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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Army soldiers carry the body of Pfc. Amy Renee Bullock Sinkler into earned on the evening of Jan. 19 in Baghlan province, Afghanistan West Columbus High School Saturday. Sinkler is the frst Columbus when a rocket propelled grenade struck her as she was protecting her County woman to be killed during service to her country, and the frst convoy. An overfow crowd attended her funeral in the same audito- Today’s to receive Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals, commendations she rium she graduted in fve years earlier. American Profle features “Marty Stu- art,” on a mission to save the treasures of Community bids fallen soldier farewell country music. By NICOLE CARTRETTE native who family and friends described as “caring, Sinkler, who was assigned to Fort Richardson. Staff Writer outgoing and ambitious” died Jan. 20 from injuries Alaska last January after an assignment at Fort sustained when her unit was attacked in Afghani- Leonard Wood, Mo., grew up in Chadbourn. DIDYOB? In the spring of 2006, Amy Renee Sinkler was stan, where she had been stationed since July 2010. “I just saw this glimmer in her eye that she Did you observe ... one of several excited seniors being awarded her Sinkler was 23. had,” her cousin and mentor Col. Kevin Vereen diploma before a large crowd at West Columbus People, soldiers, friends and family lined the said, recalling the day Sinkler graduated from basic Te sign in front of High School. walls, some standing in the center aisles and others training. “That was an awesome feeling.” Old Dock Elementary This Saturday the auditorium at her alma mater spilling over into the hallways of the high school “This is a sad day for our family,” Vereen said. School reading “Mrs. overflowed not for a graduation but one of the larg- after about 1,000 people came to say their final “I ask you not to just feel sad for our family because McDowell: We Will est funerals ever held in the county. The Chadbourn goodbyes to U.S. Army Pfc. Sinker. See Sinkler, page 3-A Miss You.” Regina McDowell, a long-time teacher at the school, died last week. ... Allen One robbery Turner honored to be Plan for Chadbourn civic Fair Bluf ABC asked by Sen. Bill Ra- suspect found, bon to hold the Bible for man at large center gets thumbs up election early his oath-taking ceremo- nMaster plan was needed for meeting. ny last week? ... WHS nDriver escaped on foot grant application. Capps has made the rounds of civic vote under way after traffic stop, woman cheerleader Macelyn clubs and other groups in recent weeks, nReferendum would allow beer sales with him arrested for By JEFFERSON WEAVER seeking input on what people want in Batten performing Lumberton robbery. in restaurants front and center during Staff Writer terms of recreational opportunities in Chadbourn. The town sent out 1,100 By NICOLE CARTRETTE the Pro Bowl halfime By BOB HIGH questionnaires to water billing and tax Chadbourn’s town council Thursday Staff Writer show Sunday? You had Staff Writer approved submitting a grant applica- addresses, and received 100 responses. to look fast. Te Fox tion that could help bring a new com- “That was actually a pretty good One-stop voting is underway for the Fair Network only showed Sheriff ’s deputies searched munity center to downtown. return rate,” Capps said, noting that a Bluff ABC Election set for Feb. 8 but not one for more than three hours early Howard Capps of Capps and As- countywide recreation survey in Bruns- ballot had been cast as of Thursday. Early vot- a six-second clip of the Friday for a robbery suspect sociates, a Wilmington planning firm, wick County went to far more homes, ing at the Whiteville Board of Elections office performance. ... who fled on foot after being presented the master plan for the facil- and garnered just over 200 responses. began Jan. 20 and ends Feb. 5. stopped for speeding near Ta- ity and grounds at a specially called The survey – which is similar to If approved, the referendum would allow bor City. meeting. The facility is part of a project the one being gathered by the City of for the “the on-premises sale of malt bever- County Deaths A female riding with the Mayor Kenneth Waddell said could Whiteville – helps officials identify ages by Class A hotels, motels, and restaurants suspect was arrested on war- revitalize downtown. local wants and needs for recreation only; and to permit off-premises sales by other Whiteville rants from Lumberton police “We have to look at new ways to opportunities and infrastructure. The permittees.” Marie Williams McDufe charging her with armed rob- make our town vibrant and attractive,” information is used in applying for That means restaurants could serve beer by Evergreen bery there on Jan. 19, and he said. grants from the state’s Parks and Rec- the drink but not necessarily all types of alco- Robert Lucas she was also charged here for The 7,000-plus square foot build- reation Trust Fund (PARTF). hol, Mayor Randy Britt explained in December. Chadbourn possession of marijuana with ing would be located on the corner of Chadbourn is seeking $500,000 in Officials in Fair Bluff are hopeful an A.B.C. intent to sell. Brown and Railroad streets, and would PARTF money which, if the town is election will open the door to more economic Maxine Brisson Jones Residents along U.S. 701 feature an exercise room, aerobics approved for a Rural Center grant/loan development in downtown. Daniel Rorie north of Tabor City, N.C. area, general purpose rooms and other combination, would significantly re- Town commissioners requested the refer- Martha Rae H. Dalton amenities. Several residents spoke in duce the overall cost of the project. The endum in a 3-2 vote taken in November 2010. Brunswick See Robbery, page 4-A support of the proposal at Thursday’s See Center, page 2-A See Fair Bluff, page 2-A Cecil E. Hammond Sr. Nakina Regina S. McDowell Odies Bell Norris Hounds down at county shelter this year Cerro Gordo By JEFFERSON WEAVER “We just haven’t had that many,” he said. Charles Tompson Jr. Staff Writer “We’re glad of it, but I can’t tell you why. Ei- Nakina ther fewer people were hunting with dogs this Odies Bell Norris Fewer unwanted hunting dogs turned up year, or more were taking care of what dogs at the Columbus County Animal Shelter this they have.” January than in years past – and many ended The usual steady stream of Walkers, beagle- with new homes. crosses, and plain hounds has been more of a Index Extra hounds are a perennial problem in trickle this year, Hayes said. &EJUPSJBMT

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Abandoned hounds were fewer in number this year, with packs of hounds this year, but apparently The county’s Petfinder page is maintained according to Columbus County Animal Control, and adop- they were holding on to their animals. See Hounds, page 9-A tions were up at the county shelter. 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 This week, on... Center Continued from page 1-A overall projected cost for the the walls, you can’t see that project is $2.5 million. Town anything is going on—it’s just Manager Stevie Cox said the another building.” town is seeking grants from a The proposed location of number of different sources the center will completely January 31, 2010 as well as the Rural Center change the viewscape of a and PARTF. rundown area of the down- Whiteville.com If the town can acquire town commercial district. The Biser Ball the desired property, Capps center would be located just up Sports Trivia explained, the facility would the street from the Chadbourn be an anchor for special events Depot, giving the town an area Question #83: Where did as well as day-to-day activities. which could be closed off for South Columbus High The proposal includes an arts festivals, street dances and School head baseball and crafts room as well as a other events. coach Willie Gore play kitchen and open areas. The The project is far from a his college baseball? town hopes the building could completed deal – the town Answer: Find it today, augment or replace the cur- must first wait for approval at Whiteville.com, in our rent senior center. from the grant agencies, the Sports Section. Capps, Cox and the town earliest of which will come council discussed the project in May, when PARTF finishes with several members of the its first round of awards. A Whiteville.com audience. Capps apologized second round takes place in Poll Question that he could not answer some July, and competition for the Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist of the Week specific questions, because the funds is fierce. The town also On which of 3 sites in Mon- architect was not immediately still has to obtain approval for Free trees day’s NR would you like the available. the grant/loan package from N.C. Forest Service Whiteville Offce Manager Marcia Pearce, left, distributes free courthouse annex? “This is just on paper,” he the Rural Center. trees during a giveaway in the garage of the offce Saturday. Rangers gave away emphasized. “Nothing is set in Waddell said the plan has its about 700 trees to more than 60 people this week. The Pender County offce in Bur- Our readers this week concrete yet.” critics, but at the same time, gaw will give away trees this Saturday. showed overwhelming sup- Among the suggestions he feels it could be the boost port to “build a new court- offered by the audience were downtown needs. house and repurpose ex- exchanging fixed walls be- “People are saying this is isting building” rather than tween the common rooms audacious for Chadbourn to Fair Bluf follow the commissioners’ with removable partitions, and consider such a thing,” he said. Continued from page 1-A plan to modify the century- moving a public area to allow “I say we need some new ways old building and split ser- a better view of the sidewalks of thinking to get things going Commissioners Clarice V. to sell beer on premises, he The polls open at 6:30 a.m. and vices between two or more – as well as into the building. again in Chadbourn.” Faison, James H. Meares Jr. said,” Britt explained. close at 7:30 p.m. Voters may buildings. The group in “If you can see people The master plan will be and Carl Meares Jr. voted in State statutes require vari- request an absentee ballot favor of a new courthouse around a place, that creates online at www.townofchad- favor of the proposal while ous referendums to approve by mail in writing by Feb. 1 more than doubled any oth- interest,” a woman said. “If bournnc.gov in the next few Commissioners Lester Drew the sale of different types of and completed absentee bal- er groups, with 45 percent people just go inside behind days. and Billy W. Hammond were alcohol by the drink. Several lots must be received at the of the votes. The groups in opposed. years ago a beer sales refer- Columbus County Board of favor of each of the three “I was originally opposed endum held to allow grocery Elections office no later than annex options outlined by to it but I would support stores in town to sale beer also Feb. 7. an architect were close Teen Court chicken bog Feb. 4 any restaurant that came to allowed for the on-premises All Fair Bluff municipal in size, with 20 percent The Columbus County toward a college scholarship town,” Drew said. “I could consumption of wine. residents who are registered wanting it on the northwest Teen Court, with the sup- for a local senior who has not vote for it because I am op- It was a fact not known to voters are eligible to vote. corner, replacing the county port of the Sheriff’s Office, volunteered for Teen Court. posed really to alcohol. I have most commissioners until Those who are not registered veterans services building, is having its annual chicken Monies will be used to help seen what it does to people they began researching the to vote may register and vote 19 percent wanting it on the bog fundraiser on Feb. 4 from sponsor students to attend and I still feel that way.” liquor and beer regulations. an absentee ballot during the Mayor Randy Britt said “Wine is already approved one-stop early voting period. southwest block, replacing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the the 2011 Teen Court Summit Fair Bluff could possibly at- and can be sold in restaurant For more information con- the old jail and the proba- Sheriff’s Department in the and Mock Trial Competition. tract a new restaurant that setting,” Britt said. As for the tact the Board of Elections at tion offces, and 17 percent metal building. Columbus County Teen would serve pizza, subs and referendum, Britt pointed 640-6609. placing the annex on the Sheriff Chris Batten is Court’s mock trial team country soul food. out it was no guarantee that southeast corner next to cooking the chicken bog and placed first in the state in The prospective business restaurants would definitely Nicole Cartrette the D.A.s offce. plates are $6, eat in or take 2010. owner is waiting to see what follow but it may help. out. Call 641-4476 or 641-4475 for 910-642-4104 ext. 225 This Week: Super pick! happens with the referendum Early one-stop voting is The funds raised will go more information or tickets. [email protected] before he makes a decision, available from 8:30 a.m. to 1 Whiteville.com Britt said. p.m. Monday through Friday Photos “That’s where it stands,” in Whiteville at the Columbus of the Week Britt said. “The gentleman County Board of Elections SEC plans Pope sufers ‘cardiac event’ feels it would drastically re- Office and ends Feb. 5. Former district attorney alert and in good spirits in duce his business if he could The election is set for Feb. candidate Butch Pope, a the Wilmington hospital’s ICU not sale beer. That is why he 8 and will be held at the Fair talent show Whiteville attorney, suffered and may have a pacemaker is asking for it –in order to be Bluff Fire and Rescue build- The third annual Southeast- a “cardiac event” at his home installed. successful he needs to be able ing located at 653 Railroad St. ern Early College High School Saturday night. talent show will be held in the Pope reportedly suffered a SCC auditorium on Thursday, cardiac arrest. EMS was called Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. and took Pope to Columbus Area blood donors needed There will be 14 acts, includ- Regional Healthcare, where he ing singing, dancing, comedy was subsequently transported and more. Admission is $5, free to New Hanover Regional to replenish local supply for pre-school age children. • Pfc. Amy Sinkler Medical Center. Severe winter weather Cross Carolinas region chief be used for trauma victims Proceeds will benefit the • WCHS @ ECHS Family sources this morn- throughout much of the east- executive officer. “You don’t – those who suffered due to SEC HOSA Club for its trip to ing report that Pope is awake, Basketball ern half of the United States wait to refuel once you’ve run accidents and burns – heart regional competition in Fay- in recent weeks has caused out of gas. Donating blood or surgery patients, organ trans- etteville. • FMA @ Waccamaw the cancellation of more than platelets now helps ensure plant recipients, premature For more information con- Basketball 14,000 blood and platelet dona- immediate and future patient babies and for patients receiv- tact Jason Whalen at 814-594- 8147. • SCHS @ WHS Financial aid tions through the American needs will be met.” ing treatment for leukemia, Basketball Red Cross. The Red Cross urges all eli- cancer or other diseases, such workshop at The severity of the impact gible donors in unaffected ar- as sickle cell disease. has stressed even the Red eas to make an appointment to All blood types are needed, N.C. Sons of FREE WHS today Cross’ national inventory give blood in the coming days, especially type O negative, standard management system, which and those in affected areas to ensure a reliable supply Confederates SHIPPING The Whiteville High School can move blood products to to donate as soon as travel is for patients. Individuals who on all orders over $20 counseling department will where they’re needed most, deemed safe, by calling 1-800- are 17 years of age (16 with to hear guide host a financial aid workshop at Latest Photos, such as when severe weather RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or parental permission in some Clyde Wilson of Wilmington today at 5:30 p.m. in the media hits. by visiting redcrossblood.org. states), weigh at least 110 will be guest speaker for the N. Check back here, on page 2-A center. The American Red Cross Donations will help replen- pounds and are in generally C. Sons of Confederate Veter- of The News Reporter each week SCC Financial Aid Direc- for tips and insights on the latest urges all eligible donors to ish the Red Cross blood supply good health may be eligible to ans Camp 794, “The Columbus tor, Glen Hanson will be the from Whiteville.com. attend the Whiteville com- to ensure that blood products donate blood. County Volunteers,” at their presenter. Seniors and their munity blood drive held at are readily available for pa- High school students and Feb. 13 meeting at 2:30 p.m. at parents are invited. FRANK THEATRES Liberty Tax on Monday, Feb. tients with serious medical other donors 18 years of age Peace Baptist Church on Love COASTAL 21 from 1:30 - 6 p.m. Liberty needs. and younger also have to meet Mill Road, in Whiteville. STADIUM 10 –––––––––– Tax is located at 1018 North The need for blood is con- certain height and weight re- Wilson is one of the most The man deaf to the voice of JK Powell Blvd. stant. Every two seconds a quirements. popular tour guides at Fort Showtimes (910) 754-7469 poetry is a barbarian, let him Donors may call 640-1274 patient in the United States Donors should bring their Fisher. www.FRANKTHEATRES.com be who he may. for appointments. Walk-ins needs a blood transfusion. Red Cross blood donor card or 5200 Bridgers Road J.W. Goethe He has developed a local are welcome but appointments Blood is perishable and has other form of positive ID when following, with many visitors will be honored. no substitute. Red blood cells they come to donate. returning to the fort to retake “We have not seen the Janu- have a shelf life of only 42 his tour or share it with a ary supply drop this dramati- days and platelets just 5 days friend. 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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Brig. Gen. LaWarren Patterson presents Jackie Bullock with an American fag his sol- kler, at the 23-year-old’s burial service at Butler Branch Cemetery Saturday. See White- diers had just removed from the casket of her daughter, Pfc. Amy Renee Bullock Sin- ville.com for more photos and video. This Thursday’s edition will feature more photos. Sinkler Continued from page 1-A

God is going to see us through whose children are serving guished by “ heroic or meri- plane and soldiers carried it Jackie Bullock Thompson Juanita Bullock of Fair but remember those soldiers in a war. torious achievement or ser- to a waiting hearse. The fam- of the home; three sisters, Bluff and Raleigh Eady of who remain in her unit and The Gold Star Flag is given vice” in connection with ily gathered nearby, and all Brittney Bullock of the Nichols, S.C. the others pressing on with- to mothers whose children military operations against joined in a prayer. home, and Sharonda Thomp- (Chief photographer Mark out her.” have been killed in a war. an enemy of the U.S. Candlelight vigils were son and Sabrina Thompson, Gilchrist contributed to this Near the flag-draped cas- During the service, Lee Sinkler, who had joined organized last week at loca- both of Whiteville; a brother, story.) ket was a photo of Sinkler Greenwood’s God Bless the the Army in August of 2009 tions off Brown Street in Randolph Thompson Jr. of wearing her uniform and a U.S.A. was played along with and trained in Missouri, be- Chadbourn and J.K. Powell Whiteville; paternal grand- Nicole Cartrette bright smile. friends and family members gan her tour in Afghanistan Boulevard in Whiteville and parents, Roosevelt and Irene “She had no reservations. paying tribute in song to Amy. in July of last year as part of were attended by nearly 300 Thompson of Chadbourn; 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] She had no hesitations,” One of them was LaShon- the 109th Transport Co., the people in all. maternal grandparents, Vereen said. “Amy loved her ey Frink, Sinkler’s cousin “Rough Riders” stationed The volunteer group Pa- family and she loved her mom who grew very emotional in Alaska. She had been on triot Riders stood watch over Jackie. You could tell she mid song asking the full au- her second mission of the the ceremony at the airport (Jackie) was just so proud of ditorium to join her – many evening on January 19, pro- to buffer any commotion that her daughter. who did filling the large au- tecting her convoy in the might have been created had “Today Amy would say ditorium with a harmony of vulnerable position in the any protestors appeared, Bring out the Girlfriend in your Wife! thank you for your uncon- several strong voices. gun turret of an armored ve- which they did not. HOBO ditional love. Amy, you gave Sinkler’s mother Jackie hicle, when she was struck by A controversial group your life so generations said Sunday the outpouring a rocket-propelled grenade. that had announced plans to John Medeiros of Bullocks, Sinklers and of support was greatly ap- She died the next morning. attend the service at WCHS Vera Thompsons could enjoy what preciated. Her body was flown to Do- made no such appearance we so often take for granted – “I saw a lot of love and ver A.F.B. in Delaware. A new while volunteer fire depart- Pandora freedom.” support there,” she said. “I’m uniform with appropriate ments from across the coun- GIFTS & INTERIORS Waxing Poetic “She leaves a legacy. She still hurting and in a lot of insignias was placed on her ty, and Patriot Riders showed 1017 South, Madison Street leaves a high mark – a mark pain,” the mother said of the and she was laid in a silver- up in full force. Whiteville • 642-9881 Jack Rogers that is going to be difficult for loss of her daughter. colored coffin. Survivors include her many to reach and achieve The Army announced and Before sunrise Thursday husband, Douglas Sinkler; and if they do they can surely presented two high honors morning, Sinkler was placed her parents, Randolph and say they have done something to Sinkler’s family on her on a government contract jet because Amy is a hero,” her behalf. Sinkler was awarded at Dover. uncle Ret. CSM Alphonsa the Purple Heart and the It arrived at Columbus Turner said. Bronze Star. County Airport shortly be- A representative of Blue The Bronze Star was cre- fore 8 a.m. where an Army Star Mothers gave Sinkler’s ated by executive order of honor guard and her family mother, Jackie, a Gold Star President Franklin Roosevelt waited. Flag. in 1944. 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He found was arrested last week for felo- has been arrested on charges of N.C. 905, Nakina, was dead on arrival at Columbus Regional the situation after the young female had ny larceny of four vehicle bat- uttering (passing) three forged Healthcare Friday night after he fell and struck the back of the incident began at gotten into the driv- teries and a radiator in Novem- checks for a total of $130 on his neck on a table or some other object. 11:44 p.m. Thursday. er’s seat and was pre- ber and December, property of warrants obtained by Sheriff’s Sheriff’s Detective Capt. David Nobles said Ikner was “We were called Baxley paring to drive away, Cape Fear Land and Timber, on Detective Jeff Cully. either pushed, hit or stumbled and fell in the small living at 12:42 a.m., and told they but she was stopped. a warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Washington is charged with room of his home at 10:55 p.m. An autopsy Saturday showed were looking for a man, who The female gave her name, Detective Rene Trevino. The the offenses in November on the Ikner had a fracture to the neck that “tore the vertebral might be armed,” one resi- and Potter checked the com- items are valued at $1,600. account of Barnett Hazel. artery,” and it caused bleeding into the brain. “There’s a small coffee table in the living room, and it’s dent near Tabor City said. puter system for outstanding Beer fraud possible that’s what Ikner hit as he fell, but we’re not sure. “They searched outside our warrants. His request made a Shoplifers There were three other people at the home at the time Ikner home, the barn and the woods “hit,” and he discovered the Joseph Chadwick McDowell, behind the house three times. Roscoe Shipman, 57, of was injured, but there are conflicting statements about what young woman was wanted 32, of Loris, S.C., was arrested It was hard to sleep, but I’m Whiteville, was arrested here happened,” Nobles said. for armed robbery in Lum- here Jan. 27 for fraud involving glad they called and let us Friday for stealing three beers “We don’t know yet if it’s a homicide or an accident. He berton. a 12-pack of beer at Walmart, know what was going on,” the from the Time Saver conve- may have stumbled and fallen without any contact from an- Victoria Denise Baxley, 19, police report. woman added. nience store at the intersection other person, but he could also been shoved or hit,” Nobles of Nevada Street, Lumberton, McDowell paid for a 12-pack Another nearby resident of U.S. 701 Bypass and Washing- added. Ikner had been drinking, but his blood-alcohol level was arrested for robbery, of beer, and left the store. He said he was also alerted, and ton Street, police reported. is unknown at this time. conspiracy to commit armed returned, purchased another was pleased with the notifi- Julia Rebecca Jordan, 28, of theft, and four counts of kid- item and had another pack of cation. Sellers Town Road, Whiteville, napping. She is charged with beer. He showed the cashier the The deputies used a dog was arrested Jan. 27 for theft helping others rob a Sun-Do receipt for the first pack and to track the suspect, and a of a pair of earrings, valued at convenience store in Lumber- tried to leave the store. Todd, with 459 days hat and shoe were recovered ton on Jan. 19. $8.61, from Payless Shoes here, from the early stages of the police added. Details provided by police Forgery foot chase. Deputies left the and The Robesonian newspa- Crystal Ann Godwin, 29, of credit, sent to prison area shortly after 4 a.m. per show three masked males Webster Street, Whiteville, has Co-defendant Jamie Devon Todd, was re-arrested in The incident began when entered the store where four been arrested on two counts W h i t n e y 31, of Tabor City – who December 2009, and Sheriff ’s Deputy Blake Potter, workers were held at gun- of fraud involving two forged Arlena Lock- has a credit of 459 days he has been in the one of the two deputies on the point. No one was harmed. checks from Larry Godwin’s lear, 22, of awaiting trial – plead- county jail since that special Highway Safety Unit, While all this was going on account passed in December, P e m b r o k e , ed to common-law rob- date. stopped a 2005 gray Chevrolet Baxley told Deputy Sgt. Dar- according to warrants obtained has been ar- bery here in Superior His prior record Impala in the 15600 block of rell Rogers there was a pistol by Tabor City Police Detective rested for try- Court Thursday, and shows convictions for U.S. 701 for speeding. under the driver’s seat. It was Jerry Sarvis. ing to steal 34 was sent to prison for selling cocaine and The driver started to get retrieved. Godwin is charged with pass- separate toys a term of 450 to 540 Todd possession of a fire- out of the car as Potter ap- The car was towed and pro- ing one for $119.52 on Dec. 23, – valued at Locklear days (15 to 18 months). arm by a felon in 2006; commu- proached, and was told to stay cessed, and 30 grams of mari- and one for $196.64 on Dec. 28. $1,040.30 -- from Walmart here Todd was arrested in Sep- nicating threats and assault- inside the vehicle, but bolted juana was found. Drug Detec- Both were cashed at the Tabor in early December. tember 2009 for forcing Eddie ing a law enforcement officer into a cow pasture. “A barn tive Justin Worley charged City IGA store. She is also charged with Smith of Tabor City to give in 2004; common-law robbery, and a fence kept us separated Baxley with possession with conspiring with co-defendant him $50 in cash on Sept. 13, attempted breaking and enter- until I lost sight of him,” the intent to sell. She was jailed Fraud Brandon Omar Stinson, 25, of 2009, and the case was dis- ing, and possession of stolen deputy reported. under $306,000 bond. Gary Bruce “Junebug” Laurinburg, to steal the items on missed Nov. 20, 2009 when the goods in 2001; breaking and Pinkston, 26, of N.C. 410 South, Dec. 9, according to the warrant arresting officer didn’t appear entering in 2002; breaking into Chadbourn, was arrested Jan. obtained by Whiteville Police in District Court. vehicles in 1997, 1998 and 2000, ‘Frog’ Strickland gets 27 for fraud after selling stolen Detective Sgt. Bobby Fowler. An indictment for the same plus another possession of scrap wire to Powell’s Recycling crime was obtained, and Todd stolen goods in 1998. in Cerro Gordo on Jan. 22 on a return trip to jail here warrant obtained by Sheriff’s Cocaine A l l e n W a y n e Grainger then arrest- Detective Scott Norris. Leverne Bellamy, 65, of Bel- Fourth arrest made “Frog” Strickland, ed the teen. lamy-Gore Road, Whiteville, Pinkston was charged with former client of for- was arrested for possession of Strickland posted selling 63 pounds of the 260 mer state senator R.C. cocaine by local police Friday. a $1,000 bond at the pounds he also charged with in larceny of gutters Soles Jr., was arrested Bellamy had the cocaine – county jail and was stealing on Jan. 22 from Silver Thursday afternoon found after a vehicle stop – along William Jawan Wil- helping Jones and Jef- freed by 6:30 p.m. Wings Transport of Chadbourn. for disorderly conduct with two shotgun shells that had lis, 18, of Burkhead fery Tyler Crawford, The teenager has He got $18.90 for the wire. by abusive language fallen to the floor in the Colum- Street, Whiteville, was 18, steal downspouts two felony cases in after making a threat Strickland bus Healthcare emergency room arrested Friday as the from the Whiteville Superior Court where to the Tabor City lawyer. they are pending schedule to Arrested as Bellamy bent over to tie his fourth suspect in the City Schools’ admin- John Spiro The 19-year-old Strickland, be heard. shoes, the report noted. recent theft of copper istrative building on Cothron, 17, who says he has been given He is charged with arson in A nurse saw the shells, and gutter downspouts Jan. 13, and helping of Mrs. Tate’s money by Soles for several the burning of the J.C. Phipps Bellamy threatened her. He was and copper water Jones steal guttering Road, White- years, was confronted by Soles home in Tabor City in April arrested on Jefferson Street pipes from various from the Josh Shelly ville, has been Willis and a Tabor City policeman 2008, and for attempted fraud at Tram Road, just east of the locations. home along West Lewis re-ar rested behind Soles’ law office at 4:05 and burning his home in July hospital. Willis is charged with helping Street on Jan. 2. on charges of Thurman Devon Jones, 17, steal Louis Garfield Swagler, 25, p.m. 2009. He is charged with setting burglary and water pipes under the home was arrested last week as the Soles called police to the fire to his home – a structure theft of fire- of Esther Shipman on Jan. 1; third defendant in the thefts. law office after he said Strick- he said was built with funds arms involv- Cothron Robberies land was behind the building Two white males kicked provided by Soles. The fraud ing a break-in of his grandfa- and spinning the tires on his open the front door of Robert charge involved trying to get ther’s home last August. vehicle. Withers Terry, 46, of East more than $100,000 from an Original charges were dis- Probation for assault Officer Jeff Grainger heard insurance firm for the blaze. Clay Street here at 11 p.m. Tony Lee Smith, lowing the incident in missed in October, and he was Soles tell Strickland to leave Strickland’s uncle, Jerry Sunday and used a knife to 27, of Nakina, was February 2009. indicted in November for enter- and not return, and Strick- Dwayne Stanley, 48, was sent his throat to rob him of a placed on probation Smith, who will be ing Richard Lee Duncan’s home land immediately cursed Soles to prison in November as a co- Sanyo TV and several bottles for 30 months here on house arrest for 90 and stealing eight weapons. and threatened him harm. defendant in the Phipps arson. Reports show he took the of medication, police report. last week after he days as part of proba- pistols, shotguns and rifles to Terry was forced onto his pleaded in Superior tion, had a prison term Chadbourn and sold them to bed by one of the robbers in Court to assault in- of 18 to 22 months sus- the first people he found on the the burglary, while a third flicting serious in- pended. Pellet gunshot injures person waited outside, police juries. His prior record streets. The indictment was Smith obtained by Sheriff’s Detective said. All three suspects fled Smith was or- showed convictions 12-year-old Saturday Rene Trevino. on foot. dered to make restitution for larceny of a firearm in 2003, Another robbery was re- to Windell Clyde Smith of driving drunk in 2003 and 2004, John Daniel Johnson, a ville. The boy’s wound was ported early Friday, this $1,910.30 for medical bills fol- and injury to property in 2006. 12-year-old from Whiteville, discovered by his family at 6 Correction one at Sam’s Pit Stop conve- was airlifted to UNC Hospi- p.m. and he was taken to Co- Nanette Skipper Soles was tals in Chapel Hill Saturday lumbus Regional Healthcare’s not at her home at 6:30 p.m. nience store in Delco. A sheriff’s report shows after he was struck between emergency department. Tuesday before a fire, discovered Suspended prison term his eyes with a pellet from an The report showed the boy at 7:30 p.m., destroyed the dwell- two black males entered the business, and one an- Jody Dale Russ, 21, of Na- Herbert Smith, and Smithie air-powered pellet gun. told his family he had fallen, ing along Krissy Prease Road, as A sheriff ’s report showed but changed his story at the reported by a sheriff ’s deputy. nounced, “This is a stick-up.” kina, was put on probation for Lee Long in the Reaves Ferry One of the suspects jumped 30 months, and a prison term community in 2009, and stole the boy was taken by a family hospital. The wound caused She left work at that time, and member to play basketball at internal bleeding and swell- not her residence, to get some- over the counter as the clerk of 16 to 20 months was sus- several items. at the counter and a second pended after he pleaded here His co-defendants were a location along Red Store ing of the brain, a report thing to eat before going home, Road, northwest of White- showed. according to family members. employee fled to the back of last week in Superior Court William Anthony “Chopper” In addition to the home and all the store. to two counts of breaking and Ward, 24, of Whiteville, serv- the furnishings, Soles lost three The employees got into entering, and larceny. ing a prison term, and Joseph Dachshunds, one of them with a storage room and locked Russ, who had no prior re- Stewart Rawls, 19, of Loris, Plea brings probation five puppies. it. One of the suspects tried cord, admitted he helped break S.C., whose case is still in Omar Shountue Brown, was also fined $200, and his A drop cord powering a heat to open the door, but after into the homes of William court. 29, now living in Wilmington, probation will be served in lamp on the front porch caused “about a minute” gave up was placed on probation for 30 New Hanover County. the fire. The cord was plugged and left. months here last week in Supe- His prior record showed into a socket inside the front The robbers got the cash Probation for fraud rior Court after he pleaded to convictions for possession of door, according to Sheriff’s register, cash and 20 packs of Eugene Dexter Graham, 51, them in Tabor City for a total possession of cocaine. A prison cocaine with intent to sell in Detective Jeffrey Bell, a fire Newport cigarettes, and fled of Loris, S.C., was placed on of $200. term of six to eight months 2009, assault inflicting serious investigator. in an unknown direction. probation for two years here His probation will be super- was suspended. injuries in 2009, violation of last week in Superior Court vised in South Carolina, and Brown had a Hamlet address a domestic order in 2007, and after he pleaded in 12 counts his prior record showed convic- when arrested last March. He larceny in 2001. of fraud. tions for grand larceny in 2010 Break-ins, thefs noted Graham admitted he stole in his home state, and driving The following were victims rifle, man’s wedding band School fence damaged several items in 2010 from the drunk last year in Georgia. of a break-in and/or theft: with Lord’s Prayer engraved, A vehicle careened off F.M. home he shared with Donna s*ANn$ANIEL+EEL mother’s ring with children’s Cartrette Road at Williams Renee Bissell, and pawned Pinckney Street here – break- names engraved, diamond clus- County Fatalities Township School sometime in, theft of JVC and Sanyo TVs, ter ring, necklace with locket, Tuesday night and damaged a Dell laptop computer. Fuji camera. To this date section of the chain-link fence s*ANn#HERYL,YNN Ricochet causes wound on the north side of the school, s*ANn%RNEST"EN'ORE 2011 …………… 2 Davis, Villa Drive, Whiteville U.S. 701, Clarendon – break- Charles Brian Williamson, according to a sheriff ’s report. – theft of Suzuki dirt bike, in, theft of John Deere riding 31, of Princess Ann Road, Ev- 2010 ..…………...1 1968 Ford bumper, lawn mower mower, John Deere yard trailer, ergreen, was wounded in one Total 2010...... 26 battery. generator, Troy Bilt tiller, Gold- of his legs Saturday, Jan. 29, by Total 2009...... 28 a bullet that ricocheted from a DEBT RELIEF s*ANn2ICKY3IMMONS blat concrete leveler. Bankruptcy Chadbourn – theft at farm s*ANn#ENTURY,INK piece of concrete, according to G. Cameron along Williams Road, Clar- Calhoun and Lee streets here a sheriff ’s report. Stop Foreclosures endon of one-row cultivator, – attempted theft of copper Williamson, who told a dep- SHORT Get A Fresh Start Byrd five-row peanut weeder plow. downspouts. uty he drank five beers in the ATTORNEY AT LAW s*ANn4ERRY,AMONT two hours before the 4 p.m. BROS. Attorney Smith, Centerville, Va. – Girl threatened at school incident, was target shooting James • Criminal • Divorce • Wills break-in of home along Dex- A 15-year-old Whiteville girl with a .22 rifle in a field across RENT-A-CAR Robbins • Custody • Child Support ter Smith Lane, Boardman, was threatened by a 12-year-old the road from his home. • Traffc • Personal Injury theft of weights for Power Tec boy at a local basketball game Williamson said he fired a $ 95 922 S. Madison St. • On The Job Accidents machine, generator, coil from on Jan. 25, according to a police shot at a target on the ground, DAILY Whiteville 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville heat pump. report filed Jan. 27. There was and the bullet struck a piece 19 641-1118 Cell 642-2258 Offce s*ANn4ONY!LLEN3HIP- no notation concerning a juve- of concrete and ricocheted Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville man Jr., Pocosin Road, Lake nile petition or possible action into one of his legs, the report CALL 642-4860 Evening & Weekend www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com Waccamaw – theft of .30-06 by school officials. showed. 642-4175 Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 -- 5A Local man interviews one of Little Rock Nine Michael B. McMil- Central High School in lian, a 2002 graduate of 1957. On their first day of Whiteville High School, school, troops from the ‘A manifest destiny was being prepared’ had an opportunity to in- Arkansas National Guard terview one of the Little would not let them enter By MICHAEL questions and remem- can legend. Rock Nine who integrated the school and they were McMILLIAN bered the many dates, Upon my first sight of Central High School in followed by mobs making names and places, I con- Dr. Roberts, I noticed the Little Rock, Ark., in 1957. threats to lynch. Upon receiving the tinued to be amazed that I joyful expressions and his McMillian, son of Rosa The students were ini- phone call asking if I would have such an oppor- jovial nature as he talked Holmes of Whiteville, tially prevented from en- would consider interview- tunity as this. I thanked to students. I began to see interviewed Dr. Terrence tering the racially segre- ing such an historical icon God first and foremost that while every hateful Roberts at UNC-Pembroke gated school by Arkansas as Dr. Terrence Roberts of for without him, no such remark that was made to when he spoke there dur- Governor Orval Faubus, the Little Rock Nine, I opportunity would be pos- the nine students of Little ing a program honoring and then attended after immediately began to be sible. Even as I graciously Rock, a manifest destiny the memory of Dr. Martin the intervention of Presi- filled with excitement. accepted the invitation, I was being prepared for Luther King. His inter- dent Dwight Eisenhower. Truly a legend from a knew that I had to make millions of American view was broadcast on It is considered one of the path unknown, Dr. Rob- the most of this opportu- youth to follow. Live at 5, the campus TV most important events erts was one of the nine nity. While these histori- As we prepared for the broadcast. in the African-American students who successfully cal events occurred a little video taping I realized the McMillian, also a UNC- Civil Rights Movement. integrated Central High more than 50 years ago, Michael McMillian magnitude of each step Pembroke graduate, now The News Reporter School in Little Rock, Ark. it has become forgotten he took as he journeyed lives in Rockingham and asked McMillian if he in 1957. in a lot of the minds and erased from the minds of to school on that first day is a program administra- would write about the As I pondered the many memories of many of the America’s citizens? and how it made history. tor for Superior Health- experience of interview- questions I would have American people. As I journeyed back to I, too, in the form of this care Services Inc. ing someone who made loved to ask, I had to nar- I wondered about the the campus of my alma interview, was making The Little Rock Nine such an important con- row my list down to a few. courage it took, the fear mater, I noticed all of the history. The history of my were African-American tribution to the early civil But how can you deter- that would not subside changes that had taken life, my education and my students who were en- rights movement. Here is mine which questions to and the constant threat of place since my graduation passion to succeed was rolled in Little Rock his story: ask such a hero as this? harm. I pondered the thou- in 2007. I wondered about being molded and shaped I first discovered his sands of hateful looks and the many changes that Dr. as in the hands of an ar- heroism while doing a the millions of slurs and Roberts witnessed in his tisan. As I questioned, he UNCP hosts Civil Rights legend college thesis paper at bigoted comments. Even years and how each day responded and expounded the University of North after all of this I wondered of our lives tell a story. upon his life and amazing Visualizing a tombstone, Editor’s Note: This Carolina at Pembroke. about the great resistance journey. I remembered the taurant. I thought of the three story about Dr. Terrence I chose to contrast the to change. Even though in stories I had been told by “I placed my order, and important things that are Roberts’ address at UNC- different experiences as the Brown vs. Board of my parents and even the for some reason, I jumped engraved upon it. It’s not Pembroke was provided integration slowly began Education ruling it stated racism I had encountered up on a counter stool to sit so much the name nor the by Scott Bigelow, public weaving itself into the that facilities were to in- in my own life. while waiting,” he said. accomplishments but the information officer for the American fabric, discuss- tegrate with “all deliber- Above all, I was inspired “Black people were not date of birth, a dash and university. allowed to sit down in the ing the differences at Cen- ate speed,” how much to continue educating and tral High in Little Rock time would be required then the date of death in turn being educated. restaurant. - that dash meaning all The UNC Pembroke compared to Central High to undo 335 years of man- My life’s philosophy was “Everything at the that was seen and accom- community stood face to in Whiteville, currently dated segregation? How solidified and echoed in Krystal Burger stopped, plished. I was filled with face with a living legend known as Central Middle much time would it take waves of my mind: nobody said a word,” Dr. wonder and thanksgiving of the Civil Rights move- School. for the invisible dividing “Aspire To Inspire Be - Roberts said. “It was a for the life of an Ameri- ment on Jan. 19. message so palpable that Even as I studied my line of Jim Crow to be fore You Expire.” Dr. Terrence Roberts, a I could feel it. member of the Little Rock “Something snapped,” Nine who integrated Cen- he continued. “I felt a tral High School in 1957, flood of emotions, fear, made two appearances on anger, hopelessness … I Student raises $500 for animals Wednesday. In the after- cried. By CLARA CARTRETTE noon, he met with about “From that day, I could News Editor 50 students, faculty and no longer obey the rules staff in what he called “a of segregation,” he said. Whiteville High School conversation.” “That was a dangerous senior Hackney Deans has After remarks, Dr. Rob- thing because Arkansas is made a $500 contribution to erts opened the floor to right next to Mississippi, the Columbus County Hu- questions, which turned and I was the same age mane Society as a result of the clock back to the 1950s. as Emmett Till, who was his graduation and senior He said he and the other brutally murdered.” class projects. eight black students were Dr. Roberts eventually Deans, son of Scott and beaten and abused during returned to Little Rock Gina Deans, held a “Coins the entire year that they as a consultant with the for Critters” fundraiser at attended the all-white school system. He regrets school. Whiteville students school. never sitting down with must successfully complete “The first day we did his tormentors. the N.C. High School Gradu- not get in at all,” he said. “Initially, I had white ation Project, so as the physi- “I wanted to quit every friends, but they were cal part of this project he single second I was there.” quickly informed what started a program at school On the first day, the Ar- the consequences were,” called “Coins for Critters.” kansas National Guard, he said. “Later, I met a guy He asked students to paint under orders from Gov. at an airport who said he old coffee cans and decorate Orval Faubus, stopped the was a classmate. them, and he placed the cans black students from en- “He said ‘I watched you in various classrooms around tering the school, but on get beat up,’” Dr. Roberts campus as donation buckets. the second day, on orders said. “He had carried that Hackney raised $500 in from President Dwight psychological distress for the month of November, took Eisenhower, U.S. troops 40 years.” the coins to the bank and ob- escorted them in. There was one white tained a check payable to the It was one of the most girl who refused to buckle Humane Society. Staff photo by Clara Cartrette important events of the under the pressure. Like his late grandfather, Civil Rights movement. $500 donation “Robin Woods,” he Bob King, Deans is fascinated For Dr. Roberts, the ex- Hackney Deans hands a $500 check to Humane Society volunteer Emily Whitney as said. “She shared her al- with sciences, especially perience was also very his animal sciences teacher, Ashlea Fowler and Principal Debbie Newman look on. gebra book with me.” animal sciences. He plans to personal. That was “significant,” puruse a degree in veterinary “I thought people as he said, because of the medicine and is awaiting ad- a panel of local judges. It will spay and neuter program, a Hinson said the Humane afraid as I was would sexual taboo. mission decisions from N.C. include an oral presentation, must for animal control. Society needs members and certainly die of a heart “There are always ex- State and Clemson for the fall speech, video diary of his “The Humane Society volunteers to help with up- attack or something,” Dr. ceptions,” Dr. Roberts semester. work with Dr. Martin, his helps people get their ani- coming rabies clinics and to Roberts said. “I learned explained. Deans will finish an in- research paper on animal and mals spayed and neutered if take animals to Pet Smart that fear is not a barrier.” Asked by a student if ternship this semester as he laboratory testing, and the their annual family income in Wilmington on adoption Now 69, Dr. Roberts left attitudes about race were volunteers and shadows lo- documentation of his dona- is $35,000 or less,” Hinson days. Little Rock after one year different in California cal veterinarian Dr. Nichole tion to the Humane Society. said. “Dr. Douglas Gensel of She also encouraged peo- at the school. He earned a than in the South, he of- Martin. He will work with Deans is a four-year mem- Elizabethtown volunteers ple to adopt animals from the Ph.D. in psychology and fered this explanation. Dr. Martin weekly, and she ber of the golf team and one Wednesday per month to local animal shelter. has written two books. “When you think of will allow him to follow her in secretary of the National help spay and neuter animals “Pound puppies are won- A student asked Dr. the South and race, think daily practice and in surger- Honor Society. He is serving a from Bladen and Columbus derful,” she said. “By adopt- Roberts about his deci- south of Canada,” Dr. ies. His goal is to acquire 30 second term as the president counties, and Dr.Nicole Mar- ing them lives are saved.” sion to join the Little Rock Roberts said. “We have a hours with his mentor. of the FFA. tin of Whiteville is also help- Nine. big problem that is woven The project will culminate Humane Society member ing us. But a contact must be Clara Cartrette “It was my choice,” he into the fabric of 335 years with the oral presentation. Janet Hinson said the $500 made through the Humane 910-642-4104, ext 226 said. “All of us were vol- of history.” At this time Hackney will donation is greatly appreci- Society at 640-3700 or 499-1148 unteers.” [email protected] Dr. Roberts said the present his senior project to ated and will help with the to obtain help.” Dr. Roberts said his racial “terrain” remains parents gave him their difficult in the U.S., but he complete support either admitted to feeling hope way. He added that non- in the 2008 election. Art workshop at Oak Island violence was the only way SCC TV Schedule “It was the young peo- Oak Island Art Guild is sponsoring a one-day workshop by to win with odds of 2,000 EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- ple who carried the elec- Joe Miller, popular watercolor artist, renowned instructor, and ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in to nine. tion,” he said. “The 18-25 founder of Cheap Joe’s Art Supplies. It will be held on Feb.11 weekly from 9 a.m. –midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu “We were committed age group was the only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Island Recreation Center. The This week on EDU-Cable: to non-violence,” he said. white age group to give fee is $25 with all proceeds being donated to the OIAG School Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday “When one of the nine a majority to President Art Supplies program. 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room was expelled for fighting, 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Inside Columbus County Schools Obama. Miller will demonstrate several approaches to watercolor and the white students said – Testing and Accountability – Dr. Dan Strickland “I have to have hope,” lecture on design, technique, and execution. The class is open and Tamra Carter ‘one down, eight to go.’ Dr. Roberts concluded. “I to the public but limited to the first 35 participants registered. 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative “We were bloodied but have two grandsons.” Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of payment. Extension – WIC Program – Howard Wallace and victorious.” Dr. Roberts Dr. Roberts’ visit was For more information contact Ortrud K. Tyler, workshop Lorraine Matthews said. sponsored during ceremo- 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Columbus County Cooks with chair, OIAG, at 278-6101 or email [email protected] Harry Foley – Chicken, Kiwi, and Mango Salad Dr. Roberts said his nies to commemorate Dr. commitment to the Civil Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents Martin Luther King Jr. 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - Therapeutic Massage Program – Rights movement began by the offices for Multi- Sue Hawks, Susan Hughes and students at age 13. His conversion cultural and Minority Af- ‘Sweethaert’ pageant deadline soon 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Go Green Expo – Sue Hawks happened in a segregated fairs and Student Involve- Applications are being accepted for the N.C. Sweetheart of Co- and Teresa Triplett Krystal hamburger res- ment and Leadership. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program lumbus County Pageant. Applications are available at Sugar and 11 a.m., 5 & 9 p.m. - VIP for a VIP – Vehicle Injury Prevention Spice Dance Wear. Anyone interested or have questions contact for a Very Important Person www.whiteville.com Mitzi Ward at 234-1742. Application deadline is Monday, Jan. 31. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count 2011 Lions Club is bringing Kurt Hugelmeyer will pres- on April 23, and What Kinda ent a program at the Museum Fish Is That, Mister?, on May Vision Van to Whiteville of Coastal Carolina on Sat- 14. The See the 21st Centu- health care professional of his urday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. to The Museum of Coastal ry Vision Van is coming to or her choice for any medical familiarize participants with Carolina, the state’s only natu- Whiteville, with a mission to care, further advice, and/or birds, and to prepare them to ral history museum on a bar- detect vision problems early. verification of the screening participate in the Great Back- rier island, is located at 21 Community residents are en- results. yard Bird Count (GBBC) on East Second Street, Ocean Isle couraged to take advantage of All individuals who partici- Feb. 18-21. Beach,beside the playground the free screening on Tuesday, pate in the screening must be Participants will learn and just a block from the beach Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at least 6 years of age and all about local birds, bird calls and the pier. Seven themed gal- at the Sears Store at South participants under 18 years and obtain a checklist re- leries with dioramas, exhibits, Whiteville Village on South of age must have a parent or quired to participate. The hands-on activities and a tidal Madison Street. guardian sign his/her regis- program is free with museum touch tank with live sea ani- Sponsored by the Whiteville tration form. admission. mals feature the natural his- Lions Clubs, the Vision Van Screenings include a visual Counting birds for the tory, environment, and culture visit will accomplish many acuity test (both far and near GBBC takes as little as 15 of the Coastal Carolinas. worthwhile objectives, the vision), a field vision test (how minutes a day, or count as long The museum’s hours are most important of which is well a person can see motion as you like. It’s fun, it’s easy, Friday and Saturday from 10 Seabiscuit Wildlife Shelter volunteers built a more natu- the early detection of vision in their field of vision while and it helps the birds. People a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 28. ral environment for some of their injured birds with BEMC problems. looking at a fixed object), and can involve their communi- Admission is $8 for adults, $6 Community Grant funds. Lions Club members are a pressure check (for the pos- ties in the count as part of for senior adults 60 and older, quick to point out that this is sibility of glaucoma). the vital national bird count. $6 students K-12 and college a screening only, and should Other eye problems may not be confused with a com- also be discovered at the time Tallies help scientists gain a ID, $4 ages 3-5, free for ages 2 BEMC ofers community grants plete eye examination. No the individual is checked by wider perspective of scientific and younger. diagnoses are made on the the eye doctor working the trends in bird populations. Annual memberships are Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) invites van. Based on an individual’s screening. Other museum programs available and the museum is local agencies and groups to apply for a 2011 BEMC Community screening results, the Vision The Vision Van is available and activities are The Fort seeking volunteers. Visit www. Grant. Now in its ninth year, the program provides grants to Van doctor will recommend to all Lions Clubs in North Fisher Hermit on Feb. 8, Pro- museumofcc.org or call 910- groups that provide family services programs, civic and com- when he or she should have Carolina to conduct vision tect Our Sea Turtles on March 579-1016 for more information. munity programs, cultural and arts programs, emergency a complete eye examination. screenings in their communi- 12, What Is BrunswickCatch. Also visit our Ingram Plan- services or community development activities. Since inception, Each person then chooses the ties. org? on April 12, Family Day etarium, www.ingramplan- the grants program has awarded nearly $200,000 to more than etarium.org. , phone 575-0033. 125 projects benefiting residents all over the area. Delta Sigma Teta Sorority to Grants range from $500 to $2500 and are made to organiza- Jones Lake State Park programs tions, not to individuals. Prior grants have covered a wide Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. - tor Center for this program. present a black history program range of programs, from building ramps for senior citizens, Exhibits Exploration - Join a This event is free and open to to environmental education programs, safety gear, youth and park ranger for a tour of the The Whiteville Alumnae African dance with authentic the public. family counseling services, support for food pantries, Habitat Visitor Center Museum to Chapter of Delta Theta Sigma African instruments will be Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. - for Humanity projects, summer and after-school programs for learn more about the history Sorority will present A Gifted performed as well as portray- The Fire Forest - Join a park kids, literacy program supplies, library equipment, support for of Jones Lake and unique Legacy on Saturday, Feb. 5 at als of African Americans who ranger for a discussion about the homeless, hospice programs, renovations at a senior center, features of a Carolina Bay. 4 p.m. at Southeastern Com- have significantly influenced the special relationship the farmers market upgrades, parks and recreation equipment, and Presentation will be inside so munity College auditorium. our country’s history. The state tree, the longleaf pine, much more. no special dress is required. This black history pro- Greater Whiteville Choral has with fire. This program “BEMC Community Grants are one of the ways we extend This event is free to the public gram of songs, dramatic pre- Ensemble will be guests. Ad- will last an hour and will in- a helping hand to our community,” said Robert W. Leavitt Jr., and participants should meet sentations, commentary and mission is free and refresh- clude a slide show and short CEO of BEMC. “In these tough economic times, our strong ties at the Visitor Center. dance traces the struggle ments will be served. hike. Participants should meet to the community are more important than ever.” Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. - for freedom from its African For more information call at the Jones Lake State Park Applications for 2011 BEMC Community Grants will be ac- Discovery Hike - Join a park roots to spiritual, protest and Florence Raynette Gardner at Visitor Center. cepted through Feb. 15. Guidelines and application forms are ranger for a hike through the civil rights’ songs, and early 840-3419 or Cheryl Jefferson- Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. - available at any BEMC office or on the cooperative’s website: bay forest at Jones Lake State and contemporary gospel. George, 840-5722. Poisonous Plants and Animals www.bemc.org under “Community Programs”. Park and discover why this en- - Join a park ranger for an vironment is unique. Discus- informative talk about some Social Security Bible Study Literacy prayer sion on the hike will include of the park’s poisonous plants Klondyke Garden information on Carolina Bays, and animals, including the scam is foiled breakfast is Feb. 19 Club meets Feb. 3 flora and fauna of the forest, copperhead snake and poison begins Feb. 1 and habitats associated with There’s a crook on every The Woman’s Missionary ivy. Participants should meet The Chadbourn Klondyke the park. Bring hiking shoes, corner attempting to defraud All area women are invited Union (WMU) of the Colum- at the Visitor Center. This to an inter-denominational Garden Club will meet on water and bug spray. Partici- program is free and open to unassuming, hard-working bus Baptist Association will Bible study that will meet at Thursday, Feb 3 at 7:30 p.m. at pants should meet at the Visi- host its annual prayer break- the public. people. First Presbyterian Church in the home of Geneva Dickerson. fast to benefit the Columbus The scammers will try ev- Whiteville. This 10-week in- The club has several new County Literacy Council on ery trick in the book to get teractive study by Beth Moore members who look forward Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church ‘Shakespeare to Go’ something for nothing, but includes personal daily as- to warmer weather so as to in Whiteville. The event be- fortunately, locals are becom- signments and weekly video- ready their gardens for spring. gins at 9 a.m. and includes ing more alert to scammers centered group sessions. Anyone interested in becom- play, workshop at SCC Based on Isaiah 43:10, “Be- breakfast for attendees. who are out there trying to ing a member of the Klondyke lieving God: Experiencing a The fundraiser began as a The public is invited to at- take advantage of them. Garden Club is welcome to at- whose love is doomed as a re- Fresh Explosion of Faith,” mission in action program for tend “Shakespeare to Go,” an The latest scam reported tend the meeting and by calling sult of tensions and conflicts was that someone posing as a explores what it means to be- the WMU in 1987. For more in- abbreviated play followed by between their families. lieve God. The classes will meet hostess Dickerson at 654-4259. an acting workshop, at South- Social Security representative formation about attending the The event is part of the SCC on Tuesdays from 9 - 11 a.m. eastern Community College was attempting to gain per- event or assisting the literacy Clemmons Lecture Series. For starting Feb. 1. Member books Children’s art on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. sonal information from a local council that provides private, more information, contact Ray are $15 and must be ordered in The event will be held free of woman. But she outsmarted free, one-on-one tutoring ser- displayed at SCC Mize, series chair, at 642-7141, advance. For more information charge in the SCC Auditorium. him. She began asking ques- or to order a book call Janet vice to individuals in Colum- ext. 350 or [email protected]. A children’s art show is on Designed as an exciting, tions and the fake Social Se- McPherson at 642-9714 no later bus County call 642-2442. exhibit at Southeastern Com- high-energy introduction to curity representative hung than Jan. 27. munity College until Feb. 11. the most well known works of up on her. Eastern Star The art was created by chil- Shakespeare, “Shakespeare Do not give any personal SEC plans dren in the SCC Child-Care to Go” provides performance dinner Feb. 4 information to anyone; if your WCHS pageant Center, and is displayed in the experiences of Shakespeare’s Whiteville Chapter #211 bank, the Social Security of- talent show Upstairs Gallery in A-building world and work, created espe- Order of Eastern Star will fice, credit card company or scheduled Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Mon- cially for students. Performed have its annual BBQ or BBQ other agencies need your infor- The third annual Southeast- West Columbus High School day through Thursday, and 8 by young, enthusiastic, profes- chicken dinner on Friday, Feb. mation, they want you to give ern Early College High School ‘sPageant will be held on Sat- a.m. until 3 p.m. on Fridays. sional actors, “Shakespeare 4 at Lebanon Masonic Lodge it to them in person, not on talent show will be held in the urday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. in the The public is invited to view to Go” includes a workshop on Pecan Street in Whiteville. the telephone. Besides, those SCC auditorium on Thursday, school’s auditorium. The pag- the exhibit. designed to get student audi- Serving will be from 11 a.m. agencies already have all of Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. eant will contain the divi- ences up on their feet, experi- until 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 per your information, so if anyone There will be 14 acts, includ- sions of Wee Miss, Tiny Miss, encing the magic of speaking plate and the menu includes calls and asks for information, ing singing, dancing, comedy Little Miss, Junior Miss, Pre- GSF Boosters and performing the Bard for barbecue pork or chicken with there is a really good chance and more. Admission is $5, Teen Miss, and Queen for girls themselves. cole slaw, green beans, hush- they’re trying to gain access free for pre-school age chil- in grades Pre-Kindergarten to meet Feb. 7 through 12th grade. The performance at SCC puppies and pound cake. Walk- to your money. dren. Proceeds will benefit the All Green Sea Floyds Ath- Concessions will be sold at will be an abridged version of ins welcome. SEC HOSA Club for its trip to letic Booster Club members the pageant also. Admission Shakespeare’s ever-popular regional competition in Fay- are encouraged to attend the at the door is $7. The pageant “Romeo and Juliet,” the basis Free diapers, etteville. Monday, Feb. 7 meeting at 6:30 is sponsored by the WCHS and for “Westside Story” and many For more information con- p.m. in the community room of CGES Beta Clubs. other theatrical and cinematic clothes from tact Jason Whalen at 814-594- the high school. versions of the young lovers www.whiteville.com Care Center 8147. A Woman’s Choices Preg- nancy Care Center, a life-af- firming Christian ministry, is offering free diapers and clothing for children up to size 3T. The center is located at 116 Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle International in Whiteville. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 4 p.m. Got Questions For more information call the help line at 642-2677. WHS fnancial aid workshop Our Professionals Have The Answers! The Whiteville High School counseling department will host a financial aid workshop Healthcare, Legal, Real Estate, Financial, on Monday, Jan. 31, at 5:30 p.m. in the media center. Glen Hanson, Southeastern Taxes . . . whatever the questions, our Community College finan- cial aid director, will be the Professional Forum has the answers. presenter. Seniors and their parents are invited to attend. Veterans meet Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ica meet the first Tuesday of Find it in today’s paper each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. on page 12A. Passport Photos The News Reporter Te News Reporter only $10.00 ? The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 – 7-A

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Healthy churches Columbus County Health Department Director Kim Smith introduces speakers at a health summit for churches Saturday at Southeastern Community College. Church leaders selected policies to adopt, including offering healthful menu items at func- tions, creating walking trails and banning tobacco use.

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist DREAM Center launches IDA The Columbus County deposit $25 or more a month in their communities. On tap DREAM Center has launched into a special savings account Columbus County DREAM Stephen Bullard, left, and Brian Pierce of C&C Landscaping install a tap from a wa- a new matched savings Indi- in order to work toward the Center’s IDA program is ter main below Madison Street in Whiteville for the newly restored N.C. Museum of vidual Development Account purchase of a home. supported by the N.C. De- Forestry Friday. Timing of the procedure, which cut a large hole in the pavement, was (IDA) program for low and Program participants’ sav- partment of Labor and has coincidental, but opportune, as N.C. DOT will repave the street in the near future. moderate-income residents ings deposits will be matched partnered with local banks of Columbus County. The one for one in order to make who have agreed to be the IDA program will allow resi- purchasing a home a realistic depository for each partici- dents of Columbus County to goal for low and moderate in- pant’s IDA savings account. UNC-A students, faculty help unravel come families who are willing An informational session to save regularly. about the IDA program will DIDYOUKNOW? DREAM Center’s IDA Pro- be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at mysteries of severe winter weather gram is part of a new and in- 6 p.m. at the DREAM Center, As people across the South- pact people,” Miller said. combe County School District novative approach to combat- 403 S. Martin Luther King Jr. east hunkered down for mas- “The National Weather Ser- to assist with its decision The office of the President is ing poverty and focuses not Ave., Whiteville. sive snowfalls this month, vice revised their high-wind making process for delaying such a bastarding thing, half just on meeting the immedi- Contact housing counselor UNC Asheville atmospheric watches to warnings. And or canceling classes. Miller royalty and half democracy, ate needs of low-income fami- Amber Bellamy via phone sciences professor Doug Mill- indeed, the foothills received notes that timely and accurate that nobody knows whether lies, but also on the long term 642-0633 or email ccdream- er and his students headed stronger winds than origi- forecasts during potentially to genuflect or spit. benefits of helping working [email protected] for more in- out into the storm. The group nally expected.” hazardous winter weather Jimmy Breslin underprivileged families ac- formation. worked around the clock This applied hands-on re- may help keep students out ––––––––––– quire a modest but vital stake launching weather balloons search aspect appeals to stu- of harm’s way or may save the You can fool some of the to collect important atmo- dents. “It’s so rewarding,” school district lost days in the people all of the time, and all spheric data that will help said junior Daniel Martin of classroom. the people some of the time, Coming Soon... scientists better understand Hendersonville. “As students, “It’s exciting to know that which is just long enough to winter weather. In the pro- we do a lot of theory in the our work can help keep the be president of the United cess, they were able to provide classroom, but to actually go public safe by providing ac- States. information to the National out into the field and do it in curate forecasts,” Zarzar said. Spike Milligan Weather Service to ensure practice keeps us motivated “I know this is really rare for –––––––––– Same Location accurate forecasts. and encouraged.” an undergrad to experience. Any American who is pre- The January balloon S e n i o r Au re l i a B a c a At UNC Asheville we have pared to run for president Original Owner Karen Register launches are part of on-going agrees. She helped launch the best opportunities to be should automatically, by defi- (910) 770-0033 winter weather research that weather balloons in Avery involved in research. I’ll tell nition, be disqualified from began in December 2006. It County last winter, which you, it’s something I’m so glad ever doing so. Cakes For All Occasions is the first substantial study made her curious about the I get to experience.” Gore Vidal to observe winter weather in effects of La Niña and El UNC Asheville’s atmo- Western North Carolina and Niño on winter weather. Now, spheric sciences department, surrounding regions, said she’s conducting her own un- which offers concentrations BELK.COM Miller, the project director dergraduate research project in climatology and weather and associate professor and and will present her findings forecasting, prepares stu- chair of UNC Asheville’s this spring. dents for careers and gradu- atmospheric sciences depart- Like many meteorologists, ate school. In addition to ment. Baca expected this winter to class work, students in this When a winter storm ap- be a bit milder than last year program are encouraged to proaches, Miller and his stu- because of La Niña. Instead, pursue undergraduate re- dents scramble to launch temperatures are below nor- search, internships and field weather balloons – no matter mal with higher than average experiences. what the hour. snowfall. Alumni from the program “Getting to be a part of the As Miller explained, colder have found successful careers project, even though it was air is being pushed into the at the Weather Channel, the in the middle of the night, eastern United States by ef- National Weather Service, was really cool,” said Chris fects the North Atlantic Os- the National Oceanic and Zarzar, a UNCA senior from cillation, which is overriding Atmospheric Administration, Chapel Hill. “For a weather the more moderate La Niña as well as local television sta- weenie like me, it was a real effect. “It’s fair to say that the tions and private consulting SeniorDay adrenaline rush to get the North Atlantic Oscillation is companies. equipment together and to get having a significant impact on Research funding for the Tuesday, it launched right.” our weather, but that’s good winter weather study has The helium weather bal- for our research,” said Miller. been provided by the COMET loons, which measure four Miller hopes to continue Outreach Program, National February 1 feet in diameter and can rise the study to unravel the mys- Energy Research Scientific 50,000 feet into the atmo- teries of winter weather. He Computing Center, National Customers 55 and older sphere, are attached to instru- is applying for National Sci- Environmental Modeling ment packages that record ence Foundation funding to and Analysis Center, Naval pressure, temperature and continue the research -- with Postgraduate School, Renais- humidity. an additional practical twist. sance Computing Institute, % The data is transmitted The proposal aims to create a University of North Carolina EXTRA back to computers at a base collaboration with the Bun- system and UNC Asheville. camp in the Swannanoa River Valley. Miller and his students off analyze the data and immedi- ately make it available to the 20sale & clearance National Weather Service purchases* with your (NWS) offices in Greenville, Belk Rewards Card S.C., Blacksburg, Va., and 15% off Home & Shoes. *See below for details. Morristown, Tenn. Sat. 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Valid February 1, 2011 Vineland Enter our Saturday drawings for monogramming % Station or a mini flag of your choice 50-75 OFF Available for wedding 2124 New Britton Hwy., Whiteville STOREWIDE FALL & WINTER CLEARANCE receptions & other 642-2160 savings for misses, petites, today’s woman, men, young men,kids, juniors, shoes, accessories & intimates events Owner: Allen Blackman Manager: Jennie Blackman Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter at Sign up for mobile updates 640-2030 at facebook.com/belk twitter.com/BelkFashionBuzz text JOIN1 to BELK1 (23551) Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 Page 8A MARTHA RAE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE HONEYCUTT DALTON MAXINE BRISSON JONES CHARLES ‘JUNE’ KATHLEEN NOBLES CHADBOURN -- Martha Rae CHADBOURN -- Maxine THOMPSON JR. HILBOURN Honeycutt Dalton, 72, died Sun- Brisson Jones, 89, died Fri- CERRO GORDO -- Charles CHADBOURN -- Kathleen day, Jan. 30, 2011, at the Lower day, Jan. 28, 2011. She was “June” Thompson Jr., 87, Nobles Hilbourn, 88, died Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCa- born in Dublin on May 14, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 at her reCenter in Whiteville. She was 1921, the daughter of the late at the Lower Cape Fear Hos- residence. the daughter of the late John Charlie Brisson and Hattie pice and LifeCareCenter Final rites will be held Henry and Martha Walker Nance Brisson. She was the widow in Whiteville. He was the at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. Honeycutt Sr. and the widow of of J.B. Jones. son of the late Charlie N. 2, at Worthington Funeral Richard “Dick” Lee Dalton. She Jones was co-owner of and Reka Her- Home of Chadbourn with was also preceded in death by Jones Peanut Co., Inc. of ring Thompson Revs. Wade Hall and Olin four siblings, John H. Honeycutt Chadbourn and was instru- and preceded Tatum officiating. Burial Jr., Charlie P. Honeycutt, Beatrice mental in the formation of i n d e at h by will follow in Ward’s Sta- H. Avant and Alice H. Treadway. the Lewis Library in Chad- his wife, Dorothy Greene tion Church of God Cem- Final rites will be held at 3 bourn. Thompson. He was also pre- etery. p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Abundant Final rites will be held ceded in death by three She was the daughter Life Assembly of God Church in REGINA SHACKELFORD at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, brothers and a sister. of the late Willie Lee and Whiteville with Rev. Jerry Spivey McDOWELL at Peacock’s Funeral Home Mr. Thompson was a vet- Minnie Lee Nobles and was officiating. Interment will follow NAKINA -- Mrs. Regina Chapel in Whiteville with eran of World War II serving preceded in death by her in Powell Cemetery in Fair Bluff. Shackelford McDowell, 56, Rev. Sean Roberds officiat- in the United States Army. husband, Elroy Hilbourn. The family will receive friends died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011. from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at ing. Interment will follow in Final rites will be held at ILA PEARL RAY WARD She is survived by two She was born Jan. 1, 1955, Worthington Funeral Home in Peacock’s Columbus Memo- 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at WINNABOW -- Ila Pearl sons, Thomas E. Hilbourn the daughter of the late Chadbourn. rial Park. Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Ray Ward, 82, passed away and wife, Frances, of Bolton Clayton W. Shackelford and She is survived by a son, Rich- She is survived by a Cerro Gordo with Pastors Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. and Kenneth Hilbourn and Mary Richardson Shackel- ard Paul Dalton of Chadbourn; daughter, Joye A. Jones Jeff Stocks and Robert Mc- She was born in Columbus wife, Martha, of Chadbourn; ford. two brothers, Leroy D. Honeycutt of Chadbourn; two grand- Nair officiating. Interment County, May 20, 1928, and two daughters, Jeanette W. She was a graduate from of Chadbourn and William “Bill” daughters, Brisson Wine and will follow in Chadbourn was the daughter of the late Jones and husband, Jim, UNCW where she earned F. Honeycutt of Gastonia; and one husband, Stony, of Kinston, Memorial Cemetery. The Simon Peter and Mary Eliza of Durham and Annette a degree in education. She granddaughter. and Jessie Barnhart and family will receive friends Ray. She was preceded in Tatum and husband, Olin, taught school at Williams Memorials may be made to husband, Mike, of Wilming- one hour (10-11 a.m.) Tues- death by her husband Robert of Burlington; a brother, Township and Old Dock Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- ton; a great-granddaughter, day at the church. Gaston “Bob” Ward. Onzie Nobles of Chadbourn; Elementary Schools until ecare Center, 206 Warrior Trail, Norah Laine Wine of Kin- Survivors include a son, Pearl devoted her life to five sisters, Mary Creech of her retirement. She was a Whiteville, N.C. 28472. ston; a sister, Joyce Southern Charles Thompson of White- creating a home environ- Raeford, Sarah Robinson, member of Nakina Baptist of Amarillo, Texas; a broth- ville; a daughter, Toni T. ment for her family that Emma Lee Edwards, Sadie Church. er, Jim Brisson of Spring- Blackmon and husband, was based on trust, honor, Hammond and Martha Dun- ODIES BELL NORRIS Growing up and living in field, Mo. She was preceded Ernie, of Clarkton; a sister, and love. In addition to the can, all of Chadbourn; seven NAKINA -- Odies Bell Norris, Nakina, she did spend time in death by her husband; Emmrett Shelley of Cerro incredible pride she took in grandchildren, Lisa, Craig, 94, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, living in Texas, where her a son, John Brisson Jones; Gordo; two grandsons, Shan- making a safe and loving Karen, Ricky, Kimberly, at her home. She was the widow father was stationed in the two brothers, E.T. Brisson nan Thompson and wife, home, gardening was her Bryan, and Jason; and 11 of Grover Lee Norris. Born in Air Force. and Charles Brisson; and a Paula, and Rusty Thompson, passion. great-grandchildren. Columbus County, she was the Final rites were held Sun- sister, Juanita Muelhausen. all of Whiteville; two grand- Final rites were held Sat- The family will receive daughter of the late Henry Morris day, Jan. 30, at Peacock’s In lieu of flowers, dona- daughters, Lynn Jacobs and urday, Jan. 29, at Mt. Olive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Long and Ellen Faulk Long. She Funeral Home Chapel of tions may be made to Com- husband, Seairth, of Nor- Baptist Church with Rev. Feb. 1 at the funeral home. was preceded in death by a son, Whiteville with Rev. Darryll munity Home Care & Hos- folk, Va. and Deidre Bemis- Anthony Clemmons officiat- Junior Norris. Hester officiating. Interment pice, P.O. Box 1035, White- ter and husband, Lenny of ing. Burial followed in the Final rites were held Friday, followed in Peacock’s Colum- MADIE BELL LEE KING ville, N.C. 28472. Columbia, Md.; four great- Ward Coleman Cemetery in Jan. 28, at Inman Funeral Home bus Memorial Park. FAYETTEVILLE -- Madie Bell She will be greatly missed grandchildren and one step Nakina. Chapel in Tabor City. Burial fol- She is survived by her Lee King, 88, died Wednesday, by her family and friends. great-grandson and two Active pallbearers were lowed in Forest Lawn Cemetery, husband, County Commis- Jan. 26, 2011, at Cape Fear Valley The family would like to great-great grandchildren. Seth Padgett, Cory Ward, Tabor City. sioner Charles McDowell; a Medical Center. She was born in especially thank Dr. Peter Pallbearers will be the Cody Ward, Christopher She is survived by one brother, daughter, Ashley McDowell Brunswick County, the daughter Kramer and his wonderful deacons of Cedar Grove Bap- Rabon, Justin Fowler, and Joe Long of Nakina; and a sister, of Wilmington; a sister, of the late William Joseph Lee and staff at Wrightsville Beach tist Church. Kevin Fowler. Mary Frances Benton of Nakina. Lynn Shackelford Harris Hilda Barnhill Lee in 1922. She Family Medicine for their In lieu of flowers, the She is survived by four and husband, Don, of Wilm- was raised by her grandparents, attention and gentle care family requests donations children, Mary Padgett and ington; a nephew, Clay Har- Jim and Julie Lee. over the years and during be made to Lower Cape Fear husband, Donnie, of Leland, ris of Wilmington; mother- Final rites were held Sunday, her illness. Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Gene Ward and wife, Susie, Happy 10th Birthday in-law and stepfather-in-law, Jan. 30, at the chapel of Coble 206 Warrior Trail, White- and Ila Raye Lundy. all of Miller and Geneva Gore of Ward-Smith Funeral Service, 603 in Heaven CECIL EUGENE ville, N.C. 28472. Winnabow, Steven Ward of Florida; three brothers-in- Ocean Hwy, Supply officiated by HAMMOND SR. Wilmington; six grandchil- law, Thomas, James and Pastor Jay Barr. Interment fol- Helen Dawson BRUNSWICK -- Cecil Eu- GRACIE WORRELL dren, Seth Padgett, Lesley John McDowell; four aunts, lowed in Bethel Primitive Baptist gene Hammond Sr., 65, died HUMPHREY HOPKINS Padgett, Cory Ward, Cody Doris R. Biddix and hus- Church Cemetery in Hickman’s Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at New LUMBER BRIDGE -- Gracie Ward, Christopher Rabon, band, Carl, of Whiteville; Crossroads. Coble Ward-Smith Hanover Regional Medical Center Worrell Humphrey Hopkins, Candice Jozak; one great- Ruby Shackelford Tuttle and Funeral Home of Supply handled in Wilmington. 95, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at grandchild, Brooke Rabon; Doris Shackelford Carter, the arrangements. Arrangements will be an- Whispering Pines Nursing Home and a sister, Kathleen Fowler both of High Point, and Bet- Survivors include her chil- nounced by Inman Funeral Home in Fayetteville. She was born in of Tabor City. ty Shackelford of Talahas- dren, Raymond Joseph King of Tabor City. Surry County Feb. 11, 1915 the The family would like to see, Fla.; two uncles, Mike Paul Richard King, Gail Ann daughter of the late F. Marion and sincerely thank everyone for Richardson of Nakina and King Connell and Beverly Lea Mary Etta McRoberts Worrell. many acts of kindness, love, John Richardson of Raleigh; King Lowe, all of Fayetteville; a She was preceded in death by her and prayers. and many cousins. sister, Janie Burton of Guideway; is the pastor. The church is lo- husbands, C. Hilbert Humphrey You may send online con- Memorials may be made 10 grandchildren and 15 great- cated at 683 Longwood Road, and James R. Hopkins. dolences to www.peacock- to Nakina Baptist Church grandchildren. Ocean Isle. For more informa- Hopkins was a member of newnamwhite.com Youth Group, P.O. Box 120, In addition to her grandpar- tion call Moore at 640-3227 or Lumber Bridge Baptist Church Peacock-Newnam & White Nakina, N.C. 28455. Louise Stroud at 640-6683. and her hobbies were quilting, ents and parents, she wass pre- Funeral and Cremation Ser- deceased by her brothers, Lester, crocheting, knitting and working vice, Southport handled the Feb. 1, 1922 - Feb. 22, 2001 Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist Linwood and William Penn Lee; a CHURCH crossword puzzles. arrangements. Church will have as guest Pas- Final rites were held Sunday, sister, Agnes Lee; and a daughter, We Miss You & Love You Dearly. SERVICES tor Darryl Hardy along with his Jan. 30, at Crumpler Funeral Hilda Lovita King Smith. Your Daughter Patricia, KATHLEEN PRICE JONES choir and congregation from Home Chapel, 220 East 4th Ave., Granddaughter Worm, LELAND -- Kathleen Price Grandsons and the rest Green Acres Baptist Church St. John Missionary Church of Red Springs with Rev. Gerald Tew Chadbourn on Sunday, Feb. 6 at Jones, 70, died Wednesday, Jan. of the Family of Tabor City announces its officiating. Burial followed in the PAUL WILLOUGHBY #1734 26, 2011, at Lower Cape Fear Hos- February schedule of events: 4 p.m. Bishop Rudolph Powell is Humphrey Family Cemetery. B L A DE N B ORO - - P au l the pastor. The church is located pice and LifeCareCenter of Wilm- Feb. 4, backbone and rice, fried Survivors include a son, C.H. Willoughby, 80, of Altamonte along Georgia Pacifc Road. ington. She was the daughter of or baked chicken with sides din- “Buddy” Humphrey Jr. of Topsail Springs, Fla., died Tuesday, Jan. the late James Ford Price and ner for $6 from 10:30 a.m. until; Beach; four daughters, Nora Ann 25, 2011. He was preceded in Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Molcia Penny Price and was pre- Feb. 5, Joy Night at 7:30 p.m. Pait of Whiteville, Mary Ellen death by his wife Lillie Mae Wil- Billy Eric Church of Bolivia upcoming ceded in death by her husband, Guest speaker will be Assistant McKeithan of Raeford, Nancy H. loughby. church events: Sunday, Feb. Willie Jones. Pastor Corey Campbell of The Fox of Fayetteville; and Jean H. Visitation will be Monday, Washington, Jr. 27, Spiritual Uplifter Program at Final rites were held Saturday, Temple of Light Ministry of Lo- Grubbs of Aberdeen; a brother, Jan. 31 from 6-7 p.m. at Lewis- 01/31/09 - 11/12/09 4 p.m. Theme is Detoxing Our Jan. 29, at McKenzie Mortuary ris, S.C.; Feb. 6, birthday rally Thomas Paul Worrell of Lumber Bowen Funeral Home of Bladen- Minds, for God’s Glory. Minis- Chapel in Whiteville with Rev. at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Bridge; two sisters, Beatrice boro. Graveside services will be ter Linda Jinwright Steveson Dwight Jenkins officiating. Buri- Pastor Patricia Richardson of Mabe of Lumber Bridge, and Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. Holy Faith of Whiteville; Feb. 20, of Bethlehem MBC will be the al followed in Flynn Cemetery. guest speaker. The Jinwright Mary Thomas of Fayetteville; at Lewis Cemetery. building fund program at 4 p.m. Survivors included a son, Ray Family will render the music. 13 grandchildren and 15 great- He is survived by a daughter, Guest speaker will be Prophetess Jones of Winnabow; a daughter, March 9-11, Prayer for (Revival) grandchildren. Deborah Rochelle, of Altamonte Sandy Faulk of Fayetteville; Feb. Sandra Jones Spaller of Wilm- Anointing for a Break Through Memorials may be made to Springs, Fla., two sons, Paul M. 26, Black history program at 7:30 ington; three sisters, Esther at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Theme is Lumber Bridge Baptist Church, Willougby of Ansbach, Germany p.m. Guest speaker Apostle Cecil Byrd of Hallsboro, Mamie Bass of Catch on Fire. Rev. James Smith 200 Church St., Lumber Bridge, and Donnie Willoughby, Dallas; Gerald of Trust of God Ministry of Fayetteville, and Nellie McPher- of Mt. Calvary #2 of Brooksville, N.C. 28357. three sisters, Margie Bordeaux, Loris, S.C. The pastor is Thomas son of Whiteville; two brothers, Ej it’s been two years now since Nelson. For more information call S.C. will be the guest speaker. Elease Hodge, and Lois Sealey; a Various music will be performed Lewis Price and Elwood Price, brother, Kerley Willoughby; and the day that God blessed us 653-2902. ROBERT LUCAS each night. Friday, April 1, Pre- both of Whiteville; and three seven grandchildren. with your presence. EVERGREEN -- Robert grandchildren. God’s Chosen Generation Church Anniversary (Joy Night) His Angels called you away. Youth Outreach will be held on from 7:30-8 p.m. (praise and Lucas, 53, died Sunday, Jan. Memorials may be made to Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. at Edgewood worship). Theme is Give Your- 30, 2011, at Columbus Regional the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Oh how the Angels rejoiced School in Whiteville. For more self Away, So God Can Use You. Healthcare. LifeCareCenter, 1414 Physicians as you walked through those information call Freda Kirk at Guest speaker will be Rev. Dar- Arrangements will be an- Drive, Wilmington, N.C. 28401. We Miss You Pearly Gates that day! 840-1040. ryl Hardy of St. John MBC from nounced by Peoples Funeral I refused to believe it could be Chadbourn. St. John choir will Home of Whiteville. true. How could I allow myself Greater Restoration Outreach render the music. The church is DANIEL RORIE Fiddle Ministries of Whiteville will hold located at 2000 Zion Hill Road. CHADBOURN -- Daniel 9/16/1984 - 1/31/2009 to even imagine saying its Women’s Prayer Luncheon on MARIE WILLIAMS Rorie, 88, died Sunday, Jan. goodbye to you. Saturday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Guest McDUFFIE 30, 2011, at Columbus Regional ------Ej you were an Angel here on speaker will be Rev. Gaylain C. WHITEVILLE -- Marie Healthcare. earth. I learned so very much Barbour of Kelly. Theme will be John Adams was the first Arrangements will be an- Williams McDuffie, 85, died from you. You were so gentle Empowered kingdom women president to receive the oath Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at nounced by Peoples Funeral breaking bread and bonding. from the chief justice of the Southeastern Regional Medi- Home of Whiteville. and so kind. Your smile would (Matthew 26:26) This evening is United States (Oliver Ells- cal Center, Lumberton. always see me through. open to the public. C. Best-Per- worth). No chief justice has Arrangements will be an- You taught me how to love ryman is the pastor. The church ever missed a presidential nounced by Peoples Funeral is located at Building 3440, for- unconditionally. You gave your swearing-in ceremony. Home of Whiteville. merly known as the Breakaway all to God and your family, Arcade, south of Whiteville past never once stopping to think the Walmart Plaza. about you. You were more than We didn’t know God was a son, you were my best friend Shady Grove AME Zion Card of Thanks going to call your name that Church of Council will hold a joy and a great listener too. night service on Saturday, Feb. The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and morning. We miss you every Oh how I miss our special 5 at 6 p.m. Rev. Samuel Corey friends in our recent sorrow will always remain day. Many memories you left talks and all the fun things Blanks is the pastor. The church with us a precious memory. Our sincere thanks us, inside our heart they stay. we used to do. Ej I can never is located along Microwave Tow- er Road. and gratitude for all the comforting acts, flowers, 
  
 
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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist On guard Several dozen members of the Patriot Riders and Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle clubs showed up at the funeral of Pfc. Amy Renee Sinkler Saturday to show support and to thwart any protests, rumors of which had been posted on the Internet. Commission reafrms hunting dogs CDC recommends fu shots The commissioners of the Carolina where such hunting rabbits and squirrels, and N.C. Wildlife Resources Com- is consistent with the sound foxes and bobcats, and rac- The Center for Disease Con- viruses that research suggests and people 65 years and older. mission unanimously adopted conservation of our state’s coons and opossums. trol recommends a yearly flu will be most common. Vaccination of high risk a resolution last week reaf- treasured wildlife resources The hobby can also be an vaccine as the first and most The 2010-2011 flu vaccine persons is especially impor- firming hunting with dogs. and not contrary to the protec- economic engine. important step in protecting will protect against an influen- tant to decrease their risk of “We support the use of tion of the private property The annual Youth Coon against flu viruses. za A H3N2 virus, an influenza severe flu illnesses. dogs in hunting in North rights of its citizens,” said Hunt Challenge in Hallsboro While there are many dif- B virus, and the 2009 H1N1 Vaccination also is impor- Gordon Myers, executive di- draws visitors from across ferent flu viruses, the flu vac- virus that caused so much ill- tant for health care workers, rector of the Commission. both Carolinas and Virginia cine protects against the three ness last season. and other people who live with “Hunting with dogs is part of every year. Everyone 6 months of age or care for high risk people Hounds a centuries-old tradition in Area fox preserves also and older should get vacci- to keep from spreading flu to Continued from page 1-A North Carolina and the mem- host competitive hunts nated against the flu. People other high risk people. bers of the Wildlife Resources throughout the year that draw by volunteers, and gets hun- Hagan on at high risk of serious flu Children younger than 6 Commission determined that houndsmen from throughout complications include young months are at high risk of dreds of visits daily. it was important to clarify the South. “It’s been a big boost for us,” banking children, pregnant women, serious flu illness, but are too their position regarding those “The members of the Wild- people with chronic health young to be vaccinated. People Hayes said. “With Petfinder, we practices.” life Resources Commission were able to get a lot of dogs conditions like asthma, diabe- who care for them should be The partnership of hunt- look forward to continuing committee tes or heart and lung disease, vaccinated instead. out of the shelter. Combine ers and hunting dogs, com- its successful record of work- U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan that with fewer dogs coming missioners affirmed, has long ing with multiple partners (D-NC) will serve on the Sen- in, and I think we’ve had a been a central thread of North to provide opportunities for ate Committee on Banking, good year.” Carolina hunting culture. hunters to use dogs on state Housing and Urban Affairs in Thousands of Tar Heel and private lands where fea- the 112th Congress. Jefferson Weaver hunters use dogs to pursue sible and appropriate,” said The committee has juris- 910-642-4104 ext. 227 grouse and quail, waterfowl Commission Chairman Steve diction over issues ranging [email protected] and woodcock, deer and bear, Windham. from banking to insurance to mass transit. North Carolina is the second largest banking hub in the United States. “I am honored to serve on this key committee that is so important for the people of North Carolina and business- es in our state,” said Hagan. “North Carolina is home to some of our country’s largest financial institutions as well as a vibrant network of com- munity banks on neighbor- hood corners. As a member of the Bank- ing Committee, I plan to ag- Linda Ward of John Donoghue Automotive, right, presents keys to a new car to Trisha gressively pursue polices that Bowen for outstanding sales performance with Mary Kay. At right, Mary Kay senior promote job creation and sales director Gail Crutchfeld with her new car. strengthen the economy.” Hagan said she plans to fo- cus on encouraging the avail- ability of capital to business- Local Mary Kay reps earn cars es, which will, in turn, help create jobs; ensuring access to Mary Kay Senior Sales “The Career Car Program in wholesale sales worldwide. safe and affordable credit for Director Gail Crutchfield of provides the independent Mary Kay® products are sold families; and making sure the Lake Waccamaw and Inde- sales force the opportunity in more than 35 markets world- country’s mortgage system is pendent Sales Director Tricia to earn the use of a visible wide, and the global Mary both robust and stable so that Bowen of Whiteville earned symbol of their success,” said hard-working families are Whiteville native Bill Smith, CEO of Jack Rogers, and Oasis the use of a new Chevy Malibu Gary Jinks, Mary Kay Inc. able to achieve the American Gifts and Interiors owner Greer Avant, look over several sedan and Chevy Equinox senior vice president of sales. dream of homeownership. varieties of Jack Rogers shoes carried by Oasis. Jack respectively as a result of “Each car obtained through Good Shepherd Last year, Hagan included outstanding achievement from this exciting program reflects two bipartisan provisions in Rogers, founded in 1960, is particularly well known for its Mary Kay. the hard work, determination grants available Wall Street reform. stylish sandals. Smith, who lives in New York, is the son Since the program’s incep- and professionalism of the She worked with Sen. Kay of Nancy Smith and the late Lewis Smith. tion in 1969, more than 120,000 independent sales force.” Good Shepherd Fund is Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) to independent sales force mem- About Mary Kay dedicated to helping fund or- include language preserving bers have either qualified or Mary Kay is one of the ganizations that supply inter- access to a full spectrum of re-qualified to earn the use of largest direct sellers of skin vention and/or prevention of financial services for the U.S. Meet Our December a Mary Kay career car. Cur- care and color cosmetics in alcohol and substance abuse. military community. rently, more than 5,600 Mary the world. In 2009, Mary Kay The board is accepting applica- She also worked with Sena- Kay career cars are on the road Inc. and its international sub- tions for mini-grants, which tors Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Star Performer nationwide. sidiaries achieved $2.5 billion will be awarded on a competi- and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) to tive basis to selected agencies, add a provision ensuring the institutions or groups submit- availability of credit to well- ting application requests. qualified homeowners. Hospital tightens security Anyone interested in sub- Hagan will continue to mitting an application should work across the aisle to in- Southeastern Regional Departure from the facility contact Julie M. Strickland clude these types of common- Medical Center in Lumber- is not restricted at any time, at 640-6624 for an application. sense provisions in upcoming ton has changed visitor entry but re-entry is not allowed For an electronic application legislation. times in an effort to provide a between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. email ffirst1995@embarqmail. In addition to the Banking safe environment for patients, Entry after 9 p.m. is granted com and one will be forwarded. Committee, she also serves on visitors and employees. in special cases only, such as Applications are due no later the Senate Armed Services Effective Jan. 19, visitors the birth of a child, a signifi- that March 15. Committee. are allowed to enter the medi- cant change in the condition cal center through the main of a patient or evening admis- bed tower lobby between the sion after 9 p.m. hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. only. If entry is required after All other outside entrances 9 p.m., general visitors will to the medical center, except have access to two assistance for the emergency depart- stations, one near the 28th ment entrance, which is open Street parking lot and another December Performer Marcelino Carcamo around the clock, were re- located near the parking deck. stricted from outside entry The assistance stations will during a safety initiative in connect the user to a medi- Marcelino Carcamo April 2010. cal center operator who will Visitors or patients coming then page a security officer to SPECIAL RATES FOR PATIENTS Wayne E. Bailey Produce Company to the medical center for emer- speak directly with the visitor. WITH NO INSURANCE gency care are asked to go All requests to enter will be is pleased to announce that Marcelino directly to the emergency ser- screened by a security officer. Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice Carcamo was chosen as the Star Per- vices entrance located across Individuals who are grant- dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. from Tanglewood Elementary ed access in these types of former for December 2010. School on 29th Street. situations must have a valid WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. The circle drive in front photo identification card, Thanks for all the hard work you do!! of the medical center is also such as a driver’s license, and We recognize life is busy and we guarantee closed nightly during the pass metal detection before hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. being allowed to enter the NO WAITING!!! Wayne E. Bailey After 9 p.m., one visitor facility. For an Appointment, already in the facility will be They will then be escorted Produce Company permitted to remain overnight to the appropriate unit by a Call 910-646-6617 at the request of the patient. security officer. 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw Chadbourn Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011

Proposed sales Welcome to the tax cut will only ‘unkown zone’ By ALYSON BAHR increase defcit NR Writers Group The lower right-hand corner New leadership in the General As- of my computer tells me I’m in sembly has a big task in front of it with a the “unknown zone.” How does it looming budget process that must ac- know? count for a projected $3.7 billion short- I fought a cold all last week fall. only to be suffocated this week- end, a blanket thrown over my It is important that members of the head. I never get sick – never say legislature get it right. never. There’s something free- Republican leaders have outlined their ing about being sick. It’s the first 100-day priorities. Some are on the right phrase out of my mouth when path. For example, with a $3.7 billion somebody asks, “How’re you”? deficit, bringing all hands on deck to find “I’m fine, except I have a cold.” cuts and wasteful spending is a must. It’s this great excuse that cov- What’s confounding, though, is a ers anything weird that comes promise out of your mouth after that. It covers the nasally voice and why to let a The point you’ve done nothing but mope temporary Balancing the new bud- around all weekend. Moping one-cent get with a projected $3.7 while not sick is lazy, while mop- sales tax billion deficit is going to ing while sick is resting. expire in I revel in the “unknown zone.” June. That be hard enough without My phone rings with a call from one cent adding another $1.3 up North (Connecticut). It’s ten per $1 spent billion in lost sales tax below zero and the voice on the brings in line is computerized, which revenue. makes me freeze in my slippers. $1.3 billion. My Freeze-Alert is telling me Projec- that my un-sold house is below tions of how to cut $3.7 billion from the Little red wagons the set temperature; this results new budget are painful enough to imag- in a flurry of phone calls. First to ine, especially as they pertain to educa- my good-neighbor, who tries the By JEFERSON WEAVER the sin, I do not hate homosexuals. gives anyone claiming the name magic reset button, but no magic tion. Staff Writer Friends said that Amy Sinkler of Christian the right or respon- happens. Second, is an emergency But adding another $1.3 billion to the accepted Christ as her savior in sibility to stand beside the road Sunday call to furnace repair. A deficit makes no sense. In this case, a As I write these words, a family basic training; her family rightly and use language that would get couple hours later the verdict is, family gets to save $10 for every $1,000 it is mourning, and a preacher is celebrated you kicked out of any true Bible- “A motor, a fan and maybe a new spends. That won’t even buy a quarter leading his flock to Hell. that. I can- believing church I know, Baptist burner.” Amy Sinkler was a pretty, vi- not doubt tank of a gas for the car. or otherwise. I see dollar signs and decide brant young woman who wanted to or confirm There are all sorts of voodoo econom- Rev. Phelps, like all pastors, is not to ask what comes after them. serve her country. She went to my a n y o n e ics that hypothesize what the $10 saved fond of quoting – or misquoting in My hands are tied anyway, being wife’s alma mater, West Columbus else’s faith, will generate, but that assumes that ev- a way I call “mixed quoting” —the 700 miles away. High School, and loved ROTC. The but I admit, Bible. He’s especially free with the Welcome to the “unknown ery penny of it will be spent in the state family described her as always I thanked verses that talk about God’s judg- zone.” of North Carolina, which would hardly loving the Army; she was thrilled God at the ment—which I agree is inevitable, It’s like a black hole. My fuzzy be the case. when she was accepted. news. as is His wrath on those who don’t head allows me to absorb only The sales tax money could be much She came home last week from I f s h e accept Christ as their savior. But half of what’s happening and better utilized to balance the budget. her deployment, not on her boots, did accept he gets a bit confused. that’s best for now. One reasona – but carried with honor and so- Christ into And what better way for all North Weaver I am by no means a Bible schol- big reason – I moved to the South lemnity, an escort of soldiers and her heart, Carolinians to help balance the budget ar, a preacher, or even the Bible was to avoid frigid New England grizzled old veterans on motor- there is no doubt in my mind that than sales taxes, where everyone who student I should be, but I wish Rev. winters. cycles ensuring her last trip home while she closed her eyes on a dusty spends a dollar helps pay his or her Phelps would spend a little time in I remember chatting with a was a safe one. road in Afghanistan, much like Matthew, specifically chapter 18. stranger in New Orleans a few share. There are no loopholes and food is I am not going to argue with you those my “Nevoo” and thousands That’s the passage where the dis- years back, and when I men- not taxed – everyone shares in the task. about the war; I still feel most of of other warriors see every day, she ciples were trying to run off some tioned living in Connecticut, he If there are to be tax cuts, they should the folks who are so avidly against awoke in Heaven. young’uns who were drawn to see said, “I was there once; how do be targeted in ways that would help busi- destroying the people who attacked I am just as sure of this fact as Jesus. Christ rebuked the disciples, you survive?” nesses hire more workers and to lure us nearly a decade ago hated the I am that Preacher Phelps, based and gathered the children closer. I started wondering that my- war because they still hate George on the biblical interpretations of new jobs into the state. Like He always did, Jesus used the self. Everyone here told me there Bush, but that is neither here nor folks far more qualified than This Republicans promised they would not moment for a lesson-- would be 70 degree days in De- there. Writer, is leading his flock to Hell. raise taxes in order to balance the bud- “And whoso shall receive one cember and I believed them. For We have heard a lot about hatred Christians are not called on get, but the idea of starting the budget such little child in my name re- the last two winters, it’s been like in recent weeks, as the media tried to condemn, but to point out sin, ceiveth me. a mild New England winter here process with what amounts to a $5 billion to blame the tragedy in Tuscon, confront sinners with the bibli- “But whoso shall offend one of at Lake Waccamaw and I’ve been deficit instead of a $3.7 billion deficit Arizona on right-wing talk radio. cal reason and definition of their these little ones which believe in dreaming of those occasional 70 raises serious questions about whether The fact that the alleged shooter ap- misdeeds, and share the word of me, it were better for him that a degree days. We did eat lunch on new leaders are making a political parently hated everybody equally Christ’s forgiveness through His millstone were hanged about his our porch last week; I shouldn’t statement rather than a practical deci- is lost on the pundits, who keep grace. Christians are not sup- neck, and that he were drowned in complain. preaching about hateful rhetoric posed to be quiet doormats, by any sion. the depth of the sea. But when you have a house in and hateful people and just plain means, but we are not supposed “Woe unto the world because of another state, a cold state, that hate. to stand beside highways and tor- offences! For it must needs be that you can’t sell, it’s unsettling, and Sadly, someone was scheduled to ment a family by saying their child offences come; but woe to that man I want to be settled. come to Chadbourn Saturday in a died due to the decay of society. by whom the offence cometh!” I want to embrace my new true demonstration of hate. After all, every single one of us, Christ was likely holding those life here in the South and move Quotes of On Friday, Westboro Baptist no matter how “good,” is a sinner young’uns in His lap, but he was forward, not up North. My mind Church, whose brand of faith condemned to die but through the speaking symbolically, too, re- continues to move up and into makes both Baptists and Chris- acceptance of God’s saving grace. minding the disciples of what will the “unknown zone.” The only tians cringe, announced plans to I can’t find where Mr. Phelps happen to anyone who led astray known facts are: my house in protest Amy Sinkler’s memorial gets his biblical authority to pro- the week any child of God—especially one Connecticutt is at 50 degrees service. Thankfully, as one fellow test funerals for soldiers; indeed, someone seeking salvation. That’s and dropping. Dropping leads to put it, that’s why the Patriot Riders I haven’t been able to find much “Everybody is like family, really – that where that wrath Rev. Phelps loves frozen pipes, frozen pipes lead were invited to attend. more than rejoinders to exhort and is why we call ourselves the Grand Ole so much comes into play. to burst pipes and waterfalls of Westboro’s pastor, Fred Phelps, proclaim the love of Christ, and the Sadly, I fear Rev. Phelps will damage. Gospel Family. I’m a Freewill Baptist, encourages his congregation to need for repentance. find out exactly how much better My mind remains partially up Mike is a Baptist, some are Pentecostal picket military funerals. He claims But more than that, we are a millstone pendant might have in New England, partly down in Holiness but the one thing that brings us every soldier’s death is God’s ret- called on to comfort the aggrieved, been than what he faces when North Carolina and partly in the all together is the music.” ribution on America, and he does to visit the widows and orphans, to God judges him as a false teacher, “unknown zone.” My “welcome – Shannon McMillian, a member of the some pretty skillful cherry-picking cry with those who hurt, and bring an unrepentant pedagogue, and home” is still a ways away. Right Grand Ole Gospel Family, which draws big in the Bible to promote his stance. comfort to those who lack what someone whose little red wagon now I’m in the “unknown zone,” crowds to hear gospel music in downtown I do not endorse homosexuality, they need. won’t get out of the way for the which is a bit scary and a bit mys- Chadbourn on the first and third Tuesday’s which is apparently Phelps’ very There’s no verse in the Bible funeral procession of a Christian terious all in one. of each month. own little red wagon. While I hate that I’ve been able to locate which warrior’s family.

“Parents need to be comfortable with where they send their kids. But there’s not a level playing field. (Charter schools) don’t have to keep exceptional Goodbye to a friend Write us children or discipline problems in their schools.” By RAY LUNDY family, and his community. His Years ago, J.B. came to my office Send letters to the editor to –Columbus County School Superintendent NR Writers Group illustrious career as a public ser- at the church. “I have a problem, Editor Les High at leshigh@ Dr. Dan Strickland, and the possibility that vant stretched through the years, and I need to know what you whiteville.com or to P.O. Box county schools will have to give $345,000 to Years ago, he traveled from and his name was well known in think,” he told me. 707, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. the two charter schools that serve Columbus Texas to Fair Bluff with his wife Raleigh and Washington, D.C. We talked at length, and when All letters must be signed, County students. and children, and all during the J.B. went above and beyond the we had concluded our discussion include the community in trip they could not eat in a res- call of duty to serve the people of of the problem, he wanted to pray which the writer lives, and taurant, sleep in a motel, or use his town and county. One only has about it, and we did. On occasion, “There has been a spending spree for include a phone number, a restroom – because they were to look at his service on boards and he and I knelt together and prayed. the last two decades.” which will not be published. African-Americans. councils of Columbus County and Few people have ever knelt in –Sen. Bill Rabon, a Southport veterinar- It mattered not that he had his town to discover his dedication prayer with me. Upon my retire- Letters should be limited to ian, and the first Republican to hold the Dis- served his country in the Army. and service. ment from Fair Bluff Baptist 350 words. Writers are lim- trict 8 seat in nearly a century. The freshman It was the segregated, old South, Senators, representatives, and Church, J.B. stood and told of our ited to one letter every 30 legislator vowed that things will be different and even 100 years after the Civil J.B were on a first-name basis, friendship and his love for me as days. Letters about personal with the GOP leadership. War, life was still hard for people and he gave his best to anything a friend. or business disputes will not of color. he attempted; however, it is not Then, he dedicated a song to be considered. “In my view they all have some dis- Thank God times have changed, my intent to list his public service me and sang it acappella. He sang Letters can also be submit- tinct problems. My view is what prob- and J.B. Evans, former mayor of accomplishments. with heart and feeling, “I Want ted at Whiteville.com. Simply Fair Bluff, helped change it for the J.B. Evans and I were good Jesus to Walk with Me.” When he lems do you want to deal with?” go to the “Contact us” link – Glen Ware, an architect with Ware Bon- better. He was the first black elect- friends, and that never changed finished, there were few dry eyes ed official in Columbus County. through the years. It did not mean in the church. and you’ll be directed to an sall in a recent courthouse committee meeting. online form for submitting The three sites in question are near the current J.B. departed this life on Jan. that we agreed all of the time. We I loved J.B. Evans as a true 12, but he left a legacy of service disagreed on some issues but still friend and brother. Now, he walks letters to the editor. courthouse. and dedication for his friends, remained friends. with Jesus. The News Reporter • Monday, January 31, 2011 (EALTHIER#OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health StayActive Reipe Black Bean and Despite the Corn Soup Cold Ingredients: uring the winter, many people want to quit exercising outdoors and for 15 oz can black beans, D many of us, it can become all too easy to put exercise on hold. But it drained and rinsed is important for your heart health to continue your routine during the 14-1/2 oz can low sodium cold-weather months. Keeping up your exercise routine in cold weather has extra benets. First, Mexican stewed tomatoes, outdoor exercise is a great way to cure the “winter blues.” Second, exercise undrained increases your energy levels, which tend to be lower during bouts of cold or 14-1/2 oz can low sodium gloomy weather. Finally, exercise boosts your immune system, so you may nd that you get fewer winter colds. diced tomatoes, undrained Continuing an exercise routine during the winter does not mean you have to 11 oz can whole kernel corn, stay inside. With the right clothing and proper planning, you can get the most drained out of your workout, including outside during cold weather. 4 green onions, sliced How cold weather affects the heart 1 small green pepper, sliced The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people who are 4 ribs celery, diced outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, like lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snow drifts can 3 Tbsp chili powder strain your heart. The AHA also points out that people with coronary artery 1 tsp ground cumin disease are more likely to have the pain of angina in cold weather. 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions: Cold-related illnesses and injuries Winter came down to our Combine all ingredients in slow frostbitten areas in lukewarm water, under warm cooker. blankets, or against other warm body parts. home one night Cover and • Do not hold the area up to direct heat, such as cook on a re or stove. Quiely piroueing in on • Do not put ointments or bandages on the af- silvery-toed slipers o snow, HIGH for fected areas. 5-6 hours. • Do not drink alcohol to warm up. And we, we were children Frostbite can be dangerous. It can cause the tissue to die (gangrene). In serious cases, once again. amputation of the dead or infected tissue may be needed. There is also a risk of heart attack if ~Bill Morgan, Jr. frostbite occurs with total body hypothermia.

What is hypothermia? In cold weather, your body may lose heat Pointers and recommendations for faster than you can produce it. This can lead to an abnormally low body temperature, or hypo- cold-weather exercise thermia. Hypothermia can make you sleepy, con- fused and clumsy. Because it happens gradually and clouds your thinking, you may not realize you need help. Anyone who spends a lot of time in cold weather can get hypothermia. You can also get it from being cold and wet, or if you are in very cold water for too long. Babies, elderly people, and people with heart disease are especially at risk. As we age, it becomes harder to maintain Anyone who spends a lot of time outside in cold a normal body temperature. Because elderly weather can get frostbite or hypothermia. If you people seem to be relatively insensitive to mod- are going to be exercising or spending long erately cold conditions, they can get hypothermia periods in cold weather, it is important to dress without even knowing it. properly, know the signs and symptoms of frost- bite and hypothermia, and know when it is time to Symptoms of hypothermia include get indoors or seek medical attention. • Confusion and sleepiness • Slurred speech What is frostbite? • Shallow breathing Frostbite is the freezing of your skin or tissues. • Change in behavior Your ngers, toes, hands, feet, ears, nose, and • Extreme shivering or no shivering at all cheeks are the areas of your body most likely to • Stiffness in the arms and legs • Start gradually to get into condition. If you altitude than you are used to. Give your body at get frostbitten. Kids are at greater risk for frostbite • Poor control over body movements have been exercising and doing vigorous ac- least a day or two to adjust to the altitude before than adults, because they lose heat from their Hypothermia is very dangerous. A body tivities, you will be ready to enjoy winter sports. exerting yourself in activities like hiking or skiing. skin faster than adults do and because they are temperature below 95° F can lead to death if not However, as with ANY exercise program, you • Stay hydrated. Remember to drink plenty of less likely to leave their winter fun to go inside treated right away. If you experience any of the should start getting into condition several weeks water before, during, and after your workout. You and warm up. symptoms or observe the symptoms in others, before going on that winter vacation. can become just as dehydrated in the cold as you Frostbite happens when the blood vessels in get medical attention immediately. • Dress in layers. Even if you are heading out in can in the heat. Do not drink juices or sodas dur- the skin narrow (constrict). Because less blood the cold, do not dress too warmly. Exercise gen- ing exercise, because these drinks contain more can ow through the narrowed vessel, the uid in What is frostnip? erates a lot of heat. Once you start to slow down than 10% carbohydrates (sugar) and are not and around the skin cells develops ice crystals. Frostnip is the redness and tingly feeling that and your sweat begins to dry, you will get chilled. absorbed well during exercise. When it comes affects the cheeks, nose, ears, ngers, and It is best to dress in layers that you can remove to workouts lasting less that 1-1/2 hours, there is If you think you have frostbite, here is what toes after they have been exposed to the cold. as you begin to sweat and then put back on as no difference between drinking sports drinks and you should do: Frostnip can be treated at home by removing you cool down. Also, avoid wearing cotton, which cool water to stay hydrated. Sports drinks usually • Try to get to a warm location. wet clothing from the affected area and slowly will absorb your sweat and stay wet. Newer fab- contain less than 8% carbohydrates, but drinking • See a doctor right away, if you can. rewarming the chilled body parts in warm water. rics that wick moisture away from your body are too many can lead to consuming extra calories. • If your toes or feet are frostbitten, do not walk If your hands or ngers are frostnipped, make great options for that rst layer directly against Sports drinks do replenish the salt and minerals around. sure you have somebody else test the water your skin. Next, wear a eece layer, or anything lost through sweating, although a healthy diet is • Do not pop the blisters. temperature for you, because numb hands will that is going to provide insulation. Finally, top it usually adequate for this. • Do not rub the affected areas. You can place the not feel the heat. off with a waterproof, breathable outer layer. • Protect your eyes. Wear dark glasses or • Protect your hands and feet. When you are goggles if you are in an area where there is a risk out in the cold, your body sends blood to its core, of snow and ice glare. which means you are more likely to get chilled • Pay attention to wind direction. Head into the hands and feet. Wear a thin pair of gloves under wind at the start of your workout so you have the a heavier pair. Also, allow extra room in your wind at your back on the way home. At the end of Upcoming Community Health Events winter footwear for thermal socks or 2 pairs of your workout, you will most likely be sweaty, so regular socks. the wind at your back means you will not be as When it’s cold outside a great indoor activity is bowling. It’s a low impact sport and its • Cover your head. Always wear a hat or head- chilled. good cardiovascular exercise. Bowling is also great for sufferers of arthritis as it helps band and cover your neck, because as much as • Know about wind chill. Wind chill can make it to strengthen and relieve painful joints and it relieves stress which in turn helps the 50% of your body’s heat is lost through your head feel colder than it really is. Fast-moving activities body and mind operate much more efciently and neck. such as skiing, skating, or running also create • Cover your mouth. Wearing a scarf or mask a wind chill. If the temperature falls below zero Family Bowling Night at 701 Lanes, Whiteville. Half price bowling all day helps warm the air before you breathe it. This (minus 17.8°C), and wind chill is a factor, it might is especially helpful if breathing cold air causes Wed. long. be best to choose an indoor activity on that day. angina or you tend to get a lot of upper respira- • Know about frostbite and hypothermia. Be tory infections. Pizza and Bowl Special at 701 Lanes, Whiteville. Two hours of bowling, aware of the dangers of frostbite and hypother- • Wear sunscreen. You can just as easily get mia and know when it is time to get indoors. Thurs. shoes, pizza and a drink for only $10 a person. sunburned in the winter as in the summer, espe- • Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases heat loss, so cially if you are exercising in the snow or at high you are more likely to get hypothermia. Alcohol Youth Bowling League at 701 Lanes, Whiteville. 10 a.m. every Saturday. altitudes. also impairs your judgment, so you might not Sat. ualify to bowl in state tournaments to win scholarship money • Wear the right gear. Wear reective clothing if make the best decisions in a cold-weather emer- it is dark, wear the right footwear for snowy or icy gency. It is best to leave alcohol at home if you conditions, and always wear a helmet for skiing, are heading out on that winter hike, or wait until Do you know about an upcoming Community Health Event? To include your event in snowboarding, and snowmobiling. your day’s skiing and snowboarding are done, Get up and Go, email the full information to [email protected] • Get accustomed to higher altitude. Winter when you can safely enjoy a drink in the lodge. exercise can often mean going to a much higher Information adapted from Texas Heart Institute. Brought to The Columbus County you by: Health Department The News Reporter 12A -- The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011

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The South Columbus boys team dropped its seventh straight conference game, falling to the Cougars 48-40. The Stallions grabbed a 12-9 lead in the first quarter, but South Brunswick took a 22-19 advantage in at halftime. The score remained close the rest of the way. Montez Loman scored 12 points for South Brunswick and Edward Reid tallied 11. Josh Bryant was high scorer for South Co- lumbus with nine points. South Brunswick is now carrying a 9-8 re- cord, including a 5-4 conference record. South Columbus is 3-10 and 0-7.

GIRLS GAME S. Columbus 4 13 8 7 - 32 S. Brunswick 8 8 7 7 - 30 SOUTH COLUMBUS (32); Chelsey Long 13, Erin Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Norris 2, Brittany Worrell 6, Kierra Haney 11, East Columbus guard Ike Mullins scores on dunk in Fri- West Columbus center Anthony Williams (33) swats away a lay-up at- SOUTH BRUNSWICK (30): Meagan O’Connor 4, day night’s Three Rivers Conference basketball game. tempt by East Columbus’ Luther Hines in Friday night’s basketball ac- Faye Smith 2, Caitlyn Ray 4, Laura Field 4, Joselyn Lacey 4. East Columbus won 66-63. tion at East Columbus.

BOYS GAME S, Columbus 12 8 9 11 - 48 S, Brunswick 9 13 11 15 - 40 Gators get Tree Rivers Conference wins over Vikings SOUTH COLUMBUS (48): Donovan Branch 6, Tyler Johnson 2, Shaquan Hemingway 4, Josh Bryant 9, Phar- By DAN BISER However, West Columbus went on an 8-0 oah McEver 5, Patrick Gerald 8, Makiel Bell 2. Sports Editor run in the game’s final two minutes and twice SOUTH BRUNSWICK (40): N. Watts 2, N. Stiller 6, cut the Gator lead to one point. A 27-point second quarter helped Montez Loman 12, D. Reed 2, Justin Hill 7, Edward Reid LAKE WACCAMAW - Fatigue showed With 12.6 seconds remaining, Albert De- spur the East Columbus boys to a 11, D. Stiller 2, Terrell Stanley 6. all over on East Columbus High School boys mery stepped to the foul line for the Gators basketball coach Curt Moss Friday night after and sank two foul shots for the final margin. 66-63 victory over arch-rival West his Gators’ game with cross-county rival West Demery scored a game-high 20 points for the Columbus. Waccamaw Conference Columbus. Gators and guard T.J. Wilson scored 14 points But with that fatigue came a smile. while leading a strong backcourt charge. basketball standings “We didn’t play a perfect game, but our guys Ricardo Melvin came off the bench to spark BOYS refused to quit, and that was the difference,” the second-quarter Gator surge, scoring six W-L W-L Moss said following the Gators’ 66-63 decision straight ECHS points and finishing the night GIRLS GAME W. Bladen 7-0 14-3 over the Vikings for their second conference with eight. W. Columbus 8 3 7 2 - 20 Whiteville 7-1 13-3 win of the season. Kortell Nixon was high scorer for Coach E. Columbus 25 19 10 19 - 75 Moss stayed active on the team bench the Michael Powell’s West Columbus team with S. Brunswick 5-4 9-8 entire game, standing most of the time to en- 19 points. Dominique Shipman scored 14 and WEST COLUMBUS (20): Teresa Antone 2, Lindsey E. Bladen 3-5 5-13 courage his players to continue battling. Anthony Williams tallied 12 as the Vikings’ Hilburn 2, Burroughs 3, Quinzetta Nealy 9, Q Gause 4. N. Brunswick 3-5 8-8 “In a lot of our games this year, we have conference record slipped to 2-3. EAST COLUMBUS (75): Shanita Hampton 22, had a tendency to lose our focus and get away Gentle Davis 6, Brittany Hall 4, Miyah Moore 8, Kier- W. Brunswick 2-5 4-12 ston Johnson 16, Lauren Jenkins 9, Danielle Monroe 2, from doing the things we need to do to win ball The East Columbus girls team remained Kelsey Jacobs 2, Jasmine McClure 6 S. Columbus 0-7 3-10 games, and because of that, we’ve had some undefeated in conference play with a 75-20 vic- GIRLS tough losses,” he said. “Tonight we kept play- tory over the Lady Vikings. BOYS GAME W-L W-L ing hard and never got our heads down.” The Lady Gators, who led 46-11 at the half, W. Columbus 14 20 16 13 - 63 E. Bladen 8-0 19-1 East Columbus, which had lost to West Co- rode a 22-point effort by senior guard Shanita E. Columbus 13 17 14 13 - 66 N. Brunswick 7-1 12-4 lumbus in their earlier conference meeting, Hampton, are tied with South Robeson for first trailed 14-13 after one quarter, but rang up 27 place in the Three Rivers Conference stand- WEST COLUMBUS (63): Naquan Moore 7, Darius S. Columbus 4-3 10-5 points in the second half to hold a 40-34 half- ings, both with unbeaten league records. Jones 4, Stephen Gachett 3, Gary George 4, Kortell Nixon 19, Anthony Williams 12 . Dominique Shipman 14. Whiteville 4-4 7-9 time lead. Kierston Johnson scored 16 points for the EAST COLUMBUS (66): Demertri Anders 2, Skylar W. Brunswick 2-5 3-13 The Gators managed to keep the lead Lady Gators. Bowen 8, T.J. Wilson 14, Ike Mullins 6, Albert Demery W. Bladen 2-5 4-12 throughout the second half, extending the Quinzetta Nealy had nine points for the 20, Ricardo Melvin 8, Mark Hazel 2, Ronald Ratliffe 2, margin to as much as nine points in the fourth West Columbus girls, who saw their confer- Luther Hines 4. S. Brunswick 0-9 3-10 quarter. ence record fall to 0-5. Warriors absorb Homecoming losses to Flora Macdonald By DAN BISER man of Evergreen and Denise Sports Editor Nance of Whiteville.

No one can accuse Wacca- In the girls game, Flora maw Academy of scheduling Macdonald came away with a a soft Homecoming opponent. 26-23 victory. On Friday night, the War- Waccamaw Academy led rior boys basketball team 13-11 after one quarter and played host to private school FMA held a 19-15 halftime ad- powerhouse Flora Macdonald vantage. Melanie Sachitati led Academy. FMA with 14 points. As expected, the Cougars Leading scorer for the Wac- ran to a lop-sided victory, but camaw Academy girls was Waccamaw Academy coach McKayla McNeill with 10 Eric Smith was still pleased points. with his team’s effort. “They have the advantage in every department,” Smith said GIRLS GAME Flora Mac 11 8 3 4 - 26 following the 86-47 Cougar vic- Waccamaw 13 2 2 6 - 23 tory “Experience, depth, size, quickness – you name it. FLORA MACDONALD (26): “Our guys went after hard Julie Powers 9, Vickie Reynolds 1, and kept giving it their best Rebecca Klingenschmidt 2, Melanie shot. No one likes to lose, but I Hannah Inman Sachitati 14 can’t be displeased.” 2011 Waccamaw Academy WACCAMAW (23): Samantha The Warriors were par- Lane 1, Savannah Williamson 6, Homecoming Queen Chelsea Britt 5, McKayla McNeill 10. ticularly effective in the first quarter when they trailed only BOYS GAME 19-15. Flora Mac 19 16 34 17 - 86 Flora Macdonald, which Waccamaw 15 5 9 18 - 47 has four starters headed to Waccamaw Academy with 22 Division I college programs, FLORA MACDONALD (86): Je- points. Carlos Smith added 14 Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist held a 35-20 halftime lead and rome Seagars 11, Ray Harris 31, Jor- points for the Warriors, includ- Waccamaw Academy’s Joseph Nadi (left photo) defends against a shot, and Carlos outscored the host team 35-9 in dan Devaughn 14, Rashid Anthony ing four 3-point goals. 8, Jared Scott 17, Jordan Lewis 2, Smith (right photo) works the ball upcourt against a pressure defense in the Warriors’ the third quarter. Colin Hunt 3. Ray Harris led FMA with 31 Friday night boys basketball game with visiting Flora Macdonald of Red Springs. The During halftime ceremo- WACCAMAW ACADEMY (47): points. Jared Scott scored 17, visiting Flora Macdonald squad ran to an 86-47 victory over the Warriors. Flora Mac- nies, WA senior Hannah Inman Carlos Smith 14, James Webber 1, followed by Jordan Devaughn Jamario Rawlings 22, Tyshaun Smith donald also won the girls game 26-23. Despite the setbacks, Waccamaw Academy was crowned 2011 Waccamaw with 14 and Jerome Seagears 5, Desean Jackson 3, Cody Hamilton enjoyed a big night as it had a large number of alumni, friends and supporters on hand Academy Homecoming Queen. with 11. 2. to help celebrate its 2011 Homecoming. She is the daughter of Billy In- Jamario Rawlings led 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 Gators take road victories over SCHS

VINEGAR HILL - Albert Shanita Hampton’s with eight. Demery’s 16 points were a big 27-point output sparked the factor for the East Columbus East Columbus girls team GIRLS GAME Gator boys basketball team to a 47-31 win over the Lady E. Columbus 13 10 10 14 - 47 S. Columbus 12 2 4 13 - 31 last Wednesday night in a 52- Stallions. It marked the Lady 40 road victory over the South EAST COLUMBUS (47): Shanita Columbus Stallions in non- Gators’ second win over Hampton 27, Gentle Davis 3, Brittany conference games. SCHS in three outings this Hall 4, K.J. Johnson 4, Lauren It was the Gators’ first win season. South Columbus had Jenkins 9. in three meetings with the defeated ECHS in the finals SOUTH COLUMBUS (31): Stallions. South Columbus had of the East Columbus Holiday Chelsey Long 8, Tenisha Newman 3, defeated ECHS in its earlier Tournament. Kerra Shirley 2, Kierra Haney 18. regular-season meeting as Action was tight in the first quarter with South Columbus well as in the opening round BOYS GAME of the East Columbus Holiday leading 13-12 at the end of the E. Columbus 13 10 15 14 - 52 Tournament … both on the period. But East Columbus S. Columbus 8 8 11 13 - 40 ECHS home floor. outscored the host squad 20-6 T.J. Wilson had 12 points over the next three quarters to EAST COLUMBUS (52): and Ronald Ratliffe scored take command. Demetri Anders 2, T.J. Wilson 12, nine for Coach Curt Moss’ Laura Jenkins scored Albert Demery 16, Ricardo Melvin 4, Ronald Ratliffe 9, Mark Hazel 4, Gators, who led 23-16 at the nine points for Coach Karlyn Luther Hines 5. Stephens’ Lady Gators. half and extended the margin SOUTH COLUMBUS (40): to 38-27 after three quarters. Kierra Haney led South Donovan Branch 5, Josh Bryant 10, Patrick Gerald scored 12 Columbus scorers with 18 Pharaoh McEver 8, Patrick Gerald points and Josh Bryant tallied points. Chelsey Long followed 12, Maliek Jeter 5. 10 for South Columbus. WA boys, B&GH girls Nakina wins

NAKINA - The Nakina claim basketball wins Middle School boys and girls LAKE WACCAMAW - Car- Academy. basketball teams defeated vis- los Smith canned six 3-point iting Evergreen last Tuesday. shots and finished with a game- GIRLS GAME Nakina took the boys game high 22 points in pacing the BOYS AND GIRLS HOME (32): by a 33-20 score. Tryshawn Waccamaw Academy boys bas- Adrian Womble 4, Shawanda Stokes Hemingway led the way with 11, Jewell Brown 2, Jasmine Hamil- ketball team to a 69-52 victory 14 points, followed by Blake ton 5, Shaniese McLean 6, Myesha Stevens with 10, and Kris Mc- over host Boys and Girls Home. McNeill 4. Jamario Rawlings scored 14 Cellon with 7. WACCAMAW ACADEMY (28): Ozzly Johnson scored five and James Webber tallied 11 Savannah Williamson 15, Chelsea for Waccamaw Academy. Ten Britt 3, McKayla McNeill 8, Kayla points for Evergreen with Warrior players figured in the Watts 2, Eric Washington and C. Floyd scoring. scoring four each. Trent Maynor scored 19 BOYS GAME In the girls game, Hanna BOYS AND GIRLS HOME (52): points and Quin Maynor scored Lee scored 15 points to pace Quin Maynor 17, Trent Maynor 19, F, Nakina to a 23-11 victory. 17 for Boys and Girls Home. McCullum 4, J McCullum 2 Frank McCullum had 14. Lyndsey Jones had four WACCAMAW ACADEMY (69): points and Katie Evans and Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Carlos Smith 22, Desean Jackson 7, Waccamaw Academy’s Kayla Watts (left) puts some tight defense on a Flora Macdon- In the girls game, Boys and Jamario Rawlings 14, Tyshaun Smith Sadryne Jacobs added two each for Nakina. ald player during Friday night’s girls game at Waccamaw Academy. Flora Macdonald Girls Homes girls basketball 8, Hunter White 2, James Webber 11, won 26-23. team took a 32-28 victory over Cody Hamilton 1, Sequan Singleton Gwen Evans and Erica Tor- Waccamaw Academy Monday. 2, Stephen King 3, Ivan Turbeville 2. res each had four points, and Shawanda Stokes scored 11 Amanda Green had two points points to lead Boys and Girls and Hayleee Duval had one Homes, and Savannah William- point for Evergreen. son bucketed 15 for Waccamaw ,//+).'&/2 2011 701 Bowling Waccamaw Conference 4(%.%732%0/24%2 High School League January 27 golf schedule BOYS

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We buy er, $35. 2 telephones + answering Ref. provided. 642-5831, 770-1108. pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- machine, $45. cassette player, $10. listed on the position announcement. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- CKC CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES (2) Call 919-922-5897. AA/EOE BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress er. Call days 642-2909. males. Ready to go. $250. Will hold sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED in until Valentines. Call 653-8765. HUNTING TRAILER WITH 6 DOG Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- Whiteville area. Great earning poten- TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large BOXES, $450, leave message. Call tial. Please contact Ms. Jackson 910- CKC MALTESE $500, all males, er. or small tracts. Please call 910-520- 843-651-7586. 640-1182 for details. 4728 day or night. ready to go, will hold until Valentine. 1 male toy poodle $300. 641-0299 RAINBOW METAL ROOFING. $1.75 WHOLESALE WATER PUMP WANT TO BUY - BUCK STOVE. per foot. Call 642-0404. distributor in search of outside 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR in good Call 910-770-0902 CKC Registered Dachshund pup- sales representative to call on COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for horse shape. 1977 LTD. Call 910-840-8120 pies. Call 642-8575. ROPER REFRIGERATOR by Whirl- & cattle. 60 rolls left. Call 499-3506. new and existing customers in leave message. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD pool with ice maker $175. Roper North and South Carolina. Salary online at ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES AKC washing machine by Whirlpool $165. + commission. Company vehicle, 1993 NISSAN SENTRA XE, 4 door, www.whiteville.com - Male and Female, Brindle and Fawn. SPECIAL SALE ON HAY. Round/ Both excellent condition. GE wash- insurance, retirement. automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, new or call 642-4104 ex. 221, 237 Ready for Valentine’s Day, $1,800. square. Sprigging/Planting of Coast- ing machine, $145. An Estate Dryer, Located in Whiteville. tires. One owner. $1500. Call 910- 910-297-5166 al Bermuda grass. Call 649-6145 or heavy duty, extra large capacity $125. Fax resumes to 653-3992. 770-0910. Call 642-2600. 845-279-5536 Attn: Ron 1994 MERCURY MARQUIS, all power, leather int. Low miles $2,500. Ready to make a move? Call Richard 910-625-8606 CNAS 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS NC/SC Licensed Real Estate Broker Needed! 140 FARMALL INTERNATIONAL Full-time positions 2nd shift 2:30- GS. Automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, tractor need minor work. Good tires, 10:30 pm available. Excellent pay new tires. $1500. Call 910-653-3992. s5NLIMITED%ARNING needs 12 volt conversion kit. 654- and great benefits. Apply in person. Aggressive, 1997 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. One 0OTENTIAL 7072 AUTUMN CARE OF SHALLOTTE, 237 owner. 92,000 actual miles. Like new. BIMBO BAKERY Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC or call 910- self motivated, s#OMMUNITY)NVOLVED Call 640-6875. PART TIME BAKERY ROUTE 754-8858 for questions. s(IGHLY-OTIVATED BRUNSWICK SALES POSITION: 2002 MAZDA 626, V6, leather. works well with DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED. s%XPERIENCED $5,450. Call Garry Evans Automo- Duties include a variety of patient an established s'OAL/RIENTED PLACE Whiteville, Tabor City & Loris Mar- tive. 910-738-3006 ket. Arnold Bread, Thomas Muffins, care, office and lab duties. Current team of proven s%NERGETIC 0EOPLE0ERSON APARTMENTS bagels, & Entenmans Cakes. Frank Radiography license, Send resume to 2003 INFINTI C35 2dr coupe, moon- +NOWLEDGABLE Perkins 865-776-7457 Box B-127. News Reporter, P.O. Box roof, leather, 73k. $12,995. Lumber- 27 Mill Stream Dr. 707, Whiteville, NC 28472 successful Realtors. s/NEOF#OLUMBUS ton Nissan 910-739-8371 Brunswick CITY OF WHITEVILLE #OUNTYS,EADING2EALTORS SEEKING HARD WORKING, dedi- 2004 FORD MUSTANG V6 4.0L, A team player! Street Sweeper Operator s/UTSTANDINGINTHEAREA Apartment Complex cated full-time Dental Hygienist to auto, 61k. $7,900 Fair Bluff Ford Mer- in Brunswick, NC perform high quality treatment with cury 910-649-7531 CALL US TODAY - WE NEED YOU NOW! The City of Whiteville is currently a passion for educating patients taking applications on: seeking to fill the position of Street about oral health, in a friendly, team 2004 NISSAN QUEST, 4 dr, wagon. 642-8111 2 and 3 bedroom units. Sweeper Operator. This is a full time oriented practice in Whiteville. Send 3.5 SE 91k, $9,995. Lumberton Nis- position with working hours of 4:00 resume to: san 910-739-8371 Laundry center, exercise a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. [email protected] room, computer room This position is a grade 11 step 1 or 2005 FORD FIVE Hundred SEL 4dr, 2 depending upon experience with a 3.0L V6 auto. 81k. $9,900.Fair Bluff Water included 12 month probationary period. Uni- Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 Housing Grants & forms will be provided within 90 days 2007 FORD FOCUS SE, moonroof, of employment. Class B CDL driver’s NEED ASSISTANCE PROVIDING College Grants, care for your parents or children? I’m 4dr, alloys, 70k miles, $7,900. Fair license with a tanker endorsement is Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 Children’s and Senior’s Programs REQUIRED. Salary range $22,672.00 The One For You! 10 years plus - $22,948.00. Employee will receive experience in physical & Mental 2008 FORD FOCUS SE, 4dr, alloys, 24 hour maintenance available. full benefits after 30 days of employ- healthcare. Angel 770-0643. 78k miles, $9,500. Fair Bluff Ford Taking applications on ment. Applications can be obtained at Mercury. 649-7531 City Hall located at 317 S. Madison SERVICES Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Street, Whiteville, NC. Applications 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, accepted until February 11, 2011. spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff 642-3166 The City of Whiteville is benefits Equal Ford Mercury 649-7531 EQUAL HOUSING Opportunity Employer. OPPORTUNITY 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff *** Dee Watts Backhoe Mercury Ford 649-7531 Service **** WELLONTON SWANZY Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, 2008 SATURN AURA Sedan XE. V6, APARTMENTS top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, moonroof, 32k. $13,495. Lumberton RIDGE land clearing. 640-2463 or mobile Nissan 910-739-8371 200 W. 6th St. 770-0534. Chadbourn, NC 28431 APARTMENTS ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Family Households Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree Elizabethtown removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 1999 Z-71 CHEVROLET truck regular 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. cab. AT, PS, PB, LS package, towing Apartment Complex package. New paint & spray in bed- Apartments in Elizabethtown, NC Bobby Hinson Construction liner. Toolbox. Call 640-9139 no calls Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- after 9 pm. Units for Persons with taking applications on: ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Disabilities Available 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. excavator. Call 640-7606. 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 ZR2, extra nice, 4x4, $8,950. Garry Evans Auto- Laundry center, exercise Carpentry Work Rental Assistance motive 910-738-3006 room, computer room Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No Available job too small. Workmanship guaran- 2003 GMC SIERRA Ext. cab, fully Water included teed. Call 642-4226. loaded, one owner. $10,500. Garry Evans Automotive. 910-738-3006 Please Call: Housing Grants & CUMBEE & LONG’S 910-654-3067 College Grants, TREE SERVICE 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA Prerun- Call 910-918-6726 Jason Cumbee or ner, crew cab, fully loaded, only 80k. TDD/TYY Children’s and Senior’s Programs 910-918-5942 Buck Long. $12,900. Garry Evans Automotive 1-800-735-2962 24 hour maintenance available. 910-738-3006 Office Hours: H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm Taking applications on New home, remodeling, additions, 2005 GMC SIERRA Crew Cab, Z-71, Other times by appointment general repairs, shingle work, new Fully loaded. $18,900. Garry Evans Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. Automotive. 910-738-3006 “This institution is an equal opportunity Prices offered. All work fully guaran- EQUAL HOUSING at the Construction 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab provider and OPPORTUNITY teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, EQUAL HOUSING long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair OPPORTUNITY employer.” Trailer on Swanzy Street day or night. Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 The News Reporter, Monday, January 31, 2011 5B

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD reg 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment Advertisement cab, man. 5-speed overdrive. 37k house, excellent neighborhood. with screen porch. Newly remodeled $16,995. Lumberton Nissan. 910- $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- in a great neighborhood. References Request for 739-8371 es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. and deposit required, No pets, Call 2009 HONDA FOUR Trax ATV, fore- 910-640-7192. Proposal 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500, regular man 500, 4x4 ES. Like new. Excellent BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 cab, short bed, 2WD, white. 5.3L condition. $5,000. Call 910-653-3992. sq. ft. City. $725 month + security 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. Range, VoIP E911 System 8 cylinder, auto., PW, Tilt/cruise, 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre dep. 336-870-2501. dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrig- chrome/towing pkg., A/C, XM radio/ lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. erator. Water & garbage incl. Single- Columbus County is seeking pro- Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood EXECUTIVE HOME - 3 bedroom, CD, fog lights. Like new. Excellent tary Rd S. Whiteville. $600 month, posals from qualified vendors to fur- condition. One owner. 3,125 miles. Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 2 1/2 bath, 2300 sq. ft., large eat $600 dep. Ask for Fred 910-840- nish and install equipment, accesso- $18,500. Call 910-653-3992. in kitchen, living room, family room 4734. ries, hardware, software, labor, train- NAKINA AREA - 3BR, 2ba, 1,800 with fireplace, garage on oversized 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 2WD ing and materials for a turnkey VoIP sq ft approx 1/2 acre, fenced back corner lot. $1,100 plus deposit. Call 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- crew cab. 22k, $24,995. Lumberton 910-840-0178. E-911 system. The proposed system ****Publisher’s Notice**** yard on paved road. $64,900 910- way. References required. No pets. Nissan 910-739-8371 653-2790, 653-9198 leave message. will be installed at 608 N. Thompson Equal Housing 612-5605 SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent Opportunity St, Whiteville N.C. 28472. on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for All real estate advertised herein is This solicitation is for the purchase Call after 6 pm 642-8694. rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- subject to the Federal Fair Housing of information technology goods and Act, North Carolina and Columbus it. References required. Located on Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm services and shall be awarded as LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ 1991 JEEP WRANGLER, 4 cyl, 5 gal to advertise any preference, limi- 910-653-3915. per N.C. General Statute 143-129.8. speed, 3 tops. $5,950. Garry Evans tation discrimination based on race, Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- The contract shall be awarded to the nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Automotive 910-738-3006 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 3 BR, 2 BA mobile home. Front & vendor that submits the best overall status or national origin, or intention Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call back porch, fenced in back yard, util- proposal. 1992 CHEVROLET VAN, Choo Choo to make any such preferences, limi- 642-4049. ity building. Located on Highway 130, pkg. 76k actual miles. $3,250. Garry tations or discrimination. We will not 6 miles out of Whiteville. Call 642- Bid packets can be picked up at Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 knowingly accept any advertising for Cypress Village Apartments 5206 or 641-1756. 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville real estate which is in violation of the 250 ACRES OF LAND in the Pireway 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. N.C. 28472, during the hours of 8:30 1997 JEEP WRANGLER 4 cyl, 5 law. All person are hereby informed Section. Will sell total acreage or in 1 and 2 bedrooms. WINDZONE II available, wholesale speed air. $6,950. Call Garry Evans that all dwellings advertised are avail- A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or obtained via 20 acre tracts. 653-9936. Free laundry room + Community prices, single & doublewide. Get ‘em Automotive. 910-738-3006 able on an equal opportunity basis. To the Columbus County web site at complain of discrimination, call HUD room ****24 hour maintenance*** before they’re gone 910-316-5714 280 + ACRES ON HWY 242. 40 acres www.columbusco.org. Any questions 2000 JEEP WRANGLER Sahara toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Rental Assistance Up to 100% farm land, timber has been cut. 1,700 regarding the bid packet or the RFP pkg. Auto, air, hardtop. $9,950. Garry Seniors 62 years and older ft road frontage. Some owner financ- can be directed in writing to, Jere- Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 1800 sq. ft. HOME on 3.7 acres. Well 910-649-7971 maintained, cedar siding. 3 bedroom, ing possible. $300,000. Call Sheryl Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm my Jernigan, Emergency Manage- Powell, agent 910-471-6651 2001 JEEP WRANGLER, 4 cyl. 5 2 bath, 2 car garage. Located on Sam TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 ROOM FOR RENT ment Director, at jjernigan@colum- speed, air, both tops. $8,450. Garry Potts Hwy, Bolton. $192,000. Call Equal Housing Opportunity Weekly or Monthly Rates. busco.org. Sheryl Powell, agent 910-471-6651 33.84 ACRES off 74/76. 30 acres farm Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. Automotive. 910-738-3006 land. Call for details. $105,000 nego- Proposals shall be submitted to Stu- No calls after 9 pm art Carroll, Purchasing Director, at 111 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath home, new car- tiable. 910-770-4281 910-642-4932 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT, pet. Lisbon area. Approx. 1/2 acre Washington St. Whiteville N.C. 28472, V8, 2 WD, 4 dr, 88k, $13,995. Lum- lot. Interior renovated. $50,000. Call Or 770-1140 no later than 3:00 P.M., Monday, Feb- berton Nissan 910-739-8371 919-803-5401 or cell 910-445-1322. ruary 7, 2011. Proposals submitted under N.C.G.S. 143-129.8 shall not 2005 KIA SORENTO 2WD 5 dr BRICK HOME - 3 BEDROOM, 2 MADISON HILLS APT be subject to public inspection until wagon, 62k, $12,595. Lumberton Nis- 1/2 bath, living room, family room, 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC san 910-739-8371 large eat in kitchen, fireplace, garage. One Bedroom Apts. 1000 SQ. FT. office space with 2 sep- a contract is awarded. Great location in Whiteville. $179,500. ,AUNDRYFACILITIESs#OMMUNITY arate offices & lobby. Thompson Mini Columbus County reserves the ROOMsHOURSMAINTENANCE 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, Owner financing available. Serious 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with carport Mall 3/10 of a mile S. of Walmart. 640- right to reject any and all proposals 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff inquiries only. 727-412-4518 or 910- Central heat/air, Good location. $500 Rental assistance up to 100% 3212. received and to waive any formalities based on income. Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 840-0178. month + deposit. 910-840-1433 as may be permitted by law. Seniors 62 years and older 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory I BUY HOUSES and Mobile Homes - 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BRICK 910 642-8883 Plaza. Will up fit to tenants needs. January 24, 27, 31, 2011 2008 TOYOTA RAV4, 4dr, 4X2, sun- HOME. Located on Waccamaw Call 642-5824. roof, 30k miles. $17,900. Fair Bluff Any Area & Any Condition Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. Quick Sale Call Ricky 910-740-9100 Shores, Lake Waccmaw. $550 per TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Passport Photos Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 month. 1 year lease. Security depos- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Handicapped Accessible The News Reporter it. References required. No pets. Call Equal Housing Opportunity Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- 910-642-6988. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. only $10.00 TRY 4dr wagon, 43k. $17,995. Lum- 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment berton Nissan 910-739-8371 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- with screen porch. Newly remodeled 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on ville. No pets. Deposit and references in a great neighborhood. References 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume 2009 NISSAN ROGUE AWD 4dr required. Call 642-3723. and deposit required, No pets, Call payments. Call Oakwood Homes, wagon, 42k, $15,995. Black Lumber- 910-640-7192. ton Nissan. 910-739-8371 Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH home with detached garage. 3 miles west of 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. Range, ASK US ABOUT our layaway pro- Chadbourn. $525 month. Security dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrig- 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, gram, how you can use this while you deposit and references required. No erator. Water & garbage incl. Single- XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger wait for Uncle Sam. Call pets. Call 910-770-1814. No calls tary Rd S. Whiteville. $600 month, $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury OAKWOOD HOMES, after 9pm. $600 dep. Ask for Fred 910-840- 649-7531 CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 4734. 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes 4 Door SUV, 20k. $24,500. Fair Bluff gift that keeps on giving. Buy your Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land own home. We have homes start- & lots for sale. Owner financing Call 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto 4 ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- 910-770-2227. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- Door SUV, 20k. $19,900. Fair Bluff wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 654-4128 642-4049.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS decedent to present them to the POSTED THIS THE 14th DAY OF Having qualified as Administrator of undersigned (3) months from the January 2011 the Estate of Eloise Rogers Edmund, date of the first publication, or this J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. (Suc- Put your heart deceased, late of Columbus Coun- notice will be pleaded in bar of their cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage) ty, North Carolina, the undersigned recovery. All persons indebted to said By: Henrietta Todd hereby notifies all persons having estate will make please make imme- January 24, 31, 2011 claims against the estate of said diate payment. decedent to present them to the This the 17th day of January, 2011. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 18th day of on the line in undersigned (3) months from the Elizabeth B Ehlers, Executrix date of the first publication, or this of the estate of William F. Ehlers, Jr., January, 2011, as Administrator Of notice will be pleaded in bar of their 2957 Whitehall Rd The Estate Of Virginia Earlleen Cole- recovery. All persons indebted to said Whiteville, NC 28472 man Ward, deceased, of Columbus estate will make please make imme- Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2011. County, North Carolina, this is to noti- diate payment. fy all persons having claims against our Valentine This the 10th day of January, 2011 Notice of Public the decedent or said Estate to pres- Walter Keith Edmund, Administrator ent them to the undersigned within of the estate of Eloise Rogers Hearing on Intent three (3) months from the date of the Edmund, to Consider an first publication of this Notice, or this 564 Clawson Edmunds Rd. Notice will be pleaded in bar of any Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Ordinance recovery. Please direct all claims to January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011. the attention of Clayton Randolph Amending the Ward, Administrator, Estate Of Virginia NOTICE TO CREDITORS Charter Earlleen Coleman Ward, Post Office Having qualified as Executor of Box 52, Evergreen, North Carolina Love Lines the Estate of Faye Goodwin Coff- The public will take notice that the 28438. All persons indebted to said Send a message to your special someone for Valentine’s Day. Show man, deceased, late of Columbus Town Council of the Town of San- Estate are hereby requested to make them how much you care and let everyone know. Love Line mes- County, North Carolina, the under- dyfield has called a public hearing immediate payment thereto. signed hereby notifies all persons at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2011 This the 19th day of January, 2011. sages will be published on Thursday, February 11. having claims against the estate of at Sandyfield Town Hall, located at CLAYTON RANDOLPH WARD, Messages must be received in our offce by Tuesday, February 9, at said decedent to present them to 1795 Woodyard Road; on the intent Administrator Of The Estate Of 5 pm. the undersigned (3) months from the to consider an ordinance amend- Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward date of the first publication, or this ing the charter filed pursuant to G.S. Post Office Box 52 notice will be pleaded in bar of their 160A-102. Evergreen, North Carolina 28438 recovery. All persons indebted to said Bernice Cato T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Love Lines Message estate will make please make imme- Town Clerk Attorney For The Estate Of diate payment. January 27, 31, 2011 Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward $ This the 17th day of January, 2011 The McGougan Law Firm 2 Per Line Harse H Coffman Jr, Executor Notice of Sale 130 Jefferson Street of the estate of Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Faye Goodwin Coffman, J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- January 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2011 PO Box 114 cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lade Waccamaw, NC 28450 P.O. Box 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2011. will hold a public sale to dispose of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS various items of personal property, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, STEPHANIE JEAN pursuant to the assertion of a lien for Having qualified as Executor of the WILSON, has qualified as Executrix rental at its storage facility. Estate of Madeline Nobles McDan- of the Estate of GLENN DALE HAR- The Sale will be conducted at the Valentine’s iel, deceased, late of Columbus RELSON, late of Columbus County, following Storage Facility locations: County, North Carolina, the under- and this is to notify all persons having Day Chadbourn Mini Storage signed hereby notifies all persons claims against said Estate to present Feb. 14 325 Strawberry Blvd. having claims against the estate of them to the undersigned on or before Chadbourn, NC 28431 said decedent to present them to April 11, 2011, pursuant to North Chadbourn Mini Storage the undersigned (3) months from the Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, 210 7th Ave Compose your special message using the form provided, then give date of the first publication, or this or this notice shall be pled in bar of Chadbourn, NC 28431 notice will be pleaded in bar of their their recovery. All persons indebted us a call or come by our office. Payment - either by credit card, DATE OF SALE: February 5, 2011 recovery. All persons indebted to said to said Estate will please make imme- TIME OF SALE: cash, or check - must accompany ad placement. estate will make please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned at 325 Strawberry Blvd: 10 a.m. diate payment. the following address: 210 7th Ave: Immediately This the 24th day of January, 2011. This the 10th day of January, 2011. Valentine love lines: $2 per line (line: 5 words) with a 3 line minimum. Following Strawberry Blvd Sale Gerald Scott McDaniel, Executor STEPHANIE JEAN WILSON, EXEC- Unit #205 Amelia Brown of the estate of UTRIX Call us at 642-4104 ext. 221 or ext. 237 Unit #207 Ricardo Eady Madeline Nobles McDaniel, 1846 Pine Ridge Road Unit #209 Tarell Lee PO Box 39 Winchester, KY 40391 Unit #211 Michelle McKeithan Evergreen, NC 28438 LISA P. GREENE, RESIDENT PRO- Unit #212 Sharon Worley Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2011 pd. CESS AGENT The News Reporter Unit #213 Marcy Faulk P. O. Box 1467 Unit #314 Juanita Hines NOTICE TO CREDITORS Whiteville, NC 28472 Unit #316 Laquisha Gerald Having qualified as Executrix of Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. the Estate of William F. Ehlers, Jr., Unit #319 Mary Flowers Classifeds Attorneys at Law Unit #332 Daphne Ballard deceased, late of Columbus Coun- P. O. Box 1467 Unit #438 Pam Brown Email: ty, North Carolina, the undersigned Whiteville, NC 28472 P.O. Box 707 Unit #510 Jokeila Bennet hereby notifies all persons having January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011 [email protected] claims against the estate of said Whiteville, NC 28472 GET READY to START YOUR ENGINES

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