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Brunswick County site near the Columbus Several months ago com- County border could be at the forefront of missioners proposed seeking legislative talks when the N.C. General As- funds in the form of grants sembly reconvenes in mid-September. The site Today’s and low interest loans to con- appears to remain one of a few in the running nect the two districts in mostly for a project code named “Project Soccer” that American Profle western portions of the county. could bring as many as 1,500 jobs to the area. features “10 Years Some details of the project were made See Debt, page 12-A Later.” A hub for See Tire company, page 12-A 9/11 recovery, St. Paul’s Chapel at Four dogs Staff photo by Fuller Royal County eligible ground zero re- And they’re off ... discovered While the number is not offcial, organizers said upwards of 600 cyclists mans a symbol of participated in the cycling portion of Take the Lake Sunday. Organizers for FEMA funds put the faster cyclists at the front of the pack, which took more than fve healing. chained in By NICOLE CARTRETTE minutes to completely move out of the starting area. Staff Writer DIDYOB? woods A handful of coastal counties that experi- enced vast damage as a result of Hurricane By JEFFERSON WEAVER Did you observe ... Irene’s visit to the East Coast last weekend Staff Writer will qualify for all levels of Federal Emergency Sue Palmer opening Hurricane blows algae Management Agency (FEMA) assistance, in- A couple walking on their cluding individual help. Sue’s Diner Friday property off Mount Moriah While Columbus County is not one of those Church Road, south of White- in the old Boulevard to Waccamaw Shores counties, it is one of several others that will ville, made a frightening dis- qualify for all levels of federal reimbursement Café location on U.S. covery recently that may be of storm related preparation and cleanup with related to dog fighting. By RAY WYCHE in flushing the algae out of the lake. 701 Bypass North? ... the exception of individual assistance, accord- Columbus County Animal Staff Writer The algae bloom covers much of ing to local and federal press releases. A big yellow plane Control director Rossie Hayes the lake’s shoreline and this summer The assistance is for governmental and cer- dropping liquid over said he was called to the scene Residents of Waccamaw Shores the bloom is extremely heavy due to tain non-profits, such as the Red Cross and lo- Aug. 15 after the couple heard on the southwest shoreline of Lake higher-than-normal temperatures felds of Bug Hill cal volunteer fire departments that as a result barking near a pond, and went Waccamaw were left an unwelcome and scant rainfall. of the storm have the burden of extra supplies, Road in the Nakina to investigate. It wasn’t the first souvenir of Hurricane Irene when Lake Waccamaw State Park Super- debris removal or other such expenses. time they had heard the bark- strong winds out of the northeast intendent Chris Helms said Irene’s area Friday? ... An Collectively the county and its municipali- ing, he said. blew floating dead algae onto the strong winds from the northeast email from a lake ties identified and submitted about $195,000 “They heard dogs barking beaches in front of their homes. pushed the floating mass of dead and in expenses last week to state and federal offi- resident who had just there the day before,” he said, Dickie Long, a long-time resident dying algae to the southwest shores cials, with additional costs possible, according “but they figured some dogs of Waccamaw Shores, said algae piled of the lake. collected a wheelbar- to Deputy Emergency Services Director Kay had treed a coon or something. up along the shore in front of his Lake Waccamaw Town Manager Worley. The threshold was $180,000. row full of algae? She When they still heard it the house “is the worst I’ve ever seen.” Darren Currie said he was at the “This covers debris removal, any damages next day, they went to see what The decaying mass of dead algae dam on the southwest shore late Fri- suggested an event to public buildings, any type of preventive was going on.” not only is unsightly but also creates day afternoon and noted that strong called “Rake the measures taken during the storm and includes They found four mixed an unpleasant odor along the beaches. wind was blowing “directly toward supplies, equipment, the removal of trees, fire Lake.” ... breed dogs chained in a remote Waccamaw Shores resident Julie the dam.” truck expenses and equipment usage,” Worley area, with no food and little wa- Stocks said that Mark Vander Borgh, Helms said Hurricane Irene did explained. ter. No one had permission to a Division of Water Quality environ- little damage to trees in the park. Two “Kay has been in contact with many agen- be on the property, Hayes said. mental biologist, classifies the smelly trees fell across the Park Road and cies to collect preliminary numbers to try and The dogs, which appeared mass as “living and dead” blue-green about 12 were downed on Lakeshore County Deaths meet the threshold for public assistance and to have some pit bull in their algae. Trail along the southeastern shore- I wanted to thank each of these agencies for background, were restrained Vander Borgh said in a recent pub- line in the park. working diligently with her to get your num- Whiteville with heavy chains on the back lic meeting at the state park that “we Most of the downed trees showed bers turned in,” Emergency Service Director Norma Sidbury Stroscio side of the property. need more water in the area” to aid signs of internal decay, he added. Ronald Howell Goins Sr. Chadbourn See Dogs, page 2-A See FEMA, page 2-A Nelma Louise W. Stegall Izetta Barsh Smith Bolton Beula H. Hall Nurse aide wins battle with snake By NICOLE CARTRETTE rolling down a ramp. They took a She was standing in a recliner Staff Writer more direct route –the steps. as she took additional lunges at While the Gillespies called 9-1-1, the unwelcome guest with a second Index Katie Rackley, a nurse assistant, Rackley went after the serpent with broom. “I whacked him a few times &EJUPSJBMT

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" Rackley took on a snake she “That snake is not gone,” Rack- to assist her in moving from her found in the closet of Jenetta Gil- ley declared as the gentleman left, wheelchair. lespie’s Chadbourn home. not to return. “With that board I finished tear- “I pulled a bin out of the closet “I’m stuck there with the snake ing his head up –anyway I smashed and I saw him in the corner. Ms. and I cannot leave this house know- his brains out. I had to mop the Janetta’s daughter started scream- ing a snake is in it,” Rackley said. whole floor again after that with ing and ran out the house. That’s Finally after some shuffling she Clorox,” Rackley said. when she realized she had left her aroused the critter to emerge from “I love this little woman,” Rackley (wheelchair bound) momma in the the closet. said in an a-matter-of-a-fact tone. house,” Rackley said. “That’s how “He came out. I took that broom By all accounts the feeling is likely scared she was.” and jugged in the corner a few times mutual. She quickly came back to get her until I broke that broom,” Rackley mother but didn’t waste anytime said. See Snake, page 2-A Katie Rackley 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 Hepatitis case brings queries to health agency By RAY WYCHE Staff Writer

A Fayetteville Olive Garden Restaurant waitress diagnosed with the contagious Hepatitis A has led more than 250 Colum- bus County residents to seek advice from the local health Staff photo by Fuller Royal department. “From 250 to 300 residents Waiting for the bell of Columbus County have More than 600 cyclists wait for the starting bell, rung by John McNeill, Sunday afternoon at Take the Lake at Lake Wacamaw. The weather was called to say they had eaten here,” Columbus County Di- perfect for the 2 p.m. start. Photos from all of the Take the Lake events will be in Thursday’s issue. rector of Public Health Kim Smith said. About 15 of the callers who FEMA had eaten at the restaurant Continued from page 1-A during the time the infected waitress was on duty have Jeremy Jernigan wrote in an FEMA from damages associated dents was a lack of electricity to three grandchildren were at Some highways were closed been given immunization vac- email to local entities. “As we with Hurricane Irene. throughout the weekend and home. temporarily due to trees over cinations. get additional information The news comes less than into Monday. At one time as The family was trapped for the road, as was the case for These diners were at the we will keep you informed. I a week after the weakened Cat- many as 9,000 were without a short while as Whiteville N.C. 410 near Chadbourn. The restaurant on July 25, 26, 28, caution that this process can egory 1 Hurricane made landfall power. firefighters used chainsaws to road reopened about 11 a.m. on 29 and 31, and on Aug. 1, 2 and be very slow and please do not near Cape Lookout Saturday Most of the residential cus- cut away limbs so the family Saturday. 8, Smith said. expect to see any funds in the morning, bringing with her tomers without electricity Sun- could exit. Several large trees in the Hepatitis viruses are spread near future.” sustained winds of 85 miles per day were in the eastern portion The roof was ripped from one Clarendon and Emerson Chapel by any material that comes Municipalities’ water and hour to the Outer Banks but of the county with many losing mobile home. Road areas fell across the rail- from the body of an infected sewer operations are eligible for sparing inland counties like Co- their electricity on Friday night. A pick-up truck caught fire road tracks there. person. expenses related to temporary lumbus from such strong winds As many as 40 trees fell dur- and burned after it hit a utility Back-up generators were The North Carolina Justice measures; however, FEMA does and vast damage. ing and after the storm, accord- pole and overturned on Pine Log used to keep all lift stations op- Center filed a lawsuit in August not provide funds for increased While the hurricane is re- ing to reports. Road in Whiteville. The driver erational in Whiteville. alleging that the restaurant’s operating expenses resulting sponsible for five deaths in The most significant struc- was not seriously injured. Lake Waccamaw was without lack of a sick leave policy from a disaster. North Carolina, Columbus tural damage reported was that A large pine tree fell on Em- power throughout the town with forced the waitress to report A press release from U.S County escaped much of the two pine trees hit a house at the ory and Brenda Worley’s home nine lift stations without power. for work even though she was Congressman Mike McIntyre’s storm’s wrath with wind gusts intersection of James and Frink on Spivey Road early Saturday The town utilized a limited ill, resulting in approximately office noted that Brunswick, of 50 miles per hour here and streets in Whiteville around 4 morning. Emory Worley was in number of back-up generators 3,000 people who visited the Columbus, Duplin, and Pender rainfall of 2 to 4 inches. a.m. Saturday, but no one was the bedroom that the tree fell on. that were being rotated to the restaurant to be vaccinated counties have been approved The most widespread con- hurt in that incident. Neighbors Brenda Worley was asleep on a various lift stations. on the advice of county health for public assistance help from cern for Columbus County resi- say two elderly people and two sofa in another room. officials. The lawsuit further states that the worker would have Snake lost her job if she had taken Continued from page 1-A time off. “It was not a great big snake “‘Honey, don’t worry about be taken when a snake is seen. but he was fast and she got him the brooms’,” she was told. Nonlethal control measures out,” Gillespie said. Cooperative extension are the most commonly prac- Eagle Scout Rackley said the snake was tips on snake control ticed forms of control. Snakes about three or four feet long. Most people are bitten when can be discouraged from staying yard sale set She took a picture with her cam- trying to kill or handle a snake. in an area by cutting off their era phone and her son-in-law As a general rule, snakes are food supply and cover. Mow for Sept. 10 who is in the timber business just as frightened of people as closely around homes and out- suggested it looked a lot like a people can be of them. Often buildings, and store firewood Boy Scout Troop 513 Life moccasin. they move as quickly as pos- and lumber away from residenc- Scout Cameron Bland will host A N.C. Wildlife official who sible in the other direction. es. Reduce mulch layers around a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 10 saw the picture said it was a Snakes cause no property dam- shrubs to about 2 to 3 inches from 8 a.m. until 12 noon in water snake. age and are seen more often in in depth to discourage small the First Bank parking lot on Cooperative extension of- the spring or fall as they search animals. Close cracks and crev- North J.K. Powell Boulevard ficials say that it more likely for food or move to and from a ices in buildings and around next to the new McDonald’s. for non-poisonous snakes hunt- hibernation area. Rodents are pipes and utility connections Proceeds will he used to as- ing food or water to enter into a primary food source. For this with 1/4-inch mesh hardware sist Bland in the completion of homes in small cracks or cre- reason snakes are considered cloth, mortar or sheet metal. All his Eagle Scout project. vasses. beneficial to man. doors and windows should have But regardless of the iden- This snake picked the wrong day to be discovered by Ka- There are two forms of con- tightly fitting screens. tity of the invader it was able to tie Rackley. trol measures that can be taken Small areas where children cause quite a stir and bring out (nonlethal and lethal). The dif- might play can be protected Cub Scouts some real broom-breaking de- Aging worker, who had already extermination and cleanup ser- ference is that while nonlethal from most snakes with a snake- termination on Rackley’s part. put in her hours for the day at vices but was more concerned measures can be taken at any proof fence. needed Rackley, a Department of the home won’t get paid for her about the two brooms she broke. time, lethal measures can only Repellents such as sulfur It’s time for the Boy Scouts or mothballs have proven in- of America’s Cape Fear effective at keeping snakes Council to begin recruit- ing Cub Scouts. Cub Scout See Snake, page 12-A round-ups are slated for the following schools during the Waterfowl seasons set next several weeks. By JEFFERSON WEAVER plugged to hold no more than and 15 coots. guns are legal for these species Tonight, Guideway El- DEBT RELIEF Staff Writer two rounds in the magazine Up to five Canada geese between Feb. 6-March 10 only. Bankruptcy ementary, Old Dock Elemen- and one in the chamber, and and white-fronted geese may s"RANTˆ.OV $ECAND tary and Williams Township Stop Foreclosures Although a sultry Sep- only steel shot may be used. be taken in the Resident Hunt Dec. 17-Jan. 28. schools host roundups at 6:30 tember day is usually most Bag limits for federally reg- zone, and the Southern James s4UNDRA3WANn.OV *AN Get A Fresh Start p.m. in their cafeterias. associated with dove hunting, ulated species (not resident Bay zone daily. One dark-front 31 (permit only, with a bag On Sept. 6, Acme Delco Attorney waterfowlers are gearing up Canada geese) include six goose may be taken every day limit of one per season). Elementary School will host for this year’s migratory bird ducks, with no more than four in the Northeast Hunt Zone. For more information, go James a roundup in its cafeteria at seasons. scoters; four mallards with Seasons for waterfowl in- to www.ncwildlife.org or call Robbins 6:30 p.m. The N.C. Wildlife Resourc- no more than two hens; three clude the following: 1-800-675-0263. On Sept. 8, Chadbourn 922 S. Madison St. es Commission announced wood ducks, two redheads, s$UCKS MERGANSERSAND Elementary School will host season dates Wednesday for two scaup, two pintails, one coots—Oct. 5-8; Nov. 12-Dec. 3; Whiteville a roundup at 6:30 p.m. in its Jefferson Weaver ducks, geese and swans, other black or mottled duck (after and Dec. 17-Feb. 4. cafeteria. The Tabor City 910-642-4104 ext. 227 than September teal and Nov. 19); one canvasback, or Southern James Bay Hunt Elementary round-up has [email protected] resident Canada geese. Those one fulvous duck. The season Zone—Oct. 5-Nov. 4 and Nov. CALL 642-4860 been postposned until Oct. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com species were covered in the on harlequin ducks is closed 12-Dec. 31. 6 at 6:30. non-migratory seasons set this year. Possession limits Northeast Hunt Zone—Jan. On Sept. 13, a combined in July. are twice the daily bag limit 21-28 (permit hunts only) roundup is slated for 6:30 State seasons are based unless otherwise noted. s ,IGHT GEESE BLUE SNOW p.m. at Whitevlle Primary’s on federal data, since migra- Other migratory water- and Ross geese)—Oct. 19-22 cafeteria for both Whiteville tory waterfowl are covered fowl limits include 25 light and Nov. 12-March 10. Elec- Primary and Edgewood El- by national, not state, game geese, with no possession tronic calls and unplugged ementary schools.. limit; two brant; five mergan- Short on Money? regulations. The state sets Char ter school boys the actual seasons, but the sers, of which only two may should visit the school night dates must fall within federal be hooded; seven sea ducks closest to them whether it is guidelines. in the special sea duck area, We Can Help! in Bladen County or Colum- Help Your Young duck hunters will with sea ducks as part of the bus County. have a bonus day this year, regular bag limit elsewhere; We Offer Personal Loans from Cub Scouts is for all boys with Dec. 10 and Feb. 4, 2012 Children in the first through 5th set aside for young hunters. FRANK THEATRES grades. Learn. $1,000.00 to $3,000.00* Waterfowlers may hunt COASTAL from one-half-hour before STADIUM 10 We like to say YES! sunrise until sunset, and Showtimes (910) 754-7469 Dogs must possess a valid wa- www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Continued from page 1-A terfowl stamp and proper 5200 Bridgers Road Tax Return license. 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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Saturday workout Members of East Columbus High School’s JROTC make their way around Lake Wac- camaw during Saturday’s walk/hike around the lake. Record numbers of participants entered the third year of the multi-faceted event.

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School House Lane, Whiteville, Sheriff ’s Detec- 12-gauge Stevens Helen Nichole Auvil, 25, and hicle with several other black 2 the theft of 80 bags of corn reported Sept. 3 the theft of 30 tive Rene Trevino, shotgun owned by Catherine Jenny Nealey, 24, males, and they drove away, from a field along Hickory Hill bags of aluminum cans from with a search war- Ronald Sarvis. were “running up and down headed toward U.S. 701, the Road, Chadbourn, according to his yard, according to a sher- rant and assisted Gore is charged their driveway” when a black report showed. a sheriff ’s deputy. iff ’s deputy. by deputies and with possession of a two Horry Coun- Browning .270 rifle ty, S.C., officers, stolen from Sarvis’ Cash Shoplifer found seven stolen home in the Gali- Jonas Strickland gets vants Ferry com- A local man gave police $200 Heath Locklear, 20, of Gore weapons and nu- Parker munity. Saturday, cash that he found Trailer Road, Whiteville, was merous electronic Trevino said the prison term in plea in an ATM that had been used arrested Friday for stealing 10 items at two loca- search warrant was Jonas Allen Strick- and larceny were dis- by a male customer who drove DVDs, valued at $168.50, from tions near Tabor for a home along land, 29, of Cerro Gor- missed in the plea away from the location without Walmart here, according to a City last week, and Lester Watts Road do, was sent to prison deal. his money. police report. two young suspects were arrested. wh e re Pa rke r ’s for 38 to 55 months H e a t t a c k e d Shannon Tyrone aunt and Gore’s here last week after he M i g u e l J a i m e s School Parker, 24, of Les- girlfriend live, and pleaded in Superior Reynoso near Chad- Misdemeanor Isaac Miller, a 17-year-old ter Watts Road and one weapon was Court to two of sev- bourn on Dec. 13, Shawn Hill, 29, of Whitehall Whiteville High School stu- Courtney Drive, Gore found hidden in eral felonies he faced. 2009 with a piece of Road, Whiteville, pleaded to dent, was arrested Sept. 1 and Darius Jamel Gore, 19, some shrubbery. Officers Strickland was firewood – hitting for getting on a bus at the of Woodview Drive, were were led by Parker to another convicted of assault him three times in possession of drug parapher- Strickland nalia here last week in Supe- high school and assaulting his arrested on charges of pos- nearby home where six more with a deadly weapon the head and caused rior Court in a possession of 12-year-old “little brother,” ac- session of stolen firearms, weapons, and the several inflicting serious injuries, and critical injuries – and hid in cocaine case, and was placed cording to a police report. and as fugitives from Horry electronic items were found. breaking and entering. Counts nearby woods when deputies on probation for two years, County on first-degree bur- Trevino said more elec- of armed robbery, possession arrived. When they left, he with a 45-day jail term sus- glary charges. tronic items were recovered of a firearm by a felon, fraud, broke into Reynoso’s home and pended. Cocaine Parker is charged with Friday from a Tabor City and breaking and entering, stole a rifle. Elizabeth Lorencz Dolan, three counts of possessing pawnshop, and both suspects 49, of Mollie-Iron Hill Road, stolen weapons – a Thomp- face more charges. Tabor City, was arrested Sept. son Center Arms Hawker The arrests solve several Prison with 790 days credit Verdict 1 on charges of possession of rifle with scope stolen from a break-ins and burglary cases Randall Lamone Sharpless and accom- Donald Owen Freeman, 53, cocaine, and DWI. Sheriff’s Terry Williams, a Mossberg in Horry County that took Sharpless, 21, of Del- plice Michael Tyrone of Bolton, was declared not Deputy Blake Potter made the .702 rifle owned by Mayon place since about Aug. 15, the co-Prosper Road, Del- Brown, 27, who has guilty by a Superior Court jury arrests after Dolan’s vehicle Cox, and a double-barrel detective noted. co, was sent to prison addresses in Riegel- here last week of assault by was stopped on Peacock Road for 20 to 33 months wood and Leland. pointing a gun and communi- by Deputy Timmy Inman. here last week after Brown pleaded cating threats. he pleaded in Supe- in November 2010, Freeman had appealed his rior Court to assault and was sentenced District Court conviction of Plea Two who stole items with a deadly weapon Sharpless to 164 to 216 months. the June 30, 2010 incident inflicting serious injuries. Tilofil Lopez, 32, of Ever- This sentence was continued involving Helen Wilson of Sharpless has 790 days cred- green, pleaded last week to for Brown to testify against Bolton, records show. from churches told it toward his prison term. assault on a female, and was Sharpless. He was arrested on July 1, placed on probation for a year The marijuana was recov- 2009 following an armed rob- with a 60-day jail term sus- ered in Delco by a sheriff’s to make restitution bery of cash and a pound of Probation pended. Lopez put a hand on a detective two days after the Raymond conviction. marijuana from the home of Anthony T. Williams, 21, of woman’s breast in August 2009, June 28, 2009 theft. B r a d d y B a r f i e l d ’s Roger Faulk along U.S. 74-76, Whiteville, was placed on pro- and appealed his District Court The drugs were in a car that B a r f i e l d , prior record Delco, where Michael K. Ben- bation for a year here last week conviction. Brown abandoned when he saw 21, of Sikes showed con- ton was shot in the lower groin after he pleaded in Superior the officer. Road, White- victions for and back with an SKS rifle as Court to attempted break-in This was Sharpless’ first v i l l e, a n d possession he fled through a window from criminal conviction. of a vehicle in a November Intensive J o n a t h a n o f s t o l e n 2009 case. Jeffrey Neil Inman, 53, of Lafrank Kel- g o o d s i n Williams will also have to Whiteville, will be on intensive lihan, 39, of 2011, and as- perform 24 hours of commu- supervision for the first three Whiteville sault with a Rawls’ sentencing Sept. 9 nity service within 90 days, Joseph Stewart Most of the items months of a two-year proba- and Halls- Kellihan Barfeld deadly weap- and a 45-day jail term was tion term after he pleaded in boro, were on in 2009. Rawls Jr., 20, of Loris, stolen from Smith’s suspended. Superior Court to violating a ordered here last week to make The men were arrested last S.C., pleaded here last home were recov- His prior record shows con- domestic violence order, mak- restitution separately and November for stealing the heat- week in two break- ered. A bowl from victions for possession of ing harassing phone calls and jointly of $3,275 to four church- ing and air equipment from in and theft cases, Long’s home was also marijuana in 2010, larceny in trespassing. es in Welches Creek Township the Welches Creek Missionary and his sentencing recovered. 2010 and 2011, plus engaging Inman violated the order in after stealing heating and air Baptist Church, Sandy Plains was postponed until William Anthony in an affray in 2006. June 2010 after being arrested conditioning equipment from Missionary Baptist Church, Sept. 9 so he could Rawls “Chopper” Ward, 25, on the other charges three them in 2010. and the two locations of United find a place to live of Whiteville, was months earlier. Both men pleaded in Supe- Pentecostal Church of Christ. in Columbus County where sent to prison for 20 to 24 Employee His prior record shows con- rior Court, and were placed Welches Creek Missionary he’ll be supervised while on months in the cases, and will victions for drug parapherna- on probation for three years. Baptist is to get $775, with probation. be on probation after his ac- Christine lia in 1990, 1994 and 1998, DWI Each got a term in prison of 12 $1,000 to the Sandy Plains Rawls is one of three who tive term. Jody Dale Russ, 21, Shaw, 41, of in 1993 and 1997, assault on a to 16 months suspended. This church, and $1,500 to United broke in the homes of William of Nakina, is on probation in F a i r m o n t , female in 2001, communicating was Kellihan’s first criminal Pentecostal. Herbert Smith and Smithie the two break-in cases. has been ar- threats and trespassing in 2009. Lee Long along Reaves Ferry This was the first criminal re s t e d fo r Road in December 2009. conviction for Rawls. larceny by employee on BCC’s BLET is open a w a r r a n t County Fatalities emy will require a commit- Feds charge county inmate obtained by Shaw There is still time to get a To this date ment of both time and energy Whiteville Police Officer Doug slot in the Basic Law Enforce- and will test the stamina and Edwards. 2011 …………… 7 ment Training (BLET) class with civil rights violations resolve of each candidate. It Shaw is charged with steal- slated to start at Bladen Com- The Justice Depart- ern District of North 2010 ..….……...22 will include practical exercises ing $1,600 in cash during Au- munity College on Sept. 12. ment has announced Carolina, issued a Total 2010...... 26 that a candidate must complete gust while working at Walmart The program will operate on the unsealing of a statement saying, successfully to be qualified to here. Total 2009...... 28 evenings and some weekends federal indictment “Enforcement of the to accommodate individuals take the state exam at the end charging former in- Nation’s civil rights whose schedules won’t permit of the course. mate Terry Lashavi- laws is one of the core them to attend a day class. Candidates will be tested on ous McMillian, 26, responsibilities of Law enforcement officers all 36 blocks of the program of Whiteville with the Department of Break-ins, thefs noted are almost always in demand and must pass six areas of federal civil rights Justice. Nowhere is The following were victims Nakina – break-in, theft of and completion of the BLET examination in the state exam. violations involving McMillian that role more im- of a break-in and/or theft re- Sanyo TV. program is required to become If you have been consider- portant than when we work to ported on date shown: s3EPTn2ICHARD&AIRCLOTH the assault of an inmate and a public law enforcement offi- ing a career in law enforce- ensure the safety of prisoners s3EPTn)MELDA.UNEZ0AN- Whiteville – theft of Holly fuel related acts of obstruction of cer in most states. Applicants ment, now is the time to take and the proper enforcement of taleon, Tabor City – break-in of pump, K&M air filter, Hamonca justice. to the program must meet that first big step by taking the our criminal laws. We cannot 1999 Pontiac along M.M. Ray pulley from garage along U.S. The three-count indictment, specific mental, physical and BLET program. and will not allow individuals Road, Nakina, theft of battery 701. returned by a grand jury in moral requirements and be For additional information, to take the law into their own and amplifier. s3EPT -AZIE,EE7HEEL- Wilmington on Aug. 24, 2011, willing to undergo a demand- call John Trogdon at 879-5536. hands and exact punishment s3EPTn*ENNIFER%LIZABETH er, River Road, Tabor City charges McMillian for his role ing training program. To be eligible for the class, stu- apart from our formal criminal Hayes, Whiteville – theft of – break-in, theft of Sanyo TV, in a conspiracy and assault of The six-month long acad- dents must register by Sept. 12. justice system.” debit card left in bathroom at Remington .30-06 rifle, Bush- an inmate during an Aug. 2, If convicted, the conspiracy Time Saver, Whiteville. nell scope, Schrade knife, ster- 2010, incident at the Columbus and civil rights counts in the s3EPTn,ATONYA.ICHELL ling silver necklace and ring, County Detention Center in indictment each carry a maxi- Mason, Hope Mills – break-in both with December-birth Whiteville. Specifically, the Man trashes residence indictment charges McMillian mum sentence of 10 years in of home along Williamson stones. Anthony Charles Williams, her home vandalized. She said with conspiracy to deprive prison. Trail, Evergreen, discovery s3EPTn*ARRELL$EAN7IL- 47, was arrested Sunday night she knew it was Williams who rights, deprivation of rights The witness tampering that someone has been sleep- son, Red Hill Road, Whiteville for damaging property in the had done it, because “of the under color of law and witness count carries a maximum sen- ing there. – theft of wood heater. home of Lorene Chestnut Ma- blood throughout” the home. tampering. tence of 20 years. Each count s3EPTn&LOYD!NGUS %D s3EPTn!NN.ANCE"LAN- honey along Memory Trail, Williams was found asleep Thomas G. Walker, United also carries a maximum fine Floyd Drive, Whiteville – theft ton, Dolph Lewis Road, Chad- Chadbourn, according to a on a couch in an abandoned States Attorney for the East- of $250,000. of two copper welding cables, bourn – theft of diamond and sheriff ’s report. home, and told Batten he cut total of 140 feet. dinner rings. Deputy Brandon Batten said his hands by busting glass in s3EPTn(ENRY)7ADDELL s3EPTn(OLLY%LIZABETH Mahoney told him Williams, Mahoney’s home. N.C. 11, Riegelwood – attempt- Williamson, Tabor City – theft intoxicated, had been cut on Rescue was called, but Wil- Trafcking charge dropped ed break-in. of Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun his forehead during a fight at liams refused treatment. He A charge of traf- ton’s possession. s 3EPT  n %RIK $AVID from home along Georgia Pa- the residence where he lived told Batten he couldn’t give ficking in opium/her- The defendant and Grainger, A.L. Coleman Drive, cific Road, Whiteville. with the Mahoney family, and a reason for ransacking the oin found in prescrip- three other South Car- had refused medical treatment home. tion medicine against olina residents were after being taken to the hospi- A vehicle owned by Willis Roy D. Singleton, arrested in September tal by a rescue squad. Wandell Mahoney Jr., 26, had 40, of North Myrtle 2010 by Tabor City Arson reported twice Mahoney found the front its windshield damaged while Beach, S.C., has been police. Others were A home along Wright Road firefighters doused the blaze, door of her home open when parked at the home. Williams dismissed by an assis- Megan Lynn Gravel, near Tabor City, and a vehicle reported at 5:39 p.m. The home she returned at 7:30 p.m., and denied damaging the vehicle. tant district attorney 26, of Little River, Sa- near Cerro Gordo were dam- did not have electrical power. because “there’s no Singleton mantha Rose, 25, and aged in arson cases reported The second arson caused reliable witness to place the Brandon Lee Williamson, 28, Friday and Saturday, according some damage to the driver’s drugs (Percocet pills) in Single- both of Conway. to sheriff ’s deputies. seat of a 2000 Ford Ranger You’re always in the “know” The home is owned by pickup truck owned by Dianne Michelle Smith of Thomas- Cribb Hall, 52, of Page Mill Does anyone know what happened to ville, and the fire was set in Road, Cerro Gordo, a report with our a bathroom. Flames damaged showed. The incident was re- the white dog with one blue and one the ceiling before Tabor City ported at 12:30 a.m. 24-hr. Community Calendar. brown eye that was hanging around Big Lots/ PD Quix parking lot or Peacock’s Funeral Home? www.whiteville.com Check it out at: www.whiteville.com. Call 840-5571 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 -- 5A Local couple ‘feeding souls and bellies’ in the DR

Jerry Powell at a meeting with Dr. Isidro Robert, mayor of El Carril, his wife and a jour- nalist, left to right.

Volunteer frefghters Pam Prince, Sonny Smith, Chief Neal Prince and Mark Prince, with Jerry Powell, left to right, in front of the truck Powell shipped to the Dominican Republic.

By CLARA CARTRETTE talk to.” who spoke English were our News Editor The Powells, from the New helpers and interpreters. We Hope community south of outgrew the room in about a Jerry and Pat Powell of Whiteville, said they went year and now after 26 years Whiteville ventured into a over the island asking for there are over 200 people at- foreign country more than 25 Christians and could hardly tending church there.” years ago on a prayer and faith find anybody. The Powells said they also in God that they could do some “One day he (the cab driver) built a school. One hundred good in the Dominican Repub- said, ‘I know where there are children attend school and lic. Since that time they have some people like you,’ and took some are taking computer and built churches, a parsonage us to Sabaneta, a community English classes. Pat helped and an orphanage. in the district of Haina, a sea- their interpreter, Estella, teach “When we got to the airport port town.” Jerry said. “We English. One of the women there we didn’t know where drove up to a little house, like a who attended church had Children receiving gifts at Christmas. we were going,” Jerry Powell room, and there were two boys, raised a girl brought from the said. “We didn’t speak Span- 13 or 14, who spoke English. mountains as an orphan. She Fort Everglades in southern ish and the cab drivers didn’t There was a woman pastor knew she had brothers and Florida last week to ship a fire speak English. We stayed there and we were invited to stay sisters and that they didn’t truck to Haina. The truck was until over in the night, on the for the service. They seemed know about Jesus. obtained from Williams Town- doorsteps of the airport. After to be very good people. After a In 2000 the Powells took the ship Fire Department. awhile a man came up and got few visits I asked if they would girl back to the mountains to The Powells met an Ameri- a man who spoke English, and like to have a church and I told meet her biological family. The can from Florida who felt led to I told him I wanted to go to a them ‘I’ll be back.’ The taxi only way to get there was rid- work in the Domincian Repub- hotel. He took us to an ocean driver’s sister owned prop- ing mules. They found her fam- lic. Eventually he and his wife resort where it was about $90 erty there and was renting the ily in the “old village,” Rancho and two pre-teen sons moved a night. I told him that was house with a tin top on it.” Viero. A school was built, and there and he was administra- a lot of money and asked if Powell said he bought the 50 illiterate children enrolled. tor of the orphanage. However, he knew where there was a taxi driver’s sister’s property. Pat Powell said the govern- the wife became ill and they cheaper place. He took us to “It was very simple,” he ment recognized the place as returned home. Santo Domingo where we got said. “It had a tin roof, no a village and World Vision, a “They still help and they a room for $40. The man said bath, no water. We started a big mission, went in and built have their own ministry,” Jer- he would come back the next little church. It was one room toilets and gave the villagers ry said. “Maximo and Marcele- Boys from the orphanage ready for church. day to go around with us to with 25 chairs. The two boys seeds to plant and chickens na, a Dominican and his wife find Christians that we could to raise. The government now who had never had children provides a teacher. became administrators and The Powells later paid for houseparents.” Others on staff a bulldozer to make a road are a caretaker, cook, psychia- through the mountains so the trist and teachers. village could be reached by “Some of the children had vehicle. They said the village never been to school,” Pat said. is across the mountain from “The mayor and committee ap- Haiti and it flooded about four pointed Jerry as international years ago, so now you can only consul for El Carril, a district.” go by foot or mule. “The last time we met 10 Jerry said he marvels that doctors, the mayor and his a bunch of adventurous men staff and visited some clinics,” went with him across a moun- Jerry said. “They had a big tain range about three hours dinner for us.” by mule and found a village Sometimes doing their mis- of 1,500 people. There was no sion is difficult, such as having Girls from the orphanage. church but there was a mayor chairs stolen from the porch ing to Mark Prince (a member helping people to help them- and Powell said he bought land and the car battery stolen of Williams Township Fire selves. from him to build the church twice. Department) and he said they “All some people need is to accommodate 200 people. A “I have a Toyota there,” had a fire truck they weren’t an opportunity,” they agreed. The orphanage before the grounds were landscaped. parsonage was built for the Jerry said. “One time another using. I really appreciate Wil- “They have done so well. pastor. preacher was driving and a liams Fire Department help- Where we see a need is where “It’s mostly little children,” bus ran into the back of our ing us obtain the fire truck we work, not just with the he said of church attendance. vehicle. While it was being re- from them.” church. We’re feeding their “We feed them and give them paired the mayor gave us a car The Dominican Republic souls and their bellies.” clothes.” and we drove it three weeks.” Help Mission is a tax deduct- Before going to the Domini- Powell noted that the com- ible 501(c)3 charity. Anyone can Republic, the Powells had munity has no rescue squad, who would like to make do- done some mission work in ambulance, hearse or fire nations can mail them to DR Haiti for 10 to 12 years. Jerry truck, and people had ex- Clara Cartrette Help Mission, P.O. Box 1009, said he revisited the country pressed a desire for help with Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Call 910-642-4104, ext 226 soon after the devastating those needs as well as medical 910-642-4885 for more informa- earthquake. supplies. [email protected] tion. “I was concerned about the “We promised we would try The Powells said they are people and it was the worst di- to help,” he said. “I was talk- saster I’ve ever seen,” he said. “Photographs don’t even tell the story of how bad it was. We took a lot of supplies that Franklin Graham gave us to The Powells rebuilt this building with a second foor. distribute — seed, medical supplies, food — all types of stuff was given to pastors to distribute.” The Powells said they have been to the Dominican Repub- lic three times this year and are planning another trip this month. Pat said a child born up the hill from their mission is named for her – Anna Pa- tricia. Her mother deserted her and her brother. Before the orphanage was built, the Powells asked the pastor of Old Village if they would take care of Joseda and Anna Patri- cia, and the Powells supported them until the orphanage was The church, with a Christian school for 100 children on completed. the top foor. The Powells made a trip to Pat Powell rides a mule up the mountain to take supplies. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 Emily Bullock is 2011 deb Engagement Emily Katherine Bullock of Rocky Mount is one of 179 young women from across the state who will be presented at the 85th annual North Carolina Debutante Ball next weekend in Raleigh. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Selden Bull- ock. Her grandparents are Mrs. Thurman Monroe Bull- Couple united — Alice ock of Chadbourn and the Faye Smith of Whiteville late Dr. Bullock, and Mr. and and Stephen A. Trues- Mrs. Mark Braswell Perry of dell of Holden Beach Salisbury. were united in marriage Emily is a graduate of on Aug. 23 in an 11 a.m. Rocky Mount Academy and is a ceremony at Little River Anna Eppie Tyree Chapel. They will reside Ashley Nicole Pressly sophomore at the University of Tyler James Russell Matthew Hyatt Gaskins North Carolina at Chapel Hill. in Holden Beach. Her mother, Elizabeth Perry Bullock, was a 1983 debutante. Tyree-Gaskins Emily’s father will be her Genealogists to Pressly-Russell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wayne chief marshal and Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Max Kro- Tyree of Whiteville announce Trexler Whitley of Rocky meet on Sept. 10 nenwetter of Whiteville an- the engagement of their Mount will be her assistant The Southeastern North nounce the engagement of daughter, Anna Eppie, to Mat- marshal. Carolina Genealogical Society their son, Tyler James Rus- thew Hyatt Gaskins of Tabor The ball, which will be held will meet at the Westmin- sell, to Ashley Nicole Pressly, City, son of Deborah Hyatt and Friday night in Meymandi ster Presbyterian Church, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Jeffery Gaskins of Ocean Isle Concert Hall, will be part 307 South Franklin Street in Smith of Oakboro and Mr. and Beach. of three days of festivities Whiteville on Saturday, Sept. Mrs. Jeff Pressly of Albemarle. The bride-elect graduated Thursday through Saturday 10, 2011 at 2 p. m. Those who Both Mr. Russell and Miss from Southeastern Commu- in the capital city, sponsored wish may gather at 1 p.m. for Pressly are graduates of North nity College with an Associ- by the Terpsichorean Club of conversation and sharing fam- Carolina Central University ate in Applied Science and is Raleigh. The presentation will ily histories. School of Law. The groom-elect employed as a lab technician be in Meymandi Concert Hall. Dr. Henry Neill Wright, is an attorney who practices at Columbus Regional Health- Other 2011debs from Colum- in the Creditors’ Rights and care. bus County or having close ties author of a recently published book about the Wright family, Financial Institutions Prac- The groom-elect graduated to the community include Han- Emily Katherine Bullock tice Groups with Ward and will speak on his methods of from West Brunswick High nah Elizabeth Deans, daughter Smith, P.A. The bride-elect is ter of Mr. and Mrs. Coburn Mrs. Velver Lee DeHart Jr. of research in the state archives, School and is employed by the of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Deans of an attorney who will practice Powell of Whiteville; Mary Germanton; and Kathryn Ken- as well as the old Columbus town of Sunset Beach as a full- Whiteville; Elizabeth Haynes collaborative family law. Catherine Worley, daughter of nedy Edwards, daughter of Mr. time firefighter and EMT. Nance, daughter of Stuart county court minutes. Society The couple will marry in Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Worley of and Mrs. W. Loren Edwards of A Sept. 10 wedding is High of Lake Waccamaw and members and those interested November at Castle McCulloch Tabor City; Sarah Catherine Kinston. planned at 5 p.m. in Antioch David Nance of Charlotte; in genealogy and history are in Jamestown and they will DeHart, daughter of Mr. and Baptist Church. Rachel Virginia Powell, daugh- encouraged to attend. reside in Greenville. Grief session RBH Society fundraiser planned here slated Tursday evening Births Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter presents Half and Half will headline the Reuben Brown House Pres- McCrary Living With Grief, a six-session ervation Society Fundraiser at Vineland Depot from 6-8 p.m. on growth and education group Thursday, Sept. 8. Kelly Rhodes and Adam Mc- for adults experiencing grief, This year the annual fundraiser is to celebrate the placing Crary of Chadbourn announce of the corn crib at the site of the Reuben Brown House at the from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, the Aug. 3 birth of a daughter, corner of Columbus and Franklin streets in Whiteville and to Sept. 15 through Oct. 20 at the Mylah Shae McCrary, in New raise funds for the on-going restoration of the house and the Columbus County Angel House Hanover Regional Medical corn crib. Hospice Care Center, 206 War- Center. She weighed 7 pounds The celebration will also feature hors d’oeuvres and a variety 9 ounces. rior Trail Road in Whiteville. of beverages. Half and Half, featuring Wanda and Darryl Diefes Sessions are designed to Grandparents are Ross Hoff- and Karen and Richard Gore, will perform a variety of their man and Wanda Rhodes of provide grief education and delightful selections. Kutless will perform at Youthfest during the N.C. Yam support that enable partici- Chadbourn, Terry Rhodes of Tickets are $25 per person or $50 per couple and are available Clayton, and Richard and Judy Festival pants to work through grief. from all the members of the Reuben Brown House Preservation McCrary of Dayton, Va. Discussions include the phases Society. of grief, the grieving process, Ann Pait is in charge of ticket sales and may be reached at Youthfest to feature NewSong, Kutless and other areas of concern 642-2480, 641-7933 or [email protected]. Mail checks to Ann Pait, County Fair is The 10th anniversary of Youthfest, held as part of the N.C. for participants. Often being P.O. Box 982, Whiteville, NC 28472 and pick them up at the door Yam Festival for most of those years, will feature a concert around others who have been on the evening of the event. Make checks payable to RBHPS. renting booths by the Grammy-nominated Christian music mainstay “New- through a similar experience Many years ago the Reuben Brown House, one of the old- Song” and rock/worship band “Kutless” on its “One True enables participants to talk est homes in Columbus County, was rescued by the Columbus The Columbus County is ac- God Tour.” about what they are experi- County Fine Arts Committee and moved from near the site of cepting reservations for booths Youthfest will be held Saturday, Oct 22, at the Tabor City encing. Grief groups help em- the present jail on Chadbourn Road to the present location. in the commercial display Athletic Complex on Complex Drive at 6 p.m. Admission is phasize that participants are Reuben Brown House Preservation Society is successor to the building for the 2011 fair. The $5 per person. Youthfest has been a popular event through Columbus County Fine Arts Committee and has restored the 8x10-foot booths rent for $150. the years, especially for church youth groups throughout not grieving alone and others fence, replaced rotten boards. To reserve a booth call Anne Southeastern North Carolina and Horry County and beyond understand and can support The log corn crib, donated by Jim High, needs restoration and Ferguson at 654-654-4808 or in South Carolina. them on their grief journey. “One True God,” the 17th recording from NewSong, de- This program is free and the RBHPS would like to remove the tin roof and place a wood email [email protected]. buted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart pre-registration is required shingled roof, which is typical of those that appeared on most The County Fair will be held following its release in May. Celebrating 30 years in Christian by Sept. 13 by calling Bereave- Columbus County farms from the early 1800s through the 1930s. Oct. 11-16, Tuesday through music, NewSong has amassed 20 #1 singles, a Grammy nomi- ment Counselor Gail Can- The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society has appointed Sunday. This will be the 32nd nation, and a #1 mainstream radio hit. non at 642-9051 ext. 504. When a historic site preservation committee to consider other build- edition of the agriculture fair ings in Columbus County that are in need of preservation. The Portland, Oregon-based Kutless has emerged as one of the leaving a message, leave your that began in 1980 as a project Society is looking forward to seeing a large crowd at Vineland premiere rock, worship bands. The band has received awards name and phone number and of the Columbus County Law Depot on the evening of Sept. 8 to help raise funds for these for its worship-based album, “Strong Tower.” The hits include indicate you wish to register Enforcement Officers Associa- the mega-hit song, “What Faith Can Do,” # 2 Christian Song of efforts. for the Whiteville Living With tion. Through the years it has the Year, and “It Is Well,” # 10 Billboard Christian Album of Other programs throughout the year, such as the poetry Grief program. remained a constant source of the Year. Kutless was also named the # 7 Billboard Christian readings, the A.R. Ammons Poetry Competition and the June fun, food and entertainment Artist of the Year. Social, are free. for families, drawing the larg- The tour will also feature special guests Anthem Lights Tickets will be available at the door. est crowds of any event in the and Dara Maclean. County Fair county. talent contest WTHS Class of ’56 Grape Fest at How not to be a crime victim Divorce recovery The Compassionate Friends will sponsor a “How not to be a The Columbus County Fair, reunion is Sept. 10 Lu Mil Oct. 8 victim of a crime” seminar led by Steve Grinstead, Coaltion for scheduled Oct. 11-16, will have seminar planned a talent contest for all ages. Williams Township High The North Carolina Grape Crime Prevention, Sunday, Sept. 11, 3 p.m., at the First Baptist School’s Class of 1956 will have Anyone who sings, dances or Festival will be held Saturday, DivorceCare divorce recov- Church fellowship hall, 412 Madison Street, Whiteville. its 55th year reunion on Satur- has an unusual talent is invited Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. ery seminar and support group “Attending this seminar is an eye opener for crime preven- day, Sept. 10 at Dale’s Seafood at meets at Peace Baptist Church, to compete. Saturday Night at Lu Mil Vineyard in Dublin. tion,” said group leader Jean Cross Burney. “I thought I knew Lake Waccamaw at 5 p.m. 653 Love Mill Road, Whiteville, finale winners in each division There will be a grape stomp the answers. I was wrong. For peace of mind, don’t miss this Class members should each Monday from 6:30-8:30 opportunity to learn how best to keep yourself safe!” will receive a cash award and RSVP by Sept. 3 to Barbara competition, U-pick grapes p.m. Childcare is provided Topics Grinstead will cover include What to do if you are a trophy. The entry deadline is Buffkin at 336-765-0254 or 641- and free vineyard tours on the through fifth grade. alone and your car breaks down, Parking lot safety (No. 1 site Sept. 30, no exceptions. 0550. double decker bus. There will DivorceCare features na- for crime in the U.S.), What to do if someone is following you, For complete details and be plenty of family fun and tionally recognized experts How not to be a victim of rape. Car-jacking and what to do if registration form visit www. entertainment. on divorce and recovery top- someone is trying to force their way into your car while you columbuscountyfair.com. or Veterans meet The public is invited to par- ics. Seminar sessions include are stopped in traffic, Home safety issues: doors, windows and contact County Fair talent Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ticipate in a yard sale, with free Facing My Anger, Facing My deterrents to break-ins, and How a 100-pound woman can use coordinator Tina Worley at ica meet the first Tuesday of sale or vendor space available Loneliness, Depression, New certain self-defense techniques to disable a man. 910-207-1374 before 10 p.m. each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. by calling 910-866-5819. Fami- Relationships, KidCare and The public is encouraged to attend. There is no admission fee. Madison St., Whiteville. lies are urged to clean out their Forgiveness. closets, garages and barns and For more information call Peace Baptist Church, 640-2877, businesses can bring overstock Pastor Chip Hannah. items. Set up begins at 6 a.m. Happy 6th Birthday Happy 50th Wedding Karli Anniversary SCC TV Schedule Godwin Robert & Sara EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time August 30, 2011 Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Naron Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at Sept. 7, 2011 www.sccnc.edu ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS This week on EDU-Cable: Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday & ALL INSURANCES ARE WELCOME! 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice Baby Day Fair 2011 – Terrie Priest and Beth Brown 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. Severe Weather: What About the Animals – Howard Wallace and Phyllis Creech-Greene WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks with Harry Foley and guest, Melody Callihan – We recognize life is busy and we guarantee Vegetarian Fiesta Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents NO WAITING!!! 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – Reuben Brown House – Sue Hawks, Richard Wright, Donna Scott, Ray Wyche and For an Appointment, Don Prevatte Love, Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - Special Program Mama, Daddy 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Volunteer Connection with Dr. Melody Call 910-646-6617 Prevatte – One Person Making A Difference - & Aleigh 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw #2171 Love, Your Family #2170 Larry Barnhill The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011--7A

Foods, fresh off the farm Whiteville Lions Club members listen to Extension Agent Mike Shaw regarding the new “Down East Connect” program, which consists of local farmers who live and work in the community. They offer fresh, locally grown produce, meats and other farm products and will deliver to homes or businesses. They can be contacted at downeastconnect.com. Left to right are Lions Secretary Paul Pope, District 31F Sec- retary Lion Kaye Buchter, Extension Agent Mike Shaw, and Past District Governor Dutch Dine.

Lost a bird? Describe it, get it back Muffn girls In their frst venture as entrepreneurs, Leah Nance and Marly Gore sold muffns to By CLARA CARTRETTE a chair on our pier,” she con- are not sure if it is a male or raise money for Whiteville United Methodist Church’s food pantry. They baked the News Editor tinued. “I brought out water, female. birdseed and crackers. Ned muffns themselves, except for a tiny bit of help from Marly’s grandmother, Sue Gore, “This survivor is safe with who decided to use the mixer for them rather than take a chance they would “muffn Ned Reynolds of Lake Wac- continued to talk to the bird us,” Dianne said, “but we camaw has a new name. His for another hour. Finally, the know it is somebody’s well up” her kitchen with muffn batter. Leah, left, is the daughter of Jason and Stephanie wife Dianne has been calling bird landed at Ned’s feet. She loved pet bird and we would Nance and Marly is the daughter of Paul and Crystal Gore. The 9-year-olds made him The Bird Whisperer walked around him, ate some like to return her to her own- $36 to help stock the church food bank. since he talked a bird — ob- seed and perched on his chair. er. Someone has really worked viously a lost pet bird — out Soon she flew to Ned’s knee, with this bird and I know that a tree the Sunday after Hur- then shoulder, then hand.” person is heartbroken.” ricane Irene passed through. Dianne said she watched Dianne said the owner “Ned was raking up debris this amazing display of trust can claim the bird by calling from Hurricane Irene Sun- on the bird’s part and the pa- 646-3821 and giving a good day afternoon when he saw tience on her husband’s part description of their lost bird. a bird,” Dianne said. “The from inside the house. The best time to call is around bird would hang around, fly “I about cried,” Dianne 6:30 p.m. off and then come back. She said. “Amidst all the awful would get close to Ned and damage of the hurricane… Clara Cartrette some woodpeckers would try this picture!” 910-642-4104, ext 226 to attack her. She said Ned named the [email protected] “After an hour Ned sat in bird Irene, even though they Golf tournament Symphony concert recalls Oct. 1 to support SCC athletics 9/11 terrorist tragedies The Southeastern Commu- nity College Athletic Depart- “Ten Years Later: North poem by Toni Morrison titled ment will host a golf tour- Carolina Remembers 9/11” will “The Dead of September 11.” nament Saturday, Oct. 1, at be performed by the N.C. Sym- The Symphony will be joined Land-O-Lakes Golf Course in phony at Meymandi Concert by the North Carolina Master Whiteville to raise funds for Hall in the Progress Energy Chorale and vocal soloists the college’s intercollegiate Center in Raleigh on Sept. 11 at Dominique Labelle, soprano, baseball and softball teams. 7 p.m. The concert is presented and Krista River, mezzo-sopra- The four-person captain’s on the occasion of the 10th an- no. Former “Good Morning choice tournament will begin niversary of Sept. 11, 2001. America” host and broadcast with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. “This important event is a voice of the North Carolina Lunch will be served at the way for all of us to commemo- Symphony David Hartman conclusion of the round. rate the tragic events of Sept. and WRAL news anchor David The cost is $60 per player or 11, 2001, and honor those who Crabtree will also participate. $240 per team. Hole sponsor- lost their lives,” said Gov. Bev- “North Carolina Remem- ships are $75. Checks should be erly Perdue. bers 9/11” will be broadcast made payable to the SCC Foun- Admission to the concert is live on UNC-EX, the Explorer dation and mailed to Clarence free, but tickets are required. Channel, at 7 p.m., with a re- Ganus, Athletic Department, Sharing techniques Tickets will be available on a peat broadcast at 10:30 p.m., SCC, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, Visiting artist Donna Robertson of Beaufort shares her painting process with South- first-come, first-served basis and on WRAL-TV following NC, 28472. Contributions are eastern Community College student Wiffe Saunders of Clarkton during a recent art through North Carolina Sym- the conclusion of CBS’s “60 tax-deductible as allowed by class on the college campus. Robertson’s coastal and foral paintings are on exhibit phony Audience Services in Minutes” telecast. law. For more information, through Sept. 16 in the SCC Upstairs Gallery in A-Building. The exhibit can be viewed person; by phone at 919-733- “Music has the unique abil- contact Clarence Ganus at Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 2750 or toll free 877-627-6724; ity to bring people together, 642-7141, ext. 254 or Worley p.m. or online at www.ncsymphony. crossing all boundaries of Edwards at ext. 420. culture and creed with ease,” org. There is a limit of two 1st tickets per person. said symphony music director Families First, Humane Society Annual “North Carolina Remem- Grant Llewellyn. “It also has SUPPORT RIDE bers 9/11” integrates music the power to sooth, heal and to sponsor dog-walk fundraiser and the spoken word. 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Keep Them Disaster Relief Fund to sup- NCCF encourages recipient National SAF-T Day will also give supporters the opportu- port Hurricane Irene victims agencies to also waive any fees nity to participation a dog-walk fundraiser to sustain a SAF-T in coastal and eastern regions associated with distribution of program in their own community. of our state, according to Rod- its Disaster Relief Fund. Families First Inc. and Columbus Humane Society’s National ney E. Martin, NCCF grants “The total effects of this SAF-T PAWS Day Dog Walk will be held from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 1. chair and member of the state- devastating storm will take HEALTHY! Registration will be held at the back entrance of the Columbus wide board. some time to assess, but we County Administration Building near the courthouse, and the Credit card donations can already know damage and walk will be down Madison Street to the railroad tracks and be made online through the destruction are widespread,” back. The registration fee is $15 and may be done in advance NCCF website at nccommuni- said NCCF President Jennifer at the Families First office at 812 Pinckney Street, or mail to tyfoundation.org or by down- Tolle Whiteside. “Our hearts P.O. Box 1776, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Call 642-5996 for more loading a contribution form. go out to the victims.” information. Checks can be mailed to the NCCF has just allocated NCCF headquarters office in $105,000 to the state’s April Raleigh at 4601 Six Forks Road, tornado victims from the state- www.whiteville.com Suite 524, Raleigh, NC 27609. wide Disaster Relief Fund. Designate your gift for Hurri- For more information con- cane Irene victims. All contri- tact NCCF headquarters in butions are tax-deductible, and Raleigh at 800-201-9533 or info@ AVAILABLE NOW: no portion of the NCCF Disas- nccommunityfoundation.org Gift with Purchase Bible study for women begins Sept. 6 Receive a PANDORA Barrel Clasp Bracelet ($65 value) FLU SHOTS with your purchase of $100 or more of PANDORA All area women are invited lives, Elizabeth shares scrip- Jewelry from September 8th - September 11th. FLU MIST to an inter-denominational tural insights on how one can Well Check Appointments Also Available Bible study that will meet at pursue God’s priorities. The First Presbyterian Church class will meet on Tuesdays Inection Fee of $1 may be applicable. in Whiteville. The 10-week from 9 - 10:45 a.m., beginning interactive study by Elizabeth Sept. 6. Member books cost George, “A Woman After God’s $15 and must be ordered in Columbus Pediatrics Own Heart,” includes personal advance. daily assignments and weekly For more information or & Adolescent Care video-centered group sessions. to order a book call Janet 800 Jefferson Street Suite 116, Whiteville Believing that peace and McPherson at 642-9714 no later 1017 S. Madison St., Whiteville joy come when women follow than Sept. 2. 642-2642 GIFTS & INTERIORS 642-9881 Christ in every area of their Victory in JM to hold church anniversaries Deaths Victory in Jesus Ministries The News Reporter, Thursday, September 5, 2011 -- Page 8A of Whiteville will celebrate its IZETTA BARSH SMITH SHELBY L. BAXLEY eighth church anniversary on DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE CHADBOURN -- Izetta Barsh JOHNSON PRICE Sunday, Sept. 25. Smith, 60, died Thursday, Sept. LUMBERTON -- Shelby L. The guest preacher for the FLETCHER HIRAM dividuals with diabetes in 1, 2011, at Columbus Regional Baxley Johnson Price, 71, died 11 a.m. worship service will LIVENGOOD both group and one-on-one Healthcare System in White- Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, at be Bishop Alford Williams of MOCKSVILLE -- Fletcher settings. Perhaps her most ville. She was the daughter Southeastern Regional Medi- Myrtle Beach, S.C. Service Hiram Livengood, 80, died, significant contribution to of the late Lewis Eugene and cal Center. She was born in will conclude with an evening Friday, Sept. diabetes education was in Shelia McColsky Barsh. Bladen County on Nov. 22, service at 4 p.m. with Bishop 2, 2011, at his organizing and directing A graveside service was 1930. Michael Blue of Door of Hope home. He was the diabetes camp, Camp held Sunday. Sept. 4, at the Final rites were held at 3 Church of Marion, S.C. born Feb. Little John, which was held Smith Family Cemetery with p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 with the Regular services are held 16, 1931, in for several years at Lake the Rev. Timmy Locklear offi- Rev. Donnie Caryl officiating. on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. for Bible Rockingham County to the Waccamaw. In addition to ciating. Worthington Funeral Burial follow at New Holly- study, and worship service on late Fletcher Newberry and her diabetes certification Home in Chadbourn handled wood Cemetery in Lumber- Sundays at 11 a.m. For more Mary Frances Shelton Liv- she attained an Interna- the arrangements. ton. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral information call 642-5416. engood. tional Childbirth Educa- Survivors include her hus- Home of Elizabethtown han- Tracey A. Troy is the pas- Livengood was a veteran tion Certificate to enhance band, Jason Lee Smith; four dled the arrangements. tor. The church is located at of the United States Army her work as a public health daughters, Izetta Christine Survivors include one son, 626 S. Madison Street. having served during the nurse. She spent the last Strickland, Christina Smith Daniel Walton Johnson; three Korean Conflict. He was eleven years of her nurs- Ward, Jennifer Lee Cain, all of daughters, Penny Johnson Antioch TDHC retired from Pilot Freight ing career in public health Chadbourn, and Deborah Sue Donnelly, Judy Hallman, in Kernersville and was a NORMA SIDBURY teaching families about Locklear of Tabor City; a son, and an adopted daughter, to honor minister member of Teamsters Lo- STROSCIO giving birth and parent- Jason Lee Smith II of Chad- Brenda; six sisters, Betty V. Saturday, Sept. 10 cal 391. He loved to fish and WHITEVILLE -- Norma ing. She derived much joy bourn; two sisters, Mitchlina Newton, Sandra Tyndall, Ro- enjoyed woodworking and Sidbury Stroscio died Sat- and deep satisfaction from Barsh of Columbia, S.C. and salie White, Alice Singletary, Antioch True Deliverance working in his shop. urday, Sept. 3, 2011, at Co- working with the diverse Florella “Sis” B. Brightwell Angela Bennett, and Cynthia Holiness Church Inc., family A graveside service was lumbus Regional Health- group of young families of Concord, Va.; two brothers, Carlyle; eight grandchildren and friends will honor Min- conducted Sunday, Sept. care where she had been a at the Columbus County Thomas Barsh of Bolton and and five great-grandchildren. ister Margaret McMillan to 4, at Joppa Cemetery with nurse for many years since Health Department. James Barsh of Lake Wacca- show love and appreciation to the Rev. Norman Livengood 1954. Norma always found time maw; 12 grandchildren and Seaside UMC to the assistant pastor. officiating, with military The year following her to serve her church and three great-grandchildren. The guest preacher will honors conducted by the graduation from Topsail community in myriad ways. RONALD HOWELL GOINS hold country fair be Apostle Michael Smith Veterans of Foreign War of Kingdom Building Min- High School, where she For a number of years she SR. Seaside United Methodist Memorial Honor Guard. istries, Virginia Beach, Va. was named Valedictorian taught G.A.’s at First Bap- WHITEVILLE -- Ronald Church will hold its 17th An- Eaton Funeral Home, Service will be held at Dia- in 1941, she received a busi- tist Church in Whiteville. Howell Goins Sr., 53, died nual Country Fair starting Mocksville is serving the mond Branch Baptist Church ness certificate from Camp- She also taught and played Thursday, Sept, 1, 2011, at Co- with the kickoff concert on family. Online condolences across from Short Brothers in bell College. In a desire to the piano at local nurs- lumbus Regional Healthcare. Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at may be made at www.eaton- Whiteville Saturday, Sept. 10 help support the war effort ing homes frequently on He was the son of the late W.H. the church auditorium with funeralservice.com at 7 p.m. (World War II) she went to Sundays. Whatever need and Hattie Mae Wise Goins. The Masters Men a cappella He is survived by three Bishop Bruce Alderman Sr. work at Camp Davis where arose in church or commu- A memorial service will be group performing. Tickets $10 daughters, Patricia Eller is the pastor. she met Tony Stroscio who nity, Norma could always held 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at adults and $2.50 for children. (Darryl) of Lillington, Rita would later become her be counted on to help oth- Worthington Funeral Home The fair will be held on Fri- Livengood of Mocksville husband of 68 years. ers. She and her husband in Chadbourn. The family day, Sept. 16 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Wright reunion and Vickie Harris (J.R.) of Since childhood Norma Tony were responsible for will receive friends 4-5 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 Salisbury; two granddaugh- moved had an earnest desire to tidying up the church pews Monday at Worthington Fu- a.m.-2 p.m. (Rain date: Sep- ters, Stacey Pfaff (Jesse) become a nurse. She left between services for many neral Home in Chadbourn. tember 23-24) For the first time since 1974 and Kristy L. Shough; a her job at Camp Davis and years. She especially loved Survivors include his his There will be booths with the Wright Reunion will not be brother-in-law, John W. enrolled at the N.C. Baptist doing this because it was a wife, Martha Blackwell Goins baked goods, jewelry, crafts, held at the usual place in Tabor Best (Gwen) of Courtland, Hospital School of Nursing means of staying involved of Cerro Gordo; three daugh- plants, books, clothing, yard City. The Wright Reunion, Va.; and his faithful K-9 where upon graduation she even beyond her retire- ters, Lena Grooms of White- sale, and children’s events. scheduled for Sept. 25 will be companion, Sunny Boy. was named a supervisor in ment. ville, Beverly G. Locklear of The food court will have held in the fellowship hall of In addition to his parents, the delivery room. She con- Upon reflecting on her Bennettsville, S.C. and An- breakfast--sausage biscuits, Forest Lawn Baptist Church he was preceded in death tinued with this position life’s calling, she has said gela Goins of Evergreen; four coffee and juice; lunch—Ital- beginning at 12:15 p.m. All by his beloved wife of 59 for seven years, sometimes many times that she would sons, Benjamin “Chris” Hood ian sausage, hot dogs, burg- descendants of Stephen Wright years, Janie Livengood, helping to deliver as many do it all over again if at of Blenheim, S.C., Ronald ers, and drinks; dinner—fried (1800-1852) and Amelia Fowler whom he loved very much. as ten babies in one night. all possible. She set an ex- Goins Jr. of Whiteville, Tracy chicken, green beans, maca- Wright (1802-1870) and their PATRICIA DIANN PRICE Norma said that her teach- emplary high standard in Leon Hood of Cerro Gordo, roni and cheese, rolls and families are invited to attend CALLAHAN ers at N.C. Baptist Hospital nursing throughout her and Dereck “Duke” Goins of drinks, $9 for adults and take and to bring a covered dish and CLARKTON -- Patricia Di- instilled in her that it was long and illustrious career. Bennettsville, S.C.; a sister, out available. Catered by Je- a beverage. ann Price Callahan, 55, died both a privilege and pro- Norma was a devoted wife Debbie McGriff of Statesville; rome’s. Credit cards will be The many members of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. fessional responsibility for and a lovingly sacrificial 22 grandchildren and 11 great- accepted. Forest Lawn Baptist Church Final rites will be held at 2 nurses to join NCNA. She mother and grandmother. grandchildren. There will be a live and si- who are descendants of Ste- p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at Clark- remained a member since She is survived by her hus- ROBERT C. HICKMAN lent auction on Saturday at 10 phen and Amelia Ann Fowler ton First Baptist Church with joining in 1947. band, Anthony Stroscio, BLADENBORO -- Robert C. a.m. (credit cards accepted). Wright have agreed to host the Revs. Barry Helms and In 1954 she and Tony one son, Michael Anthony Hickman, 82, died Saturday, the reunion where those who Mark Miller officiating. Buri- moved to Whiteville and Stroscio, of Chicago, Ill., Sept. 3, 2011. He was preceded attend will use the spacious al will follow in Salem Church Norma was soon hired to and a daughter, Gail Stro- in death by his parents, Coy Pamela Jacobs fellowship hall. Bring exhib- Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins work on the medical/sur- scio Jones, of Greensboro. and Ada Hickman; a daughter, anniversary sing its since plenty of space will Funeral Home is handling the gical unit that was located She has five grandchildren, Barbara H. Taylor; a brother, be provided for display of old arrangements. on old North Hall at Colum- Elizabeth Stroscio of New Wilton Hickman; and a sister, rescheduled quilts, old Bibles, pictures and bus County Hospital. When Alma Bowman. other memorabilia. Survivors include her hus- York City, N.Y., Marshall Due to Hurricane Irene, Miller Hall opened in 1956 He was a business owner of The Wright family appre- band, Eddie Callahan of the Stroscio of Durham, Corey Pamela Jacobs anniversary Norma became the head Robert C. Hickman Ins. Agen- ciates the Columbus County home; a son, Thomas Jason Gail Jones and Julie Eliza- sing is rescheduled to Oct. 1 at nurse. She worked for the cy in Bladenboro for 46 years, Board of Education for allow- Futrell of the home; a daugh- beth Jones, both of Greens- 6:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist hospital another 23 years he also was a committed civic ing the group to use the cafete- ter, Tracey Diann Bruchfield boro, and Gautam Stroscio Church, Old Lake Road in the before leaving to help start leader in the Bladen County ria at Tabor City Elementary of Clarkton; a brother, Mar- of Chicago, Ill. She has one Buckhead community, Bolton. the Columbus County Home Community. from 1974 through 2010, Rich- vin Wayne Price of Texas; and great-grandchild, Liliana Performing will be the New Health Agency in 1977. Nor- Final rites will be held at 11 ard Wright said. sisters, Kathy Price Cross of Belle Stroscio, of Durham. Hope Youth, Nadine and Ste- ma returned to the hospital a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at Blad- For further details of the Clarkton, and Charlotte Ann Her surviving brothers and vie, Carla and Redemption, several years later to work en-Gaskins Funeral Home Wright Reunion call Wright Phillips of Alabama; and one sisters are Melvin Dean Youth In Christ, New Hope part time in the ambula- Chapel in Elizabethtown at 653-2082. grandchild. Sidbury of Pleasant Gar- Singers, Cummings Brothers tory surgery unit. She also with visitation afterwards. A NELMA LOUISE WRIGHT den, Jean Sidbury King, and Berteneta, and the host, taught many nursing as- private burial will be held at STEGALL and James Thompson Sid- Velton and Pamela Jacobs. sistants through the South- Pinecrest Cemetery, Bladen- Hallsboro High CHADBOURN -- Nelma Lou- bury, all of Wilmington. Plate sale will be held from eastern Community College boro. ise Wright Stegall, 73, died A memorial service will 10 a.m.-4 p.m. top benefit the School class of ‘60 to Program. Survivors include his wife Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at Co- be held at First Baptist New Hope youth. Along the way Norma be- of 65 years, Marjorie Hes- hold 51st reunion lumbus Regional Healthcare. Church of Whiteville at 3 came the very first Certified ter Hickman; a son, Curtis The Hallsboro High School She was the daughter of the p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. Diabetes Nurse Educator in Hickman of Morehead City; Lumber River BA Class of 1960 will hold its 51st late Robert Wesley and Corin- 10, with visitation begin- Columbus County and one a sister, Margaret Buffkin of reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17 thia Loflin Wright. ning at 2 p.m. of the first in North Caro- Florence, S.C.; and two grand- to hold annual at the Honey Hill Hunting Pre- A graveside services was McKenzie Mortuary lina. She taught many in- children. serve at 2 p.m. There will be a held Sunday. Sept. 4, at the ‘All White’ Day In lieu of flowers memori- group picture at 4:30 p.m. and Williamson’s Crossroads Bap- RONALD HOWELL DELMAS GREEN als may be made to Liberty The Lumber River Baptist a brief program to follow. The tist Church Cemetery with GOINS SR. SUPPLY -- Delmas Green Homecare and Hospice of Association will hold its an- meal will be served from the the Rev. Larry Nobles offici- WHITEVILLE -- Ronald died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Whiteville and Pinecrest Cem- nual “All White” Day Sunday, grill, pork and chicken with ating. Worthington Funeral Howell Goins Sr., 53, died Carrol S. Roberson at Carlton etery Fund of Bladenboro. Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Assem- all the trimmings and dessert, Home in Chadbourn handled Powell Hospice in Fayette- Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at Co- bly Building, Plainview Drive, at 5 p.m. the arrangements. ville. lumbus Regional Healthcare. Lumberton. Pastor Gregory The cost is $15 per person. Survivors include her hus- CALVIN DANIEL Final rites are incomplete He was the son of the late W.H. Taylor will be the moderator. Mail your check to Peggy band, Charles Harold Stegall WILLOUGHBY and will be announced by and Hattie Mae Wise Goins. The guest speaker will be Pas- Squires Galloway, 643 Wac- of the home; two daughters, BLADENBORO -- Calvin Smith Funeral Home of A memorial service will be tor Jerry McCoy with Pleasant camaw Shores Road, Lake Teresa Stegall of the home Daniel Willoughby, 87, died on Whiteville. held 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at Meadows Choir of Lumberton. Waccamaw, N.C. 28450 or call and Shannon Stegall of Chad- Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. BEULA H. HALL Worthington Funeral Home Each church is asked to 770-0333 or 840-1827 or email bourn; two sons, Jack Stegall in Chadbourn with the Rev. The family will receive BOLTON -- Beula H. Hall donate $25 and all officers [email protected] for more of Rock Hill, S.C. and Stephen Joe Wilkes officiating. The friends on Monday, Sept. 5 died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 at $10. For more information call information. Stegall of Foley, Ala.; nine family will receive friends 4-5 from 6-8 p.m. at Galeed Bap- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Gloria Key at 654-5425. grandchildren and two great- p.m. Monday at the funeral tist Church. Final rites will be LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. grandchildren. home. held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. Final rites are incomplete Passport Photos Happy Birthday He is survived by his wife, 6, at Galeed Baptist Church and will be announced by Martha Blackwell Goins of with the Revs. Bruce Cannon, in Heaven 1st annual Smith Funeral Home of The News Reporter Cerro Gordo; three daugh- Tom Willoughby, Warren Hill Whiteville. and Dr. Mack Roberts officiat- Reneé T. Rickett Support Ride to ters, Lena Grooms of White- only $10.00 9/5/66 - 12/17/91 ville, Beverly G. Locklear of ing. Burial will follow in the be held Sept. 10 Chadbourn to Bennettsville, S.C. and An- church cemetery. The first annual Support hold soccer camp gela Goins of Evergreen; four Survivors include his wife Ride will be held Saturday, sons, Benjamin “Chris” Hood of 70 years, Alice Howell Wil- The Town of Chadbourn Sept. 10. Registration will start of Blenheim, S.C., Ronald loughby of the home; one son, Parks and Recreation Depart- at 10 a.m. and leave at noon. Goins Jr. of Whiteville, Tracy Charles Thomas Willoughby ment will hold Robert Brown The fee will be $20 per bike and Leon Hood of Cerro Gordo, of Bladenboro; five daughters, Soccer Camp on Sept. 12, 13, 14 $30 for doubles, price includes and Dereck “Duke” Goins of Joyce Zachman of Tennes- for girls and boys at no charge. meal. (Rain date: Sept. 17) Bennettsville, S.C.; a sister, see, Zilla Milhon of Virginia, For more information call The ride will start at the Debbie McGriff of Statesville; Paula Knepper and Patricia Robert Brown at 728-9302. Civitan Complex, 299 Complex 22 grandchildren and 11 great- Gaughan, both of Bladenboro, Drinks will be provided. St., Tabor City and end at the grandchildren. Tammy Heath of Clarkton; Barefoot Church in White- two sisters, Zilla Brown of St. Pauls, and Doris Hill of Red 
  
 
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keeps me going is knowing the Youthfest. The guest speaker will be Paul Lambert. Special singing will 



 one day I will hold that baby For more information call be performed each night. girl in my arms forever.


  Jerry at 207-7859 or Stephanie Jackie Strickland is the pastor. The church is located at 2308 Love you so much, at 207-7926. Pine Level Church Rd., Nakina. www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net Mama #2163 The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 –9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Brandon Megan Gary Kaitlynn Powell Graham Greene Mills

Senior Brandon Powell is the 19-year-old Freshman Megan Graham is the 14-year- Senior Gary Greene is the 17-year-old son of Junior Kaitlynn Mills is the 16-year-old daugh- son of Linda Powell. Brandon is active at old daughter of Erica Harris and Brian Randy and Nera Greene. He is active with the ter of Greg and Connie Mills. She has been ac- WHS with the career exploration class and Graham. She is active with ROCAME and FFA, the Beta Club and has received awards tive with the school’s dance team and scores works as an assistant coach with Coach soccer. A member of the school’s color for his work in Algebra I, Algebra II, physical in the top 10 percent of students. She was Todd Burney. A winner of a good citizenship guard, she is also active with the East Co- science, biology and civics and economics. chosen to attend the BLC Conference in Char- award, he is also active with Special Olym- lumbus High School Marching Gator Band. he likes that WCHS is a small school. “Being lotte. A member of HOSA, she is also a regular pics. He said what he likes best at WHS She said she likes the atmosphere best a smaller school, you are able to get more at- on the principal’s list. The thing she likes most is “being around my friends and learning.” at ECHS. “It is different from what I have tention from your teachers. AP Biology is his about SCHS is the variety of classes it offers Math is his favorite class because he can do been used to at the middle school.” She favorite class. “It is a college-level class and I “to ready myself for college and my future.” it independently. He said the two most inter- said the most interesting things about her feel it is better preparing me for my future.” he English is her favorite class. “I enjoy enhancing esting things about him are I am a gentle- are that she loves to talk and is “very out- said the most interesting thing about himself is my reading skills.” She said the most interest- man” and “I love working with computers.” going.” Her favorite school activity is color his “drive to become better at everything I do. ing thing about her is that she’s active in her His favorite activity is going to ball games guard. “I like performing and being involved When I do something well I have a desire to church, playing the piano and singing. Dance with Coach Burney. Powell is a fxture on the in school activities.” She said that once she become the best at doing it.” He plans to attend is her favorites activity. “I get to choreograph WHS sidelines at all of the football games. has completed high school she plans to “go the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. routines with my friends and it’s a great source He said that once he fnishes high school “I on a long vacation and then attend college “I want to earn a degree in dentistry and further of exercise.” She plans to attend a four-year want to be a manager at IGA.” to become a nurse.” that by earning a degree in endodontistry.” college to major in the medical feld.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. It’s that time again: fu shots available By RAY WYCHE Smith said the flu vaccina- Staff Writer tions take effect on the body in about two weeks. Fall is almost here and to Health care providers, chil- the Columbus County Depart- dren between 6 months and ment of Public Health, that 5 years of age, people with means it’s time to get your chronic health problems and influenza vaccination. those more than 50 years old Some retail stores have al- in particular should receive ready set up a table or counter the vaccine, she said. devoted only to people want- Physicians’ offices and ing flu shots, and the health some pharmacies are also department plans to start administering the shots. administering its vaccinations The Health Department on Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 1 to clinic is a walk-in clinic and 4 p. m. appointments are not neces- The Centers for Disease sary Control and Prevention (CDC) The department is planning has announced that flu vaccine an evening flu shot clinic on manufacturers are expected to Monday, Sept. 12 from 4 p.m. produce more than 100 million until 7 p. m. Other evening doses of the vaccine. clinics will be scheduled if County Health Department needed, Smith says. Director Kim Smith antici- The cost of the vaccine is pates no shortage of the vac- $31 per dose, and Medicare cine this year. Part B and Medicaid patients Each year, between 5 and 20 can receive the vaccine at no percent of the population of cost. the United States is infected The Health Department Brig. Gen. Black Jack Travis, third from left, will be guest speaker for the N.C. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp with the influenza virus, 36,000 asks that people receiving the 794, Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Peace Baptist Church on Love Mill Road in Whiteville. The meeting is open to people die from the disease shots dress appropriately so the public and there is no admission charge. Travis has written historical articles for national publications and re- and more than 200,000 are that the upper arm, where the cently published his second book, “Rebel Gunner, General E. Porter Alexander.” A professional Civil War reenactor, hospitalized. vaccine will be given, can be he was responsible for the training, safety and historical correctness in dress and performance of all men under his In North Carolina, 36 people easily reached. command. He was the founder of Alexander’s Battalion of Artillery attached to Longstreets Corps consisting of 25 died of the flu last year, Smith guns and more than 400 reenactors. Others in the photo, left to right, are Maj.Gen James Maupin, Maj.Gen. Jack King said. Ray Wyche and Col. Larry Pittman “Last year, we gave 2,319 flu 910-642-4104 ext. 229 vaccinations,” Smith said. Problems with hurricane damage claims? Insurance Commission- will be filing insurance claims DMP, visit the Department of sociation (the Mediation August brought rains er Wayne Goodwin has an- in the aftermath of Hurricane Insurance website at http:// Program administrator) at nounced that homeowners Irene. Through mediation, eli- www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/ 800-426-8792 but only one hurricane whose insurance claims gible homeowners and insur- consumer_disaster_media- Any homeowner, regard- have been denied for damage ance companies can resolve tion.aspx. Mediation sessions less of eligibility for media- By RAY WYCHE sult of a hurricane, but the caused by Hurricane Irene disputes in a fair and timely will be scheduled at the of- tion, can file a complaint with Staff Writer research station showed only may be eligible for the North way,” Goodwin said. fices of qualified mediators the Department of Insur- 2.01 inches on last Saturday Carolina Department of In- DMP details: located near the affected ance’s Consumer Services The rainfall average for the from Hurricane Irene. surance’s Disaster Mediation · Mediation is free for areas. Division at 800-546-5664, or month of August in Columbus On Aug. 20 of this year, Program (DMP). eligible homeowners. Com- Additional information through the company’s ap- County got a boost last month the station’s gauges showed The DMP was created in mercial property policies and will soon be available through peal/appraisal process out- when more than 10 inches was a rainfall of 3.41 inches. 2006 to help homeowners re- auto policies are not eligible the American Arbitration As- lined in the insurance policy. recorded in Whiteville as well Ghent’s records show solve disputed homeowners for mediation. as at the Border Belt Tobacco two days with temperatures insurance claims arising from · Requests for mediation Research Station northwest exceeding 100 degrees in disasters declared by the gov- must be made within 60 days of Whiteville. Whiteville. The thermometer ernor or president. President from the date the claim was Old farm tool group The station recorded 10.49 reached 100.5 degrees on Aug. Barak Obama issued such a denied. Homeowners should inches of rain, the third high- 09 and 100 degrees the preced- declaration for parts of North notify their insurance com- plans tractor parade est August total in the 68 years ing day. Carolina last week. The fol- pany of the request. weather records have been The average high tem- lowing counties have been · Homeowners must have By RAY WYCHE will return to the arena via kept. perature for the month at declared disaster areas due a disputed claim in which the the station was 90.68 degrees, to Hurricane Irene, making insurer has denied payment Staff Writer Canal Cove Road and Hwy. 214. Weather observer Bill A free lunch will be served Ghent’s instruments in slightly higher than the 68- homeowners policyholders in whole or in part. The dis- Antique farm tractors will to all participants at the arena Whiteville showed 11.04 inch- year average, while the aver- in those counties potentially pute must be over the insur- fill the roads around Lake Wac- at the conclusion of the jaunt, es in August. The national age low was 69.49 degrees, eligible for the DMP: Beau- ance company’s findings on camaw on Saturday, Sept. 10 as which is expected to last about Weather Service Office re- also a slight increase over fort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, the cause of the loss or the the Cape Fear Farm Heritage two or two and half hours. cords in Wilmington show the August average lows since Halifax, Hyde, Lenoir, Pam- amount of the loss. Association stages its second Those wishing to take part Whiteville’s heaviest mea- weather records were kept at lico and Tyrrell. Additional ·The total amount of the annual parade of old tractors. in the tractor parade are asked sured rainfall in one month the station beginning in 1954. counties could be added to the claim, or the difference in The group that has put on to call Robert Mills at 910-655- was 18.05 inches in September Rain was recorded at the declaration. position between the policy- large displays of old farm and 3638 as soon as possible. 1999. station on 10 days while Homeowners may be eli- holder and the insurer, must home life equipment and uten- “We did it last year and we Many of the increases in Ghent’s recordings show gible for mediation if their be at least $1,500 (unless both sils at Boys and Girls Home had quite a few people sitting August rains came as a re- precipitation on 14 days. claims for residential property parties agree to mediate a damage have been partially smaller claim). Arena in March for the past in their front yards to watch or completely denied by their · Disputed claims do not two years welcomes anyone us,” Mills said. insurance company. During include claims denied be- who would like to drive his old About 30 tractors took part

Bereavement support group to meet a mediation conference, an cause of policy exclusions, tractor at no charge. in last year’s parade, Mills independent mediator with no terms or conditions, or be- The parade will start at the said. The Bereavement Support p.m. in the conference room at connection to the insurance cause the policy was not in Boys and Girls Home Arena The two annual spring Group, designed to offer sup- Southeastern Hospice House, company will facilitate discus- force at the time of loss. at 10 a. m., proceed west on N. shows, demonstrations and port to grieving persons who 1100 Pine Rune Dr. in Lum- sion and negotiation between · Mediators facilitate dis- C. Highway 214 to the Giles entertainment at the arena have experienced the loss of berton. There is no charge the insurance company and cussion and negotiation be- Byrd Road, and then left on the have drawn large crowds. All a loved one, will begin a new for these sessions. For more the policyholder to help them tween the parties but do not Dupree Landing Road to the proceeds from the show are five-week session on Tuesday, information, call Southeastern reach a resolution. make a decision on the claim. Waccamaw River dam. From donated to Boys and Girls Sept. 20. Meetings begin at 7 Hospice, 671-5655. “Many North Carolinians To learn more about the the dam, the tractor caravan Homes. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 Recollections Weigh pros of 9/11 The News Reporter is seeking readers’ stories and photos from and cons of 9/11. See the end of Les High’s col- incentives umn for details. By LES HIGH Economic incentives can be a slippery Editor slope. Millions of taxpayers’ dollars can be spent to lure a company that is billed Other than the shock of watch- as a sure thing, only to see it relocate or ing the unthinkable unfold on tele- go out of business. vision, my memory of 9/11 was be- Incentives are either deal makers or ing in another country, apart from my family and unable to get home. deal breakers in the industrial recruit- My father and I and two friends ment game, however, and it appears that had been in an Alberta, Canada will be the case when Continental Tire pea field that morning hunting decides between a site in Sumter, S.C., ducks and geese, watching a spec- and a large tract along the Columbus- tacular view of Brunswick county line. At stake are Aurora Borea- 1,500 jobs lis, enjoying and a huge The point the beauty of a capital frosty sunrise, Rarely do 1,500-job a n d s e e i n g investment opportunities arise in thousands of that could waterfowl fill spawn the economic development. the sky. relocation That’s why the General As we re- of other Assembly needs to look turned to the High supporting beyond ideology and A decade later, so much has changed lodge and ex- industries. ited the guide’s consider the cost benefit truck, one of the female cooks North By JEFFERSON WEAVER his family, and today he has long- patriotism. A favorite of that time looked at us solemnly and said, Carolina of what “Project Soc- lasting health effects earned in a became Toby Keith’s call to arms, Staff Writer “I’m so sorry. I can’t believe this is fired the war that’s still going on. I don’t “Courtesy of the Red, White and cer” would bring. happening.” think his love for his country has Blue.” That song still rings true first salvo Xavier White was 18 months old She told us there had been a changed, but his ability to express in my mind, but more and more Friday when the Rural Center put more when his mom died. terrorist attack on the U.S. with that love through service sure has. I find myself remembering Alan than $1.4 million on the table. Expect My nephew John was a healthy an airplane, and then she quietly I cannot quite fathom young men a Jackson’s song from the period, South Carolina to counter soon. young man frying turkeys on the walked away. decade or more my junior being in “Where were you when the world But far more than $1.4 million is what back porch of his apartment. In 2001, a worst-case-scenario worse physical shape than some- stopped turning?” The message And few of us knew who Osama terrorist attack would mean that a will likely be needed to attract Project one their is softer, one of shock and broken bin Laden was, nor did we care. single airliner had been blown up Soccer, and an incentive package is grandfa- hearts and confusion and tears. Sunday will be the tenth an- or hijacked. expected to be debated when the Gen- thers’ age. Inevitably, someone will use niversary of Sept. 11, 2001; that The hunting lodge had satellite eral Assembly reconvenes in a couple of A de- this sad anniversary to criticize was the day a bunch of evil people television, so we walked to the cade a go, one president or the other, or to weeks. decided to change how America common area, only to find other I couldn’t suggest we should simply throw Many Republicans are philosophically lived and thought and worked and hunters and guides fixated on the have imag- up our hands and quit in Afghani- opposed to incentives, so don’t expect played. television in silence. ined there stan. After all, everyone else, from overwhelming support. Fair enough, but There are now children who It’s hard to describe 10 years lat- would be a Alexander to Napoleon to the Brit- incentive packages have to be assessed have never lived during a time er the emotions I felt when I saw the day when ish Empire to the Soviet Union when our country wasn’t at war second plane hit the World Trade like any business deal, which is: will the John had has always quit. Too much blood with a new kind of enemy. True, Center. Later, there was the news return on investment equal or exceed the p r o b l e m s has been spilled, too much money we had a few “hot” wars and one of the Pentagon, then the crash of incentives, and, is the company of a high w i t h h i s spent, it just isn’t worth it, and it very prolonged Cold War when Weaver another airliner in Pennsylvania. caliber and reputation such that it is b a c k a n d will never end. I was growing up, but we never You knew the world had changed. legs, because the doctors could If we quit, you’re dang straight likely to be true to its word? really feared the bad guys across 9/11 was like watching a bad not take all the steel fragments out it won’t end. It will intensify, and We urge Sen. Bill Rabon and Rep. the ocean. dream unfold. You wanted to wake of his body. I guess in some ways, come back to our shores and streets. Dewey Hill to take a good look at what- A generation later, the bad guys up, but the nightmare was real. the varmints won another little The varmints have won thou- ever incentive package is proposed. came across the ocean to pick a Shock, sadness, vulnerability and battle there, since they killed two sands of little battles that didn’t South Carolina legislators on balance fight, and they used the bodies of anger were some of the emotions I fine young men, injured a number involve guns and bullets—but we our own people to do it. felt watching events unfold. are generally more conservative than of others, and forever changed the are Americans, and by cracky, we Looking back on a decade since I’ll never forget the words of their North Carolina counterparts, but lives of even more. will win the war. 9/11, I first see the things that a New York first-grader who in- when it comes time to roll out incentive A decade ago, I could never Wars are often about vengeance, have changed so drastically. Little nocently declared to her teacher, packages for major companies – BMW imagine that our country would as opposed to justice, but I feel like things, like having to remove your “Look at all the birds falling from ever be held at bay by a bunch of this one is just. It’s about justice for near Greenville and Boeing in Charles- shoes when you board an airplane. I the sky.” thugs hiding behind a false faith. Xavier White’s mom, who never got ton come to mind – our neighbors to the don’t fly, but that’s beside the point. Those birds, we adults knew, Even more than that, I couldn’t to see her toddler grow up to be a south don’t hold back, philosophical dif- Every time a long line of Ameri- were people jumping to their conceive of our country’s president strapping young man. ferences or not. can tourists and worried family deaths to escape being burned apologizing to the world for a war It’s about justice for the people It’s been a number of years since a members and businessmen stand alive. with people who weren’t satisfied who, in pursuit of their God-given patiently in line, shoes in hand, Later that morning, we talked 1,500-job industry has been this close to with murdering their own folks and constitutionally guaranteed waiting to be patted and groped by with our families. We knew the locating in the region, let alone a few in the name of Allah, but had to right to go where they please, TSA guards—the varmints have magnitude of what had happened, hundred feet from the Columbus County attack us, too. now find themselves barefooted won another little battle. and naturally, we felt a great need line. These jobs would go a long way A decade ago, someone’s faith, and subjected to the vagaries of a Every time Juanita and Ran- to be together. regardless of their church, wasn’t bureaucracy far more concerned toward replacing those lost from textiles, dolph Freeman see Xavier jump We investigated the possibility that big of an issue. Sure, there about avoiding humiliation of its Georgia-Pacific and public sector jobs from the bus and run to the house, of driving home, but it would have was some Christian-bashing going enemies than actually keeping an that were axed by the General Assembly looking for an after-school snack been a hard, five-day trip; plus, no on, but 10 years later, it wouldn’t eye out for terrorists. earlier this year. and a quick change of clothes, and rental cars were allowed to cross be hard for a modern-day Rip van This war is about justice for If 2011 is all about creating jobs, then realize their daughter is gone—the the border. Winkle, awakening to the twisted the Stout and Weaver families varmints have won another little Canadian airspace was closed Project Soccer would be a goal worth version of what often passes for (no relation, by the way) as well battle. for two days, and no one knew when scoring. news, to think Christians hijacked as the thousands more who took My nephew John Thomas, of U.S. airspace would re-open. four planes and used them to at- their country at its word that they whom I have written enough to We finally made it to Toronto by tack America. A decade ago, it was would be supported while keeping embarrass him, served his last air, where we found a hotel. The outside of the imagination of all the wolves away from the doors at tour in Afghanistan last year. He next day, we woke up at 3:30 a.m., but a few radicals to think that a home. We have abandoned the work will now likely be invalided out of to stand in a long line that wrapped ceremony honoring the memory of our American warriors before, the Army he has grown to love. He around the massive Toronto air- of thousands of dead Americans in a nasty little place called Viet- Quotes of was hurt badly by a boobytrap set port terminal. We had booked would be devoid of any reference nam. That was a mark of shame for by a bunch of cowards incapable tickets the day before in hopes that to religion, yet that’s the current our country—not the war, but how of fighting like real men. the U.S. would reopen its airspace. plan for the national 9/11 service we treated our warriors. The same mine – they call boo- Remarkably, it did. in New York next week. As that war was ending, an- bytraps “Improvised Explosive De- People were tense as we stood the week A decade ago, Miss Rhonda was other singer gave us a song that vices” in what the president calls in one long line after another. Our still working at a radio station we was dusted off and found a lot of an “Overseas Contingency Opera- return home was complicated by “Our focus will be to honor the 343 both loved like an elderly relative; airplay after the attacks of 9/11. tion,” rather than a war—killed his the fact that each of us possessed firefighters and EMS workers who the days after 9/11 were filled with friend Kyle Stout. John soldiered a shotgun. Talk about bad timing. songs of faith, of reassurance, and Continued on next page died that day,” he said. “It’s a land- on, because that’s what men do in As departure for our flight mark moment in our country’s his- approached rapidly and the line tory, and the bravery of those people moved at a snail’s pace, we had must never be forgotten.” already made a pact that we would Thumbs down –Tony Miller, president of the Columbus Baddest dog around ditch our guns if we had to – we just County Fire and Rescue Association, on wanted to get home. I remember the Air Canada the 9/11 Memorial Service planned for BY RAY LUNDY steak the night before, and he had gnawed him like a kid eating an flight to RDU was only about a third Sept. 11 at Legion Stadium. just settled down on the lawn to ear of corn. Staff Writer full, despite the large number of enjoy his nice bone. The hound sent Bruno packing, Americans standing in line trying Out of the corner of his eye, and he ran into his big dog house “It’s not like your own personal bud- He was the baddest dog in the to get on a flight to Anywhere, USA. Bruno saw another dog come from and peeked out to see if the hound get. There are a lot of unknowns. The community, Bruno was. At least, We considered ourselves lucky. It out of the woods, a large, red hound was coming. revenues – we have no control over that is what his master, Jake, said. never felt so good to be home. dog. The hound was a deer dog, and Bruno and Jake did not know federal revenues and those have been Bruno was a Doberman, a big one, Looking back, it still boggles the he looked to be a cross between a that the old hound had been in significantly reduced.” and Jake took pride in his guard mind that a group of people could blood hound and a deer hound, and fights with bucks, bears, bobcats, dog. plan and carry out such as heinous – Columbus County Department of Aging maybe even some sooner mixed in. dogs, and wild hogs on a regular “He’s the best guard dog I’ve and evil act and somehow justify it Director Ed Worley, defending the depart- Jake saw the hound also, and he basis. ever seen or heard tell of,” Jake in the name of God. ment’s deficit due to Medicaid reimburse- told Bruno, “Put him on the road, The old hound picked up Bru- would say. “Yes sir, no man or beast I can’t imagine the emptiness ment reductions. Bruno. Let him know who’s boss. no’s T-bone and trotted into the will bother Bruno. He has put all that so many who lost loved ones We don’t want the likes of a hound woods where he was headed before the dogs in our neck of the woods now feel. dog around here. Get him, boy!” Bruno interrupted him. He had “I want to know without a doubt on the road.” Yet, all Americans should be Bruno charged, caught the hound been on the trail of a deer. what has been lost.” Bruno had several acres around grateful for the heroic acts of that off guard, and knocked him down. Bruno and his master, Jake, – County Commissioner Ricky Bullard, Jake’s country home to patrol, day – the New York firefighters The hound quickly recovered, and learned something from the old who suggested an audit of the Department and he was the king of the hill in and EMS crews climbing toward Bruno charged again, but this time, hound: it does not matter how bad the area. Jake never let any of the the flames, knowing full well that of Aging after conflicting accounts of how big Bruno was met by the fury of a or big you are. boys at the store forget that Bruno their steps might be their last; the much money has been lost. raging bull. There is always someone bigger was king. passengers on United Flight 93 One day in the fall, Bruno had The big, raw-boned hound and badder. And, don’t brag. dug up a T-bone from Jake’s T-bone mopped the yard with Bruno and Continued on next page The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 9/11 Smart Start FAQ Continued from previous page

What is Smart Start? 2001. valiantly rushing the cockpit Smart Start is North Caro- Because Smart Start maxi- and saving the lives of untold lina’s nationally-recognized mizes the impact of its subsidy other Americans in Washing- initiative to ensure that every spending to drive quality for ton, D.C. child reaches his or her poten- all children, it saves the state We can all be proud of how tial and is prepared to succeed in reduced special education Americans from coast to coast in a global community. Smart placement and higher gradu- pulled together to mourn, to Start helps working parents ation rates—a high return on help one another, to rebuild, pay for child care, improves the investment. and finally, to ensure that jus- the quality of child care and What is the difference be- tice was enacted on the crimi- provides health and family tween Smart Start and Head nals who planned the attacks. support services in every Start? Newspapers across the North Carolina county. Although the names sound country, including ours, will Smart Start measurably similar, these programs are commemorate this infamous increases the health and well- not related. Head Start is a date in our history this week being of young children birth federally-funded preschool and next, and we want to hear to five, building the foundation program that targets low-in- your stories. for all future learning, by: come 3 and 4-year olds. Smart Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Where were you on 9/11? s)MPROVINGCHILDRENSEARLY Start is funded through state How did you first hear the care and education programs and private funds and provides Handy foot bridge news? Did you know friends so that they are safe, healthy a variety of services for chil- or family in New York and and provide opportunities for dren less than 6 years of age Lake Waccamaw State Park Rangers Jonathan Short and Toby Hall place a tem- porary bridge over the fsh ladder on the dam separating Lake Waccamaw from the Washington? What was your children to learn skills they and their families. reaction and how did you feel need for success in school. What is the difference be- river Wednesday to aid participants in the Take the lake Walk / Run and Bike & Hike. in the days that followed? Have s0ROVIDINGPARENTSWITH tween Smart Start and More Recent rains have raised the lake level to nearly the top of the dam, high enough for you been to Ground Zero? tools that support them in rais- at Four/NC-Pre-K? the fsh ladder, shown at lower left, to be active. What was your reaction to bin ing healthy, happy, successful Smart Start is a statewide Laden’s demise? children. initiative that begins serv- Thursday, The News Report- s%NSURINGTHATCHILDREN ing young children at birth er will publish pictures and have access to preventive with high quality child care, What’s so happy about divorce? other recollections in anticipa- health care. health and family support tion of the 10th anniversary of What does it mean that SERVICES%DUCATIONBEGINS By PATRINA M. WRIGHT you are allowed to. Your role With all sincerity, please 9/11, which is Sunday. Stories Smart Start is a public/private at birth, so it’s important to should not to exceed 500 words, NR Writers Group is not to control, manipulate don’t try to hurt your mate. partnership? reach children early. More and please send high resolu- Smart Start was created in AT&OUR0RE +INDERGARTENIS ORDOMINATEANYONE%VERYONE )F YOURHUSBANDORWIFEHAS Have you ever wondered has a free will, and some things shared something with you tion photos to Fuller Royal at 1993 as an innovative solution specifically targeted to reach [email protected]. to a problem: Children were four-year-olds at-risk of school about some of the things you’ve are out of your hands. that no one else knows, don’t read or seen? The other day, the There is so much more to break his or her confidence. Submittals can also be mailed coming to school unprepared failure by providing a quality or brought to the paper. TOLEARN0OLICYMAKERSREC- preschool experience. headline for a new television making a marriage work than Don’t bring up the issue ognized that progress would Is Smart Start working? show caught my eye. “Happily what meets the eye. Two people when you are angry with require tapping into the same Yes. Smart Start’s nation- Divorced” is going to air soon. have to be willing participants him or her because it leaves innovative spirit that inspired ally award-winning approach After reading about the in any kind of relationship. WOUNDS)TCAUSESYOUMATETO private sector advances, and has resulted in: SHOW )TRIEDTOCOMEUPWITH Marriage is a beautiful thing feel that you cannot be trusted. A decade later therefore, established Smart s-ORECHILDRENSUCCEEDING some things that made me hap- and is one of the closest, deep- But if your mate can’t trust Continued from previous page Start as a public/private part- in school – third-graders have py before, during and after my est relationships you could you, who can they trust? NERSHIP)NDEPENDENT PRI- higher standardized reading divorce. For some reason, there ever have with another human Be someone that your mate Johnny Cash, in “The Ragged vate organizations work in all and math scores and lower spe- wasn’t one thing, one emotion being. When two people have can talk to about anything, Old Flag,” reminds us how 100 North Carolina counties cial education placement rates or one aspect of divorce that a good marriage it shows, and knowing that you will never badly beaten up and conflicted through The North Carolina in those counties that had made me happy. Not one. it’s a blessing to witness. use what they’ve shared with our country has been in other 0ARTNERSHIPFOR#HILDREN )NC received relatively more fund- Okay, you may be saying, But marriage, like any other you as a weapon. No one is per- times. The Man in Black re- AND,OCAL0ARTNERSHIPS4HE ing for Smart Start when these h)TSJUSTATELEVISIONSHOWv relationship, has its good days FECT)F YOUCANlNDSOMEONE minds us that our country is power of Smart Start is that children were younger. This is Yes, this is true. At the same and its bad days. While you will who loves you and desires to still the greatest land on earth, it delivers outcomes by giving according to research released TIME )MWONDERINGWHAT have many happy days, being enter into a marital relation- despite the efforts of terrorists communities local control to in March by Duke University, makes people think that there married doesn’t necessarily ship and they’re willing to do at home and abroad, whether determine the best approach which found that investments could be anything happy about make you happy. You must be the work, you can have a good they hide in caves or behind to achieving them. in Smart Start generate broad divorce. happy within before you get marriage. lawyers. Is Smart Start just for low- education benefits. Some people try to save married because if you aren’t, He was specifically telling income families? s-ORECHILDRENATTENDING their marriages. 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You learn how to holding a food drive at each of like our flag, is still strong— access to higher quality child percent of children received h)MMARRIED vBUTBECAUSE deal with your problems. You its 11 branch offices to benefit care and support for families. recommended screenings af- marriage is honorable before agree to talk things out. You the Second Harvest Food Bank And she’s getting thread How can I enroll my child in ter Smart Start launched the God. He who ordained it can attack the problem rather than of Southeast North Carolina. bare, and she’s wearin’ thin, a Smart Start center? Assuring Better Child Health also help save it. But it takes your mate. The food drive began Sept. 1 But she’s in good shape, for Smart Start is not a child and Development (ABCD) pro- two people to make a marriage We must realize that no two and will conclude on Oct. 15. the shape she’s in. care center. Smart Start helps gram (compared to 81percent work, and those same two people are the same. 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Sure, take the positive branch offices to donate food the country where people turn just 11 percent of the state’s to improve the quality of child You can’t make a person come things you’ve learned about and non-perishable items. to when they need help. subsidy funding, Smart Start care and make child care more home at night. marriage from your parents, Branch offices are located in At least that is still the local partnerships have dra- affordable and accessible for )TSREALLYISNTYOURJOBTO but get to know your mate for ,ILLINGTON $UNN #LINTON +E- same, a decade after the world matically increased the quali- working families. Smart Start make someone become the who she or he is. This takes NANSVILLE "URGAW %LIZABETH- stopped turning, very briefly, ty of child care for all children funds also are used to provide man or woman you need them ALIFETIME%NJOYTHEJOURNEY town, Raeford, Lumberton, on one lovely September morn- across the state. As a result: health and family support to be. 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The board voted in recent lege is called with County At- months to move forward with torney Mike Stephens alluding plans to build an interconnec- to discussion of employee clas- tion that would allow the more sifications and contract worker financially stable Water District classifications to take place in I to cease its purchase of water that session. from the Town of Tabor City While state law does not al- and begin buying water from low general policy matters to Water District II. be discussed in closed sessions, Water District II is one of the law does allow for such two districts with water sales private communication with that fail to meet operation and legal council if the threat of a debt services expenses and has lawsuit exists. special property taxes levied to In recent weeks the board meet the shortfall. has discussed cutting travel, Officials said at that time a sick and vacation benefits for loan from the state with as little Department of Aging nurse as 2.5 percent interest rate on aides who have long been called a 20-year pay-back period was “contract employees.” likely. Tuesday’s resolution One of those workers told calls for the use of funds in the commissioners in an open meet- county general fund to be drawn ing recently she was not a con- upon and repaid until install- tract worker, had been working ment financing is approved. 39 hours a week for years and Last year officials said the believed the county had called project had the potential to her a “contract” employee to bring 200 or more new custom- keep her from getting benefits. ers online, the proposal then Tuesday’s commissioner was based on a more conserva- meeting begins with a pub- tive projection of 132 additional lic hearing at 6:30 p.m. on a users. community grant close-out, Based on average water a retirement presentation for Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist rates, that would generate Patti Strickland, approval $44,946 in additional revenue of a $30,000 grant for the De- A good start for Water District II each month partment of Aging to hire an The excitement at the “fnish” line for the Take the Lake Walk/Run Saturday was more exciting than usual, with its or about $600,000 per year when employee for a program and new location and this year’s military theme. Organizers hung the Start banner at the end of the route to emphasize combined with existing sales. discussion of the low bidder how participants may use the event to “start an exciting healthful adventure!” Bulk water sales to Water on the aging building project. District I are expected to bring A resolution calling for “No another $150,000 per year. Thru Trucks” on Old Lake Another major topic on Road from N.C. 11 eastward Tire company Tuesday’s agenda won’t be to Federal Road is also on Continued from page 1-A discussed in the open. A closed the agenda, along with other session for attorney client privi- items. public in July when develop- Continental began in Ha- and Senate leadership shift- to the park nearby and help- er William Grainger sought nover, Germany in 1871 and ing to Republican control, ful in future recruitment. preliminary permits to fill produced bicycle tires and Hill was asked if he had con- According to a 2009 deed Snake slightly less than 11 acres of hot water bottles from rub- cerns about some legislators on file with the Brunswick Continued from page 1-A wetlands adjacent to Bear ber. Today, the company has who campaigned in opposi- County Register of Deed in Branch. According to those several automotive division tion to lucrative incentives July, the Mid-Atlantic Logis- away from residences. However, large enough to allow the snake documents, the 406-acre proj- and rubber group with more for some companies under tics Park is a vision of devel- snakes can be easily moved. to crawl under it. Check the ect site would be the loca- than 25 locations, 85 produc- Democratic control. opers with ties to Columbus Small snakes may be swept piles each day and remove the tion of a “state-of-the-art tion sites and more than 40 “Not really. If we get a County. Valued at more than into a box or bag and removed. snakes found there. manufacturing and assem- research and development chance for that project I think $4 million the site is owned A large snake can usually be The only lethal measure bly operation with distribu- facilities. Continentals auto- we can work out the incen- by Michael Walters, Dennis carried outside suspended over recommended is a long-handled tion capabilities, to include motive supply division alone tive,” Hill said confidently. “I Worley, Kyle Cox, DS&EM In- a long stick. shovel or hoe to kill the snake a manufacturing facility, expects sales of $29.5 billon think it could probably hap- vestments, LLC and William If a snake enters a residence, by severing the head from the warehouse, and research and in 2011. pen this year.” “Bill” Grainger. it may be difficult to find. Since body. Do not handle the head of development center.” Before rumors of the firm Hill said the undisclosed snakes are drawn to moist ar- a venomous snake alive or dead. In April, Modern Tire being a tire company, talks company would boost a num- eas, they can be encouraged to A recently killed snake may bite Dealer reported that Conti- of incentives were rampant. ber of other businesses in the Nicole Cartrette move to one area by placing a by reflex action. nental AG planned to build “If the company and (the region and state. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 wad of damp cloth covered with Venomous snakes should a consumer tire manufactur- Department of) Commerce “Some of those businesses [email protected] a dry one at different places only be killed if their presence ing facility in the U.S. due come to the legislature with help other businesses and along a wall. The pile must be endangers humans or pets. to a rising demand in North a good deal, I think it will feeds, into other areas of the America. fly,” state Sen. Bill Rabon, a economy,” Hill said. “You Executive board Chairman Southport Republican who don’t just give them cash. Dr. Elmar Degenhart said the represents Columbus, Bruns- They have to earn their mon- passenger and light truck tire wick and Pender counties, ey.” division was in a period of told The Wilmington Star The state has given rather How do you REALLY know growth after decline earlier News recently. “If they come large incentive packages in in the new millennium. with a boondoggle, I think it the hundreds of millions to Car manufacturers re- will die in the water.” companies like Google in if you have a hearing loss? ported what appeared to be Rep. Dewey Hill, a Lake the past. a shortage of tires in North Waccamaw Democrat, rep- “I wish there were no in- America and resulted in au- resents all of Columbus centives at all but until ev- tomakers paying in some and portions of Brunswick eryone is playing on a level instances double what they County. Hill told The News field we have to offer them OUR SERVICES paid for tires last year. 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LUMBERTON 584 Farringdom St 910.671.5014 WHITEVILLE 302 Liberty St 910.642.3675 SHALLOTTE 2298 Highway 17 Maze Craze Express 910.755.2428 Owner Alma Galloway takes a trainload of neighborhood children on a tour of part of the Maze Craze maze about one mile east of Hallsboro. A lawnmower (the deck and blade will be removed when the maze opens Sept. 17) pulls six cars made from View our educational video on hearing at plastic pickle barrels for a short distance along the four miles of trails cut through the www.coastalhearingcenters.com 8-foot tall hybrid sorghum stalks. The maze complex will include a snack bar, play- ground, junior-size maze formed by baled hay and other amenities as well as plenti- ful resting places shaded by big pecan trees. A buffer made of soft plastic will cover the cut edges of the cockpits of the train cars. Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 - 1B Stallions fall short at Loris By DAN BISER to 17-6. The only score of the second half was a 51-

Sports Editor yard scamper by SCHS senior back Rontonio Stanley. Loris, which put its season record at 3-0, scored LORIS , S.C. - It turned into a night of futility on its first possession of the night, driving from their for the South Columbus Vikings Friday in their an- own 13-yard line to the Stallion 17 on eight play. The nual “Battle of the Border” football match-up with drive was sparked by the running of quarterback the Loris Lions. Kentrez Hilton and tailback Fred Bryant. After givin up two big turnovers that led to a After being stopped short of the first down on 17-0 lead by the Lions in the first half, Coach Jake a third-down play at the SCHS 15, the Lions got a Fonvielle’s Stallioons battled back to cut the Lion 32-yard field goal by O. Mejia for a 3-0 lead with 7 lead to 17-12. The Stallions advanced the ball to the minutes, 9 seconds left in the first quarter. Loris 12-yard line in the game’s closing minutes, but South Columbus came right back with a big failed to cash in the winning points. kickoff return by Reggie Frink to the Loris 38 yard It marked the Stallions’second loss in three line. South Columbus moved the ball to the Loris games to their strong border rival. South Columbus six-yard line before being backed up by a couple of still holds a a 13-7 advantage in tthe interstate series penalties. On second-down from the SCHS quarter- that began in 1992. back Pharoah McEver tossed a screen pass toward Coach Fonvielle blamed the loss on a slow start by Stanley that was tipped and caught by the Lions’ his team and having to play from behind virtually Ryan Bellamy. Bellamy sprinted all the way the the the entire evening. Stallion two-yard line where he was brought down “We came out slow and let them control things by Stanley and Makiel Bell. early,” said Fonvielle, whose Stallions saw their Lion fullback D.L. Griffin bulled his way into the season record drop to 1-1. end znoe on the next play. Mejia added the point after The unbeateb Loris team got its touchdowns on for a 10-0 lead with 2:56 left in the first quarter. a two-yard run following an 80 -yard pass intercep- In the second quarter, South Columbus halted tion return and the return of a Stallion fumble at another Lion scoring threat on a fourth-down play the SCHS two-yard line. at the one-yard line with five minutes left in the half. “Those turnovers really hurt,” said Fonvielle, However, on the next snap, McEver ran a sneak whose Stallions lost their first regular-season game up the middle to give the Stallions some breathing since the 2009 season. “But our kids played their way room. The ball popped loose and Lion defensive back back in the game and we had the opportunities to Alquez Gore picked it up at the two-yard line and come back all the way. quickly ran in into the end zone with 4:52 left in the “Tonight was frustrating in a lot of ways, but we half. Mejia’s PAT made the score 17-0. know what we have to do,” Fonvielle said. “Tonight South Columbus came back with its 63-yard scor- we just didn’t come out as prepared as we needed to ing drive that featured the running of Stanley and be and it got us down early.” McEver and a key third-down pass to Tanner Duncan. The Stalliona advanced the ball to the Lion 12- Daniels scored the first SCHS TD from a yard out yard line in the game’s closing minute before being with 52 seconds left in the half. A two-point conver- Photo courtesy Andy Pettigrew, Pender Post stopped on a fourth down play. sion try failed, leaving the score at 17-6. Whiteville fullback Frank Ciamillo carries the ball in the Wolfpack’s Friday South Columbus got its first score in the second night high-school football game with Pender at Rocky Point. The host quarter when a one-yard run by Dashaun Daniels See Stallions on 2B Pender team took a 34-21 win. Whiteville, now with a 1-2 record, will play capped a 63-yard drive to cut the Loris advantage host to East Columbus this Friday night at 7:30. Hobbton nips Scorpions hand Gators Patriots take win third straight loss Vikings 21-20 LELAND - The East Colum- bus Gators came up short on over Wolfpack CERRO GORDO - The visiting Hobbton the football field for the third ROCKY POINT - Whiteville High Wildcats turned a late fumble recovery into straight week Friday night. senior quarterback Jacob Long threw a game-winning scoring drive Friday night The host North Brunswick for three touchdowns Friday night, in a 21-20 non-conference high school foot- Scorpions pulled out a 16-8 vic- but it was the Pender High running ball victory over the host West Columbus tory to run their season record game that stole the show in the non- Vikings. to 3-0 while East Columbus conference football match-up. It was Hobbton’s second one-point of the slipped to 0-3. The Pender team defeated the visit- season as it put its record at 2-1. A 49-yard touchdown pass ing Wolfpack 34-21 for its first win in The loss dropped the Vikings season from Ricky Ratliffe to Ronald three games while the loss dropped record to 0-3. West Columbus has held the Ratliffe, followed by a two-yard Whiteville to 1-2. lead in each of its three games to date only conversion run in the second The game was switched to the field to fall short. quarter by Nick McClure tied at Heide Trask High School because With just over minutes remaining in the the score at 8-8. of vandalism done on the Pender High game Friday, Coach Wayne Willliamson’s Henry Baldwin and Jeremy field last week. Vikings held a 20-13 lead and were advancing Rouse paced the Gator defense Whiteville got the first points of the the ball deep into Wildcat territory. However, from their linebacker posi- game when Long threw to Ethan Mor- the Vikings fumbled and Hobbton recovered tions. at their own 12-yard line. North Brunswick got the ris in the end zone for a 34-yard scoring Henry Baldwin strike. Fisher Stanley kicked the first Coach Jeff Byrd’s Hobbton squad used a winning points late in the of his three extra points of the night 40-yard pass reception to spark an 88-yard game. Coach Garry Bishop’s to make the score 7-0. Jacob Long touchdown drive. The Wildcats got the TD Scorpions have won their first The Wolfpack scored again in the with just under two minutes remaining to three games by a combined third quarter when Long connected make the score 20-19. The Wildcats successs- margin 20 points. with running back Fuquon Thompson Stadim. East Columbus defeated the fully executed a two-point conversion run East Columbus head coach a 34-yard screen pass. Wolfpack 20-7 last season for its first for the game-deciding points. Toby Kasell said that once Coach Tony Hudson’s Pender squad win in the rivalry series since 2001. Ronnie Parker and Savon Dawson spear- again, it was a case of his Ga- held a 20-14 halftime lead and later ex- Friday’s game with East Columbus headed the West Columbus running game as tors now putting enough points tended the lead to 34-14 as its running will wind down the Wolfpack’s non- Parker scored two touchdowns and Dawson on the board and not being able attack dominated second half play. conference schedule for the season as it tallied the other. to finish out strong defensively, Coach Baxter Morris’ Wolfpack got will open Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference Hobbton held a 13-12 halftime lead. “Our guys are giving a good the game’s final score on a 47-yard TD action on Sept. 16 with a home game “I feel like we’re kind of snake-bit right effort,” Kasell said. “We’ve pass from Long to Bronson Best. against North Brunswick. now,” said Williamson, whose team held done a good job against some Long completed four passes for 120 East Columbus is off to an 0-3 start halftime leads over Green Sea-Floyds and strong teams. We just need yards. Thompson led the Whiteville following Friday’s 16-8 road loss at Whiteville before suffering second half to step it up and show a little running game with 89 yards. the hands of North Brunswick. (See letdowns. “Tonight we came out strong in more intensity when the game WHS defensive back Robert Smith related story. the second half and did a good job of getting is on line. came up with a pass intercetion, his Pender, which had opened the sea- the lead and then had a chance to maybe I feel like we’re getting second in as many games. son with back-to-back losses to North put it away. there, we just need to make Whiteville, which opened its season Brunswick and Topsail, was able to “Then we turned the ball over and a it happen, said Kasell, whose with a 46-3 loss to Wallace-Rose Hill get much of its yardage on plays to tough time finishing defensively. Ronald Ratliffe squad will visit Whiteville this and 30-20 win over West Columbus, the outside and the Patriot defense WCHS will play host to Central Academy Friday nigh at 7:30. will play host to county rival East Co- came up with several big stops in the of Monroe Friday night at 7:30. lumbus this Friday at 7:30 at Legion second half.

Photo by Grant Merritt Football Contest opens today The 2011 News Reporter football contest opens today in an expanded format. Along with the regular adversting page picks contest that the NR has conducted the past 30 years, readers can also go on-line at whiteville. comto make J.S. Mann’s Pigskin Picks predic- tions. This year’s contest will also include a VIP prediction feature in each Thursday division. Good luck and have fun!

Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist Whiteville High School soccer players Tanner Morningstar (left), Akil Greene (center) and Brett Council (right) battle for the ball in last Thursday night’s non-conference match with Red Springs at the WHS feld. Red Springs won the match 3-1. Whiteville, now with a 1-5 record, will play host to Coastal Christian Academy of Wilimington Tuesday at 7 p.m. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011

player wound up on the ball the end zone. Stallions and officials awarded the ball Loris took over after that High school sports schedule to the Lions. and ran out the clock in two Continued from 1B Coach Fonvielle asked for a plays. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 North Brunswick at Whiteville, 4:30 explanation of the call and was South Coumbus had 205 Girls Tennis Loris came out in the second livid about the decision. The yards rushing on 40 carries South Columbus at East Bladen, 4 Volleyball half with a long offensive pos- head official of the officiating and McEver completed four South Columbus at West Columbus, 4 session that took up more than crew, which seemed confused passes for 93 yards. Volleyball North Brunswick at Whiteville, 4:30 half of the third quarter clock. and disorganized during sev- Stanley had 21 carries for South Columbus at East Bladen, 4:30 Waccamaw Academy at Trinity, 4 The Lions were halted at the eral key points of the game, 154 yards. Columbus Christian Academy at North Myrtle 30-yard line on fourth down. flagged Fonvielle for unsports- South Columbus was pen- Beach Christian, 6 Boys Soccer It took South Columbus only manlike conduct. laized 15 times for 155 yards. Whiteville at West Columbus, 6 four plays to score as Stanley The Stallion defense, led by Loris had 258 yards rushing Boys Soccer took a hand-off from McEver, Darquale Richardson, David and 16 yards passing. Coastal Christian Academy at Whiteville, 7 Junior Varsity Football broke off tackle and found McPhersonk, Damarick McK- The Stallions, who opened Chelsey Long Waccamaw Academy at East Bladen, 6 Whiteville at East Columbus, 6:30 a clear lane for his 51-yard vian, Justin Godwin and Storm the season on Aug. 19 with a Columbus Christian Academy at North Myrtle South Columbus at Hoggard, 6:30 sprint for a touchdown with Phillips held Loris in check for 20-6 win over South Columbus, Beach Christian, 4 South Robeson at West Columbus, 6:30 3:50 left in the half. Another most of the second half and will have their first home game two-point conversion attempt helped set up the Stallions’ this Friday when they are Cross Country failed. final attempt for the go-ahead scheduled to entertain Wilm- Whiteville at North Brunswick, 5 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Some momentum was taken points in the final minutes. ington Hoggard. Football from the Stallions on Loris’ An 11-yard pass to Duncan The Stallions have defeated East Columbus at Whiteville, 7:30 next possession when SCHS and a 23-yard run by Stanley the 4A Hoggard squad in each WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Hoggard at South Columbus, 7:30 blocked a punt. The ball ended helped the Stallions moved the of their last two meetings. Boys Soccer Central Academy at West Columbus, 7:30 up touching hands of play- ball to the Lion 12. But a couple “We’ll have our hands full Lumberton at Whiteville, 7 ers for both teams with it of big defensive plays by the Li- against Hoggard, but hope- Volleyball appearing no change of pos- ons and penalty prevented the fully we can be ready for them Girls Tennis Antioch Christian at Waccamaw Academy, 4 session was made. A Loris Stallions from getting closer to when they come to our place,” St. Pauls at West Columbus, 4 Liberty Christian at Columbus Christian Acad- Fonvielle said. Whiteville at East Columbus, 4:30 emy, 6 SCHS spikers Volleyball Boys Soccer Church sofball results Whiteville at East Columbus, 4:30 Antioch Christian at Waccamaw Academy, 4 stay unbeaten Liberty Christian at Columbus Christian Acad- August 25 VINEGAR HILL- The emy, 4 Men’s A League THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 South Columbus High School Sweet Home 4, Whiteville Church of God 3 volleyball team stayed un- Girls Tennis Trinity 14, Beaverdam Blue 8 South Columbus at West Columbus, 4 beaten Thursday by opening Chadbourn Church of God Prophecy 15, Refuge Covenant 7 Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference play Thursday with a 3-2 vic- Men’s B League tory over host West Bladen. Tabor City Baptist 7, Western Prong 6 South Columbus, now 5-0 for Chadbourn Church of God Prophecy Blue 13, Christian the season an 1-0 in conference Harvest 5 play, got 17 service points by Northwood Assembly 18, Antioch 1 Kenna Shirley and 13 each by Taylor Gore and Chelsey Long. Women’s League Coach David Marlowe’s Tabor City Baptist 21, Evergreen 0 Lady Stallions will have their Chad Church of God Prophecy 12, Christian Harvest 2 next outing on Thursday at New Horizon 8, Beaverdam 1 West Columbus.

August 30 Men’s A League Lady Pack Cypress Creek 12, Sweet Home 11 Whiteville Church of God 6, Evergeen 3 netters edge Chadbourn Chuck of God Prophecy 18 Trinity 12 W. Brunswick Men’s B League Living Word 16. Highest Praise 6 SHALLOTTE - The White- Tabor City Baptist 14, Chadbourn Church of God Prophecy ville High School girls tennis Blue 6 team took a 5-4 Waccamaw Western Prong 9, Antioch 8 2A-3A Conference victory over host West Brunswick on Thurs- Women’s League day. Beaverdam 3, Christian Harvest 1 WHS won two of the three Tabor City Baptist 12, Chadbourn Church of God Prophecy doubles matches and split two 0 singles matches in long tie- Sweet Home-Northwood 16, Evergreen 1 breaker rounds. The Lady Wolfpack will play Tuesday at Eat Columbus. September 1 Results follow: Men’s A League Sweet Home 15, Refuge Covenant 10 Whiteville 5. W. Brunswick 4 Cyress Creek 20, Evergreen 2 Singles: Olivia Butler (W) def. 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John Dono- 28472 ghue Automotive. 642-2400 PINE STRAW FOR SALE - Good clean bales. $3.50 per bale. Call 910- AVON 2008 PONTIAC G6. Sedan, 73k, 2007 CHEVY TAHOE LS, 4WD, 8 cyl. 625-5889. Representative Wanted. SERVICES $11,975. John Donoghue Automo- 65k, $28,950. John Donoghue Auto- !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans $10 investment. Call 910-274-2672. & tractors. Any condition. Paying top tive. 642-2400 motive 910-642-2400 dollar. Will meet or beat any price. 2008 SUZUKI FORENZA, 4dr sedan 2008 FORD RANGER XLT long bed, (910) 770-3131. man, 74k, $9,950. John Donoghue 1 owner, 56k, $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford 235 MF TRACTOR. Good condition. Auto. 910-642-2400 910-649-7531 *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Asking $4,500. Call 910-234-9628. MCGEE’S CLEANING SERVICE We also buy insulated wire, cop- Need your house cleaned. Free 2009 PONTIAC G8. Certified. Sedan, 2009 GMC ACADIA SLT, front WD, DRIVERS: REGIONAL & OTR. 3.6L 6cyl. 20k, $23,900. 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ED - MUST have transportation and 3.6L V6 auto, full power, 34k. $24,800. $21,995. John Donoghue Automotive rel). Call 654-4440. drivers license. Call 654-5725. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 910-642-2400 CLUB CAR ELECTRIC golf cart. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. Runs good $800. Call 910-612-5699 EXPERIENCE RESTAURANT land clearing. Also mowing & yard 100% guaranteed. Open 7 days a work. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534. week. 910-385-8585 COOK NEEDED. LOWERY JAMBOREE WITH MAGIC Call 234-0190 Bobby Hinson Construction GENIE ORGAN; 4 Shelf pine book- TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- case; steel welding table 4’x8’x40’’; or small tracts. Please call 910-520- FREE TUITION TAX SCHOOL ging, lots and hedge rows with mini utility trailer 4’x8’; maple dresser with 4728 day or night. Earn extra income after taking excavator. Call 640-7606. mirror and 5 drawer chest; antique course. Register now! Courses start Italian walnut dining table with 4 9/12/2011. Call 910-640-1274 Lib- Carpentry Work HOME CARE chairs 6’ and extends to 10.5’. Call erty Tax Service. Small fee for books. Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No 625-8606. job too small. Workmanship guaran- teed. Call 642-4226. Now Hiring RAY’S USED FURNITURE, living & dining room, tables, chairs, bedroom, H & N LAWN CARE - Mowing, bush In Columbus County Area 100 Pets & Animals curios, & lots more. 840-5356 hogging. Residential & Commercial. Storm damage clean up and repair. REFLEX COMPOUND BOW, 29” Removal of trees and limbs. Call 910- Certified Nursing Assistants AKC YORKIE PUPS, 9 wks, 1st shot, draw, 38” axle to axle, 60 to 70 lbs 234-9628 or 910-234-4881. 1 male, 1 female shots. $550. Call draw weight. Ready to hunt. Pack- We have clients in Cerro Gordo, Clarkton, 642-5375. age $350. Call 653-5209. LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE Elizabethtown, and Tabor City. CKC CHORKIE puppies, 2 male, 1st All types of backhoe work, lot clear- Temporary Resources is hiring for shot, dewormed & tails docked. 910- ing, sand, top soil and marl. Apply in person at 103 Mill Pond Rd., Whiteville, NC across companies in Columbus County. 653-8765 Call 654-4503. Positions include: from old McDonald’s or call Christy at 910-640-1150. BLACK & WHITE GRAPES. Call 642-
 
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THOMPSON ESTATES APARTMENTS Covey Run 103 Jones Place Whiteville, NC Now accepting applica- tions. 1 bedroom units, Apartments handicap accessible units available. Total electric 1 and 2 Bedroom Units with range & refrigerator furnished. Head of house- Reduced rent hold must be 62 or older. Rent based on income. (910) 640-1656 Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 117 Covey Run Lane 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Whiteville 640-3315 HHMOVE IN SPECIALSHH Visit our website at www.norcomanagement.com Dynamic Property Management The News Reporter, Monday, September 5, 2011 - 7B

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH brick house 3BR SINGLEWIDE east or Tabor Address of property: 337 Bordeaux NADY, late of Columbus County, and On or about September 19th, Ameri- on Honey Hill Road. Garage & secu- City. $425 month + $625 deposit. Road, Delco, NC 28436 this is to notify all persons having can Life TV Channel 222 will change rity system. Call 642-4585. Call 918-8710 Tax Parcel ID: 29015 claims against said Estate to present its name to Youtoo,On or about Present Record Owners: Earl J. 3 BEDROOMS, 1 1/2 bath house in 4 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for them to the undersigned on or before September 26th, WECT Weather 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Lowered, Stokley, Sr. December 5, 2011, pursuant to North 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call 642- Whiteville. $900 with one year lease. rent. $600 per month plus deposit. Plus D2 Channel 121 will change to The terms of the sale are that the real Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, 9830. Call 910-840-0496. Call 918-8710. Bounce TV. property hereinbefore described will or this notice shall be pled in bar of On or about September 26th, History 3 BR HOUSE for rent in Boardman BLADENBORO - RENT TO OWN be sold for cash to the highest bid- their recovery. All persons indebted area. $375 mo. Deposit required. No 2008 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide home. International Channels 265 and 1265 MARINE der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of to said Estate will please make imme- pets. Call 910-739-9555. Limited pet policy. $565 month. Call (HD) will change its name to H2. the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- 910-316-9058 after 6 pm. diate payment to the undersigned at On or about October 4th, HD Theater 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- the following address: Channel 1270 will change its name houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes ever is greater, is required and must This the 5th day of September, 2011. to Velocity. for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & be tendered in the form of certified EDITH ANN CANNADY, EXECUTRIX On or about October 5th, ESPN land & lots for sale. Owner financing funds at the time of the sale. In the 4112 Picardy Drive 13’ WOODEN STRIP BOAT, 1996 Call 910-770-2227. News, ESPN News HD and CNN en Yamaha 40hp, with trailer, excellent ROOM FOR RENT - Beautiful home, event that the Owner and Holder or Raleigh, NC 27612 Espanol will be added to the Business Cedar Grove Area. References condition $2700 910-641-1975. BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 its intended assignee is exempt from Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Class News Tier. sq. ft. City. $725 month + security required. $175 deposit required. $255 paying the same, the successful bid- Attorneys at Law 14 FT. FIBERGLASS flat bottom boat. monthly plus 1/2 utilities. Call 910- On or about October 6th, the fol- dep. 336-870-2501. der shall be required to pay revenue P. O. Box 1467 25 hp Johnson motor & trailer, $1,250. 207-6181. lowing addition is planned as part of stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and Call Mack Thompson 910-625-6762, BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR., 1 1/2 ba. Whiteville, NC 28472 Basic Cable: OWN HD Channel 1259. Central heat/air. $700 monthly, secu- ROOM FOR RENT any Land Transfer Tax. September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011 On or about October 6th, the fol- 1999 GODREY SWEET WATER 22’ rity deposit and references required. Weekly or Monthly Rates. The real property hereinabove lowing changes are planned: OWN Pontoon boat with 70 hp Johnson Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. 642-6934 for application. described is being offered for sale Time Warner Cable Broadcast Cable channel 20 will motor. Excellent condition. $5,900. No calls after 9 pm “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold Contact Mack 625-6762. move to Basic Cable channel 29. CW DUPLEX - 2 bedrooms. 1 mile from 910-642-4932 subject to all superior liens, unpaid Whiteville. No pets. Deposit & refer- Time Warner Cable’s agreements with Basic Cable channel 29 will move to Or 770-1140 taxes, and special assessments. ences required. Call 642-3723. programmers and broadcasters to Broadcast Cable channel 20. In Blad- Other conditions will be announced carry their services and stations rou- enboro, Elizabethtown, Whiteville at the sale. The sale will be held open tinely expire from time to time. We and Lake Waccamaw, CW channel for ten (10) days for upset bids as by are usually able to obtain renewals or 17 will no longer be available since law required. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT $350. Commercial Building, approx 1000 extensions of such agreements, but in this programming will be carried on If for any reason the Trustee is unable No pets. First & last month deposit. sq ft, good for office or beauty shop, order to comply with applicable regu- channel 20. ****Publisher’s Notice**** 610 S Madison, 640-7677. to convey title to this property or the Equal Housing Opportunity Call 642-0404. lations, we must inform you when an On or about October 13th, Events All real estate advertised herein is sale is set aside, the sole remedy agreement is about to expire. The fol- On Demand Channels 796 and 1020 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. FOR LEASE - 900 sq. ft. retail or subject to the Federal Fair Housing of the purchaser is the return of the lowing agreements are due to expire and International Movies On Demand Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call office space. 1012 N. Powell Blvd. Act, North Carolina and Columbus in Powell Plaza. Call 910-642-5824. deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of soon, and we may be required to Channels 896 and 1017 will no lon- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 642-4049. the sale is challenged by any party, cease carriage of one or more of these ger be available as standalone chan- gal to advertise any preference, limi- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial ADORABLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM apart- the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it services/stations in the near future. nels and its programming will move tation discrimination based on race, Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial ments for rent at Saw Mill Apartments. believes the challenge to have merit, Service: American Life, BBC Amer- Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. to Movies On Demand Channels status or national origin, or intention Major appliances provided as well as may declare the sale to be void and ica, BBC America HD, BBC Ameri- 600,1000, and 1600. to make any such preferences, limi- washer and dryer hookups. Office OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for return the deposit. In either event ca On Demand, Bandamax, Current On or about October 13th, Movies On tations or discrimination. We will not hours are Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 knowingly accept any advertising for rent, near hospital. Long term lease. the purchaser will have no further TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Classi- Demand Thrillers Channels 606 and - 3:00. Please call 910-642-0434 for Call 642-4923. recourse against the Mortgagor, the real estate which is in violation of the more information. EHO co, E!, Encore(East), Encore(West), 1012 will no longer be available as a law. All person are hereby informed Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore standalone channel and its program- that all dwellings advertised are avail- or the Trustee. able on an equal opportunity basis. To Cypress Village Apartments Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, ming will move to Movies On Demand complain of discrimination, call HUD 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Additional Notice Where the Real Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erotic Hits Channels 604 and 1010. Property is Residential With Less toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 1 and 2 bedrooms. FOR LEASE - DEER HUNTING Networks, FUSE, FUSE HD, The Golf The new services listed below can- Free laundry room + Community Rights. Call after 7 pm 910-640-1007. Than 15 Rental Units: Channel, The Golf Channel HD, NHL not be accessed on CableCARD- 3 BEDROOM house for sale. Nice room ****24 hour maintenance*** An order for possession of the prop- neighborhood. Payments cheaper Network, NHL Network HD, NHL Cen- equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Rental Assistance Up to 100% erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. than rent. 910-914-1384 Whiteville. ter Ice, RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), Products purchased at retail without Seniors 62 years and older 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser 910-649-7971 Starz Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & additional, two-way capable equip- MOVING MUST SELL! 4BR, 2 bath, and against the party or parties in Family, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz ment: OWN HD Channel 1259. on 2 acres. Princess Ann Rd. $89,900. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm possession by the clerk of superior In Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, September 5, 2011 Call Cheryl 910-642-6137 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity Amended Notice of court of the county in which the prop- Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, erty is sold. ““ Any person who occu- Starz On Demand, Style, truTV, truTV Substitute pies the property pursuant to a rental HD, Zee TV. Trustee’s agreement entered into or renewed on In addition, from time to time we make Passport Photos 16X80 MOBILE HOME WITH ADDI- or after October 1, 2007, may, after certain changes in the services that TION. 24x44 doublewide with addi- Foreclosure Sale of receiving the notice of sale, terminate we offer in order to better serve our The News Reporter tion sunroom. 2 fixer ups & buildings. the rental agreement upon 10 days’ Brand new tin roof on 3 mobile MADISON HILL APARTMENTS Real Property customers. The following changes only $10.00 written notice to the landlord. 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