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" series. See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1896 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, January 24, 2011 County native dies in Afghanistan attack nSinkler is the first active-duty last year, she was re-assigned to Fort A gunner for the mission, she was Volume 114, Number 60 soldier from Columbus County Richardson, Alaska. in the exposed turret of an armored Whiteville, North Carolina to die in combat since 1991’s Des- Last year, Sinkler married fellow MRAP vehicle when it was struck by a ert Storm when a Scud missile WCHS graduate Doug Sinkler. They rocket-propelled grenade. She was on 50 Cents attack took the life of Kenneth started dating in high school. The her second mission of the evening, her Perry. couple had made Anchorage their home. father said. Sinkler served in the 109th Trans- Insurgents hit the vehicle with a Chadbourn native Amy Renee Sin- portation Co., 17th Combat Sustain- rocket-propelled grenade at 11:40 p.m. Inside Today kler, a private first class in the U.S. ment Support Battalion, 3rd Maneuver Three other soldiers were in the 3-A Army, was killed Thursday by a rocket- Enhancement Brigade, based at Fort vehicle, but the others weren’t injured. propelled grenade in Afghanistan’s Richardson. Sinkler died at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, Af- rTree students travel Baghlan Province, according to the A motor transport operator, she went ghanistan time. across nation. Army. with her company to Afghanistan last “Amy was the kind of girl who, when 4-A Sinkler, 23, was a 2006 graduate of July for a one-year tour. she wanted to do something, she did r"SSFTUT
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Commissioners voted after a closed session features “Te Write held Monday night to offer that County Attor- By BOB HIGH ney Mike Stephens serve as the legal advisor Stuf.” Saluting 20 Staff Writer to the Columbus County Social Service Board of America’s iconic via a memorandum of understanding. District Attorney Jon Da- The DSS board voted recently to seek the authors and poets. vid, in office for 20 days, said advice of an attorney after a closed person- Friday what a Superior Court- nel session that The News Reporter learned room full of supporters wanted involved DSS Director Gerald Fogle taking DIDYOB? to hear – the way crime is a vacation during his probationary period Did you observe ... handled in a Columbus County and questions about vacation time earned courtroom for nearly 20 years and used. Fogle did not want to comment on Flamingos with black will change. the nature of the closed sessions he has been “Today is when the Colum- involved in but did say that he had not done ribbons in Rev. Da- See DA, page 4-A anything that would warrant termination. vid Heller’s yard for Stephens said under state law he can serve his 50th birthday? ... See DSS, page 2-A Daniel Boren mak- Defnitions ing the Dean’s List at lake need at N.C. State his frst Committee picks semester back afer redefning three sites for new serving his country nLake hopes to elimi- as an 82nd Airborne nate future problems by courthouse annex tweaking camper ordi- paratrooper for fve nAll three keep the annex within nance. years? ... Muriel Hill walking distance of historic court- house having her name By JEFFERSON WEAVER drawn as the winner Staff Writer By NICOLE CARTRETTE Staff Writer of a Hill’s Food Stores Changes in camper trailers, gif certifcate at the campgrounds and construc- The Columbus County Courthouse commit- Lake Waccamaw tion codes will likely lead to tee will recommend three site options for the a renovation of sorts with location of a new, two-story, 40,000 square foot Woman’s Club dinner Lake Waccamaw’s camper court annex building to be used in conjunction ordinance. with the historic courthouse. Friday night? ... Area Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist The board of commission- Renovation of the old courthouse and con- residents relieved that ers last week instructed the struction of the new one alone would total Saturday’s anticipated planning board to review the On guard about $16 to $17 million and does not include ordinance, especially the por- National Guard soldiers in Bravo Company based in Whiteville and forzen precipitation land acquisition costs. tion dealing with porches and Lumberton marched fve miles from the armory through downtown All three of those sites would keep the new turned out to be noth- See Lake, page 7-A Whiteville and back Saturday morning as part of their regular training. See Courthouse, page 9-A ing? ... County schools table decision on lottery funds County Deaths By FULLER ROYAL The first project, at Old time will be about $750,000. beams are giving up. ing at a cost of $150,000. Staff Writer Dock Elementary School, is He said said that if the “It is an expensive project,” Nance emphasized that Whiteville for the total replacement of board approves the project, Nance said. “If the entire those items cannot wait. Louise Hyatt Whittington The Columbus County half of the main building’s crews would have to start in school (main building) was The other big project Bolton Board of Education has found floors and floor supports. June with a completion date done it would cost $1.6 mil- Another ongoing project, Toby Keith Lewis itself stuck between a rock Nance explained that the in mid-October. lion.” Nance explained, was the and a hard place in trying to timbers under the floor in “The noisy work would be School board member Wor- construction of a new athletic decide how to spend upcoming the 75-year-old building have done in the summer,” he said. ley Edwards asked if the cost complex at West Columbus lottery funds. rotted to the point they have Nance said the project cov- of a new building would be $6 High School. Phase 1 of that Index Tommy Nance, who over- to be replaced. He said that ers about 6,000 square feet. million. project is nearly complete – sees maintenance and const- an architect and an engineer School board member Monte Nance said a new 12-class- the preparation of the site &EJUPSJBMT

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" $686,000. cludes the six classrooms and some wood replaced in and fix the roof,” Herring said. Phase 2 of the project would He said that another nearest the gymnasium. one room. “I’m unsure of what we’ll run about $620,000. $400,000 in lottery funding is Included in that expense Nance said that the doors have in the future,” Board The cost includes $125,000 anticipated by June 30, giv- would be the creation of drain- are not closing and that the Chairman Norris Ebron said. for lights, $175,000 for new ing the county more than $1 age beneath the floor and door jams are warping as the Other needs bleachers, $90,000 to move million for construction and the removal of a long-term floor sags. Nance went on to explain existing bleachers to the visi- renovation projects. moisture problem that is the Herring, shaking his head, that Tabor City Middle School tors’ side, and either $152,000 Nance explained to the primary cause of the rot in said it’s hard to believe that has a roof that needs replacing for a paved track or $200,000 board that two major projects the timbers. they are considering putting at a cost of $100,000. for rubber track. are pending, each costing Nance said the cost of re- a new floor in a 75-year-old And at Tabor City Elemen- Ebron asked if there were about more than half of the placing the floors and timbers building. tary School, there are three avalable funds. of the six classrooms at one Nance said simply the buildings that need new roof- See Lottery funds, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011

This week, on... AskUS I saw where someone had their picture in the paper with a rattlesnake they killed. Aren’t rattlesnakes an endangered species and isn’t it illegal to kill them? Poisonous snakes are pro- “The best thing you can January 24, 2010 tected in North Carolina, and do with any snake is simply may only be killed if human leave it alone,” Long said. life is threatened. “The rattlesnake buzzes his

Whiteville.com Lt. Matt Long of the Wild- rattle to warn you that he’s life Resources Commission there, and that he doesn’t Reader pointed out that in winter, want a confrontation. Take Photos most snakes are lethargic due his advice and carefully leave to colder temperatures. Rattle- the area. He has a right to be snakes kill their prey using there, too, and in winter their venom because they don’t have metabolism makes snakes so the speed of other snakes that slow they aren’t likely to bite constrict their meals. or be very territorial. DSS Continued from page 1-A

as the attorney for the Social but he said that he had partici- Services Board. Assistant pated in other closed personnel County Attorney Terri Martin sessions with the board. “Jeremy Bryan (my son handles matters such as child Social Services did not re- in law)” support and child protective spond to an email request Brinda Tyler services, according to the for the timecard records. The terms of a memorandum of county later turned over DSS understanding with DSS. timekeeping spreadsheets Whiteville.com County commissioner Ed- submitted to the finance office Biser Ball win Russ serves on the DSS but not individual timecards. Sports Trivia board and said Wednesday that Fogle said in terms of Question #82: In 1986, DSS will meet again in its next annual leave and vacation this Whiteville High regularly scheduled meeting policies that County Personnel School athlete won the on Tuesday. Feb. 8. Officer Virginia Taylor would While the Columbus Coun- need to be contacted. 200-meter dash at the Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist state 2A track and feld ty Board of Commissioners “There is a policy and Vir- meet at Chapel Hill. Who approves the salary for the DSS ginia Taylor would be the one Making the cut was it? director, the director serves to ask. My understanding for at the will of the DSS board the first six months you are Ronald Stanley cuts asphalt Thursday to prepare for installation of handicap access Answer: Find it today, made up of a commissioner, asked not to take leave,” Fogle ramps at the corner of Madison and Wyche streets in Whiteville. N.C. DOT is ramping at Whiteville.com, in our and state- and DSS-appointed said. all corners along Madison Street that it plans to regrade. Sports Section. members. Fogle said he had taken The county’s more than 150- “vacation days, yes; my term page employee policy manual is annual leave.” Whiteville.com states that “new” employees Fogle said he has never Lottery funds Poll Question are subject to a probation- accumulated hours on a time Continued from page 1-A ary period and can take no sheet not earned nor has he of the Week any other options for Old past fall. needed for jobs “I hate to ob- vacations during that period. ever “falsified” a timesheet. Dock. Director of Finance Terry ligate those funds and see us Freeze! Which TV cops DSS employees, according to “I’ve certainly not done any- Nance said that the mainte- Dudney said that it is possible lose jobs.” would you rather ride a beat the manual, are subject to a thing to warrant termination,” nance crews could continue to that the General Assembly Superintendent Dan Strick- with? 24-month probation while most Fogle said. patch and mend. again will approve such a move lin asked Nance how late the other employees are subject Fogle said the closed ses- Maybe it was because “But when you get your to use unobligated funds for decision could be made. to what appears to be a three- sion and decision to seek legal those crime scene investi- main timbers the only thing to personnel. Nancy said that in order to month probation period. advice by the board did not gators are everywhere – in do is to tear out and replace,” Dudney said the state actu- open the Old Dock project for County Manager Bill Clark appear to be a red flag to him. Vegas, Miami and New Nance said ally took lottery funds at the bids, a decision would have to has no authority over the DSS “I didn’t all of a sudden be- York – but C.S.I. swept this Windows at WTS beginning of the school year for be made by the board no later director who serves at the will come afraid or have my blood poll, uncovering nearly one Nance said that Williams just that purpose but had since than February. of a five-member Social Ser- pressure rise. I think they are third of the votes. Another Township School foundation reinstated those funds. Nance said that as for the vices board but said recently doing the right thing to get franchise serial, Law and had requested $60,000 to replace Nance was asked which other smaller projects, he con- the county’s policy is not a legal advice, though I am not Order, came in second, ap- windows in the old high school project he would choose – the siders roofs a number one good one. sure what the nature of the le- prehending 18 percent of annex and that the WTS Educa- Old Dock floors or the West priority. “For you to hire someone gal advice would be. I just don’t the votes. Most of the oth- tion Foundation was willing to Columbus athletic complex. He added that he doesn’t and not let them have a vaca- have any idea,” Fogle said. ers – Dragnet, Columbo, kick in $5,000 of the total. “As much as you want to consider the students at Old tion for two years is not reason- Fogle came to the county Starsky & Hutch, Nash Returning to the subject of do the other projects, I would Dock to be in any danger. able,” Clark said. with 33 years of experience as Bridges / Miami Vice, Ha- Old Dock, Edwards asked “Will not bat an eye. I would do the “No one is going to go After a lengthy closed ses- a social services area director waii 5-0 and Monk – drew the floor fall in this year?” floors,” Nance said. through the floor,” he said. sion called for personnel Jan. and county director who had just under 10 percent, while “Not this year,” Nance re- Edwards said the situa- “They might encounter a soft 6, the Columbus County Social worked his way up through the only comedy on the plied. “We don’t want to push tion just wasn’t fair and asked spot.” Services Board announced the ranks. force, Barney Miller, ar- our luck too much.” Nance how long the remaining that it planned to consult the Fogle was hired in March rested a mere 3 percent. Edwards wanted to know, (lesser damaged) floor at Old Fuller Royal county attorney regarding a of 2010 but didn’t immediately in light of potentially drastic Dock would be good for. 910-642-4104 ext. 228 This Week: Courthouse personnel matter. start work. cuts coming to the school sys- “We think the rest of the [email protected] rehab redux Details have remained out He was a regional state tem from the state, if the state floor will carry through the life of the pubic view for months director and interim director might allow school systems of the building,” Nance said. due to the board holding a with Horry County Depart- to use lottery funds to pay for Edwards said that with a Whiteville.com series of unpublicized, closed ment of Social Services in teaching positions as it did this chance of the money being Sinkler Photos meetings both at the Social South Carolina at the time. Continued from page 1-A of the Week Services office and at the coun- He does not appear on county ty administration building. vacation and sick leave docu- of some type will be held in the Board member Ruth Storms ments until June as his start Financial workshop at SCHS auditorium at West Columbus read the general account after date was delayed. A financial aid workshop will aid administrator at South- High School. Soldiers from the meeting on Jan. 6 confirm- Records show that he has be held at South Columbus High eastern Community College, Fort Bragg will assist. ing that Russ requested that earned 6.25 hours vacation School on Thursday, Jan. 27, at will make the presentation. Thompson went to Dover the board consult an attorney. and 7.5 hours of sick leave 6:30 p.m. in the media center. All South Columbus seniors Air Force Base in Maryland to Special called meetings each month under the county’s Glen Hanson, financial and parents are invited. complete paperwork. were announced via a paper policy according to his years of About 200 people attended posting on the back door of the service. Some employees earn a vigil in memory of Sinkler social services facility but the more sick and vacation time DIDYOUKNOW? on the lawn in front of Chad- media was not been notified based on more years of ser- bourn’s Food Lion Sunday of any such meetings under a vice. A November time record evening. 48-hour notice as stated in the shows that he used 37.5 hours The presidency is now a such a bastarding thing, half state’s Open Meeting Law. of vacation time and 7.5 hours • HMS Basketball cross between a popularity royalty and half democracy, FRANK THEATRES Tournament DSS Chairman Michael of sick leave. contest and a high school de- that nobody knows whether Lewis said a few meetings have While the Social Services bate, with an encyclopaedia to genuflect or spit. COASTAL • GIRLS been held away from the Social board has the sole authority Acme-Delco vs Halls- of clichés the first prize. 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Main St. • Back Entrance: 125 Harris St. The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 – 3-A Tree high school students travel across nation By FULLER ROYAL land said. leadership conference to study Staff Writer “The best part was the abroad in England, Scotland, people you get to meet,” Royal Wales and Ireland this sum- Last summer, three area said. “TWB is made up of so mer. high school students were many unique and good indi- Royal is a Scholastic Arts among 80 North Carolina viduals.” Gold Key Award winner with teens who spent more than “The hardest part of the two additional Silver Keys. three weeks covering nearly trip was going 23 days without Her work has received a 8,500 miles of America with a cell phone and not being able Best in Show honor at the Teens Westward Bound. to pick up the phone and call Columbus County Arts Coun- Whiteville High School home whenever I wanted to,” cil’s Celebrate the Arts as well junior Emily Ward, 16, South Ward said. as two Gold Awards and two Columbus High School senior “The hardest part of my Silver Awards. Kramer Paige Strickland, 18, trip was having to spend 23 She was named most artis- and WHS senior Allison Royal, long days from my loved ones,” tic by the senior class. 17, returned from the trip with Strickland said. “Six days Ward said she plans to at- an appreciation of America without talking to my parents tend college for dentistry. and newfound friends. almost drove me insane.” Strickland plans to attend “Teens Westward Bound “Adjusting to life once it’s Campbell University for its was an experience of a life over,” has been the hardest ac- pharmacy program and to time,” said Ward, the daugh- cording to Royal. “TWB was so cheer at the school. ter of Keith and Candy Ward. high-paced, fun and amazing, Royal plans to earn a fine “Who knew you could make that when I got into the car to arts degree in animation and 81 new best friends, explore go home, I felt out of place. I game design. America and discover your- expected to be woken up the Ward said that her favorite self in only 23 days.” next morning by ‘The V’ (trip class has been honors chem- “The trip was definitely counselor Vikki) and imme- istry because “I have always a life-changing experience,” diately commence what had enjoyed science and working said Strickland, the daughter Emily Ward Kramer Strickland Allison Royal become my morning routine. “ with hands on activities and of Mark and Robin Barnhill. “The Grand Canyon was experiments.” “I learned responsibility and the most beautiful sight be- Strickland’s favorite class commented, calling the season discovered we did not miss,” all had to get up early and go independence. It was chal- cause it is breath-taking and has been anatomy, because “I ‘gloom June.’ she said. to bed late, which took some lenging, both physically and pictures do not do it justice,” am fascinated by what hap- “The next day we were in Finally we made it back time to adjust to. emotionally. I had the time of Ward said pens in the human and why.” Anaheim, famously known for home, and had tearful re- “However, we worked to- my life.” “The most incredible sight Royal’s favorite class has the location of Disneyland,” unions with family and gether to create new ways to “It was the best ‘once-in- in the whole trip was watching been art. Royal said. “I bet I was the hap- friends, and even more tear- sleep comfortably on the ve- a-lifetime opportunity’ any the sunrise over the Grand “It has always been my piest person there; I absolutely ful goodbyes to all our new hicles, and your neighbor was person could ever take,” said Canyon,” Strickland said. “No life,” she said. “I love to create loved Disneyland, and at this friends who honestly had better known as your ‘pillow.” Royal, the daughter of Fuller words can express what I saw. and experiment, and my two point in the trip I had so many become family. Everyone was “A lot of the time, we had to and Janet Royal. “It lasted for “The Church of the Trans- favorite mediums are colored friends to share it with. reluctant to leave, but we learn how to cooperate with 23 days, which ended up being figuration in Wyoming was the pencils and digital art. My fa- “We went to many big name would keep out memories of each other. Groups would ro- too little time.” most incredible sight,” Royal vorite subjects are characters cities in California, including this trip forever. tate through different tasks, Teens Westward Bound, said. “It was so humbling. A of my own design. “ Hollywood and San Francisco, “A few of the activities were and if one group slacked up, which departs from the col- little log-cabin church in the “If you are one of the lucky and then we went into the Red- hiking the Grand Canyon, and it affected everyone. lege town of Davidson, has middle of the most beautiful ones chosen to go on Teens wood Forest and Yosemite.” walking across the Golden “The same went for the peo- been hosting trips since the valley you will ever see. Be- Westward Bound, do it,” Ward Royal said that for most Gate Bridge.” Ward said. “We ple within the groups. We all mid 1970s. hind the church, huge snow- said. “I promise you won’t re- of the trip, the campers slept went whitewater rafting in had to be a team. Through this, High school students apply capped mountains overlook gret one moment because you outside. the Shoshone River, watched I developed some patience for spots each spring. the valley, and create a scene will never forget the lifelong “The night we were in Yo- a taping of a television game while working, and confidence For the trip, the campers worthy for a National Geo- friends and memories you semite was the coldest night I show (“Don’t Forget The Lyr- to voice my opinion in differ- divide into groups – named graphic photography book.” make while on this journey.” ever experienced, and we were ics”) in Hollywood and went ent situations. after Snow White’s Seven In high school, Ward is ac- “My trip was absolutely sleeping in ‘bear country.’” up in the arch of the Gateway “You also become very Dwarfs – taking turns cook- tive with the National Honor amazing, and one to never for- “On July the 4th, it was to the West. close to the people around ing, cleaning, buying food and Society, is secretary for the Fu- get,” Strickland said. “Noth- nearly 30 degrees outside,” “We attended a rodeo in you,” Royal said. “I developed setting up camp. ture Farmers of America and ing can ever replace the mem- she said. Wyoming, visited the Ken- friendships I expect to keep for Ward was in the Happy is in the Spanish and HOSA ories that I have, the friends She said that in Salt Lake tucky Derby and spent the day the rest of my life.” group, Strickland was in the clubs. She also plays softball. I’ve made and the things I’ve City, the group visited the in Disneyland.” “I learned that I was a stron- Bashful group and Royal was Strickland is co-captain experienced.” Mormons and learned a thing “We had lots of fun compet- ger person than I thought,” in the Grumpy group. of the cheerleading squad “It will always be some- or two about them at the Salt ing in group challenges, sing- Ward said. “I never believed “We traveled over 8,000 and a member of Students thing I’m proud to say I did,” Lake Tabernacle. a-longs, and getting to know that I could leave home for miles, across 21 states to see Against Drunk Driving and Royal said. “What I learned “From Utah, we then went the other groups,” Strickland so long, live with complete the most beautiful sights in the Fellowship of Christian from this experience makes to Wyoming and saw some said. strangers and take care of America from the East Coast Athletes. She is also captain of me feel prepared for my fu- of America’s most fantastic “The first activity we did myself without the help of my to the West Coast,” Ward said. the varsity dance team. ture. I no longer have very landscapes. Jackson Hole and was a series of races against parents.” “We visited historical land- Royal has been active many fears about leaving Cody, Wyoming were two very the other groups,” Royal said. “I learned that no matter marks, colleges, and huge cit- with art, tennis and bowling. home for college because I real Western towns, and to top “My group, the Grumpies, how tough things may be I ies,” Strickland said. A member of the National know that more than likely it all off we went to see a rodeo. won, and we won several more. have to keep pushing myself, “We first traveled down Honor Society and a junior someone from this trip will “Cody, Wyoming was by far “The funniest activity was and keep my head up,” Strick- to New Orleans, and then marshal, she is president of be nearby. my favorite place to visit, and a group dance-off. Each group land said. “Always be open- through Texas into some of the art club. “The trip also let me expe- I agree with a local in saying, had to make up a routine to minded to new things.” America’s own deserts,” Royal Ward was a N.C. Pecan rience how it is to be without ‘It’s a real American town, ‘Right Round’ and every group “I learned different ways said. “We visited the Carlsbad Belle and winner of the D.A.R. my parents, which was intimi- the way America is supposed decided to have costumes. that I could make friends with Caverns, which were far too Essay Contest and the most dating at first, but I managed to be.’” “One group wanted to cross people, and the best way was magnificent to describe. outstanding sophomore FFA to get over my little bit of At Yellowstone, the TWB dress, which resulted in half to just be myself,” Royal said. “Even the size of the Grand Member. A Whiteville City homesickness and I ended up travelers waited “for what the guys dressed in dresses, “Before the trip I had always Canyon left us all lost for Schools Academic Superstar, having a blast.” seemed like half an eternity tank tops, skirts, leggings and been a little shy about my words, and the many pictures she is a member of the WHS for Old Faithful to erupt.” even bras stuffed with toilet interests, my art and my opin- on our cameras didn’t do it National Honor Society. “We then drove through the paper.” ions. But, I discovered that Fuller Royal justice. Strickland was accepted many valleys, and got great “I discovered America and people have more in common 910-642-4104 ext. 228 “We spent a night out in to CheerHawaii 2010 and se- pictures of bison and elk,” myself,” Ward said of her than you think and that my [email protected] Las Vegas, sneaking into (but lected for the People-to-People Royal said. experience. differences were appreciated not gambling in) the casinos On the way home, the group “I learned to take respon- many. I feel like I became more and scrambling to watch the stopped at landmarks such as sibility, such as helping cook, confident, and I noticed that fountains at the Bellagio. Mt. Rushmore and the Gate- clean and even learning to change in myself later on.” “After a full night’s drive FINAL WEEK OF OUR way Arch as well as the U.S. manage my own money,” “The best parts of the trip through the desert, we woke Olympic training center. Strickland said. “I also learned were our ‘special moments’ be- up in Santa Monica, Cal., BIG SALE “Our final stop was in Ken- independence from my family, cause they allowed us to open where we spent all day hang- tucky,” Royal said. “We spent and learned to venture out to up, be ourselves and connect ing around the Santa Monica ‘a day at the races’ in Churchill experience new people and with one another,” Ward said. Pier and beach. Take an extra Downs, and that night, we ate new things.” “The best part of the trip “Believe it or not, Califor- at Colonel Sanders’ very first “Of personal accomplish- was seeing things that many nia is actually cool during Kentucky Fried Chicken. ments, I learned, for lack of people will never see in their the summer. While in Santa “We stayed the night in cab- better words, ‘survival meth- lifetime, as well as the amaz- Monica it was overcast and ins, and the muggy weather of ods’ to keep up with the pace ing friends that I have gained chilly; a local fisherman even the south was something we of this trip,” Royal said. “We from my experience,” Strick- 10% OFF Weather impacts blood drives, donors needed on All Sale Items The American Red Cross type B blood donors. “Although the winter The American Red Cross reports that recent inclem- Following is a schedule weather has been challeng- Carolina Blood Services Re- ent weather resulted in more of blood drives in Columbus ing, the Red Cross is working gion provides lifesaving blood than 2,700 units of blood that County: diligently to meet the needs to 103 hospitals and must Our could not be collected due to Sunday, Jan. 30 from 11 of patients in our hospitals,” have 1,600 people give blood blood donation center clo- a.m. - 4 p.m. at Old Dock Cy- commented Joyce H. Bren- each weekday to meet hospi- sures, cancelled blood drives press Creek Volunteer Fire del, chief executive officer tal demand. and the inability of donors to Department. of the American Red Cross Blood can be safely do- attend blood drives. Monday, Jan. 31 from 1:30 Carolinas Blood Services nated every 56 days. th Donors are encouraged to - 6 p.m. at Columbus County Region. “We are counting Most healthy people age 17 donate as soon as weather Correctional Institute. on generous blood donors and older, or 16 with parental and travel conditions permit. Donors may contact Lt. to make sure that the blood consent, who weigh at least All blood types are urgently Scott Kurtyka at 642-3285 for supply is at an adequate level 110 pounds, are eligible to needed, although there is a appointments. Walk-ins are to continue to meet patients’ donate blood. special need for type O and welcome. needs.” Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet spe- cific height and weight re- 80 quirements. Anniversary Guidepost scam didn’t work here To schedule an appoint- A local woman called She called Guidepost and information a day earlier had ment or locate a nearby blood Thursday to report that she was told there were no on- called her again, stating that donation opportunity, call Sale had been ripped off by some- going Guidepost telephone there was a problem with 1-800-Red Cross or visit red- one claiming to be a represen- promotions, and that whoever the credit card number. She crossblood.org. tative of Guidepost magazine. called her was an imposter. informed the caller that she Storewide Savings A subscriber of the popular The woman was disappointed did not appreciate being taken magazine, she was interested that she had fallen for the advantage of and hung up. She in the offer of a discount rate ruse, but was happy that her had beaten them at their scam Vineland Sale ends Saturday, Jan. 29 by renewing her subscription Guidepost had arrived the game by putting a freeze on for three years. However, later same day the fraud occurred her credit card before they had in the day when her newest so she could put a freeze on a chance to collect on it. Station copy of Guidepost arrived in her credit card charges. She wanted to make the Available for wedding the mail, she realized she had The woman called back Fri- public aware of the fraud to receptions & other Collier’s“Whiteville’s Leading Jewelers” been ripped off. The price she day to report that the people assure that no one falls for events "7 /"7 Ê7/ 6 ÊUÊ/ , -Ê
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Assistant district attorneys taking a ceremonial oath of offce here Friday were, Riel, Lee Bollinger, Chris Gentry, Elizabeth Prince, Gina Essey, Cathy Radford, from left, Heath Nance and Fred Gore, both to begin work in February, Irene Kristen Kelley, and Joy Easley. Crime briefs Youth arrested here Copper Marijuana in thefs of copper Copper guttering has been John Bur- Thurman Devon tective Tedd Dixon stolen from the Highest Praise vie Spivey Jr., Jones, 17, of Pine- s h ow Jo n e s s t o l e Church located along North 20, of Sandy wood Drive, White- downspouts from the Madison Street here, according Acres Drive, ville, was arrested post office on Jan. 17, to a Jan. 20 police report. W h i t ev i l l e, was arrested Jan. 21 by local po- and the school offices Jan. 20 for lice on six counts on Jan. 13, plus resi- Cocaine p o s s e s s i o n of breaking and en- dences of Paul Leder, tering, and stealing Alton Maurice Graham, 28, of marijuana Spivey Josh Shelly and Lori copper – including of Graham Lane, Tabor City, with intent to sell, plus main- Jones Hinson along West downspouts from the was arrested Jan. 20 for pos- taining his vehicle as a place Lewis Street on Jan. 2. session of crack cocaine, and to keep and sell illegal drugs. post office, Whiteville City The sixth case involved the School’s administrative of- maintaining his vehicle as a Sheriff’s Drug Detective theft of copper water pipes Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist place to keep and use illegal Aaron Herring obtained the fice building, and four resi- under the Esther Shipman DA’s oath drugs. warrants. Spivey was also dences. home along Burkhead Street District Attorney Jon David took a ceremonial oath of of- Warrants obtained by De- Sheriff’s Drug Detective charged with possession of on Jan. 1. fce here Friday in a packed Superior Courtroom. Barbara Aaron Herring obtained the drug paraphernalia – digital Garrell, chairman of the Columbus County Republican warrant after a vehicle stop at scales and small plastic bags. Party, held the Bible. the intersection of N.C. 410 and Spivey had a small amount of She had stolen pickup Chadbourn-Clarendon Road. marijuana in a pocket, and a T h e C o l u m b u s and a blank check in Graham had just purchased large “bundle” of the drug was County Sheriff ’s Of- Williams’ possession. the cocaine in Chadbourn, in a bag under the driver’s seat, fice received a call The items were in the DA Herring said. Herring reported. Jan. 20 from OnStar, same name as the Continued from page 1-A the anti-theft system owner of the pickup, in many vehicles. Au- Currie Milligan of bus County courthouse has the late Lee Greer, said Greer, Dismissed Computers thorities were told a Ash, who reported been returned to the commu- former governor Mike Easley A charge At least 16 computers – 14 stolen pickup truck the theft. nity. I and my staff will fight and Rex Gore – all Democrats of posses- Williams of them laptop models – were was parked in the Williams, now liv- for victims, and we’ll treat – preceded David. sion of co- stolen from Acme-Delco El- Green Acres community south- ing in the Ash community, has criminals with fairness,” the “This job is not for one caine with ementary School along U.S. east of Tabor City. been convicted of less offenses Republican DA said. who’s not ready, but Jon Da- intent to sell 74-76 in Delco, according to a Deputy James Norris went twice in the theft of vehicles He said his staff would vid is ready and capable. His against John Jan. 22 sheriff ’s report. to Pine Circle Drive and found in Columbus County, records work immediately to relieve position is probably the most Kevin Bland, Officials said they found all a blue 2009 Chevrolet crew-cab show. She stole a vehicle in overcrowding in the new jail important post in the three- 24, of Lewis the lights in the school turned pickup at a residence. Keira 2006, and was placed on proba- – built to house 196 – where county district for the safety Street, Chad- Bland off when they arrived at 7 a.m., Ann Williams, 33, formerly of tion. She stole one in 2008, and defendants are sleeping on the of our citizens. bour n, was and doors that had been locked Chadbourn, approached the eventually went to prison when floor because of numbers more “He has immense power. dismissed in District Court on when the school closed on Jan. deputy and told Norris she was her probation was revoked. than 40 above capacity. He can indict a person if he Jan. 14 for an unknown reason. 21, were open. the driver. Norris arrested Williams 1,000 days chooses, based on evidence, There was no reason shown Eight ASUS laptops and Norris found two sets of for possession of stolen prop- David didn’t promise le- or he can decline to prosecute in the dismissal form, and six Dell laptops were stolen keys, a bankcard, a credit card erty. niency toward those in jail, someone, again based on what there was no subpoena in the from classrooms, plus one but their cases will be moved he considers not sufficient evi- court records for the arresting standard Dell computer and quickly. dence. It’s in his discretion,” Tabor City police officer. It was another desktop unit, the re- “We’ve got some people in Gore stated. the eighth setting for the case port showed. Local man arrested the jail here who’ve been wait- Integrity since Bland’s arrest on Feb. 10, ing 1,000 days for their time in “You want a man with legal 2010, when he was found with court. That’s incredible,” he experience and integrity, and 5.8 grams of cocaine. Birthday for statutory rape declared. Jon David has it,” Gore added. Both drivers in a Jan. 20 Terry Lane Auvil Jr., 26, of ing Oct. 17-23, and during the David said he was proud Carlton Prince, represent- Fraud wreck here at the intersection Hardy Road, Whiteville, has time of Oct. 24-30. of his relationship with law ing the Columbus County Bar of Lee and Calhoun streets been arrested on five counts This is the fourth arrest on enforcement and was cheered Association, presented David Larry Eugene Singleton, 54, have the same birthday – Dec. of statutory rape involving a felony charges of Auvil in the to see so many different de- to Superior Court Judge Jack living in an apartment along 18, records show. 15-year-old girl in October 2010 past 10 months, records show. partments represented in the Hooks Jr. for the swearing-in Tram Road, Whiteville, was The 11:15 a.m. crash was on warrants obtained by Sher- He was charged last March audience. ceremony. Joanne Garrell, arrested Jan. 22 on charges caused when Barney L. Best, iff ’s Detective Rene Trevino. with fleeing arrest by Tabor Sheriff Chris Batten and chairman of the Columbus of fraud and misdemeanor 64, of Fountain Inn, S.C., failed Auvil, who has a street City police, theft of a vehicle several of his staff, Sheriff County Republican Party, held larceny on warrants obtained to yield, and his 2000 Chev- name of “T Bone,” is charged in September, and taking in- John Ingram of Brunswick the Bible for the oath. by Whiteville Police Officer rolet was struck in the left with having sex with the girl decent liberties with a girl County and some of his of- Hooks administered the Andy Pate. rear side at 30 mph by a 2010 on Oct. 6, during the time of under the age of 16 in Tabor ficers, police from Tabor City, oath to David, his assistant Singleton is charged with Lexus driven by Lois Williams Oct. 7-9, during Oct. 10-16, dur- City last fall. Fair Bluff, Lake Waccamaw DAs and the support staff. theft of a ring, owned by Stacy Gerald, 78, of Old Farm Trail, and Whiteville, probation of- “I know what to expect from Tedder, on Jan. 5, and pawning Whiteville. Both were using ficers, Wildlife Commission you because I’ve been in the the stolen ring at Pawn USA seat belts, and there were no Break-ins, thefs noted officers, personnel from Lake courtroom with you on sev- here the same day. reported injuries. Waccamaw State Park, and the eral occasions, and I know you The following were victims Register, Red Bug Road, Halls- Highway Patrol attended the will do your best,” Hooks told of a break-in and/or theft re- boro – theft of vehicle transmis- afternoon ceremonial session. David. ported on date shown: sion, three Honda wheels. Victims’ voice New ADAs 2 hurt, belts not used s*ANn.ICE"LENDS )N- s*ANn$ICKIE7RIGHT “I’m absolutely committed David introduced two new The driver and passenger Cedar Drive, Riegelwood, was dustrial Park off Chadbourn Ward, Trail’s End Lane, White- to a combined police-prosecu- assistant DAs – young local – both shown as not using the passenger. Highway – break-in, theft of ville – break-in, theft of York- tor approach in fighting crime. attorney Heath Nance from seat belts -- sustained serious There were minor injuries Miller welding unit, copper shire terrier. There have been four murders Cerro Gordo, and Fred Gore, an injuries on Jan. 19 after their in a Jan. 17 wreck at 12:05 p.m. wire. s*ANn/AKES'RADING in Columbus County since I assistant DA in Durham, who’s vehicle wrecked on U.S. 74-76 on U.S. 76 in front of West s*ANn&ARRY3MITH Company, Youngsville – theft of was elected (Nov. 2). I went moving to this district. Both about 2.5 miles east of N.C. 11, Columbus High School. Both White, N.C. 410 South, Chad- concrete saw, grease gun from to the crime scene in Tabor begin their duties in February. according to a Highway Patrol drivers and a passenger were bourn – break-in, theft of medi- vehicle at Bojangles, U.S. 701 City (Jan. 16), and I want you David told local lawyers he report. using seat belts. cation. Bypass here. to know that speaking for the had an open-door policy, and The vehicle driven by Chris- Drivers were Jeannie Dar- s *AN  n 7ILLIAM 0AUL s*ANn#URTIS!NDREWS dead is not something I take noted 98 percent of all criminal topher Jerrod Fields, 27, of lene Norris, 27, of Ice Plant Canham, Trinity – break-in of Whiteville – theft of cash from lightly. cases don’t go to trial. He also Evergreen Church Road, Delco, Road, Fair Bluff, and Robert camper at hunting camp near wallet left in chair at G&G “We’ll be a voice for all vic- thanked his opponent for DA, went off the highway to the Curtis Rush, 75, of Casey Wil- Forestry Service tower along Healthcare here. tims. Criminals also have their Democrat Butch Pope, for a right at 10:45 p.m. and struck liams Road, Chadbourn. Mary Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, s*ANn&OOD,ION .ORTH- rights, and they’ll be treated “clean campaign” leading to two trees at an estimated speed Rush, 70, also of Chadbourn, theft of TV, DVD unit, genera- field Centre, Whiteville – theft with respect and fairly, but this the November election. of 35 mph, the report showed. was a passenger with Robert tor. of seven packs of rib eye steaks. community deserves a turning David singled out Jim and Brandy Marie Couart, 19, of Rush. s*ANn*ACKIE4ALAFARA s*ANn#ARL#ANFIELD point,” he added. Carolyn Masten and Bud Gore Stanley Street, Whiteville – David noted his staff took of Whiteville, all staunch Re- theft of medication. an oath to uphold the constitu- publicans and long-time sup- s*ANn"URNEY7ARD tion, not the district attorney. porters of the party’s candi- Rough-N-Ready Road, Cerro “None of us is above the law.” dates, for their unwavering Gordo – theft of 15-hp Mercury He said he wanted the peo- support last fall. outboard motor. ple of Columbus County to Gore noted the twice-post- s*ANn-INUTEMAN&OOD hold him accountable, and poned ceremony was the first Mart, U.S. 701 Bypass, White- asked them to compare the in all three counties in the ville – break-in of air vending murder rate and the jail num- district since District Court machine, theft of cash. bers a year from now. Judges Giles Clark and Ray s*ANn'LORIS:IMMER- Predecessors Walton held similar sessions man, Baltimore, Md. – theft Retired Superior Court in 1968 to mark the beginning of pocketbook while she was Judge William C. Gore Jr. was of the present court system. loading truck parked at Tractor the master of ceremonies, and “We can’t solve all our prob- Supply in Whiteville. noted David is just the fourth lems overnight. Give all your s*ANn.ATIONAL%NTER- DA for Columbus County since glory to God. I’m going to rely tainment Network vending ma- the state court system was re- on my faith and prayer, and I chine inside Walmart, White- vamped in 1966. ask for your prayers,” David ville – break-in, theft of cash. Gore, an assistant DA for concluded.

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Whiteville was the home of his daughter, Melody, husband Ronald Cribb, and their children. Fire Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 641-1118 Cell 642-2258 Office units from North Whiteville and White Marsh-Welches Creek assisted Bladen County departments. 642-4175 Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 -- 5A Delco woman to celebrate100th birthday on Feb. 6 By CLARA CARTRETTE when she was 16 and they wash and dry it and sell it in Brown and Louise Wells will News Editor had three children, Bobby, Wilmington to a company to sometimes stay with her, and James and Clara Mae. All are be made into medicine, Webb John and Lillian Webb check Janie Payton Webb will cel- deceased, but she has grand- said. Straw grass was bitter on her frequently. Tim Brown ebrate her 100th birthday on children, great-grandchildren and was made into a tonic checks on her chickens and Feb. 6 in the Delco community and other relatives. by boiling it in water, she ex- other outside interests every where she has lived since she “He was from Georgia but I plained. It was a bitter tonic day, helps with her garden, was born. met him right here in Delco,” that people took for just about does all the upkeep and repairs “I grew up a mile or two she said of Brown. “He died a everything, such as colds and around the house and trans- from here, and I’ve been here long time ago.” fever. She said the plant grew ports her for appointments. all my life,” she said with a She later married James on a stem and had little white Most or all are friends from smile. Webb who had done machine flowers. Spring Green Baptist Church The petite woman with a work in New York, but she also “We could sell it and make at Riegelwood “where I’ve been sweet spirit is still active, al- met him in Delco. a little money,” she said. King a member all my life,” she said. though a fall on a curb after “His people were from Del- Troy added that at least one “If we didn’t have shoes, we leaving a doctor’s office about co, and after his wife died he man still sells straw grass as a went to church anyhow.” three months ago has curtailed came here,” she said. “His “middle man.” What’s planned for her 100th her activity somewhat. She mother and daddy lived up the Two nieces from Wilming- birthday? broke her wrist in three places, branch.” ton, Sudie Belle and Retta, visit “Lord only knows,” she but before that happened, she She became James Webb’s frequently, as do Janie’s two said, shaking her head. “I’ll was quick to report, she did her caretaker when he got sick, brothers-in-law, Moses Porter just enjoy it and thank the own cooking and housework. and that’s how they met and and Clermmon Porter who live Good Lord for sparing me this “Just about anything I want- later married. Both had grown in Riegelwood. long.” ed to do, I did,” she added. children from their first mar- In addition to King Troy and She’s still agile and walks riages. Emma Zimmerman, who help steady with no hint of pain in Clara Cartrette Janie was among the oldest her get where she needs to go, her knees. Naturally, she favors 910-642-4104, ext 226 of six sisters, but there were Janie has several other special her broken wrist, which is still no brothers in her family. Her Janie Payton Webb will be 100 years old on Feb. 6. friends. Bertha Fields, Marion [email protected] in the healing process. sisters were Beatrice, Lindy, King Troy, a community cooking.” King Troy added that she also Annie, Greta and Isabell. resident and church friend, She reminisced about going has collards, corn and other “I’ve always liked to work, visited The News Reporter a out at night to look at the boats vegetables, and also enjoys and I’ve raised a lot of children Historical facts about Delco few days ago to report that with the Claridy children, Bill working in her flowers. – mine and other people’s,” Webb would be celebrating and Tootsie. She raises chickens for meat she said, explaining that she As the oldest living member of the community, Janie her 100th birthday next month. “We watched this old boat and eggs, and is planning to worked for families raising Webb was helpful in providing information for a Delco Asked if she was up to talking with people dancing on it buy biddies in the spring to their children, cooking and community history compiled by Lenoir A. (Necy) Webb. for an interview, Troy nodded and after awhile the boat got restock the chicken pen and doing other jobs. She said she Others she gave credit to are Monica Pankey, Ida Ruth and smiled. stuck,” she recalled. “Tootsie and have brown eggs. worked for the Claridy family Flynn, Emma Zimmerman, Mayor Eulis Willis, Columbus “She was picking up pecans would tell me she would sleep “I’m down to four chickens in Wilmington “but I didn’t County Library and her family. the last time I saw her,” he said. with me so we could look at the now,” she lamented. like that beach during a thun- Titled “Our Roots, Our Foundation,” the book features It’s doubtful she picked up boats, and we would lie on the “Before she broke her wrist derstorm!” she exclaimed. She more than 100 photos of residents on the front and back all of the pecans, though. She bed and watch the boats. she would go in the yard and also worked in a Wilmington covers, and a lot of photos inside. It states that Delco was has half a dozen trees in her “That girl is on the beach do anything she wanted to,” laundry. once part of Bladen County but was annexed to Columbus yard, one a gigantic tree with now,” she continued. “She Troy added. She said one of the children County on Jan. 26, 1877. limbs the size of a regular pe- loves the beach. It was OK ‘til “I cooked for the Marks she helped raise called her a The original name was “Robeson,” named after William can tree, so she probably had a thundercloud would come up, family for years, tended to the short time ago. Roberson, one of the community’s original landowners. It lots of help gathering her most then I’d go to the corner.” children and raised up some Webb has done a lot of cook- was later named “Pershing” after Gen. John J. Pershing recent crop. Webb said she likes to make grandchildren,” Webb said. ing for families, and her spe- who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War Asked what she contributes her garden, and she plants She likes to fish, and enjoys cialty was chicken and rice, I. That name didn’t last long because it was frequently her longevity, good health, agil- butterbeans, peas, salad, cu- catching any kind of fish but among other dishes. mispronounced. ity and youthful skin to, Janie cumbers – “you name it,” she that will have to wait until her “Christmas time… whew! Postmaster L.R. Hobbs liked the name Delco, the name replied: “I’ve worked hard.” added. right wrist heals before head- That’s when we’d do the most of a lighting system he had installed in the post office, and She married J.B. Brown Emma Zimmerman and ing to the pond. comnmunity leaders agreed with him. She watches some TV, she In “Our Roots, Our Foundation,” Janie Webb recalls rid- said. “I like to keep up with ing to Wilmington on the train for 25 cents. The book states the weather but I don’t like all that the railroad was built in the 1800s and the train station that killing,” she said with a was a landmark for the community, even after it closed. It frown. “When that comes on I was later moved to a different location and became a branch turn it off.” of the Columbus County Library System. Asked about reading the Janie also remembered going to school in a house where newspaper – one was lying the community center is now and her teacher was Mrs. on her sofa – she said she Florence Freeman. especially enjoys looking for The book reveals that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kranshaar were food shopping specials in the the first to grow tobacco in Delco. Susan Payton, Janie’s advertisements. mother, was one of the Delco area’s three midwives. The In response to a question others were her aunt, a Mrs. Christian, and Mrs. Mary about how children enter- Williams. tained themselves when she Janie also recalled washing clothes on a washboard and was growing up, Webb said: ironing for 50 cents. She did babysitting, house cleaning, “Entertainment? We didn’t plowing in the fields, picking cotton – “all kinds of jobs to have much of that and not make ends meet.” much time to play.” However, children played hide and seek and other games, and she was familiar with what it was like to work in tobacco and cotton. “I didn’t like working in that cotton,” she said. Webb said she enjoys good health but does take four pills. Some residents in the com- “These are my pals, and I wouldn’t take nothing for them,” Janie Webb, left, said of munity would cut straw grass, Emma Zimmerman and King Troy.” 11-year-old ‘auditions’ for American Idol

Mahaleyann Jones and her for the 11-year-old girl who had haleyann enjoys singing and lanta next weekend. brother Sam of Chadbourn always wanted to have a party has won County Fair talent She says many people have had a birthday to remember at in Cinderella’s castle. awards. She was told that given her encouragement, Disneyworld, fulfilling a dream But there was more. Ma- American Idol was at Disney including Sonny and Jean Ar- World, but she was not aware thur Hammond, Dr. Matthews, that contestants for the popu- Dr. Ray Thigpen, Ricky Rouse lar show had to be 14 years of Rouse Counseling and all of or older to compete. However, her family, but she says the one she was able to go through the person she can never let down audition and the judges liked is Jesus Christ, to whom she Mahaleyann with an American Idol judge her performance so much they gives all her praise. did a video of her. Mahaleyann is hopeful that Mahaleyann is a voice stu- she will go all the way with dent of Mrs. Miranda of Mi- America’s Got Talent and she randa’s Music, a piano student expresses thanks to all who of Melanie Fowler and a dance have supported her. student at Amy’s Academy of She is the daughter of San- Dance. She will audition for dra Jones of Chadbourn. America’s Got Talent in At- Bone, heart screenings set Residents living in and around Columbus County can be screened to reduce their risk of stroke or bone fracture. Life Line Screening will be held on Jan. 26 at the Lakeside Event Center on Chadbourn Highway. Pre-registration is required. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, ab- dominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 min- utes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www. lifelinescreening.com.

Mahaleyann and Cinderella www.whiteville.com Mahaleyann and Sam at Disneyworld party 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 Births EEC class McQueen ofered Aaron and Heather Davis McQueen of Whiteville an- at SCC nounce the Dec. 27 birth of a son, Noah Andrew, in South- The Continuing Education eastern Regional Medical Division at Southeastern Com- Center. He weighed 8 pounds munity College is partnering 11 ounces. with Region Four Child Care Grandparents are Martha Resource and Referral Services Davis of Clarkton and Rob- to offer N. C. Early Educator ert and Clarie McQueen of Certification (EEC) classes. Whiteville. These new classes will ad- Noah Andrew has a 2-year- dress N. C. Division of Child old brother, Gabriel. Development (DCD) required topic areas and meet Early Educator Certification renewal Watts requirements while helping Brent and Jennifer Todd participants improve their Watts of Clarendon announce quality of services provided the Dec. 28 birth of a son, to young children and families. Briggs Ray, in Loris Commu- Continuing Education Units nity Hospital. He weighed 8 (CEUs) will be awarded upon pounds 0.7 ounce. successful completion of each Grandparents are Judy class and may be used for both Ray Spivey of Clarendon, Tim EEC renewal and in-service Spivey of Green Sea, S.C., requirements for DCD facility Ricky and Helen Watts of licensure purposes. Riegelwood, Lynda and Kim SCC has received N. C. Child Todd Clarendon, and the late Care Resource and Referral Gail Fowler Todd. Council approval to offer So Great-grandparents are Many Approaches to Learning Ruby and Banks Watts, the late - Planning for the Individual Hoover and Bernice Ray, C.W. Needs of Infants and Toddlers. Mrs. Terry James Long Todd and the late Alene Todd This course is designed to of Clarendon, Sadie Fowler support infant/toddler teach- and the late Wade Fowler of ers in meeting the individual Frances Augusta Ogden Cassada Nikki Turner pledges Tabor City. needs of children in their care. Topics include how cul- Wiggins ture, disability and tempera- Cassada is Mississippi deb vows with T.J. Long ment affect development; how Frances Augusta Ogden Miss Cassada and four Lacy December Bryan and Jean Nicole (Nikki) Turn- Whiteville, cousin of the the environment can support Cassada was honored at the other debs were honored at a Jack Wiggins Jr. of Cerro Gor- er and Terry James (T.J.) bride, was maid of honor learning; and creating an in- Delta Debutante Club’s 68th dance at the Greenville Golf do announce the Dec. 25 birth Long exchanged wedding and Jessica Hughes was dividualized plan to meet the annual debutante presenta- and Country Club following of a daughter, Greenley Mary- vows on Sept. 18 in Western matron of honor. Brides- needs of a child. Alyce, in Columbus Regional tion and ball at the Greenville, the presentation rehearsal. Prong Baptist Church near maids were Kayla Cartrette, This five-hour (.5 CEU) class Healthcare. She weighed 7 Miss. Golf and Country Club Music was provided by BRW Whiteville. Whitney Bailey, Terra Long, will meet Jan. 25 and Feb. 2 pounds 14 ounces. on Dec. 29. of New Orleans. The bride is the daughter Christine Long, Morgan Maternal grandparents are from 6:30-9 p.m. at Southeast- She is the daughter of Mr. Delta Debutante Club is of Neal and Wendy Turner Smith, Tiffany Fowler, Jacq Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Carl ern Child Care Resource and and Mrs. Ronald Wayne Cas- the oldest debutante club in of Whiteville. She gradu- Rapelye and Cassey Shelly. Bryan Jr. of Fair Bluff. Pater- Referral, located at 132 W. Main sada of Leland and grand- Mississippi. ated from Whiteville High Hailey Gore was junior St. in Whiteville. A $65 regis- School and North Carolina nal grandparents are Frank daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wil- bridesmaid. They wore Bill and Jeannie Wilson of Cerro tration fee must be paid at the State University, and is an liam S. Ogden of Montreat, Levkoff European grey Gordo. first class meeting. Students accountant for Thompson, formerly of Whiteville, and satin dresses with flowing Greenley MaryAlyce has Price, Scott, Adams & Co., are required to pre-register by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Blair asymmetrical pleats, side 4-year-old twin siblings, Nicho- PA. calling Sharon Stevens at 642- Cassada of Danville, Va. She drape and multi-pleated las and Nataleigh. The groom is the son back adorned by cascading 8189, ext. 25. attends Clemson University of Terry and Patsy Long buttons and finished in a For more information about and is a member of the Delta of Chadbourn. He gradu- small train. Eastern Star this course and additional Delta Delta sorority. ated from South Columbus Belle Hardie and Lainey dinner Feb. 4 Early Educator Certification She was presented by her High School and N.C. State Tedder were flower girls. offerings, contact Kimberly father and grandfathers, and University, and is grounds They wore diamond white Whiteville Chaptger #211 Wright at 642-8189, ext. 14 or was escorted by her brother, Randy Ward will be in maintenance supervisor at taffeta dresses with yellow Order of Eastern Star will [email protected] or Mary Robert Wayne Cassada Jr. of concert on Sunday, Jan. Southeastern Community satin sashes. Jacob Wilson have its annual BBQ or BBQ Ruth Edwards at 642-7141, ext. Leland. Among the guests College. 30 at 6 p.m. at Grace Bap- and Ivan Gore were ring chicken dinner on Friday, Feb. 317 or [email protected]. were members of the Delta They are residing near bearers. tist Church, Hog Wallow 4 at Lebanon Masonic Lodge Bachelors’ Club. Whiteville after honey- Samantha Hammond was community, Bladenboro. on Pecan Street in Whiteville. Other deb events held dur- mooning in Aruba. miniature bride. She wore Serving will be from 11 a.m. The Rev. Ronnie Wilson SCC ofers ing the week included a get a mini replica of the bride’s until 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 per performed the double ring reacquainted buffet dinner gown, handmade by Lau- plate and the menu includes ceremony. Music was pro- ra Duncan Pridgen. Tyler honoring Miss Cassada and barbecue pork or chicken with course and vided by pianist Tracy Gore, Hammond was miniature four other debs, attended by cole slaw, green beans, hush- Happy 8th Birthday guitarist Richmond Tedder groom. debs and their fathers, fol- and vocalists Gennie Par- The groom’s father and puppies and pound cake. Walk- seminars lowed by the Bachelors’ Club Madison Rae nell, Teddy and Lynn Tedder Dustin Long were best men. ins welcome. Winter Party at the Yacht Club and Paula Inman. Groomsmen were Dustin The Continuing Education with music by Zeebo from Hat- Thompson The bride was given in Long, Michael Gore, Jody Children’s art Division at Southeastern Com- tiesburg. marriage by her parents. She Anderson, Shannon God- munity College has scheduled A luncheon at the Viking “Goose” wore a Kleinfeld Manhattan displayed at SCC win, W.T. Edwards, Bryant several training opportuni- Kitchen in Greenwood fea- January 24, 2011 exclusive by Sophia Mon- A children’s art show is on Edwards, Dalton Turner, ties for Tuesday, Feb. 1. These tured a cooking demonstra- celli. The diamond white Chase Turner, Justin Turn- exhibit at Southeastern Com- include a Digital Darkroom tion for debs, which became satin gown had a mermaid er and Ross Haynes. Ushers munity College until Feb. 11. Techniques class and two free their luncheon. silhouette with a sweetheart were Corey Blackwell, Dun- The art was created by chil- Small Business Center semi- neckline embellished with can Briley, Nicholas Hughes, dren in the SCC Child-Care nars addressing multitasking beadwork and embroidery. Zach Wilson and Bryce Par- Center, and is displayed in the The draped dropped waist and turning a passion into a nell. Upstairs Gallery in A-building spilled into layers of lace on paycheck. To pre-register or The bride’s mother wore from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Mon- the skirt, with a lace-up cor- a green chiffon floor length for more information, contact day through Thursday, and 8 Happy 13th Birthday set back that led to a satin gown with a strapless sweet- the Continuing Education a.m. until 3 p.m. on Fridays. and lace chapel length train. heart neckline. The groom’s Division at 642-7141, ext. 296 Michelle Turner of mother wore a chocolate The public is invited to view or ext. 397. Victoria chiffon floor length gown the exhibit. Digital Darkroom Tech- under a satin quarter-length niques meets each Tuesday Duncan January 24, 2011 jacket. Literacy prayer from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1- March 22 in The bride’s parents host- Cartrette Building, room 126. We Love You, ed a reception directed by breakfast is Feb. 19 Registration is $65 and each Mama, Daddy, Granny & PaPa Maria Hyatt and Katherine The Woman’s Missionary participant should bring a digi- Fisher in the church fellow- Union (WMU) of the Colum- tal camera and USB flash drive. ship hall. Myrtle Beach DJs bus Baptist Association will Students will learn techniques provided entertainment, host its annual prayer break- such as cropping, sharpening SHORT BROS. Hannah Worley and Allison fast to benefit the Columbus and brightening photographs. Edwards attended the reg- RENT-A-CAR County Literacy Council on ister and Ashley Grice was Instructions on making col- Hwy. 701, South program attendant. Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church lage posters, books and other $ 95 of Whiteville The groom’s parents in Whiteville. The event be- products will also be covered. 19DAILY 642-4175 hosted a rehearsal din- gins at 9 a.m. and includes Multitasking - Keeping all ner at Vineland Station in breakfast for attendees. the Balls in the Air, a free semi- Whiteville. The fundraiser began as a nar, will be offered Tuesday, mission in action program for Feb. 1 from 1-4 p.m. in T-Build- Rev. Terry D. Paige the WMU in 1987. For more in- ing, room 122. This seminar We Love You, formation about attending the offers organizational strate- Dad, Wendi, Kayla Happy 4th Birthday Veterans meet event or assisting the literacy gies that will help you control Spring Hill MBC amd Zachary #1723 Vietnam Veterans of Amer- council that provides private, distractions, understand the Cowyn Ray to hold Missionary ica meet the first Tuesday of free, one-on-one tutoring ser- urgent versus the non-urgent each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. vice to individuals in Colum- and how to utilize the latest Day Service Jan. 30 Madison St., Whiteville. Norris bus County call 642-2442. digital devices to maximize January 24, 2011 Spring Hill Missionary Bap- productivity. tist Church will hold its Mis- From Passion to Paycheck Lordy, Lordy sionary Day Service on Sunday, – Turning Your Pastimes into My Daddy is 40! Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Rev. Terry D. SCC TV Schedule another Revenue Stream will Paige who will be accompanied EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- be offered Tuesday, Feb. 1 from by his choir and congregation ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune 6-9 p.m. in T-Building, room of Rainbow Missionary Bap- in weekly from 9 a.m. –midnight or view online at www.sccnc. 122. Topics covered include Kevin tist Church of Warsaw will be edu providing tools to analyze the in charge of the service. This week on EDU-Cable: strengths of various hobbies Paige is a former Columbus Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Fowler or pastimes, comparing them County resident. He is the son 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room of Elouise Snowten, and the 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Inside Columbus County Schools with emerging trends and late Marvin Paige. He attended – Arts Education and Winter Concerts – Dr. Dan determining the best ways to Whiteville High School, re- Strickland and Dr. June St. Clair Atkinson transition these hobbies into You were our pride and joy ceived an athletic scholarship 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative the marketplace. Extension – Get Up & Get Moving – Howard Wallace the day you were born and to East Carolina University in and Teresa Thompson will be for always! You are Greenville, earning a B.S. de- 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. - Columbus County Cooks with growing up to be quite a little gree in criminal justice. He at- Harry Foley – Veal Chops with Roasted Peppers Vineland guy, so sweet and smart! We tended Carolina Bible College and Potato Pancakes can’t express the amount of in Fayetteville and received a Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents love and happiness you have certificate of Bible study. He 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. - Celebrating Frederic Chopin – Station brought to our hearts and is employed as a supervisor Piano Concert Love, Available for lives! We love you very much! with the N.C. Department of Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday Jeremy and Rhonda Mom, Daddy, Brother Community Correction in 11 a.m., 3 & 8 p.m. - Southeastern Community College wedding receptions Lendyn, Grandparents, Fayetteville. Rev. Timothy R. Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2010 Summer & other events Science Camp – Invasive Species – Part V Family and Friends Moss is the pastor. 640-2030 #1310 The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 – 7-A Farmers mart preparing Health ofcials: Flu nothing to toy with; get children vaccinated for a new selling season Students are finally back in questioned the link between adults, killing 340 people. By RAY WYCHE urdays only in late summer grown locally rather than school after the holiday break childhood vaccines and au- Along with the perennial Staff Writer due to a shortage of vegetables those brought in from the West that was extended because of tism, based on a 1998 study by advice to wash your hands brought about by extremely Coast and Florida. snow, but flu won’t be taking a British physician. The cause often, a flu shot is still the best Despite the recent weather dry weather. A total of 29 ven- Rules for vendors for the a holiday in the weeks ahead. was taken up on the Internet protection against the virus. that seems a long way from dors signed up to sell last year. most part are expected to Health officials are urg- by concerned parents, but The Centers for Disease Con- fresh vegetables, members of “We hope that somebody remain unchanged and deal ing parents that there’s still this month, a British medical trol and Prevention recom- the Columbus County Com- will have some vegetables by mainly with what can and time to get their children journal thoroughly debunked mends everyone age 6 years munity Farmers Market are May 7,” Carol Shuman man- cannot be sold at the market. vaccinated against the deadly that study as “an elaborate and older get vaccinated. A preparing for their 14th season ager of the market, said of this All vendors must be resi- strain of H1N1 virus in par- fraud.” The doctor in question prick of a needle and potential of offering locally grown pro- year’s opening day. dents of Columbus or an ad- ticular. We’re headed into the has since been stripped of his side effects from the vaccine duce to the public. The market first opened joining county and must be thick of the annual influenza medical license. don’t really compare with a The group will open their in a city-owned parking lot producers of the items offered season, which typically peaks While science can’t prove bout of the flu itself. “When we sales season on May 7 at their off Main Street in downtown for sale. Items for resale are in February or March. a negative, it seems more typically talk about the flu, it sales shed in Government Whiteville in 1998, and a few allowed only if the items are North Carolina health of- certain than ever to say your feels like you got run over by Complex north of Whiteville, years later moved to a tempo- out of season locally, and with ficials said a 15-year teenager child is much greater risk for a Mack truck,” says Dr. Susan near the Social Services and rary sales shed in Government the approval of the market died this month from compli- whooping cough or measles Mims, director of Mission Extension Service offices. Complex. manager. cations from the flu, the state’s than autism. Children’s Hospital. The market will operate The present building, Vendors must identify their first fatality from the virus Some individuals choose to It’s only common sense from 7 a. m. until noon on complete with commercial sales spaces with signs nam- this season. The teenager had forgo immunizations due to for parents to remove their Tuesdays, Thursdays and kitchen and bathrooms, was ing the vendor and with prices not received any vaccination. religious reasons or allergic children from the path of that Saturdays. constructed with a grant from clearly marked. People have been reacting reactions. Vaccines aren’t 100 oncoming truck. The annual meeting of the the Tobacco Settlement Fund. Other than fruits and veg- irrationally against the idea percent foolproof, but in the Children under the age of market will be held Feb. 25 at Vendors say it is a big improve- etables, those renting space of vaccinations since Edward overwhelming majority of 18 may eligible for free shots at which time officers will be ment over the original site. at the market may sell home- Jenner discovered in 1796 that cases, they have protected and the Buncombe County Health elected and rules and regula- “It’s a big change from that made crafts, eggs, honey, patients intentionally infected saved lives, especially when Department and in other coun- tions for vendors will be dis- little parking lot in the hot sun baked goods, preserved jams with a cowpox lesion could we talk about influenza. ties, while shots typically cost cussed and adopted. on that hot asphalt,” Shuman and jellies, firewood cut by develop immunity against The 1918 pandemic killed around $25 for adults at doc- The yearly fee for vendors said. “Customers wouldn’t the vendor, and fresh or dried the deadly smallpox. Some an estimated 50 million people tor’s offices, drugstores and is $85 for the entire sales sea- come to the market there,” flowers. clergy insisted that vaccina- — 3 percent of the world’s supermarkets. son, or $7 per day for those who she added. Other farm products con- tions were “un-Christian” population at the time. It’s an prefer not to sell for the entire With the new location, the sidered for sale at the market since they involved injecting outbreak on that scale that season. market has grown every year must be approved by t he board humans with material from health officials fear and try to Last year, the number of since 1998, she said, as more of directors. animals. Others disliked the prevent with the annual vac- FOGS meeting sales days was reduced to Sat- people realized the advan- government mandates for pub- cine programs. tage of buying vegetables lic health as compromising Each year, on average, the slated Jan 27 their individual rights. flu kills about 36,000 people Vaccinations have since and sends another 220,000 to Friends of the Green Swamp eradicated the childhood dis- the hospital. Most of those are (FOGS) will meet Thursday, eases that once left children elderly, but each year, more Jan, 27 at 7 p.m. in Lake Wac- Beautify your home with free blind from mumps, deaf from than 20,000 children younger camaw Town Hall. measles or paralyzed by polio. than 5 years old are hospital- All current and past mem- seedlings from Division of Forests But a growing complacency ized because of complications bers and any others interested about legally required im- from influenza. The 2009 H1H1 in joining the organization are The state Division of For- The selections available of trees to communities. munizations has seen the outbreak was more deadly invited. ests wants to help you make include Atlantic white cedar The winter months are resurgence of such diseases among children and young your yard look more inviting (also known as juniper); bald good times to set out trees as as tuberculosis. by giving you up to 10 trees to cypress (good for wet soils); the seedlings are now dor- In recent years, some have plant around your home. black walnut, producer of mant and will begin to grow The District 8 Forestry edible nuts and probably when the weather becomes Remember your Valentine office located near Legion the most desired American warmer. Stadium on Chadbourn Road furniture wood; persimmon, To learn more about the N. Roseland with a gif will give away 12 varieties of producer of fruit that is a C. Division of Forest Resourc- VFD BBQ seedlings suitable for plant- wildlife food; southern cra- es and its nursery program, fom ing in this area on Tuesday, bapple, has showy white blos- contact the district office at Jan. 22, starting at 10 a. m. soms in spring; crape myrtle, 642 5093. is Feb. 5 Residents desiring free late summer bloom producer; Roseland Volunteer Fire De- seedlings will be allowed to live oak, a southern favorite; partment will have its annual take home five loblolly pines southern red oak, producer barbecue on Saturday, Feb. 5, ~ Large Selection of Pandora ~ and five hardwood trees from of acorns for wildlife food; from 11 a.m. until all is sold. Sale Vera Holiday Items a selection of 11varieties as white oak, strong wood and McIntyre’s visit GIFTS & INTERIORS Plates are $6, eat in or take 1017 South, Madison Street long as supplies last. heavy acorn bearer; cher- out. The public is invited. Whiteville • 642-9881 60% Of 60% Of The hardwood seedlings rybark oak, acorn producer to Columbus to be given away have differ- that likes full sun; overcup cancelled ent characteristics, enabling oak, medium size tree that homeowners to select a vari- likes full sun and wet soils, Congressman Mike Mc- ety that suits his particular and loblolly pines, the most Intyre’s conversations with need. prolific pine growing in this the congressman planned Trees have many desirable area. for Jan. 24 at Southeastern Put your heart qualities for home plantings. The seedling giveaway Community College has been They provide shade, reduce program of the Forestry Ser- cancelled in light of the death winds’ effects, absorb pollut- vice was established to help of McIntyre’s father. His office ants and provide shelter and homeowners to plant more will announce when the event food for a variety of wildlife. trees and to realize the value will be rescheduled. on the line in Lake Continued from page 1-A decks. The rules allow for a 35 be trapped in a large enclosed The same goes for additions.” our Valentine foot by 10 foot deck or porch porch if there is only one exit. Currie said the planning for use on campers at camp- “A lot of your larger trail- board hopes to work with the grounds. Additions must not ers have two doors for that campground owners to get a be permanently attached. purpose,” he said. “An adult better idea of what is allowed, T he problem, Cur rie would likely have the pres- what might be needed, and said, comes when decks and ence of mind to force their identifying the best way to ap- porches go from being cool, way through a screen if there proach solving any problems. screened-in porches to addi- was a fire, but a child or a Campgrounds at the lake Love Lines tional rooms. Enclosed walls senior citizen might not have don’t match the stereotype Send a message to your special someone for Valentine’s Day. and other improvements are the strength to do so.” of a rundown trailer park, Show them how much you care and let everyone know. forbidden, as are appliances Recreational vehicles have Currie said. such as air conditioners, also changed dramatically “We have a lot of law en- Love Line messages will be published on Monday, February 14. refrigerators and stoves. Yet since the ordinance was origi- forcement officers, including Messages must be received in our offce by some camper owners have ap- nally passed, Currie said. the sheriff, with places at our Thursday, February 10, at 5 pm. parently made improvements So-called park models are campgrounds,” Currie said. to their campers without ap- often placed on foundations, “At least one of our commis- proval from the town. and are more similar to small sioners used to have a site Love Lines Message The topic came before mobile homes than camper at one. The campgrounds do the board last week after trailers. Still park models are a good job of policing them- $ several complaints about considered campers under selves—we haven’t had any 2 campers violating the or- state law. trouble that required the Lake Per Line dinance at the town’s two “To me, a camper trailer is Waccamaw Police in several campgrounds. After some something you can pull down years, and that was minor and landscaping improvements at the road without a special per- didn’t require much on the one of the parks, Currie said, mit or vehicle,” Currie said. part of the officers.” passersby could see into the “That’s just my opinion, but A lot of people enjoy the campground from the public it’s something we might have “RV lifestyle” at the lake, Cur- roadway. to look at.” rie said. He said he enjoys tak- “Plain as day you can see Currie said the two ex- ing a small “pop-up” trailer to Valentine’s at least one with a small air tant campgrounds were built campgrounds at the beach or conditioner hanging out the “years ago”, long before zon- in the mountains. Day side,” he said. ing. “It’s a way many folks have Feb. 14 The town’s current policy “That led to some com- of coming to the lake on a was enacted in 2000, Currie plaints,” Currie said, “when weekend and just enjoying said. Some improvements people looked over and saw themselves,” he said. “No Compose your special message using the form provided, then give that pre-dated the rules were their neighbors doing some- one wants to change that, but us a call or come by our office. Payment - either by credit card, grandfathered in, and along thing, and we had to explain we do need to make sure the the way, “some others have it was grandfathered in.” state building and adminis- cash, or check - must accompany ad placement. been made without permis- Only two other parcels on trative codes are obeyed, for sion.” the lake are properly zoned everyone’s safety. And there Valentine love lines: $2 per line (line: 5 words) with a 3 line minimum. “This is a good time to look for campgrounds, and one of are some other issues we need into it, and see what changes those is owned by the state to look at.” Call us at 642-4104 ext. 221 or ext. 237 need to be made, if any,” Cur- park. The ordinance will be rie said. “The commissioners While the questions have reviewed at the February want the planning board to been raised about camp- Planning Board meeting, review the ordinance, and grounds, Currie said, the and brought back before the The News Reporter suggest any other changes same rules apply to indi- town commissioners for more that might be needed.” vidual camper trailers parked study and another vote at a A major concern, Currie at homes. future meeting. Classifeds said, is fire safety. The ordi- “You can’t tie one in to nance allows only one door. town services,” he said. “You Jefferson Weaver P.O. Box 707 Email: Officials are worried that a can park and store one at your 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] child or older person might home, but it may not be in use. [email protected] Whiteville, NC 28472 Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 Page 8A SANKER PURDIE TOBY KEITH LEWIS CURTIS EUGENE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE ELIZABETHTOWN -- Sank- DEATH NOTICE BOLTON -- Toby Keith Lew- CALLIHAN er Purdie Sr. died Saturday, is, 1 month old, died Thursday ELIZABETHTOWN -- Cur- PHILLIP MOTE DOUGLAS CARMICHAEL Jan 22, 2011, at Poplar Heights Jan. 20, 2011 at home. tis Eugene Callihan, 96, died LAKE WACCAMAW -- McINTYRE Care and Rehabilitation Cen- Final rites were held Sun- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. He Phillip Mote died Saturday, LUMBERTON -- Dr. Doug- ter. day, Jan. 23, at Union Chapel was predeceased by his par- Jan. 22, 2011, at Columbus las Carmichael McIntyre, Arrangements are incom- Church, Lake Waccamaw with ents, Andrew Jackson Cal- Regional Healthcare. 87, who had served on the plete and will be announced Rev. Terry Green officiating. lihan and Annie Connor Cal- A memorial service will Lumberton City Council by Smith Funeral Home of Burial followed in the Green lihan; one sister, Vara Elliot; be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 1971–1976 and was Whiteville Family Cemetery, Bolton. and three brothers, Beaufort, at Bladen Gaskins Funeral Mayor Pro Tem of Lumber- Friends may visit the fam- Worthington Funeral Home Forrest and Jim Callihan. Home Chapel. Visitation ton in 1975, passed away on ily at the home of Brenda and in Chadbourn handled the ar- Final rites were held Sat- will be held after the ser- Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Wes- Leonard Blanks, 91 Mt. Olive rangements. urday, Jan. 22 at Elizabeth- vice. ley Pines Methodist Retire- Church Road, Elizabethtown. He is survived by his par- town Baptist Church with Rev. ment Home. He was born in S u r v ivor s i nclude a CURTIS W. ANDREWS JR. ents, Justin Keith and Jessica Chris Carroll officiating. In- Lumberton on July 20, 1923 stepdaughter, Ann Marie NEWARK, N.J. -- Curtis Reaves Lewis of the home; a terment was in Elizabethtown to Eli Regan McIntyre and McDuffie of Chadbourn; W. Andrews Jr., 49, formerly sister, Leigha G. Reaves of Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Lillian McIntyre. LOUISE HYATT three sisters, Sandy Lent of Riegelwood, died Tuesday, the home; a brother, Justin R. Funeral Home handled the Dr. McIntyre is survived WHITTINGTON and Carolyn Faircloth, both Jan. 18, 2011. Lewis of the home; maternal arrangements. by his wife, Thelma Hedg- WHITEVILLE -- Louise of Elizabethtown, and Betty Final rites will be held grandparents, Jeanette M. He is survived by three peth McIntyre of the Home; Hyatt Whittington, 94, died Jean Kwiaton of Fayette- at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. and Chris Bracey of Delco, daughters, Jewel Callihan a son, Congressman Mike Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at ville; and three grandchil- 26, at Carvers Creek AME Ronald Eli and Brenda Reaves Prichard of Fayetteville, Linda McIntyre and wife, Dee, of Liberty Commons of White- dren, Caleb, Trey, Zack Zion Church, 210 Carvers and paternal grandparents, C. Curtis of Roanoke Rapids, Lumberton; two daughters, ville. She was preceded in McDuffie. Creek Road, Council with Belinda and Charles Lewis, Cathy C. Gantz of Baltimore, Linda M. Mansy and hus- death by her husband, Gary Dr. Valentine Sutton officiat- SAMANTHA EMORAY all of Bolton; maternal great- Md.; seven grandchildren; and band, Joe, of Alexandria, C. Whittington; a daughter, ing. Burial will follow in the BOYD grandparents, Doris and Lar- eight great-grandchildren. Va., and Karon M. Strick- Matha McPherson; and a church cemetery. Viewing BLADENBORO -- Infant ry Malpass and Debbie and land and husband, Gary, son, Vernon Whittington. PEGGY EDWARDS will be at Peoples Funeral Samantha Emoray Boyd, Freddie Bracey, all of Delco of Fayetteville; a sister, Mrs. Whittington was CRYSTAL RIVERS, Fla. Home of Whiteville Tuesday, daughter of Dawn Cain and and Patsy and James Sandy of Minta M. Cook of San An- a member of Whiteville -- Peggy Eugena Edwards, 75, Jan. 25 from noon-7 p.m. and John Boyd of Bladenboro, died Rocky Point, Dinah and Luke tonio, Texas; four grand- Church of God and worked formerly of Columbus County, Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Elkins of Clarkton; paternal children, Amy Strickland for Ellis’s Ladies Shop for died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Viewing will be at the church A graveside service was great-grandmother, Theatus Weeks and husband, Steve, 23 years. She was born Feb. 3, 1935 in Wednesdsay, Jan. 26 one hour held Sunday, Jan. 23, at Bladen Green of Bolton. and Joel Strickland, all of Final rites will be held Columbus County, the daugh- prior to the service and again Memorial Gardens with Rev. Fayetteville; Joshua Mc- at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. ter of the late Jesse and Madge following the service. Jimmy Strole officiating. SCHS to hold Intyre and wife, Caroline, 26, at McKenzie Mortuary Spivey Ward. She was the Survivors include his Survivors include her ma- and Stephen McIntyre, all of Chapel with Revs. Malcolm fnancial workshop widow of Oscar Edwards. parents, Curtis and Mattie ternal grandmother, Joyce Wilmington; and two great- Whittington, Craig Ray and Final rites were held Sun- Andrews of Riegelwood; two Cain and maternal grandfa- A financial aid workshop grandchildren, Bailey and Clark Whittington officiat- day, Jan. 23 at Peacock’s Fu- sisters, Sheila Andrews of Chi- ther, Eric Cain, both of Bladen- will be held at South Columbus Bentley Weeks. ing. Burial will follow in neral Home Chapel with Rev. cago, Ill. and Wanda Bryant boro; paternal grandparents, High School on Thursday, Jan. A memorial service was Whiteville Memorial Park. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the media Chris Rooks officiating. Inter- of Raleigh; and two brothers, Joseph Boyd and Colleen Boyd, held on Sunday, Jan. 23, at Visitation will be held Tues- center. ment followed in Whiteville James Andrews of Hampton, both of Loris, S.C.; two sisters, First Presbyterian Church day, Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m. The workshop will be pre- Memorial Cemetery. Va. and Terry Andrews of Megan Boyd of Loris, S.C. and in Lumberton with Dr. Matt at McKenzie Mortuary of sented by Glen Hanson, fi- She is survived by two Richmond, Va. Leta Cain of Bladenboro; and Rich and Rev. Gary Strick- Whiteville. a brother, Patrick Boyd of nancial aid administrator daughters, Debbie Smith John- land officiating. Floyd Mor- of Southeastern Community Mrs. Whittington is sur- be holding services to help com- Loris, S.C. son of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Rob- College. All South Columbus tuary and Crematory Inc. vived by four sons, Malcolm munity people that have been bie Smith McKee of Treasure seniors and parents are en- of Lumberton handled the Whittington and wife, Jon- involved with disasters or death in Island, Fla.; two sisters, Susie arrangements. nie, of Mayo, Fla., Joey their families with services being Union Valley Baptist Church couraged to attend. McNabb of St. Petersburg, Fla, In lieu of flowers, me- Whittington and wife, held on the second Sunday in the Women’s Ministry will present its Doris Eaddy of Greenville, sixth annual women’s conference morials may be made to Thelma, Larry Whitting- months of January, February, and The Eastmen Quartet will Tenn.; three grandchildren Lumberton Christian Care ton and wife, Lynda, and March starting at 3 p.m. January A Light Unto My Path on Satur- and seven great-grandchil- day, Jan. 29 at 9:30 a.m. The perform at Centerville Baptist Center, P.O. Box 1712, Lum- Gary Whittington, all of speaker will be Pastor George Church in Kelly Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. dren. berton, N.C. 28359. Whiteville; two daughters, Jones; February, Pastor Cory speaker will be Phyllis Elvington. Lunch will be provided and dona- Fellowship with refreshments ESTHER L. BUSCH Online condolences may Judy McPherson, and Lil- Blanks; March, Pastor Franklin tions will be welcomed. Childcare will follow. Centerville is located BLADENBORO -- Esther L. be made at www.floydmor- lian Williams and husband, Spaulding. Regular services are at the intersection of Natmoore for ages infant to fve will be pro- Busch, 89, entered into eternal tuary.net. Glenn, all of Whiteville; 24 held at the church on the frst and Road and N.C. 53 East in Bladen third Sundays at 11 a.m. Rev. vided. For more information call rest on Wednesday, Jan. 19, grandchildren, 68 great- County. Call 669-2318 for more Arnold Walker is the pastor. The 642-0256 or 640-3372. 2011. grandchildren, and five information. church is located at 1001 Halls- Funeral services were held CHURCH great-great-grandchildren. Evergreen Baptist Church will boro Road. celebrate Focus on WMU Sun- The Locklears and Wendy from Saturday, Jan. 22, at West Blad- SERVICES Class will begin on Wednesday, day, Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. Special Shannon in Robeson County will enboro Baptist Church. Burial community to Sunday school at Jan. 26 from 10-Noon at New singing will be held and the guest participate in a worship program followed in Lewis Cemetery. Christian Faith Fellowship 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., Light Baptist Church, Halls- speaker will be Phyllis Elvington on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Lewis-Bowen Funeral Home Church has moved to a loca- Sunday night at 6 p.m. and boro on a study of “Discerning from Green Sea, S.C. Liberty Worship Center, located handled the arrangements. tion across from the Brunswick Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. the voice of God.” The author at 89 N. Grove St., Clarkton. Survivors include one son, Post Offce. Jason Nicholson Thomas “Tony” Ward Jr. is the is Priscilla Shirer. For more in- Jerusalem Chapel Freewill Contact the Rev. Richard Priest Glenn Busch of Dingnans- is the pastor, Velma Hilburn is pastor. The church is located at formation call Myrtle Martin at Baptist Church will hold its an- at 640-6147 for more information. ferry, Pa.; and one daughter, the co-pastor and W.C. Hilburn nual prayer breakfast on Sat- 6140 Honey Hill Road. 641-0137. Rev. Franklin Graham Eileen Goodman of Laura, Md. is the founder. Sunday morning is the pastor. urday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. Guest Welcome Pentecostal Free- services start at 10:30 a.m. and Hallsboro Baptist Church in- speaker will be Minister Colene will Baptist Church will hold Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. vites the public to worship ser- All area women are invited to an “Tootie” Kelly of Durham, for- a gospel sing on Sunday, Jan. vice on Sunday mornings at 11 merly of Chadbourn. Elder 30 during evening service at 6 Wednesday Nights at the Grove inter-denominational Bible study a.m. Rev. Barry Swain, formerly Fredrick Murray is the pastor. p.m. Guest singers will be The -- As a part of the Cherry Grove that will meet at First Presbyte- of Edenton, is the new pastor. The church is located along Joe Gospel Guys Quartet. The Wel- Baptist Church Bicentennial rian Church in Whiteville. This He is the former pastor of Shady Brown Highway, 410 North. come Church choir, The Praise Celebration entitled Celebrating 10-week interactive study by Grove Baptist Church in Bladen- and Worship Team will perform. our Bicentennial….200 Years Beth Moore includes personal boro. Sunday school starts at 10 The Woman’s Missionary The church is located between of Service to Our Lord….1810- daily assignments and weekly a.m. Union (WMU) of the Columbus Chadbourn and Tabor City at 2010, a new program Wednes- video-centered group sessions. Baptist Association will host its 3104 Old Cribbtown Road. For day Night at the Grove is being The DivorceCare recovery semi- Based on Isaiah 43:10, “Believ- annual prayer breakfast to ben- more information call 653-9284 started this new church year. nar and support group meets ing God: Experiencing a Fresh eft the Columbus County Liter- or Rev. Donald Carlyle at 863- The classes will be held each at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Explosion of Faith,” explores what Love Mill Road, Whiteville, each it means to believe God. The acy Council on Feb. 19 at First 3995 or 876-0287. Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church in Whiteville. The The church is located on Swamp Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. classes will meet on Tuesdays Childcare is provided through from 9 - 11 a.m. starting Feb. 1. event begins at 9 a.m. and in- Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) be- cludes breakfast for attendees. tween Tabor City and Fair Bluff. ffth grade. DivorceCare features Member books are $15 and must 35 Years of nationally recognized experts be ordered in advance. For more The fundraiser began as a mis- For more information about Bi- sion in action program for the Treasured Memories centennial Homecoming 2010 on divorce and recovery topics. information or to order a book call Seminar sessions include Fac- Janet McPherson at 642-9714 no WMU in 1987. For more informa- I have a “Book of Memories” or any other upcoming special tion about attending the event Happy Birthday or ongoing programs, call pastor ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- later than Jan. 27. hidden in my heart ness, Depression, New Relation- or assisting the literacy council Josh Phillips or Tracy Phillips, di- that provides private, free, one- Brandon Memories that will last a rector of Youth Ministries, at the ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. All area women are invited to an inter-denominational Bible study on-one tutoring service to indi- lifetime and never depart church offce at 649-7307 or 649- For more information call Peace And when sadness Baptist Church at 640-2877. The that will meet at First Presbyte- viduals in Columbus County call 7910, visit the church website at 642-2442. overwhelms me, I open up www.cherrygrovebaptist.org or pastor is Chip Hannah. rian Church in Whiteville. This e-mail any questions or com- 10-week interactive study by the book GriefShare seminar and support ments to cherrygrovebaptist@ Beth Moore includes personal And on the pages of group meets at Peace Baptist hughes.net daily assignments and weekly GOSPEL SINGS yesteryear I do take a look Church, 653 Love Mill Road, video-centered group sessions. There I find memories of Forest Lawn Baptist Church Whiteville, each Tuesday from Based on Isaiah 43:10, “Believ- birthdays gone by 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a The Staffsmen will be in con- presents at U.S. 701 Tabor City ing God: Experiencing a Fresh Memories that make me Kid’s Club held on the second friendly, caring group of people cert at Peace Baptist Church at Explosion of Faith,” explores laugh Saturday of each month from 9 who will walk alongside you what it means to believe God. 6 p.m. on Jan. 30. The church a.m.-noon., There will be Bible through one of life’s most diffcult The classes will meet on Tues- is located at 653 Love Mill Road Memories that make me cry stories, music, special guests, experiences. For more informa- days from 9 - 11 a.m. starting behind Tractor Supply and Dom- Then I take the time to give recreation, puppets, crafts, and tion call Peace Baptist Church, Feb. 1. Member books are $15 ino’s Pizza. Chip Hannah is the Thanks to the Heavenly games. The club is for children 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- and must be ordered in advance. pastor. Father above ages 5-10 years. For more infor- 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. For more information or to order For giving me “My Great Big mation call 843-421-0895 a book call Janet McPherson at Handsome Grandson” to love. The Shepherd House of Chad- 642-9714 no later than Jan. 27. Butler Branch Missionary Bap- www.whiteville.com Happy Birthday bourn will have a yard sale every tist Church, 246 Carver Circle, 4th Saturday of each month from I Love You, Brandon Fair Bluff, now has a clothing 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds from closet for all ages for all purpos- Thanks For The Aunt Chee Chee #1311 Grandma Ethel #1311 the monthly sales will be contrib- Willie “J.B.” es, free. For more information uted to the church building fund. Memories call Deaconess Faye Miller at The Shepherd Church is located Brown 336-1037. at 202 E. 4th Street. We Love You Forest Lawn Baptist Church of Tabor City is holding a celebrate Members of The Lord’s Chapel Brandon recovery seminar that will be of- are on a mission to provide items fered every Tuesday night. Din- to the community, at a minimal ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- fee, from their year ‘round back- ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 yard sale. It is located at 2886 p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 Hallsboro Road South, Halls- p.m. The seminar offers help boro. The shop is open Monday for the following: drug and alco- – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and hol abuse and family support, closed on Wednesday. Items anger, food addictions, sexual donated will be greatly appreci- addictions, eating disorders, ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s adult children from dysfunction- Chapel. al families, physical/emotional/ Jan. 19, 1926 - Dec. 3, 2009 sexual abuse. For more informa- Avants Chapel Church will hold tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Happy Birthday




  
 
 




 
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court facility near Court- recent meeting. “My view is 84,000 square feet. No land house Square. Rather than what problems do you want acquisition was included building one court facility to deal with?” in those estimates for sites that would house all court He pointed out that while near the jail, at Government functions commissioners some of the site options have Complex and at Courthouse that serve on the committee limited expansion potential Square beside the Dempsey emphasized that the public others pose the risk of un- Herring Annex building. wanted the historic court- foreseen costs with “under- At $13.5 million the Court- house to remain in use for a ground discoveries” that lead house Square option original- judicial purpose. to change orders. ly proposed would be built to In recent weeks the local The committee discussed 2020 need projections. It did county bar has applied pres- the ideal situation of all court not account for the acquisi- sure to keep the courthouse facilities in one place, under tion of land for additional as close to its current location one roof with ample parking parking. Parking is presently as possible and Whiteville of- and no need for additional an issue at the existing court- ficials have voiced support for land acquisition but the Gov- house and the proposal would keeping the facility in town. ernment Complex site option take up a number of parking Sheriff Chris Batten made that was the top choice in spaces currently in use. the motion to recommend a early meetings would not sit The same structure at the site behind the county ad- well with the public, White- jail or Government Complex ministration building and ville officials or attorneys site carried a cost of $16 mil- beside the county tax office who have offices all around lion. A larger courthouse as the first recommendation the courthouse now officials designed to meet the county’s of the board. That option said. projected needs through 2030 would require the old jail and “The city didn’t want to ranged from $16.7 to $17.5 mil- county probation and parole lose the courthouse. They lion and did not include reno- offices be torn down and leave wanted to keep as near to Pete Cayado of Ware Bonsall Architects identifes possible locations for a new court- vations to the old courthouse. commissioners to decide if the existing courthouse as house annex building near the existing Columbus County Courthouse. In individual private scor- additional land acquisition possible,” Chairman Buddy ing of the potential sites would be needed to replace Byrd said. “It would be just a based on criteria ranging parking taken up by the new slow bleed and in 10, 15 or 20 from public accessibility, structure. years everything would be out development costs and con- “I think parking is going there,” Byrd said. structability, among others, to be crucial,” Batten said. “I Batten asked what hap- the group gave the Govern- think we need to make sure pened to the roughly 36 acres ment Complex site the high- we have plenty of parking of land John Lennon had est marks last year with 203 wherever we chose.” mentioned he would donate points total. Committee member have along Warrior Trail if the The jail site ranked 2nd informally discussed the county would not build an with 158 points and Court- possibly of purchasing land “extravagant courthouse house Square came in last from Farm Bureau (across like the one in Brunswick with 143 points. the street from the top choice County.” “There is going to be op- site) and current Dempsey “I know the attorneys are position either way we go,” Herring Annex Building and against it but I think we need Byrd said at that time. buying the lot where the to do what’s best. It seems to In May 2010, a courthouse Kangaroo gas station is lo- me like it is the most sensible committee created to look cated. The LLC that owns the thing to do,” Clerk of Court at overcrowding, structural store is liquidating some of Shelia Pridgen said. and security issues at the its assets and the company “The public is not ready courthouse was told court than runs the store reducing to not see the courthouse functions currently housed the number of smaller sized used as a courthouse,” Byrd in the courthouse or sur- stores it has, Batten said. insisted. rounding buildings use near- “It’s an optimal time to be District Attorney Jon Da- ly 37,000 square feet of space discussing property acquisi- vid pointed out having two but at least 71,750 is needed. tions,” Batten said he was courthouses not within walk- Ware Bonsall Architects illustration with three site options added. They estimated by 2020 told. ing distance of one another a total of 76,536 square feet The committee’s second could be problematic for at- would be needed and by 2030 choice is to purchase prop- torneys who are in multiple need to keep costs as little as needed. While funding was an is- about 84,000. erty owned by Clint Grainger courts daily. possible,” Prevatte said. While the committee sue that led to downsizing the Clark sees it as a chal- along Jefferson Street beside “I suspect most of the at- Bonsall suggested that the ranked the three sites and plans and rolling the renova- lenge but not one that can the existing superior court torneys are going to balk if county consider what option those present agreed, Pre- tion of the old courthouse be ignored. He instructed judge’s office and District we try to push the courthouse “requires the least amount vatte abstained from voting, into a project budgeted at finance staff to begin collect- Attorney’s office (the old tax out of downtown Whiteville,” of money and in the long run suggesting the committee under $20 million, the future ing information about low office). Some fear the business David said. keeps the county from back- shouldn’t rank the sites for use of the present courthouse interest loans and any spe- that was once a gas station Prevatte pointed out the ing into a corner.” the commissioners. was a point of contention cial grants that may be avail- may have costly environmen- Brunswick County court- “I think the public has County and court officials with some. able early in the process. tal issues and that Grainger house was moved to Bolivia made it perfectly clear what have met with representa- Prevatte was adamant it As of June 30, the major- may not be willing to sell the and far from existing busi- their expectation is with the tives from Ware Bonsall Ar- remain used for a courthouse ity of the county’s debt was property. nesses. old courthouse,” Mitchell chitecture for more than a of some type and Byrd agreed related to the county’s water The county owns a large “That was a political com- Tyler said. year to discuss the outcome while Attorney Butch Pope systems and hospital, which lot behind the property that promise,” David said, point- “We have been meeting of a space and needs study, saw it differently. combined total more than architects say could provide ing out the courthouse is for over a year now and we identify potential sites and “What I am hearing is they $18 million in outstanding 80 parking spaces and the situation in the middle of keep coming back to putting more recently talk financial want to see the courthouse debt. potential for future expansion all the towns and houses all it right behind this building costs. remain. What it is used for Architects will likely in decades to come. courts. He pointed out there (county administration),” Those numbers, which doesn’t seem to be as much of make a presentation to com- The third choice of the is no confusion over where Batten pointed out. originally totaled as much a concern,” Pope said. missioners on the three committee is a parking lot court is being held and once He added that while the as $25 million to build a more Architects estimate that Courthouse Square sites at across the street from the attorneys drive there for the site behind the administra- than 80,000-square-foot court- more than $8 million alone the board’s first meeting in courthouse that is adjacent day they are pretty much tion building had positives house and complete about an is needed to rehabilitate the February. to Memory Plaza. Architects there for the day. that the site along Jefferson $8 million renovation on the existing courthouse. suggested that it would per- County Attorney Mike Street owned by Grainger old courthouse, were over- Another $13.5 to $17.5 mil- Nicole Cartrette had many advantages. “The lion was estimated to be the haps be the most asethically Stephens said the site beside whelming to some. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 location is good, there is ad- appealing but be more dif- Memory Plaza would be aes- “Are you ready for your price of a new courthouse [email protected] ficult to build on the site due thetically nice and similar to equate parking, the D.A. office taxes to go up? There’s no ranging from 67,000 to nearly to limited parking nearby and the new courthouse in Pitts- is there,” Batten said. way we can pay that without the extremely close proxim- boro but “not practical” from While location was the raising taxes, ” Prevatte told ity to businesses located in a future growth or construc- focus of the meeting, Pridgen Pridgen in one of the earlier Memory Plaza. tion standpoint. had other concerns about the meetings. The potential for cracked Byrd suggested the county fact that the new building “I’m leaving office in Janu- walls, heavy construction may consider long-range would add only two additional ary,” District Attorney Rex noises and vibrations for plans to acquire additional courtrooms. Gore pointed out at the time. Men’s two years and lack of space property on the Courthouse “We are not taking care of “You’re going to have a judge $ 90 for construction equipment Square for future growth and all the courts,” Pridgen said. come in here and make you 69 is greater there, architects parking needs. “You would be She asked if the Dempsey do something and not give Women’s suggested. foolish not to,” Byrd said. Herring Courthouse annex you much time to do it. We’ve $ 90 $ 90 “In my view they all have Commissioner James Pre- would also continue to be almost had judges come in 59 - 69 some distinct problems,” vatte doesn’t see it that way. used for court. and do it. We’ve got options; 43 S. Whiteville Village, Whiteville Glen Ware, an Architect with “The public doesn’t want Architects suggested they none of them are going to be 642-3664 Ware Bonsall said in the to spend any more money. 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funds available Warren Buffett, America’s second wealthiest person, investor, and philanthropist, once said, “You for instruction only find out who is swimming naked when the tide goes out.” The top priority of the General Assem- In saying this, he meant that it’s bly, which convenes Wednesday, is how it often only when times get difficult will balance the upcoming state budget, that it becomes obvious who is corrupt or incompetent. Witness which is expected to be about $3.7 billion the numerous Ponzi schemes in the red. and other examples of financial Schools could be saddled by a more malfeasance discovered since the than $1 billion loss. beginning of the “Great Reces- That will equate to significant teacher sion.” Look at those of us who layoffs, which means larger classes, have been living above our means. fewer courses and potential cessation of Look at the bankruptcies and the classes in the arts. foreclosures. Once again, lottery funds must be put Then Joseph Kennedy quipped, “When the going gets tough, the back on the table to keep losses of teach- tough get going.” By this, he ers at a minimum. insinuated that you don’t know By law, The point your true character until you’re lottery genuinely tested. Adversity funds are Legislation says that separates the sheep from the goats. primarily lottery funds are only It’s easy being virtuous when times to be used to be used in areas such are good and your wallet is full; it’s difficult when times become hard. for school as construction and construc- The current downturn in our economy has found many if not tion, K scholarships. This year, lottery funds must be most of us “swimming naked.” through 3 Farewell Carol, welcome Cara Our country, our states, and we as instruction, put back into play for individuals are discovering some More at 4 instruction in order By JEFFERSON WEAVER But with Aunt Carol, you didn’t watch dawn light up the Potomac, painful lessons as our funds run and schol- to minimize losses of NR Staff Writer worry so much about manners— to search for shells and see what short. Now is the time, or better arships; she just wanted to have fun. Aunt the tides had sent ashore during the opportunity, for us to prove teaching positions. however, In so many ways, timing is ev- Carol was, in a word, cool. the night. Carol liked it when we what we’re made of. The day of legislators erything. One of the good things about could walk those couple of blocks reckoning has arrived – no time left must loosen the law so that layoffs can be I am not one to believe in luck; Facebook is that I have, like many down to the beach and around the to play the blame game, whine, or old hotel in the afternoon, when say “what if only?” minimized. rather, I firmly believe God’s will of you, reconnected with a lot of nearly-forgotten family. As news of the people were out. I had no more North Carolina is facing a deficit Opponents of the lottery predicted guides everything, every day. Last week a baby girl was born, and a Aunt Car- time on the beach than most of the of approximately $3.6 billion in that the money collected would allow leg- couple days later, an elderly lady ol’s declin- weekend visitors, but when I was 2011. Unlike the federal budget, the islators to shift money out of the educa- passed away. ing health with Aunt Carol, I belonged there— state budget is required by legal tion budget into other areas, meaning a The baby is our newest niece, s p r e a d , I wasn’t just a tourist. mandate to remain in balance. no net gain for education. Cara Linley Hill. She joins Emory each of us Things weren’t always perfect Our legislators, unlike their Now, considering the looming budget Eliza, who just this year stopped remem- with Aunt Carol, either with the counterparts in Washington, have crisis, lottery funds are necessary to being terrified of Uncle Jeff and bered some- children or the family, but those no place to hide and can’t use supplement education needs at all lev- deigned to play with him. Cara is thing spe- things don’t really matter now. “smoke and mirrors” to hoodwink Most of the old wounds were healed our citizens. These brave men els, not just for their original intended the second child of Miss Rhonda’s cial about our baby- over years ago, and Carol and Gene and women are faced with some purposes. brother Ralph and his lovely wife Callie. Cara is a beautiful baby, sitter, aunt, were friends again as well as loving truly daunting decisions that will In Columbus County, both systems and I am sure she’ll grow up to be and buddy. siblings. I found myself wishing change the social landscape in our say that the loss of teacher positions is I h a v e the other day I might have taken state for decades to come. a wonderful child. Weaver inevitable. The lady who passed away was n e v e r a side trip to Colonial Beach back Very soon, we will face some Capital projects abound as well. The my Aunt Carol, who was always a known for when I still went to Washington painful realities that demonstrate floor at Old Dock School is in terrible child at heart. sure how many cousins I have, but City from time to time. Maybe she what our state’s priorities are, shape and could cost as much as $750,000 Aunt Carol and Uncle Gene were I do know we all loved Aunt Carol. would have greeted me with open what we think is important, what to repair. West Columbus has an exten- the twins of my mother’s family; She could play ball with the boys, arms, maybe she wouldn’t have is worthy of funding, or what (or spoken to me, but I reckon I could who) can be made to die quickly sive renovation planned for its athletic Gene married and settled down albeit carefully, and do girl-stuff with the girls. My niece Candace, have—I should have—tried. or suffer long-term starvation. fields. to make his own family with Aunt Elaine, but Aunt Carol had some now long grown out of her nick- I hope Aunt Carol’s in heaven The political theater in Raleigh is Both qualify for lottery funds, but we problems when she was born. As name of “Gumdrop,” made paper now, where all the hurts are gone going to be Shakespearean. Those believe most people would agree that a such, she never left home. Even clip necklaces and bracelets with and the only tears are of joy, never legislators who truly represent better use of these funds is for instruc- when Grandmother had to go into Aunt Carol. sorrow. I hope that she has a beach their constituents and strive for tion until the state’s financial situation a nursing facility, Aunt Carol lived My sister Becky and most of there where she can ride the coolest the common good are going into improves. in the big house at Colonial Beach the other kids—Yours Truly in- three-wheeler around, and make battle with those who pander to The only way to make this happen is until she had to move into her own cluded—drew and colored with necklaces from cut-up soda straws their special interests, corporate to allow lottery funds to be used to save apartment. Aunt Carol. I loved dogs, and so and paper clips. She should have donors, or short-sighted political plenty of company—Mother, of ideologies. Hypocrites are going teachers’ jobs. Carol had no children of her did Carol, so we drew dogs. Hers al- own, so she was the sister people ways looked like her beloved stan- course, as well as my aunts Audrey, to preen and strut like peacocks on went to when a new child was born, dard poodle, whilst mine tended Merry, Leola (who died as a child), the red carpet in the state legisla- and Miss Lois or one of the other toward hounds. Grandmother, and most recently, ture. When the blather and bluster moms needed a spare hand around Aunt Carol occasionally rode a Uncle Johnny’s beloved Mary Ann. ends, I can only hope the statesmen the house. bike, but her preferred conveyance Just as I hope Carol is reuniting in Raleigh can save the day. As such, Aunt Carol was the was one of those big three-wheelers with her family, I also have a hope I saw a bumper sticker greatest babysitter God ever put built on a bike frame. Most of us for Cara and Emory. recently that caught my eye: “The on this planet. thought that trike was the coolest I hope they have an aunt who Other National Deficit: Critical It’s odd that two of my all-time thing in the world. I was always too teaches them to make paper-clip Thinking.” Unfortunately, I’m favorite aunts were both old maids. big of a young’un for such things, necklaces, and takes them on afraid, the same can be said for Aunt Carol had nothing in common but I’m fairly sure some of the kids walks down the beach looking for our state. We are about to find out with my dad’s mother’s sister, my rode down the strand at Colonial seashells. I hope they have an aunt what our representatives consider beloved great-Aunt Eleanor, but Beach with Aunt Carol, either who can play catch, draw a dog, and “wants” and what they consider getting to see both of them was the behind her on the seat or possibly color a sunrise with them when the “needs.” What is “fat” and what is highlight of any trip to Virginia. even in the basket. grownups are too busy. “red meat.” Are the necessary cuts Aunt Eleanor was fascinating One of the girls remembered I hope this special aunt lives in to be made with a scalpel in the because she seemed so old, and walking down the beach with Carol a big house with a huge glassed-in hands of a trusted surgeon, or with everything at her townhouse was and one of our aunt’s boyfriends. porch filled with flowers, where a butcher knife in the shaky hand very Victorian, from the food to Others remembered taking long cigar boxes hold treasures like of a drunken meat cutter? the furniture. I loved Aunt Elea- walks through town. I thought of buttons and small sea shells and Are those myopic legislators nor—she gave me my first car, a the time we walked all the way to smooth rocks and crayons. It would who have taken an unholy oath Quotes of 1955 Chevy, but that is a column the veteran’s memorial, where I be better still if this aunt had a cool not to raise taxes really prepared for another day—but you had to loved to play on the old anti-aircraft three-wheeler with a basket big for the upcoming bloodbath? Are mind your manners very carefully gun. enough for a little kid. they so steadfast in their beliefs at Aunt Ellie’s. Shoot, you wanted The Old Man always did his best I hope Cara and Emory—and that they are willing to watch to mind your manners. to make sure I was up in time to go every little kid—has an Aunt Carol. thousands of teachers and public the week employees such as police and firemen relegated to the soup “We need to move forward before Volunteer Viewpoint kitchen? Are they willing to watch someone gets hurt.” our schools, municipal buildings, –Commissioner Edwin Russ, on the need roads, and bridges crumble and call for a total upgrade of the county’s 911 Center Your impact it “fiscal responsibility”? Thumbs down and radio communications equipment. Or are these elected officials By MELODY PREVATTE tutored by a RSVP volunteer dem- tered 280, and 545 pets were adopt- going to do the brave things that Columbus County RSVP onstrated increased academic ed; 36,757 meals were served to se- will have positive long-term “If this budget passes, we may be at skills and grade promotion; 22 nior citizens in the meal program, implications for our state and her the bottom in the nation in per pupil Are you an active volunteer? In blood drives resulted in 878 donors and volunteers reported visiting people? Are they going to bow and spending. California is in better shape other words, do you do something and impacting 2,346 lives; 899 nurs- 232 homebound senior citizens. stoop to their corporate “sugar than we are.” for someone else just because it ing home residents were observed These visits enabled the senior daddies” and wealthy benefactors, –Jay Stanley, financial officer of the needs to be done? singing, patting a foot, lifting citizens to receive a meal, obtain or strive to do the most good for the Whiteville City Schools, on the possible loss Maybe you call a shut-in to see a hand, or transportation, and feel safer. most people? Will they maintain of more than $1 billion in state funding in how they feel? Do you coach a other move- Isn’t it remarkable that such and preserve the bedrock that has ments as a simple voluntary acts resulted in the upcoming 2011-2012 fiscal year. Stanley sports team for the county or city made our state great, or sell our recreation departments? Maybe direct result such wonderful community im- said North Carolina ranks 45th in the na- future for short-term political or you visit someone in the hospital o f m u s i c pact? That is the force that you can personal gain? tion in per-student funding. or at home after an illness? The list and singing; have with a little effort and time. To me, it all boils down to this: could go on. 2,602 county Go for a visit. Stop by a long-term Raising the taxes on our citizens “We’re pruning to get more pecans. Volunteerism in our community residents in care facility. Choose something you or giving them a gift certificate to Pecan trees need new growth to bear a ranges from as little as an hour a a crisis re- like to do or want to learn and then Walmart where they can buy one crop. It’ll probably be two years down month to some serving more than ceived food Prevatte share it with others. It is really that more load of merchandise made the road before the new growth will 30 hours a week. However, the and cloth- simple. in China. start bearing.” impact of volunteerism is not mea- ing; 78 families and emergency Not sure how to get started? It’s time for us to stand up and be professionals were able to safely Contact the RSVP Office by calling – Boys and Girls Homes Farm Manager sured in terms of hours of service, responsible adults or shut up and but rather in results of volunteer enter homes due to the installation 642-7141 extension 294 or via email Chuck Ward. Last year, the campus’s 600 allow our schools to be padlocked service. of a ramp and handicap rails inside at [email protected]. We will and our kids to live in a second- trees produced 250 pounds of pecans. The Powerful examples from volun- their homes. be glad to help you start the ripple rate state. harvest should have totaled from 40,000 to teer activities from the last year The Humane Society volunteers that may result in a wave of good I’m no accountant, but to me, 150,000 pounds. inclued: 97 percent of the students rescued 313 animals, spayed/neu- works in our communities. this is a no-brainer. The News Reporter • Monday, January 24, 2011 (EALTHIER#OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health Reipe Fruit Salad with Frozen Yogurt

ll women are at risk for cervical 8 servings A cancer. It occurs most often in women over age 30. Each year, ap- 3 tablespoons honey proximately 12,000 women in the United 3 tablespoons lemon juice States get cervical cancer. 1 medium apple, cored and Cervical Health Awareness Month is chopped an excellent time for women to talk to 1 medium plum, pitted and their health care provider about cervical sliced cancer screening and prevention. There usually aren’t any symptoms 1 large orange, peeled with of cervical cancer in its earliest, most a knife and sliced into _-inch treatable stage. So it is important for rounds women to get a Pap test (or Pap smear) 1 large grapefruit, peeled with a regularly. The Pap test can prevent knife and sectioned cervical cancer or nd it early. In the 1 medium banana, peeled and United States, the Pap test has reduced sliced into rounds cervical cancer rates by more than 70 condoms during sex and by reducing the HPV vaccine. 1 quart of frozen nonfat vanilla percent. number of sexual partners. yogurt Cervical cancer is almost always Females between the ages of 9 and Cervical cancer is largely prevent- caused by persistent infection with the 26 or their parents can also talk to their able and curable with regular Pap tests In a large bowl, whisk together human papillomavirus (HPV), a com- doctor about the HPV vaccine, which and pelvic exams. This page provides the honey and lemon juice, stir mon virus that can be spread from one protects against the types of HPV that answers to commonly asked questions person to another during sex. Women most often cause cervical cancer. It is about Pap tests, as well as the risks and in the fruit. who are sexually active can reduce their still important for women to have regular symptoms of cervical cancer. Serve the risk for HPV infection by using latex Pap testing even if they’ve received the fruit topped with a scoop of frozen Cervical Cancer Screening yogurt

Q How is a Pap test done? You do if: A Pap test is done during a pelvic & A • You are under 21 and began hav- A exam. You will lie on an exam table ing sex three years ago with a sheet over your legs and -- or -- stomach. Next, you’ll put your feet onQ • You are 21 or over the holders called stirrups and let your knees fall to the side. A nurse or doctor The nurse or doctor will look at your How often should I get a Pap uses a plastic or metal instrument called A vaginal areaA to see if you have any Q test? a speculum to look into your vagina. He signs of infection or other problems. Af- or she then uses a small, soft brush to ter the Pap test, the nurse or doctor will Most women should get a Pap test take a few cells from your cervix (open- check your tubes, ovaries, and uterus A at least once every 3 years. Talk ing to the womb). This test takes only a (womb) by putting two gloved ngers with your doctor about what testing few seconds. A lab will check these cells inside your vagina. With her other hand, schedule is right for you. for cancer or other problems. Your doc- she will feel from the outside for any tor may also do an HPV test at this time. lumps or tenderness. This takes only a When can I stop getting Pap few minutes. Once the exam is over, you Q tests? What is an HPV test? Do I need can get dressed. K nowing exactly what to expect, as Q one? If you are age 65 or older, talk with well as the important benets of cer- Could I have cervical cancer and A your doctor about whether you still vical cancer screening, can help put you Almost all cervical cancers are Q not know it? need to get Pap tests. You and your more at ease during your appointment A caused by viruses called HPVs (Hu- doctor can decide what testing schedule with your doctor. man Papillomaviruses). If your Pap test YES—often cervical cancer causes is right for you based on your past Pap results are unclear, your doctor may A no symptoms or pain. test results. What is a Pap test? want to perform an HPV test. Having an Q HPV test is like having a pap test. If you Where do I get a Pap test? A Pap test is important to me A Pap test is used to nd cell are age 30 or over, talk with your doctor Q Q because it can: A changes in the cervix. It can nd to learn if an HPV test is right for you. • Doctor’s ofce problems that can be treated before A • Medical clinic a. Find abnormal cervical cell they turn into cervical cancer. A Pap test What else happens during a • Local health department A changes before they have a chance also can nd cancer early. If cervical Q pelvic exam? • College health center to become cancerous. cancer is found early, it’s easier to cure. b. Tell if you have cancer of the cervix Q Who needs to have a Pap test? early—while it’s still easier to cure. and Symptoms Upcoming Community Health Events Risks Almost all cervical cancers are caused • Smoking. “Preparing for the Promise Land” Faith and Health Summit. Join us to learn by human papillomavirus (HPV), a com- • Having HIV (the virus that causes how to make your church healthier! A free event! Sat. Jan. 29, 2011, 10 a.m. mon virus that can be passed from one AIDS) or another condition that makes Jan. - 2 p.m. Southeastern Community College, T Building, Whiteville, NC person to another during sex. There are it hard for your body to ght off health 29 Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Nathaniel Samuel Murrell. For more information many types of HPV. Some HPV types problems. or to reserve your spot, call Columbus County Health Department at 910-640- can cause changes on a woman’s cervix • Using birth control pills for a long time 6615 ext. 362 that can lead to cervical cancer over (ve or more years). time, while other types can cause genital • Having given birth to three or more Mon.Tues. St. Mark’s AME Zion Church has a free exercise group that meets warts. children Thurs. every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Feel free to stop by 114 HPV is so common that most people West Virgil Street in Whiteville and participate. get it at some time in their lives. HPV Symptoms of Cervical Cancer Whiteville United Methodist Church Exercise Group. Adults ages usually causes no symptoms so you Early on, cervical cancer may not Mon.Wed. 50+ Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in can’t tell that you have it. For most cause signs and symptoms. Advanced Thurs. the church parlor. Please call 642-3376 for more information. women, HPV will go away on its own; cervical cancer may cause bleeding or however, if it does not, there is a chance discharge from the vagina that is not Tune in to WENC 1220 AM on Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for that over time it may cause cervical normal for you, such as bleeding after Wed. a live health broadcast with Aaron Chancy. cancer. sex. If you have any of these signs, see In addition to HPV, other things can your doctor. 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Q. Is it better to “Rent or Buy” with the current market conditions?

A. One of the biggest decisions that individuals face is renting or buying their next home. Renting usually seems to be easier, because of the “short term” nature of the arrangement. What many don’t realize, though, is that renting can be much more of a burden than buying. That very same short term quality of a Professional rental presents a number of stresses in itself: personal property storage, fees, deposits, tenants’ insurance, landlord issues, or being forced to move because the rental is sold. When you buy your home, all the money you spend is going into something that belongs to you. And when you decide to sell, you often get more than you paid, enabling you to “pocket” a nice sum. J. Ray Realty’s brokers are happy to discuss your particular situation, and can guide you in making the FORUM best decision. Area Experts Answer Your J. Ray Realty 101 Courthouse Square, Whiteville Questions & Offer Their Best Advice 642-8111 Eric Hill A special thanks to these professionals for Broker, Property Manager 910-625-8199 sharing with our readers answers to many “frequently asked” questions in their areas of expertise. We hope you’ll enjoy this series for the next 9 weeks, and will fnd some helpful information here.

Q. What is a Credit Union? Q. After I have been at my desk for a few Q. Can I stop creditors from harrassing me? hours, my neck and shoulders burn. Can A. Credit unions (CUs) are unlike any other finan- chiropractic help? A. When you file any sort of bankruptcy case, the cial institution. They are unique in that they are NOT law requires your creditors to stop trying to collect on FOR PROFIT COOPERATIVES and are owned by the A. Most problems of the neck and shoulders result the debts that you owe. The creditor may not repos- members. The members of a credit union pool their from either a previous car accident injury or job haz- sess or foreclose on any of your property. The creditor savings and lend to each other. Serving members are ards. People who constantly sit at a desk or computer may not call you on the telephone or send you bills. the reasons credit unions exist. Credit unions are “not will develop chronic neck and shoulder pain. This can for profit, not for charity, but for service”. Earnings The creditor may not garnish your wages or seize your best be helped by checking the structure of the spine are returned to members in the form of lower rates on checking account or other property. The creditor must loans and higher returns on savings, fewer fees and to make sure everything is in place, then strengthening work with you through the Bankruptcy Court. the muscles around the spine to help it stay in its nor- better service to members. Credit unions carry on the If the creditor is already garnishing your pay, or is mal position. Pain or burning comes from the spinal philosophy of “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE”. If you live, attempting to repossess your car or foreclose on your work, worship or go to school in Columbus County, joints shifting out of their normal alignment, irritating house, they must stop immediately. Riegelwood Federal Credit Union welcomes you to the nerves and in turn causes muscle spasm, tightness Any attempt to collect on a debt after your case is filed open an account and take advantage of their credit and burning. Give my office a call to discuss your union services. problem, and see if I can help. may result in the creditor being in contempt of court.

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Q. When can I file my taxes? Q. My grandmother recently suffered Q. Why should I hire an attorney? a stroke. What type of therapy services A. In the age of do-it-yourself it can be tempting to handle your own A. January 14, 2011 is the first day that the will she require? legal matter and draft your own legal documents but before you make IRS will accept electronically filed taxes. The IRS that decision consider what’s at stake. A good case can go bad if it is not handled correctly. Legal documents, deeds and wills may not be will accept taxes (1040 filing form) until April 18, A. She may need physical, occupational or interpreted, under the law, the way you intended. Peace of mind can be 2011 instead of normal date of April 15, be- speech therapy. PT provides functional mobility found with hiring an attorney to handle your case from start to finish. It’s training such as strengthening, transfers, ambula- a good idea to hire an attorney that can identify legal consequences, cause of the Emancipation Day holiday observed determine how they might affect you and offer options. The book you tion and balancing. OT addresses all self care in Washington, DC. If you cannot file on time checked out from the library may leave out many important details about abilities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and the proper way to handle your divorce. That separation agreement you can get an automatic 6-month extension (to your soon-to-be ex wants you to sign may be fair but having your own home skills. ST works with swallowing problems, attorney review it can give you a lot of piece of mind. You may not October 17, 2011). An automatic 6-month exten- speech skills and cognitive issues. Our rehab realize you are agreeing to accept a fraction of the child support you sion to file does not extend the time to pay your dept offers specialized equipment and modali- are legally entitled or paying double the normal rate. Paying off that speeding ticket or pleading to it in court may seem pretty simple until taxes. If you do not pay your taxes by the origi- ties to help our patients return home to their prior you receive a hike in your insurance rate or worse --your driver’s license nal due date (April 18, 2011) of your return, you level of function and to be as independent and is revoked. Having an attorney will take away the fear, uncertainty and safe as possible. We also offer outpatient therapy doubt associated with representing yourself in court. An attorney has will owe interest on the unpaid tax and may owe the experience and familiarity with the courts to move your matter more services to allow for continuity of care to allow penalties. Please come by and let us give you a smoothly through the system and provide you with the confidence that our patients to continue progressing with their your matter is being handled correctly. Having an attorney draft your free estimate today. legal documents gives you the confidence that your interests are being goals after their discharge. properly protected. Don’t be the person who says “I should have hired

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On Tuesday, the Wolfpack High boys basketball still man- in the championship game of will entertain East Bladen and aged to come away with a 52-46 the Wallace-Rose Hill Holiday on Wednesday it will journey win over North Brunswick in Tournament for Fairmont for non-confer- a Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference Whiteville led 21-19 at the ence play. The Fairmont boys basketball game. half and 34-26 after three quar- team is currently carryin and Whiteville holds second ters. unbeaten record. place in the Waccamaw Confer- North Brunswick’s Jeremy ence race with a 5-1 record and Young scored a game-high 16 is 11-3 overall. points. LeGrande Roseborough GIRLS GAME Whiteville was able to con- followed with 12, Whiteville 7 19 13 12 - 51 nect on only 10 of 31 free throw N. Brunswick 21 13 13 15 - 62 attempts. North Brunswick won “That kind of foul-shooting the girls game 62-51 despite WHITEVILLE (51): Jordan Ray is enough to get you beat, but a strong challenge from the 13, Maquetta Hemingway 2, Sam fortunately we managed to upstart Lady Wolfpack. McCumbee 11, Deidra Jordan 9, do well enough in some other The Lady Scorpions led 21-6 Jenna Watts 17 areas to not let that beat us after one quarter, but White- NORTH BRUNSWICK (62): tonight,” said Wolfpack coach ville cut the lead to 34-26 at Jolanda White 16, LaDonna Sloan Jerry Singletary. “We held the half. 6, Tyera Fisher 28, Daja White 4, them to six points in the second Tyera Fisher scored 28 Alexa Mills 8. quarter and seven points in points for North Brunswick BOYS GAME the third quarter with some and Jolanda White had 16. Whiteville 10 11 13 18 - 52 pretty good defense and made Coach Serena Smith’s N. Brunswick 13 6 7 20 - 46 some shots at key points of the Whiteville squad put up a game.” balanced scoring attack, led Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist WHITEVILLE (52): Amani The Columbus County High School Bowling League is now in its second sea- Jahwill Campbell led the by Jenna Watts’ 17 points. Green 5, Jahwill Campbell 14, Wolfpack scoring with 14 Jordan Ray and Sam McCum- Quamain Rose 14, Zanary Adams son with all four of the county’s public high schools participating each Thursday points, followed by Quamain bee followed with 13 and 11 4, Willie Bellamy 4, Robert Smith in winter play at Whiteville’s 701 Lanes. Participants pictured at last Thursday’s Rose with 10. Fuquon Thomp- respectively and Deidra Jordan 1, Fuquon Thompson 9, Dylan matches are (clockwise from upper left) Darian Formyduval of East Columbus, son followed with nine as continued to step up her inside Bowen 3, Johnny Lee Willis 2 Justin Davis of South Columbus, Logan Brown of West Columbus and Brittany Whiteville claimed its second play with nine points. NORTH BRUNSWICK (46): win in three games against the The Whiteville girls now Jermon Bryant 5, Raul Brewster 2, McMillian of Whiteville. Players bowl for team championships as well opportuni- Scorpion squad this season. hold a 3-3 conference record Jaron Smyre 4, Jeremy Young 16, ties to qualify for state tournament play. Ten Whiteville players con- and a 6-8 season record. Ronald Roland 2, LeGrande Rose- tributed to the scoring total. The Whiteville teams will borough 12, Adam Jacobs 5. Lady Stallions top W. Bladen in overtime VINEGAR HILL - In a tightly played Wac- The West Bladen boys exploded for 36 sec- camaw 2A-3A Conference basketball game, the ond-half points, 28 by Mason in getting their host South Columbus Lady Stallions managed comeback win. Dakota Fields had nine points to come away with a 44-41 overtime victory for the night. Friday night over West Bladen. Pharoah McEver scored 16 points for SCHS, In the boys game, defending conference which slipped to 0-5 in conference. champion West Bladen stayed unbeaten in Waccamaw play with a 53-33 win over the Stal- GIRLS GAME lions behind a 32-point effort by D.J. Mason. W. Bladen 8 16 3 12 2 - 41 S. Columbus 17 5 5 12 5 - 44 The Stallion boys put up a good battle in the WEST BLADEN (41): Taylor Stevens 3, Abbey Wal- first half as they led the West Bladen team 18- ters 13, Alicia Bryan 3, Miranda Johnson 2, Hailey Baxley 17 at halftime. 15, Courtney Thompson 5. After playing to a 39-39 deadlock at the end SOUTH COLUMBUS (44): Chelsey Long 20, Teni- of regulation, South Columbus outscored the sha Newman 11, Brittany Worrell 5, Kerra Shirley 1, Ki- Lady Knights 5-2 in the overtime period to put erra Haney 7. their conference record at 3-2 South Columbus held a 17-8 lead at the end BOYS GAME W. Bladen 9 8 16 20 - 53 of the first quarter, but West Bladen battled S. Columbus 11 7 4 11 - 33 back to gain a 24-22 halftime led. WEST BLADEN (53): Dakota Fields 9, Shiquan Chelsey Long scored a game-high 20 points Whitefeld 2, D.J. Mason 32, Javier Washington 2, D. for South Columbus, and Tenisha Newman Smith 5, J. Gillespie 2, B. Donnalley 6. had 11 points. SOUTH COLUMBUS (53): Marty Soles 4, T. Johnson Hailey Baxley tallied 15 points and Abbey 1, Josh Bryant 5, Colin Ransom 3, Pharoah McEver 16, Walters tossed in 13 for West Bladen Malique Jeter 4 Hampton scores 35 in Lady Gator win Hallsboro girls, Carver boys cop tournament titles HALLSBORO - Carver Middle School of Scotland County FAIRMONT - East Columbus High School made good use of its height and team quickness during the senior guard Shanita Hampton scored a ca- second half Thursday night as it rallied to a 30-24 victory reer-high 35 points Friday night in leading the over host Hallsboro to win the boys division championship Lady Gators to a 70-58 victory over visiting of the 2011 Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Fairmont in a Three Rivers Conference 1A-2A Tournament. girls basketball game. In the girls tournament championship game, Hallsboro East Columbus, which had only seven play- captured its second straight title and third in five years with ers dressed out for the game, also got a 12-point a 32-15 victory over Chadbourn. effort by Brittany Hall and K.J. Johnson scored During post-game award ceremonies, Hallsboro guard 11 points. Morgan McKeithan was named the tournament’s Girls Most Coach Karlyn Stephens’ Lady Gators also Valuable Player and Carver’s Jayland Ratliffe was named the got six points from R. Melvin, four from Dani- Boys Most Valuable Player. elle Monroe and two from Kelsy Jacobs and led The 19th Hallsboro Invitational Tournament drew a record 40-28 at halftime. They put their conference re- 10 schools. The start of the tournament was postponed three cord at 4-0 while Fairmont dropped to 1-3. days due to heavy snowfall on January 10.

The unbeaten Fairmont boys team took a GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP 78-59 win even though it received a stiff test Hallsboro 32 from the Gator squad through three quarters. Chadbourn 15 The East Columbus scoring was led by Al- A 12-0 run in the third quarter spurred Hallsboro to a 17-3 bert Demery and T.J. Wilson with 17 points halftime lead. each. Chadbourn, which had made big second-half rallies to win The East Columbus boys now hold a 1-3 re- Hallsboro Lady Tigers earlier round games against Williams Township and Carver, cord in the Three Rivers Conference. was unable to recover in the “Battle of the Lady Tigers,” 2011 Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Girls Tournament champs even though it managed 11 points in the final quarter. East Columbus will travel to take on South Kayla Brown score 10 points for Coach Dave Zickafoose’s Columbus Wednesday in non-conference play. Hallsboro team while McKeithan and Sayah Campbell The Gator teams will resume conference play each scored seven. Sonjura Campbell scored three, Reagan on Friday at home against West Columbus. Barnhill and Olivia Kissam each scored two and Katie Roby tallied one. It was the fourth straight win in the tournament for Hallsboro. Their other wins came over Whiteville Central, Acme-Delco and Nakina. Williams’ triple-double Scorers for Coach Marilyn Elliott’s Chadbourn team were Cambrika Jackson with six, Destiny Minic with five and leads Viking victory Laytaysha Mason with four. CERRO GORDO - Anthony Williams, West Columbus High School’s senior 6-foot-8 center, BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP pulled a triple-double Saturday in the Vikings’ Carver 30 74-70 Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference basket- Hallsboro 24 ball win over visiting St. Pauls. Hallsboro held the lead until midway through the final Williams collected 22 points, 12 rebounds quarter. The Tigers led 17-10 at halftime and 22-20 after three and a whopping 12 blocked shots for Coach Mi- quarters. Marquise Antone and Shaheed Bellamy each scored chael Powell’s Vikings, who led by as much as eight points for Coach Jamie Locklear’s Hallsboro team. 14 before having to hold off a strong St. Pauls Xavier Keel and Jordan Freeman each scored two points and charge in the second half. Michael Graham tallied two. Also scoring in double figures for West Co- The Tigers closed the tournament with a 3-1 record with lumbus were Naquan Moore with 16 points, their wins coming over Acme-Delco, Tabor City and Cerro Dominique Shipman with 15 and Kortell Nix- Gordo. on with 10. Jayland Ratliffe scored a game-high 15 points for Carver and Jordan Ratliffe scored six. Michael Yancy contributed Powell’s Vikings are now carrying a 6-6 re- four points and Darrius McCray added two. Carver limited cord, including a 2-2 mark in the Three Rivers Hallsboro to two points in the final quarter. Conference. It was the third straight win of the tournament for the West Columbus will play host to Flora Mac- Laurel Hill Carver Carver squad. It also posted victories over Chadbourn and donald tonight before traveling to play East 2011 Hallsboro Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament champs Columbus on Friday, Whiteville Central. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011 Gator squads make sweep of St. Pauls

LAKE WACCAMAW - Albert Demery’s 20 points were a big key for the East Columbus Gators as they chalked up their first Three Riv- ers 1A-2A Conference basketball victory with a 63-43 decision over visiting St. Pauls. Coach Curt Moss’ Gators dominated the first half, outscoring the Bulldogs 29-13 in the first two quarter. The Gators improved their season record to 3-7, including 1-2 in conference play. Ike Mullins and Ricardo Melvin each scored 10 points for the Gators, who won for the third time in their last four games. D. Lewis led St. Pauls scorers with 12 points.

Shanita Hampton scored 19 points for the Hallsboro Tigers East Columbus girls as they defeated the Lady 2011 Hallsboro Invitational Boys Basketball Tournament fnalists Bulldogs 42-26 behind a strong second-half rally. St. Pauls controlled the first half, leading a 14-4 after one quarter ands 22-14 at the break. Morgan McKeithan (left) of Hallsboro was named Girls East Columbus held St. Pauls to four second Most Valuable Player and Jayland Ratliffe of Carver half points as they improved their conference emerged as Boys Most Valuable player after helping pace record to 3-0. their respective teams to championships in the Hallsboro Freshman center Lauren Jenkins had nine Middle School Invitational Basketball Tournament. points and 16 rebounds for Coach Karlyn Ste- phens’ ECHS squad. Brittany Hall also had nine points. K. Priest led St. Pauls with eight points.

GIRLS GAME Both Hallsboro teams, St. Pauls 14 8 2 2 - 26 E. Columbus 4 10 14 8 - 42

Chadbourn girls advance ST. PAULS (26): K. Davis 3, B. Palazzola 2, Quinn Coleman 1, J. Kinnard 2, S. Alexander 4, K. Priest 8, B. Host Hallsboro came away points. Garrett 4, S. Pearson 2. with wins Wednesday in semi- Hannah Lee tossed in 10 EAST COLUMBUS (42): Shanita Hampton 19, final rounds of both the boys points for Nakina. Sadryne Brittany Hall 9, Maya Moore 5, Lauren Jenkins 9. and girls brackets of the Halls- Jacobs had two while Katie boro Middle School Invita- Evans and Lyndsey Jones had BOYS GAME tional Basketball Tournament. one point each. St. Pauls 7 6 18 12 - 43 The Chadbourn girls and E. Columbus 14 15 16 18 - 63 Carver boys teams also claimed BOYS ST. PAULS (43) - D. Humphrey 12, A. Sandsbury 4, semi-final victories. Carver 51 A. Henderson 6, D. Shaw 5, D. Yanoslk 2, D. McMillian 3 Semi-final results follow: Central 39 EAST COLUUMBUS (73): Ferrell Baldwin 7, Demetri Central held a 14-13 lead at Anders 2, T.J. Wilson 6, Mikey McLaurin 2, Ike Mullins GIRLS the end of the first quarter, but 10, Albert Demery 20, Ricardo Melvin 10, Mark Hazel 4, Chabourn Lady Tigers Chadbourn 38 Carver outscored the Hornets Luther Hines 2. Carver 36 (ot) 2011 Hallsboro Invitational Girls Basketball Tournament fnalists 29-11 over the next two quar- Trailing 30-16 after three ters to take charge. quarters, the Chadbourn girls Jayland Ratliffe led Carver went on an 18-4 run in the scorers with 16 points and Warrior girls get win, loss final quarter to send the game Randy Leak had 12. Antwan into overtime. Chadbourn Adams scored nine with Jor- The Waccamaw Academy girls basketball outscored the Scotland County dan Ratliffe and Michael Yancy team defeated Faith Christian Academy 16- team 4-2 in the overtime period each scoring six. T. Gant had 11 of Fayetteville and fell to Word of God of Red Springs edges W. Columbus to claim their second come- two points. Raleigh 61-5 in last week’s Southeastern Inde- back victory in a many days. Jamyson Floyd had 15 pendent Conference play. in Tree Rivers boys hoops play Destiny Minick led the points to lead Central. Shaun McKayla McNeill scored 15 points and Kay- Chadbourn surge with 16 Kirk, Tyrell McMillian and la Watts scored one in the victory over Faith CERRO GORDO - Playing for the first time in 12 days, the West Columbus points. Cambrika Jackson Brahima Sallah each scored Christian. High School boys basketball team fell to visiting Red Springs 65-61 Wednesday scored nine and Laytaysha six points. Antonio Powell and In the loss to Word of God, Chelsea Britt in a Three Rivers 1A-2A game. Mason tallied nine. Zhanay- Fraakquis Jackson each tallied and Savannah Williamson each scored two The game was close all the way, and four players from each team scored sha Dawson contributed four three. points and Kayla Watt scored one. in double figures for the night. Red Springs, which led 35-34 at halftime, got points and Shaquita Author a 22-point effort from senior guard Glenn Patterson Jr. Henry Bethea and scored one. Hallsboro 34 WCHS Booster meeting Jeremy McDowell each scored 12 points and JuJu Brown bucketed 10 for Scorers for Carver were Cerro Gordo 18 Coach Glenn Patterson Sr.’s Red Devil squad. Jasmine Jones with 13, Danette Hallsboro, which managed scheduled for January 31 Patterson, a three-year starter, had suffered a hip injury in the Red Devils’ Brown and Kwandicia Quick an 18-10 halftime lead, got a recent game against Fairmont, but he showed no effects of the injury against had two each, Quishada 20-point effort by Shaheed the Vikings. McLean had two and Juda Bellamy, and Xavier Keel had The West Columbus Viking Booster Club will West Columbus, whose conference record slipped to 1-2 and season record Morrisey scored one. seven points. Derrick Spauld- hold a meeting on Monday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., to 5-6, got 15 points and 10 rebounds from senior center Anthony Williams. ing scored three points, and in the school media center. Cameron Brisbon tallied 13 points while Darius Jones and Stephen Gachette Hallsboro 30 Michael Graham and Jordan All members and prospective members are Nakina 14 Freeman each scored two. urged to attend. Daquan Moore had 12 and 11 points respectively. Sayah Campell’s 12 points For Cerro Gordo, E.J. Jen- led the way to the Hallsboro kins and Trent Brown each Red Springs 20 15 12 17 - 64 girls’ third straight win for scored six points. Marvin Edge W. Columbus 16 18 9 18 - 61 the Lady Tigers, who led 19-4 and Devon Osbourne each had at the half. Morgan McKei- two points and Joshua Hamil- RED SPRINGS (64): Glenn Patterson Jr. 22, Henry Bethea 12, Jeremy McDowell 12, JuJu than scored seven and Katie ton had one. Brown 10, Derrick Taylor 6, Quinn Lowery 2. 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Lumber- 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, CKC Registered Dachshund pup- ton Nissan 910-739-8371 060 Special Notices pies. Call 642-8575. 26 BLADE BURCH hydraulic disc 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff with all new blades & bearings. Like SERVICES Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 2004 FORD MUSTANG V6 4.0L, ENGLISH/BOXER PUPPY, male, 6 new. $1,800. Call 910-840-6156. BUS TOURS 2011 auto, 61k. $7,900 Fair Bluff Ford Mer- weeks old, tail docked. Call 654- 2008 TOYOTA RAV, 4dr, 4X2, sun- Travel with Johnny & Linda MASSEY FERGUSON 5460 4x4 trac- cury 910-649-7531 5140 Child/Elderly Care roof, 30k miles. $17,900. Fair Bluff Call 910-840-3425. tor. Kinzie Planter 8 row narrow. KMC Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 15ft field cultivator. 648-4004 2004 NISSAN QUEST, 4 dr, wagon. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, light, ANN’S DAYCARE is now excepting 3.5 SE 91k, $9,995. Lumberton Nis- 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUN- $350. 2 year old male $200. Call 910- san 910-739-8371 317-3161. applications for enrollment for chil- TRY 4dr wagon, 43k. $17,995. Lum- dren ages birth-12 years. 25 years of berton Nissan 910-739-8371 experience. Located on Smyrna 2005 FORD FIVE Hundred SEL 4dr, SEVERAL CATS FREE to a good 3.0L V6 auto. 81k. $9,900.Fair Bluff home only. Call for a description. 641- Road, Whiteville. Call 910-642-6937. 2009 NISSAN ROGUE AWD 4dr FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 100% oak. Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 0418. Whiteville area. wagon, 42k, $15,995. Black Lumber- 100% split. Call 910-640-6861. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER seek ton Nissan. 910-739-8371 employment taking care of the elderly 2007 FORD FOCUS SE, moonroof, !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans FREE FIREWOOD. Standing hard- or children call 910-640-1455 4dr, alloys, 70k miles, $7,900. Fair 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, also tractors. Any condition. Paying wood trees. You cut & You haul. All Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger top dollar. (910) 770-3131*. free of cost. Jimmy Brown 910-654- EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE new $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 5637. to Whiteville! GREAT PRICES! Call 2008 FORD FOCUS SE, 4dr, alloys, 649-7531 *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress ANYTIME: 715-456-8177, email sha- 78k miles, $9,500. Fair Bluff Ford sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. [email protected]. Find me on We also buy insulated wire, cop- 230 Miscellaneous Mercury. 649-7531 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- FACEBOOK search: Shadoe, The er. Fun Nanny! 4 Door SUV, 20k. $24,500. Fair Bluff tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 6X12 CLOSED IN TRAILER with fold COMPLETE CHERRY BEDROOM spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff down back door & side door. Ladder, NEED ASSISTANCE PROVIDING suite, oak bedroom suite. China cabi- Ford Mercury 649-7531 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto 4 CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY table saw, all roofing tools; too many care for your parents or children? Buyers of land and timber. We buy net, appliances, gas stove, twin beds, I’m The One For You! 10 years plus Door SUV, 20k. $19,900. Fair Bluff tools to list; also 5x10 trailer with 2 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- complete living room suite like new. experience in physical & Mental Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 axles. Small freezer. Call 918-3378. dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- 840-4072 healthcare. Angel 770-0643. Mercury Ford 649-7531 er. Call days 642-2909. FIREWOOD FOR SALE Call 910- 641-7736 2008 SATURN AURA Sedan XE. V6, TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large moonroof, 32k. $13,495. Lumberton or small tracts. Please call 910-520- ROPER REFRIGERATOR by Whirl- 2009 HONDA FOUR Trax ATV, fore- Nissan 910-739-8371 4728 day or night. COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for horse pool with ice maker $175. Roper man 500, 4x4 ES. Like new. Excellent & cattle. 60 rolls left. Call 499-3506. washing machine by Whirlpool $165. condition. $5,000. Call 910-653-3992. WANT TO BUY - BUCK STOVE. Both excellent condition. GE wash- *** Dee Watts Backhoe Call 910-770-0902 SPECIAL SALE ON HAY. Round/ ing machine, $145. An Estate Dryer, Service **** square. Sprigging/Planting of Coast- heavy duty, extra large capacity $125. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, al Bermuda grass. Call 649-6145 or Call 642-2600. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, 1991 FORD F-150 LARIAT extend 770-0910. cab, 302 auto, power window/locks, WOOD CHIPPER, $125. Call 910- land clearing. 640-2463 or mobile www.whiteville.com 770-0534. exc interior, runs great. $3,500 OBO. 840-4925. 910-770-4548 ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 ZR2, extra ****Publisher’s Notice**** removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call nice, 4x4, $8,950. Garry Evans Auto- Ready to make a move? motive 910-738-3006 Equal Housing 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Opportunity NC/SC Licensed Real Estate Broker Needed! Bobby Hinson Construction 2003 GMC SIERRA Ext. cab, fully All real estate advertised herein is Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- loaded, one owner. $10,500. Garry subject to the Federal Fair Housing s5NLIMITED%ARNING ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Evans Automotive. 910-738-3006 Act, North Carolina and Columbus Aggressive, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- excavator. Call 640-7606. 0OTENTIAL 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA Prerun- gal to advertise any preference, limi- self motivated, s#OMMUNITY)NVOLVED BIMBO BAKERY ner, crew cab, fully loaded, only 80k. tation discrimination based on race, PART TIME BAKERY ROUTE Carpentry Work s(IGHLY-OTIVATED Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No $12,900. Garry Evans Automotive color, religion, sex, handicap, familial works well with SALES POSITION: 910-738-3006 status or national origin, or intention s%XPERIENCED Whiteville, Tabor City & Loris Mar- job too small. Workmanship guaran- teed. Call 642-4226. to make any such preferences, limi- an established s'OAL/RIENTED ket. Arnold Bread, Thomas Muffins, 2005 GMC SIERRA Crew Cab, Z-71, tations or discrimination. We will not bagels, & Entenmans Cakes. Frank Fully loaded. $18,900. Garry Evans knowingly accept any advertising for s%NERGETIC 0EOPLE0ERSON H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. team of proven Perkins 865-776-7457 New home, remodeling, additions, Automotive. 910-738-3006 real estate which is in violation of the +NOWLEDGABLE law. All person are hereby informed general repairs, shingle work, new 2008 FORD RANGER XLT Ext cab successful Realtors. BOYS AND GIRLS HOMES of NC that all dwellings advertised are avail- s/NEOF#OLUMBUS and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. long bed, 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair #OUNTYS,EADING2EALTORS needs Therapeutic Foster Parents. Prices offered. All work fully guaran- able on an equal opportunity basis. To Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 complain of discrimination, call HUD A team player! Classes will be held in Lake Wac- teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, s/UTSTANDINGINTHEAREA toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. camaw in February. For information, day or night. 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD reg CALL US TODAY - WE NEED YOU NOW! contact LeAnne Graham at (910) 646- cab, man. 5-speed overdrive. 37k 1800 sq. ft. HOME on 3.7 acres. Well HANDYMAN All types of home 3083, ext 217 or 877-211-5322. $16,995. Lumberton Nissan. 910- maintained, cedar siding. 3 bedroom, repairs, painting, tree & bushes 642-8111 739-8371 2 bath, 2 car garage. Located on Sam trimmed. Call 910-431-6282 GET PAID TO WAVE. Listen to music Potts Hwy, Bolton. $192,000. Call 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500, regular while you work! Dance-Have Fun! Sheryl Powell, agent 910-471-6651 This will be the best job you’ve ever LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE cab, short bed, 2WD, white. 5.3L 8 cylinder, auto., PW, Tilt/cruise, had. Apply in person only Monday All types of backhoe work, lot clear- 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath home, new car- chrome/towing pkg., A/C, XM radio/ thru Thursday starting Jan. 3rd from ing, sand, top soil and marl. pet. Lisbon area. Approx. 1/2 acre lot. CD, fog lights. Like new. Excellent 2-5 pm 1018 North JK Powell Blvd, Call 654-4503. Interior renovated. $50,000. Call 919- condition. One owner. 3,125 miles. Whiteville. 803-5401 or cell 910-445-1322. METAL ROOFING $18,500. Call 910-653-3992. WHOLESALE WATER PUMP DONE RIGHT & AFFORDABLE HOME CARE 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 2WD distributor in search of outside 910-874-1342, KEVIN crew cab. 22k, $24,995. Lumberton sales representative to call MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, Nissan 910-739-8371 on new and existing customers Pressure Washing, gutter cleaning, a Now Hiring! in North and South Carolina. Ref. provided. 642-5831, 770-1108. Salary + commission. Company vehicle, insurance, retirement. MALE AIDE NEEDED Located in Whiteville. 1991 JEEP WRANGLER, 4 cyl, 5 Fax resumes to speed, 3 tops. $5,950. Garry Evans FOR FOLLOWING 845-279-5536 Attn: Ron Automotive 910-738-3006 7 am - 10 am Mon-Fri, Tabor City 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre 1992 CHEVROLET VAN, Choo Choo lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. pkg. 76k actual miles. $3,250. Garry Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood 7 am - 9 am Sat/Sun, Tabor City Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 1988 LINCOLN TOWNCAR in good CABHA Certified Agency seeks: 1997 JEEP WRANGLER 4 cyl, 5 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Mon-Fri, Tabor City shape. 1977 LTD. Call 910-840-8120 LCSW, LPC, LPA, or Provisional- speed air. $6,950. Call Garry Evans 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on leave message. 8 am - 11 am 7 Days a week, Whiteville ly Licensed Professional to lead an Automotive. 910-738-3006 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume Intensive In-Home Team. 1993 NISSAN SENTRA XE, 4 door, payments. Call Oakwood Homes, QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL for automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, new 2000 JEEP WRANGLER Sahara Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 We have several clients for female Intensive In-Home Team. tires. One owner. $1500. Call 910- pkg. Auto, air, hardtop. $9,950. Garry QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL for 653-3992. Evans Automotive 910-738-3006 ASK US ABOUT our layaway pro- Certified Nursing Assistants in all areas MH/Targeted Case Management gram, how you can use this while you of Columbus and Bladen Counties To apply email resumes to careers@ 1996 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2001 JEEP WRANGLER, 4 cyl. 5 wait for Uncle Sam. Call assistedcare.net or call 910-332- GS. Automatic, tilt/cruise, cold a/c, speed, air, both tops. $8,450. Garry OAKWOOD HOMES, 2346 x 209 new tires. $1500. Call 910-653-3992. Automotive. 910-738-3006 CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 The News Reporter, Monday, January 24, 2011- 5

available, wholesale at the usual place of sale at Colum- LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE WINDZONE II NOTICE TO CREDITORS Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Winchester, KY 40391 Large selection of single wide, dou- prices, single & doublewide. Get ‘em Having qualified as Executrix of bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, Substitute Trustee LISA P. GREENE, RESIDENT PRO- before they’re gone 910-316-5714 blewide and custom built modulars. the Estate of William F. Ehlers, Jr., North Carolina on January 25, 2011 at 2550 West Tyvola Road CESS AGENT Serving Columbus Co and surround- deceased, late of Columbus Coun- 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ- Suite 520 P. O. Box 1467 ing areas for over 40 years. Let us ty, North Carolina, the undersigned ing improvements thereon, situated, Charlotte, NC 28217 Whiteville, NC 28472 work for you. hereby notifies all persons having lying and being in the City of Tabor 704-442-9500 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. ROOM FOR RENT claims against the estate of said City, County of Columbus, State of January 17, 24, 2011 Attorneys at Law OAKWOOD HOMES, Chadbourn Nc Weekly or Monthly Rates. Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. decedent to present them to the North Carolina, and being more par- P. O. Box 1467 910-654-4128 NOTICE TO CREDITORS undersigned (3) months from the ticularly described in the above refer- Whiteville, NC 28472 No calls after 9 pm Having qualified on the 18\super th\ NAKINA AREA - 3BR, 2ba, 1,800 date of the first publication, or this enced Deed of Trust. January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011 910-642-4932 super0 day of January, 2011, as sq ft approx 1/2 acre, fenced back Or 770-1140 notice will be pleaded in bar of their Address of property: yard on paved road. $64,900 910- recovery. All persons indebted to said 485 Norris Road, Tabor City, NC Administrator Of The Estate Of Virgin- Request for 612-5605 estate will make please make imme- 28463 ia Earlleen Coleman Ward, deceased, of Columbus County, North Carolina, USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the diate payment. Tax Parcel ID: 91394 Proposals gift that keeps on giving. Buy your This the 17th day of January, 2011. Present Record Owners: this is to notify all persons having 1000 SQ. FT. office space with 2 sep- claims against the decedent or said own home. We have homes start- Elizabeth B Ehlers, Executrix Sharon Nobles Buffkin aka Sharon The Columbus County Board of arate offices & lobby. Thompson Mini Estate to present them to the under- ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- Mall 3/10 of a mile S. of Walmart. 640- of the estate of William F. Ehlers, Jr., Noble Buffkin and Stephen G. Buffkin Education is soliciting proposals for wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- signed within three (3) months from 3212. 2957 Whitehall Rd The terms of the sale are that the real Septic Tank Services and Painting 654-4128 the date of the first publication of this Whiteville, NC 28472 property hereinbefore described will Services for a two year period at all 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2011. be sold for cash to the highest bid- facilities throughout Columbus Coun- Plaza. Will up fit to tenants needs. in bar of any recovery. Please direct der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of ty Schools. Call 642-5824. all claims to the attention of Clayton Notice of Sale the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- Proposals must be received no later LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Randolph Ward, Administrator, Estate COMMERCIAL OFFICE 3 private dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- than Thursday January 27, 2011. Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- offices, conference room, space for Of Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward, J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- ever is greater, is required and must Proposals can be picked up at the nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. 3 lobbies, full kitchen, 2 full bath. Post Office Box 52, Evergreen, North cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage, be tendered in the form of certified Columbus County Schools Plant Highly desirable location, Washington Carolina 28438. All persons indebted P.O. Box 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, funds at the time of the sale. In the Operations Department at 5487 Sil- & Lee. Contact Eric @ J Ray Realty to said Estate are hereby requested will hold a public sale to dispose of event that the Owner and Holder or verspoon Road, Whiteville, North 910-625-8199 to make immediate payment thereto. various items of personal property, its intended assignee is exempt from Carolina (910-642-0161) 250 ACRES OF LAND in the Pireway This the 19th day of January, 2011. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial pursuant to the assertion of a lien for paying the same, the successful bid- January 17, 24, 2011 Section. Will sell total acreage or in Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. rental at its storage facility. der shall be required to pay revenue CLAYTON RANDOLPH WARD, 20 acre tracts. 653-9936. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. The Sale will be conducted at the stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and Administrator Town of 280 + ACRES ON HWY 242. 40 acres following Storage Facility locations: any Land Transfer Tax. Of The Estate Of farm land, timber has been cut. 1,700 Chadbourn Mini Storage The real property hereinabove Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward Chadbourn ft road frontage. Some owner financ- 325 Strawberry Blvd. described is being offered for sale Post Office Box 52 Public Notice ing possible. $300,000. Call Sheryl Chadbourn, NC 28431 “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold Evergreen, North Carolina 28438 Powell, agent 910-471-6651 Chadbourn Mini Storage subject to all superior liens, unpaid T. SCOTT SESSIONS, For a Special Attorney For The Estate Of 33.84 ACRES off 74/76. 30 acres farm Advertisement 210 7th Ave taxes, and special assessments. Called Meeting land. Call for details. $105,000 nego- Chadbourn, NC 28431 Other conditions will be announced Virginia Earlleen Coleman Ward tiable. 910-770-4281 Request for at the sale. The sale will be held open The McGougan Law Firm DATE OF SALE: February 5, 2011 On January 27, 2011 at 1 PM, the for ten (10) days for upset bids as by 130 Jefferson Street Proposal TIME OF SALE: Chadbourn Town Council will hold law required. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 325 Strawberry Blvd: 10 a.m. a Special Called meeting to receive VoIP E911 System If the Trustee is unable to convey January 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2011 210 7th Ave: Immediately public input and adopt a Parks and Following Strawberry Blvd Sale title to this property for any reason, Columbus County is seeking pro- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The Unit #205 Amelia Brown the sole remedy of the purchaser is posals from qualified vendors to fur- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA adoption of the Parks and Recreation Unit #207 Ricardo Eady the return of the deposit. Reasons nish and install equipment, accesso- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Facilities Master Plan is a required Unit #209 Tarell Lee of such inability to convey include, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE with carport ries, hardware, software, labor, train- The undersigned, STEPHANIE JEAN component of the Town\’92s submis- Unit #211 Michelle McKeithan but are not limited to, the filing of a Central heat/air, Good location. $500 ing and materials for a turnkey VoIP WILSON, has qualified as Executrix sion of the North Carolina Parks and Unit #212 Sharon Worley bankruptcy petition prior to the sale month + dep. 910-840-1433 E-911 system. The proposed system of the Estate of GLENN DALE HAR- Recreation Trust Fund Grant appli- Unit #213 Marcy Faulk and reinstatement of the loan with- will be installed at 608 N. Thompson RELSON, late of Columbus County, cation. The public is invited to come 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH country home. Unit #221 Matthew Dowe out the knowledge of the Trustee. If St, Whiteville N.C. 28472. and this is to notify all persons having and provide public comments on the Deposit & references required, Appli- Unit #314 Juanita Hines the validity of the sale is challenged This solicitation is for the purchase claims against said Estate to present proposed Master Plan. ances & water included. $450 per Unit #316 Laquisha Gerald by any party, the Trustee, in its sole month. Call 646-1049. of information technology goods and them to the undersigned on or before If you should have any questions, Unit #319 Mary Flowers discretion, if it believes the challenge services and shall be awarded as April 11, 2011, pursuant to North please feel free to contact: Stevie 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE for Unit #332 Daphne Ballard to have merit, may declare the sale to per N.C. General Statute 143-129.8. Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Cox Town Manager at: (910) 654- rent. Large kitchen, quiet area. 1st & Unit #402 Wanda Nobles be void and return the deposit. The The contract shall be awarded to the or this notice shall be pled in bar of 4148 or [email protected]. last months rent. $500. No pets. Call Unit #438 Pam Brown purchaser will have no further remedy. vendor that submits the best overall their recovery. All persons indebted Kenneth N. Waddell after 7 pm 642-3876. Unit #510 Jokeila Bennett Additional Notice Where the Real proposal. to said Estate will please make imme- Mayor POSTED THIS THE 14th DAY OF Property is Residential With Less 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- Bid packets can be picked up at diate payment to the undersigned at 602 North Brown Street January 2011 Than 15 Rental Units: ville. No pets. Deposit and references 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville the following address: Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 required. Call 642-3723. J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. (Suc- An order for possession of the prop- N.C. 28472, during the hours of 8:30 This the 10th day of January, 2011. T: (910) 654-4148 cessor to Chadbourn Mini Storage) erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 2 HOUSES IN BOARDMAN AREA. A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or obtained via STEPHANIE JEAN WILSON, EXEC- F: (910) 654-4147 By: Henrietta Todd 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and (1) 3 bedroom, (1) 2 bedroom. Deposit UTRIX www.townofchadbourn.com the Columbus County web site at against the party or parties in posses- required. No pets. Call 910-739-9555. January 24, 31, 2011 1846 Pine Ridge Road January 24, 27 , 2011 www.columbusco.org. Any questions sion by the clerk of superior court of 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished regarding the bid packet or the RFP Notice of the county in which the property is house, excellent neighborhood. can be directed in writing to, Jere- sold. Any person who occupies the $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- my Jernigan, Emergency Manage- Substitute property pursuant to a rental agree- SHORT es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. ment Director, at jjernigan@colum- ment entered into or renewed on busco.org. Trustee’s BROS. RENT-A-CAR 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 or after October 1, 2007, may, after Proposals shall be submitted to Stu- Foreclosure Sale of houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes receiving the notice of sale, terminate Hwy. 701 for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land art Carroll, Purchasing Director, at 111 Real Property the rental agreement upon 10 days’ $ 95 & lots for sale. Owner financing Call Washington St. Whiteville N.C. 28472, written notice to the landlord. Upon South of Whiteville DAILY 642-4175 910-770-2227. no later than 3:00 P.M., Monday, Feb- 19 6466 termination of a rental agreement, ruary 7th , 2011. Proposals submitted the tenant is liable for rent due under BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 under N.C.G.S. 143-129.8 shall not 10-SP-289 sq. ft. City. $725 month + security the rental agreement prorated to the be subject to public inspection until UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power deposit. 336-870-2501. and authority contained in that certain effective date of the termination. a contract is awarded. Any person who occupies the prop- WANTED: EXECUTIVE HOME - 3 bedroom, Deed of Trust executed and deliv- Columbus County reserves the erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or 2 1/2 bath, 2300 sq. ft., large eat right to reject any and all proposals ered by Sharon Nobles Buffkin aka FARM LAND TO RENT in kitchen, living room, family room Sharon Noble Buffkin and Stephen tenancy may have additional rights received and to waive any formalities pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- with fireplace, garage on oversized as may be permitted by law. G. Buffkin, dated October 9, 2006 corner lot. $1,100 plus deposit. Call tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act January 24, 27, 31, 2011 and recorded on October 10, 2006, 910-840-0178. in Book No. RB 867, at Page 693 in which became effective on May 20, 2009. SMALL 2 BEDROOM house for rent NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Office of the Register of Deeds Dated: January 4, 2011 on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. Having qualified as Administrator of of Columbus County, North Carolina; Call after 6 pm 642-8694. the Estate of Eloise Rogers Edmund, and because of default in the pay- David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute deceased, late of Columbus Coun- ment of the indebtedness secured Trustee ty, North Carolina, the undersigned thereby and failure to carry out and By: Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC hereby notifies all persons having perform the stipulations and agree- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. claims against the estate of said ments contained therein and, pursu- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call decedent to present them to the ant to demand of the holder of the 642-4049. undersigned (3) months from the indebtedness secured by said Deed BRUNSWICK 1854 Smyrna Rd., Whiteville, NC 28472 date of the first publication, or this of Trust, the undersigned Substitute 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment PLACE onald isheR yRon isheR notice will be pleaded in bar of their Trustee will place for sale, at public R F B F with screen porch. Newly remodeled Home: 910-640-1843 in a great neighborhood. References recovery. All persons indebted to said auction, to the highest bidder for cash APARTMENTS Home: 910-642-3663 and deposit required, No pets, Call estate will make please make imme- 27 Mill Stream Dr. Cell: 910-840-1130 Cell: 910-840-7318 910-640-7192. diate payment. Brunswick This the 10th day of January, 2011 Tabor Villa 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH downstairs Walter Keith Edmund, Administrator Apartment Complex apartment. Appliances/water includ- of the estate of ed. Deposit & references required. Apartments in Brunswick, NC Eloise Rogers Edmund, Whiteville City Limits. 646-1049. Tabor City, NC taking applications on: 564 Clawson Edmunds Rd. Put your heart 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. Range, Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 Now accepting 2 and 3 bedroom units. dishwasher, built-in microwave, refrig- January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2011. applications for one & Laundry center, exercise erator. Water & garbage incl., Single- tary Rd S. Whiteville. $600 month, NOTICE TO CREDITORS two bedrooms. room, computer room on the line in $600 deposit. Ask for Fred 910- Having qualified as Executor of Rental assistance & Water included 840-4734. the Estate of Faye Goodwin Coff- handicap units are Housing Grants & man, deceased, late of Columbus MADISON HILLS APT subject to availability. College Grants, 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC County, North Carolina, the under- our Valentine One Bedroom Apts. signed hereby notifies all persons Phone (910) 653-2948 Children’s and Senior’s Programs ,AUNDRYFACILITIESs#OMMUNITY having claims against the estate of or visit office at: 24 hour maintenance available. ROOMsHOURSMAINTENANCE said decedent to present them to 400 Green Sea Rd. Rental assistance up to 100% the undersigned (3) months from the Tabor City, NC 28463 Taking applications on based on income. date of the first publication, or this Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Seniors 62 years and older notice will be pleaded in bar of their NC TDD 1-800-735-2962 910 642-8883 Love Lines recovery. All persons indebted to said Send a message to your special someone for Valentine’s Day. Show Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. EQUAL HOUSING 642-3166 estate will make please make imme- EQUAL HOUSING them how much you care and let everyone know. Love Line mes- TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY Handicapped Accessible diate payment. sages will be published on Thursday, February 11. Equal Housing Opportunity This the 17th day of January, 2011 Messages must be received in our offce by Tuesday, February 9, at Harse H Coffman Jr, Executor WELLONTON 5 pm. WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br of the estate of SWANZY duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- Faye Goodwin Coffman, APARTMENTS Love Lines Message dry & living room, front porch, rear PO Box 114 RIDGE 200 W. 6th St. $ patio. References & lease required. Lade Waccamaw, NC 28450 Chadbourn, NC 28431 2 No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 2011. APARTMENTS Per Line Family Households NOTICE TO CREDITORS Elizabethtown Having qualified as Executor of the 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Estate of Madeline Nobles McDan- Apartment Complex 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- Apartments way. References required. No pets. iel, deceased, late of Columbus in Elizabethtown, NC 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- County, North Carolina, the under- taking applications on: Units for Persons with Valentine’s sage. signed hereby notifies all persons Day having claims against the estate of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Disabilities Available Feb. 14 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for said decedent to present them to Laundry center, exercise rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- Rental Assistance it. References required. Located on the undersigned (3) months from the room, computer room Compose your special message using the form provided, then give Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm date of the first publication, or this Water included Available us a call or come by our office. Payment - either by credit card, 910-653-3915. notice will be pleaded in bar of their cash, or check - must accompany ad placement. recovery. 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Five generations Louise Sealy Bullard, seated right, is the matriarch of fve generations. She lives in a member of the Oak Dale community and turned 90 years old in December. Standing behind her is her daughter, Lynn Bullard Hardee. Seated beside her is her granddaughter, Sondra Hardee Johns, and seated beside Johns is the great-granddaughter, Nicole Prevatte Long, holding the great-great-grandson, Hunter Zayden Meares.

Delta Sigma Teta Sorority to Welcome PFWBC present a black history program to hold sing Jan. 30 The Whiteville Alumnae and contemporary gospel. Welcome PFWB Church Chapter of Delta Theta Sigma African dance with authentic will hold a gospel sing on Sun- Sorority will present A Gifted African instruments will be day, Jan. 30 during evening Legacy on Saturday, Feb. 5 at performed as well as portray- service at 6 p.m. Guest singers Call today to 4 p.m. at Southeastern Com- als of African Americans who will be The Gospel Guys Quar- change your life. munity College auditorium. have significantly influenced tet. The Welcome Church choir, This black history pro- our country’s history. The The Praise and Worship Team gram of songs, dramatic pre- Greater Whiteville Choral will perform. Susan Gore, Au.D. L. Brooks Gore, Ph.D. sentations, commentary and Ensemble will be guests. Ad- The church is located be- dance traces the struggle mission is free and refresh- tween Chadbourn and Tabor for freedom from its African ments will be served. City at 3104 Old Cribbtown roots to spiritual, protest and For more information call Road. For more information civil rights’ songs, and early Florence Raynette Gardner at call 653-9284 or Rev. Donald 302 Liberty St 584 Farringdom St 2298 Hwy 17 840-3419 or Cheryl Jefferson- Carlyle at 863-3995 or 876-0287. Whiteville, NC 28472 Lumberton, NC 28358 Shallotte, NC 28459 Prayer breakfast to George, 840-5722. 910.642.3675 910.671.5014 910.755.2428 be held at Jerusalem Liberty Worship Center Men’s fellowship CFWBC Feb. 5 to host Te Locklears Jerusalem Chapel Free- and Wendy Jan. 30 at El-Bethel will Baptist Church will hold El-Bethel Church of The Locklears and Wendy View our educational video on hearing at www.coastalhearingcenters.com its annual prayer breakfast Whiteville will hold men’s from Shannon in Robeson on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. County will participate in a fellowship on Sunday, Jan. Guest speaker will be Minister worship program on Jan. 30 at 23 at 4 p.m. The speaker will Colene “Tootie” Kelly of Dur- 11 a.m. at the Liberty Worship be Minister Maurice Wright. ham, formerly of Chadbourn. Center along North Elm Street Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. is Elder Fredrick Murray is in Clarkton. Contact the Rev. the pastor. the pastor. The church is locat- Richard Priest at 640-6147 for The church is located at 415 ed along Joe Brown Highway, more information. W. Walter Street. 410 North.

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