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Sports 4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Tursday, November 24, 2011 Divided commissioners stall on Aging cuts Volume 121, Number 42 By NICOLE CARTRETTE postponed action on those cuts that pathized with the nurse aides fac- Whiteville, North Carolina Staff Writer officials say would have curbed this ing 8 percent pay cuts and fulltime year’s losses to $112,000. employees facing furloughs that are 75 Cents County Commissioners Charles Instead, the board will meet in equal to a 9 percent cut, he did not McDowell, Edwin Russ and Chair- a continuation of the meeting on want the board to delay on taking man Buddy Byrd were out-voted Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to meet action. Monday night on a measure that to hear the aides and perhaps take McDowell said the problem “is Inside Today would have put furloughs, pay cuts action. festering day after day.” He asked and other measures in place to Prevatte said the proposed cuts Jernigan and others if the proposal 4-A reduce the Department of Aging’s were not really a solution. was the best budget they could put r5XPNPSFBSSFTUT growing shortfall. “What you are proposing is a together. McDowell’s motion to approve the Band-Aid on a gunshot,” Prevatte Jernigan said without “22 percent JO*ONBO-BLF3PBE cuts was met with opposition from said. “We went in the hole $500,000, pay cuts” it was. DSJNFT nurse aides who say they have not now add $200-plus thousand – that’s Tuesday, McDowell said the board been heard. over $750,000 in two years. This is did ask County Manager Bill Clark r#PZGSJFOE HJSMGSJFOE Department of Aging chief Ed Worley DBVHIUJOESVHDPO- In a 4-3 vote, Commissioners a temporary fix. We need to find a and Aging Director Ed Worley to stands with a speaker during Mon- Amon McKenzie, James Prevatte, permanent fix.” TQJSBDZJO3BFGPSE day night’s commissioners’ meeting. Lynwood Norris and Ricky Bullard Though McDowell said he sym- See Aging, page 5-A DIDYOB? Did you observe ... Hayes calls Commissioners Joey Ward and shelter won’t support family, going to citation Duke Tuesday to voter ID bill book his cancer inconsistent By NICOLE CARTRETTE surgery, receiving By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer a phone call afer Staff Writer While some commissioners did not want to getting into Durham The animal shelter viola- take action on a request that the county call that he did NOT tions cited by a state agency on legislators to introduce a local bill to push were approved by an inspection for voter identification requirements in the have cancer, and several months ago, according state, the full board agreed Monday to vote enjoying a joyful to Columbus County Animal “no” on the measure rather than take it under Control Director Rossie Hayes. advisement. breakfast later? “We were approved twice Gaston County forwarded the resolution ... Downtown Ta- last year, and none of this was to the board, County Manager Bill Clark said. a problem,” Hayes said. While Commissioner Ricky Bullard said bor City all aglow The N.C. Dept. of Agri- the board should take the matter under advise- Monday night with culture Veterinary Division, ment with no action, Commissioner Amon which inspects animal shel- McKenzie wanted a vote “not” to sign on to lighted Christmas ters, cited the Columbus facil- the resolution. decorations? ... Te ity for 18 violations in October. The vote came after little public comment Rev. Josh Bower Inspector Pat Sholar of the on the matter. state vet’s office noted that the Gene McNeil was opposed to the voter ID enjoying his time violations came from inspec- See ID bill, page 3-A in the spotlight tions on Sept. 7 and Sept. 13, and ranged from problems at Sunday night’s with record keeping to a failure Staff photo by Fuller Royal Tanksgiving ser- to provide medical care to ani- mals in the shelter. The shelter Looking for a good book Whiteville senior vice? ... Long lines at was also cited for repairing, Hallsboro Middle School eighth grader Haywood McKoy, 13, relaxes the north and south but not repainting, a stainless in the school media center as he searches for a good book. HMS is center’s exercise steel puppy pen. featured in today’s continuing series on schools in the county. See courthouse entranc- State law allows sick or in- page 2-A. program moves es Tuesday around jured animals to be euthanized before the mandatory 72 hour 9 a.m. with trafc holding period under some to Madison Street ofenders trying to circumstances. Sholar wrote Women’s health services By NICOLE CARTRETTE that the shelter did not provide Staff Writer get in for their day adequate documentation to jus- tify killing the animals, and did receives fnancial boost County commissioners in a 6-1 vote agreed in court? Good thing By FULLER ROYAL mitteed to a larger project that will not always give accurate times to allow the Department of Aging to lease it wasn’t raining. … Staff Writer enhance women’s diagnostic services and dates of when animals a building to house the Whiteville Senior in the community. Turkeys, hams and were brought to the shelter. Center’s exercise equipment and leave the More than 250 county residents Master of ceremonies Bill Thomp- Several of the times lacked program open to seniors in the county while chickens leaving gro- were on hand Saturday night for son welcomed the guests as they a designation of P.M. or A.M., a new facility is being constructed behind the the Columbus Regional Healthcare dined on a meal prepared by the cery store shelves for the report said, thus making it senior center. System Foundation’s Seventh An- Southern Kitchen, impossible to determine if an The exercise equipment is now housed in Tanksgiving? ... nual Gala. Gala Chaiman Brenda Jolly ac- animal was held for the proper a doublewide located at the site of the new Themed the Pink and Black Gala, knowledged the sponsors of the gala amount of time before being building. the event benefitted women’s health and Dr. John Hodgson introduced the euthanized . Aging Director Ed Worley said the Aging services in Columbus County and honorees for the evening. Most of the violations were Advisory Council had money that they agreed County Deaths honored event co-chairmen Dr. Samu- Wheatley arrived in Whiteville for “failure to provide vet- to use for the $500 per month rent. el Wheatley and Dr. Peter Kindschuh. in 1978, becoming the first board- erinary care,” which is not Under the terms of the lease with J.L. Nakina The event raised more than $57,000 certified obstetrician-gynocologist in included in the shelter’s bud- Powell & Co., the exercise facility will move Linda Jacobs which will be added to the $200,000 See Gala, page 16-A to 617 South Madison Street near the Cinema. Evergreen See Shelter, page 3-A the foundation has already com- Bobbie Jean Icard Floyd See Center, page 3-A Cerro Gordo Carol Ann Giobbi Fair Bluf Schools have zero tolerance stance on bullying Mary E. Hammond Conner By JEFFERSON WEAVER are trying to determine if bullying Acme Delco Middle School, told The assault, sexual assault, cyber bullying Staff Writer played a role in her death. News Reporter last week that she dealt or extortion of money or property, it is “While the causes are most likely with most bullying cases on campus, a criminal offense, and moves into the Index School officials have not determined complex,” Wing wrote in an email, and that after the third offense, the court system. If it involves name-call- what role bullying played in the death “there is a concern that bullying may case was turned over to the central ing, social exclusion, lies and rumors, &EJUPSJBMT" of Jasmine McClain, but if a case of have been a factor in the child’s deci- office. Davis was being interviewed or other non-violent acts, the problem 0CJUVBSJFT" bullying had been reported, a rapid sion (to commit suicide). due to a number of complaints about is handled through school disciplinary 4QPSUT# chain of events would have occurred. “As in all cases of observed or bullying at ADMS. She has since been procedures. “We have to know about it, but there reported bullying, Columbus County transferred. “If someone is beaten or hit, sexu- $SJNF" is no tolerance for bullying,” said Schools is working in collaboration Master Sgt. Dwayne Barnes, who is ally assaulted, or otherwise a crime is -JWJOH$ Columbus County Schools Superinten- with local and state law enforcement. in charge of school resource officers committed, and we determine through dent Alan Faulk. We are not yet aware of any confirmed for the sheriff ’s office, said his officers a thorough investigation that this is Heather Wing, pupil and personnel evidence of bullying, but are continu- will intercede when they see bullying the case,” Barnes said, “the incident support director for the system, said in ing to investigate in cooperation with taking place, “but we have to know it’s is sent to the Department of Juvenile an email that officials are still trying authorities.” happening.” Justice and Delinquency Prevention to find a motive in the Nov. 14 death. Wing did not say how many cases “We can’t do anything about in- for further investigation and possible Miss McClain reportedly told fam- are reported in the county schools each cidents that we don’t know about,” prosecution.” If the child is over 16, the ily members she was being harassed year, but did note that all cases are Barnes said. crime is handled like any other, with at school and via the Internet. The supposed to be referred to the county When a bullying incident is re- a warrant sworn before a magistrate. 10-year-old Chadbourn Middle student office, rather than being dealt with at ported, Barnes said, officers inves- The process needs to be easier, ac- was found hanged by a belt in her bed- the individual schools. tigate each case in cooperation with cording to some parents. room. Law enforcement investigators Miriam Davis, former principal at the school system. If a case involves See Bullying, page 11-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 Educating Columbus: SCHOOL PROFILES
DeAngelo Fipps helps with an answer. On the way to computer class. Working out geometry problems. Hallsboro Middle serves diverse population of middle schoolers Story and Photos good teachers, staff members, by FULLER ROYAL good community members Staff Writer and most of all good students. Our stakeholders and students Hallsboro Middle School, are very competitive and will- housed on the old Hallsboro ing to do what ever it takes to High School campus, has 75 achieve success in all aspects sixth graders, 85 eighth grad- of life. ers and 83 eighth graders for a “At Hallsboro, we do a good total of 243 students. job preparing our students for Hallsboro Middle School the End of Grade tests and opened its doors as a middle more importantly for ‘life,’” school in 1992 when Acme he said. Delco and Hallsboro high H a r d w i c k s a i d t h e schools consolidated to form strengths include teachers East Columbus High School. who care about students and “Our school originally con- set high expectations for them, sisted of grades five through a successful athletics depart- eight,” said Principal Adam ment, a safe campus and clean Thompson. “After moving the facilities. “These are our strengths fifth grade to the elementary Working at the Smartboard. school, we now educate only because we take pride in our sixth through eighth grade students and our school,” she students. ing veteran Sherrill Stevens 34th year in education. said. “We have the largest middle taught special education for He holds a bachelor’s de- Stevens listed the strengths school campus in the county,” 25 years and has been a media gree in education with Na- as discipline, reaching all of Thompson said. “Our campus coordinator for three years. tional Board Certification in the kids regardless of race, a is approximately 20 acres that She holds a bachelor’s de- middle school social studies. tight-knit community where include five athletic fields, gree in special education and He said he became a teach- students have bonded and its four instructional buildings, a master’s degree in library er because “I saw teachers as athletic programs. an office building, a cafeteria, science. being people who shared their She described the school an athletic field house and a As a child she taught her knowledge with others and population as diverse with a gym.” dolls. that appealed to me.” third of the population belong- The Rabon building is the “Since that time, I knew Strengths ing to each major racial group. sixth grade building. The east A smile on the way to class. what I wanted to do,” she said. “The biggest strength of “This allows for continu- building is where the seventh This is seventh grade social our school is our people,” See HMS, page 6-A and eighth grade students are studies teacher Larry Cigary’s Thompson said. “We have located. The north building is with a minor in social studies. with all stakeholders.” where elective and computer “I also have a master’s de- Sixth grade language arts classes are taught. gree in school administration and science teacher Velvet “Our campus is unique from the University of North Hardwick has taught for 17 Black Friday - Hot Saturday! because of the multiple build- Carolina at Pembroke,” he years. ing,” he said. “Many schools said. A National Board Certified These Specials Good All Day Friday & Saturday, Nov. 25 & 26 locate the majority of their Thompson said that after teacher, she holds a bachelor’s students inside one building,” coaching in Columbus County degree in elementary educa- he said. “Here at Hallsboro for several years, he decided tion from the University of Middle, we have many build- to pursue an administration North Carolina at Wilming- ings that are scattered across degree. ton and a master’s degree in our large campus.” “I felt this was where I elementary education from HMS has 19 certified could make the biggest differ- UNC-Pembroke. teachers,two assistant teach- ence in our children’s lives,” “I wanted to help children $ ers, an Indian tutor, three he said. “My parents taught learn and encourage them to 15 OFF cafeteria staff, three custodial me the value of education at a be the best person that they Any In Stock Phone Purchase staff, one lead teacher, one very young age. The value of could be,” Hardwick said. secretary, one resource officer a quality education is some- “There is no greater feeling $ (# and one principal. thing that I want to share with than the experience of guiding 8 Memory Cards Thompson served as as- as many children as possible. and watching a child as they sistant principal at Williams As an administrator I work learn something new.” Layaway Available Township for three years be- not only with the students but Twenty-eight-year teach- Insurance Available fore moving to HMS. “I am in my second year as principal at Hallsboro,” he said. He holds a bachelor’s de- gree in health, physical edu- cation, recreation and dance Christmas is Coming! See us for all your holiday gift and decorating needs. The News Reporter (USPS 387-600) Wreaths - Premade or Custom Order Published twice weekly by ÜÃÊUÊ*iÀÃ>âi`Ê"À>iÌÃ The News Reporter Co. Inc. 127 W. Columbus St. GREAT GIFT IDEAS . . . 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get. Of the 18 violations in been a great tool for adopting cost us more man hours, but to problems with adoptions civil charges against CCaC to a few thousand dollars per the citation, nine were for animals.” we’re going to do what they through their organizations. Pennash and Burgaw veteri- year, Hayes said the money not providing medical care, Hayes said adoptions have say,” Hayes said. The Friends of Colum- narian Cindy Burnette in an “will help out.” and five were for failing to remained high, with far few- Hayes said he thinks the bus County Animal Control attempt to retrieve the dog. Hayes said he doesn’t un- provide proper records of er animals being euthanized state vet’s office may be feel- (CCaC) Pennash, a group Several groups have con- derstand how the shelter veterinary care. Disposition than in years past. Some ing “pressure” from animal which is not affiliated with tinually criticized Colum- could be approved by Sholar’s records were also listed as animals, Hayes said, cannot rescue groups that make the county, has been cited bus County Animal Control previous inspections, then missing or incomplete on be saved. Aggressive, dan- complaints to inspectors for abandoning animals at for its euthanasia methods, hit with 18 citations that several animals. gerous or seriously injured “but don’t have anything to vet clinics in Burgaw, Fay- conditions and other alleged could result in a fine. Hayes said the shelter has animals may be put down back them up.” etteville and elsewhere after problems. None of the prob- “Like I told the county had problems with record sooner than 72 hours, as may Several groups regularly the animals were removed lems reported to The News manager, if we were wrong, keeping in the past, but with some pets with extremely post warnings on Facebook from the shelter, but never Reporter have ever been veri- they were wrong to let it go,” the transfer of a clerical po- contagious diseases such and elsewhere that Hayes adopted. fied. Hayes said. “Three or four sition from the Solid Waste as parvovirus and feline is “killing everything in the A CCaC Pennash volun- While Columbus County months ago everything was Department to Animal Con- leukemia. shelter” on a given day. Such teer was also recently cited previously had one of the fine—then we get this viola- trol, that is improving. “We always went by a vet emails have been sent out for hoarding animals under worst euthanasia rates in the tion. Doesn’t make good sense “There is always some when one was open to get a several times in recent years, inhumane conditions at her state, it now has an adoption to me. room for improvement, I pet evaluated,” Hayes said. and are designed to help en- home in Pitt County. Some rate that is far above aver- “We aren’t doing anything don’t care where you are,” he “Sometimes, though, you courage adoptions through of those dogs were removed age for most rural counties. different—and everyone at said. “What I want to know have a dog that’s been hit the shelter. Hayes said most from the Columbus Shelter Hayes credits the work of vol- that shelter, me included, is if all this was wrong, by a car late at night or on a have been intentionally false and elsewhere. CCaC Pen- unteers and shelter workers cares about the welfare of the why did we pass inspection weekend, and it’s suffering. or taken out of context. nash is a “chip-in” rescue, in moving animals into new animals.” before?’ What are you going to do? “If we have a couple of and solicits donations for homes, as well as returning He said shelter workers I don’t want the animal to animals in here before a holi- animal care via social media, pets to their proper owners. Jefferson Weaver are now photographing each suffer, and we don’t have the day, and those animals’ time and sells dogs and cats across “Anybody can post any - 910-642-4104 ext. 227 animal, especially to docu- budget for medical care. The is up, they will be put down,” the country. thing they want on the Inter- [email protected] ment symptoms of illness state allows us to euthanize he said, “but it’s done by the CCaC Pennash is also in- net, whether it is true or not,” and specific injuries. Volun- animals in those circum- book. Some of these emails volved in a dispute with a Hayes said. “I think they teers previously did some stances.” and things, though, say we’re local family over a dog which finally had to do something of that work, and helped Hayes said workers will killing everything in the was picked up by Animal in Raleigh because they were market adoptable animals be tighter on paperwork shelter so we can take the Control, transferred to a being pushed so hard by some Correction through the Petfinder web- involving animals now, even holiday off. That’s not true.” CCaC rescue transporter, of these groups.” site. when it involves night or Some rescue groups are and boarded at a Burgaw Hayes said that further im- Due to incorrect infor- “We will keep using Pet- weekend work. no longer allowed to remove veterinary clinic. The fam- provements have been made mation provided, the wrong finder,” Hayes said. “It has “It may take longer, and animals from the shelter due ily is seeking criminal and at the shelter. Funds generat- time was listed in the fea- ed by the sale of cat carcasses ture on the Very Merry to biological supply houses Christmas Tour concert at will now be used for the ani- Northwood Assembly Sat- ID bill mal shelter, rather than being urday, Dec. 3. The correct Continued from page 1-A placed in the county general time is 6 p.m. fund. While it only amounts measure. in the county. people are too.” to the National Conference of “Everyone in this room “Don’t bother it,” McNeil The governor vetoed such a State Legislators. There are knows the purpose that every- said. bill passed by the state legisla- several states with “strict” one has for voter ID laws. If Ronnie Faulk voiced sup- ture this year. laws that make no exceptions something is not broken, why port for voter ID require- Supporters say the new for a photo ID. They include fix it?” McNeil said. ments. voter ID legislation would Kansas, Wisconsin, Texas, McNeil said there have “It’s needed,” Faulk said. “I restore integrity to the voting Mississippi, Tennessee, South been no such voting problems am for this and a lot of other process but opponents argue it Carolina and Georgia. At the WE HAVE THE MONEY is unnecessary and will nega- beginning of 2011, only two tively impact minority voters. states were noted as having TO LIGHT UP YOUR In June, Gov. Bev Perdue such requirements. Center vetoed the GOP-led initiative Six other states require a Continued from page 1-A to require a photo ID but in photo ID or other method of recent weeks some boards of identification such as signa- The Department of Aging is County Attorney Mike Ste- commissioners are seeking ture by affidavit or other proof. CHRISTMAS! responsible for all utilities, phens advised the board to local legislation. Many more require identi- including water, sewer and stipulate to change that in the Opponents such as Democ- fication in the form of lesser Cardinal Finance Company electricity, along with liability contract. racy North Carolina claim means, such as a utility bill 608 S. Madison St.,Whiteville, NC 28472 insurance. Stephens said the county that more than 140,000 minor- or check. (910) 642-5174 The lease also called for the did not know the condition of ity voters in the state have no Nicole Cartrette Department of Aging to be the air conditioning unit. photo ID. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 responsible for “any repairs Advocates say it is needed [email protected] to air conditioning exceeding to prevent voter fraud. Nicole Cartrette $300.” North Carolina is one of 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Commissioners did not nearly 20 states with no voter [email protected] agree with that provision and ID requirements, according It’s a Ladies’ Night Out BALLS, BATS & GLOVES Come Make Your Christmas Wish List 104 East 4th St. TABOR CITY For Santa! (Located beside Waccamaw Bank) We Carry a complete line of Baseball, Softball, Football MARK YOUR CALENDAR! BALLS, BATS and& Soccer GLOVES Equipment What A Girl Now Open Wants . . . Join us here at Collier’s for a night of food, fun and music. 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Shipman refused a breath Treat test when arrested by a High- way Patrol trooper in Novem- An 18-year-old mother and ber 2010. her child were threatened by an unknown armed man who entered their home at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, accord- Rising Overturned ing to a sheriff ’s report. The number of deer hit by A wreck at Thompson Town Road and Slippery Log Road Firefghters and rescuers used a ladder to help him get The incident took place in rural motorists in this county south of Whiteville Tuesday evening left this man trapped in out of the passenger door on his own power. He was not the Whiteville area. Anyone during November continues his car, which was overturned on its side, for a short while. seriously injured. A report was not available at press time. with information about the to grow. Another 14 have been incident is asked to call the reported by Highway Patrol Sheriff ’s Office at 642-6551. troopers, raising the total for Inmate, girlfriend among the month to 79 through Nov. 20, double the number in 2010 Two more caught Larceny for November. three caught with drugs One deer was struck by two Derek Al- in break-ins, thefs !DAM "RENT "ASS parking lot beside vehicles on N.C. 87 on Nov. 17 34, a trusty inmate the Armory. mond Wil- and estimated damages totaled N i c h o l a s 6ICTIMS OF THE liams, 22, of at the McCain unit A search of the $2,000 for the first vehicle to *AMES *ACOBS Inman Lake es- of the state’s prison car Ivey was in, South Wil- hit the animal, and $500 to the OF "OLTON AND capade were Wil- son Street, system, and his girl- driven by Ginger second. -ICHAEL *USTIN LIAM # "OREN friend, Pamela Ivey, Shae Eason, 38, of Chadbourn, McLean, 22, of *AN "RITT ,YNN has been ar- 47, of Evergreen, Edwards Avenue, Chadbourn, have Dawn Tedder, An- were two of the three "LADENBORO PRO- rested on a drew Gordon In- Bass Williams been ar rested people arrested last duced Methadone, charge of on break-in and man and Robert felony larceny, plus fraud, Fires week on charges of Oxycodone and plas- Two abandoned mobile theft charges in- #OKE 'RAY "ORENS conspiracy to pro- tic straws that had involving the theft of a wood homes along Doodle Hill Road, volving the entry Jacobs checkbook was four-wheel wagon and manure VIDE "ASS WITH ILLEGAL white residue on Cerro Gordo, burned Tuesday into unlocked ve- stolen, Lynn lost drugs, according to them. spreader. about 9 p.m., according to a hicles along In- cash, medication Warrants obtained by Sher- a report by the Ra- Eason was also sheriff’s report. The homes man Lake Road and a bankcard, eford police and Hoke arrested on conspir- IFF S $ETECTIVE *EREMY "ARBER had no electric service, and the 10 days ago, and Gray lost a camera SHOW -ILTON "LAKE OF #HAD- County Sheriff ’s Of- acy charges. CAUSE OF THE BLAZES IS BELIEVED the theft of cash, owned by the N.C. fice. Ivey pleaded in bourn was the victim on Sept. to be arson. Elmer Thurman blank checks, Department of Ivey 16. The item was sold for scrap " A S S S E R V I N G March 2010 to try- Hayes and Mary Catherine medication and Transportation, a term of 30 to 36 ing to smuggle to the same day, and Williams was Nance, both of Cerro Gordo, other items. and Inman had a paid more than $300. months for conspir- "ASS EIGHT 8ANAX own the trailers. Christopher checkbook stolen. acy to obtain illegal TABLETS TO "ASS IN A "RYAN #ROSS *ACOBS HAS ALSO McLean drugs in the White- lotion bottle into the of Chadbourn, been charged with VILLE JAIL n AGAIN WITH Whiteville jail in De- Riegelwood pair caught and Matthew Wayne Hurst, breaking into a vehicle in Ivey as the other cember 2009, where 18, of Whiteville, were ar- THE "OLTON AREA ON 3EPT PARTY n WAS WORKING "ASS WAS BEING HELD OWNED BY "ENNY *ACOBS rested earlier on charges of at the N.C. National Eason after his arrest in a with cocaine, marijuana fraud and forgery involving and stealing a bankcard, Guard Armory in Ra- break-in and theft R h o n d a Monday. two of the stolen checks, plus fraud for using the eford as a trusty. case. Ivey was placed on pro- *ONES #OX Self was according to Sheriff ’s De- card five times the next Officers with Raeford and bation for 18 months, and the 4 8 , a n d arrested on TECTIVE *ASON 3OLES WHO day to buy various items Hoke County units learned term is current. Charles Ed- "RUNSWICK obtained all the warrants. at stores. that Ivey was to deliver to- "ASS WAS PLACED ON PROBA- ward Self, 58, County war- *ACOBS AND -C,EAN )N ADDITION *ACOBS IS bacco and pain medication to tion when he pleaded in the jail both living r a n t s f o r were each charged with charged with four counts "ASS AT HIS WORK SITE /FlCERS pill case, but his probation was in a home possession five counts of breaking into of attempted fraud with intercepted Ivey in a business REVOKED IN *ULY OF THIS YEAR in the 6000 of cocaine vehicles, and four misde- "ENNY *ACOBS CARD INCLUD- block of Cox Self with intent meanor counts of larceny ing three at Walmart where N.C. 87, Rie- to sell, plus n ALL THE CRIMES COMMITTED he tried to buy a $500 gift gelwood, were arrested Nov. 21 sale of cocaine. in the early morning hours card, and a RIM computer Break-in arrest leads for possession of cocaine with Self and Cox gave permis- of Nov. 15. “playbook.” The warrants intent to sell, and maintaining sion for Herring to search, McLean was driver IN THE "ENNY *ACOBS CASE their home as a place to keep, and he found two small bottles McLean was the driver of were obtained by Sheriff ’s to warrant for Lorcet sell and use illegal drugs. containing cocaine powder, a vehicle that moved slowly Detective Tim Floyd. Christopher Mc- controlled substance Sheriff’s Drug Detective scales and several items of along Inman Lake Road, 3OLES SAID *ACOBS IS Clure, 20, of Amber with intent to sell. Aaron Herring obtained the paraphernalia used to smoke WHILE THREE OTHERS n #ROSS among seven co-defendants Lane, Whiteville, was Whiteville Police WARRANTS AFTER HE AND "RUNS- and roll marijuana cigarettes. (URST AND *ACOBS n OPENED in a string of vehicle break- arrested Nov. 18 on Detective Sgt. Tedd wick County Sheriff’s drug The marijuana found was resi- unlocked vehicles and re- ins and thefts at Lake Wac- warrants charging Dixon obtained the detectives went to the home due, Herring said. moved the items, Soles re- CAMAW DURING *UNE *ULY him with breaking break-in and theft ported. and August. and entering, and lar- warrants concerning ceny at a Whiteville the home of Kelly Jury convicted Moore home on Nov. 6. AND 6ICKI 0AIT During the arrest, McClure Drug Detective Alex Carthell Moore, 25, of suspended. Tird man arrested McClure was found to have Michael Strickland obtained Old Northeast Road, Lake Wac- -OORE AND #ASEY ,YNN *A- nine Lorcet pills and was also the warrant regarding the pill camaw, was convicted here last COBS OF "OLTON BROKE INTO charged with possession of the charge. week by a jury of breaking and Patrick’s storage building on in armed thef at lake entering and larceny in a 2009 Oct. 1, 2009, and stole several Tremayne Allen Police Chief Scott case where more than $25,000 four-wheelers, a motorcycle, Davis, 21, of Pocosin Hyatt said the card worth of items were stolen salvaged pickup truck, motors Road, Lake Wacca- was taken to Delco FROM A "OLTON MAN and other auto parts. maw, has been ar- the day after the rob- Four convicted of DWI Four drivers were convicted Whiteville police officer. A 60- Moore was placed on proba- *ACOBS PLEADED DAYS AF- rested on a charge bery, and three at- here on Nov. 9 of driving while day jail term was suspended. tion for five years, and ordered ter his arrest, and was sent to of armed robbery tempts were made to impaired (DWI) in DWI Court She was also fined $25 for pos- to pay restitution of $8,026.50 prison for four to five months, involving the theft withdraw cash, but WITH *UDGE 4OM !LDRIDGE session of an open container of to Thomas Patrick. A prison record show. This was Moore’s of a bankcard from a were unsuccessful. *R PRESIDING AND %LIZABETH alcohol when arrested. term of 10 to 12 months was first criminal conviction. resident of the Wac- Hyatt said police noti- s !RNELL ,EE 0AYNE OF camaw Assisted Liv- Davis fied the credit union Prince prosecuting. The cases Whiteville, pleaded guilty. ing home at the lake. in Riegelwood that Walker’s included: Payne was fined $100, and a Davis is charged with being card had been stolen, and the s 2OBIN "ARNHILL "EYER Break-ins, thefs noted 60-day jail term was suspended one of three males who entered account was blocked. of Clarkton, pleaded guilty, for probation for a year, and 24 s .OV n 3IDNEY 3ERVICE -ART 53 NORTH OF 4ABOR #ITY the building and used a pistol Somehow, one of the sus- and was placed on unsuper- hours of community service. n BREAK IN THEFT OF CASH to rob Lee Andrew Walker of pects talked an employee into vised probation for 18 months Payne was arrested in Sep- s .OV n "ERNICE , *ENKINS #HURCH 2OAD 2IEGELWOOD n his bankcard on Nov. 7, accord- “unlocking” the account, and with a 120-day prison term tember by a Highway Patrol theft of Hi Point 9mm pistol; Alberta Elaine Horn, Hallsboro ing to the warrant obtained by another $500 was stolen, the suspended. trooper. There was record of n BREAK IN OF HORSE TRAILER THEFT OF TWO SADDLES VARIOUS HORSE Lake Policeman Adam Sellers. chief said. "EYERS BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL Payne’s blood-alcohol level via GEAR $ORIS $ENTON 7AGNER .# "OLTON n BREAK IN THEFT Reports show Davis and Davis still faces charges was 0.16 when arrested in a blood test. OF GOLD RINGS JEWELRY BOX 7ILLIAM # "ARNHILL %VERGREEN co-defendants Ricky Levell FROM *UNE WHEN HE WAS AR- *ANUARY BY A (IGHWAY 0ATROL s *AMIE -ICHAEL 4OWNSEND n BREAK IN OF HOG FARM OFlCE ALONG "UD 3TEPHENS 2OAD THEFT Mitchell, 22, and Henry Kend- rested for felony larceny and TROOPER "EYER WAS lNED 36, of Whiteville, pleaded of two Honda motors, Husqvarna chain saw, Skil saw, five car RELL h*UICEv 2OBINSON BOTH two counts of theft of firearms. and ordered to perform 48 guilty, and was put on unsuper- batteries, water pump. of Lake Waccamaw, used the Local police records show Da- hours of community service. vised probation for a year, with s .OV n 4IFFANY -ARSHALL .ICHOLS #AMPGROUND 2OAD bankcard to get cash the day vis, an employee of Walmart s +ARENA 9VONNE *ORDAN a 60-day jail term suspended. 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF 3AMSUNG 46 $ELL AND !CER LAPTOP of the robbery, and were able here, took two rifles, computer 23, of Lumberton, pleaded not Townsend’s blood-alcohol computers, two Nintendo game systems. to use it a second time. game consoles, games and a guilty. She was put on proba- s .OV n "EVERLY -AE #ARTER 2IEGELWOOD n THEFT OF MAROON computer to a vehicle parked tion for a year, and fined $100, level was 0.13 when arrested .ISSAN -AXIMA FROM /LD ,AKE 2OAD "OLTON near the Lawn & Garden en- and ordered to perform 24 in April by a Whiteville police s .OV n "ARBARA *EAN #UOMO 4ABOR #ITY n THEFT OF Shot enters home hours of community service. officer, and he was ordered to A shot entered the kitch- trance to Walmart, and placed Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from Dothan Road. Her blood-alcohol level was perform 24 hours of commu- en of a home, then traveled the items in the vehicle. An un- s .OV n #HAD 1UENTIN -ITCHELL #HAUNCEY 4OWN 2OAD ,AKE 0.10 when arrested in May by a nity service. through an indoor wall and known driver left the premises. 7ACCAMAW n ATTEMPTED BREAK IN lodged in the jamb of the front s .OV n 3OUTHTOWN !UTO 3ALES 53 3OUTH 7HITEVILLE n door south of Chadbourn at break-in of office, theft of Toshiba laptop computer, key to white 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. Ford pickup truck, and theft of pickup. There was no one injured in s .OV n *USTIN %LGILEE 3TACKHOUSE ,ARRYS $RIVE #HAD- You may qualify for the occupied home. BOURN n BREAK IN THEFT OF 6IZIO 46 s .OV n 2ONALD ,AMAR "ECK 3HALLOTTE n BREAK IN OF CAMPER FaCing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy along Manley Smith Road, Nakina, theft of PSE Nova Extreme County Fatalities foreclosure? crossbow, 25 arrows, camo jacket, brown jumpsuit, Winchester To this date to stop foreclosure. .30-30 rifle, Chicago generator. Law oFFiCeS oF s .OV n +AVIEN .AVOR 3MITH ,AKEVIEW $RIVE 7HITEVILLE 2011 ……………14 We help people file for bankruptcy relief n THEFT OF YELLOW #HEVROLET #APRICE 2010 ..….……...24 Bruce F. JoBe, P.A. s .OV n *OHN !LLEN -ARVIN /AK )SLAND n BREAK IN ALONG Total 2010...... 26 e are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Old Lake Road, Lake Waccamaw, theft cutting torch, Lincoln w WELDER 9AMAHA "IG "EAR FOUR WHEELER Total 2009...... 28 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 – 5-A Aging Supporters ofer more Continued from page 1-A praise for ‘Brother Worley’ come back with a proposal Diane Turner Hewitt, an- nance officer) Leo Hunt that that spread cuts to everyone other nurse aide, said the he had to take it to balance in the department, not just cuts were a “blow” to aides By NICOLE CARTRETTE for a number of years,” Joe ing that is coming and I want the budget,” Ed Worley said. in-home aides, and they had who have worked many more “I know my money got gone.” Staff Writer Kissam Jr. said, adding that you to expedite the comple- without Worley’s foresight tion of that,” Lester Drew done that. years but will earn the same “There were billing errors, “A tough decision has to Monday’s discussion on the department would not be said, adding that Worley had as new employees. stuff was not rebilled in time. be made and I thought we Department of Aging pay the largest in the state. “his full support.” In recent months commis- “The county did not take cuts and furloughs to curb Joe Kissam credits Wor- Ed Worley’s brother Em- had a solution last night to sioners and administration $1 million. We went year by growing losses was over- ley for introducing him to ory Worley complained that allow everyone to contribute were seemingly caught off year and that money was shadowed by at least a dozen his wife, an employee of the some commissioners had to the shortfall. guard when a more than used to balance his account, family members and friends department. gone to the newspapers with “It is inevitable that we $500,000 loss at the Depart- not for the county,” County who spoke in support of Di- Willie Burns spoke of personnel issues. have to make this decision,” ment of Aging came to light. Finance Officer Bobbie Fair- rector Ed Worley and feared good deeds Worley had per- “I don’t know of any good McDowell said. Since then, heated meet- cloth said. his termination. formed over the years. businessman that goes to the “The longer you delay it ings, emotionally charged Assistant Aging Director County Commissioner “He should go out with paper,” Emory Worley said. the more drastic the cuts public comment periods, Amanda Jernigan backed up Chairman Buddy Byrd made dignity,” Billy Ward said. “They are going to print as will have to be. I certainly controversy over a new ag- Faircloth. it clear that no personnel “I’d definitely like to see the much of this as they can to don’t want to see anyone lose ing building in the works “It was used for the De- discussion was planned but building come to fruition and sell papers.” their job. and various proposals have partment of Aging budget,” the praises kept coming in see Ed cut that ribbon at that Ben Douglas said the de- “My thinking is we need brought about no action. Jernigan said. the public comment section time. Consider him, consider partment was one of a few to address this problem as Losses at the Department Bullard questioned pro- of the meeting. his family,” Ward said. in the state recognized as a quickly as we can. We will be of Aging, which possibly be- jected losses of $148,000 in “That is not in discussion. Robert Adams said the center of excellence. “This continually losing money,” gan mounting years ago, were the department nutrition We are not here to discuss department was working out Department of Aging has McDowell said. covered with past profits but programs for this fiscal year. Mr. Worley. Period. He has its problems and “working done an excellent job,” Doug- “We should meet with the then cloaked in what looks While the county match done a fine job. We’re here to itself into a break-even situ- las said. aides before we make a final like a contribution to the for nutrition grants is 10 try to get the budget in line,” ation.” Adams said there is “I’m here in support of the decision,” McKenzie said county general fund. percent, the cost of program Byrd said. a higher demand on the de- recommendations of Brother after asking one of the aides “Thank you for the ones far exceeds that. Employee Rita Mae Kis- partment in hard economic Worley,” Gene McNeil said. to voice her opinion. in support of my dad. I don’t “We don’t get enough sam expressed support for times. “We don’t have to beat “You are taking away my want him being used as a grant money,” Jernigan the new building to be con- “I wish the churches in anybody to death,” Rev. Rich- pride and livelihood,” Debo- scapegoat for the money tak- said. structed and spoke highly this county had the compas- ard Wilson said. “I love this rah Hollingsworth told the en out of his budget,” Ed “Home delivery is the of Worley. sion that the Department of man.” board. Worley’s daughter Robin said. only meal some people get,” “Mr. Worley is the most Aging and veterans chapter “I have a husband with She claims the county used Pat Harrelson said. knowledgeable person I have have for people,” Adams said. Nicole Cartrette cancer but I work my tail off. a surplus exceeding $1.5 mil- ever worked for,” Kissam “I’m here in support of the 910-642-4104 ext. 225 I’ve been to houses without lion in funds to balance the Nicole Cartrette said. senior centers in this county [email protected] bathrooms and worked like county budget in past years. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 “I’ve known Brother Ed and to support the new build- a dog for the Department of “I keep a record out there. [email protected] Aging,” Hollingsworth said, We had $1.45 million and I adding that she has no health was told later by (former fi- insurance and without sick Microwave Tips leave can’t afford to go to a State jobless rate doctor or stay home. One of the most popu- “What kind of county does Black Friday lar hors d’oeuvres is small this to their employees?” Hol- shows slight drop meatballs. lingsworth said. “Where is They can be prepared SALE your God?” Begins Friday at 10:00 am ahead of time; 24 can be mi- ment rate for October was Hollingsworth said she Christmas Specials Throughout the Store By RAY WYCHE crowaved in 4 to 5 minutes 9 percent, down 0.1 percent wanted the same benefits as Decor Retired Vera Staff Writer on High. from the previous month. other employees and a pen- Cover with wax paper. Ro- 20% off 60% off The Employment Secu- sion she was never told about. Increased employment tate dish once. Lamps & Retiring rity Commission will release “I think y’all have robbed in the private sector led to a Microwaving meat is ef- Pictures Vera the county-by-county jobless us for years,” Hollingsworth GIFTS & INTERIORS slight decrease in the unem- ficient in a tight-cover cas- 3 -ADISON 3T s 35% off rates on Thursday, Dec. 1. said. 50% off ployment rate for the state serole. in October. If cover doesn’t fit tightly, The October jobless rate seal with plastic wrap, but statewide stood at 10.4 per- Ray Wyche leave about 2 inches without cent compared to 10.5 per- 910-642-4104 ext. 229 wrap, to vent. cent in September. The Octo- Start Your ber 2010 state unemployment rate was 9.9 percent. The unemployment rate’s decline in October continues the trend of lower jobless Book Your H O L I D A Y rates in the state in eight of the past 10 months, “but Christmas Party Now! Shopping Here! there is still a great deal of J.S. Mann’s work ahead,” said Lynn R. 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0ANTS 3HIRTS 3WEATERS 4 3HIRTS 3WEATSHIRTS 4 3HIRTS Jennifer Alicia King Renshaw the primary roles of an OT is to increase inde- recently graduated from Belmont University, pendence regardless of an individual’s ability Nashville, Tennessee with a Master of Science level. With this in mind, one of Jennifer’s favor- 5.# .#35 %#5 ite quotes, also found in her graduate portfo- FOR -EN Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has prac- COLLEGIATE WEAR ticed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant lio, is stated by Booker T. Washington: “I have 7OMEN since 2000 and returned to pursue her Master learned that success is to be measured not so BY #UTTER "UCK of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2009. much by the position that one has reached in AND +IDS Jennifer was inducted into Pi Theta Epsi- life as by the obstacles which he has overcome lon Occupational Therapy Honor Society and while trying to succeed.” % nominated by her peers to serve as class rep- Jennifer’s proud family is her husband, J.B., resentative for the MSOT program at Belmont her parents, Andrew and Martha King, her OFF brother Andy King, all of Wilmington. She is 25 University. In addition, she received high 3HIRTS *ACKETS 6ESTS honors as a Magna Cum Laude graduate. On the granddaughter of Beamon and Kathleen *EANS August 12, 2001, a departmental hooding cer- Strickland of Clarkton as well as Mary King of emony took place in the Vince Gill auditorium Winnabow and the late Homer King and Mary followed by a commencement ceremony at the Pridgen. Her great-grandparents are the late Curb Event Center on the campus of Belmont. Hardy and Mary King, Mary and Javie Pow- Jennifer has plans to return to her passion as ers, Alice and Volly Strickland, all of Columbus a pediatric Occupational Therapist with NC County. Public Schools-Pender County, where she has To honor Jennifer, a graduation celebration 703 S. Madison St., Whiteville been employed for the past 10 years. One of was given with family and friends. 910.642.5029 Terry Mann Jack Steinberg 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011
Erin Ward Derrick Spaulding Dexter McKoy Kelsey Garrell Ahjanae Baldwin Bailey Evans HMS Continued from page 2-A ity in communication and an ability to reach all,” she said. “Our faculty is a driven group who are dedicated to improving the test scores of their students so they can be successful on the next level,” Cigary said. Visit The News Reporter’s Facebook “This drive is combined page for links to a video on Hallsboro Mid- with their cooperation across grade level and results in this dle School as well as a full-color online being the strength of our magazine featuring images of students school.” and staff at the school. What they do best “What we do best is reach all kids,” Thompson said. “No matter what level our students are on, we find a way to reach them and prepare them to be successful in the game of life. “We have a very strong Math teacher B.J. Campbell group of teachers who are explains a shape to his ge- willing to go the extra mile to ometry students. ensure that our students leave Hallsboro Middle school pre- student,” Thompson said. “We pared not only for high school not only teach our students and college, but also prepared about the ABCs and 123s, but for life,” he said. we teach them good character Hardwick said HMS is the and morals. To be successful best at “striving to do our best in today’s society we feel it is no matter what the challenge. imperative that our students We work together as a team to be well rounded in all areas.” accomplish our goals.” “Our greatest accomplish- “We reach all kids and ment is our student-growth, incorporate social skills into both academically and more daily academics,” Stevens importantly as people,” Hard- Working with SuccessMaker in the computer lab. said. wick said. “As stated in our “Our school provides a safe, mission statement, we strive A student reads a question to his classmates. encouraging environment to assist each student in nology in the classrooms,” Cigary said. “Our school im- where every student is known reaching his or her potential Thompson said. “For our stu- provement team consistently and has the opportunity to What’s unique? “Our school has a very di- through respect, self-disci- dents to become competitive seeks to increase the most cost experience accomplishment,” “The diversity of our verse population,” Hardwick pline and literacy. in the 21st century, we need to efficient ways of increasing Cigary added. school is what makes us said. “As we watch our students offer our students the chance the presence of technology unique,” Thompson said. “We “Our school is one-third from year to year we realize to work with technology on a in the classroom lives of our are one of the few schools in each African American, Na- that the majority are reaching daily basis. students.” the county that is tri-racial. tive American and white, this goal,” she said. “I would really like to see Site-based We have a special blend of which results in diversity Stevens said “Our school our students have a class management students and they get along among the students in the has a vision that we will be set of laptops and have the “We do practice site-based great. Our school has a family school and communities,” successful in preparing our opportunity to work on lap- management,” Thompson atmosphere and the students Stevens said. students for ‘life.’” top computers while in all said. “Every teacher is a mem- In-home and on Location work well with each other Cigary said the faculty is “Becoming a school of con- classes,” he said. “Technol- ber of a committee that is sistent accomplishment in 770.1834 and with our teachers. This is unique. ogy is something that is ever- given the responsibility of what makes our school great.” “Our school is the most cul- academics, athletics and the changing and I feel this will making management deci- www.fullerroyalphoto.com turally diverse blended school arts,” Cigary cited as the always be an area which needs sions that affect the daily in the area,” he said. school’s biggest accomplish- improvement. As a school operations of our school. Greatest ment. and as a district we are work- “Our school improvement accomplishment? Improvements? ing diligently to improve the team meets regularly to dis- Make Your Car Happy “Our greatest accomplish- “If I had to improve one technology opportunities for cuss the needs of the school ment as a school is the ability aspect of our school it would our students here at HMS,” and how we can better meet And to educate a ‘well rounded’ be the opportunity to use tech- he said. the needs of our students,” he Hardwick ag reed and said. “We believe that through said “Technology is an area a collaborative effort we can Your Wallet Satisfied where improvement is needed. make decisions that will be Through grants we are work- beneficial not only to our Complete Cleaning - Inside & Out ing on improving the technol- school but most of all to our ogy issues.” students.” “One of our current needs “Yes, we have a school im- CARS SUVS is more technology available provement committee and all to all students for their aca- teachers are a part of sub- THE PERFECT demic use,” Stevens said. “We committees that govern our $ 00 $ 00 are doing a needs assessment school,” Hardwick said. and an evaluation of funds in “We have a SIT that helps CHRISTMAS GIFT! order to purchase laptops for in the decision-making,” Ste- 15 18 at least one class.” vens said. 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Starting at in Whiteville City Limits 150 UÊÓ{ÊÕÀÊ/Ü} 642-5827 or 642-5828 UÊ }iÊ7ÀÊUÊ iVÌÀV>ÊUÊÉ Monarch Columbus Industries AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC “Quality Care From Our Family To Yours” South of Super Walmart, Whiteville Car Wash and Detail HOME CARE SPECIALISTS AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK 207 W. Walter St., Whiteville (910) 642-2250 506-A. E. Jefferson - Whiteville 1-800-297-7567 DAYS 640-2577 • NIGHTS 642-0653 The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 – 7-A Incidents No change in results afer election recount By JEFFERSON WEAVER Graham asked for a re- official opinion as to whether projects. spring. Redistricting occurs involving Staff Writer count, but Board of Elections Graham could run for office, While municipal elections after the completion of the director Carla Strickland since part of his sentence are finally over, Strickland U.S. Census every 10 years. children Frank Wilson will serve said the vote totals remained was to “not hold office of said election workers are not “It never stops,” Strick- another term as the mayor the same after the recount. councilman (sic) at the town resting for long. land said. “It only slows down of Bolton, despite a close race Wilson supporters made of Bolton” for three years. Next year is a Presiden- for a little while.” reported by former town Alderman much of Graham’s 1994 plea Wilson will be serving his tial election year, meaning Gary Graham. for filing a fraudulent claim fifth term as mayor. most offices in Raleigh and Jefferson Weaver A young male student at Wilson won by just 10 against the town. During his time in office, Washington will be on the 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Guideway Elementary was votes in the Nov. 8 election, Graham paid $12.72 res- the town joined with White- ballot, along with a number [email protected] assaulted by another young 121 to Graham’s 111. titution, a $250 fine, and $60 ville to establish sanitary of county posts. male in an off-campus in- Several provisional bal- in court costs, according to sewer service for the town. The county is also work- The foolish and the dead cident, and a Tabor City lots were rejected during the court records. He also spearheaded a ing to have the new district alone never change their Middle female student was canvass Nov. 15, but the vote Wilson campaigners asked number of grant-funded maps finished before can- opinion. James Russell Lowell “assaulted” by a teacher on count was not affected. the Board of Elections for an community-improvement didate filing starts in the Nov. 16, according to reports filed by sheriff ’s deputies on Nov. 22. The Guideway boy and his friend “missed the bus” Tuesday, Nov. 22, and went to “hang out” at an abandoned trailer. There, for an unstated reason, the victim was in- jured by a “choke hold” by his attacker. The Tabor City student was “assaulted” by a teacher who grabbed the hood of her jacket and “jerked” her into a classroom on Nov. 16. The teacher is on leave while the incident is being inves- tigated.
Dr. Jerry Pubantz, Dean of the Lloyd International Honors College, stands with Anthony Gore, the son of Anthony and Barbara Gore of Charlotte, and the nephew of Brenda Gore and Dan Bellamy of Chad- bourn.
Gore debates the British
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro host- ed the British National De- bate Team in a public debate recently. UNCG was one of 14 stops nationwide for the visiting team. The British team con- sisted of two debaters. The first was Richard Robinson, a recent graduate from Manchester University. He was awarded a first class degree in law and will commence practice as com- mercial solicitor in 2013. The second, Ben Jasper, graduated from Wadham College, Oxford with a first class degree in Modern His- tory and an M.Phil. in Poli- tics. He has just completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and is due to start work as a lawyer at Clifford Chance next August. The UNCG team consisted of two Lloyd International Honors College students selected by their peers. Roy Dixon, a freshman business administration and finance major from Salis- bury who plans to pursue a career in corporate law. The second was politi- cal science major Anthony Gore, Jr., a sophomore from Charlotte. Gore, who aspires to practice law, is the son of Anthony and Barbara Gore of Charlotte, and the nephew of Brenda Gore and Dan Bel- lamy of Chadbourn. The topic was “Resolved: That Article 5 (the principle of collective defense) of the NATO treaty should be abol- ished.” Vineland Station Available for wedding receptions & other events 642-3157 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 HMS Continued from page 6-A cisions and suggestions in specific areas that affect the functioning of the school. Parental/community involvement “The Hallsboro community is a loyal and hard-working community that stands be- hind the school in every way,” Thompson said. “Most stu- dents in our school come from tightly knit community groups that are willing to offer their support when necessary. “They support our school academically and athletical- ly,” he said. “The HMS stake- holders are always willing to pitch in and offer a helping hand when needed.” “Our parents and the sur- rounding communities sup- port HMS through our fund raisers and attending athletic events,” Hardwick said. “We know that if there is a need for our school or any students that all we have to do is contact our parents or the community and the needs will be met to Not quite sure about that assignment. the best of their abilities.” “Our parents support our school when there is a need,” “Why shouldn’t a parent Stevens said. “They attend send his or her child to HMS,” athletic events and help with Hardwick said. “Our students fundraisers and events when enjoy coming to school be- they are called. The commu- cause of the family atmo- nity is also supportive if there sphere and high expectations. is a need.” We are a successful school “Most students in our which strives to do our best school come from various in all areas.” tight-knit community groups “HMS is a safe place for stu- that are willing to offer their dents and they are treated with support for meeting the needs respect,” Stevens said. “Teach- of the school as well as they ers are concerned about their can,” Cigary said. students’ education and are Wish list working towards preparing “Technology is at the top of them to be productive citizens our wish list,” Thompson said. in this 21st century.” “In the near future I would like “Based on our school’s to see a mobile computer lab consistent record of student in each classroom. This would growth in academic achieve- allow our students to use tech- ment and our safe and secure nology on a daily basis. What I have a question. environment within a cultur- better way to prepare our ally diverse student popula- students for the ever changing tion, a parent should feel con- global society.” fident in enrolling their child “I hope that our school will in our school,” Cigary said. never lose its focus on our stu- What keeps dents,” Hardwick said. the teachers there? Stevens said that more “The people I work with technology and mobile labs are like family,”Hardwick for each grade are on her said. “We work well together wish list. and do what we need to do to Cigary said more access ensure that our students are for each student to technol- successful.” ogy in every classroom that Stevens said her love of will enhance their learning children keeps her at HMS. experience is at the top of his Hooked on a book. Cigary said he remains at wish list. HMS because of the sense of What the kids say contributing to a community Thirteen-year-old eighth place to learn. become a forensic scientist of such diversity where seek- grader Erin Ward said she A hard-earned bead of sweat rolls down this youngster’s Sixth grader Ahjanae Bald- like those found on television’s ing improvements in quality likes the school. face as he works out. win, 11, said all of her teachers “CSI.” are the norm. “I have been around to are good. “We have good teachers “I am very blessed to work various schools and this is my “They teach you things that and we have good academic at Hallsboro Middle School favorite,” she said. “All of my eighth-grader Derrick Spauld- “They’re fun and they help you need to know,” she said. grades,” she said, adding the as principal,” Thompson friends come here. In general, ing, 14. “Everybody is so con- us,” McKoy said of his teach- “Not like the ones who are school has a good principal. said. “It is an exciting and I like the teachers better. They nected with each other. The ers. His favorite subject is relaxed and don’t teach you “He keeps us in order,” she invigorating opportunity actually teach me and if I teachers interact with us. math. anything.” said. which I welcome and value don’t get something, they will They explain everything out. “The job I want when I grow She likes language arts the Why Hallsboro Middle? daily. help me and I will eventually They make it so we can un- up is all about math,” he said, best. “At Hallsboro Middle “I am honored to work get it.” derstand.” adding that he wants to be a “It’s easy to pick up and I School we strive to prepare with a staff, school and com- Her favorite subjects are His favorite subject is read- computer engineer. like reading,” she said. She our students to live, work munity where the tradition reading and writing. ing. He is undecided on a He said HMS is a good likes fiction best. and contribute in a global of excellence is expected,” he She said the staff and stu- major. school and the academic She wants to be lawyer. society,” Thompson said. “The said. “Our school and com- dents at HMS welcome some- He said anyone coming to scores are pretty high. She said HMS teaches stu- teachers at HMS lead, guide munity have a solid tradition one new. HMS would get along well with Twelve-year-old seventh dents a lot and “it’s a lot of and challenge all students to of excellence in academics, “We get to know people,” the students there. grader Kelsey Carroll said fun.” reach their potential through athletics, service and extra- she said. “They will like what Seventh grader Dexter HMS is a good place to be. Bailey Evans is a 12-year- respect, self-discipline and curricular activities. I want we have here.” McKoy, 12, said he likes the “I like all of my classes,” old sixth grader. literacy in order to function to give thanks to the many She plans to earn a degree sports best at HMS. she said, adding that she is “I like the academic level effectively in this every chang- stakeholders who make it in nursing. “They’re fun and we win a better at math. She wants to and I like music class,” she ing society. possible for our school to “It’s a great school,” said lot,” he said. attend a “good college and get said. She plays clarinet in the “Here at HMS, we also be- achieve success throughout a good job.” school band and hopes to be lieve that it takes a village to the year. “ She said she understands in the high school band some raise a child,” he said. “There- the work in seventh grade be- day. Reading is her favorite fore, we teach every student Fuller Royal cause of the work her teachers subject. She enjoys adventure as if they were our own child. 910-642-4104 ext. 228 in sixth grade did with her. books the most. We also feel it is important to [email protected] She said HMS is a good Evans said she wants to “love one another.’”
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View our educational video on hearing at www.coastalhearingcenters.com The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 -- 9A 10-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 Land use workshop draws little comment from board By NICOLE CARTRETTE agreed is tied to preserving 15 to 20 years and “establish a Staff Writer the county’s agricultural heri- solid foundation of the ongo- tage, diversifying the econo- ing planning program and to A comprehensive land use my, economic opportunity and serve as the primary policy plan that has been in the preserving natural assets. guide for short and long range works for months came before Holland urged the board to planning and implementation the Columbus County Board use the document and not let of zoning and development of Commissioners in a special it be something that is shelved decision-making within Co- workshop Tuesday, but drew and forgotten. lumbus County.” few questions or comments “This plan mentions zon- The county had some form from commissioners. ing one time in one sentence,” of a plan in place that was en- “The plan that you have Holland said, of the concept acted in 1976 but it is unclear before you is not a regulatory that has been taboo for some what is included in that plan. document,” Dale Holland, of time. That statement essen- Attempts to locate the plan Holland Planning Consultants tially notes that zoning will be that is referenced in minutes reminded the board before giv- considered only when affected from a 1977 commissioners ing a general overview of the property owners embrace the meeting and again in a 2005 document that is, among other idea and welcome it, according commissioners meeting were things, a compilation of maps to Holland. unsuccessful. and extensive data. The plan includes detailed In 2005, the county failed Holland insisted that the maps of population densities, to adopt a plan that the N.C. plan was a “general concept” soil suitability and infrastruc- Department of Commerce’s and compared it to a book of ture, among others. Division of Community As- house plans. “A lot of this data can serve sistance worked with the plan- “It’s a general layout –not as a resource to you in future ning board to create. At that construction plans,” Holland decisions,” Holland said. “You time there was opposition said. can’t take the plan and put it County Planner Robert Strickland points to a map based on land suitability in the coun- to the plan by some commis- The focus of the document on a shelf.” ty as consultant Dale Holland explains the designation of each. It is part of a land use sioners. is to provide “vision,” he A series of public input plan that commissioners will consider as early as January. A land use plan is not a said, that the planning board meetings were held during the zoning ordinance, planners told the board at the time. “It draft phase of the document to pursue grants. Those agen- to zoning. The county is not lets you know where you are that officials are hopeful will cies like to see that we have currently zoned with the ex- not and where you would like The be useful in economic proj- a vision or something we are ception of an area within a to be in 20 years,” a consultant ects, infrastructure planning, working toward.” three-mile radius of South- with the Department of Com- and grant-seeking endeavors, Barry Gelezinsky, of Fair eastern Community College merce said, but that plan was among others. Bluff, is chairman of the plan- and Southeast Industrial Park. ultimately never adopted. The plan categorizes land ning board. “I haven’t been County officials say a great Lilly Pad The plan can be viewed at based on suitability ranging approached with any negative deal of public input went into the County Planning website Connection from least to highest suit- comments,” Gelezinsky said. the plan that includes a vi- by going to columbusco.org ability with a large portion of Strickland was not con- sion and objectives, current and using the drop down menu LLC wetlands designated as least cerned about the lack of land and demographic profile, to find planning. A public suitable. questions or comments at the growth management strate- hearing is likely in the coming This year, County Planner roughly 30-minute workshop. gies, future land use, natural weeks with a vote expected as Robert Strickland requested “No questions is a good sign to resources, capital improve- early as January. Specializing in: that the county contract with me,” Strickland said. ments, cultural resources and Holland Planning Consultants In the past there has been economic development. Nicole Cartrette of Wilmington to draft the resistance to such plans in The request noted that 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Custom Website Design document. Commissioners the county from some areas the plan should guide future [email protected] had set aside $25,000 for such and even more opposition long-term growth for the next Also Providing: a project the prior year and approved the request. Chaucer Calligraphy for In meetings, the planning board questioned exactly how Weddings • Baby Showers such a plan is useful and reit- County will beneft from erated it is not zoning. Corporate Events and More! “The main thing with a plan is that it provides a vi- extended natural gas line sion. It is not an enforceable Call 910.207.8394 document but puts an idea out By NICOLE CARTRETTE than 50 percent at $19,000, This will be a three-mile exten- there. It is totally up to citizens Staff Writer Soles said. sion of the current pipeline, www.thelillypadconnection.com and also the commissioners,” Piedmont Natural Gas an- and is expected to be in service Strickland said. “It is also a County officials say the nounced last month that it had by March of 2012, according to document that could be used county will pay less for energy begun two projects to extend officials. via an agreement with Pied- its distribution network in “We are pleased to invest in mont Natural Gas. Commis- Whiteville. The first project this community and support sioners approved a contract is in progress and consists of growth in the city of White- Monday that will allow the a four-mile pipeline extension ville and Columbus County,” county jail, elections and HUD that will run along Chadbourn said Dennis Urgento, opera- office to become customers of Highway from the Southeast tions manager for Piedmont a gas line under construction. Regional Industrial Park to Natural Gas. There is no cost for the downtown Whiteville, Pied- “In addition to this in- county to hook on to the lines mont officials said in a press creased natural gas capacity, during the construction phase. release. Piedmont remains committed That is normally an expense “This pipeline will make to providing safe and reliable of $15 per foot, officials said. natural gas available to more service to all the businesses County Maintenance Di- than 150 Whiteville homes and and homeowners who trust rector Tony Soles made the businesses, and is expected to us to do so.” request based on cost figures be in service by January 2012,” Businesses and homeown- that indicated significant sav- the press release states. ers in the Whiteville area can ings could come to the county The second phase of the visit www.piedmontng.com as a result of converting from project will extend natural gas for more information about propane to natural gas. Soles service from the intersection products and services, and said in fiscal 2010-2011 a total of Madison Street and Vinson the benefits of natural gas. of $50,000 was spent on pro- Boulevard to Prison Camp Anyone with questions about pane to heat the jail alone. Road in Whiteville, where it these pipeline projects is en- With natural gas the cost will end near the Department couraged to call Piedmont at would have been cut by more of Transportation facility. 800-752-7504. Piedmont Natural Gas is an energy services company pri- marily engaged in the distri- bution of natural gas to more County’s infant death than one million residential, commercial and industrial rate exceeds state’s utility customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Columbus County reported the 2009 rate of 10.27 deaths Tennessee, including 52,000 an infant death rate of 17.9 per 1,000 live births, and the customers served by munici- per 1,000 live births for the 2008 rate of 13.6. palities who are wholesale year 2010, considerably higher The 2010 national rate for customers. than the state’s and nation’s infant mortality was 6.5 per averages, and considerably 1,000 live births while North Nicole Cartrette higher than the county’s two Carolina’s rate was 7.0. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 previous years. The death of a child from [email protected] Columbus County Health any cause within one year Department Director Kim following birth is considered Smith said the infant mortal- when tabulating the infant ity rate for 2010 compares to death rate. Hot dog sale at lake Dec. 3 Lake Waccamaw Fire and Happy 21st Birthday Happy Birthday Rescue will sell hot dogs and soft drinks at the fire station Allison on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11a.m. Billy until the supply is runs out. The Lake Christmas parade Gibson Parker will be held that day, with State November 27, 2011 Park Ranger Chris Helms and 80 Years Young Miss North Carolina Hailey Best as parade marshals.
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Paperwork “I don’t understand why it ing and harassment,” it does dressing of bullying,” she on bullying, Wing said. school.” Wanda Malpass Ward, has to be so complicated,” she not specify punishment for wrote. “Stop Bullying Now” “A key factor in our deci - “There’s no question about whose son was bullied at Acme said. “All I care about is my anyone whose behavior in a is a training program aimed sion to implement a uniform what to wear, there’s no brag- Delco Middle, had several child’s safety, and that of other school is considered bullying. at educating teachers on the policy was the prevention of ging over this and that,” he meetings with Principal Davis kids. I have to fill out these Critics of the law said at identification and prevention bullying due to student dress,” said. “That’s the type of thing and school officials. Her son papers and wait, and I can’t the time it didn’t do enough of bullying. It is in full force. Wing said. National studies a lot of kids thrive on, and became ill due to physical even find out if a bully has to protect free speech rights, A program designed to have identified clothing and if their parents can’t afford abuse and teasing from other been kicked out of school.” while opponents from the help all students improve shoes as among the main rea- or won’t buy certain brands, children, and she pursued a Punishment other side said children’s is the Positive Behavior In- sons some children are singled their child might be a target. criminal complaint against Wing refused to comment education, safety and well- tervention and Support, or out for bullying. Uniforms take that away, and the alleged bully. on how many cases of bully- being trumped a bully’s right PBIS. The effort “is aimed at An area law enforcement I think they help encourage “I didn’t know what all it ing are reported to the school to free expression. The result creating positive behavior in officer said his daughter was the discipline we need in our would take,” Ward said, “and system every year, or how was a much watered-down law all students,” Wing said, “and a regular target when she schools today.” I was really surprised. I hoped punishment is handled. condemning bullying from the contains a bullying compo- attended school in another Next time—Victims tell their it would be straightforward.” “All are handled per state level—but offering no nent that is currently being community. The reason? Her stories. A criminal complaint CCS board policy and disci- solutions. implemented in our schools.” clothes were not the right against a person old enough pline guidelines,” she said. “It’s tough for us,” Barnes Other programs offer train- brand. Jefferson Weaver to be tried as an adult re- “Any investigative outcomes said. “Name-calling is going to ing in how to avoid becoming He said he thinks uniforms 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] quires an investigation by from law enforcement (are occur among children, but is it a bully, Wing said. are “a great move for any law enforcement. If the of- handled according to the bullying? Someone demand- “Second Step, an emotion- ficer determines there is suf- law).” ing a dollar from you to sit al/social training program, is ficient evidence to indicate a Barnes pointed out that beside them, that’s bullying— currently being implemented crime has been committed, while the General Statutes for- that’s extortion. But for other in grades K-8,” she said. Some a warrant is sworn before a bid bullying, and the county things, it isn’t so crystal clear. schools have anti-bullying pro- magistrate, and the suspect is passed an anti-bullying rule “The problem is that some grams designed by students Black Friday arrested and eventually tried. of its own in May, “the law has children, if they are told over themselves. With a juvenile petition, very few teeth.” and over again that they are “We are not just sitting SALE however, Ward has discovered “There are no punishments worthless, they’ll come to back on this,” said Faulk. “It the path is far more compli- spelled out in the General Stat- believe it,” Barnes said. “You is simply not enough to pre- 8 am - 6 pm • Friday cated. ute,” he said. “Yes, there is a tell a grownup that for long vent bullying at school, and On Nov. 4, her son received bullying law—but I’m not sure enough, they will begin to we have strived to put into Specials what they were thinking when believe it. It’s worse with chil- place mechanisms that will a form from the Juvenile Jus- Good tice office. The one-page form they passed it. That’s why it dren. That’s not free speech help students deal with bul- 25% off asks if the victim was injured is mostly handled through when you do that—that’s bul- lying outside of school, with Friday or incurred medical costs, or the school systems, working lying.” the hope that each child will Christmas Items Only. loss of property. The form also closely with law enforcement Stop before it starts develop the skills necessary to instructs the victim to attach where needed. The best time to stop bully- address bullying throughout receipts, bills., etc. for the “The legislature really ing type behavior is before it not only their childhood, but 15% off treatment or property loss, or needs to take another look at starts, according to the Cen- their adult lives as well.” explain why the receipts are this, and consider something ters for Disease Control. Wing said the schools are Storewide* not available. different, in my opinion,” The school system tries to always looking for ways to (some exclusions apply) The form also asks how Barnes said. do just that, Wing said. improve their anti-bullying much of the medical expense The law, entitled “An Act Columbus County aggres- efforts. was covered by insurance, to Enact the School Violence sively pursues a number of “We will continue to evalu- 50-75% off the amount of the deductible, Prevention Act and to define programs designed to combat ate the effectiveness of our insurance company’s name bullying or harassing behav- bullying, and some have even anti-bullying program,” she Sidewalk Sale and agent. The victim’s Social ior…” is complex, detailing cropped up as home-grown said, “and we ask that every- Security number and taxpayer what is classified as threat- projects in individual schools, one join us in helping to iden- identification number, if any, ening behavior, when and Wing said. The schools also tify children who are being are also required. where it would be considered offer counseling for victims bullied.” Lee Lee’s Boutique The information is re- bullying, of bullying, Wing said in an One of the most controver- 269 West Oliver Street, quired if a juvenile suspect While the law calls for the email. sial moves by both the city and Powell Plaza, Whiteville is found guilty and the court purpose of the law being “to “Columbus County Schools county school systems—uni- 640-1784 orders restitution, according protect all children from bully- has been proactive in its ad- forms—is having an impact to the form. Ward received the letter when she was trying to find out whether or not the alleged bully was still in school. “This shouldn’t take this T YEARS OLD UDOLPH LOYD much work, or personal infor- A 83 , R F mation,” Ward said, “but I am willing to do what I have to for my child.” Ward said she met with a WENT IN FOR PACEMA KER SURGERY. school resource officer (SRO) and her son described the incident.
Hanging of the NOW, JUST TRY AND KEEP UP WITH HIM. Greens at New Hope Baptist Earlier this year, Rudy wasn’t his usual talkative self. “I kept trying to say something, but nothing New Hope Baptist Church will hold its annual Hanging would come out,” he recalls. A visit with Dr. Short of Duke Cardiology of Lumberton revealed of the Greens service, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. For more information, Rudy was having a series of mini-strokes and needed a pacemaker. After surgery at Southeastern contact Kenny Byrd, pastor, at 642-6345, or visit the church Heart Center, Rudy is back to his youthful enthusiasm and energy. If you see him on the Lumber website at www.nhbcwhite- ville.com or on Facebook. River, say hello. Rudy will be sure to give you a smile and tell you a story or two.
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On through the kitchen. family dinner results in better this particular day, Thanks- Fewer and fewer families physical and emotional health. MARY ELIZABETH giving, families will gather are taking the time to eat din- The study revealed that fami- DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE HAMMOND CONNER together around the dinner ner together. There’s a lot more lies are more likely to eat more FAIR BLUFF -- Mary Eliza- table, even if some of them to family dinners than meets fruit and vegetables and to BOBBIE JEAN ICARD beth Hammond Conner, 82, have to be dragged away from the eye. They have “the power consume far less high fat foods FLOYD died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011 at the football game. Some people of ritual,” giving parents and and artificial, sugary drinks. EVERGREEN -- Mrs. Bob- New Hanover Regional Medi- will even fly or drive hun- kids the chance to connect, Less expense bie Jean Icard Floyd, 69, cal Center, Wilmington. She dreds of miles to be with their adding a sense of security to Consumer Reports notes passed away Monday, Nov. was born in Columbus County, families. Thanksgiving is still the daily routine. They’re an that “On average, Americans 21, 2011 at Columbus Re- a daughter of the late Edgar important enough to us that opportunity for parents to dine out 18 times a month, gional Healthcare in White- Bruce and Ruby Thompson we make every effort to gather teach about family history and spending the equivalent of $812 ville. She was born in Robe- Hammond. She was preceded with our loved ones for a fam- traditions, so that they give per year for every man, woman son County April 22, 1942 in death by her husband of ily meal. kids a sense of identity. Even and child.” to the late Norfleet B. Icard 61 years, H.W. Conner and a But what about the other dysfunctional families seem The cost of eating out or or- and Mazelle Shaw Icard. daughter, Debbie Bowen. 364 days of the year? to work just a little bit better dering takeout aside, it would A graveside service was Final rites will be conducted Sadly, for many families, when they make time to eat appear that families are more held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 at the effort of gathering for a dinner together. likely to eat bigger portions LINDA JACOBS Evergreen Baptist Church Porter Swamp Baptist Church family meal on an ordinary day The point is, family meals when eating in restaurants. NAKINA -- Mrs. Linda Cemetery with Rev. Bryan with Rev. Tim Moore officiat- is just too much. Parents have aren’t just about food. Supper Restaurant portions continue Jacobs, 56, died Monday, Blackwell officiating. Floyd ing. Burial will follow in Con- to work late. Kids have soccer is about nourishment of all to increase. The usual restau- Nov. 21, 2011 in Columbus Mortuary and Crematory, ner Cemetery. Meares Funeral practice or band practice or kinds. That includes physical, rant plate used to be 10 inches Regional Healthcare. She Inc. of Lumberton is han- Home of Fair Bluff is handling dance practice. In the frantic emotional, intellectual, and in diameter and now it is 12 was born Dec. 28, 1954, the dling the arrangements. the arrangements. The fam- effort to juggle schedules and spiritual nourishment. inches. Everything is super- daughter of Juanita Dun- Mrs. Floyd is survived ily will receive friends from make sure nobody goes hungry, Eating together provides sized. can Strickland of Nakina by her husband, James C. 1-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 at the it’s often easier to feed the kids a healthier lifestyle Families who eat together and the late Alton Cribb Sr. “Pete” Floyd, of the home; church. fast food in the car, or to have According to a study pub- have smarter kids She coached Nakina Dixie one son, Mark Floyd of Ev- She is survived by three everyone grab something out lished in the British Archives Pre-school children who eat Youth baseball and was a ergreen; two daughters, sons, Gene Conner of South- with the family have better member of Pine Level Free- Carla Floyd Bass and hus- port, Danny Conner of White- language skills. Dinner-time will Baptist Church. She band, Timmy, of Fairmont ville, Henry “Junior” Conner Word On Washington conversation exposes them to a was preceded in death by a and Kimberly Floyd Sellers of Wilmington; two daugh- broader vocabulary and wider brother-in-law, Michael Ja- and husband, Patrick, of ters, Sue Nobles of Fair Bluff, range of subjects. Kids learn cobs. Hallsboro; one sister, Carol Elizabeth ‘Libby” Skipper ‘Beating Cancer’ good communication skills and Final rites will be con- Icard Harrison of Ever- of Whiteville; two brothers, Most every family has been men make informed decisions better table manners as they ducted at 2 p.m. Friday, green; and three grandchil- Edgar “Buddy” Hammond of touched by cancer. Just hear- with their doctors about wheth- watch and listen to adults and Nov. 25 at Nakina Pente- dren. Charlottesville Va., James La- ing the word “cancer” from er to be tested for prostate can- older siblings. costal Holiness Church by Online condolences may mar Hammond of Tabor City; your doctor can seem like a cer. There are both benefits and Children age 7-11 who did Revs. Anthony Rich, Jackie be made at www.floydmor- three sisters, Pearl Johnson devastating diagnosis. There is risks of testing and treatment, well on school achievement Strickland and Ronald Gas- tuary.net. of Fair Bluff, Evelyn Benton good news though. Screenings and that is why I was disturbed tests ate the majority of their kins. Interment will be in of Virginia Beach Va., She- and early detection save lives, by the recent proposal from the meals with their families. the church cemetery. The CARL WARD lia Fields of Iron Station; 13 treatments are more advanced US Preventative Services Task Family tradition family will receive friends SPOKANE, Wash. -- Carl grandchildren; and 13 great- than ever, and remarkable Force (USPSTF). An indepen- While shopping and gar- from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Ward, 77, died Sunday, Nov. 20 grandchildren. research is happening every dent panel supported by the US dening and food preparation Nov. 24 at Peacock Funeral at Regency Nursing Home in day in the fight against cancer. Department of Health and Hu- is a lot of work, especially for Home in Whiteville. Spokane, Wash. He was born Breast cancer is the most man Services (HHS), the Task parents who work full time, the She is survived by her in Columbus County, the son www.whiteville.com common cancer in women Force has now recommended effort is well worth it for the husband, Joseph Samuel of the late Thomas Albert worldwide, and we are making against using the PSA test to whole family. Regular family “Sammy” Jacobs Jr.; two (T.A.) and Alberta (Birtie) significant progress in detec- screen for prostate cancer in meals give children something sons, Joseph Samuel “Little White Ward. He was preceded tion that is saving many lives. healthy men of any age. to look forward to. Joe” Jacobs III and wife, in death by a brother, Charlie Since Breast Cancer Aware- The USPSTF recommenda- Food served at the family Teresa of Nakina, and Da- Lee Ward. ness Month was created in tions can have far-reaching table helps shape and give last- vid Jacobs and wife, Melis- There was no formal funeral 1985, the rate of mammograms implications on health care, ing meaning to our cultural sa, of Nakina; three grand- service. His ashes were placed has more than doubled for and I have serious concerns heritage. children, Zackery Jacobs, near his father’s grave at Ho- women aged 50 and older, and that this revised position could Remember: Eating together Will Jacobs and Greenley sea Simmons Cemetery. breast cancer deaths are on discourage needed screenings. can make a big difference for Jacobs; her mother, Juanita He is survived by one son, the decline. The program has Prostate cancer can become us and our children when this Strickland; and two broth- Petey Ward of Whiteville; and grown into a partnership that aggressive and difficult to year’s Thanksgiving dinner is ers, Alton Cribb and wife, one brother, Paul Thomas of vigorously promotes education treat if it goes undetected, so just a distant memory. Kathy, of Nakina, Chris Hallsboro. as a tool to empower women to I have contacted the Secretary Strickland of Ocean Isle Logan “Storm” practice regular self exams, of HHS with my concerns Beach. get mammograms as recom- CAROL ANN GIOBBI Stephens about the importance of early Serving as pall bearers In Loving Memory of mended, and talk with their CERRO GORDO -- Carol 11/26/92 - 9/21/11 detection and how this recom- will be Jack Nance, Mitch- doctors about best practices for Ann Giobbi, 63, a native of Happy 19th Birthday mendation might adversely ell Savage, Ronald Gaskins, Frances Ann early detection and treatment. Martin’s Creek, Pa., died Sun- impact best practices in pre- Jimmy Senter, Allen Black- in Heaven In Congress, I am also work- day, Nov. 20, 2011 at Liberty Godwin Goff On Thanksgiving Day, 19 years vention. The recommendation man and Rocky Coffman. ing for breast cancer patients Commons Nursing Home in 9/22/58 - 11/27/09 ago, God sent us a special, unique may send the wrong message to Online condolences may to help them overcome some men, particularly to African- Whiteville. She was the daugh- gift. It was you our dearest Storm. be made at www.peacockfu- Now that you are not here, we of the obstacles they may face. American men, who tend to be ter of the late Hugo and Clara Penunzi Giobbi. neralhome.net just don’t work right without you. It was an important milestone at greater risk, or those with Your beautiful smile was like the A graveside service will when Congress passed the a father or brother who had MARCUS MAURICE sunshine that could brighten be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Women’s Health and Cancer prostate cancer before age 65. BALDWIN the darkest of times. You had an Nov. 26, at Chadbourn Memo- Rights Act (WHCRA) in 1998, All men should have the op- EDGEWOOD, Md. -- Marcus amazing zest for life, and every and it provided for protections portunity to discuss their risk rial Cemetery in Chadbourn. Maurice Baldwin, 47, died day was an adventure with you. So many precious memories we for those who elect to have factors with their doctors so Worthington Funeral Home Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Upper in Chadbourn is handling the were blessed enough to make reconstructive surgery in con- that they can determine the Chesapeake Medical Center with you. You always took the time nection with a mastectomy. best course of action for pre- arrangements. in Bel Air, Md. to listen and talk with us, and no Under WHCRA, health insur- vention and detection. She is survived by a brother, Arrangements will be an- matter what the situation was, or ers provide coverage for breast As a member of the House Robert F. Giobbi of Wind Gap, nounced by Peoples Funeral Two years have gone. You nev- how bad, you made us feel as if ev- surgery and reconstruction for Cancer Caucus, I have long Pa. Home of Whiteville. er said goodbye. You never said erything would be okay. You loved those who undergo medically- I’m leaving. everyone with all of your heart, been a staunch advocate for knowing love could conquer all. You were gone before we knew necessary breast mastecto- bringing cancer awareness Happy Birthday Happy 1st You were slow to judge and quick mies and for the treatment of to the forefront and investing In Heaven it, and only God knows why. to forgive. You were respectful, complications, such as lymph- in cancer research. North Thanksgiving in Heaven I’ve cried, and I’m hurt inside honorable, noble, talented, lov- edema. While this was critical Carolina is home to three of Welton Jacobs so much. ing, and in return, loved by so for women’s health, Medicare Booker T. If love alone could have saved many people. You were such an the nation’s 40 Comprehensive Feb. 17, 1960 - Nov. 25, 2010 does not reimburse for such you, you never would have died. inspiration to everyone who was Cancer Centers. Duke Cancer fortunate enough to have known coverage, and that is why I am Institute, UNC’s Lineberger Peacock In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. you. You took such a large part of a co-sponsor of HR 2233, the Center, and Wake Forest’s Nov. 24, 1961 - our hearts with you, and we miss In our hearts you hold a place Breast Cancer Patient Equity Baptist Medical Center are April 6, 1999 you with every breath we take. that no one can ever fll. Act, which would provide simi- award-winning institutions We know how you missed your It broke my heart to lose you, lar coverage under Medicare. It leading the way in prevention, Daddy, so now you are with him but you didn’t go alone, for part and God. One sweet day, we will is the right thing to do. diagnosis and treatment. of us went with you the day God be with you again, where you will Prostate cancer now tops And there are many other took you home. be at Heaven’s gate to welcome us the list in new cases of all types of cancer we are fight- These are the words I repeat home. Have a wonderful Happy cancers expected in the United Birthday in Heaven, our Baby. ing in legislative action as in my heart, that I, your only States – more than 240,000 for Love, Forever and a Day, well – beyond those already husband, Albert, will meet you 2011 alone. I have co-spon- Mama, Jade, Dare, Kansas, mentioned. There are life-style again someday. I still love you sored the PROSTATE Act – the Haley, all of your Family, choices that we can each make and always will. Prostate Research, Outreach, Friends and Loved Ones! to adopt better habits and re- Albert & Maria #2317 #2358 Screening, Testing, Access, duce the risk of cancer. Let’s From his loving sisters and Treatment Effectiveness beat cancer! No matter how Sherlene,Gerleen, Lillian, Act. It would help to identify busy you are, make the time for Judy, Minnie & his loving best practices in education and annual check-ups. Encourage We love & miss you! brother, Paul Colon; his outreach, particularly with nieces & nephews; and his family members and friends Mama, Daddy, respect to underserved popu- to be active participants in the #2360 dear friends Will & From The Valeria and Cameron lations and men with a family management of their health Delores Jacobs #1771 history of prostate cancer. care and well-being. Your fam- Family of I also support the American ily will thank you. 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We appreci- November 25, 1925 Email ate the love, support, and acts of kindness extended “You are the wind [email protected] during the illness and the loss of our Beloved one. beneath our wings” The Shipman Family Visit our website: The Family www.mckenziemortuary.net #2365 www. peoplesofwhiteville.com LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. The News Reporter, Thursday, November 24, 2011 – 13-A Tanksgiving is busy hunting weekend Thanksgiving is one of the Tree stand-related injuries someone know where you plan “For the future of conser- well. Hunters get the credit for students to compete and busiest hunting periods of the are almost always avoidable, to hunt and when you plan to vation, the next generation for the resurging populations improve skills in team and year, as multiple seasons are according to the WRC, yet return. needs to hunt. It’s that impor- of numerous species of game individual competition, and open for small game, water- more people are hurt in tree s3ELECT A HEALTHY STRAIGHT tant,” said Casper. “We need animals in North America.” the National Archery in the fowl, whitetail deer and other stand falls than any other tree and don’t exceed maxi- to mentor youth and present Tips for mentoring and Schools Program, extended species. category of hunting incidents. mum weight settings. a positive image of hunting youth involvement in the through physical education The N.C. Wildlife Resources The Home From The Hunt s4REE STANDS SHOULD BE IN- to everyone.” outdoors are provided by the classes for grades 4-12 in pub- Commission (WRC) is urging safety campaign has made tree spected prior to use, especially The Hunter Education Pro- N.C. Wildlife Resources Com- lic schools. hunters to take extra precau- stand safety a top priority in if you have left your tree stand gram teaches stewardship of mission, with many conser- In North Carolina, all first- tions in coming days, to pre- North Carolina for the 2011- up for an extended period of natural resources. Sportsmen vation programs that foster time hunting license buyers vent the Thanksgiving holiday 2012 hunting season. time. Exposure to the elements also provide the economic learning, such as Becoming must complete a Hunter Edu- from being remembered as a “Following some basic will damage straps, ropes backbone for habitat conser- an Outdoors Woman, youth cation Course successfully, tragic time. guidelines can prevent inju- and attachment cords, and vation, wildlife research and hunts, disabled sportsmen available for free across the While the state has im- ries and won’t interfere with potentially lead to breakage resource protection. and mobility-impaired hunt- state. proved its rate of hunting- a successful hunt,” said Tra- and failure. “Call it nature or the envi- ing and fishing opportunities, Go to www.ncwildlife.org to related shootings since the vis Casper, the state’s acting While the WRC is encour- ronment, but hunters are an and a fishing tackle loaner consult the online version of introduction of mandatory hunter education coordinator. aging hunter safety, it is also invaluable part of it,” Casper program. the 2011-2012 N.C. Inland Fish- safety orange laws, tree stands “Maintain three points of encouraging veterans to in- said. “If it weren’t for hunters, The Hunter Education pro- ing, Hunting and Trapping are still a major safety issue contact when climbing up or troduce youngsters and non- endangered species and non- gram offers Youth Hunter Regulations Digest or call 919- for many hunters. down; wear a full body safety hunters to the outdoors. game species wouldn’t fare as Safety Skills Tournaments 707-0031 for more information. A Brunswick County youth harness at all times; and check died last year after being shot belts, chains and attachment accidentally in a tree stand. cords before use. Follow manu- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Statewide, Wildlife officers facturer’s instructions.” have already investigated two Other recommendations New For Christmas! 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(cell phone or whistle) and let 22 Hill Plaza • 640-3339 Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 www.whitevillebeautysupply.com • M-F 9-6, Sat 9-4 Agency for aging seeks funds for heat Thanks To Our Sponsors The Department of Aging tions observed by the agency every winter seeks funds to workers while visiting homes help elderly people with lim- of some of the elderly for ited resources buy heating other approved services. fuel, and this year requests In one home, an elderly for assistance are already woman who lived alone moved For A Great Festival... coming in. her chair from window to Judy Ward of the depart- window throughout the day ment said her office has had to take advantage of the sun’s several calls from senior citi- warmth. zens who say they are unable In several cases, Worley to pay for oil, gas or electric- said, aged couples spent most ity with which to heat their of the coldest winter days homes. in big box stores with rest- No county money or tax room facilities in order to save funds from any source is scarce heating fuel at their used to fund the program; all homes. money distributed to help the No money is given directly needy with heating fuel comes to the applicants but fuel pro- from donations from individu- viders send an invoice to the als and groups, Ward said. Department of Aging once the Applicants for heating fuels delivery has been approved by are thoroughly investigated, the department. Te 19th Annual Festival Ward said, to ascertain if the Individuals and groups need is genuine and that other wishing to help with the heat sources of help have been ex- fund for the elderly should with Nut E. Squirrel hausted before Department of make out their checks to Aging provides heating fuel. the Department of Aging Director Ed Worley tells of and mark “heat fund” on the Pecan Platinum Sponsors: DeJim Inc. Columbus County Tourism some of the deplorable condi- check. Columbus Regional Peoples Funeral Home Jennifer Holcomb Healthcare Systems Walters Surgical Associates Whiteville Downtown BB & T Pawn South Development Comm. McIntyre introduces bill to Hill’s Supermarkets Columbus County Youth Vineland Station Depot for vets’ education benefts & Families Whiteville Woman Pecan Benefactors: NC Museum of Forestry Civic League Representatives Mike However, if in-state tuition McIntyre (NC-07) and G.K. exceeds $17,500, the bill would Brunswick Electric EZ Wireless Graka Builders Inc. Butterfield (NC-01) have an- cover the full cost of tuition. Membership Corporation NC Yam Festival Carolyn Simmons nounced the introduction “Our veterans are coura- White Rhino, LLC Youngblood Staffing Ronnie Smith of H.R. 3483, the Veterans’ geous individuals who have Education Equity Act of 2011, been on the front lines defend- Liberty Medical Specialties Dr. Jesse Fisher to reward equal educational ing our freedom and values, Pecan Car Show Sponsor: J.S. Mann’s Jerry Adams benefits to veterans, whether and they should not be denied Richardson’s Used Cars Radio Shack (Tim Blackmon) Trigon Corp. of Whiteville they choose to attend a pri- their opportunity to pursue of Bladenboro Floyd’s Insurance Agency Everette Lanier vate or public institution of an education,” McIntyre said. higher learning. “Let’s support our student Ashley Electric Billy King The bill would change an veterans and make sure they Pecan Patrons: Sidney Gibson DDS Paul Hardee inequity in existing law that do not have to worry about The News Reporter Moskow’s McArthur’s Hardware allots more education funds in-state versus out-of-state Progress Energy Pizza Village of Whiteville (Chadbourn) to veterans enrolled in private tuition. This is the right thing colleges than those in public to do.” Waccamaw Bank Sharon Streeter institutions. J. Ray Realty, LLC Community Volunteer’s Allen Buffkin Currently, the Post 9-11 Vet- Rick & Abbie Edwards & Supporters: Vann Underwood erans’ Educational Improve- DEBT RELIEF Columbus County City of Whiteville ments Assistance Act capped Tommy’s Gourds Bankruptcy Farm Bureau Police Department Dale Edwards the education benefit amount Stop Foreclosures for veterans who enroll in Fire Department Collier’s Jewelers private schools at $17,500 and Get A Fresh Start Pecan Supporters: Rescue, & Maintenance Steven Bryan limited the education ben- efit for those who enroll in Attorney Peacock Foot Clinic Department Bill Thompson public schools to the amount James McNeill’s Pharmacy City of Whiteville Russell Honeycutt charged for resident tuition Robbins First Citizen’s Bank Greater Whiteville Tom Stanley and fees. 922 S. Madison St. Ronald’s Body Shop Chamber of Commerce Whiteville Florist The Veterans’ Education Equity Act of 2011 would rem- Whiteville Rossie’s Pecan Market Whiteville City Parks Andy Anderson edy this inequality and allow Columbus County & Recreation Pizza Hut all veterans to receive up to CALL 642-4860 Arts Center Columbus County Board SCC RSVP Program $17,500 in education benefits. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com RBC Bank of Education Jerry’s Sandwich Shop Pebo & Nancy Collier Columbus County Parks Dana Redd & Recreation Ella Scarborough Friends of the Pecan: Waste Management Budget Printing Ed’s Grill Columbus County Ronnie Smith Medicap Pharmacy Photography Club Fuller Royal Dale’s Seafood of Whiteville 2011 N.C. Pecan Harvest Willie Smith Domino’s Pizza Festival Committees Mark Gilchrist W.P. Pope Camden Military Cadets Junior Bellamy Roy Lowe Pecan Belles Karen & Richard Gore Columbus Family Whiteville High School ROTC SCC Presents Chiropractic FBLA WHS Juniorettes Katherine Fort Cheryl Pierce Wanda’s School of Dance Baldwin Woods Gynecology WTXY 1540 North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival Editorials Te News Reporter, Tursday, November 24, 2011
Happy 200th, The College Whiteville Connection Dr. KATHY MATLOCK Last week’s 24-page section on White- President ville’s bicentennial contained the key Southeastern Community College ingredients to documented history – pho- tographs, and detailed maps. As our nation pauses to give Researchers Robb Cross and Bob High thanks for our many blessings, I were lucky to find the work of Mabel would like to take this opportunity Maultsby Prevatte and A.W. Maxwell that to show gratitude for the hard- solidified stories about the merchants working employees of Southeast- and people in years past. ern Community College and to the Maxwell was a prolific photographer institution’s ardent community in the early 1900s, and it was his photos supporters whose selflessness that recorded the fire that swept destruc- a l l ow s u s tion in the Vineland business section to continue in 1916, plus he took several photos of p r ov i d i n g the second courthouse and the Vineland s t u d e n t s (downtown) business community that with quality showed vacant lots and old businesses higher edu- that became other type stores. cation at a Prevatte, who began taking photos as time when a teenager The point our services in the 1920s, The city’s history shows are needed did a remark- more than able job in how its families and ever. documenting business leaders built a This dedi- Matlock the 1940s and foundation that has al- cation was 1950s mer- on display in the spring when chants, and lowed the city to thrive our Rams baseball team advanced the business- for 200 years. This his- to the National Junior College es in both tory gives a blueprint Public opinion Athletic Association World Series uptown and for the first time in the college’s downtown for success if those who history. Whiteville. live and do business in With no funds available to She even them think they have the right rant Friday, Nov, 18 to enjoy the the city now and in the send the team to the Series in began to use Bullying to hurt others mentally or make Thanksgiving feast fundraiser. The Enid, Oklahoma, we called on color in the them cry. support from the community was future make the neces- After hearing the news about the community for support – and late 1950s and We all need to live by the motto, overwhelming. sary changes to adapt the 10-year-old precious young the response was overwhelming. 1960s, and her “Treat others the way you’d like to A special thank you to the own- lady last week who took her own In less than two weeks, we raised photos are to a rapidly changing be treated.” What is so hard about ers of Our Place, Tim and Rhonda life because of reported bullying more than $20,000 – a major ac- a tribute to that? The person you are being DeWitt and their entire family, for economy. or intimidation, I felt the need to complishment of which we can her tenacity cruel and intimidating to may be providing this great opportunity. express my thoughts on the subject. all be proud. to make sure she told her story in crisp, the person you need one day. The funds will be used to help My heart goes out to this family. I am thankful for the citizens well-posed photographs. Jasmine, you are another angel provide life-changing services to In school, I experienced the teasing and businesses of Columbus At the close of the War Between the in the arms of God. the victims of domestic violence and bullying from others and it County who recognized the im- States and beginnings of Reconstruction, 'INA 0RIEST 7ARD and sexual assault in Columbus truly hurts. portance of this opportunity in the residents of Whiteville took advan- Kelly County. You can heal from a physical the lives of our student athletes. tage of the coming of the railroad in the 4HE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND damage, but not from words that Strong support for SCC was early 1850s, and began shipping products STAFF OF &AMILIES