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Bill Rabon, a Southport veterinarian, contract with an annual sal- is the first Republican to hold the District 8 Stuart,” on a mis- ary of $140,000 effective July seat in nearly a century. The freshman legis- sion to save the 1 or earlier if the Columbus lator vows that things will be different with the GOP leaderhip. treasures of country See Strickland, page 6-A “There has been a spending spree for the music. last two decades,” Rabon said. GOP leaders in the House are consolidat- DIDYOB? Buckhead See Shortfall, page 9-A Did you observe ... goes EMT-I Macelyn Batten nStation is seventh res- Schools may owe making the cut for cue squad to provide ad- featured dancers for vanced life support. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist charter schools this Sunday’s ProBowl By JEFFERSON WEAVER Coming home pre-game and half- Staff Writer Soldiers from Ft. Bragg unload the casket containing Pfc. Amy Sin- additional funds time shows? ... Work kler from a jet that transported her remains to Columbus County Six members of Buckhead Airport this morning. Her funeral is Saturday at 1 p.m. at West Co- By FULLER ROYAL progressing on the Fire and Rescue have a new lumbus High School. Staff Writer ramping of Madison rescue rating – EMT-Interme- Street’s sidewalks? ... diate. During its Jan. 18 meeting, the Columbus The “I” classification is a County Board of Education discussed the very Frustrated boys’ high new county requirement for real possibility that it may have to write the school tennis players rescue squads in Columbus Soldier’s funeral is two local charter schools a check for $345,000 County, according to Chief due to two lawsuits filed by a group of charter trying to get practice Stefan Jacobs, and required schools in Mecklenburg County known as the sessions in between nearly a year of training. Saturday at WCHS Sugar Creek lawsuits. “This helps us provide a Columbus Charter School, north of White- bouts of rain, snow By FULLER ROYAL with The News Re- higher level of care for our ville, and Charter Day School, near Leland, porter about her and freezing weather? patients,” he said. “We have Staff Writer both serve students who live in the Columbus daughter. several more scheduled to get County Schools District. They are operated by ... Work speeding Funeral services for Chadbourn Thompson said theirs pretty soon.” The Roger Bacon Academy. native and U.S. Army Pfc. Amy Renee that her daughter along on the new Mc- EMT-Is can administer IVs “They have the authority to ask for more Sinkler, 23, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. had been a mem- Donald’s restaurant and defibrillate cardiac arrest money from us,” Superintendent Dan Strick- in the auditorium at West Columbus ber of WCHS’s victims, as well as use other land said. “Even grants that we write, they in Whiteville? ... High School. JROTC each of more advanced drugs and air- can ask for a share of those funds, even if Sinkler, a 2006 graduate of the the four years she ways that are off limits to first they don’t have any of those programs in their school, died Jan. 20 from injuries was enrolled at responders and personnel with Amy Sinkler schools. There are counties banding together sustained in an attack on her unit the school. the EMT basic rating. to repeal this.” in Afghanistan, where she had been “She really en- County Deaths “It’s taken a lot of work and “Thus far, there is no actual movement stationed since July of 2010. joyed her time spent with JROTC,” dedication for our EMTs to get toward any active opposition to (the ruling),” Whiteville On Monday, Sinkler’s mother, board attorney Bill Phipps said. “The problem See Sinkler, page 2-A Julia G. Perritt Williams See EMT-I, page 9-A Jackie Bullock Thompson, spoke See Charter schools, page 6-A Sylvia Williams Nunnery Chadbourn Amy Renee Bullock Sinkler National organization honors SCC dean Peggy Blackmon, dean of allied honor, and I am proud that she is being when 2010 data is compiled. Index health, business and technology at recognized on a national stage for her Blackmon was also nominated for Southeastern Community College, has leadership,” said SCC President Kathy upholding Southeastern’s commitment &EJUPSJBMT

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Staff photo by Fuller Royal Another four years The three returning members of the Whiteville City Schools Board of Education recite their oaths of offce during the board’s Jan. 18 meeting. From left: Margie Flowers, holding the Bible for husband Dave Flowers; Jim DiMuzio and Carlton Prince. Flow- ers and Prince were unchallenged in November’s election.

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Thompson said. and after her husband could son said. “Everybody was JROTC was her “main join her, she was going to start proud of her – her family – and thing” in high school. When her family,” Bullock said. “She friends of her family.” she was at Chadbourn Middle told me, ‘You always wanted a Thompson said she’s thank- School, she played softball and grandson.’” ful that Sinkler accepted Christ basketball. Her mother said Sinkler, became the first before heading to Afghanistan. she enjoyed pageants. Sinkler Columbus County soldier to “She talked about the Lord ran for and won homecoming die in combat in 20 years, when a lot,” Thompson said. “She queen at CMS. her vehicle was hit by a rocket accepted Christ during basic “She was a very sweet per- propelled grenade in Afghani- training. That’s a good thing, son,” Thompson said. “She was stan’s Baghlan Province. I’m telling you.” outgoing, outspoken and a very After joining the Army, she About 200 people attended lovable person. She always had was initially stationed at Fort a vigil in memory of Sinkler a smile. She was caring and Leonard Wood, Mo. In Janu- on the lawn in front of Chad- cheerful.” ary of last year, she was re- bourn’s Food Lion Sunday Staff photo by Fuller Royal Sinkler and husband Doug- assigned to Fort Richardson, evening. Andrew Scott is an Eagle with Troop 512. las had been married one year Alaska. this past Dec. 29. He had not Sinkler served in the 109th Fuller Royal seen her since she deployed Transportation Co., 17th Com- 910-642-4104 ext. 228 in July. bat Sustainment Support Bat- [email protected] Scott is second Eagle in family Thompson said the two talion, 3rd Maneuver Enhance- were high school sweethearts, ment Brigade, based at Fort N.M. with his troop at age 13. him. By FULLER ROYAL but not at the same high school Richardson. “It was some of the most “I’d like to think that I will Staff Writer – Douglas attended Whiteville Sinkler was the second fe- beautiful scenery I have ever do as I say and that I can be High School. male soldier and third overall SEC plans seen,” Scott said. “I will never counted on,” he said. “I think “I am very honored and “She loved to go shopping,” from the 109th, known as the forget the sights that I experi- trust is a very important part thankful, also very much re- Thompson said. “That was her “Rough Riders,” to die in com- enced. Hiking and camping out of being an Eagle Scout.” talent show lieved,” said the Andrew Scott, favorite. She loved her high bat since the 150-soldier unit for such a long length of time And why does he think son of Will and Rhonda Scott heeled shoes and she loved to deployed last July. The third annual Southeast- made me really appreciate Scouting is good for boys? of Whiteville, on his recogni- change clothes. She loved dif- A gunner for the mission, ern Early College High School this world that has been given “An 11-year-old is just be - tion as an Eagle Scout, Scout- ferent hairstyles. she was in the exposed turret talent show will be held in the to us. I would love to go back ginning to become a young ing’s highest honor. “There Sinkler joined the Army of an armored MRAP vehicle SCC auditorium on Thursday, some day.” adult and is starting to ma- were times I was tempted to in 2009. when it was struck at 11:40 p.m. Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. For his Eagle project – re- ture. They have a lot to face just quit, but I am so glad now “We were proud of her by insurgents. She was on her There will be 14 acts, includ- quired of every Scout seek- in today’s world. that I didn’t.” when she joined the Army,” second mission of the evening. ing singing, dancing, comedy ing the rank – “I built a very “Scouting teaches them Scott follows in the foot- Thompson said. Three other soldiers were and more. Admission is $5, free nice wheelchair ramp for a morals and lessons that they steps of older brother Luke, “It really got to me when I in the vehicle, but the others for pre-school age children. handicapped woman who was will use all their lives. Hope- also an Eagle. found out she was going to Af- weren’t injured. Sinkler died Proceeds will benefit the not able to go in or out of her fully, Scouting will help them “During the time I was ghanistan,” she said. “I asked at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, Afghani- SEC HOSA Club for its trip to house without one. make right decisions.” working on it, I was involved in her, ‘Why so early? You just stan time. regional competition in Fay- “This woman was suggest- Scott is also a member if sports and enjoying my senior got out of training.’ She said “Amy was my baby,” Thomp - etteville. ed to me by the Department the Order of the Arrow. year of high school. I had so ‘That’s the military, Mama.’” of Aging as well as Social Ser- A freshman at Southeast- much going on that I consid- Thompson said she hurt ter- vices, he said. “It took quite ern Community College, he ered dropping out of Scouts. ribly upon hearing the news of a lot of planning and time to was active during his high “Of course, my parents her daughter’s death. accomplish this, along with school years with baseball and encouraged me to continue, “I heard a knock at the door many of my friends and fellow football, completing four years and once I decided that I would and there were two men in uni- Scouts, but we were all proud of both. finish, I became very focused form standing there,” she said. of the end result.” He was co-captain of both and motivated. I will admit “I knew something was wrong. He said that his board of teams. that it was a huge relief when I lost it. I was speechless.” review – also required of He was active with the Fu- I did complete all the require- She said that in her worst Eagle candidates – was “nerve ture Farmers of America and ments.” nightmares she never thought racking” at first. with the youth groups at First After completing Cub and this would happen. “I think I had dreaded it so Baptist Church and Trinity SPECIAL RATES FOR PATIENTS Webelo Scouts, and earning “I was looking forward to much before I went that I was Baptist. his Arrow of Light award in her coming home in a few WITH NO INSURANCE really nervous and apprehen- “I am involved with the 2003, Scott joined Boy Scout weeks,” she said. Sinkler was sive when I first arrived,” he men’s group at my church, Troop 512, sponsored by the due home for two weeks in late Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice said. “Once I got there, and First Presbyterian Church,” Whiteville First Presbyterian March. dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. began the process, I was put he said. Church. “She was going to see her at ease by the review board After SCC, he plans to Mark Bannerman was his family and her husband,” WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. and I settled down. It’s still not transfer to North Carolina first Scoutmaster, followed Thompson said. something I’d want to do every State University to earn a by current Scoutmaster John She was especially looking We recognize life is busy and we guarantee day, though.” degree in environmental en- Deans. forward to seeing her 7-year- Throughout his tenure gineering. NO WAITING!!! With 21 merit badges to his old niece, Keziah Williams, with the troop, Scott served credit, he couldn’t recall how whom she had a particular For an Appointment, as senior patrol leader, assis- Fuller Royal many nights of camping he fondness for. tant senior patrol leader and has as a Scout, saying only 910-642-4104 ext. 228 “She told me, after she patrol leader. [email protected] Call 910-646-6617 that he had “a lot. Way over the pulled her other four months, required amount.” “I think a good leader earns 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw

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The latest Cornelius Jamal cocaine, trafficking Boggan Inman Sellers, 26, A man wearing a black ban- arrested Monday, charge, made by “Dirty Mel” Watts, in opium/heroin, of Hallsboro, was arrested by dana used a pistol to rob Sam’s Jan. 24, for the Sheriff ’s Drug De- 21, of Whiteville, carrying a concealed local police Jan. 25 for shoplift- Pit Stop in Hallsboro Monday third time since tective Justin Wor- was sent to prison w e a p o n a n d t wo ing two mango juice drinks, at 9:25 p.m., according to a June 2009 for pos- ley, stems from a for 15 to 18 months counts of possession valued at $3.06, at Walmart, sheriff ’s report. session of cocaine. vehicle stop at the here Monday after of prescription medi- records show. The robber entered the Godwin Godwin pleaded intersection of N.C. he pleaded in Supe- store, demanded cash and after cation with intent to to possession of drug para- 410 and Clarendon-Chad- rior Court to posses- it was given to him, he asked sell were dismissed in phernalia in November bourn Road. sion of a firearm by a Watts Burglary for one pack of cigarettes. The the plea deal. 2009 in the first case, and Worley also charged felon, and possession of stolen His prior record showed Kathleen Faulk, a resident clerk gave him a pack of New- was placed on probation for Godwin with using his 2008 goods. convictions in 2006 of posses- of Madison Hill Apartments ports, the report showed. two years, with a suspended Pontiac as a place to keep Watts has 586 days credit sion of stolen goods, and flee- along Madison Street here, re- 45-day jail term. and use illegal drugs. toward the prison term. Cases ing to elude arrest, plus going ported Tuesday a burglary and where he was charged with armed to the terror of the theft of her purse and cash, Pleads possession of marijuana with public in 2008 in a case where a according to police. T h o m a s intent to sell, possession of local man was shot in the head. Faulk said she heard some- D e w a y n e Two former workers one enter her apartment early Mullins Jr., in the morning, and stayed in 18, of White- her bedroom because of fear. v i l l e , w a s arrested for larcenies Two for- o n D e c . 5 Frink gets concurrent She did not see the burglar. p l a c e d o n probation for mer workers by “mak- a year, with for separate ing false re- Mullins e m p l o y e r s t u r n s ” f o r term for armed thef a 30-day sus- R o s s z e l A d a m Bladen County case. 30 months h av e b e e n merchan- pended jail term, here Monday Frink – serving a Frink pleaded to Christopher Brown, 27, of arrested on dise, accord- in Superior Court after he federal prison term using a pistol to rob Tabor City, was fined $100 charges of i n g t o t h e pleaded to possession of drug of 115 months – re- Otis Barefoot of a and will be on probation for theft by em- warrants. paraphernalia – a reduced ceived a concurrent gun, two knives and 30 months after he pleaded in ployee. W i l l i a m drug charge. Duncan Boyd ter m of 94 to 122 cash south of Chad- Superior Court here Monday to J u l i a n Penn Boyd, Mullins was arrested in months in Superior bourn at 5 a.m. on possession of cocaine. Cell Duncan II, 23, of East 45, of Chadbourn, is charged February 2009 for possession Court here Monday Oct. 30, 2008. Brown, husband of one Arcadia Road, Riegelwood, with stealing a reciprocating of pain medication with intent after he pleaded to Frink Frink’s prior re- co-defendant and brother of a is charged with six counts saw, circular saw, hammer to sell in a local police case. He cord showed convictions for second, got a suspended prison of theft from the Riegelwood drill, hand truck, box fas- first-degree burglary and was fined $100, and this was his assault with a deadly weapon term of four to five months in Family Dollar store on war- tener, roofing tacks, a jump armed robbery in a case first criminal conviction. with intent to kill in 1998, and the December 2009 Tabor City rants obtained by Sheriff’s box and wooden level from where a man’s home was en- burglary in 2001. case. Brown’s prior record Detective Jeffery Bell. Faircloth Construction of tered in October 2008. A charge of fraud involv- showed a conviction for assault Duncan is charged with Chadbourn during the period The 33-year-old from Chad- Unsupervised ing a fake check for $4,970.25 on a female in 2004. stealing $58.72 on Dec. 18, of July 1, 2010 to Jan. 18, 2011, bourn was sentenced to his Stephanie Renee Fowler, 25, Frink cashed in 2008 was Koketa Thomas Brown, 28, $43.10 on Dec. 19, $48.49 on according to the warrant ob- federal term in November on of Tabor City, was placed on dismissed in the plea ar- and Billy Brown Jr., 32, are co- Dec. 11, $48.49 on Dec. 15, tained by Sheriff ’s Detective a conviction of possession unsupervised probation here rangement. defendants. $52.42 on Nov. 29, and $43.10 Scott Norris. of a firearm by a felon in a Monday after she pleaded in Superior Court to misdemean- Reduced or forgery in a $350 check case Two more arrested Heavener gets probation L o r e n z o from 2008. S e a n D o u g l a s S e a n H e ave n e r Quian Green, Fowler, who had no prior Heavener, 23, of Ta- stole jewelry and 22, of Tabor record, cashed the check on Oct. 24, 2008 at the Tabor City in larceny of gutters bor City, was placed other items from his City, pleaded ing here on on probation for mother last April, to a reduced IGA store, and paid restitution Louis Gar- Jan. 17. four years, and giv- a n d s t o l e m a n y charge of Monday before she pleaded. field Swagler, Crawford en a six-month jail items from Parnell’s possession She was fined $50, and a 30-day 25, of the 100 i s c h a r g e d term here Monday home while work- of marijuana jail term was suspended. block of Mar- with steal- when he pleaded in ing in the victim’s – more than Green Felicia Ann Turnage, 37, t i n L u t h e r also of Tabor City, is a defen- King Jr. Av- ing down- Superior Court to residence for a con- one-half ounce and less than Heavener dant in a similar case where enue, White- spouts with two counts of lar- tractor. 1.5 ounces – in Superior Court a check was forged the day ville, and Jef- Swagler Crawford Jones from ceny, two of fraud, and theft A prison term of 18 to here Monday and was placed after Fowler’s, both drawn on fery Tyler Crawford, 18, of the Whiteville City Schools’ by an employee. 24 months was suspended, on probation for a year. a man’s North Myrtle Beach, Valley Acres Drive, White- administrative offices on Heavener was also or- and a fine of $200 added to Green was arrested last S.C., bank account. ville, have been arrested as Jan. 13. dered to pay restitution of what the defendant owes the February for possession of co-defendants in the theft of Jones is also charged with $6,000 to Mike Parnell of court. Sean Heavener’s prior the drug with intent to sell. He copper guttering here. theft of guttering from three Whiteville, and $3,800 to his record showed a conviction was fined $100, and a 30-day jail Restitution Swagler is charged with homes, plus the copper water mother, Belinda Heavener. for larceny in 2006. term was suspended. He had no aiding Thurman Devon Jones, pipes under a fourth home. prior criminal record. Phillip Shane Mason, 23, of Macedonia Church Road, 17, of Pinewood Drive here, All warrants were obtained Evergreen, was ordered to pay with stealing the downspouts by Whiteville Police Detective Payday scam Forgeries restitution of $1,000 as part of from the U.S. Post Office build- Tedd Dixon. A woman said she was BIG his probation term for dam- called this week by a man, M a r y ages to a home where wiring representing himself as Frances Dun- was ripped from the walls last being an employee of a can, 56, who Two armed thefs April. There were two armed robberies late Wednesday reported by payday advance firm, and has White- demanded a payment, al- LENDERS Mason pleaded in Superior sheriff ’s deputies. The first was at 5:35 p.m. in Riegelwood, and ville address- Court here Monday to attempt- the second at 7:12 p.m. in the Williams Township community. though the woman’s loan es of Pleas- ed larceny, possession of bur- A clerk at Momma’s Country Kitchen along Old 87 said a had been fully repaid, ac- ant Plains glary tools and two counts of black male with a black ski mask over his face, wearing a black cording to a sheriff ’s re- Church Road port. CAN injury to property – appealed coat and pants, entered the rear of the restaurant and used a and U.S. 701 Duncan cases from District Court – and pistol to demand cash. The robber left through the same door. The caller had the wom- Bypass, has been arrested on will have to pay Chad Dudney The Williams Township robbery was at L&D Quick Mart an’s personal information, 38 counts of forgery involv- of Cerro Gordo the restitution. facing U.S. 701 and across F.M. Cartrette Road from the school. including Social Security ing $9,245.90 in checks from a Mason’s probation will be number, and called from MAKE Two women, and the son of one of the females, were in the store. Hallsboro man’s bank account. for 30 months, with a prison The robber, a short black male with a “large” build, used a 1-707/733-3361. The local Sheriff ’s Detective Jeff Cul- term of six to eight months bandana to cover the lower part of his face. He was wearing blue woman said she checked ly said Duncan obtained cash suspended. His prior record jeans, a tan jacket and dark hat. The store’s money, including the phone number on – ranging from $1,600 in one showed a conviction for injury some change, was placed in a cloth bag, and the robber left the Google, and discovered it YOU check to as little as $50 – from to property in 2009. store walking north from the building. was connected to a scam. Herbert Russ’ account from Co-defendant Jason Charles December 2009 through June Britt, 22, of Evergreen, was 2010. The warrants were issued placed on probation in July. Break-ins, thefs noted FEEL in August of last year. The following were victims s*ANn&ANNIE3PAULDING ammo, 500 rifle bullets, gun case. Cully said Duncan visited of a break-in and/or theft: Walden, Farmer’s Union Road, s*ANn*ERRY3ELLERS in Russ’ home, and was also Marijuana s*ANn#OLUMBUS#OUNTY Clarkton – break-in, theft of Whiteville – theft of two Ford hired by his family members J a m e s Library, Whiteville – theft of Zenith TV, Dell laptop computer, tractor radiators, irrigation PRETTY SMALL! to assist in his care. The checks Curtis Bel- nine DVD movies. coins, ½-carat diamond ring. pipe and sprinklers from Poplar in question were in addition to lamy Jr., 23, s*ANn!NDREA,YNN*A- s*ANn+ENNETH2AY"AKER Street, Brunswick. those in which she was paid for of Wright cobs, Blacksmith Road, Bolton Whiteville – break-in of remod- s*ANn3IBBETT!UTO3ALES her in-home care. Road, Tabor – break-in, theft of Vizio TV, gold eled home in 11300 block of N.C. 130, Whiteville – theft of City, was ar- necklace, Nintendo Wii system, N.C. 904 East, Tabor City, theft driveshaft to 2002 Chevrolet rested last medication. of Panasonic microwave oven, pickup truck. Plants w e e k f o r s*ANn-ARTINEZ!UTO Rheem air conditioner. s*ANn"ORDEAUX$YNO J o s h u a possession Bellamy Sales, N.C. 87, Riegelwood – theft s*ANn*UNIOR"ROWN Cams, Delco – theft of catalytic Ryan Swain, of marijuana with intent to of seven rims and tires from two Green Acres Road, Tabor City converter from work truck. 3 0 , o f N. C . sell on a warrant obtained by vehicles. – theft of four truck batteries. 904 East, Ta- Sheriff’s Drug Detective Aaron s*ANn-ICHAEL0ATRICK s*ANn#HARLES+ING Shot in lef knee bor City, has Herring. McMahon, Burgaw – theft of Franklin Street here, theft of Deshad Tyree Williams, 22, been arrested Bellamy was found with Panasonic drill, Milwaukee Kenmore washer, dryer. of Raleigh, shot himself in the on charges of eight grams of the drug in five Sawzall, refrigerant recovery s*ANn3ILVER7INGS4RANS- left knee at 1:30 p.m. Wednes- manufactur- Swain packets after a vehicle stop on unit from truck at BB&T Call port, N.C. 410 South, Chadbourn day, according to a sheriff ’s ing marijuana and maintain- Old Dothan Road on Jan. 21. He Center, U.S. 701 North, White- – theft of 260 pounds of under- report. ing his home in the 13000 block was also charged with main- ville. ground wire. Williams said he was driv- as a place to keep and manufac- taining his vehicle as a place s*ANn!SHLEIGH,ITTLE /LD s*ANn!NDREW2AY0RIEST ing on Grist Road, Chadbourn, ture illegal drugs. to keep and sell illegal drugs. Lake Road, Riegelwood – break- Bradford Lane, Whiteville – and the 9mm pistol he had on Sheriff’s Drug Detective in of vehicle, theft of purse, break-in, theft of Sony cam- his left knee fired. The bullet Kevin Norris obtained the war- several bank cards. corder, tools, 14 magazines of went in and out of his knee. rant on Jan. 23. There were 12 plants, some of them two feet Name correction tall, in the home. The tallest It was local attorney Carl- plants were in a ventilated ton Williamson and not Carl- tent with grow lights, it was ton Prince who introduced reported. District Attorney Jon David to the court here last Friday If you need money for the ceremonial swearing- for taxes or any pur- One driver injured in. The error was in Monday’s Maurice Devon Soles, 52, edition. pose, we can help. of Chadbourn, was seriously And we won’t give injured Monday at 10:25 a.m. when his vehicle was struck you the run around from the rear at the intersec- SHORT or make you feel like tion of Rough-N-Ready and Old BROS. Stake roads. a nobody. Soles was hit by a vehi- RENT-A-CAR cle driven by Shane Thomas CARDINAL Presnell, 35, of Chadbourn, who was moving 45 mph at the $ 95 FINANCE time of the crash, and Soles 19 DAILY South Madison St. was only moving an estimated Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 10 mph. Soles’ vehicle was Whiteville knocked 271 feet. 642-4175 642-5174 The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 5A

Members of District Attorney Jon David’s support staff in the three counties, sworn Michelle Farris and Glenda Ansley. Crocker, Carlisle, Williams, Long, Woodard, Norton, in here last week in a ceremonial oath taking, include, from the left, Investigator Dave Farris and Ansley work out of the Brunswick County offce. Starkloff, Suggs, Gattoni and Crocker, Libby Carlisle, Dayle Williams, Sandra Benton, Amelia Long, Felicia Woodard, Ingraham work in the Columbus County offce, Benton is assigned to Bladen County, Becky Norton, Kelly Starkloff, Cheryl Suggs, Helen King, Tammy Gattoni, Linda Ingraham, and King works in all three counties. Jury pool Murder suspect moved Continued from page 1-A Elias An- 19, of Longs, twon Col- S.C., are also “Goofy” Martin, 35, at the In- Rouse was judged insane in Cecilio Cordoba, 38, his son lins, 22, of charged in man’s home along Dessie Road October 1858, and sent to the Emilio Alvardo Cordoba, 15, Loris, S.C., warrants ob- south of Chadbourn. state asylum where he died in and Virgilio Serrano Espinoza, shot in the tained by the The fourth murder charged the 1870s. 27, were slain outside a Na- a b d o m e n N.C. SBI with to Thomas, living in Durham The killing of the Inman kina home during a birthday on Jan. 16 the death and at the time of the killings, is couple and Martin is the sec- party. Warrants were issued – the same robbery at that of Craig Lesand Williams, ond triple murder in the coun- for two Hispanic males from S u n d a y 9:30 p.m. on 35, of Mt. Olive School Road, ty’s history. Three Hispanic the Smithfield area, but both night when Jan. 16. Chadbourn, on Sept. 10, 2005, males were killed by gunshots fled the state and have not been a n a r m e d The three at a home along Wade Smith on May 30, 1997. found. robber was defendants Circle off Georgia Pacific Road wounded in and Franklin midway between Chadbourn exchange of Leon Craw- and Whiteville. Elias Antwon Collins Youth gets prison gunfire with ford, 24, of Attempted murder a murdered Tabor City stor- Loris, are charged in several Thomas is also charged with James Patrick Mc- bound with wire and eowner -- was moved from armed robberies in Horry attempted murder of Terrance Cormick, a 19-year- placed in the food the Loris hospital to the Hor- County during the period of Keith Rowell, now 28, who was old from Whiteville, cooler. ry County jail last Friday. Dec. 30 to Jan. 12, including slashed and cut more than 30 was sent to prison M c C o r m i c k , a Collins and two co-defen- a male victim on Dec. 30 in times about his body on Aug. for 51 to 71 months former employee of dants are charged with mur- Loris, the Tobacco Market 20, 2005, in a burglary and rob- here Monday after he Pigford’s, was not der and robbery of Abdo Ali store near Conway on Jan. bery along Jeannie Lane in the pleaded in Superior the one armed dur- Court to armed rob- ing the robbery, evi- Qoria, 42, owner of the R&R 10, the Kangaroo Mart and 6500 block of Old Stake Road McCormick Quick Mart in Tabor City. station near Longs on Dec. Urns of this type are being north of Tabor City. This case bery and kidnapping. dence showed. He Joshua Weatherspoon, 20, 31, and Gerald’s Convenience stolen from Forest Lawn was joined to the murders. McCormick was one of was also under the “influence of Loris, and Xzavia Parker, store near Conway on Jan. 12. Cemetery in Tabor City, and Thomas faces a total of 13 three males who went to Pig- of drugs” during the theft. Tabor City police are seek- felony charges – three counts ford’s Restaurant here last McCormick, who had no ing information concerning of first-degree murder, bur- April at closing time, and prior record, has a credit of the sale of these items for glary, robbery and kidnap- grabbed the lone employee 286 days toward his prison scrap, or any information ping in the Inman and Martin still working. The worker time. He is the only person Elizabethtown woman about the thefts. Contact murders; first-degree murder, was forced inside the store, charged in the case. the police at 653-3149 or armed robbery, kidnapping call 9-1-1. and attempted robbery, plus as- arrested in bond fraud sault in the Williams case; and Insurance Commissioner CAB Bail Bonding, filed false Enjoy The assault with a deadly weapon Wayne Goodwin announced statements in connection with Home destroyed with intent to kill, inflicting Wednesday the arrest of a court motion to have bond The large wood home of serious injuries and kidnap- Yolanda Mason Smith, 42, of forfeitures set aside. The in- Nanette Skipper Soles, 61, of ping in the Rowell attack. Lakeview Drive, Elizabeth- vestigation was initiated after Krissy Prease Road, White- Thomas entered a plea of town, charged with one count the Robeson County Clerk of ville, was destroyed by fire not guilty during a hearing of each of attempting to ob- Court’s office filed a complaint SUPER BOWL Tuesday evening. here earlier this month. With Bowls of Delicious Soup and tain property by false pretense with NCDOI’s Criminal Inves- A sheriff’s report noted Judge Lock allowed de- (fraud) and obstruction of tigations Division. Soles left at 6:30 p.m. and went fense attorneys James Payne Chili from Sub-Sational. justice. Yolanda Smith was arrested to Whiteville to eat, and found and Mike Ramos to prepare Warrants have been is- on Jan. 25 with the help of the Or Try Our Subs and Salads. the home burning at 7:30 p.m. a questionnaire for prospec- sued for her husband, Merlin St. Pauls Police Department. The cause is being investigated tive jurors. Assistant District “Jerome” Smith, 44, also of In 2009, Merlin Smith was Something For Everyone! by the county fire marshal. Attorneys Lee Bollinger and Lakeview Drive, Elizabeth- convicted on two counts of North Whiteville, Chad- Chris Gentry will prosecute town, for two counts each of operating as a bail bondsman bourn and Brunswick fire the cases. Buy 1 Whole Sub attempted fraud and obstruc- without a license, and Yolanda departments responded. 30 witnesses tion of justice, and one count Smith was convicted on one & a Large Drink & ¢ It is expected there will be of state probation violation. count of aiding and abetting up to 30 witnesses for the state, Get a 2nd Sub for Investigators believe Mer- an unlicensed bail bondsman. Strangulation including law enforcement of- Of equal or lesser value. Additional charge for extras Kevin Jerome Lewis, 19, of 99 lin “Jerome” Smith may be Those convictions are under ficers who will testify as to the added to subs. Not valid with any other promotion. doing business in Robeson, appeal in Robeson County Warren’s Trail, Delco, was ar- Must present coupon. Expires February 6, 2011 chain of custody of evidence Columbus, Scotland, Bladen Superior Court. rested Jan. 24 on a felony charge to be presented. and Brunwick counties. Yolanda Smith’s bail bond- of assault by strangulation for Lock set aside a session Department of Insurance ing license was revoked by the assaulting his wife, Megan Ni- here on Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m. to investigators say Yolanda Department of Insurance in cole Lewis, 22, on Jan. 21, accord- hear excuses from the first 250 and Merlin Smith, owners of May 2010. ing to a warrant obtained by jurors called to report on Feb. Sheriff ’s Deputy Brian Benton. 28. He said he would schedule The strangulation took place Deli & Sub Shop dates to hear excuses from at the couple’s home after sev- other jury pools on appropriate S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-3930 eral assaults on the victim the Probation for dealer dates prior to their reporting Tony C. Arthur, A prison term of same day, a report noted. 33, of Whiteville, 18 to 22 months was date. was placed on proba- suspended for the pro- Paraphernalia plea Lock issued a ruling that tion for 30 months bation, and he was no prospective juror can be ex- Bryan Orlando Brady, 33, of cused by a District Court judge here Monday after he ordered to make res- Chadbourn, charged with pos- pleaded in Superior titution for the fake or the Clerk of Superior Court. FINAL WEEKEND OF session of cocaine, pleaded here He must decide who is excused. Court in a 2006 posses- check. Monday in Superior Court to OUR BIG SALE sion of cocaine with Arthur’s prior re- 1858 case Arthur possession of drug parapherna- This is the second case in intent to sell case. cord shows convic- lia, and was placed on probation tions for assault with a deadly county history where a de- Arthur was arrested in 2007 for a year. Take an extra weapon inflicting serious in- fendant will be tried for four on the charges, and made bond. Brady, arrested in 2009, was juries in 1995, possession of murders. Joshua Rouse Jr. He disappeared for three years fined $100, and a 30-day jail term cocaine in 2001, larceny in 1996 of Welches Creek killed and until arrested last October was suspended. His prior record and 2000, possession of stolen beheaded his father, wife and for failure to appear in court. showed a conviction for failing goods twice in 2004, injury to two of his children on June Arthur also pleaded in a 2010 to report an accident in 2005. fraud case where he cashed a property in 2005, possession 29, 1858. fake $471 check in the Tabor of drug paraphernalia in 1995, City IGA store. and assault on a female in 1993. 10% OFF TO HELP YOU CREATE AN on All Sale Items Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club INVESTMENT STRATEGY, Our 1ST ANNUAL WE’LL CONSULT WITH AN EXPERT - YOU. 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Holmes said. “Over ployment rates by counties on the past year there was a gain Feb. 1. of 10,400 jobs.” Digital darkroom techniques class ofered Taking a picture is only puter lab in the new Cartrette the first step in making a Science building on Tues- beautiful photograph. A new day evenings from 6-9 p.m. evening class at Southeastern beginning February 1. The Staff photo by Fuller Royal Community College teaches eight-week class runs through students about the magic that March 22. Winter’s solitude can be achieved with personal The News Reporter chief This little bird, feathers puffed out against the cold, sits contentedly on a small branch atop a tree near BB&T’s computers. photographer and web editor main building in Whiteville. It was a cold, overcast day and the fellow was taking a break from a morning of busy Learn how to crop, sharpen Mark Gilchrist will instruct seed and crumb gathering. and brighten photos and much this course. Gilchrist has more. Explore how to make taught photography in the collage posters, books and oth- college’s continuing education er products using your photog- department for several years. Charter schools raphy. Students should have a Call the college at 642-7141, Continued from page 1-A digital camera and a USB flash ext. 397 for more information drive to store projects. or to reserve a seat. Class fee that bothers me – they get the local current expense ic, Headmaster Steve Smith basic freedom to choose the Class will be held in a com- is $65. funds for programs that they fund must be allocated on a of Columbus Charter School school that they believe will don’t have. It will bankrupt per pupil basis to any charter said that the funding statute maximize their child’s aca- the schools.” school serving students from of 1996 merely requires that demic success,” Cramer said. Phipps said that with a that district. counties not treat children “We agree with Mr. Faulk,” #1 in Excellent Customer Service Republican-dominated Gen- Strickland said charter going to charter schools as continued Cramer, “Let’s all Rex Eme Cream eral Assembly, the limit will schools are a private indus- second-class citizens and comply with the laws and put Relieves everything be lifted off the number of try. that charter students and serving our children as the from dryness charter schools allowed in the “Parents need to be com- traditional students must number one priority. to rashes to state. Since the creation of fortable with where they be funded equally for their “We welcome any opportu- chronic skin Hot Tools charter schools in the 1990s, send their kids,” Strickland operations. nity to work together, to share problems Professional the maximum the state allows said. “But there’s not a lev- “Unfortunately, many our best practices, and to en- Ionic is 100. el playing field. (Charter counties defied this law and hance Columbus’ reputation Anti-Static The Sugar Creek Charter schools) don’t have to keep engaged in vigorous active as having a diversity of educa- Salon School is in Mecklenburg exceptional children or dis- opposition for over eight tional systems that combine to Hair Dryer County. In 2005 it was the cipline problems in their years despite unanimous make a high-quality education Professional Discounts • Open To The Public • We Deliver lead school among a group schools.” judicial rulings at the trial available to every child.” “Partner To The Pro” • We Match Sally’s Prices - Bring Their Flyer of charter schools that filed Strickland said the schools court, the appeals court and Whiteville Beauty Supply a lawsuit against the Char- pay their teachers less. finally the North Carolina Su- Fuller Royal lotte-Mecklenburg Schools “Why can’t we all have the preme Court that all students 22 Hill Plaza • 640-3339 910-642-4104 ext. 228 www.whitevillebeautysupply.com • M-F 9:30-6, Sat 9:30-4 to recover funds not included same rules and regulations?” should be treated equally,” he [email protected] by CMS in its per-pupil allot- Strickland asked. added. ments to the charter schools. “This will totally kill the While seeking equal fund- Known as Sugar Creek public school system as we ing for day-to-day operations, I, the court was in favor of know it,” Phipps said. charter schools receive no the charter schools because “They are not being mon- county funds for buildings Teen Court For Your Special CMS had based its per-pupil itored,” Strickland said. or buses, according to Super- disbursement of funds to the “They are not mirroring the intendent Mark Cramer of chicken bog charter schools on monthly demographics.” The Roger Bacon Academy. attendance, and kept its own He said there is no way the “According to the latest data Valentine . . . money based on the enroll- school system can give the from the Department of Pub- Feb. 4 ment of students during the charter schools what Sugar lic Instruction, Columbus The Columbus County Teen first 10 days of school – a Creek demands and continue County averages $420.16 per Court, with the support of significantly higher number. to function. pupil for capital funding each the Sheriff’s Department, is Two years later, Sugar “They don’t have to do year,” Cramer said. “Given having its annual chicken Creek and the other charter anything but take our mon- our enrollment for next year bog fundraiser on Feb. 4 from schools filed a second lawsuit ey,” school board member of 625 students, we will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the claiming that not all of the Worley Edwards said. saving the counties over Sheriff’s Department in the funds in the local current “They are looking at every $262,000 each and every year metal building. Sheriff Chris expense fund were being single source (of funding) we – a fact that every tax payer Batten is cooking the chicken distributed equally per pupil. have,” Phipps said. “They’re appreciates. bog and plates are $6, eat in or Made from FAZ’s Signature Recipe! The court found funds in looking aggressively. They “I fail to understand how take out. the LCEF were subject to will start to band together. a yearly savings of that The funds raised will go distribution per state statute They would try to invade any amount would ‘bankrupt the toward a college scholarship Beautifully boxed and wrapped and that any monies put into funds we have.” schools,’” Cramer added. for a local senior who has vol- Assistant Superintendent “Contrary to the false unteered for Teen Court. with red ribbon for only . Alan Faulk said there’s noth- impressions of some un- Monies will be used to help ing the system can do about informed people, charter sponsor students to attend the Call Today to Place Your Order! Strickland the money it may have to pay. schools are required to treat 2011 Teen Court Summit and Continued from page 1-A He suggested they not dwell equally all children who ap- Mock Trial Competition. on it but be proactive. ply without regard to their Columbus County Teen County Board of Education “We put our schools up status as exceptional children Court’s mock trial team placed will release Strickland. and above anything the char- or having behavioral issues. first in the state in 2010. “It’s bittersweet,” Strick- ter schools have,” Faulk said. The charter school law em- Call 641-4476 or 641-4475 for FAZ Bakes! land said Wednesday night. When asked about the top- powers every parent with the more information or tickets. 11 Poell lvd • 912 “I’m excited about the pos- sibilities.” Strickland, who has worked in the county school system since 1972, will move to Marion County. Professional Accounting & Tax Service He said he had been talking with Marion school officials Specializing In: since September. The other finalists were: Everette Mendel Dean Jr., the Computerized Accounting superintendent of Marion School District Seven; Alice Tax Return Preparation P. Grice, assistant superin - tendent of federal programs Individual, Small Business, Farmers, in Dillon School District Two and Michael D. Lupo, super- Federal & State Electronic Filing intendent for Marion School Districts One and Two. Strickland has been the RAPID FUND$ (24-48 Hrs.) county’s superintendent for Receive a check in 24-48 Hours upon approval from the IRS, with all fees withheld. five years and has two and one-half years left on his con- tract. With 38 years of work in education, he has been eligible VERY REASONABLE RATES WITH for retirement for the past eight years. FREE NC ELECTRONIC FILING Vineland OPENING DAY FOR ELECTRONIC FILING IS JANUARY 14 Station Robin Harrelson, Owner and Operator Available for wedding It Pays To Seek A Tax Professional! receptions & other Robin Harrelson, Owner events 640-2030 2919 Pinelog Rd., Whiteville • 642-3358 with niece Janna The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 – 7-A

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John Donoghue Automotive provided baseball and soc- cer equipment, instructional clinics, and a $1,000 dona- Chamber tion, plus an opportunity to raise an additional $10,000 Continued from page 3-A in funds through a Chevy vehicle giveaway-fundraiser to of projects. Maybe you were raised went to Boys and Girls Highlights for the chamber Columbus program, which the Whiteville Optimist Club this past season. Pictured among the 600 individuals Homes of North Carolina. in 2010 were: trains young leaders. Fourteen are Don Harritan, left, of the Optimist baseball program, who brought international “He created a bicycle sculp- s!DDEDNEWMEMBERSAND are enrolled this year. John Donoghue, and Jami Hinson of the Optimist soc- recognition to Whiteville by ture for the 2003 Cycle N.C. held 11 ribbon cuttings. s3PONSOREDTHEFIRST EVER cer program. “Chevrolet has a long history with base- writing the entire Declara- visit after which, the bicycles s(ELDTHElRST EVER"IG"ANG Shuck-n-Shag, an oyster roast ball and soccer at the national level. We wanted to bring tion of Independence on a were dismantled, decorated Business, Garden and Arts held at the Batten Pavilion to that excitement and commitment to youth baseball and one-mile roll of paper from and carried to local homes to Expo and Art Stroll, in which raise money for the Discover soccer in the communities where our customers and the courthouse down Madison surprise home owners who got hundreds visited. Columbus First marketing their families live,” said Donoghue. “Youth baseball and Street past the railroad tracks ‘Biked.’ Funds again went to s&ACILITATEDTHEUSEOF THE program. Shuck-n-Shag, which soccer have always played an important role in Colum- in less than three minutes. the chamber. Beth and Lloyd Batten Trust drew a large crowd, also proved bus County, so we are thrilled to support our kids in a Funds raised went to Vineland “How many of you here for construction of the new to be a nice social event. meaningful way.” In 2010, more than 600 Chevrolet deal- Station. tonight were involved in one outdoor Batten Pavilion at s#ONTINUEDTOORGANIZETHE ers participated in Chevy Youth Soccer and helped raise “Or perhaps you enjoyed of the county’s first projects Vineland Station. Whiteville Christmas Parade, more than $1.9 million for youth soccer programs across our own Prairie Home Com- to move to a healthier life- s#ONTINUEDTHE$ISCOVER which was the largest ever this the USA. Also, more than 980 Chevrolet dealers partici- panion on-stage Radio Theater style called Drop a Ton that Columbus First regional mar- year, and to maintain the city’s pated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more in the auditorium at South- he helped develop with the keting program with televi- “Welcome to Whiteville” signs, than $3 million for youth baseball programs. Now in its eastern Community College. Healthy Carolinians? It was a sion and print ads, which are among many other projects. ffth year, more than $11 million has been contributed to It was called Carolina Home year-long project to encourage designed to draw people to The chamber’s theme in youth baseball in various communities. Companion and the funds people to lose weight and adopt work, live and play in Colum- 2010 was, “You can do it; the healthy habits. Folks here at bus County. chamber can help.” Southeastern Community Col- s#ONTINUEDTHE#OMMUNITY Also at Monday’s meeting, lege lost over a ton. Lunch Forums. the chamber installed five new “There are too many other s#ONTINUEDTHEALWAYS SOLD board members for three-year Valentines for Troops projects to mention, but it’s out Office Professionals Day. terms: Ricky Benton III , vice Liberty Tax Service has mailed to the military. important to note that one of s#ONTINUEDITSANNUALTRIP president of sales and mar- again partnered with Valen- Interested organizations the fastest-growing events in to Washington to meet with keting For Black’s Tire; Todd tines for Troops/A Million or persons can call the local the county also began through North Carolina’s Congressio- Collins, owner of Collier’s Thanks to collect valentines Liberty Tax office at 640-1274 his vision to expand the Labor nal delegation. Jewelers; Joe Hooks, general for troops stationed across the for more information on how Day Swim at Lake Waccamaw. s#ONTINUEDTOACTASANIN- manager of Liberty Medical globe. Liberty tax service at to get involved. Hundreds are now participat- formation hub, answering Specialties; Monteith Powell, 1018 N. J.K. Powell Blvd. will ing in Take the Lake, designed thousands of phone calls and president of Pawn South, and collect valentines during the to improve the fitness of Co- inquiries about opportunities Justin Smith, communica- month of January. lumbus County. in Whiteville and Columbus tion and public information Liberty Tax Service invites In fashion The latest pitch in wom- “You may wonder where he County. specialist with Southeastern individuals, businesses, school en’s shoes is to add jewels to gets the time, but you should s#ONTINUEDTHE)NDUSTRIAL Community College. and church groups to cre- them. know that he also serves on the Golf Tournament, now in its ate old-fashioned handmade One of the top-level chains board of the Dream Center, as a 30th year. valentines, and to write a is now offering two pearls on volunteer with Guardian ad Li- s7ORKEDCLOSELYWITH4RAVEL Les High handwritten thank you note. the toe. tem, and is a member of Rotary. and Tourism to make White- 910-642-4104 ext. 223 Mailing regulations prohibit Cost? For just 2 pearls-- “It’s a long way from Maine ville the best stop on the moun- [email protected] the use of glitter on cards to Whiteville, Mark Gilchrist, tains-to-the-coast Cycle NC $750! Are diamonds next? but we’re surely glad you found trip. More than 300 cyclists your way,” Mann concluded. from around the world enjoyed “You have made a difference their Whiteville stay. in our town.” s2EVITALIZEDTHE,EADERSHIP Happy 13th Birthday Happy 2nd Birthday James Dew Mike Victoria Michael Blackman Pecan growers plan Duncan Happy Birthday Dew observes January 24, 2011 Lewis, Jr. Brother! January 28, 2011 40 years with annual meeting January 25 By RAY WYCHE can Growers Association in company Staff Writer 1994 when he was Extension horticulture agent in Wayne James Dew of Whiteville th County. recently celebrated his 40th The 17 annual educational The meeting will feature year with Ameriprise Finan- workshop of the North Caroli- a tour of an orchard of more cial Services. na Pecan Growers Association than 1,000 trees belonging to The former teacher and bas- has been scheduled for Feb.19 Woody West near Kinston, as ketball coach said one of the in Kinston and will feature well as presentations on pecan things he loves most about the educational programs related orchard design, pest and weed financial planning business to pecan orchard management. control, and general manage- is that hard work will create The meeting begins at 8 ment. rewards. a.m. and will adjourn at 4:45 The program will include “If a man is willing to work p.m. at the Lenoir County We Love You, a segment in which growers We Love You, hard,” Dew said, “he can do Extension Service Center on We Love You, #1728 can ask questions about pecan Dad, Wendi, Kayla Mama, Daddy, Brother well. If he’s lazy, he’ll starve.” N.C. 11/55 one and a half miles Lois, Christine, Susie and Judy growing, with the program and Zachary #1723 and Sisters #1726 Dew works out of his home south of U. S. 70 Bypass. presenters providing answers. office on Jefferson Street, near Association Board Member Columbus Regional Health- Milton Parker of Whiteville, care. He covers North and retired Extension Service South Carolina, and said his horticulture agent, will serve Ray Wyche biggest concern is that not as moderator of the business 910-642-4104 ext. 229 enough people are saving— portion of the meeting. either for retirement or for Parker founded the Pe- emergencies. “You need to pay yourself before you pay any other bills,” he said. “Even just a little bit every month can add up to a substantial sum.” Dew assists people with financial and estate planning, investment services, retire- ment programs, annuities and other financial services. While Jeff Jackson Glenn Ray Revice Butler Teddy Tedder Jamie Perritt Robbie Norris Jami Hinson he helps people plan for their Agency Manager LUTCF Agent Agent Agent Agent Agent own future, he said he has no 910-642-8206 Agent 910-642-8206 910-642-8206 910-642-8206 910-642-8206 910-642-8206 910-642-8206 plans to retire. “I am going to keep on go- ing,” he said. “I love helping people, and if I can do it, you’ll see me still working 20 years from now.”

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Tues., Feb. 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. At BODY SHAPERS GYM 618 S. Madison St. in Whiteville for info. (910) 207-7425 or (910) 540-2619 CHURCH SERVICES Deaths The House of Prayer and Deliverance of Whiteville will The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 Page 8A have Evangelist Betty Sturdivant AMY RENEE BULLOCK JULIA GERALDINE preaching at the pastors’ aid DEATH NOTICE SINKLER PERRITT WILLIAMS service Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 CHADBOURN -- PFC Amy WHITEVILLE -- Julia Ger- p.m. Barbara Powell is the pastor. Renee Bullock Sinkler, 23, aldine Perritt Williams, 77, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at Cherokee Chapel Baptist Church of Chadbourn young the Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Afghanistan. adult choir anniversary celebra- S i n k l e r and LifeCareCenter. She was tion will be held on Saturday, served in the the widow of Rev. Jesse Parker Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. The Pierce United States “J.P.” Williams and the daugh- Choir, Cummings Brothers, and ter of the late Emery Monroe Army. Youth in Christ and more will be and Leecie Mae Britt Perritt. performing. Food sales will start Final rites will be held at Final rites were held at 4 p.m. and will be available 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Wednesday, Jan. 26, at before and after the program. West Columbus High School Columbus Correctional Institute will host a community Worthington Funeral Home For more information call Cathy Auditorium, 7294 Andrew blood drive on Monday, Jan. 31 from 1:30 – 6 p.m. Assis- in Chadbourn with Rev. Chip Hunt at 499-2435 or Addie Hunt Jackson Highway SW, Cerro tant Superintendent Jennifer Walsh and Lt. Scott Kurtyka Hannah officiating. Burial at 654-4948. Gordo. Burial will follow with contacted the American Red Cross with an offer to help followed in the Williamson’s full military honor in But- boost the blood supply by sponsoring a blood drive. The Crossroads Baptist Church The Shepherd’s House Church ler Branch Cemetery in Fair American Red Cross has declared an emergency need Cemetery, Chadbourn. of Chadbourn will hold a Unity Bluff. Peoples Funeral Home for blood. All blood types are needed. Donors are urged Survivors include a son, Leadership Conference (Uniting of Whiteville is handling the to call Lt. Kurtyka at 642-3285 for an appointment to give John “Johnny” A. Williams in the Name of Jesus) on Satur- arrangements. blood. Walk-ins are welcome. and his wife, Eunice, of Tabor day, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. JIMMIE TALMADGE Survivors include her hus- City; two daughters, Cynthia Various topics will be discussed. MONROE band, Douglas Sinkler; her Registration begins at 8 a.m. in Gail Williams McGuire of HOLDEN BEACH -- Jim- parents, Randolph and Jack- the church fellowshall hall. Reg- Hallsboro and Tammy Sue mie Talmadge Monroe, 83, ie Bullock Thompson of the istration fee is $15 for participants Williams of the home; three died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 home; three sisters, Brittney Partnership for Children and $25 for pastors. There will sisters, Marian P. Hooks of at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Bullock of the home, and Sha- be a lunch provided as well as Morrisville, Linda P. Nance Care Center. ronda Thompson and Sabrina vendor booths. Vendors can reg- of Chadbourn, and Hilda P. gets clean audit report ister a booth for products for $10. He was born Thompson, both of White- White of Whiteville; two broth- A nursery will be provided. For o n Fe b . 1 3 , ville; a brother, Randolph 5th clean audit in a row for local Smart Start partnership ers, Eugene Perritt of Ocean more information call 273-4981 1927 in Dulah. Thompson Jr. of Whiteville; Isle Beach and Maurice Per- Columbus County Partner- to help our children and our or email at shepherds house@ A Columbus County, a son of paternal grandparents, Roos- ritt of Lake Waccamaw; six ship for Children (CCPC) has a county thrive, and this audit ymail.com or on Facebook (Shep- the late Osley and Kenneth evelt and Irene Thompson of grandchildren and two great- “clean bill” of financial health, shows we have done just that.” herds House Church). Monroe. Chadbourn; maternal grand- grandchildren. according to an independent Smart Start is the state’s Jimmie served his coun- parents, Juanita Bullock of El-Bethel Church of Whiteville Memorials may be made audit. An audit of 2009-20010 early childhood infrastruc- try honorably in the U.S. Fair Bluff and Raleigh Eady pastor’s aid committee will spon- to Peace Baptist Church, 653 Smart Start activities found ture. Created in 1993, Smart Navy during World War II. of Nichols, S.C. sor a service on Friday, Jan. 28 Love Mill Road, Whiteville, the organization was in com- Start is funded in all 100 North He was a devoted husband, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will N.C. 28472 or Lower Cape Fear pliance and had appropri- Carolina counties and is ad- father and grandfather. MARSHALL LAVONE be Rev. Hardy Ballard along with Hospice and LifeCareCenter, ate internal controls. CCPC ministered by 77 local Smart Jimmie was a talented art- SOLES Rose Hill Church family. Elder 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville, administers Smart Start for Start partnerships that serve Robert D. Williams Sr. is the pas- ist and teacher of art. He LORIS, S.C. -- Marshall La- N.C. 28472. Columbus County. as a system to convene stake- tor. The church is located at 415 graduated from Tabor City vone Soles, 32, died Monday, SYLVIA WILLIAMS The state requires an au- holders to assess local needs; W. Walter Street. High School and earned an Jan. 24, 2011, at his residence. NUNNERY dit of CCPC every two years. ensure accountability; and art degree from the Univer- Final rites will be held at WHITEVILLE -- Sylvia Auditors look for compliance leverage community, state Porter Swamp Baptist Church sity of Cincinnati. He also 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Williams Nunnery, 69, died in three core areas: accuracy and federal resources. Local will host its Fifth Sunday Night received a Masters degree Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. She of financial statements; how partnerships have established Sing on Sunday, Jan. 30 during from Azuza Pacific Univer- Church, 337 Flag Patch Road, the 7 p.m. worship hour. Perform- was born on Jan. 7, 1942, the the partnership processes and community networks that sity in Azuza, Cali. He also Loris with Elder Antwan Bel- ing will be The New Believers. daughter of the late Dennis authorizes transactions such bridge education, health ser- studied at Western Carolina lamy officiating. Burial will and Erlena Williams. She as grants, accounts payable, vices, and family supports to Teachers College. He taught follow in the Smith Cemetery Green Acres Baptist Church was preceded in death by her payroll and cash receipts; and best meet the needs of young art for 30 years at Edgewood in Tabor City. Viewing will of Tabor City announces its husband, Roy Andrew Nun- contract compliance. children and their families. High School in West Covina, be at Peoples Funeral Home February schedule of events: nery Jr. “We are pleased with our Federal and private funders Cali., in addition to coach- of Whiteville Friday, Jan. 28 Feb. 4, backbone and rice, fried Final rites will be held results,” said Glenda Phillips, have invested millions of dol- ing for several years. from 1-7 p.m. Viewing will be or baked chicken with sides din- at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, board chair for Columbus lars in North Carolina’s early ner for $6 from 10:30 a.m. until; Jimmie is survived by his at the church Saturday one at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral County Partnership for Chil- childhood system because Feb. 5, Joy Night at 7:30 p.m. wife of 63 years, Hazel Mon- hour prior to the service and Home of Elizabethtown with dren. “We have worked hard Smart Start provides the net- Guest speaker will be Assistant roe; four sons, Zane, Dane, again following the service. Rev. David Kelly officiating. to use every tax dollar wisely work on the ground that is Pastor Corey Campbell of The Mark and Matt; 12 grand- Survivors include his wife, Burial will follow in Nunnery needed to produce efficient and Temple of Light Ministry of Lo- children, Jennifer, Ryan, Wanda M. Soles; a daughter, Family Cemetery. The family effective results. ris, S.C.; Feb. 6, birthday rally Paul, Casey, Patrick, Mark, Damiyah Moody of the home; at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be will receive friends Friday, The North Carolina Part- Michelle, Marisa, Kellen, a son, Damarrick Moody of the FOGS meeting Pastor Patricia Richardson of Jan. 28 from 7-9 p.m. at the nership for the Children Mariah, Jessica, and Jason; home; mother and stepfather, Holy Faith of Whiteville; Feb. 20, funeral home. slated tonight (NCPC), Inc. leads the state and three great grandchil- Wanda and John Williams of building fund program at 4 p.m. Survivors include two Smart Start initiative. NCPC dren, Rachel, Lia and Joey. Tabor City; his father, Willie Guest speaker will be Prophetess daughters, Sherry Joyner of Friends of the Green places great emphasis on local He is also survived by his Soles of Conway, S.C.; two Sandy Faulk of Fayetteville; Feb. Kenly and Diane Brigman of Swamp (FOGS) will meet to- control, coupled with strict brothers and sisters. brothers, Darrell Soles of Ta- 26, Black history program at 7:30 Clarkton; a brother, Lenwood night (Thursday) at 7 o’clock accountability, oversight and p.m. Guest speaker Apostle Cecil A memorial service will bor City and Michael Soles of Williams of Whiteville; a twin in Lake Waccamaw Town Hall. measures to ensure financial Gerald of Trust of God Ministry of be held at noon on Saturday Virginia; maternal grandpar- sister, Sonya Nunnery of Lake All current and past members integrity. NCPC undergoes Loris, S.C. The pastor is Thomas Jan. 29, at Holden Beach ents, Marshall and Elouise Waccamaw; five grandchil- and any others interested in annual audits and the Smart Nelson. For more information call Chapel with Pastors John Smith of Tabor City; paternal dren, a stepgrandson, one joining the organization are Start partnerships undergo 653-2902. Grey and Bill Monroe of- grandmother, Ruth Soles of Lo- great-grandchild and one step- invited. either annual or biennial fi- ficiating. Military honors ris, S.C.; and a granddaughter. God’s Chosen Generation great-grandchild. nancial and compliance audits Youth Outreach will be held on will be held after the service THOMAS CLARENCE by an independent auditor. conducted by the Ameri- Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. at Edgewood EDWARDS For more information about School in Whiteville. For more can Legion Post 10 Honor LONGV I EW, T EX AS - - DVT, pulmonary embolism the Columbus County Partner- information call Freda Kirk at Guard. Thomas Clarence Edwards, ship for Children or Smart 840-1040. In lieu of flowers, Memo- 56, formerly of Bladen County, linked to immune diseases Start programs offered in the ------rial contributions may be passed away Friday, Jan. 21, Columbus County, visit the James Mdison is the only Patients with certain im- medical records of patients made to the Holden Beach 2011, after a brief illness. He Partnership’s Web site at www. president whose first and last mune-mediated diseases may with no evidence or history Chapel general fund, 107 was the son of the late Don- columbussmartstart.org or names alternate between con- be at increased risk of develop- of VTE who had gone into Rothschild St., Holden nie Jessie and Hilda Cook call 642-8226. sonants and vowels. Beach, N.C. 28462. Edwards. He was preceded ing venous thromboembolism the hospital because of their SANKER DEVONE ‘POP’ in death by his parents, two (VTE) during hospital stays, immune-mediated disease. PURDIE SR. brothers, D.C. and Warren G. according to new research The patients were grouped ac- James Brandon ELIZABETHTOWN -- Sank- Edwards and a sister, Dorothy published in BioMed Cen- cording to their condition - for er Devone “Pop” Purdie Sr., 67, Edwards Perkins. tral’s open access journal BMC example, those with Type 1 Spivey died Saturday, Jan 22, 2011, at A memorial service will Medicine. diabetes, inflammatory bowel 1/25/74 - 2/18/09 Poplar Heights Care and Reha- be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, By analyzing patient re- disease or systemic lupus. of Whiteville, Inc. bilitation Center. Jan. 29, at Shady Grove Bap- cords collected over a period These cohorts were each com- Final rites will be held at tist Church, Twisted Hickory of 45 years, researchers at the pared to a reference group “Service with Dependability, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Road, Bladenboro. Family will University of Oxford believe of people who had gone into Distinction, and Dignity” Mt. Olive AME Zion Church, receive friends at this time. that they may have found a the hospital with minor, non- We offer Elizabethtown with Pastor Survivors include his son, link between those suffering immune-related conditions Haywood Oliver officiating. Jarrod Griffith Edwards of from immune diseases such as (broken bones, minor surgi- Pre-need Planning Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Watha; seven brothers, Dock rheumatoid arthritis and later cal procedures and so on). Cemetery. Viewing will be of Statesville, Buddy of Little- development or death from The researchers looked to see and Insurance Friday, Jan. 28 from noon-6 field, Dannie Ray of Colonial VTE conditions including whether the patients in each Regardless of Age p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Heights, Va., Glenn of Bladen- deep vein thrombosis (DVT) cohort then developed VTE, Chapel of Whiteville and again boro, Frances “Rabbit,” Tony and pulmonary embolism and calculated a “rate ratio” or Health Condition on Saturday one hour prior to and Dale, all of Clarkton; two (PE). that indicated the likelihood of service at the church. sisters, Jessie Lee Henson of Researchers examined the this happening in each cohort Highway 130 East, Whiteville Survivors include three Fayetteville and Martha Davis within 90 days or after 90 days Phone (910) 642-4055 daughters, Dorothy Martin, of Clarkton; and a grandson. of initial hospitalization. Still grieving your loss. SARA B. HENDERSON Fax (910) 642-8535 Brenda Blanks, and Debra Speaking about the results Still celebrating your life. DENVES ‘DENNIS’ GREENSBORO -- Rev. Sara Purdie, all of Elizabethtown; of the study, principal inves- Email SINGLETARY B. Henderson, died Tuesday, Happy Birthday a son, Sanker D. Purdie Jr. tigator Dr. Michael Goldacre [email protected] CLINTON -- Denves “Den- Jan. 25, 2011, at Beacon Place. Love, of Heidelberg, Miss.; three said, “We found significantly Visit our website: nis” Singletary, 54, formerly She was preceded in death by sisters, Ernestine Johnson of elevated rate ratios of VTE in Daddy and Mama www. peoplesofwhiteville.com of Whiteville, died Friday, Jan. her husband, Tommie Hen- people with certain immune #1309 Manhattan, N.Y., Lizzie Mae LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. 21, 2011, at Sampson Regional derson Sr. diseases, particularly those Cromartie of Corona, N.Y., Final rites will be held at 1 and Bonita Burton of East El- Medical Center. with systemic lupus erythema- Final rites will be held at 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. tosus and polyarteritis nodosa, hurst, N.Y.; two brothers, Na- Mark United Holiness Church. than Grover Cleveland Purdie a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Peo- but also in a number of other ples Funeral Home Chapel in Burial will follow in Maple- inflammatory diseases. People Jr. of Bronx, N.Y., and Eddie wood Memorial Park. Visita- Purdie of Elizabethtown; 15 Whiteville with Elder Shawn who have had surgery are at a Maynor officiating. Burial tion will be held Saturday from greater risk of developing VTE grandchildren and eight great- noon-1 p.m. at the church. grandchildren. will follow in Campground anyway, but those with under- Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, lying immune conditions seem Friends may visit the fam- Johnie Henderson of White- ily at the home of Brenda and Survivors include a son, to have an even higher risk Dennis Singletary Jr. of White- ville, and Tommie Henderson than the general population”. Leonard Blanks, 91 Mt. Olive Jr. of Greensboro; five grand- Church Road, Elizabethtown. ville; two sisters, Terri Bolin Though further research is of Hillside, N.J. and Mary children, Robbie Henderson needed to investigate the link ODIES BELL NORRIS Singletary of Washington, and Jamie Henderson, both of between VTE and individual NAKINA -- Odies Bell Norris, D.C.; four brothers, Dwayne Little River, S.C., Laurie Roy immune disorders, an early age 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, McMillian of Hillside, N.J., of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Cathy explanation for these findings 2011, at her home. She was the Darryl McMillian of Coates- Bernard and Donnie Hender- widow of Grover Lee Norris. Born may be that the inflamma- ville, Pa., Raymon Singletary son, both of Greensboro; 19




  
 
 




 
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ing a number of committees. license when you cash a tems in counties where there Juvenile Justice is now a check,” Rabon pointed out, are both county and city sys- part of another judicial com- suggesting what is proposed tems, Rabon had little to say. mittee. is no different. “I’ve heard pros and cons Consolidating committees Opponents such as Democ- of both,” the senator said. is something that long-time racy N.C., a liberal think tank, Rabon suggested he may be House member Dewey Hill of suggest it would deter minor- tapped to serve on the Health Lake Waccamaw, a Democrat, ity and low-income voters and Human Services Com- does not have a problem with. from voting. mittee when assignments are Hill was assigned to the Agri- Still, Rabon insists spend- made this week, putting him culture, Commerce and Job ing cuts will be the focus. in a position perhaps to have Development, Environment, “We are going to focus on some influence over the direc- Finance and Rules commit- the big picture issues and tion lawmakers go with the tees, in addition to the Com- remain focused on the budget state of mental health. merce and Job Development shortfall,” Rabon said. ‘That was torn up under Subcommittee on Business The N.C. Association Gov. Mike Easley,” Rabon said. and Labor. of County Commissioners While there is a move to “That is something we (NCACC) voted in recent reduce the number of com- should have done a long time weeks to adopt a number of mittees, Rabon suggested a ago,” Hill said. “We don’t legislative priorities. The top committee would be created to need that many committees.” priority was to ensure that the evaluate or “review all of the Hill said he believes things responsibility for transporta- programs” in the state. will be challenging. “In the tion and roads doesn’t fall “We have to look at every past we spent too much,” on counties. In past sessions one, make cuts where they Hill said. bills have been introduced to have to be made and go with While he says with the that effect but counties say it it,” Rabon said. Republican majority things is a responsibility they can’t The freshman senator said will be different, he is hope- afford to bear. he wants to keep constituents ful the new representatives “I haven’t heard a single informed. will work with Democrats rumbling of that,” Rabon said “I will do my best to keep like him. this week. them posted. I want them to “It has been a lot of years Education and the res- know that I am available and since they were in charge,” toration of school Average they can contact me,” Rabon Hill said. Daily Memebership funds said. For now the leadership is and school lottery funds for moving quickly to make seat construction projects was Nicole Cartrette and office assignments – a yet another priority for the 910-642-4104 ext. 225 process that usually takes NCACC. [email protected] days. Hill had his assign- “That’s going to be a big ments before the session topic,” Rabon said, adding started yesterday. He lost his that there is “a lot of dissat- seat number 12 for seat 26. isfaction with the lottery. It’s Donavon Jacobs, Donna Hammond, Angel Simmons and Cindy Jacobs, four of Buck- There is speculation that wait and see on a lot of this Blackmon head’s EMT-I certifed personnel. Continued from page 1-A in addition to the massive stuff.” overhaul of state spending Lottery funds and one-time lotte and a Master’s degree that is needed to solve the federal stimulus dollars were from East Carolina University. EMT-I $3.7 billon shortfall, the leg- used to balance the state bud- Blackmon will be recog- Continued from page 1-A islature will seek to raise the get in the past. “We are going nized at an awards luncheon cap on charter schools and to have to pay the preacher for of the International Confer- that rating,” he said. “We just the chief said. “You can’t run dation, that will help pay for push for voter identification that,” Hill said. ence on College Teaching and decided it was time to go ahead Miss Barbara off.” our round-the-clock staff,” he regulations at the polls. Hill said initially Colum- Learning on April 6 in Jackson- and get it done.” The department won’t add said. “We’re always looking Rabon said during his bus County “fared well” with ville, Fla., and will participate The new EMT-Is are Dono- any new vehicles for the EMT-I for more volunteers, and more campaign he supports rais- the amount of lottery funds it in a forum on instructional van Jacobs, Angel Simmons, service, but the newest ambu- ways to serve the community.” ing the cap on effective char- received but changes to fund- leadership at the conference. Angel Justice, Donna Ham- lance was already outfitted for Buckhead is in an unusual ter schools and pointed to ing formulas in recent years mond, Cindy Jacobs and Clar- more advanced rescue when it position since it covers a por- the Roger Bacon Academy have hurt less wealthy school ence Bigg. Justice and Sim- was brought into service. The tion of Bladen County as well in Brunswick County as a systems. mons are paid workers who two ambulances occupy what as eastern Columbus. Jacobs prime example. The Colum- “Lottery funds were origi- In fashion are based at the station during were once the only bays for the said fire officials plan to ap- bus Charter School is owned nally supposed to be used for Thick soles and extra their duty shifts. Other fire- firefighting apparatus. proach Bladen with a request by the same firm. capital needs,” Hill pointed high heels on high fashion fighters and EMTs are paid Chief Jacobs said the sta- for funding as well, since the Local traditional pub- out. “We have some old facili- shoes continue to be offered a small stipend for each call tion’s building needs some remote areas between Council lic school officials view the ties in Columbus County we at upper class stores for they make. upgrades. Currently, classes and St. James are served by schools as unfair competi- are going to have to replace in women. Long-time Buckhead EMT are held in the kitchen and Buckhead. tion that drain resources but the future.” One effect is to make the Barbara Young is still with lounge area. “We’re going to do every- Rabon views it as healthy As for the possibility of the wearer perhaps four inches the department, the chief said, “It can get crowded in here thing we can to look after the competition that gives par- state consolidating school sys- taller. but did not want to obtain the with 15 people,” he said. people in our district,” Jacobs ents a choice in their child’s EMT-I rating. Young is well The station is currently said. education. known for her visits to elderly working to improve its drive- With no bill having been residents in the community to ways and parking area. Jefferson Weaver yet introduced, Rabon was check blood sugar levels and “We hope we can obtain hesitant to discuss any par- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 other chronic health problems. some grant money, possibly ticular legislation he would [email protected] I WILL “She’s still helping people,” from the Golden LEAF Foun- support, but said the charter school cap would likely be a priority separate from the budget shortfall. McIntyre named ‘Top Dem’ Rabon confirmed there are talks of introducing leg- islation that would increase HEAR on important subcommittee identification requirements Congressman Mike Mc- I look forward to working with system, National Guard and for voters at the polls. 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Amy Sinkler was described as the typi- cal high school student during her four years at West Columbus High School, but in joining the Army and giving her life for her country, she became anything but typical – she became an American hero. Ramblin’ Sinkler died while manning a turret on an Army armored vehicle in Afghani- with Ann stan. Sitting exposed atop a vehicle on any mission in the Baghlan province By ANN WORTHINGTON seems like dangerous work for a female The gray, mouth-watering solider, but people who knew Sinkler say oysters were delicious as they slid they’re not surprised because duty was down my throat, satisfying my important to her. The other three soldiers desire for seafood. in the vehicle The best part was that I didn’t reportedly The point have to spend a long time wash- were not in- ing and scrubbing them. Not true Only 23 years old, the back in the day. jured. West Columbus High Sinkler My parents used to take my two brothers, my sister and me spent four School graduate died to the beach and gather our own years in the defending her country oysters. The oysters were so black WCHS Junior from an enemy that and dirty-looking that I didn’t ROTC pro- will ultimately be de- think they would ever get them gram pre- feated in Afghanistan, clean enough for us to eat, but paring for a they did. career in the thanks to the sacrifices Public opinion They would wash and scrub Army, which of Amy Sinkler and her the oysters and then build a big she began fire outside and place a grate over fellow servicemen and the coals after the fire died down. in 2009. Her running too late to worry. I just I urge the commissioners to women. Sinkler’s sacrifce They then placed a large pan on mother, hope the answer to my questions repeal the Abandoned Structure Ordinance in its current form and the grate, filled it with oysters, Jackie Bull- Saturday morning, Jan. 22, I won’t come too late. picked up the paper to read as I ate Lavern Coleman make a priority of allocating more spread a cloth over the top, and ock Thomp- my breakfast and saw the headlines Delco resources to Sheriff Batten to clean in a little while, we were ready to son, said that ROTC was Sinkler’s main of an article about Chadbourn. up crime and drugs. That will at- enjoy the good-tasting seafood. love and priority at West Columbus. She It was shocking to see the story Repeal reg tract people and businesses. This included the golden brown spent a short time at an Army facility in of a Chadbourn soldier killed in Tom Duncan cornbread patties my mom had Alaska, then shipped out to Afghanistan Afghanistan by a grenade attack. I believe that I am an example of Shallotte cooked in an iron pan right there in July, 2010. Of course, the word Chadbourn the type person that the Columbus beside the oysters. We ate these along with coffee Mom and Dad The moment that every military par- drew my attention and I continued County Tourism ads are attempt- Outpouring made in a big coffee pot nestled in ent dreads occurred when two somber to read the sad, sad article about ing to attract to retire in Columbus County. I had the privilege of living the hot coals. men in uniform appeared at the door- Amy Sinkler and her death. Even This is an open letter of thanks though I did not know Amy, I know my teenage years in Columbus from Joel McPherson’s family: We would spend hours around steps of Thompson’s Chadbourn home in my heart that Amy gave her life County. It is a wonderful thing to be part the fire in the yard, enjoying each following Sinkler’s death on Jan. 20. in a far-away place defending our My goal has always been to move of a loving community. The amount other and the wonderful meal She is the first Columbus County sol- country. back to the county, where I own a of support and encouragement we had just eaten. Oftentimes it dier killed in the line of duty since Ken- This meant she gave it for me portion of the old family farm and we have received over the last few would be dark, the moon would neth Perry of Hallsboro died in a missile and all other Americans. She gave work to restore it. weeks has been extraordinary. be high in the sky and the stars strike during Operation Desert Storm 20 it that we may continue to live in This week, a refrigerator was We would like to thank the seemed to blink in every direc- tion. What a happy time that was. years ago. a free country. Yes, and for all of stolen from under the carport of entire community for the cards, The oysters my husband and I Sinkler will be buried Saturday at us who live in this small town of an old farmhouse I own. It was emails, visits, calls, financial sup- stolen in broad daylight across enjoyed so much didn’t take any what will surely be a large funeral ser- Chadbourn. port, food, good will, and most We grieve for Amy, her family the road from where a Highway especially, prayers. time to wash because we bought vice at West Columbus. and friends and pray that God’s Patrol trooper lives. Like so many Joel is a God-given miracle. He them already cleaned and ready Sinkler is one of the 2,308 American strength will uphold them all. in the county, I had been having an is now at home and expecting a full for the roasting pan. The corn- servicemen and women who have given Maybe the next time we find our- ongoing problem with items being recovery. bread patties were cooked in my their lives in Afghanistan, which offered selves complaining about trivial stolen during break-ins, especially The outpouring of prayer on warm, cozy kitchen instead of safe haven to those who planned and car- problems, we will need to remem- wiring and metal items. Joel’s behalf was overwhelming. under the stars and the moon. ried out the attacks on 9/11. ber the article with the headlines, There is a massive theft and Piney Forest Baptist Church, all I sat there looking at all the empty oyster shells and thought On Tuesday, Gen. David H. Petraeus “Chadbourn Soldier Killed in drug problem in the county. It gives the churches of the Columbus about the way these things could said that U.S. forces are making headway Afghanistan.” me pause in considering retiring Baptist Association, Living Word in an area, which, if you research be useful. I well remember that in defeating Al Qaeda and the Taliban We need to pray for all of the Church, Grace Fellowship of Little military forces defending us all crime statistics, appears much River, S.C., and countless other we always had Christmas trees through stepped-up attacks in both around the world. Let us pray for more crime ridden than most cit- believers from all denominations, in our classroom at school. One Afghanistan and Pakistan. In a letter to Amy’s family and friends. They ies. I see this and a lack of jobs as rallied to our side in prayer and year, we collected oyster shells U.S. troops based there, Petraeus noted have lost a daughter, a wife, a friend the county’s top problems. God answered with genuine grace. and washed and cleaned them that U.S. forces had halted the downward and yes, a true soldier. The shock- It disturbed me when I saw the Special thanks to our friends at real well. security spiral in Afghanistan and had ing article brought the love of God “Abandoned Structure Ordinance” Ward’s Grill and Joe’s Barbecue The children glued some disrupted the leadership of enemy insur- closer to my heart this Saturday. adopted by the commissioners. It for repeatedly sending food to us at beautiful pictures on them. A parent drilled a hole in the top of gents. Jimmie Sue Ward was touted as promoting tourism, the hospital. Our co-workers from the shell, where we tied a piece “Each of you,” Petraeus wrote, “is part Chadbourn beautification, relocation to the Southeastern Community College county, as well as protecting the of ribbon on them. Each student of your country’s New Greatest Genera- were extremely supportive. “public interest.” Joel received exemplary medi- hung his or her own creation on tion.” Dangerous In one of the worst economies cal attention. Columbus Regional the tree. Though Sinkler’s family must be suf- since the Great Depression, in one Hospital stabilized him and had It was a beautiful tree and we fering enormous grief at her passing, we The traffic at Acme Delco El- of the poorest counties of the state, him transferred to Pediatric ICU enjoyed teaching the children to hope it is reassuring to them that Sinkler ementary School is going to kill in a county where the primary at New Hanover Regional Medical be creative. is indeed an American hero. our children and I can’t get help to industries are Social Services and Center. He could not have received I’m not sure I would even know We should all be so blessed to have a get it stopped. the court system, in a county where better medical attention than he anything about gathering oysters these days. We take so much for son or daughter who would volunteer to I can’t get county law enforce- we supposedly have a powerful got at NHRMC. granted, not only seafood, for defend their country from the forces of ment, county employees or state state representative who “brings Joel’s extended family on both enforcement to care. After being home the bacon,” this ordinance example, but I sometimes think evil. sides could not have been more told something will be done, my was adopted. supportive. All his uncles, aunts, my parents worked too hard for questions are, when and why? What’s wrong with looking cousins, grandparents, and friends things. If a child gets hurt, everybody at non-punitive options to begin came through in our hour of need. But that was our way of life in will know the answers. But why with, like offering tax incentives Our praise and thanksgiving to those days and I wouldn’t trade Thumbs up wait? to clean up property, coordinating our heavenly Father is boundless. my memories. Today, a chip truck was speed- with demolition businesses to of- He gave us Joel back to life. Joel’s My reader friends, my time ing in the school area and missed fer to clean-up folks’ property for attitude is one of gratitude and de- is up and I thank you for yours, me by just a few feet. After leaving the incentive of taking the build- termination to take full advantage so until next time, may this New s4OTHEHARDWORK school, I passed four DMV enforce- ing materials and selling them? of his second chance. Year of 2011 bring you blessings of the chambers of ment officers within two miles of Instead, some retired person on Please continue to pray for his in abundance. As always, God COMMERCEINTOWNS the school at the entrance to the Social Security will get fined $500 a strength to walk out his rededica- loves each of you, and so do I. across Columbus paper mill. day, have a lien put on an old house tion to Jesus Christ as Lord. We are County. The volunteers The sheriff won’t return my with “8 inches of weeds” around it. glad to live among loving friends. and staff members calls, DOT can’t alter traffic and One of the things that was at- Joel McPherson, Willard WHOOPERATEOURCHAM- North Carolina Highway Patrol tractive to me about the Columbus and Terri McPherson, Lee and Contact info bers of commerce are can’t target these areas. County I lived in was freedom from Paula Roney, Heather, Hannah, Some truck drivers smile and restrictive ordinances and respect and Ian McPherson Send letters to the editor to largely under appreci- give hand gestures when I motion for a person’s private property Whiteville Editor Les High at leshigh@ ated for their efforts to slow down. Some parents are rights. whiteville.com or to P.O. Box to increase the quality 707, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. of life for everyone All letters must be signed, in- in Columbus County. clude the community in which Their jobs have been Te dolphin’s song the writer lives, and include a made increasingly dif- phone number, which will not By RAY LUNDY ing for some time thereafter. Such ficult in this economy. babies is a magnificent love border- be published. Letters should be NR Writers Group is the love of a mother dolphin. ing on the divine. It’s all the more rea- limited to 350 words. Writers I stand amazed in the presence I am reminded of the old Ben E. SONWHYEVERYBUSI- They say when one of the big of such love. Would it not be won- are limited to one letter every ness should support King song, “Stand By Me.” fishing ships catches a baby dol- derful if all mothers and fathers of “When the night has come, and 30 days. Letters about personal their local chamber phin in its fish nets, the mother the human species would love their the land is dark, and the moon is or business disputes will not be of commerce, because swims around and around the net children as much as the mother the only light we’ll see. I won’t be considered. there is strength in singing to her baby. dolphin? afraid; no, I won’t be afraid, just Letters can also be submitted The baby dolphin cries out to its numbers. I know many children are loved, as long as you stand by me.” All of at Whiteville.com. Simply go to mother, and she sings to it until the held, and cared for, but there are us need somebody to stand by us, the “Contact us” link and you’ll net is hoisted upon the deck of the many that are neglected, abused, especially children. be directed to an online form for ship. She stays near the ship and and abandoned by their own moth- When they were small, I told our sings to her baby until she can hear ers, and fathers. The love of the submitting letters to the editor. him no more, and continues sing- mother dolphins for their doomed Continued on next page 4HE.EWS2EPORTER 4HURSDAY *ANUARY !  People, Places and Things Subtle acts of kindness

By NICOLE CARTRETTE He motioned for Randy to “I should have just taken of cheap bread, a generic bottle A woman who recently di- on sale. Staff Writer speak with him in private or the money,” Randy joked af- of cooking oil and a half gallon vorced after years of marriage sBathrooms: A man has six to whatever degree of privacy terward. of milk. had signed up for a refresher items in his bathroom: tooth- My husband and I have a there is in a Walmart on a busy Since then, many people It had all the makings of CPR course. brush and toothpaste, shaving running joke that should either night days before Christmas. have shared with us other just enough for one meal and “Is it hard to learn?” some- cream, razor, a bar of soap and of us go to Walmart, we need to “Look, I know times are random acts of kindness. A maybe the first one in a while. one asked. a towel. be careful as someone might tough right now for a lot of friend of mine, Jan, told me The total bill was less than “Not at all,” the woman re- s4HE AVERAGE NUMBER OF try to shove money at us. people,” the about her mother $10 (I think), so when the young plied. “Basically you’re asked items in the typical woman’s In one way what happened man said, at- who loves to oc- boy pulled a credit card from to breathe life into a dummy. I bathroom is 337. A man would to us around Christmas is a tempting to casionally fork his pocket and slid it across the don’t expect to have any prob- not be able to identify more little embarrassing, but in d i s c r e e t l y out a few extra card reader, I was holding my lem. I did that for 12 years.” than 20 of these items. another, it is somewhat an hand a wad of bucks in line at breath for him. sss sArguments: A woman has affirmation that there are cash to Randy. the McDonald’s It was rejected. Denied. Dan was a single guy living the last word in any argument. thoughtful people in the world. “I just hate to drive thru to cov- “Just add mine with his,” at home with his father and Anything a man says after We were debating the pur- see someone er lunch for the I told the store clerk. In one working in the family busi- that is the beginning of a new chase of a $9 necklace – the not get what stranger in line swift transaction, I thought the ness. When he found out he argument. holiday-boxed kind stacked they want for behind her. line behind us would hardly was going to inherit a fortune sFuture: A woman worries on displays near the jewelry Christmas,” “We’ve had take notice, but the soon-to-be- when his sickly father died, about the future until she gets department. the man said, p e o p l e h o n k beneficiary of my act of kind- he decided he needed to find a husband. A man never wor- “This is pretty. Should we “and I think their horn and ness made sure I was wrong a wife with whom to share his ries about the future until he get this for your Aunt Gwen your wife re- wave at us,” after about that. fortune. gets a wife. from the girls?” I asked. How ally wants that they got a lunch “I don’t need no charity,” the One evening, at an invest- sSuccess: A successful man do you repay the person who necklace.” on her. boy declared in a loud voice ment meeting, he spotted the is one who makes more money supplies your children with a Randy attempted to explain “It makes my mom feel that commanded an awkward most beautiful woman he had than his wife can spend. A suc- bottomless pit of chewing gum that it wasn’t quite like that good,” she said. silence from everyone at the ever seen. Her natural beauty cessful woman is one who can so much so that they have her but the man was no doubt left Unfortunately, when Jan front of the grocery store. took his breath away. find such a man. pocketbook confused with a assuming Randy was too proud decided to try this out herself, He stormed out of the store, “I may look like just an ordi- s-Marriage:ARRIAGE !A WwomanOMAN MARmar - gumball machine? to take his hard earned cash. things didn’t exactly go as leaving his dinner on the coun- nary guy,” he said to her, “but ries a man expecting he will He wanted to get her a box As I told people about it planned. ter. The store clerk seemed in just a few years, my father change, but he doesn’t. A man of snuff but I wouldn’t allow it. in the days afterward, some “I didn’t have enough cash unfazed and called a bagger to will die and I will inherit $200 marries a woman expecting I spent much of my childhood laughed. Others gave that on me to pay for their order – restock the shelves. million.” that she won’t change, but she hiding my mom’s cigarettes “awww” you let loose at the they must have been ordering “Don’t worry, it happens,” Impressed, the woman does. or burying them in our back sight of baby sucking its for a whole bunch of people,” the clerk said. It was not the asked for his business card and sDressing up: A woman yard after my aunt died from thumb for the first time. she laughed. first or last time someone three days later, she became his will dress up to go shopping, lung cancer. Let’s face it, my husband is I guess subtle acts of kind- would not be able to afford a stepmother. water the plants, empty the I was undecided about the not nationally known attorney ness, like leaving a few quar- purchase. Women are so much better trash, answer the phone, read necklace and proceeded to look Robert Shapiro – yet. First of ters in the drink machine, Perhaps there was no right at financial planning than a book, and get the mail. A man the display over. all, Shapiro probably wouldn’t paying a toll for the car behind thing to say or do, but I will men. will dress up for weddings and I had a buggy half full of be caught dead in Walmart. My you on a road trip or lunch never know. Much like our -ENANDWOMEN funerals. gifts my kids did not need – husband hates to wear suits at the drive thru don’t take incident in Walmart, perhaps Men are just happier people: sNatural: Men wake up as little extras, so to speak. He had and ties and I tend to think much planning or worry of things are not as they seemed. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out good-looking as they went to a buggy with skimpy contents – Shapiro may sleep in them. offending, but I learned when Maybe next time things won’t for lunch, they will call each bed. Women somehow deterio- a camouflage t-shirt, a bag and Randy insists that juries someone truly needs your help, be as they seem either. other Laura, Kate and Sarah. rate during the night. a hunting knife for my brother. around here like him because it can be difficult to go about it Maybe, just maybe, I will If Mike, Dave and John go out, sOffspring: Ah, children. “How much have you spent he is one of them. If the judge in the right way. catch Shapiro out of his suit they will affectionately refer to A woman knows all about her already?” he asked – not an would allow it, he would never I was in line at a grocery and tie in Walmart, or even each other as Fat Boy, Godzilla children. She knows about uncommon conversation for wear dress clothes. store one day after work when better, he will catch us debating and Four-eyes. dentist appointments and ro- a husband and wife, I would With that said, I didn’t think the guy in front of me laid a few about a gift and find himself sEating out: When the bill mances, best friends, favorite think. we looked like we had fallen small things on the counter — a feeling really generous. arrives, Mike, Dave and John foods, secret fears and hopes What was actually going on hard times that memorable small bag of rice, a tiny pack- Now, that’s one wad of cash will each throw in $20, even and dreams. A man is vaguely on and what the man just feet night in December, but just age of discounted meat — you we might have to reconsider. though it’s only for $32.50. aware of some short people away thought was going on as if things couldn’t get more know the ones they mark down None of them will have any- living in the house. were two very different things. crazy, they did. just before they expire, a loaf thing smaller and none will ac- tually admit they want change sss back. When the girls get their come, the family of man needs bill, out come the pocket cal- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Dolphin’s song to stand by each other with Forest Service ofers free guide Continued from previous page culators. A married man should for- our love and care, especially sMoney: A man will pay get his mistakes. There’s no to managing invasive plants the children. Then we, like $2 for a $1 item he needs. A use in two people remembering children that I would stand by the mother dolphin, can sing them, no matter what. I have woman will pay $1 for a $2 item the same thing. The USDA Forest Service Japanese honeysuckle. The a song of comfort and hope in told them time and time again that she doesn’t need but it’s Southern Research Station 120-page guide informs readers the darkness. that I would storm the gates (SRS) is distributing free cop- on how invasive plants spread, of Hell and fight the devil for ies of a new guide, titled “A preventative measures that them. Management Guide for Inva- reduce their distribution, and I still would, and I will do sive Plants in Southern For- how to develop management the same for their children, our ests,” that gives homeowners, plans. The guide combines 392 grandchildren. 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America needs Gospel Family.” guitar. “I’ve been playing a a spiritual revival far more long time,” Hinson said. than it needs an economic By NICOLE CARTRETTE He plays at church, and stimulus,” the group writes Staff Writer on weekends with the Glory in a press release. Bound Quartet out of Bladen- Featured guests that It’s a place where seats boro, along with The Grand night are “Monk,” host of fill up fast the first and third Ole Gospel. the “Monk in the Morning” Tuesdays of each month – Hinson said the Grand show, and gospel music legend where folks come from as far Ole Gospel offers “a relaxed Terry Carter of the Anchor- as Charleston, S.C., Raleigh atmosphere. You just get to- men Quartet. and surrounding areas to hear gether and play and we try to Door prizes will be award- something special. do our best. It’s kind of like a ed and the program begins The Grand Ole Gospel local ministry,” he explained. at 7 p.m. The Grand Ole Gos- group has transformed the “The people who go really pel is located in The Arts small Chadbourn Arts Build- seem to enjoy it and that is Building at 120 N. Brown St., ing along Brown Street into what I like about it. They ap- Chadbourn. Admission is free an inviting place that attracts preciate it and that makes it and no offering is solicited. crowds seeking to hear south- worthwhile.” For more information, con- ern gospel music. “I’ve never taken lessons tact 840-1447 or visit grando- “We have had as many or anything,” Hinson said. “I legospelchadbourn.com as 130 people a night,” Mike don’t consider myself to be great but what talent I’ve got Barnes said. “Most older peo- Nicole Cartrette ple still like traditional gospel the Lord gave me.” 910-642-4104 ext. 225 music,” he added, pointing Donna Williamson plays [email protected] out that is what the group is with another group in addi- all about. tion to the Grand Ole Gospel, Barnes said people find out but considers the Grand Ole Vision Van about the group’s shows on the Grand Ole Gospel members (Clockwise from top left) are Mike Barnes, Freddy Hinson, Gospel to be something spe- Internet and drive from miles Matthew Bullard, Donna Williamson, Cindy Allgood and Shannon McMillian. cial for her hometown. “A lot coming around to hear them play. of those who attend are older to Whiteville “What I enjoy more than While Barnes is the only Gospel Family. I’m a Freewill “The Lord just placed us to- and they really enjoy it,” Wil- anything is the fellowship original member of the group, Baptist, Mike is a Baptist, gether for this time,” Allgood liamson said. The See the 21st Century with the people,” Barnes said, he says a number of talented some are Pentecostal Holiness said of the Grand Ole Gospel, Williamson has been sing- Vision Van is coming to White- adding that they make every- musicians make it successful. but the one thing that brings pointing out it is a higher call- ing all of her life, grew up in ville for free screenings, Tues- one feel welcome and a part Joe Williams of White- us all together is the music.” ing that commits her to it. church and has enjoyed shar- day, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. of the family. “At The Grand ville, at 80 years old, is a “leg- Matthew Bullard at 28 is “The ultimate goal for my ing her talent with others. at the Sears Store at South Ole Gospel we do our best to endary” saxophone player, the youngest in the group. He life is that souls will be saved “Music is just in my blood Whiteville Village on South make them feel like they are Barnes says, pointing out that started playing guitar when he and lives will be changed,” and it is good to be able to give Madison Street. a part of us.” Williams had to take leave was about 9 years old. Allgood said, hoping the group back to my hometown a little Sponsored by the Whiteville Barnes knows a thing or recently for medical reasons. “My daddy bought a guitar can reach as many people as bit,” she said. Lions Clubs, the Vision Van two about what a special bless- Shannon McMillian, 35, has and was going to play, but one possible and do their part to For more than two years, visit will help with the detec- ing it is to be part of a family been with the group about two day I picked it up and started bringing them to Christ. the Chadbourn Arts Building tion of vision problems. beyond the one you are born years. “I play the keyboard messing with it,” Bullard said. Allgood’s husband David has been home to the Grand Club members point out into. Barnes and his twin and help with the sound,” “I’ve been playing in church has been a big supporter of Ole Gospel Family. They pay that this is a screening only, sister, Judy Carter, were ad- McMillian said. for six or seven years. I enjoy hers. She sang with another the utility bill and the build- and should not be confused opted when they were just 14 He became a part of the it.” gospel group before becom- ing is donated for their use. with a complete eye examina- months old. group when Barnes asked him Bullard said he knew every- ing a mother but when her Barnes is proud that the group tion. No diagnoses are made Born to an unwed mother to be a fill-in until they found one in the group, but Freddy daughter was born 10 years doesn’t even take up a collec- on the van. Based on an in- in the 1940s, Barnes speaks of someone. Hinson encouraged him to ago, her responsibilities as a tion on those Tuesday nights. dividual’s screening results, his adoption in a matter-of-fact “I filled in and they still play acoustic. mother didn’t hinder her sing- “I can afford to pay the elec- the Vision Van doctor will tone that indicates his under- haven’t found a replacement,” “Freddy sort of got me ing, thanks to her husband, tric bill,” Barnes said. recommend if participants standing for her decision. McMillian joked. playing,” Bullard said. “I’m she said. More recently, the group should have a complete eye He gained more than his He credits his father with glad to use my talent doing “He would sit with her and upgraded the building’s in- examination. adoptive parents’ love. Lois getting him interested in mu- something good. I have always rock her in her car seat with terior, making it even more Participants must be at least and Hazley Barnes shared sic. When McMillian was 17, loved music. I took a few les- his foot,” Allgood recalls. of a home for the group and 6 years old. Anyone under 18 with him an appreciation for his father had a proposition sons to learn how to play a few “Without him there is no way its fans. must have a parent or guard- music. for him. songs and have been playing I could do what I do.” The Grand Ole Gospel has ian sign the registration form. “I basically grew up lis- “If you will raise half the ever since.” Freddy Hinson plays lead partnered with Christian Screenings include a visual tening to the oldies,” Barnes money I will help you get a Being part of the group has guitar for the group and sings. Radio “The Cross” WSTS acuity test, a field vision test recalls. As a child he would keyboard,” his father told him. come easy for him. “This is my first venture 100.9 FM. On Feb. 1, the group and a pressure check. go to the WVOE radio station “I took everything I had “I think they are a good- singing with a group,” said will kick off its “God Save The Vision Van is available in Chadbourn – one of only a in my room and put it in a sounding group. I think this is Hinson, who has been a part of America” concert series and to all Lions Clubs in North few black radio stations in the yard sale,” McMillian recalls. a good thing and a good thing several gospel groups over the begin broadcasting programs Carolina to conduct vision country at the time, and one One customer subsequently for Chadbourn,” Bullard said. years, from Kinston to White live via webcast. screenings in their communi- that attracted big name musi- bought everything – that cus- “I just enjoy doing it. I could be Lake and Shallotte. “Our nation today is not ties. cians like James Brown and tomer was his father. “He playing somewhere else but I’d played old rhythm and blues. wanted to make sure I was rather play for the Lord.” “I would watch the disc serious about it,” McMillian “Music has been my life jockeys for hours,” Barnes said. since I was a little girl in said, pointing out that today That was the same year church,” Cindy Allgood said. people might find it hard to his father, Kenneth, died with She and Donna Williamson believe that the Chadbourn ra- cancer at age 51. are vocalists who joined the dio station attracted so many “I guess I will always re- group last year. soon-to-be stars. member that,” McMillian said The praise and worship In the mid-70s and after a of the man he described as song leader at her church, stint with a rock and roll band “happy-go-lucky who always Allgood says music has always called White Satin, Barnes, sang at church. My mother been a part of her life. who learned to play the piano (Peggy Hilbourn McMillian) “We did not grow up lack- and keyboard, gave up rock-n- died when I was 4 years old. ing for anything,” she ex- roll for a church life. She was the singer of the plained. “One of my grand- “I got saved and started go- family. My dad raised all four fathers played the guitar and ing to church,” Barnes said. of us in church. He supported the other the bongos. Music Soon, instead of playing whatever we did.” was our family entertainment. a keyboard on a stage for a McMillian said the musi- We never knew anything but sometimes rowdy crowd, he cal group is special for many music.” was playing a church organ reasons. for a congregation. “It’s not just one church In recent years, Barnes was that comes. 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FMA boys, Viking girls take Monday victories Whiteville boys CERRO GORDO - Boys pri- lied 10. vate-school powerhouse Flora blast E. Bladen Macdonald of Red Springs West Columbus got off to a Senior guard Quamain Rose poured in 27 points in leading invaded the West Columbus strong start in the girls game, the Whiteville High boys basketball team to a 79-47 runaway High School gym Monday leading 13-5 after one quarter basketball victory Tuesday over visiting East Bladen. night and came away with a and 24-15 at halftime. The win put the Wolfpack’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference 93-77 basketball victory over Coach Tenille Jones’ Lady record at 7-1 and its season record at 13-3. the host Vikings. Vikings were led in the scoring Whiteville led 20-10 after one quarter and 42-29 at the half In the girls game, West Co- column by Teresa Antone with en route to its second 32-point conference victory in as many lumbus picked up its second 10 points. nights. On Monday, the Wolfpack ran to a 58-26 decision over win of the year with 39-28 vic- Jennifer Powers tallied 12 South Columbus (see related story). tory over the Lady Cougars. points for Flora Macdonald. Also scoring in double figures for the Wolfpack were Jahwill Campbell with 15 points and Javon Powell with 11. The West Columbus boys West Columbus will resume “We were taking good shots and doing a good job defensively,” team saw its season record its Three Rivers 1A-2A Confer- Singletary said. “We’re working better together as a unit and slip to 6-7 as it trailed the FMA ence schedule Friday when it we’re also getting some solid play from the guys off the bench.” squad 27-12 at the end of the travels to take on cross-county Saquan Johnson had 11 points to lead East Bladen. first quarter. rival East Columbus. In the girls game, the 2010 state 2A runnerup East Bladen “We got off to kind of a squad rolled to a 67-28 win. rough start,” said WCHS coach GIRLS GAME Senior center Courtney Melvin scored 19 points and had 10 Michael Powell. “We settled Flora Mac 5 10 6 7 - 28 rebounds, and senior guard Jazmine Kemp tallied 20 points and in and played pretty well with W. Columbus 13 11 6 9 - 39 Zhane Johnson finished with 13. them from the second quarter Coach Patty Evers’ Lady Eagles improved to 6-0 in conference FLORA MACDONALD (28): Vic- play and 17-1 overall. on.” toria Reynolds 8, Rebecca Klingen- Jenna Watts scored 10 points to lead Whiteville. The Lady West Columbus trimmed he schmidt 2, Jennifer Powers 12, Mela- Cougar lead to four points in nie Schitatitas 6. Wolfpack is carrying a 4-4 conference record. the second quarter and later WEST COLUMBUS (39): Te- Whiteville will have its next outing on Tuesday, Feb. 1, when it pulled back to within eight, but resa Antone 10, Michelle Coleman travels to meet West Brunswick. On Friday, Feb. 4, the Wolfpack were unable to pull the FMA 9, Quinzetta Nealey 5, Q. Gause 6. will play host to West Bladen. squad completely in. Kenisha Womble 2, Princess Flow- ers 5, Brittany Williams 6. “They have a lot of strong GIRLS GAME E. Bladen 15 17 24 11 - 67 scorers ... some good athletes,” BOYS GAME Whiteville 7 9 6 6 - 28 Powell said. Flora Mac 27 21 19 26 - 93 EAST BLADEN (67): Murchison 2, Graham 4, Macon 2, Montgomery Jerome Seagers, who has W. Columbus 12 19 24 22 - 77 2, Hatcher 3, Jazmine Kemp 13, Shipman 2, Zhane Johnson 13, Courtney committed to play for Rutgers Melvin 19. University, scored 31 points FLORA MACDONALD (93): Je- WHITEVILLE (28): Jenna Watts 10, Jordan Ray 4, Marquetta Heming- and Ray Harris had 30 for Flora rome Seagars 31, Ray Harris 30; way 6, Sam McCumbee 2, Deidra Jordan 3, Alea Henry 2. Macdonald, which led 48-31 at Jerrod Scott 9, J. Davis 8, D. Wil- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist the half. liams 8, J. Lewis 7. BOYS GAME WEST COLUMBUS (77): Domi- South Columbus guard Makiel Bell (right) is closely Dominique Shipman scored E. Bladen 10 19 11 7 - 47 nique Shipman 17, Kortell Nixon 14, Whiteville 20 22 20 17 - 79 17 points, including three, guarded by Whiteville’s Dylan Bowen during Monday Stephen Gachett 13, Anthony Wil- night’s boys Waccamaw Conference basketball game at EAST BLADEN (47): Montrel Rogers 10, Mason 9, Saquan Johnson 11, 3-point goals for West Colum- liams 10, Naquan Moore 7, Cameron McKoy 5, Smith 8, Washington 4. bus. Kortell Nixon scored 14 Brisbon 6, Gary George 4, Travon the WHS gym. Whiteville won 58-26 and came back on WHITEVILLE (79): Javon Powell 11, Jahwill Campbell 15. Quamain points with four 3-pointers. Green 4. Tuesday to defeat East Bladen 79-47. The Wolfpack boys Rose 27, Zanary Adams 2, Willie Bellamy 5, Robert Smith 6, Fuquon Thomp- Stephen Gachett followed with team is now has a 7-1 conference record and a 13-3 sea- son 6, Dylan Bowen 5, Mykel Foxworth 2, Jaquille Martin 2. 13 and Anthony Williams tal- son mark. Wolfpack takes Waccamaw Conference basketball wins over South Columbus By DAN BISER Sports Editor The Wolfpack boys team utilized

The Whiteville Wolfpack went on a 24-1 run in the an effective full-court press to take game’s first 10 minutes Monday night and went on to control of the game from the outset. take a 58-26 Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference boys basket- ball victory over the visiting South Columbus Stallions.

Whiteville also won the girls game by a 42-34 score. points for Whiteville with Watts connecting on two 3-point shots. Eleven Whiteville players contributed to the scoring Coach Brett Burroughs’ South Columbus squad total in the boys game as the Wolfpack used an effec- tallied seven 3-point baskets, including two each by tive fullcourt press to take control of the game from the Chelsey Long, Tenisha Newman and Kierra Haney. outset. Haney scored a game-high 12 points and Newman “We’re trying to become more effective on defense had nine for South Columbus, who cut a 14-point and more patient on offense,” said WHS coach Jerry WHS lead to five in the final minutes of the fourth Singletary, “Tonight was a pretty good indication that quarter. are making some improvements in those areas.” GIRLS GAME The win was the sixth in seventh conference games S. Columbus 8 8 7 11 - 34 and the Wolfpack’s 12th in 15 games overall. Whiteville 15 11 9 7 - 42 The Wolfpack led 35-13 at the half. Jahwill Campbell led Wolfpack scorers with 15 points SOUTH COLUMBUS (34): Chelsey Long 6, Tenisha New- and Fuquon Thompson tallied 12. man 9, Danisha Soles 2, Brittany Worrell 5, Kierra Henry 12. South Columbus, which suffered its sixth straight WHITEVILLE (42): Jordan Ray 4, Jamilia Jones 4, Sam Mc- conference loss, was held to three points until the final Cumbee 9, Deidra Jordan 10, Alea Henry 6, Jenna Watts 9. three minutes of the first half. Josh Bryant’s seven points led South Columbus. The Stallions had only eight players suited up for the game BOYS GAME S. Columbus 1 12 5 8 - 26 Whiteville 18 17 15 8 - 58 The Whiteville girls team held off several comeback surges by the Lady Stallions in taking its fourth confer- Photo by Krystal Hawkins SOUTH COLUMBUS (26): Marty Soles 5, Tysheem John- Whiteville High’s Sam McCumbee (14) advances the ball between South ence victory of the season. son 4, Shaquan Hemingway 4, Josh Bryant 7, Colin Ransom 2, Coach Serena Smith’s Lady Wolfpack led 15-8 after Pharoah McEver 4. Columbus players Tenisha Newman (left) and Kerra Shirley (right) dur- one quarter and 26-16 at the half. WHITEVILLE (58): Javon Powell 8, Jahwill Campbell 15, ing Monday’s Waccamaw Conference girls basketball game at WHS. WHS center Deidra Jordan had 10 points and record- Quamain Rose 2, Zanary Adams 2, Willie Bellamy 4, Rob- Also pictured is Whiteville’s Jordan Ray (10). Whiteville won the battle ed several key blocked shots. ert Smith 8, Fuquon Thompson 12, Dylan Bowen 2, Shaheed of the Columbus County rivals 42-34. Jenna Watts and Sam McCumbee each scored nine Hawkins 3, Johnny Lee Willis 2, Jaquille Martin 4. 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 701 Bowling

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Top scratch games: South Co- lumbus, 148; West Columbus, 139; Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville, 121; East Columbus, 112. Whiteville’s Johnny Lee Willis puts up a short jumper in the Wolfpack’s Whitevile guard Javon Powell gets off a pass to a teammate while coll- Top scratch series: South Co- Monday night basketball win over South Columbus. liding with South Columbus’ Maliek Jeter Monday night. lumbus, 495; West Columbus, 466; Whiteville 433; East Columbus, 381

GIRLS W-L County Dixie Girls Sofball West Columbus 29.5-20.5 Whiteville 28-22 registrations set to begin South Columbus 20.5-29.5 East Columbus 19-31 Sign-ups for participation in Lake Tabor Ball Field, Ta- Top scratch games: Whiteville, Columbus County Dixie Girls bor City, Saturdays, Jan. 29, 121; East Columbus, 118; West Co- Softball (ages 5-18) in 2011 are Feb. 5, 12, 9 a.m. until noon. lumbus, 197 scheduled for the following For more information, con- Top scratch series: East Colum- times and locations. tact Melissay Sykes at 625-9491. bus, 418; Whiteville, 414; West Co- Registration fee is $30. lumbus, 373, CENTRAL COLUMBUS Columbus County Dixie Softball Association president (Whiteville, Chadbourn, Winter Youth League Evergreen, Cerro Gordo, Fair Cyndee Brown can be reached January 22 Bluff). at 840-3107. Jan 24-Feb. 18 - Monday W-L through Friday at Whiteville Top gun 12-3 City Hall or Chadbourn Town His and Hers 9-6 Wild Boys 9-6 Hall. For more information, WCHS Booster Dynomites 6-9 contact Douglas Hayes at 625- In It to Win It 6-9 7771. meeting set for Hard Hitters 3-20 EAST COLUMBUS January 31 BOYS Riegelwood Community Top Scratch games: Ashton Center, Saturdays, Feb. 5, 12 The West Columbus Viking Price, 169; Drake Ellis, 159; Nathan and 19, 9 a.m. until noon at the Booster Club will hold a meet- Butner, 141; Tucker Ellis, 141. Buckhead Tribal Grounds, ing on Monday, Jan. 31, at Top Scratch series: Drake Ellis, Saturdays Feb. 5, 12, 19, 9 a.m. 6:30 p.m., in the school media 437; Ashton Price, 414; Nathan But- until noon, center. ner, 358; Tucker Ellis, 135 Lake Waccamaw Town Hall, All members and prospec- tive members are urged to GIRLS Saturdays, Feb 5, 12,19, 9 a.m. attend. Top scratch games: Sam Walk- until noon. er, 132; Kaylee McCullen, 125 For more information, con- Top scratch series;.Sam Walk- tact Stuart Carroll at 770-0499. er, 348; Kaylee McCullen, 320, SPORTS FANS! 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RENT-A-CAR Columbus Eye $ 95 Associates O.D., P.A. 19 DAILY For an appointment and estimate, or to get Family Eye Care Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville CAREER CHANGE? your vehicle picked up, Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 Find it in The Classifieds call Robby at 910-625-9507. 221 Jefferson St., Whiteville 642-4175 642-2020 The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011--Page 3B UNC researchers spot six Columbus Christian Academy honor lists Fighting for healthy teeth Principal’s list demographic trends that All A’s 2nd six weeks It is known that teeth can between the enamel and pulp flammatory response. KINDERGARDEN – Ava Bullock, protect themselves, to some and produce a layer of dentin Dr. Orapin Horst also found will transform U.S. James Riley Clark, Cole Hilbourn, extent, from attack by bac- to protect the pulp from wear that the odontoblast layer Keldon Knox, Benjamin Ransom, A browner, grayer and more of children living in grand- teria but that inflammation and infection. This research produced proteins involved in Mia Sarvis, Sammy Swain, Savan- within a tooth can be dam- shows that, when under at- the down-regulation of this culturally diverse population parent-headed households nah White and workforce will dramati- increased by 26.1 percent GRADE 1 – Pepe Biebl, Connor aging and, in extreme cases, tack from bacteria, the odon- inflammatory response, such cally transform the nation’s between 2001 and 2010, com- Reagan lead to abscess or death of the toblast cells also orchestrate as toll-interacting protein social, economic and political pared to 3.8 percent for all U.S. GRADE 2 – Kayla Huang, Ellie tooth. an immune response, produc- (TOLLIP), TGF-, and IL-10, McPherson, Jacob Mercer, Mat- institutions, according to a household types. One or both New research published in ing antimicrobial peptides which help protect the under- thew Ransom, Luke Stephens BioMed Central’s open ac- (-defensins) to fight the in- lying pulp from inflammatory new report by researchers at parents also live in about two- GRADE 3 – Sydney Brown, Anna the University of North Caro- thirds of the grandparent- Gore, Anne Hampton King, Chelsea cess journal BMC Immunol- fection directly, protein mes- damage. lina at Chapel Hill. headed households. Lynne Truslow ogy shows that odontoblast sangers (chemokines) which “For the first time we now GRADE 5 – Abigail Bullock, Taylor cells are part of the immune recruit white blood cells to have targets to control irre- The report, “Six Disruptive Researchers identified these Gates, Lilli Greer Inman, Ethan Kelly, Demographic Trends: What trends by analyzing demo- Elizabeth Ward, Raven White system and fight to protect the site of infection, and pro- versible inflammatory dam- Census 2010 Will Reveal,” graphic and economic sta- GRADE 6 – Lance Christian, Victoria teeth from decay. Inside a inflammatory signalling pro- age to teeth,” Dr. Horst says. Harding, Ron Sasser, Hannah Watts tooth, odontoblast cells sit teins (IL-1, IL-1, and TNF-) identifies major shifts in U.S. tistics compiled by the U.S. GRADE 7 – Lou Thomas King, Sum- demographics and their im- Census Bureau, Bureau of mer Williamson which, in turn, initiate an in- GRADE 8 – Micaela Ward, Kelsey Wil- plications for business, con- Labor Statistics, Internal Rev- liams Blood donors sumer markets and the na- enue Service and other gov- GRADE 9 – Caroline Crabtree, Taylor Financial tion’s competitiveness in the ernment agencies from the Grainger, Sarah Mize GRADE 10 – Ryan Power are needed for Pageant for global marketplace. past decade as well as other GRADE 11 – Christina Worthington workshop “The U.S. population is far demographic research. They GRADE 12 – Amanda Driggers, Kyle different today in terms of expect the 2010 census data to Hood, Stephanie Matheson, Anna Rob- Sunday, Monday ‘Sweetheart’ geographical distribution, ra- confirm these trends and pro- erts, Eric Vickers, Whitney Ward is tonight Honor roll Two blood drives are planned A financial aid workshop cial and ethnic composition, vide greater detail on them. A’s & B’s here in Columbus County deadline soon age mix, family types and The trends bring both oppor- 2nd six weeks will be held at South Colum- to help alleviate a critical Applications are being ac- economic circumstance from tunities and challenges for KINDERGARTEN – Lauren Jones bus High School on tonight GRADE 1 – Gavin Lewis, Sarah-Helen shortage, according to the lo- cepted for the N.C. Sweetheart what it was a decade ago,” businesses, the researchers (Thursday) Jan. 27, at 6:30 in Martin, Georgianna Smith, Grace Ann cal American Red Cross. All of Columbus County Pageant. said James H. Johnson Jr., said. For instance, the South Wooten the media center. blood types are urgently need- Applications are available at co-author of the report with now offers the largest and GRADE 2 – Hannah Clark, John Crab- Glen Hanson, financial aid tree, William Crabtree ed, and there is a special need Sugar and Spice Dance Wear. John D. Kasarda. Johnson is most diverse consumer mar- administrator at Southeast- GRADE 3 – Alex Graves, Carmen Hil- for types O and B donors. Anyone interested or have director of the Urban Invest- kets for goods and services. bourn, Chris Lennon, Jacob Smith ern Community College, will Recent inclement weather questions contact Mitzi Ward ment Strategies Center at the Aging boomers, increasingly GRADE 4 – John Gore, Parker Nance, make the presentation. All Johnna-Brie Warde resulted in cancellation of at 910-234-1742. Application South Columbus Seniors and Frank Hawkins Kenan Insti- well-educated, youth-orient- GRADE 5 – Lauren Hilbourn, Tan- blood drives that were needed deadline is Monday, Jan. 31. Parents are invited to attend. tute of Private Enterprise, ed, tech-savvy and possessing ner Hinson, Anthony Lennon, Hunter to keep the necessary blood part of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler more discretionary income, Long, Charles Roberts, Lance Soles GRADE 6 – Joshua Duncan, Gage supply available, therefore Business School. Kasarda is will drive demand for new Hammond, Alex Moore two blood drives are planned director of the Kenan Insti- consumer electronics and oth- GRADE 7 – Victoria Moody, Isaac Sunday and Monday at the fol- tute. er high-technology goods and Pridgen GRADE 8 – Timothy Driggers, Jessie lowing places: D[mO[WhIf[Y_Wbi The six trends are: services as well as a range of Goodman, William King, Lauren Wor- Sunday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. * South-shifting popula- products and services related ley - 4 p.m. at Old Dock Cypress 18” Stepping Stones (60 Styles) ...$4.99 ea. tion. More than half of the to “elder care.” Meanwhile, GRADE 9 – Lindsey Harding, Kendall Powell, Kevin Powell Creek Volunteer Fire Depart- Table Sets ...... $175.00 nation’s population growth more diverse, multicultural GRADE 10 – Tess Fisher, Jon-Luc ment. Kelly during the past decade (51.4 consumers and workers will Monday, Jan. 31 from 1:30 - 6 Benches (Select Styles) ...... $45.00 percent) occurred in South- require companies to develop GRADE 11 – Chelse Barnes, Megan Cartrette, Conor Mize p.m. at Columbus County Cor- Porch Rockers ...... $79.95 ern states, driven in part by new strategies for attract- GRADE 12 – Ashley Grice, Cory Hil- rectional Institute. burn, Sam Johnson, Cassie Moody an in-migration of an esti- ing customers and managing Donors may contact Lt. Scott mated 2.3 million newcomers their workforces. The Cement Barn Kurtyka at 642-3285 for ap- Concrete Lawn Ornaments & Garden Center from nearly all demographic For the nation, an increas- Waccamaw Academy pointments, or walk-ins are 



   groups - blacks, Hispanics, ingly diverse workforce can welcome. the elderly and the foreign provide significant competi- honor lists born - and high fertility rates tive advantage if lawmakers Headmasters lists among some, particularly and policymakers respond All A’s WHS fnancial 2nd six weeks Hispanics. effectively to the challenges LEVEL 1 – Joshua Dicks, Holden * “Browning” of America. these shifting demographics Jones aid workshop Nonwhites accounted for an present, the researchers said. LEVEL 2 – Tandem Hamilton, Chloe The Whiteville High School Stephens, Sarah Perdue estimated 85 percent of U.S. They advise the following ac- LEVEL 3 – Jack Dorman, Raegan counseling department will net population growth during tions: Jones, Tulsi Patel, William Widenor host a financial aid workshop Men’s the past decade. Non-Hispan- * Approaching the process LEVEL 4 – Victoria Powell, Briley Skipper, Camryn Skipper, Katie Smith, on Monday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 Women’s ic whites represented 65 per- of redrawing lines for state Emily Snipes, Randi Lee Gore p.m. in the media center. Kids’ cent of the U.S. population in legislatures and Congressio- LEVEL 5 – Maya Morris Glen Hanson, Southeastern 2009 compared to 76 percent nal districts to promote eco- LEVEL 6 – Caleb Collins, Morgan Rasberry, Laura Blair Thompson, Pey- Community College financial Now At in 1995. nomic competitiveness rather ton Sasser aid director, will be the pre- 43 S. Whiteville Village, Whiteville * Intermarriage increase. than political and electoral LEVEL 7 – Trey Jones, Samantha senter. Seniors and their par- 642-3664 Marriage across racial and advantage; Lane, Douglas Skipper, Savannah Wil- SHOE FAIR liamson ents are invited to attend. ethnic lines has doubled since * Countering the devastat- LEVEL 8 – Cameron Floyd 1980, further contributing to ing impact of recent cyclical LEVEL 12 – Hannah Inman, Tieglor the browning trend, with 41 and structural changes in Janyssek Honor roll SNEEZING...ALLERGIES...HEADACHES percent of all intermarriages the U.S. economy on male em- A’s & B’s in 2008 between Hispanics ployment; and 2nd six weeks and whites; 15 percent be- * Educating a diverse gen- LEVEL 1 – Emma Arrington, Bryson SINUS PROBLEMS...COUGHING...EYE IRRITATION tween Asians and whites; 11 eration of primary- and sec- Wright LEVEL 2 – Zackary Melvin percent between blacks and ondary-age school children LEVEL 3 – Isaac McPherson, Drew WINTER white; and both parties non- to build a competitive future Watts, Chandler Sellers white in 16 percent of inter- workforce. LEVEL 4 – Cade Ransom, Chase Gore SUFFERING FROM SPECIAL LEVEL 5 – Taylor Cribb, Allie Nelson, marriages. This last - education - pres- Kesalin Hooks, Hunter Williamson * “Graying” of America. ents the greatest challenge LEVEL 6 – Coleman Lovette, Brittany $500 OFF Turbeville The first baby boomer born in and opportunity, Johnson LEVEL 7 – Sarah Grace Snipes, Anna CRAWL SPACE America turned 65 on Jan. 1, said. “The youth at risk of Alease Gore, Michael Greco sparking a “silver tsunami” falling through the cracks of LEVEL 8 – Chelsea Britt, Jayce Mor- $1500 ris, Jeremy Rasberry, Bryan Wilkins MOLD of 79 million baby boomers our public education system LEVEL 9 – Courtney Harrelson, Em- TAX CREDIT who will exit the U.S. work- are predominantly nonwhite, ily Hackett force over the next 20 years. mainly black and Hispanic, LEVEL 10 – Kaitlyn Arrington, Cort- PROBLEMS? ney Creech, Joseph Nadi About 8,000 Americans will who attend severely under- LEVEL 11 – McKayla McNeill, Alex Excessive mold, mildew & moisture - if left untreated turn 65 every day over the resourced and the lowest-per- Batten, Kayla Watts, Haily Wilkins next five years, and they will forming schools,” Johnson LEVEL 12 – Lance Caffee can have serious health effects for you and your family. live longer than previous gen- said. erations because of advances “Allowing these students to Before After in health care and lifestyles languish in failure factories is that are more active. not only an ethical and moral SHORT * Gender shift. Women now issue but a major factor in hold nearly half of all paid our future competitiveness,” BROS. U.S. jobs (49.8 percent), own he said. “Given the huge wave 40 percent of all businesses of baby boomers who are RENT-A-CAR and hold 43 percent of ex- about to retire, we will need ecutive, administrative and the skills and talents of these $ 95 managerial positions in the younger generations to pros- DAILY U.S. economy, narrowing the per in the years ahead.” 19 male-female wage gap to its The complete report is avail- Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville lowest point in history. able at www.kenaninstitute. 642-4175 FREE CRAWL SPACE EVALUATION * More grandparent-head- unc.edu/Census2010Trends. With ed households. 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Lumberton Nis- Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 san 910-739-8371 THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED in ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** POND IS FOR SALE! Renovated Whiteville area. Great earning poten- Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree 2008 FORD FOCUS SE, 4dr, alloys, 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre and updated. 4 large bdrms w/pri- tial. Please contact Ms. Jackson 910- removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 78k miles, $9,500. Fair Bluff Ford 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. vate baths. 9+ acres. Alarm/fire sys - 640-1182 for details. 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Mercury. 649-7531 Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood tem. $664,500. Serious inquiries, e- Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 mail: [email protected]. Or Bobby Hinson Construction 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, 4dr, 4X2, sun- WHOLESALE WATER PUMP call 910-840-7778 Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff roof, 30k miles. $17,900. Fair Bluff distributor in search of outside 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Ford Mercury 649-7531 Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 sales representative to call on 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume excavator. Call 640-7606. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with carport new and existing customers in payments. Call Oakwood Homes, 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- Central heat/air, Good location. $500 North and South Carolina. Salary Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 Carpentry Work dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff TRY 4dr wagon, 43k. $17,995. Lum- month + dep. 910-840-1433 + commission. Company vehicle, Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No Mercury Ford 649-7531 berton Nissan 910-739-8371 insurance, retirement. Located in ASK US ABOUT our layaway pro- job too small. Workmanship guaran- 2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED Whiteville. gram, how you can use this while you teed. Call 642-4226. 2008 SATURN AURA Sedan XE. V6, 2009 NISSAN ROGUE AWD 4dr house, 1/2 mile out of city limits. Fax resumes to wait for Uncle Sam. Call moonroof, 32k. $13,495. Lumberton wagon, 42k, $15,995. Black Lumber- Deposit & references required. No 845-279-5536 Attn: Ron OAKWOOD HOMES, Nissan 910-739-8371 ton Nissan. 910-739-8371 pets. Call 642-3740. FAIRCLOTH BUILDERS CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 New Room Additions, carports DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH unfurnished garages, ceramic tile, steel roof - LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE $1000 Grocery Coupon. United XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger house with central heat/air, stove & ing & driveways. Free Estimates Large selection of single wide, dou- Breast Cancer Foundation. Free $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury refrigerator. $500 plus deposit. Call Call David 910-770-6447 blewide and custom built modulars. BILINGUAL BRANCH MANAGER- Mammograms, Breast Cancer info: 649-7531 910-625-6371. Relocate to new office in Iowa City, www.ubcf.info. Free Towing, Tax Serving Columbus Co and surround- 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, ing areas for over 40 years. Let us IA. Supervise/maintain office/staff. H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK 4 Door SUV, 20k. $24,500. Fair Bluff work for you. Spanish/English. Training Burlington, New home, remodeling, additions, 1-888-468-5964. HOME. Located on Waccamaw Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. NC. Email/fax resume erumbos@key- general repairs, shingle work, new Shores, Lake Waccmaw. $550 per OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn Nc resourcesinc.com. (336) 261-0380. and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto 4 month. 1 year lease. Security depos- 910-654-4128 Prices offered. All work fully guaran- Door SUV, 20k. $19,900. Fair Bluff it. References required. No pets. Call DRIVER- CDL-A Team with Total! 910-642-6988. teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 NAKINA AREA - 3BR, 2ba, 1,800 Great Miles & Great Weekly Pay. Paid 1999 Z-71 CHEVROLET truck regular day or night. sq ft approx 1/2 acre, fenced back Loaded or Empty. Teams, Solos & cab. AT, PS, PB, LS package, towing 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE for yard on paved road. $64,900 910- CDL Grads Welcome. 800-942-2104, HANDYMAN All types of home package. New paint & spray in bed- rent. Large kitchen, quiet area. 1st & 612-5605 ext. 238 or 243. www.totalms.com repairs, painting, tree & bushes liner. Toolbox. Call 640-9139 no calls last months rent. $500. No pets. Call trimmed. 910-431-6282 after 9 pm. after 7 pm 642-3876. DRIVER- CDL-A. You Can Have It 2009 HONDA FOUR Trax ATV, fore- USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the gift that keeps on giving. Buy your All! Top Miles, Strong Freight, Brand 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 ZR2, extra man 500, 4x4 ES. Like new. Excellent 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- own home. We have homes start- New Equipment, Great Pay, Multiple LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE nice, 4x4, $8,950. Garry Evans Auto- condition. $5,000. Call 910-653-3992. ville. No pets. Dep. and references All types of backhoe work, lot clear- ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- Bonus Opportunities! Flatbed Divi- motive 910-738-3006 required. Call 642-3723. sion, CDL-A, TWIC Card and Good ing, sand, top soil and marl. wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home with Driving Record. 1-866-863-4117. Call 654-4503. 2003 GMC SIERRA Ext. cab, fully 654-4128 loaded, one owner. $10,500. Garry detached garage. 3 miles west of DRIVERS- CDL-A Flatbed Drivers McPherson Carpentry Evans Autotive. 910-738-3006 Chadbourn. $525 month. Security Needed! Sign On Bonus Available! Remodeling, additions, for all your deposit and references required. No Great pay & benefits! Ask about lease home improvements needs - From A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA Prerun- pets. Call 910-770-1814. No calls purchase. OTR Experience Required. to Z. Turn key job. Work guaranteed. ner, crew cab, fully loaded, only 80k. LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ after 9pm. HornadyTransportation.com. 800- 25 years experience. Call 910-654- $12,900. Garry Evans Automotive ****Publisher’s Notice**** Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished 441-4271, x NC-100 4920 or cell 910-770-1260. 910-738-3006 Equal Housing nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Opportunity house, excellent neighborhood. DRIVERS- REGIONAL Van Driv- METAL ROOFING 2005 GMC SIERRA Crew Cab, Z-71, All real estate advertised herein is $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- ers. 35 - 37 cpm based on experi- DONE RIGHT & AFFORDABLE Fully loaded. $18,900. Garry Evans subject to the Federal Fair Housing es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. ence. BCBS Benefits Package. Home 910-874-1342, KEVIN Automotive. 910-738-3006 Act, North Carolina and Columbus Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 EVERY Week. CDL-A with 1 year 250 ACRES OF LAND in the Pireway MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab gal to advertise any preference, limi- houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes experience required. Call 888-362- Section. Will sell total acreage or in Pressure Washing, gutter cleaning, long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair tation discrimination based on race, for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land 8608, or apply at www.averittcareers. 20 acre tracts. 653-9936. Ref. provided. 642-5831, 770-1108. Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial & lots for sale. Owner financing Call com. Equal Opportunity Employer. status or national origin, or intention 280 + ACRES ON HWY 242. 40 acres 910-770-2227. 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD reg to make any such preferences, limi- tations or discrimination. We will not farm land, timber has been cut. 1,700 cab, man. 5-speed overdrive. 37k ft road frontage. Some owner financ- BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 $16,995. Lumberton Nissan. 910- knowingly accept any advertising for sq. ft. City. $725 month + security real estate which is in violation of the ing possible. $300,000. Call Sheryl 739-8371 law. All person are hereby informed Powell, agent 910-471-6651 dep. 336-870-2501. CABHA Certified Agency seeks: 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500, regular that all dwellings advertised are avail- EXECUTIVE HOME - 3 bedroom, LCSW, LPC, LPA, or Provisional- able on an equal opportunity basis. To ly Licensed Professional to lead an cab, short bed, 2WD, white. 5.3L complain of discrimination, call HUD 2 1/2 bath, 2300 sq. ft., large eat Intensive In-Home Team. 8 cylinder, auto., PW, Tilt/cruise, toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. in kitchen, living room, family room QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL for 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR in good chrome/towing pkg., A/C, XM radio/ with fireplace, garage on oversized Intensive In-Home Team. shape. 1977 LTD. Call 910-840-8120 CD, fog lights. Like new. Excellent 104 BARDY HIGH RD, Hallsboro, 4 corner lot. $1,100 plus deposit. Call QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL for MH/ leave message. condition. One owner. 3,125 miles. BR., 2 ba, side garage, large shelter 910-840-0178. Targeted Case Management $18,500. Call 910-653-3992. on 2 lots. $89,000. 641-4136. 1993 NISSAN SENTRA XE, 4 door, SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent To apply email resumes to careers@ ****Publisher’s Notice**** automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, new 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 2WD 1800 sq. ft. HOME on 3.7 acres. Well Equal Housing on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. assistedcare.net or call 910-332- tires. One owner. $1500. Call 910- crew cab. 22k, $24,995. Lumberton maintained, cedar siding. 3 bedroom, Opportunity Call after 6 pm 642-8694. 2346 x 209 653-3992. Nissan 910-739-8371 2 bath, 2 car garage. Located on Sam All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing UNFURNISHED 2 BR, 1 bath house Evergreen Behavioral Potts Hwy, Bolton. $192,000. Call 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Act, North Carolina and Columbus $475 plus deposit $475. Whiteville Management, Inc. is currently Sheryl Powell, agent 910-471-6651 GS. Automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- city limits. Excepting HUD 910-641- recruiting for our ACTT Team. new tires. $1500. Call 910-653-3992. 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath home, new car- gal to advertise any preference, limi- 1925 pet. Lisbon area. Approx. 1/2 acre lot. tation discrimination based on race, We will be holding a Recruiting Open 1997 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. One 1991 JEEP WRANGLER, 4 cyl, 5 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial speed, 3 tops. $5,950. Garry Evans Interior renovated. $50,000. Call 919- status or national origin, or intention House on Saturday, January 29 from owner. 92,000 actual miles. Like new. 803-5401 or cell 910-445-1322. 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. at our White- Call 640-6875. Automotive 910-738-3006 to make any such preferences, limi- ville, NC location. 1409 Pinckney tations or discrimination. We will not 1992 CHEVROLET VAN, Choo Choo BRICK HOME - 3 BEDROOM, 2 knowingly accept any advertising for 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in city Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. 2002 MAZDA 626, V6, leather. pkg. 76k actual miles. $3,250. Garry 1/2 bath, living room, family room, real estate which is in violation of the limits. No pets. Deposit & references Only individuals with 2 or more years $5,450. Call Garry Evans Automo- large eat in kitchen, fireplace, garage. tive. 910-738-3006 Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 law. All person are hereby informed required. Call 642-3740. experience with Adult Mental Health Great location in Whiteville. $179,500. that all dwellings advertised are avail- and/or ACTT Team experience will be 2003 INFINTI C35 2dr coupe, moon- 1997 JEEP WRANGLER 4 cyl, 5 Owner financing available. Serious able on an equal opportunity basis. To considered. roof, leather, 73k. $12,995. Lumber- speed air. $6,950. Call Garry Evans inquiries only. 727-412-4518 or 910- complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. We have the following positions open: ton Nissan 910-739-8371 Automotive. 910-738-3006 840-0178. Psychiatrist, Team Leader, RN, Peer SWANZY Support Specialist, Program Assis- 2004 FORD MUSTANG V6 4.0L, 2000 JEEP WRANGLER Sahara tant, Masters Level Qualified Profes- auto, 61k. $7,900 Fair Bluff Ford Mer- pkg. Auto, air, hardtop. $9,950. Garry RIDGE sional & Qualified Professional. cury 910-649-7531 Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 Please visit our website at www. WHAT A DEAL! APARTMENTS evergreeenbehavioral.com for more detailed information about the posi- Elizabethtown tions. Evergreen Behavioral Manage- Apartment Complex ment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity in Elizabethtown, NC Employer, M/F/D/V taking applications on: SEEKING HARD WORKING, dedi- cated full-time Dental Hygienist to 9971 James B. White Hwy. N., Clarkton 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. perform high quality treatment with Largest selection of single and doublewides in the area. 3580+/- SF, 2-3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Approx. 2 acre lot, detached storage building. Laundry center, exercise a passion for educating patients “Where There’s Impressive interior wood work. Spacious Rec room. Desirable rural location. $164,900 room, computer room about oral health, in a friendly, team This one will not last long. A Will, There’s Water included oriented practice in Whiteville. Send A Way. Let Us Call today for your appointment to see. resume to: AKWOOD HOMES Housing Grants & [email protected] Make Your Day.” Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 Eric Hill 625-8199 College Grants, Harold Walker, Manager “Drive a Little. Save a Lot.” Ann Walters 640-7473 Children’s and Senior’s Programs SERVICES Jackie Ray 641-2676 Derrick Stanley 234-4366 24 hour maintenance available. Covey Run Apartments Brokers in NC/SC Taking applications on Child/Elderly Care Whiteville, NC Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm

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1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. ROOM FOR RENT Proposals shall be submitted to Stu- Jacksonville, NC 28450 Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 Nice neighborhood. Deposit & refer- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Weekly or Monthly Rates. art Carroll, Purchasing Director, at 111 Fred C. Meekins, Jr., Attorney for the Brock & Scott, PLLC ence required. Call 640-8098. 642-4049. Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. Washington St. Whiteville N.C. 28472, Estate of Beulah Shuford Floyd Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br No calls after 9 pm no later than 3:00 P.M., Monday, Feb- P.O. Box 68 olina, LLC with screen porch. Newly remodeled duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- 910-642-4932 ruary 7, 2011. Proposals submitted Whiteville, NC 28472 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 in a great neighborhood. References dry & living room, front porch, rear Or 770-1140 under N.C.G.S. 143-129.8 shall not Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2011. Wilmington, NC 28403 and deposit required, No pets, Call patio. References & lease required. be subject to public inspection until PHONE: (910) 392-4988 910-640-7192. No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 a contract is awarded. Notice of FAX: (910) 392-8587 Columbus County reserves the File No.: 10-33754-FC01 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. Range, Foreclosure Sale dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrig- 1000 SQ. FT. office space with 2 sep- right to reject any and all proposals Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 2011 erator. Water & garbage incl. Single- arate offices & lobby. Thompson Mini received and to waive any formalities tary Rd S. Whiteville. $600 month, 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- Mall 3/10 of a mile S. of Walmart. 640- as may be permitted by law. 10 SP 299 Notice of Sale $600 dep. Ask for Fred 910-840- way. References required. No pets. 3212. January 24, 27, 31, 2011 NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS 4734. 653-2790, 653-9198 leave message. COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory NOTICE TO CREDITORS Plaza. Will up fit to tenants needs. Under and by virtue of a Power of JUSTICE 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Having qualified as Co-Executors of Cypress Village Call 642-5824. Sale contained in that certain Deed OF NORTH CAROLINA rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- the Estate of Leroy Goins, deceased, it. References required. Located on of Trust executed by Blake Kennedy SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Apartments COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm of Columbus County, State of North 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. RENT with over head doors. Fenced Hobbs and Jacqueline Renee Hobbs, COLUMBUS COUNTY 910-653-3915. Carolina, the undersigned do pursu- 1 and 2 bedrooms. in lot. Near hospital. Call 640-8098. husband and wife to Neal G. Helms, 10sp205 Free laundry room + Community ant to N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1 hereby 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for Trustee(s), which was dated Febru- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- room ****24 hour maintenance*** FOR RENT Downtown Commercial notify all persons, firms, associations rent. References required. No pets. ary 14, 2006 and recorded on Febru- CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST Rental Assistance Up to 100% Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. or corporations having claims against Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 ary 15, 2006 in Book RB 842 at Page EXECUTED BY JUNIOR WILLIAM Seniors 62 years and older Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. the estate of the said decedent to between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 995, Columbus County Registry, PITTMAN AND ANZALENE PITT- 910-649-7971 present them to the undersigned on OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Near North Carolina. MAN DATED MARCH 18, 2002 AND Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- or before the 25th day of April, 2011, hospital. Call 640-8098. Default having been made in the pay- RECORDED IN BOOK 685 AT PAGE TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. or this notice will be pleaded in bar ment of the note thereby secured by 223 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY Equal Housing Opportunity 642-4049. of their recovery. All persons, firms, the said Deed of Trust and the under- PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- associations or corporations indebt- 3 BR MOBILE HOME, partially fur- signed, Trustee Services of Caro- OLINA ed to the said estate will please make nished. Millers Mobile Home Park. lina, LLC, having been substituted Under and by virtue of the power and payment immediately. 207-7649. as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and authority contained in the above-ref- This the 18th day of January, 2011. Advertisement the holder of the note evidencing said erenced deed of trust and because of 3 BR, 2 ba mobile home. Front & back David L. Goins and Dayna Goins porch, fenced in back yard, utility indebtedness having directed that default in the payment of the secured Request for Bryan ,Co-Executors building. Located on Highway 130, 6 the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the indebtedness and failure to per- MADISON HILLS APT of the Estate of Leroy Goins miles out of Whiteville. Call 642-5206 Proposal undersigned Substitute Trustee will form the stipulation and agreements 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC James E. Hill, Jr. One Bedroom Apts. or 641-1756. offer for sale at the courthouse door therein contained and, pursuant to VoIP E911 System HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. ,AUNDRYFACILITIESs#OMMUNITY of the county courthouse where the demand of the owner and holder of WINDZONE II available, wholesale Attorneys at Law ROOMsHOURSMAINTENANCE property is located, or the usual and the secured debt, the undersigned prices, single & doublewide. Get ‘em Columbus County is seeking pro- 109 Courthouse Square Rental assistance up to 100% before they’re gone 910-316-5714 customary location at the county substitute trustee will expose for sale posals from qualified vendors to fur- Whiteville, NC 28472 based on income. courthouse for conducting the sale at public auction to the highest bidder Seniors 62 years and older nish and install equipment, accesso- Telephone: (910) 642-8136 on February 9, 2011 at 1:00PM, and for cash at the usual place of sale at 910 642-8883 ries, hardware, software, labor, train- Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 will sell to the highest bidder for cash the county courthouse of said coun- Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. ing and materials for a turnkey VoIP January 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. the following described property situ- ty at 11:00 AM on February 3, 2011 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 ROOM FOR RENT - Kitchen privi- E-911 system. The proposed system ated in Columbus County, North Car- the following described real estate Handicapped Accessible leges. Call 910-646-4161. will be installed at 608 N. Thompson NOTICE TO CREDITORS Equal Housing Opportunity olina, to wit: and any other improvements which St, Whiteville N.C. 28472. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Beginning at nail and cap in the inter- may be situated thereon, in Colum- This solicitation is for the purchase COUNTY OF COLUMBUS section of S. R. 1849 and S. R. 1848, bus County, North Carolina, and of information technology goods and IN THE GENERAL COURT OF running thence with S. R. 1848 the being more particularly described WANTED: services and shall be awarded as JUSTICE following bearing and distance S39- as follows: per N.C. General Statute 143-129.8. SUPERIOR COUNT, ESTATE DIVI- 46-30E 323.94 feet BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the FARM LAND TO RENT The contract shall be awarded to the SION S39-46-30E 71.02 feet Western right of way of SR 1003 (Sil- vendor that submits the best overall FILE NO.: 11E20 S57-48-47E 214.56 feet ver Spoon Road), said point being proposal. Having qualified as Executor of the S57-48-47E 519.11 feet 2162.41 feet Northeasterly along the Bid packets can be picked up at Estate of Beulah Shuford Floyd, S57-53-02E 287.29 feet center line of SR 1003 from its inter- 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville deceased, late of Columbus County, S59-42-04E 212.54 feet section with SR 1574 and 30 feet from N.C. 28472, during the hours of 8:30 the undersigned hereby notifies all S24-16-34W 27.89 feet to the begin- center, and running thence from the A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or obtained via persons having claims against said ning corner on Southern right-of- beginning North 23 degrees 37 min- the Columbus County web site at decedent to present said claims to way of S. R. 1848. Thence from said utes West 208.71 feet to an iron pipe; www.columbusco.org. Any questions him, or the Attorney for the Estate, on beginning corner S26-00-03W 669.19 thence South 68 degrees 23 minutes regarding the bid packet or the RFP or before April 29, 2011, or this notice feet to new I. P., thence N53-38-57W West, 208.71 feet; thence South 23 can be directed in writing to, Jere- will be pled in bar of their recovery. All 122.10 feet to new I. P., thence N22- degrees 37 minutes East, 208.71 feet; my Jernigan, Emergency Manage- persons indebted to said estate will 27-28W 99.09 feet to new I. P., thence thence North 68 degrees 23 minutes ment Director, at jjernigan@colum- please make immediate payment to N24-18-23E 597.73 feet to a new I. P. East, 208.71 feet with the right of way 1854 Smyrna Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472 busco.org. the undersigned. This the 27th day of January, 2011. on right-of-way at S. R. 1848, thence of SR 1003 to the Beginning, and Ronald FisheR ByRon FisheR Passport Photos Anderson Gayle Floyd, Jr, with southern right-of-way at S. R. containing 1 acre. This being a por- Home: 910-642-3663 Home: 910-640-1843 The News Reporter Executor of the estate of Beulah Shu- 1848 S59-42-08 E 212.55 feet to the tion of the land Cell: 910-840-1130 Cell: 910-840-7318 ford Floyd beginning point. conveyed by deed to James C. Turner only $10.00 102 Brenton Place This being 3.0 acre portion of Macyl- and wife, Ethel Turner on 13 July, 1927 ean B. Morris tract (Lot #3). and recorded in Book 132, Page 139, See division map for French Bor- in the Office of the Columbus County deaux Heirs. Register of Deeds. Automotive Surveyed December 30, 1991 by LESS AND EXCEPT that 0.26 acre John Donoghue Davey G. Williamson. tract of land conveyed in deed dated Save and except any releases, deeds October, 1988 from Junious W. Pitt- of release or prior conveyances of man and wife, Anzalene Pittman to No I.R.S. % record. Derneck L. Pittman and wife, Barba- For up to months Said property is commonly known ra Gayle Pittman, recorded in Deed Payments Inventory 0 72 as 334 Bordeaux Road, Delco, NC Book 397, Page 444, Columbus Till 28436. County Registry. OR up to Cash Third party purchasers must pay the And Being more commonly known Spring! Reduction Sale excise tax, and the court costs of For- as: 393 Silver Spoon Rd, Evergreen, “Still The Best Way To Buy A Car In Whiteville” Back ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred NC 28438 $7000 Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS The record owner(s) of the proper- 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- ty, as reflected on the records of the NEW 10 Buick Lacrosse 11 Chevy Cruze sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of Register of Deeds, is/are Anzalene 10 Chevy Silverado the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Pittman. Crew Cab, LT Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is The property to be offered pursuant greater, will be required at the time of to this notice of sale is being offered Was $28,755 Was $18,195 Was $32,450 the sale. Following the expiration of for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price the statutory upset bid period, all the IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee remaining amounts are immediately nor the holder of the note secured by due and owing. the deed of trust, being foreclosed, $ $ $ Said property to be offered pursuant nor the officers, directors, attorneys, 22,950 15,995 22,985 to this Notice of Sale is being offered employees, agents or authorized rep- for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS resentative of either Trustee or the IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- holder of the note make any repre- 11 Chevy Equinox 10 Chevy Camaro 11 Buick Regal CXL sentations of warranty relating to the sentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, health or safety conditions existing on, at, or relating to the property being in, on, at or relating to the property Was $23,490 Was $29,591 Was $27,990 offered for sale. This sale is made being offered for sale. Any and all I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, responsibilities or liabilities arising out any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- of or in any way relating to any such Only One $ cial assessments, easements, rights condition expressly are disclaimed. $ $ of way, deeds of release, and any This sale is made subject to all prior Available , 21,970 23 973 25,985 other encumbrances or exceptions liens and encumbrances, and unpaid of record. To the best of the knowl- taxes and assessments including but edge and belief of the undersigned, not limited to any transfer tax associ- Pre Financing As the current owner(s) of the property is/ ated with the foreclosure. A deposit are Blake Kennedy Hobbs and wife, of five percent (5%) of the amount of OwnedVEHICLE SALE Low As 1.9% Jacqueline Renee Hobbs. the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars An Order for possession of the prop- ($750.00), whichever is greater, is 08 Chevy 07 Chevy 07 Chevy 08 Chevy 07 Chevy 07 Hummer erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. required and must be tendered in the Uplander Impala LT Tahoe Colorado Avalanche 4x4 H3 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and form of certified funds at the time of Ext. Cab against the party or parties in posses- the sale. This sale will be held open sion by the clerk of superior court of ten days for upset bids as required the county in which the property is by law. Following the expiration of sold. Any person who occupies the the statutory upset period, all remain- I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price property pursuant to a rental agree- ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE $ $ 13,995 13,875 $ , $ , $ , $ , ment entered into or renewed on AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in 19 995 10 956 23 500 15 985 or after October 1, 2007, may, after a timely manner will result in a Dec- 06 Chevy 08 Honda 07 Saturn 05 Chevy 09 Jeep 08 Toyota receiving the notice of sale, termi- laration of Default and any deposit HHR LT Accord LX Outlook Silverado Compass Tacoma nate the rental agreement upon 10 will be frozen pending the outcome days’ written notice to the landlord. of any re-sale. The notice shall also state that upon SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD termination of a rental agreement, TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- the tenant is liable for rent due under ing in the property, be advised that an I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price I.R.S. Price the rental agreement prorated to the Order for Possession of the property $ , $ , $ $ , $ , $ , effective date of the termination. may be issued in favor of the purchas- 8 995 13 995 15,995 7 995 12 985 11 995 If the trustee is unable to convey title er. Also, if your lease began or was to this property for any reason, the renewed on or after October 1, 2007, sole remedy of the purchaser is the be advised that you may terminate the 5 VEHICLES BELOW $5000 return of the deposit. Reasons of rental agreement upon 10 days writ- 99 Cadillac 97 Ford 00 Chevy 02 Chevy 99 Dodge Ram such inability to convey include, but ten notice to the landlord. You may DeVille Explorer Lumina Malibu Ext. Cab are not limited to, the filing of a bank- be liable for rent due under the agree- ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- ment prorated to the effective date of tion of the sale and reinstatement of the termination. the loan without the knowledge of the The date of this Notice is January trustee. If the validity of the sale is 4, 2011. challenged by any party, the trustee, 10-000259 $ $ $ $ $ 3995 2995 2995 3995 4995 in their sole discretion, if they believe Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells the challenge to have merit, may Substitute Trustee 910-642-2400 request the court to declare the sale 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Automotive to be void and return the deposit. The Charlotte, NC 28216 John Donoghue purchaser will have no further remedy. (704) 333-8107 Substitute Trustee http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. 0% fnancing w/ 20% 800-280-7425 cash down & approved credit with Ally Bank on select models. See Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC January 20, 27, 2011 www.johndonoghueautomotive.com dealer for details on all fnancing options and rebate requirements. (IGHWAY%ASTs7HITEVILLE By:______(SEAL) The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 7B

Notice of Public NOTICE TO CREDITORS Executrix three (3) months from the date of the The Estate Of Troy Alton Rutledge Facilities Master Plan is a required NORTH CAROLINA 552 Beaver Ridge Drive first publication of this Notice, or this The McGougan Law Firm component of the Town’s submis- Hearing on Intent COLUMBUS COUNTY Riegelwood, NC 28456 Notice will be pleaded in bar of any 130 Jefferson Street sion of the North Carolina Parks and to Consider an The undersigned, LETA PATRICIA c/o J. Coburn Powell recovery. Please direct all claims to Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Recreation Trust Fund Grant appli- MINTZ, having qualified as Executrix Powell & Powell, Attorneys the attention of Judith Emma Rut- Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011 cation. The public is invited to come Ordinance Amend- of the Estate of MEDFORD L. MINTZ, PO Box 428 ledge, Executor, Estate Of Troy Alton and provide public comments on the ing the Charter deceased, late of Columbus County, Whiteville, NC 28472 Rutledge, Post Office Box 709, Lake Town of proposed Master Plan. NC, this is to notify all persons having Waccamaw, North Carolina 28450. If you should have any questions, The public will take notice that the Telephone: (910) 642-2728 Chadbourn claims against said Estate to present All persons indebted to said Estate please feel free to contact: Stevie Town Council of the Town of San- January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 them to the undersigned Executrix are hereby requested to make imme- Public Notice Cox Town Manager at: (910) 654- dyfield has called a public hearing on or before April 10, 2011 at Pow- NOTICE TO CREDITORS diate payment thereto. 4148 or [email protected]. at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2011 For a Special ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Having qualified on the 13th day This the 14th day of January, 2011. Kenneth N. Waddell at Sandyfield Town Hall, located at Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice of January, 2011, as Executor Of JUDITH EMMA RUTLEDGE, Execu- Called Meeting Mayor 1795 Woodyard Road; on the intent will be pled in bar of their recovery. All The Estate Of Troy Alton Rutledge, tor Of The On January 27, 2011 at 1 PM, the 602 North Brown Street to consider an ordinance amend- persons indebted to said Estate will deceased, of Columbus County, Estate Of Troy Alton Rutledge Chadbourn Town Council will hold Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 ing the charter filed pursuant to G.S. please make immediate payment to North Carolina, this is to notify all Post Office Box 709 a Special Called meeting to receive T: (910) 654-4148 160A-102. the undersigned Executrix. persons having claims against the Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina public input and adopt a Parks and F: (910) 654-4147 Bernice Cato This the 3rd day of January, 2011. decedent or said Estate to pres- 28450 Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The www.townofchadbourn.com Town Clerk LETA PATRICIA MINTZ ent them to the undersigned within T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For adoption of the Parks and Recreation January 24, 27, 2011 January 27, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF TROY McDUFFIE “We Have The Largest HAMMOND, JR., late of Columbus County, North Carolina, I, pursuant Truck Inventory Ever” to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify 2011 All New Truck Sale! all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to present them to the undersigned by the 20th day of April, 2011 or this notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 20th day of January, 2011. STEPHANIE HAMMOND, EXECUTRIX P.O. BOX 97 CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 DENNIS T. WORLEY, ESQ. WRIGHT, WORLEY, MOSS & EKSTER, PLLC ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE P.O. BOX 457 TABOR CITY, NC 28463 (910) 653-2082 Jan, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. 2011’s Are Here! - Test Drive SENC’s Biggest Selection NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS COUNTY The undersigned, JOE BLAKE BARE- FOOT, having qualified as Executor Now-Get The Year’s Best of the Estate of CHESTER A. FAR- LEY, JR., deceased, late of Colum- bus County, NC, this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under- signed Executor on or before April 24, Rebates & Incentives 2011 at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their SAVE!Need More Info? Call recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned Executor. This the 18th day of January, 2011. JOE BLAKE BAREFOOT Executor 910-649-7531 Jeff Prince Randy Coleman Maxie Dozier 1221 Dismal Road Hallsboro, NC 28442 c/o J. Coburn Powell (910) 649-7531 Powell & Powell, Attorneys PO Box 428 Whiteville, NC 28472 (888)870-FORD Telephone: (910) 642-2728 FAIR BLUFF FORD Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011 Hwy. 76/Main St. Fair Bluff, NC • M-F 8-7 Sat 8-2 2011 February Community Calendar SUNday MONday TUESday WEdNESday THURSday FRIday SaTURday Lebanon Lodge #207, 7 PM AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. 1 Alzheimers Support Group 2 511 N. Thompson St. 3 511 N. Thompson St. 4 5 Thompson St. 6-7 PM, First St. Paul Bapt. Church Soil & Water Bd. of Supervisors Youth League Bowling, 10 AM Friends of the Carolyn T. High Mem. Groundhog meeting, 8 AM, Cooperative Ext. 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Day Bldg., Govt. Complex Rd. Library, 5:30 PM at the library Thank a Mailman Nature Journal Hike: Mysterious The Concerned Citizens of Sandy- Concerned Bikers Assoc. (CBA) meet- Day Carolina Bays, 3-4 PM, feld meeting, Town Hall, 7 PM ing, 7 PM, 47 Mercer Rd., Chadbourn Thank a Mailman Day is your chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers your mail. After all, Lake Waccamaw State Park Chadbourn Council meeting, they are there six days a week. The reliable postal Town Hall, 7 PM Halfway Point of Winter worker is always there doing their job, regardless of the weather. They are a hardy lot. You'll fnd some Vietnam Veterans of America mail carriers on walking routes, wearing shorts in meeting, 7 PM, 1028 S. Madison St. all but the coldest of winter days. F.B. Commissioners meeting, 6 PM BINGO @ Depot, 7 PM California Kiwi Fruit Day Sale of the first Wiffle Ball Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn Bottle Cap Patented Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. Hank Aaron’s Birthday, 1934 Wear Red Day Skippy Peanut Butter Grand Central Station Birthday The Day the Music Died (At the stroke of midnight on Feb. 2, 1913, Grand (Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper Birthday, 1933 Central Station opened in New York City) died in a place crash in 1959) Rosa Park’s Birthday Peter Pan Movie Day, 1953 County School Bd. meeting, Lake Wacc. Town Council - 7 PM AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 AA meeting, 8 PM, 6 PM 6 7 8 Whiteville City Council - 6:30 PM 9 511 N. Thompson St. 10 N. Thompson St. 11 White 12 511 N. Thompson St. Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., 6:30 PM Tabor City Town Council - 7 PM National Disabled American Veterans (DAV) T-Shirt Youth League Bowling, 10 AM - Col. Co. Courthouse Annex Bagels and meeting, 6:30 PM, 524 N. Lee St. Day 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Al-Anon & AA meetings, 8 PM, The Col. Humane Society, Inc., The First Baptist Church, Madison Lox Day Diabetes Support Group Great Backyard Bird Count, 1-2 PM, 511 N. Thompson St. meeting, 6-7 PM, CRHS Educ. & Church Streets, 6:30 PM Lox is a thinly sliced, salmon fllet that has been Lake Waccamaw State Park Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS cured. When put on a bagel with cream cheese, this Center Classroom 2 Dont’ Cry Over Spilled Milk Day Whiteville Downtown Dev. Com- sandwich is sweet, smooth, and a little bit salty. Super Bowl Sunday meeting, 5 PM, CRHS Room 1-A mission Bd. of Directors meeting, Bagels were invented during the 16th century in Brain Injury Support Group meet- Poland as a type of lean bread to be eaten during ing, 6 - 7:30 PM, CRHS, Rm 1A Make a Friend Day Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Lent. They are also popular with Jewish families, Do you have enough friends? The answer should Pay a Compliment Day 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. who eat them Saturday evenings at the conclusion be no. No matter how many friends we have, more Why does it feel so wonderful to pay a compliment? VFW Post #8073 meeting, of the Sabbath. Bagels were brought to the United of them increases our wealth. That's because Because you are connecting honestly, directly, and 6:30 PM, 121 Wyche St. States by immigant Jews during the 19th century. friends are one of life's valuable assets. 'Ya just kindly with another human being. It is a basic need A Jewish Sunday morning ritual soon began in can't have too many friends. Make a Friend Day is that doesn’t get met often in our fast-paced, media- National BINGO @ Depot, 7 PM America which was to have lox and cream cheese a great opportunity to meet someone new, or do hyped, negative-slanted, technical world. It doesn’t Fettuccine on fresh bagel and has become popular through- something to make a new friend. Making a new take long to give away a compliment. Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS out America. To celebrate today, take part in this friend can be easier to do than you think. There National Lost Penny Day Alfredo Day Jewish-American tradition and enjoy a tasty bagels must be a gadzillion ways to make new friends. meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn and lox sandwich. Yum! It often helps by smiling and just being friendly Monopoly Board Game Goes Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. or helpful. Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, on Sale in Stores, 1935 Pinocchio Day, 1940 GI Joe’s Birthday, 1964 Fly a Kite Day La-Z Boy Chair Birthday, 1948 1809 Babe Ruth’s Birthday, 1895 Charles Dicken’s Birthday, 1812 Boy Scouts Founded, 1910 Hershey’s Chocolate Founded Umbrella Day Thomas Edison’s Birthday, 1847 First Barbie Doll for sale City School Bd. meeting, Col. Co. Shrine Club, 7 PM AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, 13 14 6:30 PM 15 BINGO @ Depot, 7 PM 16 511 N. Thompson St. 17 511 N. Thompson St. 18 19 511 N. Thompson St. The Compassionate Friends, Greater Whiteville Chamber Lebanon Lodge #207, 7 PM Youth League Bowling, 10 AM 7:30 PM, Grace Episcopal Church of Commerce Bd. of Directors 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. East Coast Hunters’ Association meeting - 7:45 AM - 9 AM Col. Co. Go Green Expo, meeting, 6:30 PM Col. Co. Citizens for Better Govt. 10 AM-2 PM, SCC T-101. Al-Anon & AA meetings, 8 PM meeting, 7 PM 511 N. Thompson St. Valentine’s Day Campfre, 6-8 PM, Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS My Way Day Lake Waccamaw State Park Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn Did your mother ever used to tell you when you were meeting, 5 PM, CRHS Room 1-A Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. a teenager that the world does not revolve around you? Well today it does! Today is My Way Day, the Potato Lover’s Month National Chocolate Alateen meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. National Almond Day offcial day to do everything your way. Sleep in late, eat whatever you want, and take the longest, hottest Mint Day Thompson St. shower that you can stand. Whatever you decide to do, make sure that no one else infuences your Chocolate Mint Day celebrates anything and every- Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM decision and do everything simply just because you thing that is chocolate mint favored. That includes want to do it (but make sure it's legal frst). There a mint ice cream, mint cookies, mint candies, and 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. lots of events that occurred throughout history on National this day. In 1867, the frst ship passed through the chocolate mint desserts. 911 Birthday, 1968 Suez Canal. In 1933, Newsweek magazine was pub- Grapefruit lished for the frst time. In 1996, NASA orbited and Cherry Coke’s Birthday, 1985 Gum Drop Day landed on an asteroid for the frst time ever. All of Month these events were able to occur because someone had a brilliant idea and followed through on it, their Susan B. Anthony’s Nylon Patented by DuPont way. So don't be afraid to express your ideas today, Pluto discovered by Clyde Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood stand up for what you believe in, and do everything Telephone Birthday, 1876 Birthday, 1820 in 1937 your own way! Tombaugh, 1930 Debuted in 1968 Ducks at a Distance, Al-Anon & AA Whiteville City Council AA meeting, 8 PM, AA meeting, 8 PM, Col. Co. Community AA meeting, 8 PM, 3-4 PM, meetings, 511 N. - 6:30 PM 511 N. Thompson St. 511 N. Thompson St. Farmers Mkt. annual 511 N. Thompson St. 20 21 Thompson St., 8 PM 22 23 24 25 meeting 26 Lake Waccamaw State Park BINGO @ Depot, 7 PM Youth League Bowling, 10 AM Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., 6:30 PM National 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. - Col. Co. Courthouse Annex Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS National Banana Tortilla Chip Turtle, tortoise or Terrapin, 2-3 PM, Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn Day meeting, 5 PM, CRHS Room 1-A Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. Bread Day Lake Waccamaw State Park The crunch, the taste, the deliciousness! What is Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM there not to love about tortilla chips. They can be made out of white, blue, red, or yellow corn and are National Pistachio 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Be Humble Day Though the frst breads originated some 12,000 popular around the world. Tortilla chips are com- Today is not a day to brag or to boast. Its not a time years ago during the Neolithic times, bananas were monly served along side salsa, sour cream, chili, or Day to talk about your success or accomplishments. not added to the mix until the the end of the 18th guacamole and they are also an extremely popular century. Housewives in America discovered that Pistachio nuts, popular as a snack or in culinary National Sticky Bun Day Why!? Because today is ...... Be Humble Day! Be pearlash, a refned form of potash, could be used dish when served as nachos. Tortilla chips were in- Humble Day can be a humbling experience. That's vented by Rebecca Webb Carranza in Los Angeles dishes, come from the small pistachio tree native Sticky buns are without a doubt the most mouthwater- as a chemical leavening agent. Because baking in the 1940's as a way to use misshaped tortillas to Syria, Iran, Greece, Turkey, Pakistan, and Af- National Cherry Pie Day ing, irresistible treat that you can enjoy. Between the exactly the intent of today. Humbleness is a good powder was not yet invented, the pearlash served that came out of an automated tortilla machine. ganistan. To grow pistachios in the United States, melted brown sugar, cinnamon taste, and pecans, it's thing, a virtue. People much prefer a humble person to produce carbon dioxide in dough, thus creating These rejected tortillas were cut into triangles, fried, Let’s All Eat Right Day the trees are typically planted in orchards and take diffcult to have just one! Sticky buns are made out of to a braggart. Practice humbleness today, and ev- the frst types of quick breads. Banana bread as we and sold for a dime a bag by the El Zarape Tortilla between seven to 10 years to actually produce a leavened dough which is compressed together to form eryday. It will serve you well in life. Important Excep- know it today, was created shortly thereafter. This Factory. They became immensely popular and in signifcant amount of pistachios. There are many a fat loaf. Before the dough for a sticky bun is placed tion: While you can't brag about yourself today, it is delicious type of bread became very popular during 1994, Carranza received the Golden Tortilla Award uses for pistachios. Ice cream lovers know that pis- in a baking pan, sticky ingredients like maple syrup or very appropriate to brag about your kids today, or the Depression, as people were relecutant to throw for her contribution to the Mexican food industry. tachio ice cream is a fairly popular favor. It's unique honey as well as nuts, sugar, and butter are placed into any day for that matter. anything away and mushy bananas could be used To celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day, buy a bag green color makes it stand apart from the others! the pan. After the buns are baked, the sticky buns are to bake banana bread. There are multiple variations of your favorite tortilla chips. Then just enjoy with Pistachios are also pretty good for you! They have fipped over onto a plate so that the ingredients on pan to banana bread that are around today, some with some salsa or dip for a tasty snack or meal! more antioxidants per serving than green tea. Addi- Toothpick Patented, 1872 lining becomes the topping of the bun. First created added fruits and nuts. tionally, one serving of pistachios contains 3 grams by German settlers in Pennsylvania, sticky buns were of fber. Take advantage of the delicious taste and originally known as "Schnecken." George Washington’s Nylon Toothbrush Birthday, healthy benefts of pistachios by enjoying a handful. Post Office Birthday, 1792 President’s Day Birthday, 1732 Tootsie Roll Birthday, 1896 1938 Levi Strauss’ Birthday, 1829 Sunday Afternoon Al-Anon & AA meetings, 511 N. Movie: The Cat in the Thompson St., 8 PM 27 Hat, 3-4 PM, 28 Lake Waccamaw State Park Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 5 PM,CRHS Room 1-A CCAC meeting, Arts Council Bldg., 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Stroke Support Group meeting, 12 - 1:30 PM, CRHS Educ. Center Rm 1-A Government Complex, Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM 7AM - 12 PM 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. 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By RAY WYCHE Staff Writer

The 2010 pecan harvest was completed about a month ago and now Which nut is Columbus County‘s favorite shade tree is storing up energy to do it all I want to again next fall. right The pecan tree, the tall, spreading tree gracing many yards in the area, plant did a fair to good job of producing for me? • The nuts last fall, most growers say. a pecan tree Cape Fear Noted for its erratic yields — one popular and Stuart pecan are year a bumper crop, the next almost fall, generally • They varieties the trees in the in burlap produce in most nothing — most of the county’s trees • Plant wrapped • They decent-sized this area. seedlings are produced good yields last fall. In • Buy 1-2-year-old or farm stores threaten more resistant nuts from nurseries you trees to the hit-or-miss world of pecan tree • Available for • They in this diseases may order seedlings years adapt area. that harvests, 2010 will go down as only • Merchant in four or fve well to should bear the soils so-so, according to retired Extension • Fruit (nuts) seven years. around starting in take here Service Horticulture Agent Milton and full crops pecan tree will Parker of Whiteville. A full-grown near- • Give it room. will destroy “I would say it was fair. It wasn’t acre, and roots up a quarter the best. We had hot, dry weather,” septic tanks. driveways and Parker said, causing the trees to shed by some nuts before they matured. Parker, who was instrumental in organizing the North Carolina Pecan Growers Association when he was Extension Horticulture agent in Wayne County in 1994, is a member of the organization’s board of directors and is one of three advisors to the group. Rossie Ward of Clarendon- Chadbourn Road south of Chadbourn, who operates a pecan buying and shelling business as well as growing part of his own stock-in-trade, is also a director of the growers’ group. “We have had some good pecans, and some that were not filled out,” Ward said. “It may have been the lack of rain.” Columbus County has an estimated 2,000 trees, most of them growing in small numbers in lawns and fields where they were planted, some more than a century ago, mainly for the shade for man and beast. When the area was more sparsely populated than it Free is today, there was space enough for the extended limbs of the tree, and in early days in Columbus County, Sample thrifty rural community dwellers set Extension Service out pecan trees for the free nuts. The local Cooperative test soils • State Univ. to Some people would buy seedlings Should I works with N.C. residents bought from a nursery if they could for farmers and afford it. If the price of a true-to- service is free • The three weeks variety was a bit high, the homeowner fertilize? take about sam- made do with a “volunteer” seedling • Results box to contain Ext. provides that sprouted and grew next to a • Yes, of coarse. • Coop to N.C. State If you want will forward parent tree. think to produce ple and acre like a farmer. a crop, per half David Hooks of the Farm Store • Take • Take one sample 6” deep a soil sample sample about in Whiteville, who has been buying • Fertilize (See “Free Sample”) Take a “core” in the spring • pecans for years, says his volume • with 10-10-10 Apply one pound picked up considerably last fall. • for every 4” Spread on ground of trunk diameter “It was a better year than the year “drip-line” around trunk, or ends and out to before. We bought a lot of pecans last • Also, of branches fall,” he says. “We probably bought in a dry season, production water the three times as many as in the year is directly tree, as nut proper related to the before.” amounts of tree having • “Just water and nutrients Reportedly the largest producing like any other has crop,” Dockery pecan orchard in the state, Boys and to have its nutrient said, “it Girls Homes of Lake Waccamaw • Want base.” What about organic pecans? reported that their harvest last fall orchard Let cows graze and they’ll fertilize in your from about 600 trees was only about your trees. disease? 250 pounds. • Scab The North Carolina Pecan is pecan the most Growers Association had said the • trees common Caused in trees growing on the homes’ farm our • Generally by too area disease and around the cottages should have much they can’t to plague yielded at least 40,000 pounds of nuts. will moisture • Shell fall be detected Milton Parker said all growers of will early, • Nut be in until pecans, even those who have only one will soft late nuts • By be and July fall, tree, are eligible to join the growers’ then, empty completely or early • and association . Yikes, Should it’s too August late black The group will hold a growers’ • Spray treat to tree to save save workshop on Saturday, Feb. 19, • Use with next the pecan a sprayer Benlate year’s in Kinston. Those interested in • Spray year’s crop to infest attachment crop attending may contact Milton Parker insects! • May whatever insect weevil at 642-2196, extension 3. pecan shell save limbs on common the tected this you garden Boys and Girls Homes is now in most is pierces and year’s area that and treated crop can hose the process of pruning its trees in • The in our nut, reach a hook-bill nut of early if you order to increase the harvest next fall, trees has inside in top (May somehow eggs hole farm manager Chuck Ward said. • Weevil but or June) de it lays a small crop, - Milton Parker pointed out that and see this will black lost crop pruning allows sunlight to reach • You be have year’s them will may next all parts of the tree, and enables meat you save remove now, to so insecticides aimed at destroying the • By treat trunk must in pecans, pecan weevil, the foremost insect you now around problem in pecan production, to reach are ground • Eggs on branches all parts of the tree. area Dust of from Seven or ends Dr. Mike Parker. Fruit tree Apply from • drip-line, water-based trunk specialist with N. C. State University, out to or spray has pointed out that pecans, in powder also the Use feet. with until contrast to other types of fruit, • few go water-based, to a and multiply require about seven to eight months • If up come and ground will stay - of growth in order for the nuts to scabs will a preven mature. • While weevils as them in May The pecan tree periodically weather, Dust remove will devote some of its energy to you Seven apply rejuvenating itself rather than Can • measure. producing a crop of nuts each year, he tive Edited by Mark Gilchrist said. Source: Dalton Dockery, Columbus County

Cooperative Extension Service Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011, 2C Sunday night at 6 p.m. and Light Baptist Church, Halls- Zion Hill Missionary Baptist July 22, Palmetto State Quartet; Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. boro on a study of “Discerning Church of Bolivia will hold a spir- Aug. 19, The Browns of Wallace; SERVICES Thomas “Tony” Ward Jr. is the the voice of God.” The author itual up-lifter service on Sunday, Sept. 23, Quinton Mills; Oct. 14, pastor. The church is located at is Priscilla Shirer. For more in- Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. The theme will the Easters; and Nov. 18, the Agape Church of God in Christ 6140 Honey Hill Road. formation call Myrtle Martin at be ‘Detoxing our minds for God’s Nelons. All sings are on Friday is a new church that is located at 641-0137. Rev. Franklin Graham glory.” Minister Linda Stevenson nights and begin at 7:30 p.m. 199 Forest Drive in Whiteville. Hallsboro Baptist Church in- is the pastor. of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist The church is located at 1010 Dr. Bennie L. Benjamin is the vites the public to worship ser- Church will be the guest speaker. McKoy Street, Clinton. For direc- pastor. Sunday morning wor- vice on Sunday mornings at 11 All area women are invited to an The Jinwright Family will render tions or additional information ship service starts at 11 a.m. and a.m. Rev. Barry Swain, formerly inter-denominational Bible study the musical service. The church call Christine Kivett at 592-3356 Bible study on Wednesday at 7 of Edenton, is the new pastor. that will meet at First Presbyte- is located at 2000 Zion Hill Road. or 592-0161. p.m. For more information call He is the former pastor of Shady rian Church in Whiteville. This 232-2955 or 641-0499. Grove Baptist Church in Bladen- 10-week interactive study by Union Chapel Freewill Baptist El-Bethel Male Chorus will cel- boro. Sunday school starts at 10 Beth Moore includes personal Church of Whiteville will host A ebrate their second anniversary Christian Faith Fellowship a.m. daily assignments and weekly Black History Program on Sun- on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Church is located in Brunswick video-centered group sessions. day, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. There will Performing will be various male across from the post offce. Ja- The DivorceCare recovery semi- Based on Isaiah 43:10, “Believ- be famous sayings and various choruses. Special guests will be son Nicholson is the pastor, Vel- nar and support group meets Rev. Terry D. Paige ing God: Experiencing a Fresh talent featured on the program. The Mighty Echoes of Elizabeth- ma Hilburn is the co-pastor and at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Explosion of Faith,” explores what Elder J.C. Robinson is the pas- town. Master of ceremonies will W.C. Hilburn is the founder. Ser- Love Mill Road, Whiteville, each it means to believe God. The tor. be Brother Tommy Brown. Elder Spring Hill MBC vice times are: Sunday morning Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. classes will meet on Tuesdays Robert Williams Sr. is the pastor. at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday Childcare is provided through from 9 - 11 a.m. starting Feb. 1. The church is located at 415 W. to hold Missionary night at 7:30 p.m. For more in- ffth grade. DivorceCare features Member books are $15 and must Lewis St., Whiteville. formation call 642-5624 or 642- nationally recognized experts be ordered in advance. For more Day Service Jan. 30 on divorce and recovery topics. GOSPEL SINGS Mission Valley Original Free- 2882. information or to order a book call Spring Hill Missionary Seminar sessions include Fac- will Baptist Church will hold Janet McPherson at 642-9714 no Baptist Church will hold its ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- The Corner Stones have a a sing on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 6 Wednesday Nights at the Grove later than Jan. 27. Missionary Day Service on ness, Depression, New Relation- gospel jubilee every Thursday p.m. featuring the Webb Quartet -- As a part of the Cherry Grove Sunday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Rev. ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. Shining Light Ministries will of- night from 7-9 p.m. The loca- from Marion, S.C. The church is Baptist Church Bicentennial Terry D. Paige who will be For more information call Peace fer an eight-week free guitar class tion is the second building past located along Lebanon Church Celebration entitled Celebrating accompanied by his choir Baptist Church at 640-2877. The beginning on Sunday, Feb. 6. Car City on U.S. 701 South of Road, Clarendon in the Mol- our Bicentennial….200 Years and congregation of Rainbow pastor is Chip Hannah. The class will be from 4:30-5:30 Whiteville. For more information lie community. Rev. James H. of Service to Our Lord….1810- Missionary Baptist Church of p.m. each Sunday afternoon. In- call Harold Register at 642-8979 Nobles is the pastor. For more 2010, a new program Wednes- Warsaw will be in charge of GriefShare seminar and support structor will be Ronnie Ansbach. or 234-5303 or Harry Batton at information call 653-4804. day Night at the Grove is being the service. group meets at Peace Baptist Guitars required. Call or email for 876-3687. started this new church year. Paige is a former Columbus Church, 653 Love Mill Road, more information and to register The classes will be held each Laddy Cannon and Donna Literacy prayer County resident. He is the son Whiteville, each Tuesday from for the class at shininglight@em- Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Spivey will be performing every of Elouise Snowten, and the 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a barqmail.com or Rev. David Little The church is located on Swamp Tuesday night from 7:30-10 p.m. breakfast is Feb. 19 late Marvin Paige. He attended friendly, caring group of people at 647-5231 or 879-2235 and An- Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) be- at W.N. Railroad St. in Clarkton Whiteville High School, re- who will walk alongside you sbach at ronnieansbach@yahoo. The Woman’s Missionary tween Tabor City and Fair Bluff. through one of life’s most diffcult at the “Jam.” Music played is ceived an athletic scholarship com. Please register by Jan. 30. Union (WMU) of the Colum- For more information about Bi- experiences. For more informa- gospel and variety. The “Jam” is bus Baptist Association will to East Carolina University in centennial Homecoming 2010 tion call Peace Baptist Church, open to the public. For more in- Greenville, earning a B.S. de- All area women are invited to an host its annual prayer break- or any other upcoming special 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- formation call 640-8465. gree in criminal justice. He at- inter-denominational Bible study fast to benefit the Columbus or ongoing programs, call pastor 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. tended Carolina Bible College that will meet at First Presbyte- County Literacy Council on Josh Phillips or Tracy Phillips, di- The Eastmen Quartet will in Fayetteville and received a rian Church in Whiteville. This Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church rector of Youth Ministries, at the perform at Centerville Baptist certificate of Bible study. He The Shepherd House of Chad- 10-week interactive study by church offce at 649-7307 or 649- Church in Kelly Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in Whiteville. The event be- is employed as a supervisor bourn will have a yard sale every Beth Moore includes personal 7910, visit the church website at Fellowship with refreshments gins at 9 a.m. and includes with the N.C. Department of 4th Saturday of each month from daily assignments and weekly www.cherrygrovebaptist.org or will follow. Centerville is located breakfast for attendees. Community Correction in 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds from video-centered group sessions. e-mail any questions or com- at the intersection of Natmoore The fundraiser began as a Fayetteville. Rev. Timothy R. the monthly sales will be contrib- Based on Isaiah 43:10, “Believ- ments to cherrygrovebaptist@ Road and N.C. 53 East in Bladen mission in action program for Moss is the pastor. uted to the church building fund. ing God: Experiencing a Fresh hughes.net County. Call 669-2318 for more the WMU in 1987. For more in- The Shepherd Church is located Explosion of Faith,” explores information. formation about attending the Forest Lawn Baptist Church at 202 E. 4th Street. what it means to believe God. event or assisting the literacy presents at U.S. 701 Tabor City The classes will meet on Tues- The Locklears and Wendy from SHORT Kid’s Club held on the second Members of The Lord’s Chapel days from 9 - 11 a.m. starting Shannon in Robeson County will council that provides private, Saturday of each month from 9 are on a mission to provide items Feb. 1. Member books are $15 participate in a worship program free, one-on-one tutoring ser- BROS. a.m.-noon., There will be Bible to the community, at a minimal and must be ordered in advance. on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at the vice to individuals in Colum- stories, music, special guests, fee, from their year ‘round back- For more information or to order Liberty Worship Center, located bus County call 642-2442. RENT-A-CAR recreation, puppets, crafts, and yard sale. It is located at 2886 a book call Janet McPherson at at 89 N. Grove St., Clarkton. games. The club is for children Hallsboro Road South, Halls- 642-9714 no later than Jan. 27. Contact the Rev. Richard Priest CLASSIFIED DEADLINES ages 5-10 years. For more infor- boro. The shop is open Monday at 640-6147 for more information. $ 95 mation call 843-421-0895 – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Joy night will be held on Friday, For Monday’s Paper - 2:00 p.m. Friday DAILY closed on Wednesday. Items Welcome Pentecostal Free- For Thursday’s Paper - 9:00 a.m. Wednesday 19 Feb. 4 at El-Bethel Church at Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Butler Branch Missionary Bap- donated will be greatly appreci- 7:30 p.m. Guests will be Rev. will Baptist Church will hold Call Wanda or Hanne tist Church, 246 Carver Circle, ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Rodney Gore and the Second a gospel sing on Sunday, Jan. 642-4104 Fair Bluff, now has a clothing Chapel. Chance Community Church. El- 30 during evening service at 6 642-4175 closet for all ages for all purpos- der Robert D. Williams Sr. is the p.m. Guest singers will be The es, free. For more information Avants Chapel Church will hold Gospel Guys Quartet. The Wel- Sunday school at 10 a.m. and pastor. The church is located at call Deaconess Faye Miller at 415 W. Walter St., Whiteville. come Church choir, The Praise 336-1037. worship service at 11 a.m. and and Worship Team will perform. Whiteville United Methodist Sunday night service at 6 p.m. The church is located between “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” Forest Lawn Baptist Church of Union Chapel Freewill Bap- Wednesday night service will Chadbourn and Tabor City at Tabor City is holding a celebrate tist Church of Whiteville will start at 7:30 p.m. Mack Watts is 3104 Old Cribbtown Road. For Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. recovery seminar that will be of- celebrate Whole Name Rally on the pastor. more information call 653-9284 fered every Tuesday night. Din- Sunday, Feb. 6 during the morn- Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin or Rev. Donald Carlyle at 863- ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- ing worship service. Every Letter Central Presbyterian Church 3995 or 876-0287. 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 Helping Hands Treasure will in your name is to be represent- p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 ed with $1. Elder J.C. Robinson be holding services to help com- El-Bethel Church will have as p.m. The seminar offers help is the pastor. munity people that have been special guest Lil David and The for the following: drug and alco- involved with disasters or death in Bells of Joy on Sunday, Feb. 6 hol abuse and family support, Sandhill Missionary Baptist their families with services being at 9:30 a.m. during the morning anger, food addictions, sexual Church of Bladenboro will hold held on the second Sunday in the worship service. Elder Robert addictions, eating disorders, a birthday celebration during the months of January, February, and D. Williams Sr., pastor, will de- adult children from dysfunction- 11 a.m. worship service for all March starting at 3 p.m. January liver the morning message. The al families, physical/emotional/ with birthdays in January, Febru- speaker will be Pastor George church is located at 415 W. Wal- sexual abuse. For more informa- ary and March. Rev. Carl Smith Jones; February, Pastor Cory ter St., Whiteville. tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- Blanks; March, Pastor Franklin of Piney Grove Missionary Bap- 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 tist Church will deliver the morn- Spaulding. Regular services are Full Gospel Chapel sing line up or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. ing message. On Feb. 13 the held at the church on the frst and for 2011. Schedule follows: Feb. The church is located at 16025 Christian Education Department third Sundays at 11 a.m. Rev. 18, Kevin Jones Family; March James B. White Hwy. will celebrate its Black History Arnold Walker is the pastor. The 25, Kevin Spencer and Family; church is located at 1001 Halls- Month during the 11 a.m. worship fcers of the nited Methodist Men include Brad Crowell, vice Honey Hill Missionary Baptist April 15, Tribute Quartet; May boro Road. service. Rev. Donald L. Thomp- president indberg Holden, treasurer Clyde Burns, gleaning Church of Hallsboro invites the son is the pastor. The church is 20, Joel and Labreska Hemphill; Spencer Bater, devotions Al ancaster, president Marty Sellers, community to Sunday school at Class will begin on Wednesday, located at 16920 Twisted Hickory May 22-25, Revival, Tyler Jerni- meal coordinator James Dew, proects, and Jim Hunsucer not 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., Jan. 26 from 10-Noon at New Road, Bladenboro. gan; June 17, the Viewmasters; pictured, secretary.

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WHS Class of 1976 will begin planning its 35th Class Reunion. The reunion is planned for Satur- day, Nov. 26, 2011. Suggestions on the place, entertainment, ca- terer, etc. are welcome. Anyone with information on a classmate Doc McKenzie and from our class is asked to con- the Hi-Lites tact us so that our database can Keith Wonderboy Johnson be updated prior to sending out registration forms. Information The Staffsmen will be in concert at Peace Baptist Church can be emailed to: rhbdutton@ Brooklyn Allstars on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Peace Baptist Church is lo- gmail.com “WHS Class of 1976” cated at 653 Love Mill Road behind Tractor Supply. is also on Facebook and Class- mates.com . The third planning meeting will be March 17 at 6 p.m. at Southern Kitchen Call REVIVALS any of the following committee members, if you have informa- Faith Baptist Church of Chad- tion about a classmate or would bourn will hold revival services like to help with the reunion: beginning with morning service Rhonda Hinson Bullard-Dutton Michael Boykin and the Feb. 13 through Feb. 16. Rev. 642-5069/640-8080; Laura Prid- Aris Smith and Made Men Rev. Norris Lipsey Danny Lewis from White Oak will gen Duncan, 642-6060; Connie Mighty Voices be the guest speaker. Morning Baker, 642-3099; Keith Watson, Randy Ward will be in con- worship begins at 11 a.m., Sun- 640-3931; Curtis Watts 642- 4 Yo Hrt Production presents a Valentine’s Gospel Celebration cert on Sunday, Jan. 30 day night at 6 p.m. and Monday- 3036; Kenny Lee, 914-9665; A Valentine’s Gospel Celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 5 with doors opening at 6 p.m. at Grace Baptist Wednesday at 7 p.m. There will Margaret Blanks, 212-2721; at 6 p.m. and service starts at 7 p.m. Admission will be charged. Performing will Church, Hog Wallow com- be special singing each night Kenny Lee, Theresa Turner Clif- be Brooklyn Allstars from Brooklyn, N.Y.; Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites from Lake munity, Bladenboro. and a nursery will be provided. ton, 625-7161/648-5208, Rita City, S.C.; Keith Wonderboy Johnson from Brooklyn, N.Y.; Aris Smith and Made Men Rev. Robin Cox is the interim Collier Parker 642-7387; Phyl- pastor. The church is located at lis Griffn Merritt 642-3619, Alex from Laurinburg; Michael Boykin and the Mighty Voices from Clinton; El-Bethel Male FUNDRAISERS 4262 Rough and Ready Road. Jordan, 862-9357; or Deborah Chorus from Whiteville; and Rev. Norris Lipsey from Tupelo, Miss. with deliver the First Presbyterian Church Gore, 642-7550. message. MC will be Daniel Tindall of Glory 98.5FM from Florence, S.C. The celebra- tion will be held at Brunswick Waccamaw Association Building, 600 Pine Log Road, women will have cookbooks for REUNIONS West Columbus High School sale for $10 each. The cook- Class of 1968. Anyone interest- Whiteville. For more information call 654-5621, 642-2133, 862-2000, 261-7115, 770- books are available at the church ed in having a class reunion call 0019 or 206-9731. located at 511 N. Thompson St., WHS Class of 2000 is planning Jewel Green at 642-4705. Whiteville. Offce hours are Mon- for its 10th reunion. For more day-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and information email Ashley Brown 1-2:30 p.m. Britton at ashleylbbritton@gmail. Children’s art displayed at SCC com. Send her your name, ad- Eastern Star dinner Feb. 4 A children’s art show is on exhibit at Southeastern Com- The Lake Waccamaw United dress and spouse’s name. Whiteville Chapter #211 Order of Eastern Star will have its Methodist Women have reor- annual BBQ or BBQ chicken dinner on Friday, Feb. 4 at Lebanon munity College until Feb. 11. dered cookbooks just in time for The Nakina High School class Masonic Lodge on Pecan Street in Whiteville. The art was created by children in the SCC Child-Care the Christmas season. The cost of 1990 is making plans for its Serving will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 per Center, and is displayed in the Upstairs Gallery in A-building is $15 each. To purchase call 20th reunion. The class has set plate and the menu includes barbecue pork or chicken with from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. Veronica Marsh at 646-1534, up a website for sharing an- cole slaw, green beans, hushpuppies and pound cake. Walk-ins until 3 p.m. on Fridays. The public is invited to view the exhibit. church at 646-4471 or Phyllis nouncements and registering welcome. Russ at 646-3748. Columbus County Church Directory

How to Become a Part of Our Living Word Church Directory . . . Church Our church directory features a weekly include your church name, address, phone 6374 Chadbourn Highway church profle, helpful information about number, pastor’s name, service times and Chadbourn, NC area churches, a devotional thought and web address. You’ll also have an expanded Church Phone: 910-654-4164 daily Bible readings. church profle, including church photos, If you would like your church included run in the directory sometime during the on this page, we invite you to call us to- six month period. We encourage you to Living Word Church was organized in downtown Chadbourn. Today this day at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only $20 help make this directory complete by hav- in 1980 with a small congregation vibrant non-denominational, Full Gos- per month (six month commitment), ing your church information included. meeting in a storefront on Brown Street pel ministry occupies twenty acres east of Chadbourn on old Highway 74-76. we’ll include your church in this weekly Pastor’s Comments: directory, plus in our web version. We’ll Tis multi-ethnic, culturally diverse We cordially invite you to Living Word ministry has a vision to reach Columbus Church, where we are endeavoring to live First Baptist Church Western Prong Baptist Church County, the surrounding areas, and the AFRICAN-METHODIST and give abundant life in Christ. We de- EPISCOPAL 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville 910-642-2139 Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 sire to be a church overfowing with love, world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mount Horeb AME Church Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor westernprong.org A further strategic goal is to minister to [email protected] Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am strengthening the family, bettering the com- 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, munity, afecting the world, where every the entire family in order to teach the Church Phone 654 1887 Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 member is a minister. We hope you will visit uncompromised Word of God and to First Baptist Church of Sunday School 9:45 am White Marsh Baptist Church 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville us soon and give us the opportunity to meet enable people to live victorious lives Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Lake Waccamaw 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Rev. Carroll Fonvielle and serve you. in Jesus Christ. LWC is known for its Wed 6:30 pm Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 910-642-6459 Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am Services: contemporary Praise & Worship, its in- St. James AME Church 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Wed 7:00 pm novative program for children, and its 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Church Phone 642-8832 Macedonia Baptist Church FREE WILL BAPTIST Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. dynamic youth ministry (“Joel’s Place”). 100 Macedonia Church Rd., Evergreen Rev. Horace Lawrence • 910-655-4620 Avants Chapel FWB Church Pastor Vernon Williamson Wed. Bible Study & Joel’s Place - 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Sun Church School 9:45 am Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, 7:00 p.m. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm [email protected] Wed 6:00 pm Nakina Baptist Church Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Wednesday 7:30 pm Fair Bluff United Rev. J. Darryll Hester CATHOLIC PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS AFRICAN-METHODIST Whiteville FWB Church Methodist Church 910-499-1598 419 E. Columbus St., P.O. Box 1406, Whiteville Sacred Heart Catholic Church Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness EPISCOPAL ZION [email protected] 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Pastor Danny Jeffers 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 St. Mark AME Zion Church 910-317-2461 cell • 910-654-5900 home Rev. Marcos Léon Angulo • 910-642-3895 [email protected] Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm [email protected] • www.bcrcatholics.org Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am www.chadbournph.org Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor New Hope Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study Sunday 10:40 am, Sunday School 6-7 pm, First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Church Phone: 910-642-7327 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Reconciliation before Mass or by ap- Whiteville United Sunday School will feature DVD presenta- Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd INDEPENDENT BAPTIST pointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & 10am Sunday School 9:45 am Methodist Church tions by Beth Moore & John Ortbert 910-642-6345 Lynn Hill Independent English, 12 noon Spanish, Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville www.nhbcwhiteville.com Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service Baptist Church Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville and 7:30pm Spanish Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm [email protected] Nakina Pentecostal Wed 7:00 pm Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 Faith Formation from Sept to May 11 am - 12 noon www.whitevilleumc.org Holiness Church http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina ASSEMBLY OF GOD Peace Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 10:00 Worship Service Rev. Ricky Nelms • 910-642-3922 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY 910-642-7991 • [email protected] Abundant Life Assembly of God Pastor Chip Hannah NON-DENOMINATIONAL www.nakinaphc.org 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville 910-642-0251 MISSIONARY BAPTIST Missionary Alliance Church Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11 am www.peacebc.org 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Barefoot Church Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Dulah Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Evening 6 pm (except 5th Sun) Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 910-640-3223 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7 pm [email protected] 12476 Swamp Fox Hwy. E., Tabor City Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas whitevillemac.com Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Rev. Ragsdale Allsbrook • 910-642-7315 Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 7:00 pm 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Facebook: Barefoot Church Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm PRESBYTERIAN Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Twitter: @BarefootChurch Wed 7:30 pm, 4th Thurs Meal 7:00 pm, EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am Northwood Assembly of God Why We Believe The Bible 7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church Youth Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun 5:00 pm Grace Episcopal Church & Christian Fellowship Church 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville 910-642-7654 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Youth Missions Wed Night 7:30 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro Rev. Joshua Bower Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Children Ministry 1st & 3rd Sun 4:45 pm Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. 910-642-2253 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Children Bible Study 6:00 pm Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 910-646-3388 [email protected] Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Children in Action Wed 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Church graceandchristtheking.com Westminster Presbyterian Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sun Services 9:30 am Living Word Church BAPTIST 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 Interim Pastor: Rev. Kerry Peeler Calvary Baptist Church www.fmbchurchnc.com and Dinner Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-642-2762 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville 910-654-4164 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, [email protected] Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 www.livingwordchadbourn.com Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm METHODIST-UNITED Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Worship 10:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Trinity Baptist Church Chadbourn United SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Methodist Church Faith Baptist Church David R. Crumpler, Associate Pastor New Life Community Church Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-7764 [email protected] 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Interim Pastor Rev. Robin Cox 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 910-642-0130 Pastor Kenneth A. Lee 910-654-4550 trinitybaptistwhitevillenc.lifewaylink.com Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] [email protected] 910-642-0698 4262 Rough N Ready Rd., Chadbourn Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 6:00 pm [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Prayer Tues 10:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C--The News Reporter, Thursday, January 27, 2011 SCC ofering ConEd Courses The Continuing Education learners who want to use Division at Southeastern QuickBooks as a business Community College will offer accounting system. Students bartending, QuickBooks Pro, will learn how this well-de- flower arranging, cake deco- signed program makes it a rating and Spanish courses snap to set up a chart of ac- on campus this February. counts; reconcile your check- Pre-registration is required ing account; create and print by calling (910) 642-7141, ext. invoices, receipts, and state- 296 or 397. For more informa- ments; track your payables, tion about the offerings, con- inventory and receivables; tact Mary Ruth Edwards at create estimates; and gener- (910) 642-7141, ext. 317 or med- ate reports. [email protected]. Flower arranging is sched- Bartending will be offered uled for Mondays, Feb. on Tuesdays, Feb. 1-March 22 7-March 14 from 6-9 p.m. in Aza-Mellia Garden Club has several annual and ongoing from 6-9 p.m. in T-Building, T-Building, room 101. A $43 community projects that hold special meaning. One is room101. A $65 registration registration fee is required held in December at Madiosn Hill Apartments. The group fee is required the first night and must be paid at the first sings and enjoys Christmas goodies and residents share of class. James Fox, an expe- meeting. Discover the joy of great stories about their families and friends. Christmas rienced bartender, is the in- creating unique floral designs bags of food and everyday items are prepared and deliv- structor. The course will give with beautiful fresh and silk ered to the residents before members leave. In the pho- participants an overview of flowers. Through demonstra- Aza-Mellia Garden Club members were granted an oppor- tos garden club members oreoare the Christmas bags the general duties of a bar- tion and hands-on practice, tunity to clean up and maintain the walkway between Col- and a resident greets a garden club member. tender with emphasis on mix- participants will learn the lier’s Jewelers and Mae Coffee Shop in October. Flower ing drinks. Upon completion, principles of line, form, color, beds were cleaned and replanted with a variety of plants students should be able to radiation, and balance and taken from garden club members’ gardens. Pictured at demonstrate the correct way will leave each class meeting work are Nan Leggett and Mary Jean Prince. to set up a bar, identify the with their own floral design. name and use of a variety of Cake decorating will be glassware and other bar uten- offered on Mondays, Feb. sils, understand the North 7-March 14 from 6-9 p.m. A Carolina ABC laws and mix a $44 registration fee is re- variety of drinks. quired and must be paid at QuickBooks Pro Electronic the first meeting. The class Accounting will meet on Mon- will meet in T-Building, room days, Feb. 4-March 25 from 6-9 118. The course is designed to p.m. in T-Building, room 124. teach students proper icing A $65 registration fee must consistencies, to frost cakes be paid at the first meeting. smoothly and to use a bag and Financial assistance is avail- various tips to add borders able through NC Tobacco and flowers. Supplies will be Trust Commission. For infor- available for purchase at the mation on this financial assis- first class meeting. tance, contact the Columbus Conversational Spanish in County JobLink Career Cen- the Workplace will be offered ter at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261. in T-Building, room 121. The This course is designed for class will meet on Saturdays, Feb. 12-April 2 from 9 a.m.- noon. A $65 registration fee must be paid at the first meet- COMMUNITY ing. Students will develop skills to communicate with NEWS Spanish-speaking custom- Fundraiser to honor Cartrette ers, employees or others in Raffle tickets will be sold on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 701 Bypass the Spanish population with Flea Market (near the bowling alley) from 8 a.m.-until. Tick- Alcoholics Anonymous meets ets will be $1 each. All proceeds raised will go to the Wounded at First Presbyterian Church, whom they anticipate doing business. Teaching methods Warrior Foundation in honor of LCpl. Floyd Gregg Cartrette. 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville The drawing will be held on Friday, March 18. on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- include repetition, role play and practice conversation. For more information contact Sophia Cartrette-Watts at day, and Saturday nights at 8 [email protected] or Facebook. p.m. A guest speaker will be at the meeting on the last Thurs- day of each month. The church is located on Thompson Street in Lions Club is bringing Whiteville. Vision Van to Whiteville Narcotics Anonymous meets ,//+).'&/2 Highest Praise Church, 109 N. The See the 21st Century Sponsored by the White- Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Vision Van is coming to White- ville Lions Clubs, the Vision days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ville, with a mission to detect Van visit will accomplish Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- 4(%.%732%0/24%2 vision problems early. Com- many worthwhile objectives, wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- munity residents are encour- the most important of which days at 7 p.m. aged to take advantage of the is the early detection of vision free screening on Tuesday, problems. Al-anon meets at First Baptist Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lions Club members are Church, 511 N. Thompson St., at the Sears Store at South quick to point out that this is Whiteville on Mondays at 8 p.m. Whiteville Village on South a screening only, and should 9OUR Madison Street. not be confused with a com- Recovery (Christian Support SEARCH plete eye examination. No Group) meets at Forest Lawn SCHS honor diagnoses are made on the Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on van. Based on an individual’s Tuesdays at 6 p.m. screening results, the Vision Is Over! lists Diabetes Support Group meets Van doctor will recommend Principal’s List at Columbus Regional Health- when he or she should have 2nd six weeks care, Education Center, Class- GRADE 9: Mia Benton, Tristyn Car- a complete eye examination. room 2 the second Thursday of &).$4(%.%732%0/24%2!4!.9/&4(%3%,/#!4)/.3
trette, Carolyn Foggan, Miranda Har- Each person then chooses the each month t 6 p.m. For more ris, Joseph Hyatt, Waylon Mills, Kayla health care professional of his Powell, Kerra Shirley, Chrisshonna information call Shauna Nobles Whiteville Boardman Fair Bluff Smith, Karly Suggs, Haleigh Ward, Ol- or her choice for any medical at 642-9458 or 641-8208. SunDo Kristy Mart ivia Watson, Brittany Worley, Preston care, further advice, and/or Guiton’s Drugs Worley Corner Market GRADE 10: MaKenzie Benton, Kayla verification of the screening Brain Injury Support Group Home Race Food Mart Floyd’s Grocery meets at Columbus Regional Lovett’s Buck, Timothy Fipps, William God- results. Gurganus Milling win, Betina Gore, Keith Gore, Travis All individuals who partici- Healthcare, Education Center, Piggly Wiggly Hilburn, Miranda Jones, Abby Leon- Room 1A the second Thursday The Farm Store Bolton ard, Tyshea Long, Desiree Mclelland, pate in the screening must be Fair Bluff Post Offce Kaitlynn Mills, Desere’ Mizell, Anna at least 6 years of age and all of each month at 6 p.m. For more Joe’s Bar B Que Sam’s Pit Stop Naughton, Rachel Norris, Jordan Ve- participants under 18 years information call Shauna Nobles trano or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. Rite Aid Jacobs Grocery Guideway of age must have a parent or GRADE 11: Tiffany Arp, Jackque- 9458. Batten’s Grocery Fowler’s Supermarket lyn Bullock, Lauren Cribb, Danielle guardian sign his/her regis- Walgreens Daniels, Tanner Duncan, Taylor Gore, tration form.” Freeman’s Haven Jones, Bliss Koenig, Grayson Compassionate Friends Sup- Trade Mart Hallsboro Meares, Brisson Norris, Nathan Nor- Screenings include a visual port Group (Grief group for par- (701 Bypass & S. Whiteville) Pierce & Co. ris, Gabriela Nunez, Collin Ransom, acuity test (both far and near ents who have lost children to Jaclyn Ray, Maria Sanchez, Austin Hills #1 & #18 Brunswick Sam’s Pit Stop Smith, Katelyn Stanley, Clay Ward vision), a field vision test (how death) meets at Grace Episco- GRADE 12: Karlie Andrews, Mor- well a person can see motion pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Time Saver Time Saver Hallsboro Post Offce gan Dameron, Amber Garren, Caro- in their field of vision while Whiteville the second Monday line Hardee, Kelly McPherson, Taylor of each month at 7:30 p.m. For (Whiteville & New Hope) Meares, Zachary Spivey, Christopher looking at a fixed object), and Lake Waccamaw Westerbeck, Anna Zima a pressure check (for the possi- more information call 647-8401. McNeill’s Drugs Cerro Gordo Dale’s Seafood Honor roll bility of glaucoma). Other eye Baldwin Woods Pharmacy Mini Express Home Run Food Mart A’s & B’s problems may also be discov- Vietnam Veterans of America meet the frst Tuesday of each Sam’s Pit Stop Hill’s 2nd six weeks ered at the time the individual month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madi- GRADE 9: Garrick Bailey, Alexan- is checked by the eye doctor (Corner Store & Baldwin Chadbourn Sam’s Pit Stop dria Bartley, McKenzie Chestnutt, son St., Whiteville. Stanley Clewis, Dashaun Daniels, Aus- working the screening. Woods) Sumter One Gas Waccamaw Outdoor Supply tin Duncan, Allison Edwards, Bobby The Vision Van is available Lake Waccamaw Post Offce Gore, Savannah Gore, William Gore, Food Lion Food Lion to all Lions Clubs in North Quinlan Hammond, Amanda Hewett, Liberty Hospice will hold an Koonce Medicine Mart Brandon Jones, Courtney Lewis, Carolina to conduct vision information session on various (North & South Whiteville) Mollie Timothy Locklear, Grayson Oakley, screenings in their communi- possibilities of hospice volun- Fire Up Andrew Perritte, McKenzie Phillips, Kangaroo Mart Hardie’s Station Antonio Sanchez, Andrew Register, ties. teering on Monday, Feb. 7 at 5 (Courthouse & S. Whiteville) 1004 Grocery Kayla Sellers, Kenna Shirley, Nicholas p.m. Session will be held at 44 Nakina Small, Faith Smith, Isaiah Stephens, McNeill Plaza, Whiteville for Time Saver Peacock’s Stop India Terrell, Alison Walker, Jonathan GED classes adults and teens (ages 14-17) Home Run Food Mart Willard IGA Grocery Sam’s Pit Stop GRADE 10: Megan Bass, Jessica are encouraged to attend. For Hasty Mart Blackman, Candace Cartrette, Adam set at Delco more information call Jovona Service Plus Old Dock Cribb, Summer Duncan, Callie Ezzell, Men and Women United Bellamy at 641-4095. L & D Grocery Piggly Wiggly Blackman’s Tire Logan Fowler, Marquwes Gilliard, for Youth and Families, Com- Master Mart Zachary Godwin, Sarah Harper, Wil- Wal-Mart Chadbourn Post Offce liam Harper, Dakota Jackson, Ash- munity Development Corpo- Second Chance Gospel Prom ley James, Matthew Johnson, Jaclyn ration is sponsoring a GED will be held Saturday, Feb. 12 Memory Plaza Riegelwood Koonce, Garland Long, Kristi Long, class through Southeastern from 7-10 p.m. at Westside Gloria Maldonado, Fanny Marin, Sar- Alumni Building, 650 W. Smith Waffe International Clarkton Riegelwood Post Offce ah Neese, Loneedrah Robinson, Jona- Community College. St., Chadbourn. Entertainment Marathon Gas Time Saver than Stubbs, Kendra Taylor, Kathleen Classes are held on Tues- Sidney Crossroads Ward, Ashton White will be by the Heavenly Voices of (N. Whiteville & Pleasant Bo’s Super Market GRADE 11: Crystal Best, Demetrius day and Thursday from 6:30 Marion, S.C. Photographer will Sidney Convenient Mart Betts, Hayley Blackwell, Steven Clark, – 9:30 p.m. in the Community be on site. All proceeds will go Plains) Michael Dameron, Daniel Fowler, Support Agency on U.S. 74-76 Amanda Harrell, Christina Hetrick, to the U.A.F.W.B.B.C. For more Columbus Regional Delco Tabor City Maxine Hill, Kristen Lane, Chelsey at the Acme exit. information call Van LeSane Sam’s Pit Stop Tabor City IGA Long, Dawaitus Miller, Hannah Nor- For information call Sheri at 770-5779 or Ida Mae Kelly- Healthcare ris, Samantha Penny, Kristin Sellers, at 655-3811 or 910-655-0698 Deese at 641-7073. Whiteville Post Offce Delco Post Offce Food Lion Logan Simmons, Megan Walker, Sam- Norris’ Country Store uel Ward ext. 103. 701 Service Center GRADE 12: Destiny Clewis, Kate- R&R Quik Stop lynn Davis, Joshua Dorman, Summer Evergreen Ezzell, Kiana Francis, Taylor Gable- SHORT Marathon Gas house, Kierra Haney, Andrew Hewett, Bladenboro M&M Service Center Zachary Hewett, Amber Hooks, Alex BROS. RENT-A-CAR Jarman, Tyresha Johnson, Luke Lani- Bo’s Food Store Evergreen Food Mart er, Patsy Long, Ariel Lowery, Olivia Hwy. 701 $ 95 Rising, Katelyn Shelley, Maggie Stan- South of Whiteville DAILY ley, Morgan Teal, Austin White 19 642-4175 Education Te News Reporter, Tursday, January 27, 2011 -- 5C

“Pink Nite” to increase awareness of breast cancer was held recently at a Whiteville Some of Shelly Cullipher’s Library Science students at Whiteville High School visited High School volleyball match. Players wore pink jerseys designed by Sam McCum- all the system’s kindergarten classes in December to read Christmas stories. They bee, and several were purchased by parents to support the project. Pictured, from gave bookmarks to the children to promote literacy in the community. From the left, left, are Alea Henry, Sam Bass, Jenny Thompson, McCumbee, Brinkley Carroll, Kayla Morgan Short, Joshua Doyle, Jevon Powell, Ashlyn Cox, Emily Toler, Ethan Morris, Inman and Jenny Watts. Olivia Butler, Samantha Bass, Alexis Carter and Haley Toley. Recent D.A.R.E Graduates

Graduates of the D.A.R.E program at Chadbourn El- Graduates of the D.A.R.E program at Acme-Delco ementary left to right are: MarDashia Grissett, Avion Elementary left to right are: Areion Smith, Shanna McMillion and Niyell McKindley. Handy and Ben Skipper.

Gus Cothern, Edgewood Elementary music teacher, shows students the different sounds and beats of mu- sic on electronic keyboards. The children, from the left, Brielle Robinson, Autymn Gore, Tristan Miles and Aar- on Hester, use the keyboards to make sounds accom- panying music provided by Cothern.

Graduates of the D.A.R.E program at Hallsboro-Arte- Graduates of the D.A.R.E program at Tabor City El- sia Elementary left to right are: Anna Freeman, Tay- ementary left to right are: Kamryn Cox, Janeisha Liv- anna Fulton, Devan Young and Nathan Brown. ingston and Madison Holt.

Local students named to Dean’s UNC Asheville announces Fall 2010 Summer Grainger, a student at Edgewood Elementary, Dean’s List and graduate students was one of several who recently took advantage of the List at Gardner-Webb University The following students Dean’s List students are: dental van that visited the school. Dental Visits to den- Gardner-Webb University liams, both of Whiteville. have been named to UNC Robin Marie Turner of Co- tists in childhood promotes prevention of mouth and announces the following Established in 1978, the Asheville’s Fall Dean’s List. lumbus County and Jamie dental problems, and provides children with a positive list of students that made purpose of the Dean’s List is The Chancellor’s List is Lux of Elizabethtown. view of procedures. the Dean’s List during fall to honor outstanding college made up of full-time stu- The following student re- semester. The Dean’s List is students for their academic dents who have achieved a ceived a master’s degrees the highest academic honor achievements for having a 4.0 grade point average. The from UNC Asheville in De- Whiteville awarded each semester. The GPA of 3.7 or above. Dean’s List is made up of cember 2010. students are: Emily Dawn Gardner-Webb University full-time students who have Benjamin James Rhodes Gore and Elizabeth A. Wil- is located in Boiling Springs. achieved between 3.5 and of Colmbus County, Bach- City schools menu 3.99 grade point average. elor of Arts in Art. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. MONDAY, JAN. 31: Breakfast - Sausage Patty, Biscuit or Cin- namon Raisin Biscuit. Lunch - Vegetable Beef Soup/Crackers, PB&J Sandwich, Saltine Crackers, Manager’s Choice Fruit, Brownie. TUESDAY, FEB. 1: Breakfast - Assorted Cereal or Super Donuts, Sliced Cheddar Cheese, Banana. Lunch - Vegetable Beef Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Saltine Crackers, Fruited Gelatin. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2: Breakfast - Assorted Danish or Pancake on a Stick w/Syrup, Cheese Slice. Lunch - Chicken Fajita w/Shell or Beef Taco w/Shell, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Mexican Corn, Pineapple Upside Down Cake. THURSDAY, FEB. 3: Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin Square or Sausage Patty, Biscuit. Lunch - Meat Loaf or Roast Pork w/ Natural Gravy, Creamed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit. FRIDAY, FEB. 4: Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs, Grits, Whole Wheat Toast w/Jelly. Lunch - Sausage Pizza or Hoagie on Bun, Oven Baked Tater Tots, Fresh Veggie Cup, Applesauce. Columbus County schools menu Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. MONDAY, JAN. 31: Breakfast - Pop Tart. Lunch - Fish Fillet Sandwich or Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Oven Fries, Garden Salad, Apple, Peaches. TUESDAY, FEB. 1: Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit. Lunch - Chicken Nuggets or Barbecue on Bun, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Orange, Fruit Mix, Roll. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2: Breakfast - Burrito. Lunch - Spaghetti or Chicken Fajita, Garden Salad, Green Beans, Chilled Pears, Garlic Bread. THURSDAY, FEB. 3: Breakfast - Waffle. Lunch - Roast Tur- key & Gravy or Hamburger, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Fresh Orange, Spiced Apples, Roll. FRIDAY, FEB. 4: Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit. Lunch - Grilled Cheese Sandwich or PB&J Sandwich, Beef Vegetable Soup/ Crackers, Spicy Baked Fries, Fresh Apple, Raisins. The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: January Thursday, 22-28 January 27, 2010 4-1 (11)

TM Mini Spy . . . Mini Spy and Basset Brown love to visit castles. See if YOUCANFINDsFISHHOOKsKITEsPENCILsKEYsTOOTHsDOG sLADDER sPIE sBELL sSHIELD sWORD-).) sSOCK sLETTER! sDRAGON sLETTER6 sARROW sBOOK sNUMBER © 2011 Universal Uclick sFROG sNUMBER sCAT sLETTER" from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick Landmarks Around the World Let’s Visit a Castle Have you ever imagined yourself as More than 30,000 a medieval knight on a dashing horse, laborers built the Palace of Versailles. charging through the huge gate of a A palace is mainly a castle and over the hillside to defend home for an important your king? person or family. Or maybe in your dreams you’ve A castle is built for been a gracious princess, perched on defense against enemies. your throne as your kingdom’s subjects line up outside your castle to meet you. Either way, your dreams probably 9dndj`cdlndjg include dramatic castles. These GdbVccjbZgVah4 enormous structures aren’t found just M2&%K2*>2& in fairy tales. This week, The Mini Page travels Hd/ Adj^hM>K2Adj^hi]Z&)i] the world to find out more about Adj^hMK>2Adj^hi]Z&+i] castles. photo © Christian Milet, courtesy Chateau de Versailles from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick Castles in your mind The Palace of Versailles Are you familiar with any castles? Louis XIV was the king of France The palace was designed by Charles TM For example, Disney uses a castle as a from 1643 to 1715. He began building LeBrun and is decorated with murals, Rookie Cookie’s Recipe symbol of the company. his great palace in 1661 from a small paintings, sculptures, marble and ThisEasy Kid’s Chili Mini Page If you’re hunting lodge in Versailles (vair-SY). gilded bronze. It has its own Chapel You’ll need: a fan of the He wanted to move his home and Royal, where Louis XVI married Marie sPOUNDLEANGROUND sponsoredBEEF s OUNCE byCANBEANSPINTOOR “Harry Potter” government away from Paris. Antoinette in 1770. sSMALLONION CHOPPED kidney), drained s OUNCE CANDICEDTOMATOES sTABLESPOONCHILIPOWDERORLESS books and By the time it was finished, the Partly because of the king’s s OUNCE CANSTOMATOSAUCE s12 teaspoon garlic powder movies, you palace and grounds covered more overspending, French people began s OUNCE CANTOMATOPASTE sSALTANDPEPPERTOTASTE sCUPWATER sGRATEDCHEESE may feel as if than 2,000 acres. It includes gardens, a revolution against the royal family. What to do: you’ve spent photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures flowerbeds, lakes and more than 1,000 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were 1. Combine beef and onion in a large pot; cook until meat is browned and onion is tender. a lot of time at Hogwarts, the castle fountains. arrested and eventually executed. 2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and beans. where Harry and his friends go to After Louis XIV’s death in 1715, his The palace at Versailles has been 3. Season with spices. school. son and grandson continued to build used for many different purposes since 4. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. What other castles do you know the palace, adding new rooms and then. The Treaty of Versailles, which 5. Top with grated cheese if desired.

from favorite stories? gardens. ended World War I, was signed there. You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick Meet Oran Etkin from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick Oran Etkin has a new CD for kids and adults, “Wake Up, Clarinet!” He has played the clarinet on More Than a Pretty House other CDs, including jazz and world music albums. He teaches music in New York City. He Castles weren’t used just as fancy A night attack also teaches about teaching music to kids. His homes or places to entertain. They Like many fortresses, Edinburgh teaching methods have been so successful that he were important fortresses, or safe now tours the U.S. teaching and performing. He Castle in Scotland sits high above the places, during times of war. has performed in many other countries as well. surrounding photo by Dusan Reljin When Oran was 4, his brother began taking Defending Irish clans piano lessons, and Oran tried to copy his playing. He started taking land. In the his own lessons a year later. When he was in elementary school, For example, Dunluce Castle in Middle Ages, he also took lessons in violin, saxophone, guitar and composition. County Antrim, Northern Ireland, this would Oran began studying the clarinet with top teachers when he was was built in the 1200s by Richard de have given 14. He studied classical clarinet and composition in college. He was born in Israel and grew up in America. He loves riding Burgh, people inside

his bike. from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick Earl of the castle a Ulster. great view of from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick TM This approaching photo courtesy Historic Scotland Images castle enemies. Edinburgh Castle is was photo by Frank Kovalchek However, built on top of a plug in Supersport: Kemba Walker built on Spanish beauty in 1314, 30 an extinct volcano. Height: 6-1 Weight: 172 Hometown: Bronx, N.Y. top of a The Alcazar of Segovia in Spain Scotsmen captured the castle from Maybe there’s a way to stop Connecticut’s high-scoring basalt, photo courtesy Northern Ireland Environment Agency was built in the 12th century. From England by climbing the north cliff guard Kemba Walker. Or maybe not. Nobody contained him in the first month of the college basketball season. or volcanic rock, outcropping in this castle in 1474, Isabella made her at night and catching its protectors In the 8-0 Huskies’ start, Walker averaged 29 points per the sea with very steep sides, way to the main square to be named off guard. Most of the castle was game. During that sizzling stretch, he scored 18, 42, 31, 30, which made it easy to defend. It is queen. destroyed to prevent any other 29, 30, 24 and 21 points, respectively, and led the team in assists as well. It’s a significant jump from last year, when he averaged accessible only by a bridge from the The Alcazar is built between two takeovers. 14.6 points per game. mainland. rivers and looks something like the The castle was a prison during World 'ROWINGUPIN.EW9ORK#ITY 7ALKERBECAMEA-C$ONALDS!LL The castle is in ruins today and is bow of a ship. From 1762 until 1862, Wars I and II and still houses a group American at Rice High in the Bronx and helped spark his AAU team, the not used. However, it is open to the the castle served as a military school. of soldiers, mostly for ceremonial .EW9ORK'OUCHOS TOA.ONATIONALRANKING Now college hoop fans are intrigued by his dazzling early-season show, public for tours. Today it is a tourist attraction. Alcazar purposes. It’s one of Scotland’s most which could be dubbed the “Kemba Rumba.” Dunluce means “strong fort.” in Arabic means “royal residence.” popular tourist attractions.

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Fit for a King All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? A famous castle Carla: What is a good way to cross a moat? Windsor Castle has Neuschwanstein Castle is thought Charles: In a moater boat! three parts: the Lower to be the most famous and most Ward, which includes photographed castle in the world. It St. George’s Chapel; Chester: What did the king say to Sir the Upper Ward, with sits on top of a mountain in Bavaria, 'ERMANY)TISTHISCASTLETHAT Lancelot at the end of the evening? state rooms and private Chris:h'OODKNIGHTv
apartments; and the inspired the Sleeping Beauty castle huge Round Tower, in Disneyland. pictured here, which lies between the two King Charlotte: How can you measure a castle? wards. Ludwig II Cindy: With a ruler! of Bavaria from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick built the TM castle in Basset Brown TRY ’N News the late The Hound’s Castles FIND 1800s Words that remind us of castles are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find:

photo © Royal Collection 2010, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II partly ALCAZAR, BASALT, CASTLE, DEFENSE, DUNLUCE, EDINBURGH, FORTRESS, Windsor Castle in England to honor HOHENWERFEN, HOME, KING, MATSUMOTO, MOAT, NEUSCHWANSTEIN, Richard PALACE, QUEEN, TOWER, VERSAILLES, WAR, WINDSOR. photo courtesy Library of Congress The largest castle where people During World War II, when Queen N E F R E W N E H O H W A R K Wagner, a Neuschwanstein Castle IS YOUR still live is Windsor Castle in Windsor, Elizabeth was a teenage girl, her composer around 1900. E S N E F E D G E L T S A C W England. It is one of the official family lived in Windsor Castle for HOME YOUR of operas. Many of the paintings and CASTLE? C S S E R T R O F H B Z K Q I homes of Queen Elizabeth II and her safety. Today she and her family ornate furnishings are related to A J W N R U T L A S A B I P N family. Every English king or queen spend many weekends there. L X V E B H O M E C U L N U D Wagner’s music. A Y W N E E U Q L Z M J G D S since Henry I has used the castle. Part of the castle caught fire in Ludwig got to live in the castle for Windsor Castle took almost 1992. The fire destroyed several P O I T A O M A T S U M O T O only two years; he died in 1886. Just T D S E L L I A S R E V R G R 1,000 years to build. William the rooms and damaged more than 100 weeks after his death, the palace was E N I E T S N A W H C S U E N Conqueror, the ruler from 1066 to others. Fortunately, many works of opened for visitors. 1087, started it in 1070. It covers art had been removed while work from The Mini Page © 2011 Universal Uclick about 13 acres and overlooks the was being done in the castle, so they A hunting base River Thames. were not destroyed. Hohenwerfen Castle was built Ready Resources near Salzburg, Austria, during the An Asian castle This part of 11th century to protect the city of The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, Matsumoto Castle, sometimes also Matsumoto Salzburg. It was once a base from books or other resources that will help you learn Castle is more about this week’s topics. called Fukashi Castle, is in the city called the which archbishops hunted. of Matsumoto in Japan. It is close to Keep. The Today the castle is home to a On the Web: Tokyo and is called the “Crow Castle” castle was museum of falconry, the training of sWWWCASTLESONTHEWEBCOM built in the sWWWCASTLESORGKIDS because of its dark color and wing- 1500s. birds to hunt small prey. like roofline. At the library: Because it lies on flat land, it used Today Matsumoto Castle is one of sh3TEPHEN"IESTYS#ROSS 3ECTIONS#ASTLEvBY2ICHARD Next week, The Mini Page talks with a Platt moats, walls and gates for defense. Japan’s national treasures. sports announcer about his profession. sh,IFEINA-EDIEVAL#ASTLEvBY*OSEPH'IESAND&RANCES The Mini Page Staff 'IES Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist sh#ASTLESAND&ORTRESSESvBY2OBIN3/GGINS

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