ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, January 2, 2012 Public to Waste talks Volume 121, Number 53 hear land Whiteville, North Carolina top agenda 75 Cents use plan Tuesday on Tuesday n Inside Today By NICOLE CARTRETTE McKenzie supports idea of includ- ing municipalities in bid process. 4-A Staff Writer
r'JWFDPOWJDUFEPG By NICOLE CARTRETTE %8* A comprehensive land use plan, meant to guide the county Staff Writer in decisions related to land use DIDYOB? over the next 20 years, is the Although not all commissioners have made subject of a public hearing clear their intentions, a vote could come as Did you observe ... Tuesday night before commis- early as Tuesday to renew a more than $6 sioners. million waste contract with Waste Manage- Te Whiteville A vote is expected to follow. ment or move forward with plans to bid waste “I can’t see why it would not services with the towns. couple who had pass. I haven’t had anyone have “I think it should be bid out to anyone that been to see “Te any reservations against it and wants to bid,” County Commissioner Ricky it will probably pass,” Chair- Bullard said last week. He is one of two com- Warhorse,” movie man Amon McKenzie said. missioners who opposed calling on the present and cried, and not- “It’s beneficial to the county. provider to make a presentation and instead ing that the wom- It gives us at least a start. You wanted the board to move forward with bid- notice we have no zoning but ding the contract collectively with area mu- an sitting in front we need to start somewhere be- nicipalities as originally planned. of them brought cause one day someone is going “There are a few that possibly would renew her own large box to come and put something on the contract with Waste Management without our property, whether we like it See Waste, page 2-A of Kleenex?... Paul or not, and we need to begin to Gore turning 46 take measures to prevent that.” The plan discusses only zon- years old?...Stu- ing in the aspect that it states Norton fles suit dents across the that zoning will be considered county working only when the public is inter- against city, county ested in it. on school projects “I think it is a good plan and n Suit also names neighbor who will be a good document for the today that had reported horses running loose from county to go forward with any Norton’s property. been assigned since planning. There are a lot of the last day before See Land use, page 3-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER Christmas break? Staff Writer Some things never Calvin Norton, owner of a Clarkton-area change... Tommy home where four horses reportedly escaped King getting 50 Property has filed a lawsuit against Columbus County packs of crack- deputies, Whiteville Police, and a neighbor who said her property was damaged by one ers at Sue’s Diner taxes due of the horses. afer complaining The entire filing can be found in .pdf format at Whiteville.com. about the number Tursday Norton filed the lawsuit last week in Bruns- he usually gets wick County. He is asking for more than $10,000 By NICOLE CARTRETTE each from the neighbor, Melissa Bellamy, as with his meal?... Staff Writer Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist well as the liability insurers for the “County of Wendy Fipps’ cat Columbus liability insurance…on the behalf pushing the door The rush is on to pay prop- Senior fitness facility of the Columbus County Sheriff Christopher erty taxes before the Jan. 5 closed, leaving Retired general surgeon H.G. Walters keeps in shape Friday at the Batten Department,” the insurer for “Co- deadline. Taxes paid after will lumbus County Sheriff Department”, again Wendy outside in incur a 2 percent interest pen- temporary Columbus County Department of Aging Whiteville exercise on behalf of the “Columbus County Sheriff her nightgown in alty and additional 3/4 percent facility off Madison Street. Equipment was moved to an empty store- Christopher Batten Department”; the liabil- interest penalty in each of the front recently as the Aging offces are being expanded. ity insurance for the City of Whiteville and 30 degree tempera- following months. Whiteville Police Department pay damages ture, but luckily Columbus County Tax Ad- for the Whiteville Police Department; and “a she had her cell ministrator Richard Gore re- public apology.” leased collection totals on Farming sufered last year Not his horses phone with her?... Thursday but said this and An affidavit by Norton’s father, Henry last week are typically good Gordon Norton, states that he, not Calvin Nor- for collection rates with a large from drought conditions ton, is the owner of the horses. Bellamy and number of people trying to sheriff ’s deputies identified Calvin Norton as meet the deadline. By RAY WYCHE through the end of December. The the owner of the animals, since they were on County Deaths The county tax office had Staff Writer Border Belt Tobacco Research Sta- his property. The son has stated emphatically collected about 71 percent of tion seven miles northwest of White- that he was allowing the animals to stay there Whiteville the $24.8 million billed to prop- The big weather news of last year ville reported 0.67 inches of rain for because he is “a good Samaritan,” and only erty owners as of Dec. 29. was the drought conditions that the entire month of December. Rain Carenna Dinnerson Nealy responded because his father was out of town. More than $17.6 million had played havoc with many farm crops. was reported on only four days, with Henry Norton says in the affidavit that “the Deborah Long been paid with a little more One result of the scant rainfalls was the heaviest rainfall coming on Dec. horses broke out because they were apparently Chadbourn than $7.2 million outstanding what some agriculture officials term 27 when 0.39 inches fell. playing, and ground the electric fence and Eula Mae Ward Nobles Fair for fiscal year 20ll. the worst corn crop in many years. According to weather observer escaped on that Saturday Night or Sunday Bonnie Rhodes Ellenburg Many taxpayers take advan- Extremely dry conditions held on See Weather, page 9-A See Horses, page 3-A Hallsboro See Taxes due, page 3-A James Shaw Tabor City Pearline Vereen Chronic wasting disease would be costly, study says the reduced size of the herds to that in “mad cow” dis- to be tested for CWD. deer in North Carolina (i.e., By JEFFERSON WEAVER in many parts of the state, as eases, scrapie in sheep and According to the report, EHD and Bluetongue). Out- Index Staff Writer well as the existence of other Creautzfeldt-Jakob Disease the disease may be transmit- breaks of this disease may be health problems, indicate the in humans. A variant of the ted by direct contact or envi- mild to severe and occur peri- &EJUPSJBMT" A disease that has not been deer population is excessive. latter is contracted by humans ronmentally through saliva, odically. Typically less than 25 0CJUVBSJFT" detected in North Carolina Hunters reported harvesting who eat infected cows. urine, feces, tissue, soil, water, percent of the population dies would have a major financial 168,972 whitetail deer in the CWD is highly contagious, feed, etc. Infectious prions and survivors are thereafter 4QPSUT# impact on hunting if it did state during the 2010-2011 and recently led to the culling can exist in the environment immune to the particular $SJNF" turn up, officials say. season, the latest for which of an entire flock of captive for years in conditions or in strain that they contracted. Chronic wasting disease figures are available. whitetail and exotic fallow spite of treatments that kill The media and public some- (CWD) has been discovered When deer populations deer that were being kept or inactivate conventional times confuse HD with CWD, in deer, elk and moose in 19 rise beyond healthy levels, a without proper permits. Crit- infectious agents such as vi- the WRC report said. states, including Virginia variety of diseases can spread ics have accused the state of ruses or bacteria. As a result, CWD and “livestock” tu- and West Virginia, but not throughout the herds. CWD conducting an illegal opera- some captive cervid pens berculosis are the diseases North Carolina, according to impacts both healthy and un- tion to kill the animals, while where CWD was detected are of highest concern associ- the Wildlife Resources Com- healthy herds, but its spread the Wildlife Commission closed off for years, and must ated with the human-assisted mission. is usually far faster in areas pointed out that the owner of undergo biohazard removal. movement of deer, especially Whitetail deer are the most with higher populations. the Randolph County farm Hemorrhagic disease (HD) illegal movement between popular game animal in North Not a virus had been previously warned is the common name of two vi- pens, according to the report. Carolina. No estimates of the CWD is an infectious pro- that his animals were unper- ruses that are closely related CWD is a concern because of population are available, but tein, called a prion, similar mitted, and could be destroyed to each other and that affect See Disease, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012
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it going to bid but if they do it, but he indicated last week ment trucks, also. its impact directly on wild deer out opportunity allowed facil- it’s wrong and not in the best that was not exactly what he Russ, who candidly dis- environmental contamination. ity owners the ability to get out interest of the taxpayers,” meant. cussed the relationship, de- Tuberculosis is a concern be- of the captive cervid business January 2, 2012 Bullard said. “A $7 million “We need to let Waste Man- nied that the business dealings cause of direct impacts to the at a time when marketability contract is a lot of money to agement come and make their played any role in his decision- wild deer herd and potentially was dropping rapidly due to First winners not seek out someone who can proposal and get to bid just making and remained ada- devastating impacts on North CWD concerns and gave the give you the best price and do like everybody else,” Byrd mant that no conflict exists. Carolina’s agribusinesses, WRC the chance to test large Congratulations to the a good job.” said. “I am not against the “I just think it’s fair. One especially livestock. numbers of potentially high- winners of our very first Chairman Amon McKenzie municipalities in the final thing is Waste Management In addition to testing cap- risk animals for CWD. The online photo competition, seemed to indicate a bid pro- bid process but we need to see employs a lot of people in the tive cervids, the WRC also tests report notes that some of the the Southern Tire Holiday cess was likely. where we are going with it in county,” Russ said. free-ranging white-tailed deer deer in pens in North Carolina Spirit Photo Contest. They “I can go either way but I cost per ton before we do that McDowell said to be fair in accordance with rules es- originated from Wisconsin will be announced later this probably will go with a bid and we can say what it will the county needed to invite tablished in North Carolina’s captive facilities. week on Whiteville.com and to see if that will give us a cost the towns. any company to present that Chronic Wasting Disease Re- Economic impacts in The News Reporter. better deal,” McKenzie said. “I think we are going to see wanted to do so. He was in sponse Plan. “Assuming a 10 percent “Any time we are negotiating a drastic reduction in the cost favor of allowing any firm to Planning ahead reduction in deer hunters Whiteville.com a contract of that magnitude, to the citizens in the towns and come but also going forward In order to minimize the in North Carolina following Reader we would want to include county. I want to pass savings with the collective bid. threat of its importation and detection of CWD, as was municipalities and get a bet- on to the citizens of the county, McDowell asked Russ to establishment, t h e c a s e i n Photos ter deal for all concerned in period, whether they are in the amend his motion to allow North Carolina W i s c o n s i n , every area.” city or Bogue Township. others to come make presen- in 2003 imple- we estimate Vice Chairman Charles “I’m looking for this thing tations but Byrd had a more mented stringent that NCWRC McDowell said he did not to be lowered some,” Byrd specific suggestion for Russ. r e q u i r e m e n t s “...we estimate would lose ap- anticipate any action on the said. Then-chairman Byrd in- and restrictions proximately contract at Tuesday’s meeting. Waste Management has a sisted that Waste Management on importation that NCWRC $976,820 annu- “I don’t think so. I think long-standing relationship come first. and confinement would lose ap- ally in license several of us want to have ev- with the county as its curbside “Russ, just include that of cervids. These sales if CWD eryone that is interested come pick-up vendor and waste ser- Waste Management comes requirements are p r o x i m a t e l y was detected ” A boy and his new toy! Thanks make a presentation. They are vices contract-holder. first,” Byrd said at the time. instrumental in $976,820 an- in North Caro- Santa!” not going to talk money but Solid waste disposal is one “There is no favoritism preventing the lina,” the re- they might talk about service,” of the largest expenses for Co- in bidding. We want the best establishment of nually in license por t states. Whiteville.com McDowell said. “I can’t see us lumbus County government, price and best service. That’s CWD. Research sales if CWD was Funding that renewing the contract that but in recent weeks some of what it is all about,” Bullard in Wisconsin — d e p e n d s o n The Number night. I think it would be an the same commissioners who said. where CWD was detected in North hunter-gener- injustice.” now say they would support a “We asked Mr. Clark to bid detected in 2002 Carolina.” ated revenue, McDowell said “people ob- bid, blocked a year-long effort out contracts,” Prevatte de- — suggests that, such as the viously want the lowest price” by area municipalities and the clared. “You’re going to turn if left unman- Pittman-Rob- and many of his constituents county to bid waste services. down what we asked him to do aged, CWD will N.C. Wildlife Resources ertson Federal have expressed an interest in In a 4-3 vote at the last meet- a year ago? You are giving an spread through- Commission report Aid in Wildlife seeing the contract bid. ing, McKenzie, Byrd, Lynwood unfair advantage.” out Wisconsin, Restoration, 1.1 Commissioner Edwin Russ Norris, and Russ voted to table After some confusion and resulting in an would also de- Millions of visits to White- ville.com in 2011, or near- said last week he might be late a resolution to bid the services clarification, commissioners infection rate in cline. ly 22,000 each week. for the Tuesday night meeting with local towns. in a 5-2 vote agreed Waste adult deer of at The report because of a civic obligation Those commissioners, in- Management would be the first least 40 percent. These re- notes that hunting is big busi- Whiteville.com but that he too anticipates no cluding McDowell, agreed in a company to come before the search results are mirrored ness in North Carolina. Dur- vote on the contract. separate roll call vote to have board. “All others” will come by data in Colorado and Wyo- ing 2006 alone, 277,357 resident Biser Ball “I haven’t talked to anybody Waste Management make a after the firm. ming, according to the report, hunters spent $488 million on Sports Trivia about that. I am hoping I get presentation before the board. Commissioners will meet where in some areas aver- retail purchases that gener- Question #126: This 2004 there before that part gets Russ made a motion to Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. age infection rates exceed 40 ated $818 million in economic West Columbus High discussed,” Russ said. allow a representative from with a number of agenda percent across thousands of output. These expenditures graduate went on to play “I will support putting it Waste Management in open items, including public hear- square miles, suggesting the supported 8,332 jobs and con- football at Coastal Uni- out to bid if somebody else can session to talk to the board ing on economic development disease continues to spread tributed to $46 million in state versity where he was a give us a better price. I am for after Bullard made a motion to incentives for Nice Blends, widely across the landscape. tax revenue. two-time All-Big South the best interest of the county go ahead and bid the contract a sweet potato manufactur- The state implemented se- During 2006, 220 North Car- Conference performer but I am just one of seven,” with the towns, as requested er, and PTCC Industrial, an vere importation rules in olina deer hunters spent $187 as a defensive lineman. Russ said. by County Manager Bill Clark. amusement ride firm coming 2009, prohibiting anyone from million on retail purchases, Name him. Commissioner Buddy Byrd “I think it’s just good busi- to the Coca Cola building. bringing whole carcasses, in- generating $322 million. These said last week he would sup- ness,” Russ said. “They have Other items include a public tact heads or spinal columns expenditures supported 3,408 Answer: Find the answer today, at port bidding or negotiating the got the contract and they have hearing on land use and coun- into the state. The move came jobs and contributed to $20 mil- Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. contract in whatever manner done a good job.” ty transportation. Approval of after CWD was confirmed in lion in state tax revenue. Deer Whiteville.com would save the county money. Russ, owner of Southern various grant applications and West Virginia and quickly hunters also spent $50 million A statement he made at the Tire and Muffler, later told low bidders on grant projects spread to the border counties for travel-related expenses. Poll Question last meeting about the county The News Reporter that he has is also planned along with a in Virginia. The state estimates that a of the Week negotiating the contract sepa- a business relationship with closed session for attorney Financial effects CWD outbreak in North Caro- If you could, who would you rate from the towns being a Waste Management via his client privilege. The costs of CWD-outbreak lina would have numerous vote for in 2012? more favorable option was towing and tire services. His are staggering, both to state negative economic impacts, in- If the Presidential elec- misunderstood, he said. daughter’s recycling company government and hunting- cluding an $18.7 million dollar Byrd had said “we don’t receives certain recyclables tion were held today, our Nicole Cartrette related businesses. impact on retail sales to deer need to have the towns to get from county collection sites readers might give Barak 910-642-4104 ext. 225 According to the WRC re- hunters, a $32 million impact a good price. We need to look that are hauled to the lot in [email protected] port, Wisconsin spent approxi- on economic output, a $5 mil- Obama another four years, after Columbus County first,” Whiteville via Waste Manage- mately $25 million on CWD-re- lion impact to travel-related as he got nearly a third of lated activities from 2002-2006, expenditures, a $2 million im- the votes in our latest poll. just in state tax dollars and pact to state tax revenue, and Newt Gingrich came in licenses. Hunting license sales the loss of 340 jobs. second, with a quarter of declined 10 percent in the first Recreational benefits are the votes, and Mitt Rom- Disparity between city and year after CWD was detected typically defined as the value ney was a distant third, in Wisconsin. of a recreational activity to with 16 percent. No other Virginia’s wildlife depart- individuals. It was estimated candidate had signifcant county trash expenses real ment has incurred annual that Wisconsin hunters could votes, but 12 percent of our direct costs of $180,000 since lose $70-$100 million in rec- respondents chose “Other,” n Municipal officials will call for ”uniform unit curbside pick-up fees directly CWD was discovered. These reational benefits in a single suggesting that this could urge commissioners to pricing” across the county and to the towns and are billed direct costs do not include year. In essence, this value is be an interesting election. bid contract. potentially include a provision monthly. The towns have in- staff and vehicle costs, other putting a price tag measured This Week: Oh, bully! allowing additional jurisdic- dividual contracts with firms personnel-related expendi- in dollars on how much Wis- By NICOLE CARTRETTE tions to “piggyback” on the for varying services, such as tures, or broader economic consin hunters value deer Staff Writer contract at the time the cur- curbside pick-up and leaf and impacts. hunting. Using the same ap- rent individual town contract limb services. To prevent an outbreak of proach, North Carolina hunt- A few town officials from expires, according to officials. Whiteville residents pay the disease here, North Caro- ers could lose an estimated across the county urged com- Municipal residents stand the most at $18.80 per month. lina has had a comprehensive $35-$54 million in recreational Your questions answered missioners to reconsider a to reap significant savings, Lake Waccamaw residents program to lower the risks of benefits annually at Whiteville.com collective bid on trash services officials believe, and in every pay $15.65 and Tabor City CWD since its discovery in More information on CWD, following a recent vote to stall known instance, municipal residents $14.55 per month. neighboring states. its health dangers and eco- Whiteville.com or table such action on the part residents pay more for curb- Waste Management provides Early efforts consisted of nomic impacts can be found at of commissioners. side pick-up and transfer and services to those towns. implementation of temporary ncwildlife.org, qdma.com, and Photos hauling fees as a whole than Fair Bluff residential cus- of the Week The Town of Brunswick rules relative to movement cwd-info.org. is one of several asking that county residents. tomers, served by Waste Indus- and possession of cervids fol- The largest disparity ex- tries, pay the least each month lowed by a more deliberative commissioners consider the Jefferson Weaver collective bid process as has ists between Whiteville and at $13.55. approach to crafting rules and county resident fees. A county The county’s solid waste 910-642-4104 ext. 227 been planned for a year. statutes to ensure continued [email protected] “There is every reason to household pays one fee of $223 budget totals more than $7.1 protection of public and pri- bid it out. There is no sound per year to the county for curb- million, according to the coun- vate wildlife resources. Legal reason to not bid it out,” side pick-up and transfer fees ty budget. Contracted services captive cervid facilities – in- FRANK THEATRES Brunswick Mayor Nancy Hill while Whiteville residents pay are close to $6 million for the cluding zoos, rehabilitators COASTAL urged in a Dec. 12 letter to the curbside fees to the town and a waste contract and do not and venison producers – were STADIUM 10 board. separate fee for transfer costs include more than $660,000 in offered a buyout option using “Our concern is that with- that totals about $362 a year. budgeted fuel surcharges built up to $250,000 of the Wildlife Showtimes (910) 754-7469 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com out competition in this bid- County solid waste user into the contract. Endowment Fund. This buy- 5200 Bridgers Road ding process, our citizens fees are $223 per year for will end up paying hundreds county and $136 per year for of thousands each year (and municipal residents. several million dollars dur- Tipping fees that exceed Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40! ing the life of a contract) in $2 million and transportation Happy 5th Birthday If you see excess of what is necessary to costs to the Sampson County be spent,” Tabor City Mayor landfill operated by Waste In- Royce Harper wrote on behalf dustries make up a big portion Taniya Drew Brock • The Year in Photos of his board. “We encourage of the expense. today, wish him a Happy Birthday. More than 1,700 photos the Columbus County Com- Municipal residents pay seen on Whiteville.com missioners once again to do Gaines January 2, 2012 throughout 2011, sorted by what is necessary to keep sports & recreation, events, our hard-earned money in and the work of our frefght- the pockets of our citizens. DEBT RELIEF ers, rescue personnel and We respectfully request that Bankruptcy law enforcement offcers. commissioners endorse and Stop Foreclosures execute a fully competitive bid Get A Fresh Start process.” FREE Whiteville City Coun- Attorney standard cil made a similar request, James SHIPPING pointing out that towns or Robbins on all orders over $20 the county could withdraw at at Latest Photos, any point in the process and 922 S. Madison St. Whiteville.com. emphasizing the possibility of Whiteville a reduction in current costs. Check back here, on page 2-A “Why not try?” the letter asks Love, of The News Reporter each week at one point. Mom, Dad, TJ, I love you, for the latest on Whiteville.com. CALL 642-4860 The request for proposals www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com & Family #2423 Love, Precious #2421 The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 – 3-A Taxes due Continued from page 1-A tage of a discount offered for is something more and more each month if the bill is not early payments. More than 52 residents and business owners paid by the Jan. 5 deadline. percent of real property taxes are beginning to cash in on, In February, property own- for Columbus County were county officials say. ers with past due taxes will collected before Sept. 1 of 2011. “I think that taxpayers are receive a second notice telling That is a slight increase trying to save any way they them if the taxes are not paid compared to 2010 when just can. The 2 percent discount their names will be published less than 50 percent was col- probably on average saves in local newspapers, in accor- lected by Aug. 31. them $50,” Gore said. dance with state law. Even if As of Sept. 7 more than 55 Another $10.7 million re- they do not receive the notice percent had been collected, mains due Jan. 5. they are still on the hook for totalling $13. 1 million. Individuals are charged paying the past due taxes. Taxpayers who paid their late fees of 2 percent and Advertisements of delin- bill by Aug. 31 received a 2-per- charged additional penalties quent taxes usually run the cent discount. That savings of three-quarters of a percent first week of March. Norton Continued from page 1-A Morning.” The lawsuit alleges that on afterwards of an order that The affidavit also makes the Dec. 11, deputies trespassed would have been signed by a first reference to the senior on his property on Marlowe magistrate .” Norton being on the property Lane in northern Columbus Oral comments Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist the weekend of the incident. County while responding to a In his pleading against Bel- “My son called me on Sun- complaint about four horses lamy, Norton says she made Property ta t me day,” Henry Norton states in running at large. According “oral comments” defamatory Jackie Campbell, left, with the Columbus County Tax Offce processes a taxpayer’s the affidavit, “and advised me to a sheriff’s office report, to him, namely accusing him payment Friday, the last day for him to deduct the payment on his income taxes. that they were out and upon one of the horses fell on Me- of “horse neglect,” that he acknowledgement I immedi- lissa Bellamy’s fence and air owned the animals, that “Nor- ately went to see about the conditioner, causing several ton did not provide food, water horses and help put them in hundred dollars in damage. or medical attention to the ani- Land use electric fence.” Bellamy is listed as the caller. mals, the horses belonging to Continued from page 1-A The sheriff ’s report doesn’t Deputies contacted Whiteville Norton, chased her kids,” and good components in the plan land use and land usability are the year with no opposition mention Henry Norton, nor Police to find Norton. that “these were not true and that a lot of departments can included, along with an inven- expressed. did Animal Control officers Norton’s suit claims that could not be proven at trial of use, ” County Planner Robert tory of county historic proper- The full document can be say they had contact with him. the sheriff harassed Norton the matter.” The lawsuit also Lewis told commissioners ties, places of special interest viewed online at columbusco. Henry Norton also says in the at his church with the coopera- states that “the comments ac- in a workshop held in recent and recreational resources, to org by clicking on the link to affidavit that “I asked my son tion of Whiteville Police. cuse Norton as the owner of months. name a few. planning. to get a vet out there due to The lawsuit says that “An of- the horses, to say the horses Commissioners allocated Minor changes have been Nicole Cartrette him being falsely accused to ficer named ‘Sgt. Clay Hagood’ were without food and needed $25,000 toward the creation of made to the original drafts assure that there was no cru- disrespected the plaintiff and medical attention, that Norton 910-642-4104 ext. 225 such a plan about two years with specific emphasis on job [email protected] elty to theses horses.” congregation worshiping Al- allows the horses to roam the ago but recently contracted creation and industry. The Calvin Norton said in an mighty God, when the worship community fetching for food, with Holland Consulting Plan- board requested a change in ---- interview Dec. 14 that a vet service was stop, interfered, due to him not feeding them, ners of Wilmington to guide language that they believed A good book is the best of had been scheduled to visit the INJURED interrupted, spirit and to accuse Norton of Horse the county planning board could be more industry-friend- friends, the same today and horses, but he did not remem- quench from an appearance of Neglect, were false, that the through the process of draft- ly. forever. - Martin Farquhar ber the name, or the exact date. the Whiteville Police Depart- statement caused harm…” and ing and adopting such a plan The county planning board Tupper Rossie Hayes of Columbus ment, who just bust through “…constitutes Liable against common to most localities and voted to recommend the Hol- ---- County Animal Control said the doors and walked straight these defendants.” neighboring counties. land proposal at their April Friendship is always a sweet he gave Norton until Dec. 15 to down the long isle uniformed He also says in the lawsuit The plan, if adopted, will be meeting and commissioners responsibility, never an op- have the horses examined, and with a gun attached to the that the sworn statements “by the first of its kind for Colum- held a workshop on it later in portunity. – Kahlil Gibran when he checked the animals pulpit, and stopped the Plain- these defendants were false bus County. on that day, an Elizabethtown tiff from preaching a sermon and made out of bad faith mo- “The intent of this plan is vet was examining them. to his congregation to just tives targeting this plaintiff.” to establish a solid founda- In the affidavit, Henry say ‘A Horse is Out on your Norton also stands by his tion of the ongoing planning Norton states that he never Property” in violation to the statement that deputies never program and to serve as the New Year Sale abandoned or neglected the North Carolina State Consti- spoke to him, and that law primary policy guide for short- Retired Vera ...... Now 50% of animals, and he provides them tution…” officers knew how to contact and long-range planning and with regular care. Norton then quotes, in the him. Animal Control and law programmatic decision-mak- All Christmas Decor ...... 50% of “…these horses are not lawsuit, general statutes re- officers said they attempted ing within Columbus County,” abandoned, nor have I ever garding “obstructing the way to contact Norton, but could the document reads. Other Sales willfully, intentional, caused to places of public worship; if not locate a phone number. The plan includes de- harm to, starved, or denied any person shall maliciously Norton says in his lawsuit tailed census data related to any emergency or medical stop up or obstruct the way that Batten — who told The Throughout the county workforce and GIFTS & INTERIORS attention to these horses,” he leading to any place of pub- News Reporter he first learned economy. Maps of current 3 -ADISON 3T s said. He also described the lic worship, or to any spring about the horse incident in The Store! report from the veterinarian. or well commonly used by the newspaper — has all of “The vet came and exam- the congregation, he shall Norton’s numbers, and could ined the horses,” the affidavit be guilty of a Class 2 misde- have contacted him. Deputies BELK.COM said, “and found no sickness, meanor.” Norton claims in the do not inform the sheriff of however advised me to ex- lawsuit that Hagood “stalled” every case they investigate. change the feed to senior feed when asked to leave, and vio- Norton said in last week’s to help weight gain more, and lated Norton and his congrega- interview that he has repre- to shorten feed on one horse tion’s right to worship. sented himself in court for that was overweight, they gave The lawsuit also alleges that more than a decade. the animals shots as a normal deputies unlawfully searched care, wormers, and advised several vehicles, “around the that their teeth could be file fixtures of his home, without Jefferson Weaver to help support the grinding the control of a cruelty in- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] of their food.” vestigator or animal control Trespassing officer request for assistance Breakfast now revolves around you not the clock
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Ad #: 2052 Run Date: 01/02/11 Ad Size: 30” Art Director: Idania Copywriter: Phillip 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 Crime briefs Stolen Deer ,EON #URTIS 3PAULDING OF 6EHICLES IN RURAL #OLUMBUS Clarkton reported Jan. 1 the County hit 73 deer and four theft of a 2008 Cadillac in DOGS DURING THE lRST DAYS Whiteville. The car was re- of December, according to covered in the 2100 block of Highway Patrol reports. 0EACOCK 2OAD 7HITEVILLE Assault Wounded Jason Hewett, 23, of Halls- "OBBY *ERMAINE +INLAW BORO REPORTED TO A SHERIFFS OF THE BLOCK OF -ILLER 2OAD deputy he was assaulted while Tabor City, was wounded in his sitting in his vehicle in the left thigh at 12:50 a.m. Jan. 1 by PARKING AREA OF THE 4IME 3AVER A BULLET THAT HE TOLD A SHERIFF S CONVENIENCE STORE AT .EW (OPE DEPUTY HE FIRED FROM HIS at 3:15 a.m. Jan. 1. pistol. Hewett said a man struck +INLAW SAID HE WAS CELEBRAT- him in the face with a “blunt ING THE .EW 9EAR AND WAS object,” and caused a cut above “playing” with the pistol. He his left eye. The attacker then said the bullet that went all the went to his vehicle and drove way through his thigh must away. have ricocheted and hit him. Party Windshield *ENNELL !NNA 'RAHAM OF .ORWOOD ,ESANE -EGGS OF Whiteville reported the theft #LARKTON TOLD A SHERIFFS DEPUTY OF HER CAR LATE .EW 9EARS %VE some person threw a brick at from the parking area of the his vehicle at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 1 .ATIONAL 'UARD !RMORY HERE AS HE DROVE NORTH ON 53 where a party was being held. about 11 miles north of White- 'RAHAM SAID THERE WAS AN ville. argument inside the Armory Meggs said he saw two and she prepared to leave at males beside the road, and the PM BUT COULDNT lND HER brick damaged his windshield. CAR (ER #HEVROLET ,UMINA was found in the 700 block of Checks NEARBY ,EGION $RIVE 3TACY %LIZABETH *ACKSON of Ash told Whiteville police Profanities someone had stolen checks !SHLEIGH 3URLES OF ,UM- FROM HER IN "RUNSWICK #OUNTY berton told local police a man in mid-December, and at least GRABBED IN CASH FROM HER two of them were forged and hand while a female was out- passed in Whiteville, according SIDE 3URLES VEHICLE hSCREAMING to a Dec. 30 report. and yelling profanities” in the Marathon convenience store PARKING AREA ALONG 53 Beer "YPASS .ORTH ON *AN Submitted photo by Gail Buffkin $USTIN #ODY 2EGISTER OF 'ORE 4RAILER 2OAD 7HITEVILLE Two this time has been arrested on charges Wallet of breaking and entering, and On Jan. 2, 2011 Gail Buffkin of Whiteville spotted a bald 2012 she drove through the marsh, and there were two Matthew Powell Murray eagle in a dead tree beside the highway through the bald eagles in the same tree. larceny on warrants obtained of Whiteville told local police BY #HADBOURN 0OLICE /FlCER someone stole his wallet and White Marsh just east of Whiteville. Yesterday, Jan. 2, Jeffrey Dyson. removed his cash while he 2EGISTER IS CHARGED WITH WAS IN THE 4OKYO %XPRESS RES- BREAKING INTO THE !4%# 'AS TAURANT ALONG 53 "YPASS Five convicted here of driving impaired 'O CONVENIENCE STORE ALONG 3OUTH HERE Five drivers were convicted BEGAN SERVING IN *ANUARY 3TRAWBERRY "OULEVARD ON $EC guilty and was put on unsu- deputy. Murray said he left the of driving while impaired after a conviction of armed AND STEALING WORTH OF pervised probation for a year, +ELLER WAS ORDERED TO PER- store, missed his wallet, and (DWI), and one of the de- ROBBERY IN 2ICHMOND #OUNTY beer. AND FINED (IS BLOOD FORM HOURS OF COMMUNITY returned. The wallet was in fendants was sent to prison Duncan was given an early 2EGISTERS PHOTO WAS NOT alcohol level was 0.13 when ar- SERVICE AND A DAY JAIL TERM a bathroom, but the cash was during a Dec. 21 session of release in February 2011, but AVAILABLE FROM THE 3HERIFF S /F- RESTED IN !UGUST BY A SHERIFF S was suspended. gone. DWI Court here with Judge this release was revoked and lCE HERE BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY Thomas Aldridge Jr., presid- he was put back into prison weekend. ing. The cases included: IN .OVEMBER (IS PROJECTED Treasure s #HARLES .ORRIS "OWEN release is August 2012. Break-ins, thefs noted Dog C l ay t o n OF .# "OLTON WHO s *EREMY *AMMAL 'OOD- The following were victims with Tasco scope. !TLAS "EN- pleaded not guilty of driving MAN OF &AIR "LUFF PLEADED of a break-in and/or theft re- s $EC n 3USAN ,EE -ILLER ,ACY %DWARD (ELMS *R TON OF drunk, but was convicted by not guilty, and was convicted ported on date shown: /LD ,UMBERTON 2OAD 7HITE- OF *ESSE 3TREET 4ABOR #ITY WAS West Cal- Aldridge. by Aldridge. His blood-alcohol s *AN n #HRISTIAN *ADE VILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF JEW- arrested Dec. 29 for larceny HOUN 3TREET "OWENS BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL level was 0.19 when arrested in -ITCHELL /LD 'LADE 2OAD ELRY 4AURUS REVOLVER 2EM- of a dog on Dec. 27, accord- Whiteville, was 0.29 when arrested in .OVEMBER BY A &AIR "LUFF 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN OF VE- INGTON RImE DRILL ing to a warrant obtained by was arrest- !PRIL BY A "OLTON POLICE OFlCER policeman. hicle, theft of cash after at- s $EC n 4AMECA *ANRETTA 4ABOR #ITY 0OLICE /FlCER -$ ed Dec. 28 "OWEN WILL BE ON PROBATION FOR 'OODMAN WILL BE ON PRO- tempt to enter the car had been /LD ,AKE 2OAD 2IEGELWOOD Jamison. on charges TWO YEARS AND WAS lNED bation for two years, and a reported Dec. 31. n BREAK IN THEFT OF ,' DISH- Helms is charged with steal- of breaking Benton and ordered to perform 72 six-month prison term was s $EC n $EAN "YERLY washer, four ceiling fans, cop- ing a nine-month-old pit bull and entering the Treasure hours of community service. suspended. The amount of %DMUND 3TREET #HADBOURN per wire pulled from walls. OWNED BY +ENNETH !NDERSON Chest business here on Dec. "OWEN WHO APPEALED THE fine was not shown in the n THEFT OF MALE "OXER DOG s $EC n #ATHY %VELYN Helms is also charged with as- 12, and stealing a number of conviction, was also ordered CLERKS NOTES NOR WAS AN )N- months old. #AUSEY 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN saulting Anderson, 21, on Dec. items, according to a warrant to use an Interlock device if terlock device ordered. He was s $EC n 3HERRY -ICHELLE OF RESIDENCE ALONG OLD 3TAKE 29, and assault on a female by obtained by Whiteville Police driving while on probation. He ordered to do 72 hours of com- "ROWN 4EN -ILE 2OAD 4ABOR 2OAD #HADBOURN THEFT OF pushing Tracey Anderson the $ETECTIVE 3COTT -OODY was also convicted of reckless MUNITY SERVICE AND 'OODMAN #ITY n BREAK IN THEFT OF *6# 2,000-pound safe, Igloo cooler, same date. "ENTON IS CHARGED WITH driving to endanger, and given appealed the conviction. 46 hand tools. A photo of Helms was not stealing comic books, snacks, a suspended 30-day jail term. s 6ICTOR (ERNANDEZ OF s $EC n 3HERRY 4HORP s $EC n 4IFFANY "RAD- AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF THE 3HER- DRINKS CLOTHING AND $6$S A six-month prison term was -YRTLE "EACH 3# PLEADED #HINA 'ROVE 2OAD #HADBOURN FORD 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN OF IFF S /FlCE HOLIDAY WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF suspended for the DWI count. GUILTY AND WAS lNED AND n THEFT OF lVE SHEETS OF METAL UNLOCKED VEHICLE $EC "ENTON WAS PLACED ON PROBA- s 7ILLIAM 2AY $UNCAN put on unsupervised proba- siding from storage building. in unknown location, theft of TION FOR MONTHS IN .OVEM- of Whiteville, pleaded guilty. tion for a year. He refused a s $EC n "ILLY 2AY -ALPASS Taurus revolver. County Fatalities ber after he pleaded to misde- He was arrested in October breath test when arrested in 3WIMMING (OLE 2OAD $ELCO n s $EC n 0RISTILLA !NN To this date meanor larceny and possession BY A SHERIFFS DEPUTY AND HIS October by a Highway Patrol THEFT OF 3NAPPER RIDING MOWER 7ARD #EDAR 'ROVE .# n of a controlled substance. blood-alcohol level was not TROOPER ! DAY JAIL TERM WITH NO BLADE lREPLACE INSERT break-in of residence along 2012 ...... ….……...0 He was convicted in the case SHOWN IN THE CLERKS RECORDS was suspended, and he was for propane use made of sheet 0INE ,OG 2OAD 7HITEVILLE n NO 2011 ……...………0 WHERE HE STOLE HIS STEPFATHERS Duncan was sent to prison ORDERED TO DO HOURS OF COM- metal and copper. theft reported. Total 2011...... 17 bicycle, threw the bicycle at the for 120 days, and this term is munity service. s $EC n ,INDA 4OMPKINS s $EC n (ELEN 3HANNTAE 2IGGINS 0ERKINS 3TREET 4ABOR Total 2010...... 26 victim, and also stole cash and to be served concurrently with s *EFFREY ,EE +ELLER OF 2ED 3PRINGS n BREAK IN OF RESI- medication, records show. a term of 71 to 85 months he Chambersburg, Pa., pleaded DENCE ALONG /LD 3TAKE 2OAD #ITY n ATTEMPTED BREAK IN 4ABOR #ITY THEFT OF THREE 46S s $EC n $ALE *EROME INCLUDING TWO 6IZIO BRAND 'ERALD 7EST #OLUMBUS 3TREET $6$ UNIT TOASTER TWO LAMPS 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF RIDING MOWER 9AMAHA 2APTOR 0ANASONIC 46 four-wheeler, grass trimmer, s $EC n .KECHI &RAZIER $IRECT 46 SATELLITE BOX %LIZABETHTOWN n THEFT OF WALLET s $EC n !NGELA #LEWIS at Walmart here. 2OWE 3HILOH %STATES 7HITE- s $EC n 0ETER (AMMER VILLE n THEFT OF REVOLVER .EW *ERSEY n THEFT OF #H- s $EC n 7ILMA $ORCH UANI SCOOTER FROM 7EST 3IXTH ,EBANON #HURCH 2OAD #LAR- 3TREET 4ABOR #ITY ENDON n THEFT OF SCRAP METAL s $EC n -ICHAEL 3HANNON s $EC n $ONALD ,AVERNE 'LENN 7ILLIAMS 2OAD 4ABOR Turbeville, 19000 block of Pea- #ITY n BREAK IN THEFT OF 0RO COCK 2OAD 7HITEVILLE n THEFT 4ECH CHOP SAW "LACK $ECK- OF 2UGER MM AND 2UGER er Wood Hawk circular saw, pistols. DIVERS DRY SUIT 0ELICAN STOR- s $EC n #HARLES (ERBURT AGE BOX 2ESOURCE 0RO DIVERS "URROUGHS &RUIT 2IDGE 2OAD COMPUTER +OBALT WRENCH SET 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF lVE HIGH LOW PRESSURE DIVING 6IZIO 46 )THACA GAUGE PUMP hoses, assorted diving tools, SHOTGUN 2EMINGTON RIFLE DIVERS ALARM G. Cameron Byrd ATTORNEY AT LAW • Criminal • Divorce • Wills • Custody • Child Support • Traffc • Personal Injury • On The Job Accidents Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Woods 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce A car glanced off the front of the pictured pickup truck Street intersection, and drove into the woods beside Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Thursday afternoon on Franklin Street near the Madison Soules Swamp. There were no major injuries reported. Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 -- 5A Adult Youth Grand Prize Overall Grand Prize Overall First Place, Desserts First Place Abigail Bullock, Jo Best Jo Best, Nakina Best Presentation Abigail Bullock, Whiteville Pecan Cheesecake Pie ½ (15 ounces) package refrigerated piecrusts win top Pecan Fest awards 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened awarded an additional $100 Pecan Pie Cheesecake By CLARA CARTRETTE Entries were judged on 4 large eggs, divided Nonstick spray oil cash prize. Awards were also News Editor flavor, 40 percent; appearance, 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 20 percent; creative use of given for “best presentation” 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1 fully prepared 9-inch pecan pie, or frozen and “most creative use of Abigail Bullock of pecans, 20 percent; texture, 10 ¼ teaspoon salt and thawed pecans.” Whiteville and Jo Best of percent; and ease of recipe, 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans 1 cup light brown sugar The Pecan Harvest Festival Nakina won the Grand Prize 10 percent. Cash prizes were 1cup light corn syrup 3 large or extra large eggs Cooking Contest has been Overall awards in Whiteville’s awarded to the first three Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to 1 tablespoon vanilla extract made possible by sponsor North Carolina Pecan Harvest places in each category. Prize package directions. Fold edges under, and crimp. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Spray a 9-inch Dewey Hill and Hill’s Food Festival cooking competition amounts were: first place, $100; Beat cream cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 spring form pan with oil. Place the pie in the Stores for the past nine years. in November. second place, $50; and third tsp. vanilla, and salt at medium speed with an pan and push it into the bottom of the pan so The youth competition, for Abigail, 11 years old, won place $25. The food contest electric mixer until smooth. Pour cream cheese that its crust forms a solid base. ages 10-15, was for desserts the top award in the youth divi- prizes totaled $1,675 in the mixture into piecrust; sprinkle evenly with Mix the cream cheese and sugar until only, but adults entered appe- sion for Pecan Pie Cheesecake, form of gift certificates. chopped pecans. smooth. Stir in the vanilla and eggs and pour tizer, side dish, main dish and and Jo’s Pecan Cheesecake Pie Grand Prize Overall win- Whisk together corn syrup and remaining 3 over the pie. Bake for 1 hour, until browned dessert categories. took the top prize in the adult ners were selected from the eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; pour and a little wobbly in the center. In the youth division, Abi- division. first place winners and were mixture over pecans. Place pie on a baking sheet. Cool to room temperature; loosen the gail’s Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bake at 350° on lowest oven rack 50 to 55 min- edges of the cake from the sides of the pan also won the Most Creative utes or until pie is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour and remove the sides. Refrigerate until firm Use of Pecans Award. Jake or until completely cool. Serve immediately, or before transferring to a serving plate. Makes Hyatt’s Pecan Clouds won cover and chill up to 2 days. 12 servings. second place and the Best Pre- sentation Award, and Miriam Most Creative Use of Pecans Davenport’s Strawberry Pecan Desserts Dipsticks won third place. Susan Bullock, Whiteville Jake, a sixth grader, is from Whiteville and Miriam, 10, is from Lake Waccamaw. Butter Pecan In the adult division, Susan Bullock of Whiteville won the Cake Ball Pops Most Creative Use of Pecans 1 box yellow cake mix Award for Butter Pecan Cake 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant Ball Pops and Patricia Limber vanilla pudding mix of Fair Bluff won the Best Pre- 4 eggs sentation Award with Perfect 1 cup water Pecan Cake Mix Cupcakes. 1/3 cup vegetable oil Adult winners include the 1 teaspoon no-color butter following: flavor Appetizers — first, Rosean- ½ cup ready to use decora- na Ezzell of Whiteville, Nutty tor white icing Fruity Cheese Ball; second, 1 cup chopped pecans, toast- Frankie McLamb of Nakina, ed and divided Date Nut Ball; third, Martha 1 bag white candy melts Bursell of Whiteville, Sophie’s Preheat oven to 350 degrees. First Place, Main Dish Pecan Cheese Bake Dip. Spray one 13x9x2-inch sheet Martha Bursell, Whiteville Side Dishes — first, Mary pan with vegetable spray. Alice Stanley of Whiteville, In large bowl, combine cake Tomato Basil Soup; second, Mi- mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, Pecan Chicken Waikiki Beach randa Streeter of Whiteville, s BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS oil, and ½ teaspoon butter Waldorf Salad; third, Brian s !LL PURPOSE mOUR SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE flavor; beat at medium speed Clifton, Broccoli Salad. s CUP VEGETABLE OIL TO FRY CHICKEN with electric mixer 2 minutes. Main Dishes — first, Mar- s OZ CAN PINEAPPLE CHUNKS Pour into prepared pan. tha Bursell of Whiteville, s 7ATER Bake 35-40 minutes or until Pecan Chicken Waikiki Beach; s SUGAR toothpick inserted into center second, Patricia Limber of s CUP lRMLY PACKED BROWN SUGAR comes out clean. Cool in pan Fair Bluff, Chicken and Pecan s TABLESPOONS CORNSTARCH 10 minutes; remove from pan Pizza; third, Donna Clifton, s CUPS VINEGAR to cooling grid and cool com- Chicken Pecan. s TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE pletely. Divide cake in half; Desserts — first, Jo Best s TEASPOON GINGER freeze one half for future use. of Nakina, Pecan Cheese- s LARGE GREEN PEPPER First Place, Appetizer In small bowl, combine cake Pie; Mae Antrican of Rosanna B. Ezzell, Whiteville s CUP PECAN HALVES icing with remaining butter Whiteville, Chunky Pecan Pie Dredge chicken with flour and season with salt and pepper. flavor. In large bowl, use hands Bars; third, Martha Bursell Brown chicken on all sides in oil. Place chicken in shallow to crumble cake until no large of Whiteville, Tropical Pecan Nutty Fruity Cheese Ball roasting pan. 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese chunks remain. Add icing Paradise Cake. Drain pineapple syrup into 2 cup measuring cup, reserv- 2 cups salted, roasted pecans and 1/2 cup pecans; mix with fingers until well combined. ing chunks. Add water to syrup to measure 1 1/4 cups liquid. First Place, Sides/Salads 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz.) Combine sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, syrup liquid, vinegar, Pineapple top for decoration Form mixture into cake balls. Mary Alice Stanley, Chill in refrigerator at least 2 soy sauce and ginger in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring con- Whiteville 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions stantly and cook for 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. 3 apples, cut into 12 slices each hours. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, add pineapple 1 (7-oz.) can crushed pineapple (drained) Melt candy melts accord- chunks, pecan halves and bell pepper and bake for an additional Tomato Basil Soup 1 pineapple cut into slices ing to pkg. directions. Dip 1 large can V8 juice (46 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Yields 4 servings. 1/4 cup dried cranberries sticks into melted candy melts ounces) 1/4 cup white raisins and insert into cake balls; let 2 small cans celery soup 2 tablespoons pineapple juice set. Wait until candy is com- (10.5 ounces.) 1 tablespoon curry powder pletely firm before dipping 1 can chicken broth (14 Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, crushed the pops completely in melted ounces) pineapple, cranberries, juice and curry powder. Mix by hand candy melts. Before candy 3 tablespoons fresh chopped until well blended. Form in the shape of a pineapple. Decorate sets, sprinkle with remaining basil with pecans and greenery, using fresh pineapple top. Place apple 1/2 cup pecans, let set. Makes 4 large fresh chopped to- and fresh pineapple slices around cheese ball. Can be served 24-48 pops. matoes with crackers of choice. 1 cup chopped onions Store in refrigerator until 1 cup chopped celery served. Serves approximately 3 tablespoons butter 30. 1 tablespoons lemon juice Saute onion and celery in butter, 8-10 minutes on when serving: medium high heat. Add all 1 cup chopped roasted gar- ingredients in large pot. Bring lic-flavored pecans to a boil and then simmer 45 1 cup fresh grated parme- minutes. san cheese Mix the following ingre- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dients and add to each bowl basil.
Best Presentation Patricia Limber, Fair Bluff Perfect Pecan Cake Mix Cupcakes 1 box (18.5 ounces) cake mix, vanilla or yellow 1 cup buttermilk vegetable oil as listed on box 4 large eggs 1 cup pecans, chopped fine Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 standard or large muffin tins with paper cups. Combine all ingredients, beat with electric mixer until moist, then beat on high until thick, approximately Best Presentation 2 minutes. Fill cups ¾ full and bake 25 to 40 minutes. Remove Second Place from pan and cool on rack. Jake Hyatt, Whiteville Make Pecan Brittle while cupcakes are baking (or use store Miriam Davenport bought): Lake Waccamaw Pecan Clouds Third Place 2 egg whites Pecan Brittle I teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup water Strawberry Pecan Dipsticks 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 cups sugar 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 2 cups pecan halves 1 cup corn syrup 20 large strawberries Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. 2 cups pecan halves 14 ounces Baker’s dipping chocolate In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites to soft 1 teaspoon salt 20 pretzel sticks peaks. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until whites ¼ teaspoon baking soda Wash strawberries and cut off tops. Make a hole in the top form stiff peaks. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Drop mounded 1 teaspoon vanilla of each strawberry and put a pretzel stick in each strawberry. spoonsful onto the prepared cookie sheet. 3 teaspoons butter Heat chocolate according to directions on package. Dip Bake 1 hour in pre-heated oven. Turn off heat and allow to Ice the cool cupcakes with 1 can of store-bought icing of your strawberries in chocolate, sprinkle with pecans. Chill for 20 remain in oven at least another 30 minutes, or until the centers choice; crush pecan brittle and sprinkle on top of iced cupcakes. minutes to harden chocolate. of cookies are dry. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012
(David Snipes photo) FCCLA/JROTC food drive Members of South Columbus High’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and JROTC sponsored a food drive as part of an FCCLA community service project. The food donated by students is given to Whiteville’s Help Mission, which Toys for Tots assists families throughout Columbus County. FCCLA adviser Everlen Davis (left) is Schultz & Ellis Chiropractic Center completed its annual toy drive in Whiteville and shown with students involved in the project, from left, Jayda Shaw, Cassadee Norris, Elizabethtown with patients showing their Christmas spirit with abundant gifts in ex- Rayquan Gore, Jazmine Graham, Savannah Inman, Ashley Rainey, Jamie Britt and change for “free” adjustments from Dr. Schultz and Dr. Ellis on Dec. 5-6. These are Danielle Daniels. traditional days for the doctors to donate their services for “Toys for Tots” over the past 26 years. Patients bring unwrapped toys to be given to underprivileged children Jr. Cotillion in Columbus County. Toys ranged from stuffed animals, dolls, trucks, remote control SCC Travel Program cars, tea sets, animated dolls and bicycles. Toys collected in Columbus County were chaperones divided between the Columbus County and Whiteville City school systems. The same planning trip to Turkey The National League of was done for the Bladen County School System. The Southeastern Commu- Europe and Asia on the sea of Junior Cotillions, Colum- nity College Travel Program Marmara. The former seat of bus County chapter, has an- January continues its semi-annual trips the Roman Empire, established nounced the names of parents SCC’s Brenda Orders to foreign countries with a as “Constantinople” by the who will participants in the programs for March 2012 visit to exotic Tur- fourth-century emperor, Istan- 2011-12 season. key. With round trip air from bul is home to the magnificent Chaperones will be Mr. and wins top state award Jones Lake Raleigh-Durham International Santa Sophia Cathedral and the Mrs. Kevin Clemmons, Becky Brenda Orders, director of Airport (RDU) and first-class equally famous Blue Mosque, Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby the Southeastern Community State Park hotels throughout the 14-day Topkapi Palace and the teem- Jackson, Tracie Allen, Mr. tour, this trip features dinner ing grand bazaar, the shoppers’ and Mrs. Gary Collier, Mr. and College Small Business Center, The public is invited to join and breakfast daily and air- dream. Mrs. Joey Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. was named the 2011 Microen- a park ranger at Jones Lake for conditioned coach visits to all The tour will feature a full- Harry Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. terprise Lending Professional a variety of programs in Janu- the major attractions in old time English-speaking guide Jami Hinson, Mr. and Mrs. of the Year by the N.C. Rural ary. Participants should meet Greek Anatolia, the western and fulltime driver. The hotels Chris Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Economic Development Cen- at the Jones Lake State Park half of modern-day Turkey. are rated first and superior Pait, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jack- ter. The Rural Center’s N.C. Mi- Visitor Center, and wear ap- Curt Welborne and Christa first class, with breakfast and son, Dr. and Mrs. Erik Kenyon, croenterprise Loan Program propriate clothing for sessions Balogh, retired SCC instructors dinner included each day, fea- Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Taylor, Mr. encourages self-employment that include a hike, fishing or who have conducted the pro- turing cuisine renowned the and Mrs. Chris Fowler, Mr. and and small business growth other activity. All programs gram for 36 years, believe the world over. Total cost of the Mrs. Daryl Hewett and Mr. and through loans of up to $25,000. are free and open to the public. two previous visits to Turkey program is $2,375 per person, Mrs. Brian Jenkins. Local program partners like Following is the schedule: have been among the best the which includes round trip air- The National League of Ju- the SCC Small Business Center Saturday, Jan. 7a.m.-2 p.m. program has offered. The many fare from RDU. nior Cotillions is an etiquette provide business counseling - Basic Waterfowl —This pro- sites to be covered this spring There will be a full college and social dance training pro- and assist borrowers in prepar- gram will provide a basic un- will include Ephesus, where course associated with the trip, gram that involves thousands ing loan applications. Orders derstanding of different types St. Paul brought Christianity with classes to be held on cam- of students nationwide. For was recognized for providing of waterfowl and their habitats to the Ephesians; Cappadocia, pus at 6 p.m. on Tuesday nights more information regarding in-depth counseling to her Saturday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. where Medieval Christians prior to departure on March 21. the program, call 990-4066. clients and for achieving 100 - Carolina Bay Hike — Hear worshipped in caverns carved Trip participants will return percent success rate on loan a discussion about Carolina Brenda Orders out of the towering moon-like April 4. Persons not able to take applications. Bays, then take a short hike limestone peaks, called “fairy the class may still participate if Rec basketball “Brenda is well deserving counselors act as a sounding through a Carolina Bay to ex- chimneys;” Ankara, where there is space remaining after of this recognition for her board for new ideas and or plore these natural mysteries. Kemal Attaturk, “Father of students are registered. The registration set excellent service to the small concerns that entrepreneurs Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. - Turkey,” set up the first mod- trip is limited to 50 people. The Columbus County businesses of Columbus Coun- and managers encounter. The Attracting Butterflies — What ern democracy east of the Further information may Recreation Department will ty,” said SCC President Kathy SCC Small Business Center are the life stages of a but- Bosporus; Troy, where a huge be obtained by contacting the hold registration for youth Matlock. “With her support, not only helps entrepreneurs terfly? How can I make my replica of the legendary Tro- course instructors, Curt Wel- basketball from 9 a.m. – noon entrepreneurs have received establish their companies, but own butterfly garden? Join a jan Horse brings memories of borne at 234-9009 or curtnik@ on Saturday, Jan. 7. the financing they need to also ensures that businesses park ranger for an informative Homer’s accounts of the great centurylink.net, or Christa Boys and girls ages 6-15 grow our local economy and receive the support they need power point program about Bronze Age war; and Istanbul, Balogh at 646-4189 or kilato77@ years old are encouraged to create jobs.” to grow and adapt to the ever butterflies and how to attract the fabulous city that straddles yahoo.com. participate. Orders, who has been em- changing economy. them to your own yard Registration sites are at ployed at SCC since 1998, was In addition to providing Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. - Acme Delco Middle School named director of the Small business counseling, the SCC Red-Cockaded Woodpecker — Auditions for ‘Nunsense 2’ gym, Nakina Middle School Business Center in 2008. She Small Business Center hosts Learn about this federally en- Brunswick Little Theatre lege. Roller skating is a plus gym, Tabor City Middle is a level three certified small approximately 75 free semi- dangered bird that calls Jones will hold open auditions for for being cast as Sister Leo, and School gym and Williams business center director, hav- nars each year on a wide vari- Lake State Park home and the two roles, Sister Leo and Rev- all characters dance and sing. Township School gym. ing participated in more than ety of topics. These seminars many adaptations that make erend Mother, in “Nunsense Prepare a song for singing a For more information, 275 contact hours of training are attended by around 1,000 this bird unique, then take a 2: The Second Coming,” from cappela, instrumental CD, or contact the Columbus County in specific business-related individuals including entre- short hike. topics over a three-year period. preneurs, business managers 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. bring sheet music. Parks and Recreation Depart- The SCC Small Business and employees. 5 and from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, For more information visit ment at 640-6624. Center currently provides con- For more information about Jan. 8. www.brunswicklittletheatre. Students ages 6-15 are eli- fidential, experienced counsel- the SCC Small Business Center, Veterans meet Auditions will be held in com or contact director Thom gible to play when a parent or Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ing to approximately 140 busi- contact Brenda Orders at (910) Building F on the campus of Clemmons at thomatoz50@ guardian signs a release form ica meet the first Tuesday of Brunswick Community Col- hotmail.com or 368-6261. and pays a $5 registration fee. nesses. Available at no charge 642-7141, ext. 419 or borders@ each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. on an as-needed basis, business sccnc.edu. Madison St., Whiteville. Symphony will perform ‘Te Music of Billy Joel’ Michael Cavanaugh, star of He was nominated for Grammy fers up favorites from Jerry Lee Whiteville Optimists sponsor the smash-hit Broadway musi- and Tony Awards for his stage Lewis, Elton John and others in cal Movin’ Out, will perform performances and has since an all-out symphonic celebra- “The Music of Billy Joel” with garnered broad acclaim for tion of rock’s piano icons. annual essay, oratorical contests the North Carolina Symphony his stage show reinterpreting For tickets, visit the North The Whiteville Optimist deadline to enter is March 20. Achievement in Education, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21. modern rock and pop favorites. Carolina Symphony website at Club is sending another re- For more information call the Students of the Year, and local Led by Associate Conductor Triangle audiences will de- www.ncsymphony.org or call minder and encouragement contest chair, Glenda Wolfe, at scholarships. Sarah Hicks, the performances light in his electrifying rendi- North Carolina Symphony Au- to area students to partici- 642-5742. Carrying the motto “Friend will be held in Meymandi Con- tions of Billy Joel chart toppers dience Services at 919-733-2750 pate in two club-sponsored The Optimist Club will of Youth,” Optimists conduct cert Hall in downtown Raleigh’s “Just the Way You Are,” “Up- or toll free 877-627-6724. Progress Energy Center for the competitions that could lead judge local students’ speeches service projects that reach town Girl,” “She’s Got A Way,” Tickets range from $33 to Performing Arts at 8 p.m. $48, with $30 tickets for seniors to scholarships for winners. based on content and presenta- more than six million young “It’s Still Rock ’n’ Roll” and A matinee performance will many more. Cavanaugh also of- and $10 tickets for students. Students under the age of 18 tion. The top three male and people each year. To learn be held Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. as of Dec.31, 2011, are eligible female contestants will receive more about Optimist Inter- Cavanaugh, handpicked by to participate in either or both Olympic style medallions with national visit www.optimist. Billy Joel for the role of the Pia- contests. the gold medal winning boy org. More information about no Man in the 2002 Twyla Tharp Essay competition and girl advancing to the zone the Whiteville club or build- musical Movin’ Out, has been “How my Positive Outlook level and possibly the district ing a club in your area can be dubbed “the new voice of the Professional Benefits my Community” is level for the opportunity to win obtained by contacting Don American rock and roll song- the theme for the Optimist $2,500 college scholarships. Harritan at 642-6467. book” by Billboard magazine. International Essay Contest. “Young students today have Whiteville Optimists will so many fresh ideas about the WEBSITE judge the local essays, and world and their future,” Opti- the winner will receive an mist President Willie Wilkins SCC TV Schedule Olympic style gold medal and said. “As Optimists, it is our EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time advance to district competition goal to encourage them and Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. where the winner will receive do what we can to bring out Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at DESIGN a plaque and a $2,500 college the best in each of them. This www.sccnc.edu scholarship. District winners gives them a wonderful oppor- This week on EDU-Cable: Let us get you the online presence and identity will advance to international tunity to tap into their creativ- Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday you need - whether personal or business. judging and the first place ity and pursue scholarships.” 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room winner will be awarded an en- The Whiteville Optimist 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Restore, Recover, Rebuild – graved plaque and recognition Club has been participating Sharing Stories of Hope and Inspiration with Call today for a consultation: in the Optimist magazine. in the Optimist Essay Contest Patrina Wright The deadline to enter the for more than 35 years and 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative 910-207-8394 700-800-word essay contest is has been active in the com- Extension – Get Up and Get Moving – Howard Feb. 16. munity since 1969. The club’s Wallace and Teresa Thompson or check us out on the web at: Students can learn more programs and service projects 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks about the competition by con- include Dixie Youth Baseball, with Harry Foley – Christmas Leftover Chicken, www.thelillypadconnection.com tacting Mark Council at 640- Youth Soccer, Optimist Ora- Dressing and Gravy 1555 or email councilm@nc- torical Contest, Youth Appre- Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday The Also Providing: communitycolleges.edu. ciation Week, Respect for Law, 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – A Holiday Concert presented by the Chaucer Calligraphy for Oratorical contest SCC Choir, featuring Highland Brass “How My Optimism Helps 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. - Volunteer Connection with Dr. Lilly Pad Weddings • Baby Showers Me Overcome Obstacles” is the Melody Prevatte – Baptist Hospital CareNet Connection topic for the oratorical contest. Counseling Center Begins in Whiteville – Dr. LLC Corporate Events The local contest will be held David Crenshaw and Kimberley Steed and More! on Monday, March 26, and the www.whiteville.com The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012--7A
Civic League grants The Whiteville Woman’s Civic League met Dec. 13 to distribute the club’s annual Fred Senter, Ramps and Rails; back row: Ruth Lanier, Woman’s Choices Pregnancy contributions to non-proft organizations in the community. The people and the or- Center; Susan Smith, Edgewood School; Lynn Spaulding, Primary School; Jared ganization they represent receiving money from the club include, front row, left to Worthington, Edgewood School; Gary Faircloth, Boys and Girls Home of NC; Har- right: Sally Mann, Columbus County Arts Council; Christy Best, Families First; Loretta ry Warren, North Carolina Museum of Forestry; Mark Bannerman, Whiteville High Shipman, Columbus County Animal Shelter; Beverly Turner and Michele Strickland, School art department; Roy Walker, The Help Mission; Jess Sealey, Whiteville High Central Middle School; Sheila Johnson, Columbus County Chapter of American Red School. Not pictured but receiving funds were Larry Dew, The Harvest Table; Sue Cross; Gus Cothron, Edgewood School music program; Barbara Barbour, Colum- Hawks, Southeastern Community College Foundation and the club’s local scholar- bus County Literacy Council; Sally Medford, Edgewood Elementary art program; Dr. ship winner, Amber Padgett.
Nurse Aide I grads Instructor Rita Capps (front right) stands with Southeastern Community College stu- Raegan Parker plays Santa dents who recently completed Nurse Aide I Training. They are, left to right, front row: Joyce Alderman and Elizabeth Miller of Whiteville; second row: Nicci Ward of Whiteville, Ashley Hunt of Fairmont, Jama Thompson and Danielle Covington of Fifh grader buys gifs Whiteville; third row: Nicki Inman of Ash, Jake Leggett of Fairmont, Shaun Covington of Whiteville and LeVance Bethea of Chadbourn. Keith Wilson of Whiteville is not pictured. For more information about the Nurse Aide program, call 642-7141, ext. 335 for special needs kids or visit www.sccnc.edu. Raegan Parker is a 10-year- special. she loves working with the old fifth grader at Edgewood They went shopping and the children. School who has a lot of love next day Raegan donned her “She’s got a heart of gold,” and compassion for the special Santa’s helper hat and took the said her “MeMe,” Dianne needs students there. toys to students in Sherry Os- Rouse. While in church on a recent bourne’s class, much to their Sunday she decided she wanted surprise and delight. to do something special for Raegan is the daughter of Discount for Collier’s Jewelers these students. She told her Tammy Parker and Robert mom that she wanted to take Parker, both of Whiteville. She spay, neuter them toys because they are so visits this class often because For only $35 per cat, the Co- lumbus Humane Society will The Sale You Have Been have a male or female animal Fiction contest spayed or neutered and vac- cinated for rabies, according to Humane Society volunteer Waiting For... Janet Hinson. honors Wolfe “We can take 30 cats a The North Carolina Writ- an Award in Literature from the month,” Hinson said. “The ers’ Network is accepting sub- American Academy of Arts and Humane Society subsidizes the missions for the 2012 Thomas Letters and she is the author of cost for those who want to take Wolfe Fiction Prize. This annual Dreams of Sleep (winner of the care of their cats but don’t feel award is coordinated by poet 1985 Ernest Hemingway Award they can afford the total cost. Anthony S. Abbott, the Charles for first fiction), Rich in Love, We take the cats to an out of A. Dana Professor Emeritus of The Fireman’s Fair, and No- county veterinarian early in English at Davidson College. where Else on Earth. She lives the morning and bring them The Thomas Wolfe Fiction with her husband on Sullivan’s back later that day.” Hinson added that spaying 81st Prize honors internationally Island, near Charleston, S. C. celebrated North Carolina nov- The nonprofit North Caro- and neutering pets is the best elist Thomas Wolfe. The winner lina Writers’ Network is the way to decrease the popula- receives $1,000 and possible pub- state’s oldest and largest liter- tion and the abandonment and lication in The Thomas Wolfe ary arts services organization abuse of animals. Review. The competition is devoted to writers at all stages Anyone who would like to open to all writers regardless of of development. For additional take advantage of the discount Anniversary geographical location or prior information, visit www.ncwrit- may contact the Humane Soci- publication. The postmark ers.org. ety at 499-1148. deadline is Jan. 30. The winner will be announced in April. The competition is open to all writers regardless of Let Us Help Make Your geographical location or prior Sale publication. Submit two cop- ies of an unpublished fiction Holiday Sweet! manuscript not to exceed 12 double-spaced pages (1” mar- Personal Loans from gins, 12-pt. font). Starts Thursday, January 5th The author’s name should not appear on manuscripts. Closed Wednesday, January 4th Instead, include a separate $1,000.00 to $3,000.00* cover sheet with name, address, phone number, e-mail address, to prepare for this great sale. word count, and manuscript title. An entry fee must accom- Call or pany the manuscript: $15 for NCWN members, $25 for non- Visit Us Super Savings members. You may pay the member entry fee if you join the NCWN with your submis- Today! throughout sion. Checks should be made payable to the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Send submis- sion to Professor Tony Abbott, 1615 S JK Powell the Store! P.O. Box 7096, Davidson College, Blvd - Ste A Davidson, N.C. 28035. Whiteville, NC Entries will not be returned. The winner is announced each 28472 April. (910) 641-0189 Collier’s Jewelers Acclaimed author Josephine www.security-finance.com 717 South Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 Humphreys will serve as the *All loans are subject to our liberal credit policy and credit limitations, if any. final judge. She is a recipient of Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 -- Page 8A
PEARLINE VEREEN JOHNNIE L. WALTERS KEITH MCCRAY BRYAN GENEVA LYNNETTE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE TABOR CITY -- Pearline BLADENBORO -- Johnnie NORTH CHARLESTON, DAILEY Vereen, 70, of the Green Acres L. Walters, 78, died Thursday, S.C. -- Keith McCray Bryan, 47, ELIZABETHTOWN -- Ge- EULA MAE WARD community, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011 at Poplar Heights formerly of Baldenboro, died neva Lynnette Dailey, 89, died NOBLES FAIR Dec. 29, 2011 at Premier Living Care and Rehabilitation Center Monday, Dec. 22, 2011. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. CHADBOURN -- Ms. Eula and Rehab. Center at Lake Wac- in Elizabethtown. Final rites were held Satur- A graveside service was Mae Ward Nobles Fair, 91, camaw. She was the daughter Final rites were held Satur- day, Dec. 31 at Bladen-Gaskins held Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011 of John Curtis Vereen and day, Dec. 31 at St. Luke AME Funeral Home of Elizabeth- Bethlehem Cemetery, White at Shoreland Health Care Elizabeth Allston Singleton. Zion Church, 410 East Martin town with Rev. Bruce Cannon Oak with Rev. Chris Carroll and Retirement Center in Final rites were held Sat- Luther King Jr. Drive, Bladen- officiating. Burial followed in officiating. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- Whiteville. She was the urday, Dec. 31 at Holy Light boro, with Rev. Harry Hines of- Pine Crest Cemetery in Blad- neral Home of Elizabethtown daughter of the late Lu- Holiness Church in Tabor City ficiating. Burial was in Brook- enboro. handled the arrangements. ther and Hattie Elizabeth with Elder John C. Williams Jr. lyn Memorial Gardens. Peoples He is survived by his par- She is survived by two Grainger Ward and the wid- officiating. Interment followed Funeral Home of Whiteville ents, Douglas McCray and daughters, Vicky Taylor and ow of Oliver Nobles. She in the Columbus County Sing- handled the arrangements. Linda Brisson Bryan of Blad- Gloria McSwain, both of Eliza- was also preceded in death ing Union Cemetery. Westside Surviving are one daughter, enboro; one brother, Steve bethtown; one sister, Gray by seven siblings, Lela W. Funeral Home of Tabor City Patricia Gillespie of Lum- Bryan; and one sister, Pam Chauncey of Lake Waccamaw; Duncan, Blanche W. Cole, handled the arrangements. berton; one son, Johnnie Lee Bryant of Bladenboro. and three grandsons. Lula W. Hardee, Cleve Ward, She is survived by one son, Walters Jr. of Raleigh; one Leamon Ward, John Ward Donald Lee Vereen of the stepdaughter, Judy Brown of BEVERLY DIANNE DEBORAH LONG JAY HEFNER and Leon Ward; and two home; one daughter, Melissa Bladenboro; one sister, Jac- HAMMOND WHITEVILLE -- Deborah CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. grandchildren, Andy Nobles Vereen of the home; three sis- queline Martin of Raleigh; and WINTERVILLE -- Beverly Long, 34, died Sunday, Jan. 1, -- Jennings C. (Jay) Hefner, and Paula Sue Tori. ters, Louise Baker of Colfax, four grandchildren. Dianne Hammond, 59, died 2012. 73, died Sunday, Nov. 27, Final rites will be con- Rosa Lee Brown and Ethel Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Arrangements are incom- plete and will be announced by 2011 in a local hospital after ducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Queen Parrott, both of Tabor BONNIE RHODES Services will tentatively McKenzie Mortuary. a long battle with COPD. He Jan. 3, 2012 at Chadbourn City; and three brothers, Ken- ELLENBURG be held Wednesday, Jan. 4 and was preceded in death by his Pentecostal Holiness Church neth Earl Allston of Schenect- CHADBOURN -- Bonnie Thursday, Jan. 5. JAMES SHAW father and mother, Mr. and with Revs. Richard Robinson ady, N.Y., Tyrone M. Allston of Rhodes Ellenburg, 52, died Wilkerson Funeral Home HALLSBORO -- James Shaw Mrs. W.C. Hefner; and one and Jim Skinner officiating. San Diego, Calif., and Curtis Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 at her resi- and Crematory of Greenville died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. sister, Betty Jett. Interment will follow in Vereen of Conway, S.C. dence. She was the daughter of is handling the arrangements. Arrangements are incom- He was a Christian by Chadbourn Memorial Cem- the late Woodrow and Iola Byrd profession of etery. Worthington Funeral GENEVA WRIGHT plete and will be announced CARENNA DINNERSON Rhodes and was preceded in faith in Christ Home in Chadbourn is han- MONROE by Union Funeral Home of NEALY death by a sister, Ann McGee. J e s u s . H e dling the arrangements. The FAYETTEVILLE -- Geneva Whiteville. WHITEVILLE -- Carenna A graveside service was was born and family will receive friends Wright Monroe, 78, died Fri- Dinnerson Nealy, 83, died Tues- held Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at raised in Knox- from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. day, Dec. 30, 2011 at Cape Fear day, Dec. 27, 2011 at Columbus Byrd Cemetery, Whiteville SHORT BROS. ville, Tenn. and was a gradu- 2 at the funeral home. Valley Medical Center in Fay- Regional Healthcare. with Rev. Dale Manning offi- ate of the University of She is survived by two etteville. Final rites will be held Tues- ciating. Worthington Funeral RENT-A-CAR Tennessee. Jay also served daughters, Virginia Bernice Arrangements are incom- Hwy. 701, South day Jan. 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Home of Chadbourn handled in the Army Reserves for N. Tori and her husband, plete and will be announced $ 95 of Whiteville Sandhills United Church of the arrangements. a number of years. After James, of Chadbourn and by Peoples Funeral Home of DAILY Christ, 321 Keyser St., Ab- She is survived by her 19 642-4175 several years in the work Jannette N. Worthington Whiteville. erdeen with Rev. Larry Din- spouse, Ronald Delane Cribb force in Knoxville, he moved and her late husband, Bob- nerson officiating. Burial will of the home; three sons, Bud- to Whiteville, N.C. where he by, of Whiteville; one son, follow in Oak Grove Cemetery dy Woodrow Byrd, Michael became an associate of The Bobby A. Nobles and his Happy Birthday in Aberdeen. Colvin Funeral Dean Beck and Aaron William Beverly News Reporter for 46 years wife, Betty, of Chadbourn; Home of Lumberton is han- Beck, all of High Point; step- In Heaven, Mom as an advertising represen- one sister, Lura W. Gas- dling the arrangements. Visita- children, Karen Cribb, Ronald tative and human resources kins of Hope Mills; one Powers Dew tion will be held from 4-7 p.m. Cribb II, Katrina Cribb, all Mary Johnson director. He remained there brother, Joseph Ward of Monday, Jan. 2 at the funeral of Chadbourn; two sisters, 2/22/65 - 1/3/87 until his retirement in 2009 Gastonia; five grandchil- Bellamy home. Margaret Hunt and Emma due to illness. He loved his dren, Danny Nobles, Randy 1/2/33 - 2/20/08 She is survived by one son, Johnson, both of High Point; News Reporter family and Worthington, Greg Nobles, Ronald Lee Nealy of Raeford; six grandchildren and one considered their friendship Mickey Worthington and two brothers, Cleo Dinnerson great-grandchild. a real blessing. Steven Worthington; and of Fairmont and Willie L. He was currently liv- nine great-grandchildren, Dinnerson of New York; two ing at The Terrace where Randall Worthington, sisters, Mable Bullock of Fair- El Bethel to hold he met many new friends, Zachary Nobles, Katie No- mont and Mae Harris of New especially his table mates: bles, Meghan Worthing- Joy night Jan. 6 York; four grandchildren; and Virginia, Sonny, Jean and ton, Mitchell Nobles, Ryan four great grandchildren. El Bethel Church will hold Mary. Jay said one day that Worthington, Bella Nobles, Joy night Friday, Jan. 6 at 7:30 his retirement wasn’t what Ashtyn Worthington and p.m. The guest speaker will he had planned but he had Adisyn Worthington. Brunswick Waccamaw be Rev. Corey Blanks along a good life. Memorials may be made with the Shady Grove Church Jay will be greatly missed to Chadbourn Pentecostal Association to hold family. by his family and friends Holiness Church Life Center, ordination service The church is located at 415 We thought of you with but we rejoice in his new 518 N. Elm Street, Chad- An ordination service for W. Walter St. love today, but that is noth- Memories are treasures beginning. bourn, N.C. 28431. ministers George S. Jones and Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. ing new. We thought about Jay’s memorial service Online condolences may Frederick Bryant will be held is the pastor. you yesterday, and the day no one can steal. Death is a will be held at noon Fri- be offered at www.worthing- Sunday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the before that too. We think heartache nothing can heal. day, Jan. 6 at Red Bank tonfuneralhome.com. Brunswick Waccamaw Asso- Avant’s Chapel Church of you in silence, we often United Methodist Church, ciation Headquarters Building, speak your name. Now all The tears in our eyes we can 3800 Dayton Boulevard, Donna’s Fine Instruments Whiteville. to hold revival Jan. 9-13 we have are memories and wipe away, but the love in Chatanooga, Tenn., with your picture in a frame. Plus to host musical guests Rev. Leo Stevenson and Avant’s Chapel Church of our hearts will always stay. Rev. Jeff Lambert officiat- choir of Big Macedonia Baptist Your memory is our keep- Donna’s Fine Instruments Cerro Gordo will hold its re- ing. His burial will be at Church of Supply will render sake, with which we’ll never Put your arms around her Plus will host different musi- vival Monday, Jan. 9-Friday, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 the service. part. You left us, but we have Lord. Give her a hug from at Jernigan Cemetery, 200 cal guests each Friday from Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with guest The Ministerial Board will speaker Rev. Tommy Lewis. you in our hearts. us. Tell her that we love her Jay Bird Road, Morristown, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The schedule be in charge of the service. Tenn. Lane Funeral Home, follows: A pastor’s appreciation ser- We Miss You! and miss her very much! 601 Ashland Terrace, Chat- Jan. 6 - Charles Harris fea- vice will be held Jan. 15 at Love, your son, tanooga is handling the ar- turing Fiddle Player of Rock- 10:30 a.m. with singing by The grandchildren, Mama, Wayne, Donnie, rangements. ingham. Baldwin Branch MBC Rivertown Boys. great grands & sisters Chris & Donna Survivors include his Jan. 13 - drifting River Band to hold Bible class series Rev. Mack Watts is the pas- #2412 #2406 sister, Billie (Joe) Glasscock; of Benson. tor. Baldwin Branch Missionary nephews, Bryan (Debbie) Jan. 20 - House Band featur- Baptist Church to hold Bible Glasscock, Barry (Audrey) ing Donna Spivey. class series “The power and Glasscock, Bill Jett of Phoe- Donna’s is located at 211 N. purpose of the Daniel Fast” on nix, Ariz.; niece, Shelley Brown St., Chadbourn. Wednesdays, Jan. 4, 11 and 18. Stratton of Vienna, Va.; For more information call Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson is three great-nephews and 840-2122. the interim pastor. Planning seven great-nieces. Memo- Baldwin Branch is located at rials may be made to Boys Atkinson Temple FBHC 4047 N.C. Hwy. 242 S. in Eliza- and Girls Home of North to hold ministries revival bethtown. Carolina, P.O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450. Atkinson Temple Fire Bap- Condolences may be sent tized Holiness Church, 968 an event? to www.lanefh.com. McMillan Rd., will hold its lo- Whiteville FWBC cal ministries revival Monday, to hold revival Jan. 8-13 Jan 2-Wednesday, Jan. 4. Whiteville Freewill Baptist St. Mark AME Zion Jan. 2 will be Minister A.J. Church will hold its revival Johnson of Union Baptist of Church to hold rally Jan. 8-13 with Rev. Keith Speed. Lake Waccamaw at 7:30 p.m. St. Mark AME Zion Church The revival begins with the Jan. 3 will be Deacon Mi- will hold its General Claims Sunday, Jan. 8 services at 10 chael Lee of Atkinson Temple Rally Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. a.m. and 6 p.m. and week nights at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Lester A. Jacobs, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 will be Evangelist pastor of York Memorial AME The church is located at 419 Renee Griffin of El Bethel of Zion Church in Greenville and E. Columbus St. Whiteville at 7:30 p.m. Pastor former pastor of St. Mark will For more information call Charles L. Pridgen Sr. be the guest speaker. 317-2461. Music will be provided by guest choral groups. Ella Scarborough from St. Christian Plain AME Zion James AME Church will be to hold program Jan. 8 mistress of ceremonies. Christian Plain AME Zion A repast will be served in Church will hold a Fruit of the the fellowship hall immedi- Spirit Program Sunday, Jan. 8 ately after the service. at 3 p.m. Sharlrean Mapson is the Rev. Wendi McKoy is the pastor. pastor. Make sure you check our Columbus Community Calendar at Only $15 per car www.whiteville.com Cars Until it Sells!* Advertise your used car or Go to The News Reporter’s website, www.whiteville.com, truck on COLUMBUS CARS Call 642-4104 ext. 236 and read all about Columbus County’s upcoming events, 24-7. at Whiteville.com and in or 237 for details. 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Hunter Alex Willie Katie Faulk Williams Bennett Bell
Junior Hunter Faulk is the 16-year-old son of Jeff Junior Alex Williams is the 16-year-old son of Senior Willie Bennett Jr. is the 19-year-old Senior Katie Bell is the 18-year-old and Cindy Faulk. A member of the National Honor Randy and Jan Williams. He is active with the son of Lillie Ann Bennett and Willie Bennett daughter of Pastor Paul Bell and the Society, he bowls on the school’s team. A regular ECHS Marching Gator Band and is a mem- Sr. He sings tenor in the WCHS chorus and late Myra Bell. She is a member of the recipient of the Whiteville City School’s Academic ber of both the Beta Club and the National is a section leader. He is active with the school’s inspirational choir and plays Superstar Award, he is in the top 10 percent of Honor Society. A straight-A student, he is en- school’s theatre arts program and is trea- girls basketball and softball. She also his class. He has been on the A Honor Roll since rolled in honors classes at school. He is also surer of the Student Government Associa- runs track. She has been a member of ninth grade. He said he likes the people best at a lifelong Boy Scout and is fnishing up the tion. He is the historian of the school’s Tri-M the All-County chorus for three years WHS. “Most of the students are very laid-back and requirements for his Eagle Scout rank. “The Music Honor Society. He is on the school’s straight and performs with the school’s that helps take away some stress during the day. best parts about ECHS are the friends you bowling team and is a member of the Fel- chorus group, Mane Attraction. She Animal science is his favorite class. “It is a very make and the teachers who help you. With- lowship of Christian Athletes. He said the said she likes the arts department best interesting class and we always have a lot of fun in out friends you wouldn’t have anyone to laugh there.” He said the most unusual thing about him thing he likes best at WCHS is the mix of at school and that biology is her favor- is “I am a very personable guy. I seem to get along and joke around with and without the help of students who “are determined to succeed ite class. She said the most interesting with everyone I meet.” He likes any activity that your teachers you wouldn’t get anywhere in in life.” Theatre arts is his favorite class. “I thing about her is her singing and mak- includes basketball. “I really enjoy watching bas- school.” Band is his favorite class. “I get to so- enjoy acting!” He said the most interesting ing people laugh. Her favorite activi- ketball on TV and the high school games.” After cialize with my friends and have fun playing thing about him is, “I am very helpful and ties include sports and performing with high school he plans to attend a four-year school. music.” He said after high school, he would can always cheer somebody up.” He plans groups. She plans to attend North Caro- “Even though I have given it a lot of thought, I am like to attend Campbell University to major in to attend East Carolina University to be- lina Central University after high school undecided about what to major in.” pharmacy. come a music education teacher to major in business.
Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Weather Book signing moved Continued from page 1-A The book signing of War- after he was charged with the the publisher to edit some of lord: Broken by War, by Ilario murder of a prisoner in his the language used in the book, Pantano, has been moved from unit’s custody during the Iraq but the decision was made to Bill Ghent’s records for White- from falling trees, but the leave the mature corn in the the Christian Supply Center War. He was found not guilty. leave the book “as is” rather ville, only 0.55 inches fell in the biggest problem caused by field was to risk an almost to Sophie’s on Jan. 5. at 3 p.m. Warlord has been called than possibly take away from city in December. Irene’s visit was power out- total loss from “blow-down” if Pantano, who ran against one of the best accounts of the the realistic portrayal of Pan- At the state Division of ages. About 3,300 Progress En- high winds put the crop on the Rep. Mike McIntyre for the Iraq conflict from the combat- tano’s combat experiences. Forestry District 8 headquar- ergy customers were without wet ground, and to gather the Seventh District U.S. House ant’s viewpoint. After Pantano Sophie’s is at 615 S. Madi- ters in Whiteville, December’s power after the storm. crop ahead of the storm meant seat in 2009, wrote the book became a Christian, he asked son Street in Whiteville. rains totaled 0.40 inch. As always, the biggest ef- harvesting corn before it had Last month’s rainfall totals fects of the weather were felt reached the optimum stage of Continued from page 16A are believed to be the third low- in agriculture. drying out, and selling it at a est on record at the Research Local Extension Service reduced price. Station, trailing only the 0.33 Agent Michael Shaw said of “They were picking it as inches in December 1988 and farming in 2011: “It wasn’t too fast as they could,” Shaw the 0.55 inches in December bad a year, and it wasn’t too said of the corn farmers fac- Notice of Sale terms thereof subject to foreclosure, expiration of the statutory upset peri- and the holder of the indebtedness 1965. The average December good a year either.” ing the hurricane. “If the od, all remaining amounts are imme- thereby secured having demanded J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- diately due and owing. rainfall is 2.97 inches. Last year’s corn crop suf- farmers had dryers, they a foreclosure thereof for the purpose cessor to The Storage Place, P.O. Box This the 14th day of December, 2011. The year 2011 was less fered the most from the weath- used them to dry the corn. of satisfying said indebtedness, the 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, will hold C. GREG WILLIAMSON, Substitute than two weeks old when the er. First, it was the extremely “It’s surprising how little undersigned Substitute Trustee will a public sale to dispose of various Trustee weather forced its way into dry growing season, and then the corn was hurt, but we offer for sale at public auction to items of personal property, pursuant WILLIAMSON, WALTON, & SCOTT the highest bidder, for cash, at the everybody’s life with a 6.25- threatened problems with fall didn’t get the brunt of Irene,” to the assertion of a lien for rental at L.L.P. Columbus County Courthouse door in inch snowfall on Jan. 10, after hurricanes. he added. its storage facility. 136 Washington Street Whiteville, North Carolina, at the time 4 inches had fallen on Dec.26, From April through Au- Other crops such as pea- The Sale will be conducted at the P.O. Box 1467 and place as set forth hereinabove, less than three weeks earlier. gust, the period in which corn nuts, soybeans and sweet following Storage Facility locations: Whiteville, NC 28472 lands secured by said Deed of Trust, The January snowfall closed needs moisture to produce, potatoes were not damaged The Storage Place (910) 642-7151 the same lying and being in Colum- 325 Strawberry Blvd. January 2 & 9, 2012 schools for three days. rainfall was about equal to the as these commodities grow bus County, North Carolina, and being Chadbourn, NC 28431 Strong, straight-line winds 55-year average for December close to the ground and pres- more particularly described as: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Storage Place — plus a tornado — hit south- at the Research Station, but ent a smaller target for high Lying in Whiteville Township, Colum- Having qualified as Administratrix 210 7th Ave. bus County, North Carolina, and of the Estate of Beatrice Dunbar, ern portions of the county in the timing was off. winds, although extremely wet Chadbourn, NC 28431 being all of Lots Number 28 and 29 as deceased, late of Columbus County, the spring and summer, but In June of last year, rains at weather can cause rot in sweet DATE OF SALE: January 7, 2012 shown on that map of the A. F. Pow- NC, the undersigned hereby notifies spared residents serious inju- the station totaled 1.20 inches, potatoes. TIME OF SALE: 325 Strawberry Blvd: ell Addition to the Town of Whiteville, all persons having claims against the ries and deaths. while the 55-year average for District 8 Forest Ranger 10 a.m. said map having been recorded in estate of said decedent to present Columbus County fared June is 5.04 inches. Mike Hardison said outside 210 7th Ave: Immediately following Deed Book E-3, Page 63, Columbus them to the undersigned within (3) Strawberry Blvd Sale well with the most familiar Corn has only one small burning is still permitted by County Registry, and being a lot with months from the date of the first pub- Unit #111 Meshell Whaley damage-causing weather— window of time when the the Forest Service and urged approximately fifty (50) feet frontage lication, or this notice will be pleaded Unit #203 Evan Tarte hurricanes — in 2011. Several female flower of the plant people using fire to exercise on Madison Street and a depth of in bar of their recovery. All persons Unit #209 Tarell Lee tropical storms, some reach- can be pollinated; if weather “extreme caution” since the one hundred feet (100) feet extend- indebted to said estate will please Unit #210 Ronald Gause ing Westwardly to the public alley as make immediate payment. ing hurricane proportions, conditions are not favorable moisture content of woods Unit #215 Kimberly Williams shown on said plat. This 2nd. day of January, 2012 churned around the south during this relatively short land is low. Unit #219 Jacqueline Stanley Together with any and all wall rights Karen Humphrey Atlantic and Caribbean waters period of time and pollination Low temperatures and lack Unit #221 Matthew Dowe or wall obligations with any adjoining Administratrix but only one brushed our area. does not occur, no corn will be of wind last week lessened the Unit #313 Travis Ward land owners as contained in deeds of the estate of Beatrice Dunbar On Aug. 27, Hurricane Irene produced on that plant. danger of wild fires but with Unit #315 Lissie Essex recorded in Deed Book 393, Page 429 Belmont Dr Unit #328 Adriann Bartow made landfall at Cape Lookout Irene presented corn fire season approaching and 951, and Deed Book 405, Page 308, Durham, NC 27703 Unit #418 Ivan Morton near Morehead City as a Cat- farmers with a problem dry weather, the danger of a of the Columbus County Registry, and January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 Unit #419 Michael Matott egory 1 hurricane with winds in planning the harvest of fire getting out of control is any other deeds found in the chain Posted this the 16th day of Decem- NOTICE TO CREDITORS of about 85 mph. Irene’s winds their crop, already crippled growing, he added. of title beginning with deed recorded ber, 2011 Having qualified as Administratrix of in Book 147, Page 132, Columbus left some damage in Columbus by drought. The hurricane’s J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. (Suc- the Estate of Verian Roscoe Dunbar, County Registry. County, mostly in the eastern landfall location was still Ray Wyche cessor to The Storage Place) deceased, late of Columbus County, For title reference see deed recorded area around Delco. undetermined about the time 910-642-4104 ext. 229 By: Henrietta Todd NC, the undersigned hereby notifies in Book 415, Page 368, Columbus There was some damage corn was ready to harvest. To December 26, January 2, 2012 all persons having claims against the County Registry. estate of said decedent to present Notice of Sale Being the same tract of land con- them to the undersigned within (3) veyed to Southern Pawn & Gun, Inc. months from the date of the first pub- by deed recorded in Book 500, Page STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA lication, or this notice will be pleaded 810, Columbus County Registry. Green Swamp conservation area expands COUNTY OF COLUMBUS in bar of their recovery. All persons Property address: 814 South Madison IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- indebted to said estate will please St, Whiteville, NC 28472 A conservation group an- control your fire lines is essen- Unlimited also played a big TICE make immediate payment. The record owner as reflected on the nounced last week that it tial. We just didn’t have that role in the grant. Originally, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION This 2nd. day of January, 2012 records of the Register of Deeds not has completed a deal to pre- on the east side of the Green Ducks Unlimited received a BEFORE THE CLERK Karen Humphrey more than ten (10) days prior to post- serve even more of the Green Swamp.” $150,000 grant for another proj- FILE NO: 11SP 206 Administratrix of the estate of ing this notice is Gina M. Hill. Swamp. “This is probably the high- ect in the region. When that IN RE: Deed of Trust dated March 9, Verian Roscoe Dunbar The property to be offered pursuant 2007, executed by Gina M Hill in favor 429 Belmont Dr The Nature Conservancy est and driest land that is not project fell through, Ducks to this Notice of Sale is being offered of James G. Graham, Trustee, secur- Durham, NC 27703 acquired 463 acres in Bruns- yet developed in Brunswick Unlimited worked to have its for sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS ing indebtedness payable to Wacca- January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 wick County on Dec. 29. The County,” explains Ryan. grant money transferred to IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee maw Bank, registered in Deed of Trust property, which is on the east The land is close to the the Conservancy’s project. nor the holder of the note secured by NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF Book 889, Page 583, of the Register the deed of trust/security agreement, WILLIAM GUY FORMYDUVAL side of the Conservancy’s Columbus County border, and The healthiest populations of Deeds of Columbus County, N.C.; or both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- All persons, fIrms and corporations Green Swamp Preserve, in- is contiguous with another of Venus flytraps occur in the C. Greg Williamson, being appointed cers, directors, attorneys, employees, having claims against William Guy cludes 100 acres of longleaf Nature Conservancy area, swamp, which is also home as Substitute Trustee by instrument agents, or authorized representatives FormyDuval, deceased, are notifIed pine. The Conservancy hopes managed by the Wildlife Re- to a total of 14 species of car- recorded in Book 1015, Page 592, of either Trustee or the holder of the to exhibit them to Arnold Carlton to plant additional longleaf sources Commission, that is nivorous plants and 18 species Columbus County Registry. note make any representation or war- FormyDuval, Executor, of the dece- DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January pine on the tract, improving in both counties. of orchids. ranty relating to the title or any physi- dent’s estate, on or before March 12, 12, 2012 at 12:00 Noon wildlife habitat. Brunswick County has The Green Swamp is the cal, environmental, health or safety 2012 at 830 Avery Ward Road Naki- PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County Longleaf pine is fire-depen- been one of the fastest grow- largest of the Conservancy’s conditions existing in, on, at or relat- na, NC 28455, or be barred from their Courthouse Door ing to the property being offered for recovery. Debtors of the decedent are dent, so the area will be man- ing counties in the state with Preserves that is open to the Whiteville, North Carolina sale, and any and all responsibilities asked to make immediate payment to aged with controlled burning. its population tripling from public. It was created in 1977 PURSUANT to an Order entered by or liabilities arising out of or in any the above-named Arnold Carlton For- Acquisition of the new prop- 35,777 in 1980 to 108,410 in 2009. when Federal Paper Board the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- way relating to any such condition myDuval, Executor, Estate of William erty will also help the Conser- Although development has donated 13,850 acres to the bus County, on December 14, 2011, expressly are disclaimed. This sale Guy FormyDuval, 830 Avery Ward vancy continue its restoration slowed somewhat due to the Conservancy. Over the years, it after a hearing, which hearing was is made subject to all prior liens or Road, Nakina, NC 28455. held pursuant to Chapter 45 of the of longleaf pine in the Green recent economic downturn, has grown to more than 17,000 encumbrances, and unpaid taxes Arnold Carlton FormyDuval General Statutes of North Carolina Swamp. it is likely that this area will acres. The Conservancy has and assessments including, but not Executor providing for notice and hearing prior “This land will allow us to soon face increased develop- also preserved a number of limited to, any transfer tax associated Estate of William Guy FormyDuval to foreclosure sales; and burn out of the Green Swamp ment pressure as the economy nearby tracts, totaling more with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. 830 Avery Ward Road UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power A deposit of five percent (5%) of the Nakina, NC 28455 up onto a ridge on the new- improves. than 20,000 acres. of sale contained in a certain Deed of amount of the bid or seven hundred C. Franklin Stanley, Jr., Attorney ly acquired property,” says The latest acquisition is Ryan hopes to continue Trust dated March 9, 2007 executed fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is P.O. Box 427 the Conservancy’s Southeast funded by a $450,000 Environ- growing the preserve in future by Gina M. Hill in favor of James G. greater, is required and must be ten- 211 East Fifth Street Coastal Plain Project Director mental Enhancement Grant years; a number of nearby Graham, Trustee, securing indebted- dered in the form of cash or certified Tabor City, NC 28463 Dan Ryan. “There is more an (EEG) from the N.C. Depart- properties are available. “This ness payable to Waccamaw Bank, funds at the time of the sale. This sale Telephone No. 910 653-4125 and recorded in Book 889, Page impetus in getting fire into ment of Justice and $300,000 is a win-win for everybody,” he will be held open ten days for upset Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2011, Jan. 2, 2012 583, Columbus County Registry, and the Green Swamp. Being able from an anonymous private explains. bids as required by law. Following the to burn out to where you can donor. Ryan says that Ducks the said Deed of Trust being by the Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 Moving onward and upward Ask us Q. Whatever happened to the case A new year has begun, and while the of Kimberly C. Williams, secretary economy and job situation improved at West Columbus High School, who some in 2011, there are signs that 2012 was arrested for embezzlement? could be better. It appears that economists who pre- A. Williams, now 42, and living dicted it would take 10 years to recover along Grist Road, Chadbourn when from The Great Recession are right. If employed, was arrested in April that proves to be correct (and let’s hope 2010 on charges of embezzling an 10 years is on the high end of the scale), unstated amount of money from the school during the time period the country is now more than halfway of June 1, 2007 through June 30, through the worst of it. 2008, according to the indictment. Nationally, the country has been out Her case, brought by the SBI, is of the recession for two years, and there awaiting action in Superior Court. are positive signs. Unemployment, while still high, shows small increments of job growth, apartment starts were at their Q. I heard where you can trap highest in five years last month, the wild hogs, but have to have some automobile kind of permit. How can I find out how to do this? industry, The point which is It’s been a difficult five- A. New rules were approved the bell- plus years, but dwelling recently by the N.C. Wildlife Re- wether of sources Commission regarding industrial on the negatives won’t feral hogs, an increasingly destruc- growth, is help. A can-do attitude tive problem in the area. humming and building on the While hunting hogs has been an along, a positives is essential. exciting pastime for years, trapping costly war A green feld on a winter’s day the animals is comparatively new in our area. Large traps similar to in Iraq is By JEFFERSON WEAVER gave me the evil eye, but finally there was just something about the oversized rabbit boxes—made of over, and consumer spending has been steel fence panels—are common, dependable. NR Writers Group went back to their day’s chores, not day, not too cool, not yet warm, as worried about the strange hairy the sun broke the trees and bathed as are circular pens that have doors There are still ominous clouds on the The day started late, but well. An animal sitting under a large tree a the field in a green more reminis- which open inward, then shut tight horizon, however. Europe, the United angry, fluffy bobcat and a winter- few feet away. cent of April’s glory than Decem- behind the pig. The latter are called States’ largest trading partner, continues prime coyote were waiting for me A sparrow disputed their rights ber’s farewell. I was resting my “repeater” traps, since they can to teeter on disaster and a domino effect on my trapline before finally park- to whatever seeds were left from a eyes on the clean green of the wheat make multiple catches. there would have a severe impact here. ing the Beast in a shady spot and thousand other foragers, but what when I saw just a whisper of white. Trapping hogs is considered the The housing market is still years away slipping into the field. could have I am a decent rifle shot, although most efficient method to eradicate the pests, since traps work 24 a day, from recovery, which affects the con- But with only two days—now one been a noisy my recent efforts wouldn’t bear out and a half—left in deer season, and brawl was that statement, but there was no and hunting is only allowed during struction sector, and the cost of support- daylight. Any trapped hog must be ing the national debt is a major concern. in the freezer, a gaping hole in the settled in- way I could take a rifle designed spot reserved for venison, I was a stead with to shoot accurately at less than dispatched in the enclosure, and Locally, recovery still lags. The big- bit deer-anxious. little more 200 yards and hope to kill a deer traps must be designed to release gest debacle, the loss of Continental Tire, The wheat field was wide and than some more than 500 yards across the non-target animals like dogs, bears, which would have had the largest single unnaturally green for December, posing and way. Instead, I had to be content and deer. impact on the Columbus County econo- although that crop always does ap- (pardon the with making vile threats under my A free permit is required to use my in 50-plus years since Federal Paper pear that way as it thrives through pun) fowl breath at what would happen to a hog trap. For more information, opened, was killed by a petty political a winter that rarely brings snow, l a n g u a g e. the deer if he did come into range. contact your local Wildlife officer, or log on to www.ncwildlife.org. vendetta in Raleigh. Georgia-Pacific has but always brings killing frost. That E a c h f e d Whether he had business elsewhere selfsame frost had chopped the last w h i l s t or could read mind, I don’t know, but and download the hog information not reopened as hoped. Unemployment is Weaver sheet. listed at 10 percent and is probably much leaves from the trees, leaving a clear p o i n t e d l y he eventually melted back into the field of fire for the squirrel hunters, i g n o r i n g woods. I noted the location for the Feral hogs are no longer legally higher, and there’s little new construc- while evening the playing field a bit the interloper. I wondered why next hunt, since I’ve seen several considered pests, but are instead tion and job creation. People hope that by making the ground underfoot people who can’t get along can’t just deer move out of that same place in regulated as wild animals. They Waccamaw Bank can survive a very dif- as noisy as a tractor-trailer of egg- agree to disagree and ignore each recent weeks, always when I didn’t still may be hunted year-round, ficult predicament. The wild fluctuations shells on a dirt road. other, much like those birds did. have a long-range firearm handy. with no bag limit, by any legal in the weather have hurt farming, and As I settled against my tree, I Once again my mind drifted to I know full well faith can move method. Hog hunters must have this warm, dry winter doesn’t bode well immediately began worrying about the week’s waiting worries, and mountains, but sometimes, before a valid license. The rules were changed in part since a lack of a for the spring planting season. the next week’s schedule, as well as found myself focused on trying to God will bless a hunt, the hunter the month’s looming bills. Christ- find a solution to a terminally ill has to move his stand. licensing requirement was being Columbus County has always been the abused by some hunters to take last to go into a recession and the last mas doesn’t usually mean a lot of vehicle. I scanned the field, hoping Thinking of faith made me start debt in my household, but keeping for a flicker of a white tail within worrying about the Easter cantata, other game species at night. Night to come out. There is a feeling that the rooms warm and dogs fed and gas shooting range, but my eye was and how I could again motivate hunting is not allowed for feral economy here has bottomed out, which tanks filled always puts a strain on drawn instead to my new friend, the my choir to commit to two nights a pigs. means there is opportunity for growth each dime. hawk. He was still on the ground, week away from their families for and investment. I was distracted from the ac- working down the edge of the ditch, another few months—days after This will not be a fast recovery. Yet, counting problems in my head by looking for another meal. I wished coming off of weeks of hard work the good news is that the U.S. economy is the sight of a red tail hawk, always him good hunting, and tried again on a Christmas program. I said a How to ask cyclical, and those changes historically one of my favorite birds, gliding to come up with a way to make a little prayer about it, since I am The easiest way to submit a ques- occur every seven years. This recession gently over the field. Even though worn-out car that should have lasted convinced we will never be closer to tion to “Ask Us” is to go to Whiteville. has been historic, but the economy will they are rough on my beloved quail, several more years run for just a God than when we’re outside, away com and click on the “Ask Us” button I still love all the raptors, those few more months. from the rest of the world. I know fully recover one day. in the gray bar extending across the grand birds that came so close to Over to my right, my good ear He hears me wherever I pray, but I page near the top. It must, because even though China extinction before sensible manage- caught a sound that made me whip always feel better when I’m praying and India are growing, the U.S. is still the ment actually managed to trump around; a fox squirrel sawed his outside. world’s largest economy. the prolonged pain of politics and chirring call. We are blessed with an Try as I might, I found I couldn’t There are areas to build on. Continen- bumbling, stumbling blocks of abundance of fox squirrels where I worry that much on that beautiful Te beauty of tal Tire never would have been possible bureaucracy and protect them. So- hunt, but this day I was after larger December morning; even with the without the new industrial parks on the ciopolitical history didn’t concern game, and anyway, I didn’t have a bad economy, the fur in the back a gentle and east end, infrastructure has never been this lovely specimen, but a meal did. .22 handy. I knew the call was con- of the truck and at home would better, farming, if the weather cooper- The bird corrected his course versational, not a warning, when (eventually) buy enough meat to quiet spirit slightly, then went into a power dive another bushy tail answered. The make up for the lack of a deer in the ates, still brings in lots of income, lo- on the ditch bank a couple hundred two might have been discussing freezer. There wasn’t a consarned cal entrepreneurs continue to try new yards out. I silently cheered for him politics, theology, or the pretty little thing I could do about the pending By PATRINA WRIGHT things, and Columbus County’s location as his wings folded and he popped female squirrel down in the hickory problems, but plan as best as I could NR Writers Group in the mid-Atlantic and proximity to the up briefly, something dangling from grove, but at least they weren’t and drive on. beaches is ideal. his beak. Somebody made meat, warning the world that something I realized God was trying to tell Most people desire to be in a We realize that it’s difficult to be anyway. else was in their woods with the me what a lot of folks do—slow relationship with someone who is attractive. optimistic the last five-plus years, but Carefully moving a shrub that intent to change their address to a down and quit worrying for a little could have betrayed my presence frying pan. while. I had no choice, since you Not every man or woman negative attitudes must be replaced by a catches your eye, but sometimes can-do mentality. Otherwise, we’ll get our to or my aim at anything walking Down the path I heard another just can’t remain worried when along the trail, I was stunned to see bird calling, trilling in such a way orioles play and squirrels gossip there is something about a person just rewards while others move upward a pair of orioles caracoling their that even the most dour pessimist and a hawk hunts on a field that’s that makes you want to know who and onward. way along the brush line. They would have had to smile. I think still green on a winter’s day. that person is. They tend to command your attention. What is attractive? Attractive can be defined as good- looking; nice-looking; beautiful; Thumbs down Father Abraham pretty; or cute. Quotes of BY RAY LUNDY night. Finally, Abraham asked the he had violated the custom of There are attractive people NR Writers Group stranger if he had heard of the one entertaining strangers, but all over the world. While there true God. The stranger said that Abraham felt good that he had is nothing wrong with being at- There is an ancient story about he had not. So, Father Abraham run the man off for not believing tractive, it’s just not just about the week Father Abraham, founder of told the stranger of the loving, one in his God. your looks. the Hebrew nation. God made true God. In the night, in a dream, God A woman can be pretty on the “There are many things I would love to a covenant with Abraham, and After a while, Abraham asked appeared to Abraham. “Abraham, outside, and not too pretty on the say. If you were in the situation we are in, God’s promise to him was that all the stranger if he would like to why did you drive the stranger inside. A man can be handsome, you would be mad and hollering, too.” the nations of the earth would be accept faith in the one true God. The from your tent, into the night?” not too handsome on the inside. – Chadbourn Mayor Kenneth Waddell, on blessed through him—Abraham. stranger stated that he would not, “Lord, because he would not There is nothing wrong with the dispute between the county and Town of Abraham was a sojourner, and but he thanked Abraham for telling believe in You, the One True God,” finding someone attractive. Just Chadbourn over the disposition of Chadbourn in the afternoon, he had those with him about Him. Father Abraham Abraham responded self-righ- because there is a quality or fea- Rural Water Association water lines, which the him to make camp and ready for persisted, but the stranger was teously. ture that caught your attention town of Chadbourn maintained for 40 years. the night. persistent stating that he was God’s response was very doesn’t mean that it will develop The county quit-claimed the system when the He stopped by a spot with still not ready for just one god yet. He humbling: “Abraham, I have been into a relationship. association board quietly dissolved the organi- waters for the animals to drink and believed in many gods and liked it. patient with him for 30 years. Why Can you imagine what life zation. graze. Toward dark, a stranger ap- He thought the notion of one God couldn’t you be patient with him would be like if we thought we proached Abraham’s tent and was was a bit strange. for one night?” were supposed to be involved with “She was picked on, but we found noth- given a warm greeting. Abraham became very upset, And so it goes. From the every attractive person we met? ing that we believe would have resulted in The ancient Middle-Eastern and drove the stranger out into the early eons of time, mankind has Life would probably be miserable her actions.” custom was to give strangers night, into the wilderness, into the been plagued with the blight of and gloomy simply that percep- – Chadbourn Police Chief Steven Shaw on shelter, food, drink, and many dangers of the dark with its impatience. To the one who has tion is not based on reality. the hanging death of 10-year-old Mykayla Mc- protection. The stranger ate and robbers and wild animals. it, it is a blessing. To the one who The reality is most people want Clain, which was ruled a suicide. drank with Abraham in his tent, A trusted family member does not, it is a curse. May 2012 have and the two talked well into the reminded him that in his anger more of it. Continued on next page The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2011 11-A Quiet spirit Continued from previous page Five diet resolutions to look their best. When you for the New Year look good you feel good about yourself. When you feel good, Having trouble losing those sure to stop eating once you are even though your circum- last few pounds from the holi- satisfied, rather than getting to stances may not be perfect, days or just need a little help that point of being uncomfort- you can still be a positive eating more healthfully? Start ably full! person. When you are striv- by setting some diet resolu- s &IGHT THOSE FOOD CRAVINGS ing to give your inner self the tions to get the New Year start- Learn how to fight those food time and attention it needs, it ed off the right way! cravings that tend to come up will show. But if you are not s 3TART A FOOD DIARY +EEP sporadically throughout the it may show in your outer ap- a food log of all your meals, day. Constant snacking or graz- pearance. snacks, and drinks throughout ing can contribute to weight Men are visual beings, the day, including the calories, gain in a much shorter period motivated by what they see. amount of protein, fat, carbo- of time due to the additional Women are expressive beings, hydrates, etc. This will allow calories you are adding to moved by what she hears. A you to see just how much you your diet and even the type of man may approach a woman are consuming and what items snack. Some tricks to help you because he thinks that she is you might need to cut back fight those urges are to chew pretty. on! The average daily caloric intensely flavored gum, brush He may be influenced by intake for those who are not your teeth, drink a large glass what she wears or how she dieting should be about 2,000 of water, tea, or sugar-free carries herself. It could be calories. Therefore, in order soda, or take a brisk, 5-minute her confidence. And there is to lose weight, you will need walk. You can also wait 20-30 nothing wrong with being a to consume less than that. minutes and if the craving confident woman. Consider buying a book that persists, satisfy it with a small What is a confident wom- lists the caloric and nutritional portion. an? One who is positive, se- information for common foods s %LIMINATE UNNECESSARY cure and knows what she and also learn how to properly junk food and snacks: While it wants. The opposite of confi- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist read nutrition labels! can be tempting to pick up that dence is timid, insecure and s %AT LESS PROCESSED AND LESS bag of chips, cookies, cakes, lack of trust. In relationships, Bike repair refined: Next time you take a doughnuts, ice cream, or candy, both men and women need Roscoe McCullum adjusts the chain on his bicycle recently, just in time for a warm- trip to the grocery store, try these items are high in fat and confidence in themselves and weather ride around his Webster Street, Whiteville home. filling your cart with more have no nutritional value, in each other. whole grains, legumes, and causing you to gain weight Having a lack of trust in a fresh, brightly-colored fruits rather than lose it. This also relationship is not healthy. A and vegetables. These less includes your fast food, high- confident woman is one who Who teaches us how to live... and die? processed, less-refined foods fat frozen dinners, sodas, etc. It will help you keep that weight is easier to avoid these snacks is not afraid to allow the man Alzheimer’s. was a good one, all the way off permanently and reduce entirely when they are not to be the man, and a confident Just the word scares you to until Alzheimer’s brought him your risk of developing seri- in your house so avoid these man knows who he is and will death, doesn’t it? down. ous health problems down the temptations the next time you not give his woman a reason A few years ago, I saw an Now I ask myself, “Who road. are grocery shopping! Instead, not to trust. article that described and gave teaches me how to live the rest s 0ORTION CONTROL ! KEY select some healthier alterna- When a woman finds a man examples of a new mental test of my life? Whose example do factor to proper weight loss tives that you enjoy having attractive, she may feel that that can make a very reliable I follow now?” is portion control. Reading around the house. he is handsome. He may do preliminary diagnosis of early I miss not knowing how he nutrition labels and keeping a So don’t go out and buy or say something that strikes onset Alzheimer’s. would have dealt with all the food log of every meal you eat those new jeans just yet. By her attention. It may be his I read every word. I an- things life brings in late middle will allow you to manage your following these simple diet charm, personality or ability swered every question. I will age and retirement years. And portion sizes and eat more con- resolutions with good nutri- to command attention when tell you why in a minute. now, when normal old age sistently throughout the day. tion and regular exercise, you he enters into a room. My family has a long inter- would almost certainly have Eat at least three meals every will not only feel better fitting There are some people who est in this disease. It slowly brought about his death even day and allow yourself a snack into those old jeans but you can change an atmosphere. In robs its victims of the ability to if Alzheimer’s had not taken between each one. This will will be able to keep that weight either case, there was some- remember and to reason. Then him so early, I miss most of all help to keep your metabolism off and live a longer, healthier thing about this man that it takes their personalities and not having had the chance to going and prevent you from lifestyle. initially caught her attention. slowly steals their lives away. watch and learn how he would D.G. Martin overeating during that next Morgan Baryla, a student But there is something My father was a victim. have faced his normal aging meal. Starting your day with a at East Carolina University, is more cherished than outer After his death, my mother and death. high protein breakfast will also currently completing a dietetic beauty and charm. spent the last part of her life One on One Alzheimer’s stole not just help to boost your metabolism, internship at Southeastern I recently read in 1 Peter comforting the families of his life. It stole his ability to With D.G. Martin keeping you full longer, and Regional Medical Center. She 3 where he was instructing victims, organizing support face death and deal with it. giving you more energy. Make is originally from Cary. Christian wives on how to groups, and raising money to I wish I had his example. develop inner beauty rather find the causes of Alzheimer’s. for Alzheimer’s? Well, we all I think it would have been a than focus on outward ap- But there is more to it, more worry sometimes, don’t we? good one. But I will never know. pearance. that explains why any ar- We worry about losing little Meanwhile, I can watch and I am of the belief that any ticle about Alzheimer’s always bits of memory and wonder if learn from others. woman married or single stops me in my tracks. perhaps, God forbid, it might Terry Sanford, for instance. would do well to develop these More than 40 years ago be Alzheimer’s? When the former governor and characteristics. my father, only 58 years old, I worry, too, but then I think senator received a diagnosis of One of the things that learned he was afflicted with about my dad, and it is more “inoperable cancer,” he turned blessed me when I was read- early onset Alzheimer’s. A than worry. I am older than it into a challenge to live to ing, where I read that a gentle successful college president, my dad was when he found the fullest until his death in and quiet spirit is very pre- widely admired and loved, he out about his Alzheimer’s. So 1998. He figured out new ways cious in God’s sight. seemed happy with his work I think about it more. It is not to persuade people to support When you are kindhearted, and ready for many years of so much worrying about losing good causes. He seemed to be loving, caring and peaceful additional service to his col- my memory. In fact, I did well telling us, “I am going to live those are characteristics of a lege and community. on the test. Instead, I mourn a lot longer than you might gentle spirit. It never seemed fair. But, of the loss of what my father think, but however long it is, Having the characteris- course, the killer diseases that would have taught me had he it is going to be good.” tic of a quiet spirit doesn’t bring about premature death been spared. I like that example. mean you never speak. And never seem fair. My father’s life was full of When the time comes, I hope it doesn’t mean that you can’t Now, why did I try all the monuments for me. He showed I can follow it. SCC’s unsung heroes have fun. questions on that test that me how to live and serve with And, if I do, I know that my Southeastern Community College President Kathy Mat- It means you are calm and made the preliminary check grace and honor. His example dad would be proud. lock presents Christina and O’Dell Scott Unsung Hero soothing, not loud and unruly. awards to Matlynn Yeoman, left, vice president of stu- It’s having a type of respect dent development and technology services, and Angela for yourself and others. Ransom, banking and fnance instructor, during a recent If these qualities are val- Imagine luncheon held at the college. Former SCC President ued and important to God Stephen Scott established the Unsung Hero Award in how much more could they By DAVID SCOTT In Lennon’s short life, in replaced by peace and brother- memory of his parents. The award honors individuals be to your mate? NR Writers Group addition to being a gifted musi- hood. He imagined greed being who work behind the scenes to further the purpose and I believe developing a cian, he was accused of a lot of overpowered by the pursuit of mission of SCC. gentle and quiet spirit can Beatle John Lennon wrote different things. For his very the common good. be more beneficial to your one of my all-time favorite public opposition to the War Lennon was indeed an in- relationship than spending a songs: “Imagine.” Allow me to in Vietnam, he was derided curable dreamer and like Mar- DMV use database to arrest whole lot of money and time share some of the lyrics and a for un-American activity and TIN ,UTHER +ING *R !BRAHAM on your appearance. few comments on them. was threatened with expulsion Lincoln, Jesus, Mohandas domestic violence suspect Yes, take care of yourself. “Imagine there’s no coun- from the country. His harsh 'ANDHI 2OBERT +ENNEDY AND Thanks to a new criminal Automated Data Services, or Work with what you have tries It isn’t hard to do Noth- criticism of consumerism others, he was assassinated information system, a recent CJLEADS system, they found until you can get some of the ing to kill or die for And no brought widespread disdain for it. inspection station request that he was wanted on out- things that you want. religion too Imagine all the from those who deify capital- Dreamers make the rest led N.C. Division of Motor standing domestic violence But cultivating the inner people Living life in peace... ism. They called him a social- of us feel somehow uneasy, Vehicles License and Theft and worthless check warrants. qualities of a gentle and quiet You may say I’m a dream- ist. He spoke very harshly of presenting possibilities that inspectors to identify and ar- The inspectors were able spirit is priceless. These qual- er But I’m not the only one I the corporate elite and govern- force us to reevaluate our rest a man suspected of arson to immediately identify and ities don’t make you inferior. hope someday you’ll join ments who manipulate their values and traditions. These and the attempted murder of arrest Demsey Whitaker, 37, of Rather the beauty of a gentle us And the world will be as one citizens instead of serving thinkers have unleashed their his wife and children. Oleta Road in Hendersonville, and quiet spirit is that they Imagine no possessions I their best interests. He was imaginations allowing them to An emissions technician at who had fled to Florida follow- will become one of your great- wonder if you can No need for said to be an anarchist for his ask “Why not?” Instead of be- a Hendersonville inspection ing the crimes. est assets. greed or hunger A brother- ardent stands in support of the ing tethered to worn-out mor- station contacted Inspectors CJLEADS was established It can cause your mate to hood of man Imagine all the Middle Class. als and patterns of behaviors Jeff Norman and Brad Gaddy by lawmakers in response to be sensitive to your needs, people Sharing all the world... In his uber-idealistic world- that have let society down, they on Nov. 15 for approval of an the murders of Duke gradu- and relate to you with insight You may say I’m a dream- view, he envisioned a planet dare us to think bigger. employee to operate emissions ate student Abhijit Mahato in and consideration, because a er But I’m not the only one I undivided by nationalism and If we had more dreamers, inspection equipment. When January 2008 and UNC student man will value and protect a hope someday you’ll join devoid of religious zealotry. He this world would be a better they checked the employee’s Eve Carson in March 2008. woman he loves. us And the world will live as saw a world where hunger and place. But no, there I go dream- information in the Crimi- one” war had been eliminated and ing again. nal Justice Law Enforcement Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012 - Page 12 Wilcox looking to bolster Celtics inside game In his nine previous seasons has seen limited duty in the in the NBA, former Whiteville Celtics’ NBA’s lockout-short- Now in his 10th NBA season, the former Whiteville High and University of Mary- ened season. High School great is hoping to see his frst-ever action land basketball great Chris “I’m having to feel my way in the league playoffs in 2012. Wilcox has never had the op- around, get used to the team portunity to compete in the and other players and try to fit wear,” Wilcox said. “It’s an points and 8.5 rebounds. league playoffs. in as well as I can,” Wilcox said honor to wear Danny Ainge’s His top single game total The 6-foot-10, 235-pound in a recent interview. number, and I hope I can do came with Seattle in 2007 with center/forward is looking for Celtics head coach Doc Riv- well by it.” 27 points and 13 rebounds. that to change since signing a ers is looking for Wilcox to be The Celtics should once Wilcox was a two-year start- one-year veterans free agent able to handle the center posi- again make a strong bid for er for Coach Glenn McKoy’s contract with the Boston Celt- tion as well as his more natural a high playoff spot, and that Whiteville High team, leading ics on Dec. 9 power-forward spot. is something that would cer- the Wolfpack to the first of The Celtics are the NBA’s “I played quite a bit at the tainly be fulfilling to Wilcox. back-to-back state 2A champi- most storied franchise with a No. 5 (center) spot in Seattle, "You play nine seasons and onships as a junior in 1999. The total of 17 world titles. and the two positions are often never for a team that has been Wolfpack posted a 27-3 record. Having turned 29 in Septem- interchangeable,” he said. “I in the playoffs, and it starts to Wilcox transferred to Ra- ber, Wilcox will be playing his shouldn’t have any problem wear on you some,” he said. leigh’s Enloe High School for 10th season with a fifth differ- being able to handle both once “Still, I never look past the his senior season and he signed ent franchise. He played the I really get set in.” fact that I have been blessed with the University of Mary- past two seasons with Detroit Wilcox is wearing the No. 44 to play in NBA, playoffs or no land shortly before graduating. Pistons. Celtic jersey, the same number playoffs, and that has been the He was the eighth player Wilcox was the first-round worn by former Celtic great most important thing.” picked overall in the 2002 play- Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist draft pick of the Los Angeles and current team president With the Celtics, Wilcox has er draft. Clippers in 2002, two months Danny Ainge. been reunited with high-scor- Since turning professional, after helping lead the Mary- Ainge played nine of his ing guard Ray Allen. The two Wilcox has returned each sum- land Terrapins to the NCAA 15 NBA seasons (1981-95) with formed a strong combination mer to Whiteville to conduct championship as a sophomore. Celtics and also played three as starters while both played his annual Chris Wilcox Youth His biggest seasons came with seasons (1979-81) of Major for Seattle. Basketball Camp. the Seattle SuperSonics, who League Baseball as a second In his past nine NBA sea- The camp has drawn in later became the Oklahoma baseman with the Toronto sons, Wilcox has averaged 8.8 excess of 275 campers each City Thunder. He also played Blue Jays. points and 5.1 rebounds per year and utilized the gyms a season with the New York “There have been so many game. His best season came in at Whiteville High School, Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Knicks. Celtic numbers retired that 2007 at Seattle when he started Central Middle School and the Chris Wilcox Through four games, Wilcox I wasn’t sure which one to 81 of 82 games, averaged 13.5 Whiteville Recreation Center. High school basketball Conference play set to get into full swing By DAN BISER Holiday Tournament already under its belt. Sports Editor For the first time since 2005 season, Coach Karlyn Stephens’ East Columbus team does With school getting back in session this week not have T.T. Bennett or Shanita Hampton in following the holiday break, high-school basket- its backcourt, and that has brought on a whole ball in the area will be at a fever pitch over the new prospective for the Lady Gators. So far, next six weeks as teams face some rugged play junior Brittany Hall is doing an admirable job in their respective conferences. at filling the point guard position and the Lady “Coming back from the holidays is always Gators are relying on the athletic abilities of a little tough in getting back into the flow of Kierston Johnston and Lauren Jenkins around things and facing the conference schedule,” said the basket. veteran WCHS coach Michael Powell. “We’ve Whiteville has a 6-2 record but did not play always tried to do our best with it and hope in a holiday tournament. Paced by the strong, things turn out all right.” competitive trio of senior Sam McCumbee and While it looks like all four Columbus County juniors Jordan Ray and Jenna Watts, Coach public school boys teams are not among the Serena Smith’s Lady Wolfpack has looked good strongest contenders in their respective confer- in taking back-to-back conference-opening ences, all have been plagued by inconsistency victories over West Brunswick and North and sporadic shooting thus far and must show Brunswick. a marked improvement in post-holiday play At South Columbus, veteran girls coach Brett to put themselves in favorable contention for Burroughs is putting probably his youngest conference and playoff honors. team ever on the floor this season. The Lady All four teams - East Columbus, South Co- Stallions don’t have much size, but they have lumbus, West Columbus and Whiteville - have played well in spurts this season. A win over had low-scoring totals thus far and each has longtime border rival Loris, S.C. in the third- shown no more than one “go-to” scorer. These place game of the East Columbus Holiday Tour- have been Cameron Brisbon at West Columbus, nament provided a boost for the squad. Senior T.J. Wilson at East Columbus, Robert Smith Chelsey Long leads the list of SCHS returnees. at Whiteville and Pharoah McKever at South Columbus. Whiteville has a 5-5 record while South Columbus is 2-4, and both stand at 0-2 in the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference. East Columbus is 4-4 and West Columbus is 4-6. In Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference play, West Columbus is 1-0 and East Columbus is 2-0. Even though it did pick up a win last week in the A&J Tournament last at Marion, S.C., this year’s Whiteville team has had one of its rocki- est starts in over two decades. Just last season, Coach Jerry Singletary’s Wolfpack posted a 20-6 record and won the Waccamaw Conference Tournament championship. But the gradua- tion of stalwart senior players Quamain Rose, Jahwill Campbell and Willie Bellamy depleted the Wolfpack. County hoops rivalry South Columbus, which rarely has a pre- West Columbus High player Trevon Green (11) moves the ball against tight defen- season in basketball due to the success of its sive pressure applied by East Columbus’ John Mitchell (right) and Gage Lassister football team, found itself in that state again (background) in the boys championship game of the East Columbus High School this season, but the Stallions of first-year head coach Jordan McPherson have taken impres- Basketball Tournament on Dec. 21. East Columbus pulled out a 49-47 victory over sive wins over West Columbus and shown some the visiting Vikings squad to win the tournament title for the frst time since 2007. West competitive fire in conference losses to West Columbus won the earlier meeting between the long-time rivals in a Three Rivers Bladen and East Bladen. Conference match-up. The two teams will meet again on Jan. 27 at West Columbus Defending regular-season champion West in their second TRC match-up. West Columbus is now carrying a 4-6 record and will Bladen, East Bladen, North Brunswick are off to the strongest starts among teams the play West Bladen Wednesday. East Columbus has a 4-4 record and will play host to Waccamaw Conference this season while West East Bladen Wednesday. Brunswick and South Brunswick have put up some impressive showings also. The way it stands now, both Whiteville and South Columbus could be the teams having to play spoiler roles in the Waccamaw. High school sports schedule Fairmont, which went unbeaten in regular- season play last season, is again the prohibitive favorite to win the Three Rivers Conference TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 title this year. Coach Curt Moss’ East Columbus Basketball Bowling team and Powell’s West Columbus squads will South Brunswick at South Columbus, 4 East Columbus, South Columbus, West Co- slug it out with St. Pauls and Red Springs in Whiteville at West Bladen, 4 lumbus, Whiteville claiming the next two spots while hoping to all Waccamaw Academy at Wilmington Christian, at 701 Lanes, 4 pull one out against Fairmont. 5:30 Low Country Day at Waccamaw Academy, 5 Basketball On the girls side, Whiteville and East Colum- Cape Fear Christian at Waccamaw Academy bus appear to have legitimate shots at gaining WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Waccamaw and Three Rivers conference titles Basketball FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 respectively, but both will also have to step East Columbus High girls basketball player East Bladen at West Columbus, 4 East Bladen at Whiteville,4 things up in the consistency and intensity de- Kierston Johnson (5) puts up a shot against West Bladen at East Columbus, 4 Fairmont at West Columbus, 4 partments in order to do so. a West Bladen defender in the champion- West Brunswick at South Columbus, 4 East Columbus is 7-1 with two wins over ship game of the ECHS Holiday Tourna- East Columbus at Red Springs 4 Whiteville and the championship of the ECHS ment. East Columbus won 43-38. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Basketball West Columbus at South Columbus North Brunswick at Whiteville
The News Reporter, Monday, January 2, 2012- 13-A Former Warrior hoops standout Columbus County High School basketball - remaining schedules Richardson again pacing West Columbus Whiteville San Jacinto frontcourt Jan. 4 - . West Bladen Jan. 3 - *at West Bladen For the second straight Jan. 6 - *Fairmont Jan. 6 - *East Bladen season, former Waccamaw Jan. 13 - *South Robeson Jan. 9 - *at Scotland County Academy basketball standout Jan. 20 - *at St. Pauls Jan. 13 - *South Brunswick Chris Richardson is playing a major role at a post position for Jan. 24 - *at Red Springs Jan. 17 - *at South Columbus the San Jacinto College Ravens Jan. 20 - *West Brunswick Jan. 27 - *East Columbus of Pasadena, Texas. Jan. 31 - *at Fairmont Jan. 27 - *at North Brunswick At the holiday break, San Feb. 3 - *at South Robeson Jan. 31 - *West Bladen Jacinto is carrying a 10-2 re- Feb. 7 - *St. Pauls Feb. 3 - *at East Bladen cord. Feb. 10 - *Red Springs Feb. 7 - *South Columbus San Jacinto has been among Feb. 13-17 - Three Rivers Conference Tournament Feb. 10 - *at South Brunswick the top junior college basket- Feb. 13-17 - Waccamaw Conference Tournament ball programs in the country *Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games for nearly three decades. *Denotes Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference games. Last season, the Ravens Girls junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m., followed boys advanced to the Region 15 junior varsity, girls varsity and boys varsity. Girls junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m., followed championship game where they were upset by Lamar-Port by boys junior varsity, girls varsity and boys varsity. Arthur and missed a trip to the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas. South Columbus So far this season, the 6-foot- East Columbus 8 Richardson has started all 12 Chris Richardson Jan. 3 - *South Brunswick Jan. 4 - East Bladen games and is leading the Ra- Jan. 6 - *West Brunswick Jan. 6 - *at Red Springs vens in rebounding with a 7.8 Jan. 10 - *Whiteville per game average. He is third 09). He was a three-time NCI- Jan. 13 - *at St. Pauls Jan. 13 - *at North Brunswick on the team in scoring with SAA All-Stater, and he capped Jan. 17 - *East Columbus Jan. 17 - South Columbus an 11 points per game average off his senior year by being Jan. 20 - *at West Bladen Jan. 20 - *Fairmont and his field goal percentage selected the 2009 Columbus Jan. 24 - *East Bladen Jan. 24 - *South Robeson stands at 59.1 County Basketball Player of Jan. 26 - at Fairmont Jan. 25 - at East Bladen He is in his second season the Year. Jan. 31 -* at South Brunswick Jan. 27 - *at West Columbus as a fulltime starter. Richardson took a red-shirt Feb. 1 - Fairmont Jan. 31 - *Red Springs Jacob Wonders is the first- season at San Jacinto for the Feb. 3 - *at West Brunswick Feb. 3 - *St. Pauls year head coach at San Jacinto 2009-10 season. Feb. 7 - *at Whiteville Feb. 7 - *at Fairmont replacing nationally acclaimed He hopes to sign with a Feb. 10 - *North Brunswick Feb. 10 - *at South Robeson head coach Scott Gernander, Division I college basketball Feb. 13-17 - Waccamaw Conference Tournament Feb. 13-17 - Three Rivers Conference Tournament who closed a longtime career program for his final two sea- with his retirement last April. sons as collegian. *Denotes Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference games A native of Roanoke Rapids, San Jacinto will resume its *Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games Richardson was the big pace- schedule Saturday when it is Girls junior varsity games begin at p.m, followed setter for Coach Andy Watts’ slated to play host to Lone Star by boys junior varsity, girls varsity and boys varsity. Girls junior varsity games begin at 4 p.m, followed Waccamaw Academy Warrior College-Tomball. by boys junior varsity, girls varsity and boys varsity. team for three seasons (2007- 701 Bowling results DECEMBER 28 Wednesday Morning Seniors W-L Pressing On 23-7 High Rollers 20-10 Roby O’s 19-11 Mac Attack 17-13 Hurricanes 17-13 Wannabees 11-19 Golden Girls 9-21 Two Ships 3-27
Men Top scratch games: Richard Threadgill, 234; Mac McDowell, 186; John Worthington, 166; Bobby Shipman, 116 Top scratch series: Richard Threadgill, 591; Mac McDowell, 473; John Worthington, 457; Paul Roby, 304.
Women Top scratch games: Vivan Youth bowlers SCC champs Lawson, 147; Pat Roby, 136; Lil- Members of the Fall Youth League at Whiteville’s 701 Lanes are, front row, The team of (from left), Sabrina Moody, Greta Albritton and lian Crawley, 132; Augusta Burnett, left to right, Jameson Reeves, Kennedy Reaves, Bradley Reaves and Kaylee Darrell Adkins emerged as champion of the Southeastern Com- 130. McCullen. Back row, Mason Insley, Luke Insley and Lynn Soles. Not pictured munity College Fall Bowling League at Whiteville’s 701 Lane. Top scratch series: Vivian are Blake Barnes and McKenzie Barnes. McCullen and Soles emerged as the At right is Coach Scott Johnson. Lawson, 396; Augusta Burnett, 351; Pat Roby, 341; Lillian Crawley, 335. league’s top individual fnishers. Southeast Tax Honesty... at For a long time, people in the car PAWN SOUTH business have been questioned about their honesty. Not so at Short Bros. Auto Sales. 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The clinic will be $20 per participant. Both There will be no registration the day of the AND WE DO THE REST! days will contain the same instruction; there- clinics. If interested, call 840-5121 for more fore, there will be no need to attend both days. information or to pre-register. All participants All sessions will contain instruction on hit- must pre-register by the Friday before the clinic Check Cashing On Site ting techniques and introduction to a variety of in order to participate. SHORT drills that can be used at every age level. Each day will include a morning session Brown Street January 7th & January 14th for girls ages 8-11 and an afternoon session for BROS. Chadbourn girls ages 12-17. Session I (Girls Ages 8-11) Phone 654-3318 Because of limited space and accommo- 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. AUTO SALES dationw, organizers will have to limit each Madison Street Broad Street 642-6543 Whiteville Elizabethtown session to 20 girls. 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LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING 3BR. 2 BATH HOME, appliances 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Nice & Rehab Center is looking for dedi- incl. $400, Whiteville City Limits. 919- quiet neighborhood. Deposit & refer- cated, caring professionals! Are 800-8379 ences required. Call 640-8098. you looking for a change? We are 1984 FORD F-350 FLATBED, 5 !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2, 2 car garage. accepting applications for Dietart speed. Good shape. No dump. Call & tractors. Any condition. Paying top 1998 JD TRACTOR 7400, 4x4, 100 Great location. Near hospital. No Aide. Excellent Pay!! Apply in per- 653-5624. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. hp with loader. Hardee Torch & Go pets. $950 per month + deposit. Call Side Bushhog. Call 653-5624. son at Liberty Commons Nursing & (910) 770-3131. 2000 SILVERADO LT Z-71, 4x4, 910-840-1433. 14X70 2BR, 2 bath mobile home on Rehab Center,1402 Pinckney Street, large lot with appliances. 635 Creek FARM TRAC TRACTOR, 35 hp, 20 color/pewter, tool box, side steps, Whiteville, NC 28472. (910) 642-4245. Rd. $395 mo. 910-842-7404 *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS blade disc. $7,500. Call 640-2345 bed liner included, leather. $6,500 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 Please complete application by Fri- houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes We also buy insulated wire, cop- day, January 13, 2012. OBO. Call 910-642-7362. 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED mobile per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, & lots for sale. Owner financing Call home in Chadbourn area. Absolutely tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING & no pets. Call 654-4130. REHAB CENTER is looking for dedi- 4dr, 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-770-2227. cated, caring professionals! Are you 910-649-7531 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Will deliver. looking for a change? We are accept- LAKE WACCAMAW. Cottage on the rent. References required. No pets. Buyers of land and timber. We buy Call 910-640-6861. 2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 2WD x ing applications for LPNs and RNs. water, 2BR, 1 bath furnished $850m Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- cab, 4dr, 4k, $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford FIREWOOD FOR SALE-hardwood or Excellent Pay!! Apply in person at Lib- & $850 dep. 910-840-3930 between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- 910-649-7531 mixed- $100 per face cord delivered erty Commons Nursing & Rehab Cen- er. Call days 642-2909. free in 10 mile area from Whiteville. ter, 1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO C1500 LAKEFRONT HOUSE with pier and 2 BR MOBILE HOME North of Halls- boat lift. 3BR, 2 bath, $1000 month. boro. No pets. References required. I BUY JUNK CARS I pay $170-$600. Call 910-918-2416 NC 28472 (910) 642-4245. Please LT, crewcab, 18k, $22,900. Fair Bluff Call 910-642-4443 or 770-1001 Call 910-642-5801 or 910-640-9435. Also looking to buy a Honda / Toyota. complete application by Friday, Janu- Ford 649-7531 Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 230 Miscellaneous ary 13, 2012. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large 642-4049. or small tracts. Please call 910-520- FOR SALE: WASHER AND DRYER 2007 FORD SPORT TRAC, auto 4.0L 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- 4728 day or night. $100 each. Pedicure Sofa $400 up, ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH mobile home Nail Table. 910-640-1993, 625-5386 V6, 4 Door SUV, 43k. $18,500. Fair for rent in the Tabor City area Call Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 910-840-7253. 080 Wanted to Rent GRAIN FED BEEF and Vaccuum Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Packed Pastured Chicken. No hor- 2010 FORD E-350 SD, 3dr van, 38k. DEER HUNTER LOOKING to pur- 642-4049. 2 BR, 2 BATH mobile home. Family mones or growth steroids added 15 passenger $20,900. Fair Bluff Ford chase a lease for 2012 season. Pro- Park on Walter Todd Rd. $400 month- to feed. This is the kind of chicken Mercury 649-7531 fessional Banker. Very respectful of 3BR, 2 BATH downstairs apt. $500. ly, plus dep. 840-2454 or 200-3125. and beef you would have eaten for property & limitations. Wishes to 2010 FORD EDGE, auto 3.5L V6, 4 Appliances & water incl.. Deposit & Sunday dinner at grandma’s house 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH mobile home solidify with deposit or paid in full Door SUV, 29k. $24,800. Fair Bluff references required. Whiteville City 30 years ago! private acre lot, powerstat, storage immediately with contract. Call 910- Ford 910-649-7531 Limits. 646-1049. Call for details: 910-207-1698,910- WE ARE GROWING! bldg. Evergreen 840-2845 207-6113. 207-1697 Cypress Village Apartments 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, auto, 2BR MOBILE HOME . Pine Log Rd. WANT TO RENT farmland for 2012 LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE moonroof, 25k, $20,800. Fair Bluff 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. NEW LOCATION Ray’s Used Fur- Open pond in back. Call 642-5320. in Evergeen, Chadbourn, Whiteville Ford 910-649-7531 1 and 2 bedrooms. niture, Hwy 130 past Brunswick & LIFECARECENTER area $75.00 to $85.00 per acre Will Free laundry room + Community PRIVATE LOT - EAST OF WHITE- Electric, Living, dining & bedrooms, has the following openings : Pay Now call: 910-640-7056 room ****24 hour maintenance*** VILLE. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath tables, chairs, curios, etc 840-5356 RN Case Manager - Columbus/ Rental Assistance Up to 100% mobile home. No pets. 640-3896. Bladen Counties - ideal candidate Seniors 62 years and older 2008 EZ GO ST golf cart, garage kept. 910-649-7971 will be able to work autonomously Lift kit, one owner, exc. condition. as well as with a team. Critical Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Charger. 840-1752 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 HAY FOR SALE $25 A BALE. Call thinking skills and multi-tasking a Equal Housing Opportunity 2 UNFURNISHED ROOMS for rent, 640-8726 must. Provides end of life care to a patients while building upon one’s MARINE own bath room. 910-499-5838 BIG AUCTION clinical experience. Prior home SATURDAY , 3:00 PM health, hospice or oncology expe - Furniture, tools, antiques & rience preferred. Current license to much more. practice nursing in NC required. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Cannon’s Auction House Email resumes to MADISON HILL APARTMENTS Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. 16 FT. MASTER CRAFT ALUMINUM N. Railroad St., Clarkton [email protected] or fax to 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. boat & trailer, 40 hp Mariner motor. NCAL 3877 910-341-1907. No phone calls. One Bedroom Apts. New paint. Great shape. 654-5624. Call 640-8465 CAROLINAS STAFFING SOLU- EOE "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for TIONS, INC. has a full time internal r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& rent, near hospital. Long term lease. Office Manager opening. Ideal candi- Rental assistance up to 100% Call 642-4923. 100 Pets & Animals date will have previous staffing expe- based on income. rience. Requirements: Strong work SERVICES Seniors 62 years and older AKC POMERANIAN PUPPIES, born history, great attention to detail, Nov. 18, 25. Small sizes, different col- excellent communication skills, and Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm ors, boys & girls. Black/white, sable, ability to multi task in a fast paced &)"3 Notice of Meeting work environment. Must be able to HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, sable/grey, grey/black, black with 158 Country Club Road, 3BR, 2 white chest, black with white toes. self manage and have excellent criti- The North Whiteville Volunteer Fire cal thinking skills. Office management *** Dee Watts Backhoe bath. 1,700 sq ft. Excellent $350. Call 641-1925 Dept. will hold it’s annual business experience is required along with a Service **** condition. $129,900 910-642-8393 AKC YORKIE PUPPY, 2nd shot. strong work ethic. Experience with Insured, tree removal, split firewood, meeting at the fire station, 747 Pea- Male, small, 12 weeks old. 642-5375. “New Hire” procedures including bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br cock Road, Whiteville, on Monday, I-9/E-verify experience is required. driveway, land clearing. Also mow- duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- Jan. 9th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The elec- CKC REGISTER CHIHUAHUA pup- The ability to work well in a diversified ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile dry & living room, front porch, rear tion of officers will be held at this pies for sale. 8 wks old, 1st host & 2000 USED 60X28 D/W, 3 BR, 2 patio. References & lease required. working environment with both appli- 770-0534. meeting. Everyone is encouraged wormed. Call 910-918-1149 BATH windzone II, excellent cond. No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 cants and clients is imperative. Main 910-654-4128 ask for Tammie. to attend. Bobby Hinson Construction FOR SALE A GELDING, red horse, objective of this position will be to Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- January 2, 5, 9, 2012 part mustang. Call 910-648-2419 screen candidates and place appli- cants with clients based on their staff- ging, lots and hedge rows with mini HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC: Recognized ing needs. Additional hours and some excavator. Call 640-7606. safe & effective against hook & round weekends may be required. Qualified LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ THOMPSON LANDMARK worms by US Center for Veterinary applicants must submit a resume with Carpentry Work Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- Medicine...Williams Farm Service references to [email protected] to Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. ESTATES ESTATES (654-5889). www.happyjackinc.com. be considered for this position. job too small. Workmanship guaran- teed. Call 642-4226. APARTMENTS APARTMENTS CARPENTER NEEDED. 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may declare the sale to be void and thereby secured; and the necessary ment prorated to the effective date October 1, 2007, may, after receiving In addition, from time to time we make Notice of return the deposit. In either event findings to permit foreclosure having of the termination. (6) An order for a notice of sale, terminate the rent- certain changes in the services that Substitute the purchaser will have no further been made by the Clerk of Superior possession of the property being sold al agreement upon 10 day’s written we offer in order to better serve our Trustee’s recourse against the Mortgagor, the Court of Columbus County, North may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. notice to the landlord. Upon termina- customers. The following changes Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney Carolina; the undersigned Substitute §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser tion of a rental agreement, the tenant are planned: Foreclosure Sale of or the Trustee. Trustee will offer for sale at public auc- and against the party or parties in is liable for rent due under the rental On or about January 2nd, Versus Real Property Additional Notice Where the Real tion to the highest bidder for cash, possession, by the Clerk of Supe- agreement prorated to the effective Channels 514 and 1514 (HD) will Property is Residential With Less the property conveyed in said deed rior Court of the county in which the date of the termination. change to NBC Sports Network. Than 15 Rental Units: of trust, the same lying and being in property is sold. The property to be offered pursuant On or about January 4th, the follow- 14986 An order for possession of the prop- the County of Columbus and State of SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE to this Notice of Sale is being offered ing channel additions are planned as 11-SP-263 erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. North Carolina, and more particularly SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. for sale, transfer, and conveyance “AS a monthly subscription service: Man- UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and described as follows: Lauren V. Reeves, IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Trustee handle Channel 797 and Manhandle and authority contained in that certain against the party or parties in posses- Being all of Tract A containing 2.00 Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, nor the holder of the note secured by On Demand Channel 798. Deed of Trust executed and delivered sion by the clerk of superior court of acres, more or less, exclusive of high- Substitute Trustee the deed of trust/security agreement, On or about January 18th, HD Mov- by David Benton Hart and Sandra the county in which the property is way right of way of N.C. Highway P. O. Box 26268 or both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- ies On Demand Channel 1001 will no Herring Hart, dated December 22, sold. Any person who occupies the 410 (Joe Brown Highway) as shown Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 cers, directors, attorneys, employees, longer be available as a standalone 1995 and recorded on December 22, property pursuant to a rental agree- on that survey for William McCulloch (919) 250-2000 agents, or authorized representatives channel and its programming will 1995, in Book No. 496, at Page 231 ment entered into or renewed on and wife, Donna G. McCulloch, dated For more information visit www.smith- of either Trustee or the holder of the move to Movies On Demand Chan- in the Office of the Register of Deeds or after October 1, 2007, may, after November 17, 1992, prepared by debnamlaw.com. note make any representation or war- nels 600, 1000, and 1600. HD Movie of Columbus County, North Carolina; receiving the notice of sale, terminate Soles & Walker, P.A., R.L.S., a copy of File No. JWT 97394453, 905384 ranty relating to the title or any physi- Pass On Demand Channel 1027 will and because of default in the pay- the rental agreement upon 10 days’ which is recorded in Book 435, Page Dec. 26, 2011, Jan. 2, 2012 cal, environmental, health or safety no longer be available as a stand- ment of the indebtedness secured written notice to the landlord. Upon 244, Columbus County Registry, the conditions existing in, on, at or relat- alone channel and its programming thereby and failure to carry out and termination of a rental agreement, same being incorporated herein by ing to the property being offered for will move to Movie Pass On Demand perform the stipulations and agree- Notice of Sale the tenant is liable for rent due under reference. sale, and any and all responsibilities Channels 650, 1026, and 1650. Pri- ments contained therein and, pursu- the rental agreement prorated to the Being a portion of that property con- or liabilities arising out of or in any metime HD On Demand Channel ant to demand of the holder of the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA effective date of the termination. veyed by William G. McCulloch and way relating to any such condition 1041 will no longer be available as indebtedness secured by said Deed COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Any person who occupies the prop- wife, Donna G. McCulloch, to Robert expressly are disclaimed. This sale a standalone channel and its pro- of Trust, the undersigned Substitute IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or Babson and wife, Mary Alice Babson, is made subject to all prior liens or gramming will move to Primetime Trustee will place for sale, at public TICE tenancy may have additional rights by Deed dated July 28, 1995, record- encumbrances, and unpaid taxes On Demand Channels 195, 1040 and auction, to the highest bidder for cash SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 Protect- ed in Book 487, Page 773, Columbus and assessments including, but not 1195. Showtime HD On Demand at the usual place of sale at Colum- BEFORE THE CLERK ing Tenants at Foreclosure Act which County Registry. limited to, any transfer tax associated Channel 1035 will no longer be avail- bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, FILE NO. 11 SP 245 became effective on May 20, 2009. Property Address: 1421 Joe Brown with the foreclosure, for paying, if any. able as a standalone channel and its North Carolina on January 12, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF: Posted: Hwy, Chadbourn, NC 28431 A deposit of five percent (5%) of the programming will move to Showtime at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, includ- The Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust Witness: Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Date of Sale: January 5, 2012 at amount of the bid or seven hundred On Demand Channels 762, 1034 ing improvements thereon, situated, dated November 3, 2004, executed Superior Court 10:30AM fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is and 1762. Big Ten Network HD On lying and being in the City of Delco, by Lamont Benning and wife, Stepha- David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Location of Sale: Columbus County greater, is required and must be ten- Demand Channel 1074 will no longer County of Columbus, State of North nie T. Benning, securing indebtedness Trustee Courthouse dered in the form of cash or certified be available as a standalone chan- Carolina, and being more particularly payable to Horry County State Bank, By: Attorney at Law Record Owner(s): Ann K. Babson, funds at the time of the sale. This sale nel and its programming will move to described in the above referenced registered in Deed of Trust Book 797, Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Individually and as Executrix of the will be held open ten days for upset Sports Pass On Demand Channels Deed of Trust. Page 494, of the Register of Deeds of Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Estate of Robert Lee Babson and bids as required by law. Following the 549, 1073, and 1549. HD Show- Address of property: 278 Kaiser Columbus County, N.C. C. Greg Wil- Substitute Trustee Renee B. Bullock expiration of the statutory upset peri- case On Demand channels 1046 and Road aka State Road 1822, Delco, liamson being appointed as Substi- 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 TERMS OF THE SALE: (1) This sale od, all remaining amounts are imme- 1339 will no longer be available as a NC 28436 tute Trustee by instrument recorded Charlotte, NC 28217 will be made subject to: (a) all prior diately due and owing. standalone channel and its program- Tax Parcel ID: 29357 in Book 1015, Page 780, Columbus 704) 442-9500 liens, encumbrances, easements, This the 1st day of December, 2011 ming will move to various On Demand Present Record Owners: David Ben- County Registry. January 2, 9, 2012 right-of-ways, restrictive covenants C. GREG WILLIAMSON, Substitute channels. HBO HD On Demand con- ton Hart; Sandra Herring Hart DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January or other restrictions of record affect- Trustee tent will be added to HBO On Demand The terms of the sale are that the real 4, 2012 at 12:00 Noon ing the property; (b) property taxes Williamson & Walton, L.L.P channels 760, 1030, and 1760. property hereinbefore described will Notice of Citizens PLACE OF SALE: Columbus County and assessments for the year in 136 Washington Street On or about January 30th, the follow- be sold for cash to the highest bid- Courthouse Door, Whiteville, North Forum- Utility which the sale occurs, as well as P.O. Box 1467 ing channel additions are planned as der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of Carolina any prior years; (c) federal tax liens Whiteville, NC 28472 a 3D PPV service: 3D Pay Per View the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- Warranty Program PURSUANT to an Order entered by with respect to which proper notice (910) 642-7151 Channel 1773. dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- the Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- was not given to the Internal Reve- Dec. 26, 2011, Jan. 2, 2012 On or about January 30th, Music ever is greater, is required and must The City of Whiteville will host a Citi- bus County, on December 1, 2011, nue Service; and (d) federal tax liens Choice On Demand Channels 481 be tendered in the form of certified zens Forum on Tuesday, January 17, after a hearing, which hearing was to which proper notice was given to and 1066 will change to MC On funds at the time of the sale. In the 2012, in council chambers at City Hall held pursuant to Chapter 45 of the Time Warner Cable the Internal Revenue Service and to Demand. event that the Owner and Holder or located at 317 S. Madison Street, General Statutes of North Carolina which the right of redemption applies. Time Warner Cable’s agreements with On or about February 1st, the follow- its intended assignee is exempt from Whiteville, NC 28472. The forum will providing for notice and hearing prior (2) The property is being sold “as is”. programmers and broadcasters to ing channel additions are planned as paying the same, the successful bid- be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to foreclosure sales; and Neither the beneficiary of the deed carry their services and stations rou- a monthly subscription service: Hus- der shall be required to pay revenue The purpose of this forum is for the UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of trust, nor the undersigned Substi- tinely expire from time to time. We tler Channel 778, Hustler HD Chan- stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and citizens to have an opportunity to of sale contained in a certain Deed tute Trustee, makes any warranties or are usually able to obtain renewals nel 1778, and Hustler On Demand any Land Transfer Tax. review, question, and comment on of Trust dated November 3, 2004, representations concerning the prop- or extensions of such agreements, Channel 779. The real property hereinabove the proposed Utility Service Warran- executed by Lamont Benning and erty, including but not limited to, the but in order to comply with appli- On or about February 2nd, the fol- described is being offered for sale ty Program being considered by the wife, Stephanie T. Benning in favor physical or environmental condition cable regulations, we must inform lowing channel addition is planned “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold Whiteville City Council. The Service of T. Scott Sessions, Trustee, secur- of the property. Further, the under- you when an agreement is about to as Free On Demand: Cutting Edge subject to all superior liens, unpaid Warranty Program is supported by ing indebtedness payable to Horry signed Substitute Trustee makes no expire. The following agreements are On Demand Channels 341 and 1053. taxes, and special assessments. the National League of Cities (NLC). County State Bank, and recorded title warranties with respect to the title due to expire soon, and we may be The new services listed below can- Other conditions will be announced The fee based program through NLC in Book 797, Page 494, Columbus to the property. (3) The highest bid- required to cease carriage of one or not be accessed on CableCARD- at the sale. The sale will be held open is a Service Warranty program which County Registry, and the said Deed der will be responsible for the pay- more of these services/stations in the equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable for ten (10) days for upset bids as by provides assistance to homeown- of Trust being by the terms there- ment of revenue stamps payable to near future. Service: WITN-TV, BBC Products purchased at retail without law required. If a third party is the ers for residential utility repairs. For of subject to foreclosure, and the the Register of Deeds and any final America, BBC America HD, Ban- additional, two-way capable equip- high bidder at the time of sale con- more information, please visit www. holder of the indebtedness thereby court and/or auditing fees payable damax, Cooking Channel, Cooking ment: Manhandle Channel 797, firmation, the third party will have utilitysp.net secured having demanded a foreclo- to the Clerk of Superior Court which Channel HD, Current TV, De Pelic- Manhandle On Demand Channel fifteen (15) days following the sale Posted: December 22, 2011 sure thereof for the purpose of satis- are assessed on the high bid result- ula, De Pelicula Classico, DIY, DIY 798, Hustler Channel 778, Hustler confirmation to remit the balance of Bonnie T. Williams City Clerk fying said indebtedness, the under- ing from this foreclosure sale. (4) At HD, E!, Encore(East), Encore(West), HD Channel 1778, and Hustler On his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole Dec. 26, 2011, Jan. 2, 2012 signed Substitute Trustee will offer the time of the sale, the highest bid- Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore Demand Channel 779, 3D Pay Per discretion of the Trustee, an extension for sale at public auction to the high- der will be required to make a cash Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, View Channel 1773, Cutting Edge may be granted, but in that instance, Notice of est bidder, for cash, at the Columbus deposit of five percent (5%) of the Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erotic On Demand Channels 341 and 1053. if required by the noteholder or loan County Courthouse door in Whiteville, Foreclosure Sale bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, Networks, The Golf Channel, The Golf Finally, we are currently involved in servicer, the bidder shall be required North Carolina, at the time and place with the remaining balance of the bid Channel HD, Gospel Music Channel, discussions regarding the services to pay per diem interest at the current as set forth hereinabove real estate North Carolina amount to be paid on the day follow- Great American Country, IFC, IFC and/or stations listed below. While we rate on the note secured by the deed described in said Deed of Trust, the Columbus County ing the expiration of the applicable ten HD, Music Choice (Channels 900- cannot guarantee that we will reach of trust described herein until the day same lying and being in Chadbourn 11 SP 238 (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any per- 945), NESN, NHL Network, NHL Net- agreement with the relevant program- he/she remits the balance of his/her Township, Columbus County, North Under and by virtue of the power of son who occupies the property pur- work HD, NHL Center Ice, RetroPlex, mers and/or broadcasters, we are list- bid to the Trustee. Carolina, and being more particularly sale contained in that certain Deed of suant to a rental agreement entered Sprout, Starz(East), Starz (West)Starz ing these services/stations here in the If for any reason the Trustee is unable described as follows: Trust executed by Robert Lee Bab- into or renewed on or after October 1, Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & Fam- event that those discussions lead to to convey title to this property or the The record owner as reflected on the son and wife, Ann K. Babson dated 2007, may after receiving the notice ily, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz In the dropping or addition of the follow- sale is set aside, the sole remedy records of the Register of Deeds not April 28, 2008 to BB&T Collateral Ser- of sale, terminate the rental agree- Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, ing services/stations: CMT, CMT HD. of the purchaser is the return of the more than ten (10) days prior to post- vice Corporation, Trustee for Branch ment upon 10 days written notice to Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, January 2, 2012 deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of ing this notice is Lamont Benning. Banking and Trust Company, record- the landlord. Upon termination of a Starz On Demand, Style, truTV, truTV the sale is challenged by any party, Any person who occupies the prop- ed in Book 928, Page 820, Columbus rental agreement, the tenant is liable HD, WE, WE HD, Youtoo, Zee TV. the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it erty pursuant to a rental agreement County Registry; default having been for rent due under the rental agree- entered into or renewed on or after believes the challenge to have merit, made in payment of the indebtedness
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