The Laurinburg Exchange Friday, September 16, 2011 Obituaries John Edward Horne, Sr
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We’ve enter- IN THIS tained a lot of dis- EDITION Bright idea cussion about light- ening up US 74 and City ponders street lighting plan the interchanges, Scott Witten across the city that need to be lighted,” but it is just as EDITOR Council member Joy Ellison said. “We’ve entertained a lot of discussion about important that we The Laurinburg City Council has given lighting up US 74 and the interchanges, enhance our resi- a green light to an effort to enhance street but it is just as important that we en- lighting in the city. hance our residential areas.” dential areas.” Council reiterated its support after But Burchins said part of the problem a report this week by City Manager Ed is that the city does not have “a formal Burchins at the council’s min-retreat. — Joy Ellison “There are lot of dark neighborhoods SEE IDEA PAGE 2A Council member SURVIVORS READY TO RELAY Day of Laurinburg nightlife Caring starting to liven up today Page 1B Volunteers ART still needed John Lentz Scotland to [email protected] hold STAFF REPORTER meeting A day long community event to assist area nonprof- Page 2B its that takes place today still needs a few good men and women. COMING UP The annual United Way Day of Caring kicks off this Teachers PHOTOS BY MARY KATHERINE MURPHY morning at 8 a.m. with a of the Year Three-time cancer survivor Lonnie Stubbs with his daughter, Georgia Tinsley, a nurse and relay team captain. breakfast for volunteers and staff held at the fellowship hall of the Laurinburg Pres- ECTIONS byterian Church. Volunteers S Banquet kicks off annual event will then leave for their vari- Mary Katherine Murphy CLASSIFIED 5B ous work areas, all United [email protected] Way agencies in need of a COMICS 5A STAFF REPORTER helping hand. Scotland County’s 15th Relay for Life “We still have a few areas COMMUNITY week celebrated its official kickoff on that are short of volunteers CALENDAR3A Thursday night with a banquet for cancer including Habit for Human- survivors held at Laurinburg Presbyterian ity and the Red Cross,” said OBITUARIES 2A Church. United Way Director Janice Cole. OPINION With what Relay co-chair Stewart Thomas 4A called a “record-breaking” crowd of more “If you are available this SERVICE than 400 cancer survivors and caretakers, morning and can be on site by 11 a.m., we will be happy DIRECTORY the event was larger than in previous years. 4B “I think the fact that we’ve filled this room to use your services.” SPORTS tonight with 20 percent more people than Volunteers will be asked 1B we ever have before is one huge celebration to contribute from two to six YOUR TV Sensational God's Sons in a gospel music performance at hours of their time, depend- 2B in and of itself,” said Thomas. After a ham dinner provided by General the Relay for Life Survivors' Banquet. ing on the project. Some 16 United Way agencies are in- Today’s weather McArthur’s Restaurant, attendees were get to know each other far more intimately provided with entertainment by Sensa- than in other medical fields.” volved in the event. Scotland County Habitat HIGH tional God’s Sons, a gospel trio comprised of Seeing medical professionals as well as 66 Executive Director Susan brothers Ricky, Kheem, and Isheem Moore. other patients is a draw for cancer survivors Covington said that volun- Dr. Ernest “Chip” Helms, radiation oncolo- who attended the banquet. teers interested in assisting gist at Scotland Cancer Treatment Center, “We get to associate with each other and her agency should first con- LOW was the keynote speaker. see the care providers and other people you 54 “It’s great to see patients in a different tact the Habitat offices at don’t get to see otherwise,” said Ray Lock- 12340 McColl Road. FOR SUBSCRIPTION setting, with families and friends and look- lear. This year’s banquet was the fourth he “Come to the offices first OR DELIVERY ing their best,” Helms said of the banquet. has attended. CONCERNS: “Treatment tends to involve repeated visits 276-2311, EXT. 18 over a period of time, so patients and staff SEE BANQUET PAGE 2A SEE CARING PAGE 2A CLAssIFIED Ads: 276-2311, EXT. 10 Group hosts ‘spirited’ dinner WEddINGS & Scott Witten Dinner Wednesday at Scotland NGAGEMENTS E : EDITOR Place in Laurinburg. More than 276-2311, EXT. 15 120 people took part in the Spirit of Youth is a group that buffet dinner, which included MIssING YOUR likes “to give back” to the com- chicken, rice, macaroni and PAPER? munity. cheese and assorted vegetables CALL BY 10 A.M.: Agencies as diverse as the Red and banana pudding. 276-2311, EXT. 18 Cross to Hospice have benefited Club officers for 2010/11 are, from the senior group’s largess. Annie Patterson, president; This week, Spirit of Youth Mable Kelly, vice president; gave its own members some- Atlene Rush, financial and re- thing — a memorable meal that cording secretary; Candis Har- included music, scripture read- rington, assistant financial and ings and brief speeches. PHOTO BY SCOTT WITTEN The Scotland County group held its Annual Invitational SEE SPIRITED PAGE 2A Spirit of Youth President Annie Patterson speaks during the annual dinner. FOR YOUR LOCAL NEWS - CLICK ON - WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM - PAGE 2A THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM FRIDAY, SEptEMBER 16, 2011 OBITUARIES John Edward Horne, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral John Edward Horne, Sr., age 69 of Laurin- Betty Jean Chapman and husband Dale; and Service. burg, departed from this world on Tuesday, a special aunt, Annie K. Sadler and husband Sept. 13, 2011, one day shy of being a paraple- Paul. John Carlton Flowers gic for 43 years. He is survived by his son, John E. Horne, Mr. John Carlton Flowers, 46 of 326 Grant Funeral services will be held Jr. and wife Debbie of Laurinburg; a daugh- Street, Laurinburg, died Sunday at home. at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, ter, Tammy L. Strider of California; grand- Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 2011 at the Household of Faith children John E. Horne III and wife Krista of 19 at noon at Franklin Chapel A.M.E. Zion Laurinburg, Staiert J. Porter and wife Amber Church officiated by the Rev. Church. Dr. Paul Murphy will officiate. Burial of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Michael A. Horne and Howard Harding. Burial will fol- will follow in the Hillside Memorial Park Cem- wife Cassidy of Laurinburg, Barbara A. Horne low in Hillside Memorial Park. etery. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Joyce F. of Laurinburg, and Jennifer L. Strider of Ocean Called “the only true super- Isle Beach; great-grandchildren Lily Horne, McLean of Laurinburg; three sons, John C. man” by his family, John was Lee Porter and Landon Horne; a sister-in-law, Flowers of Laurinburg and John M. Richard- born April 23, 1942 in Hoke son and Jawan A. Dawkins, both of Greensboro; Horne Kathy McDonald; and his special caregiver, County, son to the late John D. Danny McPhail. John was also survived by a four brothers, Kendrick Flowers of Charlottes- Horne and Janie Smith Horne. host of special friends that drove him any and ville, Va., Daryl (Anita) Austin of Charlotte, He was the loving husband to the late Bar- everywhere so that he could talk to any and ev- Tyrus (Tamela) Simmons of Laurinburg, and bara E. Horne, who suffered an accident three erybody. Ishmar Armstrong of Raleigh; two sisters, Mo- months after his causing her to also be a para- Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, nique Austin of N.Y. and Johnesia (Reggie) plegic. Before his accident, John worked in tex- Sept. 16 in the family home at 19281 Horne Smith of Charlotte; and two grandchildren. tiles for Springs Mills. Road, Laurinburg. Morris Funeral Home is serving the family. Crime Report LAUREL HILL – Melissa Lester, 50, of Old Wire Road, reported an incidence of cruelty to animals on Tuesday, according to a sheriff’s re- port. The necks of seven chickens on her property had been broken. • IDEA FROM PAGE 1A policy” on street lighting to help de- termine how lights are allocated. “We are really in the first phase of the project,” he said. “One of the problems is that there are a number of street lights that are obscured or blocked because of tree limbs. We plan to remove those limbs and see what impact that has on lighting ca- pacity. From there we will develop a more formalized policy.” The council has budgeted $30,000 for street lighting improvements. Burchins said the city will use a portion of that money to trim trees that are blocking lights. Councilman Tommy Parker told Burchins to begin “working on the worst areas first.” Burchins is expected to have a The banquet was festooned with balloons in the Relay colors of purple and white. comprehensive plan ready for coun- cil review after the new year. He said the plan would include: • BANQUET n Recommendations for appro- FROM PAGE 1A priate lighting standards for city streets and pedestrian areas; One of the main features of n Working with the police depart- Relay is celebrating the survi- ment to identify high crime areas vors.