County to Buy BB&T Property

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The former Government needs more ofice space BB&T bank BOB SHILES Taylor, who along with Commissioner David building STAFF WRITER Edge led the negotiations for the sale with the on North Hector MacLean family. “A lot of negotiations LUMBERTON — After more than two and talk went into this.” Chestnut years of negotiations, the Robeson County The county has been pursuing the prop- Street in Board of Commissioners has reached an agree- erty to provide downtown parking and ofice Lumberton ment to purchase the property of the former space to relieve crowding at the county court- will eventually BB&T building at 500 N. Chestnut St. house. Noah Woods, chairman of the Board house county The property, which includes a parking of Commissioners, said that no inal plans for lot with 125 spaces, is being purchased for the building have been made by the commis- departments. $615,000 plus closing costs. The actual BB&T sioners. building is being donated. “We have a lot of needs,” Woods said. “We Staff photo “This is a super deal for the county and the by BOB SHILES city of Lumberton,” said Commissioner Tom See COUNTY, Page 10A No word on when

RCC ofﬁcials look on as U.S. Rep. ABC store Mike McIntyre signs the check reopens for the $575,000 grant awarded to the college by the Cummings to retire National Science as town manager Foundation for TEDDY KULMALA student STAFF WRITER scholarships. PEMBROKE — Town resi- Staff photo by BOB SHILES dents seeking answers Tuesday night on when the Pembroke ABC store would reopen didn’t get any. Joshua Malcolm, chairman of Pembroke’s ABC Board, said the board has struggled to come up with money for renovations for the store at 203 N. Vance St. It has been closed since Oct. 20, 2008, after an audit revealed money and inventory were missing. Malcolm said the building RCC receives $575,000 has a counter layout, meaning customers can’t freely roam the aisles but depend on an employee to locate any items they’re seeking. The board wants a new Grant money to support scholarships loor plan that would remove BOB SHILES of applying for the scholarship, it opens new the counter and allow customers STAFF WRITER doors for me.” to walk the aisles. Malcolm said Collins was among college administrators, such a layout would encourage additional sales. LUMBERTON — What Christina Collins faculty, students and public oficials gathered He said Pembroke’s store is heard Tuesday about the science, technol- at RCC on Tuesday for the oficial announce- ogy, engineering and mathematics grant that ment that the college has received a $575,000 among about a half-dozen in Robeson Community College received recent- National Science Foundation Division of the state with a counter-loor ly from the National Science Foundation to Undergraduate Education-Scholarships plan. He said everything was on fund a new scholarship program might guide in Science, Technology, Engineering and track with the renovations until her career path. Mathematics grant. The grant is for four years asbestos was found under the “I’ve thought about maybe becoming a with an initial irst year award of $59,250 loors. teacher. I’m good in math,” said Collins, of being used to fund the Fostering Science and “So when and if those shelves Buie, who is trying to get into RCC’s nurs- were pulled up, and that big CHRISTINA COLLINS ing program. “But now with the possibility See RCC, Page 8A See STORE, Page 8A Council speaker joins race for 4-year-old boy chairman of Lumbee Tribe drowns in pond STAFF REPORT who will complete the remaining one year of TEDDY KULMALA former Chairman Purnell Swett’s term. Since JACOBS STAFF WRITER PEMBROKE — The race for Lumbee trib- Swett’s resignation in May, the position has al chairperson got more crowded Tuesday been held by Sharon Hunt. ST. PAULS — Authorities are investigating with two candidates iling to run for the “I have four years looking, irst hand, the drowning death of a 4-year-old Cumberland position. into the daily business of the tribe and feel County boy who was found in a pond behind a Steve Sampson, who currently serves as certain that hiring an administrator that is relative’s home on Sunday. the Lumbee Tribal Council’s speaker, and willing to roll up their sleeves and hit the Joseph Hernandez, of 8237 English Saddle Lynn Bruce Jacobs, joined Paul Brooks and ground running is the most crucial step that Drive, Fayetteville, had apparently walked into Jo Ann Chavis Lowery as candidates for the needs to take place,” said Sampson, who a pond behind the home of his aunt, Jamie tribe’s highest elected ofice. SAMPSON The special election is to elect the person See RACE, Page 8A See BOY, Page 10A

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Then the plan will come before the board for its approval. reported on Monday that a man he STAFF WRITER n Robberies Also on Tuesday, the board heard was giving a ride to punched the back RED SPRINGS — Chilton Rogers, a presentation from Ralph Clark of windshield of his 1995 Chevrolet S-10 LUMBERTON — Mustafa Shukri, North Carolina Small Towns Economic PowerServices, which is assessing the during an argument, according to a of Elmwood Park, N.J., reported on Monday that four men robbed him Prosperity program coach with the N.C. town’s Public Works, including elec- police report. and Vanderleia Encarnacao while they Rural Center, updated the Board of tricity, water and sewer, in an effort to The damaged window was valued were in their vehicle at 212 Holly St., Commissioners on Tuesday night on reduce costs. at $500. according to a police report. the the program’s progress in the town. Clark suggested that the town con- One of the men pointed a gun at Rogers said that the STEP program’s vert its electrical system to a higher volt- n Break-ins them and demanded money, accord- leadership team had been meeting once age in order to cut costs. He said that LUMBERTON — Elisha Little, ing to the report. Taken were $900 a month for the past 14 months to cre- could save as much as $100,000 a year. of Little’s Garage on Martin Luther cash, a $400 GPS, a $50 cell phone, two ate a strategic economic plan for Red The board approved the plan, which King Jr. Drive, reported on Monday credit cards and a $20 wallet. Springs. was already budgeted at $25,000, and that someone broke into the business The main mission of the group is to added another $14,000 from the electri- through a front window and took LUMBERTON — Cheryl Day, of stimulate the economy by creating and cal reserve fund for a “cost of service” several items, according to a police Largo, Fla., reported on Friday that retaining jobs, increasing investments study. report. someone cut the padlock and entered in the town and attracting business In other business, the board: Missing were a $400 chainsaw; a her U-Haul truck while it was parked through a series of strategies and proj- n Welcomed two new police ofi- $350 chainsaw; assorted tools valued at a motel on Roberts Avenue, accord- ects, and to give the local government’s cers, Jerry Jones and Charles McMillian. at $1,500; a hunting bow and arrow ing to a police report. inancial suppor. n Approved a conditional-use per- valued at $450; four Skil saws val- Missing from the U-Haul was about Red Springs is still in the planning mit for Southeastern Regional Medical stages of the program, for which it ued at $850; a $25 lashlight; a $250$4,680 in prescription medication. The Center to construct a 9,200-square-foot lawn mower; and a $200 microwave, damaged padlock was valued at $10. receives $25,000, according to Rogers. medical clinic at 307 Mt. Tabor Road. according to the report. The town will be moving into the n Approved a conditional-use per- The damaged window pane was LUMBERTON — Keith Brett, of implementation phase of the program mit for William McNeill to operate a valued at $250. Willow Oak Drive, reported on Friday in a few months with $100,000 to imple- mobile home park on Johnson Road. that someone stole a trailer he owned ment the projects. n Renewed a contract to retain LUMBERTON — Carolyn Knight, by cutting a lock, according to a police Rogers told the board that the Red Richard Cummings as the town’s ire of Stephens Street, reported on report. Springs leadership had decided on four inspector. Thursday that someone broke into her The trailer was valued at $3,500, main strategies: broadening education; n Appointed Commissioners Eula home and took several items, accord- and its license tag was valued at $28. increasing aesthetic appeal; building McNeill and E.H. Alexander to the ing to a police report. leadership, entrepreneurial and criti- Local Fireman’s Relief Fund board. Missing were seven pillows valued n Vehicular assault cal thinking skills; and embracing new n Re-appointed Malcom Watson to at $100; 10 picture frames valued at businesses. the town’s ABC Board. LUMBERTON — Brittany Chavis, The team is now developing proj- Approved the town’s partici- $25; four chairs valued at $200; two n of South Seneca Street, reported on ects, which include building an arts and pation in the North Carolina League cable boxes valued at $400; three DVD Monday that her ex-boyfriend tried to technology center for residents, devel- of Municipalities Wellness Initiative, players valued at $100; $500 in cloth- run her over with his car, according to which provides each city worker with ing; $300 in shoes; a $50 table; and a oping a master landscape plan, inding a police report. artists or crafters to provide window a medical assessment at no cost to the $100 microwave. Chavis told police when the vehicle displays in vacant store fronts, cleaning town. stopped, she saw a woman exit the up the town and developing a brand. n Proclaimed Sept. 18 as Robeson LUMBERTON — Sissy West, of passenger door with a butcher knife. Rogers said that the team in now County Church and Community the Sun-Do store at 1145 Roberts Ave., She then ran into her home and called working to prioritize the projects and Center Day. reported on Friday that someone police. Business, religion cited Tips for EASY LIVING right at your fingertips! in gay marriage events RALEIGH (AP) — Several its future,” said Andrew Spainhour, Democratic lawmakers and black general counsel for Replacements Find Tips for Easy Living online now at clergy took opposing viewpoints Ltd., a Greensboro-based company www.robesonian.com Tuesday on a constitutional amend- that sells discontinued tableware and ment to ban gay marriage in North provides health insurance and other Carolina, signaling the proposed beneits to same-sex partners of the ballot question still divides racial, company’s employees. “How can we partisan and religious groups as the say we take economic development Legislature prepares to consider it. seriously when we propose an anti- Key members of the House gay campaign that runs contrary to Democratic Caucus gathered for a the employment practices of a major- news conference at the Legislative ity of Fortune 500 companies?” Building to speak against the amend- Rep. Grier Martin, D-Wake, said ment, which if approved likely would moving forward with the amendment be on the statewide ballot in 2012. “sends the wrong message to North They brought along executives of Carolinians crying out for jobs” and North Carolina businesses who said to North Carolina-based military ser- such an amendment would discour- vice members who are gay and will age new, growing companies from be able to serve openly soon with the calling the state home because of a elimination of the “don’t ask, don’t Josh Whitley perception its leaders don’t like gays tell” policy. 4325 Fayetteville Road and lesbians. Supporters of the amendment “If the bill sponsors get their way, counter that states that already have Lumberton, NC 28358 we can look forward to an unnec- prohibitions of same-sex marriage in Phone: (910) 739-8129 essary, nasty and divisive public their constitutions aren’t seeing busi- ight that will document that Northnesses leave for other states because Carolina is a place struggling with of that issue. Pair rob person delivering pizzas STAFF REPORT and demanded “everything she had,” according to the report. LUMBERTON — Authorities are Castanion gave the man the pizzas, looking for two men who robbed a and he went through her pockets and delivery person for a Domino’s Pizza took about $3 cash and her cell phone, store in Lumberton last week. valued at $200. Aleesha Castanion, of Domino’s The irst man is described as a black Pizza at 588 Bailey Road in Lumberton, male, 6 feet in height and 170 pounds, told the Sheriff’s Ofice she was lagged wearing a black shirt, black shorts down by two men while making a and a close haircut. The second man delivery on Snake Road on Aug. 30. is described as a black male, 5 feet 9 When she got out of her vehicle to inches and 170 pounds, also wearing give the men the four pizzas and to all black clothing. He had glasses and a collect the money, one man reached close haircut. into his sock, then put his hand under Castanion provided the Sheriff’s his shirt and pointed an unknown Ofice with the telephone number from object through his shirt at Castanion which the order was called in.

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www.robesonian.com NATION/STATE THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 — 3A 5 die in IHOP shooting Gunman, 3 Guardsmen are among the dead CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Ralph Swagler said he grabbed his gunman wielding an AK-47 openedown weapon, but said it was too late to ire on a table of uniformed Nationalstop the shooter, who charged into the Guard members at an IHOP restaurantIHOP through the front doors. on Tuesday in an outburst of violence “I wish I had shot at him when he that killed ive people, wounded sevenwas going in the IHOP,” said Swagler, others and put Nevada’s capital city onwho owns Locals BBQ & Grill. “But high alert. when he came at me, when somebody Five Nevada National Guard troopsis pointing an automatic weapon at sitting together at the back of the- resyou — you can’t believe the irepower, Associated Press photo taurant were shot — three of themthe kind of rounds coming out of that fatally. Another woman was also killed,weapon.” Sisters Laura, left, and Michelle Clements survey their ﬁre-destroyed and the gunman, 32-year-old Eduardo The gunman went all the way to the home Tuesday in Bastrop, Texas. Sencion of Carson City, shot himself inback of the restaurant to the back area the head and died at a hospital. and opened ire, Carson City Sheriff The shooter’s motive was unclear,Kenny Furlong said. but family members said he had mental When he left the restaurant, he stood issues. He had never been in the - miliin the parking lot and shot into the Texas wildire slows tary and had no known afiliation withnearby businesses, shattering the win- anyone inside the restaurant. dows of a barbecue restaurant and an Fireighting crews yet to control blaze Witnesses and authorities described H&R Block and a casino across the a frantic scene in the bustling businessstreet. BASTROP, Texas (AP) — One of the tainment in the morning, Texas Forest district, in which the shooter pulled Oficers arrived minutes later and most destructive wildires in Texas his- Service spokesman John Nichols said. into the large complex of retail storesfound the suspect and the person who tory is slowing down thanks in part to “Tonight should be a good night, and shops just before 9 a.m. in a bluewas by the motorcycle wounded and calming winds, but stretched-thin ire- tomorrow should be a good day — we minivan with a yellow “Support Ourlying in the parking lot. The names of ighting crews have yet to gain any con- hope,” Nichols said late Tuesday. “The Troops” sticker on the back. He got outthe victims, including the three Guard trol of the blaze that is plowing across reason why it hasn’t been able to be con- and immediately shot a woman near membersa who were killed, were not rain-starved grasslands now littered tained is the wind. We still have a lot of motorcycle, a witness said. immediately released. with hundreds of charred homes. active ire on the line, but today was the Raging with zero containment for irst day we had very light wind.” days, the wind-fueled ire has destroyed The blaze is the most catastrophic of Katia weakens to a Category 1 storm more than 600 homes and blackened the more than 180 ires that have erupted MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Katiacould affect the East Coast, Bermuda, - about 45 square miles in and around in the past week across Texas, mark weakened to a Category 1 storm inthe Greater Antilles and parts of the - Bastrop, a city near Austin. An elite ing one of the most devastating wild the Atlantic early today and wasBahamas over the next few days. A search team on Wednesday will begin ire outbreaks in state history. The ires expected to pass between the U.S. Easttropical storm watch was in effect for looking for more possible victims of the have destroyed more than 1,000 homes, Coast and Bermuda over tonight andBermuda. ire, which has killed two people and caused four deaths and pulled the state’s Thursday. Early today, Katia was centered forced thousands to evacuate. ireighting ranks to the limit. The storm’s maximum sustained about 310 miles (500 kilometers) Crews inally got a reprieve Tuesday Texas Gov. Rick Perry cut short a winds decreased to 90 mph (150 kph).southwest of Bermuda and moving from winds pushed in by Tropical Storm high-proile presidential campaign trip Additional weakening was expected northwest near 10 mph (17 kph). - Lee that whipped the blaze into an infer to South Carolina to deal with the crisis, Thursday. Meanwhile, the hurricane center - no over the weekend. 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FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES: Congress shall make no law respecting an estab- lishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble; and to petition the government for redress of grievances. Our View FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Getting a fair start n a perfect world, young girls — and we picked that word only after careful consideration — wouldn’t be having children until they could shoulder the inan- I cial burden and provide a stable and Civility for thee, not me loving home with an involved father. But the world isn’t perfect, and neither is Robeson County, which, according to resident Barack Obama take these son of a (expletive) atmosphere thick with liberal accu- delivered his loviest speech out and give America back to an sations that Republicans were “ter- oficials with the Health Department, at any single time has as many as 700 pregnant as president in Tucson, America where we belong [sic].” rorists” and “hostage-takers.” women who are depending on Medicaid. Ariz., after the shooting of This passage is so hot in tone When he extolled civility nine P Rep. Gabby Giffords. It was and freighted with martial imagery months ago, President Obama Many of them are too young to be hav- moving, pitch perfect and — in its that had Sarah didn’t count on his political base ing children: According to our Health key passages calling for civility in Palin uttered it, becoming more enraged than Department, there are currently more than 100 girls ages 15 to 19 pregnant in this our political discourse — brazenly MSNBC would ever, or on his own desperation county, which gives Robeson the sec- insincere. pre-empt its as president of a country with 9.1 ond highest teen pregnancy rate in North Obama said we should be sure usual prison percent unemployment. The most Carolina. that “we are talking with each other documentaries elemental act of civility is assum- in a way that heals, not a way that to do 24-hour ing the sincerity and patriotism of All this makes our county a good it for the the Nurse-Family Partnership, a home- wounds.” He framed his call as coverage of your opposition. President Obama’s a way to honor the victims of the the supposed latest theme is that Republicans visiting program offered by the Health Tucson tragedy: “Only a more civil incitement are putting party before country in Department for poor, irst-time mothers. RICH One of eight in the state, the local program and honest public discourse can to violence. opposing his program, an argument is funded with public and private money, help us face up to our challenges as LOWRY But President that implicitly rules out the possi- a nation, in a way that would make Obama took the bility that they genuinely think his helping irst-time mothers who need medical, instructional and emotional support from them proud.” stage shortly policies are foolhardy and worthy the early stages of pregnancy until the child Teamster President Jimmy Hoffa afterward with nary a word about of opposition. It’s a kidney punch turns 2 years old. must have been too busy watching Hoffa’s rant, and the White House masked as high-mindedness. The program, established in 2009, gradu- old episodes of “The Sopranos” has refused to condemn it. Unless the economy rebounds that night. In a warm-up act for the Of course, the summons to civil- suddenly, President Obama will ated 38 families in its irst class, and soon the number of expectant and new mothers president’s rally the other day in ity was never intended as a bipar- be left with only one option next enrolled in the program is expected to reach Detroit, Hoffa unloosed a witless, tisan initiative. Born of a smear of year — winning ugly. He will have 175. stereotypically crude tirade stand- the right as somehow responsible to make his opponent even more ing at a podium about to be afixed for the crimes of the lunatic who unacceptable than he is, and if the The numbers provided by the Health with a presidential seal and graced shot Giffords, it was a handy way past is any guide, he’ll do it without Department testify to the programs eficacy. by the presence of the Master of to try to delegitimize conserva- scruple. So be it. If civility is a good n Since the start of the program, there has been a 60 percent reduction in violence Civility himself. tives and mute their voices. Soon in its own right, the functioning in the homes of the clients. Hoffa told the rally that the tea after Tucson, liberal protesters in of our big, unruly democracy has party had declared “war on work- Madison, Wis., were lambasting never depended on it. It will survive n There has been an 18 percent reduction in smoking among the mothers. ers,” but told his listeners that orga- Republican oficeholders in rancor- Hoffa’s ham-handed metaphors and ous terms and even threatening n There has been a 100 percent reduc- nized labor likes “a good ight.” He Obama’s hypocrisy. But next time, tion is alcohol and drug use. thundered: “They got a war with them, without anyone standing up Mr. President, please spare us the us and there’s only going to be for civility. When Giffords returned pose and the lectures. n All the children are current with immu- nizations. one winner.” He assured President to Washington at the end of the n Rich Lowry can be reached via Obama that “this is your army,” e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalre- n More than half the mothers are in debt debate to cast her irst vote school. and urged the crowd to vote: “Let’s since the shooting, it was in an view.com. n No children have died. We struggle a bit with some of the numbers, particularly the 100 percent reduction Letters To The Editor in alcohol and drug use, believing that is an impossible claim to accurately measure, but it’s clear the program is enhancing a lot of lives. Hunt explains decision based Alzheimer’s Walk chairman It’s a lopsided debate on whether or not on tribe’s constitutional dilemma invites you to come along teenage children who can’t support themselves or properly provide care for their chil- To the Editor, To the Editor, dren should be having babies, although we After much thought concerning the constitutional Walk with us! Walk to make a difference in the ight are sure we would ind defenders of such dilemma that I ind myself in, I have come to sev- against Alzheimer’s disease. You can help us raise behavior. eral realizations. I was elected by the tribal mem- awareness of this dreaded, traumatic, debilitating, But what shouldn’t be argued is that bers of District 2 to serve as their representative on non-discriminating, frustrating, depressing and tragic every child deserves a fair start to life the Tribal Council. Further, I was asked by fellow disease. — and on that count, the Nurse-Family Tribal Council members to serve as vice chair of the Robeson County Alzheimer’s Walk for Memory is a Partnership is helping to level the ield. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and that at no time satellite fundraiser for Alzheimer’s North Carolina Inc. dividends, some immediate, should com- before, has a vice chair been forced to assume the Our organization is dedicated to providing education, pound as these children make their way duties of the chair. support and services to individuals with dementia, through life. In making my decision about how to handle this their families, health care professionals and the gen- constitutional quagmire, I must consider my constitu- eral public while raising awareness and funding for ents in District 2, the express language of the Lumbee research. Constitution, and the rule of the court. One hundred percent of donations remain in North If I resign my position as Tribal Council member Carolina to assist families affected by dementia. Some READERS’ for Tribal District 2, my constituents will be deprived of the services offered are an 800 Helpline, more then of their right to equal representation. Further, a strict 70 support groups, educational and training programs reading of the Article III, Section 3, of the Lumbee for families and professionals, lending library of books Constitution states that the ofice of vice chair is and videos, Family Resource Center, free information POLL - packets, individual and family counseling, newsletter, QUESTION: exempt from the separation of power clause; how ever, we need to look to tribal customs and traditions and emergency respite. Do you think that Americas richest peo- prior to comparing our tribal intuition to the federal If you have ever had a family member, friend or an ple should pay more in taxes as a way to government. With tribal sovereignty in mind, the fed- acquaintance with Alzheimer’s disease, then you know help balance the nation’s budget? eral framework cannot be reproduced exactly while the devastation of the physical, emotional, spiritual, achieving the best results for the Lumbee people. and inancial burdens that are shouldered by not only To respond, go to The Robesonian If separation of powers were the Lumbee framers’ the person with the disease, but family and friends Web site at www.robesonian.com intent, the vice chair would not be elected from the also. membership of the Tribal Council. If true separa- How can you help? tion of powers were the intent, the vice chair would No. 1 — Recruit two to ive team members, and be selected by the chairman and elected on a ticket ask each of them to recruit two to ive team members. Letters Policy much like the president chooses his vice president.. Before you know it, you’ll have a great team! My inal consideration is that of the sanctity of the No. 2 — Get to work for the cause by using your judiciary branch of the Lumbee Tribe. I respect the collective brain power to develop some creative fund- role of the judiciary and refusing to be bound by a raising ideas. The Robesonian welcomes letters to the editor. decision, regardless of my opinion of that ruling, has No. 3 — Use the tools from the website to help: Letters should be about issues of general inter- lasting effect on our tribal government. www.alznc.org. est, brief and to the point. Therefore, after much deliberation, I will become If everyone in Robeson County who has been We reserve the right to refuse letters longer inactive and will modify my role on the Tribal touched by someone with Alzheimer’s disease partici- than 400 words; poetry; letters that are in bad Council until such time as a special election has been pates, we would have the Walk of the Century! Please taste or libelous; and letters from outside our held to ill the seat of tribal chair. join us in our efforts to raise funds for this worthwhile readership. Letters may be edited, but content Furthermore, I will ask the Tribal Council of the cause. will not be altered. Lumbee Tribe to amend its current ordinance to cre- We invite everyone to walk with us on Saturday, Letters should be original. They must be ate a line of succession that allows another oficer Oct. 22, at Luther Britt Park, Shelter B. All participants signed. Please include your address and day- of the Tribal Council to conduct the meetings in the will receive a T-shirt, and there will be light refresh- time phone number. Street addresses and absence of the speaker so that in the future, this con- ments and entertainment for all. phone numbers will not be published. A pho- stitutional predicament will not present itself again. I For information about the 2011 Robeson County tograph of the writer will be used if provided. will continue to actively and fully assume the duties The Robesonian Alzheimer’s Walk for Memory, please call me at (910) Send letters to: , P.O. Box of the ofice of the tribal chairperson. 737-3146, or e-mail [email protected]. 1028, Lumberton, N.C. 28359 or fax them to (910) 739-6553. Letters can be sent e-mail to Sharon Hunt Mary Scott [email protected]. Lumberton 2011 Robeson County Alzheimer’s Walk for Memory Education reporter: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 Amanda Munger PAGE 5A Phone: 272-6144 Fax: 739-6553 E-Mail: [email protected] EDUCATION Start of the new year is time of excitement t didn’t happen with- buckle down to work in the in school. Parents of older proper balance is set between inish up before they can take out a certain amount classroom again. How excit- children have used the sum- time for studying and extra- their summer break. Then of uncertainty, but the ed they are depends a great mer to impress upon them curricular activities. You they report a week before Public Schools of Robeson deal on their age and grade. the importance of returning child should understand students start heir new year I The youngest may tend to be to school to obtain the grades that the main reason for to prepare. Additionally, County are now open for another year. Most of the very excit- needed for college. attending school is to learn. many dedicated teachers use uncertainty revolved around ed while To accommodate the trans- Thus homework and the a part of the summer attend- PUBLIC money. Thanks to the econo- the older portation requirements of like should account for the ing workshops and taking my, certain programs needed SCHOOLS students their children parents need to major part of your child’s courses to improve their to be cut because funding for — realiz- adjust their schedules. Even schedule. Parents can also teaching skills. That’s on them was not available. At ing that it if the child rides the bus to have an effect on whether a their own time. least as important was the may their school, transportation is still child shows a teacher proper Virtually everyone is need to cut staff — notably last oppor- needed to get them to special respect. If that respect is not affected by the opening of teachers assistants. The school tunity to activities — academic, ath- demonstrated by the parent, school. This is especially board put in many hours try- improve letic or social. Parents should then the child may, likewise, true of drivers who must be ing to come up with a budget their consider getting involved show the teacher no respect. vigilant when seeing school that would allow us to pro- grades to with their children’s school Poor classroom behavior buses on streets and high- vide the most education for become so that the children know is, of course, detrimental to ways. The law requires that our students as we possibly JOHNNY eligible to that you’re behind them in learning. Since riding the you stop when you see buses could within the conines of HUNT attend a their academic efforts. One school bus is a privilege and picking up our children often available funds. It wasn’t easy good two way could be by joining the not a right, misbehaving waiting at the roadside for but it was done. or four school’s PTO or by being a on a bus can result in being their bus. And, as a new school year year college — may be more volunteer. There is also the banned from riding. That However the start of the arrives, everyone associ- serious. matter of staying in touch means that getting the child school year may affect you, it ated with the Public Schools Parents approach the with your child’s progress by to school becomes the par- is an important time for our of Robeson County feels a year differently. Parents of scheduling occasional meet- ent’s responsibility. children. special kind of excitement. younger children, probably ings with your child’s teach- Teachers have not had Young people returning having run out of ways to ers. as much time off as their n Johnny Hunt is the superin- after a summer of fun and keep them occupied, may The start of a new year students. They need several tendent of the Public Schools of relaxation know it’s time to be happy to have them back should be the time when a days after school ended to Robeson County. PRE-KINDERGARTEN DEBATE Briefs

FROM STAFF REPORTS Grandparents’ Day is a national inal in Washington, D.C. For information, contact Banu Judge stands irm Friday at Magnolia Valladares, the Arts in Education director, at (919) 807-6502 or banu.val- LUMBERTON — Magnolia [email protected]. Manning says he won’t rethink July ruling Elementary will hold a Grandparents’ Day brunch at 9 a.m. on Friday. RALEIGH (AP) — A Superior Court Thom Tillis, had sought to be allowed to For information, call the school at Bright Ideas grant judge will not rethink his decision to intervene in the case in their capacities (910) 671-6070. order North Carolina to provide pre-as legislative leaders. They also asked deadline is Sept. 23 kindergarten education to all at-risk Manning to “clarify” the intent of the 4-year-olds, and has told Republican General Assembly in setting a 20 percent PEMBROKE — The deadline to legislative leaders they don’t have the cap on the number of at-risk 4-year-olds Poetry contest apply for the Bright Ideas education standing to intervene in the case. who could be served by pre-k programs. grant program is Sept. 23. deadline is Oct. 14 The program awards funding to Wake County Judge Howard The lawmakers contended that the language of the law was “admit- RALEIGH —The deadline to reg- North Carolina teachers for innova- Manning afirmed in a ruling released tive classroom-based projects. Grants Friday his decision in July to strike tedly imprecise,” but that the General ister for the national poetry recitation down a portion of the state budget Assembly intended to limit enrollment contest Poetry Out Loud is at 5 p.m. up to $2,000 are awarded. The applica- that would limit the number of 4-year- on Oct. 14. tion includes writing an explanation concerning only those students deined and outline of the proposed project, olds in need who could enroll in pre-k as “at-risk” for reasons other than inan- High school teachers across the state programs, ruling that cial hardship, such as chronic health can register at www.surveymonkey. its creative elements and its beneit to students. the state Constitution problems. com/s/PoetryOutLoudRegistration. requires the state to pro- “This court is not authorized to enter The program starts in classrooms, To apply, visit www.ncbrightideas. vide a quality education an order essentially revising an act of the expands to state level, and ends with com. to all children. General Assembly,” Manning wrote in “The court remains rejecting the motion. conident that the state Manning also denied a request by You Are Invited To The Grand of North Carolina will the Republican leaders to clarify that the discharge its constitu- state Constitution doesn’t require a new tional duties to the chil- MANNING pre-k program in order to serve all at- Relocation And Celebration dren of North Carolina, risk children in the state. Manning wrote including ‘at-risk’ prospective enrollees, that the state’s obligations under the so that each child may have the equal constitution are already clear, and that Services Of opportunity to obtain a sound basic “Pre-k is a proper way to address the education” as required by law, Manning state’s obligation to ‘at-risk’ prospective wrote. enrollees so that they can be prepared to The ruling is a setback for the enter kindergarten with the opportunity Republican leadership of the General to obtain a sound basic education” as Assembly, which argues Manning’s Julyrequired by the Constitution. ruling will blow a hole in the budget. Gov. Beverly Perdue said Tuesday The state Attorney General’s Ofice is that the Department of Health and appealing the earlier ruling at the behest Human Services is already drawing up of legislative leaders. a plan to comply with Manning’s July “North Carolina’s Constitution gives 18 order, although the plan will likely be the legislature the authority to set edu- delayed by a lack of resources. cation policy, but Judge Manning is The Democratic governor had clearly determined to create a massive responded to Manning’s order by direct- new welfare program from the bench,” ing state agencies to admit all children Republican Senate Leader Phil Berger who qualify, which could mean dou- said in a statement Tuesday. bling the reach of a program that last Berger, along with House Speaker year served about 32,000 4-year-olds. Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Notice of Public Hearing FY 2011 Tribal Budget

In accordance with the Constitution of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Notice is hereby given that the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will conduct a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Tribal Housing Come Join Pastors Tim and Kitty Bell and Complex located at 6984 NC Hwy 711N in Pembroke, NC. all the Power Point family as we worship God corporately at our new location. The purpose of the public hearing will be to discuss program and budget4282 NC Hwy 211 West, Lumberton NC. resources that are expected to be available to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and Lumbee Tribal Nation Programs, Inc. beginning October 1, Sunday Sept. 11th at 10:30 AM 2011 through September 30, 2012 that include the following grant awards: Special Revival Services • NAHASDA Housing grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Monday thru Friday at 7:30 PM • Community Services Block Grant from the U.S. Department of with special guest speaker Health and Human Resources; Pastor Sookdeo Ramdial from Trinidad. • Low Income Energy Assistance Program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources, and Come hear this powerful man of God as he • Teen Tobacco Cessation from the North Carolina Health and Wellnessshares the word of God with us and of how Trust Fund. he was set free from life of bondage, you will never be the same. Enrolled Lumbee tribal members and interested parties are invited to attend and may present their views orally or in writing at the• Special public Praise and worship groups each night. hearing by contacting Tammy Maynor, Director of Governmental Affairs, Lumbee Tribal Ofﬁ ce, PO Box 2709, Pembroke, NC 28372.• Friday Night Fire event on the 16th, Copies of the FY Tribal Budget and Program Abstracts will be available a dress down casual night of Kingdom Worship. for review at the Tribal Ofﬁ ce beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2011. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 In 1979 — The PAGE 6A On Features editor Entertainment and Amanda Munger Sports Programming Phone: this Network — ESPN — 272-6144 made its debut on E-Mail: date cable TV. [email protected] FEATURES

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LUMBERTON — A local theater group and restaurant are teaming up to give Robeson County residents something to do this weekend. “A lot of people have gotten old enough where inner they aren’t really interested in clubbing anymore, but they don’t want to just sit at home,” said Jeanne Koonce, the owner of Purple Door Productions, & a newly opened production company in downtown Lumberton. “They want to go out. That’s what I’m hoping that this will answer.” Fifteen actors from Purple Door will be per- Purple Door anceProductions & forming “All that Jazz,” a re-creation of sequences Black Water Grille host a night of family entertainment from Bob Fosse’s award- winning shows, including so singular that it actually with seating on three sides. which I think is a form of art thing here in Lumberton,” “Chicago,” “Cabaret,” and became a name,” Koonce “When we’re not in the … and when you combine Blue said. “It just offers “Sweet Charity” at Black said. “No other choreogra- sequences and even when that with entertainment … the people here something Water Grille Thursday to pher has ever had a style we are, we’ll be sitting in I think this is going to do a more to do rather than trav- Sunday. of dance given their name, chairs right next to the peo- lot for Robeson County.” eling outside the area.” Thursday’s show is at and he did.” ple,” Koonce said. “I think Koonce said she knows 7:30 p.m. and The show will be the irst people like being that close many people who travel n Features Editor Amanda Friday and time Black Water Grille has to performers. They like to Charlotte or Raleigh to Munger can be reached at Saturday’s hosted dinner theater. being able to interact with enjoy dinner and dance. (910) 272-6144 or at amung- shows will “I’ve heard the comments you.” “It could be the same [email protected]. be held at 8 before that people here are A few performers are p.m. Sunday’s not ready for it or they’re also servers at Black Water show, which not interested in that,” said Grille, one being 19-year- Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for will be part of Kirk Blue, the manager of old Clay Rogers. Rogers a Broadway Black Water Grille. “I don’t recently returned from the students. Those who eat dinner at Brunch, will KOONCE want to say they’re not Air Force and joined Purple Blackwater before the show get a $2 be held at 3 because I think that people Door Productions a couple p.m. here are so ready for it.” months ago. discount. To buy tickets, call Koonce at “We’ll actually have The show will be held “I think it’s a brilliant idea entertainers on the loorin the banquet hall area in because it combines two (910) 224-4000 or Black Water Grille at singing while people eat,” the back of the restaurant. really great forms of art,” (910) 739-8080. Koonce said of Sunday’s A stage area will be lanked Rogers said. “Great food, Broadway Brunch, which will be held before the show starts. “They’ll just move through the room and they’ll sing and if somebody has a request and they know it, they’ll sing it” Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Those who eat dinner at Blackwater before the show get a $2 discount. To buy � tickets, call Koonce at (910) 224-4000 or Black Water Grille at (910) 739-8080. The 90-minute-long show is for those who are 16 and older. Fosse, an influential choreographer and director, revolutionized the way dance was ilmed, using multiple angles and shooting dance scenes from beginning to end Before that, they were normally ilmed straight-on, as if from the front of a stage, and in sequences. “It was limiting because the eye can see this way, but the camera can’t,” said Koonce, who is direct- ing and performing in the show. Koonce said much of Michael Jackson’s attire and dance moves came from Fosse, and that he inlu- enced the way music videos were later produced. “He moved out of danc- ing and into choreography very quickly and his style CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — the way that he would Actors from Purple Door Productions, a newly opened production company in Lumberton, will be performing a dance and the way he set up tribute to Bob Fosse at Black Water Grille from Thursday to Sunday. The show will include sequences from his dances — was so different from everyone else and was award-winning shows like ‘Sweet Charity,’ ‘Chicago’ and ‘Cabaret.’ Computer classes offered to farmers n my years as an impact on the operation. In in cooperation with the a computer and progress p.m. The title of the class is Extension farm manage- this fast-paced, high-risk Farmers Adopting Computer to providing fundamen- Basic Keyboarding Skills. ment agent, I have seen climate, computers play an Training tal instruction on using a Registration fee for the class- personal computers go important part in helping Program. computer to improve farm es is $65 per person but may Ifrom being an afterthought farm managers make crucial The management record-keep- be waived for individuals THE POWER OF for most farmers to a valu- decisions about their farm. classes are ing. They also learn about who meet eligibility. able tool used to make farms Still, there are some farmers EXTENSION designed word processing, keeping For more information more proitable and sustain- who lack the knowledge of for farm inancial records using Excel about the classes, including able. They use their comput- computer usage to keep and families spreadsheets, how to use fee-waiver eligibility or to ers to keep inancial records; quickly access farm records who have the Internet, creating and preregister, please contact provide year-end data analy- and manage their farm. They never used making PowerPoint presen- Nelson Brownlee, Extension sis of their farm operation; generally rely on notebooks a com- tations, creating business Area Farm Management and search the Internet for and paper iles to keep farm puter or e-mail addresses, and creat- Agent with North Carolina the latest information on records. have little ing individual personal farm Cooperative Extension, commodity prices, alterna- In order to help farm- experi- business web pages to mar- Robeson County Center, at tive enterprises, weather ers gain this knowledge, ence using ket their farm products. (910) 671-3276, or e-mail at conditions, and complete North Carolina Cooperative them. The Nelson_Brownlee@ncsu. NELSON The irst in a series of applications for farm loans Extension (Robeson County classes four ive-week classes will edu, or visit our website at and federal agricultural pro- Center), North Carolina BROWNLEE train farm begin Sept. 20, at two loca- http://robeson.ces.ncsu. grams. A&T State University families tions, which are Robeson edu/. Farming has never been Cooperative Extension to use Community College and the more dynamic and com- Program, and the Human computers in their farm UNC-Pembroke Regional n Nelson Brownlee is petitive than it is today. Each Resources Department operations to become more Center at COMtech in the Extension Area Farm decision a farm manager at Robeson Community competitive in the market- Pembroke. Classes will Management Agent at the makes — or fails to make College are offering com- place. These classes start be held on Tuesdays and Robeson County Center of the — can have a signiicant puter classes for farmers with the basics of operating Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 Cooperative Extension. www.robesonian.com THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 — 7A

Chevy to the Levee Leader of the pack festival will be Saturday umberton Chevrolet, the and Lumber River State Park will City of Lumberton, and the provide canoes and paddle boats, Robeson Road Runners will and artists and craftspeople will pro- host the ninth annual Chevy vide hands-on demonstrations for Lto the Levee 5K and festival on children and adults alike. Saturday in Lumberton. Proceeds from this year’s The State Farm 5K begins Chevy to the Levee beneit at 10 a.m. This is a great race COUNTDOWN the Boys and Girls Clubs course that winds through of Lumberton/Robeson Luther Britt Park and is part TO CHEVY County. This event would of the Sandhills Race Series. not be possible without Awards go to the irst three the ongoing support of overall male and female in- our sponsors: Lumberton ishers as well as to the top Chevrolet (formerly three inishers in each divi- Jerry Johnson Chevrolet); sion. Entry forms are avail- The City of Lumberton; able on the Robeson Road Robeson Road Runners; Runner’s web site, www. Lumberton Visitors robesonroadrunners.com. Bureau; The Robesonian; The SRMC Family Fun SCOTT Southeastern Regional Mile follows at 11 a.m. BILLINGSLEY Medical Center; State Farm: The Southeastern Regional Clay Hamilton and Josh Medical Center does a great Whitley; Dr. Edward P. job of promoting healthy Jessup Orthodontics; JC CONTRIBUTED PHOTO lifestyles to the children of Robeson Penney; Allen Orthopedics; Project Lioness Club President Virgie Baxley, left, hands club leadership to County through this free event. Each HEALTH; Robeson Pediatrics; Ann Cox, who will serve as president for the 2011 to 2012 year, child receives a medal when they Lumber River State Park; LPL during the installation meeting recently. cross the inish line, and the irst 300 Financial; Riverway Adventure; kids who register on race day will Game Time Screenprinting and receive a free T-shirt. Trophies LLC; Southeastern A highlight of the festival is the Pathology; Dr. Ed Hickman; and Kidzone, which is sponsored by Dr. Colin P. Osburn Dentistry. Edward P. Jessup Orthodontics and For information about the Chevy Must-SeeMust-See FeaturesFeatures && will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 to the Levee, the Rumba on the p.m. The inlatables, climbing wall, Lumber, and other running events AdvertisingAdvertising forfor hayrides, and games are fun for the in the region, visit www.robeson- whole family. Riverway Adventures roadrunners.com. ParentsParents Back in touch && SeniorsSeniors

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Mary Lessard The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Surviving are ive sons, Fernando Lopez of Lumberton Community Holiness Church, the Revs. Winfred Raeford, Javier Lopez. Jerry Lopez, Julisa Lopez, Mary Kathleen Chizmar Lessard, 92, of Blue and Earl Deese oficiating. Burial will follow in and Alejandro Lopez, all of California; and a broth- Lumberton, died Sept. 3, 2011, at Southeastern the Blue family cemetery. er, Andre Lopez. Hospice House. Surviving are her husband, Ernest Locklear Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held at 6 Sr. of the home; two sons, Ernest Locklear Jr. of Jamie Hall p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Wagram and Patrick Locklear of Laurinburg; three Lumberton Catholic Church, Father Thomas daughters, Sandra Dean Locklear of Wagram, Jamie Lynn Hall, 37, of Lumberton, died Sept. 3, Malloy of St. Ann Catholic Church of Teresa Locklear and Crystal Roxann Locklear, 2011, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. The funeral will be 3 p.m. today at Tolarsville Fayetteville oficiating. both of Wagram; a brother, Ronnie Locklear of She was born in Madison, Maine, Pembroke; sisters, Hazel Bryant of Raeford, Betty Baptist Church, Pastor Jeff Broadwell oficiating. on June 24, 1919, to the late John and Brooks of Laurinburg, and Sherry Oxendine of Burial will follow in the church cemetery. - Anne Schamaga Chizmar. After her Wagram; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grand Surviving are his mother, Linda Hall; brothers, - children. Grayson and Timmy Hall; and sisters, Tammy and marriage to Victor Lessard they resid Annie Hall. ed in Skowhegan, Maine, until 1976. They moved The visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at to Lumberton and attended St. Francis de Sales Richard Boles Funeral Service. Arrangements by Saint Pauls Funeral Home in Catholic Church. Lessard was the bookkeeper for St. Pauls. the three grocery stores and Laundromat that she Jacob Locklear and her husband owned and operated. Since 1986 Maxton Jacob Locklear, 73, of 2957 Red Hill Road, died she worked with her daughter and son-in-law at Sept. 5, 2011, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Incompletes Mr. Ps Skateworld, where she was lovingly known as Grammie. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Tony Gale Durden, Mary was a dedicated, loving wife, mother and Sycamore Hill Free Will Holiness Church, the 64, of Mt. Olive Church Road, Lumberton, died Sept. 6, 2011, at home. grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for her family Revs. Roger Adkins and Floyd Hunt oficiating. Revels Funeral Home in Lumberton. and gathering them all around her. She was a gen- Burial will follow in the Sycamore Hill Church tle, quiet woman but she was determined to help Cemetery. Annie Kinlaw, 88, of Elizabethtown, died Sept. anyone who needed her. She was a hard worker Surviving are his wife, Fannie Sue Locklear 6, 2011, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center. Kinlaw who never complained, but had a quick smile and of the home; two sons, Joe Pat Locklear of Funeral Service. tender touch. She will be missed by so many who Laurinburg and Jacky Locklear of Maxton; two Stephen Krasnodemski, 74 of Fairmont, died loved and admired her strength and devotion to daughters, Cassie Locklear and Carol Jean Sept. 6, 2011, at Southeastern Regional Medical God and her family. Locklear, both of Maxton; eight grandchildren; Center in Lumberton. Worley Mortuary and She was preceded in death by her parents; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Cremation Service of Fairmont. Locklear of Maxton; and two sisters, Adelia Antonio A. Jacobs, two brothers; two sisters; and a great-grandchild. 39, of 4612 N.C. 710, Her husband preceded her in death only 50 days Locklear and Shirley Locklear of Pembroke. Pembroke, died Sept. 6, 2011, at home. Revels before on July 14, 2011. They would have cele- The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight Funeral Home in Pembroke. at Locklear & Son Funeral Home. brated their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 21, 2011. They will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery Lucille Bullard in Skowhegan on their anniversary. Maxton Lessard is survived by her sons, Victor Lessard Funerals and wife Mary, both of Hickory, Paul Lessard and Lucille Bullard, 86, of 2201 Preston Road, died wife Maureen, Francis Lessard and wife Pat, all of Sept. 4, 2011, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Today Skowhegan; daughters, Pauline Turcotte and hus- A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday band Phil, both of Cedar Poit, and Mary Pittman at the Bullard family cemetery, Bros. Myron A. Ralph Brown, 11 a.m. at Roundbranch Baptist and husband Danny, both of Lumberton; 17 grand- Sampson and Steve Locklear oficiating. Church Cemetery in Bladenboro. children; 31 great-grandchildren; a great-great- Surviving are a daughter, Mary B. Jones of Ellena Brown, 11 a.m. at Roundbranch Baptist grandchild; and two sisters, Betty and Ellen. Maxton; a son, Hugh James Bullard of Maxton; a Church Cemetery in Bladenboro. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s sister, Ila Mae Oxendine; eight grandchildren; 18 Rose Freeman, 11 a.m. at Hollywood Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Cemetery. Memphis, Tenn., 38105, or Vertical Church, 514 E. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 Margaret Miller, 1 p.m. at Leitch Creek Baptist 18th St., Lumberton, N.C., 28358. p.m. today at the home. Church. Paid obituary Alton Jones Jr., 4 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Jose Lopez Chapel in Lumberton. Ina Locklear Raeford Albert Moore Jr., 11 a.m. at Panthersford Wagram Jose Francisco Lopez, 73, of 245 Rockish Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Red Springs. Ina Locklear, 57, of Wagram, died Sept. 5, Road, died Sept. 4, 2011, at Cape Fear Valley Jamie Hall, 3 p.m. at Tolarsville Baptist 2011, at home. Medical Center. Church.

RACE FROM PAGE 1A Filing for the Lumbee Tribe’s Nov. 15 elections ends on Friday represents District 8. “Some ency.” Jacobs, 61, of Orrum, is run- “Politics gets in the way of Tribal Elders Council, and programs and services need to Sampson, of Pembroke, is ning for his irst public ofice. progress. If you want people to the Lumberton chapter of the be looked at closely to deter- employed by North Carolina He served 21 years in the U.S. do better, you have to put them North Carolina Friends of mine how they can become Association of Electric Army, retiring as a staff ser- in an atmosphere where they the NRA. His home church is more membership friendly… Cooperatives as a job train- geant in 1989. Since 1991, he can achieve their dreams and Reedy Branch Baptist Church. I intend to foster relationships ing and safety specialist. He has owned Siouan Professional goals,” he said. “They need to He is married to Sherryl with all races of people, not just is a member of Union Chapel Services. not be dependent on the tribe Jacobs, has two grown children, Lumbees, to help in our ight Baptist Church. Jacobs is an ordained min- or anyone else.” Joshua Jacobs and Cynthia for federal recognition … .” Sampson is married to ister and holds a bachelor’s Jacobs is a member of the Wright, and four grandchil- Sampson said credibil- Kimberly Sampson and has degree in business, a master’s Disabled American Veterans, dren. ity can be accomplished only two sons, Jonah and Jacob, and degree in religion, and doctor- the VFW, the U.S. Army Filing for the Nov. 15 elec- through continued “transpar- a daughter, Jenna. ate in divinity. Association, the Lumbee tions ends Friday. RCC FROM PAGE 1A McIntyre calls Robeson Community College an institution for ‘vision’

Math Scholars in Rural North a four-year institution where chairman of the RCC board of you can win a half-million- “What happened here is Carolina scholarship program. they choose to complete their trustees. “This will help a lot of dollar grant, someone must be very special,” he said. Those at the college oversee- bachelor of science degree in a students have an opportunity doing something right.” Chrestman called the grant ing administration of the STEM discipline. they may not have had other- McIntyre emphasized that a “huge” boost in RCC’s efforts scholarship program are Louis Students receiving the grants wise.” money for such grants does not to prepare students for jobs. McIntyre, a biology instructor, will have to have a minimum During Tuesday’s event, come easy. “The people who have sci- and Cassandra Johnson, a math grade-point-average of 3.0 and U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre called “This is not pork barrel ence, technology, engineering instructor. meet inancial need criteria. RCC a “priceless gem” and an money,” he said. “You have to and mathematics skills don’t The irst year funding will As part of the program, stu- institution of “vision.” prove the merit of this kind of have to worry about jobs,” support nine students, with the dents will receive one-on-one “People are having a tough program to receive the fund- Chrestman said. “A trained additional funding support- tutoring, faculty mentoring time with the way the econo- ing.” work force is a marketing tool ing 36 more. Eligible students and counseling. Internships, my is today … You can’t get RCC President Charles that can be used to recruit will be awarded up to $5,000 job shadowing and faculty-led that job without an education,” Chrestman said it is the second industries and businesses to annually for two years to be research opportunities will also he said. “RCC is a gem in the largest grant that the college locate in the area.” used toward an Associate’s be available. rough that through these tough has received from the National n Staff writer Bob Shiles can of Science or Applied Science “This is going to open up times we can all be proud of. Science Foundation, an orga- be reached at (910) 272-6117 or degree. The students can a lot of opportunities for our “Ultimately this is about nization he called “very presti- bshiles@heartlandpublications. transfer any remaining funds students,” said George Regan, jobs,” McIntyre said. “When gious.” com. STORE FROM PAGE 1A McDufie Cummings has held the job of town manager for 34 years counter up front, the tile’s to sign a note with us, do is start a construction had served as assistant and rent them out, pos- age it from happening.” going to come with it, the only option we’re project and then come town manager. Jones sibly upsetting the com- Council members told and it’s going to expose left with to open an ABC crawling to the town to took a job at Robeson munity. Sutton their hands were all of that,” Malcolm said. store is not doing what say we need $50,000 to Community College. “Just because some- tied because the land- Malcolm said it would we envisioned, which make this thing a go.” The assistant town thing is legal, doesn’t owner hasn’t violated an cost between $80,000 and means more than likely Also on Tuesday, manager’s position is make it right,” Sutton ordinance and has met $100,000 to complete the opening a store with a Town Manager McDufieexpected to remain said. “They’re not here guidelines. necessary renovations. counter.” Cummings announced vacant until the new trying to tell you how In other action, the Additionally, it would Malcolm said that he would retire from the town manager can make to run your town, but council approved a cost up to $75,000 to based on the alleged position on Dec. 31 after that hire. what they’d like to see is $14,481 bid to extend stock the store, he said. problems that led to the 34 years of holding the In other action the Town Council exer- sewer service to Our He said the ABC store’s closing, “a sub- job. The board agreed to Tuesday, the council cise their prerogative and Freedom Ministries Board has about $70,000 stantial amount” of go ahead and advertise heard from attorney kind of set the tone … Church, which is being in the bank. money would need to be the position. Ronnie Sutton, who You can’t block it, but constructed on Candy “When we added all spend on security. After a closed session, spoke for a “community you might can discour- Park Road. that up, we don’t have “I’m responsible. I’m the board agreed to give of stable folks and fami- the money to do what the chairman of the ABC Cummings a $1,500 raise lies” near Florence and Curlin Lowry we thought we were Board,” he said. “The for every two-week pay Wellons streets. Sutton July 13, 1942 - September 7, 2010 going to do … That’s responsibility for not period because he will said a landowner who Time swiftly passes. It seems where we’ve been for a opening the store before assume additional duties recently purchased four like just yesterday we were few months,” he said. tonight is my responsibil- with the recent departure lots wants to bring in “Unless the town’s going ity … What I’m not gonna of Channing Jones, who four double-wide homes celebrating with family and friends, not knowing there was a greater celebration God would “It’s Dinner Wednesday” Social Security soon be calling you to. We played roles in many chapters of DISABILITY DENIED? each other’s lives. IN SEPTEMBER Let me help you get the disability benefits that you deserve. If every thought we continue to have of you were a shining star, the night would be as bright as day. Find your name in today’s Classifieds Jonathan C. Brookshire From the ﬁ rst minute of each day to the last of the & WIN FREE DINNER from Shoney’s! J 919-954-8226 night, our thoughts are memories of you. 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Obituaries Archives News Sports Features www.robesonian.com Quiz topic: What’s so great about loyalty? Loyalty is something human condition and more productive and their efforts with oth- toward the product or we hardly ever think are something we all creative. ers at the school when organization. Customer about, yet we dem- can aspire to. One of 3. TRUE. Although faced with the school service is the obvi- onstrate it daily in our the cornerstones of the team loses more acting poorly. In the ous place to meet the interactions with our loyalty is the ability and often than it wins short term, their com- emotional needs of the loved ones, pets and intention to honor a and may be the butt mitment grew, but after customer when a prob- even with the shop- long-term commitment, of jokes around the continued injustices, lem arises. Research ping cart in our favorite and those who do so water cooler, many they tended to with- shows that customers store or website. It’s on social and romantic fans remain loyal draw their allegiance who connect with cus- the idea of sticking with levels are seen as hav- year after year. This to the school. tomer service actually someone or something ing better health and a phenomenon can be 5. TRUE. Several feel better about the through thick and thin. Ask Dr. Brothers happier outlook on life. explained by some experts agree that fans company than they did This quiz takes a look 2. FALSE. While it coping mechanisms who stay loyal to sport before the complaint. at the many faces of blindly boost the group. is much more dificult fans use: They misre- igures or teams year 7. TRUE. Gift cards loyalty, and aims to TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) today to remain loyal to member the heights after year share a view and loyalty cards serve give us a better handle 5. Loyal fans have a job or boss because of the highs and brush of sports as entertain- the purpose of mak- on what it means to several qualities in of downsizing and a off the lows while stay- ment, the authenticity ing the user feel as have loyalty as a part common, according to lack of loyalty from ing loyal to their team of the game, bond- though he or she is of our lifestyle. studies. employer to employee, through thick and thin. ing with the team and getting something for 1. People have to be TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) it still is possible if And sports fans have enjoying the group nothing, and that he instructed to behave in 6. Customers who you are determined another advantage: afiliation with fellow or she is a member of a loyal manner. encounter problems to do so. A study for By staying loyal to fans, and a reverence an exclusive — or not TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) usually become less the National Bureau of their team even if they for the team’s tradi- so exclusive — club. 2. Being loyal to loyal to companies. Economic Research move to a distant city, tions. Major league Customers identify your job and employer TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) found that rather than they use that attitude baseball has the most with the brand, and the is foolish in this day 7. Loyalty-card pro- job-hopping frequently to keep from being loyal fans, followed by brand gains a better and age. grams have several to ind the best offer, lonely. the NBA and NFL. customer. Payments TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) psychological beneits. workers in the sur- 4. FALSE. A study 6. FALSE. A prob- are easy for the cus- 3. Loyalty to peren- TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) rounding Silicon Valley done at New York lem actually is a tomer, and the card is nially losing sports actually were better off University measured golden opportunity for a good advertisement teams has it own ANSWERS: staying with one com- students’ practice of the company to reach for the irm. rewards. 1. FALSE. Studies pany for at least ive to being true to their out and touch one of If you answered ive TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) have suggested that 10 years. Not only do school, and found that its customers in order of the seven questions 4. Loyalty is really building loyalty and long-term employees far from the mindless to build back the trust correctly, you under- an easy, no-thought- trusting the individual get larger salaries in activity it could be, it and loyalty the cus- stand the value of required strategy to are fundamental to the the long run, they’re helped them redouble tomer previously felt loyalty.

NORTH CAROLINA Aldean, Shelton shake up CMA noms EDUCATION LOTTERY Mega Millions NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — tion one day, but I never thought attention the last few years after nominations, especially the big After a decade toiling away at the I actually would,” Shelton said hitting the trifecta of arena tours, ones, is that’s pretty special. Not Tuesday’s numbers: microphone without much rec- in a statement. “After 10 years platinum albums and radio air- only for me but my whole camp, 1-36-38-42-49-19 ognition, Jason Aldean and Blake of watching my friends receive play. But his previous nomi- for everyone involved. We’re all Megaplier: 4 Shelton are breaking through in a this incredible honor, I got pretty nations pale compared to the kind of experiencing this stuff for big way. used to being a cheerleader for ones he earned Tuesday morn- the irst time, so I think every- Two of country’s leading men them, ya know?” ing. Along with entertainer of body’s genuinely excited and Cash 5 nabbed their irst Country Music He began receiving more the year, he took nominations sometimes surprised. It’s a good Tuesday’s numbers: Association Awards entertainer nominations last year, winning in three coveted categories —feeling to know when you’ve 19-20-24-33-34 of the year nominations Tuesday, two awards at the 2010 CMAs.album of the year for “My Kindabeen working all this time and upsetting recent trends and lead- But his move into television asParty,” single of the year for people are taking notice.” ing a popular pack with ive a coach on NBC’s “The Voice,”“Don’t You Wanna Stay,” fea- Zac Brown Band and The Pick 4 nominations apiece. They join an invitation to join the Grandturing Kelly Clarkson, and maleBand Perry were next with four Tuesday’s numbers: previous entertainer winners Ole Opry and the success of his vocalist of the year. nominations apiece. Kenny 5-2-9-1 Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift and single “Honey Bee” — not to “That’s kind of the cool thing Chesney was nominated for Keith Urban in the CMA’s mostmention his marriage to Mirandaabout this whole deal for us,” three awards, including male prestigious category. Paisley and Lambert — has helped bring him Aldean said in a phone inter- vocalist of the year, but country Pick 3 Swift also are up for ive awards. to the forefront of country music. view. “A lot of this stuff is irst-music’s top touring draw was Tuesday’s numbers: “To be honest, I secretly Like Shelton, Aldean has been time stuff for us. I think the gen- left out of an entertainer of the hoped that I’d get this nomina- slowly gaining awards show eral consensus whenever we get year category. 2-0-6 Lil Wayne’ CD sells 964,000 units in 1st week PROVIDENCE PLACE NEW YORK (AP) — Only Lady Gaga sold sold just over 1 million at ST. JOSEPH of the PINES It wasn’t quite “A Milli” more this year. Her when it was released in but it was awful close: “Born This Way” hit No. 2008. Welcome to Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter 1 with 1.1 million sold Lil Wayne made “Tha Providence Place apartments, IV” sold 964,000 in its thanks in part to a one- Carter IV” available for debut week for the sec- day offer from Amazon. digital download imme- an affordable housing option for senior adults ond-best irst-week sales com to buy the album diately after an appear- age 62 or older. Immediate availability . of the year. for 99 cents. ance on the MTV Video Call Linda Johnson (Property Manager) The figures were Lil Wayne just barely Music Awards and 910-843-7100 released by Nielsen missed his own sales LIL WAYNE released a physical CD 702 East Third Street, Red Springs, NC SoundScan on Tuesday. record. “Tha Carter III”two days later. www.sjp.org 10A — THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 WORLD www.robesonian.com Former rebels say Gadhai surrounded TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — loyalists, including his security dispatched a military convoy crossing into Libya, where der he with Libya — conirmed Libya’s former rebels have sur- chief, led across the Sahara to escort Mansour Dao, the was believed to be ighting thatfor the ousted leader’s wife, rounded the ousted dictator into Niger in a move that former commander of Libya’s Gadhai. his daughter, two of his sons, Moammar Gadhai, and it isLibya’s former rebels hoped Revolutionary Guards who U.S. State Department and several grandchildren had only a matter of time until he could help lead to the surren- is a cousin of spokeswoman Victoria Nuland crossed into Algeria. is captured or killed, a spokes- der of his last strongholds. Gadhai as well told reporters, “We don’t have Hassoumi said “waves” of man for Tripoli’s new military Some former rebels depict- as a member of any evidence that Gadhai is returnees had crossed over council said today. ed the light to Niger as a his inner circle, anywhere but in Libya at the from Libya before the arrival of Anis Sharif would not say major exodus of Gadhai’s to Niamey. moment.” Gadhai’s security chief, but he where Gadhai had been found, most hardcore backers. But Dao is the Since Tripoli’s fall last said they were mostly Tuaregs but said he was still in Libya conirmed information on the only senior month to Libyan rebels,and not Libyan soldiers or and had been tracked using number and identity of those Libyan figure there has been a movement civilians. Tuareg ighters have high technology and human leaving was scarce given the GADHAFI to have crossed of Gadhai loyalists across long been enlisted as mercenar- intelligence. Gadhai is trapped vast swath of desert — over into Niger, said the porous desert border that ies for Gadhai’s regime. within a 40-mile- (60 kilome- 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) Hassoumi, who separates Libya from Niger. The West African nation of ter-) radius area surrounded by — between populated areas on denied reports that Gadhai or They include Tuareg ighters Burkina Faso, which borders rebels, he said. the two sides of the border. any member of his immediate who are nationals of Niger and Niger, offered Gadhai asylum “He can’t get out,” said In Niger’s capital, Niamey, family were in the convoy. next-door neighbor Mali who last month, raising speculation Sharif, who added the former Massoudou Hassoumi, a Hassoumi said the group of fought on Gadhai’s behalf in the convoys were part of a plan rebels are preparing to either spokesman for the president nine people also included sev- the recent civil war. to arrange passage there for the detain him or kill him. said Gadhai’s security chief eral pro-Gadhai businessmen, There has been intense spec- ousted leader. But on Tuesday, Locating Gadhai would had crossed the desert into as well as Agaly ag Alambo, a ulation regarding the where- Burkina Faso distanced itself help seal the new rulers’ hold Niger on Monday accompa- Tuareg rebel leader from Niger abouts of Gadhai’s inner from Gadhai, indicating he on the country. The announce- nied by a major Tuareg rebel. who led a failed uprising in circle and last week, Algeria,would be arrested if he went ment after convoys of Gadhai The government of Niger the country’s north before which like Niger shares a bor- there. BOY Bomb kills 10 in India FROM PAGE 1A No charges have been iled Brewer, at 92 Deer Trail Road in St. according to the report. Alicea said Pauls, according to the Sheriff’s Ofice. he ran down a dirt road to the pond Deadliest attack in New Delhi in 3 years Brewer’s boyfriend Derrick Chavis behind the home and saw Chavis jump NEW DELHI (AP) — A bomb appar- near a line of more than 100 people into the pond to help Hernandez. saw Hernandez in the pond, pulled ently hidden in a briefcase exploded waiting at a reception counter for passes him from the water and began CPR The people at the residence had Wednesday as people lined up outsideto enter the court building to have their while waiting for the paramedics, already left for the hospital with para- cases heard. according to a report. The child was a top court in New Delhi, killing 10 medics when deputies arrived, the people and wounding scores more in The High Court is an appeals panel pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m. at report said. Torre said Hernandez’s the deadliest attack in India’s capital in below India’s Supreme Court. On May parents were not at the home. Southeastern Regional Medical Center, nearly three years. about 50 minutes after he was seen in 25, a small explosion that appeared to be According to the report, the edge of The blast near a gate at the High a failed car bomb erupted in the court’s the pond. the pond is about 64 feet from the back parking lot. Sheriff’s Lt. Kathy Torre said an of the house. Torre said Chavis found Court, the second at the building in ive months, came despite a high alert The latest blast shook the courthouse, autopsy was performed Monday, andHernandez near the edge of the water, in the city and renewed doubts about - which was about 2 feet deep. The pond sending lawyers and judges leeing out that it could be ive or six weeks before India’s ability to protect even its most the cause of death is released. reaches a depth of about 4 feet. side, said Sanjiv Narula, a lawyer who important institutions despite a secu- was in the building. Brewer’s 13-year-old son Antonio “From the best we can tell, he rity overhaul that followed the 2008 People ran to the blast site to assist the Alicea said his mother was trying on walked out of the house into the back Mumbai siege. clothes for a family reunion that was yard … and we believe he walked into injured, piling them into auto-rickshaws “There was smoke everywhere. to take them to the hospital. Police said later that day when she saw the carport the pond,” she said. People were running. People were 10 people were killed and scores more door open and called for Hernandez, No charges have been iled. shouting. There was blood everywhere. injured. Ambulances and forensic teams COUNTY It was very, very scary,” said Sangeeta rushed to the scene, along with sniffer Sondhi, a lawyer, who was parking dogs and a bomb disposal unit, appar - FROM PAGE 1A Edge: ‘This is a very fair price’ her car near the gate when the bomb ently checking for any further explo- exploded. sives. are trying to consolidate our services. n Agreed to the removal of 10 A Muslim militant group claimed Renu Sehgal, a 42-year-old house- This is just the irst step in that pro- dilapidated and abandoned manufac- responsibility for the blast in an email,wife with a case before the court, had cess.” tured homes that have been reported but investigators said it was too early just received her pass and was standing Commissioners Raymond to the county as eyesores. The cost of to name any group as suspects. The nearby with her uncle and mother while Cummings and Jerry Stephens removing and disposing of the homes government rallied Indians to remain her husband parked their car when she voted against the purchase, will and be assessed to the property own- deiant in the face of such attacks. heard the explosion. Commissioner Hubert Sealey was ers. “We will never succumb to the “The sound was so huge and sud- absent from the meeting. n Agreed to purchase a CODE RED pressure of terrorists,” Prime Minister denly people started running,” she said. Cummings said after the meeting Manmohan Singh said during a visit to reverse 911 and Weather Warning “We were all in such a big panic. ... I’m that he voted against the purchase alert systems. The systems will cost neighboring Bangladesh. “This is a long lucky I survived.” because county inances are “tight.” war in which all political parties and all The court building was evacuated $171,562 over a ive-year period. The the people of India will have to stand after the attack. “Finances are tight and I don’t feel - system has many uses, including auto united so that this scourge of terrorism The blast probe was quickly turned the expense is justiied,” Cummings matically sending phone or text mes- said. “The purchase might be better over to the National Investigation sages to those living in an area under is crushed.” at a later date when the economy is The bomb exploded about 10:14 a.m. Agency. emergency threat. It will be funded better.” Cummings said that he preferring the irst two years with emergency waiting to purchase the property until 911 funds, the third year by the county grant money could be found to reno- Water Department, and the fourth Come Join US vate the building. A study by a con- and ifth years with General Fund sultant has estimated it will take more revenue. than $5 million to fully renovate the n Presented a resolution recogniz- structure to meet future county needs. ing the more than 40 years of service But Edge disagrees. of the Robeson County Church and “This is a very fair price,” he said. Community Center to local residents. “At one time the property was on the books for more than $2 million.” n Staff writer Bob Shiles can be reached at In other business, the commission- (910) 272-6117 or bshiles@heartlandpub- ers: lications.com.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vance secutive starts by Wayne Simpson at redemption Worley is strengthening his case “That was a game in 1970. It’s also the most for any for a postseason start every time he Phillies pitcher since the team won pitches. we needed to win, 15 straight starts by Steve Carlton against ‘Cats Worley pitched six effective in 1972. and should have rom most accounts, Purnell innings and the Philadelphia Tim Hudson (14-9) gave up four Swett dominated the first 12 Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 won.” runs and six hits in six innings. He minutes of last week’s loss on a rain-soaked Tuesday night to was 5-1 in his previous seven starts. — Tim Hudson, at Hoggard. The Rams drove extend their lead in the NL East to “I didn’t feel particularly great 80 yards on their first drive 9 1-2 games. Atlanta pitcher but kept us in the game,” Hudson F — despite three 10-yard pen- The major league-leading Phillies said. “I’ve got to do a better job, alties — to take an early 7-0 lead on won their 90th game and reduced Worley (11-1) allowed two runs make better pitches. That was a the road. Two their magic number for clinching and seven hits, striking out six to game we needed to win and should touchdowns their fifth straight NL East title to earn his ninth straight win. The have won.” later, Swett led 14 games. They have won 90 games Phillies have won the rookie’s last Despite losing two straight to the 19-0, exciting the in four consecutive seasons for the 14 starts. That’s the most for a rook- Phillies, the second-place Braves contingent of first time in franchise history. ie since Cincinnati won 14 con- are cruising toward the postseason. navy blue faith- ful that made the trip from Pembroke. NASCAR From there, according to BRAD head coach Mark CRAWFORD Heil, things fell FRIDAY’S apart. FORECAST After a near- Gordon wins 85th ly three-hour game, the Rams found themselves boarding the bus with a mark in the loss column. Swett, nearly flawless offen- sively its first two weeks, has a chance to get back on track at home Friday against New Hanover. A marquee win over the unbeaten Wildcats would recapture some of the respect the Rams garnered previously this season. Week 3 Pick Record (2-3); Jeff Gordon Overall (11-5) celebrates In five years of covering football in his 85th Robeson County, last week was my worst to date in picking winners and career win losers. Trinity Christian was better than Tuesday expected in Rowland, St. Pauls sput- in Atlanta tered again on offense and Purnell Swett Speedway’s got derailed in Wilmington. Victory Lane. Two wins and three losses dropped the record this season to a measly 11-5 GETTY IMAGES — a 68.7 percent winning percentage. I would like to point out that Jan Fields of St. Pauls led the way for readers with a 5-1 record. Good work, Jan! Keep the picks coming. New Hanover (2-1) at Purnell Swett (2-1) This week’s most exciting game — and toughest to pick — is in Pembroke, as two of the state’s top offenses get together at Big ‘Mo’ Stadium. Purnell Outruns Jimmie Johnson in white-knuckle inish Swett is coming off a 27-19 loss at Hoggard while the Wildcats are 2-1 HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Jeff crossing the line first Tuesday, his Everyone should be. after snapping two-time defending 1A Gordon and Jimmie Johnson went one-time protege about a half-sec- While there will be 10 other driv- at each other as though they were ond behind. ers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup See CRAWFORD, Page 3B on a little dirt track, not a high- “When you’re battling a guy as championship, the thought of two banked speedway. talented as Jimmie teammates — Johnson, the defend- Imagine the possibilities when is and that team, ing five-time champion, dueling they’re competing for a champion- as good as they with Gordon, a four-time champion POWER POLL ship. are, definitely, it’s who’s won more Cup races than Over the last 10 laps of a rain- going to be signifi- everyone but Richard Petty and delayed race at Atlanta Motor cant,” Gordon said. David Pearson — is quite tantaliz- Based on a variety of factors including Speedway, these two guys were “That’s the kind of ing. strength of schedule correlating to classifica- sliding all over the track, yanking race team we have Even Johnson, the guy who came tion, margin of victory, defensive statistics and the wheel this way and that to keep right now. We’ve in second, paused in front of a tele- my very own eye test, here is how staff writer Brad Crawford ranks Robeson County’s six from smashing into the wall, throw- not been able to vision to watch a replay of those prep football teams heading into Week 4. ing caution to the wind as they JOHNSON battle with those final laps of the AdvoCare 500. raced for the checkered flag. guys like we’ve “To race that hard for a win is In no way is this indicative of how It was downright thrilling, the been able to do this what we all wake up and are excit- these six will finish the season, just how sort of white-knuckle racing that year. ed to do each and every time we get they’ve looked after three weeks. Like showed this sport at its very best. “And that,” he added, “is what’s in a race car,” Johnson said. “Even all rankings not based on a computer- And at the end, it was Gordon got me extremely excited.” if I did come in second, it’s OK.” based mathematical formula, these are subjective. Thanks for the positive feed- back on last week’s Power Poll debut. Swett’s loss at Hoggard Friday forced PREP SPORTS a sudden shift in this week’s rankings with a 1A school moving into the No. 3 slot. Leach donates 30 new helmets 6. South Robeson (0-3): Head coach Garron Warwick reiterated Monday that Friday’s loss to Trinity Christian BRAD CRAWFORD They were from the Mike Brill era. can be blamed on not being fundamen- STAFF WRITER Mustangs’ gear now We’re very grateful Vonta’s doing tally sound in certain situations. He said this for us.” the Mustangs were out of position at ROWLAND — Powder coat among highest-rated Leach, a Rowland native, also times during the 21-12 loss and those occasions led to positive yardage for with a metallic finish. donated 30 sets of Douglas shoulder the opposition. Despite being 0-3, the South Robeson coach Garron in safety studies pads valued at $190 each this summer and added to South Robeson’s players are excited about this week’s tilt Warwick even has Rivers Conference opener on Sept with Southern Lee. a way to make foot- equipment overhaul with 30 state- 30. of-the art Schutt helmets a few 5. St. Pauls (1-2): Senior running ball helmets sound The Ion 4D has a revolutionary, weeks ago. back Shawn Williams eclipsed the cen- exciting. sleek design that features the first Leach is entering his eighth NFL tury mark for rushing yards for the sec- The Mustangs’ faceguard-to-shell integration for a season, his first with Baltimore, after ond time this season, but the Bulldogs new Schutt Ion 4D football helmet. The result is a stron- signing a three-year, $11 million lost their second game in three tries to helmets, a recent ger faceguard with advanced, more contract with the Ravens on July 31. Southern Lee last week. Head coach contribution from durable cushioning. “This year, Vonta has saved our Trey Sasser admits there is no good former Mustangs “I wasn’t going to ask Vonta for lives,” Warwick said. “He’s given time to fumble, but the Bulldogs have LEACH star Vonta Leach new helmets because I don’t like us equipment from two of the best been kicking it around in key situations who has a weight doing stuff like that,” Warwick said. brands you can get. When he heard this season — spots in games where the room at the school “But most of the stuff our kids were about the whole helmet situation outcome hangs in the balance. named in his honor, are expected to using was from the 1995-96 (sea- arrive on campus before the Three son). After 10 years, helmets go bad. See MUSTANGS, Page 3B See POLL, Page 3B THE ROBESONIAN Local, State, & National Sports Events ... www.robesonian.com 2B — THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 www.robesonian.com

HE SAID IT "I'm so glad I grew up racing on dirt. I SPORTS Sept. could have spun out four or five times 7, at the end." — Jimmie Johnson describ- OTES 2011 COREBOARD ing the final lap of Tuesday’s AdvoCare 500 N S in which he avoided the wall during his runner-up finish to teammate Jeff Gordon

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U.S. Open schedule TODAY’S TV SCHEDULE The AP Top 25 AMERICAN LEAGUE Guerrier 2/3 10002 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL East Division Kuo 1/3 00001 7 p.m. The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press W L Pct GB Jansen W,2-1 100003 rained out Tuesday ESPN — Atlanta at Philadelphia college football poll, with first-place votes in New York 87 53 .621 — MacDougal 100010 10 p.m. parentheses, records through Sept. 5, total Boston 85 56 .603 2½ Guerra 120012 NEW YORK (AP) — Rain ESPN — Seattle at L.A. Angels points based on 25 points for a first-place Tampa Bay 77 64 .546 10½ Washington TENNIS vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, Toronto 70 72 .493 18 Strasburg 520004 washed out all matches at the 11 a.m. and previous ranking: Baltimore 55 85 .393 32 Slaten H,3 1/3 22201 U.S. Open on Tuesday. Among ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men's and women's Record Pts Pv Central Division Peacock 1 1/3 41110 the matches scheduled were quarterfinals, at New York 1. Oklahoma (32) 1-0 1,448 1 W L Pct GB Severino 1/3 00001 7 p.m. 2. LSU (17) 1-0 1,415 4 Detroit 80 62 .563 — H.Rodriguez 132200 American Donald Young ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men's and women's 3. Alabama (9) 1-0 1,409 2 Chicago 71 69 .507 8 Maya 122220 against No. 4 Andy Murray and quarterfinals, at New York 4. Boise St. (2) 1-0 1,310 5 Cleveland 70 69 .504 8½ another American, No. 28 John 5. Florida St. 1-0 1,196 6 Kansas City 60 83 .420 20½ Mets 7, Marlins 4 6. Stanford 1-0 1,154 7 Minnesota 58 84 .408 22 Isner, against No. 12 Gilles PREPSPORTS 7. Texas A&M 1-0 1,033 8 (12 innings) West Division New York Florida 8. Wisconsin 1-0 1,031 11 Simon of France. But rain hit the WLPct GB ab rhbi ab rhbi 9. Oklahoma St. 1-0 981 9 National Tennis Center before Texas 81 62 .566 — Jos.Reyes 6131Bonifacio 5120 Football 10. Nebraska 1-0 947 10 Los Angeles 77 65 .542 3½ any of those began, delaying 11. Virginia Tech 1-0 906 13 Ju.Turner 4031Mujica p 0000 Team Standings Oakland 64 78 .451 16½ Stinson p 0000Dominguez 00 00 play for the first time at this 12. South Carolina 1-0 843 12 Seattle 59 82 .418 21 SOUTHEASTERN 4A CONFERENCE 13. Oregon 0-1 828 3 Duda rf 5011L.Nunez p 0000 year's U.S. Open. The U.S. Team Conf. All 14. Arkansas 1-0 752 15 D.Wright 6000Rottino rf 1000 Lumberton 0-0 3-0 Tuesday's Results Pagan cf 6231Infante 2b 7110 Tennis Association announced 15. Ohio St. 1-0 606 18 N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 3 Scotland 0-0 3-0 Harris lf 3110Dobbs 3b 6132 16. Mississippi St. 1-0 594 20 Detroit 10, Cleveland 1 just after 1:30 p.m. that because Richmond 0-0 3-0 Parnell p 0000G.Sanchez 5000 17. Michigan St. 1-0 530 17 Boston 14, Toronto 0 of unfavorable forecasts, it Purnell Swett 0-0 2-1 Bay lf 1110Morrison lf 4100 18. Florida 1-0 382 22 Texas 8, Tampa Bay 0 Hoke County 0-0 2-1 Evans 1b 6133Cameron 4012 would have to cancel both the 19. West Virginia 1-0 357 24 Chicago White Sox 3, Minnesota 0 Pinecrest 0-0 2-1 20. Baylor 1-0 284 NR R.Paulino 6110Hatcher pr 0000 day and night sessions, hoping Last weekʼs results Kansas City 7, Oakland 4 21. Missouri 1-0 242 21 Seattle 2, L.A. Angels 1 Batista p 1000Ceda p 0000 to resume play at 11 a.m. today. Pinecrest 40, Cox Mill 8 22. South Florida 1-0 221 NR Baxter ph 1000Cishek p 0000 Lumberton 8, South View 2 Today's Games 23. Penn St. 1-0 147 NR Detroit (Verlander 21-5) at Cleveland Acosta p 0000Petersen 3020 Hoggard 27, Purnell Swett 19 24. Texas 1-0 135 NR Thole ph 1000Hayes c 3000 Hoke County 10, Seventy-First 0 (Masterson 11-8), 12:05 p.m. Pats’ Brady would 25. TCU 0-1 130 14 Baltimore (Britton 9-9) at N.Y. Yankees Isrnghusn 0000Stanton ph 0000 Scotland 42, Marlboro, S.C. 7 Others receiving votes: Arizona St. 119, Pridie lf 1000Do.Murphy 2000 Richmond 45, Anson County 20 (A.J.Burnett 9-11), 1:05 p.m. welcome back Moss Auburn 85, Southern Cal 69, Georgia 52, Texas (D.Holland 13-5) at Tampa Bay (Price Beato p 0000Volstad p 1000 Fridayʼs games, 7:30 p.m. Northwestern 40, Maryland 34, BYU 33, Iowa Byrdak p 0000Hensley p 0000 New Hanover at Purnell Swett 12-12), 1:10 p.m. 29, Houston 27, Utah 24, Notre Dame 22, Kansas City (Chen 10-6) at Oakland Igarashi p 0000Jo.Baker 1000 Jack Britt at Scotland Michigan 17, Air Force 11, Pittsburgh 11, R.Tejada 1000R.Webb p 0000 BOSTON (AP) — New Hoke County at Sanderson (Moscoso 7-8), 3:35 p.m. UCF 10, NC State 8, Hawaii 6, Tennessee 6, Jo.Lopez 1000 England Patriots quarterback Lumberton at Seventy-First Boston (Wakefield 6-6) at Toronto (Morrow 9- Arizona 5, N. Illinois 5, Southern Miss. 4, J.Buck c 2000 Barron Collier at Pinecrest 10), 7:07 p.m. Tom Brady said he spoke with Clemson 1, Georgia Tech 1. Totals 48 7 167 Totals 45 494 South View at Richmond Chicago White Sox (Danks 6-10) at Randy Moss just before the start Minnesota (Pavano 7-11), 8:10 p.m. New York 000 011 011 003—7 USA Today Top 25 of training camp this season THREE RIVERS 2A/1A CONFERENCE Seattle (Furbush 3-7) at L.A. Angels Florida 000 010 102 000—4 and asked about a report that Team Conf. All The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, (J.Williams 2-0), 10:05 p.m. E_Pagan (10), D.Wright (11), Evans (2). Fairmont 0-0 2-0 with first-place votes in parentheses, records Thursday's Games DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 15, Florida 16. the wide receiver would be Red Springs 0-0 2-0 through Sept. 5, total points based on 25 N.Y. Yankees (Nova 15-4) at Baltimore (Simon 2B_Pagan 2 (22), Harris (10), Bay (13), interested in coming out of St. Pauls 0-0 1-2 points for first place through one point for 4-8), 1:05 p.m. R.Paulino (13), Dobbs 2 (22), Cameron (8). 25th, and previous ranking: South Robeson 0-0 0-3 Boston (A.Miller 6-2) at Toronto (R.Romero S_Ju.Turner, Batista. retirement to play for New Record Pts Pvs E Columbus 0-0 0-3 13-10), 7:07 p.m. IP HRER BB SO 1. Oklahoma (43) 1-0 1,454 1 England again. While Moss was W Columbus 0-0 0-3 Cleveland (D.Huff 2-3) at Chicago White Sox New York 2. Alabama (9) 1-0 1,412 2 not definitive in wanting to Last weekʼs results (Floyd 12-10), 8:10 p.m. Batista 651143 3. LSU (7) 1-0 1,366 4 Fairmont 36, West Bladen 14 Kansas City (Hochevar 10-10) at Seattle Acosta BS,2-2 121001 return, Brady was open to the 4. Florida State 1-0 1,198 5 Southern Lee 28, St. Pauls 12 (Vargas 7-13), 10:10 p.m. Isringhausen 100032 5. Boise State 1-0 1,197 7 idea of a reunion. Trinity Christian 21, South Robeson 12 Parnell BS,4-9 122222 6. Stanford 1-0 1,180 6 Red Springs 41, Granville Central 13 Beato 2/3 00000 7. Oklahoma State 1-0 1,038 8 North Brunswick 16, East Columbus 8 NATIONAL LEAGUE Byrdak 100010 8. Texas A&M 1-0 997 9 Hobbton 21, West Columbus 20 East Division Igarashi W,4-1 1/3 00001 West Robeson fall 9. Wisconsin 1-0 988 10 Fridayʼs games W L Pct GB Stinson S,1-1 100000 10. Nebraska 1-0 910 11 East Columbus at Whiteville, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia 90 48 .652 — Florida ball registration 11. Virginia Tech 1-0 863 13 Red Springs at North Moore, 7:30 ATLANTA 82 59 .582 9½ Volstad 662233 12. South Carolina 1-0 827 12 New York 69 71 .493 22 Central Academy at West Columbus, 7:30 Hensley 110002 13. Arkansas 1-0 786 14 Washington 65 75 .464 26 St. Pauls at West Bladen. 7:30 R.Webb 121111 PEMBROKE —The West 14. Oregon 0-1 752 3 Florida 63 78 .447 28½ South Robeson at Southern Lee, 7:30 Mujica 231120 Robeson baseball association is 15. Ohio State 1-0 686 16 Central Division Fairmont at Lake View, 8 L.Nunez 100000 16. Michigan State 1-0 584 17 WLPct GB holding fall baseball (ages 7-12) Ceda L,0-1 2/3 43312 17. Mississippi State 1-0 497 20 Milwaukee 85 58 .594 — and fast pitch softball (7-15) County Leaders Cishek 1/3 00011 PASSING LEADERS 18. Florida 1-0 375 23 St. Louis 75 67 .528 9½ registration through Sept. 16. 19. Missouri 1-0 309 21 Name School Yds Cincinnati 70 72 .493 14½ Yankees 5, Orioles 3 C. Armstrong P. Swett 477 20. Penn State 1-0 247 25 Pittsburgh 65 77 .458 19½ Registration times are 9 a.m.-5 Baltimore New York D. Washington Fairmont 445 21. Texas 1-0 231 24 Chicago 61 81 .430 23½ p.m., Monday through Friday, ab rhbi ab rhbi J. Swett S. Robeson 375 22. Auburn 1-0 197 19 Houston 48 94 .338 36½ at the Pembroke Recreation J. Locklear St. Pauls 169 23. Arizona State 1-0 189 NR West Division Angle lf 2000Gardner lf 3111 Complex on Hwy 711. For more B. Greene R. Springs 131 24. West Virginia 1-0 185 NR W L Pct GB Reimold 1000Jeter ss 3110 information contact Bryan K. Banner St. Pauls 127 25. TCU 0-1 140 15 Arizona 81 61 .570 — Hardy ss 5000Grndrson 3000 M. Strother Lumberton 81 Others receiving votes: Baylor 117; South San Francisco 75 67 .528 6 Markakis 4021Teixeira 4011 Graham at (910)521-7182. TOP 10 RUSHING LEADERS Florida 97; Iowa 44; Utah 42; Georgia 35; Los Angeles 69 72 .489 11½ Ad.Jones 4000Cano 2b 4000 Name School Yds Houston 31; Northwestern 30; Arizona 28; Colorado 67 75 .472 14 Guerrero 4120Swisher rf 4000 A. Gilchrist Fairmont 394 Central Florida 18; Hawaii 17; Michigan San Diego 61 81 .430 20 Mr.Rynlds 2000Dickerson 0000 Youth bowling B. Greene R. Springs 324 15;North Carolina 15; Clemson 13; Northern Wieters c 4122Er.Chavez 3000 X. McEachern R. Springs 261 Illinois 13; Southern Mississippi 12; Air Force Tuesdayʼs Results C.Davis 4000Posada 3211 T. Lewis Lumberton 249 10; Notre Dame 8; Tennessee 5; Brigham Philadelphia 6, ATLANTA 3 Andino 4110Cervelli c 3111 league starting soon Young 4; Maryland 4; Georgia Tech 3; Houston 4, Pittsburgh 1 S. Williams St. Pauls 227 Totals 34 373Totals 30 554 Washington 3; California 1; Cincinnati 1; L.A. Dodgers 7, Washington 3 D. Robinson Lumberton 225 Baltimore 000 002 100—3 Texas Tech 1. N.Y. Mets 7, Florida 4, 12 innings LUMBERTON — The Youth T. Clark P. Swett 225 New York 001 011 20x—5 D. Johnson Fairmont 150 Cincinnati 4, Chicago Cubs 2, 13 innings E_Mar.Reynolds (27), Tom.Hunter (1), Angle Bowling League in Lumberton D. Hunt P. Swett 122 St. Louis 4, Milwaukee 2 AUTORACING (1), Teixeira (4). DP_Baltimore 1, New York starts Saturday at 10 a.m. at the J. Jones P. Swett 119 Colorado 8, Arizona 3 Lumberton Bowling Center, TOP 10 RECEIVING LEADERS San Francisco 6, San Diego 4 1. LOB_Baltimore 8, New York 4. Name School Yds Sprint Cup Today's Games 2B_Markakis (25), Guerrero (24). located at 2205 Godwin Ave. To A. Hill Fairmont 206 N.Y. Mets (Dickey 7-11) at Florida (Hand 1-5), HR_Wieters (17), Gardner (7), Posada (13), contact the alley call (910)739- J. Jones P. Swett 158 AdvoCare 500 5:10 p.m. Cervelli (4). SB_Angle (4), Gardner (43). 4499. J. Couser S. Robeson 143 Tuesday San Francisco (Cain 11-9) at San Diego S_Angle. T. McDonald P. Swett 99 At Atlanta Motor Speedway (Harang 12-5), 6:35 p.m. IP HRER BB SO S. Artis P. Swett 99 Hampton, Ga. ATLANTA (Beachy 7-2) at Philadelphia Baltimore A. Henderson St. Pauls 89 Lap length: 1.54 miles (Oswalt 7-8), 7:05 p.m. Tom.Hunter 6 2/3 55426 PSA holding soccer E. Baldwin Fairmont 82 (Start position in parentheses) Houston (Happ 5-15) at Pittsburgh (Burres 1- Rapada 1/3 00001 J. Leonard St. Pauls 76 1. (5) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 325 laps, 145.4 0), 7:05 p.m. Strop 100002 L.A. Dodgers (Eveland 1-0) at Washington registration R. Lowder St. Pauls 76 rating, 48 points, $329,786. New York (Wang 2-3), 7:05 p.m. D. Johnson Fairmont 74 2. (17) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 325, P.Hughes 652215 Cincinnati (Cueto 9-5) at Chicago Cubs TOP 10 TOUCHDOWN LEADERS 101.7, 43, $253,761. Noesi H,3 2/3 11101 Name School Total (Dempster 10-11), 8:05 p.m. PEMBROKE — The 3. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 325, 103.1, Logan BS,2-2 010000 A. Gilchrist Fairmont 8 41, $216,208. Milwaukee (Greinke 14-5) at St. Louis Pembroke Soccer Association Wade W,4-0 1/3 00000 C. Armstrong P. Swett 7 4. (10) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 325, 102, 40, (C.Carpenter 8-9), 8:15 p.m. Robertson 100011 will be holding registration for A. Hill Fairmont 6 $175,525. Arizona (J.Saunders 9-12) at Colorado Ma.Rivera 100001 boys and girls ages 3-14 this X. McEachern R. Springs 5 5. (7) Carl Edwards, Ford, 325, 110.1, 40, (Millwood 2-1), 8:40 p.m. Thursday's Games Saturday and next Saturday, D. Washington Fairmont 5 $171,441. Red Sox 14, Blue Jays 0 B. Greene R. Springs 5 6. (14) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 325, 103.5, L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 10-10) at Sept. 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Boston Toronto J. Jones P. Swett 4 39, $141,933. Washington (Detwiler 2-5), 1:05 p.m. ATLANTA (Minor 4-2) at N.Y. Mets ab rhbi ab rhbi Pembroke Town Park. Those D. Robinson Lumberton 4 7. (21) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 325, 112.8, (Schwinden 0-0), 4:10 p.m., 1st game Ellsbury cf 4220Y.Escobar 4020 T. McDonald P. Swett 3 37, $159,361. interested can also register Sept. Atlanta (Teheran 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 12-5), J. Swett S. Robeson 3 8. (13) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 325, 113.3, 37, Reddick rf 1111E.Thames 4000 12-16 at The Ball Park (located 7:40 p.m., 2nd game $151,550. Pedroia 5000Bautista rf 3000 Philadelphia (Hamels 13-7) at Milwaukee behind Sheff’s Seafood) during 9. (6) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 325, 117, 36, Aviles 2b 1000Wise pr-cf 1000 TRANSACTIONS (Narveson 10-6), 8:10 p.m. normal business hours. Cost is $153,886. Ad.Gonzlz 5 332Lind 1b 3000 San Diego (Luebke 5-8) at Arizona (I.Kennedy Lowrie 1b 0000Teahen 1b 1010 $20 for the first child and $10 10. (11) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 325, 89.6, 34, 18-4), 9:40 p.m. for each additional child. Bring BASEBALL $141,386. Youkilis 4221Encrncion 4000 National League 11. (4) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 325, 84.9, 33, Phillies 6, Braves 3 D.Ortiz dh 6342K.Johnson 2000 birth certificates. CHICAGO CUBS_Recalled LHP John Gaub, $128,714. Atlanta Philadelphia Scutaro ss 5244Woodward 2000 INF DJ LeMahieu and OF Lou Montanez 12. (15) Greg Biffle, Ford, 325, 83.5, 32, ab rhbi ab rhbi C.Crwford 40 11 Lawrie 2000 from Iowa (PCL). $114,925. Bourn cf 5130Victorino cf 4110 Spears lf 2000Arencibia c 3010 Recreation soccer COLORADO ROCKIES_Recalled C-INF 13. (27) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 325, 81.5, 31, Prado lf 4010Polanco 3b 4010 Sltlmcchia 5112McCoy 3000 Jordan Pacheco from Colorado Springs $109,925. McCann 4010Utley 2b 5211 Lavarnway 0000 registration (PCL) and C Wilin Rosario from Tulsa 14. (8) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 325, 85.9, 31, Uggla 2b 4212Howard 1b 3211 D.McDnld 5021 (Texas). Selected the contract of RHP Jim $106,775. C.Jones 4020Pence rf 3120 Totals 47142014Totals 32 040 Miller from Colorado Springs. Placed INF 15. (12) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 325, Freeman 3010Ibanez lf 4033 Boston 422 320 010—14 Jonathan Herrera on the 60-day DL. 77.3, 29, $136,183. Ale.Gnzlz 3011Schneider 3000 Toronto 000 000 000—0 LUMBERTON — LRSA FLORIDA MARLINS_Named Marty Scott 16. (25) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 325, Constanza 4000Ruiz ph-c 0000 E_Youkilis (8), Lawrie (4). LOB_Boston 11, and the city of Lumberton will vice president of player development. 75.5, 28, $131,589. T.Hudson 3000M.Martinez 2000 Toronto 6. 2B_Ellsbury (38), Ad.Gonzalez (42), hold registration for recre- Reassigned Jim Fleming to special assistant 17. (32) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 325, 65.4, C.Martinez 0000Worley p 2000 to president of baseball operations. Youkilis (32), D.Ortiz 2 (37), Scutaro 3 (18), ation soccer today and 27, $104,175. Hinske 1000Mayberry 1000 C.Crawford (22). HR_Reddick (7), Promoted Stan Meek to vice president of 18. (22) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 325, 69.9, Varvaro 0000Stutes p 0000 Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at Bill scouting. Saltalamacchia (15). 26, $103,175. Lidge p 0000 LOS ANGELES DODGERS_Called up C IP HRER BB SO Sapp Rec. Center. Registration 19. (29) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 325, Gload ph 1000 Tim Federowicz, RHP John Ely and OF-INF Boston 64, 25, $102,350. Madson p 0000 is for boys and girls ages 5-12. Jerry Sands from Albuquerque (PCL). Lester W,15-6 7300111 20. (9) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 325, 66.6, Totals 35 3 103 Totals 32 695 Players must be 5 by Aug. 31, MILWAUKEE BREWERS_Recalled RHP Weiland 210000 24, $133,100. Atlanta 000 101 100—3 2011 and no older than 12. Tim Dillard from Nashville (PCL). Philadelphia200 002 20x—6 Toronto PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES_Recalled INF- 21. (18) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 324, 68.3, Birth Certificates are required 23, $122,741. DP_Atlanta 1, Philadelphia 2. LOB_Atlanta 10, L.Perez 2 2/3 10 8821 OF Pete Orr from Lehigh Valley (IL). Philadelphia 9. 2B_Bourn (31), C.Jones (27), R.Lewis 1 1/3 53303 for all new players. No day- Announced the resignation of Chuck LaMar, 22. (37) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 324, 54.5, 0, $108,333. Pence (33), Ibanez (27). HR_Uggla (33), Utley McGowan 453335 time registrations will be assistant general manager of player develop- (10). SB_Bourn (50). SF_Ale.Gonzalez. Carreno 100002 ment and scouting. 23. (3) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 324, 90.2, 22, accepted. Cost is $25 (Fall and $136,941. IP HRER BB SO PITTSBURGH PIRATES_Recalled LHP Jeff Atlanta Cardinals 4, Brewers 2 Spring) or $15 single season. Locke, LHP Aaron Thompson, LHP Daniel 24. (24) Joey Logano, Toyota, 324, 56.9, 20, T.Hudson 664445 Milwaukee St. Louis For more information call Don Moskos and INF Pedro Alvarez from $98,325. 25. (31) J.J. Yeley, Ford, 324, 53.6, 20, C.Martinez 122221 ab rhbi ab rhbi Indianapolis (IL). Selected the contract of Varvaro 110000 Metzger 740-0757 after 6 p.m. $104,208. C.Hart rf 5120Furcal ss 3020 RHP Jared Hughes from Indianapolis. Philadelphia 26. (40) Mike Bliss, Ford, 324, 44.8, 0, Morgan cf 5030Jay cf 3222 Reinstated RHP Evan Meek from the 60-day Worley W,11-1 672236 $100,483. Braun lf 4000Pujols 1b 3000 DL. Transferred LHP Paul Maholm and LHP Stutes H,10 111110 27. (35) Mike Skinner, Chevrolet, 323, 42.5, Fielder 1b 4011Holliday lf 4121 3-point tourney to be Kevin Correia to the 60-day DL. Lidge H,5 110003 0, $98,672. McGehee 4000Berkman rf 4021 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS_Activated INF Nick Madson 110001 held at county fair Punto from the 15-day DL. Recalled INF 28. (38) Casey Mears, Toyota, 321, 39.9, 16, Y.Btncourt 4000Chambers 0000 Tyler Greene, C Tony Cruz and OF Adron $87,400. Dodgers 7, Nationals 3 Counsell 3000Motte p 0000 Chambers from Memphis (PCL). 29. (43) David Starr, Ford, 320, 37.5, 0, Los Angeles Washington T.Green 1110Freese 3b 3000 LUMBERTON — The 65th SAN DIEGO PADRES_Recalled RHP Erik $84,225. ab rhbi ab rhbi Lucroy c 3021Descalso 1000 annual Robeson County Hamren from Tucson (PCL). Announced 30. (42) Andy Lally, Ford, 319, 44.4, 15, D.Gordon 5130Desmond 4010 Gallardo p 3010Schumaker 40 00 Steve Weber, pitching coach for Tucson $97,075. Loney 1b 5110Werth cf 3001 Loe p 0000Y.Molina c 3000 Agricultural Fair will hold its (PCL), will join the club for the remainder of 31. (16) David Reutimann, Toyota, 315, 60.1, Kemp cf 4211Zimmermn 5020 Kotsay ph 1000Lohse p 2000 first-ever “3”-Point Basketball the season. 13, $114,333. J.Rivera lf 3020Morse lf 5000 De La Crz 0000Salas p 0000 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS_Recalled LHP 32. (30) Scott Speed, Ford, electrical, 310, Gwynn Jr. 0000J.Gomes rf 2000 Rzpczynski 0 000 Tournament on Oct. 1 at 3 Eric Surkamp and LHP Dan Runzler from 34.1, 0, $84,750. Ethier rf 5124Peacock p 0000 Craig ph 1010 p.m. The tournament is made Fresno (PCL). Selected the contract of OF 33. (26) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 284, 52.7, Miles 3b 4120Severino p 0000 Justin Christian from Fresno. Greene pr 0100 up of three divisions: 11, $109,920. Barajas c 4012H.Rdrguez 0000 McClellan p0000 WASHINGTON NATIONALS_Activated 34. (1) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, engine, 269, Middle/Jr. High, Senior High, Sellers 2b 4000Lombrdzzi 0000 Theriot 2b 0000 RHP Stephen Strasburg from the 60-day DL. 65.5, 11, $102,725. Lilly p 1000Maya p 0000 Totals 37 2 102 Totals 31 494 and Ages 20 and over. First Recalled RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Craig 35. (19) David Ragan, Ford, engine, 249, J.Carroll 1110C.Brown 1000 Milwaukee 000 000 011—2 place winner in the Middle/Jr. Stammen, LHP Atahualpa Severino and OF 76.5, 9, $92,200. Guerrier p 0000Espinosa 4000 St. Louis 102 000 10x—4 High division receives $100, Corey Brown from Syracuse (IL). Selected 36. (2) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, accident, Kuo p 0000Marrero 4120 the contracts of RHP Brad Peacock and INF 243, 90.5, 9, $128,258. Oeltjen ph 1000W.Ramos 3111 E_Freese (10). DP_Milwaukee 1, St. Louis 1. while the winners in the Steve Lombardozzi from Syracuse. 37. (36) David Gilliland, Ford, transmission, Jansen p 0000Strasburg 1100 LOB_Milwaukee 12, St. Louis 7. 2B_C.Hart Transferred RHP Cole Kimball to the 60-Day Senior High and Ages 20 and 174, 43.4, 7, $82,950. McDougal 0000Slaten p 0000 (17), Lucroy (15). HR_Jay (10), Holliday (22). DL. Released RHP Adam Carr. Designated 38. (23) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, accident, 91, Velez ph 1000Ankiel rf 2010 S_Jay. over divisions receive $200. A RHP Garrett Mock for assignment. 45, 6, $109,170. Guerra p 0000 IP HRER BB SO $5 charge. Pre-register runs FOOTBALL 39. (33) Robby Gordon, Dodge, rear gear, 34, Totals 38 7 137 Totals 34 372 Milwaukee through Sept. 12. Registration National Football League Los Angeles000 003 022—7 Gallardo 643335 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS_Released QB 30.4, 5, $82,700. Washington 030 000 000—3 Loe 131100 forms are available in the David Garrard. 40. (34) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, ignition, 27, E_Lilly (2). DP_Washington 1. LOB_Los Angeles De La Cruz 120001 annual fair book or can be NEW YORK GIANTS_Signed WR Dan 31.1, 0, $82,550. 41. (28) Michael McDowell, Toyota, rear gear, 7, Washington 11. 2B_D.Gordon (6), Loney (23), St. Louis picked up at the Robeson DePalma to our practice squad. Ethier (30), Barajas (11), Marrero (1), W.Ramos SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS_Signed LB 23, 32, 3, $82,375. Lohse W,13-8 640036 County Cooperative 42. (41) Travis Kvapil, Ford, electrical, 17, (21). SB_D.Gordon (16), Gwynn Jr. (20), Salas H,4 2/3 10000 Tavares Gooden to a one-year contract. Desmond (22). S_Strasburg. 27.9, 0, $82,280. Rzepczynski 1/3 00001 Extension Office in Released LB Antwan Applewhite. IP HRER BB SO Lumberton. BUFFALO BILLS_Claimed OT Sam Young 43. (39) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, vibration, 2, McClellan 121100 25.8, 1, $82,641. Los Angeles off waivers from Dallas. Lilly 543239 Motte S,3-6 131100 www.robesonian.com SPORTS THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 — 3B

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Terrell leaves Sox blank Jays, 14-0 Wake after TORONTO (AP) — Jon Lester struck out 11 in seven innings to win his fourth straight decision, Marco Scutaro and David Ortiz each DUI charge matched a career-high with four BOB SUTTON hits and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 14-0 Tuesday TIMES-NEWS night. Lester (15-6) allowed just three BURLINGTON (MCT) — Burlington’s hits, all singles, and walked one to J.T. Terrell, whose irst season with the improve to 4-0 with a 1.16 ERA in Wake Forest men’s basketball team ive starts since losing at Minnesota included highlights and lowlights, has on Aug. 10. left the program after a weekend arrest. Terrell has withdrawn from the university, according to information released Yankees 5, Orioles 3 Monday by the school. Terrell was charged at approximate- NEW YORK (AP) — Only 500 ly 3 a.m. Saturday with driving while fans or so were left in the stands GETTY IMAGES impaired by the Winston-Salem Police early Wednesday when the New Jon Lester struck out 11 to win his fourth straight decision. Department, according to information York Yankees inished off a rain- from Mike Grace, who’s identiied as delayed 5-3 win over the Baltimore Detroit dropped Cleveland 8½ record 15 or more wins in consecu- Terrell’s attorney. Orioles at 2:15 a.m., getting the go- games back in the AL Central. tive seasons. “Due to circumstances surrounding ahead run on Francisco Cervelli’s Rick Porcello (13-8) was staked his arrest, along with other recent indi- disputed home run. to an 8-0 lead after the top of the Mariners 2, Angels 1 cators, it is obvious to J.T. and his fam- second inning as the Tigers knocked ily that J.T. suffers from a serious medi- White Sox 3, Twins 0 around Indians starter Fausto ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Felix cal condition which requires immediate Carmona (6-14). Hernandez pitched eight innings attention,” Grace said in a statement. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake of four-hit ball to win at Angel Grace couldn’t be reached for addi- Peavy struck out a season-high nine tional comment. An athletics department Rangers 8, Rays 0 Stadium for the irst time since 2006. and Alex Rios homered to lead the Justin Smoak and Kyle Seager scored spokesman said that the decision to cut Chicago. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) unearned runs for the Mariners. ties with the school came from Terrell and Peavy (7-7) allowed four hits and his family and not from the university. — C.J. Wilson threw a ive-hitter, walked two in 6 1-3 innings. David Murphy drove in four runs In other games: Royals 7, Grace also issued a statement from and AL West-leading Texas beat Athletics 4; Dodgers 7, Nationals Terrell, who apologized for “my terrible Tigers 10, Indians 1 Tampa Bay. 3; Cardinals 4, Brewers 2; Rockies lack of judgment.” Wilson (15-6) matched his career 8, Diamondbacks 3; Reds 4, Cubs 2; Last Tuesday, Terrell, a 6-foot-3 sophomore guard, said that he was doing well CLEVELAND (AP) — Victor high in wins from last year and Mets 7, Marlins 4; Giants 6, Padres 4; Astros 4, Pirates 1. and looking forward to his sophomore Martinez drove in three runs and became the irst Texas left-hander to season.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Panthers bring back two Jags cut Garrard CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina the Philadelphia Eagles. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — through training camp and the Panthers have brought back a familiar David Garrard lost his starting job preseason that Garrard was his name, signing offensive linemen Geoff Kendric Burney signs as the same way he got it: Just days starter. That changed Tuesday, Hangartner. undrafted free agent before the season opener and in when the Jaguars Hangartner spent four stunning fashion. parted ways with seasons with the Panthers The Jacksonville Jaguars Garrard after from 2005-08 and start- CHARLOTTE (MCT) — It seems the Carolina Panthers weren’t quite willing to released Garrard on Tuesday, nine up-and- ed 27 games and played making a “pure football decision” down seasons. in 54 prior to signing a part ways with former UNC and Southwest High School star Kendric Burney just yet. that will save the franchise $9 mil- If the tim- free agent contract with lion in 2011. ing of the move Buffalo in 2009. The NFL team announced Monday that Burney was among six players with whom Whether it saves coach Jack wasn’t strange Carolina signed Del Rio’s job remains to be seen. Hangartner on Monday they had agreed to terms with for its prac- enough — ive tice squad. Burney couldn’t be reached Team owner Wayne Weaver has days before HANGARTNER after he was cut Saturday said Jacksonville needs to make Jacksonville’s GARRARD by the Bills. for comment Monday night by The Daily News. the playoffs for Del Rio to stick opener against He’ll have a chance around for a 10th season. Tennessee — it to start at right guard along with ive-Burney, a former All-Atlantic Coast Conference cornerback with the Tar Heels, Del Rio made it clear late last came two hours after the team year veteran Max Jean-Gilles, who was season that he had grown tired introduced Garrard as its starting signed on Sunday. Jean-Gilles has stated signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent. of Garrard’s inconsistent ways, quarterback at a kickoff luncheon 25 games over the past three seasons with but the coach remained steadfast at the chamber of commerce.

CRAWFORD FROM PAGE 1B Tornadoes struggled to ind rhythm on offense champion Wallace-Rose Hill’s in practice after last week’s 36-14 Xavier McEachern. By now, every- FROM PAGE 1B 30-game winning streak. The Rams win at West Bladen. The inal scoreone knows about the guys that 4. Purnell Swett (2-1): I picked the Rams counter New Hanover’s air-it-out was misleading as the Golden make the Red Devils go on offense, as the third-best 2-0 team in last week’s spread with a blend of the run Tornadoes struggled to ind but a the defense, a unit anchored by poll and took some lack for not ranking and the pass. Swett has won seven rhythm on offense after totaling Drayvon Fairley, has been equally them higher. Following two blowout wins of their last eight non-conference almost 250 yards in the irst - quar to open the season, head coach Mark Heil ter. Complacency became a prob- eficient this season. Thus far, Red home games but it won’t be easy Springs hasn’t allowed a single stopped short of calling his team a con- lem after Fairmont built an early Friday night. The meat of the pre- point in the second half, a testa- tender based on a number of silly plays conference schedule is here for the 22-point lead, but it won’t be a fac- ment to a well-conditioned team and penalties. That lack of concentration Rams and the key for Mark Heil’s tor this week. Expect the county’s and adjustments made by coaches Heil emphasized led to the season’s irst team will be pressuring quarterback top-ranked team to win its fourth loss at Hoggard, a contest in which the at halftime. North Moore has scored Bates Taylor … straight game by more than 20 Rams led 19-0. A plethora of lags, com- New Hanover 34, Swett 28 points … two touchdowns in two games bined with four turnovers, knocked Swett Fairmont 44, Lake View 13 — both losses — and allowed a from its perch as one of four Southeastern Lumberton (3-0) total of 14. Those statistics don’t at Seventy-First (0-3) South Robeson (0-3) Conference unbeatens. at Southern Lee (2-1) bode well for the Mustangs Friday 3. Red Springs (2-0): Red Springs coach From observers who have night against a swarming, unbeaten seen the Falcons play, I’ve been South Robeson will snap its eight- George Coltharp assured me his team defense … told Seventy-First is much better game losing streak that has carried wouldn’t give up as many points (24) as team than the record indicates. over from last season, but it won’t Red Springs 48, North Moore 6 I projected in last week’s picks column Legendary head coach Bob Paroli be this week. After falling to Lee and he was right. Led by tailback Xavier has been stuck on win No. 399 since County in their season opener, the St. Pauls (1-2) McEachern, the Red Devils excelled on the start of the season and he’d like Cavaliers have won back-t0-back at West Bladen (1-2) both sides of the ball against Granville nothing more than to get it at home road games and get the Mustangs St. Pauls will have to corral West Central, dispatching the Panthers, 41-13. Friday night. Meanwhile, despite a for their irst home game of 2011. Bladen’s Karon Shipman, who was The Red Devils travel to North Moore this treacherous non-conference sched- Quarterback Jeremiah Swett has held under 100 yards despite 25 week to battle a winless Mustangs team giving up 49.5 points per game. It should ule, Lumberton keeps winning and directed South Robeson on multiple carries last week against Fairmont. make for a nice road trip if you’re a Red those victories will mean much scoring drives this season, but the Win the turnover battle and the Springs fan. more come playoff time … defense hasn’t held up their end of the bargain … Bulldogs could notch their irst 2. Lumberton (3-0): Pirate fans breathed Lumberton 20, Seventy-First 13 road win this season. Cough up the Southern Lee 28, South Robeson 12 a collective sigh of relief in the inal min - Fairmont (3-0) football in key situations and St. utes of Friday’s home game against at Lake View, S.C. (2-1) Red Springs (2-0) Pauls is looking at its third loss in South View, a narrow win that wasn’t Fairmont coach Keith Wood is at North Moore (0-2) four games … solidiied until late in the fourth quarter. asking for more focus this week Julian Brown. Blake Greene. West Bladen 20, St. Pauls 13 Lumberton’s defense, perhaps the best in the area, continues to lead the charge for Mike Brill’s group. The offense took a step back with three lost fumbles and a non- MUSTANGS existent passing game. The Pirates play the FROM PAGE 1B 21 helmets rejected before season for safety reasons irst of back-to-back road games Friday at winless Seventy-First. (at his football camp), his Warwick said. “We had equipment grant — to safest helmets suitable for 1. Fairmont (3-0): The Golden people reached out to us a lot of out-dated stuff. Schutt to match the col- amateur or professional Tornadoes held serve at No. 1 last week, let us know he wanted to That’s pretty dangerous ors. The Ion 4D helmets play according to a recent though Friday’s 36-14 win at West Bladen help.” to put kids on the ieldare in the inal stages ofsurvey by researchers at wasn’t pretty at times and not indicative Warwick said 21 of with old equipment.” production and will be Virginia Tech University. of how a top-ranked team should perform. South Robeson’s 78 total Leach ordered the new shipped to Rowland soon. The Riddell VSR4, the The offense clicked in the irst quarter, but helmets were rejected helmets the second week “We wanted to color most common helmet sputtered the rest of the way. Sophomore during a reconditioning of August, but South match to make sure it used in the NFL last sea- Andrew Hill pushed himself into the con- exercise before the sea- Robeson’s primary color looked good with our son, received the lowest versation for player of the year talks along son. For safety reasons, of royal blue was unavail- tops,” Warwick said. “The safety rating. with teammate Alex Gilchrist. The silver new helmets were a able at Schutt. Warwick blue that Schutt showed n Staff writer Brad lining I took from Friday’s win, combined necessity. sent one of his 13 Riddell us was lighter, almost like Crawford can be reached at with a handful of practices I’ve attended, “Almost all the good Revolution helmets — Garner’s (High) blue.” (910) 272-6119 or at bcraw- is that the Golden Tornadoes have the helmets we had were acquired this summer The Ion 4D and Riddell ford@heartlandpublications. most team speed in the county. small or medium,” with a USA Football Revolution are among the com 4B — THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 COMICS/ENTERTAINMENT www.robesonian.com

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100 100 100 Notices 700 Autos Legals Legals Legals Agriculture specifications and bid forms NORTH CAROLINA, ROBESON COUNTY 11 SP 96 right-of-way margin of Butler Street, said iron stake are available upon request at IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF having North Carolina Grid Coordinates Garden & Produce N=382,830.4533, =2,008,227.9489; thence from the office of the Housing Au- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FORECLOSURE SALE, North Carolina, Robeson said Point of Beginning and with the southerly right- thority. The award will be made BEFORE THE CLERK, FILE NO. 08 SP 252 County In the matter of the foreclosure of the Deed Green Peanuts $30 per of Trust of John O'Donnell and Nancy O'Donnell, of-way margin of Clark Street, S 89-49-42 B 150.00 to the lowest bid response and NOTICE OF SALE OF TIMBER BY SEALED BIDS feet to an iron stake set in the westerly right-of-way bushel, Sweet Corn and Peas Grantor(s) To: TRSTE, Inc., Trustee, and Wachovia responsible bidder which GARY DEESE, ET UX, ET AL, Bank, National Association, Beneficiary, See Sub- margin of the Virginia & Carolina Southern Railroad coming soon. POWERS FARM 07 Colorado C71, PETITIONERS stitution of Trustee as recorded in Deed Book 1796, (Right-of-Way varies); thence with the westerly mar- meets the requirements of the MARKET (910)738-9404 gin of said right-of-way, S 01-12-05 E 1042.77 feet 4WD, one-owner, 17K miles VS. Page 301, Robeson County Registry, appointing invitation. A bidder may with- to an existing iron pipe located at the northeasterly $16,999 WILLIAM CURTIS LOCKLEAR, ET AL, Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. Under and draw a bid at anytime prior to Green Peanuts $38.00/bushel by virtue of the power and authority contained in that corner of the property of Mary J. Ivey, now or for- Baker Chevrolet RESPONDENTS merly, as described in Deeds recorded in the Robe- the bid opening. The right is re- & Grapes $50/bushel certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the (910) 843-5168 Under and by virtue of an Order of the Clerk of Su- above-named Grantors to Wachovia Bank, National son County public Registry in Book 883, at Page served to reject any or all bids 910-618-7287, Leave Message perior Court of Robeson County, North Carolina, en- 542 and Book 979, at Page 650; thence along the Association, dated September 29, 2006 filed for and to waive all informalities or JUMBO GREEN tered on the 20th day of April, 2011, made in the record on October 17, 2006, securing indebtedness northerly property line of Mary J. Ivey, now or for- above-referenced special proceeding, the under- in the original principal amount of $49,715.75 as merly, 5 89-58-58 W 160.02 feet to an existing con- to award contract which is the Peanuts For Sale signed, who was by said Order appointed Commis- recorded in Deed of Trust Book 1565, Page 489, crete monument located in the easterly property line opinion of the Board of Com- 628-8868 or 608-8152 sioner to sell the timber located on the real property of William M. Caulder, now or formerly, as described Robeson County Registry (hereinafter, the Deed of missioners appears to be in described hereafter at public sale by sealed bid, will Trust) and because of the default of in the payment in Deed recorded in the Robeson County Public Muscadine Grapes for sale receive bids for the sale of said timber and will sell, of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure Registry in Book 849, at Page 819; thence along the the best interest of the Housing Patrician Vineyard 628-0033 upon the terms, provisions and conditions set forth of to carry out or perform the stipulations and agree- easterly property line of William M. Caulder, now or Authority. The right is also re- herein, the timber on the following described lands formerly, N 01-13-16 W 74.68 feet to an existing [email protected] ments therein contained and pursuant to the de- served to hold any and all bids 2007 Silverado 2500 in Robeson County, North Carolina: In Thompson mand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness iron pipe located in the southerly right-of-way margin Township, Robeson County, North Carolina. of Butler Street; thence with the southerly right-of- for a period not exceeding ten One owner, bed-liner, air, secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the 900 That certain tract of land lying about 4.5 miles south- Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Robeson way margin of Butler Street 5 89-15-36 10.06 feet (10) days from the date of the Merchandise $13,999. to an existing iron pipe located in the easterly right- west of the center of the Town of Fairmont, adjacent County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure opening thereof. The Housing Baker Chevrolet to and on both sides of Paved Secondary Road proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J. Kania, Sub- of-way margin of Butler Street; thence along the 2455, adjoining lands now or formerly owned by stitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction easterly right-of-way margin of Butler Street N 01- Authorit office hours ar efrom (910) 843-5168 12-05 W 968.71 feet to the Point and Place of Be- Furniture Eardmon Locklear on the north, lands now or for- on: September 9, 2011 at 12:00PM at the usual 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle merly owned by Paul H. Thompson on the west and ginning, containing 3.61 acres more or less, as place of sale as designated by the Clerk of Court for through Bargain Sofa, Love Seat, south, and other lands of James C. Locklear on the foreclosure sales at the Robeson County Court- shown on survey titled As-Built Survey of the Butler Big Block SS, east, and being more particularly described as fol- house, Lumberton, North Carolina, the real property Mill and Robeson Textile Sites for Carolina Mills, In- Friday. Chair Excellent Condition $450 red with white stripes, corporated by The Rose Group, Inc., dated Octo- lows: BEGINNING at an existing pump pipe in a in Robeson County, North Carolina (including any cash. Call 910-738-1680 Price $5700. ditch, the southwest or beginning corner of the orig- improvements thereon), with the address of 126 ber, 1998.See deed from American European, LLC to EF Royal, LLC recorded in the office of the Reg- James Wm. Meacher Use e-mail inal 48.2 acre tract of which this description runs Style Dr., Parkton, NC 28371, and as more fully de- Miscellaneous around and includes, and running thence as the scribed as follows: BEING all of Lot 66 of Virginia ister of Deeds of Robeson County in Book 1630, Executive Director for page 421. The sale will be made subject to all out- western line of said tract North 04 degrees 37 min- Pines Subdivision, Section Three, as per plat thereof pictures utes 30 seconds East passing through an existing recorded in Book of Plats 36, Page 32, Robeson standing city and county taxes and all local im- 3 Acres of land in Pembroke provement assessments against the [email protected] / pk nail at 826.77 feet and continuing a total distance County Registry, to which reference is made for a 300 Area. Kenmore dryer $150. above-described property not included in the judg- of 990.13 feet to a new pump pipe near the eastern more perfect description. The sale will be made sub- Services 20 Gal aquarium, w/fish, sand 704-557-0242. edge of Paved Secondary Road 2455, the north- ject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and ment in the above entitled cause. The Commis- western or sixth corner of said original tract; thence easements of record and assessments, if any. The sioner makes no representation or warranty relating & filter $75. 910-733-3364 to the title or any physical, environmental, health, or as the northern line of said tract South 85 degrees record owner of the above-described real property Home Improvements 42" Riding Lawn Mower 13 minutes 30 seconds East passing through a new as reflected on the records of the County Register of safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale and any and all re- in fair condition. one inch iron pipe at 1054.80 feet and continuing a Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the post- Platinum Flooring & Tile total distance of 2052.29 feet to a stake in Horse ing of this Notice is: Nancy O'Donnell An order for sponsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way $200 OBO 910-618-1858 Swamp, the northeastern or fifth corner of said orig- possession of the property may be issued pursuant relating to any such conditions expressly are dis- All Types of Flooring Installed, inal tract; thence as the eastern line of said tract to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and claimed. Any person making the high bid at the sale Custom tubs, Showers. Free Full blooded German Shep- South 03 degrees 36 minutes 18 seconds West against the party or parties in possession by the of the real property described above shall deposit hard dog, 1yr old. $125.00 1060.00 feet to an existing one-half (1/2) inch iron with the Commissioners ten (10%) percent, in cash, Estimates & Fully Insured. 2004 Silverado 3500 County Clerk of Superior Court. Any person who oc- call 910-374-8176 pipe by an old blackgum pointer, the southeastern or cupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement of the successful bid made. Call 910-474-1632 Stake bed, 46k miles, fourth corner of said original tract; thence as the entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 This the 11th day of August, 2011. new tires. $11,500. south line of said tract, the same being an old may, after receiving this notice of the sale, terminate JOHN H. JACKSON, Commissioner Lawn Service Want to Buy marked line, North 86 degrees 02 minutes 18 sec- the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to PO Box 705, Fayetteville, NC 28302 Baker Chevrolet onds West 990.46 feet to an existing angle iron, an the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agree- Jerry Tree Serv. stump re- "AAAAAAA" JUNK CAR original corner; thence as the original line the same (910) 433-4433, TOSP081711 8/17 8/24 8/31 9/7 (910) 843-5168 ment, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental moval, rooms for rent, effi- being the second line of said original tract North 03 agreement prorated to the effective date of the ter- REMOVAL CASH PAID degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds East 130.62 feet to ciency Apt. 910-316-4093 CALL 910-618-0221 mination. Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.10(b), 200 an existing angle iron, an original corner; thence as and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful Announcements the southwestern line of said original tract North 87 bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee Other Services "BUY YOUR RIDE" Retired, degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds West, crossing immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash de- Wrecked, or Junk. We Buy Paved Secondary Road 2455, to and with a ditch posit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of DIRECTV Batteries. 910-618-6286 1079.59 feet to the beginning, containing 48.2 acres, the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars Lost & Found more or less. ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to Limited Time Offer! 100% Best Price For Junk Lost - black and brown Yorkie, Being the same real property from Allie Strickland, et tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash Access over 120 channels wreck or running vehicles. 910- als, be deed dated December 29, 1934, to or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to weight 14 lbs, lost on Highland J A Y H A R D I N for only $29.99 per month. 774-3765 - 910-374-3454 Curtis Locklear, recorded in Book 8-K, at Page 525, him a deed for the property or attempts to tender "Come in and test drive one of such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to Ave. L'ton call 910-736-4338 No Equipment To buy - no Robeson County Registry. "TOP DOLLAR" For Junk the 2012 Chevrolets at Baker THE TERMS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS OF pay the full balance purchase price so bid at the REWARD of $500 for missing Start Up Costs. Call Today 1- time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided Cars/Trucks (910)258-2555 THIS SALE ARE AS FOLLOWS: Chevrolet" (910) 843-5168 for in N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale pearl necklace, mothers ring, & 866-965-0536 1. Sealed bids will be received by mail, or hand de- will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as re- diamond wedding ring. CALL livery (to the place of opening), from five days after DISH NETWORK quired by law. Want to Buy the first publication hereof until the hour of 10:00 910-422-3241 Yard Sale Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee It's Finally FREE! a.m., September 14, 2011, when sealed bids will be I Buy Junk Cars Pay $170. - opened by the undersigned Commissioner. Written 600-A Centrepark Drive Notices Free intallation with DVR in Yard Sale 1112 Laurel Oak sealed bids shall be addressed and hand-delivered Asheville, North Carolina 28805 up to six rooms and Free HD Lane, Lumberton $600. 100% Guaranteed. or mailed by U.S. Mail to David J. Ramsaur, Com- (828) 252-8010, 871262 * W * I * N * N * E * R * DVR upgrade for only Fri. Sept. 9th, 11am Open Daily 910-385-8585 missioner, 318 East Fifth Street, Lumberton, NC PPP083111 8/31 9/7 28358. A minimum of three (3) bids must be sub- $24.99/month* Local chan- Sat. Sept. 10th, 7am SAT. & SUN. PICK UP mitted in order for the Commissioner to proceed with YOU ARE A WINNER! nels included! *conditions Home & Business furnishing, NORTH CAROLINA, ROBESON COUNTY Cash For Junk Cars. the sale. Mary Jackson apply, promo code MB0611 & equipment, desk, tables, chairs, 2. Bidders are required to submit a cash deposit IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 7am -7pm Call 910-258-8612 equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid DISTRICT COURT DIVISION E. 10th St. Lumberton Call Dish Network Now telephone system, clothing, shoes, not more than three (3) business days after the date & much more. FILE NO.: 11 CVD 327 1-888-476-0098 3000 on which the sealed bids are opened. NOTICE OF TAX FORECLOSURE SALE THE ROBESONIAN Real Estate Sales 3. The Commissioner will reserve the right to reject (910) 739-4322 Patricia House Cleaning 910- TOWN OF ST. PAULS, 2000 any and all bids. A North Carolina Municipal Corporation, 843-9801 or 910-723-8033 Automotive 4. After the Commissioner files a report recom- Plaintiff, Land (Acreage) mending the acceptance of any bid, the bid and sale Prize must be picked up VONAGE made pursuant thereto will be subject to confirmation vs. within 3 business days of the Court. EF ROYAL, LLC and ROBESON COUNTY, from date your No Annual contract! Autos 1.23 Acres, Road Frontage, 5. After confirmation of the sale by the Court, the Defendants. name was in the paper. No Commitment! Buie Philadelphius Rd. sale will be final and will be made for cash, and Under and by virtue of an Order entered by the Dis- A picture I.D. is required Free Activation! Call 910-258-9329. transfer and conveyance of the timber and trees will trict Court Judge Presiding over the District Court Only pay $14.99 month for be closed within thirty (30) days after confirmation of Robeson County made and entered on the 11th when claiming your prize. by the Court. day of July, 2011 and by virtue of the authority home phone service for the COUNTRY ACREAGE 6. The purchaser will be allowed a period of two (2) vested in the undersigned as Commissioner, the first 3 months, then pay only * W * I * N * N * E * R * By owner, about 2 acres, years from closing of the sale to cut and remove the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale and $25.99/month. Call today! timber, and the sale and conveyance will be made sell for cash to the last and highest bidder at public beautiful wooded building 1-888-903-3749 on the condition that all roads, fields, ditches and auction on the steps of the Robeson County Court- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF 06 Jeep Scrambler tract, near Tarheel streams will be maintained by the purchaser during house located at 500 N. Elm Street, Lumberton, THE CITY OF LUMBERTON Auto, Hard Top, Air North Carolina at twelve oclock noon, on Septem- $12,900 owner financing 803- logging and returned to their original condition after INVITATION TO BID FOR Security $17,999 cutting and removal of the timer and trees. ber 15, 2011, the lands lying and being in Robeson 473-7125 County, North Carolina, and more particularly de- CUSTODIAL SERVICES Baker Chevrolet This August 19, 2011. ADT scribed as follows:Parcel #1- Butler Street(Lots 4 5 Sealed bids will be received by (910) 843-5168 David J. Ramsaur, Commissioner 6 Robeson Text PIN 381503011) the Housing Authority of the Real Estate Rentals 318 East Fifth Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 BEGINN[NG at an existing concrete monument in Free Home Security 97 Saab 900 S 4-cyl., 3500 (910)738-5257, RM083111 8/31 9/7 the western right-of-way margin of Butler Street (50' City of Lumberton at their System 2.3 liter, $3,200 OBO. Right-of- Way), said concrete monument being lo- NORTH CAROLINA office located at 900 North $99 installation and purchase Call 910-916-7553 cated S 00-22-38 158.52 feet from an iron stake Chestnut Street (PO Drawer ROBESON COUNTY set at the intersection of the westerly right-of-way of alarm monitoring services Apartments / Townhouses NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF margin of Butler Street and the southerly right-of- 709) Lumberton, North from ADT Security Services. 1- DEIDRE DENISE DEMPSEY way margin of Clark Street (Right-of-Way varies), Carolina, 28359. The sealed To Subscribe to 1 Bd in Shannon $300 per mo. said iron stake having North Carolina Grid Coordi- 888-459-0976 FILE NO: 11 E 00502 bids will be opened and read & 1114 1st St. Apt. 4 $325 per The undersigned, having qualified as Executrix of nates N=382,830.4533, =2,008,227.9489 and run- the estate of Deidre Denise Dempsey, deceased, ning thence from said beginning corner with the aloud on September 22, 2011 mo. 910-736-7453 western margin of Butler Street S 00-22-38 301.23 500 THE ROBESONIAN late of Robeson County, this is to notify all persons, at 10:00 a.m. Custodial Education firms and corporations having claims against said feet to an existing concrete monument at the inter- services will be provided for 1BR, 1BA. Convenient L'ton estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or be- section of the northern right-of-way margin of Pate location. $375/mth+$200 dep. fore the 29th day of November, 2011, or be barred Street (50* Right-of- Way); thence with the northern the following buildings (offices) call 739-4322 margin of the right-of-way of Pate Street, S 88-41-15 References a must. (910)258- from their recovery. located in Lumberton, NC. Instruction & Training W 80.05 feet to an existing concrete monument lo- All persons indebted to said estate are asked to 1. Musselwhite Administration 7982. cated at the southeasterly corner of the property of Learn to prepare taxes now... please make immediate payment to the under- office building located at 900 Clarence Owens, Jr., now or formerly, as described with Jackson Hewitt Tax Serv- signed. in Deed recorded in the Robeson County Public North Chestnut Street, This the 25th day of August, 2011. ice, and you could be ready to Registry in Book 473, at Page 84 and 85; thence Lumberton, NC Jessica A. Whitted, Administrator along the easterly property line of Clarence Owens, earn extra income by January Gavin Park Apartment 110 Lovette Road Jr., now or formerly, N 00-19-03 W 119.13 feet to an 2. Buck Hardin Community existing concrete monument; thence along the 2012. Classes starting soon. 1190 Furman Drive Lumberton, NC 28358 Lumberton, NC 28358 Services office building (Hilton northerly property line of Clarence Owens, Jr., now Call 910-884-0477 Woodberry L. Bowen, Attorney or formerly, N 88-47-45 W 58.18 feet to an existing Heights) located at 613 King 433 N. Elm Street Street, Lumberton, NC Elderly Households concrete monument located in the southerly prop- 600 Lumberton, NC 28358 erty line of Gladys . McNeil, now or formerly, as de- Animals (62 or older, or Persons with Disabilities) WB083111 8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 scribed in Deeds recorded in the Robeson County *INSURANCE PROVISIONS 1 bedroom Apartments. Public Registry in Book 14-W, Page 295, Book 9-N, REQUIREMENTS ARE: Page 510 and Book 14-N, Page 59; thence along Pets the property line of Gladys E. McNeil, now or for- The comprehensive General merly, the following two (2) courses and distances: Liability and Business Auto 2IÀFHKRXUV7XHVGD\:HGQHVGD\ (1) N 00-58-27W 181.91 feet to an existing concrete AKC Chihuahua Pups Liability insurances must 7KXUVGD\SP monument; and (2) N 89-39-47 B 139.97 feet to the For Sale ~ 4 Males Units for Persons Point and Place of Beginning, containing 0.80 acres, include the Housing Authority Call 910-843-3027 more or less, as shown on survey titled "As-Built as an additional insured. Also, with disabilities available Survey of the Butler Mill and Robeson Textiles Sites for Carolina Mills, Incorporated" by The Rose Workers Compensation and 5HQWDO$VVLVWDQFH$YDLODEOH Group, Inc., dated October, 1998. Parcel # 2 - Clark Fidelity Bond are Require- Street(A Butler Plant #27 PIN 381503010)BEGIN- ments. The insurance require- NING at an iron stake set at the intersection of the Please call: southerly right-of-way margin of Clark Street (Right- ments must be maintained RIÀFH of-Way varies) with the easterly right-of-way mar- throughout the duration of the 7''7<< gin of Butler Street (50' Right-of-Way), said custodial services. Beginning Point being S 89-49-42 E 50.06 feet from an iron stake set at the intersection of the southerly EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY right-of-way margin of Clark Street and the westerly Instructions to bidders, 6B — THE ROBESONIAN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 www.robesonian.com

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