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Inde www.clintonnc.compendent 50 cents F Vol. LXXXVII; Issue 201 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Clinton, North Carolina F 12 pages Harrells man killed after crash Speed a factor in tragic accident By Doug Clark Willie Floyd Crumpler, 45, of was driving along Cannady Road early the crash was 75 mph, a factor, the Tomahawk Highway, Harrells, was Sunday morning when he came around report noted, in the accident. Assistant Editor killed after being ejected from his a curve too fast and struck a concrete Crumpler, it was noted, died at the A 45-year-old Harrells man became 1995 Lexus just 6.7 miles west of driveway culvert. The Lexus flipped scene. the 14th person killed on Sampson Harrells, on Cannady Road, around several times, eventually ejecting No other injuries were reported. County roadways this year when he 1:40 a.m., according to reports by N.C. Crumpler, who was not wearing a seat To reach Doug Clark call 910-592- lost control of his vehicle in a one-car Highway Patrol trooper R.S. Smith. belt. 8137 ext. 123 or email to sisports@ accident Sunday. Those reports note that Crumpler His estimated speed at the time of heartlandpublications.com. Sex case Hobbton cookbook Fugitive heads to featured in state magazine caught court in R’boro By Doug Clark this week Assistant Editor By Doug Clark A routine traffic stop in Roseboro Assistant Editor has led to the apprehension of a fugi- tive wanted on outstanding fraud and The case of a drug charges by the state of Maryland. Roseboro teen, Gine Marie Freburger, 47, of allegedly caught 378 Hairr Lane, in a sexual act Salemburg, was with a juvenile in arrested on the an incident that fugitive warrant took place March early Sunday morn- 2,will have his case ing after she was heard in Sampson pulled over for County Superior speeding. Court this week. Brailey According On March 2, Photo by Billy Todd to reports, a Matthew Joseph Brailey, 19, was Sampson County charged with second degree rape, Katie Vann looks through a copy of the Hobbton cookbook. Five recipes Freburger will be featured in November’s issue of Our State Magazine. Sheriff’s deputy crimes against nature and interrupt- stopped Freburger ing emergency communications after By Billy ToDd Katie Vann, Career Development at the ABC Store parking lot on North the incident. He was jailed under a coordinator at the high school, shared Staff Writer East Street in Roseboro around 4 a.m. $151,500 secured bond and has been that she worked along side Jo Ellen Sunday for the traffic violation. in the Sampson County Detention When the Hobbton High School PTO Naylor, past treasure and present vice When he ran a check of her Center since being charged. decided to publish a cookbook featuring president of the PTO and an alum of the driver’s license, it was discovered According to reports from the recipes from students, staff and alumni, class of 1988. “The cookbook was the that Freburger was wanted by the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, the they did not realize it would receive brain child of Jo Ellen. I was the mouth Baltimore Police Department on the parent of the child involved walked statewide recognition. But it has. piece,” laughed Vann as she explained outstanding warrants. into the room of the child (aged 13-15) The school’s project will be a feature how the project came about. “We never She was taken into custody and is in and witnessed Brailey allegedly hav- in the November issue of Our State expected it to do as well as it has,” the Sampson County Detention Center ing sex with the teen. Magazine. The issue should be available asserted the faculty member. awaiting an extradition trial hearing. by Oct. 20. See LENGTH, Page A2 See RECIPES, Page A2 See WOMAN, Page A2 Over 500 helped Glimpse at new by Star food drive, districts expected community’s this month By Chris Berendt of the public with insight into just how the current giving response Staff Writer Sampson County district By ruthie pope Star Telephone, all their The public is expected map has to be modified employees, and the citi- in order to balance the Sports Writer to get its first look at zens that contributed,” new proposed county dis- population across the five It was a great day said Bruce Butler, chair- tricts before the month districts. In the past 10 in September at the man of the food bank, is out, with a tentative years, the population has Christian Food Bank of Courtesy Photo “and we give all the credit More than 500 families benefitted from Star timeline set for a hearing shifted to where there is Salemburg — the third to God. He made it all Telephone’s recent Sampson County food drive. to be held at the end of a deviation of well over Saturday of the month. possible.” The groceries were donated to the Christian October, followed by a fur- 10 percent between the Families with empty The food drive net- Food Bank of Salemburg and 506 families each ther review and vote on least- and most-populated cupboards at home were ted more than 5,000 received five bags during the September distrub- the newly-drawn districts districts, the measuring filing through the small pounds of groceries for tion. by the Sampson County stick for determining the building and returning the food bank, which is building and through the Jeff Shipp, commu- Board of Commissioners need for redistricting. home with five full bags open from 9 a.m. to noon parking lot. nity relations manager at its November meeting. Morgan is currently of groceries and a smile on the third Saturday of On that particular for Star, was thrilled by A redistricting plan working on the county of relief. each month. People in Saturday in September, the amount of donations, must be adopted by the maps to balance out the “If it hadn’t been for need of assistance arrive the food bank helped and said plans for anoth- beginning of December. population, while heed- Star Telephone’s food much earlier to be near 506 families, giving them er food drive next year Demographer John ing the feedback given drive we could have pos- the front of the line in each five bags of grocer- are already being talked Morgan, who works with to him by commissioners, sibly run out of food, case the food ever does ies filled with breads, about. firm Ogletree Deakins, assistant manager Susan and that’s never hap- run out. The line usu- canned goods, boxed recently presented com- pened before. We thank ally stretches around the goods, and meats. 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Thomas Barowsky, M.D. Jordan Shopping Center (910) 592-5379 Ray Best Board Certified Ophthalmologist 346A Northeast Blvd. Clinton, NC A2 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Timeline Woman SIdigest tight for awaits extradition redistricting Continued from Page A1 Freburger was placed under a $10,000 secured bond and completion given a trial date of Oct. 14. According to the State Continued from Page A1 of Maryland, Freburger has Holder said. Citizens will have the two previous convictions chance to share additional com- — possession of marijuana Tomorrow’s Weather ments and concerns at the antici- (May 2003); and theft less pated hearing later this month, said than $300 (June 1997). Courtesy graphic Freburger has no pre- Holder, noting county staff expects New lines are currently being drawn for county commissioner feedback from residents to their vious convictions in North districts in Sampson County. Proposed maps are expected to be Carolina. representatives to continue as it released later this month. always does. over the ideal population); District necessary to maintain equal popula- “It is not unanticipated (commis- 2, represented by Billy Lockamy, tion among districts and that, if sioners) we’ll hear from constitu- has a population of 12,273 (413 the size and location of the black Length of ents in the meantime, in addition to people, or 3.3 percent, under); population continues to justify doing what the direction was given (by the District 3, represented by Jefferson so, two of the five districts continue board) at the first public hearing,” Strickland, has a population of to have a majority of black citizens. trial not said Holder. “They will all be relayed 13,778 (1,092 people, or 8.6 per- Citizens’ concerns that have to the demographer.” cent, over); District 4, represented already been presented regard the known The public hearing, held Sept. by John Blanton, has a population consent decree and the tight time- Continued from Page A1 30, was followed by a brief work Showers and rain likely of 11,636 (1,050 people, or 8.3 line for redistricting. session that saw Morgan presenting percent, over); and District 5, rep- Tim Butler has urged the board The parent immediately Wednesday, most fall- went to call 911, but Brailey ing before noon. Highs the commissioners a broad picture resented by Albert Kirby, has a to follow the consent decree. Kirby of how population numbers would population of 12,169 (517 people, agreed, but said he wanted to avoid allegedly slapped the phone will be around 72; lows out of the adult’s hand before will be near 60. Today’s have to shift during the process to or 4.1 percent, under). “packing and bleaching” in carrying running out of the room weather picture balance the figures, while receiv- Following the recent work ses- out that court order, referencing the and then out of the home. was drawn by Butler ing feedback from the board — and sion, county attorney Annette act of drawing district lines in a way Avenue second-grader public. At that meeting, commis- The parent made the call Chancy said the goal was to have “at so as to pack black voters in a few to law enforcement officials Andy Rae Underwood sioners said they wanted to see least one” proposed plan presented districts, thus diluting their influ- Jr. districts remain in contiguous form, on a nearby cell phone and to the board this month. Holder said ence in surrounding districts. officials were at the scene with no islands, and expressed their the date for that goal to be met may Board of Elections chairwoman desire to keep commissioners in within minutes. They found have been overambitious. Sylvia Thornton asked only that Brailey still in the yard. their own district while maintaining Local briefs “The board at the meeting said commissioners be swift, because Investigators processed two minority majority districts as set they would like to see a public hear- approving the maps was only the the scene and collected Harrells forth by the court in a 1989 consent ing sometime before Oct. 20, but I first step. New districts need to evidence in the case. After Community Day — decree. don’t know if we will have proposed be adopted by Dec. 4, in time for interviews with the victim, Parade 10:30 a.m., Morgan is faced with balancing maps in hand at that time,” said the beginning of candidate filing they reported that the sex Saturday, Oct. 22. each of the five districts to around Holder. “We would like to have for county commissioner seats in was non-consensual. The BBQ plates, mini trac- 12,686, the “ideal population” that them come up with a final decision January 2012. Holder said county juvenile victim was taken to tor pull, penny social represents an average number. at the November meeting. Right officials were mindful not only of Sampson Regional Medical and other entertain- Currently, there are two districts now, the goal is that we expect to the shrinking calendar, but also of Center, treated and later ment. FMI, call 385- — 1 and 3 — well above that figure, have (a second meeting) in the third covering the details necessary for a released. 8274 or 271-1204. while the remaining three are below or fourth week in October.” process that will be in effect for at It is not known how long Joint Fellowship it. Morgan and Chancy said the The consent decree, in an effort least the next decade. the trial will take to com- Banquet 14th redistricting process would see that to right an inequity that previously “We’re going to proceed as expe- plete, or if the victim in the Masonic District/ new lines be drawn by which the denied black voters an equal oppor- ditiously as we can knowing we need case will take the stand. District 14 OES two large districts shed population tunity to elect candidates of their to have good maps to show,” said A call to Sampson County — 7 p.m.-midnight, to Districts 2, 4 and 5. choice, states that district boundar- Holder. Assistant District Attorney Saturday, Nov. 5, District 1, represented by Jarvis ies be reviewed after every census. Chris Berendt can be reached at Robert Thigpen was not Duplin Commons, Ed McLamb, has a total population of The decree states in part that redis- 910-592-8137 ext. 121 or via email at immediately returned Emory Auditorium, 13,575 (413 people, or 7 percent, tricting should be limited to changes [email protected]. Monday afternoon. Kenansville. FMI, call John Williams, 5920- 5930 or 441-8716 or Emma Banks, 592- Recipes will be featured in magazine 4130 or 305-3395. The career development coordinator an alumni of Hobbton High School. We Friends for Continued from Page A1 Animals Meeting — shared that five recipes from the cookbook have recipes from the first class right on 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. would be featured in the magazine and one through. It was a lot of hard work, but it 11. New location: Vann had sent a letter and a copy of had actually been prepared and photos of was a lot of fun also,” concluded Vann. Beth’s, 2415 Boykin the cookbook to the magazine early last the dish taken for the publication. “I am There are only about 80 cookbooks Bridge Road, at blink- year. “We had not heard a thing from not telling anyone which recipes were available for purchase at the cost of ing traffic light. FMI them until just a few days ago. Then it featured, but I am excited with the ones $20 each. Vann stated that there are 592-3779. was a hurry up and lets go project. They selected. They did a great job selecting a books available at Newton Grove Drug Nutrition Site Flu wanted items that represented the school variety to include,” she stressed. in Newton Grove and Matthews Gifts in Clinics — 9-9:30 a.m., the next day so we had to overnight them The cookbook is a compilation of reci- Clinton. Anyone wishing to purchase a Tuesday, Oct. 11, to Greensboro. They interviewed me the pes from people with direct association copy may also come by the school and Harrells; 10:15-10:45 next day at noon. It was really done quick- to the school. “Every recipe, with the pick one up. a.m, Tuesday, Oct. ly and we didn’t even have time to realize exception of one which we cannot iden- To contact Billy Todd, call 910-592-8137 11, Turkey; 9-10 a.m, what was truly happening,” explained tify the person’s connection, are from ext. 117, or e-mail siobits@heartlandpubli- Thursday, Oct. 13, Vann. either a student, parent, staff member or cations.com. Adult Day Care. Alzheimer Support Group — 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, Department of Star officials Aging. Guest present- er Lesia Henderson and Corinth Baptist Church youth group. already planning VFW Post 7547 Joint Meeting — 7:15 p.m, Tuesday, Oct. 11. FMI, call 592-3579. next year’s drive McDonald’s Night — 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Continued from Page A1 Courtesy Photo Oct. 11, Newton Inside the Christian Food Bank of Salemburg, “This was such a Star Telephone workers and food bank volun- Grove McDonald’s, successful event and it for Hobbton Middle teers take a break from bringing the bags of has been so rewarding groceries into the building. School PTO. to our employees, that Interested in munity and that we ourselves from the with the continued eco- care about them. absentee vendors in Basic Keyboarding/ nomic challenges I’m Basic Computer “It’s through proj- our community that sure we’ll do this again ects such as this food take and give noth- Class — contact in 2012,” Shipp noted. Garland Senior Center drive that our commit- ing back. This is our “I’m thankful to the ment to the commu- home and the people 529-3931. Christian Food Bank Relay for Life nity we serve shines we love and support,” of Salemburg for their through. We separate he explained. “Hatitude Brunch” positive impact in the — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., community.” Saturday, Oct. 15, Courtesy Photo Butler was happy Star Telephone employees and their family mem- The Christian Food Bank of First Baptist Church to hear that Star Fellowship Hall, 900 bers worked at collection centers at Jordan Salemburg is a non-profit orga- Telephone has plans Shopping Center and Lakewood Plaza last College St. FMI, call for another food drive month, collecting food. ‘They had a great time. nization funded by several area 592-8325 or 592-6944. next year. I went to both sites and the workers were laugh- churches and from local dona- N.C. American The food bank buys ing and carrying on and just having a great time,’ Indian Coalition their supply of grocer- said Bruce Butler, chairman of the local food tions. Assistance is given without Conference — 11 ies from the Second bank. question or judgment to anyone a.m.-11 p.m., Friday Harvest Food Bank in glad to hear they want Co-Op Council of Nov. 4, for all Coharie with a valid photo ID. The food Fayetteville and their to continue this next North Carolina and Indians. FMI, call supply has been low year and it would be the Christian Food bank is open to the public the Kathryn Simmons 564- which, in turn, caused great if it was about Bank of Salemburg to 6909. third Saturday of each month the CFBS’s supply to this same time next accomplish this impor- Lakewood High from 9 a.m. until noon. There is run low. year, too.” tant task of feeding School Class of “This food drive Star Telephone gen- our hungry among us. always a need for contributions 1996 Reunion — couldn’t have come eral manager Lyman I believe that it has far- Saturday, Nov. 5, at and anyone who would like to at a better time. Five Horne was extremely surpassed our original Oasis Oyster Bar. thousand pounds is a pleased by the support expectations,” he said. give may call Bruce at 910-990- FMI,contact Chrissy tremendous amount of shown by his employ- Horne added that 5734, Terry at 910-214-4394, or Meece Bjorklund at food,” Butler said. “We ees and the community it was important for 252-240-9712 or Tara Pastor Randy Barker at 910-308- really appreciate this at-large in this project. those in need to feel Honeycutt Gagnon and hope to continue “We are pleased like they are important 5819 for information on how to 910-262-6474. this partnership. I’m to partner with the members of our com- do so. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 The Sampson Independent A3 Obituaries together to do just that. to Assumption Home in both of the home; moth- First Baptist Church, She is survived by her In her later years, Cold Spring. er, Doris Johnson of West Church Street, sister, Lyncia W. Hankins Mercedes lived in Obituary and guest Elizabethtown; one sis- Rose Hill, with Dr. of Pinehurst; a sister-in- Roxboro. After her hus- book available at www. ter, Tashama Quezada W.K. Raynor officiat- law, Lois Williamson of band died, she worked as danielfuneralhome.com. of Elizabethtown; one ing. Burial will follow Clinton, and numerous a switchboard operator Arrangements are grandson. at Duplin Memorial nieces and nephews. at Piedmont Community with Daniel Funeral The public will be Gardens, Teachey. The family will receive College. She was active Home, St. Joseph received from 1-7 p.m., A visitation of family friends at 663 Bass Lake in Long Memorial and Hanes Lineberry Wednesday, Oct. 12, at and friends will be held Road, Clinton. Methodist Church and Funeral Home, Carter Funeral Home in on Wednesday, Oct. 12, Memorials may be saw to it that a number Greensboro. Garland. from 6 to 7 p.m., at Rose made to White Oak of elderly friends were Online condolences Hill Funeral Home, 472 Baptist Church, 310 taken to coffee every Willie Crumpler, 45 maybe sent through Wells Town Road, Rose White Oak Church Road, day, even when she was HARRELLS — Mr. www.carterfh.com. Hill. Clinton, N.C. 28328, elderly herself. Since a Willie F. Crumpler, Services provided by Condolences may be or the Alzheimer’s Mercedes Broussard, 90, series of strokes in 2005 45, of 5876 Tomahawk Carter Funeral Home of sent to www.rosehillfh. Association, 400 Oberlin COLD SPRING, she has lived near family Hwy., died Sunday, Oct. Garland. com. Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, Minn. — Mrs. Mercedes with the aid of caring 9, 2011. A Rose Hill Funeral N.C. 27605-1351. Nelson Broussard, 90, people in three nursing Arrangements are John W. Davis, 73 Home Service. Condolences can originally of Toronto, homes, most recently incomplete and will BEULAVILLE — Mr. be made to the family S. D., died peacefully Assumption Home in be announced by John Willard Davis, 73, Frances Buckmann, online at www.crumpler- Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 Cold Spring, Minn. Summerville-Boykin of 132 Oxford Court, CARTHAGE — Mrs. honeycutt.com. with family by her side. Mercedes was pre- Mortuary of Garland. died Friday, Oct. 7, Frances Elizabeth Arrangements are Born Nov. 15, 1920, ceded in death by her 2011 at Duplin General Williamson Buckmann, being handled by Mercedes was the husband, Ted, 30 years Edward Driggers, 59 Hospital. 93, formerly of 606 Crumpler-Honeycutt youngest of nine chil- ago this month, and by DURHAM — Mr. The funeral will Concord School Road., Funeral Home, 118 dren of Amy and Ole all her brothers and sis- Edward “Ed” Driggers, be held at 1 p.m., on Clinton, passed away Fayetteville St., Clinton. Nelson. After her child- ters. 59, of 6 Vandalia Place, Wednesday, Oct. 12, Saturday, Oct. 8, hood in Toronto, she She is survived by died Sunday, Oct. 9, from the Rhodes Funeral 2011, at Pinelake Peak Betty J. Ledbetter, 75 lived with her sister her daughter, Susan 2011 at Hock Family Home Chapel with the Resources in Carthage. CARTHAGE — Mrs. Marge in Sioux Falls, Nolan of St. Joseph, Pavilion in Durham. Rev. Chris Miller offi- The funeral will be Betty Jean Ledbetter, and during that time Minn.; her son, Robert Arrangements are ciating. The burial and held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, 75, of 887 Airport met her husband, Ted Thomas Broussard incomplete and will be committal will be in Oct. 11 , at White Oak Road, passed away at William Broussard of of Greensboro; her announced by Carter the Hallsville Baptist Baptist Church in St. Joseph of The Pines Huttig, Ark. She and granddaughter, Anna Funeral Home, 111 N. Church Cemetery, Clinton with the Rev. in Southern Pines on Ted had two children, Mercedes (Rick Ingold Ave., Garland. Beulaville. Stephen Porter and the Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Susan and Bob. They Bohannon) of Cold A viewing will be held Rev. Dudley Neal offi- A graveside service lived in many states as Spring, Minn.; great- Sarita Johnson, 39 on Tuesday, Oct. 11, ciating. Interment will will be held at Cameron they traveled with the granddaughters, Sylva ELIZABETHTOWN at the Rhodes Funeral follow in the church Hill Presbyterian Air Force, finally set- and Norah Mercedes — Ms. Sarita Johnson, Home Chapel from 4 to cemetery. Cemetery in Cameron tling in North Carolina. Bohannon; and many 39, 2793 Johnsontown 7 p.m. Mrs. Buckmann, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Mercedes was always nephews and nieces. Road, died Sunday, Oct. A sympathetic and born in Sampson 2011 at 3 p.m. with the active in her commu- To the last, Mercedes 9, 2011 at her residence. dignified service was County, was the daugh- Rev. Eugene Ussery offi- nity, volunteering with was a joy to many. The funeral will entrusted to Rhodes ter of the late Fred ciating. her church, with Scouts, After a funeral at be held at 1 p.m., Funeral Home, Inc. of Edward Williamson Mrs. Ledbetter was with senior centers, Resurrection Lutheran Thursday, Oct. 13, at Warsaw. and Laura Honeycutt born in Kannapolis, on Sewing Guild and Meals Church in St. Joseph, Pleasant Hill Holiness Williamson and was July 2, 1936 to Florence on Wheels. She loved to Minn on Tuesday, Oct. Church, Johnsontown Levy Williams Jr., 59, the widow of Frederick Cornellia Karriker and drive, travel, bake cakes 11, Mercedes will be Road, Elizabethtown, ROSE HILL — Mr. Buckmann. She was William Marion Atkins. and walk. She loved how buried next to her hus- with the Rev. Annett Levy Williams Jr., also preceded in death Condolences may be the base community felt band at Westminster Johnson officiating. 59,died Saturday, Oct. by two brothers, Oliver sent to www.coxmemori- like a family and loved Gardens, Greensboro, Burial will follow in the 8, 2011 at New Hanover and F. E. Williamson Jr. alfuneralhome.com. to go back to South at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Autry Cemetery. Regional Medical Mrs. Buckmann worked The family has Dakota and visit her Oct. 13. Ms. Johnson is sur- Center, Wilmington. for Commercial Credit in entrusted services to own family. She and her Memorials are pre- vived by two daughters, The funeral will Baltimore, Md. and was Cox Memorial Funeral granddaughter, Anna, ferred to Lutheran Tearra Montgomery, be held at 1 p.m., a member of White Oak Home & Crematory, of took many road trips World Hunger Appeal or and Robin Richardson, Thursday, Oct. 13 from Baptist Church. Vass.

Crime Watch Arrests Incidents/Investigations hedge trimmer. Grove, reported a breaking and enter- • 10/8 — Wendy Rose Perez, 22, of • 10/8 — Gary Anderson, of Four • 10/8 — Sallie Bean, of Clinton, ing and damage to property. Reported 427 Mt. Elam Church Road, Roseboro, Oaks, reported a larceny. Reported reported a damage to property. damaged was a $250 metal door. was charged with disorderly conduct. stolen was a cell phone valued at Reported damaged was a $50 rear • 10/9 — Melissa Warren, of Perez was given a $5,000 bond and a $400. windshield. Clinton, reported damage to prop- trial date of Nov. 10. • 10/8 — Ronald Coleman Jr., of • 10/8 — Robert Tew, of Autryville, erty. Reported damaged was a $400 • 10/8 — Marty Nordam, 50, of 703 Clinton, reported a damage to prop- reported a larceny of a motor vehicle. wooden door frame. Underwood St., Clinton, was charged erty. Reported damaged was a $1,500 Reported stolen was a dirt bike valued • 10/9 — Tony McCullen, of with a DWI. Nordam was given a automobile. at $2,061. Newton Grove, reported a damage $1,500 bond and a trial date of Nov. • 10/8 — David Batson, of Dunn, • 10/8 — Goshen United Methodist to property and breaking and enter- 10. reported a breaking and entering and Church, of Newton Grove, reported ing and larceny of a motor vehicle. • 10/8 — Pamela Keene, 57, of 638 larceny. Reported stolen was a 42 damage to property. Reported dam- Reported damaged was a car window. Calhoun St., Clinton, was charged inch plasma television; an X-Box val- aged was a $500 9-panel wooden door. Stolen was $600 in prescriptions and with four counts of writing worthless ued at $350; an $850 Samsung laptop • 10/8 — Laura Burdick, of Newton $350 in clothing. checks from warrants from Harnett computer; two safe boxes valued at County. Keene was given a trial date $60; an undisclosed amount of cash; of Nov. 3. a pair of Nike shoes with the initials • 10/9 — Laura Byrd, 36, of 2918 “N.B.” on them valued at $150; and Easy St., Dunn, was charged with $100 in jewelry. MISSED YOUR PAPER? misdemeanor larceny. Byrd was given • 10/8 — Joyce Umberger, of Dunn, CALL 592-8137 ALISSA EXT. 137 OR WAYNE EXT. 100 a $1,000 bond and a trial date of Oct. reported a breaking and entering and 24. damage to property. Reported dam- • 10/9 — Christopher Lynn Sutton, aged was a $300 storm door. 29, of 306 South Lane, Newton Grove, • 10/8 — N.C. Agriculture was charged with assault with a dead- Research Center, of Clinton, reported ly weapon. Sutton was given a $2,500 a breaking and entering and larceny. bond and a trial date of Nov. 1. Reported stolen was a $300 orange Publication # (USPS 478-740) (910) 592-8137 Main Office (910) 592-8756 Fax At any time during the message press 0 for the operator. At any time during the message press the ext. # you need.

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Photo by Danny McDowell Postmaster Send Change of Addresses to: Midway homecoming queen Taylor Lee takes a ‘victory lap’ during half- The Sampson Independent, 303 Elizabeth St., Clinton, NC time of Midway’s football game Friday night. A4 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Opinion Our perspective Gov’t needs to stay out of The sampson the marriage business INDEPENDENTHeartland Publications, LLC he unemploy- the bedroom or at a wedding be forced to perform same- ment rate in Commentary altar, government should sex wedding ceremonies or Jules Molenda, publisher our region hov- an amendment to the state come in and rule with an extend their ecclesiastical Sherry Matthews, editor/general manager ers just over 10 Constitution. iron fist. endorsement. Alissa Melvin, circulation manager percent. In the Sens. Jean Preston and Marriage is an institution That should be good T state, the rate is Harry Brown signed as a with deep cultural, religious enough for those who at 10.4 percent. co-sponsor. Reps. Norm and civic roots, and perhaps believe homosexual behavior When a major problem Sanderson co-sponsors the the firestorm over same-sex is wrong. They are free to affects thousands in North corresponding House Bill 777. unions is showing us that voice that viewpoint and urge Carolina and Craven County, Maybe it’s a nice distrac- it’s time to start untangling others to adopt it, but they legislators are expected to tion from what they’re not those roots. shouldn’t expect government Bonuses work for solutions. Instead, doing. Government may oversee to impose it on people of all ours went looking for anoth- Or maybe it’s just another the benefits and responsibili- faiths. er problem. example of the hypocrisy of ties of the civil contract com- Whether people of the With the state’s economy the ultra-conservatives. Isn’t ponent of marriage, but it has same sex should be allowed deserving, in peril, legislators decided it they who accuse liberals of no place setting moral and to marry in North Carolina is to go into the marriage busi- trying to legislate morality? religious restrictions on who a healthy debate. It’s an issue ness. Those same Republicans may or may not get married. that should be discussed in Sen. Jim Forrester, who say less government is Faith groups are already churches, in restaurants and R-Gaston, sponsored Senate better for our country now free to define marriage on in living rooms. Why does just not the Bill 272, the Defense of feel the need to step in and their own terms. If same- the government need to get Marriage Act. It’s already attempt to govern morality. sex marriage was legal in involved in this debate? illegal for same-sex couples Those same Republicans the United States, the First There are other issues to marry in North Carolina. who say less government is Amendment’s guarantee of that need its attention. right time But Forrester wants to better decide that when it religious freedom ensures — New Bern No one supports teach- under those conditions. cement that principle as comes to what happens in that churches would never Sun Journal/MCT ers more than we do, The city school board, and no one has used this under the recommenda- Commentary arena more often than tion from superintendent we to promote them, call Dr. Michael Basham, Character, for fairness in wages and split 3-3 on whether to back them when lawmak- give the bonus, virtually ideas what ers, time after time, use killing it for the time their axe first in an area being, at least. Members matter that should always be a Carol Worley, E.R. ome on the left, last resort when cutting Mason and Georgina frustrated by the state funds. Zeng voted against the disappointing Yet we, like half of bonuses, citing the cur- presidency of the Clinton City Board rent economic climate Barack Obama, of Education, cannot see and the potential to save S are resorting the prudence in provid- jobs in the future as more than ever to the politics ing December bonuses their reasons. Members of ethnicity. Those who don’t to faculty and staff, no Randy Barefoot, Diane like Obama’s policies may be racists, the reasoning goes, matter how deserving we Viser and Kathleen because Obama is black. think they are of them. Squibb voted in favor of One problem is the mat- With the state’s finan- the bonuses. ter of conservative voters in cial situation still tenuous While we would love to Florida giving an enormous at best, we cannot fathom see deserving teachers straw poll victory to Herman why any school system and staff get the bonus- Cain, who is among the more would take money from es, now simply isn’t the conservative Republican can- its fund balance now to time. These are uncer- From Wall Street to didates. He is black. Unlike provide bonuses when tain economic times, Obama, who did not grow jobs could still be hang- more jobs are being lost up immersed in American ing in the balance, jobs than gained and there is black culture, Cain grew up off the beaten path in Georgia. He obtained his that might be afforded no guarantee that more bachelor’s degree from the with the $160,000 rec- educational cuts aren’t By Taylor Batten Guest Column are disappearing, even ommended for use as a coming down the legisla- The Charlotte with the economic slow- prestigious and historically able pay cut from his down. Once it’s gone, black Morehouse College one-time financial pat-on- tive pipe. In fact, they’ve Observer before receiving his master’s the back. been as much as prom- bank job when he start- it’s gone. Look to Atlanta ed as the land trust’s or a number of other degree from Purdue. He is an The teachers and fac- ised. enormously successful busi- ulty are deserving of that And even though om Okel and new executive director cities to see what hap- pens when a community nessman and former chairman financial reward, with- Basham says he cannot the Catawba last Monday. of the board of the Federal out question. They’ve predict the future, as a Lands “I had more to give” doesn’t aggressively pre- Reserve Bank of Kansas City. worked hard, dealt with superintendent privvy to Conservancy after two decades in serve open land. “We’ll Obama never held a real job much and side-stepped anticipated educational T — unbe- banking, Okel, 48, said. blow it forever,” Okel for long — outside of a short the most critical of blows cuts down the road it knownst to “I wanted to do some- said, if we’re not deliber- political career — never ran coming from the state doesn’t take a crystal each other — were sep- thing meaningful and ate about how we want a company and never served budget. Yet maintaining ball to understand that arately going through impactful, something future development to as an executive of any sort. If a job, keeping a teacher more state whittling is major life transitions, where I could leverage take place. Obama can be the country’s assistant, securing a bus likely and will impact not sure exactly where those skills I developed Quality of life a non- chief executive, then a man driver or cafeteria work- Clinton City and every they were headed. Now over my career.” partisan issue as accomplished as Cain must er has got to mean more other public school sys- they have found each He was drawn A lot of forces are surely be considered presi- dential material. So, given than a $400 (for classi- tem in the state. other, and will help each to Catawba Lands lined up against Okel and other navigate the next Conservancy, he said, the conservancy. The the dynamics of the last GOP fied staff it was a rec- Every business and debate, it is easy to under- ommended $150) bonus every local government chapter of their lives. because its work for air state has slashed fund- Hanging in the bal- quality, water quality, ing for its clean-water stand why Cain has gained that will be eaten up by agency is feeling the such favor among Florida con- taxes any way. pinch, tightening their ance, besides their own recreation and quality fund, from $100 million servatives. It has to do with Teachers and staff belt and doing, as the success and happiness: of life touches everyone. annually to $12.5 mil- his message and his qualifica- we’ve spoken with since saying now goes, “more what the Charlotte But he knows that the lion. Local government tions; not his skin tone. the vote was taken con- with less.” region will look like for- challenges of protecting contributions for land Cain advocates economic cur, noting that while If the city has an ever. land in perpetuity from preservation are shrink- growth, not Obama’s mes- they’d love to have excessive fund balance, Okel is Charlotte’s lat- rampant development ing. And this region and sage of redistribution. The the extra money they as Basham seems to est example of a hard- could be as difficult as its governments have a vision statement for Cain’s wouldn’t want it if hold- think, perhaps provid- driving executive giv- any complex corporate long history of valuing 9-9-9 Plan includes this: “We ing onto that money ing textbooks and other ing up the rat-race for transaction. development over con- must get the government off could save jobs later on. classroom materials something entirely new. Ramping up ambi- servation. our backs, out of our pock- Until last year, he was tions Okel and other con- ets and out of our way in Who would? might be in order. But, order to return to prosper- Readers of our web- better still, it might be the Global Head of Bank The conservancy servancy leaders portray of America’s Syndicated has permanently pro- their mission as nonpar- ity.” Limiting government has site overwhelmingly wise to save it now for served this country well. It agree. In just one day, future use, when posi- Capital Markets division. tected 11,000 acres in tisan. “Beavers, bass, deer and ducks are apo- freed black people from segre- a poll asking the ques- tions are in peril. He oversaw the bank’s Mecklenburg and five gation, slavery and all assort- tion ‘would you vote for Teachers and staff structuring of debt for neighboring counties in litical,” board member ments of Jim Crow laws. Laws a teacher bonus when certainly work hard big corporate deals. After its first 20 years. Now Eddie Poe says. “Open that oppress minorities are jobs could still be hang- and deserve raises and 20 years, with the bank it’s aiming considerably spaces, trees and wild- government-imposed racism. ing the balance?’ showed bonuses, but we’d rather turned upside down and higher: Increasing that life have no voices.” Most institutionalized 67 percent responding see then secure in their Okel tired of business to 50,000 acres in the He’s right. A Gallup atrocities against blacks were ‘No’ while only 33 per- jobs first. And that’s not travel, he announced he next 20 years. study released last year resolved by limiting govern- cent responded that they something we’re certain was leaving. To do what, It’s an audacious idea. found that an area’s ment’s authority to oppress would vote for a bonus of just yet. he wasn’t sure. The U.S. Census Bureau physical beauty and individuals. The Catawba Lands says North Carolina green spaces is one of Cain’s limited-government Conservancy hap- will grow by 4.2 mil- the biggest drivers in tax plan would replace oppres- pened to be recharting lion people (fifth most how attached residents sive and discriminatory fed- its future at the same in the nation) between feel to their community eral income, FICA and death What do you think? time. With its respected 2000 and 2030, and — more than crime rates, taxes with a 9 percent tax the Charlotte region quality of leadership or on sales, personal and corpo- executive director Dave rate incomes. It is a specific The Sampson Independent wants to get your vote Cable leaving, the non- can expect to grow by even education. plan for real change to our in our latest internet poll question. The poll question profit land trust was at 800,000 or more in that Okel has shown he’s ridiculous tax code, which we is located on the left-hand side of our home page at a crucial juncture. It time. That means more capable of structuring haven’t seen from other can- www.clintonnc.com. needed someone to lead housing, and roads, and acquisitions in the cor- didates. it to ambitious goals for schools, and shopping, porate world. Now let’s Let’s stop obsessing about Current poll question: Would you vote for a preserving open space and landfills. hope he’s as effective the color and gender of candi- teacher bonus when jobs could still be in the bal- that would take it far Look at the images sealing a different kind dates and focus on character, ance? beyond anything it has above. Development has of deal. intellect and qualifications. accomplished in its first been washing over the (Editor’s note: Taylor It’s our best shot at elect- 20 years. Charlotte region like a Batten can be reached at ing the right man or woman. Yes: 39% Enter Okel, who, it’s slow-moving tsunami for tbatten@charlotteobserv- — New Bern No: 61% safe to say, took a siz- decades. Open spaces er.com.) Sun Journal/MCT Tuesday, October 11, 2011 The Sampson Independent A5 Man in serious Butler’s top students condition after for October being hit with bat Altercation sends victim to WakeMed By Doug Clark there was an altercation at the Raleigh Street residence where the two 28-year- Assistant Editor old men had just been. However, after Officers with the Sampson County talking to the suspect in the case, the Sheriff’s Office are investigating an inci- man explained to deputies that the two dent that took place early Sunday morn- men drove to his home and a confron- ing, sending one man to WakeMed after tation did take place, which led to the he was beaten with a baseball bat. altercation. According to reports, deputies were Investigators said they do have a dispatched to a residence in the 300- person of interest in the case, but are block of Raleigh Street in Newton Grove still exploring what events led up to the on a disturbance call early Sunday morn- altercation and who was at fault. ing ,around 1:07 a.m. Enroute, they One man suffered minor burns, while were re-directed to a Mt. Olive Highway the other, who was hit in the head with residence, also in Newton Grove, in con- the bat, was listed in serious condition nection with the Raleigh Street incident. Monday morning at WakeMed. When deputies got there, they dis- To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 covered that one man was unconscious. ext. 123 or email to sisports@heartland- It was explained to the deputies that publications.com. Courtesy photo Butler Avenue Elementary School Student of the Month nominees for October are, back: Zamiyah Marshall, Noah Jackson (October Student of the Month for BAS), Zachary Herring, Zoey Locklear, Brianna Jordan, The Oates Family Trace Hall, Anthony Zelaya, Andy Underwood Jr.; second row: Amber Lowman, Jayla Hester, Blytle Jackson, Ariana Troublefield, Justin Phillips, Tyler Emanuel, Brian Martin, Crystal Long, Rece Thompson; and front row: Jennifer Gutierrez, Laura Naylor, Akyya Stywall, Josue of Duplin, Sampson Villafranca, Madison Hall, Hannah Greene, Emma Logan. By Claude H. Moore (1916-1994) From the Historical Society Nearly every week of Goshen) in 1775 and County, Texas; Lewis C. I receive some inquiry in 1779. He built a plan- Oates (1809-1876) who about data on the pioneer tation home northwest married four times, had Oates family which now of Faison on what is now 14 children and settled in Holland named new has descendants all over N.C. Highway 50. He may 1858 in Angelina County, the country. It is believed have built a water mill on Texas; Jethro Oates who by genealogists that this Young Swamp. His wife married Nancy Bradshaw family originally came was named Artesha and and lived in Sampson Kiwanis Club president from Denmark and that they had the following County; Susannah Oates they settled in Cornwall, children: Lidia Oates, who died young; Elizabeth Ann England in the 9th century. married Barnabus Stevens Oates (1817-1902) who The name in Danish was and has many descendants; married William Wright “UTZ.” Amia Oates who married Faison and lived on a plan- The great castles of (1779) Stephen King, had tation east of Faison. Perran Sabolire and St. many children, and has Their old home is still Agnes in Cornwall were numerous descendants; standing and is owned by built by the Oates fam- Jesse Oates who mar- the Kalmer family. After ily. We find a settler by ried Loruhama Stevens, her husband’s death Mrs. the name of Oates living settled on a plantation William W. Faison moved in Warwick County, Va., in Sampson County and into Faison and became in 1652. James Oates, later moved to Kentucky one of the founders of St. (born 1660) was living in (Dr. Jane Johnson of the Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Perquimans County, N.C., Mount Olive College fac- in Faison. The late Mrs. in 1696. He received land ulty is twice descended Mary Parrott Ray of Faison grants there. He married from this couple); Jethro was a granddaughter. The a Mrs. Elizabeth Eivens E. Oates, (1768-1821) who late David C. Oates had a after 1693. married 1)Letitia Caraway number of children among His will was probated 2)Elizabeth Ivey and lived who was John Oates, the in Perquimans County on a plantation N.W. of Confederate sheriff of in 1704. He left one son, Faison; Elizabeth Oates, Sampson county (the Joseph, born on August 7, no record; Michael Oates, Yankees burned his home) 1697. Joseph Oates mar- no record, and John Oates who married Mary Jewell ried Elizabeth Wyatt and (1775-1828) who married Ashford and they were the later received land grants Susan Cogdell (1782-1861) parents of the late John A. in Chowan and Bertie coun- and lived northwest of Oates (lawyer and writer), ties, and in 1747 and 1749 Faison. John and Susan David Oates of Fayetteville, he received land grants on C. Oates had the following and Mrs. Mary Ashford Goshen Swamp in what children: David C. Oates Harris. Jethro E. Oates later became Sampson (1802- 1875) who mar- (1768-1821) lived north- Courtesy photo and Duplin. Joseph and ried 1)Loruhama Fleming, west of Faison and their Melinda Holland was recently inducted as the new Clinton Kiwanis Club Elizabeth Oates had three 2) Melinda Pennington descendants are scattered president. Pictured with her is past district Lt. Gov. Bill Scott. sons: Capt. John Oates, and lived on a planta- far and wide. Capt. James Oates, and tion northwest of Faison, The early Oates were Captain Jethro Oates, which is still owned by members of the Church all officers in the Dobbs their descendants; James of England, but after the County Military, prior to B. Oates (1803-1877) who American Revolution and the American Revolution. married Mildred Carr and the disestablishment of the Jethro Oates, born in lived in Sampson County; state church, many became 1732 in Perquimans Ann Maria Oates (1806- Baptists. County and died in Duplin 1875) who married her (Editor’s note: This col- (now Sampson) in 1781, cousin, the Rev. Jethro umn is reprinted by per- received land grants on Oates, a Baptist minis- mission of the Mount Olive Young Swamp (a branch ter and settled in Leon Tribune.) Man tries to steal Perry school bus By Doug Clark When the suspect didn’t from the bus. Assistant Editor answer, the man told Although the suspect him he was calling law got away, investigators A curious neighbor enforcement. say that they do have a reportedly stopped the Rattled, the suspect person of interest in the larceny of a school bus jumped out of the bus and case and are still seeking after allegedly catch- took off running. He even- information about him. ing a suspect in the act tually got into a small pas- If you have any infor- Saturday night around senger vehicle and fled mation, call the Sampson 7:30 p.m. the scene. County Sheriff’s Office at According to reports Nothing was taken 910-592-4141. from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, a resident living near Charles E. Full Gospel Chapel Perry Elementary School, 110 McKoy St. Clinton, NC 705 Boone St., Roseboro, noticed overhead flashing Presents In Concert lights on one of the school buses in the school’s park- The Easters ing lot. The man got into Friday, October 14 @ 7:30 p.m. his vehicle and drove to the bus and witnessed a For additional information call: white male behind the Mrs. Christine Kivett (910) 592-3356 or (910) 592-0161 steering wheel and asked Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. him what he was doing. IN CONCERT Sports The Sampson Independent Tuesday, October 11, 2011 — A6 www.clintonnc.com ‘Cats tame the Horses get Tigers in OT another By sherry matthews Editor road win It took 100 minutes and some tough play, but Hobbton’s Wild- By sherry matthews cats held strong to tame James Kenan’s Tigers 4-2. Editor Unlike their first matchup, where the Tigers scored unan- swered points in the second half, the ‘Cats, coach Stephen Battise Clinton’s Dark Horses held on to stressed, didn’t tire, playing strong from beginning to end and not their sixth-place state ranking Mon- allowing James Kenan to push by in the overtime period. day afternoon, securing a road win “This was a very, very close game,” Battise noted. “James against Croatan and likely moving Kenan is a very strong team and they really controlled the ball up in the conference. Final score well, but my guys held tough; the defense didn’t let them score.” 3-1 Clinton. The first half close throughout, with both teams hitting the back Coach Brad Spell praised his of the net twice, one each of those goals was from penalty kicks. team for their continued strong and By the period’s end, the score was knotted 2-2. consistent play, particularly point- For Hobbton, Alecsander Escalera got the first goal on a free ing out their strength in the second kick. The second, a PK, was taken by Eber Gomez, with the Tiger half Monday. keeper saving it only to have Gomez rebound for the score. “It seemed like we were holding Tough play continued into the second half, with both teams the ball a little too long in the first showing strong defense, keeping the ball out of the net and the half,” Spell pointed out, “but we score knotted by the time the whistle sounded ending regular Photo by David Johnson adjusted by the second and were play. Hobbton’s Eber Gomez challenges a James Kenan player. releasing it quicker, making good “The guys played really well,” Battise stressed. “Their heart decisions.” showed through in that second half. They never grew tired; they Tough play on both ends of the just kept at it. They were determined they weren’t going to let JK ball left the game scoreless at the teams headed to the locker room come back, and they didn’t. for the break, but unselfish play, “Last time, they broke through and got us 5-4. This time, we Spell said, from his Dark Horses re- held, with good passing and good distribution and good play from sulted in 3 goals and the win in the the mid-field. second half. The ‘Cats played so strong that James Kenan couldn’t score in “They were moving the ball well, the OT period, leaving it all to Hobbton. communicating well, releasing In the first 10-minute OT, Escalera got another free kick, this faster and just playing very, very one from 25-yards out, putting the home team up 3-2. unselfish soccer. I was pleased,” Then Gomez, on an assist from Ricardo Mejia, took a long pass, Spell asserted. dribbled it down field and squeezed it by the keeper for the win- Scoring goals for the Horses ning score. Photo by David Johnson Wildcat Alecsander were Ryan Taylor, Will Reagan and The win moves Hobbton, now tied for first in the conference Photo by David Johnson Escalera gets a header Festus Turlington, with assists by with Trask, to 11-3-1 overall and 8-1 in the conference. They will Juan Rodriquez tries to during a home match with Jose Aguilar and Juan Alverado. travel across county Wednesday to face Union. ease around a James Kenan James Kenan Monday after- Monday’s road win moves Clin- defender. noon. ton to 14-2-2 overall and 7-1-1 in the conference. The Horses host Swansboro in a Spartans get needed conference game Wednesday. conference victory ‘Dogs take bite By jimmy perkins out of Raiders Sports Writer By sherry matthews Photo by Jimmy Perkins The Union Spartan varsity soccer team Spartan Hairon Sevilla (#7) takes a Editor improved to 7-3-1 overall and 5-3-1 in the con- shot at the goal during Monday’s The Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs ference with a big victory over the Pender game. came to Midway hungry. They left Patriots Monday at Union. came back and Sevilla scored his second goal full, devouring the Raiders 6-0 in a The Spartans were led by Hairon Sevilla on a free kick. The game ended with a 4-1 conference soccer match. with 2 goals and a key assist. Spartan victory. Despite the blanking, coach Allen Union came out and moved the ball up and Coach David Ameen told his team that they McLamb said he saw some positive down the field in the first half but were only played hard and aggressive, especially in the things out of his team and some able to hit the goal once 15 minutes into the Photo by Jimmy Perkins second half. things they would start working game with a long shot by Mauricio Amaya, Goalie John Dominguez dives to save “Everybody got some playing time,” he on today in preparation with their with the assist coming from Yoni Martinez. a goal in Union’s win over Pender stressed. “We weren’t really together in the matchup with Lakewood Wednes- The Spartans took the 1-0 lead into inter- Monday. first half,” he said attributing that fact to hav- day. mission. quickly went up 2-0. ing only practice since their last game. “It wasn’t all bad and it wasn’t all But, it was all Union in the second half as Halfway through the second period, Marti- “I really got good quality play from my good,” McLamb pointed out, not- they were able to score three times, with goal nez scored on a terrific head shot with Sevilla bench,” he reiterated. ing again that the tough conference keeper John Dominguez only allowing the Pa- this time getting the assist, and it was 3-0 in The Spartans have a real test Wednesday makes it necessary to come out triots to hit the net once. favor of the Spartans. as they host the Hobbton Wildcats in a very ready to play each and every time Only 5 minutes into the second half, the The Patriots got their only goal with 17 important conference game at Union. Game out. Spartans got a goal from Sevilla and they minutes left in the game, but the Spartans time 5 p.m. But he also handed it to what he called a tough Wallace team. “They came well-prepared, they really did. We made some mistakes, but Wal- lace is strong and they played that way,” McLamb said. Leps fall at Trask The Raiders, McLamb pointed By sherry matthews much where we are going to well in the midfield, but when contenders. “But we not doing out, didn’t play as well as he has be. We’ve got some areas we it gets to the forwards, we just the job. We can’t seem to find Editor seen them play this season. “But, just can’t seem to overcome,” lose it.” the key to fix our problems. then again, every time I saw some- With Lakewood’s Leopards Sandoval stressed. “My hope Of 10 balls, he pointed out, 9 But we are not giving up. We thing that needed adjusting, they unable to hang on to the ball, is that we can just improve for of them were lost. are going to keep working with went out there and did their best home team Trask was able these last few games.” “We do communicate pretty them and try to improve our to make that correction. They re- to get a foothold and keep on The Leopard coach pointed good, and we get a good per- game each time out so the end sponded, especially on defense. It pounding away, sending the to his team’s inability to keep centage of balls to the mid- of the season will be better and was the little things, but they hung Sampson team packing after a the ball once it made it be- field, but we lose 80 percent next year we will be stronger.” tough and tried to work to improve, sound 7-1 defeat. yond the midfield. “We just of them from there,” he as- Trey Faircloth scored the especially in the second half.” Coach Jesus Sandoval said keep losing the ball, and my serted. only goal for the Leopards Midway hosts Lakewood Wednes- work now would be focused on guys get aggravated. There’s With six seniors and what Monday afternoon. day night in a game that McLamb trying to improve each game not a lot of control when the Sandoval said was a pretty Lakewood will travel a short said should be a good matchup. until the end of the season. ball gets to our forwards. We good defense, he felt like his distance Wednesday to face “We’ve got work to do to get “Truthfully, we are pretty do well in the back and we do Leopards could be stronger county rival Midway. ready, and we are going to do that,” he said. SCC Foundation to Hicks hooks hold Sampson Classic a big one golf tournament By Erica Beasley SCC On Nov. 10, the Sampson Community College Foundation will host the 9th Annual Sampson Classic Golf Tournament at Coharie Coun- try Club in Clinton. Since 2003, the SCC Foundation has sponsored Photo by Erica Beasley this event as a means to raise money for student scholarships, faculty Getting ready for this year’s Sampson Classic that ben- grants and other program support. efits the Sampson Community College Foundation are Four years ago, the tournament began to be held in honor of Wil- Foundation board members Ann Thornton, Bill Johnson, liam M. Johnson Jr., who is a longtime supporter of Sampson Com- for whom the tournament is played each year, and Neal munity College and serves on the Foundation Board of Directors. “We Strickland, co-chairman of the event. The golf tourna- will have a good time playing golf, but we will also be helping students ment is Nov. 10 get an education,” stated Johnson. Bill Fulton, and they are working hard to guarantee day full of fun and The day will kick off with breakfast sponsored by Hardees and a fellowship for those taking part in the Classic. Courtesy Photo 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive prizes According to Lisa Turlington, executive director of the Foundation, Clinton’s Kenneth Hicks show- are courtesy of Century Link, and GO Automotive will donate a car the tournament is a great day of competition as well as camaraderie cases his massive 17.5 inch long for the Hole-in-One Challenge. The four man super ball teams will be for a great cause. “We’d love to have a full field of 36 teams having fun flounder he recently caught while pre-flighted, and there will be prizes for all flight winners. In addition, and helping others. Last year we had a great day of golf and fellowship, fishing off the pier in Surf City lunch will be served during the awards ceremony after the conclusion and we expect to raise even more money for education this time.” with his cousin Bryan Peterson. Hicks said the flounder was the of the tournament. For more information regarding The Sampson Classic, call 910-592- first one caught at the pier this Spearheading the event are the 2011 chairmen Neal Strickland and 8081 ext. 2042 or visit www.sampsoncc.edu. year. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Page A7

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We’re high-school-age in the process of sons can’t imag- moving to a new, ine leaving their bigger house, and First Full Last New school, especially now we’ll actually Oct 4 Oct 12 Oct 20 Oct 26 not to start at a have a separate completely new bedroom for each place in the mid- Ask Dr. Brothers of our girls. The UV Index dle of the year. I problem is, we sympathize with them, but don’t think they want to Tue Wed Thu I can’t think of how to keep be split up. Should my two 10/11 10/12 10/13 them at their old school. elementary-school-age kids 4 4 6 How can I make it easier still be sharing a room? Will Moderate Moderate High for them to make this tran- it hurt their feelings if we The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, sition? -- F.R. try to separate them? -- N.S. with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater 0 11 Dear F.R.: Conventional Dear N.S.: The first skin protection. wisdom says that moving thing you should do is get can be very hard on high- a good idea of how each of Robots take title ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service school-age children, as your daughters feels about they look to their peer and sharing a room. Talk to friend groups for stability them independently about and acceptance more than how they feel about shar- as ‘Real Steel’ to their family (in contrast ing their room and whether with younger children, they want to continue shar- who rely more heavily on ing when they move and earns $27.3M Keep in touch with their family for self-confi- have the chance to gain dence and understand- space for themselves. It At the Box Office your Hometown news... ing). However, sometimes could be the case that one LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackman’s sex appeal and moves are inevitable, and of your daughters is less Boxing robots are the undis- a romantic subplot involv- No Matter Where it’s good to try to soften excited about the prospect puted champions at the ing co-star Evangeline Lilly You’re Located! the blow for your kids. of sharing a room but is weekend box office. was a draw for women, said Additionally, all kids are dif- going along with it to please Hugh Jackman’s “Real Dave Hollis, Disney’s head ferent, and what might help her sister. Especially as Steel,” set in a near-future of distribution. The movie one adjust might not help they get older, kids value when robot fighters have brought in a solid mix of Easy to Read. Affordable. another. For this reason, their privacy, so you should replaced humans in the couples and parents with you should treat your sons attempt to honor those ring, debuted at No. 1 with children, he said. And Only a Click Away! individually and talk to each wishes. $27.3 million, according to “The men might have of them about what’s worry- Secondly, you should studio estimates Sunday. been more attracted to this ing him about moving and look at the situation as par- A DreamWorks release idea of boxing robots and starting at a new school. ents and determine wheth- distributed by Disney, “Real the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em part Check out the school er your daughters are actu- Steel” added $22.1 million of it. For women, it was that you’re planning to send ally good roommates. When in 19 overseas markets for more Hugh and the Hugh your sons to, especially living in the same room out a worldwide total of $49.4 and Evangeline angle,” to evaluate whether there of necessity, it can be easy million. The movie casts Holis said. “For families, it’s are significant differences to overlook some of the Jackman as a former boxer this father-son story and the in the size, class structure issues that develop -- maybe reluctantly thrown together somewhat redemptive rise or requirements for gradu- they have different sleeping with his young son as they to glory toward the end.” ation. Social factors cer- schedules, energy levels or turn a junkyard robot into a 1. “Real Steel,” $27.3 mil- tainly can be the hardest vastly different tempera- world-class contender. lion ($22.1 million interna- thing for teenagers to cope ments that make it harder George Clooney’s tional). with, but this can be exac- for them to feel completely political saga “The Ides of 2. “The Ides of March,” erbated by big changes to comfortable with sharing a March” was the runner-up, $10.4 million. their academic experience. room. However, sharing a opening at No. 2 with $10.4 3. “Dolphin Tale,” $9.2 mil- While you can’t change the room also can build their million. The Sony release lion. way the new school oper- sibling relationship and stars Ryan Gosling as an 4. “Moneyball,” $7.5 mil- ates, you can help your kids teach them valuable lessons aide to a presidential can- lion. prepare for these changes. about friendship and com- didate (Clooney) caught up 5. “50/50,” $5.5 million. Also look into any after- promise, as well as make in scandal. Clooney also 6. “Courageous,” $4.6 mil- GO ONLINE FOR MORE INFO! school or extracurricular them feel safer and more directed. lion. activities that your sons do secure at home. No mat- The previous No. 1 7. “The Lion King,” $4.55 now -- whether it’s theater ter what you decide now, movie, the Warner Bros. million ($7.3 million inter- or basketball, you should you always can leave open family film “Dolphin Tale,” national). make sure that they know the option for a change-up slipped to No. 3 with $9.2 8. “Dream House,” $4.5 mil- these things are available at any time, so that your million, raising its domestic lion. E-Edition where you’re going. With girls know they have the total to $49.1 million. 9. “What’s Your Number?”, the proper preparation, freedom to have their own Males accounted for $3.1 million. a new school can be an room if they want it. two-thirds of the audience 10. “Abduction,” $2.9 mil- opportunity for learning (c) 2011 by King Features Syndicate for “Real Steel,” though lion. www.myclintonnc.com Tuesday, OcTOber 11, 2011 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 ComiCThes/Ent Sampson IndependenErtainmt Ent A9

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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, person. Oct. 11, 2011: VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman You could find this year unusually HHHH Relate to a partner direct- challenging in the relationship depart- ly. You might have difficulty under- ment. You will go through many ups standing him or her. Fatigue could be and downs, as others seem to always a factor, as there is so much stress say no when you say yes, and vice around you. Try to be indulgent and versa. Consider the possibility that understand what is happening with a you both could be right. This type key person. Tonight: Be a duo. of situation will arise with different LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) people. See if there is a common HHHH The Full Moon could be a theme connecting them. If you are problem as you attempt to deal with single, you could attract many differ- others’ energy. The best idea is to ent types of people. You might want allow them to expand their horizons. to date until you are sure of yourself. You want feedback, and you will get If you are attached, let your sweetie it. You might want to temper your have at least equal say if you want words. Tonight: Go with a suggestion. to keep the peace. ARIES is direct, if SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) THE FAMILY CIRCUS nothing else. HHH Focus on what you can do CONCEPTIS SUDOKU The Stars Show the Kind of Day — the possibilities. You might need to Bil Keane You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; help others get their job done. Don’t by Dave Green 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult take on more than your fair share. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Others will resent that action later. HHHH Your sense of well-being You can encourage others without can only add to your situation, multi- doing their work. Tonight: Do what is plying the good vibes. Others seem best for you. unsure of themselves as they go SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) through quite a swing, deciding what HHHHH You are full of energy is right for them. If someone waiv- and charisma. You have the drive ers, you could feel insecure. Don’t. to complete any task you take on. Tonight: All smiles. Others might be unusually challenging TAURUS (April 20-May 20) or touchy. If someone rains on your HHH Confusion surrounds nearly parade, know that it is only for a lim- anything you take on. Others respond ited time. This person will change his to today’s Full Moon by swinging or her tune. Tonight: Living it up. from one thought to another. Stay CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) centered, knowing this, too, will pass. HHH Do check out a real estate Fatigue might be the result of the investment with care. You don’t need instability around you. Tonight: Vanish to know the hows and whys of a situ- while you can. ation, just whether it is a good invest- DENNIS THE MENACE GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ment for you. Realize what is hap- HHHH Zero in on what you want. pening behind the scenes. Tonight: At Hank Ketchum Clearly, an issue surrounds a deci- home. Keep the door open. sion. Do you really know what you AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) want? Others seem to have difficulty HHHH You could be more posi- finding clarity and could be affected tive than you have been in a while. by their last conversation. Tonight: Others toss their issues on you. Keep Where the crowds are. smiling, knowing when enough is CANCER (June 21-July 22) enough. Just politely end a conversa- HHH If you must take a stand, do tion and walk away. Communication so. Remember that others wonder could get flubbed up. Tonight: Catch how well you can express yourself. up on another person’s news. Are you clear about your choices? In PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) the long run, the path of diplomacy HHH Be sensitive to not only might be the only one to head down. your budget but also to others’. Tonight: Could be late. Understanding opens up a former LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) impasse with a partner. You know HHHH Keep reaching out for new where you are going. Push comes to information. Your fiery spirit helps you shove over money. Remember that find your way through a lot of drama everyone sees money differently. and feelings. The Full Moon causes Tonight: Your treat. high emotional frequency from many different people. Respond accord- Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet ingly. Tonight: Reach out for another at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

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Under faculty super- am learning how to devel- ing in the lab has helped vision, psychology majors op my own studies.” solidify their career 910-592-7077 A12 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Saturday fun squared Thousands enjoy a beautiful Saturday in downtown Clinton during annual street fair

Photo by Chris Berendt Barbara Barry, left, speaks with Judith Barnes about the dairy goat milk soap she was selling on the History Museum grounds during Saturday’s Photo by Chris Berendt Court Square Street Fair. Barry and her husband James own a 15-acre Local dance groups and singers drew huge crowds on the Main Street side farm in the Clinton area, where they raise dairy goats like Mary, also pic- of the Sampson County Courthouse during the 25th Court Square Street tured, who welcomed children to pet her. Fair, which featured everything from barbecue and baked goods to live entertainment and old-time craft demonstrations. Photo by Chris Berendt Sally Smith of Grantham works the Photo by Chris Berendt spinning wheel as part One of the many treats of the Sampson County that could be found dur- History Museum’s Craft ing Saturday’s street Demonstration Day, fair was homemade ice which offered visitors cream, prepared at the build tours, exhibitions History Museum during and demonstrations Saturday’s festivities. that showed how life used to be.

Photo by Chris Berendt Ol’ Lightnin’ Rods antique car show enjoyed one of the big- gest turnouts yet, with hundreds of cars lin- ing Lisbon Street and filling the entire park- ing lot from behind Butler’s Pharmacy to the City Market.

Photo by Chris Berendt The Sampson County Arts Council held a sidewalk art contest, which saw a bustling street usually covered in cars instead adorned with colorful chalk.

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