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www.clintonnc.com F IndependentF 50 cents Vol. LXXXVII; Issue 237 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Clinton, North Carolina 14 pages Second grader dies after being hit by a car Butler Avenue deals with another tragedy Doug Clark passenger vehicle. “From preliminary investigation, the child was play- Assistant Editor He died from his injuries just after noon Tuesday. ing in leaves on the edge of the yard when he stepped Robins, 6, was airlifted to WakeMed Hospital into the street,” he said. Another tragedy has fallen upon Butler Avenue Monday afternoon around 3:40 p.m. after being hit by The estimated speed at the time of impact was School. Just days after the tragic news of the acciden- a small passenger vehicle, according to Clinton Police 20 mph, noted Brim. The female driver immedi- tal shooting death of 8-year-old Ethan Bartley, grief chief Mike Brim. The child, who had just gotten off ately stopped her vehicle to render aid to Robins. It counselors were on hand at the school once again the school bus, was playing in leaves near his home, is believed he suffered from a severed spinal cord, in Tuesday morning to help students cope with news that located in the 500 block of Park Avenue, when he was second-grader Kolin Robins had been struck by a small hit. See CAR | A2 County moves Tough times forward with ahead for Crisis Center redistricting plan With more need and fewer Chris Berendt toral process. donations, center officials expect Staff Writer The 3-1 vote to draft a resolution Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent adopting Plan C came at the end of The Sampson County Board of Kent Sutton speaks to the Sampson County December to be ‘tough’ the fourth public hearing in the last Board of Commissioners about his Citizen Commissioners voted to move for- two months. ward with one of six redistricting Alternative Plan, which proposed what he Billy Todd Chairman Jefferson Strickland and called a ‘better, more efficient’ way of draw- Staff Writer plans on the table, a plan they said commissioners Billy Lockamy and adheres to the three criteria the ing lines so as not to split townships and The Christmas season has always meant an Jarvis McLamb voted to advise staff voting precincts. board set forth at the beginning of to prepare a resolution, to be for- increase in requests for the Sampson Crisis the process. Several who spoke dur- mally approved at the board’s next meant less voting precincts would be Center, however, this year, with the severe ing what ultimately was the final meeting. Commissioner Albert Kirby split as a result. Commissioner John slashes made at the Department of Social public hearing Monday called into dissented, noting that he preferred Blanton was not present. Security, the number of people seeking assis- question one particular criteria, and the Citizen Alternative Proposal whether it discouraged a fair elec- over Plan C because it ultimately See REDISTRICTING | A2 See CRISIS | A2 Newton Grove residents enjoy SCS educators awarded Circle of Lights over $56,000 in grants Doug Clark Assistant Editor Despite the current financial crisis with the economy, educators in the Sampson County School System have found ways to fund programs through North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperative’s Bright Ideas and Friends of Education grants. Susan Warren, Sampson County Schools’ public relations/student ser- vices coordinator, introduced teachers Doug Clark/Sampson Independent from each school district who were Board of Education chairman G.H. Wilson said awarded the grants by coming up with Monday night that the board and school sys- innovative teaching methods. tem appreciated the work educators after being informed that over $56,000 in grants were See SCS | A3 awarded this year. Plain View hippies take top

The 13th annual Circle of honors in costume contest Lights celebration was held Monday night inside the circle Sherry Matthews Costume Party in Newton Grove. Newton Grove Editor sponsors/winners 100 Committee members, Sue n Infant/toddler — Vernon and Gail Darden read They were dressed, as always, for Halloween at Brayden Hewitt ($145 the names of the honorees while gift certificate, Pretty Brent Hood provided Christmas Plain View Elementary School, where they all Good Stuff) music and Mayor Gerald Darden n worked, so Lynn Best, Pre-Teen — Alexis presided over the tree lighting. Sessoms ($145 gift cer- Brett Cody, pastor of Newton Retha House and Annette Johnson thought why not tificat, Ellis Lewis Auto) Grove Baptist Church, did the n have someone snap their Adult — Amanda invocation. Above, residents par- Kimbro($145 gift certifi- ticipate at the tree lighting cer- picture so they could enter it in The Sampson cate, Baggett’s Jewelry) emony. Right, Gail Darden and n Independent’s Virtual Group — Cindy Sue Vernon read the names of Burchette ($145 gift Courtesy photo the honorees. Costume Party contest. The Plain View hippies, from It paid off. The three certificate, Ribeyes of Photos by David Johnson Clinton) left, Lynn Best, Annette garnered enough votes in Johnson and Retha House the online contest to take the best of the costume garnered the most votes to be the nod as overall win- party entries and earns named overall winner in The ner, a position that allows See CONTEST | A3 Sampson Independent’s Virtual them to claim the title as Costume Party contest. Index Web Poll n Page A3, 10, 13, 14 Q. Do you think the Let Butler’s help Local, debt supercommittee n Opinion, Page A4 make your Christmas n Page A3 was a complete fail- Deaths, ure? sparkle and shine n Lifestyles, Page A6-7 n Sports, Page A5 New Mark Roberts n TV, Page A8 Check out the Christmas Ornaments n Comics, Page A9 results every day on Plus many other decorations n Classifieds, Page A11-12 Page A4. Today’s Independent 204 E. Main St., Clinton • 592-2111 printed for to choose from! www.butlersgifts.com Perry Mcarthur A2 The Sampson Independent Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Car SI From page A1 digest addition to internal injuries, after being hit. He had been on life sup- Grief counselors have been doing everything possible to help chil- port since the accident. dren deal with the back-to-back tragedies, the superintendent said. Clinton City Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Basham said that “They have been doing a great job,” the superintendent acknowl- both tragedies have been a shock to the school system. edged. “It is hard on everyone there and throughout the system “It is just awful,” he said, emotion rising in his voice. “I mean, because we look at our kids like family, and to have this happen what can you say … both of these events are absolutely tragic. Our has just been really hard. Everyone is sincere and concerned … it is hearts and prayers go out to both families; it is just unbelievable. My really a test of faith. But people have really risen to the occasion and heart also goes out to the driver of that vehicle, I know she is just provided help for everyone involved.” Tomorrow’s Weather all to pieces.” To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 123 or email to [email protected]. Redistricting From page A1 County attorney Annette ing, Kent Sutton said maps taining the minority major- Chancy-Starling said the can be better designed so ity districts was vital, but deadline for adopting as to not split up commu- protecting incumbents was maps is not Dec. 4 as pre- nities, townships and pre- not. viously believed, but rather cincts, while still accom- “The (consent decree) Dec. 10, which marks the plishing the same goals should be maintained, date 150 days prior to the that the board originally but not to the exclusion May 8 primary. promoted. of encouraging competi- Before formally approv- “After taking a closer tion in all the districts,” Thursday’s weather is expected ing a plan, Chancy-Starling look at your proposed Map said Sutton. “I don’t think to be cooler and clear with highs said she needed to know C, it’s apparent that you’ve I was too pleased with around 55; lows will dip near 30. which plan the board gone from bad to worse,” your emphasis on pro- Today’s weather picture was wished to adopt in order Sutton said. tecting incumbents. That drawn by Guadalupe Feliciano- to prepare a resolution Plan A splits 20 of the shouldn’t be a focus of the Mendez, a second grader at that outlines the specific 23 voting precincts, Plan present board. I’m sure it Hargrove. boundaries of each district B map splits 18 of 23, took hard work in cam- under that plan. That task while Plan C again splits paigning and I thank you would prove “too cumber- 20 of 23. for your service, but at the Chris Berendt/Sampson Independent Local briefs some” to complete for “The Plan C map, like same time this should be Board of Commissioners chairman Jefferson Strickland speaks each of the proposals, she Plans A and B, not only a way of encouraging any- during a recent meeting. The board, in a 3-1 vote, approved moving American Legion Post noted. The board voted splits the towns of Clinton, one to compete. I encour- forward this week with the drafting of a resolution to adopt a plan No. 319 Meeting — 6 to proceed with drafting a Roseboro, Garland, but age all commissioners to that will draw new lines for commissioners districts for at least p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. FMI, resolution for Plan C. also includes the town of have interests of all citi- the next 10 years. call Robert L. Brown 590- Under that plan, lines Turkey,” said Sutton. “It zens in mind. option,” he said. “My goal he would like. 72781. will be drawn that will close also splits the communi- “This process is very Roseboro Christmas was to be on record that “I’ve got to admit that the deviation to about 7 ties of Ingold, Delway and important,” Sutton contin- there is another way to Plan C and the Alternative Parade — 7 p.m., Friday, percent around the “ideal” Spivey’s Corner. The alter- ued, “and I would appre- Dec. 9. draw districts. I sincerely Plan are closest to me,” average district population native map that I present- ciate anything this board believe that my alterna- said Kirby. “I have some Newton Grove figure of 12,686. Under the ed only splits 16 of the 23 can do to maintain minor- Christmas Parade — 10 tive map was a more bal- concerns with going with plan, Districts 4 and 5 will precincts. The alternative ity majority districts and anced approach, and not C over the Alternative a.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. have populations around 4 map only splits the city of make the voting process Clinton Christmas a partisan approach, that Plan. Both preserve minor- percent under that figure Clinton due to the need to easier while encourage left more precincts intact, ity majority districts, but Parade — 10 a.m., — about 12,000 each — create the majority-minor- more women and ethnic Saturday, Dec. 10. while keeping municipali- (Plan C) splits more pre- and Districts 1, 2 and 3 ity districts, while leaving minorities to run for politi- ties whole.” cincts. That just gives me Turkey Board of each about 3 percent over, nearly all towns and com- cal office.” Commissioners Special He called the current great concerns.” at a little over 13,000 each. munities as a whole. The Local Democratic chair- elections — four out of He addressed Kaleel’s Meeting on Zoning — Plan C also complies with only community that this man Johnny Kaleel agreed 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, the last five commissioners concerns about splitting the consent decree, with map splits is the commu- that protecting incum- races have been decided Timberlake, and said that town hall. Districts 4 and 5 having nity of Ingold, again due bents was simply invalid. Sampson County Friends before the general election the increased number of voting-age black popula- to the need to maintain “The protection of the — “a disservice to the tax- split precincts under Plan for Animals Meeting — tions of just over 50 per- the majority-minority dis- incumbency really dis- 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, payers and citizens of this C was more troubling. cent each. trict.” turbs me,” said Kaleel. “Of county.” Sutton and Kaleel “I don’t think that is Beth’s, 2415 Boykin Bridge A complete demograph- Sutton called his map a the three (criteria set by Road. Election of 2012 offi- presented the possibility nearly as troublesome ic and statistical break- “better, more efficient way the board), I don’t think of having an at-large elec- as precincts being split,” cers 6pm. FMI 592-3779. down of Plan C, and the to redraw districts.” that should be a criteria Low Income Energy toral process for commis- said Kirby. “That is com- map, can be found at www. “The fewer precincts at all. It’s not something sioners. ing from my constituency. Assistance Program — sampsonnc.com. that are split, provides less you have to do. It should applications being taken “There is a need for at- That is what people are tell- Both Plan C and the confusion for the voters not be one of your top large seats to provide all ing me on the streets. That from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Citizen Alternative during elections,” he said. three instructions to your at the Dept. of Social citizens of the county a is a concern. With Plans Proposal were the most “Less precinct division will demographer in drawing chance to run for office,” B, C and the Alternative Services office, 360 County recent additions to the result in less problematic the new district lines.” Complex Road Suite 100, said Sutton. “As it is Plan there’s not very much four original alternatives elections. In addition, by Kaleel has previously now, if you’re interested difference when it comes from Dec. 1 through March proposed by firm Ogletree placing towns into single said the proposed redis- 31. Applications also will in serving the people of to the population and Deakins and its demogra- districts, residents of all tricting plan goes so far the county, you have either other breakdowns, but the be taken at Butler Court pher John Morgan. The but one municipality, will as to move lines to protect Center Dec. 1, Roseboro be a minority who lives Alternative Plan doesn’t firm heeded commission- have one commissioner to an incumbent, reportedly in Districts 4 and 5, or split precincts. That, to Nutrition Site Dec. 2 and ers’ direction to close the represent them, and will Lockamy, who “has appar- Garland Senior Center a white Republican who me, makes it the best alter- population deviation to vote as a town to deter- ently moved out of his resides in the other three native.” Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 inside 10 percent between mine who that commis- district, so that when he p.m. FMI, call 592-7131. districts.” Regardless Lockamy stated that the most- and least-pop- sioner will be that best files for reelection, his new of one’s political affilia- Plan C best reflected the Scholarships Available ulated districts, protect represents their interests residence will be in his to Children of South River tion, I think most people board’s original goals. incumbents by keeping as a whole.” current district.” Lockamy would agree that one-party “I think we have car- EMC Members — to be them inside their own dis- Sutton also mentioned has denied those claims, considered, the student control of any branch of ried out what our objec- tricts and adhere to a 1989 state legislation passed saying his permanent resi- government is bad gov- tives were,” said Lockamy. applying must live in a consent decree that man- concerning redistricting dence has not changed. home, which receives elec- ernment. And that’s what “The alternative plan looks dated two minority major- by the Guilford County Under Plan C, the we’ve had for the last 20 good, but in certain areas tric service from South ity districts. Board of Commissioners, Timberlake community is River EMC. FMI or to years, and it appears that’s it’s getting more compli- ‘From bad to worse’ which states in part that splits between Lockamy’s what we’ll have for another cated than what we already request a scholarship appli- Kent Sutton, who the process should “mini- District 2 and Kirby’s cation, visit www.sremc. decade.” had.” proposed the Citizen mize the dividing of pre- District 5. Sutton said it is sad Strickland said there com/scholarships.aspx, Alternative Plan, Sampson cincts….to respect com- “If Timberlake was not contact Julie Wahl at 910- because Sampson is a would be no redistricting Democratic Party chair- munities of interest,” and taken from one (district) to “truly two-party county” plan panacea, but that the 892-8071, ext. 2151, or man Johnny Kaleel and “not consider the place of another to accommodate send a request to jwahl@ willing to put candidates best decision possible had citizen Larry Sutton, each residence of incumbents one commissioner, then from either party in office, to be made by the board. sremc.com. spoke to the board dur- except as necessary to why is it still included (in Mill Creek Masonic evidenced by its election “No plan is going to ing Monday’s hearing and comply with the Voting District 2)?” Kaleel que- of a Republican Clerk of suit everyone in Sampson Lodge Pancake and raised concerns on voter Rights Act of 1965.” ried. “Why is Timberlake Sausage Breakfast — 7 Court and sheriff, but a County,” the chairman confusion that could occur “Sampson County split anyway? Splitting a Democrat Register of said. “No one plan is going a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, as a result of splitting should abide by the param- Census block is unheard Dec. 3, eat in or take out, Deeds. to suit everyone. There an increasing number of eters set forth by this law, of. Splitting Census blocks “The way the districts might be a perfect plan out 513 Raleigh St., Newton precincts. Each also ques- and approve a plan that is just not done.” Grove. Proceeds go to have been gerrymandered there, but I have not seen tioned the validity of pro- allows the voters to select No ‘perfect plan’ is a blatant attempt for one it. All of the plans will have Masonic charities. tecting current commis- their commissioners and Reached after the meet- Sampson County party to exert their will something in it that is not sioners as part of a process not the other way around,” ing, Kent Sutton said the on the people of a county quite right. We’re trying to Democrat Women that will affect district Sutton said. “To not do vote went as he expected. Christmas Dinner — 6 that’s pretty much evenly find the one with the few- lines for at least the next so only places the legal- “The county spent $12K divided,” he said. est number of things.” p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, decade. ity of the new districts in to do what I had done for multi-purpose building, Kirby said Plan C was Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592- During the comment jeopardy.” a fraction of the cost, and not a bad plan, but did 8137 ext. 121 or via email at sicrime@ First Baptist Church, 900 portion of Monday’s hear- Larry Sutton said main- in my mind was a better College St. For ticket infor- divide more precincts than heartlandpublications.com. mation call Janice Wright at 525-4196 or Hazel Colwell at 592-2330. United Way of Sampson Crisis County — is now accept- From page A1 ing applications for the 2012 allocation cycle. tance has risen dramatically and isn’t people were generally looking for help in not meet its goal, everyone suffers. That, Please contact Nancy Carr expected to ebb any time soon. purchasing Christmas gifts for their fami- in combination with a delay in federal at 592-4263 or via email at In addition to the added requests, lies. This year there are more requests for funds the center receives, has put the uwaysampsonco@embarq- organizations and businesses that usually assistance on electric bills. center in a more desperate situation than mail.com to request an offer their help for the holidays is on the “As a center, our first priority goes to normal as it strives to meet the needs of application and/or learn decline. victims that have suffered a loss due to its clients. more about the opportu- “Because of the reductions made at fire,” Stuart stressed. “Currently, we have While center officials will help as many nity. Social Services, we are seeing everyone one family living in the motel and have as they can as much as they can, Stuart Disaster Preparedness for everything,” an somewhat exasper- two more families with children involved was quick to admit that December was — 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, ated Rochelle Stuart pointed out. “The and it is difficult to find housing for fami- going to be a tougher month than normal. Dec. 14 classes will be phone is ringing constantly with some- lies with children. One young woman has “No one wants to hear that we cannot held to educate the pub- one with another need. It is going to be had back-to-back fires six months apart. help them, but we have to follow the lic on how to be prepared a tough month, a very tough month for She is really having a hard time finding rules,” she pointed out, nothing that was for natural disasters such us this December,” asserted the director. an affordable place to live. Too often they something that was difficult for people in as tornadoes, hurricanes, Three years ago, Stuart reflected, the can find a place they can rent but cannot need to understand. “Too often we have and winter storms. Classes center would get about 15 requests per afford it,” remarked Stuart. to deal with attitudes of people who do will continue on the 2nd month. She is currently working on the The increased need coupled with the not qualify,” she stressed. and 4th Wednesdays of the 15 she has left from last week. decreased number of volunteers and Finding out, she said, starts with filling month. Upstairs confer- “Donations are doing quite well,” said donations, Stuart said, was a bad sign. out an application, something that can- ence room Piggly Wiggly Stuart, “however, the contributions from “The money is just not there as it not be done over the telephone. “Anyone Plaza. businesses and organizations are not has been in past years. It is tough, real needing help has to come in and fill out Ducks Unlimited Annual what they have been in past years. It is tough,” asserted Stuart. “This job is get- the necessary paperwork. That’s how to Oyster Roast & Seafood apparent that the economy is hurting ting harder each year. It used to be just get started. If we can help, we will. Feast — Thursday, Dec. 1. them, too,” expressed the center director. needing Christmas for the family this “We are doing the best we can,” Stuart Advanced tickets only. FMI, Stuart explained that usually following time of year. But this year it is everything admonished. “Hopefully more people call 590-9335, 590-3796 or the Thanksgiving holiday, businesses and else. We are going to do the best with will be able to help us as time passes. visit New Century Bank, other organizations have offered to help what we have,” emphasized the director. December is just going to be a really CPS, Farmers Hardware or her clients with Black Friday shopping; Stuart also shared that if the United tough month for us here at the center.” James Trading Company this year she had no offers. In addition, in Way of Sampson County, of which the To contact Billy Todd, call 910-592-8137 ext., or e-mail sio- in Roseboro. past years, when December came around, Crisis Center is a member agency, did [email protected]. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 The Sampson Independent A3 Obituaries Ave., Jacksonville. band, Jimmy Hasslocher of Electronic condolences Chinquapin. the Rev. Kevin Rhom offici- Born Ruby Elizabeth San Antonio, Texas; and her may be left for the family at A viewing will be held on ating. Burial will follow at Shipp on Oct. 11, 1928, she grandson, Jonathan Pearce. www.jonesfh.org. Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 7 Camp Creek Baptist Church married her husband of 59 She is also survived by sis- p.m., at Rose Hill Funeral Cemetery. years, Jim, on Nov. 24, 1952. ters, Grace Shipp, Alice Ms. Ethel Moss, 91 Home, 472 Wells Town In lieu of flowers dona- Ruby never met a stranger Shipp, Trudy Tyndall and CLINTON — Ms. Ethel Road, Rose Hill. tions may be made to the and was friendly to every- husband, Davis, of Clinton, Moss, 91, of 192 Rice Road, Condolences may be sent Crestview Building Fund one she came across. She brother, Joseph Shipp and died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 to www.rosehillfh.com. 630 S. Church St. Forest enjoyed ACC basketball, wife, Mona,also of Clinton, at home. A Rose Hill Funeral Home City, NC 28043. gardening, nature, and loved sister-in-law, Margaret Funeral arrangements service. The family will receive singing and listening to both Hoffmann of Elmont, N.Y.; are incomplete and will be friends at Crowe’s Funeral gospel and country music. and many nieces and neph- announced by Butler & Son Johnsie H. Miller, 82 Home on Wednesday, Nov. She also enjoyed traveling to ews. Funeral Services, of Clinton. RUTHERFORDTON the 30 from 6-8 p.m. Texas. She was the epitome The family received — Mrs. Johnsie Honeycutt Online condolences may of a military wife, keeping friends Monday, Nov. 28, Juanita K. Sharpless, 87 Miller, 82, of 1109 Coxe be made at www.crowemor- the family together while from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral CHINQUAPIN — Mrs. Road, died Monday, Nov. tuary.com Ruby S. Steiner, 83 Jim served his country in the home. Juanita Kenan Sharpless, 87, 26, 2011 at Rutherford JACKSONVILLE — United States Marine Corps. Memorial contributions died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 Hospital. Johnsie was a Chris Catherman, 51 Mrs. Ruby Shipp Steiner, Her parents, Joseph and may be made in Ruby’s name at Duplin General Hospital, native of Sampson County, CLINTON — Mr. Chris 83, passed away on Friday, Naomi Shipp; and sister, to Zimmer Cancer Center Kenansville. and was born in Spivey’s Catherman, 51, of Sampson Nov. 25, 2011 at Onslow Mary Denton predecease or Northwoods Methodist The funeral will be held Corner on July 23, 1929. She Acres Drive, died Monday, Memorial Hospital in her. Church. at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. was the daughter of the late Nov. 28, 2011 at his home. Jacksonville. Her husband, Jim, sur- Ruby’s family wishes to 3, from the First Baptist Benjamin and Ruby Warren Funeral arrangements A celebration of Ruby’s vives her along with their express gratitude to the car- Church, Chinquapin with Honeycutt. are incomplete and will life will be held at 2 p.m., children, Sandy Pearce ing staff at Zimmer Cancer the Rev. Richard Batts offi- Services will be held at be announced by Hope Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Jones of Jacksonville, Tracie Center in Wilmington and ciating. Burial will follow 11 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. Valley Funeral Service & Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Hasslocher and her hus- Onslow Memorial Hospital. at Batts Family Cemetery, 1, at Crestview Chapel with Cremation.

SCS honored with banner presentations Contest From page A1 them the grand prize, a from the responses I’ve ther was going to enter $250 gift certificate from heard, people really did her and then Madyson’s title sponsor Owens Home enjoy being a part of it.” grandmother entered her. Furnishings. Crystal Sessoms enjoyed It really has been a family “We were all so excited it, particularly watching affair.” when we found out we as her 8-month-old son, If there were another won,” said Best, media spe- Brayden Hewitt, racked up contest, Sessoms said she’d cialist at Plain View. “We votes in the infant/toddler likely participate. “This just couldn’t believe it.” category and her daughter, one became like a game. House, a computer lab Alexis Sessoms, garnered It’s been fun, really fun, and facilitator, made the cos- her own votes in the pre- exciting.” tumes for the trio, deciding teen category. Amanda Kimbro also that this year they would “I had entered Brayden, found the contest fun. come dressed as hippies then I found out Alexis’ She and friends Allison for the school’s Halloween grandfather, Randy Smith and Amy Lee won events. Decking out in cos- Burchette, had entered her. in the Adult category. They Courtesy Photo tumes was something the We were just having fun dressed as a witch a lady Clement Elementary School was recently recognized by the Board of Education with a banner three did every year, but with it, you know, talking it bug and a pirate and gar- for their school. They were named a School of Distinction for 2010-2011. Schools of Distinction entering a contest was a up and trying to get people nered enough votes to take have to meet growth and have between 80-89 percent of their students proficient. Pictured in first. to vote for them.” home top prize. photo are: Jeana Moore, Central Office; Linda Williams, CEP principal, along with teachers from “We just thought it Brayden won in his cat- “I couldn’t believe we the school. would be a neat thing to egory and Alexis won in won,” Kimbro said, “but do,” Best asserted. “We hers. To make it even more I’m really glad we did.” believed it was a wonderful of a family affair, Sessoms’ Like the others, Kimbro contest, and something we other daughter Madyson said she, her family and could get others excited was part of a trio that won friends treated it like a about, too. in the Group category, game, visiting the website They built that excite- along with friends Autumn to vote and then later to ment at school, letting oth- Austin and Haley Nunnery. see how many votes were ers know they’d entered “This is so exciting,” coming in. “You just get and seeking votes from Crystal Sessoms said when wrapped up in it.” both faculty and staff at told about the wins for her Independent publisher Plain View and from their children. “And it’s been a Jules Molenda said the families and friends. lot of fun for them and our contest, one of many “People would walk family.” online offerings provided down the hall every day Sessoms said it also by the newspaper and its after voting began and say made her read the news- advertising sponsors, had ‘we voted for you today.’ paper more, searching for been fun for all, and he con- They seemed to be having whose picture might show gratulated all the winners. fun, and we were, too,” up next. “When Brayden’s “I would like to thank Courtesy Photo Best recalled. picture was in there, we again all our advertisers Midway Elementary School was recently recognized by the Board of Education with a banner for The contest, itself, were all so thrilled.” who were so willing to their school. They were named a School of Progress for 2010-2011 and received the recognition Best said, gave people the The online contests, she help us sponsor this con- of High Growth. Schools of Progress have to meet growth and have between 60 - 79 percent opportunity to do some- said, was good, wholesome test. We really appreciate of their students proficient. Schools of High Growth went above and beyond what the state thing unique during a holi- family fun and something Owens, Pretty Good Stuff, expected them to grow. Pictured in photo are: Jeana Moore, Central Office; Tonya Colwell, MES day where many dressed she hopes the newspaper Baggett’s Jewelry, Ellis principal, along with students from Midway Elementary. up any way. will continue. “When I Lewis Auto and Ribeyes “It just seemed like saw the contest, I wanted for helping us make this something people could to enter Brayden. I had another successful con- have a good time with, and not idea Alexis’ grandfa- test. MISSED YOUR PAPER? CALL 592-8137 ALISSA EXT. 137 OR WAYNE EXT. 100

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EDITORIAL SCS Sherry Matthews, General Manager Ext. 112 [email protected] From page A1 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Warren proudly announced the over 40 are always bringing people from outside Brenda McCullen, Director Ext. 114 [email protected] educators from each district at Monday to come up with ways to help keep us CIRCULATION night’s monthly Board of Education moving forward.” Alissa Melvin, Manager Ext. 137 [email protected] meeting, who have, collectively, been Wilson also noted that while the job awarded over $56,400 this year alone. comes with everyday complications, he ADVERTISING In the Hobbton District, Warren said couldn’t be prouder of the educators in Jules Molenda, Manager Ext. 111 [email protected] $12,131.31 in grants had been awarded Sampson County. since the beginning of the year. In the “These days you can always find peo- This newspaper is a publication of Heartland Publications, LLC. It is published Tuesday through Lakewood District, $13,202.63; in the ple out there wanting to criticize public Friday mornings and Sunday mornings by: Midway District, $20,414.36; and in the education,” he said. “But our teachers The Sampson Independent, 303 Elizabeth St., Clinton, NC 28328 Union District, $10,728.88. stand out as a beacon and light for Phone: 910-592-8137 “We are just so proud of our educa- everyone to see what a good job we tors and what they do for our children,” are doing in Sampson County. 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A4 The Sampson Independent Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Opinion Our perspective Pepper spray not a civics lesson The sampson t’s hard to dispute covering the incident. pared for any eventual- NDEPENDENTHeartland Publications, LLC an eyewitness Commentary Police put the journal- ity. They have no way I video. That’s why tion. ists in handcuffs and of knowing what or who Jules Molenda, the cowboy cop Protesters in the occu- ordered them to lie on they’ll encounter. publisher Sherry Matthews, who hosed down py movement have cost the ground. But the reporters editor/general manager Ipeaceful protesters with The reporters were were identifiable as not the tax-paying public a Alissa Melvin, circulation manager pepper spray should not ton of money, money not interfering with the being part of the group. be allowed to continue that’s not going to come eviction. They were in a Except in instances of in public service. He’s from the rich people the public place and cover- danger, they should not not fit to be a police demonstrators hate. But ing a public occurrence. be subject to interfer- officer. peaceful protest cannot Earlier this week, the ence or forcible deten- Protesters at the be met with blunt force. mayor of Chapel Hill tion. The journalists Mark your calendars University of California- Use of pepper spray at recessed the town coun- did not cross the profes- Davis were demonstrat- UC Davis was an overt cil meeting after pro- sional line and interfere ing to show solidarity act of aggression and testers jeered a decision with the police. Both for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with the Occupy Wall cannot be tolerated any to delay apologies to the sides were doing their Street movement. They more than unprovoked two journalists, accord- jobs. Only one side The holidays are fast back doors is an enter- were seated with their beatings with police ing to a report from The respected the other. approaching, and now tainment venue that deliv- arms locked. They batons. Associated Press. That’s not acceptable, that Black Friday is over, ers time after time after offered no resistant to Drag ‘em out of there One council member either. Christmas trees are going time. removal or arrest, and if necessary. Put ‘em did apologize to the We criticize Syria and up and yards are being Ask anyone who attend- some protesters were in handcuffs and arrest reporters. Egypt for not allowing decorated, it’s time to ed “The Sound of Music,” arrested without resis- them. But soaking their A majority of council U.S. government offi- turn to the magic that or “Steel Magnolias,” tance. faces with pepper spray members voted to send cials and the media to Christmas can bring. and we are certain they’ll However, one officer was stepping way over a council member’s peti- stick their noses into One way to find the tell you they were glad decided to get tough the line. We demand tion and a citizen’s peti- the turmoil in those magic is at Sampson they ventured over to and sprayed 10 seated respect for the law and tion seeking an indepen- countries for up-close Community Theatre Fayetteville Street, paid protesters with pepper by the law. dent review of the Nov. scrutiny, yet journalists where thespians will be the price of admission, sat spray. He sprayed them Journalists got no 13 incident to the town covering a demonstra- offering the musical ren- back and let some of the more than once. The respect recently when staff. tion end up in hand- dition of the holiday clas- best talent around enter- video is clear. they were covering a The AP said officers cuffs. A similar incident sic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” tain. That’s not the way we roundup of what city were clad in tactical gear occurred recently in beginning Friday night at We’ve not doubt “It’s would choose to teach officials called squatters and carrying guns when New York City. 8 p.m. a Wonderful Life” will respect for law. at a vacant car dealer- they approached the As we said, we demand The already moving, easily fit into that same Two officers and the ship in Chapel Hill. squatters who described respect for the law and spirit-lifting story will delightful mold — a campus police chief A newspaper staff themselves as protest- by the law. Period. unfold through the voices grand surprise to all those have been suspended writer and a freelance ers. That’s not unusual. — Hickory Daily of local actors and actress- who’ve never been to the pending an investiga- reporter were on the job Police should be pre- Record/MCT es geared up to provide community theater before you the perfect kickoff to and a refreshing reminder the Christmas season. to all those who’ve seen And we urge everyone one or more of the SCT Commentary who can to make a point productions. to attend one or more The theater is quaint, Want to get of the SCT performances, historic really, the pop- shows we are certain will corn is delicious and the delight, whet your holiday performances sure to rich? Get appetite and put you in delight at every turn. the Christmas spirit. We have this unique elected to The cast has been hard theater in our midst and at work rehearsing lines, dedicated individuals will- Congress getting movements down ing to share their time to a science and work- and talents with others. ant to get ing, quite frankly, to Wouldn’t it be nice to rich? Get ensure that this last play show them our thanks by elected to of the 2011 season will taking the time to attend, the U.S. be a memorable one for showing them we support Congress. all those who come out their endeavors and giv- W Recent rev- to cheer them on and, at ing this entertainment elations show that a lot of the same time, be highly venue the opportunity to, members of Congress came entertained. well, entertain? to Washington to do good We cannot say it We think so. — and stayed to do well. enough: the talent that The curtain rises Friday Very well. comes from the stage of night at 8 p.m., with a The most celebrated the community theater is show again Saturday at case involves Rep. Nancy simply amazing, a wonder 8 p.m. and a matinee Pelosi, D-San Francisco, to behold, a jewel to be Sunday at 3 p.m. The the speaker of the House of enjoyed. And, of course, actors will do it again Representatives from 2007- the theater, itself, a gem next week — Dec. 9-10 10 and the current House that should be treasured. at 8 p.m.. and Dec. 11 at Democratic leader. A seg- Too often we complain 3 p.m. ment of CBS’ “60 Minutes” that there’s nothing to do Mark your calendar. It’s last Sunday reported that she in Clinton and Sampson a sure bet you’ll be glad and her husband “have par- County, yet right out our you did. ticipated in at least eight” ini- Somehow, voters have got tial public offerings of stock, which generally provide lucrative profit opportunities. Editorial & Letter policy to get Congress’ attention “60 Minutes” said that one such IPO came in 2008 Our Perspective and should be no more urprising no the White House and than 500 words, signed from the credit card com- expresses the view- one, the con- Commentary the U.S. Senate, but pany Visa, “just as a trou- points of The Sampson with a home address gressional dropped 248 points have failed to work with blesome piece of legislation Independent, however, listed, and must conform supercommit- (2.1 percent) and tax- moderate Republicans that would have hurt credit other items on this page to this newpaper’s stan- tee assigned payers saw their retire- to find a compromise. card companies began mak- express the opinions of dards of good taste. S to find some ment funds shrink. Republicans seem ing its way through the the writers whose names The Sampson way to trim Does Congress realize to put loyalty to the House. Undisturbed by a appear and do not neces- Independent reserves the the federal budget the impact of its paraly- nation second to loy- potential conflict of interest, sarily reflect the stance right to edit all letters deficit came up empty- sis on middle-income alty to Grover Norquist the Pelosis purchased 5,000 of the newspaper. for brevity, clarity and handed this week. This wage earners nearing of Americans for Tax shares of Visa at the initial Letters to the editor grammar. was a meltdown of epic retirement age? Does Reform, who has got- price of $44. Two days later on proportions — the pan- it realize the impact on ten so many of them any subject are welcome it was trading at $64. The el’s members, by aban- younger people without to sign no-tax-increas- credit card legislation never doning the principle jobs or those depleting es-ever pledges. Since made it to the floor of the that legislators dealing their savings accounts when do responsible House.” with crucial issues are to keep their homes elected officials aban- But CBS long has been con- The First Amendment supposed to resolve or feed their children? don their freedom sidered the most liberal TV their differences, failed These aren’t trifling to base decisions on network. And “60 Minutes” the nation. issues that should take changing circumstanc- also reported on similar prof- Congress shall make no law respecting The 12-member panel second place to poli- es? The next pledge its made by current House an establishment of religion, or prohibit- was asked to come up tics. For some, life may they sign should be to Speaker John Boehner, an with a plan for trim- not go on. sign no pledges. Ohio Republican, on health ing the free exercise thereof; or abridg- ming the burgeoning Our economy may Politicians from both stocks while medical legisla- ing the freedom of speech, or of the deficit by $1.2 trillion also be at the mercy of parties have beautifully tion was before Congress. over 10 years. Under a European debt crisis described the govern- A bill has been introduced press; or the right of the people peace- the terms of the agree- our politicians can’t do ment logjam that is in Congress to reduce such ment resolving last much about. But tax- damaging the coun- deals. It’s HR1148, by Rep. ably to assemble, and to petition the summer’s debt-ceiling payers do expect action try’s economy. They Timothy Walz, D-Minn., and Government for a redress of grievance. crisis, this failure will on issues under federal have recommendations is called the Stop Trading result in automatic, control — and they are for everyone but them- on Congressional Knowledge across-the-board reduc- tired of inaction accom- selves. Taxpayers keep (STOCK) Act. tions that will cut panied by rhetoric. saying that they’re We’ll keep an eye on painfully into defense You would think polls ready for a compro- HR1148 as it moves through spending in 2013. If reflecting near-univer- mise, even if it means the legislative process. We these cuts are imposed, sal disgust with elect- higher taxes and revi- certainly favor more dis- What do you think? Maryland, whose econ- ed officials would jar sions to federal enti- closure of these politicians’ omy depends on gov- Congress’ Republicans tlement programs. But investment actions. In the The Sampson Independent wants to get your ernment spending, and Democrats out of Congress isn’t listen- meantime, voters need to put stands to suffer more their obsession with ing. in place better politicians. vote in our latest internet poll question. The poll than most states. their respective ideolo- Right now it’s hard to question is located on the left-hand side of our But the bigger problem Congressional lead- gies. It’s a pity there’s see a compelling reason is the immense influence of home page at www.clintonnc.com. ers should be well no parent in the room to re-elect anyone to government on every aspect aware of the growing to force them to divide Congress. While some of our lives. Smaller govern- Current poll question: Do you think the hostility of the voters, their efforts equally good people willing to ment would mean fewer debt supercommittee was a complete failure? who are on the receiv- between raising taxes compromise might be temptations for lawmakers ing end of Washington’s and cutting spending swept out of office next to game the system — and incompetence. On the — the split-the-differ- year, taxpayers need more prosperity and freedom Yes: 75% day the supercommit- ence strategy usual in to send a message that for the rest of us. No: 8% tee announced its fail- resolving sibling dis- they have lost faith in — New Bern There were lessons learned: 17% ure to reach consen- putes. our elected officials. Sun Journal/MCT sus, the stock market The Democrats have — The Capital/MCT The Sampson Independent www.clintonnc.com SportsWednesday, November 30, 2011 — A5 Lakewood varsity girls roll over Lady Rebels Ruthie Pope but the Lady Leopards went into a Braxton and Tasha Rich for the way Sports Writer zone defense in the third quarter and they dominated on defense,” Kerr scored 30 unanswered points. The added. The Lakewood varsity girls rolled Rebels were never able to recover. Tasha and Tiesha are twin sisters. over North Duplin on their home “At halftime we were only up by court to give the Lady Leopards their 10 points. Our girls picked up the Scoring: 1 2 3 4 first win of the season Tuesday night. defense and we out-scored them 31 to Lakewood 12 24 57 69 The final score was 20-69. 1 in the third quarter,” he explained. N. Duplin 7 14 15 20 “It was a really good win for us, ” Top scorers for the Leopards were: head coach Lofton Kerr said after the Tiesha Rich and Brittney Boykin, Lakewood’s record is 1-1 and Melony Henderson/Sampson Independent game. each with 17 points, and Sash Martin they play East Bladen tonight at Lakewood shows some solid defense against The score stayed fairly close dur- had 16 points. Lakewood. North Duplin Tuesday night. Lakewood won the ing the first half, according to Kerr, “I want to commend Jaykara game. Leopard men sweep Middle School basketball gets under way North Duplin

Melony Henderson/Sampson Independent Lakewood’s defense battles for a rebound in Tuesday’s game at North Duplin. It was a clean sweep at North Duplin on Tuesday, as the Lakewood varsity and JV teams brought down the Rebels by pressuring their offense. Final score David Johnson/Sampson Independent for the varsity was 56-76 and final for Melony Henderson/Sampson Independent Girls and boys basketball teams from Sampson Middle and Hobbton Middle battle in the first the JV was 39-69. The Leopard offense went to work against the Despite a slow start and trailing after game of the season Tuesday afternoon. Both Sampson teams won both games. Roseboro- North Duplin Rebels in Tuesday night’s game on Salemburg played at Midway Middle in the only other games played Tuesday. Non-conference the first quarter with a score of 17-14, the road. the Leopard varsity got on track. games will continue Thursday afternoon with Roseboro at Union; Hobbton will travel to Midway. By halftime the team had pulled ahead routed the North Duplin Rebels with a Games will begin at 4 p.m. by eight and the score was 31-39, accord- final score of 69-39. ing to head coach Sylvester Pittman, “They couldn’t handle our pressure who leads the varsity and the junior very well and we were able to get some varsity. easy baskets off the pressure we put on JV Raiders get another win “Overall, it was a great defensive their defense,” Pittman explained. effort that allowed us to take the lead,” Leading scorers for the Leopards Sherry Matthews But when the JV Raiders returned to Pittman explained after the game. were: Pat Rich, 22 points; and Deshawn Editor the court for the second half, they began The Leopards lead grew by the end of Wilson, 13 points. a pressure defense that held the home the third quarter to 44-53 and the final “Overall, our boys put forth a great The JV Raiders of Midway moved to team and allowed Midway to distance score was 56-76. effort. At first, we had a lot of mistakes, 2-0 Monday night, traveling to North themselves even more. Score at the end Leading scorers for Lakewood was: but we overcome that with a good defen- Johnston and handing the home team a of the period had grown to 37-20. Tony Smith, with 17 points. Josh Walker sive effort,” Pittman added. 53-35 loss. “Things came together for us again and Brian Emfinger each scored 11. “It was a very scrappy game,” JV head in the second half, particularly on the This was the Leopards’ first game of Scoring: 1 2 3 4 coach Matthew Creech said. “I was very defense,” Creech pointed out. “It made the season. They play again tonight at Lakewood 20 27 47 69 pleased that we came out on top against a difference particularly since we left a home against East Bladen. N. Duplin 11 15 25 39 a good North Johnston team.” lot of points at the free throw line.” Junior Varsity The Raiders jumped out to an early Leading the way for the JV Raiders Once again, it was the defense that The junior varsity’s record is now 1-1 14-6 lead in the first quarter and capi- was Jordan Killet with 11 points; Tyler put the winning numbers on the score- and they play again tonight against East talized on it in the second period. They Pope, 9 points; Lane Daniels, 7; Luke board for Lakewood. The JV Leopards Bladen. took a 29-17 lead into the half. Daniels, 6; and Andre Sankey, 5. “We got into foul trouble, though,” Midway’s JV record is now 2-0. They UNC gets consecutive top-10 foes Creech noted of the second quarter. face Rosewood at home Friday. CHAPEL HILL (AP) Wednesday night in the Williams didn’t sound — North Carolina last- ACC/Big Ten Challenge. certain that the 6-foot-8 ed about three weeks at Then comes Saturday’s forward would be ready College Hoops No. 1 before taking its trip to Kentucky, which for the Badgers. But the first loss and seeing its replaced the Tar Heels at school said Barnes — best player hobbled by an No. 1 after their loss to the team’s top scorer at Tuesday’s College Basketball ankle injury. Now things UNLV over the weekend. 17 points per game — really get tough for the UNC coach Roy “practiced fully” and “felt EAST 60 Tar Heels. Williams said Barnes good” on Tuesday, put- Providence 82, Holy Cross 77 Virginia 70, Michigan 58 With preseason All- missed Monday’s prac- ting him on track to play. Syracuse 84, E. Michigan 48 Old Dominion 63, East Carolina 58 American Harrison tice after rolling his ankle Even with Barnes in the Barnes recovering from a while chasing a loose ball lineup, however, the Tar SOUTH MIDWEST sprained right ankle, fifth- in the first half against Heels (5-1) will be chal- Delaware St. 57, E. Kentucky 43 Butler 98, Oakland City 53 ranked North Carolina UNLV. He returned to lenged to regroup from NC Central 94, Southern Wesleyan Cincinnati 56, Miami (Ohio) 47 hosts No. 9 Wisconsin on play 30 minutes, though the surprising loss. Lady Raiders Raider boys fall to lose close one to North Johnston; coach North Johnston says team working to gel Although the momen- quarter 13-13. But the Sherry Matthews those little things that will tum was swinging their home team pulled away Editor help us improve as a team, way toward the end of in the second period, tak- and it will be done. I know a game against North ing a 26-21 lead into the Leonard Henry said the it will.” Johnston, Midway’s lady half. effort was there, but his The head coach said Midway Raider varsity he still had tremendous Raiders couldn’t get The Raider girls rallied Danny McDowell/Sampson Independent enough steam to move in the third quarter, knot- boys team still had not confidence in the 12 Lady Raider Jada Cannady drives to the basket in Midway’s season found their team rhythm young men selected to by the home team, falling ting the score at 35 by opener. 47-42. period’s end. Then, they yet, a factor in their loss be Midway Raiders and The game started out gained more momen- to cut the deficit they Fogg. “She stepped up Monday night to North he believed they would pretty even, with Midway tum in the final period, found themselves in as big in the second half, Johnston. Final score improve with every game and North Johnston tied but not enough, coach the buzzer sounded end- scoring 8 of the 14 points 55-33. they play. at the end of the first Jennifer Honeycutt said, ing the game. in the third quarter and “We are still search- “As long as they keep “We reduced our turn- finishing with 11 points, ing for who we are as believing in the vision, I overs by half in the sec- 3 rebounds, 4 assists, a team,” Henry stressed. really believe things will ond half,” Honeycutt and 2 steals,” the coach “They have a great atti- turn around for us and we stressed, “but we could noted. tude and they play unself- will get better. It’s the first not convert at the line, Other leading scor- ishly, which is a plus, but time many of these young ending 6-15 from the ers for the Midway girls we’ve got to learn to gel as men have played together, line. Everything was were: Morgan Tew, who a team. That hasn’t hap- so they have a lot to learn going our way and the Honeycutt said had a pened yet.” about trusting one anoth- momentum was changing “big showing” with 10 Henry said all the er and communicating. gears toward the end, but points and 7 rebounds; mistakes he saw on the “But they’ll get it; they we just could not get it Jennifer Blackmon with court Monday night really will.” to go our way. The girls 13 points, 5 assists and were “coachable” ones. Monday’s loss puts the had several positives and 4 rebounds; and Jada “In other words, we can Raider record at 0-2 in the we will continue to work Cannady 6 points.” get on the court tomor- young season. Danny McDowell/Sampson Independent and improve.” The Lady Raiders row (Tuesday) and work The varsity boys will Candace Fogg moves offensively for the Midway Lady Raiders in a Honeycutt praised the move to 1-1 in non-con- through all the issues we host Rosewood Friday game versus Princeton last week. effort of Raider Candace ference play. saw. It’s working on all night. A6 The Sampson Independent Wednesday, November 30, 2011 ifestyles HolidayL party survival guide Veronica K Murphy, BS rule applies for creamy salad the food where it isn’t within Health Department dressing: use just a little or bet- arm’s reach. Wait at least 20 Healthy Carolinians ter yet, choose a lower-calorie minutes before deciding wheth- What is supposed to be a fun a plan. Let’s get started! Downsize and supersize. vinaigrette. er or not to go back for another filled holiday celebration can Survey the scene. How many Start with a smaller, appetizer- Keep hands occupied. Hold small bite. turn even the most fun-loving times have you stepped up to sized, plate. You’ll fit fewer rich your glass of water with one With these five tips you can people into nervous wrecks. Do the buffet and filled your plate foods on your plate and keep hand and your plate with anoth- successfully survive the holi- you have anxiety about mak- only to get to the end of the your calories in check. Instead, er. With your hands full balanc- day party with your confidence ing your way through the end- table and have no room left for supersize the veggies on your ing food and drink it will take intact. To join the Eat Smart, less spread of food with your something you really wanted plate - vegetables and also fruit you longer to eat and will cut Move More…Maintain, don’t Holiday Challenge goals intact? to try? Before joining the line are lower in calories and will down on mindless snacking. gain! Holiday Challenge, visit Have no fear – you can make and especially before placing fill you up, not out. Stay on the far side of the www.MyEatSmartMoveMore. it through holiday celebrations any food onto your plate, take Don’t drown! In gravy, room away from the food. Once com. For comments or for more without throwing caution (and a peek at what food is offered. sauces and high-calorie dress- you’ve made your plate, find information contact Veronica your goals) out the window! Make a mental note of the one ing, that is. Heavy sauces can a place to stand or sit as far Murphy, BS, PHEII at the With this holiday party survival or two dishes you really want drown out even the healthi- as you can manage away from Sampson County Health Dept. guide you can make your way to try. Once you have a mental est vegetables. Choose smaller the food. There’s something to at 592-1131 or Casey Stevens, through the buffet line without map of what your plate will portions (maybe even just a that old phrase “out of sight, Family and Consumer Science adding inches to your waistline look like you can then start bite to taste) of creamy and out of mind.” Catch up with Agent at NC Cooperative – all it takes are a few tips and filling up. cheesy casseroles. The same friends and family away from Extension at 592-7161. Honor Roll Getting ready for Christmas in the City Lakewood High School Kevin Tanner, Gersan Torres, Angel McFee, Courtney Superintendent’s List Porshe Webb, Joseph Williams- Merritt, Maria Mojarro, 9th Grade — Amber Brown. Piota. Damarius Monroe, Jazzmine 11th Grade — Bailey 11th Grade — Ayla Allen, Moore, Daja Owens, Chelsea David King, president of the Dudley, Karla Urbina. Minerva Aranda, Jasmin Perez, Lillian Peterson, Sampson County History 12th Grade — Denzel Bernal, LeAnn Cain, Darrell Monica Pittman, Gerardo Monroe, Edgar Vann. Coble, Samuel Faircloth, Rico, Jessica Romanger, Museum, and Jeannie King, Principal’s List Megan Faircloth, Justin Greene, Kelsey Royal, Michael Smith, director, decided they want- 9th Grade — Tiara Brantley, Morgan Herring, Waylon Shelby Strickland, Amber ed to learn more about an Asia Eason, Danielle Evans, Herwy, Cassidy Hobbs, Jessica Surles, Jeffery Tanner, Sindy upcoming event in Sampson Kiaira Henry, Alyssa Horne, Keene, David Lockwood, Jared Vanegas, Manuel Viruet, County, Christmas In The Emily Lewis, Daisy Ramirez, Mason, Bianca Moore, Jerry Shanita Williams. City, so Mac Maxwell, board Miguel Rodriguez, Coleman Page, Devin Peterson, Emily 11th Grade — William member of the SCHM, and his Simpson, Tia Tatum, Jerrica Povazsay, Kimberly Romanger, Barker, Ashley Blake, Jakyra wife, Lila, took the Kings to Tyndall. Jamie Tosi, Cadan Tyndall. Braxton, Malaina Carr, Fayetteville to experience the 10th Grade — Abbey 12th Grade — Samantha LaShawnia Cooper, Tiffany Dickens Walk. Many people in Ammons, Uriel Bravo, Brittany Ammons, Jordyn Baker, Trevor Dawson, Courtney Diehm, Carnley, Marie Garmilla, Bogue, Dakota Busch, Tyler Ryan Emfinger, Fulgencio Fayetteville were dressed in Gary Holder, Baron Jackson, Carroll, Titus Demps, Shayla Estrada, Myesha Faison, period costumes to include Stephen King, Amanda Kook, Dixon, Zanna Faircloth, Roger Courtney Fann, Sydney Febres, the Kings and the Maxwells. Andrew Kook, Ryan Lewis, Gonzalez, Allison Helms, Joseph Freeman, Jaimee They learned a lot while Haywood Mack, Jeremy Paige Lewis, Swazet Marable, Griffith, Garitt Hall, Allyson attending this event. Jeannie Mathis, Marvin Meza, Taylor Devon Martin, Kelly Parker, Heinz, Nikin Henry, Amanda King stated she would love to Owens, Josue Pacheco, Ross Johnathan Sessoms, Melissa Honrine, Danyelle Johnson, see the people attending the Strickland, Cindy Tinoco. Shorey, Shanquillen Swing, Kaitlyn Kearney, Jackie Key, Sampson County Christmas 11th Grade — Nataly Nicholas Wilson. Yancy Key, Uneshia Kinlock, In The City event wear period Aguilar, Marc-Anthony Allen, “B” Honor Roll Cory Kinnaman, Quinn costumes. It makes you feel Brittany Boykin, Lucas Dudley, 9th Grade — Jeffery Acker, Lane, Sasha Martin, Marisol Michelle Edge, Morgan Jose Avila, Nicholas Barbour, Martinez, Troy McGirt, like you are really a part of Holland, Janay Kinlock, Jessica James Barnett, Jennifer Strajade Melvin, Summerlyn it all. Lucas, Ana Pedro, Tasha Rich, Bonilla, Ashley Boone, Merritt, Quaylanda Monroe, Courtesy photo Teisha Rich, Kathryn Stewart, Summerlyn Bowen, Devonte’ Kevin Murphy, Parsell Kenly Stewart, Josephine Boykin, Alexander Brown, Murphy, Ashton Odum, Thomas, Ryan Wuester. Brandon Butler, Alexandra Dedrick Owens, Racheal 12th Grade — Zachary Campos, Malik Corbett, Lessa Rodriguez, Kerri Ruffin, Jenna Bivens, Harrison Butler, Crocker, Kristen Edwards, Sallee, Ase’ Salmon, Lakkiyah Marion Conner, Lenzy Devane, Cortney Emfinger, Franklin Sellers, Jache’ Servance, Jessica Edwards, Brendan Faircloth, Rodney Freeman, Allison Shiflett, Ryan Smith, Faircloth, Catherine Muse, Aron Goodman, Ka-Shawn Samantha Sparhawk, Matthew Rolando Ortiz, Humberto Grant, Allyssa Green, Cristhian Tanner, Bryant Thomas, Pedro, Alberto Rodriguez, Gutierrez, Joshua Hall, Demetrius West, De’Vante Issiah Sellers, Joshua Walker. 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Sampson County will provide auxiliary aids and services under the ADA for disabled persons who wish to participate in the hearing. Anyone requiring special services should contact the County Manager’s Offi ce at 910-592-8137 592-6308 as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 The Sampson Independent A7 Handy holiday reminders Santa makes a list and checks it twice so he doesn’t forget anything. Do you? There are a few things that a lot of people forget dur- ing the holidays, according to a survey by RadioShack. So you might want to double check your own to-do list, just to be sure that everyone’s holiday can be jolly. • Thank you notes – 44 percent of those surveyed forget to write a note of thanks for a gift. Stock up on thank you cards early – then put a “Thank You Day” on the family calendar between Christmas and New Year’s so that everyone can take care of this important task before too much time goes by. • Batteries – 36 percent forget batteries for the gifts they buy. There’s nothing more frustrating than getting excited about a new present, then not being able to use it right away because there are no batteries. When you buy an electronic gift, make sure you put the right size batteries in the cart before you check out. Stock up on some of the more common sizes in case someone else forgets the batteries for your gift, too. • Accessories for gifts – 31 percent tend to forget gift accessories, such as carrying cases, battery char- gers, headphones or cleaning kits. If you’re not sure what kind of accessories your gift should have, you can always include a gift card so that the recipient can buy Photo courtesy Getty Images just what they need later on. For more accessory and gift ideas, visit www.radioshack.com. • Hostess gifts – The holidays are filled with parties and special occasions, yet 29 percent don’t remember to bring a host or hostess gift with them. Keep a little stash of ready-to-go gifts such as gourmet cocoas or Holiday entertaining coffees, boxed chocolates or scented candles so you have something handy for even the most last-minute events. • Receipts and return options – Sometimes, despite Traditions with a twist your best efforts, a gift just doesn’t work out, so you Traditions help keep people If you’re looking to entertain, use unique bond for all those involved. need to make it easy for the recipient to return it. If connected over years and genera- Bing.com to help find ideas and you’re one of the 70 percent who said they plan to do tions, and we love the experience inspiration on how to create your Spice Up the the majority of their holiday shopping in stores this of the holidays. But what happens own special day, think outside the Holiday Meal year, be sure to ask for a gift receipt along with your when those traditions no longer box and borrow festive ideas from If you’re like many, you’ve got regular receipt. If you’re one of the 26 percent who work? Circumstances, budgets or others. a few favorite holiday recipes up plans to do 50 percent or more of shopping online, tastes change, and sometimes you “To me, it’s less important your sleeve. Holiday meals pres- find out what the site’s return policies are. Print up any need a little help finding a new what day of the year it is,” said ent a special opportunity to leave documentation for the gift and make it available to the way to celebrate. Muskopf, “and it’s more about a lasting, happy holiday memory recipient should they need it. The good news is, you don’t being together with good food and with your guests. 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This full-fledged Ask Dr. Brothers hours of sleep link between early sleep quiz explores the world school experi- in a daily cycle, problems and the future New First Full Last of children and counting ence, they may that’s often hard use of drugs, alcohol and Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 10 Dec 18 sheep. experience increased to achieve without naps. tobacco. It is not known 1. Children just start- anxiety, which may lead 4. TRUE. Bedtime rou- whether there could be UV Index ing primary school may to poor sleep and poor tines have proven very any biological factor have increased sleep results in school. It is effective for managing predisposing a child to Wed Thu Fri problems. important to establish sleep problems in tod- having sleep issues and 11/30 12/1 12/2 TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) bedtime routines for dlers and young children. early-adolescent drug 3 3 3 2. Kids with learn- kids who must follow They should include abuse. 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It’s best to skip naps with learning disabili- quiet time for reading a These include refusing ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service with toddlers so they ties often have trouble story and a number of to go to bed or dragging will be tired enough to going to sleep or staying minutes to fall asleep. out the ritual over hours, sleep at night. asleep, and they exhibit Children with bedtime insisting that a parent lie TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) sleep disturbances such routines fall asleep faster down with them, wak- 4. One of the most as teeth grinding, bed- and wake less frequently ing frequently during the important ways to ensure wetting and talking in during the night. Older night and seeking paren- good sleep is to stick to a their sleep. In one study, kids should not have tal attention, waking bedtime routine. they were seen as hav- electronic playthings or before dawn and trying Keep in touch with TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) ing much less trouble cell phones in the room. to share the parental bed 5. Sleep terrors and with sleepwalking, night 5. FALSE. Both are even though he or she your Hometown news... nightmares in children terrors or nightmares. fairly common during has his or her own. are the same thing. Repeated wakening and childhood, but are dif- If you answered five No Matter Where TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) restlessness can affect a ferent from one another. of the seven questions 6. Sleep problems in child’s daytime behavior Nightmares occur within correctly, you are more You’re Located! childhood might predict and lead to high mater- REM sleep, and the child informed than most on substance abuse in teens. nal stress as well. often awakes and vividly this subject. TRUE ( ) FALSE ( ) 3. FALSE. 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Jacquelene Bigar’s Horoscope HAPPY BIRTHDAY for VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011: HHH Someone you care about Focus on the quality of your could be sullen or difficult. You, too, zITS Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman domestic life. Some of you might buy might be unusually tense about a homes, while others could remodel financial or emotional matter. Batten their digs. A new addition becomes down the hatches. Focus on effective- possible, or maybe someone moves ness and your long-term direction. Cut in. Though many times you are con- reacting. Tonight: Do for you. cerned with the professional side of LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) life, don’t lose focus on your personal HHHH Your bah-humbug attitude life. If you are single, you meet people, has a tendency to backfire on you as you are magnetic. Take your time more times than not. Can you release getting to know someone. If you are the negative thoughts and welcome attached, you will enjoy a newfound more buoyant and creative ideas? closeness. Don’t allow negativity to Others respond much better to this seep in through a LIBRA friend. type of thinking. Tonight: Schedule The Stars Show the Kind of Day some good, old-fashioned fun. You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult HHHH Family and friends demand THE FAMILY CIRCUS ARIES (March 21-April 19) your attention. How you deal with CONCEPTIS SUDOKU HHHHH Your ability to understand someone and the choices you make Bil Keane a group or set of friends becomes could change radically if you relax by Dave Green even more important. Sometimes oth- more. Financial information comes ers push beyond what you believe to in that might pique your interest. Still, be appropriate. Learn to say no. Look take no risks today. Tonight: Happily to the long term in delineating goals at home. and boundaries. Tonight: Only where SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) the fun is. HHHHH Keep conversations mov- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ing, and refuse to get locked into any HHHH Take a long-overdue stand. issue for now. Let everybody ponder See what happens when you set lim- what they perceive to be problems. its? You establish a greater rapport. You might want to rethink a personal You might be surprised by how much matter involving a friendship. You works out. Don’t think about better might not be comfortable with this per- health habits -- act! Tonight: Enjoy son. Tonight: Hang out. being the lead player. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Your ability to clear your HHHH Your sixth sense and ability mind takes you to a new level of to define a situation emerge. Think in thought. Someone in charge could terms of gains and growth. Know what evoke your ire, but what would you do you expect from a situation. Your cre- if you were in his or her place? Deal DENNIS THE MENACE ativity might be low, but your ability to with your finances directly, knowing research and think comes out. Tonight: your limitations, which actually might Hank Ketchum Listen to a favorite piece of music. be self-imposed. Tonight: Balance your CANCER (June 21-July 22) checkbook first. HHH Be more forthright about AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) expectations from a partner or associ- HHHHH You feel unusually ate. This same statement could be empowered. Launch a project, or said about your personal life as well. perhaps complete one in order to free You are able to move to a new level yourself up. Understanding your limits of understanding. Recognize what is might be more important than you real- going on behind a situation. Tonight: ize. If you cannot break past a restric- An important discussion. tion right now, wait -- you will. Tonight: LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Only what you want. HHHHH Flex, and you’ll discover PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) that others are more likely to drop HHH Use today for research and rigidity. News comes forward that perhaps making an appointment for a might force you to take another look at checkup. If you can, you might want certain matters. Express what works to vanish for an hour or two. Do some for you. Others often challenge you Christmas shopping or maybe decide and your thinking. Don’t look at this on a private unmentionable venture! behavior as bad; use it to tighten up Tonight: Get some extra rest while you ideas and toss out those thoughts that can. are irrelevant. Tonight: Go along with Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet the program. at www.jacquelinebigar.com.

Bringing Your News To You THE SAMPSON Ad goes here NDEPENDENT I www.clintonnc.com A10 The Sampson Independent Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Lamanuel Boykin and Company’s anniversary to be celebrated The third anniversary Barnes of the Redd Budd sage and the choir will are invited to come. Rev. Regular morning wor- the morning message and of Lamanuel Boykin and Holiness Church in Rocky render the music. Lloyd Butler, Jr., is the ship service will be held the choir will render the Company will be held Mount. On tonight, Regular morning wor- host pastor. at the Olivet Institute music. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at the the praise team will be ship service will be held Regular morning wor- Missionary Baptist A thought for today: Sunset Avenue School Veronica Stevens, and at the Little ship service will be held Church on McKoy St., Spiritual leaders must in Clinton. The doors the New Life Church, the Piney Grove at the Running Branch Clinton, Sunday, Dec. 4 live with people to know will be open at 4 p.m. choir will be First Baptist, Missionary Disciple Church, Clinton, at 11 a.m. The pastor their problems, but they and the program will Turkey; Thursday the Baptist on Sunday, Dec. 4, with Rev. Willie W. Bowden, must live with God in begin at 5 p.m. Featured praise team will be Holly Church, Sunday School at 9:45 Sr., will bring forth the order to solve them. on the program will be Grove, and the choir will Clinton, a.m. and worship service morning message and the We solicit your prayers Totally Committed of be Red Hill, Clinton; Sunday, at 11 a.m. The pastor combined choir will ren- and visits for the sick and South Carolina; Fossie and the devotion lead- Dec. 4 at Brown’s elder Calvin Deans will der the music. shut ins everywhere. Boyd Johnson and ers will be Ram In The 11 a.m. The Chapel bring forth the morning There will be a ser- Our love and deepest Favor of Bishopville, Bush, Clinton, and the speaker Mae Bell message and the senior vice held at the House sympathy goes out to all South Carolina; Apostle choir will be Robinson will be Rev. Williamson choir will render the of Prayer in Faison on families who lost a loved Norbert Simmons Chapel male chorus of Alice Jean music. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 one recently. and the Gospelaries of Roseboro. On Sunday, Boykin and Regular morning wor- p.m. The guest speaker A special hello to Mr. Goldsboro; Curtis Joyner Dec. 4, the regular morn- the youth choir will ren- ship service will be held will be Dr. Curtis Lee and Mrs. Ralph Dumpson and 516 of Wilson; Perry ing worship service with der the music. at the Trinity United of the E.F.C. Church in of Clinton who said you Parker of Fayetteville; the pastor Rev. Willie Regular morning wor- Free Holiness Church, Mount Olive. The host read my column each Little Michael Boone and Bryant in charge with the ship service will be held Clinton, on Sunday, Dec. pastor is Rev. Carl Faison. week. Keep up the good the Anointed Divinity morning message and the at the Brown’s Chapel 4 at 10 a.m. Pastor Ann Regular morning wor- work. of Kinston; New Life adult choir will render Missionary Baptist Mosson will bring forth ship service will be Go to the Church of Outreach Ministries the music. At 3 p.m., the Church on the H.B. the morning message and held at the Snowhill your choice this Sunday International of Clinton; guest speaker will be Rev. Lewis Road, Clinton, on the choir will render the Missionary Baptist and have a blessed week. and Lisbon Street male Alfred Holston, choir Sunday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. music. Transportation Church, Roseboro, on Mae Bell Williamson is chorus. For more infor- and congregation of the The pastor Rev. Jeffery will be rendered by bish- Sunday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. the news columnist for mation call Lamanuel Hayes Chapel Missionary White will bring forth the op Larry Mosson by call- The pastor Rev. Dr. S.E. Browns Chapel. You can Boykin at 910-465-9048 Baptist Church, Clinton. morning message and the ing 337-3272. Bryant will bring forth call her at 592-2468. or Jeanine Hill at 910- Christ Missionary senior choir will render 305-1109. The will be an Baptist Church, now the music. admission. located at the Salemburg On Saturday, Dec. 10, The annual Fall Revival Elementary School, will there will be a food and will begin at the Saint have its regular morn- clothes ministry at the Stephen Holiness Church, ing worship service on Morning Star Holiness Turkey, on tonight, Nov. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. Church on McKoy St., 30 thru Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The pastor Rev. Marvin Clinton at 11 a.m. If nightly. The guest speak- T. Clowney will bring there is anyone in need oosstt er will be Rev. 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Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said de- fault having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conduct- ing the sale on December 8, 2011 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described prop- erty situated in Sampson County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Clinton, North Carolina Township, Sampson County, and more particularly de- scribed as follows:

BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe, which pipe is located South 76 degrees 28 minutes 30 seconds West 419.60 feet from an existing iron stake set at the point of intersection of the center lines of Stewart Avenue and Doris Avenue, and runs thence from said BE- GINNING, so located, along the westernmost edge of a concrete sidewalk bordering Doris Avenue on the west, South 29 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 90.15 feet to an existing iron pipe, a joint corner with that lot or parcel now or previously owned by Hugh Turlington; thence along the dividing line with the Tur- lington property, South 62 de- grees 03 minutes 29 seconds West 166.96 feet to an existing iron stake(rebar), a joint corner in that tract or parcel now of previously owned by Sannie Jackson's Estate; thence along that Estate line, North 29 degrees 19 minutes 34 sec- onds West 78.44 feet to an ex- isting iron pipe, a joint corner with the tract or parcel now or previously owned by the George Hondros Estate; thence along that Estate line, North 22 degrees 08 minutes 28 seconds West 75.31 feet to an existing iron stake (bolt), a joint corner with the Adams lot; thence along the dividing line with the Adams property, North 74 degrees 01 minutes 52 seconds East 157.60 feet to an iron stake set at an exist- ing axle, and old corner with the tract or parcel now or pre- viously owned by Timothy J. Pope; thence along the Pope line as follows; South 15 de- grees 54 minutes 02 seconds East 15.60 feet to an exiting iron stake and South 53 de- grees 38 minutes 20 seconds Est 16.97 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.51 of an acre, more or less. This be- ing the same lands conveyed by Jerry A. Hope and iwfe, Mozelle R. Hope, to Theodore AMENDED NOTICE OF Eugene Best, III by deed dated FORECLOSURE SALE May 10, 1993, recorded in 10 SP 160 Book 1159 at page 941 of the Under and by virtue of the Sampson County Registry. power of sale contained in a This being the same lands certain Deed of Trust made by conveyed to Theodore Eugene Vance Faison and Tuwanda A. Best, III and wife Pamela Bar- Faison (PRESENT RECORD nes Best, to D.M. Apperson OWNER(S): Vance Kendall ,Jr, and wife, Dama. D. Apper- Faison and Tuwanda A. Fai- son, by deed dated May 1, son) to Trustee Services of 2002 recorded in Book 1391 at Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), page 390 of the Sampson dated the 22nd day of May, County Registry. This also be- 2006, and recorded in Book Wednesday, November 30, 2011 The Sampson Iingndependen the same landst convyed by 1628, Page 611, Pinage Sampson A11 D.M. Apperson, Jr. and wife, County Registry, North Caro- Dama D. Apperson, to Larry lina, default having been made Norris and wife, Marie Norris, in the payment of the note by deed dated June 28, 2002, thereby secured by the said recorded in Book 1442 at Deed of Trust and the under- Page 640 of the Sampson signed, Substitute Trustee County Registry. Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Save and except any releases, Deed of Trust by an instrument deeds of release or prior con- duly recorded in the Office of veyancesCLASSIFIEDS of record. the Register of Deeds of Sampson County, North Caro- Said property is commonly lina and the holder of the note SELL • BUY • RENT • knownHIRE as 123 Doris • Avenue, FINDwill work evidencingfor said indebtedness Clinton, NC 28328. having directed that the Deed CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINES: of Trust be foreclosed, the un- Sunday - 10 AM Friday • Tuesday - 10 AM Monday • Wednesday - 10 AM Tuesday • Thursday - 10 AMThird Wednesday party purchasers• Friday - 10 AM must Thursday dersigned Substitute Trustee 11 SP 205 pay the excise tax, and the will offer for sale at the court- CLASSIFIED DISPLAYNOTICE AD DEADLINES: OF 3 PM 2 Days Before Publication Tuesday - Friday • 3 PM Wednesday for Sundaycourt Publication costs of Forty-Five Centsyou! house door in the City of Clin- FORECLOSURE SALE (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ton, Sampson County, North NORTH CAROLINA, ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS Carolina, or the customary lo- BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL NON-CONTRACT RATESSAMPSON COUNTY 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit cation designated for foreclo- $ (no personal checks) of five sure sales, at 10:00 AM on Only 2.46 per line for 1 day Under and by virtue of a percent (5%) 5of theEASY purchase WAYS TO PLACEDecember YOUR 8, 2011 AD: and will sell Yard Sale Ads: (6 line ad) 1 Day $15.00 - 2 Days $22.00 - 3 Days $Power36.00 (Includesof Sale Yardcontained Sale Kit in) price, or Seven Hundred Fifty to the highest bidder for cash Dollars ($750.00),1. Call whichever (910) is 592-8137 Ext. 114 to placethe your following line adreal or estate situ- $ that certain Deed of Trust exe- Yard Sale Insurance: 1/2 Price 7.50 (must schedule by Monday @cuted 3 pm byfollowing James rainedR Burchette out yard sale)greater, will be required at the ated in the County of Samp- and Diane N Burchette to time of the sale. (910) Following 592-8137 the for display ads. son, North Carolina, and being 10 DAY SPECIAL Trustee20 DAY Services SPECIAL of Carolina, expiration of the statutory up- more particularly described as 50 LLC, Trustee(s),3 LINE ADwhich was set00 bid period,2. all Fax the (910) remain -592-8756 for line ads or (910)follows: 592-1419 for $ 50 3 LINE AD $ $ 00dated September 8, 2008 and$ ing amounts are immediately Beginning at an iron stake lo- 39 (Private individuals, No businesses) 39 79 recorded(Private individuals, on September No businesses) 15,79due and owing. cated on the Southern edge of Publication in The Sampson Independent & Web site Publication2008 in Thein BookSampson 01719 Independent at Page & Web site display ads. the right-of-way of N.C. High- 0829, Sampson County Regis- Said property to be offered way No. 24 and 25 feet from a try, North Carolina. pursuant to this3. NoticeEmail: of [email protected] nail in the forcenter line thereof, ads or a THE BEST WAY TO WRITE AN AD: is being offered for sale, trans- corner with C.D. Williamson Begin with a key word (item for sale, etc.) • Use descriptive words to identify your items • State your price or termsDefault • Include a havingphone number been and/or emailmade address of • Avoidfer abbreviations and conveyance [email protected] “AS IS and wife for Elizabeth display Boney ads. Wil- the note thereby secured by WHERE IS.” There are no liamson, which beginning point NAME______ADDRESS______PHONE______the said Deed of Trust and the representations4. ofStop warranty by: re303- Elizabeth St., Clinton is located by running South 74 AD______undersigned, Trustee Services lating to the title or any physi- degrees 35 minutes West of Carolina, LLC, having been cal, environmental, health or 1618 feet measured along the ______5. Mail: 303 Elizabeth St., Clinton, NC 28328 substituted as Trustee in said safety conditions existing in, center line of the Atlantic Deed of Trust, and the holder on, at, or relating to the prop- Coast Line Railroad Company of the note evidencing said de- erty being offered for sale. main track from Mile Post Our Classifiedsfault having directed thatWill the This sale is made Work subject to all For CA-195,YOU! and South 15 de- Deed of Trust be foreclosed, prior liens, unpaid taxes, any grees 25 minutes East 70 feet the undersignedLegals Substitute unpaid landLegals transfer taxes, Legals to the point Legalsof beginning, and Trustee will offer for sale at the special assessments, ease- running thence with the South- courthouse door of the county ments, rights of way, deeds of STATE OF NORTH ern line of N.C. Highway No. courthouse where the property release, and any other encum- CAROLINA 24 North 74 degrees 35 min- brances or exceptions of re- utes East 208 feet to an iron is located, or the usual and IN THE GENERAL COURT CLASSIFIED INDEX customary location at the cord. To the best of the knowl- stake, a new corner; thence a OF JUSTICE 000 Filler Ad Only 605 Lots (Real Estate) county courthouse for conduct- edge and belief of the under- new line with C.D. Williamson COUNTY OF SAMPSON and wife, Elizabeth Boney Wil- 100 LEGALS 610 Want To Buy (Real Estate) ing the sale on December 8, signed, the current owner(s) of DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 101 No Trespassing (Legals) 620 Apartments/Townhouses (Rent) 2011 at 12:30PM, and will sell the property is/are James R. FILE NO. 11 CVD 1164 liamson South 15 degrees 25 102 Notice to Creditors to the highest bidder for cash Burchette and wife, Diane N. minutes East 105 feet to an 625 Commercial (Rent) Burchette. FILM NO. 104 Community Calendar (Annou) 630 Condominiums (Rent) the following described prop- iron stake, another new cor- ner; thence another new line 105 Birthday/Anniversary (Annou) 635 House For Rent (Rent) erty situated in Sampson SAMPSON COUNTY County, North Carolina, to wit: An Order for possession of the Plaintiff with C.D. Williamson and wife, 107 Good Things To Eat (Annou) 640 Land (Acreage) (Rent) property may be issued pursu- Elizabeth Boney Williamson 108 Wanted (Annou) 645 Lease (Rent) All that certain tract or parcel ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of South 74 degrees 35 minutes 110 Happy Ads 650 Storage (Rent) the purchaser and against the vs West 208 feet to an iron stake, of land lying and being in the WILLARD D. McPHAIL, JR., et 115 Lost & Found (Annou) 655 Want To Rent (Rent) City of Clinton, North Carolina party or parties in possession another new corner; thence 120 Memory/Thank You (Annou) 665 Lots (Manufactured) by the clerk of superior court of als. another new line with C.D. Wil- Township, Sampson County, Defendants 125 Notices (Annou) 670 Movers (Manufactured) and more particularly de- the county in which the prop- liamson and wife, Elizabeth NOTICE OF SERVICE OF Boney Williamson North 15 130 Personals (Annou) 675 Rentals (Manufactured) scribed as follows: erty is sold. Any person who PROCESS BY PUBLICATION 131 DISPLAY 680 Sales (Manufactured) occupies the property pursuant degrees 25 minutes West 105 140 SERVICES 685 Supplies (Manufactured) BEGINNING at an existing iron to a rental agreement entered TO: WILLARD McPHAIL, feet to the beginning, contain- 145 Appliance Services (Serv) 690 Want To Buy (Manufactured) pipe, which pipe is located into or renewed on or after Oc- JR., JACQUELINE L. GREEN, ing one-half (1/2) acre, more 150 Automotive (Serv) South 76 degrees 28 minutes tober 1, 2007, may, after re- or less. Together with improve- 700 Resort Property For Sale ceiving the notice of sale, ter- LETICE P. McPHAIL FORD, 155 Building Materials (Serv) 704 Resort Property For Rent 30 seconds West 419.60 feet SPOUSE OF LATICE P. ments located thereon; said minate the rental agreement property being located at 6860 165 Business (Serv) 712 Accounting/Financial (HW) from an existing iron stake set McPHAIL FORD, LATISHA O. at the point of intersection of upon 10 daysʼ written notice to Turkey Highway, Turkey, 170 Catering (Serv) 716 Administrative/Professional the landlord. The notice shall JACKSON, DEXTER JACK- North Carolina. the center lines of Stewart SON & DAVID HERRING. 175 Child/Elderly Care (Serv) 720 Cashier/Clerk (HW) Avenue and Doris Avenue, also state that upon termina- 180 Computers (Serv) 724 Child/Elderly Care (HW) and runs thence from said BE- tion of a rental agreement, the Trustee may, in the Trustee's 185 Contractors (Serv) 728 Clerical (HW) TAKE NOTICE that a plead- sole discretion, delay the sale GINNING, so located, along tenant is liable for rent due un- ing seeking relief against you 190 Domestics/Janitorial (Serv) 732 Construction (HW) the westernmost edge of a der the rental agreement pro- for up to one hour as provided has been filed in the above-en- in NCGS §45-21.23. 195 Electrical (Serv) 736 Drivers & Delivery (HW) concrete sidewalk bordering rated to the effective date of titled action. 205 General Repairs (Serv) 740 Education (HW) Doris Avenue on the west, the termination. The nature of the relief be- Should the property be pur- 210 Health (Serv) 744 Electrical/Plumbing (HW) South 29 degrees 49 minutes ing sought is as follows: fore- chased by a third party, that 215 Heating & Cooling (Serv) 748 Employment Agencies (HW) 30 seconds East 90.15 feet to If the trustee is unable to con- party must pay the excise tax, vey title to this property for any closure sale to satisfy unpaid 220 Home Improvements (Serv) 752 Entertainment (HW) an existing iron pipe, a joint property taxes on a tract of as well as the court costs of 225 Insurance (Serv) corner with that lot or parcel reason, the sole remedy of the Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per 756 Food Services (HW) purchaser is the return of the land in North Clinton Town- 230 Lawn Service (Serv) 760 Government & Federal Jobs (HW) now or previously owned by ship, Sampson County, North One Hundred Dollars Hugh Turlington; thence along deposit. Reasons of such in- ($100.00) required by NCGS 235 Music/Dance/Drama (Serv) 764 Help Wanted - General (HW) ability to convey include, but C a r o l i n a , ( T a x ID §7A-308(a)(1). 240 Other Services (Serv) 768 Law Enforcements (HW) the dividing line with the Tur- #12-0830590-01) which is de- lington property, South 62 de- are not limited to, the filing of a The property to be offered 245 Plumbing/Electrical (Serv) 772 Maintenance/Domestic (HW) bankruptcy petition prior to the scribed in the Complaint in the pursuant to this notice of sale grees 03 minutes 29 seconds above-captioned action. Plain- 250 Professional Services (Serv) 776 Management/Supervisory (HW) West 166.96 feet to an existing confirmation of the sale and is being offered for sale, trans- 255 Repairs (Serv) 780 Mechanics (HW) reinstatement of the loan with- tiff seeks to extinguish any and fer and conveyance “AS IS, iron stake(rebar), a joint corner all claim or interest that you 260 Roofing (Serv) 784 Medical (HW) in that tract or parcel now of out the knowledge of the trus- WHERE IS.” Neither the Trus- tee. If the validity of the sale is may have in the property. 265 Security (Serv) 788 Musical (HW) previously owned by Sannie You are required to make tee nor the holder of the note 270 Tax/Accounting (Serv) 792 Part-Time/Temporaries (HW) Jackson's Estate; thence challenged by any party, the secured by the deed of trustee, in their sole discretion, defense to such pleading not 276 Financial (Serv) 796 Restaurants (HW) along that Estate line, North 29 later than January 10, 2012, trust/security agreement, or 285 Financial Services (Serv) 799 Sales (HW) degrees 19 minutes 34 sec- if they believe the challenge to both, being foreclosed, nor the have merit, may request the said date being at least 40 290 Insurance (Finance) 803 Security (HW) onds West 78.44 feet to an ex- days from the first date of pub- officers, directors, attorneys, 295 Money To Lend (Finance) 807 Textiles/Factory (HW) isting iron pipe, a joint corner court to declare the sale to be employees, agents or author- void and return the deposit. lication of this notice, and upon ized representative of either 305 Business & Trade School (EDU) 815 Statewide Ads (HW) with the tract or parcel now or your failure to make defense to previously owned by the The purchaser will have no fur- the Trustee or the holder of the 310 Instruction & Training (EDU) 823 Service/Business Directory ther remedy. such pleading the party seek- note make any representation 827 Air Conditioning George Hondros Estate; ing service against you will ap- 315 Lessons (EDU) thence along that Estate line, or warranty relating to the title 320 Personal (EDU) 831 Appliances (SD) ply to the Court for the relief or any physical, environ- North 22 degrees 08 minutes sought. 330 Animal Supplies (Animals) 835 Auto Customs (SD) 28 seconds West 75.31 feet to Trustee Services of Carolina, mental, health or safety condi- 335 Horses (Animals) 839 Auto Repair (SD) LLC This the 30th day of Novem- an existing iron stake (bolt), a ber, 2011. tions existing in, on, at or relat- 340 Livestock (Animals) 843 Auto Sales (SD) joint corner with the Adams lot; Substitute Trustee ing to the property being of- 345 Pets (Animals) 847 Automotive (SD) thence along the dividing line Brock & Scott, PLLC fered for sale, and any and all Attorneys for Trustee Services WARRICK AND BRADSHAW, 350 Want To Buy (Animals) 851 Boats (SD) with the Adams property, P.A. responsibilities or liabilities 360 Farm Equipment (Agri) 855 Books (SD) North 74 degrees 01 minutes of Carolina, LLC arising out of or in any way re- 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Attorneys for Sampson 365 Garden & Produce (Agri) 859 Cable (SD) 52 seconds East 157.60 feet County, North Carolina lating to any such condition ex- 370 Hay, Feed, Seed, Grain (Agri) 863 Church (SD) to an iron stake set at an exist- Wilmington, NC 28403 pressly are disclaimed. Also, 380 Hunting & Land (Agri) 867 Cleaning (SD) ing axle, and old corner with PHONE: (910) 392-4988 this property is being sold sub- FAX: (910) 392-8587 By: ject to all taxes, special as- 385 Want To Buy (Agri) 871 Clocks (SD) the tract or parcel now or pre- BENJAMIN R. WARRICK viously owned by Timothy J. sessments, and prior liens or 395 Antiques (Merch) 875 Concrete (SD) File No.: 11-15731-FC01 N.C. BAR NO.: 4585 encumbrances of record and 879 Dirt (SD) Pope; thence along the Pope 609 College Street 400 Appliances (Merch) line as follows; South 15 de- any recorded releases. Said 405 Auctions (Merch) 883 Dove Release (SD) Post Office Box 1216 grees 54 minutes 02 seconds The Sampson Independent property is also being sold 420 Computers (Merch) 887 Electrical (SD) November 30 and December Clinton, North Carolina East 15.60 feet to an exiting 28329 subject to applicable Federal 425 Equipment/Supplies (Merch) 891 Fencing (SD) iron stake and South 53 de- 07, 2011.c. and State laws. 430 Flea Markets (Merch) 895 Firearms (SD) Telephone: (910) 590-2900 grees 38 minutes 20 seconds Facsimile: (910) 590-2555 A cash deposit or cashierʼs 435 Fuel/Oil/Coal/Wood/Gas 899 Garden Center (SD) Est 16.97 feet to the point of NOTICE OF PUBLIC check (no personal checks) of 440 Furniture (Merch) 903 Gold (SD) beginning, containing 0.51 of HEARING The Sampson Independent: five percent (5%) of the pur- 445 Hobby/Hunt & Sport (Merch) 907 Grading (SD) an acre, more or less. This be- Sampson County, chase price, or seven hundred North Carolina Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21, fifty dollars ($750.00), which- 450 Kid’s Corner 911 Handyman (SD) ing the same lands conveyed 2011.c. 455 Miscellaneous (Merch) 915 Health Care (SD) by Jerry A. Hope and iwfe, ever is greater, will be required 460 Want to Buy (Merch) 919 Home Improvement (SD) Mozelle R. Hope, to Theodore Notice is hereby given that a AMENDED NOTICE OF at the time of the sale. 465 Yard Sale (Merch) 923 Jewelers (SD) Eugene Best, III by deed dated Public Hearing will be held by FORECLOSURE SALE An order for possession of the May 10, 1993, recorded in the Sampson County Board of 10 SP 160 property may be issued pursu- 475 ATVs (Rec Veh) 927 Land Services (SD) Commissioners at the County ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of 480 Bicycles (Rec Veh) 931 Landscaping (SD) Book 1159 at page 941 of the Under and by virtue of the Auditorium in the Sampson power of sale contained in a the purchaser and against the 485 Boats/Accessories (Rec Veh) 935 Lawn Care (SD) Sampson County Registry. This being the same lands County Administration Building certain Deed of Trust made by party or parties in possession 490 Campers/RVs & Trailers (Rec) 939 Manufactured Homes (SD) conveyed to Theodore Eugene at 435 Rowan Road, Clinton, Vance Faison and Tuwanda A. by the clerk of superior court of 495 Motorcycles (Rec Veh) 943 Massage Therapy (SD) Best, III and wife Pamela Bar- NC on the 5th day of Decem- Faison (PRESENT RECORD the county in which the prop- 500 Other (Rec Veh) 947 Miscellaneous (SD) nes Best, to D.M. Apperson ber, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. or as OWNER(S): Vance Kendall erty is sold. 505 Want To Buy (Rec Veh) 951 Painting (SD) ,Jr, and wife, Dama. D. Apper- soon as possible thereafter, for Faison and Tuwanda A. Fai- Any person who occupies 515 Auto Rental/Lease (Auto) 955 Pet Cremation (SD) son, by deed dated May 1, the purpose of considering the son) to Trustee Services of the property pursuant to a 520 Autos (Auto) 959 Pet Grooming (SD) 2002 recorded in Book 1391 at following: Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), rental agreement entered into 525 Classic/Antiques (Auto) 963 Phone Service (SD) page 390 of the Sampson dated the 22nd day of May, or renewed on or after October 530 Commercial/Industrial (Auto) 966 Plumbing (SD) County Registry. This also be- A rezoning request by Robert 2006, and recorded in Book 1, 2007, may after receiving 535 Parts & Accessories (Auto) 969 Pools/Spas ing the same lands convyed by Naylor to rezone approxi- 1628, Page 611, in Sampson the notice of sale, terminate 540 Sports Utility (Auto) 972 Produce (SD) D.M. Apperson, Jr. and wife, mately 2.26 acres at 3105 County Registry, North Caro- the rental agreement upon 10 Plain View Highway from daysʼ written notice to the 545 Trucks (Auto) 975 Recycling (SD) Dama D. Apperson, to Larry lina, default having been made R-Residential to RA Residen- landlord. Upon termination of 550 Utility Trailers (Auto) 978 Retirement (SD) Norris and wife, Marie Norris, in the payment of the note tial Agriculture. The property is thereby secured by the said a rental agreement, the tenant 55 Vans (Auto) 981 Roofing (SD) by deed dated June 28, 2002, recorded in Book 1442 at further identified in Deed Book Deed of Trust and the under- is liable for rent due under the 560 Want To Buy (Auto) 984 Satellite TV (SD) Page 640 of the Sampson 1241 Page 892 of the Samp- signed, Substitute Trustee rental agreement prorated to 570 Cemetery Plots (Real Estate) 987 Small Engines (SD) County Registry. son County Registry. Services, Inc. having been the effective date of the termi- 575 Commercial (Real Estate) 990 Tree Service (SD) substituted as Trustee in said nation. 580 Condominiums (Real Estate) 993 Upholstery (SD) Save and except any releases, A rezoning request by P & G Deed of Trust by an instrument If the trustee is unable to 585 For Sale By Owner (Real Estate) 996 Welding (SD) deeds of release or prior con- Investment Company LLC, to duly recorded in the Office of convey title to this property for 590 Houses For Sale (Real Estate) 999 Window Tinting (SD) veyances of record. rezone approximately 4.54 the Register of Deeds of any reason, the sole remedy of 600 Land (Acreage) (Real Estate) acres at Stone Place Mobile Sampson County, North Caro- the purchaser is the return of Said property is commonly Home Park from R-Residential lina and the holder of the note the deposit. Reasons of such known as 123 Doris Avenue, to RA Residential Agriculture. inability to convey include, but Legals Legals evidencing said indebtedness Clinton, NC 28328. The property is further identi- having directed that the Deed are not limited to, the filing of a fied in Deed Book 1441 Page SAMPSON COUNTY of Trust be foreclosed, the un- bankruptcy petition prior to the 266 of the Sampson County confirmation of the sale and STATE OF NORTH 11 SP 205 Third party purchasers must dersigned Substitute Trustee pay the excise tax, and the Registry. will offer for sale at the court- reinstatement of the loan with- CAROLINA NOTICE OF out the knowledge of the trus- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION court costs of Forty-Five Cents house door in the City of Clin- FORECLOSURE SALE (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars A zoning amendment request ton, Sampson County, North tee. If the validity of the sale is EXECUTOR NOTICE by Davis Jones to amend Sec- challenged by any party, the Having qualified as Executor NORTH CAROLINA, ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS Carolina, or the customary lo- SAMPSON COUNTY 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit tion 3.3.5.D of the Sampson cation designated for foreclo- trustee, in their sole discretion, of the estate of RICHARD HI- County Zoning Ordinance by if they believe the challenge to LUARD FANN AKA R. H. (no personal checks) of five sure sales, at 10:00 AM on Under and by virtue of a percent (5%) of the purchase including Automobile Service December 8, 2011 and will sell have merit, may request the FANN of Sampson County, that will include Junk Vehicle court to declare the sale to be North Carolina, this is to notify Power of Sale contained in price, or Seven Hundred Fifty to the highest bidder for cash that certain Deed of Trust exe- Dollars ($750.00), whichever is Storage as a special use in an the following real estate situ- void and return the deposit. all persons having claims I – Industrial district. The purchaser will have no fur- against the estate of said Rich- cuted by James R Burchette greater, will be required at the ated in the County of Samp- and Diane N Burchette to time of the sale. Following the son, North Carolina, and being ther remedy. ard Hiluard Fann aka R. H. A copy of the proposed re- THIS IS A COMMUNICATION Fann to present them to the Trustee Services of Carolina, expiration of the statutory up- more particularly described as LLC, Trustee(s), which was set bid period, all the remain- quest is on file in the Planning follows: FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. undersigned on or before Feb- Directorʼs office at 227 Lisbon THE PURPOSE OF THIS ruary 10, 2011 or be barred dated September 8, 2008 and ing amounts are immediately Beginning at an iron stake lo- recorded on September 15, due and owing. Street for inspection by all in- cated on the Southern edge of COMMUNICATION IS TO from their recovery. All per- terested citizens. COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY sons indebted to said estate 2008 in Book 01719 at Page the right-of-way of N.C. High- 0829, Sampson County Regis- Said property to be offered way No. 24 and 25 feet from a INFORMATION OBTAINED please make immediate pay- The Sampson Indepebdent WILL BE USED FOR THAT ment. This the 9th of Novem- try, North Carolina. pursuant to this Notice of Sale nail in the center thereof, a is being offered for sale, trans- Publish: November 25, 2011 corner with C.D. Williamson PURPOSE, except as stated ber, 2011. and November 30, 2011.c. below in the instance of bank- LOUISE WILLIAMSON FANN, Default having been made of fer and conveyance “AS IS and wife Elizabeth Boney Wil- the note thereby secured by WHERE IS.” There are no liamson, which beginning point ruptcy protection. Executor IF YOU ARE UNDER THE 3255 High House Road the said Deed of Trust and the representations of warranty re- is located by running South 74 PROTECTION OF THE Clinton, NC 28328 undersigned, Trustee Services lating to the title or any physi- degrees 35 minutes West of Carolina, LLC, having been cal, environmental, health or 1618 feet measured along the BANKRUPTCY COURT OR The Sampson Independent HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED November 9,16,23,30, 2011.p substituted as Trustee in said safety conditions existing in, center line of the Atlantic Deed of Trust, and the holder on, at, or relating to the prop- Coast Line Railroad Company AS A RESULT OF A BANK- of the note evidencing said de- erty being offered for sale. main track from Mile Post RUPTCY PROCEEDING, fault having directed that the This sale is made subject to all CA-195, and South 15 de- THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO Deed of Trust be foreclosed, prior liens, unpaid taxes, any grees 25 minutes East 70 feet YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- the undersigned Substitute unpaid land transfer taxes, to the point of beginning, and TORY REQUIREMENT AND Trustee will offer for sale at the special assessments, ease- running thence with the South- FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- courthouse door of the county ments, rights of way, deeds of ern line of N.C. Highway No. POSES AND IS NOT IN- courthouse where the property release, and any other encum- 24 North 74 degrees 35 min- TENDED AS AN ATTEMPT is located, or the usual and brances or exceptions of re- utes East 208 feet to an iron TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS customary location at the cord. To the best of the knowl- stake, a new corner; thence a AN ACT TO COLLECT, AS- county courthouse for conduct- edge and belief of the under- new line with C.D. Williamson SESS, OR RECOVER ALL ing the sale on December 8, signed, the current owner(s) of and wife, Elizabeth Boney Wil- OR ANY PORTION OF THE 2011 at 12:30PM, and will sell the property is/are James R. liamson South 15 degrees 25 DEBT FROM YOU PERSON- to the highest bidder for cash Burchette and wife, Diane N. minutes East 105 feet to an ALLY. the following described prop- Burchette. iron stake, another new cor- This 17th day of November, erty situated in Sampson ner; thence another new line 2011. County, North Carolina, to wit: An Order for possession of the with C.D. Williamson and wife, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE property may be issued pursu- Elizabeth Boney Williamson SERVICES, INC. All that certain tract or parcel ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of South 74 degrees 35 minutes SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE of land lying and being in the the purchaser and against the West 208 feet to an iron stake, City of Clinton, North Carolina party or parties in possession another new corner; thence BY: Township, Sampson County, by the clerk of superior court of another new line with C.D. Wil- Attorney at Law and more particularly de- the county in which the prop- liamson and wife, Elizabeth The Law Firm of Hutchens, scribed as follows: erty is sold. Any person who Boney Williamson North 15 Senter & Britton, P.A. occupies the property pursuant degrees 25 minutes West 105 Attorneys for Substitute Trus- BEGINNING at an existing iron to a rental agreement entered feet to the beginning, contain- tee Services, Inc. pipe, which pipe is located into or renewed on or after Oc- ing one-half (1/2) acre, more South 76 degrees 28 minutes tober 1, 2007, may, after re- or less. Together with improve- P.O. Box 1028 30 seconds West 419.60 feet ceiving the notice of sale, ter- ments located thereon; said 4317 Ramsey Street from an existing iron stake set minate the rental agreement property being located at 6860 Fayetteville, North Carolina at the point of intersection of upon 10 daysʼ written notice to Turkey Highway, Turkey, 28311 the center lines of Stewart the landlord. The notice shall North Carolina. https://sales.hsbfirm.com Avenue and Doris Avenue, also state that upon termina- Case No: 1034753 and runs thence from said BE- tion of a rental agreement, the Trustee may, in the Trustee's GINNING, so located, along tenant is liable for rent due un- sole discretion, delay the sale The Sampson Independent the westernmost edge of a der the rental agreement pro- for up to one hour as provided November 30 and December concrete sidewalk bordering rated to the effective date of in NCGS §45-21.23. 07, 2011.c. Doris Avenue on the west, the termination. Should the property be pur- South 29 degrees 49 minutes chased by a third party, that 30 seconds East 90.15 feet to If the trustee is unable to con- party must pay the excise tax, an existing iron pipe, a joint vey title to this property for any as well as the court costs of corner with that lot or parcel reason, the sole remedy of the Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per now or previously owned by purchaser is the return of the One Hundred Dollars Hugh Turlington; thence along deposit. Reasons of such in- ($100.00) required by NCGS the dividing line with the Tur- ability to convey include, but §7A-308(a)(1). lington property, South 62 de- are not limited to, the filing of a The property to be offered grees 03 minutes 29 seconds bankruptcy petition prior to the pursuant to this notice of sale West 166.96 feet to an existing confirmation of the sale and is being offered for sale, trans- iron stake(rebar), a joint corner reinstatement of the loan with- fer and conveyance “AS IS, in that tract or parcel now of out the knowledge of the trus- WHERE IS.” Neither the Trus- previously owned by Sannie tee. If the validity of the sale is tee nor the holder of the note Jackson's Estate; thence challenged by any party, the secured by the deed of along that Estate line, North 29 trustee, in their sole discretion, trust/security agreement, or degrees 19 minutes 34 sec- if they believe the challenge to both, being foreclosed, nor the onds West 78.44 feet to an ex- have merit, may request the officers, directors, attorneys, isting iron pipe, a joint corner court to declare the sale to be employees, agents or author- with the tract or parcel now or void and return the deposit. ized representative of either previously owned by the The purchaser will have no fur- the Trustee or the holder of the George Hondros Estate; ther remedy. note make any representation thence along that Estate line, or warranty relating to the title North 22 degrees 08 minutes or any physical, environ- 28 seconds West 75.31 feet to Trustee Services of Carolina, mental, health or safety condi- an existing iron stake (bolt), a LLC tions existing in, on, at or relat- joint corner with the Adams lot; Substitute Trustee ing to the property being of- thence along the dividing line Brock & Scott, PLLC fered for sale, and any and all with the Adams property, Attorneys for Trustee Services responsibilities or liabilities North 74 degrees 01 minutes of Carolina, LLC arising out of or in any way re- 52 seconds East 157.60 feet 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 lating to any such condition ex- to an iron stake set at an exist- Wilmington, NC 28403 pressly are disclaimed. Also, ing axle, and old corner with PHONE: (910) 392-4988 this property is being sold sub- the tract or parcel now or pre- FAX: (910) 392-8587 ject to all taxes, special as- viously owned by Timothy J. sessments, and prior liens or Pope; thence along the Pope File No.: 11-15731-FC01 encumbrances of record and line as follows; South 15 de- any recorded releases. Said grees 54 minutes 02 seconds The Sampson Independent property is also being sold East 15.60 feet to an exiting November 30 and December subject to applicable Federal iron stake and South 53 de- 07, 2011.c. and State laws. grees 38 minutes 20 seconds A cash deposit or cashierʼs Est 16.97 feet to the point of check (no personal checks) of beginning, containing 0.51 of five percent (5%) of the pur- an acre, more or less. This be- chase price, or seven hundred ing the same lands conveyed fifty dollars ($750.00), which- by Jerry A. Hope and iwfe, ever is greater, will be required Mozelle R. Hope, to Theodore at the time of the sale. Eugene Best, III by deed dated An order for possession of the May 10, 1993, recorded in property may be issued pursu- Book 1159 at page 941 of the ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of Sampson County Registry. the purchaser and against the This being the same lands party or parties in possession conveyed to Theodore Eugene by the clerk of superior court of Best, III and wife Pamela Bar- the county in which the prop- nes Best, to D.M. Apperson erty is sold. ,Jr, and wife, Dama. D. Apper- Any person who occupies son, by deed dated May 1, the property pursuant to a 2002 recorded in Book 1391 at rental agreement entered into page 390 of the Sampson or renewed on or after October County Registry. This also be- 1, 2007, may after receiving ing the same lands convyed by the notice of sale, terminate D.M. Apperson, Jr. and wife, the rental agreement upon 10 Dama D. Apperson, to Larry daysʼ written notice to the Norris and wife, Marie Norris, landlord. Upon termination of by deed dated June 28, 2002, a rental agreement, the tenant recorded in Book 1442 at is liable for rent due under the Page 640 of the Sampson rental agreement prorated to County Registry. the effective date of the termi- nation. Save and except any releases, If the trustee is unable to deeds of release or prior con- convey title to this property for veyances of record. any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of Said property is commonly the deposit. Reasons of such known as 123 Doris Avenue, inability to convey include, but Clinton, NC 28328. are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the Third party purchasers must confirmation of the sale and pay the excise tax, and the reinstatement of the loan with- court costs of Forty-Five Cents out the knowledge of the trus- (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars tee. If the validity of the sale is ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS challenged by any party, the 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit trustee, in their sole discretion, (no personal checks) of five if they believe the challenge to percent (5%) of the purchase have merit, may request the price, or Seven Hundred Fifty court to declare the sale to be Dollars ($750.00), whichever is void and return the deposit. greater, will be required at the The purchaser will have no fur- time of the sale. Following the ther remedy. expiration of the statutory up- THIS IS A COMMUNICATION set bid period, all the remain- FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. ing amounts are immediately THE PURPOSE OF THIS due and owing. COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Said property to be offered INFORMATION OBTAINED pursuant to this Notice of Sale WILL BE USED FOR THAT is being offered for sale, trans- PURPOSE, except as stated fer and conveyance “AS IS below in the instance of bank- WHERE IS.” There are no ruptcy protection. representations of warranty re- IF YOU ARE UNDER THE lating to the title or any physi- PROTECTION OF THE cal, environmental, health or BANKRUPTCY COURT OR safety conditions existing in, HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED on, at, or relating to the prop- AS A RESULT OF A BANK- erty being offered for sale. RUPTCY PROCEEDING, This sale is made subject to all THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO prior liens, unpaid taxes, any YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- unpaid land transfer taxes, TORY REQUIREMENT AND special assessments, ease- FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- ments, rights of way, deeds of POSES AND IS NOT IN- release, and any other encum- TENDED AS AN ATTEMPT brances or exceptions of re- TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS cord. To the best of the knowl- AN ACT TO COLLECT, AS- edge and belief of the under- SESS, OR RECOVER ALL signed, the current owner(s) of OR ANY PORTION OF THE the property is/are James R. DEBT FROM YOU PERSON- Burchette and wife, Diane N. ALLY. Burchette. This 17th day of November, 2011. An Order for possession of the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE property may be issued pursu- SERVICES, INC. ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession BY: by the clerk of superior court of Attorney at Law the county in which the prop- The Law Firm of Hutchens, erty is sold. Any person who Senter & Britton, P.A. occupies the property pursuant Attorneys for Substitute Trus- to a rental agreement entered tee Services, Inc. into or renewed on or after Oc- tober 1, 2007, may, after re- P.O. Box 1028 ceiving the notice of sale, ter- 4317 Ramsey Street minate the rental agreement Fayetteville, North Carolina upon 10 daysʼ written notice to 28311 the landlord. The notice shall https://sales.hsbfirm.com also state that upon termina- Case No: 1034753 tion of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due un- The Sampson Independent der the rental agreement pro- November 30 and December rated to the effective date of 07, 2011.c. the termination. If the trustee is unable to con- vey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such in- ability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan with- out the knowledge of the trus- tee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur- ther remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

File No.: 11-15731-FC01 The Sampson Independent November 30 and December 07, 2011.c. AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 160 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Vance Faison and Tuwanda A. Faison (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Vance Kendall Faison and Tuwanda A. Fai- son) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of May, 2006, and recorded in Book 1628, Page 611, in Sampson County Registry, North Caro- lina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the under- signed, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sampson County, North Caro- lina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the un- dersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the court- house door in the City of Clin- ton, Sampson County, North Carolina, or the customary lo- cation designated for foreclo- sure sales, at 10:00 AM on December 8, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situ- ated in the County of Samp- son, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake lo- cated on the Southern edge of the right-of-way of N.C. High- way No. 24 and 25 feet from a nail in the center thereof, a corner with C.D. Williamson and wife Elizabeth Boney Wil- liamson, which beginning point is located by running South 74 degrees 35 minutes West 1618 feet measured along the center line of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company main track from Mile Post CA-195, and South 15 de- grees 25 minutes East 70 feet to the point of beginning, and running thence with the South- ern line of N.C. Highway No. 24 North 74 degrees 35 min- utes East 208 feet to an iron stake, a new corner; thence a new line with C.D. Williamson and wife, Elizabeth Boney Wil- liamson South 15 degrees 25 minutes East 105 feet to an iron stake, another new cor- ner; thence another new line with C.D. Williamson and wife, Elizabeth Boney Williamson South 74 degrees 35 minutes West 208 feet to an iron stake, another new corner; thence another new line with C.D. Wil- liamson and wife, Elizabeth Boney Williamson North 15 degrees 25 minutes West 105 feet to the beginning, contain- ing one-half (1/2) acre, more or less. Together with improve- ments located thereon; said property being located at 6860 Turkey Highway, Turkey, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be pur- chased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, trans- fer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trus- tee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or author- ized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ- mental, health or safety condi- tions existing in, on, at or relat- ing to the property being of- fered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way re- lating to any such condition ex- pressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold sub- ject to all taxes, special as- sessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashierʼs check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the pur- chase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), which- ever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursu- ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop- erty is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 daysʼ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termi- nation. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan with- out the knowledge of the trus- tee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no fur- ther remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bank- ruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANK- RUPTCY PROCEEDING, THISage NOTICE IS GIVEN TO he ampson ndependent ednesday ovember YOUP PURSUANT A12 TO STATU - T S I W , N 30, 2011 TORY REQUIREMENTLegals AND Pets (ANIMALS) Autos (AUTO) Autos (AUTO) Want To Buy (AUTO) REAL ESTATE RENTALS FOR INFORMATIONAL PUR- POSES AND IS NOT IN- FREE PUPPIES: TENDED AS AN ATTEMPT Border Collie/German Apartments/Townhouses TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS Shepherd mix. 910-990-3610 AN ACT TO COLLECT, AS- 303 Hwy 24 West, Roseboro NC 28382 NICE 2 BR APT. $525/mo. End Of Summer Best cash prices in eastern NC 1ST TIME AD Renovated NO PETS! Credit SESS, OR RECOVER ALL AGRICULTURE FANTASTIC OR ANY PORTION OF THE 910-337-1720 appl. needed 910.592.8772 DEBT FROM YOU PERSON- FALLBlow- FRENZYOut House For Rent (RENT) ALLY. I BUY JUNK CARS This 17th day of November, Hunting & Land (AGRi) Scrap metal $200 up. 3 BR 1 BA HOUSE 2011. Open 24/7. 910/385-8585 Cent. heat & AC. Call WANTED: PONDS TO 910-592-5126 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE trap muskrats & beavers. REAL ESTATE SALES SERVICES, INC. 910-533-2141 or 590-6729 HOUSES/APTS/MH Lots SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 97 F150 4X4 For Sale By Owner (REAL VENTURE MANOR REALTY Want to Buy (AGRi) ext cab, body kit & 20’s 100 Fayetteville St. BY: 2005 Ford Mustang Attorney at Law $4900 2 BR HOUSE FOR SALE www.venturemanorrealty.com WANT TO BUY PECANS 2007 V6,Chevy Leathe Colorador By Owner, located in Faison (910)592-3160 (M-F) The Law Firm of Hutchens, $1750 Down Senter & Britton, P.A. TOP PRICE!! Also, crack & Only $1995 Down NC. 910-385-7860 PLAIN VIEW DISTRICT shell pecans for public. Pecan Attorneys for Substitute Trus- Houses For Sale (REAL 2 BR 1 BA, Storage Barn. 1/2 tee Services, Inc. wizard harvesters now in ac. lot, very nice! $600/mo + stock. Carolina Nutcracker dep + 1st mo. rent. Ref. No P.O. Box 1028 919-689-2308 pets inside. 910-892-4419 4317 Ramsey Street 2000 Chevy Silverado MANUFACTURED HOUS- Fayetteville, North Carolina MERCHANDISE Ext cab, 20’s, All Power 28311 $4900 https://sales.hsbfirm.com 2005 Chevy Equinox LT Rentals (MANUFACTURED) 2003 Chevy Trailblazer Case No: 1034753 Miscellaneous (MERCH) Leather Only$1495 $1995 Down Down NEW HOMES 1 & 2 BR MHs for rent The Sampson Independent * * * * * * * * Kitty Fork Area. Call November 30 and December USED APPLIANCES Built On 910-214-1765 or 564-6802 07, 2011.c. For SALE. Bent & Bruised & Your Lot 2 BR SWs on Leaf Ln. New! Also, New FURNITURE, ANNOUNCEMENTS freedomfamilyhomes.com 2 BR 181 Long View Lake Rd. Good Prices! Hwy. 701. 2-PT Cruiser’s Garland Call 910-379-7047 fmi 910/590-2504 2005-2008, Loaded $5650 or call Want To Buy (Manufac- Notices (ANNOUNCE) 2002 910-892-9116 2002 Honda Civic WANTED: USED SW OR DW FREE OLD 20X30 Building Chevy Trailblazer LS MH, fair or better cond. to be in Turkey to be torn down or $1495 Down moved 919-596-1764 moved. 910-471-7733 fmi Only $1495 Down 600 ANIMALS EMPLOYMENT

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It was on a dark breaking bamboo briers They also remembered and cold winter night without stopping until that the colonial gov- and the water was high. he got to the quarters. ernor, Arthur Dobbs, Just before the stage He told his mammy a great lover of fine $1295.95 approached the bridge, that he had seen Belle. horses, owned a large the driver, as well as She replied, “I ain’t sur- estate on Six Runs and the horses saw what was prised, she loved the Beaverdam. believed to be an appari- low grounds better than Long years ago, every- tion of women dancing heaven.” body had heard of the Round Brilliant Cut on the bridge but mak- Shadrack grew up and mysterious light at Solitaire Diamond ing no sound. The hors- became the miller at Fryar’s Bridge. Travelers Ring Sale es were frightened and his master’s watermill. on horseback, the stage- as they lunged forward, One day while operat- coach drivers, all who the coach turned over ing the mill, he fell into traveled this road, had into the water, which the well where the water seen it. It would shine Sale Price Sale Price 99 was rushing under the wheel was turning and on damp foggy nights, $ 95 $19 bridge. The young bride was killed. For years and and as one approached, 1995. was drowned and her years, moaning sounds it would disappear. The body was found the next could be heard at the mill Yankee cavalry saw the We also have a Large Selection of Loose day some distance down at night. In fact, one of light and turned back Certifi ed Diamonds stream. Her body was Shadrack’s descendants because they thought at Great Prices carried to Fayetteville told the writer recent- that the Confederate Now Open for burial. The young ly that he was possum scouts had set a trap for on Sunday heartbroken husband hunting at the mill site them. from Nov. joined the English Navy last winter and heard the The last time the light Lay-A-Way Now For until and was later lost at sea. same moaning sound, was seen was in 1927 FREE Some years later, a which have been heard after a freshet, which Extended Only 10% Christmas! Gift Down couple of young people for a hundred years. washed out the bridge, Wrapping Holiday from the Turkey com- The old slaves used to and it shone so brightly Hours! Mount Olive - 903 N. Breazeale Ave. munity were coming say that haunts or ghosts that travelers could see from a dance in Clinton, liked to stay where they that the bridge was gone. 919-658-3258 / 1-888-658-3258 Goldsboro Dunn and as they approached were plenty of Spanish While writing this 409 N. Spence Ave. 1307 W. 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