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Volume 121, Number 17 of Aging losses Whiteville, North Carolina 50 Cents exceed $800,000 nCommissioners meet Tuesday to Inside Today discuss cuts. By NICOLE CARTRETTE 4-A Staff Writer r'SPHTBZTIFXJMM TVSSFOEFSUPEBZ The Columbus County Department of Ag- ing (DOA) has yet to disclose in clear detail 9-A the circumstances surrounding what officials r$PVOUZTQSPQFSUZ reported in July as a $500,000 loss in the depart- UBYEJTDPVOUFOET ment’s in-home services division. At least one income statement from the 8FEOFTEBZ county finance office indicates that aging’s losses actually totaled $816,014, as of June 30. While the department posted revenues of more than $2.5 million, expenses totaled nearly $3.4 million. The department’s $193,314 fund balance was wiped out, leaving a new fund balance of negative $622,700, according to the income statement provided by the county. Friday, County Finance Officer Bobbie Staff photo by Les High Faircloth could not answer questions about the Whiteville resident Emory Worley works to clear debris from a tree that Hurricane Irene’s winds department’s loss but did say the department toppled onto his house. had reported new income exceeding $300,000 but it is unclear what the department’s finan- cial condition will look like in coming months Today’s as the county had made no changes at the American Profle fea- department to curb mounting losses. Irene leaves thousands without “I can just show you what we have paid and tures “Remembering what we have collected,” Faircloth said Friday. John Wayne.” To his Faircloth said Medicaid billing statements go electricity in county Saturday directly to the department, not her office and youngest son, Ethan, ledger entries the finance office makes are By NICOLE CARTRETTE experienced wind gusts of 50 ley, assistant emergency services the actor known based on reports from the DOA. Staff Writer miles per hour and rains ranging director for Columbus County. as “Duke” was also from 2 to 4 inches, the county had Central Middle School in “We receive a journal entry completed by someone at department of aging or a deposit The weakened Category 1 Hur- no deaths as a result of the storm. Whiteville remained without Dad. slip where they made a deposit,” Faircloth ricane Irene made landfall near The most widespread concern electricity Sunday at noon as Cape Lookout Saturday morn- for residents here was a lack of crews worked to restore power See Aging, page 3-A DIDYOB? ing bringing with her sustained electricity throughout the week- there so classes could resume on winds of 85 miles per hour to the end. time Monday. Did you observe ... Outer Banks but sparing inland Sunday morning Progress Most of the residential custom- counties like Columbus from such Energy crews were out and about ers without electricity Sunday National Spinning strong winds and damage. clearing power lines of trees and were in the eastern portion of Fleets of power com- While the hurricane is re- fallen limbs as 3,300 customers in the county with many losing their pany utility trucks sponsible for five deaths in North Columbus County remained with- has eye on world converging at area Carolina and Columbus County out power, according to Kay Wor- See Irene, page 3-A trade issues parking lots? ... Anx- ious East Carolina nOpens doors and has discussion with Lake Waccamaw congressman at Brunswick plant. University students eager to return to impacted by By NICOLE CARTRETTE Greenville following Hurricane Irene ‘Flash-store’ opens for Staff Writer Irene’s visit to their Five days a week, three shifts a day, 24 hours campus Saturday? By JEFFERSON WEAVER Take the Lake Week a day machinery hums, spins and twirls much Staff Writer like it has for decades in Columbus County at Flooded parking lots, People wanting to avoid lines for right in the store. one of the county’s oldest employers –National downed trees and Crews were scrambling to their Take the Lake Personal Endur- Take the Lake merchandise will Spinning. pump down sewage holding ance Challenges this weekend can be available for donations. T-shirts, Last Tuesday was no different as the the loss of electricity tanks and restore wastewater get their numbered bibs, T-shirts and with four-color printing are $12, hats Brunswick facility opened it doors to offer a cancelled classes to- service around Lake Wacca- hats – they can even register – at the in three colors are $10, and oval bum- few outsiders a peek into the textile industry. day. ... Alice Boswell maw Saturday night. new Take the Lake Emporium flash- per stickers and Crew Tokens are $2 The Brunswick plant employs 270 workers, Meanwhile, numerous sec- store all this week. (when they arrive). Limited quanti- each playing an important role in spinning retiring Friday afer tions of the town remained Set in a corner of Herald Office ties of all items were ordered, so their 50,000 pounds of yarn a day for the craft in- 31 years of daycare? without power Saturday eve- Systems, next to The News Reporter availability is “while they last.” dustry, sock makers, sweater producers and ... Te WHS senior ning. About 500 customers in Whiteville, the Emporium was The Emporium will be open dur- industrial applications. were without power on Canal founded to accommodate the increas- ing normal business hours, closing Chances are, those who have kicked back parade moving down Cove Road and Wooded Acres, ing popularity of Take the Lake, now early, at 3 p.m. Friday. in their upholstered Lay-Z-Boy, earned a let- Madison Street on and a large number of homes in its third year, and with preregistra- Volunteers from RSVP will staff terman’s jacket, put on a classic grey and red- on and near Lake Shore Drive tion nearing 600 participants. the Emporium, and anyone interest- toe hunting sock made in the United States, their frst day of and Bella Coola were also in Bibs will be available for those ed in volunteering for Take the Lake sported Gold Toe or Hanes socks, worn Alfred school? ... the dark. who registered on line by 5 p.m. the (or any other fun activity) should Dunner apparel or knitted with Caron’s sim- Several hundred customers day before, or people may register contact Melody Prevatte, at 642-7141, ply soft yarn, have bought something made from Bolton, to Buckhead to and receive their numbered bibs ext. 294, or Julie Stocks at 646-3583. of threads that were spun here in Columbus County Deaths See Lake, page 3-A See National Spinning, page 2-A Whiteville Ruth Hill Annie Patterson Johnson Laurel wilt strikes lake park bay trees
By RAY WYCHE the fungal laurel wilt spores in the wood of the food for the larvae. Staff Writer dying redbays in the park. Lake park workers have “peeled” the bark and Index About 24 redbays that have been infected with cambrium layer from some of the infected trees to The laurel wilt fungus, a disease caused by an the wilt are visible from the trails through the show the dark color of the damaged wood where &EJUPSJBMT" invasive species of beetle from Asia, has been campground area and park officials believe many the fungus has attacked the tree. 0CJUVBSJFT" discovered in the Lake Waccamaw State Park more trees have been hit by the fungus. Helms said the infestation could have started 4QPSUT# Campground area, and officials assume that A side effect of the loss of the redbays will by a beetle that “hitch-hiked” to the campground $SJNF" many other redbay trees are or will be affected. be the absence or at least reduction in the num- on campers’ equipment. -JGFTUZMFT" The disease strikes trees that are members ber of the palomedes swallowtail butterflies as Park rangers check each camper who brings of the laurel family, including sassafras, and is the redbay serves as host tree for the caterpillar firewood into the campground to ensure that fatal to the redbay trees, one of the most plentiful of the swallowtail, the most common butterfly the wood is not redbay and therefore a possible wetland trees in this area. in this area. carrier of the ambrosia beetle, its eggs or larvae. The fungus is spread by the ambrosia beetle, A walk on the campground trails shows sev- The beetle also spreads the fungus by its natu- an Asian native that kills the target trees when eral trees with discolored leaves, indicating of ral migration of about 20 miles per year. it bores into the wood to deposit its eggs. the presence of the disease. There is no effective preventive or cure for a Fungal spores are scraped off the beetle’s body Leaves of an infected tree take on a purplish redbay infected with the laurel wilt, Helms said. and attack the trees’ cambium layer under the color before turning brown and may remain on The redbay has little if any commercial value bark that carries water from the root system to the dying and dead trees for a year or longer. but is prized as an evergreen shade tree in resi- the branches and leaves of the tree. The beetle drills a 1/32-inch hole in the tree dential yards. In the wild, the redbay furnishes Lake Park Superintendent Chris Helms said in which to deposit its eggs and at the same time food for birds and animals with its large blue state scientists have confirmed the presence of leaves fungus spores that will grow to provide berries. 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011
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County. Despite a growing decline in the number of textile jobs August 29, 2011 in America, officials with the 90-year-old company and Whiteville.com Columbus County plant that opened in 1959 are optimistic Biser Ball about the company’s future Sports Trivia and say they have plans to Question #112: In 1977, make major improvements at the Tabor City High foot- the Columbus County facility ball team rallied to a 14- in the near future. 10 victory over Lejeune “We are in the process of in the second round of getting ready to spend some the state 2A playoffs on significant dollars in this a late touchdown pass by plant,” CEO Jim Chesnutt quarterback reception by said of the facility that offers Phil Ward. The Tabor City average wages of about $16 an quarterback, who threw hour. A roof replacement and the game-winning pass, modernization are planned. went on to play college Natural gas is now available football at Elon. What in the area and the plant will was the name of this soon convert its operation former Red Devil athletic from fuel oil to natural gas. great? While the company has en- joyed what Vice President of Answer: Find the answer Operations Jim Booterbaugh today, at Whiteville.com, in calls a “loyal” workforce, it our Sports Section. also is faced with having an Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist aging workforce. Some em- Spinning and winding operator Faye Dunn, left, adjusts one of her machines as Plant Manager Buford Hutchins, Whiteville.com ployees have been with the right, talks with Rep. Mike McIntyre. The Number plant for more than 40 years. “They have been loyal to us and the company needs to product to countries through- have loyalty to them,” Booter- out South America that via the baugh said, as he discussed CAFTA agreement come back the company’s decision to to the U.S. duty free. launch an employee wellness The company relies heav- 403 program amidst a downturn ily on U.S. suppliers of wool Number of known tropi- in the economy. but with certain products like cal or subtropical cy- “In 2008 and 2009 during acrylic it relies on imports to clones in the list of ones the struggle for survival for meet their demand. that have affected North many companies, the cost to That’s why U.S. Congress- Carolina in the state’s put nurses in each plant was man Mike McIntyre was invit- history. The Tar Heel state not cheap but it was worth it,” ed on the tour last week where ranks fourth in these storms, behind Florida, Booterbaugh said. National Spinning officials Texas and Louisiana. “If we help one or two em- afterward spoke candidly with Source: Wikipedia. ployees or stop one heart at- the congressman about trade tack a year we have recouped agreement concerns. Whiteville.com the cost and we are slowing “I am really concerned that Reader the increase in our health we are going to do some trade insurance costs.” deals that will do more harm Photos As the company looks for than good,” Chesnutt said of ways to keeps its employees the U.S. healthy via health screenings One particular agreement and coaching, it is also think- of great concern to the indus- ing about ways to recruit a try would open up additional new generation of workers. trade opportunities for Korea “There are a lot of electron- but National Spinning offi- ics on our equipment and we cials and others in the indus- “Irene got the light pole need a lot of good mechanics,” try see certain provisions of and the basketball...” Chesnutt said, expressing his the document unenforceable Submitted by: disappointment in shifts in and a threat. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Genevieve Inman recent decades to push all stu- “It’s another backdoor to Betty Lewis takes a break from cleaning spinning machines to speak with Congress- dents to college, leaving fewer China,” said Missy Branson, Send us your students in career technical a lobbyist and president of man Mike McIntyre. education paths. Washington D.C.-based Bran- storm photos! “For this plant to run we son 360. don’t need scientists and doc- McIntyre said he repeat- was Clinton, Bush or Obama, fear that one agreement in that represents 50 percent of tors, we need mechanics and edly opposes such trade agree- are a concern. the works could be “a train the global output and about 40 Whiteville.com technicians,” Chesnutt said. ments “because they cost the Chesnutt said he is con- wreck” when it comes to final percent of all world trade. Poll Question While workforce issues U.S. so many jobs.” cerned with excessive regula- negotiations and enforcement. “Expanding U.S. exports of the Week are at the forefront of the Chesnutt said he was con- tion. “You can’t be in business The Trans-Pacific Partner- is critical to our economic re- What is your favorite sum- company’s priorities, so are cerned about presidential very long and be an abuser,” ship Agreement TPP, an Asia- covery and to the creation and mer retreat? legislative issues that can executive orders and their Chesnutt said. Pacific regional trade agree- retention of high-quality jobs have lasting positive or nega- impact on the industry. He added that the changes ment, is under negotiation in the United States. We’re not sure if Hurricane tive impacts on the industry. McIntyre said that fast- in healthcare and rising costs among the U.S. and eight other With its rapid growth and Irene had anything to do The company is an import- track agreements under any were also a concern. countries: Australia, Brunei, large markets, there is no with it, but very few (3 per- er and exporter, shipping it’s administration, whether it Some in the textile industry Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, region with which expanding cent) of our respondents Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, our trade is more vital than said they like to head to according to the Office of the the Asia-Pacific,” the USTR the Outer Banks for a nice U.S. Trade Representative website reads. summer break. The two (USTR). groups pretty much tied DOT’s biggest problem from In February and March, Nicole Cartrette for frst place were about the fifth and sixth rounds 910-642-4104 ext. 225 as diverse as you can get, Irene was downed trees on road of negotiations were held in [email protected] with about one fourth of The local state Department warning, not classified as trees since electrical power Santiago, Chile and Singapore. our respondents saying of Transportation facility a hurricane target but was lines were involved, Three additional rounds are FRANK THEATRES they like to go to the South south of Whiteville became warned about tropical storm DOT crews “are clearing scheduled for 2011 with one Carolina beaches, and one a busy place at daylight Sat- winds. up what they find,” Cox said, of those planned for the U.S. COASTAL fourth choosing “the moun- urday as crews scattered over Some roads, including N.C. “if it doesn’t have power lines in September. STADIUM 10 tains.” Tied for second was the county to cut away hurri- 410 North of Chadbourn, involved.” The USTR purports that the Showtimes (910) 754-7469 another pair of opposites, cane-downed trees blocking remained blocked at mid- “This is a good practice agreement will strengthen U.S. www.FRANKTHEATRES.com with one fifth of our re- the roadways. morning Saturday with fallen run for us,” Cox said. ties to the Asia-Pacific region 5200 Bridgers Road spondents saying they like “It was mostly trees down to visit the nearby North across the roads,” District Carolina beaches, and one Engineer Drew Cox said of fifth preferring “My back the problems tackled by DOT yard.” Nearly one out of ten workers Saturday morning. Cool respondents said they like “We had folks out at day- Downtown 105.3 to spend their retreats at break.” Lake Waccamaw. Cox said the clean-up Live! 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The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 – 3-A Irene Continued from page 1-A electricity on Friday night. calls such as two pine trees A large pine tree fell on “We got slammed,” Jerni- There were also power emergency partners to relay At 2 a.m. a much-needed that hit a house at the inter- Emory and Brenda Worley’s gan said of calls to the center. outages at two of the county’s storm data via the Internet. emergency generator arrived section of James and Frink home on Spivey Road early “We need to say something three emergency shelters. “Fire, police, EMS and at the Town of Bolton for use streets in Whiteville around Saturday morning. about the four dispatchers Power failed at Edgewood everyone else involved, re- with the town’s water system 4 a.m. Saturday, no one was Emory Worley was in the who worked that night. They School and at East Colum- ally stepped up to the plate,” that had gone without elec- hurt in that incident. Neigh- bedroom that the tree fell on. did a terrific job.” bus High School early in the Jernigan said Saturday. “It tricity throughout most of bors say two elderly people Brenda Worley was asleep Some highways were morning. could have been a lot worse, the weekend. and two to three grandchil- on a sofa in another room. closed temporarily due to Edgewood had 66 people but we seem to have gotten “These are areas that are dren were at home. “It crashed into the house,” trees over the road, as was the seeking shelter and ECHS 10. through this pretty well.” not easily accessible and The family was trapped for Brenda Worley said. “We both case for N.C. 410 near Chad- Guideway School had four. Another Hurricane has require more than a bucket a short while as Whiteville jumped up and ran into each bourn that was reopened Multiple calls started com- formed over the central At- truck in order to have power firefighters used chainsaws to other in the hallway.” about 11 a.m. on Saturday. ing in at daybreak for trees lantic Ocean. restored. cut away limbs so the family At the county’s emergency Several large trees in the across roads and downed As of 11 a.m. Sunday the “Progress Energy did could exit. operations center about 7:30 Clarendon and Emerson Cha- power lines. About 40 calls for National Weather Service be- state that all power should Large limbs from a nearby a.m., Emergency Services pel Road areas fell across the downed trees were reported lieved that Jose would likely be restored by Midnight oak tree crashed near fire- Director Jeremy Jernigan railroad tracks there. before dawn. have difficulty strengthen- (Sunday),” Worley said of fighters as they tried to get fielded calls from officials W h i t e v i l l e ’ s p u b l i c Gusts easily exceeded 50 ing due to the outflow from households without power the family out of the home. around the county. utilities were operational miles per hour at times and Irene with global models in the eastern portions of Damage to the home is ex- Jernigan said that there throughout the storm and as much as four inches of suggesting dissipation of the county. tensive and a car was also were no reports of major after despite power outages rain fell, mostly in eastern Jose in 24 to 36 hours as it As many as 40 trees fell damaged. flooding, which had been a throughout the city. Back-up Columbus while other parts turns north northeastward during and after the storm, A pick-up truck caught major concern for emergency generators were used to keep of the county saw two or with only remnants of the according to reports but the fire and burned after it hit personnel. all lift stations operational. fewer inches. storm potentially reaching county appears to be thank- a utility pole and then over- Fire Departments through- Lake Waccamaw was with- County personnel and the east coast. (Les High and ful it was spared from what turned on Pine Log Road in out the county were busy out power virtually through- town managers stayed in Mark Gilchrist contributed to could have been a much more Whiteville. The driver was clearing roadways and help- out the town with nine lift contact via a series of confer- this article) dangerous storm. not seriously injured. ing identify downed power stations without power and ence calls, multiple emails Sunday morning all roads There was one natural lines Saturday. the town utilizing limited and phone communications. Nicole Cartrette were open and appeared to be death on Toon Road and two After sunrise, numerous number of back-up genera- At one point the county 9-1-1 910-642-4104 ext. 225 clear of fallen trees. calls for EMS to respond to reports flooded the county tors that were being rotated Center was without Internet [email protected] While there were close women in labor. 9-1-1 Center. to the various lift stations. service but relied on other Lake Continued from page 1-A
Byrdville were also without tions, disabling all but two of The number and location closed due to downed power closing the route until 10 a.m. have really been there for us,” power Saturday evening. the town’s nine lift stations. of the downed power lines lines Saturday evening. No other major problems Currie said. Power could be restored More problems could be made things dangerous for “My assessment is that were reported in Chadbourn, Cox said Jeremy and all Saturday night, but it could experienced as more than town workers. At least one we fared well considering Cox said. Public works crew of Emergency Management take well into Sunday morn- 400 sewage grinder pumps at lift station was blocked by a the original forecast,” Fai- spent the day cleaning up staff planned well and were ing. private residences suddenly severed power line and could son said. City staff has been debris from the streets. There “there to help us when we Town Manager Darren come back online at the same not be reached. concentrating on supporting were some spot power out- needed them,” he said. Currie said it appeared that time when power is restored. “We had no way of knowing operations at main facilities ages. “It’s been a good team ef- the lake was the Columbus Currie said the town had if the line was hot,” Currie such as the wastewater treat- All three managers had fort across the county with County town hardest hit by two septic service trucks said. ment plant. Basic clean-up high praise for Columbus all the partners involved,” Hurricane Irene as the storm working to reduce the amount Tabor City and Whiteville will continue Monday. County Emergency Services Faison said. skirted the southeastern of sewage in the tanks to avoid loaned generators to run the Chadbourn Town Manger Director Jeremy Jernigan and North Carolina coast. overloading the system. lift stations, Currie said. Stevie Cox said a tree blew Columbus County Emergency Jefferson Weaver Bands of strong winds and Water service was never “They’ve helped us out a down on Brown Street at Management. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 heavy rains swept across east- interrupted. lot avoiding additional prob- Smith Street around 2 a.m. “Jeremy and his people [email protected] ern Columbus County, knock- “We had one small spill lems,” he said. ing out power at several key but we are working to get the Whiteville City Manager locations, particularly in Lake tanks pumped down before the Larry Faison said some city Waccamaw. Trees fell across grinder pumps come back on,” facilities were on back-up lines serving sewer lift sta- Currie said at 6 p.m. Saturday. power and two roads were Aging Continued from page 1-A
said. ance. and a case manager super- Director Ed Worley has The agency unexpectedly visor, Tulah Fisher, also at failed to return calls to The lost what the county reported $47,018 annually. News Reporter in recent to be $497,000 this year in its Department of Aging weeks over the matter. in-home service programs Workshop will be held Tues- A follow-up public records that are dependent upon day at 6 p.m., in the Dempsey request by The News Reporter Medicaid reimbursement B. Herring Courthouse An- lead the county finance of- rates that were reduced in nex, in the Commissioners’ fice to release individual 2009. Chambers, located at 112 expenditure statements for While state Medicaid cuts West Smith Street, White- the department’s various resulted in lower reimburse- ville. Workshops are open to programs that show Personal ment rates the department the public but typically do Care Services had a negative appears to have made some not include a public comment fund balance of $231,018 but increases in wages for many period. showed no negative balances along with county cost of liv- in other funds. ing increases and increased Nicole Cartrette While the county commis- the mileage reimbursement 910-642-4104 ext. 225 [email protected] sioners had appropriated rate to 55 cents per mile. $326,644 for part-time wages The cuts proposed earlier $758,345 had been expended this month included limiting in that fund. Revenues were the number of hours satellite Alternative estimated at $692,556 but ac- senior centers are open each tually exceeded $920,000. day and eliminating $104,000 uses for An emotionally charged in holiday and vacation pay meeting held earlier this for nurse aides who work farm land month attracted crowds of in individuals’ homes, Cuts seniors, aging department of $228,00 by laying off an The Columbus County employees and several ad- in-home coordinator and Tourism Bureau is seeking vocates who feared cuts to cutting social worker posi- landowners who would be in- the county’s seven satellite tions and $16,000 for ending terested in producing income senior centers in the county. benefits for nurse aides. from alternative uses of their Worley had recommended County personnel records land. massive cuts to operational as of Aug. 17 identify 47 Tobacco buyout funds will hours at the satellite centers, part- and fulltime employees be depleted in just four years. cuts in travel and benefits for at the department of aging. Concerned about how will part-time nurse assistants at Those figures do not include you pay the taxes on the land? the department and others. 114 nurse aides on payroll The Tourism Bureau While the nurse assistants with wages of $7.80 to $9.55 would like to present an idea were told they are contract an hour. A review of county for landowners to replace that workers the county actually payroll records shows that income. treats them as part-time em- payroll for nurse aides aver- Anyone interested in ployees for IRS purposes with ages about $45,000 every two learning more, call Jennifer taxes being withheld from weeks not including regular Holcomb, executive direc- their checks. employees’ payroll of rough- tor of the Columbus County Tourism Bureau, 640-2818. Oddly the nurse assistants ly $92,000 monthly. ______for more than a decade had The three top-paid em- One trouble with the hu- also been given certain ben- ployees at the department man race is the number of efits such as paid holidays are Worley at $66,223 annu- people who know how to read and vacation, and paid travel ally, deputy Director Amanda but have not learned how to time but no medical insur- Jernigan at $47,018 annually think.
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Collier’s“Whiteville’s Leading Jewelers” Sale "7 /"7 Ê7/ 6 ÊUÊ/ , -Ê - 9Ê,, 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 Crime briefs Substation Generator Someone stole four feet of A sure sign of impending copper tubing to connect a pro- bad weather is the theft of pane gas tank at the substation emergency supplies. Charles along McNeil Road for the Fair Lee Guyton of N.Ç. 410 South, Bluff Fire & Rescue Depart- Chadbourn, told a sheriff’s ment, according to a sheriff ’s deputy Friday that someone report filed Aug. 28. had stolen his Lowe’s genera- tor from his storage building. Fled A woman, who had been Corn seen attempting to steal steaks Some person has been pick- in Hill’s Food store along South ing and selling Gary Simmons’ Madison Street, was stopped corn for $5 a bag from a field by store workers before she along Hilburn Road south of walked out of the business, Whiteville, according to a sher- and confronted about the theft. iff’s report. The Chadbourn Two steaks fell from the man said he believed the corn waistband of her clothing, and is being sold to hunters. she ran and fled in an unknown vehicle. Wallet Clara Rivers, 51, of Miller Staff photo by Bob High Body Road, Tabor City, was arrested Shucked Aug. 26 by local police for the Hurricane Irene’s tropical-force winds shucked some of the corn along Antioch Church Road Friday night, and blew The body of Hubert Bald- theft of Sheryl Gore’s wallet down many rows of it. At least three ears are visible in the photo. If there had been hurricane-force winds – 74 mph win, 69, of the 700 block of from the victim’s pocketbook and above – the corn may have been shelled. West Virgil Street here, was last week in Columbus Re- found by a family member at gional Healthcare, according 5:45 p.m. Friday, according to to a police report. a sheriff ’s report. Quiet evening, night during Irene’s visit Baldwin was lying in the driveway of his home behind Opportunity By BOB HIGH a dead pine toppled. The local Morehead City area, and sure field straight to the house. woodpeckers will have to find enough when I awake Saturday Two dead pine limbs that a push lawn mower. The fam- Some thief took the oppor- Staff Writer another home. Another crack morning, Irene’s eye moved had been trapped in a 100-foot ily member went to his home tunity provided by the arrest Friday afternoon, evening in a few moments signaled the across Cape Lookout. tall specimen in the back yard to tell him their aunt had died, of Eric Andre Fields, and and night were almost routine drop of a dead pine limb. The rain is still steady, but for four years – broken by a and to inform him of the ap- broke into his home along Big for hurricanes along Gore Rain totaled about an inch slow. The bed beckoned at 10:30 massive ice storm – were on the proaching hurricane. Branch Road, Delco, and stole Trailer Road in the Pleasant by 7:30 p.m. as the wind brings p.m. Friday, and I slept through ground. They had survived nu- Baldwin’s death was found two TVs, according to a sher- Plains community. Wind, rain it from the north and north- the highest gusts of perhaps merous bursts of wind during to have been from natural iff ’s report filed by his brother and traffic were present as east. The wind is like a thun- 55 mph. the many months of dangling, causes. on Aug. 27. people scurried to their homes derstorm without lightning. Small pine limbs and dozens but the consistent gusts from Fields was arrested by or to work. Power was continu- The home is protected on of cones littered the driveway Irene did the job. Brunswick County authori- ous, without a flicker. the north side by 100 feet of at 7 a.m. Saturday, and there By 10:30 a.m. there had been ties last week and charged Metal The wind was rumbling 90-foot tall pines, maples and was a virtual carpet of pine no rain for almost three hours. with trafficking in cocaine, and Thieves seeking items of through the pines at 7 p.m. with poplars, with an occasional straw and torn leaves on the It began to lightly rain for five was still in jail in that county metal are stealing everything that special sound every South- gum and bay in the understory. north side of the yard. minutes, and then no more. during the beginning of the from antique engine blocks erner knows. The deciduous Bird feeders sway a little, and The giant white oak on the Cleaning the yard was the weekend. to tobacco racks, according to trees were much louder as they there’s an occasional tinkle south side of the yard had next move. There were con- sheriff ’s reports. moved back and forth with the from the wind chimes. given up just about every dead tinually gusts of wind with Alfred Ray Malpass of Byrd- Brother wind, gusting to 30 mph. A tornado watch until 5 a.m. twig. surprising force throughout ville-Freeman Road, Delco, Stephen Alston Prince, 31, There’s no more bright yel- is announced by the National The wind had moved during Saturday afternoon, but no reported Aug. 25 the theft of of Canal Cove Road, Lake low poplar leaves hanging. Weather Service at 8 p.m., the night to northwest, and it damage. Rain totaled about 3.2 several cultivator sweeps, a Waccamaw, brother of DWI They’re on the ground. Poplars particularly for those living was whistling across a soybean inches. We needed the water. garden cultivator, corn sheller, Prosecutor Elizabeth Prince, are the earliest of the leafy on the front and right side of refrigerator, and 20 Square D was arrested last week for trees to begin their annual the broad scope of Irene. We’re three-phase disconnect sock- driving while impaired after striptease in the late summer on the south and eastern edge, ets. being stopped for speeding by and fall. thank goodness. You can only Tree damage, wreck Henry Howell Jenkins of Bolton police. There was a loud crash in run and hide from a tornado. June Baldwin Road, Cerro District Attorney Jon Da- the woods behind the house as Landfall is expected in the Gordo, reported the same day vid said Prince, arrested by noted here during the theft of 55 metal racks for Sheriff ’s Deputy Blake Potter, bulk tobacco barns, and 300 would likely be prosecuted in Bladen bondsman found metal poles. Robeson County. David said Irene’s short visit Frances Hawes Benton of his assistant DA Prince called Ramsey Ford Road, Nakina, him about the arrest, and the in Boardman Tursday Parts of trees fell all across the city during Hurricane Irene’s reported Aug. 25 the theft of an case will be moved out of his M e rl i n J e r o m e “ M J ” he was not licensed as such. visit here Friday night and Saturday, but local police reported antique engine block, a 2-foot- prosecutorial district. Prince’s Smith, 44, of Lakeview Drive, Department of Insurance their shifts were quiet from usual routine calls except for a seri- by-10-foot sheet of flat iron and blood-alcohol level was re- Elizabethtown was arrestd investigators worked closely ous wreck on Pine Log Road Friday evening. a bench vise. ported as 0.14. Thursday. He is charged with the U.S. Marshals Ser- Ubaldo Gomez, 33, living near the site of the crash, lost con- with one count of obtaining vice for eight months to ap- trol of a 1998 Ford pickup truck and it spun around, crossed a property by false pretense, prehend Smith, who was ditch and the passenger-side of the front slammed into a utility 34 counts of attempting to arrested on Aug. 25 in Board- pole with such force it pulled it out of the ground. Frog ditches bracelet, obtain property by false pre- man, by the U.S. Marshals Police said the pickup hit the pole at 8:30 p.m., and interrupted tense, four counts of felony Service, Fayetteville Violent power for a few residents of the area. obstruction of justice, and Fugitive Task Force. The most serious tree damage was at the intersection of says he’ll surrender 31 counts of acting as an un- Once in custody, officers Frink and James streets when a large sycamore tree fell onto a Allen Wayne “Frog” Strickland took his GPS ankle bracelet licensed bail bondsman. served Smith with additional home and power lines. The limb ripped a utility pole into two off Thursday after he made forbidden trips to R.C. Soles Jr.’s Department of Insurance charges that included two pieces, and many residents of the area lost power. There were law office and home. criminal investigators allege orders of arrest for failing to no reported injuries. Tabor City Police Chief Donald Dowless said Monday he had that as one of the owners appear in Robeson County Su- Another large tree limb interrupted power in the Town of received two calls from the 19-year-old Strickland Saturday and CAB Bail Bonding of Eliza- perior Court, one Columbus Brunswick Saturday morning. An oak limb fell onto lines at was told he teenager would surrender today (Monday). bethtown, Smith filed bond County warrant for failure the rear of the post office, and jerked lines down onto N.C. 130. “He’s like a UFO. He’s been seen here, and he’s been seen forfeiture motions that con- to return rental property, and Firefighters detoured traffic via National Spinning and Mill there, but not where we could get him,” Dowless said. tained false information in one Durham County warrant Pond roads for about an hour. Strickland appeared at Soles’ law firm in Tabor City at 5 p.m. Robeson and Bladen counties. for unauthorized use of a mo- Much of the damage still has to be repaired, including Thursday, and told Soles he needed some money to make a bond Investigators also allege that tor vehicle. straightening of two poles leaning toward the highway. payment. Soles told him he wasn’t getting any money, and drove Smith acted as a bail bonds- Smith’s wife, Yolanda Police reported Saturday finding an estimated $500 in damage to his home, followed by Strickland on a moped. man between December 2010 Smith, 43, was arrested on to a police car caused by a tree limb that fell onto the parked car Soles went to his home, and when he saw someone on his pier, and February 2011, although similar charges last week. along Tucker Street. And, a rabid raccoon was shot and killed he didn’t stop. He reported Strickland threw a bottle at his car at Bojangles at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. as he went back out the gate on Canal Street. Another wreck Friday here involved a 1996 Chevrolet SUV Soles drove to the police station. Strickland followed for Tree hit by shots driven by Bryan O’Neil Edwards, 32, of Homer Harrelson Road. a time, but turned away when Soles neared the department, He dropped his cell phone and his vehicle drove into a light tower Dowless said. in the Whiteville Towne Center parking area. It hit the pole at Strickland posted a $1 million bond a week ago with a require- outside Fair Bluf an estimated 10 mph. ment of wearing the GPS unit with strict instructions to stay Three young males were were treated for undisclosed Routine began to return for local police Monday. Officers away from Soles’ office and home. hit by shots early Sunday fired wounds they said happened at received a call at 6:55 a.m. about the break-in of a beer truck, Strickland went to a convenience store on the west side of from Red’s Club in the 12500 1:45 a.m. and theft of beer at Wilco-Hess’ convenience store along U.S. Tabor City Thursday, and ripped the bracelet off and gave it to block of U.S. 76 on the east side The three victims said they 701 Bypass. a female clerk. He told her police would be there shortly, and to of Fair Bluff, according to a were across the road from the give it to them. sheriff ’s report. club and an unknown person Dayquan E’mand Forbes, fired the shots while two fe- 19, of Cerro Gordo, Cleve- males were fighting, plus some MISSING / REWARD land Marquise Baldwin, 16, of males were also in an alterca- Break-ins, thefs noted Chadbourn, and Harry Jamal tion. None of the wounds was Ginnie Lee The following were victims holster. Stewart, 17, of Cerro Gordo, life threatening. of a break-in and/or theft on s !UG n 3HAWN +EVIN 13 year old, 3 pound, date shown: Reed, Delco-Prosper Road, Del- teacup Yorkie. s !UG n 2OXANN -ICHELLE co – theft of maroon 2005 Dodge Condrey, Shallotte – theft on Ram pickup truck with keys Two pedestrians hurt Missing off or near Aug. 25 of 1987 Jeep Cherokee in it, along with Remington Two pedestrians were seri- went to the left and crashed into Butlertown Rd., from Brittany Lane, White- .270 rifle with scope, Mossberg ously injured on the night of a ditch and overturned. Gore Trailer Rd., and ville. 12-gauge shotgun. Aug. 24 when they were struck Rogers was not wearing his s !UG n *OHNNY -ACK- s !UG n 2OBERT .EIL by a car as they were walking seat belt, according to the re- Old Tram Rd. wade Todd, Wyche Road, Halls- Stocks, Nakina – theft of tail- “near the fog (white) line” on port. Last seen on Gore Trailer Rd. Has blonde hair on boro – theft of 1989 Honda gate from GMC pickup truck Harrisonville Road, according Minor injuries were noted in head and feet. Body is black and gray. four-wheeler. while parked along Mill Street to a Highway Patrol report. an Aug. 25 wreck on Livingston s !UG n ,ONNIE &ORD ,AW- here. Rodney Edward Durant, 43, Chapel Road south of Delco, Very shy, but may come if called by name. son, Mangum Road, Evergreen s !UG n /NE BREAK IN OR of Brunswick, and Curtis Ber- and involved vehicles driven by If found or if you have information, nard Wilson, 45, of Whiteville, Evan Paul Long, 16, of Leland, – break-in. Norman Stephens, theft report for the entire day PLEASE CALL 910-640-2228 or 840-3971!!! 50, of Rough Horn Road, Ever- – See Generator item in Crime were walking with the traffic at and Michelle Ann Bordeaux, 40, green, arrested on Lawson’s Briefs. 10:34 p.m. when they were struck of Delco. warrant. s !UG n 7ALMART 7HITE- with the right side of a vehicle s !UG n #HARLES 4URBEV- ville – theft of two Samsung driven by Jimmy Tremayne ille, Red Hill Road, Whiteville HDTV TVs. Wright, 20, of Whiteville, the You may qualify for – theft of window air condi- s !UG n &OOD ,ION .ORTH- report showed. tioner. field Centre, Whiteville – theft The driver in a single-vehicle aCing s !UG n %RVIN 7OOTEN of face cleanser, razors. wreck on Aug. 25 was injured in F Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Silver Spoon Road, Clarkton s !UG n 'ARY -ITCH- a wreck on U.S. 701 within 1.5 foreclosure? – theft of 2002 Suzuki four- ell Dowless, Bird Cage Road, miles of the Bladen County line, to stop foreclosure. wheeler. Chadbourn – break-in, theft of another Highway Patrol report Law oFFiCeS oF s !UG n !DAM *ASON LG TV, Panasonic DVD player. showed. We help people file for bankruptcy relief Branch, Clarkton – break-in of s !UG n ,IVEOAK 2EALTY Johnathan Daniel Rogers, 23, Bruce F. JoBe, P.A. of Bolton, lost control of his 2005 unlocked vehicle along Prison Wilmington – theft of copper we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Camp Road, Whiteville, theft under home along Woodyard Hyundai when he drove into a of Smith & Wesson .40 pistol, Road, Riegelwood. “patch of water,” and his vehicle 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 -- 5A Toy Store Christmas project will ofer a hand, not a hand-out By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor
It’s still summer, but a lot of people are thinking about, planning for and probably wor- rying about how to cope with the financial responsibility of buying Christmas gifts. Three non-profit organi- zations are pooling their re- sources to help needy families buy Christmas gifts for their children at the Toy Store, a seasonal “store” that will offer new toys for qualified families at a cost of only 10 percent of the retail cost. It is a vol- A softball tournament was Toy Store’s frst fundraiser. unteer team project of the Columbus Baptist Association, people have embraced the idea Concerned Bikers Association and we have a lot of volunteers and Columbus County Sheriff’s throughout the county.” Department. Baker said Hardee’s Res- The three sponsoring agen- taurant has agreed to donate cies agreed to team up in the 20 percent of the amount of a belief that there is strength customer’s receipt to the proj- in numbers, and that needy ect if the customer says “Toy families could “get a hand up Store” during their purchase. instead of a hand out” by shop- Hester noted that Toy Store ping for toys at a ridiculously is a ministry to reach out to low price rather than have needy families in a different them given to the children. way than normally done. Coordinating the project are “This is a project that start- the Rev. Ken Baker, pastor of ed in Western North Carolina Union Valley Baptist Church, about 15 years ago,” he said. and the Rev. Darryl Hester, pas- “It has been very successful. tor of Nakina Baptist Church. We have found that it gives par- Praying after the game. They’ll have lots of help from ents who need help more dig- members of all three sponsor- nity than just giving them toys thing; you can tell God is right sheets distributed at churches ing agencies who have helped for their children. Normally in the middle of it.” and schools. needy families with Christmas churches and other groups buy Hester further noted that The Rev. David Heller, pas- toys in previous years. a toy and take it to them, but about 150 volunteers would be tor of Pleasant Plains Baptist Baker and Hester are famil- this project gives them a feeling needed for the two-day event. Church, is also a Toy Store iar with the Toy Store project, of being involved.” Greeters, shelf stockers, shop- leader. He thinks the project having been involved while Hester said he hopes Toy ping aides, cashiers and others will be beneficial to the com- serving churches in Brunswick Store will become an annual will be needed. munity. County. project, and that any funds left Fundraising coordinator “With the state of the econo- “We had three locations in over will go toward the next Edwin Skipper is gung-ho for my, it will be an opportunity for Brunswick County and served year’s project. He further stated the project. He explained that families,” Heller said. “It will more than 400,” Baker said. “I that he is encouraged by the fundraisers are being held to be carried out in conjunction believe we will be able to reach support of local businesses and help buy toys. The Concerned with businesses and churches more than that, if we get our civic organizations. Bikers Association (Randy for the benefit of people af- teams organized. I think we’ll “The steering committee Norris, CBA president) has an fected by the economy. We will Batter Up! be able to serve a lot of chil- (about 14 members) is so ex- annual Christmas toy run and present the gospel to them and dren. Every place we’ve been cited and you can tell it’s a God will donate their collection to refer them to churches near Toy Store. The Sheriff’s De- their homes.” partment (Sheriff Chris Bat- Heller said he is excited ten) has been involved in dis- about the project and is im- tributing toys to needy children pressed with and appreciates for several years, delivering the the amount of cooperation toys collected by Concerned from businesses and others. Bikers. “We’re looking for people A lot of toys must be bought, who need a hand, not a hand thus fundraisers are needed. out,” Baker said. The Toy Store The first was a softball tourna- will allow parents to tell their ment a couple of weeks ago children they shopped for their with good response, and a golf gifts instead of having someone tournament will be held at give them toys. Once families Land O Lakes on Sept. 9. The are selected, they will be given committee needs donations as appointment times, and toys door prizes and love offerings suitable for the ages of their Concession operators Donna Register and Kathy Dew. will also be taken. children will be displayed for Skipper and Baker ex- their shopping trip. to tell children “I bought this Churches will also make refer- plained that new toys will be “With the toys comes coun- for you.” It makes their money rals and families will be told up displayed in a store atmosphere seling for each family,” Baker go further and allows them to front that they will be expected and families will make appoint- said. “There may be health or take care of other bills, he said. to go through counseling.” ments to do their shopping pri- other needs that need atten- “We hope school counselors, Anyone interested in joining vately. They’ll be able to match tion.” the Department of Social Ser- the Toy Store project can get toys with children because they Baker says allowing strug- vices and other government more information on the Co- know what their children like. gling families to shop for 10 agencies will make referrals,” lumbus Baptist Association’s Families chosen for Toy Store cents on the dollar leaves a fam- Baker said. “Letters will be Toy Store Facebook page, or Joy Knotts takes one for the team by picking up trash. will be selected from referral ily with dignity and the ability sent asking them to participate. call the association at 642-2155. Adoptive and foster parents provide the ‘missing pieces’ Boys and Girls Homes’ fos- to be successful. This year the Homes since December 2007. ter and/or adoptive parents are agency picked one Boys and She has demonstrated excel- the epitome of dedication. Girls Homes foster/adoptive lence through continuous ef- Foster parents are volun- parent, Inez Rockmore, who forts to be a positive influence teers from the community who has shown tireless dedication in many children’s lives. open their homes and provide to the child(ren) placed in Rockmore received a plaque 24-hour love and care to abused her care. She was presented and a monetary gift from Boys and neglected children. These the first annual Allie Grace & Girls Homes as a token of the nurturing, caring, responsible Wilkins Foster/Adoptive Par- agency’s appreciation. parents are the missing pieces ent of the Year Award. Following is an excerpt from in the foster children’s lives. A l l i e G r a c e Wi l k i n s the winner’s nomination, writ- The absence of devoted (1/23/2004 - 5/29/2010) was ten by Whitney Andringa: and loving caregivers is what placed with Steve and Kim “Can you imagine the emo- makes foster care a necessity Wilkins (state winners of the tions a child has to deal with for more than 14,000 children adoptive parents of the year when they have been sexually in North Carolina. Many of the award), as an infant in foster abused and removed from their licensed foster/adoptive homes care and adopted by them as biological family? Ms. Rock- are filled to capacity and many a toddler. Allie was born with more communicates, supports, are overcrowded. Therefore, severe disabilities and required makes children feel safe, meets like many foster care agen- continuous, invasive medical all of their needs to the best of cies, Boys and Girls Homes care. her ability and, most of all, pro- finds itself with more children Steve and Kim were dedicat- vides them with the love that needing temporary substitute ed to Allie and spent many days they desperately need. These family care than skilled and and nights in emergency rooms children often have severe caring foster families to meet and hospitals; they never left mental health diagnoses and that need. her side. Steve and Kim’s tire- must have extensive therapy, Foster families give children less dedication to Allie made in which Ms. Rockmore trans- the best possible chance to her life “all she could be.” ports them to and from and grow and heal; unfortunately, Five deserving families often discusses the issues with there are not enough foster were nominated for the award many professionals.” families to go around. How- and the winner was chosen by Andringa also notes that Kim Wilkins, Gary Faircloth, and Inez Rockmore ever, the ones Boys and Girls an unbiased committee. The Rockmore is “affectionate, Homes have are greatly ap- committee was not made aware loving, giving and passionate the children in her home; she foster care and adoption pro- are hard to place, but it is really preciated. of who the foster parent(s) about helping these children. believes in them and loves them gram. “Boys and Girls Homes that homes — good homes — How do we let these folks were, nor were they aware of She has made many sacrifices unconditionally. of NC carefully evaluates, are hard to find. Our agency who give so much of them- any details other than what to help transport the children to “She is an incredible wom- orients, and trains new foster is really blessed to have some selves to the children know was submitted. visits with their family, therapy an, foster parent, mother, and parents. This helps to ensure outstanding and wonderful that their efforts do not go The nominations were sub- appointments, case manage- Christian. We are lucky to have that the family and the home foster parents; you know who unnoticed? The foster care mitted by the foster/adoptive ment appointments, psychiatry her as part of the Boys and meet state and agency require- you are. Thank You!” staff at Boys and Girls Homes parent consultants in the form appointments, school, doctors Girls Homes of NC.” ments. The children are there For more information on dedicates their days to making of recommendation letters. and dentist appointments. She “Foster parenting is not who need families – but where foster parenting, call 877-211- sure the foster parents have Rockmore has been a foster has made the selfless decision easy,” said LeAnne Graham, are the foster parents? We used 5322 or e-mail leanne.fowler@ the advice and skills required parent with Boys and Girls to sacrifice many things for trainer and recruiter for the to say that we had children who bghnc.org. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 Engagement
Paula Deen Victoria Michelle Stephens Ronald Dylan Carteret Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Honeycutt Paula Deen coming to BCC Food Network star and cel- Deen’s unique story is the Stephens- ebrated author Paula Deen American Dream. Despite will be featured in a Brunswick tragedy early in her life and Carteret Dewayne and Jessica Ste- Honeycutt-Pierce Community College Foun- numerous challenges, she per- phens, and Bernice Bell, all dation (BCC) fundraiser for severed and made her dream of the Mollie community, an- vows said scholarships on Oct 15. She a reality. Her popularity and nounce the engagement of Kristen Pierce and Cameron will attend an intimate VIP warm Southern spirit engages their daughter, Victoria Mi- Honeycutt were married June luncheon at noon, and from 1 everyone, and many say she chelle Stephens, to Ronald 11 in Gainesville, Ga. to 2 p.m. she will share some reminds them of someone in Dylan Carteret, son of Ronald Reverend Jentezen Frank- time with her fans at Odell their own lives who gave them and Lorrie Carteret of the lin performed the ceremony Williamson Auditorium on the comfort with sweet tea and a Beaverdam community. as Reverend Marcus and Joni BCC campus. hug. Family and friends are in- Lamb took part in the blessing The $500 VIP Meet, Greet “It’s about the journey,” vited to the 2 p.m. wedding on over the couple. and Eat ticket includes the VIP says Deen. “It’s about learn- Mr. and Mrs. Tony Latius George Sept. 10 at Emerson Freewill Cameron is pursuing his luncheon, two autographed ing things about ourselves, Baptist Church. career in the healthcare indus- copies of Paula Deen’s South- relationships with our family, George-Bellamy vows said try as a licensed nursing home ern Cooking Bible. VIP seating opportunities that we need to administrator while Kristen Golf tournament Kayla Nicole Bellamy and West Columbus High School for this event will be limited to go after and much, much more. Tony Latius George were united and is employed by The News continues as an evangelist 60 guests. I am not through with my jour- Oct. 1 to support in marriage on Aug. 6 in a 1:30 Reporter. with her Non-Profit Ministry The $150 premier ticket in- ney yet.” p.m. ceremony in the Myrtle The bride was given in mar- for Humanitarian Aid. cludes one autographed copy of To purchase tickets for the SCC athletics Beach Wedding Chapel. Minister riage by her father. The bride is the daughter Paula Deen’s Southern Cook- Oct. 15 event, contact the OWA The Southeastern Commu- Richard Martin performed the Roxanne Smith of White- of Stan and Christy Pierce of ing Bible, with seating limited box office at 755-7416 or pur- nity College Athletic Depart- ceremony. ville was maid of honor and Gainesville, Ga. The groom to 120 tickets. chase tickets online at www. ment will host a golf tour- The bride is the daughter Jessica Jones of Clarkton was is the son of Russell and Kim A $100 event ticket includes bccowa.com. nament Saturday, Oct. 1, at of Legrant Bellamy of Clar- bridesmaid. Honeycutt of Whiteville. assigned seating and an auto- Money raised from the event Land-O-Lakes Golf Course in endon and Linda Bellamy of Amirah George and Ave’on The newlyweds reside in graphed copy of Paula Deen’s benefits student scholarships Whiteville to raise funds for Chadbourn. She graduated from Campbell, children of the couple, Alpharetta, Ga. Southern Cooking Bible. at BCC. the college’s intercollegiate South Columbus High School were flower girl and ring bearer. baseball and softball teams. and Southeastern Community Demetris Tart of Chadbourn Divorce recovery The four-person captain’s College with a degree in informa- was best man. Legrant Bellamy Grief session planned here choice tournament will begin of grief, the grieving process, tion systems. She is employed Jr. of Clarendon was grooms- Lower Cape Fear Hospice seminar planned with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and other areas of concern with BB&T. man. and LifeCareCenter presents Lunch will be served at the The groom is the son The couple is residing in for participants. Often being DivorceCare divorce recov- Living With Grief, a six-session conclusion of the round. of Michael and Sue Tart of Clarendon after honeymooning around others who have been ery seminar and support group growth and education group The cost is $60 per player or Chadbourn. He graduated from at Myrtle Beach. through a similar experience meets at Peace Baptist Church, for adults experiencing grief, $240 per team. Hole sponsor- enables participants to talk 653 Love Mill Road, Whiteville, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, ships are $75. Checks should be about what they are experi- each Monday from 6:30-8:30 Sept. 15 through Oct. 20 at the made payable to the SCC Foun- encing. Grief groups help em- p.m. Childcare is provided Lower Cape Fear Hospice and dation and mailed to Clarence phasize that participants are through fifth grade. LifeCareCenter, 206 Warrior Ganus, Athletic Department, not grieving alone and others DivorceCare features na- Trail in Whiteville. SCC, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, understand and can support tionally recognized experts Sessions are designed to NC, 28472. Contributions are them on their grief journey. on divorce and recovery top- provide grief education and tax-deductible as allowed by This program is free and ics. Seminar sessions include support that enable partici- law. For more information, pre-registration is required Facing My Anger, Facing My pants to work through grief. contact Clarence Ganus at by Sept. 13 by calling Bereave- Loneliness, Depression, New Discussions include the phases 642-7141, ext. 254 or Worley ment Counselor Gail Can- Relationships, KidCare and Edwards at ext. 420. Bible study for non at 642-9051 ext. 504. When Forgiveness. leaving a message, leave your For more information call WTHS Class of ’56 women begins name and phone number and Peace Baptist Church, 640-2877, indicate you wish to register Pastor Chip Hannah. reunion is Sept. 5 here on Sept. 6 for the Whiteville Living With Grief program. Williams Township High All area women are invited County Fair is School’s Class of 1956 will have to an inter-denominational its 55th year reunion on Satur- Bible study that will meet at renting booths day, Sept. 10 at Dale’s Seafood at First Presbyterian Church Class of 2001 The Columbus County is ac- Lake Waccamaw at 5 p.m. in Whiteville. The 10-week cepting reservations for booths Class members should interactive study by Elizabeth sets reunion in the commercial display RSVP by Sept. 3 to Barbara George, “A Woman After God’s The Whiteville High School building for the 2011 fair. The Buffkin at 336-765-0254 or 910- Own Heart,” includes personal Class of 2001 will have a 10-year 8x10-foot booths rent for $150. 641-0550. daily assignments and weekly class reunion Oct. 8 from 7 – To reserve a booth call Anne A Carolina Breakers album jacket video-centered group sessions. 10 p.m. at the North Carolina Ferguson at 654-654-4808 or Chancy reunion Believing that peace and Museum of Forestry, 415 South email [email protected]. Lewis Chancy will greet all joy come when women follow Madison Street, Whiteville. The County Fair will be held of Bennett “Ben” and Sarah Christ in every area of their The cost is $25 per person or Oct. 11-16, Tuesday through Chancy’s grandchildren at Pier Bash to wind lives, Elizabeth shares scrip- $35 per couple. Sunday. This will be the 32nd Portersville Community Cen- tural insights on how one can Payment must be made edition of the agriculture fair ter, Pierce Chapel Church Rd., pursue God’s priorities. The before Sept. 1. Contact Ashley that began in 1980 as a project Clarkton on Sept 3. For more down Take the Lake class will meet on Tuesdays at 910-840-2160 for information. By CLARA CARTRETTE of the Columbus County Law information call Jane McKoy perform music spanning four from 9 - 10:45 a.m., beginning Friday, Oct 7 is the WHS home- News Editor Enforcement Officers Associa- Spaulding at 646-4792. decades. The Breakers “mix Sept. 6. Member books cost coming football game with it up,” keeping all ages enter- tion. Through the years it has Labor Day weekend will be $15 and must be ordered in block seating for members of remained a constant source of a busy, tiring, yet fun time at tained. Several of their songs advance. the Class of 2001. Come out were selected as the most pop- fun, food and entertainment Veterans meet Lake Waccamaw as the qua- For more information or and support the Wolfpack. Also Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ular songs of the year on 94.9 for families, drawing the larg- druple Take the Lake events to order a book call Janet visit the WHS Class of 2001 ica meet the first Tuesday of Countdown. est crowds of any event in the are carried out. Since all of McPherson at 642-9714 no later Facebook group for reunion each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. The Carolina Breakers is a county. the events will be strenuous, than Sept. 2. updates and information. Madison St., Whiteville. First Bank, Southern Tire high-energy band with four and Muffler and Wilson Auto lead vocalists and a horn sec- Sales have partnered to spon- tion covering favorite Mo- A Row of Purls, Too is Moving! sor a Pier Bash, a relaxing town, Funk, R&B, Disco and other special requests, includ- SCC TV Schedule concluding event complete EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time In order to better serve our customers, we are moving to: with a band. ing Beach. The band has per- Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. 2557 James B. White Hwy. - 701 North The Carolina Breakers, an formed for weddings, small Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu 7HITEVILLE s oldies and goldies beach band, and and large company func- tions and festivals and they’ll This week on EDU-Cable: Give us a visit in our new location after August 29th. will play from 4:30-9 p.m. on Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Monday, Sept. 5. The band will entertain the Take the Lake Look for our lime green door! crowd with 70s, 80s and 90s, 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room set up on Kelly Johnson’s pier 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – off Bella Coola Road. It is the current dance, rock and party Healthy Kids – Terrie Priest, Dr. John Wilkins and sixth pier leaving Deep Creek music. 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Set up begins at 6 a.m. 642-9881 The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011--7A State is 38th in child health and well-being North Carolina ranks 38th line ($21,756 for a family of two in key indicators of child adults and two children), ef- health and well-being, accord- fectively wiping out the gains ing to data released by the An- made on this important mea- nie E Casey Foundation in its sure in the late 1990s. 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book. In an ongoing effort to track The state fell from 37th in 2010. the impact of the recession, The 2011 Data Book paints there are two new indicators a picture of mixed progress in this year’s data set -- the for North Carolina children. number of children impacted In a state that consistently re- by foreclosure and households ceives high marks as business- with at least one unemployed friendly, more children and parent. In North Carolina families now face greater risk 90,000, or 2 percent of the state’s of economic insecurity as a re- children were impacted by sult the recession. Indicators of foreclosure since 2007. In 2010, Sue Hawks, SCC executive dean of institutional advance- well-being, which typically lag an estimated 253,000, or 12 VBS helps schools ment, right, presents the Clare R. Bailey Professional De- behind economic indicators, percent, of children in this Old Dock United Methodist Church donated school sup- velopment Grant to nursing instructor Myra Thompson have yet to capture the full im- state lived in households where plies to Old Dock Elementary and Nakina Middle School on behalf of the SCC Foundation, which administers the pact of the recession, and may there was at least one parent fund. not do so for a number of years. who was eligible for and/or through its Vacation Bible School mission project. More Teen births decline seeking employment, but was than $1,500 was raised to help the two schools. Karen The number of births to unemployed at the time the Gore makes a presentation to Nakina Middle School Clare R. Bailey Grant teens ages 15 to 19 declined data were collected. Principal Richard Gore (top photo) and Gore and Des- 17 percent since 2000. In 2008, “Foreclosure and parental tine Ward present Old Dock Elementary Principal Cassie there were 49 births per 1,000 unemployment threaten the Cartrette school supplies (bottom photo). awarded to Tompson teens in North Carolina. well-being of our children,” Myra Thompson, a nurs- ily available and the needs of Graduates increase said Bell. “Evidence shows that ing instructor at Southeastern students changed, the Loan Fund Just five years ago, North stable, economically secure Community College, is the first became inactive. Carolina ranked 37th in the homes are critical components recipient of the Clare R. Bai- Unwilling to let the funds nation for the number of teens of child development, and are ley Professional Development lie unused, Myrtle Edna Bailey ages 16 to 19 who are not in essential to children’s life suc- Grant. The grant, designed to Lasley and Virginia Bailey Har- school and not high school cess.” provide faculty members addi- ris, daughters of the late Clare R. graduates. Today that rank has Community-Level Data tional opportunities for profes- Bailey, sought a use that would improved to 29th. The share of Ava i l a bl e sional growth, will be awarded serve a greater need and enhance teens not in school and not high In addition to the 10 key annually and administered by the quality of education at SCC. school graduates has declined measures tracked in the Data the SCC Foundation. In March 2008, Myrtle Edna by more than half-from 16 to 7 Book, the Kids Count Data Although she has taught nurs- and her late husband, James percent-between 2000 and 2009. Center (http://datacenter.kid- ing for 16 years and has earned B. Lasley, of Charlotte, made a Low birthweight stalls scount.org) provides easy, on- a Bachelor of Science degree in contribution to the SCC Foun- The percent of newborns line access to the latest child nursing and a master’s degree dation in the name of the Clare weighing less than 2,500 grams well-being data on hundreds of in education, Thompson, along R. Bailey Family Endowment. (about 5.5 pounds) has been indicators by state, county, city, with eight other SCC nursing The Clare R. Bailey Loan Fund largely unchanged for much and school district. It serves faculty members, is required to was renamed the Clare R. Bai- of the past decade. In 2008, low as a comprehensive source of obtain a Master of Science in ley Professional Development birthweight infants accounted information for policymakers, nursing to comply with a recent Grant Fund and the assets of for 9.1 percent of North Caro- advocates, members of the me- decision by the National League the two funds were combined. lina births. dia, and others concerned with of Nursing Accrediting Com- “I am so appreciative to have Highest poverty level addressing the needs of North mission. been chosen by Mrs. Lasley as The number of children Carolina children, families, “It was quite a shock to real- the recipient of the Clare R. living in families earning less and communities. ize that an additional degree was Bailey Professional Develop- than the federal poverty line, Visit the Data Center to necessary for me to remain as an ment Grant,” Thompson said. $22,050 for a family of four in download the complete Data instructor at SCC. Without this “While I had the pleasure of 2009, grew 21 percent since Book, and create interactive generous grant, returning to speaking with Mrs. Lasley, I 2000, to 505,000 in 2009. maps and graphs, or view graduate school would have been regret that I did not meet Mr. “While important gains from your smartphone, such a significant financial burden,” Lasley. I understand he was have been made for North Caro- as the Droid, BlackBerry, or said Thompson, who is attending very astute and was insistent lina’s children, clear challeng- iPhone using the new mobile Gardner-Webb University. that the Clare R. Bailey Fund be es still exist,” said Laila Bell, site launched in conjunction The Clare R. Bailey Loan resurrected. I am so grateful to director of research and data with this year’s data book. Fund was established at South- that family.” at Action for Children North eastern Community College in Contributions to the SCC Carolina, home of the North 1969 by the late Clare R. Bailey as Foundation allow for the cre- Carolina Kids Count project. a memorial to his wife, Elizabeth ation of scholarships, grants “In 2009, half a million children Smith Bailey, and his parents, and endeavors that make stu- in North Carolina lived in pov- Elroy B. and Myrtle Clark Bailey. dent success possible at SCC. To erty - a particularly sobering The fund, designed to help Co- have a conversation about dona- statistic since we know that lumbus County students attend tions to the Foundation, call Sue poverty affects children’s aca- college, added another chapter to Hawks at 642-7141, ext. 320, via demic, health and future labor the long history of contributions email at [email protected] or market outcomes.” that members of the Clare R. at P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC According to data in the Bailey family have made to the 28472. Visa and Mastercard are 22nd annual Kids Count Data development of business and accepted by the Foundation. Book, the economic and social of Lumberton is your agriculture in the Chadbourn Contributions to the SCC gains for children that occurred community. However, as finan- Foundation are tax-deductible across the 1990s stalled, even cial grants became more read- as allowed by law. before the economic downturn began. This year’s Data Book reports an 18 percent increase in the U.S. child poverty rate between 2000 and 2009. This increase means that 2.5 million more American children are living below the federal poverty Vineland SCHOOL Station Available for wedding receptions & other events 640-2030 Fat Cat presentation in an elementary school NC’s Team-SECU takes top UNIFORM spot at NYIB conference North Carolina’s State Em- educates youth on saving and ployees’ Credit Union (SECU) spending plans, budgeting, in- branch and operations staff took surance, career development, their financial education mes- and other financial topics. 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Items may be dropped CARRBORO -- Kenneth Medical Center. off at the Life Center on Thursday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Aug. Hill, 58, died Tuesday, Aug. Final rites were held Sun- 26 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. If unable to drop off items, let the church 23, 2011, at Duke Hospital, day, Aug. 28 at Praise Taber- know and we will arrange a pick-up. Durham. nacle Seventh Day Adventist All sales are final. All items auctioned are on “as is” basis. At his request, no service Church with Pastors Everton Payments accepted: cash/debit/credit. No personal checks ac- will be held. Worthington Ennis and Stephan J. Davis cepted. All items must be paid in full before delivery. All items Funeral Home of Chad- officiating. Burial followed must be picked up by 5 p.m. auction day. bourn is announcing for in George Cemetery. Peoples For more information or pick-up, call 654-4850. The church the family. Funeral Home of Whiteville is located at 518 N. Elm Street and the Life Center is behind Born John Kenneth Hill handled the arrangements. the church. on July 1, 1953 in White- She is survived by her hus- ville, he was the son of the band, Elery Hill; one daugh- late James Earl Hill and ter, Roxanne Holland of Sacred Heart IRENE SIBBETT COOK Louise Thompson Hill. A Whiteville; one son, Michael Church to hold WARD J.B. Duke Scholar, Kenneth Thomas Brown of Marion; six PAUL DEWAYNE BRANCH GASTONIA -- Irene Sib- graduated from Duke Uni- stepdaughters, Janice Nich- memorial services WINNABOW -- Paul De- bett Cook Ward, 90, died versity magna cum laude ols, Elizabeth Hill, both of Sacred Heart Church will wayne Branch died Aug. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, with honors in English. Clarkton, Nancy Stephens of hold a memorial service as 20, 2011 at New Hanover at her residence. She was While at Duke he studied at Durham, Kathleen Hill, The- part of its worship services Regional Medical Center. born June 28, 1921 in Chad- Coventry University, Cov- resa Hill, both of Whiteville, at 8 a.m, 10 a.m. and noon on He was born Aug. 4, 1955 in bourn. She was a daughter entry, England. He later Gwendolyn Owens of Fayette- Sept. 11. Flags willbe flown Wilmington, the son of the of the late Edgar Sibbett earned an M.A. in English, ville; one stepson, Robert Hill inside and outside the church, late James Eugene Branch and Mary Ward Sibbett. also from Duke, and his of Whiteville; one sister, Deb- located at 302 N. Lee Street. and Margaret Harvell Ward was a member of J.D. from UNC Law School. ra Brown of the home; four Branch. Stallings Baptist Church. After practicing criminal grandchildren; and six great- Hallsboro High He was employed by SSA She was a Life Member law in Raleigh, he estab- grandchildren. School class of ‘60 to Cooper Co. at the state of the DAV, serving many lished, directed, and taught ANNIE E. PATTERSON ports in Wilmington. Ma- in Columbus County and in the paralegal studies hold 51st reunion JOHNSON The public is invited to sonic Rites will be accorded Charlotte. She was a grad- program at Durham Tech- The Hallsboro High School by Lodge No. 151 Sanford. uate of Evergreen High nical Community College. WHITEVILLE -- Annie E. Whiteville Church of God Patterson Johnson, 92, died Class of 1960 will hold its 51st Paul was a loving father School and worked in tex- Along with his wife, he was reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17 off Lee Street on Sunday, and grandfather. tiles for many years. She a parishioner at St. Thom- Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011. She Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. and 6 was predeceased by her par- at the Honey Hill Hunting Pre- A memorial service will and Mr. Ward moved to as More Catholic Church, serve at 2 p.m. There will be a p.m. to hear Evangelist be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Stallings after retirement Chapel Hill. ents, George Adams and Viola Milton Martin Jr. Jenkins Adams; a daughter, group picture at 4:30 p.m. and Sept. 3 at Andrews Mortu- and made their home there Kenneth will be remem- a brief program to follow. The ary, Market Street Chapel, for the past 30 years. bered as a brilliant student Luvenia Lester; three sis- ters; three brothers; and two meal will be served from the Wilmington. A graveside service and gifted teacher, a lover grill, pork and chicken with Whiteville Negro/ Survivors include his is scheduled for 1 p.m., of books and dogs, and a grandsons. Final rites will be held at all the trimmings and dessert, Central High School wife, Kelly Branch; two Wednesday, Aug. 31, at devoted husband. at 5 p.m. daughters, Tracie Branch Chadbourn Memorial Cem- He survived by his wife, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, Alumni Association at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral The cost is $15 per person. of Clarendon, Tiffani Dud- etery in Chadbourn with Michelle Queen Hill of Car- Mail your check to Peggy ney and husband, Bobby, the Rev. Barry Swain offi- rboro; his brother, James Home in Elizabethtown. to hold meeting Burial will follow at Patterson Squires Galloway, 643 Wac- of Tabor City; four grand- ciating. Interment will fol- Earl Hill Jr. and his wife, camaw Shores Road, Lake The Whiteville/Negro Cen- children, Montana Bracey, low the service. The family Dottie Kay Hill; nephews, Cemetery. The family will re- tral High School Alumni As- ceive friends Tuesday, Aug. 30 Waccamaw, N.C. 28450 or call Drake Bracey, Victoria will receive friends from James Earl Hill III and his 770-0333 or 840-1827 or email sociation will hold its regular Farrow, Marquon Farrow; 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. wife, Tracey, Jesse Haddock at the funeral home beginning meeting on Saturday, Aug. at 7 p.m. [email protected] for more and two brothers, James 30 at McLean Funeral Di- Hill and his wife, Jessica; information. 27 at 10 a.m. at the American Branch and Ronnie Branch. rectors in Gastonia. great-nephew, Jefferson Survivors include three Legion Post 233, 313 Phillips In lieu of flowers, memo- Mrs. Ward is survived by Elijah Hill and great-niece sons, William Thorpe of Lake Gerald speaker at Street, Whiteville. rial donations may be made a daughter, Delores Cook Audrey Gray Hill, children Waccamaw, Linrod Patterson All attendees of Whiteville to the American Cancer So- Ward of Whiteville; two of Jess and Jessica; niece of Whiteville, and Jerome 47th alumni banquet Negro and Central High School ciety, P.O. Box 22718, Okla- sons, Bobby Cook and wife, Kalee Louise Hill, all of Patterson of Rochester, N.Y.; Dr. Melvin D. Gerald, a 1960 are encouraged to attend. homa City, Okla. 73123-1718 Patsy, of Gastonia, Charles Whiteville. two daughters, Geraldine graduate of Westside High For information call Cheryl Condolences may be sent Cook and wife, Peggy, of He is also survived by Rouse of Whiteville, and Viv- School, will be the keynote George at 840-5722 to the family at www.an- Lexington; sister, Jeanette cousins, Andy Thomp- ian Rouse of Elizabethtown; speaker at the 47th annual drewsmortuary.com Burney of Clarkton; daugh- son and his wife, Mary, of 20 grandchildren, 33 great- alumni banquet sponsored by Cypress Creek ter-in-law, Ellen Cook of Bethesda, Md.; Larry Walk- grandchildren, and 12 great- the Chadbourn Chapter-West- OFWBC to hold MARTHA OAKLEY Moore, Okla.; sister-in-law, er and his wife, Sharon, of great-grandchildren. side Alumni Association. The JACKSONVILLE -- Martha Mildred Sibbett of Fayette- Laurinburg; Vicki Weaver event will be held Saturday, revival Sept. 12-16 Bridgers Oakley, 74, died Mon- ville; seven grandchildren, and her husband, Harry, of Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Westside Cypress Creek Original day, Aug. 22, 2011 at home. She 13 great-grandchildren. Salem, Va.; Dianne Wyrick Seaside UMC to Community Center, 650 West Freewill Baptist Church will was born in Clarkton on May In addition to her par- and her husband Wayne of Smith Street, Chadbourn. hold its revival Sept. 12-16 at 20, 1937, the youngest of seven hold country fair ents, she was preceded in Apex. Gerald, a native of Cerro 7:30 p.m. children. She married Rondol- Seaside United Methodist death by her first husband, As a memorial, dona- Gordo, graduated from More- The guest speaker will be and “Buck” Oakley in 1959 in Church will hold its 17th An- Joe Cook; her second hus- tions may be made to Best house College, Atlanta, Ga. in Rev. Allen Goodman of Damas- Dillon, S.C. nual Country Fair starting band, Leo Ward; son, Willie Friends Animal Society. 1964 and received his medical cus Freewill Baptist Church She was preceded in death with the kickoff concert on Cook; brothers, Clarence Information on memorials degree from Howard Univer- with special singing each by her father, Alsie Scarbor- Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at and James Sibbett; and a can be found at www.best- sity, Washington, D.C. night. ough Bridgers; her mother, the church auditorium with sister, Alma Creech. friends.org/donate/. He is president and chief ex- Rev. Eddie Carter is the Strawdie Byrd Bridgers; one The Masters Men a cappella Flowers are welcome or ecutive officer of G&G Health- pastor. sister, Juanita Baysden; and memorials may be made to group performing. Tickets $10 care P.C. in Cerro Gordo which two brothers, John Elwood Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box VADA HEWETT adults and $2.50 for children. provides medical care in Blad- Bridgers and Alton Bridgers. 3984, Gastonia, N.C. 28054 ASH -- Vada L. Hewett, 83, The fair will be held on Fri- en and Columbus counties. Divorce recovery Final rites were held or Alzheimer’s Association, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011, day, Sept. 16 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The cost for the banquet is seminar planned Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Tar Carolina Piedmont Chap- at her residence. She was and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 $20 per person. Landing Baptist Church with ter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, born March 22, 1928 in Bruns- a.m.-2 p.m. (Rain date: Sep- DivorceCare divorce re- Revs. Damon Lee, Jack Marsh- Charlotte, N.C. 28215. wick County, the daughter of tember 23-24) First Missionary BC covery seminar and support burn and Phillip Shepard offi- Remembrances may be the late Rev. William Vance There will be booths with group meets at Peace Baptist ciating. Burial was in Coastal sent to the family at www. Simmons and Ether Hewett baked goods, jewelry, crafts, to hold homecoming Church, 653 Love Mill Road, Carolina Veteran’s State Cem- mcleanfuneral.com. Simmons. She was married to plants, books, clothing, yard First Missionary Baptist Whiteville, each Monday from etery. Jones Funeral Home of McLean Funeral Direc- the late Winfred Hewett. sale, and children’s events. Church of Chadbourn will 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is Jacksonville handled the ar- tors (1-800-217-9901) is as- Hewett was a member of The food court will have hold its annual Homecoming provided through fifth grade. rangements. sisting the family of Irene New Britton Baptist Church breakfast--sausage biscuits, celebration on Sunday, Sept. 4 DivorceCare features na- She is survived by, in addi- Sibbett Cook Ward. and Eastern Star in Shallotte. coffee and juice; lunch—Ital- at 11 a.m. The theme is “Count tionally recognized experts tion to her husband of the Final rites will be held at 2 ian sausage, hot dogs, burg- your blessings.” Rev. Lionel E. on divorce and recovery top- home, one son, Dolan Oakley p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at New ers, and drinks; dinner—fried Cartwright, pastor of FMBC ics. Seminar sessions include of Jacksonville; two daugh- Carolina Faith Britton Baptist Church in Ash chicken, green beans, maca- will be the speaker. Facing My Anger, Facing My ters, Kathy Powell of Holly with the Rev. Sterling Sarvis roni and cheese, rolls and The church is located at 505 Loneliness, Depression, New Ridge, Debra Brown of Jack- Riders sponsor officiating. Burial will follow drinks, $9 for adults and take S. Wilkes St. Relationships, KidCare and sonville; one sister, Ronnie in the church cemetery. The out available. Catered by Je- Forgiveness. Rush of Clarkton; two broth- beneft for Smith family will receive friends rome’s. Credit cards will be St. Luke AMEZ For more information call ers, Richard Bridgers of Eliz- Columbus Baptist Associa- from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 accepted. to hold homecoming Peace Baptist Church, 640- abethtown, Howard Bridgers tion Carolina Faith Riders is at the funeral home. There will be a live and si- 2877, Pastor Chip Hannah. St. Luke AME Zion Church, of Hopewell, Va.; and seven sponsoring a benefit ride for Survivors include a son, lent auction on Saturday at 10 410 Martin Luther King Jr. grandchildren. Mickie Smith on Sunday, Aug. Mike Hewett of Ash; three a.m. (credit cards accepted). Drive, Bladenboro will hold its Lakeside Ministry to In lieu of flowers, memori- 28. daughters, Myra Chestnutt annual homecoming on Sun- als may be made to the Nation- Registration will be held at of Pireway, Denise Canady host speakers, singers day, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. Guest al Kidney Foundation, Inc., 30 1 p.m. and riders will leave at of Ash, and Mary Chavis of Lakeside Ministry of Lake Westside Alumni minister will be Rev.Samuel East 33rd Street, New York, 2 p.m. from Union Valley Bap- Elizabethtown; two brothers, Waccamaw will host guest Cory Blanks, with choir and N.Y., 10016. tist Church, 2322 Smyrna Rd., James and Lendon Simmons, banquet, Sept. 3 speakers and singers every Whiteville. Entry fee is $20 per congregation from Shady both of Ash; two sisters, Zella The 47th Annual Alumni Sunday until Sept. 4 at the bike. All donations will be ac- Grove AME Zion Church of Campground Gazebo next to MARY LOUISE TEAL Mae Simmons of Ash, and banquet sponsored by the cepted. Council. Dinner will be served the sailing club from 9-9:30 ALLEN Nellie Johnson of Bolivia; Chadbourn Chapter of the Make checks payable to Por- following morning worship. a.m. ELIZABETHTOW -- Mary 12 grandchildren, and eight Westside Alumni Association ter Swamp Baptist Church Rev. Carrenia Shaw is the Sept. 4: Glory Bound Quar- Louise Teal Allen, 93, died great-grandchildren. She was will be held on Saturday, Sept. and mail to Kathy Dew, 1281 pastor. ter in concert. Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. She was preceded in death by a son, 3, at 7 p.m. at the Westside Paul Barnes Rd., Chadbourn, preceded in death by her hus- Benny Prevatte; a daughter, Community Center, 650 West N.C. 28431. All funds raised band, Wilson Allen; and her Sandra Whaley; two broth- Smith St., Chadbourn. will go to the Smith family. son, Robert Allen. ers, Ed and Levy Simmons; a The classes of ‘59, ‘60,’ 61, Hot dogs will be served at the Final rites will be held at 2 sister, Myrlie Babson; and a and ‘62 are coordinating the end of the ride at the church p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Trin- grandson. banquet. Alumni, family and fellowship hall. ity United Methodist Church friends, and community sup- For more information call with the Rev. Jay Winston of- porters are cordially invited Greg Worthington at 654-3005. ficiating. Burial will follow in MARZELLA B. SIMPSON to attend the gala event. the church cemetery. Bladen- Faith BC to hold COUNCIL -- Marzella B. Dr. Melvin D. Gerald, a 1960 Gaskins Funeral Home of Simpson, 91, died Satur- graduate of Westside High Elizabethtown is handling the fellowship breakfast day, Aug. 27, 2011, at Poplar School and president and arrangements. Faith Baptist Church will Heights Nursing Home in chief executive officer of Survivors include two sons, hold a fellowship breakfast to Elizabethtown. G&G Healthcare will be the Ray Allen and Dan Allen, both kickoff the new church year Arrangements will be an- speaker. The cost is $20 per of Elizabethtown; one daugh- on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. in nounced by Peoples Funeral person. For more information ter, Ann Weeks of Elizabeth- the fellowship hall. The church Home of Whiteville. call Barbara S. Barbour at 642- town; five grandchildren, and is located at 4262 Rough and 6518. eight great-grandchildren. Ready Road, Chadbourn. NCCLO to host picnic Aug. 27 Attention veterans The North Carolina Conference Lay Organization will host its annual Lay Picnic at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Moore’s All veterans are invited to enjoy fellowship, coffee and donuts on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 8 a.m.-noon at Chapter 962, Viet- Creek, 78 Patrick Hall Drive, Currie. For more information call 612-5432. nam Veterans of America Hut, 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 – 9-A County’s property tax discount ends Wednesday County taxpayers have accounts for $27.5 million of that last year. until Wednesday to reap a the county’s overall budget Annually the county tax discount of 2 percent for pay- for fiscal 2011-12. office mails more than 36,000 ing their taxes early. Columbus County resi- notices in August to prop- After August, no dis- dents expected to save about erty owners via a contract counts are given but prop- $300,000 on tax discounts, service. erty owners have until early according to the county Those wishing to cash in January to pay their bills budget. on a 2 percent discount must and avoid interest penalties. A total of 52 percent of have paid their taxes paid by Ad valorem tax revenue taxpayers took advantage of Aug. 31. (Nicole Cartrette) Your 9/11 stories are needed Where were you on Sept. York or Washington, D.C. that ing the victims at either site. 11, 2001? morning. We also want to know if As the 10th anniversary of Perhaps you were affected your church or organization the 9/11 terrorist attacks ap- by the attacks in other ways. has plans to commemorate Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist proaches, The News Reporter Did you know someone at the day. is gathering readers’ recol- the sites? Did you help in the To submit your story, vis- Bye, Irene lections of the event and its recovery process? it www.whiteville.com and Response to Hurricane Irene in Columbus County was limited to clearing fallen trees aftermath. Do you have photographs click the “Remember 9/11 from roadways, with damage to only a few homes, and no reported injuries here. Staff members are looking from the aftermath of Ground button.” North Whiteville frefghter Bryce Parnell, left, and David Miller clear Smyrna Road for stories about current and Zero or the Pentagon? Or you can contact Fuller near Peacock Road Saturday morning. former residents of Colum- Perhaps photos were made Royal at 642-4104, ext. 228 or bus County who were in New by you of ceremonies honor- [email protected].
Director’s Corner with Dalton Dockery Extension Agency Director
Disaster farm preparedness By DALTON DOCKERY flood-prone areas. Turn off County Extension Director electrical power to machines, barns, and other structures Agriculture producers that may become damaged or must realize the effect di- flooded. Secure loose items, sasters will have on family such as lumber, logs, pipes, members and co-workers, machinery parts, and tools. as well as the impact on Disaster Recovery livestock, crops, farm struc- Disaster recovery can be tures, machinery, water and as dangerous as the disaster food supplies, and other bulk itself, especially if no disas- materials stored on the farm. ter preparedness plan was They must also be pre- implemented. pared for the economic is- This is especially true on sues related to loss of life, farms, where inherent farm property, or income that may hazards such as machinery occur. and equipment, livestock, Farmers who are prepared and agriculture chemicals for disasters are more likely are displaced and co-mingle. to preserve life and property. This puts all emergency They will also minimize re- response personnel, farm covery time and resume pro- workers, family members ductivity much faster. and livestock in danger. Farmstead First responders should Disaster Plan recognize the hazards that A farmstead disaster plan exist and proceed with cau- must consider the safety tion. of family members and co- Check Utilities workers, livestock, and emer- If you were unable to dis- gency response personnel able electric power before the who would assist in recovery disaster, look carefully for efforts, and how to protect signs of damage to electrical crops, equipment and ma- components. chinery, agricultural chem- Contact your electric util- icals, water supplies and ity company if you suspect stores of food for animals. damage, and ask for advice A comprehensive account- on how to determine if your ing of property or potentially electric system is safe to turn hazardous substances is es- back on. sential to farmstead disaster Never try to turn the elec- preparedness. tricity back on in areas that Attach ID tags on all ani- have been flooded before mals and note the ID num- having the system checked. ber and description of the Depending on the extent of animal. damage, gas lines could also Maintain a list of machin- sustain significant damage. ery and equipment, includ- Have the gas utility check ing make and model number. the system for leaks before Keep an updated list of continuing service. pesticides, fertilizers, fuels, Inventory medicines and other chemi- Following a disaster, agri- cals. During a disaster, these culture producers should ac- chemicals can wash into count for all livestock, fuels, streams or contaminate food chemicals, machinery and supplies, placing people and equipment. animals at risk. This list should be com- Disaster supply kit pared to the inventory pre- In addition to family disas- pared prior to the incident. ter kits, agriculture produc- Any lost livestock should ers should also keep on hand be noted, and any hazardous additional supplies to protect materials such as fuels, pes- the farm. ticides, fertilizers or other These include sandbags chemicals that have leaked and plastic sheeting, in case should be reported to emer- of flood, wire and rope to gency response personnel. secure objects, lumber and Check machinery and plywood to protect windows, equipment for damage. Take extra fuel for tractors and ve- photographs of all damage hicles in a safe location, hand for insurance or emergency tools to assist in preparation assistance purposes. and recovery, fire extinguish- ers at all barns and in all ve- Care for the Animals hicles, a safe supply of food to As with humans, the af- feed livestock, a gas-powered termath of disasters pose generator in case of power significant safety and health failure. problems to pets. You can Preparing the farm minimize the safety risk to Planning ahead can mini- pets in the following ways: mize damage to pets and Gather and dispose of property. trash, limbs, wire, and dam- You should establish es- aged equipment that could cape routes for animals and harm pets. Clear and repair other pets to higher eleva- damaged fences. tion in case of flooding, and Make sure pets have plen- drive large animals out of ty of water and food that have barns that may be flooded. not been contaminated by They will often seek shelter pollutants. in barns in emergency situ- In some cases, it is neces- ations. sary to truck in water and Make sure pets have a food, or to remove livestock good source of food and wa- from contaminated areas. ter. Move hay, machinery, (David Smith, Extension Safe- fuels, pesticides, fertilizers ty Program contributed to this and other chemicals out of article.) Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, August, 29 2011
Weakened Irene Te smart gives glimpe of way It’s not hard to remember what could be those days just before the begin- ning of Smart Start, North Carolina’s innovative effort to Hurricane Irene was far less potent help disadvantaged children than forecasters had predicted. from birth to 5 years old get a The winds died down by the time it good start in life and in school. reached landfall, there was no major The program has featured flooding, and New York City is still health awareness initiatives, standing. others to teach parents better Columbus County was on the periph- child-rearing skills, literacy ery of the eye, which passed about 50 training, help for families with miles east of Wrightsville Beach early premature infants. It is simi- Saturday morning. lar to the federal Head Start Wind gusts here may have hit 50 program, widely admired by miles per hour and sustained winds members of different political were 35 to 40 miles per hour, which persuasions. barely qualify as tropical storm force. In those days when Smart Irene had the potential to be worse. Start was forming, Democratic Sustained Gov. Jim Hunt was beginning winds had The point his third term, in 1993, one that reached 120 The key to disaster he vowed would be dedicated miles per planning is to be ready to education. Advancing Smart hour off Start seemed in his marrow, and the coast for worst case scenario. when Hunt, then and now, hun- of Florida, Irene, though weak- kers down with a single legisla- and it was ened, still caused plenty tor or with a group, he’s a hard a massive man to turn down. storm. of problems here with So it was even in this legisla- Yet, power outages, and Finding the happy place tive session, when some skepti- despite the reminds us of the need By JEFFERSON WEAVER soft in the sunset and shotguns they are columns for another day, cal Republican legislators took reduced Staff Writer bark farther down the field. Such long after the statute of limitations aim at Smart Start and More at winds, to be prepared for po- hunts often create a happy place expires. Four (former Democratic Gov. people who tentially more powerful The day hadn’t been stellar, when someone has a big pot of Baseball, which I love more Mike Easley’s good pre-school stayed up storms. and it was rapidly devolving into rice steaming in an open shed and from tradition and principle than program). The GOP lawmakers to experi- something so dreadful as to be im- a September evening is redolent from the perspective of a sports used the need to cut the state ence the mortalized in a bad Greek tragedy. with cut corn, fresh doves, and the fan, has wound down; that saddens budget because of a $2.5 billion storm Friday night and Saturday morn- I casually mentioned—well, maybe promise of cooler weather to come. me, since there is nothing like shortfall as their reasoning. ing would probably say that Irene was not casually, since my teeth were Even on a baseball diamond surrounded In the end, Smart Start fund- a bit unnerving. Let’s not forget that clenched and I was, in a word, the coldest, by shouting parents and earnest ing was cut by about 20 percent. seven deaths in North Carolina are at- perturbed—that I needed to find a most miser- children who wish everyone would It could have been worse, except tributed to the storm. happy place. able days, a hush so they could just hit the ball. Hunt visited the legislature on Nearly half of the county’s Progress It was a joke, of course, but later trapline is a I like the little kids and the minor several occasions to fight for his Energy customers lost power, some on, as I waited for the power com- happy place leagues when it comes to baseball; baby. until Sunday afternoon. Many trees fell, pany to bring me back into at least for me. One the kids are just starting out, whilst The rationale for cutting or some of which hit houses. A family on the first half of the 20th century, I of my favor- the youngsters still have the hun- changing these programs was Frink Street in Whiteville is lucky they thought some more about finding ite days was ger and the dream that made up seriously flawed. Consider, for were not killed or seriously injured. that happy place. on a bitter baseball long before multi-million example, what’s going to happen Columbus County residents are I’d forgotten, as I often do, how m o r n i n g dollar scandals and drug use. to Smart Start in Wake County. veterans of numerous hurricanes and blessed I am with so many such wh e n t h e One of my favorite ball games Good programs to improve tropical storms. Emergency services, spots. aforemen- was never actually played—Broth- young children’s literacy, to help the county and municipalities were Weaver Some are mere memories now— tioned toe- er Mike, the Old Man and myself preemies, to support children prepared, though the need for more a drafty, big old house, a noisy t r o d d i n g had gone to see the old Fayetteville lagging in normal measures of generators for lift stations was apparent newspaper, a particular oak grove preacher turned to me as he was Generals, and we were rained out development will be lost. at Lake Waccamaw. that lay forgotten for a lifetime un- dropping a coyote trap into a halfway into the third inning. It Republican legislators seem The 9-1-1 Center handled the high til I found it one afternoon. Others likely looking spot at a crossroads. was a special evening, nonetheless; to have approached budgeting volume of calls well, and fire, EMS and are still extant, but harder to find I was setting the other side of the Papa still had his ticket from that rather like folks who come to police did an outstanding job protecting and even harder to enjoy, since cornfield crossroads when Brother night in his wallet when he died. visit for a few days and leave public safety and keeping roads cleared someone always has something I Ryan looked at me, fingers shaking. We ate hamburgers and apple their rooms in a mess but keep as they stayed vigilant throughout the need to do right then and there. “I can’t feel my hands,” he said pies, cracked jokes and sang songs the doors shut until they’re back night. The happiest place, I must ad- as freezing rain pelted us both. on the way to the ballpark, and on the highway, figuring their Disaster planning means always mit, is often the most painful. I am “Isn’t this great?” Mike and I had to chase down a hosts will have no choice but to being ready for worst case scenario – happiest when I am in church, and That particular day was special kid selling programs. Papa was clean things up. GOP leaders or- something on the lines of a Katrina, part of that, I must admit, is when as well because of the fellowship getting into his old baseball groove dered massive budget cuts, but Andrew or Hazel. This is true not just the preacher trods hard on my toes. we enjoyed over a cup of coffee and when the lightning flashed and the they didn’t much worry about for government and emergency services It isn’t that I love pain—it’s that I breakfast at Aunt Faye and Uncle heavens opened, and we ended up the details. officials, but for each individual home am reminded that no matter how Billy’s restaurant there in Kelly. waiting the storm out with a couple Well, here’s why the Smart and business as well. sorry of a creature I am, Christ As the food warmed our entrails of young soldiers, a family of five, Start details are worth worrying Columbus County and the East Coast loved me enough to die for my sins, and the heat melted our outer layer and a retired ball player who was about. That mother who receives can be thankful that the dire predic- and someday I’ll be with Him in the of ice, we warmed our souls with sure he knew Papa from the Old help with her premature infant tions of forecasters did not materialize, ultimate happy place. some of God’s word. For just a little Man’s days managing semi-pro raises a healthier baby, who then but even relatively minor storms such But until that time comes, I find while, that table was indeed a very teams in Virginia. Papa didn’t re- benefits from a literacy program as Irene give everyone the opportunity myself seeking peace and solace in happy place. member him, but it had been nearly that puts him on an equal foot- to appreciate the awesome power and other, more earthly places, espe- Many of my happiest moments a half-century, and we all enjoyed ing with the others kids he’ll potential of Nature, and to respect what cially when God has reached down come in September, which is still the evening. meet in kindergarten. could have been. and touched a particular spot in a just about my favorite month of all. While I might have to wait Because he starts school with moment in time. Drum and blues are running in the another year before a baseball dia- better skills and more confi- It shouldn’t surprise anyone surf, the catfish are stirring from mond is once again a happy place, dence, he does better all the way that many of those places that the misery of summer’s dog days, at least we have the high school through and goes on to college, reside in my memory or down a doves are whistling and the first gridiron. Once again, I like the after which he becomes a pro- side road involve a fishing rod or deer are snorting deep in green sport from a macro level, rather ductive, tax-paying citizen who firearm. There’s the “poor man’s tangles that will become brown than having a loyalty to any one raises his own children with Quotes of pier” down at Wrightsville Beach, mazes after a good frost or two. team. more advantages than he had. where untold numbers of adven- School has started back, and I enjoy the camaraderie, the For that baby, Smart Start tures and misadventures started most of the time, my 12 year sen- pride, the courage of the players becomes a building block not with the eighth or ninth pull on my tence to primary education was who started slamming practice just for him but for his kids and the week balky Evinrude. a producer of good memories. dummies when it was 100 degrees their kids and so on. That helps I am not even sure if folks still Albeit, the bad ones were doozies, outside, and live for that moment families. It helps North Caro- fish under the bridge there, but it and oddly enough, the scars of in the Friday night lights when the “It hampers recreation and it lina be a better state. And what was a place of solace and safety some are still there 30 years later, crowd cheers and the smoke floats would happen if some such stinks. It takes two or three years during many a long night or hot but for the most part, the learning across the field and they smash to come out of a drought. We need children were denied? Sadly, it afternoon when I was still so unfor- part of school was indeed, a happy through a paper banner like new, appears we are going to find out. a lot more water coming into our tunate as to live in the city. place for me. well-managed gladiators. system.” Reprinted from The (Raleigh) Almost any cornfield will be a Most of my problems came The kitchen of almost any hap- News & Observer. – Algae expert Mark Vander Borgh, on happy place for me in the next few from other students and one or two the algae problem at Lake Waccamaw. weeks, as doves slide silver and especially noisome teachers, but Continued on next page “I think high speed Internet ser- vice will be the biggest benefit to the Write us area. I still know a lot of folks who Thumbs down have dial-up service in my district. It pays to listen Send letters to the editor to I have DSL but I understand that Editor Les High at leshigh@ the fiber optic broadband service is BY RAY LUNDY to speak: “I’d like to suggest some- The church member rushed in whiteville.com or to P.O. Box Staff Writer thing, if I might,” Mr. Rockefeller and interrupted the business meet- much faster.” 707, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. – County Commissioner Charles said. ing blurting out: “Did he help us?” All letters must be signed, McDowell, on ATMC’s cable, broadband The very rich John D. Rock- One of the men responded They said, “Did who help us?” Internet and TV system project in south- efeller was easing around on his quickly: “Sir, you’re not a member Exasperated, the late member include the community in eastern Columbus County. yacht in New England for a few of the church and cannot address answered, “That visitor who just which the writer lives, and days. While he stopped at a marina the church. Besides, you probably left was John D. Rockefeller, one include a phone number, “I don’t think this will be another for fuel and supplies, he attended a couldn’t help with the amount of of the greatest philanthropists which will not be published. Floyd, but I don’t think it will be night service at a small church in money we need anyway.” in the world--THE John D. Rock- Letters should be limited to another Earl, either.” a quaint little town. His dress was In response John D. said, “I’m efeller! His yacht is down at the 350 words. Writers are lim- –Columbus County Emergency Man- casual. At the conclusion of the sorry to have intruded into your boat dock, and they said he was at ited to one letter every 30 business meeting,” and dismissed the church.” agement Director Jeremy Jernigan, on brief service, the church called days. Letters about personal his prediction for Hurricane Irene, which itself into a business session to himself and exited the front door. There was a long silence, and or business disputes will not turned out to be pretty much on target. discuss money—or the lack of it. On the way out the door, a late then the moderator of the busi- John D. sat listening intently as church member came for the busi- ness session hung his head as he be considered. “It is unlikely, in my opinion, that the members discussed how they ness conference. uttered softly: “We never gave him Letters can also be submit- any of your districts will look like could raise the money to meet their He recognized John D. imme- a chance to speak.” They adjourned ted at Whiteville.com. Simply they do today.” financial obligations. They were diately. “Hello, Mr. Rockefeller,” and went home. The moderator sat go to the “Contact us” link – Adam Mitchell, a Raleigh attorney struggling to pay the preacher, as he greeted John D. with an out- on the front pew in the church for and you’ll be directed to an who is helping the county redraw its and some pressing bills just had stretched hand. The church mem- some time after — alone. online form for submitting county commissioner maps. to be paid. ber continued, “You are always Sometimes, it pays to listen — letters to the editor. After listening for a short while, welcome here.” John D. thanked even to a stranger. John D. raised his hand and asked him, shook his hand, and left. The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 11-A Weaver Continued from previous page py family’s home is a happy place for me as well; I firmly be- lieve more wars and crises can be solved on kitchen tables and in front porch swings than can ever be disapproved of – never mind actually solved—by the United Nations. Coffee, home- made cookies and a biscuit can make an outstanding peace offering, as can a cold glass of sweet tea to calm a hot temper. Every once in a while, when I have had it with the often-con- flicting demands of everyone else, I have to take a moment and step away. Maybe I squat Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist in a brushline by a cornfield, holding a trembling dog as Foul-weather friends doves rocket across the eve- Larry Green, left, and Susan Smith, right, of Edgewood ning sky. Maybe I have a wet, Elementary School close down the rescue shelter there frozen backside, and a steel trap gripped firmly in a sod- Saturday morning with a Red Cross volunteer. The den glove. Perhaps I can smell group hosted 66 refugees from Hurricane Irene through popcorn and hear the clink or the night. whack of a bat as the crowd goes wild and an 8-year-old who will someday replace Babe Ruth streaks for first. So forgive me, please, if you need something, and I have a particularly silly grin on my face. I’m just in a happy place, and sadly, I’ll be back to normal pretty soon. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Irene protection Perdue surveys Few businesses took the precautions that AutoZone in Whiteville did, when manager Wayne Tarkington boarded up the store’s windows with several sheets of plywood. storm damage “We had them left over from Isabel,” he said.
Gov. Bev Perdue spent much of Sunday assessing the state’s response to Hurricane Irene. Commander in chief The remnants of the Category 1 storm left the state between By DEMIR BASTUG Commander in Chief. Con- lowed a path of appeasement 3 and 4 a.m. NR Writers Group gress, using the checks and that led to our weakening. “Everyone needs to remem- balances that are in place, Obama, with no experience ber that, while Irene has left On the Monday following controls the funding of the running a company or ever North Carolina, there are the downgrading of the U.S. military. I won’t try to debate having to make a payroll, still very real dangers, such credit rating by Standard and the War Powers Act here, but bows to foreign leaders. as downed power lines, rising Poor’s, President Obama ad- suffice it to say Obama has As the song goes, “Where flood waters and fallen trees.” dressed the nation in a daytime used this to launch million Have all the Cowboys Gone?” Seven storm-related deaths press conference. This change dollar cruise missiles at Libya The last one we had was have been reported in Nash, in our credit rating will affect at the same time saying that Ronald Reagan. Bush got us Onslow, Sampson and Wayne everyone. Everyone, that is, doing so was not an act of ag- through 9/11, with his actions counties, and two in Pitt Coun- who needs to borrow money, gression (can one passively fire minutely dissected by all the ty. Swift-water rescue teams pays taxes or is relying on a cruise missile?) main stream media Mon- have conducted dozens of res- stock investments (as opposed On April 24, 1980 a U.S. he- day morning quarterbacks. cues since late yesterday. to a defined pension) for their licopter crashed, killing eight Bush’s moderate leanings Perdue urged evacuees to retirement. What was almost servicemen. Their mission were his undoing, not the continue to follow guidance lost in all this was an event was to rescue the American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. from local officials for when it that was more important to the Embassy hostages in Iran. The Ronald Reagan’s approach Todd Burney, new PE teacher at Edgewood Elementary, is safe to return to their homes. families of 30 Americans. mission was scrubbed. Jimmy did not spark war. His op- “We know there are numer- The previous Friday, a Carter was the President and ponents never understood welcomed students back to school in full Wolfpack football ous counties with substantial NATO helicopter was downed, the Commander in Chief who the concept of peace through gear this morning. Pictured with Todd are Kyler and Lauren wind damage and flooding,” killing 30 American service- ultimately ordered this mis- strength. The course that Dowless in their school uniforms. American Red Cross, North men. Instead of burying this sion. It is said that this failed Obama is following makes Carolina Baptist Men, Salva- in a ‘by the way’ fashion as he mission was the final nail in our enemies more daring tion Army and other volunteer did at the end of his remarks, the coffin for Carter’s re-elec- as there is no real threat of groups have cooked more than the Commander in Chief of the tion. It is uncanny how many reprisal. Appeasement and 19,300 meals for evacuees and U.S. armed forces should have similarities exist between the apology tour puts us all first responders. led with this news. Is this nit- Carter and Obama. Both are at risk. This in a Commander “We confirmed a major picking? Perhaps, but I think utter failures. Neither under- in Chief makes for a more breach on N.C. 12 about five of past presidents and how stands this country. Carter fol- dangerous world. miles north of Rodanthe in they reacted to events. Obama Dare County, and several other has recently invoked the name breeches have been reported Reagan to justify what he is on this highway,” Perdue said. doing. WWRD (What Would Make Your Car Happy “State transportation crews Reagan Do)? He would have are on the scene, and we will addressed his troops in a way And make every effort to restore that would have made the rest this vital transportation link of us feel like we were listening as soon as possible.” in on a private message. Your Wallet Satisfied More than 200 roads and 21 Even Bill Clinton would bridges were closed Sunday have bit his lip, forced a tear, Complete Cleaning - Inside & Out in the state, including major but lead with the news. The routes such as: distain that Obama has for our Essential food, water and troops and the obvious distaste CARS SUVS other supplies are in ware- he has for being their com- houses in Tarboro and Badin mander is clearly displayed. and distribution points have Yes, ‘He’ got Bin Laden. That $ 00 $ 00 been established in Hyde and will be his rallying cry for the Carteret counties to begin 2012 election. Fred Armisen dispensing supplies as needed. on Saturday Night Live has 15 18 The N.C. National Guard spoofed Obama doing just that. has 441 soldiers and airmen According to Article II, Sec- and two helicopters deployed tion 2, Clause 1 “The President Stop In with 2,100 troops and five heli- shall be Commander in Chief copters on standby to help with of the Army and Navy of the storm response and recovery. United States.” The framers Today... The State Highway Patrol saw that under the Articles of has more than 300 troopers Confederation, all war power working down east to help was vested in Congress with with traffic control and storm the U.S. lacking an executive. response; more troopers are on This was remedied by giving standby if needed. the President full executive powers and the position of
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Whiteville had 12 infractions for 100 yards, CERRO GORDO- After watching his Wolf- and West Columbus was flagged 15 times for pack fall behind 14-7 in the first half of its 95 yards. annual football game with West Columbus, Whiteville got the first points of the night Whiteville High head coach Baxter Morris told after Wolfpack lineman Ernest Ward recovered his players that they needed to start looking like a Viking fumble at the WCHS 28-yard line on the a football team. Vikings’ opening possession. WHS players apparently heeded their coach’s Following a procedure penalty against words as they returned to the field and scored the Wolfpack, Thompson took a handoff and 17 third-quarter points and went on to take a breezed 30 yards for a touchdown with 9 min- 30-20 victory over the WCHS squad. utes, 45 seconds left in the first quarter. The “I’m not really sure how well we played, but conversion kick by Fisher Stanley made the things were much better in the second half,” score 7-0. said Morris after the Wolfpack had won for West Columbus came right back on its next the 36th time in the 47-year rivalry. “We had possession when Lesane took a first-down snap way too many penalties and got several people from the Viking 35 and fired downfield to Daw- banged up.” son at the Whiteville 30. Dawson made the catch, The loss evened the Wolfpack’s season record shook off a tackle and ran all the way to the at 1-1. Whiteville was led on offense by junior end zone. The 65-yard pass play came with 7:36 Fuquon Thompson, who carried the ball 20 left in the first quarter. A two-point conversion times for 173 yards and two touchdowns. attempt failed, leaving the score at 7-6. West Columbus, which slipped to 0-2, got a Whiteville appeared headed for another one-yard touchdown smash by senior fullback quick score on its next possession as Thompson Ronnie Parker with 22.4 seconds left in the half carried for 12 yards to midfield for a first down, to give the Vikings a 14-7 halftime lead. and fullback Frank Ciamillo followed with a The Vikings had the most dazzling score of carry to well within the Viking 20-yard line. the night when quarterback Harvey Lesane However, Ciamillo was caught from behind and hooked up with Savon Dawon for a 65-yard fumbled the football. Dorian Dawson recovered touchdown pass in the first quarter. Parker, for the Vikings. a key player on both sides of the football for The West Columbus defense came up with Coach Wayne Williamson’s Vikings, carried the two more big stops in the second quarter and ball 23 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns Whiteville killed a Viking possession when despite being bothered by leg cramps in the Robert Smith intercepted a pass and returned second half. it to midfield. Lesane completed five passes for 111 yards West Columbus put together a 74-yard and a touchdown. scoring drive late in the second quarter. The Whiteville came out from halftime to quickly running of Parker and Jamal Eady keyed the reverse the game’s momentum with two third- drive along with face-mask penalty against the quarter touchdowns and a safety and went on Whiteville defense. to take its ninth straight win in the Columbus The WCHS scoring drive took 10 plays and County football rivalry that dates back to 1965. Parker got the score on a one-yard run. Parker Williamson said that it marked the second also carried for a two-point conversion and a straight game in which the Vikings held a 14-7 halftime lead. halftime lead only to come out with a dismal Whiteville took the second-half kickoff and Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist third-quarter showing. drove 71 yards on 10 plays with Thompson car- Pack back “We had our problems in the third quarter rying six times. The drive included a 23-yard Whiteville High junior running back Fuquon Thompson sets off on a 30-yard touchdown run by Thompson, who had sat out the second last week at Green Sea-Floyds and that’s how for the frst score of the night in Thursday’s Whiteville-West Columbus football game it happened again tonight,” Williamson said. quarter with fatigue. “Whiteville put together a good scoring drive to Thompson got the touchdown on a one-yard at West Columbus. It was one of two scoring runs by Thompson as the Wolfpack open the half, and we had trouble getting field run with 7:55 left in the third quarter. After West overcame a 14-7 halftime defcit to take a 30-20 victory over the host Viking team. position after that. Columbus was ruled off-side on a conversion at- Thompson carried the ball 20 times for 173 yards. Whiteville evened its season record “I thought our guys did a good job staying at 1-1 and is scheduled to play this Friday night at Pender. West Columbus, now 0-2, with it in the first half and then getting the lead See Pack -Vikes on 2B will play host to Hobbton on Friday. right before the half,” Williamson said. “We just Late scoring drive gives EB 20-18 win over Gators ELIZABETHTOWN - Trailing 18-14 in the final point made the score. quarter, the East Bladen Eagles put together a 70-yard But the scoring pass from Ratliffe to Gresham and scoring drive that gained a 20-18 victory over the visiting Ratliffe’s touchdown run put the Gators in front 18-14. East Columbus Gators Friday night in a non-conference East Columbus will play the second of three straight football clash. road games Friday when it travels to Leland to take Coach Tony Kasell’s East Columbus team came close on unbeaten North Brunswick. North Brunswick has to pulling off a landmark football victory in the school’s opened the season with wins of 14-6 over Pender and 20th season as it got first-half touchdowns on a 20-yard 50-44 over Heide Trask. fumble recovery return by Greg Melvin, a 31-yard touch- Coach Kasell said he felt his Gator squad gave a down pass from Ricky Ratliffe to Elijah Gresham and a strong effort against East Bladen but that it wasn’t five-yard TD scamper by Ratliffe. quite able to finish. East Bladen, which had advanced to the Eastern “We made some good stops on defense, and our N.C. 2A Regional finals in each of the past two seasons offense did a good job in getting a lead for us at the and made it to the 2008 state 1AA finals, got the game- half,” Kasell said. “We came close, but East Bladen put winning points on a four-yard run by A.J. McKoy with together a strong drive for the final score. 2 minutes, 27 seconds left in the game. “This is a young football team we have, and we’ve Earlier in the fourth quarter, the Gator defense had played two very strong teams so far,” added Kasell. “I stopped a strong Eagle scoring threat by recovering a feel like we’re moving in a very positive direction at fumble at the one-yard line. this point.” The difference in the game proved to be a pair of extra The East Columbus-East Bladen game was one of points by East Bladen kicker Scott Beasley. a large number of high school football games in East- The loss dropped the East Columbus record to 0-2 ern North Carolina that was moved up from Friday to while East Bladen evened its record at 1-1. Thursday in order to not conflict with expected arrival East Columbus had opened its season on Aug. 19 of Hurricane Irene on the North Carolina coast. with a 20-6 homefield loss to defending Waccamaw 2A- 3A Conference champion South Columbus, and East Bladen was shut out by Southwest Onslow 20-0 in its season-opener at Jacksonville. Gator JVs win 46-32 Coach Lenon Fisher’s East Bladen team had opened East Columbus scored 22 points in the game’s first Photo by Grant Merritt the game with a 53-yard kickoff return to the East Co- two minutes and went on to defeat East Bladen 46-32 in lumbus 34-yard line. McKoy scored eight plays later from junior varsity football action Wednesday night at East one-yard out and Beasley’s PAT kick made the score 7-0 Columbus. Melvin’s fumble return for the Gators made the ECHS returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown score 7-6. and then converted two quick East Bladen fumbles into East Bladen scored its second touchdown in the sec- two more scores. ond quarter when quarterback Daron Burney capped The win put the Baby Gators’ record at 1-1. a 51-yard drive with a one-yard sneak. Beasley’s extra- Area high school football scores Whiteville 30. West Columbus 20 North Brunswick 50, Trask 44 East Bladen 20, East Columbus 18 Fairmont 48, Hobbton 6 West Bladen 20, South Robeson 15 St, Pauls 12, Fayetteville Christian 6 Socastee 49, West Brunswick 21 South Columbus - OPEN South Brunswick 33, Ashley 0 Red Springs - OPEN SCC Athletic Department Golf Tournament Set for Oct. 1
The Southeastern Community College Athletic De- Cost is $60 per player or $240 per team. Hole sponsor- partment will hold a fund-raiser golf tournament on ships are available at $75 each. Staff photo by Les High Saturday, Oct. 1, at Land-O-Lakes. South Columbus High tennis player Jaclyn Koonce returns a hard shot Checks should be made payable to the SCC Founda- Proceeds from the event will go to the SCC intercol- during last Thursday’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference match with the tion and mailed to Clarence Ganus, Athletic Depart- legiate baseball and softball teams. Whiteville Lady Wolfpack at the Whiteville courts. Whiteville won the ment, SCC, Box 151, Whiteville, N.C., 28472. The four-person Captain’s Choice tournament will match 6-3. South Columbus and Whiteville will have their next Waccamaw Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Conference matches on Tuesday with South Columbus playing host to For more information, contact Clarence Ganus at 642- Lunch will be served at the conclusion of tournament West Brunswick, and Whiteville visiting East Bladen. See story on 2B. 7141, ext. 254 or Worley Edwards at ext. 420. play. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 29, 2011 High school sports schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1 Girls Tennis Girls Tennis West Columbus at Whiteville, 4:30 West Bladen at South Columbus, 4 Whiteville at West Brunswick, 4:30 Volleyball South Columbus at East Columbus, 4:30 Volleyball West Columbus at Whiteville, 4:30 West Bladen at South Columbus, 4 (JV matches frst, followed by varsity) Whiteville at West Brunswick, 4:30
Boys Soccer Boys Soccer West Columbus at South Columbus, 6 Red Springs at Whiteville, 7 Chelsey Long
Junior Varsity Football TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 Loris at South Columbus, 6:30 Boys Soccer North Brunswick at East Columbus, 6:30 Whiteville at Topsail (JV 5:30, V 7) West Columbus at Hobbton, 6:30 Waccamaw Academy at West Columbus, 6 Columbus Christian Academy at Grace Christian, 4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Football Volleyball Whiteville at Pender, 7:30 East Columbus at Whiteville, 4:30 South Columbus at Loris, 7:30 Columbus Christian Academy at Grace, 6 East Columbus at North Brunswick, 7:30 Hobbton at West Columbus, 7:30 Girls Tennis West Brunswick at South Columbus, 4:30 Boys Soccer Whiteville at East Bladen, 4:30 Marlboro at Waccamaw Academy, 5 Antioch at Columbus Christian Academy, 4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 Girls Tennis Volleyball Red Springs at West Columbus, 4 Marlboro at Waccamaw Academy, 5 Antioch at Columbus Christian Academy, 6 Boys Soccer Purnell Swett at West Columbus, 6
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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville defenders Ryan Ciamillo (10) and Robert Smith (middle) battle for the football Starting Sept. 5, The News alon w t West Col mb s rece ver Trevon Green 8 d r n frst- alf act on of r day Reporter’s popular football contest, sponsored this year by night’s intra-county football game at West Columbus. Smith came up with the intercep- J.S. Mann’s, is back. t on at t e n 10-yard l ne and ret rned t e ball to m dfeld. W tev lle won t e 47t Now you can play two ways, football meeting between the two schools 30-20 to put its season record at 1-1. West in the paper or online at White- Columbus slipped to 0-2. ville.com. More than $550 in cash and prizes from local businesses Lady Pack takes tennis victory over SCHS will be awarded to contestants picking the winners of local The Whiteville Lady Wolf- high school and college games. pack swept all three doubles Look for more information as matches Thursday to come game time approaches in The away with a 6-3 Waccamaw News Reporter, or go to http:// Conference girls tennis vic- newsreporter.upickem.net to tory over visiting South Co- create an account. lumbus. First picks begin on Sept. Whiteville evened its Wac- 5 and the game continues for camaw Conference record at 10 weeks. 1-1 and put its overall record at 4-1. Coach Pam Merritt’s Lady with losses to North Brunswick (14-6) and Wolfpack will play host to Pack-Vikes Topsail (37-8). West Columbus today in a 4:30 West Columbus, which suffered a 12-6 road p.m., non-conference match, Continued from 1B loss to Green Sea-Floyds, will play host to and will travel to East Bladen Hobbton Friday at 7:30 p.m. Hobbton slipped Tuesday for a 4:30 conference tempt, the Wolfpack gave the ball to Thompson past Princeton 39-38 in its opener before falling match. for a two-point conversion and a 15-14 lead. hard to Fairmont 48-6 on Thursday. Coach Brett Burroughs’ A deep kickoff by Stanley pinned the Viking South Columbus will play host at their own 12-yard line. West Columbus was W WC to West Brunswick Tuesday forced to punt after three plays and Whiteville First down 12 12 in a Waccamaw Conference took over at the West Columbus 36 Yards rushing 43-292 42-176 match-up. Yards passing 0 111 A 28-yard run by Ciamillo to the two-yard Passes 0-5-0 5-9-2 Whiteville 6, South Columbus 3 line set up one-yard quarterback sneak by Jacob Fumbles-lost 4-2 1-1 Staff photo by Les High Singles: Jaclyn Koonce (SC) Long, who had been hobbling on a tender knee. Penalties-yards 12-100 15-95 South Columbus High tennis player Anna Naughton com- Stanley’s extra-point kick put the score at 22-14 Punts-avg. 1-34 2-27.5 def. Olivia Butler, 6-3, 0-6, 12-10; petes in Thursday’s Waccamaw Conference match with with four minutes left in the third quarter. Carly High (W) def. Anna Naugh- Whiteville. The Vikings were again pinned deep in Whiteville 7 0 17 6 - 30 ton, 6-1, 6-1; Maleah Murray (W) their own territory, this time at the five-yard W. Columbus 0 14 0 6 - 20 def. Elizabeth Buffkin, 6-0, 2-1 Hege, 6-4, 6-4; Derika Spivey def. Koonce-Leonard, 8-3; Mur- line, and were again forced to punt. A bad snap (Buffkin retired); Margaret High (SC) def. Meredith Thompson, ray-C. High (W) def. Naughton- from center forced punter Cameron Brisbon to W-Fuquon Thompson 30 run (Fisher Stanley kick). (W) def. Abby Leonard, 6-2, 6-2; 6-2, 3-6, 12-9). Buffkin, 8-3; Hege-Thompson (W) WC - Savon Dawon 65 pass from Harvey Lesane scramble with the ball, but he was halted in the Kendra Taylor (SC) def. Madison Doubles: Butler-C. High (W) def. Taylor-Spivey, 8-6. (run failed). end zone while trying to attempt to pass to give WC - Ronnie Parker 1 run (Parker run). the Wolfpack a safety and a 24-14 lead with 1:46 W - Thompson 1 run (Thompson run). left in the third period. W - Josh Long 1 run (Stanley kick). Robert Smith returned the Viking free kick W - Safety. West Columbus punter tackle in end to the West Columbus 39-yard line, and the Wolf- zone). pack marched to its third touchdown behind the W - Matt Lewis 1 run (kick failed). running of Rasheen McMillian and Ciamillo. WC - Parker 1 run (run failed. Matthew King scored the touchdown on a one-
yard run with 10:36 left in the game. Stanley’e extra-point attempt was wide right. The final score of the night came when the Vikings got a two-yard touchdown run by WHS takes 34-14 win Parker with 3:13 remaining. Most high school football games in eastern in junior varsity clash North Carolina were moved up from Friday to Antonio Powell ran for three touchdowns Open 7 Days A Week Thursday in order to avoid conflict with Hur- and Antonio Faulk added two scoring runs ricane Irene’s arrival on the North Carolina Wednesday in pacing the Whiteville High September Specials - Prices Good Sept. 1-30, 2011 coast. School junior varsity football team to a 34-14 Whiteville, which opened its season on a Aug. victory over visiting West Columbus at Legion 1.8 Oz. Central takes win 19 with a 46-3 home loss to two-time defending Stadium. Amp Energy Drink state 1A champion Wallace-Rose Hill, is sched- West Columbus got the first points of the ule to visit Pender Friday night at 7:30. Pender night on a 70-yard touchdown run by Chris 16 Oz. Wise Chips which advanced to state 1AA championship game last season, has opened its 2011 season Buy 1, Get 1 SHORT ¢ BROS. LUNCH BUFFET FREE Tues. thru Fri. 89 $ 85 3 Pack 4 Pack Cans RENT-A-CAR 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. $ 95 4 Marlboro, Newport or Coke Products DAILY TUES. NITE BUFFET Camel Cigarettes 19 Pizza, Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Spaghetti, $ 80 642-4175 & Salad $ 00 5-8 P.M. 5 $ 79 WE HONOR LOCAL Scheduling a PIZZA COUPONS. 12 1 community event? 642-5812 Check out our Sam’s Pit Stop 701 B s. • W tev lle 24-hour Community WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street “Established 1982” BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. Calendar at: • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post offce www.whiteville.com www.whiteville.com • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd.
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Staff photo by Les High South Columbus High School tennis player Abby Leonard returns a volley in Thursday’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference girls tennis match against the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack at the WHS courts. Whiteville won the match 6-3. Rains too late for many public lands, cornfelds Although Hurricane Irene usual. Because of that, some permission is still acceptable brought badly needed rain fields may not be mowed at the for unposted land, according to the region this weekend, beginning of dove season. to the Wildlife Commission. The Wildlife Resources it will be too much on top of Legal boundary postings can Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist too little and too late for many Commission is encouraging be as simple as a strip of purple West Columbus receiver Trevon Green comes up with a pass reception but comes down dove fields. hunters to check www.ncwild- surveyors tape along a bound- Farmers are reporting low life.org for a list of dove field ary line, or a tree marked with just out of bounds in Thursday night’s high school football game with visiting Whiteville. yield potential for almost all conditions before heading out purple paint. Tyquan McDonald is the defender on the play. Whiteville won 30-20. West Columbus cornfields, delaying the har- to hunt. For more details about the will play at home again Friday when it entertains Hobbton. Whiteville will travel Friday vest of what corn will be avail- Doves continue to be one of Landowner Protection Act, to play Pender. able. On top of that, some of the most popular game species. go to ncwildlife.org or contact the N.C. Wildlife Commission’s This year marks changes in a local Wildlife Enforcement game lands dove fields may the way many birders will be Officer. have less-than-optimal hunting able to pursue the fast-moving Dove season opens Sept. 3 conditions for the beginning of doves. at noon, and runs through Oct. dove season. The Landowner Protection 8. Visit the migratory game Due to the drought, some Act, signed into law this year, bird page on ncwildlife.org for feed crops failed and wildlife requires hunters on posted a complete list of season dates management personnel had land to have written permis- and bag limits. to plant the fields later than sion before hunting. Verbal Bike club looking for new riders Back To School The “Two Loose Wheels” bicycling club of Whiteville is looking for new members to take part in its weekly Saturday morning rides. Rides, normally 20 to 25 miles, start each Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m., at the parking lot of the Southern Sizzler restaurant on South Madison Street in Whiteville. For more information, call 234-1678 or 770-9175.
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FULL-BLOODED CHOCOLATE Lab GREEN PEANUTS - Washed & ready LOOKING FOR Puppies. 5 Females left. $150 each. 230 Miscellaneous to boil. Call 910-770-1950. PART-TIME 910-840-3135 PROPERTY MANAGER GREEN PEANUTS FOR SALE. $35 per bushel. Place your order NOW! PUREBRED DEXTER COWS, 4 2 SHOT GUNS (double & single bar- for Section 8 apartment elderly com- 52 YEAR OLD MALE seeking com- Call 234-5618 or 654-3362. panionship. Call 207-8713 anytime years to 4 months. $350 & up. Call rel). Call 654-4440. munity in Whiteville. Competitive or 654-4440 day or night. 910-540-4892. MUSCADINE GRAPES wages. Section 8 or tax experience COLUMBUS MEM. PARK Mau- (white,black) for sale by the bushel or helpful but not necessary. Strong soleum, 2 Crypts, 5th level Chapel half bushel. 910-840-2336 EXPANDING CCNC NETWORK in administrative skills and computer 060 Special Notices $5000.00 for pair 919-345-8879 ncs@ search of RNs that enjoy working skills a must. To apply send resume ieee.org PEANUTS FOR BOILING, From with the adult Medicaid/Medicare to: [email protected] BUS TOURS BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- Whiteville take 701 S. to Boswell population, making home visits after PART TIME HELP New York City & Biltmore House tress sets $99. Queen $109. King NORDIC TRACK C2400 treadmill Road. Follow signs. Papa Farms hospital discharge to ensure that needed in busy Call Linda 910-840-3425 $189. Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. electric - like new. $700. 625-5731 918-5353. patients are knowledgeable of Family Entertainment Center. Dealer. meds, have follow-up appointments RAY’S USED FURNITURE, living & TO ANYONE WITH FAMILY buried at and access to services, also teach - dining room, tables, chairs, bedroom, Seeking mature experienced Team Evans Cemetery in Crusoe. We need ing disease self-management skills. curios, & lots more. 840-5356 to replace driveway at road. Please Email resume, cover letter, and sal - members with high energy level an call 642-5689 ary requirements to outgoing personality. Must be willing REFLEX COMPOUND BOW, 29” PINE STRAW FOR SALE - Good [email protected] Columbus/ to work nights and week-ends. Must draw, 38” axle to axle, 60 to 70 lbs clean bales. $3.50 per bale. Call 910- Bladen County area. No weekends. have own transportation. draw weight. Ready to hunt. Pack- 625-5889. Benefits package available. EEO M/ Clean record, high school educa- age $350. Call 653-5209. F/D tion minimum. Grill cooks especially needed. Management experience is AVON EXPERIENCE CARPENTER NEED- a plus. Customer service is top pri- Representative Wanted. ority here. Call to set up interview. $10 investment. Call 910-274-2672. ED - MUST have transportation and HARDEE BUSH HOG, Hardee disc & drivers license. Call 654-5725. Call 642-0000. Cab- post hole digger. Big BBQ cooker. Call COLLARD PLANTS FOR SALE !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans bage Collards & Morris Headers Col- 910-207-8810 & tractors. Any condition. Paying top lards. Freddie Tyree 642-6713. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. (910) 770-3131.
*CATALYTIC CONVERTERS We also buy insulated wire, cop- per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 Covey Run CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY Buyers of land and timber. We buy pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- er. Call days 642-2909. Apartments I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. 100% guaranteed. Open 7 days a 1 and 2 Bedroom Units week. 910-385-8585 TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large or small tracts. Please call 910-520- Reduced rent 4728 day or night. (910) 640-1656 117 Covey Run Lane Whiteville 100 Pets & Animals
BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. Call HHMOVE IN SPECIALSHH 910-840-1096. Visit our website at ENGLISH/BOXER PUPS $300.00 www.norcomanagement.com CALL 910-770-0836
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EXPERIENCE RESTAURANT 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA, 4dr sedan 1999 GODREY SWEET WATER 22’ BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br COOK NEEDED. man, 74k, $9,950. John Donoghue Child/Elderly Care Pontoon boat with 70 hp Johnson sq. ft. City. $725 month + security duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- Call 234-0190 Auto. 910-642-2400 motor. Excellent condition. $5,900. dep. 336-870-2501. dry & living room, front porch, rear Contact Mack 625-6762. patio. References & lease required. Local Personal Maid 2009 PONTIAC G8. Certified. Sedan, BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR., 1 1/2 ba. No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 EXPERIENCED TREE MAN that 3.6L 6cyl. 20k, $23,900. John Dono- has climbing experience. Call 910- Service Central heat/air. $700 monthly, secu- Clean, organize, personal & grocery ghue Automotive. 642-2400 770-0534. rity deposit and references required. shopping, drive to & from Dr.’s appt. 642-6934 for application. COLUMBUS COUNTY Assist with elderly care. References. 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT 2 dr. 3.6L V6 auto, full power, 34k. $24,800. BOARD OF ELECTIONS 910-207-8160 DUPLEX - 2 bedrooms. 1 mile from 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home North Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Whiteville. No pets. Deposit & refer- of Hallsboro. No pets. References Position: Deputy Director of Elections ****Publisher’s Notice**** ences required. Call 642-3723. required. Call 910-642-5801 or 910- 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan Open : 08-22-2011 Equal Housing 640-9435. Closing: 08-31-2011 auto, 29k. $18,800. Fair Bluff Ford. Opportunity Salary: $21,490 - $42,930 910-649-7531 All real estate advertised herein is 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- MCGEE’S CLEANING SERVICE subject to the Federal Fair Housing over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Need your house cleaned. Free Act, North Carolina and Columbus Duties: 2010 MERCURY MILAN Premier 4dr, 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT $350. 642-4049. Estimates. Satisfaction Guaran- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Performs a wide variety of adminis- 34k, SYNC, alloys. $19,900. Fair Bluff No pets. First & last month deposit. teed. Call 625-9282 gal to advertise any preference, limi- 3BR SINGLEWIDE east or Tabor trative, secretarial and office duties Ford 649-7531 Call 642-0404. tation discrimination based on race, City. $425 month + $625 deposit. that requires independently handling color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Call 918-8710 certain activities such as record and status or national origin, or intention 1 BEDROOM furnished apartment processing of daily voter registration to make any such preferences, limi- with living room, kitchen, bath. No BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN applications and daily reports. Assist tations or discrimination. We will not Pets. Call 640-3421 or 914-0200. *** Dee Watts Backhoe 2008 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide home. Director in all aspects of the Elections 2000 SILVERADO PICKUP 1500. knowingly accept any advertising for Service **** real estate which is in violation of the Limited pet policy. $565 month. Call processes, handles public request Extended cab, 3 door, low miles, 1 BR FURNISHED efficiency apt. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, law. All person are hereby informed 910-316-9058 after 6 pm. for information based on Knowl- $6,000 OBO. Call 910-770-3200. quiet. References required. 910- top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, that all dwellings advertised are avail- edge of programs, ability to resolve 642-7761 land clearing. Also mowing & yard 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO XCab, 4x2 able on an equal opportunity basis. To problems or complaints, assist with complain of discrimination, call HUD work. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. leather, 106k, $11,900. Fair Bluff Ford filing candidates and accepting fill- 649-7531 toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. ing fees, records and reconciles Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call ROOM FOR RENT ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Weekly or Monthly Rates. accounts payable and receivable, 2007 CHEVY COLORADO crew cab, 3 BEDROOM house for sale. Nice 642-4049. Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree neighborhood. Payments cheaper Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. provides weekly reports, maintains removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call Z-71, 81k, $16,950 John Donoghue than rent. 910-914-1384 Whiteville. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent No calls after 9 pm supply needs, and serves as backup 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Automotive. 642-2400 in absence of director. near down town Whiteville. No pets. 910-642-4932 2008 FORD RANGER XLT long bed, Call 910-234-5973. AC & J CONTRACTORS - Home Or 770-1140 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford Ability to establish and maintain repair, additions, remodeling & sheds, effective working relationships with 910-649-7531 Cypress Village Apartments No job too small. Free estimates. Call 1 ACRE RESTRICTED lot with 150’ 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. the general public, Board Members 910- 642-6793. 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, xcab, 4dr, and staff. road frontage. (1) mile from Williams 1 and 2 bedrooms. white, 30k $22,800. Fair Bluff Ford. Township School on Lebanon Church Free laundry room + Community 1018 S MADISON St. $600/mo. Call Bobby Hinson Construction 910-649-7531 Performs other related duties as Road. $15,000 . Additional land avail- room ****24 hour maintenance*** J Ray Realty @ 910-642-8111. Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- able. Will finance any amount with Rental Assistance Up to 100% required. ging, lots and hedge rows with mini ‘87 GMC S-15, 350 eng. Cowl hood, 802 S FRANKLIN St. 3 offices, recep- new shocks, tires, radiator, gas tank, $7,000 down. Some help with lot Seniors 62 years and older excavator. Call 640-7606. development. Call Larry 763-3649. 910-649-7971 tion area. $550. Call J Ray Realty @ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: hoses, carburetor, starter & battery. 910-642-8111. Thorough knowledge of modern Motor rebuilt just over 1 yr. ago. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Carpentry Work LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 office practices and procedures, abil- $3500. 910-317-4358. Commercial Building, approx 1000 Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- Equal Housing Opportunity ity to plan and organize administrative job too small. Workmanship guaran- ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. sq ft, good for office or beauty shop, activities and task, skilled in work pro- teed. Call 642-4226. 610 S Madison, 640-7677. cessing, spreadsheet and file main- FOR LEASE - 900 sq. ft. retail or tenance programs such as Microsoft LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE Excel and Microsoft Word. Must be 2004 FORD EXPEDITION XLT, 6cyl. office space. 1012 N. Powell Blvd. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- in Powell Plaza. Call 910-642-5824. able to lift 20 to 70 pounds and carry ing, sand, top soil and marl. Needs new tires, rear a/c work & or pull objects. Call 654-4503. detailing inside. 163k. Asking 4,500 FOR RENT Downtown Commercial OBO. 910-770-0467 MADISON HILL APARTMENTS 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Desirable Education and Expe- MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, ****Publisher’s Notice**** One Bedroom Apts. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. rience: pressure wash, decks staining & 2006 CHEVROLET HHR LT, 4dr, Equal Housing "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 Graduation from High School with sealed. References. 642-5831, 770- leather, moonroof. 85k, $10,900. Fair Opportunity r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for four (4) of secretarial experience, or Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 All real estate advertised herein is 1108. Rental assistance up to 100% rent, near hospital. Long term lease. graduation from an accredited two subject to the Federal Fair Housing 2007 CHEVY TAHOE LS, 4WD, 8 cyl. based on income. Call 642-4923. (2) years college or technical institute, SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Act, North Carolina and Columbus 65k, $28,950. John Donoghue Auto- Seniors 62 years and older with a major in secretarial science CHAIN SHARPENING - Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- RENTAL SPACE 432 ft. for rent motive 910-642-2400 gal to advertise any preference, limi- and three (3) years experience, or an PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD beside Oasis, 1015 S. Madison St. tation discrimination based on race, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm equivalent combination of education 910-640-0794 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, V6 Nice. Call 642-7121 ext. 224 ask for 1003 JAMES ST WHITEVILLE color, religion, sex, handicap, familial &)"3 and experience. Supervisory experi- auto, moonroof, 48k, $18,500. Fair status or national origin, or intention Hamp. ence preferred. Bluff Ford, 910-649-7531 to make any such preferences, limi- tations or discrimination. We will not Apply at the Employment Secu- 2009 GMC ACADIA SLT, front WD, knowingly accept any advertising for rity Commission, 630 S. Madison 49k miles, $26,985 John Donoghue real estate which is in violation of the law. All person are hereby informed St., Whiteville, NC 284723. Colum- Automotive. 642-2400 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR LEASE - DEER HUNTING that all dwellings advertised are avail- Rights. Call after 7 pm 910-640-1007. bus County is an Equal Opportunity 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, able on an equal opportunity basis. To downtown Whiteville. $375 plus Employer. 3dr van, 22k. 15 passenger $22,900. complain of discrimination, call HUD deposit. Call 642-3332. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. COASTAL GROUP INC Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 WACCAMAW SHORES - Duplex 1987 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. 5.0, 302 NOW INTERVIEWING 2 BR 1 bath house, Clarendon. All Apartment. Large bedroom, full bath, L eng. Dependable work car, comfort- 2010 GMC TERRAIN, FWD, 4dr, 36k, new appliances. Williams Township large kitchen & living area. Washer/ LOTS FOR RENT in mobile home ably seats 6. $700 OBO. 910-918- $21,995. John Donoghue Automotive We are seeking individuals that want school district. $550 month & secu- dryer hook-up. No pets. References park 2600 Walter Todd Rd. $80 1906. 910-642-2400 to join our team!!! rity dep. Call 910-918-0935 & lease required. Call 640-8646 or monthly. Call 840-2454 or 200-3125 WAREHOUSING 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT sedan, 654-6792. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, 2 car attached SHIPPING and Receiving 42k miles, $9,995. John Donoghue garage in quiet neighborhood and 1 Email: [email protected] Automotive, 642-2400 block from the lake. Call (910)602- 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Lowered, 3437 or (910)617-5105 CDL DRIVERS/Class A 2007 CHEVY COBALT, 57,000 miles, 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call 642- (Home every night) LS, 4 dr. Excellent condition. $8,100. 9830. 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH, $505/mo; in 642-5324 after 5:30 pm. Whiteville; qualified HUD applicants PRODUCTION/MANUFACTURING accepted. Call 703 258 5540 Must have two years 2008 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 EX-L, MARINE 2.4L auto, 4dr, leather, 49k, $21,500 work experience, 3 BR, 2 BATH, upstairs unit, lakefront Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Valid drivers license with pier, available Sept. 1. Call 910- (Available to work shifts) 2008 HONDA ACCORD Coupe LX-S, 602-3437 or 617-5105 49k miles, auto, $16,955. John Dono- 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 All individuals must pass drug test & ghue Automotive. 642-2400 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes criminal background check 14 FT. FIBERGLASS flat bottom boat. for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land CALL: 910-642-4443 2008 PONTIAC G6. Sedan, 73k, 25 hp Johnson motor & trailer, $1,500. & lots for sale. Owner financing Call FAX: 910-642-0278 $11,975. John Donoghue Automo- Call Mack Thompson 910-625-6762, EOE tive. 642-2400 910-770-2227.
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Notice of This sale will be made subject to all NOTICE TO CREDITORS County Registry. Thence from said old the holder of the note secured by the TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR prior liens of record, if any, and to all STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA iron North 00 degrees 35 minutes East deed of trust/security agreement, or INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND Foreclosure Sale unpaid (ad valorem) taxes and special COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 71.14 feet to a rebar located in the both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT assessments, if any, which became The undersigned, LINDA MAULTS- Northern right-of-way of State Road cers, directors, attorneys, employees, TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA a lien subsequent to the recordation BY BOWEN, has qualified as Execu- 1002, said rebar being the Southern- agents or authorized representative of TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS of the Deed of Trust. This sale will tor of the Estate of RONNIE JAMES most corner of that certain tract con- either the Trustee or the holder of the ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF be further subject to the right, if any, MAULTSBY, late, of Columbus Coun- veyed to David J. Carney by deed note make any representation or war- DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. JUSTICE of the United States of America to ty, and this is to notify all persons recorded in Book 396, Page 225, of ranty relating to the title or any physi- This 16th day of August, 2011. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION redeem the above-described prop- having claims against said Estate to the Columbus County Registry, and cal, environmental, health or safety SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- BEFORE THE CLERK erty for a period of 120 days follow- present them to the undersigned on or also being the Point And Place Of conditions existing in, on, at or relat- ES, INC. 11-SP-144 ing the date when the final upset bid before November 7, 2011 pursuant to Beginning. Thence from said Point ing to the property being offered for SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- period has run. North Carolina General Statute 28A- And Place Of Beginning with the east- sale, and any and all responsibilities BY: SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM The purchaser of the property 14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar ern line of the tract now or formerly or liabilities arising out of or in any Attorney at Law MICHAEL ERNEST PRIDGEN, TO described above shall pay the Clerk’s of their recovery. All persons indebted owned by David J. Carney North 33 way relating to any such condition The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & NEUSE INCORPORATED, TRUST- Commissions in the amount of $.45 to said Estate will please make imme- degrees 25 minutes East 200.0 feet expressly are disclaimed. Also, this Britton, P.A. EE, DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2006 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up diate payment to the undersigned at to the rebar in the W.J. Pridgen line; property is being sold subject to all Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- RECORDED IN BOOK 865, PAGE to a maximum amount of $500.00), the following address. thence with the W.J. Pridgen line taxes, special assessments, and prior vices, Inc. 571, COLUMBUS COUNTY REG- required by Section 7A 308(a)(1) of the This the 2nd day of August, 2011. South 57 degrees 29 minutes East liens or encumbrances of record and P.O. Box 1028 ISTRY North Carolina General Statutes. If Linda Maultsby Bowen 100.0 feet to a rebar; thence South any recorded releases. Said property 4317 Ramsey Street Pursuant to an order entered August the purchaser of the above described P.O. Box 88 33 degrees 25 minutes West 200.59 is also being sold subject to applica- Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 2, 2011, in the Superior Court for property is someone other than the Delco, NC 28436 feet to a rebar located in the North- ble Federal and State laws. https://sales.hsbfirm.com Columbus County, and the power of Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust, C. Greg Williamson ern right of way of State Road 1002; A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no Case No: 1046483 sale contained in the captioned deed the purchaser shall also pay, to the Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP thence with the Northern right of way personal checks) of five percent (5%) August 22, 29, 2011 of trust (“Deed of Trust”), the under- extent applicable, the land transfer Attorneys at Law of State Road 1002 North 57 degrees of the purchase price, or seven hun- signed Substitute Trustee will offer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) P.O. Box 1467 09 minutes West 100.0 feet to the dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever Notice of Service for sale at auction, to the highest bid- of the purchase price. Whiteville, NC 28472 Point And Place Of Beginning, and is greater, will be required at the time der for cash, To the extent this sale involves resi- August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 also being a 0.46 acre tract, more or of the sale. of Process by AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN dential property with less than fifteen less, as shown on a plat for Jimmy G. An order for possession of the prop- Publication WHITEVILLE, COLUMBUS COUN- (15) rental units, you are hereby noti- Notice of Evans and wife, Joan I. Evans, dated erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. TY, NORTH CAROLINA fied of the following: June 6, 1986, revised November 15, 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 a. An order for possession of the Foreclosure Sale 1994, prepared by Soles & Walker, and against the party or parties in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 12:00 PM property may be issued pursuant to P.A., R.L.S., to which reference is possession by the clerk of superior IN THE GENERAL COURT OF 11 SP 65 the real estate and the improve- Section 45-21.29 of the North Caro- hereby made for more particularity of court of the county in which the prop- JUSTICE Under and by virtue of the power of ments thereon encumbered by the lina General Statutes in favor of the description. Together with improve- erty is sold. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS sale contained in a certain Deed of Deed of Trust, less and except any purchaser and against the party or ments located thereon; said property Any person who occupies the prop- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Trust made by Donald Paul Ferus, of such property released from the parties in possession by the clerk of being located at 122 Old Lumberton erty pursuant to a rental agreement FILE NO.: 11 CV 1080 Jr. by Katherine Ferus, Attorney in lien of the deed of trust prior to the superior court of the county in which Road, Whiteville, North Carolina. entered into or renewed on or after COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and Fact and Katherine Ferus (PRES- date of this sale, lying and being in the property is sold; and Being the same property conveyed October 1, 2007, may after receiving CITY OF WHITEVILLE, ENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kather- Columbus County, North Carolina, b. Any person who occupies the prop- by deed recorded in Book 358, Page the notice of sale, terminate the rent- Plaintiffs ine M. Ferus and Donald P. Ferus, and being more particularly described erty pursuant to a rental agreement 33, of the Columbus County Registry. al agreement upon 10 days’ written vs Jr.) to T. Scott Sessions, Trustee(s), as follows: entered into or renewed on or after Also being the same property con- notice to the landlord. Upon termina- MARC EDWARD TEACHEY; dated the 17th day of October, 2007, The following described tract, lot October 1, 2007, may, after receiving veyed in a deed dated the 18th day tion of a rental agreement, the tenant UNKNOWN and recorded in Book 910, Page 60, or parcel of land situated in White- the notice of sale, terminate the rent- of November, 1994, from Bryant Lee is liable for rent due under the rental HEIRS OF LOUISE RAVANELL in Columbus County Registry, North ville Township, Columbus County, al agreement upon 10 days’ written Baker and wife, Rebecca Medlin agreement prorated to the effective TEACHEY, Carolina, default having been made North Carolina, and more particularly notice to the landlord. Upon termina- Baker, to Jimmy G. Evans and wife, date of the termination. Defendants in the payment of the note thereby described as follows, to wit: Being tion of a rental agreement, the tenant Joan I. Evans, recorded in Book 473, If the trustee is unable to convey title To: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOU- secured by the said Deed of Trust and all that certain parcel, tract and lot of is liable for rent due under the rental Page 656, Columbus County Registry. to this property for any reason, the ISE RAVANELL TEACHEY, an above the undersigned, Substitute Trustee land, shown as Lot #1 and contain- agreement prorated to the effective Being the same property conveyed sole remedy of the purchaser is the named Defendant: Services, Inc. having been substituted ing 5.61 acres, more or less, as shown date of the termination. from Jimmy G. Evans to Joan I. return of the deposit. Reasons of such Take notice that a pleading seek- as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an and delineated on a plat entitled “Plat This 2nd day of August, 2011. Evans, by Deed dated the 7th day of inability to convey include, but are not ing relief against the Defendants instrument duly recorded in the Office for Michael Ernest Pridgen and Thel- POYNER SPRUILL LLP August, 1997, and recorded in Deed limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy MARC EDWARD TEACHEY and of the Register of Deeds of Columbus ma S. Pridgen” by Billy M. Duncan, Deborah Sperati Book 536 at Page 656, Columbus petition prior to the confirmation of UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOUISE RAV- County, North Carolina and the holder RLS bearing date of April 5, 2000, Attorneys for Spruillco, Ltd. County Registry. the sale and reinstatement of the loan ANELL TEACHEY and naming you of the note evidencing said indebted- a copy of which is recorded in Book 130 S. Franklin Street Being also the same property con- without the knowledge of the trustee. as a Defendant has been filed in the ness having directed that the Deed of 618, Page 753, Columbus County P.O. Box 353 veyed from Joan I. Basobas, for- If the validity of the sale is challenged above entitled action. The nature of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Registry, and to which reference is Rocky Mount, NC 27802 merly known as Joan I. Evans, and by any party, the trustee, in their sole the relief being sought is as follows: Substitute Trustee will offer for sale hereby made for more clarity and par- Telephone: (252) 972-7067 husband, Asterio R. Basobas, Jr., to discretion, if they believe the chal- Tax Foreclosure for the collection of at the courthouse door in the City of ticularity of description. Tax Map Ref- FCB021-00000143 Donald P. Ferus, Jr. and wife, Kath- lenge to have merit, may request the past due Columbus County, NC prop- Whiteville, Columbus County, North erence 0085547. Being that parcel of August 22, 29, 2011 erine M. Ferus, by Deed dated the court to declare the sale to be void erty taxes. Carolina, or the customary location land conveyed to Michael Ernest Prid- 27th day of July, 2005, and recorded and return the deposit. The purchaser You are required to make defense to designated for foreclosure sales, at gen from Pridgen Cabinet Works, Inc. Notice of Public in Deed Book 823 at Page 99, Colum- will have no further remedy. such pleading not later than the 26th 1:30 AM on September 6, 2011 and by that deed dated 4/10/2000 and bus County Registry. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM day of September, 2011, said date will sell to the highest bidder for cash recorded 4/25/2000 in Deed Book Hearing Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- being 40 days from the first publica- the following real estate situated in 618, at Page 751 of the Columbus cretion, delay the sale for up to one POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION tion of this notice and upon your fail- The public will take notice of a hear- the County of Columbus, North Car- County, NC Public Registry. hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY ure to do so the party seeking service ing to be held by the Fair Bluff Town olina, and being more particularly In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the Should the property be purchased by INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE against you will apply to the court for Council on Tuesday, September 6th described as follows: sale may be delayed for up to one (1) a third party, that party must pay the USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except the relief sought. at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall, 1175 For a tie line, begin at an old iron hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 excise tax, as well as the court costs as stated below in the instance of This the 11th day of August, 2011. Main Street, Fair Bluff, NC to con- located at the intersection of the of the North Carolina General Stat- of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One bankruptcy protection. WILLIAM E. WOOD sider Amendments to the Personnel Southern right-of-way of State Road utes. Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Policy. The Council will consider input 1002 with the Western right of way The record owners of the real proper- by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE from the citizens concerning amend- of Elizabeth Drive, said old iron also ty not more than ten days prior to the The property to be offered pursuant to OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 ments to: being the Northeast corner of Lot date hereof are Michael Ernest Prid- this notice of sale is being offered for RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 A. Article VI, Section 2 “Disciplin- #48 as shown in plot of Section 1 gen and Spouse of Michael Ernest sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN STATE BAR NO.: 5901 ary Action” of Hillcrest Village, recorded in Plat Pridgen. WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- August 15, 22 & 29, 2011 A five percent cash deposit, or a B. Article VI, Section 3 “Employee Book 10, Page 105, of the Columbus cash deposit of $750.00, whichever Appeal” is greater, will be required of the last C. Article VII, “Grievance Procedure” and highest bidder. The balance of The public is invited to attend this the bid purchase price shall be due in hearing and to provide comment. full in cash or certified funds at a clos- Spruell R. Britt ing to take place within thirty (30) days Mayor There’s Something for Everyone in . . . of the date of sale. The undersigned Town of Fair Bluff Substitute Trustee shall convey title August 29, September 1, 2011 to the property by nonwarranty deed. The News Reporter’s Classifed Section
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Place your ad where it will be seen! Call Hanne or Wanda at 642-4104 Fax: 910-642-1856 Email: [email protected] . September 2011 Community Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Take the Lake Walk / Run, Thompson St. Noon, 333 Jefferson St. Lake Waccamaw State Park, 1 Every Thursday 2 Every Friday 3 Check-in 7:30 AM, FREE Soil & Water Bd. of Supervisors Takethelake.org meeting, 8 AM, Cooperative Ext. AA meeting, 8 PM, Bldg., Govt. Complex Rd. 511 N. Thompson St. Concerned Bikers Assoc. (CBA) meet- Every Saturday ing, 7 PM, 47 Mercer Rd., Chadbourn Youth League Bowling, 10 AM Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 7 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. PM, 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville & Every Saturday 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood. Every Thursday
Mary Had A Little Lamb,Published 1830 Spaulding Baseball Day, 1850 CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR @ www.whiteville.com FOR EVEN MORE INFO (Albert Goodwill Spaulding, baseball pitcher and U.S. Bowling League Day, Pink Cadillac Day, 1956 manufacturer, was born on this date in Byron, Il- (Elivs Presley bought a pink Cadillac for his mother) linois.) 1921 Take the Lake Paddle, Take the Lake Swim, Site TBA Lebanon Lodge #207, 7 PM AA meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. Disabled American Jr. Ranger Day, 4-5 PM, 4 Lake Waccamaw Public 5 Check-in 7:30 AM, FREE 6 Alzheimers Support Group 7 Thompson St. 8 Veterans (DAV) meeting, 9 10 Lake Waccamaw State Beach, Check-in 7:30 AM, FREE County School Bd. meeting, 6 PM 6-7 PM, First St. Paul Bapt. Church Every Wednesday 6:30 PM, 524 N. Lee St. Park Takethelake.org **Meet at the picnic area** Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., 6:30 PM - Friends of the Carolyn T. High Mem. Diabetes Support Group Take the Lake Bike & Hike Col. Co. Courthouse Annex Library, 5:30 PM at the library meeting, 6 PM, CRHS Educ. Center Classroom 2 Lake Waccamaw Public Beach AA meeting, 8 PM, The Concerned Citizens of Sandy- Check-in 1:30 PM, FREE 511 N. Thompson St. feld meeting, Town Hall, 7 PM Brain Injury Support Group Every Monday Chadbourn Council meeting, Town Hall, 7 PM meeting, 6 PM, CRHS, Rm 1A Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS Vietnam Veterans of America meeting, 5 PM, CRHS Room 1-A. meeting, 7 PM, 1028 S. Madison St. Every Monday F.B. Commissioners meeting, 6 PM Adult Mixed League Bowling, 7 PM Col. Co. Bd. of Ed. meeting, 5:30 PM 701 Lanes, 301 J.K. Powell Blvd. Every Monday Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS meeting, 5:30 PM, Chadbourn Newspaper Carrier Day, 1883 Community Libary, 301 N. Wilson St. Every Tuesday Grandma Moses Day, 1860 Quaker Oats Trademark Celebrate Recovery, 6 PM, Hwy. Sewing Machine Birthday, Day, 1877 701 Tabor City. Every Tuesday Raggedy Ann’s Birthday, 1915 1846 Grandparent’s Day, Craft City School Bd. meeting, Lake Wacc. Town Council - 7 PM Lebanon Lodge #207, Chamber of Commerce Barely a Wake: Canoe Activity and Hike, 3-4 PM, 12 6:30 PM 13Whiteville City Council - 6:30 PM 14 15 7 PM 16 Industrial Golf 17 Paddle, 9-10:30 AM, 11Lake Waccamaw State Park The Compassionate Friends, Tournament Lake Waccamaw State Park 7:30 PM, Grace Episcopal Church Tabor City Town Council - 7 PM **Must sign up for this event** East Coast Hunters’ Association The Col. Humane Society, Inc., Nature Journal Hike: meeting, 6:30 PM The First Baptist Church, Madison & Church Streets, 6:30 PM Turtle ID, 3-4 PM, Lake Waccamaw State Park Alateen meeting, 8 PM, 511 N. Greater Whiteville Chamber of Com- National Cream Filled Thompson St. merce Lunch Forum, 11:45 AM, Interim Donut Day National Thank-You Day Every person that you have faced in your life- VFW Post #8073 meeting, -whether good or bad--deserves a ‘thank you.’ Ev- 9-11 eryone that you encounter and has made an impact (The 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Cen- 6:30 PM, 121 Wyche St. on you in your lifetime deserves this simple act of ter towers and the Pentagon) kindness. Instead of thinking of all of the great Narcotics Anonymous meetings, 7 things that you have done for others, take the time to thank all of the people who have made a differ- PM, 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville & ence for you, and you may fnd yourself getting a National 9-1-1 Day 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegelwood. few ‘thank yous’ yourself. (Learn the symptoms of a heart attack so you can Every Tuesday Road Runner’s Birthday call 911 as soon as such symptoms appear) Constitution Day and Wile E. Coyote’s Birthday Citizenship Day Women’s Baseball Day, 1875 September 17 has been designated as Constitu- (The Blondes and Brunettes played the frst pubic Josie and the Pussycats The Lone Ranger’s TV tion Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the baseball game between female teams at Spring- signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on feld, Illinois) Birthday, 1970 The Walton’s Birthday, 1972 Birthday, 1949 Mayflower Day, 1620 September 17, 1787. Col. Co. Bd. of Comm., Col. Co. Shrine Club, Take a Child Outside 18 19 6:30 PM - Col. Co. 20 7 PM 21 22 23 24 Week, Scavenger Hunt, Courthouse Annex Greater Whiteville Cham- First Day of 11 AM-Noon, National ber of Commerce Bd. of Directors Fall Lake Waccamaw State Park Play-Doh meeting - 7:45 AM - 9 AM Take a Child Outside Week, Jr. Day Col. Co. Citizens for Better Govt. Ranger Activities, 2-3 PM, meeting, 7 PM Lake Waccamaw State Park
National Butterscotch Pudding Day U.S. Post Office Opened Ice Cream Cone Birthday, 1903 The Jetson’s Birthday, 1962 First Toy Store Opened New York Times Birthday, First Railroad Station 1852 Opened Croissants Birthday, 1529 Band-Aid Invented, 1921 Airmail Birthday, 1911 Bullwinkle’s Birthday, 1961 Take a Child Outside CCAC meeting, Arts Whiteville City Council - Week, North Shore Ca- Council Bldg., 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 25 noe Adventure, 2-3 PM, 26 - 6:30 PM 27 28 29 30 Lake Waccamaw State Park Stroke Support Group meeting, 12 - **Must sign up for this event** 1:30 PM, CRHS Educ. Center Rm 1-A Rosh Hashanah begins Wright Reunion, 12:15 PM, Government Forest Lawn Baptist Church, Complex, Blackberries Day 7AM - 12 PM National Coupon Month Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Uno Birthday, 1971 Mary Poppins Debuted National Potato Month Beverly Hillbillies Birthday, Jim Henson’s Birthday, 1962 (1936-1990) Tonight Show Birthday, (Muppets creator) Record Player Birthday, 1887 1954 First Airport Opened Our popular Football Contest is back! And this year there are -® £- TWO WAYS TO PLAY! In the Paper Online Go online at Whiteville.com Look for the printed and click on the ad for contest in the Monday J.S. Mann’s Pigskin Picks. Or go to: edition of the News http://newsreporter.upickem.net Reporter, starting Create an account or login using your September 5. Make your OR facebook account! We’ll send you picks and return your an email each week reminding you to game sheet to The News make your picks and announce the Reporter by 4 p.m. Friday weekly prize. Make your picks each each week for a chance week at least 30 minutes before the WIN! to win. Over $550 cash to win! game. First picks open September 5. Paper entries will be submitted manually $25 awarded weekly plus extra prizes from local as part of the online game. Register Today! businesses $200 Grand Prize for overall points winner -® £- $100 Second Chance drawing from all entries presented by The more you play, the better your chances to win! The News Reporter ¶Ç and Whiteville.com See official rules at the online game site.