecans an- can do?” other victim of exces- Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd echoed sive rainfalls. Children’s dental clinic meeting Bullard’s concerns, saying that some sections of the eastern portion of the county suffer as well. Gary Lanier, economic developer for the DIDYOB? growing needs across county county, noted that the telephone company in Did you observe ... nService Corp connects un- way they would get to see a dentist. Taylor said. Fair Bluff recently changed hands. New own- derserved areas with provid- “Sometimes the kids are already The dentist position at the health ers are in the process of installing fiber-optic ers. age 8 or 9 before they see a dentist,” department might still be vacant if cables, which could provide high-speed inter- The increasing she said. it wasn’t for a federal program that net service to areas where it is not currently By SHALON SMITH The mobile clinic, in combination connects underserved areas with available, he said. numbers of fire Contributing Writer with in-office visits, allows patients medical providers. Without taking formal action, the board to see Taylor once every six months. The high demand for dentists and asked county attorney Mike Stephens to con- ant mounds on When Dr. Cynthia Taylor began The toothmobile serves as the first the competition from higher-paying working as a dentist at the Colum- point of contact with the patient jobs in the private sector often make See County, page 3-A roadsides, es- bus County Health Department in with the idea they will follow-up at it difficult for rural, public programs September 2014, she filled a position the clinic twice a year. to recruit and retain dentists, but pecially when that had been vacant a year. A benefit of using the county’s the U.S. Department of Health and the tempera- Taylor and her staff treat Medic- mobile clinic rather than noncounty Human Services’ National Health Statewide flock aid and self-pay patients from child- affiliated traveling dental services is Services Corps (NHSC) is making ture warms up? hood to 19 years of age. ease of access to the child’s dental a difference. The county’s mobile dental clinic, records – all X-rays and treatment Taylor, a Goose Creek, S.C. native registration, ... Frost on car a toothmobile, keeps Taylor and notes that are completed on the van who attended dental school at the dental assistants Shana Skinner and automatically become part of the University of Kentucky, committed windshields this Kim Soloman busy most days of the child’s file at the health department. to four years of service to the county. ban on ‘flock morning? ... South week visiting local schools. “If we do the work on the van, She doesn’t plan on leaving. For many of the students, seeing they know they can come here and swaps’ lifted Columbus High Taylor on the toothmobile is the only get all of their questions answered,” See Dental, page 2-A nLocal dealers look forward to bring- School students ing back popular events. attending their Park groundbreaking Thursday By JEFFERSON WEAVER semiformal dance Staff Writer By JEFFERSON WEAVER Hall of Honor. Orga- the pair are heavily in- Saturday? ... nizers hope to dis- volved in local veteran Staff Writer A ban on live poultry shows and ‘flock play a photograph of organizations and sup- swap’ events has been lifted by the state, a every county service port efforts. What started as just an idea for week earlier than anticipated, along with a veteran, whether The park idea was Angela Norris and several other sup- requirement to register even the smallest they served in peace born two years ago. porters of area veterans will soon flock of poultry. County Deaths or wartime, in the “We need to remem- become reality. The lift on the ban was good news to area hall. ber the sacrifice of ev- Whiteville A groundbreaking will be held businesses that cater to small flock owners. “I can’t believe eryone who has ever Roger Pittman Worley Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Ricky Bullard of the Cement Barn at Cerro we’ve come this far,” served their country,” Columbus County Veterans Memo- Gordo hosts one of the largest flock swaps in Obren Fowler Norris said. Norris said. “We can rial Park. The park is being built the area on the third Saturday of each month, James Alfred Blackwell Norris is presi- never do enough to at 6354 James B. White Hwy. S., year round. dent of the local chapter of the honor our veterans.” Tabor City Whiteville. “It’s just something for our customers Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans Originally, Norris and other vol- Margaret Tucker Brewer The facility will eventually fea- to enjoy,” he said. “We have people of Foreign Wars, and a member of unteers wanted to find a location ture static displays, walking trails, come here from Fayetteville, Wilm- Evelyn Thomas Ward the Vietnam Veterans. Her husband memorials to the county’s war dead, ington, even Myrtle Beach. Mary Elliott and a small museum featuring the Randy served in Southeast Asia, and See Park, page 9-A Chadbourn Some come just to watch and socialize, and others come Addie Belle Norris Watkins to trade birds. It’s Evergreen good for our business Jerry Lee Bullock Southeastern Regional Industrial Park – sometimes we fire up the grill and serve some hot dogs or sausage.” now triple-certified for food, beverage Jacob White of Gurga- Index By ALLEN TURNER fied park in the state. property, transportation, utility, nus Milling in Whiteville said the downtown mill will Editorials ...... 8-A Staff Writer It previously received similar community and environmental. certifications from Garner Eco- Frank Spano and Victoria Ung start its flock swaps again in Obituaries ...... 7-A The Southeastern Regional nomics and Primus Builders and of Austin Consulting reported that March. Sports ...... 1-B Industrial Park west of Whiteville from the N.C. Department of Com- a company interested in locating in “It’s really popular,” he said, “but Crime ...... 4-A has received a “shovel-ready” des- merce. the park “can significantly decrease the chicken business has been down Lifestyles ...... 5-A ignation for the food and beverage “Austin Consulting is confident the amount of time and risks dur- due to the registration thing. People industry from Duke Energy and that food and beverage industry ing the site selection process by don’t want to have to be on a list, or have Austin Consulting. operations can make a determina- reviewing detailed information in someone come out to inspect their flock. The Gary Lanier, economic develop- tion that your site is compatible the Shovel Ready Report.” chicken business has been down for us for er for the county, said that a Dec. 30 for major food and beverage uses Lanier said that determination is a few months. Maybe this will pick letter confirmed the certification. based on a review of the compre- crucial because Austin Consulting, it back up again – we always have a “The Southeastern Regional hensive information contained in which issued the most recent cer- good crowd when we hold our swaps. By 7:30 Park graded out as the top site for (your) Shovel Ready Report,” the tification, and Garner Economics, in the morning, we’re swapping chickens.” certification among all sites con- letter reads. which issued a similar certification Will Scott of Chadbourn Feed Service said sidered across six states served by In deciding to award the cer- last year, are two of the top site the firm doesn’t hold poultry swaps, but sells Duke Energy,” Lanier said. tification, Austin Consulting ex- selection groups in the nation spe- both chicks, grown chickens, supplies and With the new certification, the amined more than 200 variables in cializing in food and beverage site park becomes the only triple-certi- six major categories: ownership, selection activities. See Flock, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 Dental Continued from page 1-A

“After interviewing here, I Taylor said. really liked it,” she said. Missing two appointments The scholarship program at the health department comes pays tuition, fees and other with consequences. costs for medical professionals After two no-shows, patients in exchange for their commit- must explain their situation ment to work at NHSC sites to the health director to be al- in high-need urban, rural, or lowed back into the program. frontier communities. It is judged on a case-by-case In 2014, the NHSC provided basis. more than 5,100 loan repay- One thing Taylor said local ment and scholarship awards officials could look into that to clinicians and students directly relates to the oral and grants to 38 states to sup- health of county residents is a port state loan repayment fluoridated community water programs. system. “I think it’s harder to Many patients are pre- choose the public sector, un- scribed fluoride tablets to make less your heart was in it,” she their permanent teeth stronger admits. when they come in. The tablets The public sector doesn’t are chewable for children and pay as much as the private babies take fluoride solutions. sector, and a lot of that has to “It’d be nice if there was do with costly cosmetic pro- fluoride in the water system cedures that are done in the here so most of the children private sector such as crowns, would not have to take these teeth whitening, and veneers fluoride tablets,” Taylor said. that are not done in the public New Hanover, Brunswick, sector. and Bladen counties each have “When you’re in the public fluoridated community water sector, you’re doing it because systems. you like working with people The dental clinic at the that actually need a lot of help Columbus County Health De- – they’re in pain and they want partment is open Mondays 8 relief,” Taylor said. Dental assistant Shana Skinner works with patient Anaya Dentist Dr. Cynthia Taylor treats Grace Gore, an Old a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through In rural communities like Hendren. Dock Elementary School second-grader. Thursday weekly, the mobile Columbus County, designated unit is at the public schools. as Health Professional Short- Statewide, the ratio of much money for their families children falling asleep with tooth’s color – teeth should be Taylor and her husband age Areas or HPSAs, the den- dentists to population was 4.4 to get aid, but don’t have dental bottles in their mouths full of white and clear of any brown Timothy Thomas reside in tist shortage is exacerbated by to 10,000 in 2009. insurance. milk, juice, and even soda – or green spots. Brunswick County with their many factors. That is well below the na- They may earn too much to is a major issues she sees in “Definitely if it’s black, it’s daughter and are expecting A lack of fluoridated com- tional average of six dentists qualify for Medicaid or other patients. a sign of decay,” she said. another daughter in March. munity water supplies, higher for every 10,000 people. assistance but that doesn’t “That eventually rots out The patient no-show rate is rates of poverty, transporta- Taylor said issues in oral mean they have the income their teeth in the front and another issue. FRANK THEATRES tion issues, lower provider health locally are part of a to go pay for dental work,” they need to go to the hospital “Some people can’t come reimbursement rates, and dif- larger, national problem, in- she said. and get their treatment done to appointments because no COASTAL ficulty finding providers that cluding affordability of dental Taylor said “baby bottle by the age of 2 or 3,” she said. one can drive them here or STADIUM 10 are willing to treat Medicaid coverage. decay” – a rotting front tooth Visual signs to baby bot- they don’t have cell phones Showtimes (910) 754-7469 patients are among them. “A lot of people earn too condition that is result of tle decay are changes in the so they can’t call us and tell www.FRANKTHEATRES.com us they need to reschedule,” 5200 Bridgers Road Flock Continued from page 1-A Are Santa debts piling up? feed. own food. Unless something coops or poultry houses, moni- owners to register their flocks, “This is good news for changes, he said, he expects toring closely for signs of the although there was no penalty us,” he said of the state’s an- his chick orders to be filled, disease and more. The depart- for not registering. nouncement. “We were wor- shipped and delivered on time. ment developed a Web page to The registration was de- ried because our chick orders “I’m just hoping we don’t keep bird owners informed signed to help flock owners might have been held up. have an outbreak,” he said. of new information, at www. stay informed of possible “We stay busy with poultry “That would devastate all the ncagr.gov/avianflu. avian flu outbreaks, but state- products,” he said. “Whether poultry industry in our state, Agriculture Commissioner wide, flock owners resisted the it’s the commercial producers and even small flocks are Steve Troxler announced the registration. or the people with a few birds important to a lot of people changes Friday. That rule was also dropped in their back yard, they make around here.” “I promised at the begin- Friday, but poultry owners up a big part of our business. Bullard said the poultry ning that we would review are still urged to voluntarily There’s been a lot of interest swaps—which are open to the ban in January, and now it register to receive updates in and concern in both the regis- anyone, at no cost, and feature looks as if it is safe to go ahead case of an outbreak. try and the avian flu.” geese, guineas, rabbits and a and lift the restrictions,” said HPAI has not been found in Scott said he expects in- variety of chickens—are a big Troxler in a press release. the U.S. since June, but poultry terest in home flocks to con- part of his business. The suspension and reg- health experts haven’t ruled See Riegelwood Federal Credit Union tinue growing, as more people “Everything is between the istration requirements were out the possibility of a rein- for debt consolidation today! want to produce more of their buyer and the seller,” he said. established to prevent the troduction by migratory birds. “We don’t charge to come out introduction and spread of “While we are allowing The News Reporter to our swaps. It’s a big social highly pathogenic avian flu public poultry swap meets and (USPS 387-600) event for some people. I’m (HPAI). shows to resume, we will con- Published twice weekly by looking forward to having it Almost 50 million birds sider putting the ban back in The News Reporter Co. Inc. back.” in the Midwest died or were place if the national situation 127 W. Columbus St. Bullard said many families depopulated due to the disease changes,” Troxler said. “Our 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 1629 S. Madison St. 183 John Riegel Rd. Whiteville N.C. 28472 participate in the event. outbreak. commercial poultry industry Leland Whiteville Riegelwood 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 Mailing address: “We’ve missed seeing the The suspension of poultry is integral to our state’s econ- 910-317-0071 P.O. Box 707, moms and dads bringing their shows, bird demonstrations, omy and we must also protect Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 kids through,” he said. “A flock swaps, auctions and more than 4,000 small flocks.” Visit us at: www.RiegelwoodFCU.org other events was announced Periodical postage paid at lot of the sellers have been Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 children – their parents help in June, during the height of them get started, and then the Midwest outbreak, to allow Postmaster: send address the kids are out here selling people time to prepare for the changes to P.O. Box 707, what they’ve grown. It helps changes. Whiteville, N.C. 28472 them understand where eggs The statewide ban, in place Jim High, Publisher and fried chicken come from, since Aug. 15, affected the N.C. Mail Subscriptions and they can learn about mak- State Fair and county fairs, JANUARY (Columbus County) ing some money. Everybody live bird auctions, poultry $35.00 - Mail benefits.” swap meets and virtually ev- Bird owners are encour- ery other public event involv- Other N.C. Counties SPECIALS aged to maintain biosecurity ing poultry of any kind. $49.00 - Other measures that have been put Private sales between in- Home Delivery $48.00 year into place, including keeping dividuals were allowed to Out of State $65.00 year domestic birds away from continue. Prices Good wild birds, using dedicated In August, the state added ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. January 1-31, 2016 footwear for entering chicken a requirement for small flock

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(past Lowes), Whiteville • 642-4137 BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post office • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 – 3-A State goes high-tech to chase poachers By JEFFERSON WEAVER struggle to develop informa- violators themselves, who are the program will remain anon- Staff Writer tion on game violators—be- required to pay restoration ymous, Meyer said. fore being promoted to lieuten- fees directly to the NCWRC. “However, to be eligible for State officials hope a new ant, he was a field enforcement The restoration fee replen- the reward, you must provide technological tool will help officer in Brunswick and Co- ishes the fund in the amount the NCWRC with your name crack down on poaching and lumbus counties. of the reward paid out to cap- and contact information,” he other game violations. An avid turkey hunter, ture the poacher.” said. The Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) Meyer became well known for Restoration fees are court- Although the WRC’s toll- program went live this week, investigating and prosecuting ordered replacement costs free violations line is moni- at almost the same time Wild- cases involving illegal killing for illegally harvested plants tored 24 hours a day, the op- life Resources Commission of wild turkeys. Officers rely and animals. Whitetail deer, erators are not dispatchers (WRC) Enforcement officers on tips from the public to make for example, typically have in the classic sense, Meyer jailed a group of men for il- cases involving poaching, a restoration fee of several explained. legally killing 26 deer in the Meyer said, but the TIP system hundred dollars. Bears can That made the TIP program Piedmont. will augment those personal cost several thousand, while a bit more complex to install to “Wildlife crimes affect us contacts. poached alligators can tally up ensure information was being all, whether we are hunters, “This won’t replace calling a bill of $1,000 per foot. properly managed. anglers, trappers, bird watch- the toll-free number to report The rewards range from Tips can be submitted in ers or just someone who en- violations in progress,” he $100 to $1,000, depending on four ways: through the WRC joys walking in the woods,” explained, “but this is an the severity of the crime and website, ncwildlife.org; us- said Lt. B.J. Meyer, assistant anonymous way people can let the fines assessed by the court. ing the mobile app; by send- training director and commu- us know about poachers and Among the crimes the WRC ing a text message to 274637 nications supervisor for the violators, and help us build a is especially seeking informa- (CRIMES on most phones) ; or Commission’s Law Enforce- case against them. tion on are poaching of any by calling 1-855-WILDTIP. ment Division. “At the same time, they can wildlife, but especially big “The phone number is only “Despite our constant ef- earn a reward for the arrest game, migratory waterfowl for poaching-specific viola- forts, it is not possible for our and conviction of violators, and endangered species; ille- tions,” Meyer explained. “The officers to apprehend all vio- and the defendant has to pay gal trapping and transporta- hotline is available 24 hours a lators on their own. We need that bill.” tion of live animals; importing day to handle calls from con- the guidance and support of The TIP program was Fund. “The fund receives at least of game species such as deer, cerned citizens. For all other the public to be most effec- passed by the General Assem- While the program bears 10 percent of replacement feral swine, or coyotes from wildlife violations, questions tive, so we rely on our citizens bly during the last session, many similarities to the suc- and investigative costs (by other states; and illegal pos- and concerns, call 1-800-662- to assist in the reduction of and developed in partnership cessful Crime Stoppers pro- court order) from adjudicated session of wildlife. 7137.” wildlife crimes.” with the N.C. Bowhunters As- gram, the legislature made cases,” Meyer explained. “Ad- “Most of what we’re look- To download the free mo- Meyer is familiar with the sociation. It’s generally called sure that convicted criminals, ditional money to support the ing for on this are class one bile app, search for “TipSoft” the Wildlife Poacher Reward not the taxpayers, foot the bill. fund comes from wildlife law and two misdemeanors and or “TipSubmit” in the Google felonies,” Meyer explained. Play store (Android) or the “These are the most serious Apple App Store (iOS). County game violations.” “This won’t likely replace Continued from page 1-A The TIP program uses the the system in place to report same technology and software immediate violations,” Meyer tact internet providers in the customers. Eastpointe, the managed care aware that the county can tax as the well-known Crime Stop- emphasized. “An officer get- county to encourage them to Enough customers must company that provides mental only 20 percent of the value. pers system, Meyer explained. ting a message from TIP might expand into areas currently pay a $150 tap fee before work health services in the county. Lanier said that nine solar “We were actually some- not receive it until the next without high-speed service. on the project can begin, of- No clinics farms already are on-line in what behind other states day. If someone sees someone Stephens said he would do so, ficials said. In response to questions by the county, another is under on this,” Meyer explained. hunting deer at night or com- but pointed out that Internet Fowler told commission- commissioners, Jackson con- construction and 15 more are “When we got the approval mitting another violation, we providers are private busi- ers that many people who had ceded that the company, which in the planning stages. to move forward, I contacted still want them to immediately nesses, and businesses usually earlier signed the petitions operates in 12 counties, has no Lanier also said that plush other agencies to see how their call the toll-free line. That aren’t interested in expanding are now telling county work- clinics in Columbus County. toy manufacturer Gann LLC systems worked. We looked communicates with the officer unless they can see a potential ers that they are no longer However, Monarch, a company will soon be conducting a into the proper software and on duty at that moment. for profits. interested. under contract to Eastpointe, jobs fair in an effort to recruit hardware, and that’s where “We always encourage Water hook-up St. James, does maintain a walk-in office employees at its facility in the some of our biggest challenges everyone to use whatever Commissioners discussed, Welches Creek at 626 S. Main St. in Whiteville, former Brunswick Electric were.” resources are available to re- but took no action on, possibly Byrd added, “People in St. she said. incubator building in Tabor The computer program port any wildlife violations,” reducing water hook-up rates James and Welches Creek also Prevatte told Jackson that City’s industrial park. “scrubs” personal informa- Meyer said. “There’s no right to encourage more residents want water, but can’t get it.” he felt the county would be Lanier also briefly updated tion from the sender, with the or wrong way to report a viola- to tie into the county’s water Commissioner Charles Mc- willing to provide Eastpointe the board on expansion under- cooperation of service provid- tion – but people who want to system. Commissioner Amon Dowell noted that residents of with office space to serve way by Shodja Textiles, also ers, so the tipster’s informa- remain anonymous, or might McKenzie raised the question the Southwood and Dogwood walk-in mental health clients, known as Whiteville Fabrics, tion cannot be subpoenaed or be eligible to collect a reward, of poor participation. areas near Delco also want and other commissioners in the former Conflandey accessed as part of the public should use the TIP system.” Some residents of Silver water. nodded in agreement. County building in the Southeastern record. For more information, go to Spoon Road near Chadbourn Commissioner James Pre- Manager Bill Clark asked Regional Industrial Park. All tips received through www.ncwildlife.org. have been requesting water vatte said that perhaps the Jackson to compile statistics Private roads service for years, he said. time has come for the board on the number of Columbus Commissioner Amon McK- Danny Fowler, public works to consider reducing connec- County residents served by enzie asked whether it would director for the county, said tion fees to encourage more Eastpointe, and she agreed be feasible for the county to about 40 residents in the area participation. to do so. upfront funds to bring private signed petitions asking for Fowler agreed to take that Solar farms roads in trailer parks up to water. Only seven have signed suggestion to the county’s In an economic develop- state standards so they can be up and paid the necessary con- advisory water board for con- ment departmental update accepted into the state roads nection fees. sideration. Lanier told commissioners system with the provision The board approved a plan In other business, commis- that solar farms will have that property owners in the in 2015 to extend water service sioners received an annual added $238.65 million to the affected areas be taxed to pay on Silver Spoon Road as long update from Victoria Jackson, county’s tax base by the end of for the upgrades. as there were enough paying chief of clinical operations of 2016, but cautioned them to be Stephens, county attorney, said that would not be possible under current laws. Labor Department urges safety awards applications In other business, commis- sioners made appointments to The N.C. Department of La- Businesses that qualify For more information on the animal control advisory bor is accepting applications for the award must meet two the Safety Awards Program or council and the board of the from businesses that qualify requirements: they must be to download an application, go local firefighters’ relief fund. for a workplace safety award. free of fatalities at the site for to the NCDOL website, www. They also presented a plaque Safety awards are given to which they are applying and nclabor.com/osha/etta/safe- recognizing retired mainte- companies that have above- the site’s injury and illness ty_programs/safety_award. nance department employee average worker safety and rate must be at least 50 percent htm. Leta T. Lee for 25 years of health programs. below that of their industry’s The deadline for submis- service to the county. “A safety award shows average rate. sions is Feb. 12. NEED A BETTER SENSE OF employees and the commu- nity that you are committed DIRECTION FOR YOUR LIFE? to a safe work environment,” state Labor Commissioner “ For Such A Time Cherie Berry said. “A good As This, Inc.” safety record is something to The ministry of Abner be proud of, and businesses Suarez, has been one of deserve to be recognized for giving away what he has their efforts.” learned and experienced through teaching, preaching, training, and YWCA planning prophetic proclamation Potluck for Peace of the Word of God. His desire and vision is to Through a collaboration bring reformation to the with the MLK Committee of Church and societal Wilmington, the YWCA Lower transformation to the Cape Fear will host a Potluck nations of the world. for Peace: Recognizing and Abner holds a Master of Respecting Differences. The Education from Campbell event is an effort to impact University and peaceful change in the com- a Master of Ministry munity through food, fellow- from Wagner leadership ship and enriching dialogue. A discussion led by Kim- Institute. berly McLaughlin Smith will Pastor Russell and Kim focus on how differences en- Honeycutt along with the hance the community and congregation of North- ways to take steps toward re- wood Church invite you to specting cultural differences. come and begin your year By combining a wide variety with a Godly Encounter of community members, the during the following group hopes to create a power- Worship Services ful conversation about change, acceptance and awareness. 7 pm Friday January 15 Potluck for Peace will be 7 PM Saturday January 16 held Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6-8 10:30 AM Sunday January 17 p.m. at the YWCA Lower Cape Fear. Attendees should bring a hearty covered dish to share. Because seats are limited, attendees should contact Kelly 2672 JAMES B. WHITE HWY NORTH Williams, the community out- WHITEVILLE reach coordinator, to RSVP at newchoices@ywca-lowercape- Admission is free. Offering will be received fear.org or (910) 799-6820 ext. (Nursery/Toddler services will be provided for children 5 and under) 114 by Monday, Jan. 11.

4A - The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 Crime briefs Six more absconders sought by probation Columbus Oct. 8, 2012 of possession Fraud Recovered County probation with intent to sell Schedule Justin Ray Ward, with ad- A Dynacord 10-channel and parole officers II drugs, possession of drug dresses in soundboard mixer, and a pair and other law en- paraphernalia, and carry- the 19500 of EV speakers, owned by the forcement officials ing a concealed weapon. block of Pea- Whiteville Free Will Baptist are seeking many • Timothy William Green, cock Road, Church, were recovered from males and females 36, convicted on April 27, Whiteville, the Pawn South business in for fleeing from su- 2015 of driving while im- Whiteville on Jan. 6, according pervision while on paired. He’s listed as an and the 920 Campbell Carter Davis Green block of F.M. to a sheriff ’s report. probation or parole absconder on that date. Watts Road, in various felony and misde- 25, 2011 • Christy Cart- • Charles Edward Clari- meanor convictions. of driv- er, 34, convicted Tabor City, Ward Porter Swamp BC da, 25, convicted on March has been ar- Six more of the abscond- ing on Aug. 7, 2014 of 11, 2010 of felony breaking rested on a charge of fraud on Sunday night sing ers are listed in the second while attempted traf- and entering, plus larceny, a warrant obtained by Sheriff ’s A 5th Sunday night sing group to be published in sev- im- ficking in pills, and on Sept. 12, 2014 of driv- Deputy Blake Ashley. will be held Jan. 31 at Porter eral months. The first group paired, and attempting ing with a revoked license. Ward is charged with get- Swamp Baptist Church in of 10 was published on Jan. and is to obtain a con- • Gregory Lee Evans, 51, ting $40 from Pawn South in Cerro Gordo at 6 p.m. featur- 7. The new six include: also trolled substance convicted on Oct. 31, 2014 ing Bridges of Wilmington. • Richie Devon Campbell, wanted by fraud. of driving while impaired, Tabor City on Dec. 31, 2015, by Clarida Evans pawning an item he didn’t own. The church is located at 30, of the Whiteville area, for fail- • Tyrone Syl- and listed as an absconder The item was not described in 8975 Andrew Jackson Hwy. in who was convicted on Oct. ing to appear in court. vester Davis, 39, convicted on on that date. the warrant. Cerro Gordo. Tim Moore is the pastor. Break-ins, thefts Poll: Police on halting Collection agency fined The following were victims cash and wallet, American of a break-in and/or theft re- Eagle and Walmart gift cards, crime, equal treatment $76,878, will give refunds ported on date shown: three fishing tackle boxes filled A new High Point Univer- Less than half of respondents Insurance Commissioner and fully reimburse all conve- • Jan. 10 – Kira Stroud, with gear. sity Poll is reporting North (47 percent) said that police Wayne Goodwin announced nience fees which the collec- Sunset Terrace, Whiteville – • Jan. 8 – Aaron John Brown, Carolinians’ views on how well departments are doing an today that North Carolina cus- tion agencies collected from break-in, damage to window Frances Joan Cherry, Old 87, police departments in the state excellent or good job, while tomers of the collection agency any North Carolina consumer in mobile-home door, theft not Riegelwood – break-in, theft are doing on different aspects 48 percent believe that police Stellar Recovery, Inc. may be from Jan. 1, 2012, through April shown. of aluminum truck toolbox, of their jobs. Respondents gave departments are doing only a eligible for refunds if they paid 30, 2015, upon receipt of a writ- • Jan. 10 – Michael Jackie six life jackets, impact driver the highest marks to police fair or poor job. processing fees to the company ten request from the consumer. Watts, Whitehall Road, White- and chisel, power inverter, departments’ performance at Respondents to this poll when making a payment. Consumers who paid a con- ville – theft of three ATVs: assorted hand tools, Samsung protecting people from crime, were also asked how well police The N.C. Department of venience fee to Stellar Recov- 1997 Yamaha Timberwolf, flip cell phone, electric fire- but they are split on how well departments in North Carolina Insurance began investigating ery, Inc. during the period 1996 Honda Fourtrax, a second place heater. those same departments are hold officers accountable when Stellar Recovery, Inc. after it Jan. 1, 2012, through April 30, Honda Fourtrax. • Jan. 7 – Justin Lee Creech, doing at treating racial and misconduct occurs, as well discovered in February that 2015, and who wish to request • Jan. 9 – TaVon Jamal Wil- Dothan Road, Tabor City – ethnic groups equally. as using the right amount of the collection agency’s web- a refund must send a written liams, Canal Road Extension, break-in of vehicle, theft of Sixty-five percent of North force for each situation. In both page for consumer payments request to the following ad- Riegelwood – break-in of ve- Glock 9mm pistol. Carolinians say that police de- cases, at least half (50 percent disclosed that the collection dress before Nov. 6, 2016: Bob hicle, theft of cash. • Jan. 6 – Annie Bell Smith, partments in the state are do- and 52 percent, respectively) agency charges a $9.50 pro- B. Peterson, Chief Compliance • Jan. 9 – Ashleigh Nicole Loop Road, Bolton – theft of ing an excellent or good job at rated police departments’ per- cessing fee for payments made Officer, Stellar Recovery, Inc., Surles – theft of medica- cash from vehicle. protecting people from crime, formance as excellent or good. online or by telephone. Stellar 1327 Highway 2 West, Suite 100, tion from Boardman Baptist • Jan. 6 – Donna Milligan while 33 percent say they are “Many North Carolinians Recovery, Inc. confirmed the Kalispell, MT 59901. Church. Cartret, Cox Town Road, Tabor doing only a fair or poor job. say they feel protected from $9.50 convenience fee and has For questions about the re- • Jan. 8 – Anthony Michael City – break-in, theft of win- Fifty-six percent of North crime by police departments agreed to pay a civil penalty of fund, contact Bob B. Peterson, Lewis, Carroll Street, Delco dow air conditioner, 32-inch Carolinians believe that when in the state, and respondents $76,878 to resolve allegations at the above address or call him – theft of a truck battery, dam- Element TV, medication. it comes to respecting people’s overall gave high marks on that the collection agency com- at 406-755-9522 Ext. 120, or call age to Chevrolet Blazer and • Jan. 6 – Sandra Mitchell privacy, police departments other aspects of police con- mitted unfair practices in vio- the N.C. Department of Insur- pickup truck. Stuart, Carver Moore Road, in the state do an excellent or duct,” says Brian McDonald, lation of N.C.G.S. § 58-70-115(2) ance at 855-408-1212. • Jan. 8 – Brentwood Owen Lake Waccamaw – break-in, good job. assistant director of the HPU by collecting convenience fees Parker and Susan Parker, theft of brown jewelry box. When asked how police Poll and adjunct instructor. from consumers. Sidney-Cherry Grove Road, • Jan. 6 – Jessica Leanne departments are doing in treat- “But just as recent events here Stellar Recovery, Inc. does Clarendon – break-in, theft of Malott, Primrose Lane, White- ing racial and ethnics groups in North Carolina and around not acknowledge any wrong- 18-karat yellow gold bracelet ville – theft of Jennings .380 equally, the results were split. the country have prompted doing and denies that it has with children’s heads, names pistol and nylon holster. debates about fairness and violated N.C.G.S. § 58-70-1 et and dates of birth, old white • Jan. 6 – Julien Cell Duncan equality of treatment, there is seq. Rather than face an ad- gold diamond ring, basket of II, Burnham Avenue, Delco a division evident in the poll ministrative hearing, Stellar collector coins, Bose speak- – break-in, theft of 40-inch In- PLEASE between those who see police Recovery, Inc. agreed to pay er, gold Invita Russian div- signia TV, 50-inch Emerson TV, treating people equally and the $76,878 civil penalty and to er watch, 55-inch Vizio TV, Iphone 6S cell, Iphone 5S cell, those who do not.” permanently cease and desist mother’s ring with ruby and Microsoft Xbox game console, RECYCLE All adults – Evaluation of collecting convenience fees or diamond, six seven-foot Ram- wallet with State Employees North Carolina Police Depart- any other fees from North Car- page fishing rods, five Penn credit/debit card, MacBook ments (November 2015) olina consumers and promptly fishing reels, two Tiger poles, laptop computer, Apple watch, Shakespeare Tidewater reel, Apple Mini3 I pad. G. 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Locomotion retired in 2013 Jellystone Parkat Daddy after making many campers Joe’s of Tabor City took home muddy and happy. several impressive awards The park enjoyed a ban- from the National Jellystone ner year in 2008, winning Park convention in Cincinnati, the Camp-Resort of the Year Ohio recently. award, the highest honor of Daddy Joe’s won the Pinna- the 70-member Jellystone Park cle Club Outstanding Achieve- System across America. It also ment and Excellence award, received the highest inspec- which is awarded to parks that tion award in the Jellystone rate 95 percent and higher on system. an annual inspection of their “These awards belong to facilities and operations; the each of our dedicated em- Outstanding Customer Ser- ployees who worked to get vice award; and Outstanding us there,” said Rick Cole- Achievement in the Area of man. “Our guests also share Recreational Programming. the award because they have Daddy Joe’s manager Re- shared the dream and invested becca K. Murphy won the in our resort by camping with Rookie of the Year Manager us.” award for the entire Jellystone Coleman also said the wa- Park Camp-Resort system. terslides and quad buddy sites Murphy is an Upstate New opened with positive response York native come south, hav- from guests. The quad buddy ing spent most of her life in the sites offer four families a com- Myrtle Beach, S.C. area where mon courtyard for their own she worked at campgrounds private camping retreat. before joining the Daddy Joe’s Another special year was staff. She says she enjoys the 2009 when the Camp Ministry safe environment and being Team, Jerry and Daphne Phil- out of the hustle and bustle at lips, was added. Daddy Joe’s. “Worship and Bible study She wears a lot of hats in have continued to be a part of her job, planning a multitude the resort and we are very ex- of activities, theme weekends cited about our ministry team such as Halloween, Christmas as they share with our guests,” in July, Doll Week, Fourth of Rick Coleman, Rebecca Murphy, Christian Coleman, Jesse Coleman and Joey Coleman, left to right. Rick Coleman said. July, day camps and events “We are all about ameni- such as birthday parties, field ties and the fun we can offer trips, hayrides, church re- guests,” Coleman said. “That treats and more. is why in 2012 we added Daddy The busy season kicks off at Joe’s Mini Golf Course, an- Easter and continues through other swimming pool and summer and fall. However, the Jumping Pillow. That some campers show up in same year we also added 35 winter to escape the harsh campsites, seven cabins and northern weather. two bunkhouses that hold 20 Daddy Joe’s caters to three people each, providing a great types of clientele — tradi- way for groups to enjoy the tional campers who bring camping experience.” their campers, non-traditional Down Pour Derby, another campers who rent cabins or Daddy Joe’s 2015 awards A wall of awards for Daddy Joe’s began in 1999. water attraction, was added yurts, and day users of the in 2013, providing many after- facilities. Day passes allow the gloomy future of tobacco into a family campground and noons of fun and laughter for guests to use the facilities the many years ago and took ac- closed the hunting operation. kids and adults. The Activity same as campers and enjoy tion to preserve the family The first pool opened and 16 Center was enclosed that year, planned activities. farms and make a living in a more campsites were added opening the door to new op- Winning awards as a Jelly- different way. Turning part in 2002. tions when the weather is cold stone Park is not new to Daddy of the land into a fishing and Daddy Joe’s focused on and rainy. Joe’s, nor is it unusual. Just hunting preserve and naming family camping and joined Paved roads were added to months after opening in 1999 it Daddy Joe’s was a loving Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park the park in 2014, improving as a fishing and hunting pre- tribute to the husband, father, system in 2004, converting to the camping experience even serve in honor of the late Joe grandfather and great-grand- franchise operations. Four more. Coleman, Daddy Joe’s won the father of the Coleman family. Call of the Wild cabins were “It is important to us, and national Stewardship Award Land that once produced to- added in 2004, offering camp- always will be, to move for- from the Progressive Farmer bacco, corn and pastures with ing opportunities to more ward in the camping industry magazine for the unique de- irrigation ponds became areas families, not just to those with to provide the best family sign of the stream and lakes for guided hunting trips and tents and RVs. Tent sites and camping experience possible to on the property. lakes for freshwater fishing. a tent bathhouse were added our customers,” Coleman said. The park is operated by Joe Rainbow trout were brought in 2005, continuing the Cole- “What began as a farm diversi- and Katherine Coleman’s sons in each fall for fishing during man tradition of making an- fication project now stands as and their families, Joey and winter months. The Clubhouse later be- sundaes, milkshakes and take- nual improvements. In 2006, 24 a nationally known and award- Deb, Rick and Cathy, Richard Yurts and a bathhouse were came The Creamery, a popular out containers are also offered more sites were added, along winning resort that covers and Heather, Jesse and Amber, added in 2000. The Clubhouse, hangout for people who got in season. with the lap pool, Water Wars, 350 acres with nine ponds and and Christian. with an inventory of fishing hooked on the wide variety of A Ranger Station, another Camp Store and three Coyote miles of trails for hiking and Generations of Colemans and hunting supplies, was homemade ice cream, some bathhouse and 36 campsites cabins. Locomotion, the ulti- biking. Church groups, scouts were not only tobacco farm- constructed and became the made with fruits grown right were added in the summer of mate ride truck was born in and family reunions can find ers, but also tobacco ware- gathering place for meals for here in Columbus County. Waf- 2001 when the Colemans be- 2008, taking dare-to-get-dirty plenty to do while gathering house owners. They detected park guests. fle cones and bowls, brownie gan to make a transformation moms, dads and kids in the for a retreat at Daddy Joe’s.” Whiteville native writes tea party book series for kids By CLARA CARTRETTE and three years of high school native, Wyles taught art in Book two, The Chinese New drinking. Staff Writer here before finishing a year the Columbus County School Year Tea Party, deals with how Because of the educational early at Campbell College Prep. System. the Chinese celebrate their and instructional value of the Columbus County native She earned a B.A. in English Long says Wyles has il- most important holiday, the books, they are classified as Elizabeth (Sissy) Harrelson and Latin and an master’s lustrated numerous books Chinese New Year. The four juvenile non-fiction. E Books Long will discuss her first two in school administration at for various authors and she main characters gather for tea and paperback copies are avail- books of The Prissy Sissy Tea Campbell. Having been gone and some of the authors with at the B&B to learn about the able at bookstores, Amazon. Party series with her cousin from the area and traveling whom she has collaborated history of China, its culture com, Barnesandnoble.com and Suzanne King on WTXY AM extensively while her husband have been guests at the North and customs. Zhang, a Chinese Bookstore.xlibris.com. Hard- 1549 Radio in Whiteville Tues- served in the military, she Myrtle Beach Library, intro- exchange student, is a special backs are available from the day, Jan. 12, at 7 a.m. returned to Columbus County ducing and reading their newly guest. The tea etiquette and author at www.prissyteas.com Long grew up in Whiteville, in 1992. She bought a 1907 Vic- published books during story manners at this tea party are or [email protected], or at attended elementary school torian house in Chadbourn, time. The artist, who resides based on the Chinese art of tea bookstore.xlibris.com. turned it into a bed and break- at North Myrtle Beach, has fast and established a private taught children at the library school. These two properties how to paint with watercol- Art exhibit are the setting for her book ors and other media and has Meet Me at the Museum series. helped them enhance their features 14 Long was employed by the Elizabeth (Sissy) Long artistic styles. features All About Snakes Columbus County Schools Long says book three in Ever wonder what snake Participants will learn System for 12 years as a teacher Beach Branch. Each month she her series will be about Mardi species are at home in eastern about snake biology, identifica- local artists and administrator. She was an hosts two tea parties. Gras celebrations in the U.S., North Carolina? Which ones tion and a few do’s and don’ts. Bladenboro Visual Arts active member of Grace Epis- “The Teddy Bear Tea Party Germany, Belgium, Italy and are venomous and which ones Freeman, a North Carolina Council is presenting the art copal Church in Whiteville, is for ages 3 to 5, and the Prissy Brazil. She hopes the book will are not? native, has worked for the N.C. of 14 local artists in the Blad- serving as a lay leader and Sissy Tea Party is for ages 6 to be available in February just in The North Carolina Mu- Park Service more than 12 enboro Art Gallery, Bladenboro chalice bearer, and a member 12,” she said. “Each party has time for the Mardi Gras season. seum of Natural Sciences at years and has worked at Lake Historical Building, 818 South of the vestry. a theme and the social graces Book one, Blue and White Whiteville invites the public Waccamaw and South Moun- Main Street in Bladenboro. After retiring from educa- are learned and practiced. Tea Party, introduces the bed to attend free family-friendly tain State Park in addition to Visitors are welcome to view tion she retired to Little River, The children find tea parties and breakfast inn setting in a science programs every third working at Jones Lake. He is the exhibit Saturdays and Sun- S.C. where she resides with her enchanting and the parents small southern town where the Saturday of each month. This an N.C. certified environmen- days from 2 until 4 p.m. through family, her son and daughter- are pleased with what is being tea parties are held. The four month, “Meet Me at the Mu- tal educator and has exten- January and February. There is in-law and her two grandchil- taught.” main characters are Prissy seum: Saturday Exploration” sive experience in education, no admission charge. dren. The older grandchild, Long was inspired to write Sissy, the host and daughter welcomes Shane Freeman, resource management, park Featured artists are Sam Zack, is one of the four main her series as a result of the of the B&B and private school park superintendent of Jones operations and emergency Pait, Elva Baker, Sarah Francis characters in her books. The popularity and success of her owners where she and the Lake State Park, and Little Bit, services. Lee, Gladysteen Pait, Nancy two girls, Lauren and Alex, are library tea parties for kids. other three characters are the corn snake. Freeman will Admission is free, but do- Johnson, Elise Bridger, L. Tay- her late sister’s grandchildren. She noted that the books are classmates. There are also present “All About Snakes” nations are appreciated. For lor, Esther Collier, Bernard Long presently works for beautifully illustrated by Betty exchange students from the Saturday, Jan. 16 at 1:30 p.m. more information contact the Frink, Jimmy Ivey, Marga- Horry County Memorial Li- Wyles who prefers to paint school who are featured in the In his presentation, he will ex- Museum at 910-914-4185 or ret Barwick, Peyton Royal, A. brary System in the children’s with watercolors. Although series when their homeland is plore the various snake species whiteville@naturalsciences. Smith and Dr. Dewitt Kennedy. section of the North Myrtle she is not a Columbus County the focus of a book. that call this area home. org. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 Scouts ready for Engagement season with Digital Cookie platform Last year, nearly 160,000 Girl tracking, among others. Digital Scouts experienced a revolu- Cookie 2.0 represents a continu- tionary update to the iconic ing evolution toward one fully Girl Scout Cookie Program: the immersive online experience— Digital Cookie platform. With made possible by Dell and Visa Girl Scouts’ first-ever national and available to all Girl Scout digital platform, Digital Cookie councils in 2017—that will ul- 1.0 gave girls the timately give Girl opportunity to Scouts everywhere sell cookies via an opportunity to website or mobile engage in both app. Bringing 21st web-based and mo- century technol- bile sales. ogy to the classic “We are so Courtney Brooke Bass piece of Americana that is the proud of the councils who Nathan Dean Long Girl Scout Cookie Program, have helped us roll out the this initiative was a first step Digital Cookie platform, as Madison Phipps uses a “Spin Jammer” for Edgewood students Alexis Price, center, in preparing girls to be leaders they are continuing to lay the Bass-Long and Tessa Nicholson, right, to jump at last year’s Jump Rope for Heart event. in the high-tech, fast-paced, e- groundwork upon which we are commerce world of today. building and enhancing the mo- Patrick and Lori Bass of As the Girl Scout Cookie bile sales experience for girls Whiteville announce the en- season gets underway, girls everywhere,” said Anna Maria gagement of their daughter, Edgewood kids Jump Rope For Heart from Girl Scouts – N.C. Coastal Chávez, CEO of Girl Scout of Courtney Brooke, to Nathan Pines will embrace another the USA. “We look forward to Dean Long, son of Dean and Students at Edgewood Ele- grams for youth. Kids are literally jumping cookie season using the Digi- continuing our collaboration Glenda Long of Chadbourn. mentary School in Whiteville Jump Rope For Heart into a heart healthier life tal Cookie mobile application, with Girl Scouts – N.C. Coastal The bride-elect graduated are jumping at the chance teaches students how physi- while becoming passion- which lets girls take in-person Pines and ensuring we are from West Columbus High to fight heart disease and cal fitness benefits the heart ate about raising money for orders using a unique mobile providing today’s girls with the School and earned an associates stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and and shows them that vol- other kids with sick hearts. app, allowing for credit card skills they need to be tomor- degree in nursing at Southeast- No. 4 killers. unteering can be a fun and For 36 years, millions of processing and direct shipping, row’s leaders.” ern Community College. She is a registered nurse at Southeast- Edgewood will host its positive experience for the students have jumped rope in addition to directing cus- The net revenue earned from ern Health in Lumberton. 22nd annual Jump Rope For community. and learned about heart tomers to a transaction-based the cookie sale will remain with The groom-elect graduated Heart event Feb. 12 to raise The need to educate chil- health and how nutrition website where cookies can be the Girl Scout council sponsor- from West Columbus High money for the American dren about the importance and physical activity can purchased. ing the sale. Girls decide how School and earned an Associ- Heart Association, which of physical activity couldn’t help prevent heart disease “We will be utilizing the to spend their troop cookie ates degree in applied science funds lifesaving heart and be timelier. and stroke. Digital Cookie sales platform money and reinvest it back into at Southeastern Community stroke research and com- According to recent stud- Jump Rope For Heart is co- for the second year, and we are their neighborhoods through College. He is a field engineer munity and educational pro- ies, about one-third of chil- sponsored by the American excited to be championing all community service projects technician at Lumbee River dren ages 2 to 19 are over- Heart Association and Amer- of the vital 21st century skills and learning experiences, like Electric Membership Corpora- weight and/or obese. ica-Society of Health and girls are learning through this travel opportunities. unique program,” said Lisa Because 100 percent of the tion. BIRTH By including physical ac- Physical Educators (SHAPE). A 4 p.m. wedding is planned tivity into their daily rou- Help students help others Jones, CEO of Girl Scouts – N.C. net revenue raised through Coastal Pines. “This platform the Girl Scout Cookie Program for April 9 at New Center Bap- tines, kids can significantly by making a donation. tist Church of Bladenboro. reduce the onset and burden If you would like to help allowd us to grow our financial stays with the local council Cullipher of heart disease. more, call your nearest literacy program while remain- and troops, customers who By raising money through American Heart Association ing true to the core principles purchase cookies are not only Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cullipher taught by our iconic cookie getting a delightful treat, they Garden club of Nakina announce the Nov. Jump Rope For Heart, they office or 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1- are preventing heart disease 800-242-8721). program. Digital Cookie 2.0 are also making an important 17 birth of a daughter, Isabella expands the tools available to investment in their communi- Renee, at Myrtle Beach, S.C. She and obesity for the next gen- Visit online at heart.org/ meets Friday eration of Americans. jump. girls to set and monitor their ties. weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. goals, interact with customers, Girl Scouts – N.C. Coastal Whiteville Garden Club Mrs. Cullipher is the former and most of all, to succeed.” Pines will begin using the plat- will meet Friday, Jan. 15 at 9:45 Shelly Faulk, daughter of Mr. The mobile application, form at the start of its cookie- a.m. at the Whiteville Baptist and Mrs. Richard Faulk of launched last year, will retain selling season Jan. 16. Visit Church and will leave at 10 Nakina. Paternal grandparents Born on Leap Year? its strong presence in the Digi- www.girlscouts.org/digitalc- a.m. to go to Wesley Pines in are Hilda Cullipher and the late Staff writer Clara Car- in sharing their story can tal Cookie platform lineup in ookie to see if Digital Cookie is Lumberton to celebrate Betty Walter Cullipher of Ahoskie. trette is writing about county email Cartrette at claracar- 2016, ensuring that Girl Scouts available in your market. Hedgepeth’s birthday. Isabella Renee has three residents who have Leap Year [email protected] or call can continue to learn vital For information about Girl Peggy Underwood, Jolene siblings, Victoria, 13; Ethan, 9; birthdays. Anyone interested 642-4014 ext, 226. skills in online money manage- Scouts visit www.nccoastal- Lewis, Marcia Pearce and and Dylan, 8. ment, m-commerce, and goal pines.org. Jayne Moore are hostesses.

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JAMES ALFRED DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE BLACKWELL WHITEVILLE -- James Alfred Blackwell, 50, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 9 at Worthing- ton Funeral Home in Chad- bourn. Final rites were held Sunday, Jan. 10 at the funeral home with Rev. Justin DuBose officiating. Interment was in Whiteville Memorial Cem- etery. ORBEN FOWLER He is survived by two sons, WHITEVILLE -- Raleigh James Anthony Blackwell of Orben Fowler, 87, died Thurs- Whiteville and Brooks Alford day, Jan. 7, 2016 at Lower Cape Blackwell of Lake Wacca- MARGARET TUCKER EVELYN THOMAS WARD ROGER PITTMAN Fear Hospice and LifeCare maw; father and stepmother, BREWER TABOR CITY -- Evelyn WORLEY Center. He was born Decem- George and Delores Blackwell TABOR CITY -- Margaret Thomas Ward, 81 died Sun- WHITEVILLE -- Roger ADDIE BELLE NORRIS ber 20, 1928, the son of the late of Vass; mother, Doris Cain Tucker Brewer, 89, died Sat- day, Jan. 10, 2016 at Lower Pittman Worley, 73, died WATKINS Raleigh and Sarah Benton Callihan of Bladenboro; sib- urday, Jan. 9, 2016. Born in Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Jan. 10, 2016 at his resi- CHADBOURN -- Addie Fowler. He was the widower of lings, George “J.R.” Blackwell Anson County, she was the eCare Center in Whiteville. dence. He was the son of Belle Norris Watkins, 87, Allene Sellers Fowler. He was Jr. of Vass, Joanne W. Guyton daughter of the late Hoyle Born in Columbus County, the late Edward Leo Worley went to be with the Lord also preceded in death by two of Nakina, Sondra B. Jones Nicholas Tucker and Lois she was the daughter of and Lizzie Mae Watts Wor- Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at brothers, Loyed Fowler and of Fayetteville and Beverly Tarlton Tucker. She was the the late Nolan Long and ley and was preceded in Golden Living in Lumber- Venoia Fowler. Blackwell of Bladenboro; and widow of Benjamin Frank- Inez Nobles Long. She was death by his brother, Mar- ton. He was a vet- two grandchildren. lin Brewer. the widow of Carl Junior shall Worley. She was the widow of eran of the U.S. In lieu of flowers the fam- In addition to her par- Ward. He served Graham Watkins and the Navy. ily request that memorials be ents and husband, she Visitation will be held in the U.S. daughter of the late John He was formerly employed made to the James A. Black- was preceded in death by from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. Navy during Wesley and Louisa Bell by Merita Bread Company well burial funeral fund, c/o one daughter, Gloria Jean 11 at Inman Ward Funeral the Vietnam Era. Sellers Norris. and Lance Company. Worthington Funeral Home, Brewer, one brother, Fred Home. Final rites will be Mr. Worley was a mem- The family will receive The family received friends P.O. Box 352, Chadbourn, N.C. Tucker and her special held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. ber of Western Prong Bap- friends from 6-8 p.m. Mon- Sunday, Jan. 10 at Peacock Fu- 28431. companion, Charles Parker. 12 at New Horizon Worship tist Church. day, Jan. 11 at Worthington neral Home. Final rites will be Final rites will be held at Center. Burial will be in Visitation will be held Funeral Home in Chad- held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at Carolina Cemetery, Green from 1-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, bourn. Final rites will be at New Hope Baptist Church MLK worship service Mt. Moriah United Method- Sea, S.C. Jan. 12 in the Western held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. with Rev. Darrin Moore offi- A community Martin Lu- ist Church in Marshville. She is survived by two Prong Baptist Church Fel- 12 at Worthington Funeral ciating. Burial will be in New ther King Jr. service of wor- Burial will be in the church sons, Dale Ward (Wanda) lowship Hall. A graveside Home with Rev. Donald Hope Baptist Church Cem- ship will be held Sunday, cemetery. The family will of Tabor City, Chris Ward service will be held at 2 Conway officiating. Inter- etery. Jan. 17 at St. Mark AME Zion receive friends Thursday, (Sharon) of Green Sea, S.C.; p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 in the ment will be in Gowan He is survived by two Church at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Charl- Jan. 14 one hour prior to four daughters, Linda Bry- church cemetery with Rev. Cemetery in Cerro Gordo. daughters, Beverly Wallace rean B. Mapson, host pastor, the service in the church. ant (Michael Causey) and Ronnie Wilson officiating. She leaves to cherish her and Cheryl McLaurin, both will lead the service. Pastors Inman Ward Funeral Home Tammy Black (Donald), McKenzie Mortuary is han- memory, three daughters, of Charlotte; one sister, Inez from the community will of- in Tabor City is handling both of Green Sea, S.C., Te- dling the arrangements. Margie Norris Watkins Fowler of Lisbon; and four fer special prayers. Leaders the arrangements. resa Suggs (Ricky) of Loris, Survivors include a spe- (Sal) of Burlington, Caro- grandchildren. from the synagogue and vari- S.C., Cindy King (Terry) of cial nephew, Ricky Worley She is survived by three lyn Norris Hayes (Wayne) ous churches in the area will Ash; one brother, Nathan of Whiteville; one sister-in- sons, Frank Brewer and of Cerro Gordo and Fran- participate in a public read- Long of Chadbourn; four law, Merle Worley of White- wife, Vivian, of Tabor City; ces Watkins Hayes (Danny) MARY ELLIOTT ing of King’s famous “I have a sisters, Doris Strickland ville; two brothers, Ed Richard Brewer and wife, of Chadbourn; three sons, TABOR CITY -- Mary El- dream” speech. and Brenda Hilbourn, both Worley (Barbara Ann) and Judy, of Raleigh, Ray Brew- Donnie Norris, Larry Nor- liott, 94, died Sunday, Jan. 11, The church is located at 114 of Cerro Gordo, Velma Emory Worley (Brenda), all er and wife, Jean, of Win- ris (Kathy) and Alvin Wat- 2016 in the Rex Nursing Facil- W. Virgil Street. Spruill of Plymouth, Deb- of Whiteville. ston Salem; one daughter, kins, all of Tabor City; 16 ity in Raleigh. Rev. Paul. T. Stallsworth is bie Etheridge of White- Memorials may be made Marlot Perry and husband, grandchildren; many great- Arrangements are incom- the pastor. ville; 14 grandchildren; to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Greg, of Mint Hill; one grandchildren; and a spe- plete and will be announced nine great-grandchildren; and LifeCare Center, 206 sister, Frances Griffin of cial relative, Doris Norris by Inman Ward Funeral and one great-great-grand- Warrior Trial, Whiteville, Pierce is parade marshal Marshville; nine grandchil- of Tabor City. Home. dren; and 19 great-grand- child. N.C. 28472 or Columbus Representative Garland children. Memorials May be made County Gideons P.O. 152, E. Pierce will be the parade In lieu of flowers, memo- to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Whiteville, N.C. 28472. EARL ARTHUR marshal for the 28th Annual rials may be made to the and LifeCare Center, 206 “WALT’ WALTERS Mt. Olive MBC sets Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Lower Cape Fear Hospice Warrior Trail, Whiteville, JACKIE ‘WADE’ HEWITT LAKE WACCAMAW -- Earl pastoral celebration Parade to be held in Eliza- and LifeCare Center, 206 N.C. 28472. CHADBOURN -- Jackie Arthur “Walt” Walters, 83, bethtown Monday, Jan. 18 at Warrior Trail, Whiteville, “Wade” Hewitt, 64, died died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016 at The members of the Pas- 11 a.m. The line-up starts at 9 N.C. 28472 or to Mt. Mori- EDWARD MCRAE BRYAN Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 at his Columbus Regional Health- tor’s Aide Ministry, officers, a.m. at 805 West Broad Street. ah UMC, 6722 Hwy. 218 E. HOLDEN BEACH -- Edward home. He was born May 7, care in Whiteville. and members of Mt. Olive Martin Luther King Day Marshville, N.C. 28103. McRae Bryan, 65, died Mon- 1951 in Marion County, S.C. Arrangements are incom- Missionary Baptist Church celebrates the life and accom- A guest register is avail- day, Jan. 4, 2016. He was pre- Visitation was held Sat- plete and will be announced will hold Dr. Timothy A. Lanc- plishment of Dr. Martin Lu- able at inmanfuneralhome. ceded in death by his father, urday, Jan. 9 in the chapel of by McKenzie Mortuary in es’ 19th pastoral celebration. ther King Jr. MLK promoted com. Hubert and Calista Hester Meares Funeral Home in Fair Whiteville. The pre-celebration will Civil Rights through nonvio- Bryan. Bluff. There will be no com- kick-off Friday, Jan. 15 at 7 lent civil disobedience. He is JERRY LEE BULLOCK A graveside service was mital service. p.m. at the church. Apostle perhaps best known for his EVERGREEN -- Jerry Lee held Sunday, Jan. 10 at Clark- He is survived by his wife, Chadbourn Westside Anthony Buie, pastor of St. “I have a dream...” speech in Bullock, 66, died Thursday, ton Cemetery with Rev. Larry Dianne, of the home; one Alumni meet Joseph Miracle Revival Cen- 1963. He was assassinated in Jan. 7, 2016 at Columbus Re- Pittman officiating. Bladen- daughter, Jackie Norris of ter in Red Springs, will be the 1968. The Chadbourn Chapter gional Healthcare in White- Gaskins Funeral Home of the home; one son, Anthony guest speaker. Martin Luther King Jr. day of the Westside Alumni Asso- ville. He was the son of Ralph Elizabethtown handled the ar- Hewitt of North Charleston Sunday, Jan. 17 beginning became a federally recognized ciation will hold its monthly and Eunice Brigman Bullock. rangements. S.C.; and two granddaughters. with morning service, Rev. Dr. holiday in 1983. The first year meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 6 A graveside service will be He is survived by his Byron E. Lennon, pastor of this holiday was observed was p.m. held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 spouse, Linda S. Bryan of Divinity Missionary Baptist 1986, and not by all states. DNA and Genealogy The meeting will be held at at Macedonia Baptist Church the home; three sons, Edward Church, East Orange, N.J., In 2000 it became a nation- the Westside Community Cen- Cemetery with Revs. Jimmy McRae Bryan II of Elizabeth- Interest Group meets will be the guest speaker. ally observed holiday in all ter, 650 W. Smith Street, Chad- Caines and Tim Holden offi- town, Ashley McRae Bryan of There will be gospel mu- states. Martin Luther King Jr. Interested in how DNA can bourn. ciating. Worthington Funeral Ocean Isle and Corey Michael help your genealogy? Don’t sic and the “Blessed Team” Day takes place on the third Home in Chadbourn is han- Bryan of Lumberton; one understand an X from a Y? Or, Dance Ministry will perform. Monday of January each year. dling the arrangements. sister, Sharon Chadwick of are you an expert wanting to Freeman to speak at He is survived by his wife, Wilmington; and three grand- share your knowledge with Victory SDA Carol Joann Cooper Bullock children. others? Join the DNA and Brother Roy Freeman Jr. of the home; two children, Genealogy Interest Group for will be speaking Saturday, Jerry Edward Bullock and Columbus Cancer their monthly meeting Mon- Jan. 23 at Victory Seventh Day Debbie LaFaye Bullock Ward, day, Jan. 11 from 5-6 p.m. All Champions support Adventist Church in Riegel- both of Tabor City; siblings, skills levels welcome. wood at 11 a.m. The message Dorothy N. Hamilton of Chad- group meets The meeting will be held bourn, Betty Jean Hamilton will be Peace & Hate: Two Donayre Cancer Care Cen- in the David M. Paynter As- of Whiteville, Gladys Bullock roads to the Kingdom of God ter of Columbus Regional sembly Room at the Northeast Morgan of Fuquay Varina, and Satan, which will you Healthcare Columbus Cancer Library, 201 Chestnut Street, Cher B. Burnside of Atlanta, choose? Champions support group will Wilmington. Ga., Larry Bullock of Orrum The church is located on meet Wednesday, Jan. 13 from and Ronald Jones of Maxton; 10th Castle Street in Wilming- 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS admin- eight grandchildren; and four ton. istration conference room. Family History research great-grandchildren. Steven L. Gates is the pas- The topic will be “Which vi- Using online newspapers tor. tamins and supplements are for family history research Ladies Bible study right for me?” presented by with Jennifer Daugherty will All area ladies are invited Amy Jenkins, Pharm D, RPH. be held Monday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 to an inter-denominational The topic set for Wednes- p.m. at the Northeast Library, Subscribe Today, 910.642.2128 Bible study which will meet day, Feb. 10 from 9-10 a.m. will 201 Chestnut Street, Wilming- at First Presbyterian Church be “Mindful meditation” pre- ton in the David M. Paynter www.mckenziemortuary.net in Whiteville. The classes will sented by Carla Brown, MSP, room. meet Tuesday mornings from CCC-SLP. It will be held in the Find out how to locate news- Call 642-4104 9-11 a.m. beginning Feb. 2. CRHS administration confer- papers available online and Discerning the voice of God ence room. how they can aid in your gene- by Priscilla Shirer is a seven- The programs are free. alogy research. week DVD-based study. Mem- Columbus Regional Health- The event is sponsored by ber books are $13 and must be care is located at 500 Jefferson the Old New Hanover Geneal- orderded in advance. Street. ogy Society. For more information or to order a book, call Janet McPherson at 642-9714 no later than Jan. 27. Advertise ------Who was the first Presi- Here! dent born in the 20th cen- If you’re reading this, so are your tury? John F. Kennedy. He potential customers. was born in Brookline, Mass, on May 29, 1917. Lyndon John- Call 642-4104 to place your ad son, Richard Nixon, Gerald and start reaching them today. Ford, and Ronald Reagan were all born before JFK in the 20th The News Reporter century but served after him. Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016

Time to revisit adding fluoride to our water Columbus County is fortunate to have a dental clinic for children at the health department. For many children in the county, the dentist My Spin at the health department is the only dentist they will see during their By TOM CAMPBELL childhood and often years beyond when it is recommended. The mobile clinic that goes to the The end of schools stays busy and is needed. For years, it has been a struggle to the beginning attract and retain dentists, most of After more than three years of whom can earn far more in private debate and several false starts the practice. legislature passed and Governor A federal program that offers tu- Pat McCrory signed into law a ition assis- Medicaid Reform law in 2015. tance for The point Legislators, lobbyists, regulators, medical It’s time for others to the house of medicine and most providers stand up, with our everyone was relieved to bring to come medical community, in Public opinion this complicated issue to fruition. to under- support of water fluori- The final product was a hybrid managed care model that includes served dation. Opposes solar State University concluded dreds of birds killed at three both for-profit Managed Care areas in that REPS cost North Caro- large solar farms, includ- Organizations (MCOs) as well exchange for a commitment of four lina more than 23,700 jobs ing Ivanpah Solar Electric In North Carolina, we have as Provider Led Entities (PLEs) and $14.4 billion in personal Generating System (ISEGS), years of service is benefiting chil- a large group of scoundrels. of hospitals, doctor groups and income lost in 2013. described as a “mega-trap” dren in Columbus County. They’re conning the public providers. As Greg Griggs, ex- Renewable energy projects for birds and insects. We are lucky to have Dr. Cynthia and taxpayers. There is no ecutive vice president of the N.C. are unreliable because they A February, 2014 Wall Street Taylor here but we should pay close humor involved in these Academy of Family Physicians, depend on the weather. There Journal article reported that attention to what she and other scams. recently said, this was not the have been $1 billon in tax solar towers can reach 1,000 So how did these scoun- end of Medicaid reform debates, medical providers have told us and credits from taxpayers from degrees Fahrenheit. There drels accrue so much power? merely the end of the beginning continue to tell us about the state of 2010-2014 and likely another are researchable materials Our state politicians created of reform. children’s oral health. $1 billion in 2015. and sworn testimony that the Renewable Energy Port- There were many voices in- Many children in the county lack From 2008-2014, the aver- support the negative impact folio Standard (REPS) and in- volved, each with their own proper dental care or have suffered age North Carolina electric- that big solar has on your vestment tax credit policies. agenda. Lawmakers wanted more ity rate rose 17.1 percent, health, the environment and from early tooth decay. Many fami- Thus, big solar corporations budget predictability, shifting twice as quickly than other your money. States such as lies simply cannot afford dental care. hired the right lobbyists to risks of budget overruns from states in the Southern Atlan- Kansas, Ohio, and West Vir- Children at high risk for cavities push their narrative to their the state to others. Doctors and tic Region because of REPs ginia have recognized the need access to a number of different clients- politicians. hospitals saw value in shifting and investment tax credits. negative toll imposed by their protective and preventative health Following are a few facts from a fee-per-service model to Bill Gates, a believer in cli- renewable energy mandate these scoundrels will not tell having more voice in the health measures. mate change, admitted that and recently froze or elimi- you: outcomes of patients. Insurers The cost of adding fluoride to renewable sources are unreli- nated them. Major energy providers saw an opportunity for profit. drinking water is minimal when able and too expensive. Poor Maybe our local authori- must purchase more expen- We remember well that after compared to the large costs of restor- and middle-income families ties are joining the federal sive, inefficient sources, pass- Congress passed the Affordable ative dental work for children. Sur- hurt the most. Big solar ener- and state scoundrels to swin- ing higher electric bills and Care Act (Obamacare) many gy producers are increasing dle us out of more of our rounding counties fluoridate their taxes to consumers, higher months were needed to work temperatures and causing hard-earned money. It looks water. cost on to businesses, dis- through thousands of policies, wildlife and vegetation dead like a rubber stamp approval The American Dental Associa- couraging investment and procedures, regulations and de- zones in California. A U.S. operation. tion says that more than 70 years of permanent jobs creation. A cisions not contained in the en- Fish and Wildlife Service Willis Council scientific research has shown that recent study by the Institute abling legislation, all necessary report in 2014 identified hun- New Hope an optimal level of fluoride in com- of Political Economy at Utah for implementation. Expect much munity water is safe and effective in of the same with North Carolina’s Medicaid Reform. preventing tooth decay by at least 25 The first and perhaps most cru- percent in both children and adults. cial step, comes this month as The Simply by drinking water, Americans Dirty little secret Department of Health and Hu- can benefit from fluoride’s cavity man Services submits an appli- protection whether they are at home, BY RAY LUNDY sins that no one else knew but the too young to know what he was cation to the federal Centers for work or school. individual. Dan listened intently. talking about. Medicare and Medicaid Services It won’t solve all the problems, but Dan looked like an ordinary During the invitation, Dan went He asked God’s forgiveness, his for federal approval of the state’s it is a good start. It’s time for others guy, and he and his wife looked forward with others. He prayed at wife’s forgiveness, the congrega- reform plan. Dave Richards, head to stand up with our medical com- happy. They had two kids, a dog, the altar with others, and he con- tion’s forgiveness. He would never of our state’s Medicaid program, good jobs, a nice house, and were fessed his sin to God. But, he did do it again, and all the people said munity in support of water fluorida- feels confident we will get that involved in their church. On the not ask God to help him. amen and congratulated him. He approval, but also cautions it will tion. surface, they seemed like the ideal Dan sat on the front pew and felt great and his wife cried with be a lengthy process, possibly not couple, with an ideal marriage. asked the pastor to say something joy. He threw his porn in the dump- At work, Dan was the go-to man at the close of the service. He con- ster. Dan was free at last. occurring in 2016. to get things done, and he kept fessed before God and everybody The next night after all were The state will be divided into getting promotions with his large that he was addicted to pornog- asleep, the Devil called, and Dan six or seven regions and PLEs can company. He knew the business raphy. answered. He got in his truck, form and apply to provide Med- inside and out. He and his wife, Cindy, had eased back to the dumpster, icaid services at a capitated or Quotes of His boss and owner of the com- many arguments over porn, and crawled in stacks of other filth, fixed price per patient per month pany leaned heavily on Dan for he vowed many times to give it up. and dug out two of his trash bags within those regions. There also his opinions. Dan’s decisions had He had a great collection of porn that held his porn. will be three slots for statewide made the owner a fortune. magazines and DVDs under his I do not know what happened MCOs, with insurance companies the week A revival was going on in Dan’s bed. Porn materials were on the to Dan. I never heard. But, a wise church. He was there each and top shelf in his closet. man once told my seminary class: and perhaps even PLEs bidding “This project is a straight-forward every service, singing in the choir. He often stayed up late watch- “I have never seen an addict re- to provide the requisite services, project and it is just not needed to have a The visiting pastor spoke one ing online porn. His wife was habilitated unless he calls on a again at a capitated price. Pre- bunch of change orders and added cost to night about “Hidden Things,” little sickened, and his little girls were Higher Power.” sumably the three victors will this bid.” be those offering the lowest per- – Whiteville City School Board patient per month amount. member Greg Merritt, on Trigon con- You can be sure that many struction being selected to construct a interested parties will be at the new fieldhouse at Legion Stadium. At table attempting to shape these Thumbs down $630,000, the firm was the low bidder policies and regulations. The on the 5,400 square foot building that legislation also requires that will include locker rooms, offices, a DHHS report to lawmakers as to training room and laundry. progress and it is a certainty they will want a voice in these evolving “Just add a few days.” reforms. – Scott Rabon, an avid bear hunter, While there will be much ac- who spoke at recent Wildlife Resourc- tivity behind the scenes, don’t es Commission hearing. Columbus, expect dramatic announcements Brunswick and Robeson counties or changes this year. It is quite have the shortest bear season in the possible that the new model won’t state, which runs from early to late be ready to implement in the 2018 December. time frame envisioned by the en- abling legislation. “When I bought my home here, there These are big changes to a $14 were open fields and woods. That’s why billion program. We all remem- we bought it – for the peace and quiet, and ber the missteps and problems because Whiteville is a good little town.” in rolling out Obamacare and – David White, who lives at 515 Mill we urge all to exercise patience Pond Road beside a former farm that and wisdom, insisting on getting is being turned into a 58-acre solar it right over getting it done fast. farm. White asked city council to re- True Medicaid reform in North fuse the request, which was approved. Carolina is just beginning. The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 – 9-A Park Police, fire donate to Families First Continued from page 1-A

By JEFFERSON WEAVER close to Whiteville on U.S. 74-76 groundbreaking, a chicken Staff Writer for the park. A plan to build the bog plate sale will be held at park at Southeastern Commu- the Whiteville National Guard Whiteville firefighters nity College fell through due to Armory on the Chadbourn and police officers donated state regulations. Highway. Plates are $7, and several hundred dollars Some property was avail- can be eaten in or taken out. worth of food and cash able for little or no money, but All proceeds go to the memo- donations to the Families none of it was suitable for the rial park. First Domestic Violence group’s plans. “This is a big step, but it’s prevention agency Thurs- County commissioners just the start,” Norris said. d a y. promised to provide $50,000 “All we’re doing right now is Det. Andre Jackson for the project, but the money buying the land—there’s still of the Whiteville Police, could not be used for buying a lot of planning and then the in conjunction with his land. Norris and her volun- construction to worry about. church, Minters Chapel, teers then embarked on a We need all the support we can coordinated the food drive. series of ongoing fundraisers gather.” First responders turned that have attracted attention Hopes are for the park to from across the county. become a day trip destination over a minivan full of They formed a non-profit, for travellers from outside the canned goods and non-per- so donors could see tax advan- county, as well as local resi- ishables to Families First tages for their gifts. dents wanting to honor and representatives Thursday. A dance, plate sales, motor- remember the military. Not all the donated goods cycle rides, and the popular “This park is for our vet- were available for a photo- Columbus County $5 challenge erans,” she said. “They gave graph. added to the coffers while Nor- everything for us, whether “There are just too many ris was tracking down leads they were under fire or serv- to unload and reload into about possible property for ing at home. We owe it to them a vehicle,” Jackson said. the park. to never let their sacrifice be “We’ll deliver those later.” Last fall, the group found a forgotten.” The back of the minivan Police and firefighters load a van from Families First with several hundred dollars farm for sale in the New Hope For more information, or to driven by shelter volunteer worth of donated groceries Thursday. community. The available land donate, call 840-3848. Lucy Pope Byrd was nearly had sufficient highway front- full of everything from age, more acreage than the snacks to staples. seven acres called for in the Compassionate Families First provides plans – and was available for Friends meeting emergency housing, coun- $65,000. Volunteers closed on seling, job search assis- a $42,500 loan with BB&T, with planned tonight tance and other support two annual payments. for people escaping abusive Members of the park group The Compassionate Friends relationships. erected a sign and flag there Border Belt Chapter will meet Cpl. Tracey Carter of the last fall, and on Thursday in the fellowship hall of Grace Whiteville Police said men morning, veterans of all Episcopal Church, 105 S. Madi- and women in both units branches and time periods son St. in Whiteville on Mon- were happy to help. will join dignitaries and local day, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. “It’s another way we can leaders for a groundbreaking The Compassionate Friends help people,” Carter said. at the site. provides highly personal com- Vickie Pait, executive “We hope we’re going to fort, hope, and support to every director for Families First, have a good crowd,” Norris family experiencing the death said the donations were said. of a loved one. sorely needed. A start date for construc- The shelter houses an tion hasn’t been set, Norris average of 200 people every said, but volunteers expect Vineland year, usually at a rate of work to begin sooner rather nine per day. than later. The shelter has a capac- “There is a lot of support Station ity of 17. and interest for the park,” she Available for wedding “For two months, we’ve said. “It’s gratifying to know receptions & other been full,” Pait said. “We people do still care about their events always need donations of veterans.” 642-3157 groceries, paper products, Immediately after the cleaners – we go through Whiteville Police Chief Jeff Rosier, Lucy Byrd of Families First, Fire Chief David Yer- so much. People come to us geau, Police Cpl. Tracey Carter, and Lt. J.D. Batchelor with some of the groceries do- with nothing, and we do all nated to Families First. we can to help.” Families First works tic violence group is called “Anytime someone wants can be sure we appreciate closely with police and fire, on to help in emergencies to donate, especially in it, and it will be put to good in part because the domes- involving families. quantities like this, you use,” she said. 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 Lawson is manager of year County’s pecans another Teresa Lawson, certified site manager of Berry Court and Berry Park Apartments victim of excessive rainfalls in Chadbourn, received the By RAY WYCHE out sugared pecans. as pecan scab and can be con- Director’s Regional Award Staff Writer “We thought we were going trolled by a chemical sprayed for Site Manager of the Year to have a pretty good crop but on the tree. for 2015 at the Partnership Chalk up another crop that all this rain hurt us,” he said. “The green shell of the nut Property Management annual suffered because of too much The pecans that did mature turns black unless the spray awards banquet held in Flor- rain. without any damage from hits it,” Ward said. ence, S.C. Dec. 9. The area’s pecan crop rain-induced mold or other Those nuts that remained This award is presented looked promising in early problems were smaller than on the tree during harvest by Jeff Holoman, director, to fall, with clusters of ripening normal, he added, probably be- time were of such light weight a field employee chosen from nuts numbering five or six per cause of dry weather in June they did not fall from the tree more than 25 nominees who cluster. and July when the kernels as would a healthy nut. have shown exceptional pro- When harvest time came, were putting on their major “They did not have enough fessionalism, enthusiasm and the growers were in for an growth. weight to fall,” Ward said. dedication to their property. unwelcome surprise. Heavy and frequent rains Many growers attempted Lawson was honored in “Some of the pecans that continued during the sum- to stop the spread of pecan front of more than 100 co- I have been processing were mer when pecans were in the scab by spraying their trees workers, including Mike Ho- starting to mold inside the “green shell” stage of their with chemicals but ran into loman, CEO and partner of shell because of all the rain growth. The shells were not a problem because frequent Partnership Property Man- mature enough to keep the rains washed away the chemi- Teresa Lawson, center, displays her Site Manager of the we had,” said Rossie Ward of agement. In addition, Lawson kernel or “meat” of the nut cal before it could be effective. Year award with Jeff Holoman, left, and Drew Leonard, right. Chadbourn-Clarendon Road received the Territory Site south of Chadbourn. Ward dry. Water reached the kernel Ward said the problem, Manager award and Certified owns and operates a pecan pro- causing a mold that eventually caused by excess moisture, Site Manager designation. She was chosen for this of her residents. Both com- cessing business that cracks killed the kernel, Ward said. was widespread. It was re- To receive this designation, award because of her efforts munities provide affordable and cleans the nuts for the This condition that normally ported in pecan growing areas each recipient completed 23 to provide quality living in housing to the elderly in Chad- public and for his own pecan causes the green leaves of the of South Carolina, Georgia. hours of training and testing. Columbus County and to make bourn. sales business. He also turns tree to turn black is known Mississippi and Louisana. Lawson has worked with her communities a safe and Partnership Property Man- Partnership Property Man- well maintained home for the agement employs 350-plus full agement since 2013 and was residents. Lawson works ag- and part-time employees, with nominated by her regional gressively to make the apart- the corporate office located in property manager, Drew Leon- ment community a safe, quiet Greensboro and branch offices Whiteville Optimists sponsor ard. and enjoyable home for all in Asheville and Florence, S.C. annual essay competition The Whiteville Optimist about the world and their years and has been active in Club encourages area stu- future,” Club President Eric the community since 1969. Whiteville Optimists sponsor dents to contemplate the top- Underwood said. Optimist programs and ser- ic “Lead by Example: Reality “As Optimists, it is our vice projects include Di- or Fiction” as part of the Op- goal to encourage them and xie Youth Baseball, Youth annual oratorical contest timist International Essay do what we can to bring out Soccer, Optimist Oratorical The Whiteville Optimist compete for additional schol- hopes to bring out the best in Contest for 2016. Entrants the best in each of them. Contest, Youth Apprecia- Club is encouraging area stu- arship money. Students who each of them and help them have an opportunity to win This gives them a wonder- tion Week, Respect for Law, dents to speak their minds are under the age of 18 as of achieve their goals for the a $2,500 college scholarship. ful opportunity to tap into Achievement in Education, about the topic “How My Best Oct. 1, 2015, who have not future.” The Optimist Club will their creativity and pursue Students of the Year, local Brings Out the Best in Others” graduated from high The local contest judge the local students’ es- possible scholarships at the scholarships, and the Op- as part of the Optimist Inter- school are eligible to will be held on says based on the theme to same time.” timist Childhood Cancer national Oratorical Contest participate. Tuesday, March determine the top winners. The deadline to enter is Campaign. for 2016. “As they pre- 22. The dead- The local winner will receive Feb. 14. Carrying the motto The Optimist Club will pare for their line to enter an Olympic style gold medal Complete information and “Friend of Youth,” Optimists judge the local students’ four future, many of the contest is and a $100 cash prize, and applications for the contest conduct service projects that to five minute speeches based our local stu- March 15. Stu- advance to the district com- have been made available reach more than six million on content and presentation dents need expe- dents wishing petition. The district winner to each of the county high young people each year. to determine the top winners. rience express- to participate will receive a plaque and the school principals and coun- To learn more about Opti- The top four contestants will ing their thoughts in the oratori- $2500 college scholarship. selors or can be obtained mist International visit the receive Olympic style medal- and opinions to an cal contest can Students under the age by contacting Underwood organizational website at lions. The top two contestants audience,” Whiteville find out more about of 18 as of Oct. 1, 2015, who at 642-7814 or via email at www.optimist.org. will receive a $100 cash prize Optimist Club President the contest by contact- have not graduated from underwoode@embarqmail. More information about and advance to the zone level Eric Underwood said. “The ing the contest chairman Don high school, are eligible to com. the Whiteville club or build- and possibly the district level. Oratorical Contest challenges Harritan at 840-0339. Contest participate in the 700-800 The Whiteville Optimist ing a club in your area can be The top three district winners them to do just that and also of- information also is available word essay contest. Club has been participat- obtained by contacting club will share in $5,000 scholar- fers an opportunity for schol- from local school principals “Young students today ing in the Optimist Essay secretary Don Harritan at ship money and be eligible to arships. In this way, our club and counselors. have so many fresh ideas Contest for more than 35 642-6467. Sports The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 - Page 1B

Viking boys Gator girls, Pack boys Tyrell Kirk rally past cruise to TRC victories Whiteville guard

By DAN BISER Smith’s Lady Wolfpack holds S. Robeson Sports Editor a 3-2 TRC record and stands at 4-5 overall. ROWLAND - With four As expected, the East Co- players scoring in double fig- Nine of Whiteville’s 10 lumbus girls and Whiteville ures, the West Columbus Vi- players broke into the scoring boys came away with victo- kings came away with their column in the Wolfpack boys ries in Friday night’s var- first Three Rivers Conference win. Sophomore Cameron sity basketball games at the basketball win of the season Smith came off the bench to Whiteville High gym, but both Friday night, rallying past the score a game-high 14 points. had to deal with first-half host South Robeson Mustangs Sophomore Monchovia Gaff- challenges before dominating 63-59. ney scored nine and junior second-half play. South Robeson led 49-40 Tyrell Kirk tossed in eight In the girls game, East after three quarters before points for the Wolfpack, which Columbus junior Charity Coach Michael Powell’s Vi- extended its 30-15 halftime Powell poured in 26 points - kings rallied with 23 points in lead to 50-21 after three quar- 19 in the second half - as the the final eight minutes to snap ters. Lady Gators overcame a 15-13 a five-game game losing streak. Coach Jerry Singletary’s halftime deficit to turn back Ozzly Johnson nailed a late Wolfpack is 4-1 in the confer- the WHS girls team 57-41 and 3-pointer and a foul shot in the ence and 6-2 overall. improved their Three Rivers closing seconds to wrap up the “We missed a lot of shots Conference-leading record win as the Vikings put their tonight and didn’t do a very at 5-0. season record at 3-7 overall and good job of taking care of In the boys game, White- 1-4 in the conference. the ball in the second half,” ville broke a 15-15 deadlock West Columbus’ balanced Singletary said. “We’re still by closing out the final five scoring attack included 12 working at becoming more minutes of the second quarter points by Fred Evans, 11 by consistent on both ends of with a 15-0 run that led to a Jacob Baldwin, and 10 each by the floor. 61-28 runaway. The game was Johnny McFadden and Latrey- “Although we realize we marred late in the first half by al McCollum. Johnson, Evans still have a ways to go as a an altercation between fans and McCollum connected on a team, I’m been pleased with that spilled onto the playing pair of 3-point shots. effort,” he added. floor and led to the ejection of Johnson and E.J. Miller Alex Moore had nine points ECHS player Nigewon Gore. each scored eight points for and Kushod Tucker connected the Vikings. for eight for Coach Marcus The girls game saw a first South Robeson forward Da- Skipper’s Gators, who slipped half of cold shooting, unad- vonta Banks had another big to 1-4 in conference and 2-13 vised passes and turnovers night with 34 points. The Mus- overall. from both sides. The White- tangs fell to 2-3 in conference With mid-term exams ville team managed to play and 3-9 for the season. scheduled this week at area the four-time defending Three schools, there are no games Rivers Conference champion In the girls game, West Co- scheduled until Friday. Lady Gator team on even lumbus had a difficult time East Columbus will play terms in the first two quarters overcoming a slow start as the host to Fairmont Friday. behind the aggressive play Lady Vikings bowed to South Whiteville is scheduled to of center Ericka Vereen and Robeson and high-scoring Lady play South Robeson. Past HMS Tournament champions some strong shooting by Nsaia Mustang scorer A’Terria Quick Rogers. by a 54-40 score. In junior varsity action, The score was knotted at Quick tallied 40 points, lead- held earlier in the evening, 8-8 after one quarter, and a ing the South Robeson team to East Columbus won the girls basket by Whiteville’s Bri- a 14-2 lead after one quarter junior varsity game 30-24 and anna McCellon with three and 23-10 at the half. took the boys game 32-26. seconds left in the first half Annela Tiffany scored 12 gave the Lady Wolfpack a 15-13 points and Raeana Goodman GIRLS GAME lead at the intermission. had 11 for West Columbus. E. Columbus 8 5 23 21 - 57 GIRLS GAME Coach Candra Powell’s South Robeson upped its Whiteville 8 7 11 16 - 41 East Columbus squad quickly Three Rivers Conference re- EAST COLUMBUS (57): Mar- Photos by Grant Merritt took charge in the opening lena McClure 8, Alexus Clark 3, cord to 4-1 and its season mark minute of the second half on Tia Campbell 3, Charity Powell 26, to 10-4. West Columbus slipped Gator-Wolfpack clashes quick baskets by Powell and Sayeh Campbell 4, Mia Campbell 6, to 0-5 and 2-8. Whiteville guard Madison Hinson (above, 15) puts up a shot against East Columbus Marlena McClure, and with Shyniquel Watson 2. defender Sayeh Campbell (22) in Friday night’s girls basketball action, and White- less than four minutes gone WHITEVILLE (41): Nsaia Rog- With mid-term exams sched- ers 14, Ashlin Floyd 9, Madison ville post player Raquan Shipman works his way in for a lay-up Friday’s boys game in the third quarter, the Lady uled this week at area high Hinson 3, Ericka Vereen 9, Dellasia Gators extended their lead to schools, there are no games at the WHS gym. The East Columbus girls claimed a 57-41 win over the host Lady Freeman 4, Breanna McCellon 2. 28-19. ECHS, which has not scheduled until Friday. Wolfpack behind Charity Powell’s 26-point effort to put its Three Rivers Conference lost a conference game since BOYS GAME West Columbus will resume record at 5-0. In the boys game, Whiteville closed the first half of play with a 15-0 run the 2012-13 season, scored the E. Columbus 6 9 4 9 - 28 Three Rivers Conference play and went on to take a 61-28 win over the visiting Gator team. With area high schools first six points of the fourth Whiteville 12 18 20 11 - 61 Friday by playing host to St. scheduled for mid-term exams this week, teams will not return to action until Fri- quarter to lead 42-26. EAST COLUMBUS (28): Justin Pauls. South Robeson will en- McClure and Tia Campbell Chestnut 4, Jared Demery 2, Sha- tertain Whiteville Friday. day night. Friday’s Three Rivers Conference schedule has Whiteville visiting South heed Bellamy 3, Kushod Tucker 8, each scored eight points for Robeson, West Columbus playing host to St. Pauls, East Columbus playing host to Alex Moore 8, Dexter McKoy 2. East Columbus in taking their GIRLS GAME Fairmont and South Columbus traveling to meet Red Springs. The East Columbus WHITEVILLE (61): Tre Davis West Columbus 2 8 16 16 - 42 fifth straight TRC win of the 2, Germain McNeil 7, Tyrell Kirk 8, South Robeson 14 9 13 18 - 54 girls team is vying for a fifth consecutive Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference champion- season. Monchovia Gaffney 9, B.J. Edwards WEST COLUMBUS (42): Annela ship, and the Fairmont boys squad is battling for a sixth straight Three Rivers hoops Rogers led Whiteville scor- 8, Lamar Green 4, Cameron Smith Tiffany `12, Raeana Goodman 11, crown. ers with 14 points while Ver- 14, Demetrius Brown 7, Raquan Tah’nijah McKoy 7, Jennifer Williams een and Ashlin Floyd each Shipman 4. 6, Jay’brehon Shanks 4, Shiann scored nine. Coach Serena Barnes 2. SOUTH ROBESON (54): A’terria Quick 40, Desiree Dunham 6, Le- St. Pauls hoop teams sweep Stallion squads shawn Vanderhall 4, Nytia Lewis 4. The St. Pauls girls bas- defense. A 17-5 Bulldog ad- of possession without a shot) BOYS GAME ketball team entered Friday vantage in the third quarter in the second half. That shot West Columbus 16 13 11 23 - 63 night’s game with South Co- expanded the lead to 46-28. The advantage and 11 of 13 suc- 2016 South Robeson 23 14 12 10 - 59 lumbus holding a record of Stallions outscored St. Pauls cessful free throws resulted WEST COLUMBUS (63): Fred 1-11 and 0-4 in conference. A 10-4 in the final frame to make in a 41-18 second half St. Pauls Evans 12, Jacob Baldwin 11, Johnny dominating 51-28 win over the final score 51-28. advantage and the 69-39 win. Whiteville High School McFadden 10, Latreyal McCollum the Stallions proved the Lady Calia Turbeville led South Spencer led all scorers with 10, Ozzly Johnson 8, E.J. Miller 8, Bulldogs are a better team Columbus with a dozen points. 16 points. Green added 13. Ten baseball schedule Dillajuan Willis 2, Bernard Godfrey 2. than their record indicated. Sarvis added seven. Destiny players scored for St. Pauls. SOUTH ROBESON (59): Da- vantea Banks 34, Davis 7, Smith 5, The St. Pauls boys came Hardin had 12 points, primar- Dante Burden and Tedrick Caleb Hunt 4, Austin Hunt 4, Dakota into the contest with an 11-2 ily on put backs after offensive McNeill each scored 13 points March 4 - New Hanover, 5 Clark 3, Fabian Hunt 2. record. They played up to rebounds, for St. Pauls. South for the Bulldogs. South Colum- March 5- Topsail, 2 their record in a 69-39 win over columbus is now 2-9, 2-3 in the bus is now 2-10 overall and 1-4 South Columbus. TRC. St. Pauls is 2-11 and 1-4 in in Three Rivers play. St. Pauls March 8 - *at West Columbus, 7 A Hailey Sarvis three- conference play. is 12-2. Their 4-1 record places March 11 - *Fairmont 7 pointer gave the South girls a The South Columbus boys them in a tie for second place March 12 - Wallace-Rose Hill, 1 3-2 lead early in the first quar- hung in with St. Pauls in the with Whiteville in the confer- March 15 - *Red Springs, 7 ter. It was their only lead of first half due to strong inside ence. Both teams are idle until On this date ... the contest. St.Pauls pounded play from Robbie Spencer Friday due to semester exams. March 16 - Hoggard, 6 January 11, 2005 the offensive boards, getting and Kendrick Green. They March 18 - *at St. Pauls, 7 Senoir guard Dabais Gore multiple inside opportunities combined to score 17 of the In the junior varsity games, March 21 - *East Columbus, 7 scores a game-high 18 and ran out to a 29-13 halftime Stallions first-half points. The the Stallion girls defeated the March 23 - *at South Robeson, 7 points in pacing the White- lead. The Stallions’ young Stallions trailed 28-21 at the Bulldogs 13-10. The St. Pauls March 29 - TBA ville High boys basketball backcourt struggled against break. The Bulldogs full-court boys took a 41-25 victory. team to a 57-50 win over a staunch St. Pauls half-court pressure forced 15 LOPs (loss March 30 - Northwest Guilford, TBA Pender at Burgaw. April 2 - A.C. Reynolds, 1 April 4 - at New Hanover, 6 April 6 - *at South Columbus, 7 Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Tournament April 8 - *West Columbus, 7 April 12 - *at Fairmont, 7 Jan. 11-15 April 14- *at Red Springs, 7 TODAY’S GAMES Boys: Nakina vs. Evergreen, 6:30 p.m. April 19 - *St. Pauls, 7 Girls: Evergreen vs. Nakina, 4 p.m. Central vs. Tabor City, 7:45 Boys: Hallsboro vs.Cerro Gordo 5:15 p.m. April 22 - *at East Columbus, 7 April 23 - West Bladen, 2 THURSDAY”S GAMES TUESDAY’S GAMES Girls semi-final games at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. April 26 - *South Robeson, 7 Girls: Chadbourn vs. Cerro Gordo, 4 p.m. Boys semi-final games at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. April 27 - at Hoggard, 6 Hallsboro vs. Williams Township, 5:30 p.m. April 29 - *South Columbus, 7 Boys: Chadbourn vs Acme-Delco, 6:30 FRIDAY’S GAMES Williams Township vs. Hallsboro-Cerro Gordo winner, 7:45 Girls championship game at 5 p.m. Boys championship game at 6:30 p.m. *-Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games. WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Girls: Central vs. Acme-Delco, 4 p.m. Daily admission: $4 Tabor City vs. Evergreen-Nakina winner, 5:15 p.m. 2B- The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 Three Rivers Conference basketball standings NCSU photo BOYS GIRLS Conf. Overall Conf. Overall Fairmont 5-0 10-0 East Columbus 5-0 10-2 Whiteville 4-1 6-2 South Robeson 4-1 10-4 St. Pauls 4-1 12-2 Red Springs 4-1 8-6 Red Springs 2-3 7-7 Whiteville 3-2 4-5 South Robeson 2-3 3-9 South Columbus 2-3 2-9 East Columbus 1-4 2-13 Fairmont 1-4 2-6 South Columbus 1-4 2-9 St. Pauls 1-4 2-11 West Columbus 1-4 3-7 West Columbus 0-5 2-8

WEDNESDAY’S RESULT WEDNESDAY”S RESULT South Brunswick 71, East Columbus 45 East Columbus 41, South Brunswick 32

THURSDAY’S RESULT THURSDAY’S RESULTS See photos on 1B Loris 53, South Columbus 38 Loris 60, South Columbus 39

FRIDAY’S RESULTS FRIDAY’S RESULTS Whiteville 61, East Columbus 28 East Columbus 57, Whiteville 41 St. Pauls 69, South Columbus 39 St. Pauls 51, South Columbus 28 West Columbus 63 South Robeson 59 South Robeson 54, West Columbus 42 Fairmont 78, Red Springs 53 Red Springs 64, Fairmont 31 Stallions THIS FRIDAY’S GAMES THIS FRIDAY’S GAMES Whiteville at South Robeson Whiteville at South Robeson St. Pauls at West Columbus St. Pauls at West Columbus Fairmont at East Columbus Fairmont at East Columbus South Columbus at Red Springs South Columbus at Red Springs

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The Columbus County mid- girls rolled to a 32-13 win. Alex Central won the girls contest dle school basketball resumed Bellamy scored 14 points for 33-8 behind 17 points from on Jan. 5. In a game resched- Central. Alex Bellamy and 10 from Jaz- uled from Dec. 17 due to a slick Central’s boys broke open min Faison. floor in Cerro Gordo’s gym, a tight game in the second the host Stingers defeated Wil- half for a 46-30 victory. Ty Leah Nance had 10 points liams 46-40. Moss had 12 points and Wen- to lead the Hallsboro girls Tyquan Johnson scored 15 dell Smith nine for Central. over Nakina 27-23. Kather- points for Cerro Gordo. Mar- Tayvon Tyler scored 12 points ine Reeves and Alanna Deal quise Ratliff added 13. Riley East Columbus High School basketball player Kushod Tucker (32) flies through the lane for Evergreen and E.J. Tisdale had seven points each for the Hewett led Williams with 10 for a lay-up while Whiteville’s Tyrell Kirk goes for the block during first-half action of added seven. Tigers. Chantel Washington points. Williams ran out to an scored eight points and Non- Friday night’s game between the Columbus County rivals. Also pictured is Whiteville early lead in the girls game Thursday saw a full slate chalont Hemmingway had player Dimitrious Brown. Whiteville won 61-28 to remain in a tie for second place with and never looked back in their of games played. Chadbourn seven for Nakina. St. Pauls in the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference standings. 42-12 victory. was the only school to sweep Aveon Bellamy tallied 20 the girls and boys contests. points to lead the Mustang Nakina hosted Waccamaw- They defeated Acme-Delco 21- boys to a 36-27 win over Halls- Ash in a non-conference affair. 18 in girls action and the Tiger boro. Curtis Watson had seven Nakina won the boys game boys won 43-28. points to lead Hallsboro. 34-25 behind Aveon Bellamy’s The Central boys defeated 17 points. Miller Gore added Cerro Gordo 43-38. Cerro Gor- Williams Township defeat- seven. do led 26-21 at halftime. Cen- ed Tabor City 38-23 in the girls Waccamaw won the girls tral outscored Cerro Gordo game. Tabor City got a mea- East Columbus Girls, East Columbus Christmas Tourney Champions game 18-15. Roxanna Bryant 12-3 in the third quarter to sure of revenge with a 44-37 had four points for Nakina fol- take a 33-29 lead. A 14-5 fourth win in the boys contest. lowed by Autumn Whittington quarter advantage gave the and Nonchalont Hemingway Stingers the win. All nine middle schools with three each. Marquise Ratliff led Cerro will take part in the Hallsboro Gordo with 18 points. Jagger Invitational Tournament Jan. Central opened its season Haynes added nine. Ty Moss 11-15. Wednesday by hosting the Ev- led Central with 13 points. ergreen Wildcats. The Central Lincoln Ransom had eight. Fairmont Golf Club round-up Fairmont Golf Club held Rogers took first place in the First flight winners were Gators its annual Collard Classic second flight while Dickie Jonathan Wilcox, Eddie Wil- Tournament on New Year’s Lewis, Ronnie Cox, Junior liams, Mark Lassiter and Trac- D a y. Blanton and Thomas Cain won ey Hunter. First flight winners the third flight. Second flight winners were were Elvin Mathews, David Clifton Rich shot his lowest Bert Thomas, Mike Singler, Mathews, Chuck Klaren and score at FGC with a 71. James Barron and Kate Carter. Lee Todd. Fairmont Golf Club hosted Closest to the Pin winners Marsha Rogers, Bubba Rog- its Fall Superball Tournament were Bradley Hamilton, Bill ers, Dylan Rogers and Ashley on Dec. 6 Link and Kate Carter. Rec Department accepting grant applications through Feb. 12 The Columbus County Parks and Recreation De- partment is accepting ap- plications for the equipment mini-grant. The grants will be awarded based on participation vol- ume and need component. The intent of this funding source is to help Columbus County’s organized youth franchised leagues satisfy equipment needs and help offset league expenditures. Grants are for athletic equipment only and will not Whiteville High School softball players and coaches exceed $1,000. If a league joined together to purchase Christmas presents for a is interested in submitting family in need. Shown making delivery to Families First East Columbus guard Tia Campbell (10) puts up a field goal attempt while being de- an application, contact Ju- are, left to right, Sage McLelland, head coach Olivia fended by Whiteville’s Nsaia Rogers in the first half of Friday night’s Gator-Wolfpack lie Strickland at 640-6624 Scott, Eden Brown, Malerie Leviner, Families First rivalry basketball game at the WHS gym. East Columbus overcame a two-point halftime or access an electronic ap- representative Raven Webb, assistant coach Jimmy deficit to dominate second half play and come away with a 57-41 victory. Coach Candra plication at columbusco.org Williams, Raeganne Sholar, Santana Best, Lauren Powell’s Lady Gators now have a 5-0 record in Three Rivers Conference play and a 10-2 (recreation department link). Hilbourn and Kourtney Grainger. season record. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m., on Feb. 12. Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship applications available High school seniors who participated in ships are also available for Dixie Boys Base- Dixie Youth Baseball are invited and encour- ball. aged to apply for a $2,000 Dixie Youth Baseball Former Whiteville Optimist players can Scholarship. contact Don Harritan at 910-840-0339 or email CLASSIFIEDS SELL The application is simple and the dead- [email protected] for the participation ver- line is Feb. 1. ification letter or for other information. Applications are available on the Dixie High school seniors who participated in Baseball website (www.dixie.org) or from other area leagues should contact their cur- CLASSIFIEDS SELL high school guidance counselors. Scholar- rent league president. Pack CLASSIFIEDS SELL CLASSIFIEDS SELL The News Reporter, Monday, January 11, 2016 - 3-B

West Columbus High School’s Annela Tiffany (14) drives against Red Springs.

West Columbus’ Jacob Baldwin trys to avoid a Red Springs’ defender. West Columbus’ Fred Evans is fouled on his way to the basket.

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CaRolinas vintage, llC is look- paRt-time apartment mainte- CeRtiFied nURsing assistant- ing for a responsible individual to mer- nance person needed. Must have (CNA) - Autumn Care of Shallotte chandise our wine. Requirements: own tools & vehicle. $10 hour- has full-time and part-time- 3rd shift Over 21, Valid Drivers License, good ly, 21 hours per week. Monday, C.N.A positions. Performs patient 58 yeaR old 18K wedding Ring Ray’s Used FURnitURe 2.5 miles driving record, able to lift 40 lbs, Tuesday. & Thursday. 8am-4 pm. Coastal vision CenteR, od, pa. care activities and related servic- with initials & date engraved inside. from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- don’t mind traveling during the week, Call 910-653-9560. Part time optometry technician 3-4 es necessary in caring for the per- lost in or around waffle interna- ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, energetic and sales experience is days per week. Experience preferred. sonal needs, safety, and comfort of tional and s. whiteville Food lion. tables, chairs, & more, also buying beneficial. Michael Waldrop at (910) pUBliC woRKs paRt-time Must be trainable and able to perform patients. Please come by our facility if found please call 642-4274 used furniture! Open 9 am-6 pm. Call 918-1934. stReet maintenanCe woRKeR in a calm and professional work envi- and complete an application. Autumn 910-840-5356 ronment. Please bring resume or con- Care of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. 060 Special Notices dRiveline Retail meRChandis- The City of Whiteville is seeking tact Kaitlyn Walker for more informa- Shallotte, NC 28459. EEO/M/F/Dis- ing - Hiring part time merchandis- applicants for the position of tion 910-641-0011 abled/Veteran Employer ers in your area. For more informa- Public Works Part-Time Street Cat seeKing good home tion and to apply please visit www. Maintenance Worker. laKe point assisted living, i’m looking for a good home. Coastal BeRmUda hay for sale. driveline.com laKe waCCamaw. Round or square bales. Call 910-840- This position performs a variety of my name is lucky, approx hotel maintenanCe, hoUse- Activity Director, Monday - Friday. 3157. semi-skilled and unskilled manu- Subscribe Today, 7 years old. i am house- Keeping and front desk clerk need- Certified CNA, 2nd & 3rd shift. al labor tasks in the construction, trained, neutered, and have ed. Come by Econo Lodge, 503 N. Please apply in person to Michelle hay FoR sale maintenance, and repair of streets all my shots. i’ll be no trou- JK Powell Blvd and fill out applica- Hurst, Administrator or Ashley Nor- Round & square Bales and other facilities. Graduation from tion. 642-2378. ris, Office Manager. Call 642-4104 ble. i’ve never lived outside spRigging/planting high school and some asphalt, con- and have no desire to go of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- crete, or related maintenance and 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. immediate opening for a outside. my owner died and i Licensed Property and Casualty construction experience and must have nowhere to live and no Representative. If interested please possess a valid NC driver’s license. one to care for me. Call 910- call 910-642-4158 ask for manager or Rate of pay is $10.00 and no more 646-1147 for more details mail resume to PO Box 1010, White- than 25 hours per week. Application ville, NC 28472 or come by the office and detailed job description can be FiRewood FoR sale - will deliver. obtained from City Hall, 24 Hill Plaza 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 @ 312 Columbus Corners, Whiteville, NC 28472 to scheduled an interview Whiteville, NC 28472. Position is open until January 15, 230 Miscellaneous looKing FoR expeRienCed 2016. The City of Whiteville is an Track Hoe operator. CDL A plus. Con- equal opportunity employer. tact Don Prince. 910-640-0683 FOSTER CARE CONSULTANT/ KenmoRe eleCtRiC dRyeR, 350 Chevrolet motor block, & Sears RECRUITER-TRAINER CoRBett timBeR Company Craftsman mower. 642-8936. Buyers of land and timber. We buy Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting ap- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- plications for the position of Foster Care Recruitment Coor- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- dinator for our Lake Waccamaw office in Columbus County. er. Call days 642-2909. You will be working several counties including New Hanover. Covington sweet potatoes for This position requires a BSW. Must be certified to teach sale. 40 lb boxes or 20 bushel bin boxes. Call 910-640-7806. MAPP. Experience working with DSS. Three (3) years expe- rience working with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina youths and their families. Experience in working with foster 100 Pets & Animals is accepting applications for the position of a parents. Must be able to demonstrate all the technical and SCIENCE TEACHER AT FLEMINGTON ACADEMY program skills required of a foster parent. Advanced techni- FRee Kittens to a good home. CHARTER SCHOOL cal writing skills, treatment planning and behavior analysis skills required. Will be teaching MAPP-GPS throughout the Call 642-2107. NC teaching certificate is required for the position. year. Extended work hours are necessary on occasion. Must BUsy Body shop in Columbus Co BS/BA from an accredited four year college/university. provide 24 hours accessibility, including weekends and holi- looking for exp painter. With own All inquires only should be directed to Tom Sim- days during assigned times (pager provided). On-call respon- tools, 5 yrs exp. & do quality work. tag sale thurs-sat. Jan.14-16, Needs good attitude & work ethics, mons, Director, Flemington Academy at 910-646- sibilities may include being on-call to assigned foster parents, 9am. Sun. Jan. 17, 1pm. 926 S Mad- work OT and Saturdays if needed. 2237. You can apply online at www.boysandg- other program consultants and/or colleagues during their time ison St. Cash only. Glassware, small Random drug testing. Call 910-641- irlshomes.org or by email at [email protected]. off. Exempt salaried position. We offer an excellent benefit app kitchenware, vintage furniture. 1828 and leave name and number. or by fax to 910-646-3609 and/or mail applications to package. EOE Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org , by Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – email at [email protected], or fax to 910-646-3609 and/or Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Hu- Exempt, salary, professional full time position with man Resources Manager. For questions, please call Tesa Bush benefits. EOE at 910-646-3083 ext 205.

Employment Opportunities Nurse Director: Full-time, exempt position that will have responsibility for day to day operations of three nursing units; Med Surg, Telemetry and CCU. Management of staff, employee engagement, budget, patient safety and coordination, of patient care are the major functions of the position. Required: BSN (Master’s preferred), current FREE AD! RN license from NC or compact state, minimum of three For Free Stuff years related nursing experience and at least one year of Name management experience. Very competitive salary and benefit package. Candidates may submit a CV to ddal- Address [email protected]. City State Zip Registered Nurse: FUll-time (36hrs/wk) and PRN posi- tions are available in several areas of the hospital. Various Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) shifts are available but all full-time involve a weekend rotation. Salary and benefits are extremely competitive. New graduates are welcome to apply. Current RN license from NC or compact state required. Certified Nursing Assistants: There are several full-time positions available. All positions are full-time, 12-hour shifts, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with rotating weekends. If you have *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. applied in the last 2 months, you do not need to reapply. To find more information about these and other The News Reporter Classifieds Work! positions and to apply on line, visit our web site at Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private www.crhealthcare.org/careers. Human Resources parties only. One item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be Phone: 910-642-1738, Fax 910-642-9329. submitted via coupon OR in person in our Advertising Dept. Mail to: Free Classified, The CRHS is an equal opportunity employer. News Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. No phone calls please. 6B - the news Reporter, monday, January 11, 2016

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Fair Bluff Ford tion, or discrimination based on race, Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- 910-649-7531 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial ging, lots and hedge rows with mini status or national origin, or intention excavator. Call 640-7606. 2014 FoRd esCape titaniUm, 401A, SYNC, auto, sunroof, MyFord to make any such preferences, limi- Touch, 24k, $23,900. Fair Bluff Ford tation or discrimination. We will not laRRy hinson’s BaCKhoe knowingly accept any advertising for 910-649-7531 All types of backhoe work, lot clear- real estate which is in violation of the NORTH ing, sand, top soil and marl. law. All persons are hereby informed Call 654-4503. that all dwellings advertised are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To sKip’s lawn CaRe & pressure complain of discrimination, call HUD washing, utility tractor work, etc. ****Publisher’s Notice**** toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 910-234-3418 equal housing opportunity 1 aCRe laRge 3 bedroom, 2 bath vinyl ReplaCement windows All real estate advertised herein is house. Garage/workshop. Near & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- subject to the Federal Fair Housing Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. CAROLINA petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- Act, North Carolina and Columbus dows & Siding 910-618-4937 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 2 BR, 1 Bath house on HWY 701N. gal to advertise any preference, limita- Appliances included. $450 mont,. tion, or discrimination based on race, $450 deposit. References required. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 910-840-0389. status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limi- 2 BR, 2 Bath Wooded Acres, tation or discrimination. We will not Lake Waccamaw area. References FOR ONLY knowingly accept any advertising for required. No pets. Call 910-640-9435 real estate which is in violation of the or 642-5801. law. All persons are hereby informed 2010 FoRd taURUs Limited, V6, that all dwellings advertised are avail- 212 w. 3Rd ave-Chadbourn; 2bd. SYNC, auto, hot/cold leather, sunroof, able on an equal opportunity basis. To 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn 97k. $13,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- complain of discrimination, call HUD care incl; $650/mo. $650 security 649-7531 toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. deposit; first month’s rent free for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- 2013 FoRd Fiesta sedan se trunk tretteproperties.managebuilding. spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. com; contact: 252-756-2920 $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 2006 windZone ii doUBlewide 3 BR, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 2013 FoRd FUsion se, turbo, auto, $ Excellent condition. 3 BR, 2 bath month. Security deposit required. Call SYNC, heated leather, luxury pkg, Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 910-368-6652. 33k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 649-7531 2016 singlewide. Wind Zone II. 659 Cedar Branch Rd, Chadbourn Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- 2014 FoRd FoCUs se, 4 dr, SYNC, Homes. 910-654-4128 up, private, security system, large reverse sensors, alloy wheels, 26k. yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. $13,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- display model CleaRanCe $850 deposit; first month’s rent free 7531 sale. Several beautiful homes to for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- choose from. Save thousands!~ Oak- tretteproperties.managebuilding. 2014 FoRd mUstang 3.7L V6 wood Homes. 910-654-4128. convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, com; office contact: 252-756-2920 375 alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. dRastiC pRiCe RedUCed 1989 25 WORDS 910-649-7531 Fleetwood, addition, porches, metal hoUse FoR Rent. 2 BR, 2 bath roof, storage buildgs 1/2 acre lot near Firetower Rd., Lake Waccamaw. $700 2014 nissan maxima 3.5 S, V6, Walmart. $55,000. 910-840-5826. rent plus deposit. No pets, no smok- auto CVT, Push-Button start, 25k. ing. Call 910-840-3820. $10 each additional word $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 land/home. Move in ready double- wide on nice large lot. 3BR, 2 bath. 2015 nissan altima 2.5 S, intelli- Call Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128 key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 tRUe FaCtoRy diReCt 1 BedRoom apaRtment $350. Custom built Modulars. No pets. First & last month deposit. Your plan or ours Call 642-0404. VA, FHA, and no money down programs available. 1 BedRoom apaRtment. Fully 2014 FoRd F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 Manis Custom Builders furnished. 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2 BR, 1 Bath mobile home. N. The Storage Place been substituted as Trustee in said Year/Make: 2001/HORTON after receiving the notice of sale, ter- of Columbus County, North Carolina, Hallsboro area. No pets. References 213 E. Main St. Deed of Trust, and the holder of the Model: 312LS05 minate the rental agreement by pro- and the holder of the Note(s) evidenc- required. 910-640-9435, 642-5801 Whiteville, NC 28472 note evidencing said default having L X W: 60 X 27 viding written notice of termination to ing said indebtedness having directed a home FoR Rent in naKina. DATE OF SALE: January 16, 2016 directed that the Deed of Trust be VIN #: H 17695GL&R the landlord, to be effective on a date that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, Very clean. Private lot. No pets. Ref- TIME OF SALE: 325 Strawberry Blvd: foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- Save and except any releases, deeds stated in the notice that is at least 10 the undersigned Substitute Trustee erences required. Call 910-642-6506 10:00 am stitute Trustee will offer for sale at of release or prior conveyances of days, but no more than 90 days, after will offer for sale at the Columbus or leave message. 210 7th Ave: Immediately following the courthouse door of the county record. the sale date contained in the notice County Courthouse, in the city of Strawberry Blvd Sale courthouse where the property is Said property is commonly known of sale, provided that the mortgagor Whiteville, North Carolina at 11:00 213 E. Main St, Whiteville Immediately located, or the usual and customary as 3680 Swamp Fox Highway East, has not cured the default at the time AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Following 7th Ave Sale location at the county courthouse Tabor City, NC 28463. the tenant provides the notice of ter- and will sell to the highest bidder for Unit #097 Michele Piurkoski for conducting the sale on January A cash deposit (no personal checks) mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. cash the following real estate situat- 1 BedRoom FoR Rent in my Upon termination of a rental agree- house. $260; also large 3 bedroom, 2 Unit #205 Amber Mattice 26, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to of five percent (5%) of the purchase ed in the County of Columbus, North bath house. Security deposit. $175. Unit #212 Tesha Clark the highest bidder for cash the fol- price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ment, the tenant is liable for rent due Carolina, and being more particularly 2 month free rent. Call 910-234-9848. Unit #301 Colby Callahan lowing described property situated ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be under the rental agreement prorat- described as follows: Unit #315 Sherry Bullock in Columbus County, North Caro- required at the time of the sale. Fol- ed to the effective date of the ter- LYING IN TATUM TOWNSHIP, Unit #318 Jeff Reynolds lina, to wit: lowing the expiration of the statuto- mination. COLUMBUS COUNTY, AND BEING Unit #324 Jacqueline Cherry ALL AND SINGULAR THAT CERTAIN ry upset bid period, all the remaining If the trustee is unable to convey title LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF Unit #402 Michael Williamson RECTANGULAR TRACT OR PAR- amounts are immediately due and to this property for any reason, the STATE ROAD 31525 AND BEING FoR Rent Downtown Commercial Unit #426 Pam Brown CEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED AS LOT owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- sole remedy of the purchaser is the BOUNDED ON THE NORTH AND Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Unit #438 Pam Brown NO. 1 ON THAT CERTAIN SURVEY ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX return of the deposit. Reasons of SOUTH BY LANDS OWNED NOW Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. POSTED THIS THE 23rd DAY OF FOR CLYDE JOHNSON OF SOUTH AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR such inability to convey include, but OR FORMERLY BY JAC D. CARTER FoR Rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 DECEMBER, 2015 WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP, COLUMBUS THEIR DEED. are not limited to, the filing of a bank- AND ON THE WEST BY STATE ROAD room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- J. LIONEL TODD INVESTMENTS, COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA DATED Said property to be offered pursuant ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- #1525 AND BEING MORE PARTICU- ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. INC, (successor to the Storage Place) DECEMBER 27, 2001, AS PRE- to this Notice of Sale is being offered tion of the sale and reinstatement LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BY: HENRIETTA TODD PARED BY SOLES & WALKER, P.A., for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS of the loan without the knowledge BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE, Janury 4, 11, 2016 P.L.S., TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- of the trustee. If the validity of the SAID STAKE BEING LOCATED IN IS MADE FOR MORE PARTICULAR- sentations of warranty relating to the sale is challenged by any party, the THE EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY notice of ITY AND CERTAINTY OF DESCRIP- title or any physical, environmental, trustee, in their sole discretion, if they OF STATE ROAD 1525, THE SAID TION AND A COPY OF WHICH PLAT health or safety conditions existing believe the challenge to have merit, BEGINNING STAKE BEING LOCAT- Foreclosure sale IS FILED WITH THE REGISTER OF in, on, at, or relating to the property may request the court to declare the ED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN COR- notice of sale DEEDS OF COLUMBUS COUNTY IN being offered for sale. This sale is sale to be void and return the depos- NER OF THE LANDS HEREINAFTER 15 SP 189 DEED BOOK 681, AT PAGE 162 FOR made subject to all prior liens, unpaid it. The purchaser will have no further DESCRIBED AND SAID BEGINNING J. LIONEL TODD INVESTMENTS, NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS FURTHER REFERENCE. taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, remedy. STAKE BEING FURTHER LOCATED INC, successor to the Storage Place, COUNTY TOGETHER WITH A RIGHT-OF- special assessments, easements, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC NORTH 23 DEG 42 MINUTES EAST P.O. Box 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, Under and by virtue of a Power of WAY OR EASEMENT FOR INGRESS rights of way, deeds of release, and Substitute Trustee 401.75 FEET FROM A NAIL AND CAP will hold a public sale to dispose of Sale contained in that certain Deed AND EGRESS TO AND FROM THE any other encumbrances or excep- Brock & Scott, PLLC LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF STATE various items of personal property, of Trust executed by Ernest C. John- PREMISES ALONG THE PRO- tions of record. To the best of the Attorneys for Trustee Services of ROAD 1525, WHICH NAIL AND CAP pursuant to the assertion of a lien for son and Betty Johnson to William R. POSED STREET AS SHOWN ON knowledge and belief of the under- Carolina, LLC IS LOCATED NORTH 19 DEG 23 MIN rental at its storage facility. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated THE ATTACHED PLAT. signed, the current owner(s) of the 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 EAST 1,461.50 FEET FROM THE The Sale will be conducted at the March 7, 2011 and recorded on TOGETHER WITH A MULTIWIDE property is/are Ernest Clyde Johnson. Wilmington, NC 28403 INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD following Storage Facility locations: March 24, 2011 in Book RB 1005 at MANUFACTURED HOME, which is An Order for possession of the prop- PHONE: (910) 392-4988 1504 AND STATE ROAD 1525; AND The Storage Place Page 606, Columbus County Regis- permanently affixed and attached to erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. FAX: (910) 392-8587 RUNS THENCE FROM THE BEGIN- 325 Strawberry Blvd. try, North Carolina. the land and is part of the Real Prop- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser File No.: 15-22105-FC01 NING POINT AND WITH THE EAST- Chadbourn, NC 28431 Default having been made of the note erty and which, by intention of the and against the party or parties in January 11, 18, 2016 ERN MARGIN OF STATE ROAD The Storage Place thereby secured by the said Deed of parties, shall constitute a part of the possession by the clerk of superior 1525 NORTH 23 DEG 28 MIN EAST 210 7th Ave Trust and the undersigned, Trustee realty and shall pass with it: court of the county in which the prop- notice of 100 FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; AND Chadbourn, NC 28431 Services of Carolina, LLC, having erty is sold. Any person who occu- RUNS THENCE SOUTH 56 DEG 26 pies the property pursuant to a rental Foreclosure sale MIN EAST 204.59 FEET TO AN IRON agreement entered into or renewed STAKE; AND RUNS THENCE SOUTH Under and by virtue of the power of on or after October 1, 2007, may, 25 DEG 23 MIN WEST 99.46 FEET sale contained in a certain Deed of TO AN IRON STAKE; AND RUNS Trust executed by Robert B. McDuff- THENCE NORTH 56 DEG 26 MIN ie and Wanda H. McDuffie (PRES- WEST 201.20 FEET TO THE POINT ENT RECORD OWNERS: Wanda SHORT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING H. McDuffie), to James O. Buchan- 0.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE BROS. an, Trustee, dated April 1, 1980 and ABOVE DESCRIPTION WAS TAKEN recorded in Book 184, Page 559, FROM A MAP MADE FROM AN Columbus County Registry, North RENT-A-CAR ACTUAL SURVEY BY BILLY M. DUN- Carolina; default having been made CAN, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY- in the payment of the Note(s) thereby OR ON DECEMBER 23, 1975 AND $ 95 secured by the said Deed of Trust and THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE DAILY the undersigned, Richard R. Foust, 19 IS DESIGNATED AS LOT 2 ON THE Attorney-at-Law, having been sub- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville AFOREMENTIONED MAP. stituted as Trustee in said Deed of COMMONLY KNOWN AS 360 PAUL Trust by an instrument duly recorded 642-4175 BARNES ROAD, CHADBOURN, NC in the office of the Register of Deeds 28431 Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-Five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- cers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibili- ties or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condi- tion expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record any recorded releases. That an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchas- er and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop- erty is sold. 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Notice of Service BEGINNING in the North Margin of es of record against said property and collect taxes against real and Willis, Jr., Registered Land Survey- es of record against said property U.S. Highway #74 at a stake, the except as may have priority under personal property located within its or, on February 7, 1968, which map except as may have priority under of Process by Southeast corner of Mabell McK- Federal or State Law, if any. boundaries in accordance with the is hereby incorporated by reference Federal or State Law, if any. Publication ennon lot, and runs thence along A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- laws of the State of North Carolina for more particularity of description. A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- the East boundary of said McKen- chase price, or $750 whichever is and the Default Judgment and order The above land is a small portion chase price, or $750 whichever is non’s lot North 6 degrees 30 min- greater, will be required at the time of Sale entered on the 25th day of of those lands conveyed to Dock greater, will be required at the time STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA utes East 200 feet to a stake; thence of the sale with the balance remain- November, 2015 and is foreclosing McCoy and wife, Susan McCoy of the sale with the balance remain- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE South 77 degrees East 110 feet to a ing due to be paid in full by cash or on the following land of ERNESTINE by two (2) deeds, one of which is ing due to be paid in full by cash or COUNTY OF COLUMBUS stake; thence South 6 degrees 30 certified funds at the Office of the D. STOVALL, ALFRED STOVALL, recorded in Book C-3, Page 262, certified funds at the Office of the DISTRICT COURT DIVISION minutes West with the West bound- Commissioner within three (3) days DINA SPAIN and ARNOLD E. SPAIN Columbus County Registry, and the Commissioner within three (3) days FILE NO.: 15 CV 1181 ary of Mary Stephens land 200 feet after the entry of the Judgment of in order to satisfy the properly other recorded in Book 103, Page 47, after the entry of the Judgment of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, to a stake in the North margin of U. Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. assessed but unpaid taxes upon cer- Columbus County Registry. Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. Plaintiff S. Highway #74; thence with the Hearing before the Honorable Amy tain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment Being the same property conveyed Hearing before the Honorable Amy vs North margin of said highway North W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- entered on the 25th day of Novem- by Susan McCoy to Fay M. Dees, W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- LOUISE GEORGE BRYANT, 77 degrees 110 feet to the point of or Court for Columbus County, North ber, 2015, William E. Wood has been widow, by Deed dated April 12, 1968, or Court for Columbus County, North Defendant Beginning, and being the same prop- Carolina was held in connection with appointed Commissioner with the recorded in Deed Book 249, Page Carolina was held in connection To LOUISE GEORGE BRYANT, above erty surveyed by Isaac C. Duncan, this foreclosure on 1st day of Decem- authority to sell the following land 227, Columbus County Registry. with this foreclosure on 25th day of named Defendant: Registered Surveyor, on September ber, 2015 at which time Clerk Amy at the Courthouse Door, Columbus Being the same property con- November, 2015 at which time Clerk Take notice that a pleading seeking 26, 1955. Nance authorized this foreclosure County Courthouse in the City of veyed by Faye M. Dees, widow, to Amy Nance authorized this foreclo- relief against the Defendant LOUISE BEING a portion of the premises sale as required by statute. Whiteville, Columbus County, North Dina Stovall Spain, by Deed dated sure sale as required by statute. GEORGE BRYANT and naming you conveyed to The Oxford Finance This the 5th day of January, 2016. Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on November 4, 2011, recorded in Book This the 29th day of December, 2015. as a Defendant has been filed in the Companies, Inc. by Deed dated the WILLIAM E WOOD the 19th day of January, 2016 and 1021, Page 860, (Tract One) Colum- WILLIAM E WOOD above entitled action. The nature of 28th day of September, 1979 from COMMISSIONER will sell to the highest bidder for cash bus County Registry. COMMISSIONER the relief being sought is as follows: Valley Forge Corporation and duly 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE all interest in the following described Also being the same property con- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Tax Foreclosure for the collection of recorded in the Office of the Clerk WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 real estate: veyed by Dina Stovall Spain and WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 past due Columbus County prop- of Circuit Court of Columbus Coun- TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 TRACT 1: husband, Arnold E. Spain, to Faye TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 erty taxes. ty, North Carolina in O.R. Book 319, STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Lying and being in Chadbourn Town- M. Dees, widow, by Deed dated STATE BAR NO.: 5901 You are required to make defense Page 305 on the 22nd day of Octo- January 11, 18, 2016 ship and being bounded on the North March 2, 2012, recorded in Book January 4, 11, 2016 to such pleading not later than the ber, 1979. by NC Road # 1423, on the East by 1028, Page 101, (Tract One) Colum- 23rd day of February, 2016, said date UNDER AND SUBJECT to cove- lands this day conveyed to Thomase- bus County Registry. NOTICE TO CREDITORS being 40 days from the first publica- Notice of Tax nants, restrictions, reservations and na M. Leach, on the South and West Faye M. Dees is now deceased. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA tion of this notice and upon your fail- easements of record. Foreclosure Sale by the lands of Susan McCoy, and Reference is made to her Estate file 15-E-552 ure to do so the party seeking service See also Book 341, Page 323, being more particularly described which bears file number 13-E-14 as COUNTY OF COLUMBUS against you will apply to the Court for Columbus County Registry and file STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA as follows: located in the Office of the Clerk of The undersigned, James Stanley the relief sought. #2003 E 257 Office of the Columbus COUNTY OF COLUMBUS BEGINNING at an iron pipe, said pipe Superior Court for Columbus County, Grice, Jr., has qualified as Administra- This the 7th day of January, 2016. County Clerk of Court. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- being located 30 feet South of the North Carolina. tor of the Estate of JAMES STANLEY WILLIAM E. WOOD The property to be offered pursu- TICE center of NC Road # 1423, said pipe The property to be offered pursu- GRICE, SR., late of Columbus Coun- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS ant to this Notice of Sale is being DISTRICT COURT DIVISION being also located North 87 degrees ant to this Notice of Sale is being ty, and this is to notify all persons 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE offered for sale, transfer and convey- FILE NO.: 15 CV 977 50 minutes West 360 feet from a large offered for sale, transfer and convey- having claims against said Estate to WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, drainage ditch, and runs thence from ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither present them to the undersigned on TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 the Commissioner nor the Coun- Plaintiff the beginning point and with the the Commissioner nor the County or before April 5, 2016, pursuant to STATE BAR NO.: 5901 ty of Columbus, nor the officers, vs”“ Susan McCoy line South 2 degrees of Columbus, nor the officers, direc- North Carolina General Statute 28A- January 11, 18, 25, 2016 directors, attorneys, employees, ERNESTINE D. STOVALL; ALFRED 10 minutes West 242 feet to an iron tors, attorneys, employees, agents or 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar agents or authorized representa- STOVALL; DINA SPAIN; ARNOLD E. pipe; and runs thence with another authorized representatives of either of their recovery. All persons indebted Notice of Service tives of either the Commissioner or SPAIN; LIBERTY COMMONS NURS- of Susan McCoy’s lines South 87 the Commissioner or the County to said Estate will please make imme- of Process by the County of Columbus make any ING AND REHABILITATION CEN- degrees 50 minutes East 180 feet of Columbus make any represen- diate payment to the undersigned at representation of warranty relating TER OF COLUMBUS COUNTY, LLC to an iron pipe; and runs thence tation of warranty relating to the the following address: Publication to the title or any physical, environ- Judgmentholder (Lienholder); INDE- with the line which separates these title or any physical, environmental, This the 4th day of January, 2016. mental, health or safety conditions PENDENT MEDICAL SUPPLIES, lands from the lands of Thomasena health or safety conditions existing JAMES STANLEY GRICE, JR. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA existing in, on, at, or relating to the INC., Claimant (Lienholder); STATE M. Leach, North 2 degrees 10 min- in, on, at, or relating to the property 742 BYRDVILLE FREEMAN RD. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE property being offered for sale, and OF NORTH CAROLINA, Depart- utes East 242 feet to an iron pipe; being offered for sale, and any and DELCO, NC 28436 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS any and all responsibilities or liabili- ment of Health and Human Services, and runs thence with the margin of all responsibilities or liabilities aris- C. Greg Williamson DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ties arising out of or in any way relat- Claimant (Lienholder), NC Road # 1423 North 87 degrees 50 ing out of or in any way relating to Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP FILE NO.: 15 CV 1060 ing to any such condition expressly Defendants minutes West 180 feet to the POINT any such condition expressly are Attorneys at Law COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and are disclaimed. NOTICE is hereby given that the AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, con- disclaimed. P.O. Box 1467 TOWN OF SANDYFIELD, Also, this property is being sold free COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a taining one (1) acre, more or less. Also, this property is being sold free Whiteville, NC 28472 Plaintiffs, and clear of all taxes, special assess- body politic incorporate of the State This description is taken from a map and clear of all taxes, special assess- January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016. vs ments, prior liens or encumbranc- of North Carolina, is exercising its made from an actual survey by H.L. ments, prior liens or encumbranc- JOYCE VAN BLARCOM; BANK OF power and authority to assess, levy AMERICA, N.A., Beneficiary (Lien- holder); F&J PROPERTIES, LLC, Beneficiary (Lienholder). Defendants To JOYCE VAN BLARCOM, above named Defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant JOYCE VAN BLARCOM and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for the collection of past due Columbus County and Town of Sandyfield property taxes. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 23rd day of February, 2016, said date being 40 days from the first publica- tion of this notice and upon your fail- ure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 6th day of January, 2016. WILLIAM E. WOOD ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 January 11, 18, 25, 2016 Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 15 CV 1021 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Plaintiff vs EDWARD Q. HUGGINS; JERRY M. HUGGINS; WILLIAM F. HUGGINS; COLUMBUS COUNTY, (Agent) for N.C. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (Administra- tor) an agency of the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA and CHAF (Cri- sis Housing Assistance Fund/Hous- ing Replacement Grant) PROGRAM, Beneficiary (Lienholder) Defendants NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and order of Sale entered on the 1st day of December, 2015 and is foreclosing on the following land of EDWARD Q. HUGGINS, JERRY M. HUGGINS and WILLIAM F. HUGGINS in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 1st day of December, 2015, William E. Wood has been appoint- ed Commissioner with the author- ity to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 26th day of January, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate: Lying and being in Tatum Town- ship, Columbus County, North Car- olina and being more particularly described as follows: