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www.clintonnc.com 50 cents F Vol.I LXXXVIII;nd Issue 2 e pJanuarye 3, 2012nd Clinton, Northe Carolinant F 12 pages Tuesday, Charges pending in Friday wreck Woman still in critical condition Doug Clark Peterson was driving north on U.S. 421 Friday Telephone, located at 3900 North U.S. 421 Hwy., when Assistant Editor morning around 8 a.m. in her 2012 Dodge when she Dillman came up behind him. Dillman swerved to miss was hit head-on by a Ford pick-up driven by Jacob hitting the van in the back, went into the northbound A Rose Hill woman remained in critical condition Dillman, 24, who was traveling in the southbound lane lane and hit Peterson head-on. Monday afternoon in UNC Hospitals, four days after headed towards Clinton. Dillman and Peterson’s speed during impact was her car was hit head-on by a 24-year-old Clinton man. Despite initial preliminary reports that came in approximately 55 mph. Janice Peterson, 56, of Rose Hill, was listed in criti- just after the wreck Friday, Lewis said a van, also in Lewis said Dillman’s airbag deployed;Peterson’s did cal but stable condition Monday, according to N.C. the southbound lane was turning left to go into Star Highway Patrol investigating officer S.B. Lewis. See WRECK | A2 Bars, upscale eateries among top suggestions in city’s online survey

Doug Clark l Sampson Independent Roseboro Elementary principal Donald Boykin leads students off the bus early Monday morning and into their new school for the first time. A new school welcomes

Chris Berendt l Sampson Independent students back The city of Clinton has a survey online soliciting feedback from residents on how they feel about the downtown, including what they like, what needs improvement and what they’d like to see in the form of events or amenities. The survey will be available to the First day at Roseboro Elementary public until the end of February. Chris Berendt back will be available online, goes off ‘perfectly’ Staff Writer and through Clinton-Sampson Planning and Development, until Residents are weighing in on embarking on a new, excit- Benard Spates, whose the end of February. Planning Doug Clark what they enjoy, and would like to Assistant Editor ing educational adven- daughter Ashlee is a third- director Mary Rose said she’s see, in downtown Clinton — and ture in the new Roseboro grader at the school, said hoping to build on the partici- city officials are asking for the Roseboro Elementary Elementary School. he was pleased to see the pation at the recent Downtown responses to keep coming. principal Donald Boykin “You got an extra gift students in the new facility. A survey soliciting the feed- See SURVEY | A2 proudly led students off the this holiday — this new “I really think it is great,” school bus and into their school,” Boykin told third he stressed. “It is great for massive new 63,350-square- through fifth graders as the kids and for this com- foot, $12.4 million school they sat in the cafeteria for munity. It is long overdue Monday morning. the first time. “We are very and I am happy to see it A friend remembered Later in the morning excited that you are here here.” he would tell the children and can’t wait until you see Ashlee agreed, “I really Bailey legacy continues thanks to memorial that in addition to start- everything this school has See SCHOOL | A2 ing a new year, they were to offer you.” Chris Berendt Staff Writer

A memorial to the late Dan Bailey was recently unveiled at the local Cooperative Extension building, cited as a fitting trib- And the band plays on ute to a man who worked for nearly four decades to further the Sampson County agriculture Lakewood, Midway bands bring industry. Longtime N.C. Cooperative Extension agent Daniel Eugene home the trophies Bailey passed away this past Ruthie Pope spring and a memorial service Sports Writer was held for him on Dec. 5, a cer- emony organized by the Sampson A football game wouldn’t be the same County Friends of Agriculture. without the band section cheering the fans Ronnie Jackson, owner of Clinton Truck and Tractor Co. Chris Berendt l Sampson Independent and players along throughout the game. Band This plaque honoring Dan Bailey hangs members practice long hours and work hard at and president of the Friends of Agriculture, conducted the inside the N.C. Cooperative Extension getting their half-time show ready each week. building in Sampson County, a tribute to Competitions are frequent and band mates memorial, which had more than 70 in attendance. Jackson spoke the man who served the local Extension take pride in doing their best. for 37 years. The bands at each of the five high schools in about the life and contributions Sampson County consistently gave outstand- of Bailey, as did Commissioner in Bailey’s career, notably the ing performances at each Friday night home Jefferson Strickland and Mary advances he spearheaded in the game. Because the music was so good, a ques- Upton, who commented on the swine industry. Bailey’s innova- tionnaire was sent out to the band directors at Ruthie Pope l Sampson Independent behalf of longtime Cooperative tions and his contributions ben- each high school to find out a little more about The Lakewood band’s theme for 2011 was Cirque du Extension director George efited not only Sampson, but each band. Soleil’s show “La Nouba” and drum major Taylor Hudson, Upton. were felt across the state and in costume, led the band during homecoming. She won At that ceremony, peers talked See BAND | A3 a first place trophy and a second place trophy in band about the many accomplishments See BAILEY | A2 competitons. Index Today’s Independent n Local, Page A5, 11-12 n Deaths, Page A3 n TV, Page A8 printed for Donald Summerlin n National, Page A5 n Kids Page, Page A7 n Comics, Page A9

n Opinion, Page A4 n Sports, Page A6 n Classifieds, Page A10-11 A2 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Wreck SI From page A1 digest not. Both were wearing seatbelts. driving in front of Peterson and had just turned diately after the wreck. “Mr. Dillman was unable to stop, and to avoid into the Star Telephone seconds before Peterson “She kept saying, ‘What happened to me?’” hitting the vehicle that was in front of him, he was hit. she said. “She didn’t know what happened at swerved and went into the northbound lane,” “She was right behind me and I saw the van all.” Lewis confirmed Monday morning. hit his brakes to turn into the parking lot, then Lewis said since Peterson is still in intensive Peterson was airlifted to UNC Hospitals in all I heard was a loud crash,” she said Monday. care, charges are pending. Chapel Hill immediately following the wreck; “I ran out and saw Ms. Peterson and kept tell- However, he did note that charges could come Dillman was sent to Cape Fear Valley Medical ing her to hold on; to keep holding on. I put as early as the end of the week. Tomorrow’s Weather Center in Fayetteville with non-life-threatening my hand on her and just kept telling her it was injuries. No other injuries were reported. going to be all right.” To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to sisports@heart- An eyewitness, Katrina Hester, said she was Hester said Peterson was “in and out” imme- landpublications.com. School From page A1

Wednesday’s weather is expect- ed to be mostly sunny and cold. Highs will be near 44; lows around 27. Today’s weather picture was drawn by Shakyra Chestnutt, a fifth grader at Union Intermediate School. Doug Clark l Sampson Independent Doug Clark l Sampson Independent Roseboro Elementary principal Donald Boykin welcomes students to their new Parents talk to staff members at Roseboro Elementary School Monday morning before school and new cafeteria Monday morning. school. Officials said that drop-offs and pick-ups went off without a hitch Monday. like it,” she said, a smile Bakes agreed. “When I builders quickly got back on because it really makes a dif- Monday. Thanks to the Local briefs spreading across her face. walked in here, I felt very track and were able to put ference. You are working in Roseboro Elementary staff, American Legion Post Educator Carrie White excited,” she said. “I really up the school in less than a state-of-the-art facility and all students got into their No. 319 Meeting — 6 said Ashlee’s reaction was like the colors and how pret- eight months, something not having to worry about classes and there were no p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3. FMI, the same one a lot of the stu- ty everything is. It is really that pleased Vann and other things that you worried issues with drop-offs or pick- call Robert L. Brown, 590- dents had Monday morning. big.” school officials. about before. I am so happy ups. 2781. “They have made com- Bakes said that although “They did a wonderful for the administration, the “Everything went so American Legion ments about how pretty it she will only get to enjoy job,” Vann said, standing staff and most of all, the smoothly,” he said, smiling. Auxiliary Unit 319 is,” she explained. “I hope the school for the rest of this proudly in the large foyer children.” “It has just been wonder- Meeting — 11 a.m., that reflects in their attitude school year, she is happy to in the front of the school. In addition to Vann and ful on how smoothly every- Saturday, Jan. 7. FMI, call as well. It it is a new setting, be able to have been one of “I am very proud to be here Moore, other Sampson thing has come together Dazzell Goodman, 596- a new change, the school the first to be part of the today and proud of everyone County School adminis- today. Everyone just did a 9678. is beautiful and I really do school. who worked on this facility trators were at Roseboro great job in bringing it all Sampson High School think that will motivate the “I am a little sad because to make sure it was done Elementary Monday. together; Everything went Alumni Meeting — 3 p.m., children.” it is only this year, but I am in time. Everyone worked “I have been to several perfectly.” Saturday, Jan. 14. FMI, call White, who has taught happy that it is here and I really hard over the break to classrooms already, and An official ribbon cutting 592-8285. at Charles E. Perry for the am happy to be a student be able to make this happen the kids are excited and at the school will take place Meals-on-Wheels past 11 years, said the move here this morning,” she said. today, including the teach- the teachers are thrilled,” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. Volunteers Needed — to the new school is a long- Anthony Vann, executive ers, so I am just pleased to reported superintendent Dr. “This will give the parents Monday through Friday at time coming. “It has finally director of auxiliary ser- be here.” Ethan Lenker. “There are and community members Butler Court Senior Center. come to fruition,” she said. vices for Sampson County Jeana Moore, director of a lot of smiling faces, and an opportunity to come out If interested, call Mattie at “For me, it is sort of bit- Schools, was nearly as giddy Elementary Curriculum/ it is good to see Roseboro and walk through the school 592-5604. tersweet because Charles E. as the students Monday Instruction, agreed. “This Elementary School coming and really see everything Friends of Sampson Perry is where I started, but morning. Despite rain means a lot to all of us here,” on line and everyone getting close-up,” Lenker noted. “I County Waterways 2012 to be here today, I am very delays that halted the proj- she said. “To have children back at it.” have been to a lot of schools; Wild Game Cookout — excited.” ect for weeks early in con- come in this type of envi- Lenker said that there this one is just absolutely noon, Saturday, Jan. 7, Fifth-grader Tychelle struction, contractors and ronment means everything were no issues at the school beautiful.” Clinton City Market (come earlier if you want to bring a dish to prepare on Bailey site). FMI, contact Ralph at 910-590-6281, Cebron From page A1 at 910-214-0586, Robert country, coming during his tenure as an agent with the swine industry. Dan was a catalyst for change Bailey was featured or cited in “Pork Magazine,” at 910-718-0386 or samp- the N.C. Cooperative Extension from July 1972 to and a conduit for the free flowing of ideas and “Hogs Today Magazine” and “National Hog soncountywaterways@ December 2009. education that increased the quality of life of the Farmer Magazine” for his work, which also gar- yahoogroups.com. “Dan had a long and distinguished career with farmers he served. His life is a testimonial to a nered him a variety of awards, including the N.C. Relay for Life’s 2012 Cooperative Extension,” said current Extension humble man’s service to his fellowman.” Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Young Kick-Off Meeting — director Kent Wooten. “He was instrumental Among those revolutionary changes, Bailey was Agent Award, the 1989 RJR Nabisco Extension 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 through his service and education in implement- recognized throughout the state and the country Agent Award of Excellence and the 1993 State Grove Park Baptist Church ing revolutionary changes in the swine industry. for his expertise in swine housing and swine Winner Search for Professional Excellence Award, Fellowship Hall. All teams He was a very giving and humble man that truly waste management, notably his research on “pit- an honor for which he was nominated again the welcome. Contact Sherry cared about the citizens of Sampson County and recharge” swine houses and for developing the first very next year for hog house improvements that Massey at 910-385-5160 his family and friends.” computerized waste management records system. saved money. or [email protected] Born in Wilmington, Bailey was the son of the He pioneered research leading to a scientific Additionally, he was also a 1993 nominee for the or smassey@sampsonrmc. late Earl Covington Bailey and Mary Shipp Bailey. method of determining when sludge should be N.C. Association of County Agricultural Agents’ org or April Hicks at (910) He moved to Sampson County when he was young removed from swine lagoons. Using a leaf blower, Distinguished Service Award. 385-7132 or ahicks@samp- and graduated from Hobbton High School in 1967. he was the first to design and build a remote-con- As an agricultural extension agent specializing sonrmc.org. He was a 1971 graduate of N.C. State University, trolled boat for conducting sludge surveys more in swine, corn and poultry, Bailey studied agricul- Sampson Disaster where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in efficiently, accurately and safer. ture engineering and waste management, writing Relief Coalition Meeting Agricultural Education. Throughout the years, many noted his work articles for a time for The Sampson Independent — 6 p.m., Monday, Jan 16, He put that degree, and a passion for pig produc- within the Clinton and Sampson County com- on everything swine-related, while also imparting EMS building. tion, to good use. munity. knowledge of the land and how to care, tend and Class Reunion Meeting The plaque now displayed for all visitors to In January 1984, Bailey was awarded the preserve it. for CHS Classes of ‘72 the Cooperative Extension facility on Agriculture Clinton Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Man of the Bailey passed away in March 2011 at the age of and ‘73 — 6:30 p.m., Jan. Place Drive in Clinton notes Bailey’s service as an Year Award and Distinguished Service Award 62, but his lifetime of work still benefits farmers in 20, Zeng’s Restaurant, Sampson agricultural extension agent, one that for outstanding contributions to the community Sampson and across the state — and his loss, both Clinton. FMI, call 533- included a lifetime dedicated to agriculture, the through his work with the Sampson County Expo as a pioneer and a peer, is a void felt by many. 3974. swine industry and the local community. as well as corn and swine producers. “He is missed greatly, but we count it a blessing Living Healthy “Dan served the citizens of Sampson County However, farmers did not have to reside inside to have know Dan,” said Wooten. “He made us all Workshop — 9 - 11.30 as an Agricultural Extension Agent for over 37 Sampson to see the innovation Bailey brought to better.” a.m., Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, years,” the plaque reads. “His long and distin- the industry, as he was featured in national publica- Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137 ext. 121 or via email at sicrime@ 14, 21 and 28, Garland guished career spanned revolutionary changes in tions and lauded on the state level. heartlandpublications.com. Senior Center. FMI, call Larry at 706-325-6503 or Marie at 529-3931. Survey Director of Come Blow Your Horn Seeking Cast From page A1 Members — auditions will Advisory Committee monthly meet- There had been just 36 partici- “limited hours of existing business- surveys showed, are inconvenient be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. ings to get more surveys submitted. pants as of Thursday. Most respon- es,” stating a good portion of the hours/scheduling — “weekdays are 1 at Sampson Community “We have been very pleased with dents seemed to already visit down- downtown was not active after 5 hard” — not enough vendors/stores Theatre. Performances Feb. the attendance at our first two meet- town at least occasionally and, while p.m. open during the event; lack of conve- 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. ings (approximately 30 to 40 at not large in number, shared strong Loiterers and panhandlers are a nient parking; not enough for little and Sundays Feb. 19 and each meeting),” said Rose. “We are opinions reflecting the positives and problem, and some felt rundown kids to do; and insufficient publicity. 26 at 3 p.m. FMI, call Tom looking forward to building upon highlighting areas for improvement. buildings and facades, although Rose said Clinton has accom- Wilbur 592-8653 or 990- the public interest we have received Among the positives, those who historic, were also unsightly. plished a great deal through its 6424. relating to downtown Clinton and submitted surveys said there was Maintenance and safety were list- downtown revitalization efforts SCC Foundation many of the topics of interest and “potential” in the downtown, with ed as priorities for improvement. in recent years, and the survey is Museum Trip to the concern which have been men- one stating “I love the direction Parking and more private invest- meant to guide planning efforts over Rembrandt in America tioned during these meetings and in downtown is heading in.” ment were also listed as needs. future years and ensure positive Exhibit — leaves 8:30 responses to the online survey. We They noted streetscape and other According to the surveys, some growth continues. She encouraged a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17 would encourage citizens to com- improvements that have been — other perceived needs in the down- everyone to take a few moments and returns between 4 or 5 p.m. plete the survey and also visit our and are currently being — made to town include more pedestrian facili- fill one out. Cost of trip includes ticket downtown Clinton Facebook page.” the downtown, which they said was ties (signs, crosswalks, lights, etc.), “Our next step will be to work and transportation. Lunch The next Downtown Advisory central, compact and walkable. They especially at the Wall Street intersec- with the N.C. Main Street Program is not included. Limited Committee meeting was to be held also commended the events that tions with Vance and Main. staff on an analysis of downtown seating to 40 people. FMI, this morning, Jan. 3, at the City Hall have been held in recent months, Along with an upscale bar and a Clinton, plan of work, and a mis- reserve seat call call 910 Auditorium. notably the street fair and the Alive coffee shop, some amenities resi- sion/vision,” said Rose, who noted 592-8081 ext. 2042, or send The short survey is available After Five summer concert series. dents said they could use are a those stepping stones will be com- a check to SCC Foundation, online, at www.cityofclintonnc.com, One person remarked that the bakery; more clothing, gift and book pleted with public input. “All of PO Box 318, Clinton, N.C. for the public to share their thoughts downtown “feels more alive now stores; a deli with healthy lunch which will later be incorporated into 28329. To make a reserva- on what they want to see in their than it used to.” options; a park with more outside a Downtown Master Plan.” tion for lunch at Iris, the downtown — that includes possi- Participating residents said they seating; a microbrewery; an ice People can participate in the museum restaurant, call ble events, types of businesses and enjoyed the historic buildings and cream shop; and a mailing service/ survey by visiting www.cityofclin- 919-664-6838. other relevant topics. The 10-ques- hometown feel within the down- post office. tonnc.com and clicking the link on The Guardian ad tion survey asks what residents like town, including the clean and friend- Of the events that could bring the right side of the page, marked Litem Program Needs most and least about downtown ly environment and the locally- them downtown, survey partici- “Downtown Clinton Survey.” A Volunteers — to advocate Clinton, and what is most important owned shops. Still many noted the pants said they would attend arts link to the city’s Facebook can also for the abused and neglect- important to them in improving the downtown has room for improve- & crafts fairs, holiday events, and be found on the same page. For ed children of Sampson downtown. ment, with more restaurants and those that involved music, history more information about the survey, County. Training consists Among other questions, residents stores desired by those who filled or food, as well as car shows and or other downtown planning mat- of an independent study fol- are asked what types of stores or out surveys. kids activities. Some also said they ters, contact Mary Rose or Audrey lowed by a one day class services they would use, as well as They said the downtown could would appreciate some sort of public Whetten at the Clinton-Sampson and swearing in ceremony. what types of downtown events they use a coffee shop, wifi access and an movie showing, similar to Newton Planning and Development, 910- FMI, call 910-275-7021, would attend along with where in upscale restaurant with bars open Grove’s Movie Night. 299-4904. email Patrick.l.giddeons@ the downtown and when during the in the evening for some nightlife. Some of the things that keep resi- Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137 ext. 121 or nccourts.org, or visit week they should be held. Multiple people commented on the dents from attending events, the via email at [email protected]. gal4kids.org. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 The Sampson Independent A3 Obituaries Mortuary, in Garland. be held at 2 p.m. today, Barefoot of Roseboro and Medical Center ICU staff and wife, Rosemarie of Condolences may be Jan. 3, at Roseboro First Ellen Pearsall and hus- for the special care Mrs. Richlands; stepson, Steve sent to www.summerville- Baptist Church with the band, David of Salemburg; Hall received. Davis and wife, Dana of boykinmortuary.com. Rev. Hampton Faircloth and two brothers, James Condolences may be Richlands; one grand- Services entrusted officiating. Inurnment will Strickland and wife, Edna sent to the family at www. daughter, Makenzie Miller to Summerville-Boykin follow at the Roseboro and Robert Strickland and crumpler-honeycutt.com. and husband, Jason of Mortuary of Garland. Cemetery. wife, Dot, all of Salemburg. Arrangements are by Jacksonville; three grand- Mrs. Caison was born The family received Crumpler-Honeycutt sons, John Howard Hill, on Oct. 19, 1929 in friends on Sunday evening Funeral Home, 118 Jake Davis, and Matthew Cumberland County to at Butler Funeral Home in Fayetteville St. Davis of Richlands; and the late James Lester and Roseboro and other times one sister, Rowe Hobbs Fenton Gardner Williford. at the home. Floyd Murphy, 65 and husband, Dick of Vero She is preceded in death Services entrusted to CLINTON — Mr. Floyd Beach, Fla. by her parents; and her Butler Funeral Home, Murphy, 65 of 709 Stetson Ross retired from the husband, Robert Neil 401 W. Roseboro St., St. , passed away Sunday, Onslow County School Caison Sr. She was a Roseboro. Jan. 1, 2012 at his home. System where he taught Annette Locklary, 63 homemaker. Funeral arrangements driver education and HARRELLS — Mrs. She is survived by, three Julia Hall, 71 are incomplete at this coached various sports at Staten Annette Murphy children, Robert Neil CLINTON — Mrs. time and will be handled Richlands High School. Locklary, 63, of 833 Ward Caison Jr. of Roseboro, Julia Grey Hall, 71, of by Hope Valley Funeral In addition to teach- Road, daughter of the late Mariam Caison Crumpler 120 Southwood Drive, Service and Cremations. ing, he enjoyed instruct- Evander and Queen Hayes of Roseboro and James died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, ing and playing golf for Murphy-Fennell, was Eugene Caison of at Sampson Regional Donald K. Faison, 43 many years at Rock Creek called home on Friday, Fayetteville; eight grand- Medical Center. CLINTON — Mr. Country Club with his life- Dec. 30, 2011. Annette, children; and one great The funeral will be Donald Keith Faison, 43, long friends. He was an as she was affectionately Carolyn C. Campbell, 60 grandchild. held 11 a.m. Wednesday, of 200 Weeks St., died excellent father and devot- known, was born Nov. 24, CLINTON — Ms. The family will receive Jan. 4, 2012 at Sharon Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 ed husband. Ross and his 1948 in Pender County. Carolyn Connie Campbell, friends Tuesday afternoon Pentecostal Holiness at home. “Clem” shared an endur- She received her formal 60, died Sunday, Jan. 1, following the service at Church, 2137 Odom Road, The funeral will be held ing love that lasted for education in the Sampson 2012, at Wake Medical the home of Huston and Clinton, with the Rev. at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, over 38 years. They were County School System, Center in Raleigh. Mariam Crumpler, 602 N. Michael Oliver officiating. at Union Grove Church of inseparable and enjoyed graduating from Clear The funeral will be held East St., Roseboro. Interment will follow in Christ with the Rev. L. D. their life together to the Run High School in 1967. at 11 a.m., Wednesday, In lieu of flowers, Grandview Memorial Park Melvin officiating. Burial fullest in all they did. Upon graduation, Annette Jan. 4, at West Clinton memorials may be made in Clinton. will follow in the Sandhill The funeral will be held attended Sampson Free Will Baptist Church to Roseboro First Baptist Mrs. Hall, born in Cemetery, Clinton. at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. Technical Institute. She in Clinton with the Rev. Church, 3720 S. Salemburg Sampson County, was Mr. Faison is survived 4, at First Baptist Church, relocated to New Jersey in Don Fleming officiating. Hwy., Roseboro, N.C. the daughter of the late by mother, Gloria Ann Richlands with the Rev. 1970, and was employed Interment will follow in 28382. Leon Matthews and Ercell Faison of the home; father, Roger White, the Rev. by Newark YMCA until Clinton Cemetery. Services entrusted to King Matthews and was Jay King of Clinton; and Gary McAbee and the Rev. her health failed. In 2002, Ms. Campbell was Butler Funeral Home, the widow of Cecil Hall. sister, Kimberly Royal of Norman Aycock officiat- Annette came home to the daughter of the late 401 W. Roseboro St., She was a retired nurse, Durham. ing. Burial will be at the Harrells. Halbert Eugene Campbell, Roseboro. having been in the first Visitation was held from Onslow Memorial Park. Annette leaves to Sr. and Donnie Crumpler graduating class of nurs- 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. The family will receive cherish her memo- Campbell. She is survived Joseph Strickland, 76 es at Sampson Technical 2, 2012. friends from 12:30 – 1:45 ries, two brothers, her by a sister, Edith “Pat” ROSEBORO — Mr. Institute. A son, Leland Condolences may be p.m. at the First Baptist twin, Clayton Anthony Lancaster and husband, Joseph Junior Strickland, Hall, preceded her in sent to www.brockmemo- Church, Richlands on Murphy, of Garner; and Harry of Aberdeen; two 76, of 1361 Andrews death. rialandworley.com. Wednesday. Daulis Murphy, (Joyce) of brothers, Hal Campbell, Chapel Road, Roseboro, She is survived by Services entrusted to In lieu of flowers, the Plainfield, N.J.; one sister, Jr. and wife, Angela of died on Friday, Dec. two daughters, Cecilia Brock Memorial & Worley family request that dona- Barbara Murphy, (Henry) Kinston, and Michael A. 30, 2011 at Southwood Burkeen and husband Funeral Home, Clinton. tions be made in memory of Harrells; one sister- Campbell and partner, Bob Nursing and Retirement Terry of Kenansville and of George Ross White in-law, Annette Murphy, Panicaro of Greenville; Center in Clinton. Camelia Parker and hus- Tamilla Cummings, 40 to the Lower Cape Fear Greer, S.C.; although niece, Kelly Lancaster; The funeral was held on band Joel of Clinton; a son, NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Hospice Foundation, Annette had no children, and three nephews, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 at Norwood Hall of Clinton; Tamilla S. Cummings, 40, 1414 Physicians Drive, her nieces nephews, great David Lancaster, Halbert White Oak Baptist Church a sister, Esther Mitchell 173 County St., formerly Wilmington, NC 28401 or nieces and great nephews Campbell III and Chris with the Rev. Steve Porter of Clinton; three grand- of Clinton, died Friday, First Baptist Church, 100 were loved as her own. Campbell. and the Rev. Roger White children, Laura, Jennifer, Dec. 30, 2011 at Sampson Rand St., Richlands, NC She also leaves six aunts, The family will receive officiating. Burial will fol- and Jessica; two step- Regional Medical Center. 28574. Fontain Henry, Bernice friends 10-11 a.m., the low at Sunrise Memorial grandchildren, Leeann Funeral arrangements Condolences may be Gudger, Otelia Grant, Vera hour prior to the ser- Gardens in Salemburg. and Matthew; three great- are incomplete and will made to the www.john- Fennell, and Louvenia vice, Wednesday, Jan. 4, Mr. Strickland was grandchildren, Savanna, be announced by Butler sonfuneralhomes.com. Wilson; one uncle, Ivory at West Clinton Free Will born on Oct. 17, 1935 in Sydney, and Aiden; four & Son Funeral Services, Arrangements by (Doris) Murphy; one great Baptist Church. Sampson County to the step-great-grandchildren, Clinton. Johnson Funeral Home, aunt, Lillian Coleman, and Flowers are welcome or late Luke and Myrtle Lee Ben, Brady, Brandon, Richlands. a host of other relatives memorials may be made Strickland. He was pre- and Peyton, and a special George R. White Wayne Tart and friends. to West Clinton Free Will ceded in death by his par- friend, Dorothy Tyndall. RICHLANDS — Mr. CLINTON — Mr. The funeral will be held Baptist Church, P. O. Box ents; one sister, Rebecca The family will receive George “Ross” White Wayne Tart, of 923 at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1333, Clinton, NC 28329. Wood; and one brother, friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, passed away peacefully on Cartertown Road, passed 4, at Peters Tabernacle Arrangements by Frankie Strickland. He Jan. 3, at Crumpler- Jan. 1, 2012 at the Lower away peacefully at his Baptist Church, Wallace, Crumpler-Honeycutt was a farmer. Honeycutt Funeral Cape Fear Hospice Center home on Monday, Jan. 2, with the Rev. Jerry Grimes Funeral Home, 118 He is survived by Home and other times in Wilmington, after an 2012. officiating. Burial will fol- Fayetteville St., Clinton. his wife, Elsie Holden at the home of Joel and extended illness. He is Arrangements are low in the Murphy Family Strickland of the home; Camelia Parker, 88 Laudie preceded in death by his incomplete at this time. Cemetery, Wallace. LaGray W. Caison, 82 one daughter, Joy Pope Honeycutt Road, Clinton, parents, George R. “Shad” Condolences may be Visitation will be held ROSEBORO — Mrs. and husband, Kirk of NC 28328. White and Helen West sent to www.coxmemori- on Tuesday, Jan. 3, from LaGray Williford Caison, Roseboro; one son, The family wishes to White; and one sister alfuneralhome.com. 1 until 7 p.m., with the 82, of 608 N. East St., died Frankie Strickland of the express special thanks Anna Kaugher. He is sur- The family has entrust- family being present on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012 at home; two grandchildren, to the staff of Mary vived by his wife Clemmie ed services to Cox from 6 until 7 p.m. at her home. Jeffrey Pope and Abbie Gran Nursing Center Carlyle Davis White; Memorial Funeral Home the Summerville-Boykin A memorial service will Pope; two sisters, Betty and Sampson Regional stepson, Jimmy Davis & Crematory, of Vass. Band From page A1 Only two directors responded: the band compete in this year — Lakewood’s Anna Bunn, and and when did the competitions Midway’s Tim Bennett. begin? Lakewood competed in Below are the questions and four band competitions that were answers from Leopard director held on Saturdays at the end of Anna Bunn. September through the first week 1. How long have you been in November. teaching band? This is my third 7. How well did you do in the year teaching. competitions? Lakewood brought 2. How long have you been at home several first and second Lakewood? This will be my third place trophies from band compe- year at Lakewood. titions around the region. The 3. Do you teach at other schools drum major Taylor Hudson won also? I am also the band director first and second place trophies in at Roseboro-Salemburg Middle her competition as well. School. 8. What was your practice 4.What was the band’s theme regime? The marching band this year? This year the marching begins their season in May of band show was “La Nouba”. the previous school year with 5. What does it mean and why rehearsals to review marching did you/the band pick it. The technique. We have a music camp band votes on several selections of in June when school gets out and Ruthie Pope l Sampson Independent music for the next year’s march- a full week of band camp outside Leopard band director Anna Bunn leads the Lakewood band prior to one of the first football games of this season. ing band show therefore picking the second week of August. We the theme. The show is music then rehearse every Monday and band had 36 members. and have fun performing. I have Thursday from 5:30-7:30. from Cique du Soleil’s show “La Tuesday, 5:30-7:30, with addi- 10. What were the highlights of always tried to pick shows that 9. How many students are in Nouba.” It explores imagination tional sectionals, football games this season for you and the band? are full of excitement and music the band? The band was com- and takes you back to your child- Friday nights and band competi- I would have to say the highlight that will get the audience into the prised of 21 instrumentalists, 6 hood. The music is fun to play tions on Saturdays. of this season was the recognition performance. color guard members and one and very uplifting. 9. How many students are in and excitement the band received 6. How many competitions did drum major for the 2011-2012 6. How many competitions did the band? This years marching at their home football games from the band compete in this year school year. Lakewood fans. The band more - and when did the competi- 10. What were the highlights than ever has really brought back tions begin? MHS competed in 5 of this season for you and the school spirit and support of our marching competitions this year. band? I would have to say that football team. The competitions began the first the high lite of our season this Below are the questions and Saturday in October and ended year, was the personal growth answers from Raider director the first Saturday in November. that the students experienced both Tim Bennett. 7. How well did you do in the as individuals and as a group. 1. How long have you been competitions? This season was The Marching Raiders most defi- teaching band? I have been teach- a great season for the Marching nitely came together as not just a ing band for 2 years. Raiders. We set a school record for class and group of performers, but 2. How long have you been at trophies received in one season; a family. Midway? I have been at Midway bringing home a total of 29 tro- 11. Do you have anything else for 2 years. phies, 11 of which were first place. to add? The MHS Marching 3. Do you teach at other schools, 8. What was your practice Raiders have worked especially too? I am also the director of regime? The marching Raiders hard this year, and I would like bands at Midway Middle School. began rehearsing music in the to personally thank each of them 4. What was the band’s theme spring of 2011. We had a two week for their hard work and dedica- this year? Our field show theme band camp beginning August first tion. I would also like to thank this year was “Batman” that was Monday-Friday from the community and band parents 5. What does it mean and why 9AM-3PM. After school started, for the endless hours they put in Ruthie Pope l Sampson Independent did you/the band pick it? This we rehearsed during school and supporting the band and helping Lakewood’s band performs at halftime during a football game this season. They theme was picked as something had after school rehearsal two to raise funds to make this season kept the spirits of the fans and players raised during Leopard football games. that the students would enjoy days a week on Tuesday and possible. A4 The Sampson Independent Tuesday, January 3, 2012 pinion From another perspective OState’s motorists can’t catch break The sampson hile gas sands of state residents attractions, as visitors and prices Commentary had hoped, the Senate residents alike avoid the Heartland Publications, LLC continue country and the seventh bailed by adjourning early, roads. NDEPENDENT to drop highest when computed thus paving the way for Craven County, with its I across by adding in federal gas the hike to take effect. attractions and heavy mili- Jules Molenda, publisher W most taxes. Many said the reason tary presence, is no strang- Sherry Matthews, editor/general manager of the nation, North Traditionally, the behind the Senate’s refus- er to the positive effects Alissa Melvin, circulation manager Carolina’s prices at the General Assembly has al to enact the cap was strong tourism can have pump are on an upward washed its hands of any to assure that local road on an area. A hike in the trajectory, courtesy of the attempt to change the sky- projects didn’t lose prom- gas tax could make tour- Legislature. rocketing gas tax formula, ised funding. At least one ism much less of a factor The hike — just short of but a Republican-led effort paving-industry spokes- in the local economy — four cents per gallon, to be in the House took on the man applauded the move, and that’s a shame because precise — comes from an sacred cow of twice-per- saying the tax hike saved tourism dollars are a defi- The tragic blunder increase that is built into year hikes with a vote to around 3,000 jobs. nite plus for struggling current law. cap the tax at 35 cents per But tourism officials local economies. This tax increase on gas- gallon until July 1, 2012. in general denounced There is a pressing need of war in Iraq oline follows a jump of 2.5 If enacted, that legisla- the state Senate’s failure to fund road projects, to be cents per gallon in July, and tion would have spared to act as a cop-out, add- sure, but raising the gaso- America’s war in Iraq the spread of weapons of follows a law that, based Tar Heels the after-Christ- ing that higher gas prices line tax isn’t the best way. is finally over, and the mass destruction to ter- on wholesale gas prices, mas gift of raising their adversely affect the state’s A better option would troops are coming home. rorists — was at best a automatically recalculates costs of living. But while tourism industry. Among be ensuring that money The war’s finite end tragic blunder, and at the tax twice each year. the action passed in the the businesses that will supposedly collected to had more to do with worst, a lie told to the The forthcoming hike will House, it failed to gain any likely suffer as a result improve transportation George W. Bush’s agree- American people. push the state’s gasoline traction in the Republican- of the Senate’s failure to actually is used for that ment with the Iraqis to None of the other rea- tax over the 40-cent-per- held Senate. act, they say, are conve- purpose. pull American troops sons for going to war gallon mark, making it the Instead of taking up the nience stores, petroleum — New Bern out than Barack Obama’s were in the national inter- sixth highest gas tax in the issue as hundreds of thou- dealers, hotels and tourist Sun Journal/MCT longstanding opposition est of the United States. to the war. Bush negoti- In 2003, Iraq posed no ated the final withdrawal threat to the safety and Commentary of troops, and Obama fol- security of our country. lowed through with the The war was a mistake. agreement. That didn’t keep us from Coble faces a It was one of the losing the lives of 4,487 few things that went troops, having more than tough decision as planned during our 30,000 troops wounded decade-long misadventure and spending nearly $1 e’re glad to in Iraq. trillion to fight the war. see from This newspaper’s sup- Iraqi deaths are estimated reports of port for the war in Iraq to have topped 100,000. his meeting was based on the self- Recognizing the war as with the ish national interest of a failure, however, doesn’t W media on keeping weapons of mass change the fact that some Wednesday destruction from getting of this country’s best and that Republican 6th District into the hands of terror- brightest fought for our Congressman Howard ists. country in Iraq. We owe Coble has beat the bug that In 2003 we wrote, “We the men and women of recently required his hos- don’t want to destroy Iraq, the armed forces all the pitalization in Washington we want to destroy that respect and admiration and Greensboro. country’s ability to create they are due. They did The 80-year-old Coble, the weapons that, com- the job they were asked to whose 27 years in the bined with a terrorist’s do and fought with honor U.S. House makes him the grudge, could bring death and distinction. dean of North Carolina’s to innocent Americans. As we move forward, congressional delegation, “As we learned on Sept. those men and women appears nearly recovered 11, 2001, terrorists will will continue to need — from his recent health woes use what tools they have and deserve — all the and is ready and able if to inflict harm on their support this nation can he were to decide to seek victims. A little more than muster. That means the a 15th term in 2012. For 18 months ago, they used benefits they were prom- an hour or so, Coble held hijacked airplanes. If they ised, the care they have court in Greensboro with would have had chemi- earned and the jobs they several members of the cal, biological or nuclear are able to fill. area’s media, showing that weapons — the well- Our national commit- We have come to he’s still fit to fight for his named weapons of mass ment to the troops doesn’t 6th District constituents. destruction — they would end now that the war is Earlier this fall, Coble have used those against over. If we hope to get at told the Enterprise that us, too.” least one thing right from this year stumbling he was strongly consider- But Iraq didn’t have our years in Iraq, it is that ing another campaign. On weapons of mass destruc- we must take care of the Wednesday, he indicated tion. Iraq also didn’t soldiers who fought there he’s assessing the situation have any ties to al-Qaida, — while remembering the in light of this year’s realign- the terrorist group that ones who will not be com- all the way ment of the 6th District, attacked us on 9/11. The ing home. but he said that currently best and only reason to — The Danville/ Micki Cottle Gentle ghosts travel he’s leaning toward run- go to war — to prevent Register & Bee/MCT Guest Column always at our sides. ning again. Coble still has he light from Then other years slipped Memories either harsh a few weeks to decide, as the January by so quietly they were or kind will whisper to the filing period for next sun is so bril- hardly noticed. A few us daily reminding us of spring’s primaries runs for liantly pranc- tore at our hearts as they the year that was. And about two weeks beginning Editorial & Letter policy ing through marked the beginning of now it is done. Now we in mid-February. Our Perspective and should be no more T the window- an ending. So many loss- have entered a new door, As he weighs the pros and pane, that if es, so many lives that a new time, a new begin- cons for seeking another expresses the view- than 500 words, signed I ignore the calendar, I would forever leave their ning. run, we’d respectfully urge points of The Sampson with a home address could well pretend it was imprint on our hearts; There will still be times him to consider not seeking Independent, however, listed, and must conform spring. This New Year ah, then there were the when the air is kissed re-election. If he were to other items on this page to this newpaper’s stan- in what seems like an births, the new breaths. with a rain-blessed dawn retire after completing this express the opinions of dards of good taste. elaborate choreographed Sadness and joy, endings and the streets shimmer term, Coble will have had a the writers whose names The Sampson dance of time has and beginnings. Both wetly in the beginning distinguished 28-year run appear and do not neces- Independent reserves the brought us almost stum- sides of the coin. darkness of a cold win- of service to the district. sarily reflect the stance right to edit all letters bling to this moment, Sometimes there were ter evening; times that And he will have done it of the newspaper. for brevity, clarity and this hour, this 2012. those days that seemed will make us pause and without a hint of scandal. Letters to the editor on grammar. I need to move on to so perfect and seamless, seriously consider this Over the years since his any subject are welcome consider this new day, golden days that you’ll silent, brooding old year. election in 1984, Coble has but there is no hurry. treasure always, remem- We will find our eyes been a great friend of High There will be chances ber? Others were so heavy with tears, recall- Point, and he has been a ser- aplenty. God willing. troubling, bringing such ing the sweetness of old vant of the people. But no The First Amendment So, for now the dazzling confusion, that at times voices, lost friends: the matter what happens with music of the song, is you wondered if you warmth of kindnesses redistricting legal matters, Congress shall make no law respecting itself, reward enough. would ever walk again that blessed our days, there are capable people How fortunate we’ve through gentle evening and all those moments in the currently designed an establishment of religion, or prohibit- been to embrace anoth- mists, humming your shared in laughter. We 6th District and in the new er year of good health, old songs. listened to the music of 6th District alignment who ing the free exercise thereof; or abridg- good friends, and yes, A quote by King our hearts and laughed could carry on the conser- ing the freedom of speech, or of the sadness. All the bits and George: “I said to the and cried and loved as vative cause in Washington. pieces of life, that makes man at the gate of the bravely, as well as we Certainly, this is a tough press; or the right of the people peace- us or breaks us. This year, pray give me a light could. topic to raise because ably to assemble, and to petition the old year has bent and that I may go forth into The poet Whitman Coble is popular with his shaped our lives in every the unknown.” And the reminds us: constituents, and with us Government for a redress of grievance. direction. man replied; “Put your “Nothing is really lost, as well. During his tenure, January, like its name- hand in the hand of God. or can be lost rarely have we had to take sake, Janus, faces two That shall be to you bet- No birth, identity, issue with one of Coble’s directions. Hesitant to ter than any light, safer form, no object of this stands because we believe move forward, it is a than any known way.” world his conservative views What do you think? lingering month that In the reality of 2011, Nor life, nor force, nor and values and his fiscal offers us slices of time we saw the kindness- any visible thing prudence have served this The Sampson Independent wants to get your to gently pause on our es of many souls who The embers left from district well. In fact, we vote in our latest internet poll question. The poll past hours as we slowly defied the ugly scars of earlier fires, shall duly said years ago that if Coble thumb through the chap- humanity and tried to flame again.” could be cloned 434 times, question is located on the left-hand side of our ters of life. For a second heal them. Then there So welcome then 2012. the nation’s budget deficit home page at www.clintonnc.com. it seems our new pages were others who played I hail your arrival with and national debt ills soon will be empty. with evil like a spinning all the hope and revelry I would be cured. Current poll question: Do you think Mitt Some years we cele- top, and left us fright- have left in my soul. But now we believe it’s Romney has staying power? brated each New Year, ened, vulnerable. Your arrogance over- time to ask this distin- wildly, in the wonderful Both changed the whelms me. Your igno- guished representative of carelessness of youth- world, changed each of rance makes me afraid. the people to consider for- Yes: 70% ful madness; we threw us for better or worst, But, I know, I know going another re-election No: 30% our dice in the wind, we and both left heavy it’s your turn. campaign. danced through our days. marks on our lives. Be kind. — High Point Enterprise/MCT Tuesday, January 3, 2012 The Sampson Independent A5 What in the world is codependency? Jen Campbell to feel their own feelings, love themselves in small groups or therapy), “detoxifying” consequences of their own actions and Celebrate Recovery and respect themselves. If the other per- from these unhealthy relationships and mistakes. We have to step out of being son is happy, then the codependent per- maintaining long-term healing, will bring in control, and let the circumstances Webster’s dictionary defines codepen- son becomes happy too. Many times, victory over these situations. Without play out, clean up our own side of the dency as “psychologically reliant on or codependents become so emotionally and diligence in maintaining “sobriety” from street and leave the addict to fend for needing someone who is addicted to physically exhausted with this constant codependency, it can crop its ugly head themselves. alcohol, drugs” various addictions, etc. caretaking role. They’re so wrapped up at any time, without any warning. This In essence, I was trying to play God by Codependency is a tricky and very decep- into the other person, that it’s nearly is where accountability is so essential, attempting to mold and shape someone tive dilemma, that’s often masked as sim- impossible to love themselves or others whereby someone lovingly can encourage into who I wanted them to be instead of ply being a “super caring” and very loving fully. Having a very low self esteem is yet the person to steer clear of toxic relation- allowing God to mold and shape them person. Codependents don’t know how another characteristic of a codependent ships, enabling patterns, “fixing”, exces- into HIS image, and who HE wants them to have their own feelings; their feelings person. Not feeling worthy of love, or sive caretaking, etc. to be. Once I stopped playing God and tend to stem from another’s. Someone loving themselves, is where codependents This February will mark 10+ years stopped controlling the addict was when who’s codependent tends to focus, or tend to lose sight of where they end and of continued healing for me in the area I could get well. When I learned to take obsess instead, on the other person’s another begins. of codependency. Many of these issues care of me and change me, could real wants and needs first before even consid- Codependents tend to deal with the above were in my own life, but I couldn’t change begin. I had to stop caretaking ering their own needs. Many times, in an world and others based out of fear, rejec- realize them because I was in denial. for others, and learn to love and care for addictive relationship, you will have an tion, guilt (I don’t deserve to be happy, Being raised in a shame based, often myself first. I had to focus on me, and addict and then a codependent person, I am unlovable, unworthy, or am unable times critical home, it was very difficult how to get well. What was so amazing… who spends the majority of their free time to find things that please me) and even for me to face my own life and see that was when I took the focus off of the addict trying to rescue the addict. the fear of another’s anger. It’s nearly I played a part in the dysfunction. It and placed it upon me, then I could get Some examples of enabling/rescuing impossible to feel their feelings, in a safe, took a “rock-bottom” situation for me well! They began to notice the changes could include: paying debts from a com- healthy, productive way. It’s much easier to acknowledge that I too, had issues to in me and then they too decided to get pulsive spender, calling in “sick” to work to be the peacemaker, then rock the boat work on, it wasn’t just the “addicted” per- well, and have been getting better ever for your spouse who’s hung-over, filling and express true feelings. Once the code- son’s issues affecting me in my life-I had since. When I stopped controlling and out job applications for an adult child pendent person becomes comfortable my own junk too. Although my pastor let the chips fall where they may (con- whose fully capable to do so, taking care with these unhealthy feelings of relating had been speaking to me for several years sequences for poor decisions) was when of the household solely with a spouse to self and others, they tend to perpetu- about codependency and that it could be real healing and wholeness began to take whose a workaholic and unavailable, pay- ate the cycle of attracting future relation- my problem, I just didn’t see it and really place. Amazing how this really works!! ing debts for bounced checks all over ships, whereby these defective patterns truly didn’t feel I had any issues. After all, When I stop fixing someone else, or town, purchasing medications that are not are re-enacted. If these patterns began I wasn’t the “addict”……or was I? Some controlling someone else, and focused on authorized for a friend who’s in chronic in childhood (say an alcoholic, ill or dys- have termed codependency as an “addic- me, then the other person could see the “pain”, purchasing alcohol for the alcohol- functional parent or adult caretaker) this tion”. A friend once shared with me that consequences for their poor choices and ic, purchasing drugs for the addict, pick- person’s life can unfortunately, become it’s “the addict that can start the fire, but behaviors. I was not responsible for the ing up the drunk after they’ve been kicked an exhausting cycle of trying to rescue, it’s the codependent that can burn the addict’s recovery nor was I responsible out of the bar, bailing out someone from control or avoid unpleasant relationships house down!” My own insanity was bring- for them getting well, I was responsible jail where it would be the best place for and situations time after time. Many ing just as much destruction as the addict for only me. them. Perhaps it’s doing for others what times we think we can just exchange was….in fact it manifested itself in other The longest walk I took was across they should and can do for themselves. relationships, but this is not the case. The ways such as: compulsive caretaking, that driveway to my first support group Codependents tend to have a compulsive cycle will continue unless we can replace fear, negativity, being critical, resentful, meeting. I started attending therapy and need to try to “fix” others problem(s), the patterns of dysfunction with healthi- playing the martyr, or victim, controlling, a support group at Celebrate Recovery when it’s not their job to do so. They find ness and see where we need to change getting angry, becoming hostile, keeping simultaneously for awhile. I have been themselves constantly being the “rescuer” some of our poor choices. Codependents track of wrongs, being unforgiving, self- attending a support group for nearly 11 and repeatedly doing so, time after time. tend to fiercely hold onto the concept of ish, feeling depressed and overwhelmed years at Celebrate Recovery. It helped me A tendency to avoid natural consequences denial of any issues that exist for them with the circumstances in my life, loss get well!! I found others who were also for poor choices, softening or remov- personally. It’s a lot easier for them to of sleep, withholding love and affection, struggling with life issues, in a safe, con- ing consequences for behaviors that are focus on the “addict” and all the chaos headaches and stomach issues, over-eat- fidential environment, who had reached clearly out of control. Sometimes it’s around them, than to see that they too ing and under-eating, overspending, busy- breakthroughs and could encourage me getting them out of various “tight spots” perhaps have some critical situations in ness, etc. Can you relate to any of these? too! My life radically changed as I kept that person always seems to get into, giv- need of healing. Many times, it will take Many times, the codependent person attending faithfully. I began to slowly ing them “one more chance” then another a friend, pastor, family member, therapist cannot see the harm that they are doing change and move towards healing, when and another. Ignoring the problems in or even hitting a personal “rock bottom” themselves or others. I began to focus on areas in my life that the family, because the person(s) always to see there’s a problem within their own When they do finally break through needed changing. I plugged into a small get defensive, or hoping and praying that lives. Sometimes it’s the realization that the denial to see the situation for what it group, shared my struggles and victories, the situation will magically disappear. each relationship has ended on a bad note is, they may become resentful, exhaust- and began to see that my life was get- Codependents tend to avoid problems, (most often noticed by those around us ed and feel like the victim. Many are ting better. I had tried self help books, being the “peace maker” of the family, so and not the codependent person). The unlikely to speak openly about these seminars, teachings, therapy, marriage as not to have any conflict in the family. cycles tend to keep repeating themselves, struggles (and opening up and being hon- classes, etc. but nothing was successful, Sometimes they go so far as to join oth- whereby they may say such things as est and real is the best way to recover). long-term, for me personally. ers in risky behaviors such a gambling, “I keep picking the wrong mate”, “I Some people tend to alienate or isolate, If some of these issues sound like you pornography, drug use, drinking, etc. am attracted to messed up people”, etc. instead of reaching out for the help they or someone you love, I would encourage Blaming others solely for the problems, Some may develop feelings of helpless desperately need. Many times after the you to check out Celebrate Recovery. and denying the codependent plays a part and hopelessness, self-loathing, depres- addict gets well, codependents tend to Consider bringing a friend who could in the dysfunction is part of the craziness. sion wanting to give up and in extreme get worst. They are suddenly faced with use healing in their life and would walk They tend to readily accept rationaliza- situations, an intensive self hatred. the reality that the addict is getting alongside you to encourage you too. We tions made by others such as “you make Being codependent may seem impos- well, stepping out of chaos, and they’re meet every Friday night at 7 p.m. at me do this” or “it’s your fault”. Trying to sible to break free from. Fortunately, faced with their own defects, problems, First Baptist Church, 408 College Street, control the other person, and fix their there are real answers to this dysfunction. and at times depression and emptiness. Clinton, NC. Life change is happening problems, instead of looking at their own Therapy and support groups can be very Sometimes codependency when not dealt here…..it doesn’t happen overnight, but if needs and issues to resolve first, is anoth- helpful in changing these patterns of relat- with, it can manifest into a workaholic or you keep coming back, it works! My life er clear indication of codependent traits. ing to those around us in unhealthy ways. busyness tendencies. They feel they have is a prime example of what God can do Codependents can focus so much on the Being accountable to others (a healthy to be fixing someone or something. When when you show up and commit to the pro- other person. So much so, that their own person such as a pastor, therapist or spon- a codependent takes upon the others cess! Come and check it out, your life may identity is so entrenched into the other sor), acknowledging the codependency responsibilities, we’re in essence depriv- never be the same!! For more information person, that they don’t know what it’s like tendencies, opening up to another (either ing others of learning how to grow from please call 910-379-4033. U.S. auto industry looks Union Middle’s top employee of December ahead to another good year DETROIT (AP) — just before closing the at the Detroit factory that After hitting a 30-year low sale at Beaver Motors in makes the Chevrolet Volt in 2009, U.S. auto sales Beaver Springs, Pa., near electric car. Volkswagen are poised for a second Harrisburg. “I’ve never hired 2,000 for a new plant straight year of growth had a new car for 300 in Tennessee, and Honda in 2012 — the result of bucks a month.” added 1,000 in Indiana. easier credit, low interest In their effort to sur- The industry will add rates and pent-up demand vive, all three automakers 167,000 jobs by 2015, a 28 for cars and trucks created downsized and positioned percent increase over cur- by the Great Recession. themselves to turn profits rent levels, predicts The The sales forecast bodes — even if sales remained Center for Automotive well for the industry’s con- depressed. Now that sales Research in Ann Arbor, tinued recovery and for are rising, the outlook has Mich. the broader American brightened considerably. During the summer, the economy. Automakers report auto industry was adding Just two years ago, U.S. sales for 2011 on jobs at a faster pace than Detroit automakers were Wednesday. When final airplane manufacturers, Courtesy photo in peril. Car sales plunged figures are calculated, shipbuilders, health care Union Middle recently selected — and recognized — Jasper Pollock as the school’s December as unemployment soared, sales of new cars and providers and the federal Employee of the Month. and loans became hard- trucks are expected to government. It kept add- er to get. Chrysler and reach 12.7 million, up ing jobs even when the General Motors filed for from 11.5 million in 2010 national unemployment bankruptcy protection. and 10.4 million in 2009, rate rose above 9 percent, Ford avoided bankruptcy the worst year since 1982. Standard & Poor’s down- only by borrowing bil- In 2012, they could graded U.S. debt for the lions. climb as high as 13.8 mil- first time and the stock Now credit is more avail- lion, close to what experts market tumbled. able, interest rates are low consider a healthy market Government estimates and Americans need to — around 14 million. show Americans spent replace old cars and trucks December sales could roughly $40 billion more they kept during and after reach an annual rate of on new cars and trucks in the downturn. Millions of 13.4 million, which 2011 than in 2009. Based drivers in their teens and would make it the sec- on annualized figures from 20s are expected to buy ond-strongest month of the first quarter of 2011, vehicles, too. That could the year. Only November new-car spending totaled mean more jobs, more was better. Auto website $206 billion, or 1.3 per- factory shifts and overall Edmunds.com forecasts a cent of the gross domes- growth. 37 percent rise in sales tic product, Commerce Vince Powell, a retiree at Chrysler Group LLC Department data shows. from Winfield, Pa., recent- in December, thanks to That compares with $166 January 4th: 9am-1pm & 4pm-7pm ly traded in his wife’s new and revamped prod- billion in 2009, about 1.2 7-year-old Chrysler 300 ucts such as the Jeep percent of the country’s luxury sedan for a 2011 Grand Cherokee SUV and economy. model. The old car had the Chrysler 200 midsize And the momentum January 5th: 2pm-7pm 145,000 miles on it, but sedan. in auto sales is likely to it was the deal he got that Carmakers have continue because people most attracted him: a low announced plans to crank need to replace aging cars, interest rate (2.7 percent up factories and add said Jeff Schuster, senior per year), a six-year loan thousands of jobs. Last vice president of forecast- For more Information: term and a big discount January, Ford said it ing for LMC Automotive, off the $31,900 sticker would hire 7,000 workers an automotive consulting price. over the next two years. company in Troy, Mich. “I’m getting a $300 per During the summer, GM The average American car 592-8084 month payment,” he said said it would add 2,500 is now 11 years old. The Sampson Independent www.clintonnc.com SportsTuesday, January 3, 2012 — A6 Rams fire coach, GM after another dismal year ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. issued by the Rams. “However, Rams because of his respect but had too many misses. Louis Rams fired coach Steve we believe it’s in the best inter- for Spagnuolo. The offense was the NFL’s Spagnuolo and general manag- est of the St. Louis Rams to “I love coach Spags to death worst, with or without er Billy Devaney on Monday, make these changes as we con- but at the end of the day when Bradford. The defense was a day after the team wrapped tinue our quest to build a team you don’t get wins this is what the NFL’s worst against the up a 2-14 season tied for the that consistently competes for happens,” Bartell said. run, threatening the franchise NFL’s worst. playoffs and championships.” Spagnuolo was criticized for record for yards allowed. A The Rams made a six-win Players said Spagnuolo took devoting too much time to pair of special teams failures improvement last season and the high road in a meeting the cosmetics of the job. He were devastating, a blocked played for the NFC West title Monday morning. pushed for a $1 million reno- field goal on the potential in the finale, but were just “Coach addressed the team vation of the stadium locker game-winner and a 99-yard 10-38 overall in three seasons this morning to let us know room the team uses 10 times punt return, in an overtime with Spagnuolo and Devaney that he was terminated and a year, and surrounded him- loss at Arizona. calling the shots. Devaney he was sorry, especially for self with a new trainer, public The Rams put everything joined the front office in 2008, the guys that have been here relations head, building opera- together once for a 31-21 but the Rams were 12-52 in his the entire three years he Steve Spagnuolo tions manager and equipment upset over the 13-win Saints, four years as GM. was coach, that he didn’t get Spagnuolo was considered manager. even with backup A.J. Feeley “It’s amazing how easily it the job done,” running back a defensive whiz after an Yet the players said they calling the signals. Jackson all could have gone the other Steven Jackson said. “He took impressive performance by the believe the foundation is here became the seventh player in way and this would be a totally full responsibility.” Giants in a Super Bowl upset for a good team. NFL history to rush for 1,000 different meeting at the end of Next April, the Rams will of the unbeaten Patriots in Long, among the league yards in seven straight seasons the year,” defensive end Chris have the second pick of the 2008, and got a four-year con- leaders with 13 sacks, said despite the personnel upheaval Long said. “And, maybe we draft, the fourth time in five tract for his first head coach- Sunday that the 49ers’ quick and Long and middle lineback- are still playing. It’s a fine line seasons with the No. 1 or ing job. The Rams were 1-15 turnaround can serve as inspi- er James Laurinaitis also had between being good and bad 2 selection. The premium in 2009 while undertaking a ration. San Francisco made good years. in the NFL, and we’ve learned picks, including quarterback massive overhaul, then made a seven-victory jump and is But the team’s depth was that over the past couple of Sam Bradford, have not been a six-victory improvement in the No. 2 playoff seed in the tested immediately when years here.” enough to make up the fre- 2010, and entered this season NFC after going 13-3, includ- leading wide receiver Danny Rams owner Stan Kroenke quent miscues and a puny viewed as NFC West contend- ing a season-ending win in St. Amendola and Bartell were fired both men with one year offense run by first-year coor- ers. Louis. lost for the year and Jackson remaining on their contracts, dinator Josh McDaniels. Instead, they were swamped “You’re never as far away as injured his quadriceps on his and with fan interest dwin- Names of potential replace- by a difficult schedule, losing you think in this league,” Long first carry in a season-opening dling. The Edward Jones ments for Spagnuolo began their first six in a row, and also said. “It’s super competitive. loss to the Eagles Dome was been about half- to surface weeks ago as the by injuries at quarterback, the They came out of nowhere and “We’ve got a lot of guys that filled much of the year. season unraveled, with Jon secondary and the offensive now they’re in the playoffs and unfortunately were banged “No one individual is to Gruden and Jeff Fisher linked line. have a shot.” up,” Laurinaitis said. “I think blame for this disappoint- as naturals given their rela- Cornerback Ron Bartell, Devaney loaded up with free a full offseason together ing season and we all must tionships with chief operat- who sustained a season-ending agents last summer in an effort will help. I don’t think 2-14 hold ourselves accountable,” ing officer Kevin Demoff and neck injury in the opener, re- to augment a team that was in reflects this team if everyone Kroenke said in a statement agent Marvin Demoff. signed as a free agent with the the division race to the end is healthy. We’ll see.” Sports Briefs forward wore a yellow jersey Hurricanes’ that meant no contact. He says there remains no Jeff Skinner timetable for returning to games but that “we’re just returns to trying to go through the practice steps and get me back ready to play.” RALEIGH (AP) — Jeff Coach Kirk Muller says “it Skinner has returned to looks like he’s on the right practice with the Carolina track.” Hurricanes in the latest step Skinner has missed 10 in his recovery from a con- games since the concussion cussion. came during a hit Dec. 7 at Last year’s NHL rookie of Edmonton. The 19-year-old the year skated Monday with led the team with 12 goals the Hurricanes for the first and 24 points when he was time since the injury. The hurt.

including a 10-6 mark in Buccaneers 2010, when the Bucs (4-12) narrowly missed the play- fire head offs. His entire staff of assis- tants was dismissed, too. coach Raheem “I have has a lot of Jeff Siner l Charlotte Observer l MCT Morris respect and appreciation for In this file photo, Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski directs a play during practice at Gibbs Stadium on the the passion coach Morris campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina back in July. Chudzinski could be interviewed soon for the vacant Jags TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — gave to our football team, head coaching job. The Buccaneers fired but this change is one we Raheem Morris on Monday felt was necessary,” general after his three seasons as manager Mark Dominik Tampa Bay’s head coach. said in a brief statement AP Source: Jags ask to The team announced released by the team, which the change one day after is owned by the Glazer fam- a 45-24 loss to the Atlanta ily. Falcons extended the fran- “We want to thank coach chise’s longest losing streak Morris for all his hard work interview Chudzinski within the same season and dedication as head since 1977 to 10 games. coach, `’ team co-chairman CHARLOTTE (AP) — became the first quarterback ever got to do what he’s got to do.” Morris went 17-31, Joel Glazer said. Jacksonville has contacted the to throw for 4,000 yards and run When asked if he got a sense Panthers for permission to inter- for 500 yards in the same season. that Chudzinski was eager to North Carolina, Baylor view Carolina offensive coordi- The Jaguars are building their leave, Gross said, “I think he’s Syracuse No. 1 and Duke all jumped two nator Rob Chudzinski for the future around another talented like everybody else — he wants places to third through fifth. Jaguars’ vacant head coaching first-round draft pick in Blaine to win a Super Bowl and he wants in poll for 4th Ohio State dropped from job, a person familiar with the Gabbert. to be a head coach and I don’t second to sixth after los- negotiations said on Monday. Wide receiver Steve Smith think he cares what order that straight week ing at Indiana. Missouri, The person spoke to The said he spoke with Chudzinski comes in. I believe the Panthers Associated Press Connecticut, Georgetown Associated Press on the condi- on Monday at Bank of America will win a Super Bowl with coach and Michigan State round tion of anonymity because nei- Stadium before his exit interview Ron Rivera here. Hopefully it’s Syracuse is No. 1 in The out the top 10. ther team had publicly announced with the coaching staff. while I’m still here. But I think Associated Press’ Top 25 for Louisville, which lost to Jacksonville’s request. “As far as what his next move Chud knows we have something a fourth straight week and Georgetown and Kentucky, Chudzinski’s future is the big- is, I’m pretty confident his next special here on offense too.” Pittsburgh is out of the poll dropped from fourth to gest issue facing the upstart move will be one that helps him, Tight end Greg Olsen said he for the first time since the 11th. Panthers (6-10) as they enter the because it’s a business..,” Smith expects more than just the Jaguars middle of 2009-10. No. 23 Kansas State and offseason. said. “(But) I think whatever to take a look at Chudzinski. The Orange received 60 No. 25 Gonzaga enter the With 20 of 22 projected starters decision he makes is not going Some of the other teams who first-place votes from the rankings on six-game win- and 57 players in all under con- to be one where anyone is blind- have fired their coaches during 65-member national media ning streaks. Creighton fell tract next season, the Panthers sided by the decision.” the season or on Monday include panel. Kentucky, which out from 21st. Pittsburgh, have very few key personnel Center Ryan Kalil said losing Tampa Bay, St. Louis, Miami and moved up one spot to sec- losers of three straight, issues to iron out. But losing Chudzinski would be rough. Kansas City. ond, got the other five. dropped out from 22nd. Chudzinski could be a huge loss “I think we’ve all voiced to him “When you’re that good you’re given the team’s impressive turn- how we feel about him and tried going to have opportunities to around on offense. to make it as awkward as we can have other looks,” Olsen said. p.m. The Panthers went from last to make sure he stays,” Kalil said “He’s obviously one of the deserv- NBA at a glance Milwaukee at Utah, 9 p.m. in the league in total offense with a laugh. “But man, he’s a ing candidates. Look what he has Houston at L.A. Lakers, in 2010 to being ranked in the heck of a coach and I think he’s done to this offense this year. The Associated Press 10:30 p.m. top five for almost the entire going to be a great head coach — Obviously the players are impor- Wednesday’s Games year. They finished seventh over- just hopefully not anytime soon.” tant, but the guy pulling the All Times EST Cleveland at Toronto, 7 p.m. Washington at Orlando, 7 all after a poor showing in the Offensive tackle Jordan Gross strings had a lot to do with it. Sunday’s Games Cleveland 98, New Jersey p.m. season finale against the Saints, said the players loved playing When you take a rookie quarter- New Jersey at Boston, 7:30 but still set a franchise record for Chudzinski because of his back and a shortened offseason 82 Miami 129, Charlotte 90 p.m. with 6,237 yards. The Panthers creativity. and a lot of different moving Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 scored 47 touchdowns this year The Panthers weren’t afraid to parts… putting that all together Orlando 102, Toronto 96 Boston 94, Washington 86 p.m. on offense this year — up from try new things on offense. is a true testament to how good Minnesota 99, Dallas 82 Indiana at Miami, 7:30 p.m. 16 last season — after selecting “I didn’t know what to expect of a coach he is.” Denver 99, L.A. Lakers 90 Charlotte at New York, 7:30 quarterback Cam Newton with coming in and I didn’t know a The Panthers had all sorts of Chicago 104, Memphis 64 p.m. the No. 1 pick. lot about him,” Gross said. “But injury problems this year, losing Sacramento 96, New Philadelphia at New The Jaguars fired Jack Del Rio each week he got better and bet- 18 players to injured reserve. Orleans 80 Orleans, 8 p.m. earlier this season and replaced ter. Our game plans got more fun Their defense, in particular, L.A. Clippers 93, Portland Memphis at Minnesota, 8 him with interim coach Mel to watch and opened up. As Cam was a disaster by the time Week 88 p.m. Tucker but are considering out- Newton grew, we grew. I told him 17 arrived allowing the Saints to Tuesday’s Games Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. side candidates. (Monday) that I want him back. pile up more than 500 total yards Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 Golden State at San Chudzinski would appear to be We’re not going to be the same in a 45-17 loss Sunday. p.m. Antonio, 8:30 p.m. a solid replacement given how offense without him.” Still, the Panthers finished 6-10 Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Denver, 9 well he’s done in Carolina in But Gross said he understands this season, but led in 14 of 16 Portland at Oklahoma City, p.m. mentoring rookie Newton, who if Chudzinski leaves, saying, “he’s games. 8 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, Sacramento at Memphis, 8 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 THE SAMPSON INDEPENDENT Page A7

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This Broadway with a lot of firms him as one of the One key aspect of this is a common strategy broken hearts — and most bankable stars in is taking ownership of that we use to protect records. Broadway’s history but ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service your life and environ- our often delicate self- The hunky Australian also as a fundraiser,” pro- ment. You may not be esteem, and is known actor’s one-man Broadway ducer Robert Fox said. able to control those as self-handicapping. concert show closed on Backed by an 18-piece around you, but you can By not trying our best, Sunday afternoon at the orchestra and six leggy use the emotions that if we fail, at least we Broadhurst Theatre after dancers, a charming are triggered by cer- can look back and say having earned $2,057,354 Jackman belted out about Keep in touch with tain situations to gain a that our performance in its final week, the two dozen musical theater sense of control. 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Only “Wicked” and “The musical “Carousel,” and a reflecting on what those Maybe what your friend Lion King,” produced by collection of songs from actions may achieve, needs is for someone to other organizations, con- his Tony Award-winning since being unaware of believe in his abilities, sistently outdid Jackman. turn in “The Boy From your true value can lead and that person could But those shows also had Oz” while wearing Peter you to react to a situa- be you. You can talk much higher overhead Allen-inspired matching tion without consider- to him about what you costs. gold lame pants and jack- ing the deeper conse- see as his self-defeating The previous record at et, and gold shoes. quences. 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Bringing Your News To You THE SAMPSON Ad goes here NDEPENDENT I www.clintonnc.com 11 SP 93 NOTICE OF FORELCOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, SAMPSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust exe- cuted by EVELYN M. HOW- ARD to WILLIAM R. ECHOLS, Trustee(s), which was dated November 11, 2005 and re- corded on December 5, 2005 in Book 01609 at Page 0162, Sampson County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de- fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct- ing the sale on January 5, 2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described prop- erty situated in Sampson County, North Carolina, to wit: THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN SOUTH CLINTON TOWN- SHIP, SAMPSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BE- ING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT AN IRON POST IN THE SOUTHWEST- ERLY EDGE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH STREET AT A POINT LO- CATED SOUTH 28 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST 186.42 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF HERRING STREET (SAID BEGINNING POINT ALSO BEING A JOINT CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 11J AND 12J OF THE HERRING JOHNSON SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON MAP RE- CORDED IN MAP BOOK1, AT PAGE 129, IN THE SAMP- SON COUNTY REGISTRY), AND RUNS FROM SAID BE- GINNING POINT AND WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY E D G E O F THE 11 SP 148 RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH NOTICE OF STREET SOUTH 35 DE- GREES 15 MINUTES EAST FORECLOSURE SALE 67.47 FEET TO AN IRON NORTH CAROLINA, STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 56 SAMPSON COUNTY DEGREES 17 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 187.14 Under and by virtue of a FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; Power of Sale contained in THENCE SOUTH 34 DE- that certain Deed of Trust exe- GREES 40 MINUTES 13 SEC- cuted by HANNIBAL WASH- ONDS WEST 47.92 FEET TO INGTON JERNIGAN to WIL- AN IRON POST; THENCE LIAM R ECHOLS, Trustee(s), ABOUT WITH A WIRE which was dated October 16, FENCE NORTH 36 DE- 2008 and recorded on October GREES 02 MINUTES 07 SEC- 22, 2008 in Book 01724 at ONDS WEST 67.41 FEET TO Page 0916, Sampson County AN IRON STAKE; THENCE Registry, North Carolina. NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 49 SECONDS Default having been made of EAST 47.3 FEET TO AN the note thereby secured by AXLE; THENCE CONTINU- the said Deed of Trust and the ING THE SAME COURSE, undersigned, Trustee Services NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 of Carolina, LLC, having been MINUTES 49 SECONDS substituted as Trustee in said EAST 187.5 FEET TO THE Deed of Trust, and the holder POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- of the note evidencing said de- TAINING 0.36 ACRE, MORE fault having directed that the OR LESS. SEE DEED RE- Deed of Trust be foreclosed, CORDED IN BOOK 1151, AT the undersigned Substitute PAGE 951, IN THE SAMP- Trustee will offer for sale at the SON COUNTY REGISTRY. courthouse door of the county THIS DESCRIPTION IS AC- courthouse where the property CORDING TO A SURVEY is located, or the usual and AND UNRECORDED MAP customary location at the THEREOF BY CHARLES L. county courthouse for conduct- MATTIS DATED JUNE 28, ing the sale on January 5, 1993, AND ENTITLED "PLOT 2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell PLAN OF JOHN O. HOWARD to the highest bidder for cash AND WIFE, EVELYN M. the following described prop- HOWARD LOT', A COPY OF erty situated in Sampson SAID MAP BEING AT- County, North Carolina, to wit: TACHED TO THIS DEED AS EXHIBIT "A", TO HAVE AND BEGINNING at a point in the TO HOLD THE AFORESAID center of NC Highway #55 di- LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, rectly in center of intersection AND ALL PRIVILEGES AND of dirt road leading off of NC APPURTENANCES THERE- State Highway #55, to Hanni- UNTO BELONGING, OR IN ble Jernigan old home, and ANYWISE THERE UNTO AP- runs thence with center of said PERTAINING UNTO THEM dirt road South 12 West 264 THE SAID PARTIES OF THE feet to a stake in center of said THIS INSTRUMENT PRE- dirt road; thence North 12 (in- PARED BY MILES E. correctly referenced as "2" on FOWLER, ATTORNEY. documents recorded at Book 1393 Page 459 and Book FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- 1724 Page 937) East 258 feet POSES ONLY: THE APN IS to a corner in center of NC SHOWN BY THE COUNTY State Highway South 78 de- A S S E S S O R AS grees 10 minutes East 165.4 15-0822160-01; SOURCE OF feet to the beginning corner, TITLE IS BOOK 1162, PAGE and containing one (1) acre of 307 (RECORDED 06/30/93). land on which is located a brick dwelling. This being the Save and except any releases, same land described in deed deeds of release or prior con- of H.W. Jernigan, Jr., and wife, veyances of record. Norma Jean Jernigan to George W. Jernigan and wife, 11 SP 93 Said property is commonly Eloise J. Jernigan, dated July NOTICE OF known as 109 Finch Street, 22, 1957, and recorded in FORELCOSURE SALE Clinton, NC 28328. Book 671, at Page 54', records NORTH CAROLINA, of Sampson County North Third party purchasers must Carolina. SAMPSON COUNTY pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents 11 SP 148 PIN#14-0101227-01 Under and by virtue of a (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars Power of Sale contained in NOTICE OF ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS FORECLOSURE SALE that certain Deed of Trust exe- 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit cuted by EVELYN M. HOW- NORTH CAROLINA, Save and except any releases, (no personal checks) of five SAMPSON COUNTY ARD to WILLIAM R. ECHOLS, percent (5%) of the purchase deeds of release or prior con- Trustee(s), which was dated price, or Seven Hundred Fifty veyances of record. November 11, 2005 and re- Under and by virtue of a Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Power of Sale contained in corded on December 5, 2005 greater, will be required at the Said property is commonly Page A10 in Book 01609 T heat PageSam 0162,pson Independent that certain Deed of Trust exe T- ueknownsday as, J anuary12383 Harnett 3, 2012 Dunn time of the sale. Following the cuted by HANNIBAL WASH- Sampson County Registry, expiration of the statutory up- Highway, Dunn, NC 28334. North Carolina. INGTON JERNIGAN to WIL- set bid period, all the remain- LIAM R ECHOLS, Trustee(s), ing amounts are immediately Third party purchasers must Default having been made of due and owing. which was dated October 16, pay the excise tax, and the the note thereby secured by 2008 and recorded on October court costs of Forty-Five Cents the said Deed of Trust and the Said property to be offered 22, 2008 in Book 01724 at (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars undersigned, Trustee Services pursuant to this Notice of Sale Page 0916, Sampson County ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS of Carolina, LLC, having been is being offered for sale, trans- Registry, North Carolina. 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit substituted as Trustee in said fer and conveyance “AS IS (no personal checks) of five Deed of Trust, and the holder WHERE IS.” There are no Default having been made of percent (5%) of the purchase of the note evidencing said de- representationsCLASSIFIEDS of warranty re- the note thereby secured by price, or Seven Hundred Fifty fault having directed that the lating to the title or any physi- the said Deed of Trust and the Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Deed of Trust be foreclosed, cal, environmental, health or undersigned, Trustee Services greater, will be required at the SELL • BUY • the RENTundersigned Substitute • safetyHIRE conditions existing• in,FINDof Carolina, LLC, having been time of the sale. Following the Trustee will offer for sale at the willsubstituted as workTrustee in said expirationfor of the statutory up- on, at, or relating to the prop- CLASSIFIEDcourthouse LINE AD DEADLINES:door of the county erty being offered for sale. Deed of Trust, and the holder set bid period, all the remain- Sunday - 10 AM Friday • Tuesday - 10 AM Monday • Wednesdaycourthouse - 10 AM Tuesday where • the Thursday property - 10 AMThis Wednesday sale is made • Frida subjecty - 10 AM to Thursday all of the note evidencing said de- ing amounts are immediately is located, or the usual and prior liens, unpaid taxes, any fault having directed that the due and owing. CLASSIFIED customaryDISPLAY AD location DEADLINES: at the 3 PM 2 Days Before Publication Tuesday - Friday • 3 PM Wednesday for Sundayunpaid Publication land transfer taxes,you!Deed of Trust be foreclosed, county courthouse for conduct- special assessments, ease- the undersigned Substitute Said property to be offered ing the sale on January 5, ments, rights of way, deeds of Trustee will offer for sale at the pursuant to this Notice of Sale BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL NON-CONTRACT RATES2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell release, and any other encum- courthouse door of the county is being offered for sale, trans- $ to the highest bidder for cash brances or exceptions of re- courthouse where the property fer and conveyance “AS IS Only 2.46 per line for 1 day the following described prop- cord. To the best5 EASYof the knowl- WAYSis located, orTO the usualPLACE and WHERE YOUR IS.” There AD: are no Yard Sale Ads: (6 line ad) 1 Day $15.00 - 2 Days $22.00 - 3 Days $erty36.00 situated (Includes Yardin Sampson Sale Kit) edge and belief of the under- customary location at the representations of warranty re- County, North Carolina, to wit: 1. Call (910) 592-8137county courthouse Ext. 114 for conduct to place- lating your to linethe title ad oror any physi- $ signed, the current owner(s) of Yard Sale Insurance: 1/2 Price 7.50 (must schedule by Monday @ 3 pm following rained out yard sale)the property is/are All Lawful ing the sale on January 5, cal, environmental, health or THAT CERTAIN LOT OR Heirs of Evelyn M.(910) Howard. 592-81372012 forat 12:30PM, display and ads. will sell safety conditions existing in, PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE to the highest bidder for cash on, at, or relating to the prop- 10 DAY SPECIAL IN20 SOUTH DAY CLINTON SPECIAL TOWN- 50 An00 Order for possession2. Fax (910) of the 592-8756the following for described line ads prop or (910)- erty 592-1419being offered for for sale. $ 50 3 LINE AD $ $ 00SHIP, SAMPSON3 LINE AD COUNTY,$ property may be issued pursu- erty situated in Sampson This sale is made subject to all 39 (Private individuals, No businesses) 39 79 NORTH(Private individuals, CAROLINA, No businesses) AND BE79- ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of County, North Carolina, to wit: prior liens, unpaid taxes, any Publication in The Sampson Independent & Web site PublicationING in MORE The Sampson PARTICULARLY Independent & Web sitethe purchaser and display against ads. the unpaid land transfer taxes, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, party or parties in possession BEGINNING at a point in the special assessments, ease- TO-WIT: by the clerk of3. superior Email: court [email protected] of center of NC Highway #55 di- ments, rights for of lineway, adsdeeds or of THE BEST WAY TO WRITE AN AD: the county in which the prop- rectly in center of intersection release, and any other encum- Begin with a key word (item for sale, etc.) • Use descriptive words to identify your items • State your price or termsBEGINNING • Include a phone number AT and/or AN email IRON address • Avoiderty abbreviations is sold. Any [email protected] person who of dirt road leading off of NC brances for or displayexceptions ads. of re- POST IN THE SOUTHWEST- occupies the property pursuant State Highway #55, to Hanni- cord. To the best of the knowl- NAME______ADDRESS______PHONE______ERLY EDGE OF THE to a rental agreement entered ble Jernigan old home, and edge and belief of the under- RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH 4. Stop by: 303 Elizabeth St., Clinton AD______into or renewed on or after Oc- runs thence with center of said signed, the current owner(s) of STREET AT A POINT LO- tober 1, 2007, may, after re- dirt road South 12 West 264 the property is/are All Lawful ______CATED SOUTH 28 DEGREES ceiving the notice5. Mail: of sale, 303 ter -Elizabethfeet to a stake St., in Clinton,center of said NC Heirs28328 of H.W. Jernigan, Jr.. 28 MINUTES 56 SECONDS minate the rental agreement dirt road; thence North 12 (in- EAST 186.42 FEET FROM upon 10 daysʼ written notice to correctly referenced as "2" on An Order for possession of the THE INTERSECTION OF THE the landlord. The notice shall documents recorded at Book property may be issued pursu- Our ClassifiedsCENTERLINE OF HERRING Will Work For YOU! also state that upon termina- 1393 Page 459 and Book ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of STREET (SAID BEGINNING Legals tion of a rentalLegals agreement, the 1724 Page 937)Legals East 258 feet the purchaserLegals and against the POINT ALSO BEING A JOINT tenant is liable for rent due un- to a corner in center of NC party or parties in possession CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 11J der the rental agreement pro- State Highway South 78 de- by the clerk of superior court of AND 12J OF THE HERRING rated to the effective date of grees 10 minutes East 165.4 the county in which the prop- JOHNSON SUBDIVISION AS the termination. feet to the beginning corner, erty is sold. Any person who SHOWN ON MAP RE- and containing one (1) acre of occupies the property pursuant CLASSIFIED INDEX CORDED IN MAP BOOK1, AT If the trustee is unable to con- land on which is located a to a rental agreement entered 000 Filler Ad Only 605 Lots (Real Estate) PAGE 129, IN THE SAMP- vey title to this property for any brick dwelling. This being the into or renewed on or after Oc- 100 LEGALS 610 Want To Buy (Real Estate) SON COUNTY REGISTRY), reason, the sole remedy of the same land described in deed tober 1, 2007, may, after re- 101 No Trespassing (Legals) 620 Apartments/Townhouses (Rent) AND RUNS FROM SAID BE- purchaser is the return of the GINNING POINT AND WITH of H.W. Jernigan, Jr., and wife, ceiving the notice of sale, ter- 102 Notice to Creditors 625 Commercial (Rent) deposit. Reasons of such in- Norma Jean Jernigan to minate the rental agreement 104 Community Calendar (Annou) 630 Condominiums (Rent) THE SOUTHWESTERLY ability to convey include, but E D G E O F THE George W. Jernigan and wife, upon 10 daysʼ written notice to 105 Birthday/Anniversary (Annou) 635 House For Rent (Rent) are not limited to, the filing of a Eloise J. Jernigan, dated July the landlord. The notice shall RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH bankruptcy petition prior to the 107 Good Things To Eat (Annou) 640 Land (Acreage) (Rent) STREET SOUTH 35 DE- 22, 1957, and recorded in also state that upon termina- 108 Wanted (Annou) 645 Lease (Rent) confirmation of the sale and Book 671, at Page 54', records tion of a rental agreement, the GREES 15 MINUTES EAST reinstatement of the loan with- 110 Happy Ads 650 Storage (Rent) 67.47 FEET TO AN IRON of Sampson County North tenant is liable for rent due un- 115 Lost & Found (Annou) 655 Want To Rent (Rent) out the knowledge of the trus- Carolina. der the rental agreement pro- STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 56 tee. If the validity of the sale is 120 Memory/Thank You (Annou) 665 Lots (Manufactured) DEGREES 17 MINUTES 05 rated to the effective date of challenged by any party, the PIN#14-0101227-01 the termination. 125 Notices (Annou) 670 Movers (Manufactured) SECONDS WEST 187.14 trustee, in their sole discretion, FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; 130 Personals (Annou) 675 Rentals (Manufactured) if they believe the challenge to If the trustee is unable to con- 131 DISPLAY 680 Sales (Manufactured) THENCE SOUTH 34 DE- have merit, may request the GREES 40 MINUTES 13 SEC- Save and except any releases, vey title to this property for any 140 SERVICES 685 Supplies (Manufactured) court to declare the sale to be deeds of release or prior con- reason, the sole remedy of the 145 Appliance Services (Serv) 690 Want To Buy (Manufactured) ONDS WEST 47.92 FEET TO void and return the deposit. AN IRON POST; THENCE veyances of record. purchaser is the return of the 150 Automotive (Serv) 700 Resort Property For Sale The purchaser will have no fur- deposit. Reasons of such in- ABOUT WITH A WIRE ther remedy. 155 Building Materials (Serv) 704 Resort Property For Rent FENCE NORTH 36 DE- Said property is commonly ability to convey include, but 165 Business (Serv) 712 Accounting/Financial (HW) GREES 02 MINUTES 07 SEC- known as 12383 Harnett Dunn are not limited to, the filing of a 170 Catering (Serv) 716 Administrative/Professional ONDS WEST 67.41 FEET TO Highway, Dunn, NC 28334. bankruptcy petition prior to the 175 Child/Elderly Care (Serv) 720 Cashier/Clerk (HW) Trustee Services of Carolina, confirmation of the sale and AN IRON STAKE; THENCE LLC 180 Computers (Serv) 724 Child/Elderly Care (HW) NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 Third party purchasers must reinstatement of the loan with- Substitute Trustee pay the excise tax, and the out the knowledge of the trus- 185 Contractors (Serv) 728 Clerical (HW) MINUTES 49 SECONDS Brock & Scott, PLLC 190 Domestics/Janitorial (Serv) 732 Construction (HW) EAST 47.3 FEET TO AN court costs of Forty-Five Cents tee. If the validity of the sale is Attorneys for Trustee Services (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars challenged by any party, the 195 Electrical (Serv) 736 Drivers & Delivery (HW) AXLE; THENCE CONTINU- of Carolina, LLC ING THE SAME COURSE, ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS trustee, in their sole discretion, 205 General Repairs (Serv) 740 Education (HW) 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit if they believe the challenge to 210 Health (Serv) 744 Electrical/Plumbing (HW) NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 Wilmington, NC 28403 MINUTES 49 SECONDS (no personal checks) of five have merit, may request the 215 Heating & Cooling (Serv) 748 Employment Agencies (HW) PHONE: (910) 392-4988 percent (5%) of the purchase court to declare the sale to be EAST 187.5 FEET TO THE FAX: (910) 392-8587 220 Home Improvements (Serv) 752 Entertainment (HW) POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- price, or Seven Hundred Fifty void and return the deposit. 225 Insurance (Serv) 756 Food Services (HW) Dollars ($750.00), whichever is The purchaser will have no fur- TAINING 0.36 ACRE, MORE File No.: 11-08048-FC01 230 Lawn Service (Serv) 760 Government & Federal Jobs (HW) OR LESS. SEE DEED RE- greater, will be required at the ther remedy. 235 Music/Dance/Drama (Serv) 764 Help Wanted - General (HW) time of the sale. Following the CORDED IN BOOK 1151, AT The Sampson Independent 240 Other Services (Serv) 768 Law Enforcements (HW) PAGE 951, IN THE SAMP- expiration of the statutory up- December 27, 2011 and Janu- set bid period, all the remain- Trustee Services of Carolina, 245 Plumbing/Electrical (Serv) 772 Maintenance/Domestic (HW) SON COUNTY REGISTRY. ary 3, 2012.c. 250 Professional Services (Serv) 776 Management/Supervisory (HW) THIS DESCRIPTION IS AC- ing amounts are immediately LLC 255 Repairs (Serv) 780 Mechanics (HW) CORDING TO A SURVEY due and owing. Substitute Trustee NOTICE TO Brock & Scott, PLLC 260 Roofing (Serv) 784 Medical (HW) AND UNRECORDED MAP CREDITORS 265 Security (Serv) THEREOF BY CHARLES L. Said property to be offered Attorneys for Trustee Services 788 Musical (HW) Having qualified on the 22nd pursuant to this Notice of Sale of Carolina, LLC 270 Tax/Accounting (Serv) 792 Part-Time/Temporaries (HW) MATTIS DATED JUNE 28, 1993, AND ENTITLED "PLOT day of December 2011, as Ad- is being offered for sale, trans- 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 276 Financial (Serv) 796 Restaurants (HW) PLAN OF JOHN O. HOWARD ministrator C.T.A. of the ES- fer and conveyance “AS IS Wilmington, NC 28403 285 Financial Services (Serv) 799 Sales (HW) AND WIFE, EVELYN M. TATE OF CLAIRE McGEHEE WHERE IS.” There are no PHONE: (910) 392-4988 290 Insurance (Finance) 803 Security (HW) HOWARD LOT', A COPY OF BRISSON AKA CLAIRE M. representations of warranty re- FAX: (910) 392-8587 295 Money To Lend (Finance) 807 Textiles/Factory (HW) SAID MAP BEING AT- BUTLER , this is to notify all lating to the title or any physi- 305 Business & Trade School (EDU) 815 Statewide Ads (HW) TACHED TO THIS DEED AS persons, firms and corpora- cal, environmental, health or File No.: 11-13993-FC01 310 Instruction & Training (EDU) 823 Service/Business Directory EXHIBIT "A", TO HAVE AND tions having claims against the safety conditions existing in, 315 Lessons (EDU) 827 Air Conditioning TO HOLD THE AFORESAID decedent to exhibit the same on, at, or relating to the prop- The Sampson Independent to the undersigned Adminis- 320 Personal (EDU) 831 Appliances (SD) LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, erty being offered for sale. December 27, 2011 and Janu- trator C.T.A. for the ESTATE 330 Animal Supplies (Animals) 835 Auto Customs (SD) AND ALL PRIVILEGES AND This sale is made subject to all ary 3, 2012.c. APPURTENANCES THERE- OF CLAIRE McGEHEE BRIS- prior liens, unpaid taxes, any 335 Horses (Animals) 839 Auto Repair (SD) SON aka CLAIRE M. BUTLER 340 Livestock (Animals) 843 Auto Sales (SD) UNTO BELONGING, OR IN unpaid land transfer taxes, ANYWISE THERE UNTO AP- on or before the 27th day of special assessments, ease- 345 Pets (Animals) 847 Automotive (SD) PERTAINING UNTO THEM March, 2012, or this notice will ments, rights of way, deeds of 350 Want To Buy (Animals) 851 Boats (SD) THE SAID PARTIES OF THE be pleaded in bar of their re- release, and any other encum- 360 Farm Equipment (Agri) 855 Books (SD) THIS INSTRUMENT PRE- covery. All persons, firms and brances or exceptions of re- 365 Garden & Produce (Agri) 859 Cable (SD) PARED BY MILES E. corporations indebted to the cord. To the best of the knowl- 370 Hay, Feed, Seed, Grain (Agri) 863 Church (SD) FOWLER, ATTORNEY. estate should make immediate edge and belief of the under- 380 Hunting & Land (Agri) 867 Cleaning (SD) payment. signed, the current owner(s) of 385 Want To Buy (Agri) 871 Clocks (SD) FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- the property is/are All Lawful 395 Antiques (Merch) 875 Concrete (SD) POSES ONLY: THE APN IS This the 22nd day of Decem- Heirs of H.W. Jernigan, Jr.. 400 Appliances (Merch) 879 Dirt (SD) SHOWN BY THE COUNTY ber, 2011. 405 Auctions (Merch) 883 Dove Release (SD) A S S E S S O R AS An Order for possession of the BENJAMIN R. WARRICK, 420 Computers (Merch) 887 Electrical (SD) 15-0822160-01; SOURCE OF property may be issued pursu- TITLE IS BOOK 1162, PAGE Administrator C.T.A. 425 Equipment/Supplies (Merch) 891 Fencing (SD) ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 307 (RECORDED 06/30/93). CLAIRE McGEHEE BRISSON the purchaser and against the 430 Flea Markets (Merch) 895 Firearms (SD) aka CLAIRE M. BUTLER ES- party or parties in possession 435 Fuel/Oil/Coal/Wood/Gas 899 Garden Center (SD) Save and except any releases, TATE by the clerk of superior court of 440 Furniture (Merch) 903 Gold (SD) deeds of release or prior con- PO Box 1216 the county in which the prop- 445 Hobby/Hunt & Sport (Merch) 907 Grading (SD) veyances of record. Clinton, NC 28329 erty is sold. Any person who 450 Kid’s Corner 911 Handyman11 (SD) SP 93 Telephone: (910) 590-2900 occupies the property pursuant 455 Miscellaneous (Merch) 915 Health Care (SD) Said property is commonly to a rental agreement entered 460 Want to Buy (Merch) 919 Home NOTICEImprovement OF(SD) known as 109 Finch Street, into or renewed on or after Oc- 465 Yard Sale (Merch) 923FORELCOSURE Jewelers (SD) SALE Clinton, NC 28328. The Sampson Independent: tober SERVICE1, 2007, may, after reDIRECTORY- 475 ATVs (Rec Veh) 927NORTH Land Services CAROLINA, (SD) December 27, 2011, January ceiving the notice of sale, ter- 480 Bicycles (Rec Veh) 931SAMPSON Landscaping COUNTY (SD) Third party purchasers must 3,10,17, 2012.c. minate the rentalThe agreementThe Law Law OfficesOffi ces of of pay the excise tax, and the 485 Boats/Accessories (Rec Veh) 935 Lawn Care (SD) upon 10 daysʼ written notice to Under and by virtue of a court costs of Forty-Five Cents 11 SP 148 the landlord.HALES HALESThe notice ANDshallAND CONCONAWAYAWAY 490 Campers/RVs & Trailers (Rec) 939Power Manufactured of Sale Homes contained (SD) in (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars 495 Motorcycles (Rec Veh) 943 Massage Therapy (SD) NOTICE OF also state thatMelissa upon termina Hales- — Amy Conaway that certain Deed of Trust exe- ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS FORECLOSURE SALE tion of a rental agreement, the 500 Other (Rec Veh) 947cuted Miscellaneous by EVELYN (SD) M. HOW- 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit tenant is liableAttorneys for rent due and un Counselors- At Law 505 Want To Buy (Rec Veh) 951ARD Painting to WILLIAM (SD) R. ECHOLS, (no personal checks) of five NORTH CAROLINA, SAMPSON COUNTY der the rental agreement pro- 515 Auto Rental/Lease (Auto) 955Trustee(s), Pet Cremation which (SD) was dated percent (5%) of the purchase rated to• Absolutethe effective Divorce date of • Powers of Attorney 520 Autos (Auto) 959November Pet Grooming 11, (SD) 2005 and re- price, or Seven Hundred Fifty the termination.• Simple Wills • Living Wills 525 Classic/Antiques (Auto) corded on December 5, 2005 Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Under and by virtue of a 963 Phone Service (SD) Power of Sale contained in 530 Commercial/Industrial (Auto) 966in PlumbingBook 01609 (SD) at Page 0162, greater, will be required at the If the trustee is unable to con- Sampson County Registry, time of the sale. Following the that certain Deed of Trust exe- Still providing services for traffic violations, DWI, 535 Parts & Accessories (Auto) 969 Pools/Spas cuted by HANNIBAL WASH- vey title to this property for any 540 Sports Utility (Auto) 972North Produce Carolina. (SD) expiration of the statutory up- reason, the sole remedy of the set bid period, all the remain- INGTON JERNIGAN to WIL- Criminal Law, Juvenile Law 545 Trucks (Auto) 975 Recycling (SD) purchaser is the return of the Default having been made of ing amounts are immediately LIAM R ECHOLS, Trustee(s), 312 College Street 910-592-5000 550 Utility Trailers (Auto) 978 Retirement (SD) which was dated October 16, deposit. Reasons of such in- the note thereby secured by due and owing. ability to convey include, but www.HCLAWOffices.com 55 Vans (Auto) 981the Roofing said Deed (SD) of Trust and the 2008 and recorded on October Clinton, NC 28328 560 Want To Buy (Auto) 984 Satellite TV (SD) 22, 2008 in Book 01724 at are not limited to, the filing of a undersigned, Trustee Services Said property to be offered bankruptcy petition prior to the 570 Cemetery Plots (Real Estate) 987of SmallCarolina, Engines LLC, (SD) having been pursuant to this Notice of Sale Page 0916, Sampson County Registry, North Carolina. confirmation of the sale and 575 Commercial (Real Estate) 990substituted Tree Service as (SD) Trustee in said is being offered for sale, trans- reinstatement of the loan with- 580 Condominiums (Real Estate) 993Deed Upholstery of Trust, (SD) and the holder fer and conveyance “AS IS Default having been made of out the knowledge of the trus- 585 For Sale By Owner (Real Estate) 996of Weldingthe note (SD) evidencing said de- WHERE IS.” There are no tee. If theDew validity of the sale Rentals is 590 Houses For Sale (Real Estate) 999fault Window having Tinting directed (SD) that the representations of warranty re- the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the challenged by any party, the 600 Land (Acreage) (Real Estate) Deed of Trust be foreclosed, lating to the title or any physi- trustee, in their sole discretion, the undersigned Substitute undersigned, Trustee Services Rent-a-Car cal, environmental, health or if they believe the challenge to Legals Trustee will offerLegals for sale at the safety conditions existing in, of Carolina, LLC, having been Low as courthouse door of the county on, at, or relating to the prop- substituted as Trustee in said have merit, may request the courthouse where the property Deed of Trust, and the holder court$25 to declare a day! the sale to be 11 SP 93 erty being offered for sale. void and return the deposit. is located, or the usual and This sale is made subject to all of the note evidencing said de- Manager: Matthew Smutko NOTICE OF customary location at the prior liens, unpaid taxes, any fault having directed that the The purchaser will have no fur- FORELCOSURE SALE county courthouse for conduct- unpaid land transfer taxes, Deed of Trust be foreclosed, therLike remedy. Us On Facebook- NORTH CAROLINA, ing the sale on January 5, special assessments, ease- the undersigned Substitute Dew Rentals SAMPSON COUNTY 2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell ments, rights of way, deeds of Trustee will offer for sale at the to the highest bidder for cash release, and any other encum- courthouse door of the county Trustee810 Services Northeast of Carolina, Blvd • Clinton, NC 28328 Under and by virtue of a the following described prop- brances or exceptions of re- courthouse where the property LLC Power of Sale contained in erty situated in Sampson cord. To the best of the knowl- is located, or the usual and Substitute Trustee 910-299-0334 that certain Deed of Trust exe- County, North Carolina, to wit: edge and belief of the under- customary location at the Brock & Scott, PLLC cuted by EVELYN M. HOW- signed, the current owner(s) of county courthouse for conduct- AttorneysPlace your for Trustee ad in Services the ARD to WILLIAM R. ECHOLS, THAT CERTAIN LOT OR the property is/are All Lawful ing the sale on January 5, ofPlace Carolina, your LLC ad in the Trustee(s), which was dated PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE Heirs of Evelyn M. Howard. 2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell 5431Serv Oleanderice D Driveirectory Suite 200 for: November 11, 2005 and re- IN SOUTH CLINTON TOWN- to the highest bidder for cash Wilmington,Service NC 28403 Directory for: PHONE:• Lawn Care (910) 392-4988 corded on December 5, 2005 SHIP, SAMPSON COUNTY, An Order for possession of the the following described prop- • Lawn Care in Book 01609 at Page 0162, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BE- FAX:• Car (910) Maintenance 392-8587 property may be issued pursu- erty situated in Sampson • Car Maintenance Sampson County Registry, ING MORE PARTICULARLY ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of County, North Carolina, to wit: • House Repair File• House No.: 11-13993-FC01 Repair North Carolina. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, the purchaser and against the • Caregiver TO-WIT: party or parties in possession • Caregiver BEGINNING at a point in the • House Cleaning Default having been made of by the clerk of superior court of center of NC Highway #55 di- The• House Sampson Cleaning Independent the note thereby secured by BEGINNING AT AN IRON the county in which the prop- rectly in center of intersection December• AC or Heat 27, Repair 2011 and Janu- ary• AC 3, 2012.c.or Heat Repair the said Deed of Trust and the POST IN THE SOUTHWEST- erty is sold. Any person who of dirt road leading off of NC • Any Any type type service! service! undersigned, Trustee Services ERLY EDGE OF THE occupies the property pursuant State Highway #55, to Hanni- of Carolina, LLC, having been RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH to a rental agreement entered ble Jernigan old home, and Reach more customers atat anan affordableaffordable substituted as Trustee in said STREET AT A POINT LO- into or renewed on or after Oc- runs thence with center of said price. Call the advertising department Deed of Trust, and the holder CATED SOUTH 28 DEGREES tober 1, 2007, may, after re- dirt road South 12 West 264 of the note evidencing said de- 28 MINUTES 56 SECONDS ceiving the notice of sale, ter- feet to a stake in center of said at 910-592-8137. fault having directed that the EAST 186.42 FEET FROM minate the rental agreement dirt road; thence North 12 (in- Deed of Trust be foreclosed, THE INTERSECTION OF THE upon 10 daysʼ written notice to correctly referenced as "2" on the undersigned Substitute CENTERLINE OF HERRING the landlord. The notice shall documents recorded at Book Trustee will offer for sale at the STREET (SAID BEGINNING also state that upon termina- 1393 Page 459 and Book courthouse door of the county POINT ALSO BEING A JOINT tion of a rental agreement, the 1724 Page 937) East 258 feet TO ADVERTISE HERE CALL 910-592-8137 courthouse where the property CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 11J tenant is liable for rent due un- to a corner in center of NC is located, or the usual and AND 12J OF THE HERRING der the rental agreement pro- State Highway South 78 de- customary location at the JOHNSON SUBDIVISION AS rated to the effective date of grees 10 minutes East 165.4 county courthouse for conduct- SHOWN ON MAP RE- the termination. feet to the beginning corner, ing the sale on January 5, CORDED IN MAP BOOK1, AT and containing one (1) acre of 2012 at 12:30PM, and will sell PAGE 129, IN THE SAMP- If the trustee is unable to con- land on which is located a to the highest bidder for cash SON COUNTY REGISTRY), vey title to this property for any brick dwelling. This being the the following described prop- AND RUNS FROM SAID BE- reason, the sole remedy of the same land described in deed erty situated in Sampson GINNING POINT AND WITH purchaser is the return of the of H.W. Jernigan, Jr., and wife, County, North Carolina, to wit: THE SOUTHWESTERLY deposit. Reasons of such in- Norma Jean Jernigan to E D G E O F THE ability to convey include, but George W. Jernigan and wife, THAT CERTAIN LOT OR RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH are not limited to, the filing of a Eloise J. Jernigan, dated July PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE STREET SOUTH 35 DE- bankruptcy petition prior to the 22, 1957, and recorded in IN SOUTH CLINTON TOWN- GREES 15 MINUTES EAST confirmation of the sale and Book 671, at Page 54', records SHIP, SAMPSON COUNTY, 67.47 FEET TO AN IRON reinstatement of the loan with- of Sampson County North NORTH CAROLINA, AND BE- STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 56 out the knowledge of the trus- Carolina. ING MORE PARTICULARLY DEGREES 17 MINUTES 05 tee. If the validity of the sale is DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, SECONDS WEST 187.14 challenged by any party, the PIN#14-0101227-01 TO-WIT: FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; trustee, in their sole discretion, THENCE SOUTH 34 DE- if they believe the challenge to BEGINNING AT AN IRON GREES 40 MINUTES 13 SEC- have merit, may request the Save and except any releases, POST IN THE SOUTHWEST- ONDS WEST 47.92 FEET TO court to declare the sale to be deeds of release or prior con- ERLY EDGE OF THE AN IRON POST; THENCE void and return the deposit. veyances of record. RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH ABOUT WITH A WIRE The purchaser will have no fur- STREET AT A POINT LO- FENCE NORTH 36 DE- ther remedy. Said property is commonly CATED SOUTH 28 DEGREES GREES 02 MINUTES 07 SEC- known as 12383 Harnett Dunn 28 MINUTES 56 SECONDS ONDS WEST 67.41 FEET TO Highway, Dunn, NC 28334. EAST 186.42 FEET FROM AN IRON STAKE; THENCE Trustee Services of Carolina, THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 LLC Third party purchasers must CENTERLINE OF HERRING MINUTES 49 SECONDS Substitute Trustee pay the excise tax, and the STREET (SAID BEGINNING EAST 47.3 FEET TO AN Brock & Scott, PLLC court costs of Forty-Five Cents POINT ALSO BEING A JOINT AXLE; THENCE CONTINU- Attorneys for Trustee Services CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 11J ING THE SAME COURSE, of Carolina, LLC (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars AND 12J OF THE HERRING NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS JOHNSON SUBDIVISION AS MINUTES 49 SECONDS Wilmington, NC 28403 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit SHOWN ON MAP RE- EAST 187.5 FEET TO THE PHONE: (910) 392-4988 (no personal checks) of five CORDED IN MAP BOOK1, AT POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- FAX: (910) 392-8587 percent (5%) of the purchase PAGE 129, IN THE SAMP- TAINING 0.36 ACRE, MORE price, or Seven Hundred Fifty SON COUNTY REGISTRY), OR LESS. SEE DEED RE- File No.: 11-08048-FC01 Dollars ($750.00), whichever is AND RUNS FROM SAID BE- CORDED IN BOOK 1151, AT greater, will be required at the GINNING POINT AND WITH PAGE 951, IN THE SAMP- The Sampson Independent time of the sale. Following the THE SOUTHWESTERLY SON COUNTY REGISTRY. December 27, 2011 and Janu- expiration of the statutory up- E D G E O F THE THIS DESCRIPTION IS AC- ary 3, 2012.c. set bid period, all the remain- RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FINCH CORDING TO A SURVEY ing amounts are immediately STREET SOUTH 35 DE- AND UNRECORDED MAP due and owing. GREES 15 MINUTES EAST THEREOF BY CHARLES L. 67.47 FEET TO AN IRON MATTIS DATED JUNE 28, Said property to be offered STAKE; THENCE SOUTH 56 1993, AND ENTITLED "PLOT pursuant to this Notice of Sale DEGREES 17 MINUTES 05 PLAN OF JOHN O. HOWARD is being offered for sale, trans- SECONDS WEST 187.14 AND WIFE, EVELYN M. fer and conveyance “AS IS FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; HOWARD LOT', A COPY OF WHERE IS.” There are no THENCE SOUTH 34 DE- SAID MAP BEING AT- representations of warranty re- GREES 40 MINUTES 13 SEC- TACHED TO THIS DEED AS lating to the title or any physi- ONDS WEST 47.92 FEET TO EXHIBIT "A", TO HAVE AND cal, environmental, health or AN IRON POST; THENCE TO HOLD THE AFORESAID safety conditions existing in, ABOUT WITH A WIRE LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, on, at, or relating to the prop- FENCE NORTH 36 DE- AND ALL PRIVILEGES AND erty being offered for sale. GREES 02 MINUTES 07 SEC- APPURTENANCES THERE- This sale is made subject to all ONDS WEST 67.41 FEET TO UNTO BELONGING, OR IN prior liens, unpaid taxes, any AN IRON STAKE; THENCE ANYWISE THERE UNTO AP- unpaid land transfer taxes, NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 PERTAINING UNTO THEM special assessments, ease- MINUTES 49 SECONDS THE SAID PARTIES OF THE ments, rights of way, deeds of EAST 47.3 FEET TO AN THIS INSTRUMENT PRE- release, and any other encum- AXLE; THENCE CONTINU- PARED BY MILES E. brances or exceptions of re- ING THE SAME COURSE, FOWLER, ATTORNEY. cord. To the best of the knowl- NORTH 54 DEGREES 21 edge and belief of the under- MINUTES 49 SECONDS FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- signed, the current owner(s) of EAST 187.5 FEET TO THE POSES ONLY: THE APN IS the property is/are All Lawful POINT OF BEGINNING, CON- SHOWN BY THE COUNTY Heirs of H.W. Jernigan, Jr.. TAINING 0.36 ACRE, MORE A S S E S S O R AS OR LESS. SEE DEED RE- 15-0822160-01; SOURCE OF An Order for possession of the CORDED IN BOOK 1151, AT TITLE IS BOOK 1162, PAGE property may be issued pursu- PAGE 951, IN THE SAMP- 307 (RECORDED 06/30/93). ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of SON COUNTY REGISTRY. the purchaser and against the THIS DESCRIPTION IS AC- Save and except any releases, party or parties in possession CORDING TO A SURVEY deeds of release or prior con- by the clerk of superior court of AND UNRECORDED MAP veyances of record. the county in which the prop- THEREOF BY CHARLES L. erty is sold. Any person who MATTIS DATED JUNE 28, Said property is commonly occupies the property pursuant 1993, AND ENTITLED "PLOT known as 109 Finch Street, to a rental agreement entered PLAN OF JOHN O. HOWARD Clinton, NC 28328. into or renewed on or after Oc- AND WIFE, EVELYN M. tober 1, 2007, may, after re- HOWARD LOT', A COPY OF Third party purchasers must ceiving the notice of sale, ter- SAID MAP BEING AT- pay the excise tax, and the minate the rental agreement TACHED TO THIS DEED AS court costs of Forty-Five Cents upon 10 daysʼ written notice to EXHIBIT "A", TO HAVE AND (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars the landlord. The notice shall TO HOLD THE AFORESAID ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS also state that upon termina- LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit tion of a rental agreement, the AND ALL PRIVILEGES AND (no personal checks) of five tenant is liable for rent due un- APPURTENANCES THERE- percent (5%) of the purchase der the rental agreement pro- UNTO BELONGING, OR IN price, or Seven Hundred Fifty rated to the effective date of ANYWISE THERE UNTO AP- Dollars ($750.00), whichever is the termination. PERTAINING UNTO THEM greater, will be required at the THE SAID PARTIES OF THE time of the sale. Following the If the trustee is unable to con- THIS INSTRUMENT PRE- expiration of the statutory up- vey title to this property for any PARED BY MILES E. set bid period, all the remain- reason, the sole remedy of the FOWLER, ATTORNEY. ing amounts are immediately purchaser is the return of the due and owing. deposit. Reasons of such in- FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- ability to convey include, but POSES ONLY: THE APN IS Said property to be offered are not limited to, the filing of a SHOWN BY THE COUNTY pursuant to this Notice of Sale bankruptcy petition prior to the A S S E S S O R AS is being offered for sale, trans- confirmation of the sale and 15-0822160-01; SOURCE OF fer and conveyance “AS IS reinstatement of the loan with- TITLE IS BOOK 1162, PAGE WHERE IS.” There are no out the knowledge of the trus- 307 (RECORDED 06/30/93). representations of warranty re- tee. If the validity of the sale is lating to the title or any physi- challenged by any party, the Save and except any releases, cal, environmental, health or trustee, in their sole discretion, deeds of release or prior con- safety conditions existing in, if they believe the challenge to veyances of record. on, at, or relating to the prop- have merit, may request the erty being offered for sale. court to declare the sale to be Said property is commonly This sale is made subject to all void and return the deposit. known as 109 Finch Street, prior liens, unpaid taxes, any The purchaser will have no fur- Clinton, NC 28328. unpaid land transfer taxes, ther remedy. special assessments, ease- Third party purchasers must ments, rights of way, deeds of pay the excise tax, and the release, and any other encum- Trustee Services of Carolina, court costs of Forty-Five Cents brances or exceptions of re- LLC (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars cord. To the best of the knowl- Substitute Trustee ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS edge and belief of the under- Brock & Scott, PLLC 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit signed, the current owner(s) of Attorneys for Trustee Services (no personal checks) of five the property is/are All Lawful of Carolina, LLC percent (5%) of the purchase Heirs of Evelyn M. Howard. 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Wilmington, NC 28403 Dollars ($750.00), whichever is An Order for possession of the PHONE: (910) 392-4988 greater, will be required at the property may be issued pursu- FAX: (910) 392-8587 time of the sale. Following the ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of expiration of the statutory up- the purchaser and against the File No.: 11-13993-FC01 set bid period, all the remain- party or parties in possession ing amounts are immediately by the clerk of superior court of The Sampson Independent due and owing. the county in which the prop- December 27, 2011 and Janu- erty is sold. Any person who ary 3, 2012.c. Said property to be offered occupies the property pursuant pursuant to this Notice of Sale to a rental agreement entered is being offered for sale, trans- into or renewed on or after Oc- fer and conveyance “AS IS tober 1, 2007, may, after re- WHERE IS.” There are no ceiving the notice of sale, ter- representations of warranty re- minate the rental agreement lating to the title or any physi- upon 10 daysʼ written notice to cal, environmental, health or the landlord. The notice shall safety conditions existing in, also state that upon termina- on, at, or relating to the prop- tion of a rental agreement, the erty being offered for sale. tenant is liable for rent due un- This sale is made subject to all der the rental agreement pro- prior liens, unpaid taxes, any rated to the effective date of unpaid land transfer taxes, the termination. special assessments, ease- ments, rights of way, deeds of If the trustee is unable to con- release, and any other encum- vey title to this property for any brances or exceptions of re- reason, the sole remedy of the cord. To the best of the knowl- purchaser is the return of the edge and belief of the under- deposit. Reasons of such in- signed, the current owner(s) of ability to convey include, but the property is/are All Lawful are not limited to, the filing of a Heirs of Evelyn M. Howard. bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and An Order for possession of the reinstatement of the loan with- property may be issued pursu- out the knowledge of the trus- ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of tee. If the validity of the sale is the purchaser and against the challenged by any party, the party or parties in possession trustee, in their sole discretion, by the clerk of superior court of if they believe the challenge to the county in which the prop- have merit, may request the erty is sold. Any person who court to declare the sale to be occupies the property pursuant void and return the deposit. to a rental agreement entered The purchaser will have no fur- into or renewed on or after Oc- ther remedy. tober 1, 2007, may, after re- ceiving the notice of sale, ter- minate the rental agreement Trustee Services of Carolina, upon 10 daysʼ written notice to LLC the landlord. The notice shall Substitute Trustee also state that upon termina- Brock & Scott, PLLC tion of a rental agreement, the Attorneys for Trustee Services tenant is liable for rent due un- of Carolina, LLC der the rental agreement pro- 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 rated to the effective date of Wilmington, NC 28403 the termination. PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 If the trustee is unable to con- vey title to this property for any File No.: 11-08048-FC01 reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the The Sampson Independent deposit. Reasons of such in- December 27, 2011 and Janu- ability to convey include, but ary 3, 2012.c. are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan with- out the knowledge of the trus- tee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur- ther remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-08048-FC01 The Sampson Independent December 27, 2011 and Janu- ary 3, 2012.c. 11 SP 99 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, SAMPSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust exe- cuted by ALEX HUERTA-RIV- Tuesday, January 3, 2012 ERA AND MARIA LORENA The Sampson Independent A11 ISABEL TOBIAS AKA MARIA LORENA I. TOBIAS to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Samuel W.Trustee(s), Clement which was dated dedicated to education’s cause January 22, 2007 and re- corded on January 26, 2007 in Claude H. Moore Book 01657 at Page 0203, Allen, the Honorable Furnifold with Mr. Philip Clement, who 1916-1994 Sampson County Registry, M. Simmons, U.S. Senator; the was at that time postmaster of North FromCarolina. the Historical Society Reverend David Wells Herring, for Charleston, SC. Professor Samuel WilsonDefault and having the beenHonorable made of Benjamin In 1873, Professor Clement 42 years a missionary in China; the In 1898, Mr. Clement was elect- Clement of Duplin County will bethe noteFranklin thereby Grady secured of Duplin by County. went to Birmingham, Alabama, Honorable Alfred D. Ward of New ed superintendent of the Duplin long remembered for his dedicathe- saidAfter Deed twoof Trust years and at the Chapel Hill, where he prepared the plans and Bern, Dr. Benjamin R. Graham of County Schools, a position that tion to the cause of education asundersigned, Mr. Clement Trustee taught Services school for a specifications upon which the Wallace; and hundreds of others he held with much credit until of Carolina, LLC, having been headmaster of Grove Academy insubstituted year, andas Trusteereturned in saidto the univer- public schools of that city were who helped to shape the destiny of 1904. His motto was always thor- Kenansville, founder and principalDeed sity, of Trust, graduating and the in holder 1858. For two conducted for many years. He North Carolina in business, poli- oughness of instruction. He gave of Clement Institute in Wallaceof theyears note evidencinghe taught said at deLong- Creek returned to North Carolina in tics and religion. up the superintendence in 1904 fault having directed that the and as superintendent of theDeed in of PenderTrust be County. foreclosed, In 1860, he 1874, and settled permanently in Mr. Clement first married and retired to his farm where he Duplin County Schools. the becameundersigned the principal Substitute of Old Grove Wallace, which was then called Miss Margaret Spier of Sampson engaged in bee culture. He died Mr. Clement was born in 1833Trustee Academy will offer infor saleKenansville, at the which Duplin Roads. County, but she died in a short on October 4, 1912 and is buried courthouse door of the county near Oxford, in Granville County,courthouse had been where founded the property back in 1785. At that time there were no public time without children. He later in the old Rockfish Presbyterian and was the son of William and Janeis located,When Dr.or theJames usual Sprunt and went into high schools in Duplin. He estab- married Miss Anna Bryan, the Church cemetery, one mile east of Gooch Clement. The Clementscustomary the Confederate location Armyat the as chaplain, lished Clement Institute where he daughter of John A. Bryan and Wallace. were of French Huguenot extraccounty- he courthouse also became for conduct principal- of the was principal as well as professor Eleanor Torrans Bryan, who lived The facts contained in this ing the sale on January 5, tion and came into Virginia during2012 Female at 12:30PM, Seminary. and will Hesell continued of Greek, Latin and mathematics, on a plantation three miles east article are largely taken from the the colonial period. Mr. Clement’sto thein highest this position bidder for until cash the end of and came to be considered one of of Kenansville. Mrs. Clement was historical notes of the late Judge great-grandfather, Simon Clement,the followingthe war. described prop- the best educators in the state. related to many of the most distin- Henry A. Grady. erty situated in Sampson moved to North Carolina fromCounty, In North 1865, Carolina, Mr. Clementto wit: became To him, education meant a full guished citizens of North Carolina. * Printed by permission of the Amelia County, Virginia, in 1755. principal of the Clinton Male retention of knowledge and not Mr. and Mrs. Clement had Mount Olive Tribune. Young Clement was preBEGINNING- Academy, at anwhere iron stakehe served for a mere skimming of the surface. the following children: John B. * If you are interested in joining cornering the property of Wil- pared for college at the Old Tarliam twoJackson, years. said Mr. iron B. stake F. Grady and He could never have understood Clement, Philip Clement, both the Sampson County Historical River Academy. He enteredbeing Professor in the Northeastern Murdoch McLeodline oper- the modern methods of education. of Charleston, S.C.; William J. Society and receiving quarterly the University at Chapel Hill inof Williamsated the Street; Academy thence withfrom 1867 to Clement Institute was later con- Clement of California; Albert issues of our newsletter, The 1853. In that same classes were:the line1876. of William Mr. Clement Jackson andthen returned verted into a military school. O. Clement, photographer, of Huckleberry Historian, please Pearly Devane, North 47 de- Dr. Daniel McLean Graham ofgrees to 23 Kenansviile minutes East as 231.6principal of the The elements of leadership, Goldsboro, who married Mrs. send us a $10 check made pay- Wallace; Major Robert Bingham,feet toFemale an iron Seminary. stake cornering Because of ill which he developed in his stu- Eliza Faison Morisey, of Turkey; able to SCHS. Send your check to of the famous Bingham School; thethe propertyhealth, ofhe William sold Royall;his holdings in dents, is a reflection of the qual- Mrs. Jennie Stewart of Virginia; Kent Wrench, 2821 Wrench Road, thence with the line of William Honorable Thomas S. Kenan, laterRoyall, the South Seminary 43 degrees to Professor 40 R. W. ity of education to which he was and Mrs. Anna B. Hall of Roanoke Godwin, NC 28344. Kent can also Attorney General of NC; Majorminutes Millard, East and53.5 settledfeet to onan a farm in dedicated. Some of his students Rapids. During World War II, be reached at kwrench@intrstar. John W. Graham of Hillsborough;iron stakeDuplin corner County. the property were: the late Judge Oliver H. the writer became acquainted net of George W. Marshburn; thence with the line of George W. Marshburn, South 45 de- grees 56 minutes West 234.7 feet to an iron stake in the Northeastern lien of Williams Offering 6.75% interest on Street; thence withAll the North- about retirement $125,000. Telecommunica- eastern line of Williams Street, tions Co. Hickory, NC. Offering Brenda Brown North 42 degrees 30 minutes depends on a number of personalfirst mortgagefactors. To on helpCo.'s you pro- weigh SS Public Affairs Specialist West 59.6 feet to the POINT the factors, we suggest you readposed our Headquarters. online fact sheet, 24-hour When OF BEGINNING, and being About Social Security Recorded Message Package the same lands described in To Start Receiving RetirementRequest. Benefits, 828-234-0384 available B&Lat www. Social Security is as American theas baseballdeed from and Ruby apple B. Joyner pie. earned more. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html.Telephone, LLC. 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Welsh names still heard today include Wells, Price, Southerner: A person born or living From the Historical Society Powell, Bowen, Lucas, Owen, Ellis, in the South; gracious, easy-going, Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas, the southern tip of the county. Much Davis, and Williams. slow-talking friendly folk devoted to as well as most of Texas, Virginia, of this can be attributed the blend Another group that must be recog- front porches, oak trees, cool breezes, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and West of peoples who originally settled in nized as influencing how we speak magnolias, peaches, and fried chicken. Virginia, It also includes parts of Sampson County and the countries in the South are the Afro-Americans. A few years ago my son, Nick, Florida and Maryland. Yet these dia- from which they originated. The Southern accent would almost attended Tulane University, which is lects often share features of accent First came the English as they made certainly have been quite different located in New Orleans. The city of that easily distinguish them from the their way south from the Jamestown, without their influence. While the New Orleans is in itself a strange English spoken in other regions of the VA area, and they represented the African slaves and their descendants place, but Tulane is one of those United States, features that identify largest group to settle eastern North lost most of their language and cul- schools that seems to attract a variety those dialects as “Southern”, particu- Carolina. Many English settled in ture, some vocabulary and grammati- of students from all over the coun- larly to other Americans. Although northern Sampson. Even today it’s cal features from indigenous West try. For example, my son was from people in the South of the United amazing just how many local families African languages remained. Clinton, North Carolina, and his three States speak different “Southern” are quick to share that their families As slaves they had a direct effect suitemates came from Memphis, Long dialects, they can understand one matriculated to Sampson by way of on the English of their masters, and Island, and Boston. another, as can residents of the United Surry and Isle of Wight Counties, it was felt in the fields, in the house, Like most parents, we were there States and the United Kingdom. VA. Those counties are a little more but above all, it was found in the nurs- for his graduation. After the ceremo- Southern dialects originated in large than a stone’s throw across the James ery. Up to the age of about six years, nies were over, many families went part from immigrants from the British River from Jamestown. Both are still black and white children grew up out to dinner, as there are some great Isles who moved to the South in the surprisingly rural and interlaced with together, played together and learned restaurants in New Orleans. Soon the 17th and 18th centuries. Settlements old, seconday roads. together, all the while being raised by kids were headed out to celebrate also included large numbers of A colony of Scotch-Irish settled what black nannies. In their crucial years with their friends, leaving the parents Protestants from northern Ireland, is now Sampson and Duplin Counties of development, the white children to fend for themselves. It had been a and from Scotland. Later, upheavals as early as 1735. These people were were often outnumbered by the black long day, but since we were staying such as the Great Depression, the not really Irish but rather lowland children. There are probably other in the same hotel as were the parents Dust Bowl and World War II caused Scots. In the 1600s, the English rul- reasons for the assimilation of Black of a couple of Nick’s suitemates, we mass migrations of those people and ers sent Scots to Northern Ireland English in Southern speech, but the agreed to join them in the lounge for other settlers to move around and hoping to drive out the Catholic Irish, close intermingling of blacks with drinks and light conversation. We relocate throughout the United States. whom the English regarded as sav- whites in the South certainly was an already knew the couple from Long The accents are really all about use ages. Unfortunately, England failed to important factor. Island but had never met the couple and pronuncitation of the letter “r”, keep the promises they made to this A final group that must be rec- from Boston. and are considered “rhotic” or “non- group of Scots, and over time, they ognized as being early residents of Once in the lounge we made our rhotic”. “Rhotic” is the word used were mistreated just as the Irish were. Sampson County are the Coharie courtesy introductions and immediate- to describe when one pronounces an Thus began a massive migration from Indians. Though we are uncertain of ly began making small talk. However, “r” whenever it appears in a word. Northern Ireland, most of whom fled their early native language, they serve though we were all speaking English, “Non-rhotic” is not pronouncing the to America Once here they settled as yet another source of influence on I quickly realized that I was having a letter “r” unless it follows a vowel in groups close to one another, and the local dialects. very hard time understanding the cou- sound. For example, the rhotic word most were Presbyterians. The Scotch- The end result is a blend of languag- ple from Boston (where they say “pock “farther” is pronounced as “father” in Irish believed in education, and all es of various peoples from various tha’ cah”) and it became obvious that the non-rhotic accent. “Curse” would Presbyterians were expected to read countries, and each has had its own they were having an equally difficult be rhotic and “cuss” would be non- and interpret the Bible. They held a influence in the development of our time in understanding us. “So, what rhotic. “Poor” would be rhotic and general dislike for all things England, county’s dialects. And it’s not just how part of North Carolina are you from?” “paw” would be non-rhotic. Southern and most were ardent supporters we sound, it’s what we say and how we the husband asked. “Clinton, like the accents are generally “non-rhotic” and of the Revolution. Included among say it. No, we’re not the Clampetts, presiden,t” we responded. ”Ah, so the “r’s” are often omitted. (Of course, local Scotch-Irish descendents were and we don’t eat “vittles” or swim in you’re from Lincoln,” he said. The I don’t any of us particularly care for the likes of John Sampson, Richard a “cement pond”. But we have a lot of rest of the evening was difficult and those fake Southern accents that are Clinton, and James Kenan. words and expressions that, although our conversations just went downhill always used in movies; we just don’t In Scotland, the English massa- not necessarily unique to our region, from there. Our friends from Long sound like that.) cre of rebellious Highlanders at the might not be understood in other Island recognized the dilemma so The Virginia Piedmont dialect is bloody battle of Culloden in April, places. they served as “interpreters”, repeat- possibly the most famous of Southern 1746 convinced many Scots to immi- In the South, when one is “fixin” ing our responses so that each couple dialects because of its strong influ- grate, and they left in droves. As to do something, it means that one is could understand the other. It was ence on speech patterns of the South. many as 10,000 Highland Scots made about to do it: “I’m fixin to go to the somewhat of a frustrating night, and I Because the dialect has long been there way to eastern NC before 1775. store.” Yet, as in other parts of the went to bed thoroughly confused. associated with the upper or aris- One large group of Highlanders made country, “fix” can also mean “prepare”: Here I had done my best to speak tocratic plantation class in the Old there way up the Cape Fear River to “She’s fixin dinner”. Sometimes, “fix” clearly, enunciate my words and use South, many of the most important settle around Fayetteville. Others trav- can even mean “repair”. “Fixin” is an proper English, as I did not want to figures in Southern history spoke with eled up the Black River and settled example of a Southern grammar rule: come across as a backwoods Southern a Virginia Piedmont accent. Virginia in what is now southern Sampson dropping the G in all gerund forms, yokel to these urban city folks. After Piedmont is non-rhotic and features County. Black River Chapel at Ivanhoe as in “learnin”, “eatin”, “workin” and all, I watch cable TV, and I think I the “Southern drawl”. was organized by Scots in 1740, and so forth. sound like those guys on CNN. The Coastal Southern dialect their sermons and singing were done Another feature commonly heard But since then I’ve come to realize resembles Virginia Piedmont but in Gaelic for many years. Scottish with a Southern accent is the use that, no, I don’t sound like those guys has preserved more elements from surnames still prevalent in that area of “might could”, a conjugating on CNN, and as Southerners, we have the colonial era dialect than the dia- include Kerr, Burns, Murphy, Burney, technique called “modal stacking”. both distinct and varied accents, and lects of almost all other regions of Bannerman, and Shaw Examples include “I might could eat there’s nothing for which we should the United States. Coastal Southern In 1710 a group of settlers from a sandwich.”, or “I used to could do be ashamed. can be found along the coasts of eastern Germany near the border that.” Actually, being a Southerner puts the Chesapeake and the Atlantic in of Switzerland that were known as There’s also the softer “no”. “Doden”, us in a popular group, as Southern Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, Palantines arrived in New Bern and “Iden”, “Waden” and “Haden” all stand American English collectively repre- and Georgia. It is most prevalent spread south and west from there into for negative conjugations: “does not”, sents the largest accent group in in the Charleston, South Carolina, Lenoir, Wayne, Duplin, and Sampson “is not”, “was not”, “has not”. the United States. However, contrary and Savannah, Georgia, areas. Like Counties. Though the spelling and So the next time you’re in mixed to popular belief, there is no single Virginia Piedmont, Coastal Southern pronunciation of these Palantine sur- company and some of the other folks “Southern accent”. Instead, there are a is non-rhotic. names has evolved over the years, are Yankees (northerners who visit number of sub-regional dialects found People living in Sampson County some still common today include the South) or D___ Yankees (north- across the Southern United States fall into the category of having a Aman, Koonce, Futch, Cogdell, erners who come South and stay), that stretch across the southeast- Coastal Southern accent, but it’s a Kornegay, Ipock, Miller, Walker, don’t ever be embarrased or afraid of ern and south-central United States, large county, and even here, the lan- Teachey, Rivenbark and Yow. the way you sound, cause you’re in but exclude the southernmost areas guage seems to reflect various dia- Before the Revolution, Welsh immi- the vast majority. Besides, as the late of Florida and the extreme western lects, though they are often difficult grants traveled up the Cape Fear, Lewis Grizzard once said, “Trying to parts of Texas. This region includes to discern. A person from Newton Black, and Northeast Cape Fear change the way you speak could be Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Grove is going to sound different Rivers and its tributaries to settle in automatic grounds for loss of your Mississippi, North Carolina, South than, say, someone from Ivanhoe at what is now Duplin, Sampson, Bladen, Southern citizenship.”

Knitters provide caps for JANUARY babies,cancer patients eautiful BABY BCONTEST

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