Starts Tonight Poems Galore •SCHS opens softball play- offs with lop-sided victory Today’s issue includes over Red Springs. •Hornets the winners and win- sweep Jiggs Powers Tour- ning poems of the A.R. nament baseball, softball Ammons Poetry Con- championships. test. See page 1-C. Sports See page 3-A See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, May 12, 2016 Fresh perspectives County school Volume 125, Number 91 consolidation, Whiteville, North Carolina 75 Cents district merger talks emerge at Inside county meeting 3-A By NICOLE CARTRETTE News Editor •Top teacher pro- motes reading, paren- Columbus County school officials are ex- tal involvement. pected to ask Columbus County Commission- ers Monday to endorse a $70 million plan to consolidate seven schools into three. 4-A The comprehensive study drafted by Szotak •Long-delayed Design of Chapel Hill was among top discus- murder trial sions at the Columbus County Board of Com- set to begin here missioners annual planning session held at Southeastern Community College Tuesday Monday. night. While jobs and economic development, implementation of an additional phase of a Next Issue county salary study, wellness and recreation talks and expansion of natural gas, water and sewer were among topics discussed, the board spent a good portion of the four-hour session talking about school construction. No plans The commissioners tentatively agreed that they had no plans to take action on the propos- al Monday night and hinted at wanting more details about coming to an agreement with Photo by GRANT MERRITT the school board about funding the proposal. Dylan Newman, Shenicka Banks and Ben Worthington, left to right, give their political views. “If we want to proceed, there needs to be a negotiation of allocation of funds; that’s the only way I can see that you can do it,” County Manager Bill Clark said. Monday’s Young adults weigh in on politics “We need to make it a workshop,” Commis- sioner Ricky Bullard said. “We don’t need to American Profile vote on it. We need to take it under advisement features “Hello and voting in Columbus County and involve the public.” Some commissioners say they are con- Summer! Best-ever By GRANT MERRITT A 2013 University of Michigan values. He said he voted in the 2012 Contributing Writer study found that personal character- election and plans to vote in the 2016 See County schools, page 10-A burgers.” istics of the candidates, evaluations election. Young adults in Columbus Coun- of government performance, ori- “The main idea for me is that DIDYOB? ty are concerned about economic entations on specific policy issues, individual states should govern and social issues such as unemploy- party identification and ideology themselves, for the most part,” Did you observe ... ment, excessive federal spending, are the primary determinants of Worthington said. “The federal Local, Clarkton police brutality and youth flight. candidate choice in elections. government should be minimal, and Malerie Leviner’s Columbus County witnessed a 30 However, any number of factors the power should be in the people.” percent increase in voter turnout can contribute to voter participa- According to Worthington, the gang members perfect game in from 2008 to 2012 for the November tion and the political atmosphere of United States’ biggest economic Whiteville softball’s general election. Will this trend Columbus County. issues are importing and exporting get long federal continue into 2016? Some suggest that increased ac- goods, underpaid teachers and staff 13-0, five-inning win Data shows that those between cess to information about political and the unemployment rate. He over Starmoiunt? 18 and 30 years old made up 12.9 platforms via social media, online said the United States is importing prison terms percent of the total number of reg- news and television may be a factor more than it is exporting, and is no ... Madison Hinson istered voters in Columbus County in motivating young voters. longer a productive nation because nGang, centered in Clarkton, oper- in 2008. By 2012, the younger demo- The political spectrum that spans of excessive spending. ated in Bladen and Columbus coun- breaking the scoring graphic increased to 13.5 percent from far right conservatism to far “There is simply no money for ties, distributed heroin, cocaine and record for White- The number of registered voters left liberalism is present in any what matters most,” Worthington prescription medication. in that age bracket has had signifi- given population, and Columbus said. “We need more laborers, more ville High School cant increases in voter turnout. County is no exception, even in its people who are willing to get their By BOB HIGH girls soccer with 133 Voter turnout between the ages younger demographics. hands dirty. Everyone wants to be Staff Writer of 18 and 30 was 1,735 in 2008 and Ben Worthington, 27, a native of a college graduate, sitting in a nice goals? … 3,300 in 2012 in Columbus County, Cerro Gordo, said that he is a Re- office when it is simply not feasible.” Eight members of a United Blood Nation according to Carolina Transparency, publican because he supports free Worthington said the biggest so- gang, including two with ties to Whiteville, a project of the Civitas Institute, a market capitalism, free enterprise, cial issues today are entitlement, our have been sent to federal prison for terms conservative Raleigh think tank and business, a strong national defense ranging from 24 to almost 40 years. County Deaths nonprofit. and traditional Judeo-Christian See Politics, page 13-A Shawn G. Schenck, 39, who has addresses in Clarkton and Whiteville, and named as the Whiteville leader of the PIRU MOB gang, was sentenced Wednesday, May 11, to 24 years (276 months) James Harold Sessions after he pleaded to being involved in a continu- Arthur Lamar Creech Sr. NCDOT, state parks to coordinate ing criminal enterprise. Chadbourn Anthony Jerome McLean, 31, also of White- Magdalene Floyd Horton ville, was sent to prison for 14 years after Nancy Kaye Sellers on pedestrian, bike bridge for dam he also pleaded to the continuing criminal enterprise statute. Jacob Baldwin By JEFFERSON WEAVER whole area.” Local investigators The $300,000 came from DOT Board special project Clarendon Staff Writer The Columbus County Sheriff ’s Drug Unit, funding. The bridge will not be designed for motor ve- Grover Selmon Stanley headed by Lt. Steven Worthington, did the hicle traffic, Cox said. The Department of Transportation board has ap- major portion of the investigation of the gang. Fair Bluff “I can see it being big enough for emergency ve- proved a proposed $300,000 footbridge over the Lake It began major activity in the probe early last L.V. Reel hicles,” he said, “but regular vehicular traffic isn’t Waccamaw Dam. year, and was assisted by other law enforce- in the plans. This is going to be more on the lines of a “We’re really excited,” Lake Waccamaw Town Man- ment agencies from Bladen County and the boardwalk.” ager Harry Foley said. “Even though the town isn’t federal government. Cox said the bridge will have to be above flooding involved in this project, it will be a great benefit to the Others sentenced include James Calvin Index levels, to reduce strain on the lower beams. park and our community as a whole.” Quinn, Orlando Rashaud Childress and “You don’t want the pressure of all that water push- Editorials ...... 14-A Currently, the dam can be safely crossed only during Haskell T. Williams, each to seven years. They ing against the beams underneath,” Cox said. It might periods of low water, and even then, pedestrian traffic each pleaded to possession of a firearm during Obituaries ...... 7-A have to be out in the lake itself, then curve back toward is not recommended. The dam will connect the end of a drug trafficking crime. Sports ...... 1-B the park property, but it can’t be downstream. Canal Cove Drive with the Lake Waccamaw State Park Malcolm Harvey got a term of 62 months “Everything is still so early, we can’t say anything Crime ...... 4-A property. (five years, two months) for conspiracy to definite yet. But this is going to really be a nice feature.” Living ...... 1-C Events such as Take The Lake have attempted to use distribute heroin, distribution of heroin, and Lake Waccamaw’s town commissioners on Tuesday the dam as a walkway in the past, with mixed results. the firearm charge. Wildlife officers and park rangers regularly warn enthusiastically approved a resolution supporting the ‘Violent shootings’ walkway bridge project. Foley said the bridge will pro- walkers to use caution crossing the moss-covered dam, Harry Lane Hardie Jr. pleaded to the fire- vide a boost to tourism in the town. which is popular with hikers, campers, bicyclists and arm charge and was sentenced to five years, “We are elated to have DOT provide the funding for fishermen. and Corey Scott Alford, 37, of Clarkton, the bridge and take care of managing the construction Drew Cox of the Department of Transportation said pleaded to the heroin conspiracy charge, and of the project,” Foley said. “I think the impact of this the project is “in its earliest stages.” got 46 months (three years, 10 months). project will be “huge” and will be a boost to tourism and “We still have to meet with the park and negotiate A news release from the U.S. Attorney’s of- the economy at Lake Waccamaw and Columbus County. how this will be handled,” he said. “The board found fice for the Eastern District of North Carolina, a funding mechanism for the project, and it’s going This also fits into our planned expansion of Elizabeth to happen. I think it’ll really be a nice addition to the See Bridge, page 2-A See Gang, page 4-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 Top teacher promotes reading, parental involvement

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Teaching is what Tara Gar- ris always wanted to do. The third-grade teacher at Cerro Gordo Elementary had been a stay-at-home mom, worked as a pharmacy technician, and helped her husband work “It’s easy for students to regress some dur- ing the summer. It takes the parent and the teacher working together to help a child Tara Garris answers a question from Erivonna McCleod be successful. about finding the area of irregular polygons. Tara Garris on the farm before she finally decided to pursue her dream. “I had longed to teach. I made a lot of sacrifices on my journey going back to school, especially with two small chil- dren at home, but I persevered and can’t imagine doing any- thing other than teaching,” she said. Garris’ favorite part of teaching is working with the students. She said they are “different little personalities eager to learn every day.” Her favorite subject to teach is reading. Garris would like for her students to realize that reading can be done for enjoyment. “Reading is the most impor- tant subject because it is in- tertwined in all other subject areas. Even math has word problems that students not Ryder Haynes takes advice from teacher Tara Garris on only need to be able to read, how to solve a math problem. but also comprehend to be Tara Garris listens as Jayden Williamson explains a solution to a math problem. able to work out the problem properly,” she said. she heard a former student when I heard he had made it Garris works with “an in- Garris has been teaching at doing ministry work in her A challenge of teaching had made it into the academi- into AIG, I was so proud of credible group of teachers the school since she completed community. She has also been that Garris, like other teach- cally gifted program called him,” she said. and staff” at Cerro Gordo El- a bachelor’s degree in elemen- a Sunday school teacher for ers in the state, has faced is AIG. As Garris’ students prepare ementary. They work hard for tary education from Coastal the past eight years. the abundance of testing for “This was so memorable for the next school year, she en- their students to be successful, Carolina University in 2011. Their two children, Mat- third-grade students. The for me because when I first courages them to “read, read, she said. She has taught Pre-K, second, thew and Laney, are active state’s Read to Achieve law is had this student, he could not read” during the summer and “I feel like I’m not as de- and third grades. in sports and she supports specific to third-graders and read,” she said. she encourages parents to be serving as anyone else. It feels Her husband of 14 years, them at their local recreation was implemented approxi- Garris had gone through active in their child’s learning really good be named Teacher Kevin, is a minister and she department. mately four years ago. series of discontinuing as- at school and at home. of the Year,” she said. spends some of her free time They live in Green Sea, S.C. “This law has added so sessments from the student “It’s easy for students to much additional testing for because he was so far below regress some during the sum- third-graders that it is hard grade level. She taught and mer. It takes the parent and for the teachers to actually encouraged this student every the teacher working together Beginner Pony Camp teach,” she said. day for two years. to help a child be successful,” There have been many “He worked really hard and she said. highlights in Garris’ teach- ing career and a particularly memorable moment was when OPEN HOUSE AND STEAK PLATE SALE Bridge Williams Township Continued from page 1-A Fire Department June 28 - July 1 Brinkley Park and will attract 9:00 am - 1:30 pm more visitors to Lake Wacca- Saturday, May 14, 2016 Boys & Girls Ages 6-12 maw State Park.” 1655 F.M. Cartrette Road, Whiteville Foley noted that the Lake is Riding • Pony Crafts • Pony Painting well known to fitness buffs in 11:00 am - Until • Grooming • Tack-ups • Games the county and elsewhere, due Plate includes: • Friday Fun Day to Take The Lake and other events. 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Photography by FULLER ROYAL Images from Wednesday afternoon’s dress rehearsal for tonight’s “Legally Blond.” ‘Legally Blonde’ on stage tonight at SCHS

By FULLER ROYAL nominations, but did not win shier –Mackenzie Marlowe; Brady Gelezinsky and Dristan tion, the Mary Grey Burney Staff Writer any. Kiki the Colorist–Holly Ward; Nobles. Foundation and the Ralph In London, the show opened Kyle–Tate Lee; Dewey–Austin The pets: Bruiser–Tinker- Sadler Foundation. South Columbus High at the Savoy Theatre. It was Nunez; Prison Guard–Har- bell Sibbett and Rufus–Iggy School’s theatre troupe, the nominated for five Laurence rison Gore; Grandmaster Dameron. Southstage Company, pres- Olivier Awards and won three, Chad– Grayson Stocks; Ninja Technical Crew: Set De- ents the county premiere of including Best New Musical. Assailant–Austin Nunez and sign-Kelly Jones; Lighting– “Legally Blond,” tonight at Cast: Elle–Julia Arm- Judge–Gage Ammons. Gabby Loftland; Sound–Jamie 7 p.m. with a repeat perfor- strong; Emmett–Mitchell Ensemble: Libby Blosser, Faulk, Miranda Conner and mance Saturday night at 7 Nobles; Paulette–Eryn Pat- Bailey Cartrette, Dallana Cas- Amy Jones. p.m. rick; Vivienne–Emilee Batten; trejon, Hailey Chestnutt, Leah Stage Managers–Kelly Admission is $7. Brooke–Carly Cribb; Warner– Hawes, Angel McPherson, Jones and Crystal Hairston. With music and lyrics by Zach McKoy; Callahan–Evan Tressie McQueen, Meredith Set Crew: Hailey Fowler, Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Cribb; Delta Nu’s: Serena– Naughton, Amalia Strickland, Lyric Gillespie, Amber Turn- Benjamin, and book by Heath- Miranda Sibbett; Margot– Laiken Sutherland, Katlin Hill er, Jessica Jacobs, Sheila Bull- er Hach, the story is based on Anna Smith; Pilar–Aniya and Mary Grayson Koonce. ock, Hailey Chestnutt, Shania the novel Legally Blonde by Ingram; Leilani–Shynasia Dancers: Laken Hammond, Etheridge, Felisiana Barron, Amanda Brown and the 2001 Smith; Gaelen–Amber Pirko; Dina Yacoumis, Lindsey Lew- Christina Watts, Haley Fipps, film of the same name. Kate–Katie Beattie; Olivia is, Alli Cribb, Grayce Worley, Gabby Sheets, Hunter Bailey, It centers around Elle Noble, Katelyn Caines, and Jordyn Herring, Brianna Jason Britt, Sebastian For- Woods, a sorority girl who Anna Player. Tyler, Peresha Jenerette, Des- myDuval, Julia Page, Olivia enrolls at Harvard Law School Padamadan–Austin Nunez; tiny McKoy, DeJana Hickman, Jones, Brady Gelezinsky, and to win back her ex-boyfriend. Enid Hoopes–Lizzie Long; Dayzha Farmer and Hayla Dristan Nobles. She soon discovers how her Aaron Shultz–Makayla Stutts; Watts. “Legally Blonde” is made knowledge of the law can help Elle’s Mom–Turner Simmons; Band: Hunter Bailey, Jason possible by grants from the others, and successfully de- Elle’s Dad–Tate Lee; Whitney– Britt, Sebastian FormyDu- International Paper Founda- fends exercise queen Brooke Savannah Seay; Chutney–Li- val, Julia Page, Olivia Jones, tion, the Lewis Sikes Founda- Wyndham in a murder trial. lah Elliott; Manager–Lee Ann At first, no one has faith Smith; Sales Woman–Hannah in Woods, but she manages Thompson; and Court Stenog- to win them over when she rapher–Hannah Thompson. defies their expectations and Harvard Admissions Guys: remains true to herself. Winthrop–Gage Ammons; The show premiers on Lowell–Dawson Benton; Broadway in 2007 and at times and Pforzheimer–Harrison was grossing in excess of $1 Stocks. million per week. Salon People: Bookish It received seven Tony Girl –Katelyn Caines; Ca-

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Maryland Gore and Faulk stayed green – with a police on a charge of posses- State Police in Baltimore ar- with an older man, not in- record of theft sion of marijuana with intent By BOB HIGH rested them two days after volved in the murder, in an and drug con- to sell, according to a warrant Staff Writer Fowler’s death. apartment beside Fowler victions since obtained by Police Sgt. Thomas Her daughter found the for several days before the 2005 – has been Riggins. The long-delayed trial of victim in her apartment. crimes, and the defendants arrested on a Deans is charged with pos- Kenneth Harold “Stewart” Gore Faulk Fowler didn’t answer her visited the victim several charge of felony session of three small bags of Nance Gore Jr., now 31, for first- Apartments, is scheduled to telephone about going to times before the killing and larceny for steal- the drug weighing “approxi- degree murder in the No- open here Monday, May 16, church that Sunday, and that car theft to use her tele- ing a tractor and bush-hog mately 10 grams,” on May 8, vember 2010 stabbing death with jury selection. prompted the daughter to go phone. mower from Ralph Nance & 2016. of Mrs. Bonnie Jeanette Gore and his girlfriend to Fowler’s apartment. It is District Attorney Jon Da- Sons. Richardson Fowler, 77, of Tiffany Louise Faulk, now believed Fowler was killed vid said the trials for Gore Nance is also charged with Chadbourn’s Berry Court 33, have been held since sometime late Saturday, Nov. and Faulk have been delayed having drug paraphernalia Fugitive 6, or early Sunday, Nov. 7 several times for their attor- – a spoon, syringe and soda neys who have been involved Jonathan Matthew Ste- can – to induce into his body in several other trials where vens/Stephens, a controlled substance other their clients faced the death 32, who has Ta- than marijuana, according to ‘Luck’ Gamble pleads, gets prison penalty. “These (Gore and bor City and records. Faulk’s charges) are the two Chadbourn oldest Columbus County addresses, has sentence in local 2013 burglary cases,” David stated. been arrested as Revoked Rhondell “Luck” Gamble, agreement with prosecutors Both Gore and Faulk are a fugitive from 32, pleaded here Monday in in a statutory rape case involv- also charged with theft of Jeffery Scott Coleman, 42, of Horry County, Superior Court to first-degree ing a 14-year-old girl. Gamble Delco, was sent S.C., where Fowler’s car that was found Stevens burglary, breaking into a ve- was sent to prison, plus put to prison for five he’s wanted on on a Baltimore street two hicle, and possession of a fire- on probation. His probation to 15 months last charges of first-degree bur- days after their arrests. arm by a felon in September was eventually revoked, and week in Supe- glary and grand larceny. Faulk, it was reported at 2013 cases, and was sent to he returned to prison in the rior Court here Stevens/Stephens waived the time of the arrests, had prison for 101 to 134 months. rape case, being released in when his proba- extradition in District Court family connections in the Gamble was arrested in February 2009. tion was revoked here this week. His addresses Maryland capital. She stated September 2013 soon after he He was convicted in 2010 on for an attempted include Kenny Jordan Road, several times before the kill- fled from a Whiteville home af- Rhondell Gamble the robbery charge. His origi- break-in in 2013, Tabor City, and N.C. 410 South, ing that she needed to “go Coleman ter the resident woman awak- nal charge was armed robbery and a case of pos- Chadbourn. Gamble’s prior convictions to Baltimore,” it was noted session of cocaine. ened to find Gamble in her of second-degree kidnapping involving the theft of cash in 2010. Coleman pleaded in the bedroom on the night of Sept. and common-law robbery en- from Pizza Hut here in May Faulk’s trial is scheduled break-in and cocaine cases Tyler gets 29, 2013. The victim’s child was hanced his prison terms for 2009. Gamble’s probation was to begin during the week of in August 2014. He served a in the same bedroom. each of the three cases this revoked in the robbery case, May 23. short time in prison, and was probation Based on a description pro- week. and was sent to prison again. released on Sept. 1, 2015. He vided by the victim, local po- Gamble – with addresses in Gamble was released in the has a credit of 135 days toward John Weston Tyler, 31, of lice arrested Gamble. He was the past few years of White- robbery case on April 2, 2012. Zemaitis the term of five to 15 months. Tabor City, was placed on pro- also charged with breaking ville, Brunswick and Lum- Gamble has a credit of 479 His prior record shows convic- bation for 18 months in Supe- into a vehicle and stealing a berton – pleaded to the kid- days (almost 16 full months) to- pleads, gets tions for assault in 1996, DWI rior Court here recently after firearm before he entered the napping charge in 2003 as an ward his newest prison term. in 1996 and 1998, breaking and he pleaded to failing to report woman’s home. probation entering in 1991 and 2014, and a new address as a registered larceny in 2010. sex offender. Joshua David Zemaitis, 26, Tyler, convicted of sexual Gang of Nakina, pleaded in Supe- battery in 2008, had a pris- Continued from page 1-A rior Court here recently, and Probations on term of 8 to 31 months was placed on probation for suspended. His prior record noted the gang’s operations Stuart Bruce. two years in cases of larceny also includes convictions for revoked were “often accompanied by “The U.S. Attorney’s Of- of a firearm, and possession assault on a female in 2006, of a firearm by a felon. Kenneth McMillian, 48, of violent shootings and retalia- fice is committed to dis- assault inflicting serious inju- Both charges came from Whiteville, was sent to prison tory acts against rival gang mantling drug trafficking ries in 2006, and communicat- 2015 incidents. for six to eight months recently members. organizations such as this ing threats in 2006. A prison term of 14 to 26 after his probation was re- Schenck and McLean both one, and ensuring that their months was suspended. Ze- voked in Superior Court here. ordered multiple hits on members cannot perpetrate individuals who affected violent acts that jeopardize maitis’ prior record shows He has a credit of 135 days. His McLean Shenck probation was for theft of a Restitution their drug distribution op- the safety of our communi- convictions for breaking and vehicle in 2011, and possession ordered eration.” person, and the attempted ties,” he added. entering in 2008 and one for of cocaine in 2012. Federal authorities noted shooting of several others. “Gang violence will not be arson in Virginia in 2010. Tonya Hammonds, 42, of Diane Chambers, also the orders from Schenck ‘Finish a hit’ tolerated in Columbus Coun- Tabor City, was sent to prison known as Diane Morris, 41, and McLean resulted in “Gang members were ini- ty,” Sheriff Lewis Hatcher for four to 14 months – with a was recently placed on pro- the shooting of at least one tially arrested after making stated. credit of 94 days – when her bation for a year in Superior a drug run to Kannapolis, He thanked other law Visit probation was revoked. She Court action here after she and investigators learned enforcement for their coop- was convicted in 2014 of pos- pleaded to misdemeanor lar- they were bringing back (to eration, and said “mutual Whiteville.com session of synthetic cannaboid ceny. A 45-day jail term was Youth, 19, Clarkton) a gang enforcer to aid optimizes the results of with intent to sell. suspended. finish a hit on a local rival,” any investigation.” Taj Tamas Jones, 21, of She was ordered to pay killed in according to the release. The ages and addresses Fairmont, was sent to jail for restitution of $3,182.11 to the “This type of gang vio- of Harvey, Hardie, Quinn, The Law Office of 30 days when his probation in victim of the August 2015 theft. Chadbourn lence is intolerable,” said Childress and Williams were a misdemeanor larceny case Her prior record showed a Acting U.S. Attorney John not available Wednesday. Tabitha A. was revoked. He has a credit conviction in 2010 for commu- on Tuesday of 16 days. nicating threats. Jacob Baldwin, 19, a mem- Etheridge ber of the West Columbus High PLLC School basketball team, died about 8 a.m. Tuesday in Co- for Drug NEW LOCATION Local woman arrested 715 North Madison Street lumbus Regional Healthcare’s Post Office Box 1307 facility here from a gunshot Addiction Whiteville, N.C 28472 for stealing postal cash wound to his upper abdomen. Baldwin, a starter on the Office: (910) 625-1757 at Hallsboro Post Office Vikings’ cage team, was found Suboxone Program for Opioid Dependence Facsimile: (910) 516-1415 in a vehicle in a driveway to Those attending and participating in SAIOP and SACOT will receive psycho- Katherine Thomas Taylor, Detective Andrea Olinger, a home along Jackson Street, education in: Basic Drug Education, Disease Concept, Steps to Recovery, Stress 20, of Midway Drive, White- and a U.S. Postal Inspector Chadbourn, about 4 a.m. Jack- Management, Effective Parenting, Anger Management, STD/HIV Education, Financial Planning and Management, Employment/Job Skills, Educational Goals, ville, has been from Greensboro. son lived along Lewis Street in and Relapse Prevention to name just a few. arrested on Taylor is charged with Chadbourn. 12 charges of stealing cash given by postal Assistant Columbus County larceny by em- patrons for money orders Coroner William Hannah said Behavioral ployee in the from July 7 through July 20 Baldwin underwent emer- theft of more last year. gency surgery before being Management Inc. than $5,000 in She’s charged with embez- moved to a critical care unit in “The company with Heart” Criminal, Family, & postal money zling $1,050.90 on July 7, and the hospital, and he was noti- Taylor order receipts amounts ranging from $58.48 fied “about 8:30 a.m.” that the 603 Pecan Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 • 640-2021 Personal injury law from the Hallsboro Post Of- to $1,220.07 on the other days youth had died. fice during a 12-day period in during the 11 days last sum- Chadbourn police said they July 2015. mer. were pursuing several leads Taylor is charged in war- The total was $5,062.90, ac- and hoped for an arrest within rants obtained by Sheriff ’s cording to the warrants. a few days. The SBI is assisting police in the case. The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 – 5-A Chadbourn summer sports off to promising start Chadbourn By SHALON SMITH could cut Staff Writer recreation A revamped Parks and Recreation Department in department the Town of Chadbourn has increased the town’s offering of summer recreation league spending sports. By ALLEN TURNER Last year, the town offered Staff Writer only baseball. This year, the town is of- The Chadbourn Town Coun- fering baseball, soccer, flag cil Tuesday night conducted football, track and field and a two and a half-hour budget outdoor basketball. Other workshop that at times fea- than baseball, which is held tured heated, often personal, during the week, the addition- exchanges between Council- al sports have been planned for men Donald Ray Bass and weekends in series expected to James Green over recreation last six or seven weeks. matters. By the end of the ses- “They could play baseball sion, Council agreed on Town during the weekday and play Manager Bob Jones’ second version of a proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a “Chadbourn tax dol- version whose major change reflected a cut of more than lars had been funding $23,000 in recreation spending. kids playing from other At an earlier workshop on April 21, Jones had presented a areas and Chadbourn proposed budget that included kids were getting cut $63,150 for the recreation de- partment. His revision pre- from the team.“ sented Tuesday dropped the James Green proposed recreation budget to $39,825, a reduction of $23,325, most of which was achieved by eliminating a line item of one of the other sports on the $30,000 for contracted services. weekend,” Town Councilman Hallsboro native John Baldwin is the new Parks and Recreation Athletic Director for the Town of Chadbourn. Overall, the proposed gen- James Green said. eral fund budget submitted by Town Manager Bob Jones amount. “There was a higher per- Jones showed total expendi- had presented a budget re- The application process centage of kids on the teams tures of $1,289,980, down from quest to the council recently and advertising methods for from other areas,” Green said. the $1,318,605 he had proposed that reflected a 58 percent Chadbourn sports was also “Chadbourn tax dollars had in April, and down from the increase in parks and recre- different this season with sign- been funding kids playing $1,356,835 budgeted for the ation funding, from $39,895 to up sheets posted in various from other areas and Chad- current fiscal year which ends $63,150 in the upcoming fiscal locations, including schools, bourn kids were getting cut June 30. year. The latest proposal cuts grocery stores and other high from the team. This is rec- The biggest departmental the funding back to less than traffic areas for parents. Par- reation; this isn’t school ball. proposed spending is for the $40,000 (See related story). ents were able to pick up forms School ball cuts, recreation police department, $539,681, or The town pays for main- and return them to the same is supposed to be a program almost 42 percent of the gen- tenance and repairs to its location at any time rather baseball facilities that include See Sports, page 13-A than have to turn them in by See Chadbourn, page 8-A maintaining fields, dugouts, the close of business at a town bathrooms, concession stand, office. bleachers and painting. “Some parents get off of Green presented a plan for work at 5 or 5:30,” Green said. GARDENS ◆ GIFTS the parks and recreation de- “In the past, parents couldn’t partment in October. It estab- sign their kids up because Chadbourn parents watch as West Columbus soccer WREATHS lished a new organizational of the deadlines. We went by • Statues • Fountains • Table Sets structure for the department, standout Franklin Williams leads soccer camp. every day and simply picked • Stepping Stones • Pine Straw • Ferns includes an athletic director up the applications.” establish each of the sports, less we have more teams,” • Baskets • Garden Rocks • Bedding Plants overseeing all sports with Green also said he had equitably at first, and then in Green said. program directors heading heard concerns from parents the future, figure out which In addition to establishing individual sports and was ap- last year of their children The Cement Barn sports need more or less fund- four new sports offered by the proved by the board. being cut from teams, even Cerro Gordo • 910-654-4833 ing. town, the parks and recreation John Baldwin is the town’s though they were town resi- “I’d like to show the council department has lowered regis- 1 Mile West of West Columbus On Right new athletic director. Lanette dents. 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By JEFFERSON WEAVER Division and the U.S. Attor- sheds and conserve wetlands. target conservation area. The event will be followed By RAY WYCHE Staff Writer ney’s Office for the Eastern The fund was established in “The more of this we can by the seventh annual Farm- Staff Writer District of North Carolina. September 2014. preserve, the better,” she said. ers Market Fun Run & Walk A $70,000 grant from Duke In the week-long trial Winners are determined by “The Waccamaw River is an on the following weekend, on A warm spring is now bring- Energy Foundation’s Water in 2011, Freedman Farms an independent review board incredible resource.” Saturday, May 21. ing early-planted vegetables to Resources Fund will help pleaded guilty to a felony with five environmental ex- “This year’s event will have their producing stage, and preserve wetlands along the violation of the Clean Wa- perts and two Duke employees. a little different course as we samples of nature’s generosity Waccamaw River in Columbus ter Act for discharging hog Other winners in this cycle incorporate the new Columbus will be on sale as the Columbus County. waste into Browder’s Branch, included the cities of Randle- PRODUCE County Community Farmers County Fitness Park into the event,” said event coordinator Camilla Herlevich of the which flows through the White man and Belmont; Catawba & SEAFOOD Market holds its official open- Coastal Land Trust accepted Marsh into Lake Waccamaw. County Parks and Recreation; ing day Saturday, May 14 at 7 Rachel Smith. “Registration, check-in, the kid’s fun run, and the grant this week in a cer- Freedman Farms had 4,800 the Swain Riverfront Project; a.m. emony in Charlotte. hogs on the farm, according to Piedmont Land Conservancy; Boiled Daily “We have had some beauti- the course start and finish line will be located at the Fitness Herlevich said the money the DOJ, and used two lagoons and Furman University in Fresh Boiled Peanuts ful spring weather so far this will be used along with the for treatment and disposal. South Carolina. year and there should be a good Park,” she added. Fresh Local Strawberries million-dollar award from Freedman pleaded guilty The Duke grant funding $ 00 $ 00 variety of locally grown, farm The kid’s fun run will begin Picked 4. Quart 20. Flat the Freedman Farms waste to a misdemeanor violation will be used to permanently fresh produce on opening day,” at 8:45 a.m. and the adult 3-mile $ 50 spill to increase conservation of the Clean Water Act for his protect critically important Local Blueberries 3. Pint said Carol Shuman, market fun run/walk starts at 9 a.m. efforts along the Waccamaw. role in the discharge. wetlands, Herlevich said, and manager. Prizes will be awarded to the Fresh NC Clams “There’s a lot going on in The company was fined help purchase two miles of a “We will be open on Satur- top finishers at the end of the South Carolina,” she said, $1 million for the spill, and forested buffer on the river. Cooked, Whole Crawfish days from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. event at the Farmers Market. “but very little on the Wacca- the money was presented to The money will also help 5 Lb. Bag $1695 during the 2016 season,” she Participation in the kid’s fun maw here. That’s one of our the Coastal Land Trust for conservation efforts through added. run is free; the 3-mile fun run/ Alaskan Snow Crab Legs goals – to preserve as much conservation efforts in the the Waters of the Waccamaw The 10 a.m. Opening Day walk is $5 per person. For more $ 99 $ 99 as possible along the river in Waccamaw Basin. (WOW) program, Herlevich 10. Lb. 5 Lbs. or more 9. Lb. ceremony includes entertain- information and to register, Nine North and South Car- said. Fresh Catfish, White Perch, ment by the Edgewood Elemen- visit www.fmrun.com. our state.” The Columbus County The Freedman Farms spill olina non-profits and local “This is going to help us Sea Bream, Flounder, Black Bass tary School chorus, remarks VA Mullets & Croakers by local elected officials, and Farmers Community Market occurred in December 2007. governments received awards preserve and protect more of a flag raising ceremony by a is located at 132 Government According to the U.S. District at the ceremony, according to the Waccamaw River,” Herlev- Tilapia Filets 10 Lb. Box $38 local Boy Scout troop. Complex Road in Whiteville, Attorney’s Office, the owner Duke Progress spokesperson ich said. Ray’s Retired Extension Service near the Department of Social and president, William B. Meredith Archie. “We’ll use this money to Whiting Filets horticulture agent Milton Services. Hours of operation Freedman, pleaded guilty in The awards are part of a $10 help stretch all our funding $4.49 Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab $29 Parker will lead the invocation. are Saturdays from 7 a.m. until federal court in New Bern million multi-year commit- as far as possible,” she said. Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) 12 p.m. For more information, to violating the Clean Water ment to protect and improve “We’re always looking for The market anticipates lots $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 of locally grown, farm fresh visit www.columbuscounty- Act after hog waste was dis- the environment, Archie said. more grants and other ways Shrimp vegetables including green farmersmarket.com or call charged into a tributary of the Duke awarded $730,000 in this to make the best possible use Jumbo (21-25 ct.) peas, squash, onions, cucum- (910) 840-6743. Waccamaw River. round. of any funding we have avail- Shrimp $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 bers, radishes, spinach, let- tuce, Swiss chard and new Ziploc Freezer Bags potatoes. Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. $3.99 Ea. The springtime weather Solar farm approved by Whiteville Large Selection was beneficial for starting Just Arrived Flowers young vegetable plants on nNorton ejected from No one spoke on the solar “That’s why I said what vious statement about the Hanging Baskets their journey to maturity, and meeting. farm during the public com- I did before the public com- board accepting no additional market officials are expecting ments section. ments,” Mann said. comments. All Hanging Baskets a good volume and variety of Clarida was referring to Council insisted. “I’m sorry,” he said. $ 99 $ By JEFFERSON WEAVER 12. Ea. or 2 for 25 not only vegetables but also a buffer other than the one “There are wetlands out “That’s just how it is.” Staff Writer New Crop Sweet Potatoes baked goods, handicrafts, jams originally proposed by Ho- there,” he said. “Just last In other action at Tues- By the Lb. or Bushel and jellies, homemade soaps, locene Clean Energy of Ra- week, there was water on the day’s meeting, Calvin Norton Whiteville City Council eggs, plants and herbs to be leigh. Carl Butler owns the place. There’s all the evidence spoke to the council during Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 approved a conditional use available. property, which is located you need at the courthouse— the public comments section. Pinestraw $4.00 Bale permit for a large solar farm The early spring led some at 4159 James B. White Hwy. the deeds show it as wetlands Norton attempted to play a re- 18x20 $595 plus tax in the city’s extraterritorial Carports growers to the sales stalls South. since 1929.” corded conversation between jurisdiction Tuesday. last Saturday since their veg- Blackmon asked City Plan- Council also insisted that himself and City Manager DOG KENNELS “They seem to have gone etables were mature and ready ner Hiram Marziano to ex- there has not been an apprais- Darren Currie regarding a re- beyond all the conditions We accept USDA Food Stamps for the table. Sales were report- plain some of the terms used al performed on the property cent dispute, despite having we set,” Councilman Jimmy We accept MasterCard & Visa edly brisk once the word got in the conditional use permit that takes into account the been warned against doing Clarida said. “I don’t see that Mon-Sat 8am-6pm out that the market was open. application, especially the surrounding area. so. Norton was escorted from we have any real choice.” The Farmers Market will be provision about the facility Mann repeated his pre- the building by police. Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 City councilmembers Sara open each Saturday from 7 a.m. being “in harmony” with the Thompson and Tim Black- until noon offering fresh veg- surrounding properties. mon voted against the permit etables and handmade items Marziano said that the for the Carl Butler property and foods for sale. term refers to allowed and The Farmers Market began located on U.S. 701 South. permitted uses, based on ex- selling fresh, locally grown In an unusual move, May- tant development, past uses farm products in a city parking or Terry Mann noted before and appraisals of the land. lot in downtown Whiteville in the public comments section “It’s literally case by case,” 1998. Thanks to a grant from of the meeting that “anyone Marziano said. the Tobacco Settlement Fund, who wants to speak about “So, you could put a mobile a modern sales shed complete the solar farm, you need to home park there?” Mann with commercial kitchen and speak now.” asked. walk-in refrigerated room Mann noted that there was “Yes sir,” Marziano said. no public hearing scheduled “Or a chicken farm?” for Tuesday’s meeting. Senior picnic Thompson asked. At the April 12 council “Yes m’am,” The planner meeting, council heard ex- replied. slated Tuesday tensive statements from “Or a hog farm?” Thomp- neighboring property own- The Columbus County De- son said. ers against the solar farm, as partment of Aging Advisory “That’s state-regulated,” well as representatives of the Council’s 33rd annual Senior Marziano said. “We would solar farm company. Picnic will be held Tuesday, have no control over a hog “That meeting included May 17 at the Columbus County farm.” a “quasi-judicial” hearing, Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. until Willis Council, a resident which required all speak- 1:30 p.m. of the nearby subdivision ers to testify under oath. There will be gospel singing, and a critic of the project, The final vote on the farm information about health and interrupted the discussion, was delayed until the May Medicare, and wellness checks, insisting that there are wet- 10 meeting at the request of and some booth operators may lands on the property, and no Blackmon. offer small gifts or favors. A appraisal has been done. sandwich lunch will be served Mann and City Attorney Mann and Williamson re- to seniors but there will be a Carlton Williamson remind- minded Council and another $2 charge for others. Some may ed the audience that state- member of the audience that also being their own lunch. 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Born Nov. 23, 1926 in Louise Sealey and David Bul- er and Clarice Audrey Zinck Columbus County, he was lard Sr. She was also preceded Westhaver and the widower of the son of the late James in death by three siblings, Juanita Cartrette Westhaver. Hunter Reel and Alma Hin- Bernie Clyde Bullard, Jimmy In addition to his parents and son Reel and the widower Charles Bullard and Michael wife, he was preceded in death of Ruth Lovett Reel. In ad- Dale Bullard. by one daughter, Debra Marie dition to his wife and par- A graveside service was Fortier; and two sons, Albert ents, he was predeceased held Wednesday, May 11 at Benjamin Westhaver and Paul by three children, Joy Reel, Chadbourn Memorial Cem- Frederick Westhaver. Stanley Reel and Carol etery with Rev. Don Dewberry He was a Vet- Reel. officiating. Worthington Fu- eran of the U.S. Mr. Reel was a retired neral Home in Chadbourn Navy. MAGDALENE FLOYD GROVER SELMON Veteran of handled the arrangements. No services HORTON STANLEY the U.S. Army, She is survived by five chil- will be held. A service of In- CHADBOURN -- Magda- CLARENDON -- Mr. Gro- having served dren, Donnie Ray Strickland man Ward Funeral Home of lene Floyd Horton, 90, went ver Selmon Stanley, 80, in WWII. of Ohio, David Wayne Strick- Tabor City. to be with the Lord Tues- died Monday, May 9, 2016 He was the long time land of Hope Mills, Helen Jean He is survived by one day, May 10, 2016 at her at Southeastern Regional parts manager of Scott Strickland of Watha, Terry daughter, Teresa Ann Reiling residence. Medical Center in Lumber- JAMES HAROLD Chevrolet in Fair Bluff. Neal Strickland of St. Pauls of Sevierville, Tenn.; and one She was the daughter of ton. Born Aug. 20, 1935 in SESSIONS Mr. Reel was a loving and Carl Floyd Strickland of son, Brian Gordon Westhaver the late Samuel Walker and Columbus County, he was WHITEVILLE -- James husband, father, brother, Virginia; three siblings, Kath- of Nobleboro, Maine. Bessie Phillips Floyd and the son of the late Henry Harold Sessions, 87, died and grandfather. He was rine Lynn Hardee of Leland, the widow of Thomas Mon- Emerson Stanley and Vira Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at a long time volunteer fire- David H. Bullard Jr. and Ron- KENDALL KHARI HESTER roe Horton Sr. She was also Hinson Stanley and the his residence. fighter, and loved to fish nie W. Bullard, both of White- BLADENBORO -- Kendall preceded in death by an in- widower of the love of his He was born in Colum- and mow grass. ville; 14 grandchildren; and Khari Hester, 21, died Tues- fant son, Darrell Horton; life, Norma Jean Baldwin bus County April 17, 1929 Visitation was held several great-grandchildren. day, May 10, 2016. and four siblings, Odessa F. Stanley. the son of the late Robert Monday, May 9 at Meares A memorial service will be Usher, Ruby F. Spivey, A.H. In addition to his par- NANCY KAYE SELLERS Clanton and Bennon Bur- Funeral Home. Final rites held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 13, Floyd and Malcolm Floyd. ents and his wife, he was CHADBOURN -- Nancy chette Sessions. were held Tuesday, May at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral She was a member of predeceased by four broth- Kaye Sellers, 63, died Mon- Mr. Sessions was past 10 at Hinson’s Crossroads Home in Elizabethtown. Corinth Baptist Church ers, Hubert Stanley, Paul day, May 9, 2016 at McLeod president of the North Baptist Church. Burial was Survivors include, mother, where she served as a Sun- Stanley, Homer Stanley, Loris Hospital in Loris, S.C. American Blueberry Coun- in Meares Cemetery, Fair Teresa Hurtt of Fayetteville; day school teacher for more Cecil Stanley; and four sis- She was the daughter of the cil for many years and was Bluff. one son, Jayce Hester; grand- than 55 years. She had a ters, Estelle Jayroe, Lucille late Crumwell and Edith Sell- instrumental in starting He is survived by one parents, Dewey and Ethel special love of working in Cox, Dot Elkin and Gladys ers. She was also preceded in the Carolina Blueberry son, Michael (Judith) Reel Hester of the home; and one her yard and garden over Mills. death by a sister, Sue Sellers. Association in Burgaw. He of Bossier City, La..; three sister, Kyra Hurtt of Virginia. the years. Mr. Stanley was a faith- Final rites will be held at was a longtime member of sisters, Annie Mae Ham- The family will receive ful member of Forest Lawn 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12 at the Whiteville Lions Club, mond and Fannie Lou Cribb ARTHUR LAMAR friends from 6-8 p.m. Thurs- Baptist Church where he Worthington Funeral Home a Mason and a member (Harold), all of Fair Bluff CREECH SR. day, May 12 at Worthington was the song leader and with Rev. Heath Connor of- of the Columbus County and Judy Marks (Lazell) of WHITEVILLE -- Arthur Funeral Home. Final rites served as a deacon. He was ficiating. Interment will Shrine Club. Rockingham; six grandchil- Lamar Creech Sr., 52, died will be held at 11 a.m. Fri- a lifelong farmer and busi- be in McPherson Cemetery. He was retired as a Lab- dren; and six great-grand- Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his day, May 13 at Corinth Bap- ness man. Worthington Funeral Home oratory Technician from children. residence. He was preceded tist Church with Revs. Jeff Visitation was held is handling the arrangements. Federal Paper Board and In lieu of flowers, please in death by his father, Robert Cully and Jimmy Caines Wednesday, May 11 at In- She is survived by one son, was a longtime member of make donations to Hinson’s Wesley Creech. officiating. Interment will man Ward Funeral Home Kenneth Duncan of Chad- Whiteville United Method- Crossroads Baptist Church, He was employed by South- be in Chadbourn Memorial in Tabor City. Final rites bourn; one daughter, Kim- ist Church. 1521 Hinsons Crossroads, ern Industries for many years. Cemetery. were held Thursday, May berly Dawn Duncan of Chad- The family will receive Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439. The family received 12, at Forest Lawn Baptist bourn; five siblings, Carol friends at their residence She leaves to cherish her friends Wednesday, May 11 at Church in Tabor City. Buri- Ann Sellers of Shallotte, Gene (638 Warrior Trail, White- memory a daughter, Kay CLENONTAIN BELLAMY Worthington Funeral Home al was in Forest Lawn Cem- Sellers, Johnny Sellers, Terry ville) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. H. Bullard and husband, NORRIS in Chadbourn. Final rites will etery. Sellers Coleman and Jerry Thursday, May 12. Final Charles, of Cerro Gordo; CHICAGO, Ill. -- Clemontain be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, He is survived by one Sellers, all of Chadbourn; and rites will be held at 3 p.m. three sons, Douglas Horton Bellamy Norris, 89, formerly May 12 at Worthington Fu- daughter, Tricia Clontz four grandchildren. Friday, May 13 at Whiteville and wife, Nettie Jane, of of Supply, died Wednesday, neral Home with Rev. Richard (Buddy) of Tabor City; one United Methodist Church Bladenboro, Ronnie Horton May 4, 2016 at J.R. Bowman Priest officiating. Interment son, Mark Selmon Stanley with Dr. Fred Senter offici- and wife, Melinda, of Rocky Center. will be in Flynn Cemetery, (Karen) of Amherst, Va.; DEWEY HUBERT BUTLER ating. A private burial will Point and Tommy Hor- The funeral will be held Hallsboro. two sisters, June Nichols WHITE OAK -- Dewey Hu- be held at Whiteville Me- ton and wife, Theresa, of at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at He is survived by his wife, and Lorraine Bullock, both bert Butler, 78, died Tuesday, morial Cemetery. McKenzie Chadbourn; one sister, Jo- Big Macedonia Missionary Sherry Lynn Thompson of Chadbourn; eight grand- May 10, 2016. Mortuary is handling the sephine F. Lane of Sanford; Baptist Church, 405 Big Mace- Creech of the home; three children, Kathryn Ayres The family will receive arrangements. seven grandchildren, Jack- donia Road, Supply. Burial children, Arthur Lamar (Brian), Carrie Clontz, friends from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Surviving are his wife, ie H. Gooden (Randy), Ste- will be in Clay Branch Cem- Creech, Jr. and Kayla Renee Katelyn Jean Stanley, Joel p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Blad- Thetus Batten Sessions of ven Horton (Teresa), Sherri etery.Viewing will be held Barkley, both of Whiteville M. Stanley, Micah Stanley, en Gaskins Funeral Home in the home; two daughters, B. Waldrop (Mike), Julie from noon-7 p.m. Friday,May and Margaret Lynn Graham Eden Stanley, Nathaniel Elizabethtown followed by a Janet S. Gray (Coke) and B. Schreus (Hans), Scott 13 at Peoples Funeral Home of Loris, S.C.; his mother and Stanley, Simeon Stanley; graveside service at 1 p.m. in Cindy Sessions, both of Horton (Wanda), Chris- of Whiteville and Saturday, step-father, Lucy Mary Dores one great-grandchild, Jude Singletary United Methodist Whiteville; one son, Thom- tian Lane (John Kevin) and May 14 one hour prior to the and Jesse Creech of White- Clontz. Cemetery in Dublin. as Gregory Sessions (Buff) Jason Horton (Angie); 17 service at the church. There ville; and siblings, Lucy Ame- In lieu of flowers, memo- He is survived by one of Richmond, Va.; one sis- great-grandchildren; two will be no viewing after the lia Jones, Juanita Long and rials may be made to Forest daughter, Christine Friend of ter, Linda S. Averette (Rich- great-great-grandchildren; service. There will be a wake Robert Alan Creech, all of Lawn Baptist Church, P.O. White Oak; two sisters, Maga- ard) of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; and two special friends, from 6-7 p.m. Friday, May 13 in Whiteville; and five grand- Box 593, Tabor City, N.C. line Mussante of Washing- nine grandchildren, Coke Diane Hewett and Priscilla the funeral home chapel. children. 28463. ton, D.C. and Sally Prevatte Gray III (Sarah) and Wes Brown. Surviving are two sisters, A guest register is avail- of Maryland; four grandchil- Gray (Tiffany), Mary Ben- Memorials may be made Hattie R. Locus of Piscataway, able at inmanwardfuneral- dren; and four great-grand- We’re On The Web: non Wheatley (Brent), Kea to Corinth Baptist Church, N.J. and Pattie J. Green of home.com. children. Stroud (Fabry), Savanah 3576 Old Hwy. 74, Chad- Chicago, Ill. www.whiteville.com Ward (Garrett), Madison bourn, N.C. 28431. Gospel Harvest COGIC and Preston Parker and Mission Valley OFWBC Agapé HOW to host Pentecost Sunday Tyler and Sydney Sessions; Sunday night sing five great-grandchildren,Williams May 22 Gospel Harvest Church Emma Gray and Price of God in Christ will hold its Mission Valley Original Pastor Barbara Williams Wheatley, Emily Kea and Pentecost Sunday celebration Freewill Baptist Church will will be ministering at Agapé Margaret Gray and James (50 days after resurrection hold a Sunday night sing May House of Worship Sunday, May Hayes Parker. Sunday) May 15 at 11 a.m. The 29 at 6 p.m. featuring the “Joy 22 at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memo- guest speaker will be Prophet- Rivers” of Marion, S.C. Agapé HOW is located at 199 rials may be made to the ess Vivian Humphrey-Cogdell The church is located at Forest Drive. Shriners Children’s Hos- of Word A Fire Ministries of 5634 Lebanon Church Road, The event is sponsored by pital, 950 West Faris Road, Dunn. Clarendon in the Mollie com- Evangelist Karen Jones-Bryant. Greenville, S.C. 29605 or The church is located at 150 munity. Whiteville United Method- Porter Swamp BC Blacksmith Road, Bolton. Rev. Paul Lambert is the ist Church Music Program, Elder Shawn Maynor is the pastor. 902 Pinckney Street, White- Sunday night sing pastor. ville, N.C. 28472. Porter Swamp Baptist Church will hold a Sunday JACOB BALDWIN night sing May 29 at 6 p.m. fea- Vineland CHADBOURN -- Jacob turing the group Homeward Baldwin, 19, died Tuesday, Bound. Station May 10, 2016 at Columbus Re- The church is located at Available for wedding gional Healthcare in White- 8975 Andrew Jackson Hwy. in receptions & other ville. Cerro Gordo. events Final rites will be held at Tim Moore is the pastor. 642-3157 2 p.m. Monday, May 16 at the Brunswick-Waccamaw Asso- ciation Building, 600 Pine Log Road in Whiteville. Viewing will be held from noon-6 p.m. Sunday, May 15 and one hour prior to and after the service Monday, May 16 at the associa- tion building. Burial will be in Belvue Cemetery. D&A Fu- neral Service is handling the arrangements. He is survived by his father, Clayton Williams of Chad- bourn; his mother, Tonya Baldwin of Chadbourn; one brother, Joshua Baldwin of Chadbourn; one sister, Brook- lyn Baldwin of Chadbourn; and grandmother, Arnetha 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Robinson of Chadbourn. 910.642.2128 Friends may visit the fami- www.mckenziemortuary.net ly at 108 Jackson Street, Chad- bourn. 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016

Ken Thomas cuts the ribbon Wednesday at the new Whiteville Rentals facility.

Staff photo by BOB HIGH Whiteville Rentals Packed house The Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum’s Lunch on the Lawn last Thursday was moved to the N.C. Boys and Girls Homes fellowship hall due to indecisive weather. Every celebrates new facility seat was filled and a long table was set up outside under a tent to accommodate the crowd. It was perhaps the event’s largest gathering, and 40 people left with gifts they gallon pumps on a construction they need to remotely,” Thomas By JEFFERSON WEAVER won in the raffle. Staff Writer project right now, where the explained. pump is drawing off the water While the equipment – rang- As Ken Thomas cut the and letting them get the work ing from hand tools and garden ribbon on his new building done,” he explained. “They’re tillers to a 131’ boom truck Chadbourn in South Whiteville, he noted basically keeping the water – is the main focus of the busi- Continued from page 5-A how far Whiteville Rentals has table down at a manageable ness, Thomas’ new facility in come in 30 years. level.” the town of Brunswick has a heads only and that members Proposed budgets for “We used to be in front While some basic equip- massive garage area for ser- eral fund total. That number three utility funds – which, of where Walmart is now,” ment is available for individu- vicing and storing the rental was unchanged from Jones’ of the public will be able to Thomas said. “We didn’t have als, Thomas said most of his machinery. original April proposal. speak at a yet-to-be-sched- by law, must be self-support- the building – everything we equipment requires training “We can make hydraulic Jones took issue Tues- uled but legally-mandated ing without tax dollars being had was on the asphalt, out in and certification before the hoses, and do just about any- day with published reports public hearing which must used to sustain them – were the rain. It’s been a long, crazy client can rent or operate the thing else to keep them going,” that the police budget had be held before final adoption presented by Jones and will ride.” machinery. Whiteville Rent- he said. been “slashed” by $28,502. of a budget. require no rate increases. Thomas, who is known for als does offer training classes At the grand opening, Jen- While police expenditures The most recent version Water and sewer revenues his fondness of a good joke, for some equipment, and can nifer Holcomb of the Colum- for the current fiscal year of Jones’ proposed general for the upcoming fiscal year worked for Georgia Pacific be- assist contractors in re-certi- bus Chamber of Commerce are projected at $568,183 and fund budget projects rev- are expected to be $1,028,450, fore starting Whiteville Rent- fying workers and operators. and Tourism said Whiteville Jones’ proposal for the new enues of $1,258,849, which just a slight increase from als more than 30 years ago. Delivery drivers also spend Rentals plays a big part in the year drops that to $539,681, would be $31,131 short of the current year’s $1,009,633. “I was a piano player,” he time with customers, making community. Jones maintained that there the anticipated $1,289,980 in Expenditures in the water laughed, “but then I hurt my sure all their questions are “We like seeing businesses had not been a cut because expenditures. department, sewer depart- hand.” answered before starting a job. that support other businesses, $27,060 of the current police Council will have to make ment and at the wastewater Whiteville Rentals has gone Thomas said he doesn’t get a lot and we really like seeing them budget is from non-recurring adjustments to bring that treatment plant are antici- from a company dealing in of private customers. expand,” she said. “That means grants received by the police budget into balance before pated to match revenues. rental forklifts to a major sup- “Most homeowners aren’t we’re growing and getting and that grant money is not adopting a final version by plier to construction, agri- going to need a quarter-mil- stronger, and Ken is a great included in the upcoming June 30. culture and manufacturing lion-dollar loader anyway,” he partner for the chamber.” proposed budget. Proposed expenditures, interests throughout the re- joked. Mayor Terry Mann also Because $27,060 involved by department, in the most gion. Thomas said the firm When the forklift market congratulated Thomas. grant money, Jones contend- recent version of Jones’ has survived several national dried up, Thomas said, he “Even though you’re not in ed that local funds for the budget are $51,340 for the economic crises because of its realized there was a need for Whiteville,” Mann said, “you police budget had not been governing body (compared adaptability. companies that can help con- still serve our community, and cut and that, even though to $61,967 for the current “Once upon a time,” he tractors and manufacturers you’re a big part of our busi- the proposed police budget year), $269,750 for admin- said, “we rented nothing but avoid investing thousands or ness community.” does represent a reduction istration (compared to the forklifts – I was responsible even millions of dollars in “If you can get the town of of $28,502, there is no budget current $272,260), $9,000 for for 300 forklifts at once – and equipment and maintenance. Brunswick to move the line cut for police. the civic center (down from the business was good. We had Other specialized firms own over a few feet,” Thomas joked, In another matter, Klon- the current $9,600), $11,650 the tobacco markets back then, their own equipment, but need “we’ll be happy to be in White- dyke/Chadbourn Fire Chief for buildings and grounds (a shirt factories, you name it. immediate assistance when ville again. It’s not that far.” Randy Guyton questioned sharp drop from the $30,300 Now the tobacco is gone, and something breaks down. Thom- Thomas said that his em- why the department had not currently budgeted), $539,681 the other things have moved as and his firm have a wide va- ployees and the entire company received $2,609 that the West for the police department overseas. We had to change riety of logging and timbering work ethic is what has allowed Columbus ABC Board had (down from the current with the times.” equipment on hand for timber the firm to not just stay in given the town to go toward $568,183), $11,470 for zoning Taking advantage of his firms that have breakdowns as business, but grow through the fire department. and building inspections ability to “fix just about any- they’re facing a deadline. the years. Jones said that that ABC (an increase over the cur- Among the devices on the “We have a great crew here, thing,” Thomas expanded into money had been put in the rent ($9,955), $39,500 for the yard are several feller-bunch- and I appreciate their hard construction equipment such town general fund and was fire department (unchanged ers, stump grinders, and an work,” he said. “We got the as boom trucks, scissorlifts, included in the fire depart- from the current budget), attachment designed to strip reputation of sticking to it – graders, dozers, loaders, trail- ment’s $39,500 general fund $71,480 for the street depart- limbs, branches and bark from when others said it was too ers and the newest line, remote- line item. ment (down from $78,480 a standing tree in one swipe. hot or too cold, or too wet or ly-controlled machines that Council will meet again currently), $182,000 for the “Sometimes we have cus- windy, we still got it done. I’ve can do anything from pulling for yet a third budget work- sanitation department (un- Andrew Jason Dameron tomers who need these for a always tried to be straight with and tightening fence to preci- shop Thursday, May 19, at changed), $39,825 for rec- was awarded the Cub sion packing of asphalt. small project,” he said, “and the customers, and they’ve ap- 6:30 p.m. reation (a slight increase Scout Arrow of Light Badge “The remote allows your sometimes they need them on a preciated it. That’s why we’ve Two members of the au- from the $38,895 current March 15 in a ceremony at operator to be doing a couple big project. We keep it flexible, grown as much as we have. We dience, Alice Bass (wife of year projection) and $64,284 St. Luke United Methodist things at the same time, with- and try to take care of the cus- get it done.” Councilman Bass) and Rob- for Powell Bill spending (a Church in Hartsville, S.C. out having to have hands on the tomers. I guess that’s why they ert Cox, a member of the slight drop from the current He is a member of Pack machine,” Thomas explained keep coming back and making Revitalization Commission, $64,695). 523, Den 5. Dameron is the as he guided the square Power- us successful.” tried to speak during the Jones’ proposed gener- son of Dr. Jason and Marla wagon from 50 feet away. “This Some of the places his Saddle Up at meeting, but Mayor Phillip al fund budget leaves un- Gore Dameron of Hartsville can be used where you’d nor- equipment is in use are closed Britt ruled that the pur- changed the current tax rate and the grandson of Betty mally have to tie up a worker to the public, Thomas said. the Emporium pose of the meeting was for of 62 cents per $100 evalua- Coleman Gore and Mr. and who’d end up spending some of “We have several govern- Mrs. Richard Dameron and ment contracts,” he said, “but “Saddle Up” with David discussion among council tion, and garbage fees would his time standing there. That great-grandson of Doc I’m not cleared for top secret Long and Friends will perform members and department remain unchanged. costs you money and time.” Dameron, all of Tabor City. Whiteville Rentals also has stuff, so I have never seen our at The Emporium Friday, May generators capable of running machines being used there.” 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. They play a “the essentials” for a large re- Some food processing firms variety of 50s and 60s country, tail store, and some of the only use equipment from Whiteville rock-n-roll, beach and gospel million-gallon-per-day pumps Rental in places “people don’t music. available in the area. need to be inside. Admission of $5 includes “We have one of our million- “They can do everything light refreshments.

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Fourth grader Jadin Williamson runs the checkered flag for his classmates.

Fourth-grader Jacob Smalls leads the flag runners to Seventh grader Savannah-Grace Jones leans in as the Third grade FASTAR racers complete the reading portion pump up the fourth graders. third grade racers ready. of the race. Annual FASTAR races held at Columbus Charter By SHALON SMITH event took place outdoors cloth and full of large U pur- excitedly as each heat took included a stopwatch, math all subjects will decrease the Staff Writer and had the racers focus on ple trophies sat up front near turns competing. packet, progress chart, and amount of time they spend the speed of words per min- the judges in view of the rac- “It’s a really fun event helpful tips for parents. doing homework. Columbus Charter School ute read, numbers per min- ers. Middle school students and a fun way for the kids to With the competition’s fo- Students in kindergarten held its annual high-energy ute added, digits per minute served as pit crew members work on reading and math,” cus on students’ ability to read through fifth grade competed academic competition called printed and letters per minute to time each racer. Judges Columbus Charter Assistant quickly and accurately, the in the math and reading races. FASTAR recently, which printed. then scored each race and Headmaster of Elementary students eventually become Each student was given the stands for Fluent Academic Bob Wingett served as the determined final race times. School Laurie Benton said. able to do the tasks automati- opportunity to participate Skills Tournament for Arith- race marshal and narrated the Parents, grandparents and At the end of the race day, cally or fluently. Fluent skills in practices, or Tune-Ups, in metic and Reading. competition. A table adorned classmates of racers waved an award ceremony was held are those that can be done the school’s official FASTAR The NASCAR-inspired with a checkered flag table- handmade signs and cheered where all racers received a “without thinking.” garage. medal. The fastest qualifier A packet for the FASTAR The Tune-Ups took place for each race received a “Pole competition explained fluency after school and allowed stu- Position” trophy and trophies by using a 2,000-word home- dents to practice mock races, were awarded to first through work assignment example. receive additional practice fifth place racers. In the example, a student who materials, and complete one- Columbus Charter stu- can read 50 words per minute minute timings in reading dents have been doing extra needs 40 minutes to complete and math. homework and participating the homework assignment. FASTAR is an event copy- in qualifying heats to prepare A student who can read 200 righted by Roger Bacon Acad- for this event since January. words per minute only needs emy and is held annually at Racers received race pack- 10 minutes. Columbus Charter School in ets to practice at home that A student with fluency in Whiteville. McArthur Supply The Columbus Jobs Foundation hosted a lunch at The Millpond Thursday to encour- age a number of the county’s young leaders to become involved in the organization as it works to create jobs in Columbus County. The Columbus Jobs Foundation, formerly Your Landscape Supply Headquarters the Columbus County Committee of 100, is the county’s volunteer arm of economic development. Rock · Sand · Mulch · Stone Sunshine Run for Leah is May 14

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Commissioners Amon McKenzie, Trent Burroughs, Edwin Russ and Buddy Byrd at the Commissioner James Prevatte, Clerk June Hall and Commissioner Charles McDowell annual workshop. at the county’s annual planning session. County schools Continued from page 1-A cerned about accepting the nomic development. need for this to happen. I am ter than it was,” Commis- plan before public comments “As a community person I going to do everything I can to sioner Trent Burroughs said. on the proposed closure of Ev- can’t believe they’d find that make it happen,” Faulk said. “Its gone from ‘pie in the sky’ ergreen, Chadbourn Middle, building (one nearly 100 years “What better way to attract to ‘we actually have a plan.’” Hallsboro Middle and Acme- old) appealing over a new facil- economic development? “They have done a really Delco Middle are held. ity, I just can’t see it,” Faulk It’s just time we do what’s great job,” Commissioner Construction of a new East said. right for kids... it’s time for Charles McDowell said. Columbus Middle school to “People are already taking us to step up and make it hap- Merge city and absorb Acme-Delco and Halls- their children to other places pen.” county schools boro Middle schools, a new k-8 to increase opportunity, but School construction was Commissioner Ricky Bul- school in Tabor City to absorb we want to increase opportu- a top priority, second only to lard questioned if savings the elementary and middle nity for all children,” Williams economic development, for the exist in a forced merger of the schools there and a major said. board in 2015. This year the Whiteville City and Columbus expansion at Cerro Gordo The Columbus County board toured schools across County Schools. Whiteville Elementary to absorb Chad- Schools capital outlay budget the county with crumbling City Schools is one of 15 city bourn Middle and Evergreen totaled $2.8 million this year. foundations, 1920s wiring school systems in the state and Elementary schools is part About $750,000 was a one-time and outdoor bathrooms with for years the board of commis- of the plan unanimously ad- Commissioners Charles McDowell and Ricky Bullard county allocation but school only cold water, among other sioners has hinted merger of opted by the Columbus County work through an exercise at the retreat. officials say savings in utili- issues. the systems. Advocates say School board. ties could be reallocated to “I think our board showed cost savings must exist and Financing ‘Don’t consolidate’ Itinerant teachers travel capital outlay. a lot of wisdom in holding such a merger would provide Wednesday morning, Co- “If we don’t consolidate back and forth from school to Public hearings school boards accountable more unity in the county. Pro- lumbus County Schools Su- them we are not going to have school because of too few stu- “I think they have to ap- with showing us a plan,” ponents argue that it remains perintendent Alan Faulk, a very good school system. The dents and funding to support prove the proposal before we County Manager Bill Clark advantageous for the city Assistant Superintendent question is not ‘can we,’ it is dedicated teachers at some can have public hearings,” said of the plan partially system to remain a separate Jonathan Williams and Fi- ‘we can’t afford not to do it,’” schools. Faulk said of the commis- funded by the county. “We entity for state and federal nance Director Terry Dudney Faulk said. ‘It’s better’ sioners. have some real activity in funding purposes and that discussed possible financing Faulk said a merger of city “It’s better to have teachers “They have to be ready to terms of school infrastructure such a merger would result options. and county schools would cost dedicated to that one school,” move forward with the rec- and buildings. I think we made in no significant local savings. The county has a more than money, not save money. Williams said. “They are ommendation,” Dudney said. a lot of progress in that area.” ‘Very controversial’ $35.6 million fund balance, ac- “That’s not going to affect spread so thin traveling when “We are wasting our time to Commissioner Amon McK- “This is something new cording to Columbus County our buildings in any way. If they could be serving our chil- consider public hearings. For enzie said meetings with the and it’s very controversial,” Finance Director Bobbie Fair- they were to consolidate, the dren. There is a great expense this to go forward we have to school boards had improved Commissioner Ricky Bullard cloth. About $23.1 million of state would take away money. there.” have funding.” relations. See County schools, page 12-A that is unassigned or not com- That’s not going to change the He said schools are clean “We need the schools. We “The rapport is much bet- mitted. Another $5.1 million building needs,” he said. but lack infrastructure needed is the recommended amount “As you go from school to to be 21st century schools. to hold in savings or what is school it is painfully obvi- “We need to bring them considered “state restricted.” ous that a lot of our students up to date and up to code,” Clark said Tuesday he are disadvantaged socially, he said. would be willing to recom- athletically and academically Faulk said newer schools Nominations are open mend the county tap into the because of our school build- attract more students and fund balance to get the ball ings,” Williams said. have a positive impact on eco- rolling on school construction for but that he was interested in ironing out a solid agreement that would mean construction Whiteville would proceed with no tax increase. Appliance Repair School officials say they Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer favor commissioners’ endorse- ment of the plan before public 640-3304 hearings are set. Washers - Dryers Faulk said he is hopeful for a $10 to $15 million commit- Refrigerators & more ment of fund balance from the Reasonable Rates commissioners. Another $1 million from new sales tax rev- enue coming from the state, combined with lottery funds and utility and maintenance Have you checked under your savings, could cover the cost of a 30- to 40-year loan at less house for moisture damage? than 3 percent interest and roughly $2.5 million a year, Is your air conditioner ready for officials say. hot weather? “Its doable, yes,” Faulk said. “I think this is an oppor- Call Phillip Bowen Free inspection tunity we won’t have again.” The News Reporter is recognizing Interest rates are at an all- P&W and quote time low. Residential Services (910) 918-0549 fifteen young adult leaders under 40 who live and work in Columbus County.

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Bailey/Honeycutt Produce Pre-Employment Skills 8/02-8/04 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 5/23-5/27 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-111 6/20-6/24 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-111 For class schedule or more information contact, 7/25-7/29 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-111 Columbus County NCWorks Career Center To pre-register or for more information, contact the at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or Columbus County NCWorks Career Center visit our office located in A-building at SCC. at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or visit the Center in A Building. For additional course offerings, to pre-register or for textbook information, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425. 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 Sponsored content Workshop on snakes Columbus Regional Board of Trustee Changes For Freda Gore, serving as in June at State Park Chair of the CRHS Board of Have you ever wanted to Participants will also learn learn about snakes in our about the 37 species of snakes Trustees is the ultimate way to area? Lake Waccamaw State native to North Carolina and give back to the hospital that Park will host a snake work- the differences between them. her family has depended on shop at the State Park Visitor Such differences include egg Center Saturday and Sunday, layers vs. live births and ven- for years. Gore is a Columbus June 18 and 19 at 10 a.m. and omous vs. nonvenomous. County native and facilities 1 p.m. on both days. Snake safety and iden- manager at CresCom Bank. The presentation will give tification tips will also be an introduction to snakes and discussed, along with inter- She has been a board member how many are estimated in esting myths about our scaly since 2010 and recently suc- the U.S. and North Carolina. friends. ceeded Dr Sam Wheatley as chair, serving a two year term. “I’m a big supporter of our USDA offers new local hospital,” Gore says. My two children and five loan for farmers grandchildren were born at Columbus Regional, and my The U.S. Department of protect perishable products. Agriculture is establishing Funds from the loans may family members and I have a new loan program aimed be used to purchase convey- had several procedures there. Freda Gore and Dr. Sam Wheatley at new small and mid-sized ors, scales and trucks for I’m humbled and honored to the Donayre Cancer Care Cen- back to the community.” producers to purchase por- storing and transporting table storage and handling perishable farm products. serve as board chair. We have ter and relocation of urgent Additionally, Dr. Sam Wheat- equipment to expand their Further information a great group of trustees and care services. “Columbus ley has assumed the part-time operations and markets. about the new loan program Regional’s goal is to be more The loans include a small- is available at the Farm Ser- a wonderful administrative role of Chief Medical Officer er microloan option up to vice Agency in Government team, and everyone works than a hospital,” Gore says. for CRHS. In this new job $50,000 and lower down pay- Complex north of Whiteville, well together.” “We want to help people live Wheatley will be working with ments to enable farmers or by visiting http://offices. healthy lives, as well as pro- to purchase equipment to usda.gov. Gore will oversee a variety the medical staff and clinical vide excellent, close-to-home of projects during her term, quality outcomes working care when they are sick. This including the expansion of closely with the CRHS Hospi- is the best way we can give talist group.

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New Hours Patrice Roesler, deputy director for the N.C. Association Mon. - Fri 11:00 am - 8:30 pm Neil Emory, NCACC outreach associate, offered insight. of County Commisisoners, lists topics at the meeting. 640-1499 County schools 721 S.Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville Continued from page 10-A

said. “To spend $70 million on James Prevatte, a staunch said. of Whiteville City Schools is schools and with Whiteville supporter of Whiteville City Emory cautioned the equal to about 25 percent of City Schools wanting to re- Schools and a former city board. the Columbus County schools. model their high school.” schools employee, suggested “You’ve got to factor in the “We do not want to talk Bullard said he had re- consolidation of the city and human point of it,” he said. about merger. They are want- ceived several calls about the county schools would be prob- He suggested that in some ing a renovated high school proposal and that he wanted lematic and costly. areas, closure of a community like ones the county got in to know if a merger of the There was some discussion school opened the door for a 1992. Whiteville has not had a systems would save money. about whether a study of a charter school to open. new high school since 1962.” “If we are fixing to spend system merger was needed Bullard said declining Commissioners recently this much on two school before action on the county numbers in schools targeted approved $7,000 toward a sepa- systems and can get more schools’ request to build new for closure are due to parents rate study on a redesign of the savings, we need to be more schools. having already moved their high school and it is expected proactive with the dollar,” he “I do not think facilities kids to charter schools. to be complete by September. said. “Is there any savings (in would be affected,” Burroughs Deplorable conditions Commissioners suggested a merger)? I’m not pro-county said. “Our problem is that our at the oldest buildings that construction of a new high and anti-Whiteville. I’m for schools are falling apart. We would cost more to repair than school in Whiteville or re- the best education for stu- need some new facilities.” to rebuild have some com- model could drive construc- dents, whether they are from “I think Whiteville schools missioners focused on action tion costs close to $100 million Whiteville or Acme-Delco.” would remain open and stay sooner rather than later. overall for city and county Bullard said while sev- intact,” Bullard said, adding “If we exchange our pris- school construction. eral communities would lose that there would be one super- oners with our students in “It’s a huge community is- schools, the utility expenses intendent. these schools, the American sue.” Roesler said. “You’re try- would be a significant savings Roesler said the county did Civil Liberties Union would ing to deal with isolated little and that better federal fund- not appear to have the infor- file suit over the new home of bits of information. It is not ing opportunities exist with mation it needed to make a these prisoners,” McDowell the way to move it (merger) larger student populations. decision on merger of the two said of some buildings that forward.” Neil Emory, an outreach school systems. date to the 1920s. Prevatte said it is not prov- associate with the North Caro- Burroughs seemed to think “One thing you can be do- en that a merger would be lina Association of County plans for new school buildings ing now is start working on more efficient. Commissioners, helped fa- should not be slowed down by your bond rating, Emory said. “That’s why we need a cilitate the meeting along talk of a merger. “Right now we have a study,” Clark said. with Patrice Rosesler, deputy ‘Moves forward’ strong bond rating,” Clark “If you don’t have the director of the NCACC. “We would not even be hav- said. study it will immobilize you,” One system ing this conversation if we did Emory suggested that bond Roesler said. “You have to look at your not have school sites that were markets might consider the The general assembly, a situation,” Emory said. “Most terrible. I hope this board will fact that two school systems vote of the people or vote counties have one (school make sure the school board exists. of the commissioners could system) because it saves you moves forward with the plans “I’m hearing something merge the schools, Prevatte money.” before we do. It’s their plan,” every day,” Prevatte said. He said before reiterating that he County Commissioner Commissioner Buddy Byrd said the student population was against the idea.

NCHSAA first-round playoff results from Wednesday Baseball Friday at 7 p.m. Olivia Kissam had three Bowen two goals each Whiteville 5, Southside hits including two doubles West Columbus at Trask, 0. Softball East Columbus visits date and time to be an- Grayson Ward had two Whiteville 13, Star- Princeton, date and time TBA nounced. hits and two runs scored mount 0. Bunn at South Columbus, Whiteville 10, North Whiteville hosts Jones Malerie Leviner pitches a second-round game is Friday, Duplin 1. Sr., date and time to be an- five-inning perfect game. time to be announced. Whiteville hosts James nounced. Whiteville hosts North Kenan, date and time to be North Moore 8, West Moore, date and time to be Girls Soccer announced. Columbus 5. announced. West Columbus 4, Union North Pitt 2, South Co- Dixon at South Columbus, East Columbus 14, 3. lumbus 0. second-round game will is Pender 3 Madison Arnold and Lexi The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 – 13-A Politics Continued from page 1-A perspective on what’s right the biggest economic issues expanded so far beyond its and wrong and drug abuse. today are the Federal Re- prescribed boundaries, that He said the younger gen- serve’s economic policy on it is no longer legitimate to erations in America are quantitative easing, youth lead me,” Newman said. overwhelmingly lazy, dumb flight, dropped tourism Newman said that young and disrespectful. rates in North Carolina, and people should not vote now “Our perspective on the lack of manufacturing or when they get older. what’s right and wrong and blue collar employ- He explained that when has become distorted and ment capable of sustaining people quit participating in no longer aligns with the a family. government via the voting Christian fundamentals “Quantitative easing has booth and revoke Wash- that so many of our fore- addicted large financial in- ington as their leaders, fathers held so closely,” stitutions to free money and Washington will be forced Worthington said. addicted common Amer- to retract what he sees as “It’s a recipe for disaster, icans to easy credit and its intrusion into the lives and I fear for our future.” loans,” Newman said. “It of citizens. Nursing Home Week Shenicka Banks, 26, a na- will eventually decrease the The 2016 general election Sunday, May 8 kicked off National Nursing Home Week. Premier Living and Rehab tive of Whiteville, said she value of the dollar world- is on Nov. 8, and it will fea- is a Democrat because the wide and possibly lead it to ture the 58th quadrennial Center staff and residents stand near-by as Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn party’s platform meets the its death.” United States presidential signs the proclamation declaring May 8-14 National Nursing Home Week. Premier needs of middle class people Newman said that North election. North Carolina Living and Rehab’s festivities included Monday, Spirit Day, annual baseball game; and low-income families. Carolina remains one of the will contribute 15 votes to Tuesday, 50s sock hop day; Wednesday, Fiesta Day; Thursday, Carnival Day; Friday, Banks said she voted in the top places to do business in the Electoral College. Western Day; Saturday, the community is invited. 2012 election and plans to the nation, and many people vote in the 2016 election. rely on the tourism industry According to Banks, the for their living. biggest economic issues to- Youth flight is character- NOTICE OF SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION day are climate change, loss ized as young adults head- of farmlands and commu- ing for urban centers with COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA JUNE 7, 2016 nity growth. She said that greater job opportunities little to no action is taken and culture to never return. The Columbus county Board of Elections will be holding a Special Primary Election on June 7, 2016 for the in preserving and protect- Newman expressed con- NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat. ing our forests, rivers and cern for social issues such Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the oceans from toxic plastic as the political left’s push polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious pollution. for acceptance of nontradi- objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo iden- “The loss of farmland de- tional, non-Christian values tification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport creases the amount of crops that continue to undermine or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration grown here in North Caro- the family unit, the federal lina,” Banks said. “More government’s intrusion in date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS money needs to be invested our private lives and the OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such in preserving the land in prosecution of the drug war. as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and North Carolina.” “The prosecution of the others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and Banks said that Colum- drug war fosters violent providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date bus County has potential criminal behavior and pro- of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Dec- for growth, and many aban- motes the left’s knee-jerk laration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank state- doned buildings can be used response to call for Chris- ment, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options to enhance the county and tianity’s removal from the are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable provide safe activities for public sphere,” Newman impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of citizens at no charge. said. identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identifica- Banks thought that po- Economic and social is- tion Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo lice brutality, gun laws and sues at the county, state and education are the most im- national level are of great identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC portant social issues today. importance to Worthington, State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov. She wants stricter gun Banks and Newman, and Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. laws that include mental they all agreed that a lack PCT POLLING PLACE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP health background checks of education on these issues P01A BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT 753 HALLSBORO RD S HALLSBORO, NC 28442 on people who want guns. and apathy for the political P02B BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT 225 9TH ST BOLTON, NC 28423 “It is a disgrace that the process are big problems P03 BUG HILL 1 - PIREWAY(NAKINA) people who are armed to with young voters. FIRE SUBSTATION 18032 SEVEN CREEKS HWY TABOR CITY, NC 28463 protect the people are kill- “It is my constitutional P04 BUG HILL 2 - OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E TABOR CITY, NC 28463 ing the people due to vari- right to vote,” Banks said. P05 BUG HILL 3 - NAKINA BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY NAKINA, NC 28455 ous reasons,” Banks said. “For as long as I live, I will P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO FIRE & RESCUE 75 RAILROAD ST E CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 “The bottom line is that always exercise my right to P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX 208 E 1ST AVE CHADBOURN, NC 28431 they shouldn’t shoot to kill.” vote.” P08 CHERRY GROVE - COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER 9814 SWAMP FOX HWY W CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 Banks suggested doing Worthington wants his P09 FAIR BLUFF-FAIR BLUFF FIRE AND RESCUE 653 RAILROAD ST FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439 away with the Common voice heard because it is P10 EAST LEES - OLD DOCK COMMUNITY BLDG 12820 NEW BRITTON HWY E NAKINA, NC 28455 Core curriculum because it a privilege and every vote P11 NORTH LEES - does not meet the needs of counts. He said the elec- PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 lower functioning students. tion process is the one time She said that teachers where his opinion counts P12 SOUTH LEES - MACEDONIA FREEWILL BAPTIST are underpaid in North just as much as the presi- CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 216 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Carolina. dent’s. P13 WEST LEES- VFW POST #6066 4604 ERVIN T RICHARDSON RD NAKINA, NC 28455 Dylan Newman, 27, a na- “At the moment, I don’t P14 RANSOM-UNION HALL LOCAL 738 102 HWY 87 RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456 tive of Fair Bluff, said he plan to vote because the P15 TATUM - WOW LODGE 1088 6847 HAYNES LENNON HWY EVERGREEN, NC 28438 does not affiliate with the federal government has hit P16B WACCAMAW - LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT 203 FLEMMINGTON DR LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450 Republican or Democrat such a low point and has P17 WELCHES CREEK - WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 parties because they are so P18 WESTERN PRONG- similar on all governmental WESTERN PRONG COMMUNITY CENTER INC 185 WOOTENS STORE RD CLARKTON, NC 28433 issues and differ only slight- P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 ly on social issues. Newman Visit P20A WHITEVILLE 2 - VINELAND STATION DEPOT 701 E MAIN ST WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 said he voted in 2012, but he Whiteville.com P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE - does not plan to vote in 2016. NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT 747 PEACOCK RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 According to Newman, P22A SOUTH WHITEVILLE - ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 5384 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 P23 WEST WHITEVILLE - Sports AMERICAN LEGION POST 137 76 LEGION DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Continued from page 5-A P24 WILLIAMS 1- ROSELAND FIRE DEPT 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD CHADBOURN, NC 28431 P25B WILLIAMS 2 - LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 adults go but the kids enjoy where kids start off to learn P26B SOUTH WILLIAMS- how to play. You don’t cut being out here,” Athletic THE RITZ CENTER (Rear Entrance) 213 HICKMAN RD TABOR CITY, NC 28463 kids who are just starting Director John Baldwin said. off in recreation ball. The Baldwin has noticed the only way they can get turned adults that come out end up One-stop early voting will be held at : away is if they can’t physi- enjoying themselves just as cally do the sport—but we much as the children. “Es- COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE Thursday, May 26 - Saturday, May 28 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. still won’t turn them away. pecially on game nights, you 50 LEGION DR # A Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There is always something should see it out here. It’s WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Saturday, June 4 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. they can do,” he added. really jamming,” he said. Green noted that more Flag football, track and Canvass Day will be held in the Columbus County Board of Elections office on June 14, 2016 than 90 percent of the chil- field and outdoor basket- dren on Chadbourn’s cur- ball applications are not Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Ab- rent teams were kids of town yet available. There are no sentee Request Form, available at the County Board of Elections office and received in the Columbus County residents. plans for Chadbourn Parks Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2016. Completed absentee This year, Chadbourn soc- and Recreation to host Dixie cer was hosted in the form of Boys baseball. ballots must be returned to the Columbus County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2016. a camp because there were When asked about the not enough kids signed-up in budgetary implications of All residents of Columbus County who are registered to vote with the Columbus County Board of Elections may each age group to establish the town increasing money vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. Unaffiliated teams, Green said. The camp for parks and recreation voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Columbus County who are not was led by West Columbus when other areas have short- registered to vote must register on or before Friday, May 13, 2016 in order to be eligible to vote on Election soccer standout Franklin falls, Green said the quality Day. Those voters who are not registered by Friday, May 13, 2016 may register and vote during one stop early Williams, Jr., who recently of life for town residents and voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish signed to play soccer for a long-term vision for invest- to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections Rosemont College of Penn- ing in the town’s recreation in writing by May 13, 2016. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address sylvania. offerings outweigh the tem- must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. Green said he is pleased porary budget issues. with the increase in partici- “Recreation can bring pation in baseball compared money to a town,” he said. Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of to last year and the interest “We can create an atmo- their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and in soccer. Last year, 24 chil- sphere of excitement for peo- handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place. dren participated in Chad- ple. We do have people here bourn baseball; this year 55 but if we have more outdoor At the Precincts on Election Day and at the One-stop voting site, buffer zones will be clearly marked off with children play on four teams. recreation, that can bring yellow caution tape (50 ft from the main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for There are 26 children signed more people to Chadbourn to purpose of voting or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning or up for soccer and the applica- spend money at our gas sta- Electioneering inside the buffer zone area nor should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area. Precinct tion period is still open. tions, at our restaurants, at officials will designate an area on the premises where campaigning and electioneering will be allowed. “The thing that I’ve no- our mom and pop stores—it’s ticed is the kids really want- a system you’re returning For additional information about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at One- ed something to do. There to get more sales tax back to Stop locations or other election matters may contact the Columbus County Board of Elections: 50 Legion Dr., isn’t much togetherness the town,” he said. “It’s just Suite A, in Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone: (910)640-6609 E-mail: [email protected] in Chadbourn as far as the going to take time.” Editorials The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016

Don’t allow school system merger to confuse issue at hand Consolidation of school buildings in the Columbus County School system is Ramblin’ a critical need that should not be slowed down or confused with merger of the with Ann Columbus County and Whiteville City schools. The point By ANN WORTHINGTON It has been clear for Now is the time to focus on the plan before us Mother’s Day has come and years at least gone for this year and I hope a handful of to build new schools; many of you got to spend time county com- not merge two school with your moms. I thought missioners districts. about my own mom and all of are interest- the special things she did for ed in explor- my family and me. However, the ing savings time she spent with me was my with a merger of the two school systems. greatest joy. Whiteville City Schools is one of 15 I thought back to the 1950s such city systems in the state. Public opinion when she and I drove back and Those who oppose such a school dis- forth to Whiteville every day trict merger argue that it is a move that except Sunday to work in Roses would save the state money but few to Saturday, May 14 is the date happy, safe day for all. Dime Store. I was the store’s no local dollars. Some suggest it would Thanks of the annual Chalk Banks Chal- If you can help with the event secretary and she at times was actually cost more to maintain the two lenge, which is held at our north- next Saturday, show up and the the floor manager. Those were districts at equal levels based on the way We want to thank everyone for ern Lumber River State Park park staff will help you find a way tiring days for us, but also good the statutes are written and dictate fund- everything you have done to help site, Chalk Banks, just outside of to volunteer that will suit your support the Bass family through days of spending time together. ing levels. Wagram near Laurinburg. skills and talents. I thought about the times It is an issue that has not been studied our fundraiser April 23 at Avant’s It will be a fun day with many We will especially need help Chapel. From prayer to donations when she and my dad farmed and a distraction from the real issue at activities scheduled throughout with safety with the raft event, and hands on, we thank you. the day. canoe rides and for the trail ride. the land for a living, and the hand that needs to be addressed. Because of your loyalty and long hours they worked. The Columbus County School system The park staff can use, and There will be a tent for Friends love, it was a huge success. We ex- will appreciate, volunteers to help of Lumber River State Park to Even though I know they has 19 schools that are costly to maintain tend a heartfelt thanks to you all. make the day a success. help make the public aware of were exhausted, my mom al- and operate because some are more than The pastor, congregation, and Chalk Banks Challenge is a day our Friends group, for member- ways found the time and energy 90 years old. Ashley Watts Bass and her fam- long event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. centered ship renewal and to recruit new to prepare a delicious meal It is the wrong time to dance with the ily want to thank God for all He around a homemade raft race, a members. has brought Derek and his family three times daily. idea that a merger of the two school sys- long held tradition of the river in Current members are encour- Then, when the vegetable tems would save money. through and still bringing them that area that was rejuvenated five aged to stop by, visit, and help at through. And for the beautiful day, garden was ready, that was There is definitely no reason to delay years ago. the tent. He made possible for everyone to There will be canoe and kayak If you can volunteer May 14 more added work for her; how- action on a progressive plan to move the come out and have a wonderful ever, she still found time for all Columbus County School system, and races and a 5K Trail Run. at the Chalk Banks Challenge, time. All members are invited to par- contact Neill Lee at the park via of our needs, whatever they ultimately our county forward. We also want to thank The News ticipate in these events. email, [email protected] or were. Interest rates are at the lowest they Reporter for always publishing our There will be games for chil- call me at 910-628-4564 (office), 910- I so vividly remember see- likely will ever be, the county fund bal- events at Avant’s Chapel. dren, young and young at heart, 618-2753 (cell). ing her head bent over her old Brinda Watts ance is at a healthy $35.6 million and new throughout the day, free canoe Your help and support are treadle style sewing machine revenue from the state sales tax makes it rides and family friendly musical greatly appreciated. as she worked to stitch up a Neill Lee feasible to build new schools with no tax State park friends groups performing. garment for a member of our It will be a fun and action Park Superintendent increase, several officials say. family, and treadle it meaning If the county waits to act or gets Dear Friends of Lumber River packed day and we’ll need many Lumber River State Park State Park, people to help make it a successful, she had to pedal the machine bogged down in the idea of merger rather with her foot. than the need for new facilities, future I remember so well the late generations might not ever walk through evenings she sat up and canned the doors of a school that is less than 100 You Decide: and preserved the vegetables years old. and fruits that were available Now is the time to focus on the plan on our farm because she knew before us to build new schools, not merge how much that would mean to two districts. It is one that is workable Will interest rates remain low? the family during the long, cold and with the right negotiations and tim- By DR. MIKE WALDEN talked to the assembled group change. Today the average 30- winter months. ing actually affordable. about the condition and out- year fixed conventional mort- It was always exciting to me The year was 1978. A young, look of the current economy, gage rate is under 4 percent. In when she made quilts because newly hired economics pro- both in the nation and in North some countries interest rates I knew some of my out-grown fessor was making one of his Carolina. But when it came are actually negative. Yet in dresses would have pieces of Commentary first public presentations to time for questions, it was clear 1978 the worst was yet to come. them sewn in that beautiful quilt some place and that really Limericks by Bob Aldrich a group in Washington, N.C. most people were upset about The 30-year fixed mortgage The professor quickly learned one thing -- interest rates. The didn’t peak until 1981 at -- hold made me feel special. locals referred to their town most common questions asked on to your hats -- 18.5 percent. No matter how hard she With the SPCA standing firm as “Little Washington,” to dis- were “Why are mortgage rates The turnaround in inter- worked or how tired she was, Circus elephants are gone long term. tinguish it from the nation’s 10 percent?” and “When will est rates is one of the biggest she always found time to give At the big top they’re through. capital. He was also told Little they get lower so I can afford economic stories of the last 70 us a piano selection or two most We’ll now go to the zoo Washington was founded years to buy a home?” years. Interest rates began a evenings. Sitting on the front To see a performing pachyderm. before Washington, D.C., and That newbie professor with steady climb after World War porch, with the moon and stars was the first city to be named a full head of hair (wish that II, rising threefold to peak in sparkling in the late evening In spite of our programs to retrain after George Washington. was still the case) was me! the early 1980s. But since then sky and beautiful music drift- A reduced low wage growth does remain. Equipped with this impor- Now, almost 40 years later, I’m they have tumbled almost as ing out and onto the porch. It’s globalization What a memory. And work automation tant information, the professor reminded how economics can fast as they rose. This leaves That have held back low wage earner gains. I remember the times I si- lently entered her bedroom to The courts have a judgment to render. find her on her knees praying What rest rooms are due a transgender? her evening prayers. What a Although most would agree blessing. The issue “He or She” My friends, thanks for your Is solved by the “Unisex” blender. kind remarks as I see you from time to time, and as always, until next time, don’t forget God loves you and so do I. Write to us Thumbs up Send letters to the editor or contact editorial page editor • To the North Les High at leshigh@whiteville. Carolina Depart- com, or mail them to PO Box 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. ment of Transpor- All letters must be signed tation for approving and include a phone number, a proposed $300,000 which will not be published. footbridge over the Lake Letters are limited to 400 words Waccamaw Dam. The and must be signed and include bridge will enhance the the author’s community. Authors are limited to one let- Lake Waccamaw State ter every 30 days. Letters about Park and events such as business and personal disputes Take the Lake. will not be considered. Letters are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 – 15-A People, Places and Things City planner Big nasty birds perform a service explains Board By CLARA CARTRETTE subtropical forests, shrub- which was accompanied by National Geographic will Staff Writer lands, pastures and deserts. the rapid spread of rabies in support the tagging of eight of Adjustments We’re about to learn more dog and human populations. additional birds this fall. In When you think of vul- about how to protect our most The estimated toll of the addition, the zoo will begin By JEFFERSON WEAVER justment, which overruled tures (we called them buz- valuable garbage collectors. Asian vulture decline is $34 testing vultures for potential Staff Writer Marziano. zards where I grew up) you The National Geograph- billion over 10 years. lead exposure. The planner’s remarks most likely conjure up ideas ic Society’s Conservation In addition to healthcare We have a lot to be proud of Unless someone takes the Tuesday came after Mayor of big nasty birds eating Trust Advisory Board has costs, the loss of vultures in in our North Carolina Zoo. It Whiteville Board of Adjust- Terry Mann asked Marziano dead things… dead, rotten awarded the North Carolina Africa could have important is the world’s largest natural ments to court, a recent ruling to explain the role of the things that they find on the Zoo’s Dr. Corinne Kendall a implications for the tourism habitat zoo. It puts wildlife that allowed a city council- board of adjustments. The roadways, in fields, woods or $20,000 grant in industry, given the first and is a leader in saving man to erect a new cellular board is rarely used, Mar- wherever they travel. support of her likely rise in rot- animals in the wild. With the phone tower will stand. ziano said, noting that accord- But do we ever think about project, “Pro- ting carcasses that grant awarded to Dr. Kendall, “What the board of adjust- ing to planning office records, the value of these garbage tecting Tanza- would exist due to great strides can be made in ments did is not within the their last meeting prior to the collectors? They provide a nia’s Endan- their demise, caus- protecting vultures in Africa. law,” City Planner Hiram Blackmon appeal was in 2011. much-needed service that we gered Vultures: ing an unpleasant The North Carolina Zoo Marziano told the city council The board of adjustments could hardly live without and Understanding nuisance to tour- provides an experience like Tuesday. “If I made the same has nine current members, could never afford to pay for. their Move- ists. no other zoo anywhere. With decision, you could fire me.” Marziano said, and one vacan- And, truth be known, most of ment and Cre- Vultures can five miles of exhibits, near- City Councilman Tim cy. Six members are residents us don’t even think about the ation of a Long- also be a ranger’s ly 2,000 animals and 52,000 Blackmon recently appealed of the city, while four are cho- birds that remove the rotting term Monitor- best friends, as plants, it is not only the larg- Marziano’s refusal of a sen from the extraterritorial carcasses from our midst. We ing Program.” they are impor- est natural habitat zoo in the permit for a new wireless jurisdiction. All are selected just take it for granted until The associate tant indicators of world, it is an international communications tower on by the city council. we see one going about his job. curator of con- poaching activity leader in wildlife conserva- Blackmon’s property behind “The board was created There are many kinds of servation and as they are attract- tion. But don’t worry about White’s Crossing. by state law to take some of vultures and buzzards, but the research at the North Caro- ed to large carcasses, such as getting overly tired seeing Blackmon has had a two- the political pressure off of ones we see most in this area lina Zoo, Dr. Kendall oversees those of poached elephants all of the exhibits. The zoo way radio tower on the prop- staff, and bear some of the are red-headed scavengers zoo-based research and is and rhinos, in large numbers. has trams to pick you up and erty for more than a decade, burden for the city council,” that we’re afraid will crash involved in several interna- Unfortunately, this has led you get off where you want according to Marziano. The Marziano said. through our windshields tional conservation projects to poachers poisoning vul- to spend time, then hop on city planning office was ap- Outside of taking a case carrying a rotten carcass just run by the zoo. tures in efforts to cover their another tram when you’re proached by Blackmon and to Superior Court, Marziano scooped up from the highway. Dr. Kendall has been study- tracks. ready to move on to another Verizon Communications said the Board of Adjustment Vulture is the name given ing vultures in East Africa for Vulture experts identified exhibit. last year about replacing the is the final word on planning to two groups of scavenging more than eight years. Her Southern Tanzania as an Located in the center of extant tower with a wireless issues. birds of prey: the New World work at the North Carolina area likely to be important the state in Asheboro, it is tower of the same size, on an “The legality of any ac- vultures, including the Cali- Zoo is allowing her to make a for vultures, but where little an easy drive and a great day adjacent piece of property. tions by a town or city is valid fornian and Andean condors; global difference for wildlife. was currently known about trip from anywhere in North Because wireless towers until it’s challenged in court,” and the Old World vultures, According to a news re- the status, population trends Carolina. Everyone from are not permitted in the area, Marziano said. including the birds seen scav- lease from the North Carolina or threats to vultures. tiny tots to senior citizens Marziano turned down the Blackmon did not com- enging on carcasses of dead Zoo, vultures are the fastest Beginning in 2013, the find themselves surrounded, request. He said at a previ- ment during the discussion. animals on African plains. declining group of birds glob- North Carolina Zoo, in col- fascinated and entertained by ous council meeting and in a He has asked to be excused New World vultures are ally and recent work has led laboration with the Wildlife some of Africa’s giants, in- planning board meeting that as a councilmember from found in North and South to several African vulture Conservation Society, con- cluding elephants, rhinos and he had warned Blackmon the previous discussions of the America; Old World vultures species being up-listed to ducted vulture surveys in giraffes. You can share the use was not allowed either by wireless tower and the city’s are found in Europe, Africa critically endangered. Ruaha and Katavi National love of gorillas with Mosuba right or a permit. recently amended wireless and Asia, meaning that be- The primary threat to vul- Park. The study confirmed and his six-member troop, Blackmon appealed the communications ordinance, tween the two groups, vul- tures is poisoning, the news the importance of this land- welcome polar bear Nikita decision to the Board of Ad- citing his business interests. tures are found on every release stated. People put scape for African vultures, as he joins Anana in polar continent except Australia poison, often in the form of with high vulture abundance plunges every day at their and Antarctica. pesticides, on carcasses or and currently low threats (i.e. Rocky Coast Exhibit, or join The turkey vulture, also dead animals trying to kill limited poisoning suspected). in the fun at the mud cafe in known in some North Ameri- lions and hyenas, which oc- Last year, two African white- the Kidzone. BugFest South can regions as the turkey buz- casionally kill their livestock. backed vultures, a critically Nearly 750,000 guests visit zard, and in some areas of the More than 100 vultures can endangered species that can the North Carolina Zoo each Caribbean as the John crow be killed at just one carcass, have a home range several year. Plan your family’s ad- comes to Science or carrion crow, is a vulture so the impact of this activity times the size of North Caro- venture trip at www.nczoo. that is the most widespread has been enormous. lina, were tagged with satel- org/. of the New World vultures. The loss of vultures can lite telemetry units. For more information Museum May 21 One of three species in the have severe economic and By studying vulture move- about the National Geo- genus Cathartes of the fam- ecological implications. As ment, it will be possible to graphic Conservation Trust, Did you know that the in the Roachingham 500 and ily Cathartidae, the turkey the undertakers of the animal better understand the needs visit http://www.national- fastest flying insect is the get a taste of entomophagy vulture ranges from southern kingdom, vultures play a crit- and potential threats to these geographic.com/explorers/ dragonfly, or that there are (the practice of eating bugs) Canada to the southernmost ical role in decomposition and important birds while also grants-programs/conserva- more insects in North Caro- as you sample insect-infused tip of South America. It in- disease control. Loss of vul- improving accuracy of on- tion-trust/. lina than humans in the en- dishes prepared by local, habits a variety of open and tures in India led to an explo- going population monitor- tire world? Join the fun of award-winning chefs from semi-open areas, including sion in feral dog populations, ing. The current grant from all things “buggy” and get to downtown restaurants. know your six-legged neigh- Café Insecta opens at 10:30 bors at the North Carolina a.m. and closes when the food Walden Museum of Natural Sciences runs out. So come early! The Continued from page 1-A at Whiteville’s BugFest South, best part is, it’s free! Please held Saturday, May 21, from 10 contact the museum at 910- a.m. to 3 p.m. 914-4185 for more information. us with two big questions: of international trade today. A key factor is deter- on the street. BugFest South is a free, Why have interest rates agreements that lowered mining an interest rate is Last, some analysts say family friendly festival cel- dropped so much, and will trade barriers between the expected future infla- one of the benefits of the ebrating the creepy, crawly they remain low? countries and resulted in tion rate. When inflation slowly expanding economy creatures we love. Enjoy en- Notice of There are four major increased country-to-coun- is higher, the purchasing in the last decade has been tertaining displays, exhibits factors behind the multi- try buying and selling. power of future dollars is low interest rates. and activities. Learn all about meeting decadal plunge in interest The upswing of these lower. Lenders, therefore, With the economy rela- arthropods, which make up rates: globalization, low three changes -- in the anal- must charge higher inter- tively sluggish, borrowing three-quarters of all animals The Columbus County inflation, Federal Reserve ysis of one economist -- is est rates to counteract the has not been as strong, and on Earth. Bring out your in- Board of Education will meet policy and slow economic that 3 billion people joined lower valued future dollar. this has helped keep the ner bug by competing in the in regular session Monday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Co- growth. the world economy through So when inflation falls, so, price of money -- the inter- Arthropod Olympics. See live critters visiting from the lumbus County Board of Edu- Globalization is short- increased production, sell- too, do interest rates. est rate -- low. cation conference room in hand for the world’s eco- ing, buying and trading. Economists have long Of course, not everyone Arthropod Zoo in Raleigh. Cheer on real roaches racing Whiteville. nomic linkages strengthen- The world, including argued that massive mon- is happy with low inter- ing, and three big events the United States, has ex- ey-printing by the Federal est rates, particularly sav- have really spurred it. perienced a large increase Reserve Bank, or the Fed, ers who want to put their One was the collapse of in available products and in the mid- to late 1970s had money in safe investments, the former Soviet Union, services, which lowers both much to do with the run-up like CDs and Treasury se- which allowed coun- costs and prices. in both inflation and inter- curities. In some cases the tries -- mainly in Eastern One of these lower prices est rates during that pe- interest rates paid on these The Future. Europe -- to increase eco- is the interest rate, which riod. In the last 40 years the investments have not even nomic linkages with the can simply be viewed as the Fed seems to have learned kept pace with inflation. You Can’t rest of the world. price of moving resources its lesson and has closely My best bet about future Second was the move- (money) from the future to tracked the inflation rate interest rates is they will Predict It. ment of China from a today. and carefully increased remain low. However, if glo- tightly, centrally controlled Globalization has also the supply of money and balization were to be pulled But You Can economy with little inter- interacted with inflation credit. back, if the Fed flooded the national interaction to to make average prices rise The Fed did rapidly economy with money, or if Prepare for It. an economy with private at a slower rate. With more increase money creation economic growth suddenly incentives and profits and people worldwide working, during the financial crisis exploded, then interest significant trading with making and selling things, of the Great Recession, rates would jump. To learn how we can the world. the U.S. annual inflation but the Fed held most of I don’t see any of those help you prepare, call Third was the accelera- rate has dropped from 13.5 that money in their vaults events in the cards, but you tion in the last two decades percent in 1980 to 2 percent rather than putting it out decide! your local Edward Jones financial advisor today. Saturday Music Festival celebrates 100 years of state parks in North Carolina

A daylong music festival more, according to State Park day, followed by Southern year to come enjoy a great Eric G Lanier, AAMS® at Lake Waccamaw State Superintendent Toby Hall. Just Us, Jimmy Gatlin and resource,” Hall said. Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Park Saturday will celebrate “We’re looking forward to Ronnie Fisher with the Back- “The parks belong to the . Member SIPC the 100th birthday of North a really big crowd Saturday,” roads Band. people of North Carolina, and 117 West Main Street Carolina State Parks. he said. Many of the activities, in- this is our way to say thank Whiteville, NC 28472 The free event runs from Hall said four local bands cluding the music, will go on you, and get more folks to find 910-642-3001 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., and fea- will perform. through the late closing time, out what we have to offer.”

tures several area bands, food, Gene Wayman and the Hall said. For more information, call MKD-2076A-A arts and crafts vendors, and Depot Jammers will start the “This is a great time of the 646-4748. 16-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 Ezzell performing in Lumberton musical Melvin Ezzell of Whiteville Civic Center Historic Theater and adults. will perform Saturday as a in Lumberton at 7 p.m. See advertisement on page Medicare got you asking questions? member of the cast of Cinder- Cinderella in Spain is a bi- 3-A. ella in Spain in the Carolina lingural musical for children SHIIP has answers. As part of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has experts specially trained to answer your Medicare questions and to help you with other insurance issues important to seniors, such as: • selecting a Medicare prescription drug plan • preventing Medicare billing fraud and abuse • choosing a Medicare supplement plan • long term care insurance

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WASHINGTON - Four con- Wilson recorded five strike- scoring opportunities for Wash- bring home Chase Gore. Mo- secutive hits with two outs in outs and picked two Pam Pack ington.” ments later, Shelley scored from the top of the fifth inning and runners off first base. In the top of the fifth inning, third base on a wild pitch that the one-hit pitching of Garrett Pickell struck out three of Mike Byers led off and reached made the score 4-0. Wilson produced a 4-1 win over the four batters he faced in the first base after taking a fastball “We did a good job of string- the Washington Pam Pack Tues- seventh inning to chalk up the off the helmet. ing some hits together and day in the opening round of the save. Washington scored its Mario Hernandez came on getting the runs across,” said state 1A high school baseball lone run in the bottom of the the pinch run for Byers, and two Strickland, whose squad made playoffs. fifth inning. outs later, Mason Benton drove the 170-mile bus trip to Beaufort The Stallions will play host “Our pitchers did an out- a single to bring home Hernan- County to take on the Wash- to Dixon Friday in the second standing job,” said Stallion dez with the game’s first run. ington team. “Up until then, round of the state playoffs. Dix- head coach Bradley Strickland, Jacob Gore came on to pinch- neither team had been able to on advanced Tuesday with an whose team bounced back with run for Benton, stole second get much going.” upset win over North Johnston. a strong playoff win after fall- and advanced on an infield a The win put the Stallion The left-handed Wilson held ing to Red Springs in the first single by Chase Gore. Hunter season record at 16-9 and Wash- the Washington squad to one hit round of last week’s Three Shelley followed with a single ington at 15-10. over six innings before right- Rivers Conference Tourna- that scored Jacob Gore, and Tripp Barfield was the los- hander Evan Pickell came on ment. “They kept things under Landon Stocks connected with ing pitcher for the Washington control and didn’t allow many his second hit of the game to squad. to pitch the final inning. Garrett Wilson SCHS opens softball playoffs with lop-sided victory over Red Springs By DAN BISER cluding three by first baseman Sports Editor Lindsey Jones. Carson Powell had two hits,including a first- With 13 batters drawing inning double to left field that walks and five more getting hit was misplayed and allowed her by pitches, the South Colum- to leg it all the way around the bus Lady Stallions had virtu- bases. Anna Caroline Suggs ally no difficulty in advancing was the winning pitcher, giving to the second round of the state up three hits. 2A softball playoffs on Tuesday. One of the few bright spots With an 11-0 surge in the for the Red Springs squad first two innings, Scott John- came in the third inning when son’s SCHS team claimed its Angelica Locklear ripped a third win of the season over three-run homer well over the Three Rivers Conference rival fence in straight-away center Red Springs by a 20-3 score. field. The loss dropped the The game was halted in the Lady Red Devils season record fifth inning by the 10-run rule to 12-11 that included a fifth- as South Columbus’ season place finish in the Three Rivers record climbed to 17-7. SCHS Conference. finished runnerup in this Johnson said he was pleased year’s Three Rivers Confer- with his team’s patience at the South Columbus pitcher ence regular-season standings. plate. Anna Caroline Suggs makes The Lady Stallions entered the “We didn’t go swinging at a a delivery toward home playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the lot of bad pitches, but we did a plate Tuesday in the Lady good job of swinging at those 32-team East 2A bracket. Stallions’ softball playoff win The win advanced the Lady in the strike zone,” said John- over Red Springs. Stallions to second-round play son, who became SCHS softball where they will play host to the coach this year after serving as winner of Wednesday’s Bunn- head baseball coach at South- Dixon match-up in second- eastern Community College out,” he said, “so we know what round play. South Columbus for eight seasons. “We know it we have to do. We’ll have to be had a total of seven hits, in- gets a lot tougher from here on at our best from here on out.” Kligerman, RBR head to Dover seeking Kansas redemption After some near misses in the NASCAR and RBR are heading to Delaware’s Dover In- Camping World Truck Series’ (NCWTS) first ternational Speedway, a facility that the driver three races of the 2016, Ricky Benton Racing’s considers his home track, this weekend for the Staff photos by Franklin Davis (RBR) Enterprises and Parker Kligerman’s luck Dover 200. The race is scheduled for Friday at South Columbus High School’s Lindsey Jones follows through on one of the three hits ran out on lap 49 of the Toyota Tundra 250 at 5:30 p.m. “This was a race that we have had on our she had in the Lady Stallions’ 20-3 victory over Red Springs Tuesday in the opening Kansas Speedway. After moving forward from the 18th starting schedule since Daytona,” said team owner round of the state 2A softball playoffs. position, Kligerman found himself with no Ricky Benton. “(Crew chief) Mike (Hester) and way to take evasive action when John Hunter (tire specialist and the team’s other full-time Nemechek and John Wes Townley made contact employee) worked tirelessly over the break after WHS baseball team receives MaxPreps ranking sending Townley’s truck down the track into the Martinsville to get the truck ready and we are path of the No. 92 BTS Tire and Wheel Distribu- ready to go.” The two-time defending championships. The Whiteville High School tors/Solid Rock Carriers/Advance Auto Parts/ The driver is happy to be back behind the state 1A champion Wolfpack Whiteville is the only North baseball team received recog- Valvoline Ford. wheel so soon. squad entered the state 1A Carolina school listed among nition by MaxPreps last week “It is really a shame,” Kligerman said. “We “After a tough week at Kansas, it is good to playoffs on Wednesday with the Top 25 in the category. by being selected 17th nationlly had a truck capable of finishing in the top 10. I not have another long layoff,” Kligerman said, a 20-3 record, including the Verdigis High School of Clare- among small schools (fewer hate it for these guys. They have worked so hard “and it’s even better to be heading to Dover, Three Rivers Conference reg- moret, Okla., has received the than than 1,000 enrollment) to get these trucks ready for this stretch of three which is in my top-three favorite racetracks. It ular-season and tournament top ranking. teams. straight races and to have this truck destroyed is also one of the closest to my home, so I will may be a setback for our plans.” have a lot of friends and family there. Lady Wolfpack’s Owens leads nation in assists Kligerman’s impact was one of the hardest “I can’t thank Black’s Tire, Solid Rock Car- recorded by NASCAR’s data recorders this riers, Advance Auto Parts and Valvoline for all MaxPreps has listed Whiteville High School Three Rivers Conference championship. The season at 62 Gs. they have done to help us get to Dover this week. senior midfielder Abigail Owens as the leader Lady Wolfpack went into Wednesday night’s “I am very thankful for the safety improve- in assists among the nation’s girls high school opening-round game of the state 1A playoffs ments that NASCAR has made and for the safe This week’s truck soccer players with a season total of 33. against North Duplin with a 17-5 record. WHS trucks that this team has built,” Kligerman RBR is bringing T4 from its stable for the Do- Owens has helped pace Coach Ronnie Todd’s has advanced to the 1A Final Four in each of said. ver 200. Friday’s race marks the first time this WHS girls soccer team to a third straight the past two seasons. Despite the setback at Kansas, Kligerman particular Ford F-150 has seen action in 2016. NCHSAA board announces changes for 2016-17 The NCHSAA board of directors announced been extended to six weeks. All other teams will qualify as wild cards. A number of 1A schools’ supporters have three significant changes in North Carolina The approximate dates are Aug. 1 to Sept, 15, Once the 64 teams are determined, longitude expressed displeasure with the dominance of high school sports last week. Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 and Feb. 15 to April 1. This rule will be used to determine seeds 1-16 in the East, nontraditional schools in cross country, golf, The changes will take place in the 2016-17 does not apply to football. Football has a 10-day Mideast, Midwest and West. Then the #1 East tennis, soccer and basketball. The belief is the school year. It is unlikely that casual high period in late May for skill development. This seed will play the #16 Mideast seed, #2 East will non-traditional schools have an unfair advan- school sports fans will notice anything differ- is also a “dead” period for other sports. The play # 15 Mideast and so on and so on. tage in their ability to enroll athletes skilled in ent. The changes do not affect action on the NCHSAA hopes the longer “dead” periods will The board is giving this a one-year test to these sports without some of the restrictions playing fields. encourage more student-athletes to participate combat complaints received about conference traditional schools face. The biggest change for coaches, athletic di- in multiple sports. As in the past, workouts can- members facing each other in first round play- A committee formed three years ago to rectors and the NCHSAA office is the removal not be mandatory, nor can any eligible student off contests. The change will not help Three address the advantages of non-traditional of the limit on the number of players allowed be denied the opportunity to participate. Rivers Conference teams that end up in the schools in 1A, added transfer and attendance to participate in off-season skill development NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker says, “I Midwest bracket. In fact, it will assure either area policies. activities. think it benefits our education-based coaches. the TRC team or its opponent a cross state High school transfers have to sit out one The current rule is skill development work- We believe we have the best opportunity to journey in round one. All sports, with one year unless released by their previous school outs can be held with the maximum number teach sportsmanship, to teach integrity and exception, fielding 64-team brackets will use district. All students, with a few exceptions, of participants one less than a team for that to emphasize fair play.” Also, removing the this format. Since the 64 teams in each class must live within a 25-mile radius of the school. sport. For example, a coach could work with restriction means one less potential violation subdivide into A and AA in football, teams will This regulation does very little to hamper these four basketball players during a session. The the NCHSAA office has to field calls on. be seeded 1-8. schools. Most are located in heavily populated board’s action removed the limitation on the areas with thousands of potential students. number of players present for the one and one- Playoff qualifying and seeding are the other The final significant action taken is the The skill development participant change half hour workouts. areas where changes will occur. Next year, the formation of a committee to consider David will give fans of competing schools one less While the board action allows an unlimited NCHSAA will conduct a one-year trial of seed- Gentry’s idea to split the 1A playoffs into sepa- reason to charge one another with violations. number of participants, it also lengthens the ing schools in four regional pods. In addition, rate playoffs for traditional and non-traditional Time will tell if the other changes and com- “dead” periods when no skill development the only automatic playoff qualifiers will be schools in selected sports. Gentry is the athletic mittee formation will have a positive effect on workouts can take place. Previously, the “dead” regular season and conference tournament director and head football coach at Murphy competition. period was four weeks in length. It has now champions. High School. 2B - The News Reporter - Thursday, May 12, 2016 Hornets sweep Jiggs Powers Tournament baseball, softball championships

for Tabor City to oust Williams. Reagan Worley By FRANKLIN DAVIS doubled and scored on Jordan Johnson’s single

Sports Editor to give the Eagles a 7-6 win.

Jake Harwood pitched a no-hitter as Central Central Middle School’s softball and baseball defeated Hallsboro 10-0 to advance to the finals. teams put the cherry on top of undefeated Harwood struck out eight and walked one. Lo- regular seasons by winning the Jiggs Powers gan Hooks was 3 for 3 with a double. Softball and Baseball Invitational Tournament Lincoln Ransom homered and doubled. championships last Friday at the Tabor City Harwood contributed two doubles. Jake Inman Recreation Complex. and Kevin Ezzell also had two hits. Central’s boys dominated throughout the Williams and Central advanced to the tourney, taking the title with a 12-2 win over Ta- softball finals. Williams ended Evergreen’s bor City. Central’s girls didn’t earn their crown tournament run with a 15-1 win. Hallsboro until the final play in an 8-7 win over Williams. kept it close with Central, but eventually fell Monday’s opening round saw Evergreen 7-5 to the Hornets. defeat Tabor City 12-0 in softball. Tabor City The Central and Williams softball teams downed Evergreen 22-6 in baseball. ended the tournament with the year’s best Tuesday’s rain moved all quarterfinal action contest. to Wednesday. Hallsboro and Cerro Gordo had Central led early 1-0. Williams came back to the most noteworthy match ups. The Tigers take a 3-1 advantage. Central had regained the edged the Stingers 3-2 in baseball. Jerome Beck lead 8-5, heading into Williams’ final at bat. The was the winning pitcher for Hallsboro. Aggies scored twice to close at 8-7. The tying In the sixth inning, Beck opened the in- run stood on third base with one out. ning with a single. Elijah Bunting’s bunt was A sharp line drive was snared by Central’s unsuccessful, forcing Beck at second. Bunting third baseman Kaitlin McPherson. She quickly stole second and third. Jayquan Levine’s infield made the tag on the Williams runner for a grounder scored Bunting with what proved to double play that ended the rally, the game and be the winning run. the tournament. Cerro Gordo advanced the tying run to third Central’s baseball team won the champion- in the seventh, but could not score. Hallsboro ship the same way they handled opponents softball downed Cerro Gordo 15-0. all year, defeating Tabor City 12-2. Lincoln Alanna Deal and Hannah Andrews com- Ransom, Giuliano Maggioli and Logan Hooks bined to pitch a no-hitter. Andrews and Alexis The catcher’s tag-out gave Acme-Delco a win in the battle of this play at homeplate, but pitched for Whiteville. Five Hornets had two Jacobs had three hits each. Deal and Autumn Evergreen went on to win the game 20-10 in quarter-final action of last week’s Jiggs Pow- hits. Hooks blasted a three-run homer. Ransom Johnson contributed two. ers Invitational Softball Tournament for middle school teams at Tabor City. Whiteville’s had a triple. Jake Harwood, Zack Hunt and In other softball action, Evergreen contin- Central Middle School won both of the post-season event’s baseball and softball brackets. Colton Williamson each contributed a double. ued their late-season surge with a 20-10 win Tabor City Middle School played host to over B league regular season champ Acme- the tournament for the sixth year. This is the Delco. Williams downed Nakina 9-5. Central first season the tournament was played as a received a bye. Chadbourn 15-0. Jake Inman allowed two hits Andrew Lewis each had two hits. Harwood postseason event. Additional quarterfinal baseball had Wil- and struck out seven in Central’s win. homered and Hunt tripled. Tournament winners and runner-ups are liams topping Nakina 7-5, Tabor City over Lincoln Ransom was 3 for 3 with a double Thursday weather was cool and windy, but featured in the Sports of All Sorts Section. Acme-Delco 15-4 and Central shutting out and triple. Jake Harwood, Zack Hunt and action was hot. In baseball, it took 11 innings

County golfers compete in state tournament Wesley Bryant and Anthony while Cartrette finished in a tie 145 total. West Wilkes took the Cartrette of South Colum- for 55th in the 120-player field team championship with a 620. bus, and Matt Townsend of with a 179. Bryant finished In the 1A state tournament, Whiteville competed in North with a first-round total of 77 to Townsend tied for 59th with a Carolina high school state golf go into second round play tied total of 180. Patten William of tournament play on Monday for seventh. Community School of David- and Tuesday at Moore County. Justin Emmons of Provi- son was 1A medalist with a Bryant finished in a tie for dence Grove and Logan Mc- 142. Mount Airy took the team 16th with a two-round total Neeley of Newton -Conover championship with a 610. of 160 in the 2A tournament tied 2A medalist honors with

Columbus County Dixie Youth Staff photo by Dan Biser Cerro Gordo 10 Monday Hayes all had one hit each. Jackson Hallsboro Minors 13, Evergreen Breaking from the blocks are sprinters (left to right) Nate Powell of Whiteville, Skylar Lake Waccamaw 0 Matheson and Evan Ward added 8; Evergreen Majors 10,Hallsboro 4. Ritchart of West Columbus and Fred Evans of West Columbus in the 200-meter dash at (5 innings) RBIs for Cerro Gordo. The Cerro Gordo Majors team Aaron Mitchell pitched for Lake Tuesday last Thursday’s Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference track and field meet at UNC-Pembroke. remained undefeated in Columbus Waccamaw, striking out seven bat- Hallsboro Minors 15 Chadbourn 1 Evans won the event, Ritchart placed fourth and Powell fifth. Mid-East Regional track County League play with a no-hit, ters. Hallsboro Majors 15, Chadbourn 2 . meets for area schools are set for Saturday at Rocky Point (1A) and Friday at Franklin- 12-strikeout performance by Ethan Cerro Gordo minor and major Hallsboro Minors are tied for first ton (2A). State finals are scheduled for May 20-21 at North Carolina A&T University in Hilbourn. league teams will play tonight at with Cerro Gordo with a 7 -1 record. Greensboro. Troy Greene had two hits while Evergreen with games scheduled to Hallsboro Majors are 4-4. Matt Ivey, Hinson Haynes, Ethan begin at 6 and 8 respectively. Hilbourn, Brian Stewart and Hunter Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth

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McPherson and Caleb Yarusinsk Teddy Kurtyka paced Southeast Kendall McAllister, Tre’ton Hardy had doubles and Ishmael Jones hit Primary with two hits and Cameron and Justin Spaulding had hits for Ci- a single. Singletary had one hit. vitans. Ethan Cox had the only hit for BB&T. May 4 BB&T (Phone 24) 14 Southeast Primary Care 10 J Ray Realty 7 Columbus Regional 11 Southern Tire & Muffler 9 BB&T’s Layton McLean, Jayce News Reporter 3 Grayson Creech hit a pair of Hatcher and Matthew Hannah, and J Giuliano Maggioli, Miles Pollard doubles and Teddy Kurtyka had two Ray’s Trenton Bostic and Westyn Hill and Isaac Etheridge paced Colum- hits. John Lucas Newell contributed all had three hits. bus Regional with two hits each. Nick a double. Those with two hits were J Ray’s The 2016 Higher Goal basketball team champions for 2016 are, left to right, front row: Horne added a double while Bud Kolbe Little had two hits while Cameron McKvian, Grayson Canady, Levon Campbell Jr., Markeil Bell, Stone Stanley; back row: Reggie Bellamy, Jeremy Baldwin, Edward Brown and Timothy Gabriel Priest and Yates Inman, and Rashid Jones, Dawson Spivey and McCumbee, Shyquan Hemmingway, Chris Strickland and Coach Scottie Cannon. The Collier had one hit each. Colby Hooks had one hit each for BB&T’s Cody Rice, Brycen Edwards. News Reporter’s Josh Brown Southern Tire & Muffler. Getting one hit were BB&T’s basketball team is a ministry of Forest Lawn Baptist Church near Tabor City. knocked a double and a triple and Clayton Lowery, Paxton Bass, Kabari Ashton Cartrette added a single. First Bank 14 Starling Eli Hill, Kamari Smith and Quality Ford 13 JRay’s Rudy Jernigan. Gators bow out of dual-team tennis playoffs May 6 Parker Bass connected for three RALEIGH - The East Columbus Gator tennis Coach Tara Williamson’s Gator squad Columbus Regional 6 doubles and Josh Harrison had one MAY 10 squad dropped a 9-0 decision to the powerhouse BB&T 2 double in helping lead the First Bank Quality Cleaners 7 posted an 8-7 season record, including a third- Columbus Regional’s Giuliano win. Walker Sullivan and Matthew BB&T (Phone 24) 2 squad from Raleigh Charter Tuesday in the place finish in the Three Rivers Conference Maggioli had two hits, including a Heye also had First Bank hits. Quality Cleaners’ Corey Faison second round of the state 1A boys dual-team standings and the top finish among the confer- double and Ty Lawson connected for Quality Ford’s Cody Etheridge and BB&T’s Logen Little led their re- tennis tournament. ence’s 1A teams. a triple. Levi Herring ripped a double had three hits, including a triple and spective teams with three hits each. while Bud Baldwin, Miles Pollard. double. Preston McKinnley had two Quality Cleaners’ Ty Mishue, Will Flaherty and Isaac Etheridge hits, including a triple and Jonathan Holland Pridgen and Samuel Celebrate Recovery Golf Tournament Saturday also had hits. Smith and Brooks Frazier added Barrios had two hits each while Ca- Brandon Tyson’s two-run homer doubles. Nathan Hester had three den Hagood, Briley Tedder, Josias The 1st Annual Celebrate Cost per player is $60 or and lunch. was the big blow for BB&T. Jacob hits, and Drake Grainger and Will Biebl, Luke Merritt and Thymond Mc- Recovery Golf Tournament $240 per four man team. Cost Hole sponsorships are avail- Jones and Milan McKeithan each Sibbett also had hits. Glockton each had one hit. will be held Saturday, May 14, includes breakfast, door prizes, able for $100. had two hits and Lendon Pham add- For BB&T, Layton McLean and beginning at 10 a.m. at Land- gift bags, long drive, closest- For more information, con- ed one hit. May 5 Eli Hill came away with two hits each O-Lakes. to-the pin and approach shot tact Lynn Williams at 499-1336. First Bank 11 and Brycen Edwards, Matthew Han- Car City 16 Southeast Primary Care 7 nah and Kamari Smith getting one hit News Reporter 1 Matthew Heye had two hits with each. Columbus Literacy Golf Tournament set for June 3 E.J. McLeod had three hits, in- a double for First Bank and Walker Columbus County Literacy and female) and Longest Drive cluding a triple in leading the Car Sullivan also doubled. Also getting J Ray Realty 13 Silver Sponsors — $400; one City win. Ishmael Jones and Isaac Council’s fifth annual “Super (male and female). First Bank hits were Parker Bass, Civitans 4 team entry, Mulligans for all McPherson hit doubles while Tyler Trenton Bostic, Westyn Hill, Cam- Ball” golf tournament will be There will be one Mulligan Trett Walker and Axiom McGlockton. players. Hammond, Fisher Soles and Ben eron McKvian and Grayson Canady held Friday, June 3 at Land-O- per player at $5 each. John Lucas Newell doubled for Bronze Sponsor — $300; one Thompson also had Car City hits. Southeast Primary Care while Gun- had three hits apiece for J Ray with Lakes Golf Course. There will be a 50/50 draw- team entry. The lone News Reporter run ner Merritt and Grayson Creech also Landon Clifton and Gabriel Priest June 10 is the rain date. ing, with half to the Literacy came on a home run shot by Weston each getting two hits. Those with one Organizers are seeking hole had hits. Registration, lunch and Council and half to the win- Hatcher. hit were Will Erwin, Jack Holcomb sponsors at $100 per hole. distribution of “goody bags” ner. Local rules will apply. All and Yeats Inman. Cost is $50 per golfer, $200 Quality Ford 10 will take place from 11 a.m. proceeds benefit the Columbus AAA (ages 9-10) Southern Tire & Muffler 3 Civitans’ Kendall McAllister and per team. Pre-registration until noon. Following comple- County Literacy Council. Cody Etheridge hit two doubles Tucker Herring each had two hits should be made by May 23 and tion of 18 holes, there will be Sponsorships at three levels April 29 and a single for Quality Ford and while Tre’ton Hardy, Collin Hooks checks mailed to: Columbus Southern Tire & Muffler 7 and Justin Spaulding had one hit an awards dinner with spe- are available and will include Preston McKinnley tripled. Demetri County Literacy Council, P.O. First Bank 6 apiece. cial recognition to first- and sponsor signs at tee box and Boone doubled and Nathan Hester, Box 964, Whiteville, NC 28472. Rashid Jones rapped out two Will Sibbett, Seth Jackson and Ty second-place teams as well as recognition in local papers: For more information call 910- doubles for Southern Tire and Kolbe Burton had singles. door prizes. Gold Sponsors — $600; two 642-2442 or email cclcread12@ Little and Will Fisher had two hits Kolbe Little had the only hit for Prizes will also be awarded team entries, Mulligans for all each. Colby Hooks had one hit. biz Southern Tire & Muffler. for Closest to the Pin (male players. The News Reporter, Thursday, May12, 2016 - 3-B

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It may have been the first time he ever played ten- Now a senior and a three-year member Jenkins is a senior midfielder for the Vikings. She The junior was a consistent top finisher for the nis when he showed up for pre-season drills in of the East Columbus varsity softball enjoys soccer due to the teamwork involved and how TRC champion Stallion golf team. He finished February. “I heard they needed more players and team, Spaulding has provided timely it teaches players to better interact with and trust seventh in last week’s 2A Mideast Regional and my friend Gavin McPherson encouraged me to hitting in the designated player position their teammates. Jenkins says her best skill is setting qualified for the 2A state tournament. Dyson says, other players up for goals. Coach Marc Edge has been come out and play. I knew that I would have a lot and has played several games at catcher. “I’ve played golf for as long as I can remember. I her biggest soccer influence. She says, “Coach Edge’s to learn … but it turned out pretty good.” Nairn “We play hard and practice hard,” she knowledge and love of the sport is inspiring. He is fell in love with the game and have stuck with it became a steady player in the rebuilding of the said, adding that Coach Morgan Jacobs ever since.” He gives his granddad, Lloyd Bryant, Wolfpack team of Coach Kyle Hutchison as he always pushing me to be better because he knows my is an outstanding motivator. “We have a credit for getting him started and serving as a went on to finish runner-up in the Three Rivers potential.” Her biggest soccer thrill was scoring the good time together and act crazy some mentor. Dyson said that any of his three holes in Conference 1A singles tournament and advanced first goal in her recent senior night game. Next fall, times, but we also know when it’s time Jenkins plans to attend the College at Southeastern one would be his biggest golf thrill. He says there is to second-round play of the 1A Mid-East Regional get serious and be ready to take the field.” in Wake Forest. She hopes to major in Global Studies Tournment at Greenville. The 16-year-old son of not one particular golf skill that is consistently his Spaulding said that art is her favorite while earning a minor in ESL. Her goal is to teach Dawn and Troy Nairn transferred to WHS from best. When Dyson isn’t playing golf he likes to play class at East Columbus. “I love to paint,” in a foreign country and serve as a missionary. Jen- North Myrtle Beach High School as a sophomore. corn hole and Ping-Pong. He has been a member she said. An honor roll student, Spaulding kins’ free time is spent reading, learning new things He also plays football for the Wolfpack. He said of the Bowling team at SCHS for three years. His will enroll at UNC-Wilmington next fall to and spending time with friends. She is active in her that playing on the tennis team has helped him favorite school subject area is history. Tiger Woods begin pursuit of a nursing career. church’s youth group, choir, drama and praise teams. with his off-season football conditioning. He She is a member of the WCHS marching, concert and and Tom Brady are his favorite athletes. Dyson said he plans to attend college following his 2017 jazz bands. She says one of her daily goals is to, “use describes himself as, “competitive, but laid back graduation, possibly Coastal Carolina. my smile to brighten someone’s day.” sometimes. I like to enjoy the moment.”

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cuit, Charlotte and Po- some more this year at ‘Wheel loose.’ Kyle Busch nabs his first victory at Kansas Speedway cono, where Busch has Charlotte and Pocono “I kept telling myself There were times in was over, Busch had in- ing ‘em,” he said. “But not won a Cup race. He to complete the list.” that maybe it’s not me, his career when Kyle herited the lead, then Kenseth was catching said he’s eager to ad- On the other hand, maybe it’s just shaking Busch considered Kan- led the final 37 laps to me. I was like: OK, I got dress that. Truex must be won- because it has tape on sas Speedway to be get the victory, his se- to go. I got to find some “Every single week, dering what he has to it or something stupid. one of his worst tracks. ries-leading third of the speed.’ every single year, ev- do to win at Kansas. It was loose and I knew From 2004 to 2013, season and the 37th of “I wasn’t able to find erything’s a challenge,” Last year in the spring it right away. Frustrat- he had a best finish his Cup career. any. At that moment, he said. “We do this for race he had the fastest ing, but that’s how it of seventh, and only He ran the last 56 laps I’m wondering: What many reasons. But for car, but on the final pit goes.” one other top 10, with on the same set of tires, am I doing wrong? me, it’s just the chal- stop, his crew elected But he still tried to fo- eight finishes outside even as his challengers What am I doing differ- lenge of being able to go with only fuel cus on the positives of a the top 20. stopped for fresh rub- ent from the previous to go out there and while his challengers weekend that saw him With his win last Satur- ber. Kevin Harvick and run? And why am I in to continue to try to took fresh tires. That run the fastest from the day in the GoBowling Matt Kenseth, with 22 this position?’ thrive and be good saw him drop to ninth. opening of practice un- 400, Busch has com- fewer laps on their tires, “Fortunately, those at what we do, to win This year, it was a bro- til the final pit stop of pleted a turnaround at gave Busch his tough- couple of restarts that I championships, win ken bolt in the braking the race. the speedway. est competition in the got, I just had a chance races. system that did him in. “We’re going to win His fortunes began closing laps. But Busch to regroup, resettle in “It’s certainly been “I couldn’t believe it,” races for sure,” he said. to improve back in the pulled away from Kens- and get my car back some tough roads Truex said of the mo- “If we keep bringing fall of 2014. He finished eth on the next-to-last underneath me. That along the way here ment he realized he cars like that, we’re go- third then, followed restart and then beat was the key for us.” at Kansas, but it’s cer- had a problem with his ing to win some. It’s by a fifth last fall. (He Harvick on the final re- With the win at Kan- tainly nice to win this No. 78 Toyota. “Went frustrating when you’ve missed last year’s start. Harvick settled sas, there now are just one. I look forward to around (Turns) One had it happen so many spring race at Kansas for second over Kurt two tracks on the cir- hopefully knock offand Two and I was like, times in your career.” due to a broken leg.) Busch, Kenseth and Last Saturday night, Ryan Blaney. Busch and the rest of Busch said in his win- the field spent the first ner’s interview that two thirds of the race having never won be- chasing Martin Truex fore at Kansas, he was Jr., who started from wondering whether he the pole and led 172 was making the right laps before a problem moves as he tried to on a green-flag pithold on with older tires stop at Lap 212 of 267 in the latter stages of forced another stop the race. and put him out of “I was trying to take contention. care of my tires and When that round of make sure I wasn’t slip- green-flag pit stopsping ‘em and overheat-

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Amended notice of tion of the sale and reinstatement of of Academy Street; thence along the in the form of certified funds at the 1, hereby notify all persons, firms and EXECUTOR the loan without the knowledge of the Southerly margin of Academy Street time of the sale. corporations having claims against 1081 Shade Fisher Road Foreclosure sale trustee. If the validity of the sale is South 67 degrees 15 minutes West If the trustee is unable to convey the decedent to present them to the Chadbourn, NC 28431 challenged by any party, the trustee, 90 feet to the beginning, containing title to this property for any reason, undersigned by the 28th day of July, Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. 15 SP 178 in their sole discretion, if they believe 0.66 acre, more or less. The above the sole remedy of the purchaser is 2016, or this Notice will be pled in bar Attorneys at Law NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS the challenge to have merit, may described is from a survey by Jimmy the return of the deposit. Reasons of of their recovery. All persons indebt- P. O. Box 1467 COUNTY request the court to declare the sale H. Turner, Registered Surveyor, dated such inability to convey include, but ed to the Estate will make immediate Whiteville, NC 28472 Under and by virtue of a Power of to be void and return the deposit. The August 24, 1972, a plat of said sur- are not limited to, the filing of a bank- payment to the undersigned. May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016 Sale contained in that certain Deed purchaser will have no further remedy. vey being recorded in Plat Book 13, ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- This the 28th day of April, 2016. of Trust executed by Benjamin Curry Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Page 49, Columbus County Regis- tion of the sale and reinstatement Billy B. Buffkin, Administrator nOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs and Edna Mae Curry to S. Harris, Substitute Trustee try. Reference is hereby made to Will of the loan without the knowledge 265 Singletary Road STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Trustee(s), which was dated January Brock & Scott, PLLC Book 6, Page 548, Office of Clerk of of the trustee. If the validity of the Whiteville, NC 28472 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 17, 2008 and recorded on January Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- Superior Court of Columbus County. sale is challenged by any party, the O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., ESQUIRE The undersigned, JENNIFER F. 18, 2008 in Book 918 at Page 188, olina, LLC Together with improvements located trustee, in their sole discretion, if they WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER FLOYD and RUBY M. McPHERSON, Columbus County Registry, North 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 thereon; said property being located believe the challenge to have merit, & MOSS, PLLC have qualified as Co-Administrators Carolina. Wilmington, NC 28403 at 803 Academy Street, Fair Bluff, may request the court to declare the Attorneys at Law of the Estate of BOB MEARES, late Default having been made of the note PHONE: (910) 392-4988 North Carolina. sale to be void and return the depos- Post Office Box 457 of Columbus County, and this is thereby secured by the said Deed of FAX: (910) 392-8587 Being the same as conveyed to it. The purchaser will have no further Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 to notify all persons having claims Trust and the undersigned, Trustee File No.: 15-02616-FC01 Orpah Koonce Bailey, widow to remedy. Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 against said Estate to present them Services of Carolina, LLC, having May 12, 19, 2016 Jimmy L. Hilbourn and wife, Minnie Additional Notice for Residential April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 to the undersigned on or before been substituted as Trustee in said Marie Hilbourn, recorded in Book Property with Less than 15 rental August 5, 2016, pursuant to North Deed of Trust, and the holder of the notice of Public 267, Page 526, Columbus County units, including Single-Family Resi- nOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, note evidencing said default having Registry. dential Real Property. Having qualified as Co-Executrixes or this notice shall be pled in bar of directed that the Deed of Trust be Hearing The property hereinabove described An order for possession of the prop- of the Estate of Lois Ruth Hardie, their recovery. All persons indebted foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- Whiteville City was acquired by Grantor by instru- erty may be issued pursuant to deceased, of Columbus County, to said Estate will please make imme- tute Trustee will offer for sale at the ment recorded in Deed Book 815, N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the State of North Carolina, the under- diate payment to the undersigned at courthouse door of the county court- Council Page 778, Columbus County Reg- purchaser and against the party or signed does pursuant to North Caro- the following address: house where the property is located, istry. parties in possession by the clerk of lina General Statute § 28A-14-1 here- This the 5th day of May, 2016. or the usual and customary location at The Whiteville City Council will hold Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- superior court of the county in which by notify all persons, firms, associa- JENNIFER F. FLOYD, the county courthouse for conducting a public hearing as follows: cretion, delay the sale for up to one the property is sold. tions or corporations having claims CO-ADMINISTRATRIX the sale on May 26, 2016 at 10:00AM, Date: May 24, 2016 hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Any person who occupies the prop- against the estate of the said dece- 16407 Rough & Ready Road and will sell to the highest bidder for Time: 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter Should the property be purchased by erty pursuant to a rental agreement dent to present them to the under- Fair Bluff, NC 28439 cash the following described property as the agenda will allow a third party, that party must pay the entered into or renewed on or after signed on or before the 22nd day of RUBY M. McPHERSON, situated in Columbus County, North Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, excise tax, as well as the court costs October 1, 2007, may after receiving July 2016 or this notice will be plead- CO-ADMINISTRATRIX Carolina, to wit: 24 Hill Plaza of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One the notice of foreclosure sale, termi- ed in bar of their recovery. All per- 557 Williamson Road ALL that certain parcel of land in Conditional Use Permit: Request from Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required nate the rental agreement by provid- sons, firms, associations or corpora- Evergreen, NC 28438 South Williams Township, Columbus Phil McPherson for a conditional use by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). ing written notice of termination to tions indebted to the said estate will Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. County, State of NC, as more fully permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 209 The property to be offered pursuant the landlord, to be effective on a date please make payment immediately. Attorneys at Law described in Book 0549 Page 0488, East Wyche Street (tax parcel #4173). to this notice of sale is being offered stated in the notice that is at least 10 This the 14th day of April, 2016. P. O. Box 1467 being known and designated as Lots Citizens interested in the proposal for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS days but not more than 90 days, after Willa Dean Fowler, Whiteville, NC 28472 16, 17, 18 and 19, J. E. Faircloth Sub- are invited to attend and participate IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee the sale date contained in this notice Executrix of the Estate of May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 in the public hearing. Changes may Lois Ruth Hardie division, and being shown on that Plat nor the holder of the note secured of sale, provided that the mortgagor nOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs entitled Survey for Benjamin Curry be made in the above proposal as a by the deed of trust/security agree- has not cured the default at the time James E. Hill, Jr, PLLC result of debate, objection, or dis- Attorneys at Law STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA and wife, Edna Mae Curry, filed in Plat ment, or both, being foreclosed, nor the tenant provides the notice of ter- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Book 3, at Page 59. Survey by Soles cussion. the officers, directors, attorneys, mination. Upon termination of a rent- 109 Courthouse Square Hiram J. Marziano, II Whiteville, NC 28472 The undersigned, NANCY S. COL- and Walker, P.A., R.L.S. employees, agents or authorized al agreement, the tenant is liable for LIER, has qualified as Executrix of BEING the same Fee Simple Proper- City of Whiteville representative of either the Trustee rent due under the rental agreement Telephone: 910-642-8136 Planning Director April 21, 28, May 5 & 12, 2016 the Estate of Lloyd P. Collier, Jr., ty conveyed by Warranty Deed from or the holder of the note make any prorated to the effective date of the late of Columbus County, and this Willard Duncan and Hilda N. Dun- 910-640-1380 representation or warranty relating termination. May 12, 19, 2016 nOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs is to notify all persons having claims can husband and wife to Benjamin to the title or any physical, environ- SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA against said Estate to present them Curry and Edna Mae Curry husband mental, health or safety conditions ES, INC. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to the undersigned on or before and wife, dated 02/03/1998 recorded notice of existing in, on, at or relating to the SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE The undersigned, ELMER CLINTON August 5, 2016, pursuant to North on 02/05/1998 in Book 0549, Page Foreclosure sale property being offered for sale, and c/o Hutchens Law Firm BOSWELL, has qualified as Execu- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, 0488 in Columbus County Records, any and all responsibilities or liabili- P.O. Box 1028 tor of the Estate of PAULA FAYE or this notice shall be pled in bar of State of NC. 16 SP 45 ties arising out of or in any way relat- 4317 Ramsey Street BOSWELL, late of Columbus County, their recovery. All persons indebted Save and except any releases, deeds Under and by virtue of the power of ing to any such condition expressly Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 and this is to notify all persons having to said Estate will please make imme- of release or prior conveyances of sale contained in a certain Deed of are disclaimed. Also, this property Phone No: (910) 864-3068 claims against said Estate to present diate payment to the undersigned at record. Trust made by Wayne D. Miller to is being sold subject to all taxes, https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com them to the undersigned on or before the following address: Said property is commonly known Williamson Walton and Scott LLP, special assessments, and prior liens Case No: 1178674 (FC.FAY) August 12, 2016, pursuant to North This the 5th day of May, 2016. as 115 Seal Street, Tabor City, NC Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of or encumbrances of record and any May 12, 19, 2016 Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, NANCY S. COLLIER, EXECUTRIX 28463. June, 2009, and recorded in Book RB recorded releases. Said property is or this notice shall be pled in bar of P. O. Box 306 A cash deposit (no personal checks) also being sold subject to applicable nOTiCe TO CreDiTOrs 962, Page 728, in Columbus Coun- Having qualified as Administrator of their recovery. All persons indebted Whiteville, NC 28472 of five percent (5%) of the purchase ty Registry, North Carolina, default Federal and State laws. to said Estate will please make imme- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars A deposit of five percent (5%) of the the ESTATE OF MARTHA BROWN having been made in the payment of STORY BUFFKIN, late of the County diate payment to the undersigned at Attorneys at Law ($750.00), whichever is greater, will the note thereby secured by the said purchase price, or seven hundred fifty the following address: P. O. Box 1467 be required at the time of the sale. dollars ($750.00), whichever is great- of Columbus, State of North Caroli- Deed of Trust and the undersigned, na, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14- This the 18th day of April, 2016. Whiteville, NC 28472 Following the expiration of the statu- Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. er, is required and must be tendered ELMER CLINTON BOSWELL, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 tory upset bid period, all the remain- having been substituted as Trustee ing amounts are immediately due and in said Deed of Trust by an instru- owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- ment duly recorded in the Office of ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX the Register of Deeds of Columbus AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR County, North Carolina and the holder THEIR DEED. THE DEALER YOU CAN TRUST of the note evidencing said indebted- Said property to be offered pursuant ness having directed that the Deed of 2012 Suzuki SX4 LE Popular 2008 Ford Edge Limited 2012 Kia Soul + to this Notice of Sale is being offered Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Substitute Trustee will offer for sale IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- at the courthouse door in the City of sentations of warranty relating to the Whiteville, Columbus County, North title or any physical, environmental, Carolina, or the customary location health or safety conditions existing designated for foreclosure sales, at in, on, at, or relating to the property 1:30 PM on May 24, 2016 and will being offered for sale. This sale is sell to the highest bidder for cash made subject to all prior liens, unpaid the following real estate situated in taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, the County of Columbus, North Car- special assessments, easements, olina, and being more particularly rights of way, deeds of release, and described as follows: any other encumbrances or excep- 36,303 miles 121,030 miles 53,294 miles All that certain parcel of land lying Creme Brulee tions of record. To the best of the and being situated in the County of Blue $8,999 $11,500 Red $12,500 knowledge and belief of the under- Columbus, State of NC, to-wit: signed, the current owner(s) of the To arrive at the beginning point property is/are Benjamin Curry and begin at a point in the center line 2014 Ford Focus SE 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2013 Dodge Journey Crew wife, Edna Mae Curry. of Academy Street, which point is An Order for possession of the prop- 608 feet east of the intersection of erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. the center line of N.C. 904, as mea- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and sured along the center line of Acad- against the party or parties in posses- emy Street, as now existing; thence sion by the clerk of superior court of South 23 degrees 15 minutes East the county in which the property is 27 feet to the southerly margin of sold. Any person who occupies the Academy Street marked by a nail in property pursuant to a rental agree- an oak tree root, THE REAL PLACE ment entered into or renewed on OF BEGINNING of this conveyance; or after October 1, 2007, may, after thence South 23 degrees 15 min- receiving the notice of sale, termi- utes East 318.70 feet to a point in nate the rental agreement by provid- 26,175 miles 16,803 miles 33,409 miles the line of Waddell; thence with the Black Silver ing written notice of termination to line of Waddell North 67 degrees 15 $13,900 Silver $17,900 $17,900 the landlord, to be effective on a date minutes East 90 feet to a point, cor- stated in the notice that is at least 10 ner to Waddell and Barnes; thence days, but no more than 90 days after North 23 degrees 15 minutes West 2014 Ford Fusion SE 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S the sale date contained in the notice 318.70 feet to the southerly margin of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of ter- mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. SHORT Upon termination of a rental agree- ment, the tenant is liable for rent due BROS. under the rental agreement prorat- ed to the effective date of the ter- RENT-A-CAR mination. If the trustee is unable to convey title $ 95 to this property for any reason, the 23,557 miles 30,015 miles 26,865 miles sole remedy of the purchaser is the DAILY White Platinum White Burgundy return of the deposit. Reasons of 19 $18,500 $18,500 $18,900 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bank- ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- 642-4175 2014 Ford Mustang Conv. 2015 Nissan Frontier SV 2015 Ford F-150 XLT

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Notice of Sale was renewed on or after October 1, by law. Following the expiration of them to the undersigned Executor on 6984 Silverspoon Road Public Notice 2007, be advised that you may termi- the statutory upset period, all remain- or before August 7, 2016 at Powell & Clarkton, NC 28433 nate the rental agreement upon writ- ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, White- Williams Lee Thompson IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in ville, NC 28472, or this Notice will be Co-Administrator OF NORTH CAROLINA cation Act (IDEA- Part B, Public Law tive on a date stated in the notice that a timely manner will result in a Dec- pled in bar of their recovery. All per- 86 CJ Hooks Drive SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 108-446) Project is presently being is at least 10 days, but no more than laration of Default and any deposit sons indebted to said Estate will please Whiteville, NC 28472 COLUMBUS COUNTY amended. The Project describes 90 days, after the sale date contained will be frozen pending the outcome make immediate payment to the under- May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 16SP20 the special education programs that in the notice of sale, provided that the of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside signed Executor. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- Whiteville City Schools proposes for mortgagor has not cured the default for any reason, the Purchaser at the This the 3rd day of May, 2016 NOTICE TO EXECUTOR SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- Having qualified as Executor of the federal funding for the 2016- 2017 at the time notice of termination is sale shall be entitled only to a return ROBERT CHRISTIAN DEW, Executor CUTED BY LANESHA K. ROBINSON estate of Reid H. Jones, deceased, School Year. Interested persons provided. You may be liable for rent of the deposit paid. The Purchaser 321 Jefferson St. AND ROGERS M. ROBINSON DATED late of Columbus County, the under- may review amendments to the proj- due under the agreement prorated to shall have no further recourse against Whiteville, NC 28472 JULY 23, 2014 AND RECORDED IN signed hereby notifies all persons ect and make comments concerning the effective date of the termination. the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the c/o J. Coburn Powell BOOK 1090 AT PAGE 47 IN THE having claims against the estate of the implementation of special educa- The date of this Notice is April 21, Substitute Trustee or the attorney of Powell & Powell, Attorneys COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REG- said decedent to present them to the tion under this Federal Program. All 2016. any of the foregoing. PO Box 428 ISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA undersigned within three (3) months comments will be considered prior to Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD Whiteville, NC 28472 Under and by virtue of the power and from the date of the first publication, submission of the amended Project Substitute Trustee TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- Telephone: (910) 642-2728 authority contained in the above-ref- or this notice will be pleaded in bar of to the North Carolina Department of 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 ing in the property, be advised that May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016 erenced deed of trust and because of their recovery. All persons indebted to Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Charlotte, NC 28216 an Order for Possession of the prop- default in the payment of the secured said estate will please make immedi- Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project (704) 333-8107 erty may be issued in favor of the pur- NOTICE TO EXECUTOR indebtedness and failure to per- ate payment. is open to the public for review and http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ chaser. Also, if your lease began or Having qualified as Administrator of form the stipulation and agreements This the 9th day of May, 2016. comments during the week of May 15-076977 was renewed on or after October 1, the estate of Minnie Delossie Wil- therein contained and, pursuant to Howard A. Jones 22, 2016 at Whiteville City Schools in May 5, 12, 2016 2007, be advised that you may ter- liams, deceased, late of Columbus demand of the owner and holder of Executor of the estate of the office of Kristi Maultsby located minate the rental agreement upon County, the undersigned hereby noti- the secured debt, the undersigned Reid H. Jones at 107 W. Walter Street. Whiteville, written notice to the landlord, to fies all persons having claims against substitute trustee will expose for sale Notice of Sale 1402 James Street NC 28472. be effective on a date stated in the the estate of said decedent to pres- at public auction to the highest bidder ent them to the undersigned within Whiteville, N.C. 28472 May 9, 12, 2016 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE notice that is at least 10 days, but for cash at the usual place of sale at three (3) months from the date of the May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016 OF NORTH CAROLINA no more than 90 days, after the sale the county courthouse of said county first publication, or this notice will be SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION date contained in the notice of sale, Public Notice at 10:00AM on May 19, 2016 the fol- pleaded in bar of their recovery. All COLUMBUS COUNTY provided that the mortgagor has not Public Notice lowing described real estate and any persons indebted to said estate will The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- 15SP121 cured the default at the time notice of other improvements which may be please make immediate payment. cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- termination is provided. You may be Dear Private School situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- This the 28th day of April, 2016. 108.446) Project is presently being CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST liable for rent due under the agree- Administrator: ty, North Carolina, and being more Charles Williams, Administrator of the amended. The Project describes EXECUTED BY BRENDA S. YOVA- ment prorated to the effective date Federal law provides services for particularly described as follows: estate of Minnie Delossie Williams the special education programs that NOVICH DATED APRIL 21, 2010 of the termination. Exceptional Children who are paren- Lying and being in Chadbourn Town- 1469 Thelbert Drive Columbus County Schools proposes AND RECORDED IN BOOK RB The date of this Notice is May 5, tally placed in private schools or ship, Columbus County, North Caro- Fayetteville, NC 28301 for Federal funding for the 2016-2017 982 AT PAGE 961 IN THE COLUM- 2016. homeschools. The Columbus County lina, and being all of Lot 5 containing April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 School Year. Interested persons are BUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells School system is in the process of 0.90 acres, more or less, as shown on encouraged to review amendments NORTH CAROLINA Substitute Trustee contacting administrators of private map for William C. Johnson, dated NOTICE TO EXECUTOR to the Project and make comments Under and by virtue of the power and 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 schools to determine what services November 30, 2004, by Jimmy Dale Having qualified as Co-Administra- concerning the implementation of authority contained in the above-ref- Charlotte, NC 28216 might be appropriately provided. Etheridge, P.L.S. Said plat is attached tors of the estate of Joseph Everette special education under this Federal erenced deed of trust and because of (704) 333-8107 If your private school is no longer to that Warranty Deed recorded April Thompson, deceased, late of Colum- Program. All comments will be con- default in the payment of the secured http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ operational, please notify our office. 6, 2006 in Book 848, page 694 in the bus County, the undersigned hereby sidered prior to submission of the indebtedness and failure to per- 15-071329 If you feel that a child might be handi- Office of the Register of Deeds for notifies all persons having claims amended Project to the North Car- form the stipulation and agreements May 12, 19, 2016 capped, and an evaluation is neces- Columbus County, North Carolina. against the estate of said decedent olina Department of Public Instruc- therein contained and, pursuant to to present them to the undersigned sary, or if a child has already been And Being more commonly known NOTICE TO CREDITORS tion in Raleigh, North Carolina. The demand of the owner and holder of identified as handicapped and you as: 11786 Peacock Rd, Chadbourn, NORTH CAROLINA within three (3) months from the date IDEA-Part B Project is open to the the secured debt, the undersigned would like services for that child, NC 28431 COLUMBUS COUNTY of the first publication, or this notice public for review and comments dur- substitute trustee will expose for please plan to attend a meeting at The record owner(s) of the property, The undersigned, ROBERT CHRIS- will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. ing the week of May 16, 2016 in the sale at public auction to the highest Columbus County Schools Board of as reflected on the records of the TIAN DEW, having qualified as Exec- All persons indebted to said estate office of Deborah H. Spivey, located bidder for cash at the usual place of Education on May 17, 2016 at 5:00 Register of Deeds, is/are Lanesha K. utor of the Estate of JAMES R. DEW will please make immediate payment. at 817 Washington Street, Whiteville, sale at the county courthouse of said pm to discuss services for 2016- Robinson and Rogers M. Robinson. deceased, late of Columbus County, This the 5th day of May, 2016. NC 28472. county at 10:00AM on May 26, 2016 2017 school year. The property to be offered pursuant NC, this is to notify all persons having James Allen Thompson May 2, 5, 9, 12, 2016 the following described real estate May 12, 16, 2016 to this notice of sale is being offered claims against said Estate to present Co-Administrator for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS and any other improvements which IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee may be situated thereon, in Colum- nor the holder of the note secured by bus County, North Carolina, and the deed of trust, being foreclosed, being more particularly described nor the officers, directors, attorneys, as follows: employees, agents or authorized rep- BEING all of that 2.00 acre tract of resentative of either Trustee or the land, more or less, as shown on a holder of the note make any repre- “Plat for Jeffrey M. Latta”, dated sentation or warranty relating to the April 17, 2003, which is recorded in title or any physical, environmental, Deed Book 749, at Page 538 of the health or safety conditions existing Columbus County Register of Deeds. in, on, at or relating to the property And Being more commonly known being offered for sale. Any and all as: 981 Pierce Cemetery Rd, Halls- responsibilities or liabilities arising out boro, NC 28442 of or in any way relating to any such The record owner(s) of the property, condition expressly are disclaimed. as reflected on the records of the This sale is made subject to all prior Register of Deeds, is/are Brenda S. liens and encumbrances, and unpaid Yovanovich. taxes and assessments including but The property to be offered pursu- not limited to any transfer tax associ- ant to this notice of sale is being ated with the foreclosure. A deposit offered for sale, transfer and con- of five percent (5%) of the amount of veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- ther the Trustee nor the holder of lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, the note secured by the deed of is required and must be tendered in trust, being foreclosed, nor the offi- the form of certified funds at the time cers, directors, attorneys, employ- of the sale. This sale will be held open ees, agents or authorized represen- ten days for upset bids as required by tative of either Trustee or the holder law. Following the expiration of the of the note make any representation statutory upset period, all remain- or warranty relating to the title or ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE any physical, environmental, health AND OWING. Failure to remit funds or safety conditions existing in, on, in a timely manner will result in a Dec- at or relating to the property being laration of Default and any deposit offered for sale. Any and all respon- will be frozen pending the outcome sibilities or liabilities arising out of of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside or in any way relating to any such for any reason, the Purchaser at the condition expressly are disclaimed. sale shall be entitled only to a return This sale is made subject to all prior of the deposit paid. The Purchaser liens and encumbrances, and unpaid shall have no further recourse against taxes and assessments including but the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the not limited to any transfer tax associ- Substitute Trustee or the attorney of ated with the foreclosure. A deposit any of the foregoing. of five percent (5%) of the amount SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD of the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is ing in the property, be advised that an required and must be tendered in the Order for Possession of the property form of certified funds at the time of may be issued in favor of the pur- the sale. This sale will be held open chaser. Also, if your lease began or ten days for upset bids as required Living The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016, Section C Winners of the 2016 A.R. Ammons Poetry Contest Published here are the original poems by the winners and honorable mentions of the 2016 A.R. Ammons Poetry Contest, The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society, BB&T and The News Reporter. Division I K-Second Grade First Place

“My Fat Cat” My cat is fat. His name is Pat. He loves to sleep on a big mat. Pat is brown and black and very funny My friend mistook him for Division I honorable mentions were, from left: Kenzley Fowler, Kayla Hayes, Makay- a bunny. ka Keisler, Brianna Price, Ladasia Riddy, Carlos Saucedo, Blake Stocks and Atheena Division I winners were, from left: Diyanna Mills, first; My pet Pat is very bold Swindell. Farrah Meares, second; and Kinsey Reaves, third. He never does what he is told Pat loves to stretch out in the sun And when dad comes close He jumps and runs. I love Pat with all my heart. I pray each day we’ll never part. Diyana Mills Carolina Adventist Academy

Second Place

“Almost” One day I almost ate a berry. It was very, very hairy. I think it was a strawberry, But I’m not eating a hairy berry! One day I almost got eaten Division II honorable mentions were, from left: Ashlyn Buck, Ethan Dorsch, Hollee by a bear Garren, Demarriah Gibson, Makiyah Johnson, Jaelyn Kinlaw, Haley Anne McPherson, When I was walking in his Division II winners were, from left: Allison Gore, first; Anna-Grace Phillips, Carea Singletary and Lawson Ward. Not present were Riley Grice, lair Gracie Toney, second; and Shane Dorsch, third. Scarlett Hilbourn, John Penny and Yaquelin Pineda. I have that bear a mighty mean stare And then I just got out of there! Farrah Meares Whtieville Primary

Third Place

“Friend” I have a friend I may not be able to see with my sight, I know he will be there morning, noon and night. I may be small, But there’s one who’s tall that will help me through it all. He dries my tears, And takes my fears. He made the heavens, Division III winners were, from left: Sealey Scott, first; And the days all seven. Grace Ann Wooten, second; and Shannon Flaherty, third. He’s easy to find, He doesn’t hide. I call him Jesus. Division III honorable mentions were, from left: Zoi Blackwell, Aazizah Lee Bryant, Dan- ielle Mills, Nyasia Singleton, Leondra Smith and James Spurgeon. Not present were Kinsey Reaves Caleb Dingle and Keyona Williams. Old Dock Elementary “My School” “Trucks” will ever want to reach! Honorable Mentions School is fun. Beep! Beep! The four seasons here are You go there to learn. Trucks are big! really out of sight. “My Birthday Cake” I like to read when it’s my Some trucks can even dig. It’s never too hot or too My birthday care is deco- turn. They can be different sizes. cold, but always just right! rated pink, We make lots of crafts in At truck shows they win Our state tree is the tall I always eat it with chips my AIG class prizes. Southern Pine and drink. I like to play Heads Up, Trucks are strong And our state flower is My favorite was the deco- Stand Up if we cannot go Like King Kong! the Dogwood, which smells rated sprinkles, outside so fine! The eight candles really did My school burned down Blake Stocks Our bright, red cardinal twinkle. But we are not sad. Old Dock Elementary sits high up in the tree My name was printed on Soon we will have a new And looks down at all the my cake school “My Cat” wonderful sights to see. Oh, I can’t wait until it’s And I am so glad. I have a fat cat her name The Wright Brothers came Division IV honorees were, from left: Patrick Stewart, time for another one to bake! Brianna Price is Lilly here to fly their plane third; Reah Sellers, first; and Sidera Blackwell, honor- Old Dock Elementary She loves to play and loves “First in Flight” – we will able mention. Second-place winner Nyasia Baity was Kenzy Fowler to act silly. always remain. not present. Also not present were honorable mentions Old Dock Elementary “A Sweet Day” Lilly likes to run and jump, We are well-known for our Charlotte Gore, Madison Hardee, Mary Grayson Koonce, I crashed my bike at a tree Sometimes she hides be- delicious Bar-B-Cue Meghan Lee and Carson Ransom. “My Dad” The tree I didn’t see. hind the tree stump. And a tasty like drink My dad took a day off from I thought I saw a bee! When I got Lilly she was called Pepsi Cola too! like me And casts it in the brook. his job. I hurt my knee just a kitten North Carolina is the place And I’m living a life truly With that he catches a fish, We went on a trip with his When I crashed my bike I was afraid to hold her I will always call my home. free. The man prepares it and new fishing rod. into the tree within my mitten. I will never have any reason People look are me and puts it on a dish. We caught a big fish. My dad came out to see Now she is growing, she’s to ever want to roam! think The fish is eaten and turns We fried it up and ate it And checked on me such a big cat I’m just like everyone else, to waste. from a paper dish. And he say my swollen She eats lots of food and Allison Gore All I am like is me and In the ground it is placed. We camped in a tent all knee. she’s getting fat. Williams Township myself There a earthworm begins night. Dad helped me to safety ... Simply Unique to dine, It was dark cause we had And that was sweet and Atheena Swindell Second Place And he thinks he is fine. no light. lovely. Carolina Gracie Toney So the cycle begins again. The moon shined really Ladasia Riddy Adventist Academy “Simply Unique” Acme-Delco Elementary Round and round it will bright. Whiteville Primary I am a mouth that doesn’t never end. Kayla Hayes smile, Third Place Old Dock Elementary “Computers” Division II Asleep but never dream. Shane Dorsch Computers are my favorite A crystal that shines in the “The Cycle” Old Dock Elementary “School Day” Thirds-Fifth grade thing to do at school, night There’s the earthworm eat- I wake up in the morning There really are a lot to do First Place Yet rich I’ll never be. ing lunch. Honorable Mentions We must get on the bus. with all those tools. I am a very caring person He does not know he is in My brother doesn’t like I work on math and reading “My North But you would not know a crunch. “Opposites Make Great school every day. Carolina Home” for sure, When he’s dug up form the Friends” So he begins to fuss. On Waterford, there are so North Carolina is the great- Maybe if you met me ground, Two girls – totally different My dad says be nice many games to play! est place to live. You would know a little And placed inside some- Yet perfect for each other. You have to go to school’ The music on the computer It has much to offer and so more. thing round. One short – the other tall. Go to school, obey the rules is really cool many pleasures to give! I am a daisy in a bed of The worm does not know One eats candy – the other That is really cool. Oh, I can’t wait to get back We’re not too far from the clovers, his fate, greens. to school beautiful mountain or the I am thorns plucked off of That it’s being used for bait. One has a nephew – the Makayla Keisler Carlos Saucedo sandy beach. roses. The fisherman places him other does not. Williams Township Old Dock Elementary This is the best state you I know who I am I’m just on a hook, Continued on page 5-C Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 -- 2C vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets a.m. each Sunday with Sunday on the second Sunday of each Sandhill MBC church SERVICES school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- COMMUNITY month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam announcements ers night Bible study is held on Veterans building at 1028 S. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Madison St., Whiteville. Sandhill Missionary Bap- Acme Presbyterian Church, NEWS tist Church church announce- Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Victory services are aired week- Disabled American Veterans ments for July are: dren’s and adult Sunday School ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. Chapter #35 meets the second at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, May 15 the ushers with streaming available via the Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 511 of Sandhill will celebrate their internet. The ministry is located at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. with refreshments. N. Thompson St., Whiteville on anniversary at 4 p.m. The mes- at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey Monday, Wednesday, Thursday sage will be given by Pastor Celebrate Recovery meets at A. Troy is the pastor. For more nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker Family and Community Hope information call 642-5416 of visit Resources Inc. would like per- Cathy Moore of Greater Tab- Peace Baptist Church, 653 will be at the meeting on the last ernacle Church Ministries of Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each victoryinjesusministries.org Thursday of each month. The sons from 20-40 years of age to attend Community Development Longwood. All visiting ushers Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For New Ebenezer Faith Ministries church is located on Thompson more information call 642-0251. Street in Whiteville. meetings on the fourth Thursday are asked to dress in white or will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and of each month at the Columbus black and white. Refreshments Partial funding by Good Shep- 4th Sundays - Sunday school at herd Ministries. Narcotics Anonymous meets County Dream Center from 6:30- will be served. 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. 7:30 p.m. For more information call 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Sunday, May 29 birthday The DivorceCare recovery semi- Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or celebrations for April, May nar and support group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. and June during its 11 a.m. at Peace Baptist Church, 653 study/youth night is held every Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and Rev. Samuel Corey Blanks 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- A Community Garden is available worship service. Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Child- 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from of Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- at Chadbourn United Method- The church is located at care is provided through fifth 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- days at 7 p.m. ist Church. Persons are invited 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, nity). The church is located at Church of Concord will be grade. DivorceCare features Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- to come and plant in the raised Bladenboro. 1705 Southport-Supply Road, in revival at Central Baptist nationally recognized experts rian Church, 511 N. Thompson bed plots. For more information Donald L. Thompson is the Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Church Monday, May 16- on divorce and recovery topics. St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 call 654-5250 or 654-4069 and pastor. Seminar sessions include Fac- is the pastor. May 20 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. p.m. leave message, name and num- ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- The church is located at ber. ness, Depression, New Relation- Agape House of Worship 443 W. Virgil Street. Rev. Diabetes Support Group meets 2nd annual Biker ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. will hold its Bible study ev- at Columbus Regional Health- ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Dave Flowers is the pastor. For more information call Peace care, Education Center, Class- Carver’s Creek Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. blessing May 14 Baptist Church at 642-0251 or room 2 the second Thursday of Agape HOW is located at 199 AMEZ Woman’s Day Praise Tabernacle will hold 640-7237. The pastor is Chip each month at 6 p.m. For more Forest Drive, Whiteville. Bennie Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- its second annual Soldiers of Hannah. information call Shauna Nobles Carvers Creek A.M.E. Zion Benjamin is the pastor. ry prayer and Bible study are on Church of Council will cele- the Cross Motorcycle Ministry GriefShare seminar and support at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD brate its Women’s Day Sunday, biker blessing Saturday, May group meets at Peace Bap- Fellowship Independent Bap- is located at 1113 S. Madison Brain Injury Support Group meets May 15 at 11 a.m. The guest 14 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., tist Church will hold its Bible Street. Barbara P. Powell is the at Columbus Regional Healthcare, speaker will be Rev. Fannie provided. Ride for education Whiteville, each Thursday from study every Thursday at 7:30 pastor. Education Center, Room 1A the Dooley, an evangelist of the to support Carolina Adventist 6-9 p.m. GriefShare is a friend- p.m. The church is located at second Thursday of each month First Missionary Baptist Academy. ly, caring group of people who 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- at 6 p.m. For more information call Clarkton District and Cape will walk alongside you through Church will hold Sunday wor- The event will be held at der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at Fear Conference. Combined one of life’s most difficult expe- ship services. There will be women’s gospel choirs of Carv- 3710 James B. White Hwy. Green Chapel Missionary two services every first through 642-8011 ext. 9458. riences. For more information ers Creek A.M.E. Zion and South just past Car City. call Peace Baptist Church, 642- Baptist Church will hold Sun- fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 Compassionate Friends Sup- Trinity A.M.E. Zion churches For more information call 0251, 640-7237 or 770-1271. day school every Sunday at 10 a.m. The fifth Sunday will be at port Group (Grief group for par- will perform. Jesse Davidson at 640-3249. Chip Hannah is the pastor. a.m. and worship service every 8:30 a.m. only. The church is ents who have lost children to 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 located at 501 Martin Street in death) meets at Grace Episco- Lunch will be served follow- Members of The Lord’s Chapel a.m. and Midweek service ev- Elizabethtown. Cliff E. Freeman ing the service. are on a mission to provide items pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Jr. is the pastor. Whiteville the second Monday Rev. Dr. Valentine Sutton is to the community, at a minimal church is located at 14853 Sam www.whiteville.com New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- of each month at 7:30 p.m. For the pastor. fee, from their year ‘round back- Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy tist Church Sunday school is more information call 647-8401. yard sale. It is located at 2886 Ray Moss is the pastor. Hallsboro Road South, Halls- held each Sunday at 10 a.m. Vietnam Veterans of America boro. The shop is open Monday Lynn Hill Baptist Church will and morning worship service Chapter #962 of Columbus Whiteville United Methodist – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and hold a new Sunday school se- each second and fourth Sun- County meets the first Tuesday closed on Wednesday. Items day beginning at 11 a.m. A “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” ries on “The book of Revela- of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 donated will be greatly appreci- tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching special prayer time is held each Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. S. Madison St., Whiteville. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s a thought-provoking series of Wednesday at noon and Bible Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Chapel. power-point messages on the study is held each Wednesday The American Legion Post 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 book of Revelation. Sunday evening beginning at 7 p.m. The #233 meets the first Tuesday Good News Community Youth school begins at 10 a.m. and the church is located on Mill Pond of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 main worship at 11 a.m. There is Road in the Brunswick commu- Spotlighting Our Volunteers Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has Phillips St., Whiteville. also an informative power-point nity. For more information call The American Legion Post changed the date of their Inform- series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and 445-1022. Rev. Anthony Rowell #139 meets the second Tuesday er Bible study from Thursdays Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church is the pastor. at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 First Ave., Chadbourn. p.m. to benefit seniors who may near the intersection of Hwy. 74 Leamon Rogers Memorial not be able to travel at night. For and Union Valley Road. For more Chapel on the Boys and Girls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Carlton more information call 646-4898. information or directions call Home Campus at Lake Wac- 914-0002 or 642-5820. 8073 meets on the second Tues- Williamson Honey Hill Missionary Baptist camaw is now holding a wor- day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Church services. Sunday school The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe ship service every Sunday morn- at the Vietnam Veterans building “Council Chair” is held at 10 a.m. and service will hold its council meetings the ing from 9-10 a.m. The service is at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night 3rd Thursday of each month at open to the public. The weekly service is held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds worship service will include a Military Vet Riders Associa- Wednesday service is at 7:30 on Old Lake Road, Bolton. mixture of traditional and mod- tion meets on the last Monday p.m. The church is located at ern messages and music. For of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. The House of Prayer and Deliv- more information call Rev. Mi- the Vietnam Veterans building at The new pastor is Troy Little. erance will hold its worship ser- chael Jones at 646-3083. 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. vice every Sunday morning with Victory in Jesus Ministries of Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and Whiteville will hold two morn- morning worship at 11:15 a.m. ing worship services. The ser- Weekly services are held each www.whiteville.com

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Zion Missionary Baptist Kevin Joyner’s Birthday Church Builders of Bruns- Sandy Plain Missionary Church will hold its spring Conference May 12-15 Bash will be held Saturday, wick County and Walk Into Baptist Church will host its time revival Wednesday, May Apostle Carlos Shipman, Praise and Worship Center of May 14 at the Brunswick Wac- Your Inheritance Outreach annual Women’s Day Sunday, 18- Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. along with Kings Domain Hallsboro. camaw Association Building. Ministries will hold a free May 15 at 4 p.m. The guest nightly. The theme is “Prepar- Praise and Worship Center, Saturday, May 14 at 9:30 Doors open at 6 p.m. and the food/clothing giveaway Satur- speaker will be Rev. Roberta ing for greater.” will host its spiritual Outpour a.m. there will be an empower- Bash begins at 7 p.m. $10 ad- day, May 21 from 8 a.m.-until. Turner of Fayetteville. Turner Wednesday night will fea- Conference beginning Thurs- ment session for women. The vance tickets and $15 at the The giveaway will be held is a native of Chadbourn. ture Minister Christian Grate day, May 12-Sunday, May 15. speaker will be Dr. Dorothy door, children 12 years and at 2072 Longwood Road NW, All ladies are asked to wear of Tabor City. The theme is “Divine Visita- Boyd-Rush of Fellowship De- under are $3. On the program Ash. For more information white. Refreshments will be Thursday will be Dr. tion.” liverance Sanctuary Minis- will be Cinseer, The Gospel call Rev. William Boynton or served following the service. Lamont Johnson of Greens- Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 tries in Acworth, Ga. Legends, Shawn Brown and Elders Utrillia Bryant John- boro. p.m. will feature Bishop Jeron Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. The Boyz, Lil David and The son or John H. Johnson III at Friday will be Elder Colene Chatman of Praise House of the speaker will be Bishop- Bells of Joy, David Hammond, 294-0656. First St. Paul MBC Victory Worship Center in Elect William L. Neill of New T Pooh and Inspiration, Mau- Kelly of Chadbourn. Missionary Day The church is located at 210 Fairmont. Covenant Christian Faith rice McZeke and MDK, Broth- Shiloh Outreach Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Church Ministries of Fay- First St. Paul Missionary Old Stake Road, Chadbourn. ers-N-Christ and One Accord. will be Apostle Dr. Carlos etteville. He will speak on community affair Baptist Church will hold its Rev. Jerry Ganus is the Food will be sold and ven- Shipman of Kings Domain “Kingdom and relationships Shiloh Outreach announc- Missionary Day Sunday, May pastor. dors are welcome. in the Kingdom.” es it’s a community affair 15 during its morning service. For more information call New Light MBC Sunday, May 15 at 10:30 “Laborers of love ministries” The guest speaker will be Lebanon UMC pork 770-2032. The association is a.m. the speaker will be Dr. team will hold a community Dr. Patricia M. Richardson, Women’s Day May 15 located at 600 Pine Log Road. chop plate May 21 Kenya Young-Miller of Innova- gathering Saturday, May 14 pastor of United Faith Church. New Light Missionary Bap- tive Empowerment Church of from noon-4 p.m. All ladies are asked to wear Lebanon United Methodist tist Church of Hallsboro will Whiteville UMC Jacksonville, Fla. A free meal and clothes will white. Lunch will be served Church will hold a grilled pork hold its Women’s Day Sunday, yard sale The church is located at be given along with music, following the service. chop plate sale Saturday, May May 15 at 4 p.m. The guest 1904 Sam Potts Hwy. Whiteville United Method- prayer requests and fun. The church is located on 701 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Plates speaker will be Minister Mi- ist Church will hold an inside The location of the event bypass south, Campground are $8 eat in or take out. chelle McKenzie of New Begin- yard sale Saturday, May 14 is 2635 Sam Potts Hwy., Halls- Road. The church is located on nings Church of Chadbourn from 7-11 a.m. boro. Rev. Lester James Frink Sr. James B. White Hwy. South along with her choir. We’re On The Web: Proceeds will benefit youth For more information call is the pastor. midway between Whiteville Rev. Franklin Graham is programs. 353-9150. and Tabor City. the pastor. www.whiteville.com For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Trinity Church Directory . . . Baptist Church 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, 910-642-7764 weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, [email protected] tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also www.trytbc.org thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Senior Pastor: Randy K. Speight If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. Mission was organized. They first call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- Trinity Baptist Church started held services in a frame house on W. only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church Columbus Street down below the old mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. from a vision shared by Mrs. A.D. this weekly directory, plus in our web Ward, Mrs. E.M. Heath, & Mrs. fire station. Despite the cracked floor J.M. Sauls, three ladies from First and harsh, seasonal weather condi- AFRICAN-METHODIST Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:45 pm Baptist Church of Whiteville. On tions, the hearts of the small band of EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw October 25, 1953, through the ef- dedicated Christians grew in the love 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw Western Prong Baptist Church Mount Horeb AME Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen 910-646-3727 forts of these ladies and the gained for their Lord and had a big impact Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, westernprong.org support and guidance of others in on those around them. As their num- 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am the community, Columbus Baptist bers grew, they soon needed a bigger Happy Home Baptist Church Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina place to worship. The first ground- Wed. 6:30 pm 6:00 pm Bible Study Services: Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 7:00 pm Worship www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org breaking for Trinity was on Septem- St. James AME Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. ber 1, 1957, and on September 20, Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor White Marsh Baptist Church Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. 1970, the sanctuary was dedicated to 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Sun Church School 9:45 am Lennon’s Cross Roads Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Wednesday Night Service 6:45 p.m. God in the first service held there. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Wed. 6:00 pm 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Wednesday 7:00 pm Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 AFRICAN-METHODIST www.whitevillefirstph.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Williamsons Crossroads Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages EPISCOPAL ZION Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Baptist Church Sunday Worship 6:00 pm ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm METHODIST-UNITED St. Mark AME Zion Church 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Wednesday night 7:00 pm 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 Church Macedonia Baptist Church Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Chadbourn United Methodist PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 Chadbourn Presbyterian Jimmy Caines, Pastor Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 am [email protected] Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th [email protected] Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- CHURCH OF GOD 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III day 7:30 pm New Life Community Church Bible Study/Prayer Service 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm 910-654-3449 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Wednesday 6:45 pm Fair Bluff United Methodist chadbournpresbyterian.org Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Nakina Baptist Church 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 910-642-0130 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 [email protected] Abundant Life Assembly of God Church [email protected] First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study 910-642-2253 Whiteville Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Wednesday 7:00 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 [email protected] Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Mishop Springs United Methodist Sun School 10 am, Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Whiteville Church of God Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 Westminster Presbyterian Wednesday 7:30 pm 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 [email protected] Church Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 CATHOLIC mishopspringsumc.webs.com 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Whiteville Assembly of God www.nhbcwhiteville.com [email protected] Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am 910-642-2762 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Sacred Heart Catholic [email protected] of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Church Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Wednesday 7:00 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sunday School 9:30 am Peace Baptist Church Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Morning Worship 10:30 am SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 FREEWILL BAPTIST [email protected] Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm www.peacebc.org www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 Seventh Day Adventist BAPTIST Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Avants Chapel FWB Church Eucharist/Santa Misa 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass 910-642-0698 [email protected] 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Whiteville DivorceCare & GriefShare Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Wednesday 7:30 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Piney Forest Baptist Church Oak Grove FWB Church Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Wednesday 7:00 pm 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Living Word Church If you would like Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Chadbourn Baptist Church Rev. Henry Ward • 843-236-3564 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn www.livingwordnc.com Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday evening 6:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church your church 910-654-3992 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday 7:30 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor Wednesday 7:00 pm Sweet Home Missionary Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 [email protected] INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Baptist Church www.missonaryalliance.com Northwood Church included on this www.chadbournbaptist.com 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Lynn Hill Independent Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Wednesday 6:30 pm Pastor Russell Honeycutt Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm Baptist Church 910-642-7654 page for only 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Pastor William A. Schalk • Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm 910-914-0002 Grace Episcopal Church & Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Trinity Baptist Church http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html $21.50 per month, Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 910-642-4784 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor [email protected] Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 MISSIONARY BAPTIST we invite you to 910-642-7764 www.gracechrist.bizland.com www.chadbournph.org [email protected] First Missionary Baptist Sun Services 10:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am www.trytbc.org Church Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm call us today at First Baptist Church Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville HOLINESS Wednesday 7:00 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves ______910-642-2139 910-654-3225 Whiteville First Pentecostal Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor Chadbourn Church of God of 642-4104, ext. 237. www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Holiness Church [email protected] Prophecy Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC www.fbcwhiteville.com 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) (six month commitment) Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette • 252-561-6874 Wed. Supper 5:30pm, Bible Study 6:30 pm Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 Volunteers HomeCare MC sets Tabor City special Olympics Happenings and Events needed for meeting Meals of Love A special Olympics com- mittee meeting will meet the Your By Dianne Nobles Ward Lower Cape Fear Hospice Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City is looking for volunteers to first Thursday of each month help with its Meals of Love at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- program at the hospice care ment Corporation. The meet- pet The Town of Tabor City goes International. Last week I re- center. ing is for individuals who want ceived a letter from a firefighter in Bykovo, Russian. Bykovo is Volunteers prepare meals to help improve and grow the located in the Moscow region of Russia. Vitaliy Gordin, a fire- that are shared by families special Olympics program in With Charlene High fighter in Russia, contacted the Tabor City Promotions Depart- visiting loved ones at the inpa- Columbus County. ment and had a very special request. Gordin’s fire station has tient hospice care center at 206 HomeCare MC is located at opened a Fire Department Museum in Bykovo and they are Warrior Trail in Whiteville. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., collecting souvenirs and memorabilia from firefighters in the Meals of Love allow families to Whiteville. Pets vs. fungus states. He asked if the Tabor City Fire Department would do- concentrate on spending time For more information call We recently wrote about one form of fungus – ringworm, nate a Tabor City Fire Department shoulder patch to proudly with their loved ones and take Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. which is commonly known. Ringworm is a systemic fungal display in their museum. Chief Jerry Hodges was honored to do condition caused by an organism prevalent in areas where many just that. So in a matter of weeks Tabor City will be duly noted needed breaks without having of our dogs spend a lot of time – outdoors. There is however, in the Fire Fighters Museum in Russia. to leave the hospice care cen- Ride For Life As mentioned in the mayor’s column last week Tabor City is ter. In memory of Tarq S. Clar- another organism not well known, that harbors in wood, wet very excited to see a new industry locate in our fair town. It is “Home-cooked meals offer ida, who passed away in a mo- soil, and areas around water. These are environments where the not every day that an industry of this magnitude comes to Ta- comfort to families dealing torcycle accident in 2007, the Blastomyces dermatitidis organism lives. This systemic fungal bor City and we are truly grateful that Greg Lovette has decided with a loved one’s life-limiting TSC Scholarship Foundation organism thrives in areas where many families love go; lakes, to come back to his roots by bringing RadixBay, an information illness,” said Lisa Clark, com- will host its 4th Annual Bike swamps and riverbanks to swim, play and hunt. Large male dogs technology consulting company to Tabor City. RadixBay is look- munity outreach coordina- Rally and Cookout. Various are most commonly affected. ing for trained employees with computer science backgrounds. tor for Columbus and Bladen bike groups and interested Then we have those dogs, which tend to find cool shade under If you have these skills applicants are encouraged to send re- counties. “Many of them ex- persons are invited to attend an open porch where decayed organic matter is located. They sumes to [email protected]. press their gratitude at having the cookout and/or bike ride are also at risk and even female dogs that live under the same The National Day of Prayer that was held in Tabor City last access to snacks and meals. with other bikers in support conditions can acquire this fungal infection, as can cats. week was enjoyed by many. The weather finally cooperated Having food available in the of motorcycle awareness. Blastomycosis infections are not prevalent in our area, yet and allowed the event to be held outside. In years past rain and hospice care center’s fam- The event will be held we have the same environmental conditions as those of the stormy skies prevented it from being held outside as original- ily kitchen allows families to Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at Tennessee River basin for instance. This fungal spore is notably ly planned. Thank you again to the St. Paul United Methodist spend as much time as possi- Church of Christ Outreach prevalent in the northeast, south-central, southeastern, and Church and the many volunteers that planned and participated ble with their loved ones.” Ministries in Nakina. midwestern United States. in this event. The welcoming setting of The cost is $10 per person However, you must remember how mobile we are, therefore Hydroplane races are coming back to Lake Tabor. This excit- the kitchen allows families and proceeds will go to the the possibility of these spores being brought to our area is great. ing faced paced event will take place Saturday, May 14 and Sun- access to needed nourishment TSCSF to award a high school It is a fungal spore and grows as a mold in the environment, as day, May 15. Racing will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday morning and and the opportunity to inter- graduate with a college schol- yeast in the tissue and has the potential to cause significant will continue through Sunday afternoon. For more information act and gain support from oth- arship. pulmonary disease. call 653-3225. er families going through the For more information visit The joints, eyes and skin are all affected by this yeast, and The Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce will be host- same experience. tscfoundation.com. can be as severe as enlarged lymph nodes, seizures and enlarged ing its Annual Bass Tournament at Lake Tabor Saturday May “We rely on individuals and The church is located at 11671 testicles. It is unusual yet not rare for humans to be infected 28. To get signed up and for more information contact Cynthia groups to volunteer to help Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina. so it is critical to isolate your dog once it has been properly Nelson at 370-377-3012. with the Meals of Love pro- diagnosed. Particularly, keep infants or anyone who is immune- The Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce has many gram. Their kindness means a CrossPointe CC compromised away from infected dogs. great activities planned for the coming months. Below is a list- great deal to us and the fami- Treatment ing so you can make plans to attend: lies we serve,” Clark said. steak plate sale For diagnosis and treatment it is critical to have veterinary A Neon Fun Run for kids in early June is currently being For more information CrossPointe Community attention. Extensive treatment, depending on the severity, is planned. Stay tuned for weekly updates. about Meals of Love and other Church (Boardman Pentecos- critical while the antifungal treatment is being administered. Tabor City will be hosting the State Dixie Youth Baseball volunteer opportunities, con- tal Holiness) men and women If a large amount of spores are present, it can be overwhelming Tournament this summer. (Coach’s pitch...7 and 8 years of age) tact Clark at 620-2264 or email ministries will hold its annual to the dog resulting in further respiratory distress. Normally Opening ceremonies will be held Friday, July 1 at the athletic [email protected] steak plate sale Friday, May this only lasts a few days, yet you must be aware of the possible complex behind Food Lion. Games will begin Saturday, July 2. 20 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Plates effects. Whatever drug is used, it must be used for at least one Tournament Chair Richard Miller and Wayne Owens, South are $10 eat in or take out and month. Early detection is very important so remember, loving Columbus Dixie Youth president, are meeting with volunteers Sandy Plain include steak, baked potato, your pet means being responsible for their health. in an effort to make certain everything is in order for those 16 worship service salad, roll and desert. Do you have a question on our topic today? Wonder what other teams arriving in July. Ad sales for the Dixie Youth Baseball The church is located at ways to treat skin conditions? Then email yourpetrxtopics@gmail. Sandy Plain Missionary State Tournament program book are also underway. 11180 Old 74 in Evergreen. com or write “yourpetrx” care of this newspaper. You can also see Baptist Church worship ser- Sales for the Tabor City Community Birthday Calendars us on Facebook at yourpetrxtopics. continue. Call the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce vice is held every second and Cherry Grove BC office at 377-3012 or the Tabor City Public Library at 653-3774 if fourth Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Hazel Foster memorial By His Grace church you are interested in purchasing a calendar. Ad spaces are avail- Sunday school is held at 10 blood drive a.m. and Bible study is every gospel program May 21 announcement able at $35 for a business card sized ad and $10 for a one line Cherry Grove Baptist business listing. The calendars will be ready later in 2016 for the Wednesday at 7 p.m. Church will host an Ameri- The first annual Hazel Fos- By His Grace Ministries 2017 calendar year. The church is located at 902 can Red Cross Blood Drive ter memorial gospel program will hold a Friday night fire The Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Friday, May 27 between 2-6:30 will be held Saturday, May 21 May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at 5285 Saturday, July 2 at South Columbus High School. Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner p.m. in the Christian Fellow- at the Brunswick Waccamaw Main Street, Suite 18 in Shal- The Tabor City Visitor Center hours are Monday-Friday Jr. of Fayetteville is the pastor. ship Center at the church. For Association building located lotte. The guest speaker will from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. until an appointment, contact the at 600 Pinelog Road. On the be Minister Renado Prince. 2 p.m. Stop by and get information about the beautiful state of church office at649-7910. Walk- program will be The Swan- Elgin Blake is the pastor. N.C. and her many destination spots. Free Our State magazines, Clarkton PFWB in are also welcomed. nee Quintet of Augusta, Ga., phone books, N.C. and Tabor City maps are available as well. 63rd homecoming Additional spring events Rev. Matthew Mickens and the That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. Whiteville AOG Clarkton Pentecostal Free- planned by the church’s vari- Highway Travelers, Minister Until next week…… will Baptist Church will host ous departments including Ricky McDuffie and the Fam- biker blessing/BBQ regular Sunday morning Sun- Jerri and Larry Mercer with ily, Minister Brian McIntosh Whiteville Assembly of day school at 9:45 a.m. and gospel singing at 10 a.m. Sun- and Ministry Cinseer, The God will hold a biker blessing worship service at 10:50 a.m., Living Hope offers free day, June 5. Mighty Echoes of Elizabeth- and BBQ Saturday, May 21 at adult prayer service, activi- The guest speaker at 11 a.m. town, Pastor Robert Williams 11 a.m. There will be a “mo- ties for TeamKids and youth will be Rev. Preston Heath of and the Girls. Tickets are $10 torcycle run for the cross” to prenatal vitamins and senior adult day trips to before May 1, $15 advance In an effort to better serve er services include free preg- the PFWB conference head- pray for the community and various locations in the sur- tickets and $20 at the door. their pregnant clients and to nancy tests and estimated due quarters in Dunn. then end at the church for rounding areas. Also, regular There will be a raffle and plate promote better health in Co- dates necessary for applying At noon a covered dish BBQ. weekly music and monthly dinners. lumbus County, Living Hope for Medicaid for Pregnant lunch will be served in the mission programs are offered For more information call Foster taught special educa- Pregnancy Support Services Women, and an Earn While fellowship hall. for preschool, children, youth 234-2983. tion at Whiteville High School has begun offering a free You Learn incentive program. For questions call Rev. adult and senior adults. for more than 31 years. She 6-month supply of prenatal Living Hope provides ser- Charlie Tatum at 991-6540. The church is located on Candle Light March was also the WHS Varsity vitamins to women who have vices free of charge to all Swamp Fox Hwy. (904) between Boys Statistician for many Saturday, May 21 positive pregnancy tests. women regardless of age, in- Tabor City and Fair Bluff. Cherry Grove BC years. Proceeds from the gos- There will be a candle light This allows a pregnant come or marital status. For more information about pel program will be made in march Saturday, May 21 at 4 woman to begin taking prena- The center is located at 116 spring revival any other upcoming special her honor to the WHS Varisty p.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion tal vitamins as early as pos- Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Cherry Grove Baptist or ongoing programs, call the boys basketball team. Church. The guest speaker will sible in her pregnancy to help International in Whiteville. Church will host its annual church office at 649-7307 or 649- For more information call be Zella Johnson, chairman of ensure her health and the Office hours are Mondays spring revival beginning 7910, visit the church website Allecia (Gigi) Foster at 445- the Life Members Council for healthy development of her from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays Sunday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at www.cherrygrovebaptist. 9629. the Clarkton District. All mis- unborn child. and Thursdays from noon-4 and continue Monday, May org or e-mail any questions or comments to cherrygrovebap- sionaries are invited. The pro- The vitamins have been p.m. 16-Wednesday, May 18 at 7 [email protected]. gram is sponsored by the St. provided to Living Hope For more information, call p.m. each evening. The guest Welches Creek MBC Luke Life Members Council. through a grant from Vitamin the 24-hour helpline at 642- speaker will be Jeremy Todd, pastor anniversary The church is located at 410 Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- 2677. pastor of Baker’s Chapel in N.C. Watermelon Welches Creek Missionary Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, ifornia. South Carolina. Festival contacts Baptist Church will hold its Bladenboro. The provision of free pre- Kelly UMC praise There will be special music The N.C. Watermelon Fes- pastor’s first anniversary for Rev. Hardy Ballard Jr. is natal vitamins is the newest each evening and a nursery and worship May 21 tival in Fair Bluff will be held Rev. Frederick W. Bryant Sr. the pastor. service of Living Hope, which will be provided. Kelly United Methodist July 22, 23 and 24. The events Sunday, May 22. The celebra- is celebrating 25 years of ser- Additional spring events Church will hold a praise and and contacts are: tion will begin at 11 a.m. The vice to Columbus County. Oth- planned by the church’s vari- Williams Township worship piano concert featur- Pageants speaker will be Rev. Gregory ous departments include FD open house/steak ing Mark Edquid Saturday, Ages 1 to 13 years McIntyre of Zion Hill Mis- senior adults day trips to May 21 at 6 p.m. T.J. McPherson 918-9994 sionary Baptist Church of plate sale May 14 Lake Waccamaw various locations in the sur- The church is located at Teen Miss and Queen schol- Bolivia. Lunch will be served An open house and steak rounding areas. Activities arship Food ministry to 16550 Hwy. 53 East, Kelly. in the dining hall following plate sale will be held at Wil- also offered are choir and mis- Carolyn Foley 207-3303 For more information call the service. liams Township Fire Depart- sion programs for preschool, Judy Enzor 234-0756 distribute food Pastor Ernnie Block at 617- An afternoon service will ment Saturday, May 14 from 11 children, youth, young and Kari Godwin 843-340-9003 Lake Waccamaw food min- 7744. be held at 4 p.m. with Rev. a.m.-until. Plates are $10 and istry will distribute food to senior adults. Wednesday eve- Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Graham, pastor of include grilled steak, baked Kari Godwin 843-340-9003 those in need. Greater Restoration ning prayer services and spe- New Light Missionary Baptist potato and salad. Delivery is Parade and arts & crafts The distribution days will cial programs for preschool, Church along with his choir available for 10 or more plates. food distribution Miriam Haynes 640-8891 be the second Wednesday children and youth are avail- and congregation of Hallsboro. The fire department is Greater Restoration Enrich- Calendar Kids, Pet Calen- and fourth Saturday of each able. Sunday School classes The church is located at located at 1655 F.M. Cartret ment Center in Whiteville has dar, Cupcake Photo Shoot month, from 9-10 a.m. at First for birth through senior 1733 Millie Christine Road. Road, Whiteville. TEFAP and commodity food Carolyn Foley 207-3303 Baptist Church, Sam Potts adults are held each Sunday For more information call distributions every second Judy Enzor 234-0756 Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. morning beginning at 10:45 Church Builders/Walk into James Spivey at 840-0038. Food recipients need only a Saturday and fourth Tuesday prior to Sunday morning wor- Bathing Beauties and Little photo ID to receive free food. of each month beginning at ship service. Also, Sunday Gents contest Your Inheritance OM food/ The partnering churches 10 a.m. for Columbus County evening worship services are T.J. McPherson 918-9994 clothing giveaway Mt. Pleasant AMEZ are Lake Waccamaw Method- residents. For more information email held each Sunday evening at Church Builders of Bruns- ist Church, Lake Waccamaw For more information call NCwatermelonfestival@ prayer breakfast 6 p.m. with special programs wick County and Walk Into Presbyterian Church, Little 641-0800. gmail.com The missionary department for preschool, children and Your Inheritance Outreach Wheel of Hope Church and GREC is located at 3490 of Mt. Pleasant African Meth- youth. Ministries will hold a free First Baptist Church of Lake James B. White Hwy. South. odist Episcopal Zion Church in The church is located on Whiteville AOG food/clothing giveaway Satur- Waccamaw. Swamp Fox Hwy. (904), be- Riegelwood will hold its annu- For more information call Shining Star banquet Kids Crusade VBS day, May 21 from 8 a.m.-until. al prayer breakfast Saturday, tween Tabor City, Cerro Gor- The event will be held at 646-3727. Shining Star #381 Gleaners Whiteville Assembly of May 14 at 8:30 a.m. The speaker do, Fair Bluff and Green Sea. 2072 Longwood Road, NW in banquet will be held Saturday, God will hold a Kids Crusade will be Portia T. Jacobs of the For more information call Ash. JCPC meetings May 7 at 5 p.m. at the Hannah vacation Bible school Wednes- Cape Fear Conference and Rev. Rusty Davis at the church For more information con- The Juvenile Crime Pre- Lodge #204. A donation of $5 day, June 15-Saturday, June 18. Eastern N.C. Episcopal direc- office at 649-7910, visit the tact Rev. William Boynton, vention Council meetings is asked. On Saturday, June 18 there tor of Christian Education for church website at www.cher- Elder Utrillia Bryant Johnson are on the first Wednesday The lodge is located at 101 will be a community fun day the AME Zion Church. She is a rygrovebaptist.org or e-mail or Elder John H. Johnson III at of each month at noon in the Mill Quarter Road, Hallsboro. and picnic beginning at noon. member of Mt. Pleasant. any questions or comments to 294-0656 at 294-0656 or Elgin Whiteville City Schools Civic For more information call For more information call Rev. Donald R. Mapson is [email protected]. and Felicia Blake at 557-0438. Room. 646-3259. 234-2983. the pastor. The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 – 5-C

“Charlie” dreds, thousands…. the moon “Love and Fettuccine” Ammons Our dog Charlie is going to We only need the two of us! “Unseen Protectors” Is nestled as if it was call- The Valentine’s Banquet is Continued from page 1-C be mine Third grade – here we are Angelic Angels flutter their ing tomorrow But that little dog is one of again! wings to the rhythm of heav- Out to every hidden shadow And I feel only joy there is One is outspoken – the other a kind Work hard for the EOG? enly music That moves slowly among no sorrow really quiet. He is still little he’s like a EOG – or is it EGG? Peering down from heav- the I pick out my dress, I am One likes puppies – the other child No! Reading, Math ens to give strength to those Whispering trees. so excited kittens. But that pup has gone wild End of Grade or end of life? in need. This is the sonata of I can’t wait to see my hand- When they get together all dif- Charlie loves to play Together we made it! Angels help us feel peace- Chirping crickets, the some date ference disappear. But he gives me a fright Fourth grade – school work fulness, happiness and love. sound of a I wash my hair and practice Both working together as a Cause that pup likes to bite got hard! In desperate times angels Bullfrog that has waited new styles, team All I have to say for the rest You were always by my side give us courage to open our All day to finally be heard. I try on my outfit and top it Giggling at everything, Spending days in the park of the day Willing to coach and talk. eyes… Mysterious eyes move with a smile. while the sun is high in the sky. Is I love that put will all Taking time – explaining, To face yet another day… through the meadows The day is here my date has Blond sweaty hair but they my heart holding up cards handling both the good and And saw grass keeping arrived, don’t mind. I hope we are never apart Until I learned. bad. Quiet, carefully listening to The limousine pulled up at Running and playing without Fifth grade – everything Angels are present in the The sound of comfort that exactly five. a care. Riley Grice changed! lonely darkness of night. can As we walk into the ban- Sleeping over – or talking over- Old Dock Elementary You are not here! When in need – silently… Only be heard in the dark- quet hall, night while the moon glows You left for another school. without being seen, est The place is prepared for Even the man in the moon “My Little Dog” Sadness – misty teared Angels surround us with Reaches of moving shad- the fancy ball. smiles down on their friendship. My little dog is such a good eyes. their snow white wings ows. The decorated theme is Two inseparable different op- friend Phone calls, email, snap Surrounding us tightly Cool is a breeze that eyes “Love in Italy” posite faithful friends. She stays right by my side chat, facebook with their gentle arms can not And I sit down with excite- If she’s not in her pen Letters delivered from your Rocking us peacefully until See, as branches reach out ment and glee. Ashley Buck We can run around all day school to mine. pain turns to softness to dance and I knew he was talking but I Guideway Elementary long Now I know! Leaving our minds flooding Mystify, bewildering couldn’t hear a word, Or I can push her in a Although the distance be- with serene happy dreams. strangers that I was a little princess and “Duck Hunting” stroller tween Peek into nestle with mam- he was no toad. Duck hunting is cool. While I sing here a song Us are miles away Carea Singletary ma. The meal was so good it was It is way better than school. I can hold her in my lap We have brought each other Guideway Elementary Oh, the secrets you fettuccine, The ducks fly by. Until she goes to sleep Smiles and memories Keep hidden from dawn, I was so glad for the new I knock them out of the sky. Or I can drive her all around That will never go away! “Hot Dogs” From everlasting to ever- clothes my mom bought me. You duck hunt at dusk. In my big toy jeep I love hot dogs so very lasting, All of a sudden disaster They have feathers, but no And if a cat comes around Haley Anne McPherson much, Constantly moving and struck, tusk. She might give it a chase Guideway Elementary I would eat them every stretching Food spilled on my dress I blow my calls And that’s something really day for dinner, breakfast and And a blanket of darkness and right there it stuck. And the ducks start to fall. funny “I Am” lunch. that reaches I was so embarrassed but I see the ducks look my way. To watch them two race I am Tom Brady. But not just any hot dog For the rising sun. my date did not care, I believe they found my So as you can tell I wonder about all the rules will do, He kept on commenting on decoys today. We have a good time of football. No one can make them up Shannon Flaherty my beautiful hair. Ducks take off for their And it doesn’t cost me not I hear the sounds of the as good as guess who? Central Middle I enjoyed my time I didn’t morning flight worries crowd. The best place to get a hot feel bad, I try to keep them in my Not even a dime! I see the defense play. dog is at Wards Grill, Honorable Mentions I enjoyed my banquet date sight I want to be the best in the Nobody cooks them up like with my dad. Scarlet Hilbourn league. Mr. Junior McKeel. “Depression” Ethan Dorsch Old Dock Elementary I am Tom Brady. They are the best ones you Depressing thoughts in my Danielle Mills Old Dock Elementary I pretend to be the coach. will ever eat, head, Carolina Adventist I feel very special. And Ms. Kandle has them Really I should just be in Academy “God’s Brave Men” “What? A Golden Star” I touch and throw footballs bagged before you can even bed. God commanded Noah to Once, during a cold winter every day. blink. Bad thoughts in my head, “Dream of a Child” build an ark night, I worry about losing the First thing Saturday morn- But I need to think of As I lay down to rest Strong enough to float un- A wee running girl fell on Super Bowl. ing, if you want to find me, what’s best. Pillows fluffed, bedtime told days and nights. the frosty ground. I am Tom Brady. You’ll find me and my dad I’m taking it slow, dressed, Friends and foe laughed Rolling over she stared at a I understand the game at 706 South Madison Street. Because that’s all I know. My mind slowly unwinds; making fun of him beautiful sight! I say, “Let us win!” Waste a night, Sounds of reality become Working without wavering A bright starry twinkly I dream about our games. Lawson Ward On Skype. hard to find. Noah finished just as the rains sight blanked her with delight! I try to be the best. Old Dock Elementary Letting go of the things No need for counting sheep. set in. Unreachable – but still not I hope to win a 5th Super that I own. In the blink of an eye, I am Families and animals far Bowl. My pride inside, fast asleep. walked aboard two by two. One single golden star ap- I am Tom Brady. Is what I hide Oh, how quick it seems. Saved because of one of peared Division III Reality washes away when God’s great men. Outshining them all. John Penny Sixth-Eighth Grade Zoi Blackwell I dream. Unafraid Moses stood up to Silvery twinkly trinkets all Hallsboro-Artesia Central Middle Dreams of diamonds fall- Pharaoh seemed to dull. Elementary ing from the sky, Sharing the message to let First Place One golden star – all others “My Secret Life” Animals that talk, carpets His people go. forgotten. “I Am a Competitive “Seasons” In my secret life that fly, Slaves no more – they were Her hands stretched out to Dancer” I’m far from here, Mermaids with fins of pur- headed for the Promised Land. White blankets the earth hold it close. I am a competitive dancer. It’s a place where I can have ple and gold; Pharaoh made promises Animals are in deep sleep A bright neon moon I wonder how my dance no fear. A place where you’ll never one more time – All are bundled up. White and cold and fair friends and I will do at com- I can be whoever I want to be grow old. Enough punishment, Pha- The tulip tree buds Filled with magic was the petition In my secret life My dreams are wild, raoh had enough Pollen tingles in my nose air. I hear our feet making the I can just be me. Though I’m gracious and Moses led the Israelites Bees buzz by my face. Even the man living there right sounds at practice In my secret life mild. towards the God’s Promised Hot sunlight beams down smiled I see us on the stage in front I can drink root beer, Then I start to wonder can Land. Sunflowers bloom in the As he saw the wonderment. of everyone giving it our all I dance and sing and have I sleep forever; David was the youngest fields With magical fairies danc- I want to win our competi- no care. That’s when I dream that of eight Summer burns my cheeks. ing in her head tions No bullies tease me about I’m very clever. Yet God chose a young Bright green turns to Tired eyes…slowly droop- I am a competitive dancer my height, My alarm starts to beep shepherd boy brown ing I pretend like no one is No one is there tempting As I awake from my sleep. To tame the giant Go- Red leaves come flitting Deep in sleep! watching when I dance me to fight. I roll over in bed, liath down and Where did you go? I wish I feel free when I move I just love to sit on my bed To return to the dreams in Without a doubt David The cycle repeats. I knew! I touch my toes to the ground Sealey Scott And escape to the secret my head. believed God would be with Makiyah Johnson I worry that we will not win place in my head. Nyasia Singleton him in flight Central Middle Guideway Elementary I cry when I can’t get the In my secret place there is Chadbourn Middle Here came the powerful moves just right no snow giant of a man Second Place “Perfect Gymnastics” I am a competitive dancer I fly wherever I want to go. “Believe” Face to face with small I have a huge desire – to I understand that winning “An Ode to My closet becomes a fash- Once they saw they believe, David armed with only a stretch, run, tumble, land feet is not everything Harriet Tubman” ionable place, Once they think they as- sling shot and pebble. in place! I say that we are already With clothes and shoes sume they know. Others laughed at his Harriet Tubman so tired Flexibility, durability, like- winners because we are a team that’s made of lace. They always believe the op- foolishness and true, ability or is it lackability? I dream that we will always I wear fancy dresses and posite of you. David knew the power Not everyone could be like Practice, practice, practice dance together twirl with grace, You believe you’re right of God and shot Goliath Moses or you. again and again I try to do my best at every I love my secret life and my They believe they’re right’ between the eyes. Born into slavery at birth, Until it’s nothing less than practice secret place. But! In the eyes of man three Her destiny was to harvest perfect…. I hope that I never give up I love the jewelry, the pearls, It is always that one mo- men won impossible duels. the earth. Perfect posture, perfect and quit the diamonds, the lace, ment Three brave men know A child sadly struck with form, perfect timing I am a competitive dancer But most of all I love my That you know you are their power came from an iron weight, Just when I think it is per- height and pretty face. right. God. Visions from God would fect Anna-Grace Phillips determine her fate. If you are tired of this world Your right and belief is just A voice from behind says Williams Township and the rat race not meeting Hollee Garren Herself and her unyielding “Do it again!” Then come join me in my That level good enough sits. Guideway Elementary bravery, I really am really tired and “Christmas” Freed from a terrible life secret place. It sits there looking at you, want to rest, The twelfth month of every Not trying to help you at all. “Promise: I Got of slavery. Then a small voice reminds year turns a bleak winter Aazizah Lee Bryant Now, what do I say or do? Your Back” On the Underground Rail- me we, in gymnastics never Into magical experiences. Carolina Adventist Seeing is believing, Anytime you need me road did she lead, give in until it’s perfect! Bright lights spring up – first Academy Which is not always right. friend So that 300 others like her East as pie – no indeed! from one house then another Because seeing is always I got your back. would be freed. ‘why do we do it?’ you ask. Spreading sparkles of white, “Stars” not believing, You got mine! The Civil War did arise, Because we believe nothing red, green, blue and yellow Oh stars do you hear me But believing is seeing I’ll help you out anytime. Her titles were soldier, is impossible Magically appear each night. when I pray? That is now what people To see you hurt – to see you nurse and one of many spies. Love it and want to be per- Trees both large and small In a world where you hold believe to seek though. cry… A public speaker whose fect! take over rooms no sway Just makes me join you and passion was equality, Jaelyn Kinlaw In every house. Do you sit there and waste Leondra Smith together we’ll weep a river of Two husbands but no chil- Guideway Elementary No need for overhead lights. away Chadbourn Middle tears. dren had she. Each tree is carefully deco- Or do you wonder and play? If our friendship should die A home so dear to her heart “True Friends” rated with beauty and light. Do you fear the dark? “The More I Read” I would mourn. did she found, Once we sat side-by-side in Dreary tired faces change Do you cower at its might The books that you read Can we agree to never fight? For the sick and needy a kindergarten classroom from frowns Every time you see it? Hold a lot of knowledge But just in case please re- Blacks that did abound. Learning colors, how to To smiling crowns spanning Does it But go and find out member it wouldn’t matter In 1913, at age 93 count, constantly chattering ear-to-ear. Fill you with fright? who’s wrong or right, Pneumonia took her to be Until our teachers kept Grumpy men turn into gentle It just isn’t right James Spurgeon True friendship last for an with God in eternity. whispering sh….sh…..sh….sh. teddy bears. The dark against the light Central Middle eternity! She stood for a life of civil First grade – wee were best Mothers become firm threat- Putting out the great lights If you’re broken heart rights, friends. ing not to buy presents, of the heavens “What is Beauty?” needs to mend And spent her time helping Learning to reading was Loud children squeal in ever Just know before you go It’s not your size, shape, I’ll be right there to the other win their fights. a blast! tiny store and mall. Fight the good fight or waist size. It’s not your very end. Big books, little books, Families planning both day Grace Ann Wooten Make the darkness cower eye, hair, or skin color. Hand-in-hand love is sent computers, and night in fright It’s not your shirt, pants or and Central Middle Side by side……. How to have a perfect Decem- Be the herald for the light shoe size. It’s not whether your We’ll talk until the sun Outside running and play- ber 25th And all will be right hair, nails or toes are done. shines for you again. Third Place ing. Families gather laughing all Brighten someone’s day So, I ask What is Beauty? I got your back. Second grade – together the while “Before Dawn” So the darkness holds no Beauty is about being your- You got mine! again. Sharing memories of days sway self, knowing that you are do- We will always be the best Slowly reaching, covering Writing looping letters – gone by. But none can compare ing your best. of friends! everything Cursive writing – practice, to this one special day! In the shadowy depths, Caleb Dingle Beauty is about helping practice, practice… Hallsboro Middle others, it’s about striving for Demarriah Gibson Moving across the land- Will we ever get it rite? Yaquelin Pineda the best. Guideway Elementary scape. Numbers – ones, tens, hun- Guideway Elementary Above in a sky full of stars, Continued on page 7-C The News Reporter, Thursday, May 12, 2016 release dates: May 7-13, 2016 19 (16)

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Under par has become my I live for’ way your organs iced over thunder stench of the Seine Ammons greatest goal. The moments you can’t put when someone sat down that shattering windows cutting through the smell Continued from page 5-C I made it in the hole this time. into words. and told you your father that glinted of the croissants and cakes My next goal will be to shoot I live for is dead. with their flames—like baked fresh at the local Beauty is what lies within 79! The good in this world. He will not come back. Poe lightning café. your heart, not what’s in your Paxton Stewart might suggest a haunting had abandoned its home Katherine hands. South Columbus High Mary Grayson Coonce or reincarnation through and fled Gomulkiewicz Beauty isn’t about hav- South Columbus High another dead body, but all are like a refugee to my door Davidson College ing perfection, its about futile. There is no raven they brought the calm— having imperfection, Honorable Mentions “Three” rapping at my door. Just wet doormats, burnt grass “Grandpa’s Leg” Beauty is about knowing that The youngest of three girls a pigeon. in patches around my 1. you can. “Wildfire” Mama’s eyeball, daddy’s The man left us years ago. scarred feet A pale, crooked, cross-shaped Beauty is about being your- scar marked Storm clouds rolling, world (four to be exact) Ran from plastic wrap hanging over self. the rounded stump where his Wind blowing, Brown eyes, curly hair, dim- responsibility smashed windows Keyona Williams left calf, dark Trees swaying, ples and family. From all he Grandma’s blankets on the with varicose veins, blue bruis- Central Middle Horses running. In their baby, it’s that simple had left ground es and liver spots, Lightning striking, Two sisters above me, no one so was this his goodbye? Or her with them, kneeling once swung from the knee. Diabetes, Hooves hitting, below me is it now? and was it? Infection? Arteries Division IV Dust swallowing, I get my way as you can see “So do our minutes hasten crying over someone I do clogged with Fire starting. It’s the bet of the best being to their end.” Yes, Shake- not know hog fat, too much steak, lard, Ninth-12th Grade Running through smoke, the baby of three. speare, but they brought the sunshine whiskey? Breathing heavy, what do you do when your and told us they would fix 2. First Place The recip saw buzzed through Sweating increasing, Meghan Lee werewolf of a father up this town the bone “Motions” Vision clouding. South Columbus High transforms from a neglect- real nice with new paint like PVC, serrated blade chew- Walking containers of Trees falling, ful narcissist to and curtains ing its marrow while he slept, anesthetized, as blood and water Animals running’ “The final shot” dust? To nothing? What do and no rust or broken fau- Wildfire spreading. Down by two with 10 seconds you do when you learn cets if he’d just finished Caught up in the day to day a Maker’s Mark and cola, Hustling here, bustling Jumping over trees, left in the game you had no chance to say new shoes for our feet— home after piloting there Starting to breathe, Imagine the things going on goodbye, our feet that started bleed- a red-eye from Denver to Mont- Clattering into cellphones See the end of life, in my brain and you realize that you ing gomery. At peace. A piece of himself Frantically meeting dead- Don’t know if I will die. Our best player dribbles up can’t say for certain if when the fire came I made it out alive, the court (given the opportunity) you they brought the night lobbed off, tabled, and wheeled lines and processing papers to Note-taking in meetings With smoke in my mane, For us this is not just a sport would have take it? stamping out their well- chippers or crematoria, carti- Days mapped out And dust in my eye. He drives around a defender Cigars and 60’s music. Pick- being with guns lage and ligaments Repetitive schedules God always has shown the or two ing up pine cones onto the ground where our fried or pulverized, ash or pulp. Pickled in a jar, Running on familiarity light. Then passes the ball you in the brittle snap of win- gardens used to grow Sidera Blackwell know who ter. Admiration spitting into the baked put on ice, shipped to Johns Never seeing Hopkins, The people they meet Columbus Christian I was a few feet behind the for Jesus and George Wash- grass interns with lancets prod- The flowers they pass Academy three point line ington, the only two men walking through my street ding it The signs on the street With all the space but little worthy of your time. These that they broke into pieces for a grade. Or bagged and dumped The cracks at their feet “Spiders” time are the things with one fist smashed into I see him crawling, As the clock struck one you gave me. What will I do the sky— with other limbs of different The setting sun lengths, colors, Never hearing Crawling towards me. I threw up a shot with them now? and then that sky is falling creeds, and maladies, each The voices that speak When I turn on the light As the ball traveled, I let out I’ve read all these books around them hunk tallied The rush of a river I now that he will flee. a cry and like confetti at their home- inside a thick file of medical history. The chirping of birds His legs are very hairy, For if I missed I would surely they are supposed to help coming celebration Too hairy for my taste. die you with while under the tarp tent, 3. The honking of horns Detached from Grandpa, The laughter that rings out But to me what’s really The ball smacked the back- stuff like this but I sit with grandma and the the prosthetic is nothing Going through the motions scary, board they don’t have all the an- one blanket but a rod, a titanium peg leg Ensnared by the aspects of Is how fast he keeps his I was sure that I missed swers and now I don’t know she saved from the storm flexing at a creaking artificial joint. their life pace. But it falls in we go up by one where to look because that’s they brought the red morn- My fear of him is grand And I can’t believe that we where ing Linked to him, its hard metal Oblivious to the beauty of juts from his sagging thigh, the world. And I know he feels the just won I went when the world on when grandma tells me to Yet it’s his leg, fleshless, blood- Reah Sellers same. I beat the buzzer and won us the outside didn’t make any cover my eyes less, Columbus Career I tower over him the game sense and now the inside and not look at my town, as much him as his ruddy arms prickling with silver hair, as & College Academy But he still wins this game. Imagine the things going on doesn’t which is splintered like a in my brain either. And I’m lost, Odys- broken much him as I am who, as a child, would Second Place Charlotte Gore Carson Ransom seus, help me get home. stick that someone tossed search South Columbus High South Columbus High Get me off of Circe’s island! into the river the house for the lost leg, hun- “Black Face, White I know you struggled with and forgot kering under tables, checking broom Space” “A Haiku on Life” your daddy, too, Sylvia but I look through my fin- Life is meaningless Division V and mine also “died before gers closets, Black people were never until I found it underneath allowed in a shite space At least that’s what some College Division I had time,” but I and watch the wind ripple the bed, Always told they were in would say don’t think I’m through, through and then returned it to him, the wrong place Others find meaning First Place Like you. a white flag, made from a resting But what does life mean? You made me question pillowcase— on the couch, unaware it had They would say “no, not disappeared. Means today and tomorrow “Poetry Manifesto” whether any of this is worth it the only thing standing you, not your race.” Jackson Hall Look forward to now “What does a poem do?” my anymore. All pain, too on my We told them they were UNC Chapel Hill racist Life for tomorrow college English professor asks much of it. Where can I find empty street—my street They said we were holding Tomorrow isn’t granted although he already knows my old paradise, John? that is there is no answer to this ques- “Postcards and snapshots” onto the past, So live anyway Where did silent and broken tion, you hide it? My more pleas- because My sister was always an unas- Black Face, White Space suming hipster, Madison Hardee which will satisfy anyone in ant thoughts. they brought the war So we made our own space The selfie queen South Columbus High the classroom, I could tell him that I know I will be fine but and left it here, dropping it To celebrate our culture according to the dictionary, po- Before it was cool. sometimes it’s hard when like a ball and our race etry uses aesthetic and rhythmic She had to have I Live for the Beautiful They wanted to join but we “ qualities Donne tells you not to ask in our hands the most glamorous shots, said “no, not this place.” Things in Life” to evoke meaning in place of for whom the bell tolls Brooke Belcher The Eiffel Tower They called us racist, said I live for (and now I quote) the prosaic because it tolls for you, and East Carolina University despite the piss, we were mean The sparkle in someone’s eye. ostensible meaning. usually you disregard him the favela despite the danger, But didn’t we say the same I live for And the reminder that it does but Honorable Mention Pagodas swarmed by poor Thai children thing? The warmth of a hug. no good to try and torture the this time it rings for some- littering the streets; Times Black Face, White Space I live for poem— one “Lawson” It will not tell me what it does Square despite the clamor Black face not allowed in a The moments of uncontrol- you actually know, Still, Grandpa rocks in that lable laughter. not matter how many times I beat and you brown recliner the shuttering and shoving white space of others I live for it with a hose. have to listen. as kerosene heat crawls Everyone says its okay Trying to get the same shot. The coziness of the indoors Maybe I should tell my English How long does it take through But white face not allowed While she took snapshots to on a snowy day. professor that poetry does nothing for indifference to become the brick house, outdated, in a black space But even Doctor Why on Ya- brag on times of fun I live for acceptable? I didn’t but to him, it works just Everyone says it’s not okay hooAnswers insists that poetry I took postcards of what the Will black face ever by al- The smell of coffee when you Is art and that art communi- receive that floating phone the same. tour would never show: lowed in black space wake in the morning. cates. call, the one Outside his window, There’s always a man. There’s Without white face wanting I live for So I asked my grandma last where you learn you have the old, uneven sidewalk always a lighthouse. There’s al- to invade and take our ways The goose bumps that raise night (and she’s an English Lit less creeps around the porch, ways a city. And the underlying element of I say yes from your skin when you experi- major) than 24 hours ‘til time es- leading to the junky pick- reality in back alleys And it starts today ence something beautiful. What a poem does and she capes you and him and every- up truck behind all those pretty adver- Black Face, Black Space I live for told me thing that he refuses to let us sell The days when you learn new A story about her mother with stops and you can’t move to the yard. tisement spots. things about yourself. golden hair turned grey riding your legs because they don’t Rocking back and forth, That was clear Nyasia Baity when my eyes caught I live for bareback belong to you anymore. he sits content amongst the South Columbus High that dead shriveled carcass The look in my other’s eye On her favorite mare through if I could rest my elbow on bricks the Mennonite meadows in Iowa— of a man when I make her proud. his guard rail that he laid by hand the Third Place How even after she lost her torn apart by dogs I live for mind she could always find her and lean over to count the summer of ’60, reminding me or the statu- “79” The moment when you read a way home. wrinkles on his face—one Grandma keeping him cool esque gold lions The smell of a freshly cut book that changes your perspec- Katherine doesn’t with sweet tea in the Iraqi palace my father green. tive on life. Gomulkiewicz recognize mine—am I a bad and the promise of a Jr. saw A look of perfection like I I live for Davidson College person if people blown to wine-maroon bits have never seen. The changing colors of the for several unexplainable Heaven Clark s k y. reasons, UNC Chapel Hill to be feasted upon by cameras The last time my game fell Second Place and the apart. I live for I wouldn’t feel anything? The unsaid notion of a piece “This is Paris” baking desert sun. This time I will play it smart. “The Upside I refused to be a featurette of art. Katie D. Bennett the city that saw the bloody I place my ball on the tee. Down Hour Glass” in such cruelty I live for Davidson College head On this course I feel so free. How do you begin to write so my photos were always My practice swing feels just The endless destinations and about the ending of a life? of Marie Antionette sev- bare, devoid of right. sights in the world. Do you break Third Place ered by the rusty knife of life, people, rendered callously. I am going to hit it with all I live for the lines idealism. Days after her Just ordinary in kind, my might. The melodies that fill your to match your “When They Came” flight from Versailles— Sea cliffs of stillness, I keep my eye on the ball. soul to the rim. heart? they brought the fire silk nightgown hiked up Street signs that never To hit it well I must give my I live for Or do you find serenity panting heat that coughed, revealing her delicate pink Moved. We captured how all. The feeling of doing some- in writing lines iambically? sputtered legs. banally exotic the world is I hear the driver cut the air. thing good in the world. Maybe you quote a line of drank up bricks I almost pity her— I live for licked up by street and a bride at 14 in pink taffeta No matter if it’s I watch the ball travel with an Keats Bangkok or Baltimore, Paris intense stare. The sense of belonging some- or Donne. Or is that over- chewed it trembling where. like it was bubble gum frosted cake crumbs falling or Portsmouth, Tokyo or Tam- Floating lightly through the done? pa, I live for that ball players spit on the from painted lips, I imag- s k y, Tell me, ancient bard, how Sydney or Shreveport. It’s out of sight it went so The feeling of a family. would you start sidewalk ine. So we both missed the point of high. I live for to explain the woes of a they brought the rain— And now rolling her slen- photography: The ball lands quickly near The miracles that make you complicated heart? water where it should not der neck Even though cameras are sup- the hole. believe in something. Dickinson wouldn’t hold be in some basement made of posed to capture I am yelling loudly “Roll ball I live for back—she’d start right— cups from cupboards float- rotting oak beams Everything they portray they roll.” The compassion in a person’s out—and say what she was ing with maggot bread crumbs miss points I am a few feet short so I will heart. thinking about—because down the barren street to gnaw on. Of what’s really going on. putt this time. I live for she could not stop for, well, castaways on the side and No, that is too dramatic. dCaitlin Peterson If I don’t make this it should The raw late night conversa- you know. So it doesn’t grandma Marie Antionette, UNC Chapel Hill be a crime. tions. really matter to her. holding our baby blankets what were your last A birdie is what I am aim- I live for He is dead. Nothing more. over her head thoughts as you rested ing for. The crinkles in someone’s Frost your pearl stranded neck My lack of confidence I can’t eyes as they smile. believes that “would suf- they brought the storm against the cold block? ignore. I live for fice.” But he’d throw with their big sticks that I wander the now wide city With my putter in hand I line The honesty in someone’s in a birch tree, covered in smacked the earth streets up the hole. voice when they say “I love you.” snow, to mimic the the cracks of guns like and can still smell the 8C -- The News Reporter - Thursday, May 12, 2016

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