Phillips Served in 4Th Engineer Battalion

r4UBMMJPOT 8PMGQBDLTFUGPSBO- 'PSUIFMBUFTUPO-BCPS PUIFSTIPXDBTFFWFOJOHBU##5 %BZXFFLFOET5BLFUIF 'PPUCBMM+BNCPSFFr(BUPST 7JLFT -BLF BOEUIF"VH UPDPNQFUFJO#VEEZ#VSOFZ.F- NPSJBM+BNCPSFF'SJEBZBU&BTU 953&.& TFFQBHF" Sports #MBEFO4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, August 9, 2012 Brown pleads in fraud, arson County high Volume 122, Number 12 cases, faces schools to Whiteville, North Carolina up to 30 years start at 9 a.m. 75 Cents nFirst-degree murder By FULLER ROYAL charge in Larry Towns’ Staff Writer death still faces former Inside Today C h a db ou r n t e a c her, On the heels of the highest End of Course counselor. test scores ever for its three traditional high 3-A schools, and in the midst of the new Common r#PBSEUPDPOTJE- By BOB HIGH Core and Essential Skills curriculum changes Staff Writer and the adoption of the N.C. New Schools Proj- FSCFBWFSXPSL- ect’s STEM program, the Columbus County Michael schools are taking what is perhaps its boldest TIPQJODPVOUZ S h a w n step – the shortening by one hour of the length B r o w n , a of the high school day. 46-year-old With permission and the blessing of the Chadbourn N. C. Department of Public Instruction, the Next Issue teacher and See 9 a.m. start, page 2-A counselor of children a t t e n d i n g Chadbourn Brown Elementary Courthouse School, pleaded guilty Monday in Wilmington federal court to wire fraud and arson, and faces bids come in up to 30 years in prison. The arson plea was con- over budget nected to an obstruction of justice charge after Brown’s By NICOLE CARTRETTE cinder-block building and of- Staff Writer fice at the intersection of U.S. A new Columbus County Courthouse An- See Brown, page 5-A nex at Courthouse Square will cost more than Monday’s expected. American Pro- Bids from seven contractors to build the Sentimental three-story, 41,000 square foot facility have fle features come in $1 million to roughly $2 million over journey turned budget. “Back-to-School Commissioners agreed earlier in the year Buddies. Te into test of faith to seek financing not to exceed $9 million and Staff photo by Les High See Courthouse, page 12-A big benefts of By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer ECHS students injured mentoring little Fire and rescue personnel tend to Ronald Ratliff after the car he was It was her strong faith in driving pulled in front of an 18-wheeler at Farmer’s Union north of Halls- County water a students.” God that helped an Evergreen boro Wednesday. Ratliff and his twin brother Ricky, both three-sport woman survive 30 hours stars at East Columbus High School, were en route to the ECHS feld trapped in a farm pond over requirement for house to have their photos taken, then travel to a scrimmage at Pender DIDYOB? the course of two 100-degree days last month. High last night when the accident occurred about 4 p.m. Ronald was new construction Did you observe ... “I wasn’t scared one time,” pinned in the wreckage for about 30 minutes. See story on page 5-A. Margaret Simmons said. “I nGrowth slow in higher taxed dis- John and Louise knew my Lord had me in His trict. arms, and I knew where I was Barkley sharing going.” Whiteville’s new license plate By NICOLE CARTRETTE her fancy rhine- The 84-year-old great-grand- Staff Writer mother was on her way home agency set to open Tuesday stone reading glass- July 18 from visiting her broth- Despite a few county residents calling it a er-in-law, Jimmy Edwards, in By NICOLE CARTRETTE Pam Merritt are completing training forced hookup and one even calling it social- es while trying to Fairmont when she decided Staff Writer this week in Raleigh and will officially ism, Columbus County commissioners moved identify classmates to take a special side trip. Ed- open the license plate agency at 9 a.m. forward with a vote to approve changes to wards is largely homebound, The drive to a license plate agency on Aug. 14. ordinances this week that will require most in their Whiteville and Simmons wanted to bring will soon get shorter for local car own- “We are really thrilled to be able new homes constructed within 300 feet of wa- him a birthday cake and visit ers and dealerships. to have this service offered again in ter lines to become county water customers. High School class with her niece Lisa Cox. A new license plate agency is Columbus County,” Pam Merritt said. The measure does not affect existing homes. reunion photo- “I love visiting,” Simmons opening Tuesday and will be adja- “We know it has been a struggle for Commissioners and Columbus County said. “I have always gone wher- cent to Merritt’s Sporting Goods in people to get renewals done and we planner Robert Lewis said family exemptions graph? ... Whiteville. will still apply. Owner-contractors Lyndon and See License, page 2-A See Pond, page 6-A See Water, page 12-A County Deaths Whiteville Phillips served in 4th Engineer Battalion Rosa Beatrice Braxton n County native retired after 20 years by N o r t h Simon Jenkins of Army service, and now lives in Vietnamese Cecil Delane McBride Fayetteville. Army units, Fair Bluf o n J a n . Leroy Miller By BOB HIGH 3 0 , 1 9 6 8 , Staff Writer all across Cerro Gordo South Viet- Pam. J. Hamilton John Franklin Phillips, 65, a native of Lake nam. It was Tabor City Waccamaw living in Fayetteville, spent a year the Vietnamese holiday “Tet.” Clara Bell Green with the 4th Engineer Battalion in South Viet- “Everything they had they fired that night. nam, attached to the 4th Infantry Division. We were support troops, but we were in daily He was stationed at Landing Zone Oasis, 12 firefights for about a month, and the guys we Index miles from Pleiku, and his first few weeks after were fighting were North Vietnamese soldiers. arriving in December 1967 were “good duty. We They were capable, and determined,” Phillips weren’t the targets of many attacks, and I got recalled. &EJUPSJBMT" He said the NVA didn’t get inside the land- 0CJUVBSJFT" to go see Bob Hope’s show that Christmas. But, I and the rest of the guys didn’t know what was ing zone’s wire, but “we had to stay in our 4QPSUT# coming,” Phillips stated. bunkers for days. They seemed to know exactly David Long $SJNF" What was coming was the massive attack when we were supposed to get a hot meal, be- -JWJOH$ by nearly every Viet Cong soldier, supported See Phillips, page 9-A John Franklin Phillips in Vietnam. 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 9 a.m. start Continued from page 1-A

Columbus County Board of continuing development of Education gave final approval skills from programs such as Monday night to the STEM Common Core. seat time waiver granted by Fridays will be for coor- the state. dinating communications Students at East Columbus, with the community, parents, South Columbus and West Co- students and educators to lumbus high schools will not make sure everyone is on the begin classes until 9 a.m. when same page and knows what is they convene homeroom. going on. The schools will retain the With the state’s adoption block schedule, but instead and mandate of the new Com- of four 90-minute classes, stu- mon Core and Essential Skills dents will attend four 75-min- standards, teachers will have ute classes. to create an individualized Staff and faculty will still learning plan for each student report at 7:35 a.m. in the school. Each morning, from 7:40 The morning collabora- until 8:40, teachers will con- tions will allow all of the duct collaborative sessions. teachers of a single student During the presentation, who may be having difficulty the county school’s director to gather and discuss and of high school curriculum make changes to a plan for and instruction, Kathy Lewis, that student. explained the purpose of col- Superintendent Alan Faulk laborative sessions. said that the collaborative ap- She was joined by ECHS proach has proven itself with Principal Bobby Vaughan, the high school’s test scores SCHS Principal Eddie Beck this year. and WCHS Principal Jeff “Collaboration made a dif- Staff photo by Fuller Royal Greene. ference,” he said. “Our lead Making their case for the 9 a.m. high school start are, from left: Columbus County Schools Director of High School Lewis said that the morn- teachers and principals work- Curriculum and Instruction Kathy Lewis, East Columbus Principal Bobby Vaughan, West Columbus Principal Jeff ing hour, for the first time, will ing with the teachers made the Greene and South Columbus Principal Eddie Beck. give teachers the opportunity difference.” to plan and collaborate on the Vaughan, Beck and Greene have a culture of student en- lege and Career Academy ECHS/SCHS Schedule instruction of their students. said that their teachers are on gagement. Because we have based in Fair Bluff and on the For decades, teachers have board and are excited about already done much of that, SCC campus. 7:35 a.m. Teachers Arrive looked for a way to collaborate the new schedule as well as all of this will fall into place. ECHS and SCHS share an 7:40 to 8:40 a.m. Collaborative Session with each other on all aspects being a STEM school. The schools have been moving identical daily schedule while of their teaching. STEM, which stands for toward this already. WCHS is slightly different. 8:40 to 9 a.m. Breakfast The concept was impos- Science, Technology, Engi- Lewis said the high schools (See charts). 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. First Period sible to carry out because neering and Mathematics, still have about 10 percent of For students who still must 10:20 to 11:35 a.m. Second Period teachers rarely share the same calls for schools to provide the the students who aren’t “get- arrive at school at the tra- planning period. tools and space for exploration ting it.” ditional time, there will be 11:35 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. First Lunch With the hour in the morn- and invention that foster a She said adding the active organized and supervised 11:40 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Class for First Lunch (Third Period) ing, teachers can collaborate “culture of inquiry” among engagement tool will bring enrichment activities in the by subject matter, by grade students and teachers. many of those students into classrooms and computer 12:55 to 1:25 p.m. Second Lunch level or schoolwide. STEM curriculums empha- the fold. She said students labs using NovaNet, remedia- 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Fourth Period Lewis said that typically, size the connections in the need the active engagement tion, tutoring, credit recovery, Monday’s hour will be used fields of math and science, portion of STEM. and test taking skill studies. to share, evaluate and fine integrate technology and in- Beck said SCHS automati- The principals said that WCHS Schedule tune lesson plans and teaching troduce and engage students cally started adding portions early students will not be 7:35 a.m. Teachers Arrive objectives for the week, based in the engineering design proof the STEM initiative last allowed to hang around the on what the teachers had done cess. year. He said he saw first- buildings but will be engaged 7:40 to 8:40 a.m. Collaborative Session the previous week. The arts and humanities hand how it helped push his in some aspect of enrichment. 8:40 to 9 a.m. Breakfast The teachers will critique support STEM. school’s test scores up to an Assistant Superintendent each other’s plans. “This is a good time to do unprecedented 91.9 percent Jonathan Williams said the 9 to 10:15 a.m. First Period Tuesday’s hour is for in- this, with us knowing we have proficiency rate. high schools approach was 10:21 to 11:36 a.m. Second Period structional and informational these 21st century classrooms,” Lewis said that while all going to be a good thing, es- 11:42 a.m. to 12:07 p.m. First Lunch technology. Lewis said that Faulk said. He pointed out that students will see and feel the pecially the STEM portion. (Third Period 11:42-12:57) Common Core will require a changes such as these will be benefits of STEM, the full He said he read recently lot of professional develop- necessary to fully implement thrust of the initiative will where in the near future, 12:12 to 1:27 p.m. Third Period ment and this hour will be the new Common Core and Es- be felt by this year’s incoming there will not be enough (Second Lunch 1:02 to 1:27 p.m.) used for much of that. sential Skills standards. freshmen during their four- STEM qualified workers to fill 1:27 to 1:37 p.m. Homeroom/Break On Wednesdays, the teach- “We’re getting away from year run in high school. the STEM related jobs in the ers will conduct integrated delivering facts and taking Faulk said Southeastern United States and the world. 1:42 to 2:57 p.m. Fourth Period collaborative planning. Lewis multiple choice tests,” he said. Community College will play Faulk said the hour delay said that all teachers will plan “We must engage students and a big role in STEM. for students will be good be- and develop their teaching allow them to develop critical The science and technol- cause history and research strategies and tasks at the thinking skills.” ogy portion of STEM will show that high school stu- Concrete Lawn department and grade levels. Lewis said the high schools involve biotechnology and dents don’t perform as well Ornaments & Thursdays will be for were already using bits and agri-science. SCC is a state at 8 a.m as they do at 9 a.m. The Cement Barn Garden Center professional development pieces of the STEM initiative leader in both fields. 2 1/2 Gallon and critical friend protocols. and those played a role in the SCC already has an ex- Fuller Royal 41% Glyphosat Wise Up $39.95 Lewis said this hour is for higher test scores. tensive collaboration and 910-642-4104 ext. 228 any professional needs the “The transition will be partnership with the county [email protected] Greenhouse Clearance Continues teachers have, including the easy,” she said. “We already schools with Columbus Col- All Tropicals, Macho Ferns, Bedding Plants License Buddy Boy & Showtime Dog Food Continued from page 1-A #FODIFTt4UFQQJOH4UPOFTt5BCMF4FUT.PSF #ERRO'ORDO .#s are really excited that we are Robeson, or Brunswick coun- going to be able to provide that ties for license plate services. service.” LPAs offer vehicle registra- She said Merritt Sporting tion services and title transac- Goods will remain in business tions, as well as vehicle license and the couple hopes to carry plate renewals, replacement over its positive reputation to tags and duplicate registra- NOW OPEN the new venture. tions. Currently, about 120 Cookies · Cakes · Pies · Cupcakes · Brownies · Cake Pops “The reputation at Merritt license plate agencies operate * Made to Order * Sporting goods is to provide across North Carolina. good customer service and we The new agency will be & Home will give 110 percent,” she said. located at 201 East Main Street The Merritts have the sup- in Whiteville adjacent to Mer- Baked port of the previous LPA con- ritt’s Sporting Goods. Office tract holder. Michele Thomp- Merritt’s Sporting Goods will share space with White- hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Goods son has agreed to help the ville’s new license plate agency opening Aug. 14. Monday through Friday. The couple with training initially, office will close from 12:30 p.m. Pam Merritt said. to provide great service,” Pam everything right.” to 1:30 p.m. daily for lunch. with this “We are thrilled to have Merritt added. 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Reading/Math Composite Met Met ABC’s Met Performance Scores Expected High Status AMO Growth Growth Targets Board to consider beaver 2009 2010 2011 2012 Acme-Delco Middle 59.5 64.3 61.6 62.8 No No NR No Acme Delco Elementary 64.4 76.1 74.4 71.4 Yes No PRO EXP No bounty in workshop Boys and Girls Homes 25.5 31.9 30.6 59.0 N/A NS Yes By NICOLE CARTRETTE about liability. age of the cost,” Adams said. “Ultimately the landowner Adams said he was invited Cerro Gordo Elem. 71.2 71.4 73.6 74.3 Yes No PRO EXP No Staff Writer is responsible for everything. to the first meeting of the Chadbourn Middle 47.2 58.9 65.8 61.9 Yes No PRO EXP No Columbus County com- That is just the way it is,” county’s beaver control board Chadbourn Elementary 50.3 52.9 58.5 56.0 Yes No PRO EXP No missioners were not anxious Deans said. but was told his program was to approve a pilot bounty Last week state officials “ineffective.” Evergreen Elementary 62.0 72.0 78.2 74.5 Yes No PRO EXP Yes beaver program this week were less than thrilled with “We have been extremely Guideway Elementary 50.0 59.6 63.9 69.6 Yes No PRO EXP No and instead agreed to hold a the idea. effective in lots of places,” Hallsboro-Artesia Elem. 65.8 60.1 61.4 63.9 Yes No PRO EXP No workshop later in the month “It’s been applied else- Adams said. to consider it. where. It never works,” said He suggested that failure DST HIGH Hallsboro Middle 60.8 71.0 71.1 80.2 Yes Yes Yes The county’s Beaver Man- Butch Adams, district super- of landowners to request ser- Nakina Middle 72.6 71.5 76.8 78.8 Yes Yes PRO HIGH No agement Committee is seek- visor for Wildlife Services, vices was an issue. which is under the U. S. De- Old Dock Elementary 66.4 80.7 76.4 75.8 Yes No PRO EXP Yes ing to establish a program “We cannot go where we that will distribute tags to partment of Agriculture’s are not invited,” Adams said. Tabor City Elementary 57.4 71.4 75.5 73.5 No No NR No trappers and pay $30 for each Animal and Plant Health Some counties pay for more Tabor City Middle 64.6 70.8 71.4 72.6 Yes No PRO EXP No tail brought before the com- Inspection Service (APHIS). services. Duplin pays $125,000 mittee. Initially the program “For us, it always ends up annually and has two full time Williams Township 73.2 80.0 79.6 74.6 Yes No PRO EXP No will pay out $15,000 and issue making things worse.” trappers who work within the 500 tags to trappers who live Through cooperative agree- county. Columbus Charter 82.3 83.8 84 87.4 Yes Yes DST HIGH Yes in Columbus County. ments, the division provides Pender County pays an Commission Chairman beaver management services additional $6,000 annually Amon McKenzie thought the to nearly 50 counties in the to prevent landowners from Central Middle 78.0 77.7 79.9 77.0 Yes Yes PRO HIGH Yes potential for fraud was too state, including Columbus. having to pay any cost share. Edgewood Elementary 74.7 74.4 76.6 76.2 Yes Yes PRO HIGH No great. Different counties pay Adams said Columbus “How does a South Caro- varying amounts for the level County officials had not re- N. Whiteville Academy 25.4 30.9 34.0 39.1 No No PRO HIGH Yes lina beaver tail differ from a of service or man-hours they quested additional services Whiteville Primary Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder Yes Yes PRO HIGH No North Carolina beaver tail?” contract to receive annually. or asked about other options. PRO = School of Progress EXP = Expected Growth HIGH = High Growth NS = No Status NR = No Recognition DST = School of Distinction he asked. Basic participation in Edward Davis, county Because no EOG tests are administered at Whitevlle Primary, it shares the status of Edgewood Elementary School. “Other counties have tried the Beaver Management As- soil and water conservation it and it just did not work, but sistance Program is run by director, believes that both we feel like the oversight was the USDA Wildlife Services programs, despite their dif- not enough or non-existent,” through an agreement with ferences, can coexist. No signifcant gains or decreases said John Deans, committee the NC Wildlife Resources County officials say they chairman. “With these guide- Commission is $4,000. have not received the 2012- lines we feel like there is less Columbus County pays an 13 fiscal year agreement for in city, county EOG scores of a chance of fraud.” additional $50,000 annually for BMAP yet, but they anticipate Landowners must sign a the benefit of a fulltime tech- it being for the same $54,000. n C olu mbus Cha r ter status as did Hallsboro Middle throughout the year and of- form certifying that the bea- nician. Individual landowners Commissioners will meet school has highest profi- School, the only other school ten don’t stay long enough to vers were trapped on their also contribute to the program Aug. 20 in a special workshop ciency rate. in the city or county to score qualify for testing. above 80 with 80.2 percent of “We are pleased that our property. by paying a $20 assessment fee to discuss the beaver bounty By FULLER ROYAL its students proficient. traditional schools made high “We feel like there is a need and $125 in instances where a program. Staff Writer Hallsboro Middle had 71.1 growth,” said Whiteville City and problem lying in wait. It dam must be blown, regard- has been dry for four years,” less of the amount or cost of percent of its students profi- Schools Superintendent Thom- Nicole Cartrette Deans said. “In a regular explosives involved. End-of-Grade scores for cient last year and has moved as Hager. “Central Middle 910-642-4104 ext. 225 the city, county and charter up for the past four years. School was our star performer, rain we are going to see a big Those fees to the landown- [email protected] schools were a mixed bag with Both schools met expected meeting all of its 21 Annual problem.” er are “a very small percent- 10 schools seeing mostly mod- and high growth as well as Measurable Objectives.” Deans said if the bounty est gains and 10 schools experi- their Annual Measurable Ob- This is the last year these works the committee would encing mostly minor declines. jective (AMO) targets. type of EOG/EOC tests will like to continue it. Even so, 16 schools met the AMOs have replaced the be administered in North “We don’t have $15,000 to expected growth standards set old Adequate Yearly Progress Carolina. just put out there,” McKenzie by the state while six of those (AYP) targets. AYPs targets There will be no way to com- said, suggesting the request met high growth standards. were the same for every sub- pare next year’s scores with be taken under advisement Three schools failed to group while AMO targets are this or previous years’ scores. with no immediate action. meet expected growth and different for each subgroup The state will administer Deans suggested that lim- one school did not have enough although the federal govern- new assessments that will not iting the bounty to licensed data to be measured for ex- ment still expects 100 percent be solely multiple-choice, but trappers who reside in Colum- pected growth. proficiency in all subgroups include open-ended and essay bus County was an option. The highest performing eventually. questions. Commissioner Charles school was Columbus Charter Boys and Girls Homes El- There will be math prob- McDowell asked how the $30 School with 87.4 percent of its ementary School had the big- lems where the answer has fee was determined. students proficient in a com- gest increase in the proficiency to be written in and not part “That is the lowest we posite reading and math score. rate of its students moving of four possible answers on a thought we could attract trap- Buy 1 Whole Sub This is the fourth straight from 30.6 percent to 50 percent. bubble sheet. pers. The average for fur is year of growth for the school Boys and Girls Homes is $30,” Deans said. & a Large Drink & ¢ which last year had a profi- a difficult school to measure Fuller Royal McKenzie questioned how ciency rate of 84 percent. because of the itinerant nature 910-642-4104 ext. 228 “a one man show” at one time Get a 2nd Sub for It earned the North Caro- of its students. [email protected] seemed to be handling the Of equal or lesser value. Additional charge99 for extras lina School of Distinction Students come and go beaver problem in the county added to subs. Not valid with any other promotion. Must present coupon. Expires Aug. 15, 2012 and asked if other options were discussed. The News Reporter “We concentrated all of (USPS 387-600) SCHS ABC’s honor our time on this pilot pro- Published twice weekly by gram,” Deans said. The News Reporter Co. Inc. bumped up a notch McKenzie said he would like to know more about what 127 W. Columbus St. Tamra Carter, the director N.C. School of Excellence will Whiteville N.C. 28472 other counties have done and of testing and accountabil- be upgraded to Honor School ones that have used bounties. Mailing address: ity for the Columbus County of Excellence. P.O. Box 707, Other commissioners, in- Schools, reported that once It will have the same honor cluding James Prevatte, asked S. 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Bobby Williams Jr., 41, of Seal Street, Tabor City, was arrested Aug. 6 on a charge of Four caught with marijuana Gun possession of cocaine on a war- Arthur indicted here Four men the driver’s Corey La- rant obtained by Tabor City were ar- d o o r. T h e verne John- Police Officer Jeff Grainger. rested last total weight son, 43, of as habitual felon weekend on of the mari- Tony Carey Arthur, 35, of Stanley West Sixth charges of juana was Circle, Whiteville, was arrested here Street, Tabor Tieves possession 2.4 ounces. Monday on indictments charging him City, was ar- Hartford T. Sellers III, 26, of mari- Alex- with being an habitual felon, and assault rested Aug. and Billy Wayne McDaniels, 43, juana with i s D o n t e with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, 6 on a charge C. Johnson both of Lebanon Church Road, i n t e n t t o J o h n s o n , inflicting serious injuries. Clarida Johnson of possession Clarendon, were arrested Mon- sell after a 29, of West Arthur’s three prior felonies in the of a .22 pistol with a defaced day, Aug. 6, for stealing items vehicle stop William- indictment showed convictions for pos- serial number on a warrant valued at $144.01 at Walmart Arthur on Cherry son Street, session of cocaine with intent to sell, obtained by Tabor City Police here, according to a police Town Road, Whiteville, possession of cocaine, and assault with a deadly weapon Officer Chris Cotton. report. Hallsboro, was charged with intent to kill, inflicting serious injuries. The two men had a fish- a c c o rd i n g with posses- The cocaine possession with intent to sell incident was ing reel, gun scope and knife. to a sheriff’s sion with in- on Aug. 17, 2006, and Arthur was convicted on Jan. 24, 2011. Shoplifers The items were recovered. report. tent to sell, Arthur was placed on probation, and it was revoked seven Sellers was also charged with D e p u t y and main- Two Baltimore, Md., resi- months later, and he went to prison for 18 to 22 months. possession of three types of Justin Hern Campbell Rose taining his dents were arrested here Mon- Smoked, not sold controlled medication – Metha- said he saw a vehicle with a vehicle as a place to keep, use day, Aug. 6, for stealing cloth- The possession of cocaine case was on July 15, 2000, and done, Oxycodone and Zolpiden faulty license-plate light, and and sell the drug. ing an d jewelry at Walmart, he was convicted on Nov. 28, 2001. The assault incident was Tartrate. stopped it. He said there was a Deandre Omar Clarida, 20, according to local police. on June 19, 1995, and Arthur was convicted on Nov. 7, 1995. “heavy smell” of alcohol, and of Glenwood Trail, Hallsboro; Cherrell Lomax, 23, and Jes- Arthur admitted he shot Henry Gordon Norton Jr. in he got all four males out of the Michael Cledelle Campbell, 21, sica Michell Houston, 17, both the chest with one shot in the June 1995 incident. Norton Fugitives car at 1 a.m. on Aug. 4. of Cherry Town Road, Halls- of Baltimore, were charged confronted Arthur, then 18, about not selling some cocaine Anto- Hern said he noticed a po- boro, and Jonathan A. Rose, with stealing clothing, a watch, and marijuana he had given Arthur. The teen had smoked nio James tato chip bag with two bags 28, of Willow Run Drive, White- and a necklace and earring the drugs – valued at $550 – and not sold them, it was noted. Green, 29, of marijuana, each the size ville, were each charged with set, valued at $47.48. The items Shooting last year of Larry’s of a baseball, and more mari- possession of the marijuana were recovered. The present charge of assault with a deadly weapon with Drive, Chad- juana was found in the panel of with intent to sell. intent to kill involved the shooting of Franklin Meares, 36, bourn, was outside Meares’ home south of Whiteville. Meares was hit Sale a r r e s t e d Green in the back three times, and also in a leg as he fled from S h a w n Aug. 7 as Arthur. The two men had argued earlier that day – April 3, Best sent to prison “Twa” Willis, a fugitive 2011 – in a local store. 31, of West from Horry The habitual felon status is tied to the assault case where Lewis Street, County, S.C., Meares was shot. Arthur has several other convictions, as probation revoked Whiteville, where he’s including larceny, assault on a female, driving violations, was arrested wanted for and damage to property. Also arrested 4th time since he began Au g . 7 o n a probation Moore charges of Willis v i o l at i o n , probation term last December selling and delivering cocaine according to sheriff ’s records. to an undercover buyer for lo- Kevin Delane Best, 26, of Travis Jermichael Moore, Chadbourn, has a credit of cal police. 22, of Woodruff, S.C., was Arrest in fraud, forgery Jermaine Devon 45 days toward a prison term Detective Michael Strick- arrested Aug. 6 as a fugitive Wood Forest National Bellamy, 31, of An- of eight to 10 months he must land obtained the warrant that from Spartanburg County, S.C., Bank on May 17 while derson-Bellamy Lane, serve after his probation was shows the transaction was on where he’s wanted for assault- trying to buy a mower Chadbourn, has been revoked here Wednesday in June 12. ing an officer and resisting ar- and grass trimmer arrested on charges Superior Court. rest, according to local records. at Long’s Outdoor of fraud, identity Equipment in Tabor T h e r evo c a t i o n c a m e theft and passing (ut- City. Wednesday after Best’s arrest Stolen in yet another case since he I s r a e l Prison tering) a forged check He’s also charged Bellamy was placed on probation last “Doc” Moore D a v e y on warrants obtained with fraud in using December. The newest charge Lennon Jr., Devon Ben- by Tabor City Police Detective the forged check, and identity of fraud involves the sale for 34, of Elon, a ton, 36, of Jerry Sarvis. theft for using the driver’s li- $100 to Graham Sellers in June former resi- C a l h o u n Bellamy is charged with cense and license number of of a stolen pressure washer. Kevin Delane Best dent of the S t r e e t forging a check on Charles Frink, and Cathen Eubanks, The warrant was obtained and fleeing to elude arrest, Chadbourn and Fal- Frink’s closed account with according to the warrant. by Sheriff’s Detective Rene and these cases are still in the and Ever- Lennon con Drive, Whiteville, Trevino. courts. green areas, was arrested at 2 was sent to Best was convicted last De- Probation Officer David a.m. Wednesday for possession Register sent to prison prison here Benton cember on three counts of Carter reported Best’s viola- of a stolen car when it was Dustin Cody Regis- used marijuana in Wednesday to serve six to eight fraud, and three of felony tions included the admitted use found at a home along Oscar ter, 20, of Chadbourn, June, and had not months when his probation larceny. He was arrested this of cocaine in April, failing to Drive, Cerro Gordo, according was sent to prison found a job as some was revoked in Superior Court. past April and July for forgery, report and not making court- to a sheriff ’s report. Wednesday for a term of his probation vio- Benton, supervised by Pro- fraud, breaking and entering, ordered payments. Lennon was driving a 2012 of six to eight months lations. bation Officer Amy Cartrette, Kia Soul car that had been re- – with a credit of 95 He was convicted had violations of abscond- ported stolen by the Elon own- days – after his proba- by a jury in Febru- ing, failing to report, testing er. Deputy Sgt. Brian Smith tion was revoked in ary of two counts of Pedestrian positive for marijuana and also served him with a Caswell Superior Court here. Register breaking into vehi- not making court-ordered County warrant charging him Register, supervised by Pro- cles at Harold’s Body Shop in Rain totals payments. with theft of the vehicle. bation Officer Danielle Barnes, Chadbourn in August 2009. hit by SUV He was convicted last No- vember of stealing copper in Jason Earl Ward, 26, of 4.72 inches Hallsboro, didn’t yield to traf- February 2011 from Norris Woman hurt in wreck Rainfall since 7 a.m. Revoked Heating and Air’s business fic on U.S. 701 Bypass here Sunday, Aug. 5, in the Antonio Pamela Darlene Hernandez, Marcus Brandell Dorsch, along the U.S. 701 Bypass here. Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and was downtown Whiteville area Kris McCul- 52, of Chadbourn, was serious- 29, of Whiteville, was slowing Benton has a credit of 47 days. struck by a 1996 Ford SUV at an totals nearly five inches, lum, 42, of ly injured on Aug. 6 in a colli- to make a right turn into a estimated 35 mph, according to according to reports from Whiteville, sion at the intersection of Gore driveway, and a vehicle driven a local police report. Bill Ghent’s weather sta- was sent to Trailer and Lebanon Church by Debbie Sasser Stanley, 46, Possession roads at 6:50 a.m., according to of Nakina was approaching Ward was knocked into the tion along East Columbus prison here H u b e r t a Highway Patrol report. behind Dorsch. air, but only had minor inju- Street. Wednesday Roger Gore, Umida Kadirova, 25, of Phil- There was a vehicle be- ries, the report showed. The ve- Ghent reported 1.31 w h e n h i s McCullum 61, of West adelphia, Pa., was the driver tween Dorsch and Stanley, and hicle, driven by Jennifer Marie inches from Sunday to probation in a break-in and F o u r t h of the second vehicle involved Stanley swerved to the right Boswell, 32, of Whiteville, was Monday at 7 a.m., followed theft case was revoked in Su- Street, Ta- in the crash. A passenger with to avoid a crash. Her vehicle damaged an estimated $500. by 1.2 inches for Monday, perior Court. b o r C i t y, Hernandez had minor injuries. went onto the shoulder and and another 2.18 inches McCullum’s term was for has been ar- All occupants used seatbelts. continued to where Dorsch was for Tuesday through 7 a.m. 10 to 12 months, and he has a rested on a Other recent wrecks include: making his turn. Dorsch’s ve- County Fatalities Wednesday. Wednesday’s credit of 197 days. charge of s!UGn$ANIELLE'ERALD hicle was knocked into a field amount was just 0.03 inch- His probation violations, possession Gore To this date of Tabor City, and Gaston Ant- after being hit at an estimated es. reported by Probation Officer of stolen property on a war- wan Dantzler, 25, of Whiteville, 40 mph. 2012 ...... ….……...9 The four days of rain Tarnie Carter, included mov- rant obtained by Sheriff’s were drivers of vehicle involved There were only minor in- pushes the amount for Au- ing without notice, not making Detective Sgt. Jeff Nealey. 2011 ……...………7 in a wreck on U.S. 701 a mile juries, and all occupants were gust to six inches. court-ordered payments, going Gore is charged with posses- Total 2011...... 17 south of Whiteville at 2:40 p.m. using seatbelts. to Horry County, S.C., without sion on July 24 of a gas-pow- Total 2010...... 26 There was water covering s!UGn*USTON"LAKE permission, and being arrested ered Club Car golf cart, val- the road at the time of the Ward, 17, of Whiteville, es- there, plus drinking alcoholic ued at $1,400, and stolen from wreck. There were minor in- caped injury in a 3 a.m. wreck drinks. Cecil Bailey of Loris, S.C. The juries, and both drivers used on an unpaved portion of McCullum was convicted of vehicle was recovered from a seatbelts. Old Wilmington Road. He lost breaking into Clarendon Auto business along Boggy Branch s!UGn/NLYTWOOF THREE control and went off the road Sales in Tabor City in March Road, Tabor City, where it had vehicles collided in a wreck at into a ditch and his vehicle 2009 and stealing a vacuum been taken to be painted, re- 7:50 a.m. on N.C. 905 north of overturned. There were minor cleaner. cords show. Nakina. injuries to a female occupant. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $ $ Break-ins, thefs $ $ The following were victims ville – break-in of vehicle, theft $ Don’t $ of a break-in and/or theft re- of wallet with hunting license, $ $ ported on date shown: boat registration, and gift cards. $ $ s!UGn3HORT"ROS5SED s!UGn2ICKY".ORRIS $ Sweat It! $ Cars, U.S. 701, Whiteville – theft Gallivants Ferry, S.C. – theft of $ $ of champagne color 2004 Lin- Taurus pistol from 5600 block $ $ coln Navigator. of Rough-N-Ready Road, Chad- $ $ s!UGn,ISA3IRMANS bourn. $ $ Lovin, Chadbourn – theft on s!UGn!UTO4RACK#AR $ $ July 20 of medication at Ed’s Wash, South Madison Street, $ Beat the Heat With a Cool Loan from $ Grill, Whiteville. Whiteville – break-in of vending $ $ s!UGn-ORGAN4%M- machine, theft of cash. $ $ mons, Chadbourn – break-in s!UGn!MANDA'RAY'AR- $ Cardinal Finance Company $ of vehicle, theft of wallet in rell, Forest Drive West, White- $ 608 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 $ Whiteville. ville – break-in found Aug. 4, $ $ s!UGn7ESTON#HANDLER theft of cell phone, clothing, $ (910) 642-5174 $ White’s Crossing Road, White- New Balance shoes. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 5A Brown Continued from page 1-A

76 and Princess Ann Road west health counseling and therapy of Chadbourn burned on the sessions on each child for as night of April 17, 2011 – the long as two hours on a single night before the SBI was to en- day.” ter and seek Medicaid records. False info In addition to the federal H e w a s ch a r g e d w i t h charges, Brown faces a first- transmitting false Medicaid degree murder charge in the billing information by fax March 29, 2011 shooting of from Chadbourn Elementary Larry James Towns of Chad- School to his billing agent in bourn. Towns, 55, who was one Florida. of Brown’s recruiters of chil- The fax was sent March 21, dren to be privately counseled, 2011, and the sheets contained entered Brown’s office building documentation that 16 dif- in the middle of the afternoon. ferent two-hour counseling Not armed periods involving one child, Brown told sheriff ’s inves- but the government said the tigators he thought Towns was counseling never happened. an armed intruder, and fired In addition, the govern- several shots. Towns died from ment said Brown’s billing shots to his chest, and was not information, sent to his Flor- armed, records show. ida agent on April 13, 2011, District Attorney Jon David contained information that said this week prosecutors he had provided 26 two-hour would await Brown’s sentenc- therapy sessions of another ing in the federal cases – set for Chadbourn Elementary stu- Farmer’s Union wreck Dec. 3 in Wilmington – before dent, but the sessions never Hallsboro frefghters had to use the Jaws of Life to but was not seriously injured. They were driving to East making a decision on how to took place, according to the pursue the murder charge. Da- government document. remove Ronald Ratliff from his car that collided with Columbus High School, where they are seniors, to par- vid said he would act in concert Night before an 18-wheeler on Hallsboro Road at Farmer’s Union ticipate in a football scrimmage game at Pender High with with Towns’ family before State and federal au- Wednesday. His twin brother Ricky was a passenger last night. deciding how to proceed. thorities sought to examine Brown faces imprisonment Brown’s records, but were put of up to 20 years for the wire off by Brown until he agreed fraud involving Medicaid to meet them on April 18, ECHS athletes injured Suppressed confession claims for students he never 2011. His office, and records, counseled, plus at least 10 years burned the night before the led to reduced term for the arson, which is usually meeting was to take place. in wreck with truck added as a consecutive term. Federal prosecutors say East Columbus High School students and standout athletes ‘Free’ services Brown was taken by a family for Michael T. Brown Ronald and Ricky Ratliff, 17-year-old twins of Millie-Christine Michael Tyrone Brown’s prison term Brown operated his private member to his office on the Road, Whiteville, were injured Wednesday afternoon in a wreck for burglary, robbery and shooting one of counseling service to children night of April 17, a Sunday, with an 18-wheeler truck and trailer unit on Hallsboro Road at his victims was greatly reduced after his from low-income families for and the building was de- the Farmers Union crossroads. confession was suppressed by court order. several years, and he adver- stroyed by fire. Highway Patrol Trooper Melvin Campbell said Ronald Ratliff Brown, 28, of Riegelwood and Leland, tised his services as “free,” by Investigators raided was the driver of the twins’ 1997 Honda, and he turned right was sent to prison for 61 to 83 months here providing supervised tutoring, Brown’s home during his ar- onto Hallsboro Road into the path of the truck, headed south last week when sentenced by Superior snacks, transportation and rest on the federal charges, about 3:45 p.m. Court Judge Ola Lewis. youth activities, including and it is not known how many, Ronald Ratliff complained of pain in his pelvic area, and was He originally pleaded in November Brown games. if any, Medicaid records were trapped in the wreckage of the car. Ricky Ratliff, the passenger, 2010 to a term of 164 to 216 months, and the prison sentence As part of the registration found. was released from Columbus Regional Healthcare by 7:30 p.m., was continued from term-to-term because Brown was to process for each child, Brown The Bureau of Alcohol, Campbell said. testify against his co-defendant, Randall Lamone Sharpless, required his employees and/or Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- Adrian Gale Anders, 44, of Rowan Road, Clinton, was the 22, of Delco. recruiters to provide a copy of plosives, the State Bureau of driver of the 2005 Freightliner truck, a hog-feed unit, and the However, Sharpless, knowing Brown’s confession each child’s Medicaid card, ac- Investigation, the Medicaid truck hit the car at an estimated 35 to 40 mph. “Anders swerved couldn’t be used, agreed to plead last September, and he got cording to Brown’s indictment. Investigation Division of to the left, slammed on brakes, and reduced his original speed,” a term of 22 to 33 months. Because Sharpless had so many Brown was charged in the the N.C. Attorney General’s Campbell noted. days credit, he actually served only 16 days in prison. indictment with “routinely office, and the Columbus The teenagers were headed to East Columbus High School Stole marijuana, cash billing Medicaid as though he County Sheriff’s Office were where they were scheduled to participate in a football scrim- Brown and Sharpless forced entry to Roger Faulk’s performed ‘individual psycho- involved in obtaining evi- mage at Pender High School near Burgaw Wednesday evening. home in Freeman in June 2009 to steal marijuana they therapy’ or ‘group’ behavioral dence in the federal case. (See additional photo, Page 1-A). knew Faulk had there. Once in the home, they discovered a visitor, Michael Benton, who dove through a window in an attempt to escape. As Benton was diving through the window, one of the robbers shot him and caused a permanent injury to Benton’s groin. Brown and Sharpless stole marijuana and some cash they found. The marijuana was recovered a few days later when Brown fled on foot from a Riegelwood store, and left the drugs in his vehicle. Sharpless pleaded to the assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill charge, but not the burglary and robbery counts. Chris Gentry, assistant district attorney, said there was also a “missing” witness that would have put Sharpless in the home, and Sharpless’ plea was taken without having the witness available. Gentry said Brown’s confession was suppressed because of interrogation irregularities. Term vacated The district attorney vacated Brown’s term of 164 to 216 months after his confession was suppressed, and his trial was set to begin July 30. That’s when Brown pleaded again, and allowed Judge Lewis to set his prison term. Brown has a credit of 909 days toward the time of confine- ment. His prior record shows convictions for possession of cocaine with intent to sell in 2008, possession of stolen goods in 2006, assault with a deadly weapon in 2002, and possession of drug paraphernalia in 2002.

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I just started She went back to church for like to go by when I can.” said, she began to worry that a waving my arms and yelling— the first time this past Sunday, Special place heavy rain storm might cause I knew they couldn’t hear me, and received a warm welcome. On the way home, just after her to drown in the pond. but I was just a’praying and “I was just singing and noon, Simmons decided to “I just prayed some more,” praying this was what I had praising,” she said, raising her see how things had changed she said. “I asked God to hold been asking for.” arms and waving her hands in around Hog Swamp Baptist back the rain if it was His will, The helicopter left, she said, time to a hymn. “The preacher, Church, where her late hus- and He did. I think he was try- but immediately returned, a he called me out on being back, band Asbury proposed to her ing to reassure me, because little lower than before, and and showing everybody how on Christmas Day 67 years ago. when the clouds moved back, circled the pond. Moments it should be done. I was just “I hadn’t been there in all the stars were so bright it was later Simmons saw someone praising the Lord—I have a lot this time,” she said. “They are like the moon was full. in a yellow shirt walking down to be thankful for.” paving the road, and I’d heard “I think He was testing the road through the trees. Another blessing has come there were people moving in me, to show me He was still “I went to yelling and hol- from the ordeal, Simmons said. out there, so I wanted to see with me, no matter what.” lering like you wouldn’t be- Her back troubles and much of what it looked like.” Simmons spent the night in lieve,” Simmons said. “That’s the arthritis that has bothered Simmons drove down the worship, she said, and as the when this girl and two other her for years are not a problem. deserted Robeson County road sun rose the next day, “I won- men came through the bushes, “I used to couldn’t go any- to its end, and was turning dered if anyone would ever and I heard them telling somewhere without a cane,” she around when her tires slipped find me.” body on the telephone or the said. “Now I don’t need it.” off the shoulder. Searchers radio that they had me.” Simmons said she stays “The sides were covered in She had seen a pickup drive The rescuers broke through active, and enjoys walking, that gravel,” she said, “and the slowly down the road the day the bushes, and Simmons said visiting, decorating her home next thing I knew, I was sliding before, she said, but the driver they immediately began call- and working in the yard. She into a pond. I just started cry- couldn’t see her—and couldn’t ing back to her. still loves visiting people who ing out to Jesus.” hear her calls for help. “One of them even told can’t get out, and sharing God Simmons said she didn’t “It was so hot,” she said, me that help was coming, with them—but she said she panic, even as the sport util- “he had the windows rolled and to stay right there,” she will be relying on a chauffeur ity began to sink. When it Left, a ribbon welcoming Simmons home decorates her up and the air conditioning said, then cocked her head for a while. stopped, water was lapping mailbox. Right, Margeret Simmons spent 30 hours atop on. And if you didn’t know the and smiled. “I said I would—I “I am in no hurry to get the hood. She called her niece her sunken SUV after a sentimental journey took a wrong pond was there, you wouldn’t couldn’t go anywhere, any- another car,” she said, “but I twice, then 911, but had no turn. think to look over where I was. way.” still have my driver’s license.” service. He didn’t see me.” One of the rescue workers Simmons said she doesn’t “I just started thinking, Simmons said she didn’t then came toward the pond want to brag about her adven- ‘Momma, you have your Bible had a head like a catfish, and ‘Lord, what am I going to do?’, just sit back and wait for God with a rope. He began wading ture, but she instead uses it as verse.’ When I asked him what whiskers, but the whiskers and then my car started slid- to send her rescue. into the water, and Simmons a testimony to God’s grace. A he meant, he said ‘John 3:16.’” looked wrong.” ing deeper into the water.” “He is wonderful, and loves told him to stop. Christian since she was a teen- Simmons is humble about Snakehead catfish—an in- By this point water was up us, but He expects us to do our “He was a short fellow,” she ager, Simmons said she never her Bible study, but notes that vasive species—have been to her chest. Simmons, who part, too,” she said. said, “and I knew he couldn’t doubted God would protect her. she reads hers daily, and has reported in Robeson County, has back trouble and arthritis, She called for help every wade out there.” “If He wanted me to go notes from “every service and according to state officials. asked for the strength to roll few minutes, yelling and wav- Simmons said she had con- home, I was ready,” she said. sermon I’ve been to for years” Snakeheads are known for down her window and escape ing her hands whenever she sidered wading to shore the “I knew where I was going, but in her churchgoing Bible. She resting on the banks of water- the car. thought she saw someone day before, but “something He has something else for me has several others that she ways, and are often white or “I was just praying, please drive past. told me not to. to do right now. I may be 84, uses for daily reading, sharing off-white in color. Snakeheads don’t let me drown today,” she “That pond was just hidden “I really felt like I could do but I am ready for whatever He and devotionals. are also called “walking cat- said. away so good, there was no it,” she said, “but God kept tell- calls me to do.” As she sat on the roof of fish,” since they can stay out Simmons somehow rolled way to see in there unless you ing me, ‘No. It’s too deep.’ My her SUV, Simmons said, she of water for extended periods down the window and man- went to one little place about sister could swim with the best wished she had grabbed the of time. Jefferson Weaver aged to climb out, grasping six feet wide,” Simmons said. of them, but I never learned.” Bible from the front seat of the Simmons said she didn’t 910-642-4104 ext. 227 the luggage rack on the roof ‘Stay right there’ The rescue worker, how- vehicle. It was rapidly swell- know what the animal was, [email protected] and using the mirror and door Well into the second day, ever, was undeterred, and he ing as the pond water filled “but I prayed ‘Lord, please handle for steps. She made it to Simmons said, she was still waded and swam to the sub- the vehicle’s cab, floating her protect me from this monster. the SUV’s hood, then climbed praying, worshipping, sing- merged vehicle. After quickly groceries and a package of Make him stay out there and to the roof. ing, scooping water and listen- checking her over, the rescue paper towels. away from me.’” School supplies The SUV stopped sinking, ing, but she was getting tired. worker began helping another “I had a package of oat- There were other fish in she said, and Simmons had a With nothing to eat or drink searcher bring a boat to the meal cakes,” she said. “I love the pond, too, Simmons said. are needed for moment to evaluate her sur- since the day before, and tem- SUV. those. These were just floating Feeders around the edges drew roundings. peratures once again in the “The other man was just foster care kids around. I watched them the them toward shore, so she said She was trapped on her ve- 100-plus range, Simmons was sitting in there,” she said, whole time I was out there, she knew “somebody knew The Department of Social hicle in an isolated farm pond, feeling physically weak, but “and the little man, he told me along with everything else.” about this place.” Services’ foster care depart- with no cellular service, down kept praying. right where to put my feet. I Simmons said she was a But as the day turned into ment is requesting donations a road where no one would “I didn’t think it was my was worried if I got in there bit frustrated at the loss of night, Simmons said she knew of school supplies for foster think to look for her. The pond time to go yet,” she said, sim- with both of them, that little the groceries. She had water, she was in for a “trial.” children of Columbus County, was surrounded by pine trees, ply. boat would roll over. My legs snacks and other food that “It was really pretty out of all ages. and myrtle bushes shielded it After more time watching were horribly weak by then, could have helped her while there, but still hot and humid,” “We have appreciated all from the road. the fish at the feeders (and and I was hurting and stiff.” she was marooned—but they she said. “I was just watching the support from local busi- And it was incredibly, dan- keeping an eye out for the The first worker continued were all floating ruined in the the stars, but then the clouds ness and county residents for gerously hot. mystery critter) Simmons wading beside the boat, while vehicle. started moving in around foster care children and we “It said on the TV that it resigned herself to spending other members of the search “All I could do was pray and midnight—I still had my ten- are looking forward to another was 103 when I left home that another night on the top of party gathered on the bank. praise God,” she said. “I didn’t dollar Timex watch, and it successful year,” said Dwella morning,” Simmons said. her vehicle—then she heard a “Sheriff Chris Batten and give up hope.” was still working, despite all Hall, foster care supervisor. “The roof was so hot it burned Sheriff Ken Sealey (of Robe- As the roof of the SUV All supplies can be dropped my elbow getting out, like a re- son) were right there,” she became hotter, she said, Sim- off at Columbus County De- ally bad sunburn. Oh, it hurt.” said. “The rescue people lifted mons removed her shoes and partment of Social Services That started a 30-hour or- me from the boat straight into began bailing water, one shoe between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. deal that Simmons described the ambulance, and Chris and at a time, over herself and Monday through Friday. as a “time of worship.” Sheriff Sealey stayed right the roof. For more information con- Singing and praising with me.” “I would just scoop some tact Hall at (910) 641-3237. “I sang Hallelujah, and How After four days in the water and sing, scoop some Great Thou Art,” she said. “I hospital being treated for more and pray,” she said. made my own words up for dehydration—“I hated miss- ‘Protect me from this the situation. I knew where I ing church”—Simmons came monster’ Vineland was going if God wanted me to home. Doctors were concerned As the first day aboard the die there. I wasn’t afraid—I’ve about fluid in her lungs, de- stranded vehicle came to an been ready for years. He gives hydration, and exposure, as Station end, Simmons noticed some- us what time we have, and we well as the deep sunburn she Available for wedding thing strange on the bank a can’t change that.” received sitting on the truck. receptions & other few yards away. Simmons is a longtime Happy homecoming events “It was about the size of a member of Boardman Baptist She was happy to return piece of PVC pipe,” she said. “I 642-3157 Church. Her four children and the modest home her hus- thought that’s what it was—it numerous grandchildren are was white and long. Then I strong Christians, she said. 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STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ ROSA BEATRICE THELMA S. HARMON PAM J. HAMILTON LEROY MILLER CLARA BELL GREEN ELIZABETHTOWN -- Steph- BRAXTON CLARKTON -- Thelma S. CERRO GORDO -- Pam J. FAIR BLUFF -- Leroy Miller, TABOR CITY -- Clara Bell anie Rodriguez, 49, died Satur- WHITEVILLE -- Rosa Bea- Harmon, 89, died Sunday, Aug. Hamilton, 49, died Thursday, 70, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 Green, 88, died Wednesday, day, Aug. 4, 2012 trice Braxton, 92, died Tuesday, 5, 2012 at Premiere Living at Aug. 2, 2012 at Columbus Re- at Columbus Regional Health- Aug. 1, 2012 at her residence. at her residence. Aug. 7, 2012 at the home of her Lake Waccamaw. gional Healthcare. care. She was the wife of the late She was a vet- daughter. Final rites will be held at 11 Final rites were held Sun- Final rites were held Chappell Green. eran of the U.S. Final rites will be held at 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at Cen- day, Aug. 5 at Butler Branch Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Butler Final rites will be held Army. p.m. Monday, Aug. 13 at Mill tral Presbyterian Church, 7280 Baptist Church, Fair Bluff, Branch Missionary Baptist at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. Final rites Branch Missionary Baptist Hallsboro Road North, Clark- with Rev. Ronald Alford of- Church, 246 Carver Circle, Fair 8 at St. Matthews A.M.E. will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Church, 645 Harrelsonville ton. Burial will be in Mitchell ficiating. Burial was in the Bluff. Burial was in the church Church with Rev. Onita Du- Aug. 11 at Jerusalem Mission- Road, Whiteville. Burial will Field Cemetery. Peoples Fu- church cemetery with dove cemetery. Peoples Funeral pree officiating. Interment ary Baptist Church, Hwy. 211, be in Cherry Grove Ceme- neral Home of Whiteville is ceremony. S&L Funeral Home Home of Whiteville handled will be in Columbus County Council. Burial will be in tery. Peoples Funeral Home handling the arrangements. of Fair Bluff handled the ar- the arrangements. Singing Union Cemetery, New Hope Community Cem- of Whiteville is handling the Viewing will be held from 1-7 rangements. Surviving are his wife, Faye Tabor City. Westside Funeral etery. Peoples Funeral Home arrangements. Viewing will be p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 at the fu- She is survived by her hus- Miller; three daughters, Laura Home is handling the ar- of Whiteville is handling the held from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. neral home and Saturday, Aug. band, Donnie Hamilton; her Net Miller, Lucrissie Denise rangements. The family will arrangements. Viewing will be 12 and Monday, Aug. 13 from 11 one hour prior to the service father, Leonard Casto; her Miller and Pattie Faye Miller- receive friends from 5-7 p.m. held from noon-7 p.m. Friday, 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. at the church. There will be no mother, Sandy Grier; her step Lindsay, all of Greensboro; Tuesday, Aug. 7 at the funeral Aug. 10 at the funeral home and Viewing will be held Monday, viewing after the service. father, Ollie Grier; three sons, three sisters, Christine Len- home chapel. Saturday, Aug. 11 one hour pri- Aug. 13 following the service The family will receive Michal Bigley, Christopher non, Evelyn McKinnon and She is survived by one son, or to the service at the church. at the church. friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Bigley, Donnie Hamilton Jr.; Naomi Imes, all of Fair Bluff; Julius Green of New York Surviving are one son, Billy Surviving are four daugh- Aug. 10 at the funeral home two brothers, William Casto, one brother, Paul Miller of Fair City, N.Y. Lee Womack Jr. of Enfield, ters, Fannie Jones and Shirley chapel. Johnathan Casto; one sister, Bluff; and three grandchildren. Conn.; father, Alphonza W. Wil- Braxton, both of Whiteville, Surviving are one daughter, Angela Pittman; and seven liams of Hartford, Conn.; four Margaret Braxton and Rosa L. Lugretta M. Staten of No- grandchildren. Brunswick-Waccamaw sisters, Tonya L. Washington Braxton, both of Jersey City, vato, Calif.; one son, Derrick Brunswick-Waccamaw Association women’s of Hope Mills, Lisa C. Culpep- N.J.; and two sons, Edward Staten of Lumberton; two MBA to hold women’s per of Hawaii, Tawanda Miller Braxton of Whiteville and grandchildren; and one great- FBMBC to hold auxiliary to hold back- of New London, Conn. and Te- Jimmy Braxton of Lillington. grandchild. auxiliary to-school celebration resa Curtis of Hartford, Conn.; The Women’s Auxiliary of Biking for Christ The Women’s Auxiliary and three brothers, Anthony the Brunswick-Waccamaw As- SIMON JENKINS Youth Department of the Washington of Philadelphia, Porter Swamp BC 10th annual ride sociation will hold its annual WHITEVILLE -- Simon Jen- Brunswick-Waccamaw As- Pa., Mark K. Williams and First Baptist Missionary auxiliary building fund day kins, 77, died Sunday, Aug. 5, to hold plate sale sociation will hold a back-to- Michael D. Williams, both of Baptist Church will hold its Sunday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. at the 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hos- Porter Swamp Baptist school celebration Saturday, Hartford, Conn. annual Biking with Christ in headquarters building. The pice and LifeCare Center. Church will hold a plate sale Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. The guest Friends may visit the family the name of Jesus. Motorcy- speaker will be Rev. Timothy Final rites will be held at 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, speaker will be minister Pau- at 956 Microwave Tower Road, cles, Dune Buggies and Clas- R. Moss of Spring Hill Mis- p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at Cherry Aug. 25. The plates include line Hankins of Bolivia. Han- Council. sic Cars are all welcome. sionary Baptist Church along Grove Baptist Church with BBQ chicken or ribs, yams, kins is a native of Brunswick The church is located at with his choir and congrega- Rev. Henry Jones Jr. officiat- cole slaw, rolls, dessert and County. She is a member of CECIL DELANE MCBRIDE 2600 General Howe Road, Rie- tion. ing. Burial will be in Jenkins tea for $7. Love of Christ Church. She is WHITEVILLE -- Cecil Del- gelwood. All missionary circles of Family Cemetery. Friendly The church is located at an attorney in Bolivia. Special ane McBride, 66, died Monday, For more information call the auxiliary, officers and Funeral Home of Riegelwood 8755 Andrew Jackson Hwy. entertainment will include Aug. 6, 2012 at his residence. Houston Williams Jr. at 619- committee persons are asked is handling the arrangements. SW, Cerro Gordo. Proceeds go praise performance dancers, Final rites will be held 5332, James Brown Jr. at 262- to be in attendance with full The body will lie in state one toward the new building. singing and more. at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 3188 or Tracey King at 512- representation. All pastors hour before the service. For more information The headquarters is locat- at Friendly’s Chapel, 217 S. 6197. are asked to be in the proces- He is survived by his wife, email [email protected] ed at 600 Pine Log Road. Brown Street, Chadbourn with Rev. Charles H. Jacobs Jr. is sional. Mary Jenkins of the home; one For more information call Bishop Larry R. Williamson the pastor. Attendees are encouraged daughter, Vannessa Gathers of Theldene Robinson at 642-9179 officiating. Burial will be in to wear white. New Jersey; and two step sons, New Zion MBC or Tamora Vereen at 642-4890. Belvue Cemetery. Friendly Samuel Nelson of Pineville, The headquarters is locat- Funeral Home of Riegelwood Ga. and Edward Nelson of to hold revival Whiteville UM women ed at 600 Pine Log Road. is handling the arrangements. Wilson. New Zion Missionary Bap- to hold fundraiser Viewing will be held from tist Church will hold its reviv- The Whiteville United 1-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 in the al Aug. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. night- chapel. Methodist women will hold a Look for safety when ly. Rev. Corey Blanks will be in Kelly Youth Focus luncheon followed with bridge He is survived by his wife, charge on Aug. 15 and Aug. 17 and games Wednesday, Aug. 22 Stella Hill McBride of White- Center to hold and Rev. Michael Jackson will at noon in the church fellow- ville; three daughters, Mar- render the service on Aug. 16. buying a new vehicle ship hall. The fundraiser will garet Pollard of Charlotte, registration Various choirs will perform New vehicle or old, you can’t antilock brake technology that support mission work. LaTonya So of Arizona, Zorana The Kelly Youth Focus each night. always avoid a crash. That’s helps drivers regain control Tickets may be purchased Kealon of Wilmington; four Center will begin tutoring, The church is located on why it makes sense, when the in dangerous situations. This at the church office by Aug. 15. sons, Cecil Delaine Jr. of Ra- mentoring and enrichment Old Lake Road in Riegelwood. time comes, to choose a vehicle safety feature lowers the risk The charge for lunch is leigh, Cecil Gillian of Charles- registration for the fall term Rev. Clarence Ganus is the that helps protect you. Here’s of a fatal single-car crash by $12 and for lunch and bridge/ ton, S.C.; Jerry McBride of Monday, Aug. 13 through pastor. a checklist of items to look for about 50 percent and a fatal games is $20. Whiteville; Ahmad McBride of Thursday, Aug. 23 for children when you’re talking to your rollover crash by as much as For more information call Lumberton; and one brother, ages 4-16. dealer or strolling on the lot. 80 percent. 642-3376. Jimmy Dewitt of Chadbourn. The center is located at 215 Powers family Adaptive front airbags take Lower anchors and tethers S. Brown Street, Chadbourn. reunion Sept. 15 into account the occupant’s for children (LATCH) system For more information call 654- seating position and seat belt If you have a young child who The Javie and Mary Pow- 5300 or 445-6665. New Britton BC to hold use to determine the amount of will be riding in the vehicle, Clarkton PFWB to ers family reunion will be 200th anniversary force used to deploy the airbag. a LATCH System is a must. held at Godwin Heights Park hold gospel sing Side-impact curtain airbags LATCH systems provide own- in Lumberton Saturday, Sept. New Britton Baptist Clarkton Pentecostal Free- can provide both head and tor- ers with a simpler way to WHS Class of ’72 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring a Church will hold its 200th an- will Baptist Church will hold so protection in a side-impact secure child seats in vehicles. covered dish. niversary (1812-2012) on Satur- a gospel sing Saturday, Sept. planning reunion collision. While most vehicles manufac- For questions or directions day, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. featuring the Bea- 26 at 10 a.m. each day. This two Head restraints and seat tured since 2002 are equipped Whiteville High School’s call Ed Kinlaw at 654-3493. verdam Boys. day event will focus on the design It’s important that with LATCH Systems, it’s Class of 1972 will hold its 40th The church is located at 24 history and progress of the seats and head restraints work worth asking before you buy, year reunion on Oct. 13-13. All S. Page Road across from Dow- American Red Cross church. There will be singing, together to support your head especially if you know you’ll class members and faculty are less catering. blood drive Aug. 15 praying, preaching, special and body during a crash. A be using a child seat. For more information call invited to attend. head restraint of poor design Seat belts with pre-tension- A blood drive is being held presentations and fellowship 625-8816. For more information pro- that is improperly adjusted ers provide a locking mecha- at Lebanon Masonic Lodge on Saturday. A fellowship vide contact information at provides little protection. nism that engages the seat #207, 114 Pecan Street on meal will be served. In the af- [email protected] or call 910- What’s more, if it’s not adjust- belt when the brake is applied Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 9 ternoon, a display of antiques Columbus Baptist 642-3536. Class members are en- ed properly, it won’t protect you or the vehicle comes to a sud- a.m.-1:30 p.m. and old things of the past couraged to join the WHS Class from whiplash. Make sure the den stop. Association WMU All blood types are urgent- including farm equipment, of 1972 group on Facebook. vehicle’s head restraint can be You may have already heard ly needed. There will be a gift implements, clothes, old tools to hold conference To register, go to Facebook adjusted to fit directly behind of these features, but it’s still for all donors. and more. The Columbus Baptist As- and search “Whiteville High your head, and that the top of a good idea to keep them in Schedule an appointment The Sunday service will sociation WMU will hold its School Class of 1972.” the restraint can be positioned mind: anti-lock brakes, day- at www.redcrossblood.org or be a dedication service of the get ready conference Thurs- somewhere between the top of time running lights, traction call 1-800-733-2767. church to the Lord. day, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at West- your ears and the top of your control, rollover prevention, For more information call ern Prong Baptist Church. Pireway FWBC to head. Some vehicles — most emergency brake assist, GPS/ 840-0100. All WMU officers are urged hold revival Sept. 2-8 JCPC meetings Volvos and Saabs, for example emergency response. to attend. Pireway Freewill Baptist Tabor City HS class The Juvenile Crime Pre- — even offer head restraints Church will hold its revival vention Council meetings are that automatically adjust when St. Bethel MBC to hold Sunday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. of ‘62 to hold reunion held every second Wednesday the seat is adjusted. An electronic stability con- summer revival and Monday, Sept. 3-Saturday, Tabor City High School at noon in the Whiteville City Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. class of 1962 will hold its 50th Schools Civic Room. trol system is an extension of St. Bethel Missionary Bap- The guest speaker will be Rev. class reunion Saturday, Oct. tist Church will hold its annu- Buddy Seay from Beaveredam 27 at Adams Seafood in Tabor al summer revival Wednesday, Freewill Baptist Church along City at 6 p.m. Happy 25th Birthday Wishing My Wife A Aug. 22-Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 Subscribe Today, with special singing each For more information con- in Heaven! Happy 25th Birthday p.m. nightly. The guest speak- night. tact Rachel Cox Scott at 653- er will be Rev. Dr. Timothy The church is located on 3687, Norris Gore Hunt at 653- Amy Bullock in Heaven A. Lance, pastor of Mt. Olive Swamp Fox Hwy. East, Tabor 3030 or Melva Dean Wright Call 642-4104 Missionary Baptist Church. City. Bruton at 653-6540. Amy Bullock There will be several choirs Sinkler Rev. Brooks Sykes is the Mailing addresses are 8/11/87 ~ 1/20/11 on the program. pastor. needed for class members. Sinkler Gregory Hewett is the pas- 8/11/87 ~ 1/20/11 tor.

of Whiteville, Inc. Closing the Gap Men’s “Service with Dependability, meeting Aug. 11 Distinction, and Dignity” A Closing the Gap Men’s meeting will be held Satur- We offer day, Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bolton Senior/Youth Center. Pre-need Planning All men of the Bolton commu- and Insurance nity and surrounding areas are asked to attend. Regardless of Age The center is located at or Health Condition 15354 Sam Potts Hwy. For more information call Highway 130 East, Whiteville the town hall at 655-8945. Phone (910) 642-4055 Fax (910) 642-8535 Email [email protected] We Miss U & Love You. Love Always, Visit our website: Love, Mom, Dad, Your Husband www.mckenziemortuary.net www. peoplesofwhiteville.com Keziah, and Britt Dougie! LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 – 9-A Take the Lake update: 200 registered Week’s rains boost More than 200 people have at Takethelake.org, an option that some people missed, will other civic groups pitching in registered online for Take the people use to ensure they get not be missed this year as they to make healthful sandwiches Lake and TTL X-TREME! and their size and, if ordered be- will grow into larger, bright with plenty of vegetables. Des- soybeans, peanuts organizers hope to surpass fore August 10, to save $2 off yellow markers. A creative sert is a serving of cut fruit in last year’s total of 829 people the $12 price. Shirts may then person has sponsored these, an ice cream cone. By RAY WYCHE ported that 1.62 inches fell participating in 1,035 Personal be picked up at the TTL Book- so Walk/Runners and Bike & X-TREME! Staff Writer at the station from Monday Endurance Challenges. store or at the event. Hikers can expect to be enter- This is the second year for through about noon Wednes- Both “dry” PECs – the Walk A new feature of the Labor tained with pithy and witty the X-TREME!, where partici- Unusually heavy rains day. / Run and the Bike & Hike – Day weekend event is the sayings along the route. pants compete in all four PECs the first three days of this “As far as soybeans and will again go in a clockwise Harry’s Halfway Hallelujah! Sponsors are needed for in one day, August 25. week have been beneficial to peanuts are concerned, they direction. Directions of the that will let people know two the halfway markers and the New this year are teams, soybean and peanut crops in could stand more water,” Paddle and the Swim will be things; that they have com- teachers’ lunch. which will be allowed to run areas of the county visited Extension Service Agent determined by wind condi- pleted half of their PEC, and Most of the 359 Run / Walk- alongside solo participants in by passing storms, an agri- Michael Shaw said of the tions. that they have half to go. ers last year enjoyed the mili- a “back-to-back” format, or a culture official said. week’s rains. T-shirts should be ready It may seem funny to some, tary tribute lunch afterward, gang start of Paddlers, Bike & Peanuts and soybeans “We were so dry before, for the Aug. 27 opening of and not to some, but the name- which will be a teachers’ trib- Hikers and Walk/Runners at are the two main income- the rain soaked in. Cooler the “TTL Bookstore,” which sake of this cool milestone ute lunch this year. 8 a.m. All swimmers will start producing crops still in the weather has helped the crops has been moved to the county marker will be Harry Foley of The meal is served yards at 6 a.m. growing stages in the area, some also,” he added. tourism office inside the cham- the Lake, and he may appear from the finish line in the sce- Two teams have registered. since most corn has com- Shaw said continued ex- ber of commerce building in with some of the markers, nic linear park behind the visi- Southeastern Community Col- pleted its growth stages and tremely hot weather can be Whiteville, at 601 S. Madison which will be funny to all. tors center of Lake Waccamaw lege will be represented by the now is approaching the har- detrimental to farm crops. St. Also, the small, blue mile State Park. Columbus County Fellowship of the Rams, and vesting stage. “When the temperature T-shirts may be pre-ordered markers beside the roadways Shriners lead the effort, with Lake Waccamaw by “Flip, Trip, Whiteville weather watch- gets to 95 degrees, a plant Slip & Fall.” er Bill Ghent of South Canal goes under stress,” he said. The X-TREME! is a compe- Street in Whiteville reported Sufficient rainfall during tition and there is a an entry that 4.69 inches of rain be- the early growing stages of Phillips tween Monday and Wednes- most farm crops have pro- Continued from page 1-A fee, whereas the Labor Day weekend series of PECs is not day morning were measured duced the promise of good cause when we got into a line radio station, and broadcast a competition at all, and there by his rain gauge. yields, farm observers say. to be fed, the mortars would “We were getting ready political messages until it is no charge, at all. Rainfall was scattered. start dropping.” to go on a patrol. There had to be destroyed when Updates will be posted here The Border Belt Tobacco Ray Wyche Phillips combat engineer the SEALS were surrounded. twice weekly, and daily on Ta- Research Station seven miles 910-642-4104 ext. 229 unit became known as “in- were about 25 to 30 of us, Phillips was a chief war- kethelake.org. northwest of Whiteville re- fantrymen with additional standing around smoking rant officer, and had a li- picks and shovels.” cigarettes, when a sniper cense to broadcast. He said his major duty fired, and the guy stand- He said he’d be a career was to repair radios, radar ing three feet from me fell Army man again. He at- and telephones, usually in tended Artesia High School the field where he and oth- to the ground, and didn’t before joining the military Farm market week is good ers were subjected to a lot get up. I could tell from the in January 1965. of attacks. sounds he was making try- Phillips is the son of His narrowest escape ing to breath that he prob- James and Magnolia Antone time to visit local mart came in August 1968. He Phillips of Lake Waccamaw. By RAY WYCHE there are 7,864 such markets grow in popularity,” Market was in a base camp where ably wasn’t going to make He has brothers Harry in it, and he didn’t.” Staff Writer in the U.S. Advisor Kip Godwin says of “support personnel” were Whiteville, and George at The increase has been the local market. expected to do their special Lake Waccamaw, plus two John Franklin Phillips The week of Aug. 5-11 has attributed in part to people “Despite all the publicity, duties, plus take part in any deceased brothers, Charles U.S. Army been designated by the U.S. showing more interest in the there are people in Columbus infantry activity. and Leroy. His sisters are Department of Agriculture freshness of their produce as County who don’t know we “We were getting ready to Louise Robinson of White- as National Farmers Market well as supporting the local have a farmers market, and go on a patrol. There were ville, and Lorene Johnson Week, and the Columbus economy. we invite them to visit us,” about 25 to 30 of us, standing Before his military career of the Farmers Union com- County Community Farmers The local market, along he said. around smoking cigarettes, ended, he participated in the munity. Market invites all residents with most others in this sec- The market is located in when a sniper fired, and invasion of Grenada in 1983. Phillips married Rutha to pay a visit to the local mar- tion of the nation, is pres- Government Complex north the guy standing three feet He was a part of the 4th Psy- Freeman of Bolton, and they ently showing a decline in of Whiteville and is open from me fell to the ground, chological Operations Group have daughters Thresia in ket for fresh, locally grown vegetable offerings because from 7 a. m. until noon Tues- and didn’t get up. I could at Fort Bragg, and Phillips Brandon, Fla., and Laricia vegetables and other home- tell from the sounds he was duty was to help install a in Fayetteville, as well as produced food items. of hot weather. days, Thursdays and Satur- making trying to breath that radio station on the island. a son, John III of Atlanta. North Carolina ranks 10th Agriculture officials say days through the late fall he probably wasn’t going to The unit put up a 250-foot There are four grandchil- nationwide in the number of spring, early summer, and months. make it, and he didn’t,” Phil- tower, and the station had dren. farmers markets in the state. early fall are the peak times lips remembered. the capability of broadcast- The USDA reports that the for vegetable production in ing at 50,000 watts on the number of farmers markets this area, and that a mid-sum- Phillips retired in 1985, Bob High Ray Wyche in the nation has shown a 9.6 mer lull in market offerings and began a 22-year career AM band. At first, it wasn’t 910-642-4104 ext. 247 910-642-4104 ext. 229 with the U.S. Postal Service needed because the Navy [email protected] percent increase in the past is expected each year. before retiring in 2007. SEALS captured Grenada’s year. The USDA listing shows “The market continues to

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For more information, contact Denise Young at (910) 642-7141, ext. 432 or e-mail [email protected]. Editorials Te News Reporter, Tursday, August 9, 2012 9 a.m. school start welcome planning time Columbus County students will have one of their long-time prayers answered this year: classes won’t start until 9 a.m., giving them an extra hour-plus of sleep. The sleep factor is only a small reason for the change, however. Ramblin’ Beginning this year, the county schools are conducting a bit of an with Ann experiment, approved by the state, that allows educators a chance to collaborate By ANN WORTHINGTON on their school, classroom and even The sun rose early on this individual The point day, and bathed the tall pines, students’ sweet gum trees and all the other lesson plans Planning will be a key greenery on the family farm with for the ﬁrst for implementing the streams of majestic colors that hour and a new curriculum, but made even a young child stop and take notice. I was glad to see what half of the an assessment will be day (teach- looked like another ﬁne day for ers still have needed to see if the later my dog and me to make ready for start has any unfore- another adventure. to arrive at Not far from my house was school by seen consequences. this place that always held a mys- 7:35). What are the top tax tradeofs? tery for me. The large house was There will built right beside the road. It had be many changes in the schools this By Dr. MIKE WALDEN glass panels on each side of the year, including implementation of the N.C. Cooperative Extension While many promote the idea of fewer tax deductions and lower front door and was covered with

Common Core Curriculum and STEM, a rates, the proposal becomes stickier when the debate moves from weatherworn siding. Large brick Taxes will be a top topic of pillars held the house up and one program that emphasizes science, tech- discussion this year for several the abstract to specific tax deductions, such as the mortgage could see all the way under the nology, engineering and mathematics. reasons. First, it’s an election interest deduction for homeowners, the child care tax credit, the house; however, that wasn’t what Teachers have always had planning year, and no matter what the of- deduction for charitable contributions and various energy deduc- fascinated me so much. fice and what the issues, taxes are periods at various times of the day, but tions and credits. Every beneficiary of a tax deduction will argue It was a little house that stood the early start allows them to literally be at the head of the debate. Second, apart from the big house, and I their write-off is special and worthy of keeping. on the same page when students arrive there’s widespread concern about wanted to know what that little the national debt, and taxes are for class. Haphazard implementation of house was used for. I was always one way of dealing with our col- Common Core and STEM will render greater take-home pay from lower it is one we have especially seen afraid to venture too close to that lective red ink. And last, let’s face tax rates, especially from lower debated in North Carolina. It’s re- house because my brother always them less effective, so good planning is it, arguing about taxes, for many, income tax rates. But the same ally a debate about private versus assured me that the owners had key. is just plain fun. research shows that unless the be- public. Let me frame the tradeoff dogs large enough to eat a little With any new program, however, So what are our arguments ginning tax rate is very high (such this way. Let’s say income tax rates girl in about three bites. there must be assessment. For instance, about taxes? Certainly one has to as over 50 percent), lower rates are reduced, and although work One day I decided to take mat- are the enrichment sessions – scheduled do with tax rates and income. For won’t generate more tax revenue effort is stimulated, total tax rev- ters into my own hands and eased for students who must arrive early – some taxes, like the federal and than the higher rates. enues still drop. up to the front door and gently North Carolina income taxes, tax truly enriching or just wasted time? To I should add one footnote to Supporters will point to the ad- knocked three times. A beautiful rates are higher for higher levels this discussion about tax rates ditional money in people’s pockets lady with white hair greeted me what extent is the leadership at each of income. and growth. The research evalu- and the increased economic activ- with a smile and invited me in- school ensuring that the early planning Supporters like this type of ating the impact of tax rates on ity and more private sector jobs as side. I came to find out she knew time is valuable and worthwhile? Are rates – termed progressive – for economic growth must proceed a benefit of the tax rate cut, and me and my parents. students more ready to learn later in the three reasons. First, richer taxpay- very carefully. For example, both they would be correct. I even found out she was morning, as many studies suggest? ers can afford to pay more. Second, inflation and population growth But it is also correct to point out my cousin. I didn’t ask a lot of This will be a topsy-turvy year be- if a dollar is worth less to a richer will cause tax revenue to increase. offsetting effects of the resulting questions, but she invited me to taxpayer than to a poorer taxpayer, cause of curriculum changes and reduc- Isolating any link between tax decline in government spending follow her into this little house. then to equalize the contribution, tions in education funding in Raleigh; rates and economic growth must and government jobs that follow The aroma of fresh, baking bread a richer taxpayer has to pay more. account for these as well as other from less money in the tax coffers. and cookies tickled my taste buds yet, it’s good to see the schools trying And finally, supporters argue that factors impacting tax revenues. Further, it is important to consider and it was all I could do to control new things that, given time, should im- richer taxpayers actually benefit A tax debate frequently heard what might be the economic im- myself. prove outcomes even more. more from the protection, roads, in today’s political campaigns pacts of changes in government It didn’t take long for my eyes laws and schools provided by gov- involves the tradeoff between tax spending on specific programs. to travel all around that great- ernment. So if they benefit more, rates and tax deductions, again, For example, what might be the smelling room, and I saw the they should pay more. especially for the income tax. Tax long-run economic development source of the tantalizing aroma. But not everyone is a fan of pro- deductions (as well as credits and impacts of less spending on roads A huge stove stood in one Thumbs up gressive tax rates. On a practical exemptions) reduce the amount or on public school budgets? corner and all sorts of pots were level, even if a person agrees with of taxable income and therefore So it’s really a question of the boiling on the stove’s top. A cabi- all the points made by supporters, require higher tax rates to raise relative benefits of private spend- net stood on one side of the room s4OTHECOUNTYCOM- and many people don’t, where the same amount of revenue. ing versus public spending. and it was filled with beautiful MISSIONERSFORTHEIR are the dividing lines to be drawn Conversely, if tax deductions are These questions are heavily dishes, and another table had DECISION TO REQUIRE for different tax rates? Also, will eliminated or reduced, tax rates debated, and my purpose here is buckets of water with an enamel COUNTYWATERSYSTEM higher tax rates on richer taxpay- can also be lowered without reduc- not to resolve the competing views dipper floating around the top of HOOK UPS FOR NEW ers motivate them to work less and ing tax revenues. but to identify them so the debate the bucket. thereby stall the economy? HOMES WITH SOME While many promote the idea can take place in an informed way In the middle of the floor was a Indeed, this last question is part of fewer tax deductions and lower about the tradeoffs involved. long table with chairs all around EXCEPTIONS 2IGHT OR of another debate over tax rates rates, the proposal becomes sticki- The debates, discussions and it. WRONG PEOPLEINTHE and economic growth, which has er when the debate moves from the tradeoffs over taxes won’t end When I couldn‘t stand the mys- WATER DISTRICTS VOT- two parts. Part one asks if lower abstract to specific tax deductions, this year -- and may never end. tery of the little house any longer, EDFORTHEM ANDTHE tax rates, because they allow work- such as the mortgage interest But if changes to taxes are ever to she exclaimed that the house was COMMISSIONERS ARE ers to keep more of what they earn, deduction for homeowners, the be made, collectively we’ll have to an older home. Homes in those can stimulate work and economic TRYING TO FIND WAYS child care tax credit, the deduc- decide what tradeoffs we’re willing days mostly had their kitchens growth. Part two extends this tion for charitable contributions to accept. built separately so the heat from TOGETMOREPEOPLETO question and asks if the economic and various energy deductions Walden is a William Neal Reyn- the stoves wouldn’t heat up the SIGNON)TSTHEONLY boost from lower rates can actually and credits. Every beneficiary of olds Professor and North Carolina whole house, especially in the WAY THE UNPOPULAR result in more tax revenue than a tax deduction will argue their Cooperative Extension economist summer months. Also, if the TAXES THAT TWO DIS- with the higher rates. write-off is special and worthy of in the Department of Agricultural kitchen caught fire, the hope was TRICTSPAYWILLBERE- The short answer to the two- keeping. This makes curbing tax and Resource Economics of N.C. that the whole house wouldn’t be part question is “yes and maybe.” DUCED -ANY .ORTH deductions very difficult. State University’s College of Agri- lost. Economic research shows people The last component of the tax culture and Life Sciences. I really enjoyed my adventure #AROLINA COUNTIES may work more in response to the debate is perhaps the trickiest, and that day and solved the mystery REQUIRE MANDATORY that I just had to solve. 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Letters BEFORETHERECESSION about business and personal AND THE NATIONWIDE disputes will not be consid- COMMERCIALPROPERTY ered. Letters are subject to GLUT editing. The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 11-A People, Places and Things County schools are success story By FULLER ROYAL multiple times throughout complements and reinforces with the approval and blessing Staff Writer the year. each other. of the North Carolina Depart- Strickland and current su- They are especially useful ment of Public Instruction. Kudos to the Columbus perintendent Alan Faulk, who for newer teachers who need For the six years I taught County Schools. was assistant superintendent the additional guidance. school, this was an unfulfilled What they have accom- at the time, made school visit New teachers need all of dream of my colleagues and plished with their high schools after school visit. the help, guidance and love me – time to collaborate, to is nothing short of a miracle. The district level staff got they can get. plan as a team. There may have been a few to know all of the teachers, I am still bothered by the It never happened because prayers along the way, but observed them, saw what they story of a brand new teacher we all had different planning those prayers definitely had were doing in their class- not too long ago who was periods. feet. A lot of elbow grease rooms and found brought in to re- Now, teachers can work as went into pushing up the End- out their needs. place a popular a team within a grade level of-Course scores of East Co- They saw what teacher who left and/or subject area. They can lumbus, South Columbus and was working and to take a job in make sure everyone’s on the West Columbus high schools. what wasn’t. another state. same page and teaching what It shows. When biology It’s very diffi- needs to be taught. Let me go ahead and con- scores were low, a cult to replace This is especially vital with gratulate the Columbus Col- team was brought a teacher mid- the new Common Core and lege and Career Academy in to work with year and I don’t Essential Skills requirements. for its unprecedented scores. the biology teach- recommend it. Teachers can create all-en- Something that makes it ca- ers, and now, the O n t h i s compassing individual learn- pable of such high scores – in county’s biology young lady’s ing plans that cross subject addition to a great staff and scores are through first day, the areas and grade levels for Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist faculty – is a student body that the roof. principal did each student. There will be wants to be there and parents Strickland ex- not greet her. unprecedented levels of plan- Storm damage who want them there and will pected all of his The assistant ning, sharing, supervision, Michael Martin cuts up a large oak tree Friday morning do what it takes to keep them principals to be regular visi- principal did not greet her. guidance and help. that fell across N. Howard Street in Chadbourn the night there. Columbus County is tors to their classrooms, vis- No one introduced her to her For the first time teachers before. Several businesses and homes suffered moder- fortunate to have such a fine ible throughout the schools. classes. No one was there to will actually be part of a team. early college school. Teachers were expected to offer any encouragement. The Columbus County ate damage from heavy wind and rain. ECHS, SCHS and WCHS are observe their peers and share Her classes had been moved Board of Education and its traditional high schools, full best practice ideas. out of the usual location that administrative team clearly of students who don’t all nec- When Faulk became su- day to the library. She had not have a vision for their system. Changes coming to essarily want to be in school perintendent, he continued been told. It’s a big county geographi- with even fewer students who the initiatives that he and She was simply thrown to cally, yet board members and have any kind of support and Strickland started. the wolves. district-level personnel make a county planning board motivation at home. The county school’s direc- She did not come back the real effort to be a part of every These three schools have tor of curriculum and in- next day. We will never know school during school and dur- By NICOLE CARTRETTE new prospective to the board. figured out that it matters how struction for the high schools, – and she will never know – ing special events. Staff Writer “We brought some harmony students are taught. Gone are Kathy Lewis, went into high what kind of teacher she could Go to the annual Celebrate and got some things done,” the days of the teacher stand- gear working with the teach- have been. I think she would the Arts and you will find Terms for three of the Nichols said. ing in front of the class spew- ers at each school. She has have been wonderful. That every county school board county’s eight planning board “The county land use plan ing facts and figures. consistently sought better was a real loss for those kids. member and district level members expire soon and at was major,” he said. Today’s students have to ways of teaching students and But I digress. administrator present. least one says he will not seek “I felt good about the ordi- play an active role in the learn- bringing those ideas to her The lead teacher concept I love covering a county another term. nance for mobile homes, land ing process. They have to be teachers. works and would have benefit- school board meeting. They Virgil Nichols, commission- use and zoning the community engaged. That’s the buzz word From my perspective, it ted that young teacher. are full and robust, filled with er Buddy Byrd’s appointment college,” Nichols said. “I really – engaged. is impossible to get up with The supported teachers dialogue between board mem- to the board, said last week he enjoyed doing it. I feel like it Anyone who is engaged will Faulk, Williams and Lewis for teach well and have a greater bers. They conduct a lot of will step down at the end of his was something that would learn. Let me repeat that. Any- stories – they are always in the fondness for their jobs. business and cover a lot of term Sept. 30 benefit the county.” one who is engaged will learn. schools, which is where they They feel appreciated when ground. A visitor gets a good The retired East Columbus Nicoles said the county still This year’s test scores make need to be. the “bosses” know who they idea of just how busy the teacher who resides in Halls- has a long way to go in many the county schools one of the Like Generals George S. are. board is. boro said his parents’ health areas. state’s leaders in educating Patton and Omar Bradley dur- The engaged learners The Columbus County and his own health were a fac- “We are last in several areas high school students. Their ing World War II, who knew learn. Schools clearly are on the tor in his decision. but it didn’t happen overnight, EOC composite scores put they had to be in the trenches Not content with just this, right track. That doesn’t mean Nichols described the board and it is definitely not going to them head-to-head with the with troops, the county’s ad- the county schools have en- there won’t be bumps, detours as “chaotic” prior to new ap- go away overnight,” Nichols some of the top high schools ministration knows it won’t rolled in the North Carolina and naysayers. The world is pointments made in recent said. in the state, including Wake have an inkling of what’s New Schools Project and will full of them. years. Haywood Corbett, com- and Mecklenburg counties going on unless it’s in the begin formally implementing And the newly redesigned “There were some prob- missioner James Prevatte’s – wealthy counties with re- schools. the STEM program this fall. open-ended and essay-based lems, and the best thing that appointee for District II, and sources far out of Columbus The visits – the high visibil- STEM stands for Science. End-of-Course tests for next happened is we actually had Thurman, commissioner County’s reach. ity – lets teachers know they Technology. Engineering. year will certainly see dra- a board that could work to- Amon McKenzie’s appoint- This is no small feat. have the full support of their Mathematics. matic drops in test scores. gether,” Nichols said. “All the ment for District I, both have From the folks in the principals and administrators Those four elements will But don’t panic. That’s to be thoughts were not the same terms that expire at the end trenches – the principals, staff and, to paraphrase Lewis, eventually be a part of all expected. but at the end there was con- of September but it is not yet and faculty at each of the high “They have their backs.” learning at the county high And it will give the county sensus.” clear if they will step down or schools – to the administrators The county has truly posi- schools. STEM benefits not schools new targets, which Nichols credits fellow board be reappointed. Thurman and and school board members, tioned itself as “cutting edge.” just those planning on attend- they will more than likely member Franklin Thurman Corbett could not be reached there has been a concentrated The county has one the ing a four-year university, but meet. and himself with bringing a for comment on this story. effort to make learning hap- foremost early college high also those planning to enroll pen. schools in the state. I am in a two-year college and those More than a decade ago, working with CCCA Principal planning on going directly high school test scores across Nicky Hobbs on a story that into the work force. Chick-fil-A in Fayetteville on the way. the state were dismal, espe- will feature the myriad offer- Again, SCC will come The support was not unanimous. One man yelled from his cially in Columbus County. ings the school has from its into play as the county’s car: “Shogun has chicken sandwiches too, you haters and For years, the county lagged working FM radio station to high schools enter into part- bigots.” behind other systems. its access to the full resources nerships with the college G.L. Pridgen said the demonstration was about tolerance. When Dan Strickland of Southeastern Community to study biotechnology and “The people that holler ‘intolerance’ need to be tolerant,” became superintendent, he College. agriscience, the emphasis he said. “I don’t necessarily always agree with other people, agreed to do so if he could con- Last year, after some ex- of STEM’s local science and and other people don’t always agree with me, but I’m very centrate on the professional perimentation, the county technology. tolerant of their opinion and they should be tolerant of development of teachers and went full speed into the lead And just this this week, the mine. I feel like he (Cathy) just spoke his opinion … and to get lambasted the way he did, I thought, was wrong.” the overhaul of the county’s teacher concept. The lead county schools announced the Shannon Strickland, of Lumberton, said she heard about high school curriculum. Retir- teachers have had much to do icing on the cake – a shorter the event at her church and came to support the restaurant ing superintendent Tommy with the high schools’ success. school day for high school because it is bringing jobs to the area. Nance agreed to stay on to Lead teachers don’t work students. High school will not “They offer scholarships to students, and I have a student handle the nuts and bolts of with students. They work with take in until 9 a.m. Teddy Kulmala at Lumberton High, and I just think I have the same beliefs the school’s infrastructure – the teachers, coaching them, Teachers will work collab- Staf writer - The Robesonian that they do as far as Christian standpoint,” she said. “… new construction, transporta- guiding them and helping oratively each morning to pol- LUMBERTON — Chick-fil-A of Lumberton will not open I think everybody has the right to believe what they want tion and maintenance. them plan individually and ish curriculum, methods and until Aug. 23, but there was a small crowd gathered there to believe, and it should be that way because we are all in Wednesday for “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” — a show Strickland began a pro- as teams based on subject or the individual learning plans America. I agree with him (Cathy).” of support for the corporation’s ownership that has come gram of high visibility for grade level. of each of their students dur- Kathy Edge, wife of Robeson County Commissioner David under fire for what it calls a pro-family position, but what Edge, said she came to support Cathy “for standing behind district-level staff. Supervi- They can step back and see ing that first hour of the day critics say is a bigoted message. sors and directors became reg- the bigger picture and help en- before students arrive. Each of Christian beliefs and showing his support for it.” Spearheaded by Wendy Pridgen, wife of Republican state “All of us should have freedom to speak the way we feel,” ular visitors to every school sure that what each grade level the four 90-minute classes has Rep. G.L. Pridgen, the event saw up to 25 people at a time she said. “They’ve got their rights, we’ve got our rights, and and classroom in the county and each subject area does been reduced to 75 minutes standing outside of the restaurant on Jackson Court, which we shouldn’t condemn each other for it. I don’t necessarily is nearing completion. believe in some of their things or the way they live, but I’m She said the company is being “unfairly demonized.” not the one that has to answer for it. I just have to answer “We’re just showing our support even though for what I do.” our Lumberton Chick-fil-A’s not open yet,” she Hila Wilkerson, of Lumberton, said she’s always Perseids meteor shower said. “We thought we would stand here and let been a fan of the restaurant and its food, and them know we’re glad they’re here.” now loves it “because of its beliefs.” She said she originally planned make her stand “I appreciate any kind of corporation that is a at the Chick-fil-A in Fayetteville. Christian corporation, because I’m very much expected to peak Friday “G.L’s secretary said, ‘Well, you can always just a Christian and I like to see others be the same stand in the parking lot in Lumberton, since it’s way,” she said. “… I believe in traditional mar- By JEFFERSON WEAVER for stargazers watching the comet, 109P/Swift-Tuttle, last not finished.’ So, that’s what we’ve decided to G.L. Pridgen riage, I’m against gay marriage. I’m for the Bible, Staff Writer Perseids. passed through the inner plan- do,” she said, adding that they had permission and I think Chick-fil-A is too. It’s just an excellent The Perseid shower is con- etary system, there was an from restaurant operator Mark Morse. way to go.” If the weather cooperates sidered a favorite of parents unusual amount of shower Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister A spokeswoman for the Rev. Billy Graham says the 93-year- and Fox News contributor, declared Wednesday “Chick-fil- Saturday night, one of the and school-aged children, since activity. Although the comet old evangelist ate a Chick-fil-A lunch, including a chicken A Appreciation Day” and exhorted customers to support brightest meteor showers in the weather is usually mild is now receding from the inner sandwich and waffle fries, at his North Carolina home. the business and its president and Chief Operating Officer The displays in North Carolina on Wednesday came on years will be visible. and it can easily be viewed solar system and will not re- Dan Cathy. Cathy, son of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, The Perseids meteor show- starting at sunset —long before turn to the inner solar system the heels of the passage of Amendment One, which defined ignited a firestorm last month when he said during an in- marriage solely as a union between a man and a woman er is expected to produce up to bedtime for smaller children. until around 2126, the number terview with The Baptist Press that the company is “guilty and was approved during a referendum in May by a vote of 100 “shooting stars” per hour The best locations for meteor of meteors has remained at a as charged” of supporting “the biblical definition of the 61 percent to 39 percent. Robeson County voters supported as Earth passes through the watching will be open fields fairly high level. family unit.” the amendment 86 percent to 14 percent. tail of a long-dead comet in away from light pollution. If you go meteor watching “We are very much supportive of the family — the biblical “Most people agree that a marriage is between a man and a the general direction of the The shower is usually strong after midnight and before definition of the family unit,” Cathy said. “We are a family- woman,” he said. “If people want to live a different lifestyle, constellation Perseus. The tail enough that multiple meteors dawn, look for the planets owned business, a family-led business, and we are married it’s not up to me to tell you you’re doing wrong. It’s kind of of the comet consists of grains can be seen with the naked eye, Venus and Jupiter, which are to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.” like the Bible; I don’t have any rocks to throw because that’s of dust that, when they strike and can be photographed with both prominent in the eastern Gay rights groups and others answered with calls for boy- up to you. How you want to live is strictly up to you.” cotts. the atmosphere, burn as they the use of a tripod. A telescope sky at that time. Pridgen said companies shouldn’t mix business with poli- On Wednesday at the Lumberton location, people walked enter the outer layers. is not required. No formal skywatching tics, but he doesn’t believe Chick-fil-A has done that. up, stood and talked with the demonstrators during the “They just asked his personal opinion and he gave it, and Perseus is visible to the The shower actually began events are planned at the Lake day. Some drivers yelled from their cars or blew their horns northeast, but the shower is Wednesday, and continues Waccamaw State Park or else- that’s how he feels,” he said. “The company itself does not in support. Others threw a wave or a thumbs-up from their have a policy supporting or against same-sex marriage. so strong that meteors can be through Sunday, but the peak where in the county. vehicles. They hire the people that come in. They don’t ask their race, seen from almost anywhere. viewing time is around mid- The shower is prominent “Yay! We’re driving 40 miles to another Chick-fil-A,” said their sexual orientation or anything like that. They treat Because of the position of night Saturday. enough to be seen by parking Karin Pfuntner of Gainesville, Fla. She and her family were them all the same, and that’s the way it should be.” the shower’s parent comet, According to the Armagh along country roads, but ask en route to Richmond, Va., and planned to stop at the and the phase of the moon, Observatory, during the 1990s, permission before entering Paid for by the committee to elect G.L. Pridgen it is expected to be a big year when the Perseids’ parent private property. 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 Courthouse Continued from page 1-A

county officials say once the but the project is expected to architect Glenn Ware, on In a 5-2 vote taken in 2011, and estimated to cost roughly the nature of building so close bids are certified, architects take more than two years to behalf of contractors, asked commissioners agreed to pur- $8 million. to other buildings and in the will work with the low bidder complete. for additional time for the con- sue a $15 million project that The second phase will tight confines of town. to find ways to further cut Officials were hopeful the tractors to prepare their bids. would include renovation include renovations at the That Courthouse Square costs. estimated construction cost The new courthouse will of the historic courthouse old courthouse but specific option gave the ability to “We will first meet with the was a conservative one. Last house the clerk of court of- (nearly 100 years old) and con- plans for the historic build- keep several county func- apparent low bidder to see if week, Clark was optimisti- fices, prisoner holding, jury struction of a new courthouse ing have not yet been made or tions together and have close we can get the project back cally anticipating bids coming assembly and hearing rooms, annex. approved. connection to the existing within our budget,” County in below budget. three courtrooms, related The action came after years In 2010, Ware Bonsall Ar- courthouse. Manager Bill Clark said. “If “I hope it will come in un- judges chambers and meeting of pressure from state officials chitects were hired to perform “If that is the most impor- that fails, rebidding the proj- der,” Clark said prior to the rooms. and the rural Courts Commis- a courthouse needs assess- tant thing to you, this needs ect would be an option.” bid opening. “But we will see.” The funds will also be used sion related to overcrowding, ment for the county. At that to be your choice,” Ware said. Group III Management The county originally to demolish two former jails, security concerns and a lack time Ware said the site now “Each option is better than the of Kinston is the apparent called for a July 26 bid opening located along West Smith of adequate restrooms and selected would be the most other in certain ways.” low bidder with a base bid of but changed the date to Aug. Street, that in recent years facilities at the courthouse. costly place to build the court- The study conducted found $9,953,000. It is unclear what 2 at 3 p.m. at the courthouse housed Parks and Recreation In preliminary discussions, house. that functions currently type of construction timeline annex. and Probation and Parole a two-story courthouse was Government Complex Road housed in the existing court- the company has proposed, County officials said that offices. discussed in the first phase remains a top site based on house and surrounding office high scores it received at pre- buildings use nearly 37,000 vious meetings, the fact that square feet of space but at no additional land would be least 71,750 square feet needed. Water required and the feasibility They estimated that 76,536 Continued from page 1-A of building there. square feet would be need- “It’s the quickest, cheapest ed by 2020 and about 84,000 That means if a lot is di- mess,” he said, complaining early years of the districts since April 1. and easiest option,” Ware said square feet by 2030. vided from a larger tract and about the government regu- meant forced hook-ups were Another taxed district, of a site near Social Servic- sold to a nonfamily member, lating things like the size of done away with. District II, with 19 new cus- es on Government Complex Nicole Cartrette the new home will be required drinks that can be sold in cer- McKenzie insisted thou- tomers had the most growth. Road. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 to tap onto county water if tain cities. He saw the issue as sands signed up for water then Taxes there are 7 cents per “Courthouse Square is the [email protected] it is available, Lewis said. A one infringing on individual decided not to hook on. $100 value. most costly,” he said, due to piece of property cut from rights. “We’ve got to get these lines District I added 14, District a larger tract and given to a “If the price is attractive paid for so people do not have IV added 13 and District V family member, child or grand- enough people will sign on to pay taxes,” McKenzie said added 18 new customers. child will not have to tap onto to the water,” Cox said. “Why referring to Water Districts HEADACHES? county water but could use a should they be required to II and III. Nicole Cartrette private well. hook on to county water if “I know it is good for busi- 910-642-4104 ext. 225 t Sinus Pressure Major subdivisions with they want to drill their own ness but I have a little reserva- [email protected] t Post Nasal Drip more than 10 lots or homes are well?” tion about it,” Commissioner t Nasal Congestion already required to tap on to Cox said in Brunswick Ricky Bullard said. “If a per- tChronic Cough county water lines if within County even existing house- son builds one house I think Grieving parents 1,000 feet of the development. holds have no choice. they should have the right (to The county’s mobile home Robert Adams of Western drill a well).” meeting Monday Re park ordinance currently Prong said it was a “con game Commissioner Buddy Byrd lie calls for mobile home parks to of bait and switch. That’s com- said the water availability The Compassionate Friends f i Border Belt Chapter, serving s e tap on to any source of water munism. It’s un-American,” makes property more valu- asier approved by the health depart- Adams declared. able. “If we are ever going to the parents of Columbus and than you think. ment, including private wells. “We have drank our own have a good water system we Bladen counties, will meet Under the new policy “any” water for hundreds of years have got to make some deci- Monday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. in proposed manufactured mo- (sic). This is a subtle attempt sions we don’t want to make,” Grace Episcopal Church fel- ur well-established practice is the FIRST in bile home park will be re- for a mandatory hookup. It’s a Byrd said. lowship hall, 105 S. Madison southeastern North Carolina to offer IN-OFFICE quired to hook up to existing socialistic attempt to garnish Since April 1 the county has Street, Whiteville. This will be BALLOON SINUPLASTY. This Revolutionary county water within 300 feet water rights. I don’t think Rus- offered a reduced tap-on fee of a sharing meeting and any par- Procedure opens the sinuses by using Minimally of its location. sia or China does that,” Adams just $100. The offer ends Oct. 1. ent who has experienced the Invasive Technology in our Office. The vote to approve chang- said. “That is a service that A total of 67 new customers death of their child is welcome. es to the county’s subdivi- should never be mandated.” across all districts have been The Compassionate Friends t NO DOWNTIME tNO PACKING is a self-help group for parents sion and mobile home park “We are not socialists but added since April 1 but it is tCLINCALLY PROVEN ordinances came after sharp we have a responsibility,” unclear how many of those whose children have died, at criticism from a few county County Commissioner Chair- have been a direct result of the any age, from any cause. For t FDA APPROVED residents who spoke at a pub- man Amon McKenzie said. reduced fee. more information contact Jean lic hearing on the matter. “We have to do what we have District III, where a special Burney in Clarkton at 647-3661. Call us today! Lofton Cox asked for clari- to do.” water tax of 11 cents per $100 The Compassionate Friends 910.914.0540 | Whiteville fication on what the changes Millions of dollars in debt is levied has the least new cus- meets every second Monday DR. KENYON - DR. DIMUZIO - DR. COURY 910.755.3682 | Shallotte would mean. “This country are on the line, he said. “Try- tomer growth. Only three new at Grace Episcopal Church in has gotten into a heck of a ing to be nice and kind” in the customers have been added Whiteville. www.ccentfacialplastics.com

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Having exceeded more than a million dollars of revenue for participating schools over the past 25 years, the BB&T Foot- ball Jamboree heads into its second quarter century with goals of continuing to provide one of the most prestigious pre-season high school football showcases in the entire country. The South Columbus Stal- lions and Whiteville Wolfpack will again be among the 10- team field for the 2012 BB&T Jamboree, which will be held Friday at Wilmington’s historic Legion Stadium. Tabor City native Randy Huggins, a longtime BB&T executive in Southport, was a co-founder of the event and remains its chief organizer. The Jamboree event has annually drawn between 7,300 and 12,000 spectators over the past dozen years. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with the Cheerleader Showcase in which cheerleader squads from all participating schools will perform. Former University of North Carolina head football coach Advance tickets are selling John Bunting, who now resides in Hampstead, delivered for $4 and can be obtained the keynote address at Tuesday’s BB&T Football Jambo- at participating schools and ree Press Luncheon at The Terraces On Sir Tyler Ballroom BB&T outlets in communi- in Wilmington. Bunting was an All-Atlantic Coast Confer- Morning scrimmage ties served by participating ence linebacker for the University of North Carolina Tar Whiteville running backs Tyquon McDougal (above) and Antonio Powell (below) get schools. Heels of Coach Bill Dooley and played 11 seasons for Tickets at the gate will be the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL before embarking on some big yardage against West Bladen in Wednesday morning’s fve-team scrim- $6. a coaching career. He was head coach at his alma mater mage at Legion Stadium. The event also drew teams from Clinton, Red Springs and Scrimmages will get under- Southern Lee high schools. On Wednesday evening, South Columbus played host way at 6 with each scrimmage from 2001 through 2006. The program also included a to North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and East Columbus traveled to play Pender. On Friday, consisting of two 12-minute panel of the coaches from all 10 of the participating high South Columbus and Whiteville will compete in the BB&T Jamboree in Wilmington, periods. schools in the 26th annual Jamboree event that will be held Friday at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium. The Cheer- and West Columbus and East Columbus will compete in the Buddy Burney Memorial South Columbus will take the field against Jacksonville leader Showcase will begin at 5 p.m., with scrimmages Jamboree at East Bladen. Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist in the opening scrimmage, fol- beginning at 6. lowed by a match-up between West Brunswick and New Hanover. Wallace-Rose Hill Whiteville was among the Davis, who is still a member of will go against Ashley in the event’s original six-team field the SCHS faculty. The White- third scrimmage of the night, and South Columbus was ville scholarships are given and that will be followed with added in 1994 when the event in memory of the late Jerry a clash between South Bruns- was expanded. Cartrette, who spent his entire wick and Laney. The Jamboree also provides teaching and coaching career The final scrimmage of the $2,000 college scholarships at Whiteville High before re- night will have Whiteville tak- to two selected senior par- tiring in the early 1990s. ing on Hoggard. ticipants ( one football player a Once again, Ashley, Hog- cheerleader) from each school. Jamboree festivities were gard, Jacksonville, Laney and Columbus County Recipi- kicked off Tuesday with the New Hanover will make up the ents of scholarships from last traditional press luncheon. home side of the scoreboard, year’s Jamboree are White- The luncheon was held for and South Columbus, White- ville High Macelynn Batten the first time in the ballroom ville, South Brunswick, West (North Carolina State Univer- of the newly constructed Ter- Brunswick and Wallace-Rose sity) and Gary Vereen (North races on Sir Tyler event center Hill will be the visiting side. Carolina Central University), in the Mayfaire Shopping Vil- The home side out-scored and South Columbus’ Justin lage area. the visiting side last year by a Godwin (Fayetteville Tech) Former UNC-Chapel Hill combined total of 77-53, mak- and Rasheed Williams (UNC- head football coach John Bun- ing it the winner for the 15th Pembroke). ting delivered the keynote time. The visiting side has South Columbus scholar- come out on top eight times ships are this year in honor See BB&T on 2B and there have been two ties. of longtime educator Everline

Gators, Vikes to compete in Buddy Burney Memorial Jamboree Friday at East Bladen

The East Columbus Gators and West Colum- East Columbus had a 4-7 record last sea- bus Vikings will clash with the East Bladen son and West Columbus finished at 2-9. Both Eagles and West Bladen Knights Friday eve- are 1A members of the Three Rivers 1A-2A ning in the Buddy Burney Memorial Football Conference. Jamboree at the East Bladen High School field Toby Kasell heads into his third season as near Elizabethtown. head coach at East Columbus, and Mark Little Play will get underway at 7 p.m., with West will be in his first season as West Columbus Columbus taking on West Bladen at one end of head coach this season. the field, and East Columbus going against East East Bladen tied South Columbus for the Bladen at the other end. 2011 Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference champion- At the midway point of the scrimmage, West ship and posted a 10-3 record. West Bladen Columbus and East Bladen will square off, and finished 1-9 and went winless in the Wacca- East Columbus and West Bladen will play. maw Conference. The event is named in memory of longtime Ritchie Priest is in his first year as East Bladen County sports publicist and youth Bladen head coach, and Joe Salas is in his sports director Charles“Buddy” Burney. first at West Bladen. 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 Whiteville Rec Deparment preparing for fall activities The Whiteville Department of Parks and Recreation is making the following announcements:

-- The Whiteville 2012 Punt, Pass & Kick competition will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Nolan Park. The competition is for youngsters of ages 6-15. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with competition starting at 10 a.m.

-- Sign-ups for participation in the Whiteville Youth Football is underway and will run through Friday, Aug. 17. The league is open to youngsters of ages 5-12. Sign-ups can be made at Whiteville City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fee for ﬂag league players is $15 for city residents and $25 for non-city residents, and fee for tackle league is 23.50 for city residents and $33.50 for non-city residents (price includes mandatory insurance fee). Practices are scheduled to begin on Sept. 12. Sign-ups are also underway for football cheerleading.

-- Adult league softball meetings will be held Aug. 13 (men) and Aug. 14 (women) at 6 p.m., at the Whiteville Recreation Center.

For more information, call 642-9052.

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville High quarterback Fuquon Thompson regains control of a fumble during the Wolfpack’s Wednesday morning scrimmage against West Bladen at Legion Stadium. Whiteville also went against Red Springs and Clinton in the fve-team scrimmage. Southern Lee was also among the visiting teams. Whiteville will take on Wilmington Hoggard Friday in the BB&T Jamboree at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium. Coach Luke Little’s Wolfpack will open its regular- season schedule on Aug. 17 at Wallace-Rose Hill.

Jeff Jackson Glenn Ray Revice Butler Some of the players to The 6-foot-6 McKever is first time in 10 years. Agency LUTCF Agent watch in this year’s Jamboree joined in the backfield by du- The 2011 season also marked Manager Agent 642-8206 BB&T 642-8206 642-8206 are South Columbus quar- rable fullback Dashaun Daniels the first time since 1960 that the Continued from 1B terback Pharoah McKever, and cat-quick wingback Reggie Wolfpack went winless on its New Hanover wide receiver Frink, both juniors. homefield. Trevon Brown, Wallace-Rose The Stallions will open their Fuquon Thompson, a lead- schedule Aug. 17 with a home ing rusher from the past two address, and all 10 coaches Hill running back D.J. Benner- game against non-conference seasons, has moved in at the of participating teams took man, Laney linebacker Larry rival East Columbus. quarterback spot and versatile part in an interview session Williams and Hoggard quarterback Christian Poveromo. On Wednesday evening, the back Robert Smith is strong on Teddy Tedder Lynn Simmons James Edwards Dan moderated by Payton Warren. Agent Agent Agent Stallions played host to North both sides of the ball. BB&T Regional President Jeff 642-8206 642-8206 642-8206 Myrtle Beach, S.C. in a scrim- Whiteville will begin reg- D. Etheridge Jr., gave closing Coach Jake Fonvielle’s Biser mage. ular-season play on Aug. 17 at remarks. South Columbus team made a Wallace-Rose Hill. In his keynote address, strong run in state 2A playoffs Whiteville, under first-year On Wednesday morning, Bunting stressed the impor- last fall, losing to three-time head coach Luke Little, will be the Wolfpack played host to a tance of high school athletics defending state champion out to improve on last season’s five-team scrimmage that also and how vital the everyday Tarboro 13-10 in the Eastern N.C. finals and finishing with effort that produced a disap- included Clinton, Red Springs, responsibilities of high school Jeff Register Mike Waddell pointing 3-7 record and stayed Southern Lee and West Bladen. Julie Ward coaches are. a 10-4 mark. Agent LUTCF, FSS LUTCF home from the playoffs for the 654-1100 Agent Agent 654-1100 654-1100

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Sale items every day! 2 HORSES - 9 years Appaloosa neck of all, this meter eliminates painful fin- 910-649-7133 Free Bible course. Call Neil Floyd reined asking $500, 12 year chestnut 207 Old 87 Hwy E, Riegelwood, NC BUNDLE & SAVE on your Cable, ger pricking! Call 888-284-9573. EXPERIENCED, DEPENDABLE, 910-642-7844 Quarter horse $400, 1 red ANGUS 28456 Down from Scotchman Internet, Phone & More! High Speed GOLF CART BATTERIES, new $450 RELIABLE & CARING Teachers yearling heifer $550 approx 450 lbs. YARD SALE SAT. Aug. 11th, from Internet starting at less than $20/mo. set plus tax and exchange. Call 910- needed. Must have credentials 1 & Will negotiate. Call 910-918-7973. 7 am until 11 am. 1490 Midway Rd. CALL NOW! 800-296-7409. 612-5699 2. Or 2 year early childhood degree Behind GP. Cancel if rain. preferred. Call 640-2544. AKC YORKIE PUPS, small, 7 weeks DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/ GOLF CART FOR SALE + new bat- old. 1st shots. $500. Call 910-642- month PLUS 30 Premium Movie FTCC- FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL 5375. 140 Clothing teries. New cover still in box, mirror Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! still in box 910-207-1999 Community College is now accepting & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! applications for the following posi- AMERICAN PITBULL TERRIER, 8 WOMEN’S SIZE 14 nice dress suits CALL 888-827-8038. NEW ADDITION J & M Golf Driving tions: Director of Media Services, Job (2 piece). Brand names: La-Femme, !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans american Bully bloodline, gatormouth Range. 1508 Cavernoor Rd. Lake #12-09. Deadline August 20. Plaza South, Sag Harbor, & Harmony. & tractors. Paying top $$ for anything. and bully blue, CKC, UKC & ABDA SAVE ON CABLE TV-Internet-Digital Wac. 9 holes, $5. Call 646- 3605. An FTCC application, cover let- $20 each. Call 910-648-4406. Pick up free 24/7. (910) 770-3131. Call after 7 pm 910-918-1149 Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo ter, resume, and copies of college (for 12 months.) Options from ALL STEEL BUILDINGS FOR HOMES & transcripts, must be received in the CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY BLK CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD major service providers. Call Accel- Garages Save THOUSANDS, LOW Human Resources Office by 4 p.m. Buyers of land and timber. We buy Pups $400 Large breed, excellent ler today to learn more! CALL 1-877- monthly Payments, MAKE OFFER on the closing date to be considered. pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- temperament 910-770-3379 715-4515. on Clearance Orders 40x60, 30x36, For further information and applica- 5-PIECE BEDROOM suite, gently 25x30, 20x22 Call Now! 800-991- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- used. Walnut finish. Holds double or tion, please visit our website. FIELD BRED ENGLISH COCKER 9251 Nicole. er. Call days 642-2909. queen mattress. $400. 840-2910 Human Resources Office, Fayetteville puppies 4 females, 2 males. Parents Technical Community College, PO I BUY JUNK CARS Pay $150-600. on site, both hunt. Ready Aug. 21. Call BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- Box 35236, Fayetteville, NC 28303. I buy used tow dollies, appliances. 910-640-9336 or 642-3869 tress sets $99. Queen $109. King HAY FOR SALE Phone: (910) 678-8378. Fax: (910) Open 24/7. Call now 910-385-8585 $189. Can deliver. Call 910-794- Round & Square Bales 678-0029. Internet: http://www.fay- FOR ADOPTION 10 month old lab/ 4111. Dealer. SPRIGGING/PLANTING DIXIE LEE PEAS and Okra call 770- techcc.edu. pitt male dog. House broken, follows of Coastal Bermuda grass. 2009, 770-1895 or 646-3172 An Equal Opportunity Employer simple commands. Owner moving RAY’S USED FURNITURE Hwy 130 Call 910-649-6145 DIXIE LEE PEAS now, Collard plants www.whiteville.com and can not have pets. Call 910 212 past Brunswick Electric. Living, din- or 910-770-0910. MAJOR PUMP COMPANY seeking 8051 for more info. ing, bedroom, tables, chairs,etc. We also available. Call 910-918-5353 outside sales help. Established terri- buy used furniture! 840-5356 tory in NC & SC. Company car, cell GREEN PEANUTS FOR SALE. phone, salary+ commission, ins, & THINKING ABOUT BUYING a busi- Washed & ready to boil. $32 a bushel. Call 910-770-1950. profit sharing program. Email resume ness opportunity! The News Report- to rnursey @dcpumpco.com or fax to MANTIS DELUXE TILLER. NEW! SALES POSITION OPEN er and The Federal Trade Commis- OKRA FOR SALE fresh daily, 5 lb or 845-279-5536 sion, the nation’s consumer protec- FastStart engine. Ships FREE. One- Year Money-Back Guarantee when 100 lbs. Call Allen 910-654-4381 or CAREER SEEKERS ONLY tion agency, say investigate before 910-770-4663 NC DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE & you invest. Visit ftc.gov/bizopps to you buy DIRECT. Call for the DVD and CONSUMER SERVICES learn how to tell a real deal from a FREE Good Soil book! 877-747-3083. The Cooperative Grading Service is raw deal. recruiting seasonal peanut graders in Columbus and Bladen counties. High School graduate or GED, normal color vision, basic math and comput- D + H er skills are required. Training provided, classes will begin mid-September. [email protected] Metal And Salvage $9.25-9.50/hr. For more information We Buy All Types of Metal and Batteries call (252) 792-1672. Recruiting until Resumés Accepted Only Through Email filled. EOEE Top Prices Paid Pick-Up Available Call for Details The Greater 910-840-5806 3500 Andrew Jackson Hwy Chadbourn, NC Chamber of Commerce Seeks Executive Director JobLink Career Center Greeter - NOTICE TO PUBLIC NOW HIRING! Processing Assistant IV PROMOTING FAIR HOUSING The position of Local companies now hiring President/Executive skilled machinists • Associate degree in administrative offce, business, information TOWN OF TABOR CITY manual and CNC. systems or an equivalent education background from a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director of the Greater Great Salaries! regionally accredited institution. Whiteville Chamber of Apply online at: BLOCK GRANT www.temporaryresources.com • Two years work experience in a secretarial and/or clerical Commerce is currently position. The Town of Tabor City to make known to it citi- seeking qualifed TAKING APPLICATIONS for Nail • Excellent demonstrated computer skills including database, Tech, Cosmetologist, & Masseuse. spreadsheets, and offce publishing programs. zens that the Town is promoting Fair Housing in the candidates. Any Tiffany & Co Unit 30 Hills Plaza • Knowledge of offce management techniques and the ability to community. Anyone wishing to obtain information interested candidate organize work fow and coordinate activities. concerning Fair Housing will find it available to him should visit the • Demonstrated ability to complete accurate and effcient reports or her in the Town Hall. The Town Manager will be Chamber website at available to assist in answering questions related in a timely manner without close supervisor. www.whitevillechamber.org to Fair Housing. During the implementation of the ATTN DRIVERS: GREAT Miles + Top A full position description and required application for this posi- and follow the details as 5% Pay = Money. Security + Respect tion can be found on the SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or call Town’s Community Development Block Grant the = PRICELESS. 2 Mos. CDL Class A 910-642-7141, ext. 310. SCC application, resume, letter of interest Town will be actively involved in educating its citi- outlined on the site for Exp. 877-258-8782 addressing the job requirements and educational transcripts must be zens with regards to equal housing rights. the position. The position CALLING ALL CDL-A DRIVERS! Join submitted in order to be considered for this position. Deadline for will remain posted until the Team at Averitt. Great Hometime applications August 17, 2012. AA/EOE Esta información está disponible en español o cual- & Benefits. 4 Months T/T Experience a candidate is hired. Required - Apply Now! 888-362-8608. Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human quier otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto AVERITTcareers.com. Equal Opportu- Resources Offce, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, con Diane Ward en 910-653-3458 o en 1108 E Fifth The Greater Whiteville nity Employer. Chamber of Commerce is an Whiteville, NC 28472. Street, Tabor City NC 28463 de alojamiento para esta CDL PERMIT DRIVER looking for equal opportunity employer. An Equal Opportunity/Affrmative Action Employer solicitud. someone to train him. Willing to com- pensate while learning. Call 874-0766 The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012- 5B

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IN THE GENERAL COURT JUSTICE DENT Contractors- Epes Transport cell 840-3450. 3 BR, 2 BATH in Whiteville Central New Directions G.C.M/ 2005 17 1/2 ft SEA HUNT BOAT. Superior Court Division is Hiring for the following positions: Heat/Air, $650 month + $650 secu- 2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- Regional OTR, Local Richmond, VA We value our clients and workers! Center console with 90 hp Yamaha rity deposit. References required. No 12 CvS 860 motor, like new. Call 910-642-3350 ville area. $450. Call Clint at 910- & Part time OTR Weekends. Home pets. 654-4973 0234-4676 JANICE GERRALD FLOYD Every Week. Competitive Pay. $0.07 after 6 pm. Plaintiff, Northeast Pay Premium + Bonus. 3BR FURNISHED HOUSE CH/A vs. excellent neighborhood. Deposit Excellent Benefits. Paid Holidays & ANDRE LEON JACKSON A SODA/SNACK VENDING ROUTE! required. No pets, no smokers. 642- Vacation. CDL-A & 1 year OTR Exp. Defendant. Req. 888-293-3232. www.epestrans- $9k Investment for Machines & Loca- 4923 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home for rent. TO: Andre Leon Jackson port.com tions. Big $$$ Income! 1-800-367- 5 miles from Whiteville. Call 648- 2106, ext. 6077. 3BR, 1 1/2 BATH house $650, plus 170 Brick City Road deposit. Near Williams School. Good 5725. Whiteville, N.C. 28472 condition & neighborhood. Applica- FOR SALE - 3 sections, deluxe res- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking ****Publisher’s Notice**** tion & references required. No pets. taurant buffet. Has 9 wells plus salad relief against you has been filed in the Equal Housing 234-9273. rent. References required. Call 910- bar area. Includes cabinets, complete Opportunity 654-4182 days, or 642-4073 between above entitled action on July 6, 2012. and ready to use. $2,500. Call 910- All real estate advertised herein is 4BR, 2 FULL BATH, close to 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The nature of the relief being sought 918-9177 for an appointment to see. subject to the Federal Fair Housing Walmart. $800 month. Deposit & , East- is as follows: Negligence, motor vehi- Act, North Carolina and Columbus reference required. 910-640-3243 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME Diesel Engine Technician Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. cle accident. Whiteville gal to advertise any preference, limi- SMALL 2 BR HOUSE for rent on 642-4049. YOU ARE REQUIRED to make Competitive Pay & tation discrimination based on race, Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. Call defense to such pleading not later Excellent Benefits! color, religion, sex, handicap, familial between 6 pm-9pm 642-8694. 2 BR, 2 BATH furnished mobile home. than forty (40) days from the first date status or national origin, or intention Powerstat ready. Farmers Union Rd ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from of this publication, said first dated Requirements: to make any such preferences, limi- $375 month, $375 deposit. No pets. home. Medical, Business, Criminal being August 9, 2012, and upon your Justice, Hospitality. Job placement tations or discrimination. We will not Call 770-1211 leave message. knowingly accept any advertising for failure to so act, the Petitioner herein : 923&807/2+*.( assistance. Computer available. real estate which is in violation of the 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED mobile will apply to the Court for the relief /.)&"69425$+3 Financial aid if qualified. SCHEV cer- law. All person are hereby informed VACATION RENTALS- PLACE an ad ".%%*&3&,&.(*.&3 home in Chadbourn area. Absolutely prayed for. tified. Call 888-899-6918. www.Cen- that all dwellings advertised are avail- for your vacation rental in 104 North no pets. Call 654-4130. :2*6&23,*$&.3& turaOnline.com able on an equal opportunity basis. To Carolina newspapers for only $330 for This the 6th day of August, 2012. :7.3&4/'-"34&2 complain of discrimination, call HUD a 25-word ad. We can also place 3 BR, 2 BATH mobile home, pri- BENEDICT J. DEL RE’, JR. -&$)".*$4//,s toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. nationwide. For more information, vate acre lot, Evergreen area. 910- Attorney for Plaintiff contact this newspaper, call NCPS at 840-2845. 1111 Sabbath Home Rd SW 877-220-5627 3 BR 1 BATH, laundry room on .5 acre, $25,000 OBO. Located in Tabor 919-789-2083, or visit www.ncpsads. Holden Beach, NC 28462 777.7m$"reers.$/m *** Dee Watts Backhoe PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. City. Call 912-576-2456 com. (910)842-5193 Me%*" C/%e: WN2 Service **** Large 2 BR, 2 bath mobile home. No (910) 842 8545 fax J/b C/%e: CCYHZ Insured, tree removal, split firewood, pets. 918-4684 or 640-3896. FSBO 3BR 2BA Brick home 400 E EE M/F//V bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for [email protected] Oliver St Whiteville, 2 car garage, SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME for driveway, land clearing. Also mow- August 9, 16, 23, 2012 new paint, multi updates, move in rent. Tabor/Sandy Plains area. Call ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile ready, professional landscaped yard, 1 ROOM APT in Whiteville, good 653-4810. 770-0534. area, no pets. $350 incl water/sewer DRIVERS- CDL-A Experienced Driv- no owner finance or rent please. NOTICE TO CREDITORS $300 deposit. References required. ers. 6 months OTR experience, starts $178,000, 840-0833/840-6998 Having qualified as Co-Executor of ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Nice place for teachers or other pro- at 32/cents mile. Up to $5,000 Sign- Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree the Estate of Nathan H McCormick, WANTED 5 HOMES IN YOUR COUN- fessionals. Call 654-6828, 207-2213 On Bonus! New student pay and removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call deceased, late of Columbus Coun- TY needing siding, windows or roofs. VACATION RENTAL 2BR, 1 1/2 ba lease program! 877-521-5775. www. 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Cypress Village Apartments ty, the undersigned hereby notifies usatruck.jobs Save thousands during our HUGE condo N Myrtle Beach. Bay Tree 1 remodel program. No money down. 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. queen, 1 dble, 1 sleeper sofa. TV in all persons having claims against the AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS or 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap DRIVERS- CHOOSE YOUR HOME- $89/month. All credit accepted. Call all rooms, screened porch overlook- estate of the said decedent to pres- Improvements. Call and leave mes- accessible units available. TIME: Weekly 7/ON-7/OFF, 14/ON-7/ Now! 1-866-668-8681. ing pool. $60 a night. 910-625-6541 ent them to the undersigned within (3) sage. 654-6399 Free laundry facilities + Community OFF, Full or Part-time. $0.01 increase months from the date of the first pub- room **24 hour maintenance** per mile after 6 miles. Requires 3 lication, or this notice will be pleaded Bobby Hinson Construction Section 8 Assistance Available months recent experience. 800-414- Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Income Restrictions may apply in bar of their recovery. All persons 9569. www.driveknight.com ging, lots and hedge rows with mini indebted to said estate will please 2000 DOUBLEWIDE W/0.5 ACRES, Seniors 62 years and older 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY BR incl. excavator. Call 640-7606. 910-649-7971 make immediate payment. DRIVERS/FLATBED CLASS-A. Get 3 br., 2 ba. $29,000 neg. Orange St. cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm This 26th day of July, 2012. Home Weekends! Southeast Region- Fair Bluff. 628-7004. privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 Carpentry Work TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Perry J McCormick al. Earn up to 39c/mi. 1 year OTR Flat- Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No FOR SALE OR RENT. Mobile home Professionally Managed by ROOMS FOR RENT $275 monthly, Co-Executor of the Estate of bed Experience required. 800-572- job too small. Workmanship guaran- & lot off Smyrna Rd, Whiteville. Call Community Management Cable TV, electricity provided. Call Nathan H McCormick 5489, x227. Sunbelt Transport, LLC. teed. Call 642-4226. 910-612-5792 Corporation *82-910-640-0064 895 Love Mill Road LONG BAY TRUCKING needs truck F3 CONSTRUCTION, LLC Commer- Whiteville, NC 28472 drivers. Call 910-770-0233 or 770- cial, residential 87 Woodlief Acres Rd. Harry Lee 4811. E’town, Jeff Futrell, general contrac- Co-Executor of the Estate of tor. [email protected] 910-876-5861 Nathan H McCormick NC MOUNTAINS- New 2bdrm, 2bath FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail OTR DRIVERS- Start up to .44 cpm. or 910-862-1539 space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- 7160 New Britton Hwy East Home Most Weekends. Flatbed Exp. home on 2+/-acres, $144,750. Kitch- en open to great room, stone fire- MADISON HILL APARTMENTS ry Enterprises. 642-5824 Whiteville, NC 28472 Preferred. 3 Months Tractor/Trailer H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC Exp. 800-441-4271, x NC100. Hor- New home, remodeling, additions, place, covered porch, paved access, July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 2012. mtn and sunset views. 888-738-5522. One Bedroom Apts. FOR LEASE - Retail or office space, nadyTransportation.com general repairs, shingle work, new "3-%05"$*+*2*&16.,,3-*25 various sizes. Memory Plaza. Memory and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. SWANSBORO- DEEP WATER on r..,6 ).301,"*-2&-"-$& Enterprises. 910-642-5824. OTR/CDL CLASS A DRIVERS Sin- Prices offered. All work fully guaran- Rental assistance up to 100% gles, Teams, Owner Ops. Multiple teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, ICWW. Safe harbor canal behind. 2 places for boat parking. Oak trees. based on income. Income restric- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial SHORT Locations at Ryder Facilities in NC day or night. tion may apply Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. and SC. USA/Canada routes. Good Inlet views. $349,000. Carla Buck- JEFF’S PAINTING & POWER WASH- hold, Bogue Banks Realty, 808-372- Seniors 62 years and older Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. BROS. Home Time, Excellent Pay with Monthly Bonus and Good Benefits. ING. Commercial & residentIal. Free 5098. estimate. 910-918-1385 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT on www.catconcord.com. Call 1-800- &+"5 Brown Street in Chadbourn. Call 869-2434 x16, Ron Hettrick. RENT-A-CAR LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE Professionally Managed by 840-2641 Community Management All types of backhoe work, lot clear- TANKER & FLATBED INDEPEN- Corporation $ 95 DENT CONTRACTORS! Immediate ing, sand, top soil and marl. RESTAURANT FOR SALE Placement Available. Best opportu- Call 654-4503. Fully equipped, good location. Priced DAILY nities in the trucking business. Call for quick sale. For more info call 910- 19 McPherson Carpentry 918-3528 FOR RENT OR SALE - Vacant lot for Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Today. 800-277-0212 or www.pri- mobile home near Whiteville, NC. meinc.com Remodeling, additions, for all your home improvements needs - From A 910-642-0344. to Z. Turn key job. Work guaranteed. 642-4175 25 years experience. Call 910-654- 4920 or cell 910-770-1260. HILLCREST CEMETERY, LAKE WACCAMAW plots for sale. (615) DOCTORS ASSISTANT NEEDED for REGISTER’S LAWN Care no yard too 635-8520 local office. Experience helpful but not big or too small call 640-9706, 770- required. Call 642-6908. 1895 or 646-3172. ALL NEW 2013 Escape LOT FOR SALE with septic tank, well DOCTORS OFFICE located on Todd Town Road in Mol- Medical Insurance Filing position lie Community. 2/3’s of an acre for available $10,500. Call 910 653-3252. Apply in person 2816 W Broad St. Elizabethtown NC LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Monday, Aug 13, 2012; 6:30 pm Mollie area. Large lot, nice community. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL MAN- AGEMENT, Inc. is currently recruit- 2004 LINCOLN LS, 125,000 miles, LOT WITH CAMPER available @ ing for the following positions for our silver, good condition, $5,300. 910- Lake Waccamaw Campground. 2004 Whiteville location: 640-2745, 200-0040, 274-2668 Coachmen camper, TV, stereo dishes, JOB OPENINGS FOR: 2008 MERCURY SABLE, 4 dr, V6 etc. 910-207-1999 1st Shift CNA auto, moonroof, 82k, $12,500. Fair 2nd Shift CNA Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 PRIME LOTS FOR SALE , 3 miles 2nd Shift Med Tech and PRN north of Hallsboro. Owner financing. 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Notice of Being Lot Number Four (4), as shown the return of the deposit. As to any recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 122, IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- er. Also, if your lease began or was and delineated on that certain Map manufactured home, the following Columbus County Registry. CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST renewed on or after October 1, 2007, Foreclosure Sale prepared by Willis and Walker, Reg- shall apply: Any not considered real Being a part of the same prem- EXECUTED BY CRANCE WATSON be advised that you may terminate the istered Surveyors, dated September property is being foreclosed pursu- ises conveyed to S.P. Stanley and DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2006 AND rental agreement upon 10 days writ- 5, 1973, and entitled “ Map of Sec- ant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if neces- NORTH CAROLINA wife, Juanita Stanley, by Edward C. RECORDED IN BOOK 843 AT PAGE ten notice to the landlord. You may tion 1 of Green Acres”, recorded in sary; there is no warranty that any is COLUMBUS COUNTY Darden, et al, by deed dated June 419 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY be liable for rent due under the agree- Plat Book 14, at Page 78, Office of actually located on the subject tract; IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- 21,1972, and recorded in Deed Book PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- ment prorated to the effective date of the Register of Deeds of Columbus and there is no warranty given by SURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXE- 262, Page 577, Columbus County OLINA the termination. County, reference is hereby made the Substitute Trustee as to whether CUTED BY CRYSTAL MCCOY LEWIS Registry. Under and by virtue of the power and The date of this Notice is August 2, to said Map for further certainty of said home is real property or personal and husband, MARKUS L. LEWIS Together with a permanent right of authority contained in the above-ref- 2012. description. property. The sale will be made sub- and CINDY MCCOY RIGGINS and way and non-exclusive easement erenced deed of trust and because of 11-020927 Included is a 1998 Oxford manufac- ject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, husband, BRIAN RIGGINS, for ingress and egress over, across, default in the payment of the secured Jacqueline Summer Hunt tured home bearing serial number assessments, restrictions and ease- Recorded in Book 804, Page 299, upon and under Davis Street as delin- indebtedness and failure to per- Attorney for the Substitute Trustee OHC007571NCAB. ments of record, if any. Columbus County Registry eated on plat of Cherry Acres Subdi- form the stipulation and agreements 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 TERMS OF SALE: ADDITIONAL NOTICE: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF vision, Section One, as recorded in therein contained and, pursuant to Charlotte, NC 28216 Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. Take notice that an order for posses- JUSTICE Plat Book 13, Page 122, Columbus demand of the owner and holder of (704) 333-8107 §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the sion of the property may be issued SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION County Registry. the secured debt, the undersigned http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Deed of Trust, any successful bidder pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of BEFORE THE CLERK This being the same property con- substitute trustee will expose for sale August 9, 16, 2012 may be required to deposit with the the purchaser and against the party FILE NO. 12 SP 152 veyed in that certain Trustee’s Deed at public auction to the highest bidder Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court or parties in possession by the clerk DEED OF TRUST BEING FORE- in favor of JP Morgan Chase Bank for cash at the usual place of sale at Notice of Sale immediately upon the conclusion of of superior court of the county in CLOSED: (f/k/a The Chase Manhattan Bank), the county courthouse of said coun- the sale a cash deposit to be deter- which the property is sold. Take fur- The Deed of Trust being foreclosed as trustee for the holders of the Mort- ty at 12:00 PM on August 23, 2012 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF mined by the greater of 5% of the ther notice that any person who occu- is that Deed of Trust executed by gage Pass-Through Certificates, the following described real estate JUSTICE bid or $750.00. Unless the Substi- pies the property pursuant to a rental CRYSTAL MCCOY LEWIS and hus- Series 2000-7, dated August 4,2008, and any other improvements which OF NORTH CAROLINA tute Trustee agrees otherwise, the agreement entered into or renewed band, MARKUS L. LEWIS and CINDY and recorded in Book 937, Page 425, may be situated thereon, in Colum- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION successful bidder will be required on or after October 1, 2007, may, MCCOY RIGGINS and husband, Columbus County Registry. bus County, North Carolina, and COLUMBUS COUNTY to tender the “full purchase price” after receiving the notice of sale, ter- BRIAN RIGGINS to Joe Belcher, Being the same property conveyed being more particularly described 12SP168 so bid in cash or certified check at minate the rental agreement upon 10 Trustee, dated January 19, 2005 and to Custom Properties of Whiteville, as follows: IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- the time the Trustee tenders to him days’ written notice to the landlord. recorded in Book 804, Page 299 in LLC, by Deed recorded September BEGINNING at a point where the cen- SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- a Deed to the property or attempts The notice shall also state that upon the Columbus County Registry of 19, 2008, in Book 941, Page 907, terline of State Road No. 1117 (also CUTED BY TATANISHA BEST DATED to tender such Deed, and should the termination of a rental agreement, North Carolina. Columbus County Registry. known as the Mooney Road) which NOVEMBER 3, 1998 AND RECORD- successful bidder fail to pay the full the tenant is liable for rent due under RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL And Being more commonly known leads from Sidney to Mollie is inter- ED IN BOOK 573 AT PAGE 772 IN amount, then the successful bidder the rental agreement prorated to the PROPERTY: as: 93 Davis Dr, Whiteville, NC 28472 sected by the centerline of a ditch, THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC shall remain liable as provided for effective date of the termination. The record owners of the subject real The record owner(s) of the proper- said ditch being along the Eastern REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA in N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submit- This the 20th day of June, 2012. property as reflected on the records ty, as reflected on the records of the property line of the original tract of Under and by virtue of the power and ting your bid, you agree that the “full JAY B. GREEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, of the Columbus County Register of Register of Deeds, is/are James W. which this is a part, said point being authority contained in the above-ref- purchase price” shall be defined as PC Deeds not more than 10 days prior to Chestnut. also the Northeasternmost corner of erenced deed of trust and because of the amount of bid plus the Trustee’s Jay B. Green or Robert E. Kirkland, IV the posting of this Notice are Crystal The property to be offered pursuant the original tract of which this is a part, default in the payment of the secured commission as defined in the sub- Attorneys for Substitute Trustee McCoy Lewis and Cindy McCoy, aka to this notice of sale is being offered and running thence from said point indebtedness and failure to per- ject Deed of Trust plus the costs of 908 E. Edenton Street Cindy McCoy Riggins. for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS and with the centerline of aforesaid form the stipulation and agreements the action, unless the Trustee agrees Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee ditch and property line said line being therein contained and, pursuant to otherwise. For example, if the amount Telephone: 919-829-0797 The sale will be held on August 14, nor the holder of the note secured by also the Western line of that certain demand of the owner and holder of of bid is $20,000.00 and the trustee’s August 2, 9, 2012 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the door of the deed of trust, being foreclosed, tract conveyed to Willard Simmons the secured debt, the undersigned commission is defined in the subject the Columbus County Courthouse, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, as recorded in Book 254, Page 429, substitute trustee will expose for sale Deed of Trust as 5% of the gross pro- Whiteville, North Carolina. Notice of Sale employees, agents or authorized rep- Columbus County Registry, South at public auction to the highest bidder ceeds of the sale, then the “full pur- PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: resentative of either Trustee or the 20 degrees 35 minutes West 347.56 for cash at the usual place of sale at chase price” shall equal $21,000.00 The following real property to be sold IN THE GENERAL COURT OF holder of the note make any repre- feet to a point in said ditch; thence a the county courthouse of said county plus the costs of the action. A ten- “sight unseen” is located in Colum- JUSTICE sentation or warranty relating to the new line North 69 degrees 34 minutes at 2:00 PM on August 22, 2012 the fol- der of Deed shall be defined as a let- bus County, North Carolina and is OF NORTH CAROLINA title or any physical, environmental, West 294.35 feet to a new iron pipe lowing described real estate and any ter from the Trustee to the success- believed to have the address of 67 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION health or safety conditions existing in, in a field; thence a new line North 20 other improvements which may be ful bidder offering to record the Deed Pine Circle Drive, Tabor City, NC COLUMBUS COUNTY on, at or relating to the property being degrees 26 minutes East 400.0 feet situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- upon receipt of full purchase price as 28463 and is otherwise more particu- 12SP183 offered for sale. Any and all responsi- to a new iron spike in the center- ty, North Carolina, and being more described herein and listed in said let- larly described as follows: IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- bilities or liabilities arising out of or in line of aforesaid State Road #1117; particularly described as follows: ter. If the trustee is unable to convey Lying and being in South Williams CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST any way relating to any such condition thence with the centerline of State Being all of Lot Number 8 of Bertafield title to this property for any reason Township, Columbus County, North EXECUTED BY JAMES W. CHEST- expressly are disclaimed. This sale Road No. 1117 South 59 degrees Acres as shown on that plat record- such as a bankruptcy filing, the sole Carolina, and being more particularly NUT DATED JULY 24, 2009 AND is made subject to all prior liens and 30 minutes East 300.0 feet to THE ed in plat book 50, page 28, of the remedy of the successful bidder is described as follows: RECORDED IN BOOK 966 AT PAGE encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING Columbus County Registry. Refer- 35 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY assessments including but not limited and containing 2.32 acres, more or ence is made to said plat for a more PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- to any transfer tax associated with the less, excluding State Road No. 1117 accurate and complete description of OLINA foreclosure. A deposit of five percent right-of-way; and being a portion of the premises described herein. Under and by virtue of the power and (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven that certain tract of land conveyed by And Being more commonly known authority contained in the above-ref- hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), which- deed dated September 15, 1956, from as: 230 Crepe Myrtle Lane, White- erenced deed of trust and because of ever is greater, is required and must Sherman P. Saunders and wife, Grace ville, NC 28472 & default in the payment of the secured The record owner(s) of the property, Covey Run I II be tendered in the form of certified W. Saunders, to Crance H. Watson indebtedness and failure to per- funds at the time of the sale. This sale and wife, Lela Jane Watson, record- as reflected on the records of the Reg- form the stipulation and agreements will be held open ten days for upset ed in Book 216, Page 68, Columbus ister of Deeds, is/are Tatanisha Best. therein contained and, pursuant to bids as required by law. Following the County Registry. The property to be offered pursuant demand of the owner and holder of expiration of the statutory upset peri- And Being more commonly known to this notice of sale is being offered Apartments the secured debt, the undersigned for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS od, all remaining amounts are IMME- as: 1492 Walter Todd Rd, Clarendon, substitute trustee will expose for sale DIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure NC 28432. IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee 1 and 2 Bedroom Units at public auction to the highest bidder to remit funds in a timely manner will The record owner(s) of the proper- nor the holder of the note secured by for cash at the usual place of sale at result in a Declaration of Default and ty, as reflected on the records of the the deed of trust, being foreclosed, the county courthouse of said coun- any deposit will be frozen pending the Register of Deeds, is/are Sue Watson nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Reduced rent ty at 12:00 PM on August 23, 2012 outcome of any re-sale. McPherson. employees, agents or authorized rep- the following described real estate SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD The property to be offered pursuant resentative of either Trustee or the 910- s and any other improvements which TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- to this notice of sale is being offered holder of the note make any repre- may be situated thereon, in Colum- ing in the property, be advised that an for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS sentation or warranty relating to the bus County, North Carolina, and Order for Possession of the property IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee title or any physical, environmental, 117 Covey Run Lane being more particularly described may be issued in favor of the pur- nor the holder of the note secured by health or safety conditions existing Whiteville as follows: chaser. Also, if your lease began or the deed of trust, being foreclosed, in, on, at or relating to the property Lying and being in the Town of Bruns- was renewed on or after October 1, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, being offered for sale. Any and all Now Accepting Applicants wick, Whiteville Township, Columbus 2007, be advised that you may ter- employees, agents or authorized rep- responsibilities or liabilities arising out County, North Carolina, and being minate the rental agreement upon 10 resentative of either Trustee or the of or in any way relating to any such Visit our website at more particularly described as fol- days written notice to the landlord. holder of the note make any repre- condition expressly are disclaimed. lows: You may be liable for rent due under sentation or warranty relating to the This sale is made subject to all prior www.norcomanagement.com Being known, numbered and desig- the agreement prorated to the effec- title or any physical, environmental, liens and encumbrances, and unpaid nated as all of Lot Five (5), Section tive date of the termination. health or safety conditions existing in, taxes and assessments including but (I) of Cherry Acres Subdivision as The date of this Notice is August 2, on, at or relating to the property being not limited to any transfer tax associ- 2012. offered for sale. Any and all responsi- ated with the foreclosure. A deposit 12-030072 bilities or liabilities arising out of or in of five percent (5%) of the amount of Jacqueline Summer Hunt any way relating to any such condition the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars Public Hearing on Contracting to Make Attorney for the Substitute Trustee expressly are disclaimed. This sale ($750.00), whichever is greater, is Economic Development Incentive Grants for 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 is made subject to all prior liens and required and must be tendered in the Charlotte, NC 28216 encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and form of certified funds at the time of Project Cinema and Project DMA Expansion 704-333-8107 assessments including but not limited the sale. This sale will be held open http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ to any transfer tax associated with the ten days for upset bids as required Columbus County proposes to appropriate and expend County funds for the fol- August 9, 16, 2012 foreclosure. A deposit of five percent by law. Following the expiration of (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven the statutory upset period, all remain- lowing Economic Development projects pursuant to North Carolina General Statute Notice of Sale hundred fifty dollars ($750), whichev- ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE 158-7.1. er is greater, is required and must be AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in Project Cinema IN THE GENERAL COURT OF tendered in the form of certified funds a timely manner will result in a Dec- laration of Default and any deposit The Columbus County Board of Commissioners intends to consider entering into JUSTICE at the time of the sale. This sale will OF NORTH CAROLINA be held open ten days for held upset will be frozen pending the outcome an Economic Development Incentive Contract for Project Cinema. The County will SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION bids as required by law. Following the of any re-sale. make annual cash incentive grants pursuant to the County Industrial Development COLUMBUS COUNTY expiration of the statutory upset peri- SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD Policy, beginning in the first quarter of 2014, following the payment of 2013 property 12SP137 od, all remaining amounts are IMME- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- taxes. Pursuant to the policy, the amount of each year’s grant will be based on actual DIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure ing in the property, be advised that an tax base investments made. The investment proposed is $5,180,000 and involves the to remit funds in a timely manner will Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchas- creation of 15-17 new jobs. The Board of Commissioners believes this grant will total result in a Declaration of Default and CLASSIFIED DEADLINES any deposit will be frozen pending the er. Also, if your lease began or was $160,424.60, payable over a five-year period. The County will fund the payments renewed on or after October 1, 2007, For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday outcome of any re-sale. from available revenues in the County General Fund. The Board of Commissioners be advised that you may terminate the For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD believes this project will help stimulate the local economy by creating new jobs. Call Wanda or Hanne TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- rental agreement upon 10 days writing in the property, be advised that an ten notice to the landlord. You may Project DMA Expansion 642-4104 Order for Possession of the property be liable for rent due under the agree- The Columbus County Board of Commissioners intends to consider entering into may be issued in favor of the purchas- ment prorated to the effective date of an Economic Development Incentive Contract for Project DMA Expansion. The the termination. County will make annual cash incentive grants pursuant to the County Industrial The date of this Notice is August 1, Development Policy, beginning in the first quarter of 2014, following the payment of THOMPSON BRUNSWICK 2012. 2013 property taxes. Pursuant to the policy, the amount of each year’s grant will be 07-93171 ESTATES PLACE Jacqueline Summer Hunt based on actual tax base investments made. The investment proposed is $823,000 Attorney for the Substitute Trustee and involves the creation of 7 new jobs. The Board of Commissioners believes this APARTMENTS APARTMENTS 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 grant will total $25,488.31, payable over a five-year period. The County will fund the 103 Jones Place 27 Mill Stream Dr. Charlotte, NC 28216 payments from available revenues in the County General Fund. The Board of Com- Whiteville, NC Brunswick (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ missioners believes this project will help stimulate the local economy by creating Now accepting applications. Apartment Complex new jobs. August 9, 16, 2012 1 bedroom units, handicap in Brunswick, NC accessible units available. The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed appropriation and expen- taking applications on: diture of funds on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 6:30 pm for Project Cinema, and at Total electric with range & 7:00 pm for Project DMA Expansion, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Dempsey B. refrigerator furnished. 2 bedroom units. Herring Courthouse Annex, 112 West Smith Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. The Board Community room and Laundry center, exercise invites all interested persons to attend and present their views. laundry room on site. Head room, computer room of household must be 62 or This is the 7th of August, 2012 Water included Propane Reflls older. Rent based on income. Housing Grants & Amon E. McKenzie, Chairman Office Hours College Grants, Columbus County Board of Commissioners Monday - Friday OR Children’s and Senior’s Programs SAVE Administrative Building 9:00 am - 3:00 pm MORE 24 hour maintenance available. 111 Washington Street 640-3315 20% Whiteville, NC 28472 Taking applications on From exchange prices Phone (910)640-6640 Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm 642-3166 August 9th, 2012 106 Quality Street, Whiteville EQUAL HOUSING Metropolitan Property Management OPPORTUNITY 910-640-FAST (640-3278) The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012- 7B

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD any way relating to any such condition all persons having claims against Newark, NJ 07112 Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall Notice of Sale TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- expressly are disclaimed. said Estate to present them to the c/o J. Coburn Powell be pled in bar of their recovery. All ing in the property, be advised that an This sale is made subject to all prior undersigned Executor on or before Powell & Powell, Attorneys persons indebted to said Estate will IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Order for Possession of the property liens and encumbrances, and unpaid November 5, 2012 at Powell & Pow- P.O. Box 428 please make immediate payment TICE may be issued in favor of the purchas- taxes and assessments including but ell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, White- Whiteville, NC 28472 to the undersigned at the following OF NORTH CAROLINA er. Also, if your lease began or was not limited to any transfer tax associ- ville, NC 28472, or this Notice will Telephone 910-642-2728 address: SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION renewed on or after October 1, 2007, ated with the foreclosure. A deposit be pled in bar of their recovery. All August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 This the 26th day of July, 2012. COLUMBUS COUNTY be advised that you may terminate the of five percent (5%) of the amount of persons indebted to said Estate will PAUL B. WYCHE, JR., Co-Executor 12SP170 rental agreement upon 10 days writ- the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- please make immediate payment to NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1136 Court Drive IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- ten notice to the landlord. You may lars ($750), whichever is greater, is the undersigned Executor STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte, NC 28211 CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST be liable for rent due under the agree- required and must be tendered in the This the 31st day of July, 2012. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS WILLIAM JAMES WYCHE, Co-Exec- EXECUTED BY RICKY EDWARD ment prorated to the effective date of form of certified funds at the time of John Cameron Coburn The undersigned, Paul B. Wyche, Jr. utor ATKINS AND JEANNE STRICKLAND the termination. the sale. This sale will be held open Executor and William James Wyche, have qual- 301 Water Tank Road ATKINS DATED JUNE 30, 2000 AND The date of this Notice is August 1, ten days for upset bids as required 15 Auditorium Circle ified as Co-Executors of the Estate Delco, NC 28436 RECORDED IN BOOK 623 AT PAGE 2012. by law. Following the expiration of Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 of Paul Byron Wyche, late of Colum- C. Martin Scott II 847 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY 12-029873 the statutory upset period, all remain- c/o J. Coburn Powell bus County, and this is to notify all Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- Jacqueline Summer Hunt ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE Powell & Powell, Attorneys persons having claims against said Attorneys at Law OLINA Attorney for the Substitute Trustee AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in PO Box 428 Estate to present them to the under- P.O. Box 1467 Under and by virtue of the power and 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 a timely manner will result in a Dec- Whiteville, NC 28472 signed on or before October 29, 2012 Whiteville, NC 28472 authority contained in the above-ref- Charlotte, NC 28216 laration of Default and any deposit Telephone: (910) 642-2728 pursuant to North Carolina General July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 2012 erenced deed of trust and because of (704) 333-8107 will be frozen pending the outcome August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 default in the payment of the secured http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ of any re-sale. indebtedness and failure to per- August 9, 16, 2012 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD NOTICE TO CREDITORS form the stipulation and agreements TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- NORTH CAROLINA therein contained and, pursuant to Yo u r N e w H o m e ing in the property, be advised that an COLUMBUS COUNTY demand of the owner and holder of Notice of Sale Order for Possession of the property The undersigned, Jimmy Van Nance, the secured debt, the undersigned may be issued in favor of the purchas- having qualified as Administrator substitute trustee will expose for sale IN THE GENERAL COURT OF er. Also, if your lease began or was of the Estate of Joshua Van Nance, at public auction to the highest bidder JUSTICE Awaits..... deceased, late of Columbus County, OF NORTH CAROLINA renewed on or after October 1, 2007, for cash at the usual place of sale at NC, this is to notify all persons having SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION be advised that you may terminate the New Listing Reduced the county courthouse of said county claims against said Estate to present COLUMBUS COUNTY rental agreement upon 10 days writ- at 2:00 PM on August 22, 2012 the fol- them to the undersigned Administra- 12SP38 ten notice to the landlord. You may lowing described real estate and any tor on or before November 5, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- be liable for rent due under the agree- other improvements which may be at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- ment prorated to the effective date of situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or CUTED BY VICKIE S. GORE DUKES the termination. ty, North Carolina, and being more this Notice will be pled in bar of their AND JUDSON LEON DUKES, JR. The date of this Notice is August 2, particularly described as follows: recovery. All persons indebted to DATED AUGUST 29, 2008 AND 2012 9239 Joe Brown Hwy. S. 2001 Old Lumberton Rd. Lying in Cerro Gordo Township, said Estate will please make imme- RECORDED IN BOOK 940 AT PAGE 11-017386 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Columbus County, North Carolina, diate payment to the undersigned 473 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY Jacqueline Summer Hunt $142,000 $199,500 containing 1.24 acres, more or less, Administrator. PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- Attorney for the Substitute Trustee total (1.10 acres, more or less, after This the 31st day of July, 2012. OLINA 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 excluding the portion within the right Jimmy Van Nance Under and by virtue of the power and Charlotte, NC 28216 New Listing Reduced of way of SR 1415), said tract being Administrator authority contained in the above-ref- (704) 333-8107 set forth and delineated upon plat of 184 Barfield Lane erenced deed of trust and because of http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ survey for Ricky E. Atkins and Jeanne Chadbourn, NC 28431 default in the payment of the secured August 9, 16, 2012 Atkins, dated August 6 1999 prepared c/o J. Coburn Powell indebtedness and failure to per- by Soles & Walker, PA PLS a copy NOTICE TO CREDITORS Powell & Powell, Attorneys form the stipulation and agreements of which plat is attached hereto and Having qualified as Executor of the PO Box 428 therein contained and, pursuant to incorporated herein for further par- ESTATE OF NATHANIEL BRADLEY Whiteville, NC 28472 95 Bright Creek Lane demand of the owner and holder of 271 King Arthur Dr., Whiteville ticularity of description. of the County of Columbus, State Telephone: (910) 642-2728 3 bedrooms, 2 baths the secured debt, the undersigned 3 bedrooms, 2 baths This conveyance and the above of North Carolina, we, pursuant to August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 $80,000 $265,000 substitute trustee will expose for sale described lands are made subject N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify all at public auction to the highest bidder to the restrictions as set forth on the persons, firms and corporations hav- NOTICE TO CREDITORS for cash at the usual place of sale at attached Schedule B which are incor- ing claims against the decedent to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA New Listing New Listing the county courthouse of said coun- porated herein by reference for further present them to the undersigned by COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ty at 12:00 PM on August 23, 2012 particularity of description. the 9th day of November, 2012, or The undersigned, Marguerite Terrell, the following described real estate And Being more commonly known this Notice will be pled in bar of their have qualified as Administratrix of and any other improvements which as: 964 Dolph Lewis Rd, Chadbourn, recovery. All persons indebted to the the Estate of Vivian Stephens Carter, may be situated thereon, in Colum- NC 28431 Estate will make immediate payment late of Columbus County, and this is bus County, North Carolina, and The record owner(s) of the property, to the undersigned. to notify all persons having claims being more particularly described as reflected on the records of the Reg- This the 9th day of August, 2012. against said Estate to present them 1730 Bill Hooks Rd. 355 North Lakes Dr as follows: ister of Deeds, is/are Ricky Edward James Odell Bradley, EXECUTOR to the undersigned Administratrix on 3 bedrooms, 2 baths 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths Beginning at an iron pipe in the north Atkins and Jeanne Strickland Atkins. 1577 Four Mile Road or before November 5, 2012, at Pow- $129,500 $289,900 margin of US 74-76 in the Town of The property to be offered pursuant Conway, SC 29526 ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, and Whiteville, NC 28472, or this notice to this notice of sale is being offered DENNIS T. WORLEY, ESQUIRE 1009 N JK Powell Blvd being in the Southeast corner of prop- for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER shall be pled in bar of their recovery. Oliver Plaza • Whiteville erty owned by David Benson and run- IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee & MOSS, PLLC All persons indebted to said Estate ning thence with David Benson’s line 642-6137 nor the holder of the note secured by Attorneys at Law will please make immediate payment North 02 degrees 00 minutes East 150 [email protected] the deed of trust, being foreclosed, Post Office Box 457 to the undersigned Administratrix. feet to an iron pipe; thence South 88 nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 This the 31st day of July, 2012. degrees 00 minutes East 154 feet to Pro realty Each offce is independently employees, agents or authorized rep- Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 Marguerite Terrell owned and operated. an iron pipe; thence South 02 degrees www.c21prorealty.com Equal housing opportunity. resentative of either Trustee or the August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012 Administratrix holder of the note make any repre- 00 minutes West 150 feet to an iron 260 Meeker Ave sentation or warranty relating to the pipe in the north margin of US 74-76; NOTICE TO CREDITORS title or any physical, environmental, thence North 88 degrees 00 minutes Having qualified as Executor of the health or safety conditions existing West 134 feet along the margin of said Estate of Ronnie R Perry, deceased, in, on, at or relating to the property highway to the beginning. late of Columbus County, the under- And Being more commonly known signed hereby notifies all persons “Check Out Our Convertibles For Summer!” being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out as: 1102 Sam Potts Hwy, Lake Wac- having claims against the estate of of or in any way relating to any such camaw, NC 28450 the said decedent to present them 2011 Ford 2002 Ford 2011 condition expressly are disclaimed. The record owner(s) of the property, to the undersigned within (3) months This sale is made subject to all prior as reflected on the records of the Reg- from the date of the first publication, liens and encumbrances, and unpaid ister of Deeds, is/are Vickie S. Gore or this notice will be pleaded in bar of MUSTANG MUSTANG CADILLAC STS Dukes and Lori Lubbs and The Heirs taxes and assessments including but their recovery. All persons indebted to V6, Convertible, Leather Coupe, V6, Auto Luxury, Loaded, Navigation, Silver not limited to any transfer tax associ- of Judson Leon Dukes, Jr. said estate will please make immedi- ated with the foreclosure. A deposit The property to be offered pursuant ate payment. White of five percent (5%) of the amount of to this notice of sale is being offered This 26th day of July, 2012. $22,800 Charcoal $6,800 $31,800 the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Charles D. Perry ($750.00), whichever is greater, is IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee Executor of the Estate of required and must be tendered in the nor the holder of the note secured by Ronnie R Perry 2012 Dodge 2008 Pontiac 2011 Chevy form of certified funds at the time of the deed of trust, being foreclosed, P.O. Box 1785 the sale. This sale will be held open nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Gate City Va 24251 ten days for upset bids as required employees, agents or authorized rep- July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 2012. RAM 1500 G6 MALIBU by law. Following the expiration of resentative of either Trustee or the SLT, Quad-Cab, 4x2 4DR, GT, XM & OnStar, Chrome Wheels LS, CD, Power Package holder of the note make any repre- NOTICE TO CREDITORS the statutory upset period, all remain- NORTH CAROLINA ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE sentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, COLUMBUS COUNTY White $24,500 Black $11,800 White$16,500 AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in The undersigned, John Cameron a timely manner will result in a Dec- health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being Coburn, having qualified as Execu- laration of Default and any deposit tor of the Estate of Jesse Marion will be frozen pending the outcome offered for sale. 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Staff photo by Fuller Royal 30 years old It was 30 years ago that then-superintendent Dr. Jerry Paschal and friends of the take the state 2-A football championship in a 15-0 season. Whiteville Forever helped Whiteville City Schools organized the Whiteville Forever campaign that led to a mas- it te frst aor renoation of te oers ltral rts enter aditori and it sive refurbishment of Legion Stadium including the construction of these steel and te grot of te iteille ig Scool arcing and ic at its pea old concrete bleachers. Five years later, the Whiteville High School football team would number 180 musicians and auxiliary members. Rep. Mike McIntyre: Strengthening rural America and our economy Putting Americans back the communities that pro- nership with government, these important issues or to work and strengthening vide the labor force. private enterprise, edu- for details on registering for the economy remains at the As this new farm bill WORDonWASHINGTON cational institutions, and the North Carolina Business forefront of my legislative moves forward in the legisla- other community leaders & Economic Development agenda. tive process, I will continue and organizations commit- Summit, please visit our olina’s most distinguished As we look toward the to work to ensure that we Our nation still faces ted to moving the economy website at www.mcintyre. companies on best practices future, we must continue invest responsibly in the challenging times, and we forward. house.gov or call our Wash- for economic recovery. to provide tax relief for needed infrastructure to must work together in part- For more information on ington Office at 202-225-2731. American families, support put rural communities on small business and rural par with more urban com- communities, and focus on munities. Win Big job growth. Our economy is also fu- John Donoghue Automotive Those of us who have eled by small businesses With These chosen to make our homes which are vital to every com- in the rural communities of munity across Southeastern Southeast North Carolina North Carolina. understand well the distinct The country’s 28 million needs in rural America. small businesses employ 60 12 Chevy Tahoe LT Farm families and ag- million Americans, half of #P9671, Leather, Sunroof, DVD riculture production are the private sector workforce. woven into the very fabric of We are fortunate to have our society, and the revenue many hard-working North Was $51,095 generated from agriculture Carolinians who contribute Sale Price is invested in a myriad of to that statistic, and I am ways into the small busi- committed to working with $ nesses that support these those small businesses and 37,500 communities. entrepreneurs to ensure Agriculture and farming that we help, not hinder, still serve as economic en- their ability to grow and 12 GMC Sierra 12 Chevy Cruze LS gines that help fuel our local thrive. Improving access #P9403, Crew Cab, Z-71, 4x4 #9459 and state economy. In fact, to capital, reducing regula- the Seventh Congressional tion when needed, invest- Was $40,280 Was $17,610 District is the most producing in infrastructure, and tive agriculture district in reducing taxes are essential Sale Price Sale Price the state with over $2.5 bil- for economic recovery and lion worth of agriculture growth. $ $ products sold annually. For the 16th consecu- 33,988 15,973 Maintaining a robust tive year, I am hosting the agriculture industry is vital, “North Carolina Business and that is why it is critical and Economic Develop- 12 Buick Lacrosse CXL 12 Chevy Equinox 12 Chevy Silverado that we support rural comment Summit” to provide #P9644 #9663 #9619 munities in North Carolina an opportunity for North and across the nation. Carolina’s local business Was $31,745 Was $26,415 Was $23,680 As a senior member of leaders to meet with federal Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price the U.S. House Agriculture policy makers and have an Committee, I have been informative discussion of $ $ $ working hard to help ensure the important policy issues , , , that we remain a leader affecting the local economy 23 985 23 938 19 996 in production and have an and their own businesses. infrastructure in place to This year’s summit is Financing As Low As 1.9% strengthen rural America. a free two-day conference The current farm bill which will take place in 09 Chrysler will expire this fall, but our Washington, D.C., on Sept. 07 Nissan 02 GMC 06 Dodge 10 GMC 08 Pontiac committee just approved a 10-11. I will be joined by Town & Country Altima 2.5 S Yukon XL Touring Gr. Caravan Acadia G8 new five-year farm bill, the other North Carolina mem- SLT Federal Agriculture Reform bers of Congress in this and Risk Management Act endeavor, including Rep- of 2012, which will have a resentatives G.K. Butter- significant impact on our field, Renee Ellmers, Walter region. Jones, Larry Kissell, Patrick Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price It marks an important McHenry, and Mel Watt, $ $ $ $ $ $ step as we move forward in as we have an informative 11,985 4,995 13,995 7,995 18,995 18,985 providing some certainty for discussion on various busi- our farm families and rural ness, political and economic 07 Subaru 06 Buick 08 Chevy 05 Ford 05 Chevy 08 Ford communities. topics. Rural development is a This event draws hun- Forester Lucerne CXL Avalanche Ford F-150 Silverado F-350 critical component of any dreds of North Carolina AWD Z-71 XLT, Triton 4x4 farm bill, and it is impera- business leaders, Chamber tive that we continue to of Commerce members, and make needed investments in small business owners, and North Carolina through the it puts participants face-to- Sale Price Rural Business Service, the face with top-level officials Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Rural Utilities Service and from the Administration $ $ $ $ $ $ the Rural Housing Service. and Capitol Hill. 15,995 7,995 19,995 6,995 9,995 14,995 Our modern day economy We plan to feature a popu- requires that businesses lar part of the program that 910-642-2400 have access to broadband includes a “North Carolina Automotive services to connect to the Executive Leadership Pan- John Donoghue global marketplace, electric el,” to promote dialogue be- 800-280-7425 power to run equipment, tween participants and the *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. See dealer for details on all leases & fnancing options. (IGHWAY%ASTs7HITEVILLE and clean water to support CEOs of some of North Car- www.johndonoghueautomotive.com Living Te News Reporter, Tursday, August 9, 2012, Section C Wild about wood Local crafsmen create wood products for the nation

Photos by Mark Gilchrist Earl Croft assembles a cabinet door for a bank in California. Pridgen Woodworking of Whiteville contracts with builders around the country to manufacture and install custom cabinets. They have been busy lately working on retrofts and new construction for frms in the fnancial and medical felds.

By RAY WYCHE als — cypress shingles and lumber — found ready used millions of board feet of lumber sawn in Staff Writer markets in growing cities. Bolton. Products from trees grown in Columbus Coun- The first forest products to find a worldwide Manufacturing with Columbus County-grown ty have been used in far-away places for decades, market were turpentine and rosin. Then, South- timber continues today, with county-based busi- and the trend continues today. ern yellow pine earned a reputation of being the nesses furnishing cabinetry, pine flooring, wood The first European settlers found bountiful best framing lumber available. pulp and paper, and specialized lumber to markets building materials growing here, and then with Workers on the Panama Canal a century ago in around the nation as well as locally. improvements in transportation, these materi-

Edgar White, left, and Eric Mincey, right, prepare sheets of veneer, particle board and other materials for a heated press at Whiteville Plywood, which makes furniture-grade ve- neered plywood. This product will ship to a national manufacturer in western North Carolina.

Steve Nowell, an owner of Primeval Wood in Hallsboro, runs a piece of oak through a straight cut rip saw. The new business processes raw lumber and timber into working grade boards for cabinet makers and other woodworkers in the region.

Rudy Gomez turns maple into flooring using a machine so large and noisy that it has its own room. J.L. Powell of Whiteville ships flooring, stair treads and other spe- cialty building items to builders around the country and as far away as Alaska. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 -- 2C Fellowship IBC to SERVICES HHS Class of ’87 Strong in Grace hold Bible study planning reunion Ministries to hold Fellowship Independent Hallsboro High School Class Baptist Church will hold its summer camp Forest Lawn Baptist Church of of 1987 will be celebrating 25 Tabor City is holding a celebrate Bible study every Thursday at Strong in Grace Ministries years on Oct.13 at the N.C. recovery seminar that will be of- 7:30 p.m. will hold a children’s summer Museum of Forestry. fered every Tuesday night. Din- The church is located at camp for ages 6-13 which began Alumni are asked to contact ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- 3070 Hallsboro Road North. June 11 and runs through Aug. Carina Smith Rivenbark at ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 Elder Shawn Maynor is the 17. The camp is held Monday- 910-253-4971 for more informa- p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 pastor. Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. tion. Deadline for registration p.m. The seminar offers help The camp will be held at for the following: drug and alco- forms is Aug. 20. New Ebenezer Faith Minis- hol abuse and family support, Whiteville Negro/ anger, food addictions, sexual tries, 1705 Southport-Supply Central HS reunion Road in Bolivia. addictions, eating disorders, Sweet Home BC adult children from dysfunction- The Whiteville Negro/Cen- The cost is $50 per week or al families, physical/emotional/ tral High School class reunion to hold Cancer run special $90 per week with 2nd week free. sexual abuse. For more informa- will be held over the Labor Day Sweet Home Baptist Church Register by calling 253-0477. tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- weekend, beginning Friday, will hold a Cancer run Sat- 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 Aug. 31. urday, Aug. 11. Registration or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. The festivities will include a will be held at 10 a.m. in the The church is located at 16025 meet and greet Friday, tour of James B. White Hwy. Walmart parking lot. Registra- Living Healthy the school grounds and other tion fee is $10 per rider and $15 The DivorceCare recovery semi- activities Saturday, banquet at with passenger. Ride will leave sessions to be held nar and support group meets Vineland Station on Saturday Are you sick and tired of Chadbourn Mayor Ken Waddell addresses the crowd Walmart at 11 a.m. at Peace Baptist Church, 653 evening, and Sunday morning being sick and tired? Ongo- recently at the fundraiser for his campaign for N.C. Food will be available at the Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each worship service. ing health conditions such as House of Representatives. The reception was at end of the ride. Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information call This event is sponsored by arthritis, high blood pressure, Childcare is provided through Vineland Station. Daniel Piggott at 336-725-9611, the Concerned Bikers Asso- diabetes and heart disease ffth grade. DivorceCare features Cheryl Jefferson George at 840- Victory in Jesus Ministries of ciation/ABATE of Columbus can affect your quality of life. nationally recognized experts 5722, Jewel Thompson Register Whiteville will hold two morn- 70th year anniversary of County. Living Healthy is a free six- on divorce and recovery topics. at 770-1895 or Linda McCoy Seminar sessions include Fac- ing worship services. The ser- Rev. Tomas Spann and For more information call week series designed to help Pittman at 770-36145. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 the Brooklyn All Stars at Angie Shelley at 653-5187, An- you better manage chronic ness, Depression, New Relation- a.m. each Sunday with Sunday gie Fowler at 625-5663 or An- conditions and live a happier, ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- Bowers Saturday, Aug. 18 Agape COGIC to hold gela Norris at 840-3848. healthier life. For more information call Peace ers night Bible study is held on The blockbuster showdown Living Healthy sessions are Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Vic- pastor’s anniversary Baptist Church at 640-2877. The gold cup awards presents the once a week for six weeks and tory services are aired weekly on Agape C.O.G.I.C. will hold pastor is Chip Hannah. 70th year anniversary of Rev.. will be followed by exercise WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, its pastor’s Elder Bennie Ben- Hallsboro COG Thomas Spann and the Brook- sessions. GriefShare seminar and sup- S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. with jamin anniversary Aug. 19 at lyn All Stars Saturday, Aug. to hold VBS The sessions, sponsored by port group meets at Peace Bap- streaming available via the in- 4 p.m. The guest speaker will 18 at Bowers Auditorium, 413 the Columbus County Health tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., ternet. The ministry is located at be Superintendent Thomas Hallsboro Church of God N. Lee Street. Doors open at 6 Department and other com- Whiteville, each Tuesday from 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey A. A. Wiggins. Morning wor- will hold its vacation Bible 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a Troy is the pastor. For more in- p.m. and the program begins munity partners, will be held ship is held every Sunday at school Wednesday, Aug. 8-Fri- friendly, caring group of people formation call 642-5416 of visit at 7 p.m. at the Westside Alumni build- 11 a.m. and Bible study every day, Aug. 10 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. who will walk alongside you victoryinjesusministries.org The program will also fea- ing, 650 W. Smith Street, Chad- Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 11 from 5-7 through one of life’s most diffcult ture Robert Blair Original bourn. The church is located at 199 p.m. experiences. For more informa- New Ebenezer Faith Ministries Fantastic Volinaires of De- For more information or Forest Drive. For more information call tion call Peace Baptist Church, will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and troit Mich., Debra Barnes questions call Sarah Gray at 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- 4th Sundays - Sunday school at 840-4305. and Barnes Sisters of Rocky 640-6615 ext. 362. 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at Mount, The Original Supreme Love Grove FWBC 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Members of The Lord’s Chapel every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible Angels of Milwaukee, Wis. to hold young adult are on a mission to provide items study/youth night is held every Also appearing will be gospel to the community, at a minimal comedians Lynwood Williams choir anniversary Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and Love Grove Freewill Bap- fee, from their year ‘round back- of Tampa, Fla. and Anna Doug- 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from tist Church will hold its young Whiteville United Methodist yard sale. It is located at 2886 las of Fayetteville, El-Bethel 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- adult choir anniversary Sun- Hallsboro Road South, Halls- nity). The church is located at Male Chorus of Whiteville, Lil day, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” boro. The shop is open Monday 1705 Southport-Supply Road, Ricky and the Mighty Golden The program will feature – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Stars of Bennettsville, S.C., Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. closed on Wednesday. Items El-Bethel Choir and The Hum- is the pastor. Queen of gospel and the Joyfu- donated will be greatly appreci- ble Spirit, both of Whiteville, Minister - Rev. Paul Stallworth laires of Elizabethtown. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s The Six Silver Stars of Loris, The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe For more information 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Chapel. will hold its council meetings the S.C., The Chadbourn Gospel call WVOE Radio at 654-5621, 3rd Thursday of each month at Singers, The Highlights and WENC Radio at 640-1220, Block- Good News Community Youth 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds The Voices of Glory, both of buster at 840-1352, Pastor Rob- Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 on Old Lake Road, Bolton. Tabor City, Shady Grove Male ert Williams at 445-1538 or Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has Chorus and Totally Commit- changed the date of their inform- Queen at 499-1237. ted of Maxton. er Bible study from Thursdays Union Chapel at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 FWBC to hold Elder Ronald Brown is the p.m. to beneft seniors who may pastor. not be able to travel at night. For usher’s anniversary Wards Station COG to more information call 646-4898. Union Chapel Freewill Bap- hold steak plate sale Pleasant Union MBC tist Church will hold its usher’s Wards Station Church of Honey Hill Missionary Baptist anniversary Sunday, Aug. 19 at God will hold a steak plate sale to hold program Sept. 9 Church services. Sunday school 4 p.m. Pastor Corey Lyons and Friday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m.- Pleasant Union Missionary is held at 10 a.m. and service New Beginnings Missionary 7 p.m. The plates are $8 and Baptist Church will hold its begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Baptist Church of Chadbourn consist of steak, baked potato, “Ladies in red, men in black” service is held at 6 p.m. and will be in charge of the service. salad, roll and cake. Eat in or program Sunday, Sept. 9 at 3 Wednesday service is at 7:30 take out. p.m. Mary Robinson of the Prayer Shawl committee gave p.m. The church is located at The church is located on East Mill Street. The church is located at The church is located at Rev. Stallsworth and his family, wife Marsha and son 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. Peter, a quilt during a reception for the new pastor. The new pastor is Troy Little. Elder J.C. Robinson is the 5478 Rough and Ready Road, 1437 East Arcadia Road, Rie- pastor. Chadbourn. gelwood.

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Scriptures Selected Collier’s Jewelers PREGNANT? by the American Don’t know where to turn? Photo Credit:©istockphoto.vicm Photo Bible Society “Serving The Area Since 1931” Whiteville’s Leading Jeweler We can help you. ©2012, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services 717 South Madison St. Call 910-642-2677 P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012--3C Make-A-Wish Lake Waccamaw Old New Hanover 1st annual ballin’ First Presbyterian to Donna’s Fine needs volunteers Food ministry to Genealogical for a cause to be host Ladies Bible study Instruments Plus to First Presbyterian Church host musical guests Wish Granting Volunteers distribute food Society to meet held Aug. 18-19 will host an inter-denomina- are needed for the Make-A- Donna’s Fine Instruments Lake Waccamaw food minis- The Old New Hanover Ge- C-Nice Production with tional ladies Bible study. The Wish Foundation of Eastern Plus will host different musical try will distribute food to those nealogical Society will meet Believe to Achieve Monitor- 10-week interactive study by North Carolina. guests each Friday. Open mic in need. Saturday, Aug. 18 at Northeast ing Program (BAM) and the Sheila Walsh is entitled “The Wish Granters visit the starts at 6:30 p.m. and scheduled The distribution days will Branch Library, Paynter Room, Overflow Ministry presents shelter of God’s promises.” family and help determine bands at 7:30 p.m. be the second Wednesday Landfall at 1 p.m., computer its 1st annual ballin’ for a The class will meet Tues- the wish of the child while Admission is $5. and fourth Saturday of each group meeting and at 1:45 p.m. cause Saturday, Aug. 18 and day mornings from 9-10:30 explaining wish procedures Donna’s is located at 211 N. month, starting at 9 a.m. at presenting Judy Ward, telling Sunday, Aug. 19 5 on 5 charity a.m. beginning Sept. 11. and using their creative side to Brown St., Chadbourn. First Baptist Church, Sam “What your family wouldn’t basketball tournament. Teams Member books, which cost make the wish truly magical. For more information call Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw. tell you and didn’t want you to must have at least 5 players $10, must be ordered in ad- Wish Granters see first- 840-2122. Food recipients need only a know about your native Ameri- and teams must have match- vance. hand the impact a wish can photo ID to receive free food. can past.” ing jerseys. $10 each player For more information or make on a child with a life- The partnering churches Light refreshments will be and jerseys available for $5. to order a book, call Janet 43rd annual threatening medical condition. are Lake Waccamaw Method- served. Registration deadline is Friday, McPherson at 642-9714 no lat- For more information, con- ist Church, Lake Waccamaw Aug. 10. The event will be held er than Aug. 28. Pate-Pait reunion tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or The Pate-Pait reunion will Presbyterian Church, Little Chadbourn Middle at Nolan Park, 722 Nolan Ave. [email protected]. be held in the fellowship hall Wheel of Hope Church and Proceeds to benefit local chari- Freewill Holiness to to host gospel choir of Center Road Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Lake ties. For more information or hold VBS Aug. 8-11 Barefoot Church Waccamaw. A gospel choir concert will Bladenboro, Sunday, Sept. 2. registration call 445-1040 or Freewill Holiness Church For more information call be held every Monday and Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and to feature family email [email protected]. will hold its vacation Bible 646-3727. Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at lunch will be served at 1 p.m. movie night Chadbourn Middle School, 801 school Wednesday, Aug. 8-Sat- David Pate is the father of all urday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. nightly. Barefoot Church will fea- W. Smith St. under the direc - Sandy Plain MBC to Pate and Pait family members Saturday, Aug. 11 will be fun ture a family movie night every Men and Women UFYF tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. who claim Bladen County as hold Usher’s day at noon. third Friday of the month at For more information call home. Davis was born in 1772 to sponsor basketball The church is located at 7:30 p.m. the school at 654-4300 or 654- anniversary Aug. 12 and married Ferby Boyt and 3258 Pocosin Road, Lake Wac- The church is located at 28 tournament Aug. 11 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. Sandy Plain Missionary the has the following children: camaw in the St. James com- Whiteville Plaza. Men and Women United for Baptist Church of Clarkton John Pate, James Pate, Hil- Youth and Families will spon- will hold its Usher’s anniver- munity. ary Pate, Jesse Pate, Mary M. sor a 5 on 5 adult basketball Facts of Life Church sary, Sunday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. (Polly) Pate and Timothy Pate. FUNDRAISERS tournament Saturday, Aug. 11. ofers transportation Rev. James Fulwood, pastor of Relay for Life 2013 Most of children changed the There is an entry fee of $100 Little Wheel of Hope Baptist The Facts of Life Church spelling of their name to Pait, per team. Church of Lake Waccamaw planning meeting First Presbyterian Church will provide transportation for following the Civil War. The tournament will be held will be the guest speaker. Mu- Anyone interested in help- women have cookbooks for sale Smithfield employees to and The church is located at 2485 in the East Arcadia School sic will be provided by the ing plan the 2013 Relay for for $10 each. The cookbooks are from Smithfield. Transporta- Center Road, Bladenboro. gym. church choir. Life event should meet at the available at the church located at tion began July 1. For more information call For more information call The church is located at 903 Beth Israel Synagogue, next to 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. For more information call 754-5550. Randolph Keaton at 269-7888 Farmers Union Road. Memory’s Plaza, Monday, Aug. Offce hours are Monday-Friday, 653-7215 or 918-4531 between 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. or Ricky Graham at 669-2355. Dean R. Young is the pastor. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Help is needed the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on all committees. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Lynn Hill Independent Baptist Church 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Hwy. 74 at Union Valley Rd. Exit Church Directory . . . Whiteville, NC Our church directory features a weekly sion. We’ll include your church name, http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html church profle, helpful information about address, phone number, pastor’s name, [email protected] area churches, a devotional thought and service times and web address. You’ll also Church Phone: 910-914-0002 Pastor’s Phone: 910-642-5820 daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profle, includ- Pastor: William A Schalk If you would like your church including church photos, run in the directory ed on this page, we invite you to call us sometime during the six month period. “HAVING CHURCH THE BIBLE WAY” today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only We encourage you to help make this di- A Bible Centered Church for the Whole Family Our Church Family would like to extend a portunities here to serve the Lord. Our ministry $21.50 per month (six month commit- rectory complete by having your church friendly invitation for you to come and visit with includes many special fellowship activities and an- ment), we’ll include your church in this information included. us. Lynn Hill Baptist Church is now in its sixth nual events such as “Family Field and Faith Day” weekly directory, plus in our web ver- year of ministry in Columbus County and is po- for the whole family, Labor Day Church Picnic, sitioned to grow its ministry to serve the commu- and a Fireside Fellowship amongst others. We nity. We are a congregation that is excited about have several conferences and revivals, with ac- AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Smyrna Baptist Church serving the Lord and interacting in ministry to- complished Evangelists and Preachers. Our Youth Lake Waccamaw 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville gether. Ministry has regular “Youth Alive” meetings on EPISCOPAL Church Phone: 642-6266 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw You will fnd a friendly and welcome atmo- Mount Horeb AME Church Pastor Ray Best Wednesday and Sunday nights where the youth Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 sphere here where you can grow in the knowledge are involved in crafts, games, and Bible leaning. 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening and love of Christ. Members can fnd many op- In the services you will receive helpful and prac- Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Worship 6 pm, Bible Buddies 5:45 pm tical Bible centered messages and teachings from Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am Forest Lawn Missionary Services: the Bible. You’ll also have triumphant and joyful Baptist Church Sweet Home Missionary Sunday School 10 am conservative music which is inspiring and uplift- Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City ing in preparing one’s hearts for worshipping the Wed 6:30 pm 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Sunday Worship 11 am Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 Lord the Bible way. We are Savior Driven, Family St. James AME Church Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Wednesday Prayer & Fellowship 7 pm Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, Oriented, Mission Hearted and Christ Honoring. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville 1st Saturday of the Month Visitation 2 pm Wed 7:00 pm 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm We hope to see you this Sunday. Church Phone 642-8832 New: Come and discover a church that still worships Rev. Philip A. Blair Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church Youth Alive for Preteens & Teens 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville the Lord the Bible way. We are located near the Sun Church School 9:45 am 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Sunday Night 6 pm Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Highway 74 of ramps and Union Valley Rd. Lynn Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7764 910-642-7284 Wednesday Night 7 p.m. Hill Road is the frst road on the left after crossing Wed 6:00 pm [email protected] www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org www.trytbc.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Wed 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Northwood Assembly EPISCOPAL ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST METHODIST-UNITED 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Lennon’s Cross Roads Western Prong Baptist Church First Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Russell Honeycutt St. Mark AME Zion Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 910-642-7654 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor westernprong.org www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sun of Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. Sunday School 9:45 am each month 6:00 pm Special Fellowship 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm 6:30 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Prayer Tues 10:00 am Activity, Wed 7:00 pm White Marsh Baptist Church Pastor Gloria C. Moore Bible Study/Prayer Service Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville 910-647-0047 Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Macedonia Baptist Church Fair Bluff United Methodist Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Carroll Fonvielle Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Rehobeth AME Zion Church 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen 910-642-6459 [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm Jimmy Caines, Pastor Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am www.mombcwhitevillenc.com PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am [email protected] Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 Wed 7:00 pm 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am CHURCH OF GOD Nakina Baptist Church Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina New Life Community Church Whiteville United Methodist www.chadbournph.org 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Rev. J. Darryll Hester Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sunday School 9:45 am Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 910-499-1598 [email protected] Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am [email protected] Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm www.whitevilleumc.org Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Whiteville Church of God 10:00 Worship Service 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville CATHOLIC Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Sacred Heart Catholic Church [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd [email protected] Sunday School 10:00 am Facebook: Whiteville Church of God 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 910-642-6345 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South www.nhbcwhiteville.com [email protected] Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Wed 7:00 pm Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Barefoot Church Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Reconciliation before Mass or by 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church appointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor PRESBYTERIAN 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo 10am English, 12 noon Spanish, Pastor Chip Hannah 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English BAPTIST 910-642-0251 Facebook: Barefoot Church First Presbyterian Church [email protected] and 7:30pm Spanish 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Calvary Baptist Church www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Faith Formation from Sept to May Twitter: @BarefootChurch Rev. Joshua Bower Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm 11 am - 12 noon Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am 910-642-2253 Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Christian Fellowship Church [email protected] Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Love Grove FWB Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro Wednesday 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. Westminster Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 910-640-3223 • www.missonaryalliance.com 910-646-3388 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 6:30 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. [email protected] 910-642-2762 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm [email protected] Chadbourn Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & Living Word Church Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Lynn Hill Independent Christ the King Lutheran Church SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 910-654-4164 Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-2139 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] www.livingwordnc.com 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor graceandchristtheking.com Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, August 9, 2012 Lakeside Ministry New Mt. Zion MBC Songs of Faith Laddy’s variety COMMUNITY to host Sunday to hold drug program music show New Mt. Zion Missionary slated Aug. 12 NEWS speakers and music Baptist Church of Brunswick A well-known all-male a cap- Laddy Cannon and the band Lakeside Ministry will host will hold its 4th annual drug pella inspirational ensemble, will be performing every speakers and special music awareness program along Tuesday night from 7-10 p.m. The Master’s Men from Ra- Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Sunday May 27-Sept. 2 with its back to school feast at W.N. Railroad St. in Clark- leigh, will present “Songs of at First Presbyterian Church, from 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon- ton. Faith” at Camp United Meth- 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville The event will be held at the A variety of music is gos- 3 p.m. The theme is “Liv- odist Church in Shallotte on on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- Lake Waccamaw Campground ing under God’s grace and Sunday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m. Tickets pel, beach, oldies rock n’ roll, day, and Saturday nights at 8 Gazebo next to the Sailboat mercy.” The guest speaker are $10 and will be available country and lots of dancing. p.m. A guest speaker will be at Club. will be Ricky Rouse of Rouse after July 4 at the church of- For more information call the meeting on the last Thurs- The schedule is as follows: Counseling. Minister Marcus fice, 4807 Main Street, Shal- 640-8465. day of each month. The church Aug. 12 - Rev. Merle Johnson Smith of Greater Grace Tab- lotte, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday- is located on Thompson Street in along with April Tedder. ernacle will be the MC. Enter- Friday, 910-754-4840, from the First St. Paul MBC to Whiteville. Aug. 19 - Rev. Tim Jernigan tainment will be by New Mt. Jeff Laborg United Methodist Women of along with Danny Gibson and hold anniversary Aug. 12 Narcotics Anonymous meets Zion Praise Team. the Church, or at the door as First St. Paul Missionary at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. Don Brock. There will be free food and Aug. 26 - Rev. Hubert McCle- Peace BC to hold available. Proceeds will sup- Baptist Church will hold its Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- drinks. port UMW missions, locally 131st anniversary Sunday, Aug. days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ney along with Willa Dean For more information call Marvelous Mondays Williams. and beyond. 12 at 9:45 a.m. The theme is “We and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Susie Hawkins at 207-2390 or Peace Baptist Church will Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, Sept. 2 - Glory Bound Quar- The Master’s Men ensemble have come this far by faith.” Sharlyin Cokley at 445-3105. hold Marvelous Mondays dur- Riegelwood on Tuesdays and ter in concert. has been spreading the gospel The guest speaker will be Dr. Rev. Rowell is the pastor. ing August at 7 p.m. of God’s love through music Pastor Patricia Richardson of Thursdays at 7 p.m. Each Monday will feature Shiloh Outreach to since 1995 throughout the Car- Holy Faith Church along with Al-anon meets at First Presby- First Baptist MBC a different pastor. For Aug. 13 olinas and Virginia. Arrange- her choir and congregation. terian Church, 511 N. Thompson hold Laborers of the speaker will be Pastor Jeff ments include hymns, spiritu- Lunch will be served after the St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 to hold Women’s Laborg with Bishop Branch als, gospel and other musical morning service. p.m. Love: food pantry Baptist Church, Central. S.C. styles in four-, five-, and six- Day Aug. 12 An afternoon service will Recovery (Christian Support Shiloh Outreach will hold a The Women’s Ministry of The church is located at 653 part harmony for unaccompa- begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Corey Love Mill Road (behind Trac- Group) meets at Forest Lawn Laborers of Love: food pantry, First Baptist Missionary Bap- nied male voices. Songs from Lyons of New Beginnings Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on tor Supply). every Wednesday from 10 a.m.- tist Church will hold its an- their repertoire may be heard Church of Chadbourn along Tuesdays at 6 p.m. noon and from 5-7 p.m. nual Women’s Day program For more information call on the web at www.myspace. with his choir and congrega- Diabetes Support Group meets There will be free food, but Sunday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. The 642-0251. com/themastersmen/music. tion. at Columbus Regional Health- call for an appointment. Also guest speaker will be Rev. The newest disc in their five- Sister Shannon Register care, Education Center, Class- available will be a consignment Kittie Jacobs, pastor of New Family CHAMPIONS CD archive is “On The Road Phipps of Fayetteville will be store. room 2 the second Thursday of Zion A.M.E. Zion Church of to hold nurturing with The Master’s Men.” the mistress of ceremonies for each month at 6 p.m. For more The outreach is located Council. parenting program the afternoon service. information call Shauna Nobles at 426 S. 9th Street in the old The church is located at The church is located at at 642-9458 or 641-8208. International Paper building, 2600 General Howe Road, Rie- The Nurturing Parent- Holy Land Pilgrimage 76 Campground Road, off 701 Bolton. gelwood. ing Program is being offered North. Brain Injury Support Group planned April 8-19 meets at Columbus Regional For more information call Rev. Charles H. Jacobs Jr. is through Family CHAMPIONS Rev. Ronnie Blue is the pastor. A Holy Land Pilgrimage Healthcare, Education Center, 655-0540. Serving Bolton and the pastor. Family Resource Center. Columbus County. This program can assist the will be held April 8-19, 2013. Room 1A the second Thursday Graham Chapel participant in obtaining valu- The hosts are Virginia Greer, of each month at 6 p.m. For more able skills in raising children. Enoch Holloway and Dr. Tom information call Shauna Nobles Sandyfeld Parks and GOSPEL SINGS or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. presents Marva It will cover many topics such Jackson. The Israel guide will Rec. seeking pageant 9458. Robinson in concert as discipline, rewards, pun- be Doron Heilinger. contestants The gospel chorus of Gra- ishments, morals, values and Daily itinerary will be: China Grove Missionary Bap- Compassionate Friends Sup- Sandyfield Parks and Recre- ham Chapel A.M.E. Zion developing family rules along Monday, April 8 - Bound for tist Church will host a gospel port Group (Grief group for par- ation is seeking pageant con- Church will hold, in celebra- with a meal and door prizes. the Promised Land. Depart sing Saturday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. ents who have lost children to featuring Nadine and Stevie. A death) meets at Grace Episco- testants for its annual Town tion of its anniversary, a con- The program is being of- USA aboard U.S. Air. love offering will be taken. Re- Hall Day Celebration, Aug. fered at three different sites Tuesday, April 9 - Welcome pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., cert featuring “Lady of song,” freshments will be served in the Whiteville the second Monday 2012. within the county. Bolton to the Holy Land. Overnight in Marva Robinson Sunday, Aug. fellowship hall following the sing. of each month at 7:30 p.m. For All proceeds will be used 19 at 3 p.m. Senior/Youth Center every Tiberias. Wednesday, April 10 - Upper The church is located at 2903 more information call 647-8401. to help fund the upkeep of the The church is located at Monday at 6 p.m.; the DREAM Old Stake Road, Chadbourn. Galilee and the Golan. Over- park and playground facilities. 458 East Arcadia Road, Rie- Center every Tuesday at 5:30 For more information call Karen Vietnam Veterans of America Contestants must call Ms. gelwood. p.m.; and at Family CHAMPI- night in Tiberias. McPherson at 654-3013. Rev. Chapter #962 of Columbus Graham at 540-6982 or email For more information call ONS FRC in Tabor City every Thursday, April 11 - The Thomas Fairfax is the pastor. County meets the frst Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 [email protected]. Curtistene Graham at 655-4501 Wednesday at 5 p.m. Coast and Hill Country. Over- S. Madison St., Whiteville. or the church at 655-3759. For more information call night in Tiberias. Union Baptist to hold Abundance of Love Rev. Williams Peterson is 653-9200. Friday, April 12 - The Heart The American Legion Post to hold rainbow tea the pastor. of Galilee. Overnight in Ti- usher’s anniversary #233 meets the frst Saturday berias. Union Baptist Church will of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 Abundance of Love Adult Clothing and diapers Saturday, April 13 - The hold its annual usher’s an- Phillips St., Whiteville. Health Care Center, 212 E. Sandhill MBC available at Living Valleys: Jezreel and Jordan. niversary Sunday, Aug. 19 at 4 Columbus St., Whiteville has Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Hope Pregnancy Overnight at Dead Sea Resort. p.m. Dr. Arnold B. Coley pastor changed the date of its fund- announcements #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary Sunday, April 14 - Masada of Rehobeth AME Zion Church meets on the second Tuesday of raiser and Rainbow tea to Oct. Sandhill Missionary Bap- Support Services and Qumran: Places of Refuge. of Clarkton, accompanied by each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 6 at 6 p.m. tist Church will hold its Mass Living Hope Pregnancy Overnight in Jerusalem. his choir and congregation, W. Wyche St., Whiteville. The keynote speaker will be Choir anniversary Sunday, Support Services provides Monday, April 15, Experi- will be the guest speaker. Sister Mable Lawrence. Music Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. The guest Disabled American Veterans free clothing and diapers for encing the Holy City. Over- The church is located at will be by the Huffman Sisters will be “The Mighty Echos” children through size 3T. night in Jerusalem. Chapter #35 meets the sec- 2290 Old Northeast Road, Lake ond Thursday of each month at of Marion, S.C. of Elizabethtown along with The center is located at 116 Tuesday, April 16 - The En- Waccamaw. 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., other groups. Refreshments Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle chanted Old City. Overnight in Columbus County will be served. Rev. Gregory W. Spaulding Whiteville. International in Whiteville. Jerusalem. is the pastor. Literacy Council to Sunday, Aug. 26 will be Office hours are Mondays Wednesday, April 17 - City of Men’s Day. Pastor Rev. Donald from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays David excavations. Overnight hold tutor training Thompson will deliver the and Thursdays from noon-4 in Jerusalem. New Townsend CLASS REUNIONS The Columbus County Lit- message at 11 a.m. Rev. An- p.m. No appointment is neces- Thursday, April 18 - Behold Temple Ministries eracy Council will conduct drew Reaves along with the sary. the New Jerusalem. Farewell The 1971 Hallsboro High tutor training sessions Friday, congregation of Effingham For more information call dinner, drive to airport. church announcements School Class is planning its 41st Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 24 Baptist Church of Mullins, the helpline at 642-2677. Friday, April 19 - Return to New Townsend Temple Min- S.C. will render the 3:30 p.m. reunion. Classmates are asked from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Colum- All services are free and USA. istries will hold an all you can to provide phone numbers and bus Baptist Association, 208 S. service. Refreshments will be confidential. For more information call eat Blue Crab Fest Saturday, served between the services. email addresses if you have Thompson Street. The 12-hour Greer at 642-7000 or email Aug. 18 from 3-7 p.m. Tickets information about other class- The church is located at 16920 training will provide the re- Smith Chapel UMC [email protected]. are $20. The church is located mates. For more information call quirements for tutor training Twisted Hickory Road, Blad- at 273 Smith Lane, Bolton. For Joyce Thurman at 201-618-4799 certification. enboro. to hold Family/ more information call 512-7010. or email [email protected], There is no cost to the work- Friends Day Aug. 19 Whiteville UMC The Men’s Outreach Minis- Joyce “Paula” Jacobs at 646- try will hold its Annual Day in 3964 or email pjacobs1952@ shop attendees; however, the Smith Chapel United Meth- Beth Moore Bible to hold Bible the park Saturday, Sept. 8 from gmail.com, Wanda Dowless Bat- council seeks individuals who odist Church will hold its 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be ten at 647-8611 or email batten- are willing to commit to volun- study to be held Family and Friends Day Sun- study Sept. 5 guest speakers, dance teams, [email protected]. teering through the organiza- day, Aug. 19 beginning with tion by providing one-on-one Aug. 29-Oct. 31 Whiteville United Method- choirs,tournaments, free food the morning service at 8 a.m. ist Church will offer a Bible tutorial services to individu- A Beth Moore Bible study, and more. The event will be There will be a fellowship lun- study on the gospel of Mark als who seek to improve basic Living beyond yourself: Ex- held at Bolton Town Park. cheon at 1 p.m. and a special beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5 skills such as reading, writing, ploring the fruit of the spirit, A pre-pastoral appreciation service at 4 p.m. The guest at 9 a.m. in the Worthington listening and speaking. will begin Wednesday, Aug. 29 celebration for Pastor Lula M. Vineland speaker will be Rev. Hannah classroom. A study of John Training will be conducted and run through Oct. 31 at 10 Webb will be held Sept. 12-14 at Green of St. John AME in MacArthur will be used. It is by the Apprentice Training a.m. Meet at the Dock Baptist 7:30 p.m. nightly. Fairmont. a verse-by-verse format fol- Station Team of the Columbus County Association Building in Naki- The church is located at lowed by questions. Available for wedding Literacy Council. na for Bible study, prayer and 1944 N. Blacksmith Road, Call the church office at 642- receptions & other For more information or to fellowship. Bolton. 3376 or Florence Marlowe at pre-register call by Tuesday, For member books or infor- events Rev. Judy Billings is the 642-4714 to order a study guide Aug. 14 at the council office at mation call Rita Cartrette at 642-3157 pastor. for $10 by Aug. 27. 642-2442. 840-7766. Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity?

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WHS Class of 1951 Whiteville High School’s Class of 1951 held its 61-year reunion June 2 at Dale’s Seafood. Betty Rose Hedgepeth; standing: Fred Watts, Mary Jane Sessions, Maxine Jordan, J.C. Seated left to right are Mona Faye McLelland, Martha Watson, Wayland Hedgepeth and Hyatt, Mary Elizabeth Pridgen, Carol Brock, Estalee Gore and Sidney Thompson. Adult classes at Dream Center DREAM Center will sponsor several enhancement classes for adults in collaboration with Southeastern Community PLEASE College. These include various computer classes, GED, and English as a Second Language. Each class will be held in the RECYCLE Technology Center at the DREAM Center. Computer/Technology Awareness for Job Seekers is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 20. Fee waived for this class. Mary Baldwin is the instructor. Desktop Publishing is scheduled Fridays from 9 a.m. until noon beginning Aug. 24. The fee is $120 for persons younger than 65 years old. Wes Campbell is the instructor. Deondra Jenkins Desktop Publishing is scheduled Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. beginning Sept. 24. The fee is $65 for persons younger than 65 years old. Mary Baldwin is the instructor. Jenkins studies GED class is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 Louis Godwin and Harrison Prince from South Colum- in Ghana a.m. until noon beginning Aug. 21. There is no fee. Emma bus High School recently attended Clemson’s Chal- Walker is the instructor. Deondra Jenkins, a 2009 lenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) at English as a Second Language is scheduled Tuesday from graduate of East Columbus Clemson Youth Learning Institute. Students participat- 6-9 p.m. There is no fee. Heather Nance is the instructor. High School and a rising After You Read. ed in team building and academic sessions, including For more information contact the DREAM Center at 642- senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, leadership skills, improving their ability to think clearly 0633. Carol Caldwell is the executive director. was recently enrolled in the and performing under pressure. Godwin is the son of Ghana Humanities study Huey and Malette Godwin. Prince is the son of Michael abroad program in Ghana, and Karen Prince. The West Africa from May 21- Waccamaw Academy June 18. Four County The program, offered honor roll Classifieds through N.C. State Uni- la Watts, Haily Wilkins Head Start versity, was designed to Headmaster’s list Work WCHS Class provide students with an All A’s Honor Roll accepting international educational 6th six weeks All A’s & B’s of ‘67 sets 45th experience that would en- GRADE 1: Marlee Rooks 2nd semester GRADE 2: Emma Arrington, GRADE 3: Zachery Kennedy applications hance intercultural sensitiv- Joshua Dicks, Holden Jones, Bryson GRADE 4: Isaac McPherson, Jack ity and promote an aware- Wright year reunion Dorman, Noah Tuton, Drew Watts Four County Head Start GRADE 3: Tandem Hamilton, ness of global issues. It was GRADE 5: Camryn Skipper, Em- The West Columbus High Zachary Melvin, Sarah Perdue, is accepting applications ily Snipes, Cade Ransom, Burnett School class of 1967 will hold also made to immerse stu- Chloe Stephens for the 2012-2013 school year Haynie, Cash Justice GRADE 4: Raegan Jones, William a 45th year reunion party on dents in an intensive study GRADE 6: Kesalin Rooks, Blair for children who will be 3-4 Widenor, Isaac McPherson of West African culture and Watts Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Co- GRADE 5: Briley Skipper years of age by Aug. 31. Ap- GRADE 7: Coleman Lovette, Pey- provide an opportunity for GRADE 7: Caleb Collins, Morgan lumbus County Arts Council ton Sasser plications for children with Rasberry, Brittany Turbeville building, 822 S. Madison St., students to take courses that GRADE 8: Drew Smith, Douglas special needs are also ac- GRADE 8: Trey Jones, Samantha contribute to the Africana, Skipper, Sarah Rain Thompson Whiteville (across the street Lane, Savannah Williamson, Sarah cepted. GRADE 10: Shelby Cartret African-American and Afri- Grace Snipes from the Sherwin Williams GRADE 11: Cortney Creech Bring birth certificate of GRADE 9: Jeremy Rasberry store). can Black Studies curricula. GRADE 12: Chris Hamm, Chase child(ren) applying, verifi- GRADE 10: Cortney Harrelson, In addition, the program Turner Reaching people The cost will be $25 per cation of income, immuni- Brae Foulke person and a delicious din- provided opportunities for GRADE 11: Kaitlyn Arrington zation record, health insur- Headmaster’s list ner will be provided. Res- students to gain first-hand GRADE 12: McKayla McNeill, does the trick! Kayla Watts, Chase Turner, Haily All A’s ance information, child’s knowledge of West African ervations must be made in Wilkins Year current physical, birth dates life through host family advance and no later than of other members in family, GRADE 1: Marlee Rooks Oct. 1. stays and visits to places of Honor Roll GRADE 2: Emma Arrington, directions to home, mailing Joshua Dicks, Holden Jones, Bryson To reserve a slot, please historical and cultural sig- All A’s & B’s and physical address and 6th six weeks Wright mail payments to Rossie nificance. GRADE 3: Tandem Hamilton, GRADE 3: Zachery Kennedy WIC verification. Zachary Melvin, Sarah Perdue, (Buddy) Nance, 4104 Cape “Visiting Ghana has re- GRADE 4: Chandler Sellers, Abby For more information Chloe Stephens ally changed my perspec- Floyd, Drew Watts, Jack Dorman Landing Rd., Castle Hayne, GRADE 4: Raegan Jones, William contact Tabor City Head GRADE 5: Camryn Skipper, Em- tive on life as a whole, and Widenor N.C. 28429. Persons mailing ily Snipes, Cade Ransom, Burnett Start at 653-5403, 205 Stake GRADE 5: Briley Skipper, Camryn payments should be sure to it showed me first-hand how Haynie Rd., Tabor City, N.C. 28463. Skipper, Emily Snipes truly blessed and fortunate GRADE 6: Kesalin Rooks, Blair include as much of the fol- GRADE 6: Maya Morris Watts, Hunter Williamson, Maya we are in America. GRADE 7: Caleb Collins, Morgan lowing information as pos- Morris Rasberry, Brittany Turbeville, Pey- sible: If given the opportunity GRADE 7: Coleman Lovette, Pey- HHS Class of ’87 ton Sasser to travel again, not only will ton Sasser Name, address, email ad- GRADE 8: Anna Alease Gore, Trey GRADE 8: Drew Smith, Douglas she travel back to Ghana, but Jones, Samantha Lane, Savannah dress, phone number, how planning reunion Skipper, Sarah Rain Thompson, Williamson, Sarah Grace Snipes, many will be attending, to other regions of Africa as Anna Alease Gore Douglas Skipper Hallsboro High School GRADE 9: Nathan Sanders, Chel- name(s) of guest(s) attend- well as Europe. GRADE 9: Jeremy Rasberry, Chel- sea Britt Class of 1987 will be celebrat- “This is not the end, but sea Britt, Nathan Sanders ing and amount of money GRADE 11: Cortney Creech GRADE 10: Cortney Harrelson, ing 25 years on Oct.13 at the only the beginning of my GRADE 12: Nicole Barfield, Sarah enclosed. Brae Foulke N.C. Museum of Forestry. Miller For further informa- worldwide travels,” she said. GRADE 11: Kaitlyn Arrington tion on the reunion, contact Alumni are asked to con- Deondra is the daughter GRADE 12: McKayla McNeill, Kay- tact Carina Smith Riven- of Deborah Jenkins and the Headmaster’s list la Watts Rossie (Buddy) Nance at 465- All A’s bark at 910-253-4971 for more special daughter of Connie 0683, Johnny Cutrell at 262- 2nd semester Honor Roll information. Deadline for 1967, Terry Edmund Kury at A. Freeman. GRADE 1: Marlee Rooks All A’s & B’s The 828-406-6985, Jefferson Smith registration forms is Aug. 20. GRADE 2: Emma Arrington, Year Joshua Dicks, Holden Jones, Bryson GRADE 3: Zachery Kennedy at 232-8715 or Beth Todd Wright GRADE 4: Isaac McPherson, Jack White at 395-2604. GRADE 3: Tandem Hamilton, TCEM to hold Dorman, Noah Tuton, Drew Watts News Zachary Melvin, Sarah Perdue, GRADE 5: Cade Ransom, Burnett WCHS to hold 20th Chloe Stephens Haynie, Cash Justice pre-kindergarten GRADE 4: Raegan Jones, William GRADE 6: Kesalin Rooks, Blair reunion Oct. 19 Widenor Watts, Hunter Williamson Reporter GRADE 5: Briley Skipper The West Columbus High enrollment GRADE 7: Coleman Lovette GRADE 6: Maya Morris GRADE 8: Drew Smith CCYFA ofers School Class of 1992 will Tabor City Elementary GRADE 7: Caleb Collins, Morgan GRADE 10: Shelby Cartret, Emily hold its 20th reunion Friday, School is now enrolling stu- Rasberry, Brittany Turbeville Hacket, Ethan Norris, Ivan Turbev- GRADE 8: Anna Alease Gore, Trey Call Hanne $250 scholarship Oct. 19 at the West Columbus dents for the North Carolina ille Jones, Samantha Lane, Savannah GRADE 11: Cortney Creech, Greg Columbus County Youth football game and Saturday, pre-kindergarten program. Williamson, Sarah Grace Snipes Wilson ext. 237 and Families Association October 20 at the Columbus GRADE 9: Jeremy Rasberry, Chel- Children must be four years GRADE 12: Chris Hamm, Haily sea Britt, Nathan Sanders Inc. (CCYFA) offers one $250 County Law Enforcement of age on or before Aug. 31, Wilkins, Nicole Barfield GRADE 10: Cortney Harrelson, or Wanda scholarship each year. To be Center. 2012. Go by TCES to pick up Brae Foulke considered for this scholar- Provide phone numbers an enrollment packet or call GRADE 11: Kaitlyn Arrington ext. 221 ship the student must be and email addresses for class- the school at 653-3618. GRADE 12: McKayla McNeill, Kay- from the Columbus County mates. at area attending Southeastern For more information call RBH Society to Community College and not Tanesha Boone Smith at 336- Nakina Middle School Orientation hold fundraiser receiving any other finan- 392-4801, Trina Gause at 919- The Reuben Brown House 642-4104 cial assistance. Students in- 740-8690, Traci Hayes Storms Nakina Middle School will hold its Parent-Student-Teacher Preservation Society, Inc. terested in applying for the at 910-876-1153, Jeannetta Orientation Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 from 3-6 p.m. Parents and will hold a fundraiser on Fax: 910-642-1856 scholarship should contact McMillian McNeil at 336-343- students are invited and encouraged to come visit the school, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6-8 E-mail: Sue Hawks at 642-7141 ext. 3924 or Clarice Vereen Faison meet the teachers and staff, and gain a perspective of the up- p.m. at Vineland Station in [email protected] 320. at 910-212-8640. coming school year. School fees may be paid at this time. Whiteville. The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: August Thursday, 4-10 August 9, 2012 31-1 (12)

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from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick Meet Mark Andrews Mark Andrews is the director of the Disney-Pixar movie “Brave.” He has worked A Group Effort as a storyboard artist* on several films, Tricks of the trade In a feature movie, there might be including “The Iron Giant” and “Cars.” He as many as 150 animators. In the has also worked as a storyboard artist on TV After each image was drawn for a Disney movie “Brave,” for example, shows such as “Star Wars: Clone Wars.” He 20th-century animated movie, it was there were 43 main animators. won an Emmy Award for this show. copied onto a special transparent Sixteen more animators worked on

photo by Deborah Coleman/Pixar Mark helped direct and write for the crowds and additional animation; Disney movie “John Carter.” He was the story supervisor for sheet of plastic called a cel (sell). 19 worked on additional animation; the movies “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille.” That image was then colored and and seven others worked on the He studied animation and film in college. He has also placed over a background image. credits. Other teams of animators taught fencing lessons! (That way, the artist didn’t have worked on special projects such as shading. *A storyboard artist draws pictures to show what shots are needed to tell to redraw the background for each © Disney-Pixar. All Rights Reserved the story for a movie or show. image.) from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick A group project Animators in many fields Using motion picture film, a photo from The Mini Page © 2012 Today at major studios, an Video game artists animate TM Universal Uclick was taken of each cel. experienced animator is usually thousands of tiny actions. Because Teamwork assigned to focus on one character. the player decides what will happen, Supersport: Ashton Eaton In early animated films, a group Animators beginning their careers the animator has to create separate Height: 6-1 Birthdate: 1-21-88 of animators would all work on one might work only on the little bits animations for each possible move. Weight: 185 Hometown: Bend, Ore. At the Olympic decathlon site in London, all eyes will be on character. For example, 10 artists that move on the characters, which In motion graphics, artists may American Ashton Eaton. might animate all of Snow White’s are nicknamed “toes and tails.” design animations for presentations In that grinding two-day, 10-event test of speed, stamina and In smaller studios, especially those or commercials. They might work on strength, scheduled for Aug. 8 and 9, he’s favored to win the gold medal actions, while five other artists might after setting a world record at the U.S. Olympic trials in June. animate a lesser character, such as working on the titles to movies, wording in ads, Eaton, who also holds the world record in the seven-event heptathlon, Grumpy. projects for TV designs on cellphones or displays in is expected to keep his competitive edge. The Oregon native has long or the Web, offices or stores. possessed a champion’s drive and determination. Other artists were assigned to only At the University of Oregon, Eaton won two national decathlon titles one detail. For example, one artist one animator Motion graphics and earned a degree in psychology. He played football, wrestled and ran might work only on Snow White’s might do grab the viewer’s track in high school. blush. Another artist might work everything. attention, as Some athletes might run faster, or jump higher, or throw longer. But in this SCAD in the all-around decathlon event, Eaton is the leader of the elite athletes only on the queen’s hands. headed to London. student’s art. art courtesy SCAD

Drawing With Light All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Stop motion Studying life In stop motion, or stop frame, Fred: Why are fish easy to weigh? Animators spend a lot of time Felicia: They come with their own scales! animation, the artist shoots a picture studying how things move. Major of an object, then moves the object, studios usually have a training then shoots another picture. This department to teach animators how Felix: What is a famous fish called? process takes a lot of care. If anyone real creatures and people move. Frieda: A starfish! bumps the set, the artist has to start For example, in “Brother Bear,” all over again. Disney brought in actual bears for Forrest: What type of fish enjoy playing The advantage is that it is a animators to watch. For “Mulan,” poker? process anyone can do. If you have they brought in a tai chi master to Farris: Card sharks! a camera on your smartphone and a teach animators how to perform that from The Mini Page © 2012 Universal Uclick couple of paper clips or some Legos, martial art. In “Lilo and Stitch,” they TM Basset Brown TRY ’N for example, you can make a stop took the animators to watch surfers. News motion film. The Animation FIND photo © 2011 MVLFFLLC. TM & © Marvel. All Rights Reserved. Experts say VSFX artists are Hound’s In movies, animators usually film In the movie “The Avengers,” most of the constantly looking at slow-motion Words that remind us of animation are hidden in the block below. Some 24 images per second. Video games Hulk’s fighting and transformations are videos of action, such as things words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: ACTION, created with animation. ART, ARTIST, CAMERA, CARTOON, CEL, COMMERCIALS, COMPUTER, have 60 frames per second. But with exploding or water dripping, in order DIMENSION, DRAW, EFFECTS, FRAME, FUN, GAMES, MOTION, MOVE, stop motion, you can usually get Visual effects to see how things move. They study MOVIES, SEE, STOP, STORIES, TITLE, VIDEO, VISUAL. away with 12 images per second and A C A R T O O N N O I T O M S Animators create effects that live painting and sculpture to see how WHO IS YOUR still make the animation look good. other types of artists have captured FAVORITE ANIMATED R C V A A F N L A U S I V T T actors can’t. Visual effects are known CHARACTER? T O G I C R R S T C E F F E O as VSFX. VSFX animators may action. C M D A D T T A S E I V O M R create everything, other than the A P S R M E I I M E L T I T I actors, that moves in films, such as M U C T A E O O S E E V O M E explosions, trees falling over or magic E T F E O W S N N T W E E S S R E U K L P N O I S N E M I D pouring from a wand. VSFX helps A R N N S L A I C R E M M O C tell the story.

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Social Security Atlanta Re- gional Commissioner Michael W. Grochowski has approved a recommendation by North Carolina’s Social Security Area Director Richard Love that Arthur Bullock be named Level One District Manager in the Fayetteville ofﬁce. The promotion was effective July 29. Staff photos by Allen Turner Bullock began his career with the Social Security Ad- Gorgeous Grandma Day ministration in 1974 as a claims representative in Middlesboro, observed at Chadbourn Ky. He previously held the positions of Field Representative, Senior Center Operations Supervisor, and Recently at the Chadbourn Senior Center most recently Level Two Dis- Arthur Bullock was “Gorgeous Grandma Day,” where grand- trict Manager in Whiteville. mothers in attendance were recognized. Pic- He is involved in many lo- tured above are, from left, May Barfeld, Reba cal community organizations, degree in Basic Business Edu- Newman, Doris Thompson, Eloise Carr, Jane including the Masonic Lodge cation from Barber-Scotia Col- Shaw, Betty Quick, Mildred Williamson, Jan- lege in Concord. and the Elizabethtown Res- ice Stewart, Retha Bellamy, Christine Frink, cue Squad, and has worked to Bullock is the son of Hattie help underprivileged children Bullock and the late Robert A. Eva Currey, Albenny Burney, Brenda Brown, achieve their academic goals. Bullock of Warren County. . He Mary Jane Flowers, Alice Keel and Charity In June 2010, he received the is married to Elizabeth (Lewis) Flowers. Cape Fear Hero for the Month Bullock. They have a daughter, award sponsored by WECT TV three grandchildren and a god- Gorgeous Grandma winners in Wilmington for his commu- son. The Bullocks are mem- Chadbourn Senior Center Coordinator Ruby Shelley pre- having the most grandchildren of any grandmothers in at- nity service. He is a 1969 grad- bers of Baldwin Branch Mis- sented prizes to three grandmothers taking part in Gor- tendance, Mary Jane Flowers, recognized for having the sionary Baptist Church. They uate of North Warren High geous Grandma Day at the center recently. Pictured are, oldest grandchild, and Eva Currey, recognized for having School;in Wise and holds a reside in Elizabethtown. from left, Shelley, Alice Keel, who was recognized for the youngest grandchild.

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