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Monday, March 19, 2012 Single-vehicle Area real estate wrecks fatal Volume 121, Number 75 agents seeing Whiteville, North Carolina to two drivers nTabor City and Cer- increase in 75 Cents ro Gordo men killed in crashes less than 8 hours apart. home sales By NICOLE CARTRETTE Inside Today By BOB HIGH Staff Writer 4-A Staff Writer r5XPDIJMESFO Local real estate agents and brokers are TFSJPVTMZJOKVSFE The highway toll for Colum- hopeful that a recent increase in home sales bus County tripled from one in Columbus County is an indication of better XIFOFKFDUFE'SJEBZ to three this year within eight things to come in the real estate market. hours Saturday with the deaths More homes are selling in recent weeks, DIDYOB? of drivers – both Saturday – and in some areas, prices of the homes selling from Tabor City and Cerro are finally starting to rise, according to local Did you observe ... Gordo in separate high-speed agents who are seeing an increase in activity. crashes. “We have seen a definite change in the last Whiteville Church of God’s Frederick Demon Randall month. It appears that the price range has new billboard on South Jr., 32, of School Street, Tabor moved from the $100,000 to the $200,000 price Madison Street that reads, City, was killed almost instant- range,” Rusty Worley said. He is a broker with “You Need Me” – God? ly when he lost control of his Brenda Worley Realty. 2004-model Grand Prix Pontiac Brenda Worley said it is a good sign that ... Beavers using litter, on West Sixth Street in Tabor median priced homes are beginning to sell and including a piece of Sty- City and wrecked shortly after she thinks low interest rates and the weather rofoam packing, to repair midnight Friday. Randall was are factors. their dam in Sandyfeld? not using a seatbelt and died of “The weather is good and people are out extensive head injuries when looking, but the last couple of springs that ... Te latest class of dogs his car overturned and landed has not happened,” she said. “I don’t think and handlers preparing on its top. economy has changed that much but one thing to graduate from the New Steven Gregory Williamson, that could be a factor is low interest rates.” Leash on Life program 45, of U.S. 76, Cerro Gordo, In January, several local agents told The was instantly killed at 7:35 News Reporter that less expensive homes were at Bladen correctional a.m. Saturday when he drove selling more quickly and investors were buy- Center? Te latest class his 2006 Ford pickup truck off ing many foreclosures, but Brenda Worley said includes a Whiteville dog U.S. 76 in front of the Edmunds she is seeing an increase in owner-occupied whose owner gave him up Farms’ vegetable stand west of homes. Chadbourn. See Real estate, page 2-A for adoption. … Citizens The pickup slammed into heading for the White- the base of a large pine tree, ville City Council meeting Tuesday becoming con- See Fatals, page 4-A fused when parking from a Landfll gas Museum of Forestry event Boil water stretched down the street? Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist project has Some folks thought there order issued Southern girl was something contro- Staci Gore of Old Dock rides on the back of a tractor during the Parade versial on the agenda to at Lake of Power Saturday at Southern Farm Days at the Lake. fare station have drawn such a large By NICOLE CARTRETTE By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer crowd to city hall, while a Staff Writer couple of museum-goers The Columbus County landfill gas project called out to friends they A water main break Friday Take the Lake makes is nearly complete, officials say. saw entering city hall, morning led to a boil water Carlson Environmental Consultants has advisory at Lake Waccamaw. installed collection pipes and wells. A gas flare telling them they were The boiling order was is- educators theme for 2012 “going the wrong way.” ... station is in the testing mode, though not fully sued as a precaution after a The Take the Lake committee got In only three years, more than operational. Tom Caperton cruising loss of pressure along Lake- an early start on the 2012 season by 2,400 people have walked, run, bi- “Initial testing does show that the methane the county in his ‘new’ ‘34 shore Drive, Town Manager announcing its theme for the year. cycled, paddled and swum more than gas collected is of good quality and in the 40 Chevy streetrod. ... Darren Currie said. Samples The theme will be “educators,” 30,000 miles during Take the Lake. percent range, which is considered optimal,” were submitted for testing and which the committee announced at But organizers know that those num- Public Utilities and Solid waste Director should be back by Monday, he meetings of both the city and county bers represent only a small portion Kip McClary said. “Once the gas boiler for said. school boards and at a county princi- of the Columbus County population. the greenhouse is installed, we can do final County Deaths “This is standard proce- pals meeting. The committee began using adjustments on the gas collection equipment dure,” Currie said. “It’s just The Take the Lake committee themes last year, starting it all with and make the gas plant officially operational.” Whiteville to make sure there are no has worked to improve the physi- a military theme. This is working The greenhouse, at the site that will be Ronald Wayne Whitson problems.” cal fitness for all Columbus County well for two reasons; one, themes add used by Southeastern Community College as Bobby Joe Hester Ward Vigorous boiling of drink- residents, and is pursuing this goal variety to the event each year; and an incubator and learning facility, is under ing or cooking water is rec- Fennell Yates Jr. mostly through a three-day series two, they help target and motivate construction. The heating system, electrical ommended, Currie said, but of Personal Endurance Challenges a specific group of residents toward Annie Bell Jenrette Hooper system and plumbing as well as the building water is safe for bathing and (PEC) over Labor Day weekend. The better fitness. sidewalls have yet to be installed, but comple- Tabor City washing. event is free. Teachers work tirelessly to edu- tion is anticipated by the end of March. James Franklin Chaney The main apparently broke Participants can either walk or cate and inspire children and to help Crews finished drilling wells at the closed Cerro Gordo due to a large number of roots run 15 miles, “Bike & Hike” 15 miles, them grow into healthy adults. They Columbus County landfill near New Hope in in the area, Currie said. Work- Robert “Bob” Nobles paddle 14 miles or swim four miles. begin work early each day, and are November. It was the first phase of the project ers were on the scene for sever- They can participate in any or all that will eventually harness methane and oth- Stephen G. Williamson four PECs for free. See Take the Lake, page 2-A Bolton See Boil water, page 2-A See Landfill Gas, page 2-A Louise Henderson Farmer Chadbourn George “Tony” Brown Billy Franklin Grainger Gardeners rejoice: Farm store reopens Clarendon Essie Mae Norris Cribb By RAY WYCHE The store will also have the usual Staff Writer variety of farm and garden chemicals as well as different types of lawn seed. Area home vegetable gardeners, Hooks said he expects to hire some Index flower growers, small scale livestock part-time sales help when home gar- owners, and people with lawns will be dening gets into full swing within a &EJUPSJBMT" happy to learn that The Farm Store few weeks. 0CJUVBSJFT" has reopened with garden and lawn Local agriculture officials have 4QPSUT# supplies, including rooted cool season noted that home vegetable gardening $SJNF" vegetables and flowers. had fallen out of favor with many home The business closed at the end of growers in recent years, with most -JGFTUZMFT" the Christmas tree selling and pecan- of the garden spots being tended by buying seasons last year and was sold elderly people. to Danny Moody, a Dillon, S.C., insur- The recent emphasis on healthy ance businessman. eating, especially of locally grown The current manager is David The Farm Store is open again for business. vegetables, has been credited as a fac- Hooks, a long-time farm store em- tor in a noticeable increase in home ployee. ornamentals and cool weather veg- “We will have rooted summer gardening interest. “Everybody thought we were going etables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brus- vegetable plants such as watermelon, The down economy may be leading to be closed,” Hooks said. “We’ve been sels sprouts, onions and cauliflower. squash, cucumbers — just about any some people to grow their own veg- advertising that we are not closed.” A line of fruit trees ready to set out kind of summer garden plant — and etables, Hooks said. The store is now a dealer for Purina will be available within a few days, we’ll have different varieties of tomato “More young people are getting into Feeds and is carrying a line of rooted Hooks said. plants later on,” Hooks said. gardening,” he added. 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012
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“They are buying them to it should be on the market,” live in. People are actually Bailey said. “We are very ap- March 19, 2012 moving up,” she said. “The preciative of the business. I housing market has been sup- am ecstatic and I hope it stays Whiteville.com pressed for so long it had to consistent.” Biser Ball happen eventually and we Trent Burroughs of Bur- Sports Trivia are delighted about it. It was roughs and Company Real Es- a long dry spell for so long. It tate in Tabor City is not quite Biser Ball is on spring was tough to make ends meet as impressed with the upswing break, and will return and if you didn’t have a firm others report. next week in our all new foot-hold on the market, you “It has picked up a little bit Sports of all sorts section. wouldn’t make it,” said Brenda but not anything dramatic,” Worley, who has been in real Burroughs said. “The upper Whiteville.com estate since 1983. She said 2008, end stuff just doesn’t seem to Videos 2009 and 2010 were the worst have caught on. We have sold years. some condos at the beach. The “I have seen interest rates cheap stuff is what is selling. at 17 percent (in the 80s) and We have had numerous closing I still was selling houses. In- in the past week but nothing terest rates are 4.5 percent to brag about; nothing elabo- now and we should be selling rate.” houses.” Columbus County Register Amy Bailey of Century 21 of Deeds Kandance Whitehead Pro Realty said she also had said she is seeing an increase Whiteville watched one seen a refreshing boom in in transactions. man attempt to build a business. “It is steady now. In Janu- dream home in 2006-07, “It’s wonderful,” Bailey ary it was the slowest, I would and this month saw anoth- said. “It is just really unreal say without looking at any er man destroy it. Watch right now because of how reports in front of me,” White- “Demolition of a Dream.” busy it is.” head said. “A lot of what they Whiteville.com Bailey said she had mul- are seeing is buyers coming tiple closings this week and and scooping up foreclosures. Poll Question Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist of the Week several homes under contract. We are seeing a lot of that “Spring is the best and most right now.” Bible test writing Do you think it will snow in optimal time to purchase. We Whitehead said refinances March? had a mild winter but just now and property transactions Erica Ward, left, and Madison Britt were part of a group who tested writing with chalk Nearly 90 percent of our people are starting to get out,” between family members were on sidewalks recently for the Walk With Jesus and Easter Sunrise Service next respondents said “No,” Bailey said. up. month. With their help, organizers have a better idea of the space needed for the and looking at the weather The trying real estate mar- “There are not as many unique event where participants will write the entire text of all 27 books of The New lately, they may be right. ket had lasted for so long she refinances as what we used to Testament. Organizers have purchased 15,000 pieces of chalk for the task. realized the need to encour- have but it is more than what This Week: Hey Speedy! age herself and agents to “get we have seen recently,” White- better focused” and be more head said. positive. The county tax office main- Take the Lake “I thank God,” Bailey said, tains a listing of property Continued from page 1-A adding that her office is selling sales but the Excel spreadsheet homes in all ranges lately. available online to the public is there for their students when Bailey’s office is a mem- not immediately updated. Your questions answered and where they need them. at Whiteville.com ber of a multiple listing ser- “There is always a lag be- They do all of this “with the vice (MLS) that, among other tween actual sales and when passion only a teacher can things, collects data on home sales get added to the tax da- Whiteville.com muster,” organizers said, and sales locally. While it does not tabase - seems to run between they do all of this “with the Photos include all information on 4 and 8 weeks depending on love only a teacher can offer.” of the Week home sales locally, Bailey said how busy they are in the tax The dedication of our it is a good indicator of what office,” County Management teachers is often poured out so the market is like. Information Systems Director thoroughly to their students, From Jan. 1, 2011 through Alan James explained. that they forget their own March 31, 2011 her MLS re- Trulia, a real estate web- physical and health needs. As ported a total of $1.15 million site, reports that the week of the semesters and the decades in sales by Columbus County March 7 home sales did rise pass, they trade their own real estate agents who are a slightly across most areas of youthful, active lifestyles for part of the service. This year the county. There were 142 the daily grind of preparing it appears that sales will at homes for sale in Whiteville the future of our county and least double for that same time with average listing prices • SCHS @ ECHS our country. period. From Jan. 1 to March of $169,985 and median sales Softball & Baseball The committee told the 16, $1.99 million in sales was price of $196,875. boards that “We believe that recorded. In February, the Wilming- our teachers deserve a chance Average days that homes ton Regional Association of to do something for them- are on the market are decreas- Realtors reported sharp in- selves, they deserve to know ing. The same three-month pe- creases in home sales there. that all the promise they offer riod in 2011 showed that homes Home sales rose more than their students belongs with were on average listed for 154 31 percent compared to Febru- them also; that they can be days before selling, compared ary of 2011. happy and healthy, and that to around 123 days for the same they can do whatever they • WHS @ ECHS period this year. Nicole Cartrette 910-642-4104 ext. 225 want if they set their minds to Baseball & Softball “If a home is priced right, [email protected] it. Our teachers should know 60 to 90 days is the longest that we believe they are the best, and that they deserve the best life has to offer.” Take the Lake will be held during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3 this year. For peo- ple who want to attempt to complete all four PECs in a single day, the Take the Lake X-TREME! will be held the • WHS Saturday prior, Aug. 25. (This Promotional materials for the 2012 Take the Lake train- Regional Golf Tournament event has an entry fee.) New ing season campaign, including posters, brochures and this year, groups can team up cards, feature icons of education, including a red school- FREE for the X-TREME! house, chalkboard, apples and pencils. standard SHIPPING on all orders over $20 Landfll gas at Latest Photos, Continued from page 1-A Whiteville.com. Friends of Jesus will be the featured performers Tues- day, March 20 at New Life Community Church in White- er gases from the buried and project. been a long one. It began in Check back here, on page 2-A ville. The Grand Ole Gospel group is hosting the sing that decomposing trash, convert it The county won a $544,500 2006 with the county being of The News Reporter each week for the latest on Whiteville.com. will begin at 7 p.m. The church is located at 107 South to heat greenhouses and flare grant from the N.C. Depart- one of several in the state Maultsby Street in Whiteville. Admission is free. it to generate carbon credits ment of Commerce for the with a landfill that the Ap- for cash. system that will keep harm- palachian State University The project includes a ful greenhouse gases from Energy Center identified for greenhouse incubator for seeping into the atmosphere the Golden LEAF Community Southeastern Community while possibly bringing the Ties project. College’s Ag-biotech program potential for new economic Officials said the county that could lure future green- growth. could see revenue of $30,000 to house businesses to the site. The planning process has $35,000 a year from the project, County commissioners if not more. agreed last year to become ac- count holders on the Climate Boil water Action Reserve (CAR) in order Continued from page 1-A to sell carbon credits from the Legion Post 137 al hours making repairs. Ser- FRANK THEATRES vice was completely restored meets Tuesday COASTAL Friday afternoon, Currie said. American Legion Post 137 Results of the tests will be will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. STADIUM 10 Members are urged to attend. Showtimes (910) 754-7469 available Monday, Currie said. Log on to the town’s website A Sheriff ’s Office represen- www.FRANKTHEATRES.com tative will give an update on 5200 Bridgers Road or www.whiteville.com for updates. crime in Columbus County.
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We help people file for bankruptcy relief we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 – 3-A Council decides Chadbourn Arts Building to come down By JEFFERSON WEAVER decision about the building’s “It is my opinion,” Adams Staff Writer fate. wrote, “that the building is not “We need to determine ex- worth the efforts and funding What started as a grand actly what we can and should necessary to return it to use. idea for downtown Chadbourn do,” Waddell told the board at With today’s standards for may soon be a pile of rubble. the Feb. 7 meeting. building construction, espe- The town council voted, Roof joists and rafters were cially for commercial use, this somewhat reluctantly, to de- hanging down inside, Waddell structure could not be reno- molish the Chadbourn Arts said at the February meeting, vated without reconstruction Council building at its March and much of the upstairs was of all its structural members.” meeting. The decision came too dangerous to enter due to The early 20th century after a donated study by The structural damage. building has been used for a Adams Company engineering According to the engineer’s number of community pro- firm. report, the building has prob- grams, including the straw- The former retail and office lems “associated with nearly berry recipe contests during building had been used for every aspect of the frame- the N.C. Strawberry Festival. concerts, art shows and other work.” A demolition date for the programs for several years. Re- Floyd Adams reported to building has not been set. The cently, however, water damage the council that “the floors building is owned by the Chad- and a leaky roof forced it to are rotten, including the joists; bourn Arts Council. close, pending an inspection. the walls are cracked and What town officials found was separated; the ceiling joists Jefferson Weaver enough to make Mayor Ken- are rotten and falling; and the roof is suffering from water 910-642-4104 ext. 227 neth Waddell ask the town [email protected] council last month to make a damage. Whiteville Council approves emergency sewer agreement By JEFFERSON WEAVER Manager Larry Faison said he $500,000 to the project, and the Staff Writer felt the contract was impracti- lake and the city gave $125,000 cal from the city’s standpoint. each for the Bolton No. 2 lift Whiteville will process Lake Waccamaw withdrew station. Lake Waccamaw sewage in from the project last year. Lake Waccamaw was add- the new treatment plant — but If an emergency strikes the ed to the project in 2010. As only in an emergency. Lake Waccamaw system, sew- the housing crisis increased The Whiteville City Coun- age will be piped to Whiteville and development stalled at cil last Tuesday approved an and processed at the rate of the lake, flow to the treatment emergency agreement with $4.36 per 1,000 gallons, the plant and revenue for the city the Town of Lake Waccamaw same as the standard bulk decreased. to receive and treat wastewa- municipal rate. In May 2011, the town opted ter via the Whiteville-Bolton The project, known as the to leave the compact with sewer system. Columbus County Regional Whiteville, Bolton and the Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Lake Waccamaw joined Sewer Project, started as a county, noting that the re- the Bolton project late in the joint effort between White- duced flow from the town Fish day construction phase, providing ville and Bolton. would enable the extant sew- Tina Davis of Cash, Ark., bags a few sterile carp for a customer during Fish Day at a much-needed boost in grant The Whiteville sewage age plant at the lake to remain The Farm Store in Whiteville Wednesday. People use the carp to clear weeds from monies that aided completion plant was in serious need of in use for the foreseeable of the project. renovation, and Bolton had no future. their fsh ponds. The systems are connected, sewage system. Rates had continued to rise but the Lake exercised its exit Whiteville could qualify on schedule, despite the lack clause and quit the project af- for additional funding for the of new customers, and Lake ter Whiteville raised the rates project by adding Bolton to Waccamaw opted to leave the several times. the system, and Bolton met project. Lake gets Rural Center grant The deal was originally a requirement to have access Jefferson Weaver struck by then-City Manager to a wastewater treatment 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Josh Ray, and current City plant by joining the agree- By JEFFERSON WEAVER created an emergency situa- rehabilitation on lines in the [email protected] Staff Writer tion for much of the town for lift station 11 area. Total cost ment. Lake Waccamaw added several days. for that project is roughly $1 A new state grant will al- While the study funding million. low the Town of Lake Wacca- is more than welcomed, With the tight economy maw to have a more detailed Currie said, the grant does and growing construction Beaver “snapshot” of its water and not follow up with additional costs, Currie said, local gov- sewer needs. funding for repairs and re- ernments rely more and Town Manager Darren habilitation. more on state and federal workshop Currie said the $15,000 “The only bad thing is funding for projects. Know- grant, announced last week that there is no money to ing precisely what needs at- by the Rural Center will be go after from the Rural Cen- tention improves eligibility March 26 more than “your traditional ter to repair any identified for grants and low interest Landowners can learn capital improvements plan.” needs unless it is economic loans. how to manage beaver prob- “The engineers will ac- development projects,” Cur- “That is why it is so im- lems and more about the tually come down, take a rie explained. “There is portant now for everyone to county’s management pro- look at our lift stations, well money to do projects if the begin preparing for future gram and services offered at sites, and treatment plant,” locals are willing to finance needs,” Currie said. “This a March 26 workshop. Currie explained. “Then a large majority of the cost.” grant will certainly be help- John White, a wildlife spe- they will assess what needs For the town’s last proj- ful to the town by evaluating cialist with USDA – APHIS attention.” ect, for example, the town the system and actually pri- Wildlife Service and trapper Like most small towns, got approximately $500,000 oritizing the needs.” for Columbus County, will Lake Waccamaw has made from State Construction lead the 7 p.m. workshop at the news several times in Grants and Loans; however, Jefferson Weaver the Cooperative Extension recent years due to overflow Currie said, the town must 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Service, 45 Government problems with lift stations. pay back the same amount, [email protected] Complex Road, Whiteville. A water main break last year and continue doing sewer The public is invited, but space limited to about 50. For more information contact White at 910-540- 6710 or Edward E. 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Staff photos by Bob High This 2006 Ford pickup truck wrecked early Saturday and driver Stephen Gregory Wil- The wreckage of a Pontiac is upside down in the edge of some woods along West Sixth liamson of Cerro Gordo was instantly killed as the pickup slammed into two pine trees Street in Tabor City. Frederick Demon Randall Jr. of Tabor City, died in the crash west of Chadbourn. Fatals Continued from page 1-A and went airborne to the right HEADED EAST SIDESWIPED A VE- landed on the passenger side the left and the front of the car THAN FEET FROM THE STATE was killed after he drove into and slammed into a second HICLE ABOUT TWO MILES BEFORE HE IN THE YARD OF THE RESIDENCE slammed into the embankment line where the asphalt street the edge of a large farm disc large pine eight feet off the WRECKED 4HE INCIDENT CAUSED BESIDE %DMUNDS &ARMS VEG- OF A DITCH 4HE BLOW SENT THE BECOMES A COQUINA COVERED BEING PULLED BY A TRACTOR ON GROUND 7ILLIAMSONS SPEED damage to the driver’s side ETABLE STAND )T IS NOT KNOWN car into the air in the edge of ROAD IN 3OUTH #AROLINA 'ORE 4RAILER 2OAD WAS ESTIMATED AT TO MPH MIRROR ON BOTH VEHICLES IF THE NITROUS OXIDE WAS BEING THE WOODS AND IT mIPPED OVER 4HE COUNTYS lRST FATALITY OF 4HE PRESENT COUNTY ROAD TOLL 7ILLIAMSON NOT USING A 7ILLIAMSONS PICKUP USED AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH AND LANDED ON ITS TOP WAS ON *AN WHEN RE- OF THREE MATCHES THE NUMBER SEATBELT WAS THROWN INTO THE EQUIPPED WITH A NITROUS OXIDE Randall’s death came after The wreck took place less TIRED MAGISTRATE 7AYNE 0IVER OF DEATHS BY THIS DATE IN rear passenger area of the TANK TO PROVIDE EXTRA POWER he lost control of his car while PICKUP AND SPEED TRAVELED OUT OF HEADED WEST IN 4ABOR #ITY 4HE (IGHWAY 0ATROL 4ROOPER CONTROL FEET BEFORE IT HIT CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL FEET 3COTT &LOYD SAID 7ILLIAMSON THE lRST PINE TREE 4HE PICKUP before it went off the road to Crime briefs Listening to music 'REGORY 7AYNE (EWETT Scooter Assault OF 4OM 3ESSIONS 2OAD 7HITE- ! 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YEAR OLD MALE STUDENT VILLE HAD THE ENGINE TO HIS 4 Y R O N E AT #HADBOURN -IDDLE 3CHOOL 0ONTIAC 'RAND !M RUNNING AT 4HOMPSON WAS THE SUBJECT OF A JUVENILE PM 3ATURDAY WHILE LISTEN- OF ,A- PETITION FOR ASSAULT AFTER AN ING TO MUSIC VONDA $RIVE INCIDENT AT THE SCHOOL ON -ARCH 3OMEONE APPROACHED HIM #HADBOURN ACCORDING TO A -ARCH from the rear and hit him in was arrested SHERIFF S REPORT THE HEAD AND STOLE THE CAR 4HE -ARCH FOR 4HE BOY HAD BEEN DISCI- UNKNOWN THIEF WAS INVOLVED possession Thompson plined for misbehavior in a IN A WRECK ON NEARBY 2ED (ILL o f s t o l e n CLASSROOM BY SCHOOL OFlCIALS 2OAD AND THE CAR WAS DECLARED PROPERTY AFTER HE WAS SEEN and was told to go back to his A TOTAL LOSS ACCORDING TO A SHER- BY A SHERIFF S DEPUTY RIDING A CLASSROOM (E WENT INTO THE IFF S REPORT SCOOTER NEAR (ARRELSONVILLE ROOM AND HIT ANOTHER BOY ALSO 2OAD IN THE HEAD hTWO OR THREE $EPUTY 3GT "RIAN 3MITH TIMESv said he saw Thompson riding Motor recovered 4HE REPORT SAID THE SUSPECT THE SCOOTER ON -T -ORIAH !N OUTBOARD MOTOR STOLEN WAS UPSET THAT HE WAS SINGLED #HURCH 2OAD WITHOUT A HELMET IN "RUNSWICK #OUNTY WAS RE- OUT FOR DISCIPLINE COVERED HERE -ARCH BY LOCAL 7HEN THE TEENAGER SAW THE Staff photo by Les High DEPUTY HE REVERSED HIS COURSE POLICE AND A "RUNSWICK #OUNTY Two of three children were ejected and seriously injured early Friday in a single-vehicle and rode to near the end of Batteries SHERIFF S DEPUTY AFTER +RYSTAL wreck on Old Lumberton Road at the intersection of Peacock Road. The two children T o n i -T -ORIAH #HURCH 2OAD AND ,YNN (UFF OF 3HALLOTTE were moved to a Wilmington hospital with head injuries and fractures. DITCHED THE SCOOTER IN A lELD T o v e t t e tried to pawn the item here 4HOMPSON LED 3MITH TO THE *ACKSON SCOOTER AND IT WAS DISCOVERED OF "ENTON Two children seriously injured 2OAD #HAD- it was one of three stolen BOURN WAS Two Riegelwood men RECENTLY FROM 3AMMY (IN- when ejected from car Friday a r r e s t e d SON !UTO 3ALES IN 7HITEVILLE Two of the three children "ROTHERS SWERVED TO THE LEFT -ARCH FOR 4HOMPSON TOLD THE DEPUTY HE arrested in cocaine deal FRAUD INVOLV- WHO WERE PASSENGERS IN A TO AVOID A COLLISION AND THE BOUGHT THE SCOOTER HERE *ACKSON Two Rie- SESSION AND TRANSPORTATION ing the sale 0ONTIAC WERE SERIOUSLY INJURED car careened into a ditch and gelwood men 4HE SUSPECTS WERE ALSO CHARGED AT AM &RIDAY WHEN THEY OVERTURNED 4HE CAR STRUCK A of stolen tractor batteries to a drove to the WITH USING THE -AZDA VEHICLE WERE EJECTED AS THE CAR OVER- tree that stopped it from flip- RECYCLING BUSINESS Employment &AMILY $OL- OWNED BY ONE OF "RYANTS FAM- TURNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION ping a second time in Teresa *ACKSON TOLD 3HERIFF S $EP- -ICHAEL !LONZO -C!RTHUR lar store in ILY AS A PLACE TO KEEP AND SELL OF /LD ,UMBERTON AND 0EACOCK &OUNTAINS YARD 2ANSOM SAID UTY 0ATRICK (ERRING THAT SHE OF $AVIS 3TREET "RUNSWICK Riegelwood ILLEGAL DRUGS provided a ride to two people ROADS NORTHWEST OF 7HITEVILLE +ADEN 2ICHARDSON AND WAS ARRESTED RECENTLY ON 4HURSDAY TO 7ORTHINGTON SAID DRUG DE- WHO TOOK BATTERIES TO *3 2E- "ERNETTA /MEGA "ROTHERS -ARION 2ICHARDSON BOTH meet a pro- TECTIVES FROM .EW (ANOVER AND COUNTS OF FRAUD INVOLVING THE CYCLING ALONG 3OLES #EMETERY OF 7ILLOW 2UN ,ANE 7HITE- PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEAT SPECTIVE BUY- #OLUMBUS COUNTIES PLUS 3HER- %MPLOYMENT 3ECURITY #OM- 2OAD 4ABOR #ITY AND LET THEM Brown VILLE TOLD (IGHWAY 0ATROL WERE EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR ER OF IFFS $ETECTIVE +EVIN (UNlNGER MISSION IN ,UMBERTON 4HE USE HER )$ CARD TO SELL THE ITEMS 4ROOPER #HARLES 2ANSOM SHE WINDOW "OTH WERE TRANSFERRED OF "LADEN #OUNTY AND THE 3") WARRANTS WERE NOT SEEN AND THE STOLEN FROM THE #LARENDON AREA WORTH OF POWDER COCAINE AND WAS DRIVING EAST ON /LD ,UM- TO .EW (ANOVER 2EGIONAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS HE RECEIVED FOR *ACKSON SAID SHE WAS GIVEN WERE ARRESTED DURING THE LUNCH PARTICIPATED IN THE ARREST BERTON 2OAD AND A VEHICLE RAN -EDICAL #ENTER WITH SERIOUS UNEMPLOYMENT WHILE WORKING FOR ALLOWING THE USE OF HER TIME PERIOD IN A JOINT OPERATION "ROWN WAS ALSO CHARGED WITH A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION INJURIES WAS NOT AVAILABLE )$ CARD BY OFlCERS FROM THREE COUNTIES RESISTING ARREST BY mEEING ON +ALIL 2ICHARDSON A FRONT AND THE 3") FOOT ACROSS .# AND DIS- SEAT PASSENGER WAS ALSO IN- #OLUMBUS 3HERIFFS $RUG APPEARING BEHIND A NEARBY Eye swollen JURED IN THE CRASH ,T 3TEVEN 7ORTHINGTON SAID CHURCH (E WAS FOUND IN THE ! "LADENBORO WOMAN IN Break-ins, thefs noted -ARCUS %UGENE "ROWN OF BACKYARD OF A HOME NEAR THE HER S WAS STOPPED NORTH OF The following were victims of break-ins and/or thefts re- School assault #EDAR ,ANE AND HIS NEIGHBOR CHURCH 7HITEVILLE BY A SHERIFF S DEPU- ported on date shown: ! YEAR OLD MALE STUDENT 3HANE $ONOVAN "RYANT 3HERIFFS $RUG $ETECTIVE TY WHO NOTICED ERRATIC DRIVING s -ARCH n ,LOYD 4HOMAS "UFFKIN 3IDNEY #HERRY 'ROVE AT 7HITEVILLE (IGH 3CHOOL WAS were arrested on charges of 3GT "ARETT 4HOMPSON OBTAINED AND SHE TOLD THE DEPUTY SHE WAS 2OAD 4ABOR #ITY n BREAK IN THEFT OF 3MITH 7ESSON AND ARRESTED AT THE SCHOOL -ARCH TRAFlCKING IN COCAINE BY POS- THE WARRANTS 7ORTHINGTON IN A HURRY TO GET HOME BEFORE COMBINATION REVOLVER 3AVAGE GAUGE SHOTGUN CASH *EWELRY FOR ASSAULT ON A TEACHER SAID THE BUYER WAS FURNISHED HER INJURED EYE WAS SWOLLEN WAS STREWN ON mOOR UNABLE TO DETERMINE ANY THEFT after he grabbed a telephone THE IN CASH BUT THE SHUT s -ARCH n !LVIE $ALE (INSON !$ (INSON 2OAD #HADBOURN from the victim while she was Filling holes TRANSACTION NEVER TOOK PLACE The woman said she was hit n THEFT OF TWO "OSTICH FRAMING NAIL GUNS EIGHT GALLON PANCAKE AIR TALKING TO THE BOYS MOTHER ,EVERNE "ELLAMY OF 4HE MONEY WAS RECOVERED "RY- IN HER EYE IN A 7HITEVILLE BAR COMPRESSOR FEET OF ELECTRIC WIRE 0ORTER #ABLE CIRCULAR SAW ABOUT HIS CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR 7HITEVILLE WAS ARRESTED -ARCH ant’s photograph was not avail- lGHT 4HE WOMAN RECORDED A s -ARCH n 2OBIN +ELLEY 3IZEMORE #OLEMAN #EMETERY 2OAD 4HE STUDENT USED PROFANE LAN- AFTER HE DUMPED TWO CANS OF ABLE FROM THE SHERIFF S OFlCE IN A BREATH TEST AND WAS #ERRO 'ORDO n THEFT OF FAST HITCH DISK FAST HITCH DISK BEDDER GUAGE SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE TRASH ONTO 3TANLEY #IRCLE ARRESTED FOR DRIVING DRUNK INCIDENT FAST HITCH BUSH HOG VARIOUS TRACTOR PARTS "ELLAMY WAS TOLD BY 3HER- s -ARCH n 'REGORY *AMES 3MITH 7HITEVILLE n THEFT OF IFFS $EPUTY "RIAN "ENTON TO &ORD 4AURUS FROM 3OUTH -AULTSBY 3TREET HERE RECOVERED IN CLEAN THE ROAD BUT "ELLAMY Losing a pet is losing a friend. 3OUTH #AROLINA REFUSED AND TOLD THE DEPUTY s -ARCH n 2ICHARD ,EE "OSWELL (ONEY (ILL 2OAD (ALLSBORO HE WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO Help us get our friends home. n THEFT OF FOOT BY FOOT TRAILER WITH LADDER RACKS 0RO 3ERIES JAIL WHICH "ENTON DID "EL- METAL BREAK TWO FOOT ALUMINUM LADDERS TWO FOOT DOUBLE LAMY WHO WAS INTOXICATED WAS STEP LADDERS TWO SIX FOOT ALUMINUM LADDERS FOOT ALUMINUM CHARGED WITH LITTERING WALK BOARD FOOT ALUMINUM WALK BOARD "ELLAMY TOLD "ENTON HE WAS s -ARCH n !NNA 2ENAE 4EACHEY #RONLY $RIVE $ELCO n BREAK TIRED OF THE HOLES IN THE ROAD IN THEFT OF ,' 46 AND WAS lLLING THEM WITH GAR- s -ARCH n -ARIA ,OUISA 1UICK .# (ALLSBORO n THEFT BAGE THE WAY THE LANDlLL ROAD OF MEDICATION IS REPAIRED s -ARCH n 0ATRICIA $ARLENE 3OLES 7HITEVILLE n THEFT OF CASH IN PURSE BY MAN IN HER VEHICLE ON .ORTH -ADISON 3TREET HERE G. Cameron s -ARCH n *OYCE 'RIFlN -AULDIN 7HITEVILLE n THEFT OF County Fatalities #HEVROLET 356 FROM 3OUTH -ADISON 3TREET RECOVERED BEHIND Byrd 3HERWIN 7ILLIAMS STORE WITH DAMAGE TO STEERING COLUMN To this date ATTORNEY AT LAW s -ARCH n -ABLE 7ILLIAMSON #OMBS "ARTROP ,ANE #ERRO 2012 ...... ….……...3 'ORDO n BREAK IN THEFT OF BLANK CHECK MEDICATION • Criminal • Divorce • Wills 2011 ……...………3 s -ARCH n !ZALEE -ACK 'RIST 2OAD #HADBOURN n THEFT OF • Custody • Child Support BANKCARD USED TO GET CASH Total 2011...... 17 Daisy & Jax s -ARCH n *ERMAINE *OHN 7AYNE ,EE '" %STATES 7HITE- Total 2010...... 26 • Traffc • Personal Injury VILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF (I 0OINT PISTOL -OSSBERG GAUGE 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville Missing from Western Prong area AND GAUGE PUMP SHOTGUNS %MERSON 46 3ONY 0LAY3TATION 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce 4AURUS PISTOL RImE Please call 910-840-5571 s -ARCH n $ANA 2ENEE .ORRIS BLOCK OF .# %AST Evening & Weekend 4ABOR #ITY n ATTEMPTED BREAK IN www.whiteville.com Appointments Available or 910-648-2759 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 -- 5A Bolton native writes children’s books By CLARA CARTRETTE “Who is Little” tells the sto- I was always the smallest of must first capture their at- News Editor ry of how the “little one” can my peers, still seeking to be tention. One way that I have also come out a winner. The taken serious. This book gives found to capture their atten- A Bolton native and for- story teaches the lesson that voices to people who are sel- tion is through books that mer Columbus County edu- just because you are small or dom noticed or taken serious are exciting and fun to read… cator has written seven chil- not working as fast as some- because of their small size or books that bring bright smiles dren’s books that will be part one else, doesn’t mean that quiet voice.” and laughter. of the Kaleidoscope Collec- you can’t be a winner or suc- When asked about her fu- “My books are sure to make tion sponsored by Hameray cessful. ture titles, Brown remarked, the students laugh and have Publishing Group Inc., of San “Hilda Hen” is a fun and “These are even more fun and an emotional connection with Diego, Calif. engaging counting book that engaging than the first set.” the characters in the books,” Agatha Daniels Brown, teaches children about pa- Brown plans to return to she added. “The emotional principal of Global Scholar’s tience. Children get a sense this area in the near future connection will also help stu- Academy in Durham, recent- that Hilda Hen has to dents to gain better com- ly attended a book signing in be patient before she prehension of the story. Columbus, Ohio at the Na- gets her long awaited While the stories are tional Reading Recovery Con- reward. Again, there cute and adorable, they ference. Her first three books, is a core curriculum also meet the new stan- “Hay!,” “Who is Little?” and connection that in- dards for the Core Cur- “Hilda Hen” are available volves the life-cycle riculum.” for purchase by visiting her of chickens. Brown relates grow- blog at http://agathalbrown. Brown said “Hay!” ing up in the country to com. Her next four books will was written in memo- her creativity. be published in November. ry of her father, who “I grew up on a farm The new titles will include was a lifelong farmer in rural Columbus Coun- “The Big Box,” “The Very in both Bladen and ty and much of my inspi- Stinky Stink Bug,” “Rabbit Columbus counties. ration comes from my and Duck Goes Fishing” and “I watched him use childhood and my world “Whose Umbrella?”. the trickery in this of make-believe,” she ex- Brown is the daughter of story with the farm plained. “When I am not the late Bertha and Homer animals,” she said. at work, I spend time Daniels of Bolton. Her son, “Don’t laugh at reflecting on my Agatha Daniels Brown Warren Legarris Brown, his this, but as a child I life as a wife Latrece Hardy Brown had a pet hen,” she as well as core curriculum but one thing they taught us and their son Trey live in continued. “Don’t content,” she said. “Learning was that education would un- Bolton. Trey is a fourth ask me should be fun for all lock doors for us,” she said. grader at Hallsboro Artesia learners. “My quest is to help parents Elementary and his C h i l d r e n realize their children are doting grand- should have quite capable of learning; we mother says for book signings at local books they enjoy just have to find and help them he is very schools. She recently ac- when learning to develop their learning style.” well read and cepted Partnership for read.” Brown graduated from Ac- enjoys creative Children’s invitation to Brown said it is me-Delco High School in 1972, writing. serve as grand mar- amazing how much attended Fayetteville State “His favorite shal of its Literacy support she is getting University for undergraduate genre is biogra- Parade on April from former students work, earned her graduate de- phies,” she said. 22, and will have who now have children gree in elementary education “He seeks factual a book signing of their own. at UNC Pembroke, and a grad- knowledge and at that time. “The outpouring of uate degree in curriculum quite often chal- “I think support is unbelievable,” and supervision and licensure lenges me in a game it will be she said. “I never realized as a reading specialist at UNC of historical trivia. great for that I touched so many fami- Wilmington. Needless to say, he al- young lies when I lived and worked She earned National Board ways wins. He is also a chil- there. I worked tirelessly as Certification in 2001 and re- wordsmith — he loves d r e n an advocate for families who certified in 2011. She taught learning new words and to meet had children who struggled in at Acme Delco Elementary for using them in both his the author who school. 25 years and for five years she speaking and writing. As writes the books I often spent tireless hours was director of curriculum you can imagine, Trey has they read and be able y o u n g offering support to parents and instruction for Columbus a very special place in my to see my brainstorming and girl living on t h e when their children were not County Schools. heart.” w h a t edits before my final manu- farm and these stories j u s t doing well in school. I want “One day I hope to return “Hay!” is about a farmer happened to her, scripts are written,” she said. come back to life. At age 57, I to be remembered for how to Columbus County and em- who has to find a clever way but through my own writ- “It will be great to share with am glad that part of me still I served children and their power the parents to continue to get the animals back into ing as an adult I was able to parents and teachers how to lives and I am able to share families. doing the work they are doing the pasture. “I tell children keep her forever.” select the appropriate books the laughter with children.” “My parents were not edu- to improve the lives of their there are so many ways to ac- “Who is Little?” is very for teaching students to read. Brown said she started cated beyond the eighth grade children,” she said. complish goals or complete special for her. “I was the “My greatest reward in writing children’s books to tasks,” Brown said. “We have youngest of 10 siblings and education has been teaching find a creative way to teach to be risk-takers and never you can imagine what that struggling readers to become children how to read with a give up. We can find creative must have been like when you excited and successful read- controlled vocabulary. ways to solve problems and wanted to be seen or heard,” ers,” she continued. “In order “I enjoy writing lessons have fun at the same time.” she explained. “As I got older, to teach children to read, we about the character principles
Above and Beyond The Columbus County Extension and Community As- sociation’s Above and Beyond Award, presented by Perfect attendance Tommy Hinson of Woodmen of the World, was accept- ed by Betty Stewart for Rebecca Yates, a member of The Columbus County Extension and Community Asso- one year; Sandra Nobles, seven years; Barbara Larri- the Chadbourn ECA. The award recognizes a member ciation presented perfect attendance awards totaling 86 more, 27 years; Doris Thompson, 24 years; Marguerite each year who has worked above and beyond what is years for 10 members at the annual Achievement Day Lennon, one year; Alice Conner, one year; Hilda Jordan, expected for the club. luncheon. Accepting were, left to right: Peggy Noble, 10 years; Esther Collier, six years. ECA members meet two years; Ramona Barnes, 17 years; Mary Lois Martin, monthly.
Good lessons Membership The Columbus County Extension and Community Asso- Honor clubs County Manager Bill Clark presents Extension and ciation Lesson Leader awards for 2011 went to Carolyn Barbara Larrimore, Ramona Barnes, Sandra Nobles Community Association membership awards to Ra- Pierce of Memory Quilters, Ramona Barnes accepting and Esther Collier accepted Honor Association awards mona Barnes of Chadbourn ECA, Doris Thompson of for Rebecca Yates of Chadbourn ECA, Marguerite Len- for Memory Quilters, Chadbourn, Chadbourn Evening Chadbourn Evening ECA, and Barbara Larrimore of non of Chadbourn Evening ECA and Alice Conner of and Western Prong ECA clubs, respectively, at the an- Memory Quilters ECA for acquiring a new member for Western Prong ECA. They presented outstanding pro- nual Extension and Community Association Achieve- each club last year. The award was presented at the an- grams on Supporting Military Families, Packaging and ment Day luncheon. Certain requirements must be met nual ECA Achievement Day luncheon. Pricing of Food and Turnabout Variation. to qualify for the award. 6A -- The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 Engagements
Crystal Leigh Stone Eric Mitchell Buffkin Brook Pridgen Nicholas Phelps Whitney Jayne Werle Stone-Bufin Cody Sudd Altman James and Barbara Stone Pridgen-Phelps Gene and Betty Strickland of Bladenboro announce the Hanna Emeline Hardwick engagement of their daughter, Adam Daniel Gattoni Ronnie and Kim Pridgen of Werle-Altman Crystal Leigh, to Eric Mitchell Riegelwood and W.C. and An- Angie Thompson of Ever- Buffkin, son of Mitchell and gie Phelps of Delco announce Stricklands observe 50th green and Wesley Werle of Debbie Buffkin of Whiteville. Hardwick- the engagement of their Wildwood, Fla. announce the The bride-elect is the grand- Gattoni daughter and son, Brooke Ni- with reception at church engagement of their daugh- daughter of Annie Arlene cole, and Nicholas James. ter, Whitney Jayne Werle, to Hornbuckle and the late Both are high school grad- Gene and Betty Strickland Gene met after her family Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Cody Sudd Altman, son of James Edward Hornbuckle of uates and the groom-elect is were surprised with a 50th moved to Cerro Gordo where Hardwick of Tabor City an- Karen Townsend of Mullins, Lumberton, and the late John employed with Parks Truck- wedding anniversary recep- he grew up. They were mar- nounce the engagement of S.C. and the late James Alt- Isham Stone and Mary Lou- ing. tion given by their children ried just a few months after their daughter, Hanna Eme- man of Mullins. ise Stone of Chadbourn. She An April 28 wedding will and grandchildren. Family they started dating. line, to Adam Daniel Gattoni, The bride-elect is the is a Lumberton High School be held at 5 p.m. on the Court- and friends attended the event Their three children and son of Tammy McNeill Gat- granddaughter of Leroy graduate and earned a B.S. house Lawn in Burgaw, with a at their church, The Refuge. their spouses include Shan- toni of Whiteville. Thompson of Chadbourn and degree in biology from UNC- reception to follow at the Bur- The Stricklands were mar- non and Jennifer Strickland, The bride-elect is the Sylvia Griffin of Evergreen. Pembroke. She is employed gaw Train Depot. ried in Dillon,. S.C. on Feb. 28, Quentin and Lindsey Strick- granddaughter of John and She graduated from West by Campbell Oil Company in 1962. land and Norma Jean and Diane Hardwick of Tabor Columbus High School and Elizabethtown. Betty is the former Betty Celico Delacruz. City and Watson and Emeline earned an associates degree The groom-elect is the Jean Williamson. She grew The Stricklands have Rankin of Loris, S.C. in early childhood education grandson of Dan and Jamesie up in Evergreen and she and worked at various jobs at The groom-elect is the at Southeastern Community Gover of Evergreen, Annie sewing plants, the hospital grandson of Linda McNeill College. She plans to attend Ruth and the late Larry M. and farming. Their hobbies and the late Bolling McNeill UNC-Pembroke. Buffkin Sr. of Whiteville, and Bird watching are gardening, farming and of Brunswick. The groom-elect graduated the late G. L. and Joyce Star- spending time with their Miss Hardwick and Mr. at Jones Lake from Mullins High School. His ling of Green Cove Springs, grandchildren. Gattoni will graduate from A park ranger will give a grandparents are J.D. Pridgen Fla. He is a Whiteville High Western Carolina University program on bird life at Jones of Mullins and Betty Strick- School graduate and earned a in May. She is earning a de- Lake State Park Saturday, land of Cerro Gordo. B.S. degree in animal science gree in elementary education March 24 at 9 a.m. Basic skills Lake library An April 14 wedding is at N. C. State University. He is and he is earning degrees in valuable to the beginning bird planned in Mullins. employed by Murphy Brown accounting and finance. in Tarheel. Lillie Jill Grissett watcher will be discussed dur- seeks Friends Edward Ray Eddins ing this hour-long program. The Rube McCray Memo- The couple will be mar- The program is free and rial Library is conducting its Art exhibit ried on March 24 at North- Legion Post 137 open to the public. Those who 2012 membership drive, which wood Assembly Church in Grissett-Eddins attend should meet at the is important to the success of at UNC-P Whiteville. State Park Visitor Center and the library. meets Tuesday Peggy Grissett of Nakina bring binoculars and a bird The work of Pembroke art- Friends of the Library are American Legion Post 137 announces the engagement of guide, if available. ist Shelia Godwin is displayed responsible for the upkeep will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. her daughter, Lillie Jill, to Ed- and maintenance of the build- in the Museum of the Native ward Ray Eddins of Wendell, American Resource Center at Members are urged to attend. ing. Budgets are limited and A Sheriff ’s Office represen- son of Betty Eddins of Benson Kids Day event cannot cover many things UNC Pembroke until April 30. and the late Elmer Ray Eddins The museum is located in Old tative will give an update on the board would like to make crime in Columbus County. of Knightdale. slated March 24 available to library patrons. Main. The bride-elect, also the Wildlife Action will have There are four levels of “Shelia’s Sunflowers” is daughter of the late William kids day on Saturday, March membership: individual, an exhibit of art, craft and Lent to be held A. (Billy) Grissett, is em- 24 at 10 a.m. at the Helms Na- $10; family, $20; sponsor, $50; design from an artist whose ployed by Columbus County ture Preserve, Sunset Avenue and benefactor, $100. Any- work is bright, refreshing and at WUMC Sheriff ’s Office. in the Sunset Terrace commu- one interested in joining The accessible. The exhibit shows Whiteville United Meth- The groom-elect is em- Friends may send a check off Godwin’s many talents, nity. Alison Lynn Barnes odist Church will hold Lent ployed by Watson Refrigera- for the desired membership and the displays of American Kids are invited to the Graham Michael Childress services every Wednesday at tion of Raleigh. event to make bluebird hous- level to Friends of RMML, 301 Indian regalia is a showstop- noon. Lunch will be served af- A 2 p.m. wedding will be es, followed by a hot dog lunch Flemington Drive, Lake Wac- per. ter each service at noon in the held on May 19. at noon. It is a free event but camaw, N.C. 28450, or drop it “She made the regalia for Barnes- fellowship hall. The cost is $4. anyone who plans to attend by the library. Visit the web- her granddaughter, and it is The schedule follows: should call Allison at 840-1327 site at www.lakewaccamaw. a part of the exhibit,” said Childress March 21 will feature Rev. in order to know how much com, or phone 646-4616. Becky Goins, assistant muse- ADHS ’72 class Mr. and Mrs. Gene Barnes Joshua Bowers, minister supplies to get for birdhouses um director. “This is a multi- of Chadbourn announce the First Presbyterian Church, and lunch. media exhibit with every- to meet April 1 engagement of their daugh- Whiteville. thing from textiles, gourds, A planning meeting for Williams reunion ter, Alison Lynn, to Graham March 28 will feature Rev. paintings, drawings and other members of the Acme Delco Town & Country Michael Childress of Lake Eddie Hill, minister Sharon at Dale’s Seafood mixed media pieces.” United Methodist Church, High School who are inter- In Godwin’s artist state- Waccamaw, son of Darren The Will and Docia Wil- Supply. ested in having the 40th year to meet Tuesday ment, she said: “I feel inspired Childress of Cary and Carla liams reunion will be held Sat- April 4 will feature Rev. reunion at Myrtle Beach, S.C. by nature’s color, found ob- Hord of Mine Run, Va. The Town and Country urday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Farron Duncan, minister will be held Sunday, April 1, at jects and everyday visual The bride-elect graduated Garden Club will meet Tues- Dale’s Seafood in Whiteville. St. Pauls, United Methodist 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of beauty. Vincent Van Gogh from West Columbus High day, March 20 at 3 p.m. at the It will be a Dutch lunch and Church, Tabor City. Delco PFWB Church (behind once said, ‘Color in a picture School and North Carolina first Baptist Church fellow- reservations may be made by The church is located at 902 Dew Oil Company). Bring is like enthusiasm in life’. I State University with a Bach- ship hall. calling Dale’s Seafood at 910- Pinckney Street. a finger food or beverage to think, sketch, paint and cre- elor of Science in biology. She Guest speaker Larry No- 642-5770. Rev. Bill Boykin is the pastor. share with the group. ate realistically and from the is in nursing school at South- bles will speak on how to grow Attendees are asked to heart. eastern Community College. amaryllis. Members are urged bring pictures and family his- “When I begin any design, The groom-elect graduated to bring a friend. tory. whether it is a painting, craft from South Burlington High project or regalia design, I School and Wake Technical You’re always in the “know” first visualize what I want to Community College with a de- achieve in a piece that will be gree in HVAC. He is employed with our SCC TV Schedule unique and something that by Palmetto Air and Water EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time has never been done before or Balance. 24-hr. Community Calendar. Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. duplicated in its uniqueness… A May 12 wedding is Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at I believe that as an artist you planned at The Dunes Club, Check it out at: www.whiteville.com. www.sccnc.edu should never stop creating in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This week on EDU-Cable: mind, body or soul.” Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Godwin is a graduate of Scheduling a 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room UNC Pembroke’s art program 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Capitol Conversations with and is an art teacher in the community event? Congressman Mike McIntyre – USDA Public Schools of Robeson Check out our 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. – Spotlight North Carolina County. 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BOUTIQUE 4.BEJTPO4Ut The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012--7A Be a smarter consumer Nominations sought for No one likes to find out pressured to sign on with- other personal information to Outstanding Volunteer they’ve gotten a bad deal or out a chance to think things anyone you don’t know who Volunteer Columbus! is bution to our community, and been ripped off by a con art- through, walk away. contacts you. soliciting nominations for they deserve recognition for ist. Even worse is the nag- 3. Be skeptical of upfront 5. Check out a company the annual Columbus County their important service.” ging feeling that maybe you fees. North Carolina law before you do business with Outstanding Volunteer Ser- Nominations must be re- could’ve done something to makes it illegal to collect ad- them. It’s best to work with vice Award. ceived by Monday, April 1. prevent it. While not all con- vance fees for some types of businesses you know or which Any individual, group, or The nomination form is avail- sumer pitfalls are avoidable, a work, such as foreclosure as- are recommended by people organization in Columbus able online at http://www. few simple rules can help you sistance and debt settlement you trust. Before you make County whose volunteer ac- sccnc.edu/ccVolCenter.html. steer clear of scams and other help. In other cases, such as a major purchase, or if you tivities benefit the communi- Volunteer Columbus! is problems and help you get the for home repairs, paying the have any doubts about a com- ty in a substantial, important a non-profit organization most for your money. full bill in advance is never pany, check them out with my or unique way is eligible. established to provide pro- In the spirit of National a good idea. If you must pay Consumer Protection Divi- Students receiving course fessional development for Consumer Protection Week upfront for other kinds of sion (1-877-5-NO-SCAM toll- credits are eligible if their administrators of volunteer here are five things you can transactions, use a credit card free within North Carolina) volunteer service extends be- programs and is an affiliate do to become a smarter con- when possible to protect your- or your local Better Business yond course requirements. of the North Carolina Asso- sumer: self in case things don’t go as Bureau. You can also research “I encourage organiza- ciation of Volunteer Admin- 1. Always read paperwork expected. companies online—just re- tions to honor and celebrate istrators. Jada Foxworth carefully before you sign it. 4. Be cautious when re- member that a fancy looking their volunteers by nominat- For more information Take the time to read con- sponding to telemarketers, website doesn’t mean the busi- ing them for this prestigious about the Columbus County Foxworth seeks tracts and other paperwork email pitches or door-to-door ness is legitimate. award,” said Dr. Melody Pre- Outstanding Volunteer Ser- thoroughly. If you don’t un- sellers. Instead of responding Visit the website at www. vatte, director of Columbus vice Award, contact Prevatte Pre-Teen title derstand something, ask ques- to unsolicited offers, decide ncdoj.gov for more informa- County RSVP. “Volunteers at [email protected] or tions. Make sure all written when and where you want to tion that can help you avoid Jada Foxworth of Powder make an incalculable contri- 642-7141, ext. 294. documents match what you’ve go shopping. If you decide problems and get the most for Springs, Ga. has been select- been promised. And once you to do business with someone your money, like the top 10 list ed to participate in the 2012 sign, be sure to get a final copy who knocks on your door, re- of consumers’ complaints to Miss Pre-Teen Atlanta pag- Coastal photos could win $ for your records. member that state law gener- my office. As always, if you eant competition on March 25, What’s your favorite place win the $500 top prize. 2. Just say no to now-or-nev- ally gives you three days to have a problem with a busi- 2012. along North Carolina’s coast? Coastal landscape photos er offers. Don’t get forced to cancel for a full refund. And ness or spot a scam, let my of- She is the daughter of El- Enter your photo of that spe- taken along the North Caro- make a decision before you’re never give out your Social Se- fice know about it. You can file gin and Antoinette Foxworth cial place and maybe you will lina coast this year can win ready. If you’re told the deal curity Number, credit card a consumer complaint online and granddaughter of the late cash prizes in a photo contest is good today only or you’re or bank account number, or or call us at 1-877-5-no-scam. Willie and Joyce Foxworth of Festival wants sponsored by the N.C. Coastal Whiteville. Her dad was in the Federation and Emerald Isle Whiteville High School Class artists, vendors Realty. Photos must be taken of 1986 and her mom is from Boston butts sale for vet during 2012 and received elec- A Boston butt sale will be Baptist, Holden Beach Road, beans, slaw, bread, dessert Artists, community groups, tronically by Dec. 31. Massachusetts. held on Friday, March 23 to Supply, and orders may be and drinks. Jada will be competing, for craftspeople, food vendors The top three winners will benefit a veteran of the Iraqi placed by calling Marry Fay Tickets for a handcrafted and community organizations receive $500, $250 and $100. Im- her share of thousands of dol- war who has cancer. McCall at 910-754- 4679. The gas burner fryer made by lars in prizes and specialty who wish to participate in the ages will be judged on techni- This special fundraiser butts are $25. Dwight McCall Jr. will be sold Red Springs Street Festival cal excellence, composition, gifts that will be distributed to will benefit Billy Hewett, who In addition, plates will be for $5. contestants. Miss Pre-Teen is should contact Margie Laba- originality and subject mat- resides in Shell Point at Shal- sold beginning at 11 a.m. at The drawing will be held die at 734-3351 or email Red- ter. Honorable mentions will one of four divisions for ages lotte with his family. It will the church. in the afternoon and the win- of 7 through 19 competing in SpringsArtsCouncil@gmail. receive federation member- be held in conjunction with The menu consists of ner does not have to be pres- com for an application or ad- ships. Photographs will be modeling routines with casu- his home church, Shell Point barbecue chicken, baked ent. al and formal wear. Jada will ditional information. featured throughout the year display her personality and The festival will be held on the federation’s web site interviewing skills with the Writers Network conference April 28 at UNCG April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and some may be published in and will feature a variety of a federation publication. Atlanta judging panel. Per- The N.C. Writers’ Network web-based project, “A Literary shops by Janice Fuller and musicians, dancers and street “There are so many beau- sonality is the major aspect Spring Conference will be Map of North Carolina.” A Rebecca Black. Registrants entertainers, including activi- tiful places along our coast - that each contestant is judged held Saturday, April 28, from collaborative project between can also attend “Breaking ties for children and adults. many are hidden treasures,” on during all phases of com- 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. in the Elliott UNCG and the North Carolina into Children’s Publishing” The event is held annu- explained Todd Miller, the fed- petition. University Center at UNC- Center for the Book, the NC with Megan Bryant, classes in ally on East 3rd Avenue be- eration’s executive director. Division winners will rep- Greensboro. Literary Map is a database- “Accounting for Writers” and tween Main and Cross Streets “We hope that by seeing some resent Atlanta and the sur- The annual event, co- driven, searchable/browse- “Guerrilla (Marketing) Tac- to showcase arts, crafts and of these special places, people rounding communities at the sponsored by UNCG’s cre- able, multi-level, multi-media tics for Authors,” and creative dance talent from Robeson will want to visit and learn national pageant in Orlando, ative writing program, draws online research tool to foster nonfiction workshops led by County and the surround- more about them, and become Fla. where more than $30,000 writers from across the state interest in North Carolina’s Justin Catanoso and Paul Bo- ing area. Food vendors have more engaged stewards of our in prizes and awards will be and beyond for workshops in rich literary tradition. Guests gard. the opportunity to do well as state’s coastal areas.” given to winners. Contestants fiction, creative nonfiction, can search by author or genre, Registration is available the event draws thousands of The contest is open to any- will have an expense-paid trip poetry, children’s writing or just browse the map to find at ncwriters.org or call 336- people. one 18 years and older. Rules for five nights and six days in and publishing, led by distin- authors who have lived in or 293-8844. The nonprofit is the The Red Springs Street Fes- and instructions for submit- Orlando. guished writing faculty. The written about North Caroli- state’s oldest and largest liter- tival is supported by a Grass- ting photos can be found on Through sponsorships, conference will also feature na. Scheduled to be officially ary arts services organization roots Arts Grant from the the N.C. Coastal Federation contestants receive necessary a publishers panel with book launched in the fall, visitors devoted to writers at all stages North Carolina Arts Council. website at www.nccoast.org. training, rehearsals and fi- and journal editors, a faculty can catch a sneak peak at of development. nancial support. reading, an open mike read- www.library.uncg.edu/dp/nc- ing for conference attendees; litmap. Easter egg and lunch with an author, Course offerings at the con- where attendees share lunch ference include two all-day and personal conversation workshops, one on fiction led hunt March 31 with faculty members. by Alan Michael Parker, and Geography will very much a non-fiction intensive led by at Jones Lake be on people’s minds, as the Randall Kenan; a half-day fic- keynote address will feature tion workshop with Mylène State Park representatives from a new Dressler; and poetry work- A big Easter egg hunt spon- sored by Jones Lake State Park, Bladen County Parks and Rec Fuller gets Tubman Award PRODUCTS and friends of the Bay Lakes Clarkie Pierce Fuller, BSN, abetics education, outpatient will be held on Saturday, March RN, has received The Nursing services, geriatric aide train- 31. The event will be held at Legacy of Harriet Tubman ing, and community health You Are Invited to See the Jones Lake State Park near the 1815-1913 Award. She is the assessments and education. large shelter. daughter of the late William Fuller is a Maryland GNA It’s a free event and the and Dora Pierce of Hallsboro evaluator for the American public is invited. However, and a graduate of Artesia Red Cross, National Nurses pre-registration is required Cheerwine Car High School, Hallsboro. Aide Assessment Program by calling the Jones Lake State A graduate of the Provi- in Maryland and has coor- Park Visitor Center by 5 p.m. dent-Helene Fuld School of dinated GNA classes at Cap- and Get Great Deals on on March 23. Nursing and Cappin State pin State University, Morgan There will be prize eggs University in Maryland, Full- State University and Balti- for each age group from 6 to er has coordinated programs more City Community Col- 12 years old, and children are Cheerwine! in community hospitals on di- lege schools. encouraged to bring a basket for their eggs. 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THOMAS MARSON BATTEN LOUISE HENDERSON GREENSBORO -- Mr. FARMER Thomas Marson Batten, 83, BOLTON -- Louise Hen- passed away Friday, March derson Farmer, 80, went 16, 2012 at Clapp’s Nursing home to be with her Lord Center, Pleasant Garden. Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Mr. Batten was born in her residence. Louise was Columbus County, to Thom- born March 9, 1932, in Du- as Jappie and Hellen Smith plin County, the daughter Batten. He attended Camp- of the late Daw Tate and bell College and worked for Ruthie Pierce Henderson. the S & B Solomon Compa- Also remembered are her ny, then for Coleman Sup- STEPHEN GREGORY husband, Forest Farmer ply Company, both in Wilm- WILLIAMSON (December 31, 2000); one INA ETHERIDGE FIPPS ington. CERRO GORDO -- Stephen son, Frank Farmer (April WILMINGTON -- Mrs. Ina He was preceded in death Gregory Williamson, 45, 30, 1972); and several sib- went to his Heavenly Home RALPH M. WALKER Etheridge Fipps, 93, passed by his parents; his wife of lings, all of who preceded Saturday, March 17, 2012. MIDDLETOWN, Md. -- away Friday, March 16, 2012 49 years, Dorothy Murphy her in death. He was the son of the late Mr. Ralph M. Walker, 91, at New Hanover Regional Batten; his wife of 10 years, Mrs. Farmer was a mem- RONALD WAYNE Jimmy Keels Williamson went home to be with his Medical Center in Wilming- Arden Camden Batten; and ber of Bolton United Meth- WHITSON Sr.; and the grandson of the Lord Thurs- ton. She was the daughter one brother, Walter C. Bat- odist Church. WHITEVILLE -- Dr. Ron- late Charles and Kate Wil- day, March of the late Doward and Ada ten. The family will receive ald Wayne Whitson, 78, liamson and Bud and Lyda 15, 2012, sur- Long Etheridge. Mrs. Fipps A graveside service was friends from 3-4 p.m. Tues- passed away peacefully Stephens. He was also pre- rounded by was born July 31, 1918 in held Sunday, March 18 at day, March 20 at Bolton Sunday, March 18, 2012. ceded in death by a beloved family at Vin- Columbus County, one of Potts Memorial Presbyteri- United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late uncle, Brunson Stephens. dobona Nursing Home. identical twin girls. “Miss an Church in Willard with A memorial service will L.M. and Mil- The family will receive Born in Cerro Gordo, Sept. Ina” was a devout Chris- the Rev. Norman Wheeler follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. dred Scoggins friends from 7-9 p.m. Tues- 28, 1920, he was the son tian whose unwavering officiating. Hanes-Lineber- Chuck Smith officiating at Whitson of day. March 20 at Worthing- of the late William Henry faith helped her negotiate ry Funeral Home N. Elm St. the church. A graveside ser- Winston-Sa- ton Funeral Home in Chad- Walker and Flossie Waddell the crossroads encountered assisted the family. vice will be held at 11 a.m. lem. bourn. Final rites will be Reeves. He was preceded in throughout her life. She Mr. Batten is survived by Wednesday, March 21 at Ron received his under- held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, death by his first wife, Mar- was devoted to her family three children, Susan Dal- Lake Waccamaw Hillcrest graduate degree from Da- March 21 at Cerro Gordo ian Ruth (Herrick) Walk- and children, and loved by ton and husband, Kemp, Cemetery. Andrews Mortu- vidson College and his Baptist Church with Rev. er; two brothers, J.C. and all who knew her during and Anne Batten, all of ary of Wilmington is han- Doctor of Dental Surgery Bobby Mowery officiating. Carr Walker; two sisters her long life. Greensboro, Tommy Bat- dling the arrangements. from UNC-Chapel Hill. Af- Interment will follow in the Nita Waddell and Virginia Mrs. Fipps was prede- ten and wife, Melanie, of Surviving are two daugh- ter graduation he served as Stephens Family Cemetery. Grace Pierce; and one step- ceased by, her parents; her Leland; four stepchildren; ters, Gwen Cochrane a Captain in the U.S. Army He is survived by two son, John Paul Hartsell. husband, David E. Fipps; Jimmy Camden, John Cam- (George) and Becky Por- before establishing a 35- daughters, Heather Anne Ralph’s greatest passions four sisters, Martha Mae, den and wife, Leilani, Joel ter (David); one grandson, year practice in Whiteville. Williamson (Brandon) of were faith and family. He Renae, Ena and Eva Mae Camden and wife, Tracy, Franklin Farmer (Jacee); He was a long-time mem- Raleigh and Victoria Faith encouraged others to have a Etheridge; and four broth- Sue Ellen Camden-Lee and two great-grandchildren, ber First Baptist Church, Williamson of the home; one personal relationship with ers, Willie Bryant, James husband, John; two sisters, Landan and Brennen; three Whiteville, where he was son, Charlton Ray William- Jesus Christ. He was Dea- Carson, Joseph Dixon and Miriam B. Thomas and sisters, Gladys Casteen, Es- active in various aspects son (Chasity) of the home; con Emeritus and a com- Hubert Etheridge. husband, Bill, of Lakeland, ther Henderson and Lucy of the church. His civic in- the children’s mother, Mi- mitted member of Faith Visitation, no viewing, Fla., Muriel B. Amack and Godwin; and many other volvement included BB&T chelle Strickland William- Baptist Church, Knoxville, will be held from 1-2 p.m. husband, Dalon, of Port- loving family members and Directors, and the White- son of Cerro Gordo; mother Md., and previously served Tuesday, March 20 at An- land, Ore.; one sister-in- friends. ville Civitan Club. After and step-father, Anne Ste- his Lord at First Baptist drews Mortuary Valley law, Doris Batten of Halls- The family wishes to ex- retirement he enjoyed the phens and Thomas G. Gore Church, Mt. Rainier, Md., Chapel, 4108 S. College boro; four grandchildren: press a special note of ap- Romeo Club. of Whiteville; one brother, and Brookland Baptist Road, Wilmington, fol- Ran Dalton, Aaron Wilson, preciation to their mother’s Above all, Ron was a de- Jimmy Keels Williamson Jr. Church, Washington, D.C. lowed by a funeral service Madison Batten, Kelsey caregiver, Rosemary Young, voted husband, father, of Cerro Gordo; two nieces He retired from the U.S. from 2-2:40 p.m. with Rev. Dalton; and seven step- for all her loving care and grandfather and great- and one nephew, Chloe Wil- Federal Government, af- Steve Mattis of Myrtle grandchildren. dedication. grandfather. His greatest liamson, Mallory William- ter 33 years of service. He Grove Presbyterian Church The family wishes to ex- In lieu of flowers the fam- pride was his four daugh- son, Coby Williamson. briefly served in the Army officiating. A graveside ser- tend their grateful appreci- ily requests memorial do- ters, nine grandchildren Air Corp during WWII vice will follow at 3 p.m. at ation to the staff of Clapp’s nations be made to Liberty and four great grandchil- at which time he met his Oleander Memorial Gar- Nursing Center for their DEATH NOTICE HomeCare and Hospice of dren. first wife. Mr. Walker was den, 306 Bradley Road, care and compassion. Whiteville, 49 McNeil Pla- A memorial service will a ‘jack of all trades’, and Wilmington. In lieu of flowers make ESSIE MAE NORRIS za, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 or be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, always ready to give a help- Mrs. Fipps is survived by memorial contributions to CRIBB to Lower Cape Fear Hospice March 20, at First Baptist ing hand--he never knew a two sisters, her identical Hallsboro Baptist Church, CLARENDON -- Essie Mae and LifeCare Center, 1414 Church. The family will re- stranger. twin, Nina Etheridge Fowl- 576 Hallsboro Road N. Norris Cribb, 80, died Fri- Physicians Drive, Wilming- ceive friends in the church The family will receive er and Mamie Sadie Ether- Hallsboro, N.C. 28442. day, March 16, 2012 at New ton, N.C. 28401. fellowship hall following friends from 9–11 a.m. Sat- idge Godwin; one daughter, Online condolences may Hanover Regional Medi- Condolences may be sent the service. McKenzie Mor- urday, March 24 at Faith Peggy Ann Fipps Lee; four be made at www.hanesline- cal Center in Wilmington. to the family at www.an- tuary is handling the ar- Baptist Church, 2212 Jef- sons, David, Michael, Jer- berryfuneralhomes.com. Born in Columbus County, drewsmortuary.com. rangements. ferson Pike, Knoxville, Md. ry and Roger Fipps; nine JOHNNY KIRKLAND she was the daughter of RONALD EARL OWEN He is survived by his wife 21758. At 11 a.m. a celebra- grandchildren, Mark, Mat- GORE the late Jim and Delphia CLARKTON -- Ronald Earl of 56 years, Barbara My- tion service will be held thew, Angela, Christopher, DECATUR, Tenn. -- Johnny Norris Norris. She was the Owen, 81, died Friday, March ers Whitson of Whiteville; at the church, followed by Sean and Brandon Fipps, Kirkland Gore, 60, died Wednes- widow of Robert Lee Cribb. 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 . H e four daughters, Wendy interment in Resthaven Lauchlin, Karen and Brian day, March 14, 2012, from in- She was a member of Wel- was preceded Whitson and John Davis Memorial Gardens, 9501 Lee; 10 great-grandchil- juries in a traf- come Pentecostal Freewill in death by his of Asheville, Elaine Whit- U.S. Route 15 North, Fred- dren, Jared, Haley, Shane fic accident. He Baptist Church. parents, Guy son Butler and husband, erick, Md. with the Rev. and Kendall Fipps, Kristin was a native of She is survived by two Owen and Ethel W.C., of Whiteville, Christy Edward Jordan officiating. and Kyle Lindbergh, Con- Whiteville. He sons, Mitchell Lee Cribb Elkins Owen and three broth- Whitson Aley and husband, was the son of After the graveside service, nor and Danielle Lee, Cole and wife, Cathy, of Claren- ers, Guy, James and Charles Austin, of Wrightsville the late Edgar Honeycutt, Forrest Fisher; don, Robert Gary Cribb of Owen. He was an Air Force Beach and Sarah Whitson family and friends are in- and Annie Lou McLamb Gore Clarendon; two daughters, Veteran. Healey and husband, Hugh, vited to return for a fellow- and numerous cousins, and was preceded in death by of Dallas, Texas; grandchil- ship meal at Faith Baptist nieces and nephews. one son, Johnny Gore. Johnny Betty Gayle Bullock and A graveside service was church. The family requests in was a truck driver and a veteran husband, Charles, of Clar- held Sunday, March 18 at Clark- dren, Brisson Jones Wine He is survived by his lieu of flowers, donations of the U.S. Navy. endon, Sandra Cribb Prince ton Cemetery with Rev. Stew- and husband, Stony, Jessie spouse of 38 years, Eliza- to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Final rites will be held at and husband, Richard, of art Link officiating. Bladen- Jones Barnhart and hus- beth (Hornick Hartsell) and LifeCare Center, 1414 4 p.m. Monday, March 19 at Tabor City; two sisters, Gaskins Funeral Home of band, Mike, Wescott Butler Walker; one sister Geral- Physicians Drive, Wilming- Worthington Funeral Home Gertha Norris of George- Elizabethtown handled the and Meaghan, Josh Butler dine (Harold) Grainger; ton, N.C. 28401. in Chadbourn with interment town, S.C., Lounette Gar- arrangements. and Joelle, Whitson Butler, his children, Paul (Jackie) Condolences may be sent following in Chadbourn Memo- rell of Chadbourn, eight He is survived by his wife, Jack and Banks Aley, Mad- Walker, Ruth (Glenn) Wil- to the family at www.an- rial Cemetery. The family will grandchildren and seven Emily Shaw Owen of the home; eline and Liam Healey; and lard, Martha Walker, and drewsmortuary.com receive friends from 3-4 p.m. great grandchildren. and two sons, Ronnie Owen four great-grandchildren, Monday at the funeral home Philip (Kelly) Walker; and Final rites were held Sun- and Michael Owen, both of Zach and Matthew Silver, chapel. BOBBY JOE HESTER day, March 18 at Welcome Clarkton. Bryce Butler and Norah step-children, Barbara (Ed- He is survived by his wife, WARD Wine. ward) Stanton, Kenneth Rachel Sweat Gore of Decatur, Pentecostal Freewill Bap- In lieu of flowers, memori- (Anne) Hartsell, Carolyn WHITEVILLE -- Bobby Joe tist Church, Chadbourn als may be made to Community In lieu of flowers, me- Hester Ward, 75, died Friday Tenn.; two daughters, Denika (Robert) Ringer, Norma Long of Sunset Harbor and Don- with burial in the Cribb Hospice, P.O. Box 1035, White- morials may be to the N.C. March 16, 2012 at her resi- (Philip) Gardner and Bon- nie Kay Long of Ten Mile, Tenn; Cemetery, Chadbourn. In- ville, N.C. 28472, or a charity of Baptist Men Disaster Re- nie (William) Sands. He was dence. She was born in Bladen three sons, Jonathan Kirkland man Funeral Home han- one’s choice. lief, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, County March 15, 1937 to the loved by 23 grandchildren; Gore of Sunset Harbor, Benja- dled the arrangements. GEORGE ‘TONY’ BROWN N.C. 27512, or to a charity late Eddie Hester and Hettie 24 great-children; and sev- min Gore of Athens, Tenn. and Memorials may be made CHADBOURN -- George of your choice. Edwards Hester. She also was en great-great grandchil- Mark Harris of Madisonville, to Welcome Pentecostal “Tony” Brown, 56, died Sunday, preceded in death by her hus- Tenn.; four sisters, Jeanette dren. He also will be missed Freewill Baptist Church March 11, 2012 at Columbus DAVID JAMES ‘D.J.’ band, Charles H. Ward Sr. Oglesby and Shirley Waddell, by nieces, nephews, great- building fund at 3104 Old Regional Healthcare in White- EVERS A graveside service was both of Whiteville, Barbara nieces and great nephews. Cribbtown Road, Chad- ville. BLADENBORO -- David held Sunday, March 18 at Co- Long of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ani- In lieu of flowers, me- bourn, N.C. 28431. Final rites were held Sun- James “D.J.” Evers, 80, died lumbus Memorial Park with ta Clark of Charlotte; brothers, morial contributions may Guest register is available day, March 18 at Sandy Grove Friday, March 16, 2012. He was Neil Floyd officiating. McK- Anthony Gore of Cherryville be made in his memory to at inmanfuneralhome.com. Missionary Baptist Church, preceded in death by his par- enzie Mortuary handled the and DeWayne Gore of Gastonia; the Building Fund of Faith and 12 grandchildren. Fair Bluff, with Rev. Thomas ents, Allen Evers and Ida Car- arrangements. EDNA RUTH RANSOM Baptist Church, 2212 Jef- Register officiating. Burial fol- roll Evers; two brothers, Hu- She is survived by two BLADENBORO -- Edna ferson Pike, Knoxville, Md. lowed in Butler Branch Cem- bert T. Evers and Earl Evers; daughters, Wanda Williams ROBERT ‘BOB’ NOBLES Ruth Ransom, 79, died Thurs- 21758 or to a charity of CERRO GORDO -- Robert etery with dove ceremony. S&L and one grandchild. of Whiteville and Cindy day, March 15, 2012. She was one’s choice. “Bob” Nobles, 75, died Wednes- Funeral Home and Cremation Final rites were held Sun- Bordeaux of Delco; one son, preceded in death by her par- day, March 14, 2012 at Kenans- ents, Wesley and Beatrice Service of Fair Bluff handled day, March 18 at Pentecostal JAMES FRANKLIN Charlie Ward Jr. of Durham; ville Health and Rehabilitation Davis. the arrangements. Faith of God Church in Lum- CHANEY two sisters, Virginia Floyd of Center. He was the son of the Final rites were held Sun- He is survived by his wife, berton with Revs. Russell Kin- TABOR CITY -- James Hallsboro and Elizabeth Jones late Carlie and Minnie N. Nobles day, March 18 at Lewis-Bowen Vena R. Brown; one daughter, law Sr., Luther Powell and An- Franklin Chaney, 63, died of Raeford; two brothers, Rob- and was also preceded in death Funeral Home Chapel. Lakeisha Brown; six sons, drew Smith officiating. Burial Thursday, March 15, 2012 at ert Hester of Whiteville and by a brother, Curtis Nobles. She is survived by four Maurice Brown, Brian Brown, followed in New Pait Cemetery. Columbus Regional Health- Herman Hester of Gastonia; A graveside service was held daughters, Jackie Parnell Glenn Moore, Charles Wil- Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home care. Born in Morehead City, six grandchildren; and three Saturday, March 17 at Green and Tammie Ammons, both liams III, Anthony T. Williams of Elizabethtown handled the he was the son of the late Mary great-grandchildren. Cemetery, Cerro Gordo with of Bladenboro, Brenda Miller Jr., Ricky Moore Sr.; 22 grand- arrangements. Lee Greene and David Pierce In lieu of flowers memorials Rev. Thomas Fairfax officiating. of Fayetteville and Glenda children; and six great-grand- He is survived by his wife, Chaney. may be made to Community Worthington Funeral Home Gibson of Whiteville; five in Chadbourn handled the ar- children. Grace Edwards Evers; one son, No services will be held at Hospice, P.O. Box 1035, White- grandchildren; and six great- this time. A service of Inman rangements. grandchildren. ANNIE BELL JENRETTE Merle Evers; three daughters, ville, N.C. 28472. He is survived by one brother, Funeral Home of Tabor City. HOOPER Jan Thomas, Karen Pait, Pa- Tommy Joe Nobles of Ever- BILLY FRANKLIN He is survived by one son FENNELL YATES JR. WHITEVILLE -- Annie Bell mela Morris; two sisters, Kath- green; six half-brothers, Wade GRAINGER WHITEVILLE -- Fennell Jenrette Hooper, 84, died Sun- leen Dowless, Eloise Koehler; James David Chaney of Clar- Nobles of Council, Dempsey CHADBOURN -- Billy Frank- endon; one step-son, Dale Watts Yates, Jr., 58, died Saturday, day, March 18, 2012 at Lower eight grandchildren; and seven Nobles, Sidney Nobles, James lin Grainger Sr., 72, died Mon- great-grandchildren. of New Castle, Del.; two sis- March 17, 2012 at Columbus Nobles, Jimmy Nobles, all of Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- day, March 19, 2012 at Premier In lieu of flowers, memo- ters, Sandra Elaine Norris Regional Healthcare. Chadbourn and Johnny Nobles Living in Lake Waccamaw. Ar- are Center. rials may be made to Lib- of Virginia and Martha Ann Arrangements will be an- of Whiteville; and two half- rangements are incomplete and Arrangements will be an- Donath of North Dakota; and nounced by Peoples Funeral sisters, Sue Nobles and Fannie will be announced by Worthing- nounced by Peoples Funeral erty Hospice, 44 McNeill Plaza six grandchildren. Home of Whiteville. Nobles, both of Chadbourn. ton Funeral Home. Home of Whiteville. Whiteville, N.C. 28472. The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School
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Freshman Darnisha Williams is the Senior Paul Harris is the 18-year-old son Senior Michaela Shipman is the Junior Richie Lanier III is the 18-year-old 14-year-old daughter of Robert and of Nisha Harris. He has been in the Cel- 16-year-old daughter of Traca D. Ship- son of Richie Lanier Jr. He is a member Dialease Williams. She is active with ebrate the Arts All-County Band for four man. She is active with the school’s of the United States Achievement Acad- the Whiteville High School Marching years. He is active with Health Occupa- Beta and Spanish clubs. A member of emy and a volunteer frefghter with the Band and is a Whiteville City Schools tions Students of America, plays basket- ROCAME, she also plays varsity soft- Tabor City Fire Department. The thing Academic Superstar each year. She ball and runs track. He said the thing he ball and volleyball. She said she likes he likes best at SCHS is the staff. “They said she likes band the best at WHS likes best at ECHS is playing basketball. the sports program best at WCHS. “The are very helpful and friendly.” His favor- because “I love my music director Josh Nursing is his favorite class. “I see it as coaches are so fun and nice.” U.S. His- ite class is construction technology. “I Griffn.” English is her favorite class. being one step closer to reaching my goal tory is her favorite class. “I’m a fact enjoy building the house we are work- “Language is just my favorite subject.” in life.” He said the most interesting thing person so it was easy to study. Also, I ing on.” He said the most interesting She said the most interesting thing about him is personality. “I’m different about her is that she can sing. Band is always made 100s.” She said the most thing about him is demeanor. “I am al- her favorite activity. “I love music. “ Af- from anyone.” Track is his favorite activ- interesting thing about her is “I’m an ways pleasant.” His favorite activity is ter high school she plans to attend the ity. “I like to run a lot and to get everything easy-to-deal-with student.” As for her working on cars. “It’s been a family tra- University of North Carolina at Chapel cleared from my mind, like school.” After plans after high school, “You know, I’ve dition. My grandfather and father work Hill to become an obstetrician. high school, he plans to go to school for been asked that a lot. And I never an- on cars.” After high school he wants to nursing. “I just want to help people around swer honestly. I think I’m going to go become an auto mechanic. the world.” with the fow. Find my calling in college and stick with it.”
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Scrabble players take it seriously in an earlier tournament. Scrabble for Literacy Parakeet print Tournament is March 27 Walter Strickland, left, and Charles Strickland, right, fank the James Audubon print The Columbus County dividuals learn to read since – Southeastern Community of “The Carolina Parakeet” that the Strickland family donated to the N.C. Museum of Literacy Council will hold a 1979. One-on-one tutoring College (Dr. Kathy Matlock, Forestry in memory of their grandmother, Flossie Strickland. Naturalist and Audubon Super Tuesday “Scrabble for services offered by the coun- Sue Hawks, Dr. Kevin Brat- educator Andy Wood spoke to a maximum capacity crowd about the extinct “Carolina Literacy Challenge” tourna- cil are free and confidential. ton, and Dr. Morgan Phil- Parakeet” during the program, which was part of the dedication of the Audubon print ment on March 27 from 5:30–8 The council is also avail- lips, all SCC staff); second given by the Stricklands. p.m. in the Whiteville City able to speak at meetings place – New Hope Baptist Schools Civic Room. There to share available opportu- Church (Rev. Kenny Byrd, will be food, door prizes, and nities. Volunteers are also fifth grader Kenley Byrd the Scrabble Tournament. needed. and Walter Palmer; third This event is sponsored by The activities for the eve- place – Queen of Hearts and ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Vets’ Whiteville City Schools to ning will include a great the Pink Pearl Girls (Evon encourage and promote lit- meal, door prizes, and healthy Boren, Stacey Boren, Rhonda celebration slated in Charlotte eracy in the schools and com- competition among friends Bullard-Dutton, and Bonnie munity. in businesses, civic organi- Lee -Whiteville City Schools Veterans of the Vietnam Mooresville through March in Charlotte, this exhibit The cost is $25 per person. zations, school students and employees). War will receive the recogni- 25, and Founders Hall at 100 represents an opportunity to Teams can have two to four staff, community leaders Anyone who would like to tion they deserved decades North Tryon Street in Char- connect with other veterans players. and churches. The object is make a donation, sponsor a ago at the “Welcome Home lotte through March 30. in our own communities and The Columbus County Lit- to master spelling words that team, be on a team, provide Vietnam Veterans Celebra- Kennerly has been shoot- honor the sacrifices our ser- eracy Council promotes lit- will score big for your team, a door prize, or learn more tion” at Charlotte Motor ing on the front lines of his- vicemen and women made in eracy throughout the county. and have fun. about the council, call the Speedway on March 31. The tory for more than 45 years that conflict.” It is a non-profit educational The winning team mem- Columbus County Literacy event is sponsored by the N. and has photographed more organization with an active bers for the 2011 tournament Council office at 642-2442 Mon- C. Association of Broadcast- than eight wars. 501 (c) (3) status, helping in- held Nov. 29 were: first place day-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ers, the USO, and Charlotte At 25, he won the 1972 Motor Speedway. Pulitzer Prize for Feature In conjunction with this Photography for his work event, mobile exhibits have that included photos of the been traveling across the Vietnam, Cambodia, and state featuring photographer India-Pakistan Wars, and the David Kennerly’s Pulitzer Ali-Frazier fight in Madison prize-winning portfolio of Square Garden. combat photos from Viet- “I think it is the role of nam. the photographer to shed a Some of the exhibits little light into corners of closed earlier this month the world you wouldn’t see but the remaining exhibits otherwise,” said Kennerly. will be displayed in the N. C. “It certainly is a tribute to State Legislative Building the fighting men and women. in Raleigh through March And I think a lot of the pic- 23, Richard’s Coffee Shop in tures, not mine necessarily, but other photographers in the Vietnam War, for in- stance, really depicted the courage and valor of the McNeill-Balter American soldiers who were fighting the war. ends run on “That is really important, for back then and for future Nurse Aide I Students Graduate cable series generations.” Roscoe Beck Instructors Rita Capps (front right) and Ashley Godwin (front, second from left) stand Whiteville native Jane Mc- “I hope that North Caro- with area students who recently completed Nurse Aide I training at Southeastern Neill-Balter’s season-long run lina veterans, their families, Beck honored Community College. They are (frst row, left to right) Frederick Dobbin of Whiteville, on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” friends, and neighbors will Crystal Arnold of Fair Bluff, Diana Gorgy of Calabash, Kareesa Pridgen of Whiteville, came to an end Sunday night join us in honoring these Roscoe Beck was recognized Melissa Yanez of Guideway, Jessica Jacobs of Nakina, Rebekah Stephens of Fair when her character, Patricia, brave men and women in recently by Senior Resident Bluff; (second row) Jessica Addison of Chadbourn, Kasey Cannon of Green Sea, was killed off by zombies dur- Charlotte on March 31, but Superior Court Judge Douglas S.C., Brittney Harris of Whiteville, Alexandria Almond of Whiteville, Heather Faulk of ing the season finale of the this traveling photography B. Sasser of District 13A, Co- exhibit is another great Clarendon, Julianna Foley of Fair Bluff, Vanelse Yepe of Whiteville; (third row) Don top-rated cable show. lumbus and Bladen counties. way to remember those who Beck was presented a plaque Viets of Whiteville, Daniel Sibbett of Whiteville, Michael Alexander of Tabor City, Kayla McNeill-Balter, the daugh- ter of John and the late Mar- served in Vietnam,” U.S. Sen. for outstanding service as the Stewart of Hallsboro, April Graham of Chadbourn and Candice Parker of Whiteville. garet McNeill, was cast in Richard Burr said. Columbus County Grand Jury For more information about the SCC Nurse Aide program, call (910) 642-7141, ext. the Atlanta-based series last “For those who cannot officer for 13 years before his 335 or visit www.sccnc.edu. summer. make it to the celebration retirement on July 1, 2011. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 In defense of remaining silent Ask us Columbus County commissioners and Q. Why is construction at the De- partment of Aging going forward town council members would do well to while the county commissioners are stay away from hot-potato political issues deciding what parts of the Depart- that have little to do with their jurisdic- ment to carve off in order to balance tions. the budget? Some politicians can’t help but en- dorse, condemn or even vote on national A.The county received a $450,000 issues for the sake of political pandering. federal grant to build an addition to By and large, Columbus County has the Department of Aging. steered clear of controversial national “We had a year from the receipt issues. Too often in other places, self- of the money to start construction absorbed politicians use their office as or lose the funding. The county did a bully pulpit to espouse a particular not want to give back the grant so we have proceeded with the proj- point of view – to the detriment of their ect,” County Manager Bill Clark constituents. said. Issues like immigration, the definition The new building of less than of legal marriage or contraception fund- 6,000 square feet is expected to ing are cost roughly $600,000 in design and currently The point construction expenses. hot-button Some public boards issues, but Q. Is the 86 million gallons of have members who al- water per year that the county in most ways seem to be itching flushes from waterlines metered? Is cases, it excessive? these is- for a fight on emotional sues will or national issues. For- A. All water pumped or pur- be decided tunately, most boards chased for the districts is metered. by a federal here have the good sense Give us a call Water flushed is metered also as court, the well as gallons sold, according to Supreme to keep quiet and con- By JEFFERSON WEAVER I emailed that to you right after we home, and don’t spend every sec- Columbus County public utilities. Court, or centrate on the work at Staff Writer talked.” Sometimes they did, and ond of every day logged on. I do, “Having to flush 86 MG annu- by voters sometimes they didn’t, but that was however, have three published tele- ally is not comfortable, but when hand. you consider that it is necessary without It worries me how dependent we neither here nor there. phone numbers, two sets of voice have become on social media—and A simple phone call would have mail, a very capable receptionist, to maintain water quality for our Such-and-Such County putting in their customers, it makes it a necessity,” two-cents worth. how distant it has caused us to sufficed, rather than having to a rather distinctive vehicle and a become. crank up the one computer where dreadfully predictable schedule. I public utilities Director Kip Mc- New Hanover County commission- Many of you who read these we had email, dial up the server, am not hard to find, yet folks get Clary said. It is about 25 percent of ers recently got caught up in a firestorm words each week are “friends” of d ow n l o a d so caught up in the ease and the the water pumped. when they unanimously voted to kill a mine on Facebook; some are true the mes- lack of responsibility that comes “By the state average anything cost-sharing grant that would help poor friends, whilst others are beloved sage, and with social media that some forget over 20 percent loss is to be of women afford contraceptives. Obviously, acquaintances or merely folks g e t w h a t how to pick up a telephone book, concern but unless we have more the vote was controversial because of the with whom I have a shared inter- I needed. pick out a number, and punch the customers using the water I see est, faith, philosophy, or hobby. After the appropriate buttons. no way it can be eliminated,” Mc- attention contraception funding has got- Clary said. ten nationally. Some are very faithful readers of first year I am not going to offer up a It appears, though, the vote was more the words I place here (and online) or so, some wholesale condemnation of Face- each week. Then there are my fel- folks were book or other social media; I use Q. I saw where a woman was pulled emotional than thoughtful, and the low furtrappers, curmudgeons, actually of- it as a marketing and communi- over by someone with a blue light commissioners have now said they will conservatives, Christians, former fended that cations tool, but I don’t trust it who pretended to be a policeman. reconsider the issue – primarily because classmates, a few sworn enemies I asked in anymore than I would trust one of I heard the best thing to do is call 911. Is that true? the money spent for contraceptives typi- and in one flattering case, a really person or Weaver those alleged finance ministers’ cally saves taxpayers money many, many disturbed stalker (but she is a col- by phone, widows. It’s fun, don’t get me times over compared to having to fund umn for another day). rather than sending an email. Then wrong. I enjoy sharing photos, A. Law enforcement officers say that if you suspect the legiti- mothers and children who must go on But I worry, sometimes, that came talk forums and chat rooms. prayers, thoughts, jokes, and news many of us have lost sight of what a I remember when a chat room was on “FB,” as people call it. And on macy of someone in an unmarked welfare. police car attempting to pull you Another current national issue is friend really is. Ironically, I have be- the kitchen, and the kitchen table those days when I don’t log on, I come close friends with one Face- was a far better means of connect- do find myself missing it for just over with a flashing blue light at- prayer spoken before public meetings. In book friend, yet we haven’t man- ing people than the Internet. a little while before I shrug my tached to the car’s dash, grill or our experience, almost all public bodies aged to meet in person, although It seems funny that ten years shoulders and get on with my real sun visor, you can call 911 and ask in Columbus County have a moment of he lives just a short distance away later, what with the immediacy of life. I do not feel the need to tell the the dispatcher to see if it is a legit- prayer before meetings, and most folks (I want to see those canoes, brother social media, email is considered world my every move or emotion imate stop. If you are suspicious, are just fine with that. For a public body Etheridge). Our problem has been passe. Now, I still get a couple via FB, and nor do I feel the need continue to maintain a safe speed to make it an issue – when remaining timing, though, not reluctance to dozen or more emails a day—and to let folks know what I am having and dial 911. Give your name, cell phone silent would be the wisest move – would actually see another person in, that doesn’t count the ones sent for lunch whilst I am waiting for well, person. by widows of Nigerian interior the order to be filled. number, location, direction of be the quickest way to bring unwanted travel, license plate number, the attention or maybe even a lawsuit to the Shoot, I have received messages ministers who want to share their Speaking of lunch, I was in a on Facebook, emails and even text fortunes with me, in exchange for restaurant a while back when I hap- make, model and color of your board, plus probably ruin it for everyone. messages on my phone from folks my personal financial information. pened to look down the counter at car and a description of the car at- There are times, however, when an who were a few feet away. They I am tempted sometimes to ask the other folks. It was a place I do tempting to stop you. endorsement by a political body is were literally within spitting dis- why they happened to choose me not often frequent, for one reason Dispatchers will ask officers in meaningful and important; for example, tance, but due to the ease of the to share their millions, but scam or another, so no one had any real the field if any are attempting to endorsing the construction of infrastruc- computer, we find it onerous on artists and the gullible greedy grab- reason to know me from Adam’s stop a car near your location and ture in the region that would bring more occasion to stick our collective bers who fall for them are a column house cat. It was a good opportu- fitting your car’s description. Stay on the line with the dispatcher jobs. heads around the corner and say for another day. nity to watch folks, as I enjoy doing “Hey, you.” I am not saying FB is all bad; in from time to time. until you are sure you are safe. Do Though it may be tempting to weigh not hang up. in on a national issue that’s got every- I love my alone time; it’s when addition to reconnecting with folks The eatery was a lot like many God and I can talk, when I can en- long gone from my life, I have had I visit from time to time, but I If you do not have a cell phone body riled up, staying on task of what is joy the world without having to in- a half-dozen news stories come in realized for the first time that no or are in a no-service area, main- already the challenging job of running a teract with other folks, and when, through Facebook. A couple have one was reading a newspaper, or a tain a safe speed and pull over in town or county is what a great majority frankly, I can relax a little more turned out to be newsworthy, while Bible, or talking to their neighbors. a populated or well-lighted area. of people want their local elected offi- than I can even amongst those I others bear further investigation Instead, a couple were reading Be sure to report anyone who you cials to do. love most. But even a true timber- and one or two are, well, not so something on their cellphones, suspect is impersonating an offi- beast, much less a part-timer like newsworthy. It’s a useful tool, but I while another tried to maneuver a cer. myself, needs human interaction am fully aware that any young’un late breakfast around his notebook from time to time. Humans were with a little more computer sense computer. Still another was busily Elon Poll: Economic made to be social animals, yet than I have can “hack” my Face- texting on her cellular telephone. Quotes of many of us seem to look for more book page. Hence, I try to keep There was none of the small talk mood brightens in ways to reduce our contact with business off of Facebook, even in between strangers, a staple of other people. And I don’t just mean the allegedly private messages. many a burger joint or diner. Talk- North Carolina during flu season. Twice now I have missed very ing with strangers has always been North Carolinians are growing I remember too well when email vital events because no one thought one of my favorite activities, and more optimistic about the national the week was first beginning to emerge as to pick up the telephone and call. such establishments have always economy and about their own per- a common communications tool. My feelings were badly hurt in each been an excellent venue for such “That night, Marines ran through sonal financial situations, accord- More than once I waited for a phone case, and in no way assuaged by the talks, but not a single one of my ing to the latest Elon University the camp on maneuvers. That was ex- call to be returned, and when I excuse, “Well, I sent you a message fellow customers knew anything Poll, with the cost of gas being the citing to a bunch of 13- and 14-year- finally lost patience and called the on Facebook.” outside of what was on their digital top economic concern among state old girls.” respondent, I got the answer, “Oh, I do not have Internet access at Continued on next page residents. – Helen Holden, talking about a Girl The poll – conducted Feb. Thumbs down Scout camping trip at Camp Lejeune. 26-March 1 in partnership with The Girl Scouts celebrated its centennial the News & Observer, Charlotte Monday. Latchkey Kid Observer, WTVD Television, WCNC Television and News14 Carolina BY RAY LUNDY “If we are two minutes away, True to her word, after the first isted until I was an adult. The – surveyed 605 North Carolina NR Writers Group week, I had to walk to and from residents and has a margin of error and someone’s life is at stake, why term refers to a child going home school each day—alone. to an empty house with no parent of plus or minus 3.98 percentage wouldn’t we get the call? I have noth- When I began the first grade, my She gave me a hug and a kiss as I or adult to supervise or take care points. The sample is of the popula- ing against Bladen County EMS— mother started working. I was 5 left for school, and she left for work. of him. tion in general, with numbers that they are very dedicated, professional barely. There was no kindergarten Alone for the first time, I remember The latchkey to the door was include both landlines and cellular people—but they are 30 minutes back then. During the first week, the terror that I felt when I left on tied around his neck or hidden un- phones. away sometimes, or more. You have my mother walked me to school, foot for school and the terror I felt der a door mat or other item. Our The Elon University Poll does five minutes or less with some heart and met me at school to walk me when I went through the big front key was hidden under a flower pot not restrict respondents by voter patients. What is wrong with call- home—two blocks away. gate of the school yard on my way on the front porch. eligibility or likelihood of voting. ing out someone else who is closer, After the first week, my mom home. When I arrived home, I ate a Thirty-four percent of respon- Other kids also walked home dents expect the national economy and having resources there when the told me that I must walk myself to snack and walked to the business school and back home: “Darling, or rode their bikes, but they were where my mother worked. I com- to improve by the end of the year, responding unit arrives?” mommy and daddy have to work, older. I followed or walked along pleted my homework, and then more than double the 16 percent – Buckhead Fire and Rescue EMT so you have to be a big boy and with the older kids if they allowed played in the alleys touching base who thought the economy was Angel Simmons, speaking about the need walk to school and back home in me to do so. with mom often. Later I had a bike improving when asked the same for Bladen and Columbus County officials the afternoon.” Often, they did not want a and was allowed to stay home. question in September. to work out a way to dispatch Buckhead She told me that she would younger kid tagging along. Sometimes I hated it, but I knew Fewer respondents – 17 percent to calls on Jacobs Loop Road, which is in be working nearby and that if I I did not know it then, but the they loved me. And, I became a – expect their personal financial Bladen County but just across the road needed her they would call her. My news media in 1944 had coined a very mature, self-reliant young situations to worsen over the next word for kids like me—Latchkey year, which is down from 21 percent from the Buckhead station. dad went to work very early in the man at a very early age. The key, morning. Kids. I never knew the term ex- they loved me. Continued on next page The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 11-A Elon Poll Continued from previous page six months earlier. Twenty-six percent of re- spondents believe the state economy will improve by the end of the year. That figure is more than double the 11 percent who in March 2011 felt the North Carolina economy would be improving by the end of the year. However, seven out of 10 respondents in the latest poll also indicated they were “very concerned” about that and the cost of gas. “The cost of gas appears to be the biggest economic con- cern of North Carolinians,” said Mileah Kromer, assistant director of the Elon University Poll. More than half of respon- New GAL volunteer dents said they were also very District Court Judge William Fairley recently swore in concerned about the national Mary Jones as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. She will debt and about the cost of serve as a court advocate for abused and neglected chil- health care. dren, speaking out for what is in their best interest. The Same-sex marriage role of the GAL volunteer is to complete an investigation With North Carolina resi- of the child’s case and review reports and records. GAL dents headed to the polls in volunteers make an impact on their communities, serve May to vote on a proposed children who are in the court system by no fault of their constitutional amendment Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist that would define marriage own and become better informed about the legal and as “between one man and one Things are picking up social service systems. The program needs volunteers woman,” state residents are The Whiteville chamber is working with the city and DOT in this year’s spring litter to cover the caseload. Free training is provided. Anyone indicating more support for sweep. Starting with a kickoff March 23 at City Hall, groups of volunteers can use interested in becoming a GAL volunteer should contact full marriage rights for same- provided supplies to pick up litter and show the pride they have in their community. Christy Haik Robbins at 910-641-3095. sex couples. Volunteer organizers Lauren Cole, Travis Faulk and Sara Thompson promote the Thirty-six percent of re- spondents said they support event later this month with posters and trash bags. such rights, slightly high- Baptist Men set mission to er than the 33 percent who highest regard, with 35 percent showed support in November of respondents holding favor- Give us a call repair Pennsylvania church and a rise from this time last able views of him. Continued from previous page year when 28 percent signaled Texas Rep. Ron Paul and The Baptist Men of the CBA Baptist Men and Brother- their approval of full marriage former Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. screens. I had to be content momma, pray for those in Columbus Baptist Associa- hood, at 642-7814. rights. Rick Santorum were close be- with visiting with the wait- need, read to a little kid, do tion (CBA) are sponsoring A spaghetti plate fundraiser In that regard, 54 percent of hind with 33 and 32 percent of ress, who was happy for the something nice, and roll in the a mission trip June 2-9 to will be held Friday, March 23 respondents said they would respondents indicating favor- conversation. grass with a good dog. Susquehanna Valley Com- from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. in the oppose an amendment to the able views. It saddens me that these Many folks are kind enough munity Church, a Southern fellowship hall of Trinity Bap- North Carolina constitution Trailing the three candi- technological advances that to thank me for this little fare- Baptist Church in Berwick, tist Church, 201 S. Thompson that would ban same-sex mar- dates was former U.S. Speaker were supposed to improve well, and a few have even told Pa. In this N.C. Baptist Men- Street, Whiteville. riage. Thirty-eight percent of the House Newt Gingrich. life have indeed cheapened me that they do indeed take the Pennsylvania Partnership The meal includes spaghet- support it. Twenty-three percent of re- it, in my opinion. I do have a time to do those things (even Mission project, the locals will ti, salad, rolls, dessert and tea “Consistent with what we spondents had favorable views couple friends with whom, for rolling in the grass with the repair the floor and renovate - eat in or take out. Plates are $6 see nationally, North Carolin- of Gingrich, and 59 percent one reason or another, I have aforementioned dog). the kitchen in the fellowship and deliveries will be made for ians are starting to warm to the had unfavorable views of him. more text conversations than I realized the other day, after hall, including windows, cabi- 10 or more plates. Call Barbara idea of same-sex civil unions Gingrich was the only one of telephone talks, but we still someone else said “Didn’t you nets, countertops and sinks, Freed at 648-2294 to purchase or partnerships,” Kromer said. the four GOP candidates with talk a lot as well. Indeed, one get my message on Facebook?” and share the love of Jesus in tickets in advance. “Compared to this time last unfavorable marks over 50 called me a while back after a that I need to add another sug- the area. Contributions are also wel- year, far more citizens are percent. couple of odd days meant our gestion to my Friday sign-off: The group is in need of a come and will be greatly appre- supportive of giving at least A large number of respon- talks were entirely digitized, Pick up the telephone and plumber, electrician, carpenter ciated. Make checks payable some partnership rights to gay dents, ranging from 17 percent rather than vocal. call someone. Then go roll in and helpers – men and women to the Columbus Baptist Asso- couples.” for Romney to 26 percent for “I missed hearing a human the grass with your dog, after – who feel led to participate in ciation for “Berwick, Pa. Mis- GOP candidates Santorum, indicated they were voice,” she said, and I agreed. you hug your momma. this mission trip. Anyone who sion Trip” and mail to 208 S. Of the Republican candi- unable to judge or didn’t know Almost every Friday after- And remember what it was would like more information Thompson Street, Whiteville, dates running for president, whether they had a favorable noon, I sign off of Facebook like when we were social ani- or have an interest in going N.C. 28472. All proceeds will former Massachusetts Gov. opinion of the candidates. with a suggestion that folks mals, not social media addicts. call team leader Larry Mincey be used to purchase building Mitt Romney was held in the take the time to hug their at 642-6763, or Eric Underwood, materials. 12A -- The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 Professional FORUM Area Experts Answer Your Questions & Offer Their Best Advice A special thanks to these professionals for sharing with our readers answers to many “frequently asked” questions in their areas of expertise. We hope you’ll enjoy this series for the next 9 weeks, and will fnd some helpful information here.
Q. Can my prosthesis break down? Q. Why would I hire a lawyer when the Q. I’m afraid of going to jail and losing my house. I’m behind on my taxes and child support. back of the speeding citation I received says Is there anyway bankruptcy can help me? A. Yes. Things happen all the time that may necessitate I can mail in the fine and fees before court? a repair or replacement of a component of the device. In the “old days” the prosthesis was one piece, and the repair All prior taxes can be paid through a Chapter 13 A. was relatively simple. Today we provide a more complex A. Some citations are waivable offenses that can bankruptcy plan. This includes house tax and income taxes. modular device, made from different components all put be paid off before going to court. An example is a With a few exceptions, most taxes over three years old can together with adjustable connectors that allow movement of speeding ticket for a charge of 69 mph in a 55 mph be wiped out in either a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 case. each individual part of the device. This gives us the ability zone. Paying off such a ticket results in a guilty plea Taxes that are less than 3 years old cannot be wiped out in to tailor the prosthesis to match an individual’s ability much as charged. Points can be assessed against your any bankruptcy case, but you can be given more time to pay. more accurately than the old style. This design lends itself license and insurance points can cause your insurance While your approved plan is active, the taxing authorities will to being more likely to have an individual part break and/ not be able to take action against you. They won’t be able to or fail. Even normal wear and tear will eventually cause premiums to increase as much as 45 percent in some garnish your wages or sell your house. Chapter 13 can help parts to need to be replaced. The more active you are, the cases. If you pay off two tickets in a 12-month period you with child support. You must continue making regular child more often you will need to have the device checked for it could result in revocation of your driver’s license, de- support payments as they come due after you file your case. signs of fatigue by your Prosthetist. It’s a good idea to know pending on the number of points against you. Hiring However, if you are behind on your child support, you can about warranties and what to expect when something does an attorney, in most cases, means you do not have to catch it up through a Chapter 13 case by stretching out the fail. Be sure to get small problems taken care of promptly. back payments by up to 5 years. If you are facing contempt Wearing a device for too long when it needs repair will po- go to court and a lesser offense can be negotiated on charges for being behind, and you have been ordered to pay tentially cause harm to your residual limb and other parts of your behalf. That results in fewer or no points against all the money at once, then filing a Chapter 13 will help you your body. An ounce of prevention is STILL worth more than your license or insurance. greatly and keep you out of jail. a pound cure. So get it fixed!!
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Q. How can my property stand out from Q. Can I volunteer for Lower Cape Fear Q. Can Veneers give me that Holly- others on the market? Hospice & LifeCareCenter in Columbus wood smile? County? A. Everywhere you look, there are lots of homes for sale. Yes! If you would like a natural appear- How do you get your home sold with so much competition? A. Yes, Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare- A. You could put a sign in your yard and hope for the best. Center is seeking individuals to serve as volun- ance that covers irregularities or aesthetic Or you could try making your property more attractive, but teers in Columbus County. Volunteers provide re- concerns, such as chips, discoloration, un- what if everyone else is doing the same things? There are spite for caregivers and much needed emotional evenness or gaps, you may want to consider “extras” you can offer to draw more attention, such as a veneers. Customized, wafer-thin veneers (also 12-month home warranty. A home warranty protects the buy- support for patients with life-limiting illness and er from most repairs within the first year. Another incentive their families. They also assist hospice families called porcelain laminates) are cemented you could offer is closing cost assistance. Every transaction with errands as needed. In general, volunteers directly onto the front of the tooth. Veneers, has closing costs. Sellers’ costs are paid from the proceeds act as objective, caring friends to people in however, are not an ideal choice for patients of the sale; buyers’ costs have to come out of their pockets. need. They can also volunteer at Angel House, with tooth decay, advanced periodontal dis- If you offer to assist in covering some of these costs, a buyer provide administrative support, assist with spe- ease, or severe misalignment. In cases where will notice and will be more likely to choose your property. cial events, and provide community outreach. veneers are not advisable, orthodontic treat- These are just a couple of examples of how to stand out in a For more information on volunteer opportunities crowded market. For others, feel free to contact us, and set ments and porcelain crowns may be better in Columbus County, contact Anita Crabtree at choices. up a time to discuss your listing. 642.9051. J. Ray Realty Lower Cape Fear Hospice Bladenboro 101 Courthouse Square, Whiteville & LifeCareCenter Family Dentistry 642-8111 ÓäÈÊ7>ÀÀÀÊ/À>Ê,`°]Ê7 ÌiÛiÊUÊÈ{Óäx£ £ä{Ê{Ì Ê-Ì°]Ê >`iLÀÊUÊnÈÎÓÎÇÇ Eric Hill “We can make you smile!” Broker Anita Crabtree 910-641-2676 Community Outreach Coordinator Dr. Christopher Clark, DDS
Q. What are the risk factors for Q. I keep hearing about CrawlSpace Care™. Q. Should my child be on a fluoride supple- What is this? ment? WMSDs? A. CrawlSpace Care™ is a method of installing A. If you live in Columbus County or Bladen Coun- A. Repetitive, forceful, or prolonged exer- systems to protect the microenvironment and promote bet- ty, the answer is probably “yes.” Most of the country tions of the hands; frequent or heavy lifting, ter environment in the crawl space through reduction of puts fluoride in the water. Columbus County is one of pushing, or pulling, or carrying of heavy moisture and relative humidity levels. This system reduces the relatively few exceptions. However, fluoridation objects; prolonged awkward postures; and the likelihood of wood rot, mold and wood destroying decreases cavities by up to 75%. Therefore almost all vibration contribute to WMSDs. Jobs or insects. It also allows for substantial energy savings. The children in this county need to be on fluoride supple- crawl space is closed to the outside environment by using working conditions that combine risk fac- mentation daily from six months of age until they turn materials to close the ventilators and cover the ground, tors will increase the risk for musculoskeletal 17 years old. This supplementation is in addition to walls and pillars with a vapor barrier. A dehumidifier is problems. The level of risk depends on how brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. Rarely some wells then installed to pull any humidity out of the crawl space long a worker is exposed to these condi- area, and also a monitor which is used by the home- in this area have adequate fluoride naturally. If you tions, how often they are exposed, and the owner to keep a check on the humidity levels in the crawl are on well water, your pediatrician can arrange to level of exposure. space. Please contact McDuffie Pest Control at 800-441- have it tested. If your child is NOT on fluoride and 8278 or mcduffiepest.com for further needs to be, you should see your pediatrician. information. Columbus Family Columbus Pediatrics & Chiropractic Center McDuffie Pest Control Adolescent Care ÜÞ°ÊÇ{Ê ÕÃ°Ê °]Ê >`LÕÀÊUÊÈx{Îxn£ www.mcduffiepest.com 800 Jefferson St., Suite 116, Whiteville “Providing Gentle Care With Excellent Results” 1-800-441-8278 642-2642 Dr. William Prease Dana McDuffie Randolph Matthews, MD Sports
Te News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 - Page 1-B Pack falls to North in 10-inning thriller By DAN BISER Sports Editor
It was another thrilling, highly competitive high school baseball game. But it also turned into another disappointing loss for the Whiteville Wolfpack. The visiting North Brunswick Scorpions clawed their way back from an early 4-0 deficit to tie the game at 6-all after seven innings. The North Brunswick squad brought across two runs in the top of the 10th inning to pull out an 8-6 win and hand Whiteville its third loss in four games. WHS Head Coach Brett Harwood indicated that it was another night of his team playing reasonably well, but it just wasn’t enough to gain a win. The loss dropped the Wolfpack’s conference record to 0-2 and season record to 5-4. The final five six innings of the game featured a strong relief pitching duel between senior righthanders Hunter Smith of Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist South Columbus lead-off hitter Hannah Lee slaps at a pitch in last Thursday’s non-conference softball game against the East Whiteville and Matt Lowry of North Brunswick. Columbus Lady Gators at Lake Waccamaw. South Columbus won 7-2 for its eighth consecutive victory. South Columbus and The big play of the game came in the bottom of the sixth Whiteville are tied for frst place in the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference standings with 2-0 league records. inning when the North Brunswick centerfielder collided with the fence while coming up with a two-out catch that robbed Smith of a go-ahead home run with the score tied at 6-all. The collision was momentarily stunned him and he lay on the field Lady Stallions romp past ECHS for eighth straight win for several moments, getting checked by coaches and trainers, before trotting back to the dugout. LAKE WACCAMAW - Eight Coach Brett Burroughs two doubles, and finished with South Columbus, now tied North Brunswick, which won for the first time in three in a row! Lady Stallions now have an five runs batted in. with Whiteville for first in conference games, got the winning runs in the top of the 10th The South Columbus softball 8-0 record. Dyson collected two hits and the Waccamaw Conference inning on a one-out single by Steven Linkous. Linkous scored team continued its winning Bailey Dyson and Hayley scored three runs. race, will play host to South on a double by Jared Strange, who later scored on a sacrifice ways last Thursday by taking Lee combined to pitch a three- Madeline Pierce, Danielle Brunswick on Tuesday and will fly by Lowery. a 7-2 decision over host East hitter, and Jade Fowler went Monroe and Patrick had hits for visit West Brunswick on Friday. In the bottom of the 10th inning, Jacob Long led off with a Columbus. 4-for-4 at the plate, including East Columbus. Both games will start at 6 p.m. hard single to left field. But Lowry managed to strike out the next three batters to end the game. Lowry, who will play next season for UNC-Chapel Hill, struck out 11 batters after coming WHS girls soccer squad pounds Richmond County 7-0 from behind the plate to relieve starter David Zacek with one The Whiteville High School a shot after getting the assist kick on a handball in the box. WHS prevailed in the JV out in the fourth inning. girls soccer team continued its from freshman midfielder Richmond’s agile goalie stopped game 3-1 on two goals by Charis Smith relieved WHS starter Nathan Hood with one out in run of solid team play Friday Maddie Creech. High’s initial shot, but the goalie Kasitati and one by Meredith the sixth inning and retired 10 of the next 12 batters he faced. with a 7-0 shutout over 4A Rich- Senior midfielder Jacq couldn’t handle the shot and Thompson. He recorded eight strikeouts. mond High School of Rocking- Rapeley was able to head in a High pounced on the rebound Whiteville remained the Whiteville took a quick lead with four runs in the first in- ham Friday night. corner kick from McCumbee, and kicked it into the net. number two ranked 2A team in ning, drawing three walks, a North Brunswick scoring error The win moved the team’s then Ray scored the next two Whiteville finished the game the state polls when rankings and back-to-back singles by Tyquan McDonald and Justin White record to 6-0-1 overall and 1-0 in goals, the first after a High on a Kayla Beverley goal from were released Sunday night, and a sacrifice fly by Zach Brown. conference play with 28 goals cross found Ray six yards close range after McCumbee trailing top-ranked Carrboro Coach Randy Fennell’s Scorpions scored their first run in scored and four allowed. from the goal, which Ray cooly delivered a free kick into the box High School. the third inning when Lowry doubled and scored on a single Junior forward Carly High buried. Ray’s next goal came for the 7-0 final. Whiteville has a conference by Tyler Barnes. got the scoring started for on a left-footed shot from 15 The WHS defense of Marga- game versus North Brunswick The Wolfpack added another run in the thirdinning when Whiteville when she outran the yards after High beat three ret High, Kendall Bush, Maleah tonight at home at 6, is away at Long hit a lead-off triple and scored moments later on a wild defense following a pass from defenders on the right flank Murray, Shae Cokely and Bever- West Bladen at 6 Wednesday and pitch for a 5-1 lead. junior center midfielder Jordan and crossed the ball to Ray. ley allowed just one shot on goal, then has a return trip to Rich- North Brunswick sent nine batters to the plate in fourth in- Ray. A half minute later, senior High scored for a second which was easily saved by senior mond County Friday at 6:30. forward Sam McCumbee netted time after earning a penalty keeper Allyssa Alley. See Pack on 2B Lady Wolfpack sofball team tops NBHS 7-4 Coach Jimmy Williams’ less game with five runs in and Geena White. Whiteville High softball team the bottom of the third in- Worley pitched the first 3-1/3 notched its sixth straight win ning, but North Brunswick innings before giving way to and Waccamaw 2A-3A Con- answered with four runs in Thompson, who pitched the ference record at 2-0 in a 7-4 the fourth inning. next two innings. Worley re- decision Friday over the vis- Whiteville held on to its turned to the mound with one iting North Brunswick Lady one-run lead through the next out in the sixth inning to finish Scorpions. two innings before adding a out the win. The win put the Lady Wolf- pair of runs in the bottom of North Brunswick’s S. Fodrie pack in a tie for first place with the sixth inning. and J. Zsidisin each had two South Columbus in the confer- Haley Tolley and Cori Dew of North Brunswick’s seven ence standings. each had two hits for White- hits. M. Barrett was the losing Lauren Worley was the win- ville with Tolley knocking a pitcher. ning pitcher, getting some solo home run. Whiteville will travel to play middle-inning relief help from Also contributing to the West Bladen Tuesday and will Jenny Thompson. Lady Wolfpack’s 11-hit attack travel to play East Bladen Fri- Whiteville, now with a 7-2 were Worley, Tina White, Sam day. Both games are scheduled season record, broke up a score- Bass, Brianna Smith-Walker, for 6 p.m. starts. Vikings edge Gators in Tree Rivers opener CERRO GORDO - Two programs “just trying season of trying to put its program back at the to get better,” battled in a Three Rivers 1A-2A level it held during most of the past decade, Among female award recipients at last Wednesday’s Whiteville High School Winter Conference baseball opener Friday at the West now has a 2-4 record. Sports Banquet were, front row, left to right, Brittany McMillian, Emily Ward, Jenna Watts, Columbus High School field. Coach Mitch McCleney’s WCHS squad Frances Menser, Alea Henry, Marquetta Hemingway. Middle row Erica Royals, Mara Love, In the end, the West Columbus Vikings pulled will travel to play conference rival Fairmont Briana Hammond, Jordan Ray, Lacy Lennon, Madison Gaskins, Jamilia Jones. Back row, out a 3-2 victory over the East Columbus Gators Tuesday at 5 p.m. Wednesday, the Vikings will behind a gutty pitching performance by Fran- entertain Fayetteville Christian at 5 p.m. Photos by Krystal Hawkins ciso Torres. Coach Karl Bracey’s ECHS squad, which Forrest Wayne had two hits for the defending lost nine regulars off last year’s state title state 1A champion East Columbus team, which team, will travel to play Three Rivers Con- WHS winter sport athletes honored saw its season record fall to 0-5. The Gators did ference rival Red Springs Tuesday at 5, and and junior varsity basketball girls placed runnerup in their not make an error for the first time this season. the Gators will entertain Southwest Onslow The 2012 Whiteville High teams. division. West Columbus, which is in the third straight Wednesday at 5 in a non-conference game. School Athletic Association Banquet was held last Wednes- Highlights of the WHS The WHS junior varsity girls day in the school cafeteria. winter sports season includ- won the Waccamaw Conference The event, sponsored by ed the Lady Wolfpack basket- JV title, and the WHS boys JV Stallions run past East Columbus 15-1 the Athletic Association of ball team’s Waccamaw Con- finished runnerup. Whiteville, honored players and ference regular-season and LAKE WACCAMAW - Reno baseball win over the host loaded triple for Coach Willie coaches of the WHS bowling tournament championships. BOYS BOWLING - Ty- Duncan and McKenzie Ches- East Columbus Gators. Gore’s SCHS team, which took teams, varsity and junior var- The Wolfpack boys bowl- ler Sellers (Most Valuable), nutt combined for a strong The game was halted after its second win of the season sity cheerleading squad, girls ing team won the Colum- Montana Fabrocini (Most Im- pitching performance, and five innings by the 10-run over ECHS. varsity and junior varsity bas- bus County Bowling League proved). Zachary Stocks and Cody Jack- rule. Chase Nye drove in the lone ketball teams and boys varsity championship, and the WHS GIRLS BOWLING - Emily son each had two hits for the Jackson and Tanner Dun- East Columburs run with a Ward and Brittany McMillian South Columbus High baseball can each had a double and second-inning single. (Most Valuable), Erica Royals team in a 15-1 non-conference Tanner Hyatt clouted a bases- (Most Improved). CHEERLEADING - Mace- Central teams sweep Tabor City Middle School Tournament titles lynn Batten (Best All-Around), Madison Gaskins (Best Team- outlasted Cerro Gordo 6-4 in TABOR CITY - Central Mid- In Thursday’s baseball mate), Briana Hammond (Flyer eight innings. dle School of Whiteville came semi-finals, Nakina beat Ta- Award), Lacy Lennon (Most In quarter-final softball play, away with both the baseball bor City 12-1, and Central Versatile), Mara Love (Best Tabor City won by forfeit over and softball championships of bumped Hallsboro 16-3. Attitude). Chadbourn, Nakina beat Acme- the second annual Tabor City The softball semi-finals GIRLS BASKETBALL - Delco 20-1, Central defeated Wil- Middle School Tournament. saw Central take a 15-7 win Sam McCumbee and Jenna liams 18-0 and Hallsboro took an The week-long, nine-school over Nakina and Central Watts (Most Valuable), Jordan 18-0 win over Cerro Gordo. tournament was held at the Ta- squeeze past defending tour- Ray (Best All-Around), Mar- bor City Recreation Complex. nament champion Hallsboro. quetta Hemingway (Coach’s In play-in baseball/softball In Friday’s championship Award), Alea Henry (Most Im- games on March 8, Hallsboro games, the Central baseball In quarterfinal baseball proved). took wins over Evergreen 19-0 team stormed to its second play last Monday and Tues- BOYS BASKETBALL - Rob- in softball and 12-2 in baseball. straight title with an 11-0 vic- day, Tabor City defeated Chad- Among male award winners at last Wednesday night’s ert Smith (Most Valuable), tory over Nakina. bourn 18-3, Hallsboro topped Whiteville High School Winter Sports Banquet were left Shyheem Brooks (Coach’s Teams will begin regular- In softball final, Central Acme-Delco 3-0, Central beat to right, Trey Sellers, Robert Smith, Mikel Foxworth, Shy- Award), Mikel Foxworth (Most season action this week. topped Tabor City 13-3. Williams 9-0 and Hallsboro heem Brooks. Improved). The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 - 2B Former Whiteville High star Rams sweep Surgery forces Wilcox High school sports schedule Softball past Wilkes MONDAY, MARCH 19 Whiteville at West Bladen, 6 NORTH WILKESBORO - Girls Soccer to be sidelined for rest East Columbus at Red Springs, 5 The Southeastern Community East Columbus at South Columbus, 6 South Brunswick at South Columbus, 6 College baseball team swept a North Brunswick at Whiteville, 6 of current NBA season Fairmont at West Columbus, 5 three-game Region 10 series over host Wilkes Community Golf The Boston Celtics announced last week that Chris Wilcox, Boys Tennis College Saturday and Sunday. Whiteville, South Columbus in the former Whiteville High All-State basketball player, will un- South Brunswick at Whiteville, 4 SCC, now carrying a six- Waccamaw Conference match dergo aortic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on March 29, and South Columbus at North Brunswick, 4 game winning streak and a at Magnolia Greens will miss the remainder of the 2011-12 NBA season. 13-9 record, won Saturday by (North Brunswick - host), 2 The 29-year-old Wilcox is now in his 10th NBA season and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 scores of of 4-2 and 2-0 with his first with the Boston Celtic squad. Wilcox paced Whiteville Baseball Josh Whitesell pitching a no- Baseball High to the 1999 state 2A championship and played a key role in Southwest Onslow at East Columbus, 5 hitter in the second game. Columbus Christian Academy the University of Maryland’s run to the 2002 NCAA champion- Fayetteville Christian at West Columbus, 5 The Rams won Sunday 5-3 at Conway Christian, 4 ship. The 6-foot-10, 235-pound forward was the first round draft in 15 innings. The marathon selection of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2002. Softball game had seven lead changes. TUESDAY, MARCH 20 A team of leading cardiac specialists who consulted with Southwest Onslow at East Columbus, 5 Jordan Hunt had four hits. Baseball Wilcox and the Celtics indicated that surgery should completely The Rams will play host to Whiteville at West Bladen, 6 repair Wilcox’s condition and that he can expect to resume his Girls Soccer Hudson Valley of New York East Columbus at Red Springs, 5 NBA career next season. Whiteville at West Bladen, 6 Tuesday and Thursday in a South Brunswick at South Columbus, 5 Wilcox has long had an aortic abnormality that remained pair of doubleheaders with Fairmont at West Columbus, 5 stable since the start of his pro career. However, as a precau- Boys Tennis each beginning at 1 p.m. tionary measure, the Celtics medical staff scheduled frequent St. Pauls at West Columbus, 4 aortic scans for Wilcox, and a recent scan showed a significant enlargement of his aorta. After several follow-up tests, doctors recommended surgery. Pack Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Continued from 1B Operations, released the following statement: ning, scoring four runs. White- “While we are saddened that Chris will not be able to play ville committed three errors and again this season, the most important thing is his heath, and we the Scorpions got a double by are fortunate to have access to an amazing team of specialists to Perkins and singles by Linkous, evaluate Chris’s case. The entire Celtics family supports Chris Lowry, and Dylan Reed to tie the during this difficult time in his career.” score at 5-5. At Wilcox’s request, the Celtics will have no additional com- Hood led off the fourth for ment at this time. Whiteville with a triple and Wilcox has dealt with shoulder and leg injuries since the start raced home on a wild pitch for of the season, but in recent games, he had started to make some a 6-5 lead. headway for Coach Doc Rivers’ Celtic squad. The Scorpions tied the score Wilcox had seen action in 28 games, including four starts. He in the top of the sixth inning has averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while seeing when Linkous singled, took an average of 17 minutes per contest. second on a wild pitch and raced home on a single by Strange. Lowry struck out 10 of the CCA falls in season opener last 12 WHS batters he faced. HANNAH, S.C. - Although Jimmy Hardin, Kendall Pow- White had three hits for the Columbus Christian Acad- ell and Yates Powell each had Whiteville while Long and emy Pacers came out well two hits for the Pacers and Smith each had two. Smith and ahead in the hit column on each drove in a run. Hardin Ben Connor had doubles. Thursday, they still came up and Kendall Powell each had a Linkous and Strange each on the short end of the score. double and Yates Powell stole had two hits for North Bruns- In their first game of the two bases. wick, which had lost its first season, the Pacers suffered Columbus Christian Acad- two conference games to South a 4-3 road loss to host New emy will play today at 4 p.m. at Brunswick and West Bruns- Prospect Christian. Conway Christian in Conway, wick. CCA pitcher Tom John- S.C. Whiteville, which lost its con- son went the distance on the On Friday, the Pacer baseball ference opener to West Bruns- mound, allowing only three and softball teams will travel to wick, will play Tuesday at West hits while striking out nine Laurinburg for 4 p.m., games at Bladen, and it will play host to and walking nine. Scotland Christian. East Bladen Friday. 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WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post offce • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. -The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, March 19, 2012 The News Reporter Scheduling a community event? TV EVENING VIEWER Check out our 24-hour
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ATTENTION PHARMACY TECHNI- JOB OPENING / OPHTHALMIC RN OR LPN NEEDED at Shoreland 060 Special Notices CIANS are you ready for a change? TECH. Apply to Columbus Eye Asso- Healthcare. Apply in person 200 Flow- A local Pharmacy is looking for a full- ciate. 910-642-2020 ers Pridgen Drive. time Pharmacy Technician to perform LOCAL HUNTING CLUB. Looking for Benefits Verification, Billing and Col- NURSING ASSISTANT NEEDED *** Dee Watts Backhoe members. Hunt over 1,500 acres. FIREWOOD FOR SALE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2. POSI- lections as well as other duties. If for busy physicians’s office in Chad- Service **** Excellent deer, turkey, bobcat, coyote tion for the Nurse Family Partnership All red oak wood, recently you want a new career here is your bourn, must have pleasant person- Insured, tree removal, split firewood, and bear hunting. NO DOG HUNTING Program in Columbus area. The NFP cut. Call 234-1578 or 625- chance. Store hours are M-F 8:30- ality, experience preferred but not bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for ALLOWED. Membership $600 yearly. Program is an evidence-based, nurse 5:00 with no weekends. Please send necessary. Strong computer skills is driveway, land clearing. Also mow- Due by June 15th. Contact 910-356- 1983. We deliver. home visiting program that improves resume to PO Box 339 Whiteville, a must. Apply at Chadbourn ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile 4069. Leave name and number. the health, well-being and self-suffi- NC 28472. ciency of low-income, first time par- Family Practice Center, PA, 104 7th 770-0534. 230 Miscellaneous ents and their children. Candidate Ave., Chadbourn, NC. 8-5:30 pm, EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL MAN- ANY TIME DISPOSAL SERVICES must have a BSN degree. A valid NC M-F. 910-654-3143. AGEMENT, Inc. is currently recruit- Specializing in removal of unwant- ‘65 MUSTANG, 2003 Chevy Z71 licenses required. Qualified applicants ing for the following positions for our XRAY TECH NEEDED for physi- ed items! Are you: Moving? Selling a truck, gooseneck horse trailer, Quar- should submit a completed PD-118 Whiteville location: cian’s office in Chadbourn. Job also property? Spring cleaning? Let us do terhorse Paint gelding. 910-612-5792 application to the Robeson County s )NTENSIVE )N (OME 4EAM ,EAD -UST includes patient nursing care in the the work for you! Call today for a free Health Department, 460 Country Club be Provisionally or Fully Licensed) office. Competitive benefits. Apply at quote! 910-770-8018. GOLF CART BATTERIES, new $450 Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 set plus tax and exchange. Call 910- s )NTENSIVE )N (OME 1UALIlED 0RO- Chadbourn Family Practice, 104 E 7th Bobby Hinson Construction 612-5699 fessional Ave, Chadbourn, NC 910-654-3143 !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans s )NTENSIVE )N (OME !SSOCIATE 0RO- REGISTERED NURSE Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- & tractors. Any condition. Paying top PRINCESS HOUSE CRYSTAL for fessional for Home Care Agency ging, lots and hedge rows with mini dollar. Will meet or beat any price. sale. Call 642-7266. Please visit our website at www.ever- excavator. Call 640-7606. Carolinas Home Care Agency, Inc. greeenbehavioral.com to apply. Carpentry Work RAY’S USED Furniture, Hwy 130 past Evergreen Behavioral Management, is seeking applications for a full time Registered Nurse for the Whiteville WILL CLEAN HOUSES, or care for Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No ‘BATTERIES $10, Brunswick Electric. Living, dining, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employ- bedrooms, tables, chairs, etc. We office. Qualifications: Bachelor or elderly. Reasonable rates. Call, ask job too small. Workmanship guaran- catalytic converters, aluminum er, M/F/D/V buy used furniture! 840-5356 Associate degree in nursing. Licensed for Marie 910-642-8711 teed. Call 642-4226. rims, brass. Will not be with North Carolina, and have at least undersold. In business 10 year. MEDICAL ASSISTANT, LPN 1 year experience in home care field. Call 910-642-3560 AND MEDICAL RECEP- Full benefit package includes: Paid TIONIST NEEDED FOR vacation, sick leave, 401k retirement City of Whiteville CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY BUSY URGENT CARE IN plan, major medical insurance, dis- Buyers of land and timber. We buy WHITEVILLE. FOR IMMEDI- ability insurance, and travel reim- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- ATE CONSIDERATION, FAX bursement. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- If interested, please call Aletha Young Public Auction er. Call days 642-2909. RESUME TO 866-251-5115. at 910-642-3700, Monday Friday 8:00 EXPERIENCED COOK NEEDED. NURSE POSITIONS LPN or RN am - 5:00 pm I BUY JUNK CARS I pay $170-$600. Must be honest and dependable. Call The City Council of Whiteville will hold a Public Donut Shop 640-3317 Full time or part time. Must have NC Also looking to buy a Honda / Toyota. license. Excellent benefits. Vacation, SPECIALTY MEDICAL OFFICE Auction on March 21, 2012 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 Holiday pay, Sick pay and more. seeking, medical assistant or CNA as FAIR BLUFF Water & Sewer Con- well as front office staff. Please send SELL ME your old singlewide fixer struction company seek individual Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mul- at 317 South Madison Street. The terms of the sale berry Street, Shallotte, NC 28459. resume to Michelle.capefearpain@ upper reasonably. Call 910-207-3458 exp. with heavy machinery, valid CDL. nc.rr.com or fax to 910-223-7247 Ref. required. 910-649-7133 Please apply in person will be Cash or Certifed Check, only. Inquiries re- WANT TO BUY old Bulk Barns. Call 910-234-4819 or 653-2074 FT DIETARY SERVICES DIRECTOR garding the Auction should be made to Bonnie SOUTHEASTERN NC Assure quality dietary services by Williams or Kathy Cox at City Hall by calling 910- directing, coordinating, and supervis- ing Dietary Services staff. 642-8046. Requirements: Certified Dietary Man- HOME HEALTH ager, Serv-Safe Certified. Must keep March 15, 19, 2012 100 Pets & Animals registration current by attending Immediate opening at Well Care Home Health seminars and/or workshops, knowl- edgeable of cost accounting, record for an RN with at least 2 years experience ‘PR’ BLUE PIT PUPPIES, keeping, budget planning, menu plan- treating psychiatric care patients. Full time NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UKC registered. 4 males. ready to go. ning, diet therapy, purchasing pro- with competitive pay, paid time off, 401K TOWN OF TABOR CITY APPLICATION Call 653-3353 cedures, dietary management and serve on related committees. Dem- participation, company laptop, and cell FOR 2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REG. POMERANIAN PUPPIES, male onstrated MDS 3.0 experience, abil- & females, shots, wormed. Small ity to accurately assess nutritional phone. RN will see 5 to 7 patients a day BLOCK GRANT FUNDING sizes, sable & beige $300 Born Nov. needs of residents, good leadership 2011. 641-1925 skills. Quality food service production Monday-Friday. Option for a company car. Notice is hereby given that the Tabor City Board of and service experience and complies Councilmen will conduct a Public Hearing on April 10, with Code of Ethics and Standards Send resume to [email protected] of Performance of Dietary Manager or fax to 910-202-1366. 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Courthouse concerning Association. the intention of Tabor City to apply for funding under ALSO SAT. 17TH @ 2115 OLD WILM- Send resume to B315, The News “Because We Care” INGTON RD, HALLSBORO. RAIN Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, the CDBG program. OR SHINE. TOOLS. BOAT WITH NC 28472 MOTOR AND TRAILER. UTILITY The proposed project will include housing reconstruc- TRAILER, TOOLS. LOTS OF OTHER FULL TIME RETAIL Salesperson tion, housing rehabilitation, street improvements, STUFF. and Store Managers. Send resume to PART TIME THERAPEUTIC [email protected] drainage improvements and clearance of vacant dilapi- FOSTER CARE ASSISTANT dated structures. These improvements are proposed LOCAL RESTAURANT MANAGE- MENT OPPORTUNITY. Call 919- Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting ap- on a portion of Garrell Street. Clearance of dilapidated BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- 389-5492 plications for the position of a PART TIME THERAPEUTIC structures is proposed on units which are scattered tress sets $99. Queen $109. King throughout the Town of Tabor City. The total estimated $189. Can deliver. Call 910-742-7767. RECEPTIONIST WANTED for a busy FOSTER CARE ASSISTANT. Minimum – high school di- Dealer. doctor’s office in Whiteville. Part-time/ CDBG program cost is $500,000.00 which represents full-time. Must have prior experience ploma or GED. Valid driver’s license. Computer literate, in a medical office. Experience in 91% of the total program costs. patient referrals and medical record knowledge of Excel, Word and other various software keeping a must. Send resume to programs. At-risk youth experience a plus. Medicaid The purpose of this public hearing is to notify citizens MINT CONDITION PIANO for sale. Receptionist, 800 Jefferson St. Suite knowledge preferred. Medicaid authorizations, fling, of the proposed application contents and receive com- Also reg Doberman Pinscher puppies 113, Whiteville, NC 28472 ments relative to the proposed application contents. for sale. Call 840-4072 computer reports, phones, and various other duties as THE COASTAL GROUP INC. assigned. Schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00am un- Formal written views concerning the application sub- We now have three positions open mitted to the Mayor’s office will be responded to within immediately for Mechanical Main- til noon – subject to change. tenance Technicians in Columbus ten (10) calendar days. County Area. Non-exempt, hourly, part time position. No ben- COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for sale. Esta información está disponible en español o cualqui- 4x6 bales. Call 640-7211. Must have three years experience. efts. EOE Clean criminal background and pass er otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto con Al HAY FOR SALE drug test. Salary up to $15.00 per Round & Square Bales hour. Send resume to dbartley07@ You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org, J. Leonard, Jr. en 910-653-3458 o en 1108 East 5th Street, SPRIGGING/PLANTING yahoo.com or fax to 910-642-0278 by email at [email protected], OR by fax to 910-646- Tabor City, NC 28463 de alojamiento para esta solicitud. of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. 3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes Royce Harper of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Mayor A CABHA CERTIFIED AGENCY Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. Town of Tabor City seeking LPC/LCSW, QP/AP/PP to DIESEL TRACTOR 35 hp, 16 blade work in Columbus County. Call 910- For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext EEO Employer disk, 2 row bottom plow. $7,500. 910- 671-1111 or fax resume 910-671- 205. 840-1565 or 640-2345. 4454. March 19, 2012 The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012 - 7B
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CONCEALED CARRY 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, BRICK HOUSE FOR RENT! 2 bed- Unit # 9 Minnie Jones The property to be offered pursuant PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF HANDGUN CLASSES 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $20,500. room, 3 baths, nice yard, good loca- Unit # 15 Michele Blackburn to this notice of sale is being offered PARENTAL RIGHTS March 17, 24, 31, 2012 Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 tion. $500 mo., 1 mo. deposit. NO Unit # 19 Jim Smith for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS You are required to make defense to 910-642-7264 or 910-840-2354 inside pets. 521 Ramsey Ford Rd., Posted this the 19th day of March, IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee SUCH PLEADING NOT LATER THAN FORTY 2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT, 4dr, auto, Nakina. 910-645-6673. JEFF’S MOBILE SAW MILL - We Cross, leather, 33k, $25,900. Fair Bluff 2012 nor the holder of the note secured by days after the date of the first publi- turn logs into lumber. 20 years expe- Ford 910-649-7531 BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 Southeast Properties of Whiteville the deed of trust, being foreclosed, cation of notice stated above, exclu- rience. 15 cents per board foot. Call sq. ft. City. $750 month + security Mar. 19, 26, April 2 2012 nor the officers, directors, attorneys, SIVE OF SUCH DATE BEING FORTY DAYS 840-5178 or 653-4925. dep. 336-870-2501. employees, agents or authorized rep- after the 12th day of March, 2012, and Notice of Sale resentative of either Trustee or the upon your failure to do so, the party LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE holder of the note make any repre- seeking service against you will apply All types of backhoe work, lot clear- sentation or warranty relating to the to the Court for the relief sought. ing, sand, top soil and marl. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF title or any physical, environmental, This the 7th day of March, 2012. Call 654-4503. 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- JUSTICE ****Publisher’s Notice**** ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 OF NORTH CAROLINA health or safety conditions existing ALLEN M. JOHNSON NEED A HANDYMAN? Equal Housing Opportunity SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION in, on, at or relating to the property NC Bar: 36850 Bobby’s Home Services All real estate advertised herein is 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. COLUMBUS COUNTY being offered for sale. Any and all Attorney for the Petitioner 910-918-2912 subject to the Federal Fair Housing Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 11SP141 responsibilities or liabilities arising out JOHNSON LAW FIRM bobbyshomeservices.vpweb.com Act, North Carolina and Columbus 642-4049. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- of or in any way relating to any such P.O. Box 2212 ON-SITE SANDBLASTING gal to advertise any preference, limi- 2 STORY (1) BR furnished cottage. SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- condition expressly are disclaimed. Elizabethtown, NC 28337 Commercial, Residential. Heavy tation discrimination based on race, Available Feb. 1st. Call 642-4923 or CUTED BY CHARLES W. MONROE, This sale is made subject to all prior Phone 910-862-2252 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Equipment, Farm Equipment, 910-770-4923. JR. AND SANDRA MONROE DATED liens and encumbrances, and unpaid March 12, 19, 26, 2012 Cars & small parts. status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limi- JUNE 2, 1997 AND RECORDED IN taxes and assessments including but 640-2166 Gary Strickland LARGE 1 BR furnished apt. Stove/ tations or discrimination. We will not refrig and AC. No pets. Chadbourn BOOK 531 AT PAGE 242 IN THE not limited to any transfer tax associ- Notice of Service TEDDER’S LAWN CARE knowingly accept any advertising for area. Call 654-4540 COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REG- ated with the foreclosure. A deposit real estate which is in violation of the OF lVE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF of Process by Free estimates 910-640-6497 law. All person are hereby informed ISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA MADISON HILL APARTMENTS Under and by virtue of the power and the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars Publication that all dwellings advertised are avail- 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC able on an equal opportunity basis. To authority contained in the above-ref- WHICHEVER IS GREATER IS One Bedroom Apts. complain of discrimination, call HUD required and must be tendered in the "2,%/4"$)*)1)&05-++2,)14 erenced deed of trust and because STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. form of certified funds at the time of r--+5 (-2/0+"),1&,",$& of default in the payment of the IN THE GENERAL COURT OF the sale. This sale will be held open HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, Rental assistance up to 100% secured indebtedness and failure to JUSTICE 158 Country Club Road, 3BR, 2 bath. based on income. Income restric- ten days for upset bids as required perform the stipulation and agree- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 1,700 sq ft. Excellent condition. $129, tion may apply by law. Following the expiration of ments therein contained and, pur- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 000 910-642-8393 Seniors 62 years and older the statutory upset period, all remain- 2008 MAZDA 6, 4dr, sedan, Sport, suant to demand of the owner and FILE NO.: 12 CV 261 VE, 34k, $14,500. Fair Bluff Ford 649- holder of the secured debt, the under- ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and 7531 signed substitute trustee will expose AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in &*"4 TOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW, a timely manner will result in a Dec- 2009 MERCURY MILAN I4 Premier, Managed by Community for sale at public auction to the high- Plaintiffs 1998 MH FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 laration of Default and any deposit 4dr, 24k, leather, moonroof. $18,500. Management Corporation est bidder for cash at the usual place vs BR, 2 bath 28x48 to be moved. Call will be frozen pending the outcome Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 of sale at the county courthouse of KATHY GRAHAM; UNKNOWN 910-770-0391 of any re-sale. said county at 12:30 PM on March HEIRS OF DEARRY GRAHAM, SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD 2010 MERCURY Grand Marquis 4dr, ‘92 FLEETWOOD WESTIN 14x50. 30, 2012 the following described real Defendants 30k, flex fuel, loaded. $17,500. Fair TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- 2BR, 1 bath. Mostly furnished. Must estate and any other improvements To: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DEARRY Bluff Ford 649-7531 be moved. Call 910-617-2121 ing in the property, be advised that an which may be situated thereon, in GRAHAM, an above named Defen- WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 BR Columbus County, North Carolina, Order for Possession of the property Montego Premier, NEW 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, Wind dant: 2010 MERCURY duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- and being more particularly described may be issued in favor of the purchas- 4dr, 72k, heated leather. $13,500. Fair Zone II, $23,990 Oakwood Homes, Take notice that a pleading seeking dry & living room, front porch, rear er. Also, if your lease began or was Bluff Ford 649-7531 Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 as follows: relief against the Defendants, KATHY patio. References & lease required. renewed on or after October 1, 2007, COMMENCING at an old nail located GRAHAM and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 be advised that you may terminate the 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, FWD, NEW HOME 4 BR, 2 bath, Wind in the center line of “Hallsboro Road”, DEARRY GRAHAM, and naming you Zone II, 2012 sq. ft. $49,995, less rental agreement upon 10 days writ- auto, moonroof, 12k. $26,900. Fair S.R. 1001, said commencing point as a Defendant has been filed in the than $25 sq. ft. Limited supply Oak- ten notice to the landlord. You may Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 being the northeastern corner of the above entitled action. The nature of wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- be liable for rent due under the agree- original tract described in Book 398 the relief being sought is as follows: 654-4128 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- ment prorated to the effective date of at Page 378 in the Columbus County Tax Foreclosure for the collection of over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. the termination. Registry, thence a tie line South 13 past due Columbus County, NC prop- 642-4049. The date of this Notice is February 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 41k degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West, erty taxes. 28, 2012. Ext. cab, chrome wheels. Locally 2 BR, 2 BATH doublewide, CH/A 750 feet to an old nail located in the You are required to make defense to owned, Immaculate. $19,999. Call 3000 sq ft building in Ash at the Wac- 03-49525 $500 month & deposit required. Call center line of S.R. 1001, “Hallsboro such pleading not later than the 23rd Harold Middleton @ Ocean City Chev- camaw River Boat Landing. Call 910- 640-2597 Road”, the Point and place of Begin- Jonathan Blake Davis 770-5390 or 840-1441 day of April, 2012, said date being 40 rolet, Shallotte, NC, 910-754-7117 ning; thence North 89 degrees 00 Attorney for the Substitute Trustee MOBILE HOME LOT for rent. Pri- days from the first publication of this #P1906 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 vate - Very nice, near Whiteville. 910- minutes 00 seconds East, a distance notice and upon your failure to do Charlotte, NC 28216 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 642-0344 OF FEET TOTAL 0ASSING THROUGH so the party seeking service against 704-333-8107 18698 miles, extended, white/black, an iron set in the eastern right-of-way +/- .5 ACRE, deep well, septic, 24x32 REPO DBL WIDES, 24 x 76, Zone II, you will apply to the court for the loaded w/ options. Call Joe Galiano @ margin of S.R. 1001 at 30.94 feet) to http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 2 car wired garage, 8x8 pump house, like brand new, many others available. relief sought. Ocean City Chevrolet, Shallotte, NC, an iron set; thence South 01 degrees March 19, 26, 2012 vinyl siding, $28,000. 145 Cooks Dr, Fin’g avail. 910 740-7004 This the 6th day of March, 2012. 910-754-7117 #P1893A off Slippery Log 770-0771 18 minutes 20 seconds East, a dis- WILLIAM E. WOOD tance of 106.22 feet to an iron set; Notice of Service ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT GM LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ thence North 84 degrees 38 min- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Certified, white/tan leather. Moon- Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- utes 00 seconds West a distance of of Process by roof, 20” wheels. Call Bill Hewett @ 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. FOR LEASE - FEET TOTAL PASSING THROUGH AN Ocean City Chevrolet, Shallotte, NC, space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- Publication TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 910-754-7117 #9495A ry Enterprises. 642-5824 iron set in the eastern right-of-way STATE BAR NO.: 5901 margin of S.R. 1001 at 446.72 feet) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA March 12, 19 & 26, 2012 FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office to a PK nail set in the center line of 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, COLUMBUS COUNTY space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- S.R. 1001; thence along and with 4dr, 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. In the General District Court 910-649-7531 prises 910-642-5824. the center line of S.R. 1001 North 13 Notice of Service Lance Dale Spivey vs. Faye Soles degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East, FOR RENT Downtown Commercial McDowell of Process by 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO 29k 2456 BELLA COOLA, lakefront. 4BR, 55.00 feet to THE POINT AND PLACE Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. TO: Faye Soles McDowell GM CERTIFIED.4-dr. One owner, 5 cyl 1 bath, $700 m. 1st month FREE w/12 0OWELL #O )NC OF BEGINNING, and containing 0.82 Publication power and economy. $21,999. Call Take notice that a pleading seeking mo lease. Apply @ jrayrealty.com/rent. acres, more or less, exclusive of the Elvis Coggins @ Ocean City Chev- Please No calls. relief from you has been filed in the right-of-way, all as shown and delin- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA rolet, Shallotte, NC, 910-754-7117 above-entitled action. The nature of Home. Call eated on that certain plat entitled, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF #9592A 3 BEDROOM COUNTRY the relief being sought is as follows: for an appointment to see. Call 642- “Survey for Charles W. Monroe, Jr.” JUSTICE Lance Dale Spivey is seeking the 3350 after 6 pm. dated October 23, 1996, and pre- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, court to grant him an absolute divorce crewcab, 18k, $22,900. Fair Bluff Ford pared by Nelson D. Soles, Regis- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished Notice of Sale from Faye Soles McDowell. 649-7531 tered Land Surveyor, a copy of said FILE NO.: 11 CV 1156 house, excellent neighborhood. $700 You are required to make defense to plat being attached to deed recorded COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and month. Deposit & references required. Southeast Properties of Whiteville, SUCH PLEADING NO LATER THAN FORTY No pets. Call 642-4923. in Book 521, Page 856, Columbus CITY OF WHITEVILLE, 433 S Madison Street Whiteville, days from the 12th day of March, County Registry. Reference is made Plaintiffs 3BR, 1 BATH house, Williams School N.C. 28472 will hold a public sale to 2012, and upon your failure to do so, 2002 FORD RANGER, 4 WD, new to said plat for a more complete and vs District, Stove/refr. incl. $550m & dispose of various items of personal the parties seeking service against set of tires, tinted windows. CD play- accurate description of the premises ROSE ANNETTE CUTLER; $550 deposit. References required. property, pursuant to the assertion of you will apply to the Court for the er. $6,200. 991-7235, 499-1217. described herein. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN F. No pets. 910-654-4391 lien for rental at this storage facility. relief sought. And Being more commonly known CUTLER-GUIRTY, The sale will be conducted at the fol- This the 12 day of March, 2012. as: 6774 Hallsboro Road, CLARK- Defendants lowing storage facility location: H. Griffith Garner TON, NC 28433 To: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EVELYN F. Southeast Properties 513 Fair Bluff Attorney for Lance Dale Spivey 4HE RECORD OWNERS OF THE PROPER- CUTLER-GUIRTY, an above named Road Tabor City, N.C. 28463 609 N. Madison St. ty, as reflected on the records of the Defendant: DATE OF SALE: 3rd of April Whiteville, N. C. 28472 Register of Deeds, is/are Charles W. Take notice that a pleading seeking TIME OF SALE: 7:30 a.m. March 12, 19, 26, 2012 relief against the Defendants, ROSE Unit # 3 Shaquanta L. Billings Monroe, Jr. ANNETTE CUTLER and UNKNOWN Notice of Service HEIRS OF EVELYN F. CUTLER- ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS by Publication GUIRTY, and naming you as a Defen- dant has been filed in the above enti- Sealed bids will be received until 11:00am on April 23, 2012, at the City STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA tled action. The nature of the relief Hall Council Chambers, Whiteville, NC (317 S. Madison Street). IN THE GENERAL COURT OF being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- For the construction of: 2011-2012 Street Resurfacing Project JUSTICE closure for the collection of past due At which time and place bids will be opened and read. COUNTY OF BLADEN Columbus County, NC property taxes. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION You are required to make defense to The proposed project will consist of resurfacing approximately 19 city FILE No.: 12 JT 7 such pleading not later than the 16th streets in part or in their entirety, including milling, subsurface repair, and KIMBERLY WILLOUGHBY day of April, 2012, said date being 40 elevating structures. Petitioner days from the first publication of this Complete plans and specifcations for this project can be obtained from: vs notice and upon your failure to do City of Whiteville JASON THOMAS RANSOM so the party seeking service against 317 S. Madison Street Respondent you will apply to the court for the P.O. Box 607 TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seek- relief sought. Whiteville, NC 28472 ing relief against you has been filed This the 1st day of March, 2012. Telephone: (910) 642-8046 in the above entitled action, and WILLIAM E. WOOD FAX: (910) 642-8048 notice of service of process by pub- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF The Owner reserves the unqualifed right to reject any and/or all bids. lication began on the 12th day of 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE March, 2012. WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Signed: E. L. Faison, City Manager The nature of the relief being sought TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 Signed: Travis Faulk, Public Works Superintendent March 19, 2012 is as follows: STATE BAR NO.: 5901 March 5, 12 & 19, 2012
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA LANDMARK COLUMBUS COUNTY ESTATES The undersigned, Coleman James McNeil, Jr., having qualified as Exec- APARTMENTS utor of the Estate of Coleman James 621 Nolan Ave. McNeil, Sr., deceased, late of Colum- bus County, NC, this is to notify all Whiteville, NC 28472 persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under- Elderly Households signed Executor on or before June 7, (62 or older, or 2012 at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or Persons with Disabilities) this Notice will be pled in bar of their 1 Bedroom Apartments recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate Units for Persons with payment to the undersigned Executor. This the 1st day of March, 2012. Disabilities Available Coleman James McNeil, Jr. Rental Assistance Available Executor 722 Rock Lake Glen Please Call Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-910-641-0450 c/o J. Coburn Powell Powell & Powell, Attorneys This Institution is an Equal PO Box 428 Opportunity Provider and Employer. Whiteville, NC 28472 4ELEPHONE EQUAL HOUSING March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 OPPORTUNITY 8B - The News Reporter, Monday, March 19, 2012
Notice of high bidder at the time of sale con- NOTICE TO CREDITORS firmation, the third party will have Having qualified as Executrix of Substitute lFTEEN DAYS FOLLOWING THE SALE the Estate of Sanford K. Brown, Trustee’s confirmation to remit the balance of deceased, late of the County of his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole Columbus, the undersigned hereby Foreclosure Sale of discretion of the Trustee, an extension notifies all persons having claims Real Property may be granted, but in that instance, against the estate if said decedent if required by the noteholder or loan to present them to the undersigned servicer, the bidder shall be required WITHIN MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE 15916 to pay per diem interest at the current first publication, or this notice will be 11-SP-280 rate on the note secured by the deed pleaded in bar of their recovery. All UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of trust described herein until the day persons indebted to said estate will and authority contained in that certain he/she remits the balance of his/her make immediate payment. Deed of Trust executed and deliv- bid to the Trustee. This 5th day of March, 2012. ered by Malissie Jones, dated March If for any reason the Trustee is unable Alice Faye Brown Murphy 15, 2002 and recorded on March 18, to convey title to this property or the Executrix of the estate 2002, in Book No. 684, at Page 286 sale is set aside, the sole remedy Sanford K Brown in the Office of the Register of Deeds of the purchaser is the return of the 81 Rocky Point Elem. Rd. of Columbus County, North Carolina; deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of Rocky Point, NC 28457 and because of default in the pay- the sale is challenged by any party, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 ment of the indebtedness secured the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it thereby and failure to carry out and believes the challenge to have merit, NOTICE TO CREDITORS perform the stipulations and agree- may declare the sale to be void and Having qualified as Executrix of the ments contained therein and, pursu- return the deposit. In either event Estate of William Romney Hardee, ant to demand of the holder of the the purchaser will have no further a//k/a Bill Hardee, deceased, late of indebtedness secured by said Deed recourse against the Mortgagor, the the County of Columbus, the under- of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney signed hereby notifies all persons Trustee will place for sale, at public or the Trustee. having claims against the estate if auction, to the highest bidder for cash Additional Notice Where the Real said decedent to present them to the at the usual place of sale at Colum- Property is Residential With Less UNDERSIGNED WITHIN MONTHS FROM bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, Than 15 Rental Units: the date of the first publication, or this North Carolina on March 22, 2012 at An order for possession of the prop- notice will be pleaded in bar of their 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. recovery. All persons indebted to said improvements thereon, situated, lying 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and estate will make immediate payment. and being in the City of Whiteville, against the party or parties in posses- This 5th day of March, 2012. County of Columbus, State of North sion by the clerk of superior court of Donna Ray Carolina, and being more particularly the county in which the property is Executrix of the estate described in the above referenced sold. Any person who occupies the William Romney Hardee Deed of Trust. property pursuant to a rental agree- 680 Cartrette Rd Address of property: 1924 Millie ment entered into or renewed on Chadbourn, NC 28431 Christine Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 or after October 1, 2007, may, after March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 pd Tax Parcel ID: 26144 receiving the notice of sale, terminate NOTICE TO CREDITORS Present Record Owners: Sarah Mae the rental agreement upon 10 days’ NORTH CAROLINA Jones, heir; Avery Dean Jones, heir; written notice to the landlord. Upon COLUMBUS COUNTY Scott Alexander Jones, heir; Aja termination of a rental agreement, The undersigned, James Henry Shaw, Renee Parrot the tenant is liable for rent due under having qualified as Administrator of The terms of the sale are that the real the rental agreement prorated to the the Estate of George Perry Shaw, property hereinbefore described will effective date of the termination. deceased, late of Columbus County, be sold for cash to the highest bid- Any person who occupies the prop- NC, this is to notify all persons having DER ! DEPOSIT OF lVE PERCENT OF erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or claims against said Estate to present the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- tenancy may have additional rights them to the undersigned Administra- DRED &IFTY $OLLARS WHICH- pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 Protect- tor on or before June 7, 2012, at Pow- ever is greater, is required and must ing Tenants at Foreclosure Act which ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, be tendered in the form of certified became effective on May 20, 2009. Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice funds at the time of the sale. In the Posted: will be pled in bar of their recovery. All event that the Owner and Holder or Witness: persons indebted to said Estate will its intended assignee is exempt from Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superi- please make immediate payment to paying the same, the successful bid- or Court the undersigned Administrator. der shall be required to pay revenue David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute This the 1st day of March, 2012. stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and Trustee James Henry Shaw any Land Transfer Tax. By: Administrator The real property hereinabove Attorney at Law 3751 Elkridge Drive described is being offered for sale Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Decatur, GA 30032 “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C. c/o J. Coburn Powell subject to all superior liens, unpaid Substitute Trustee Powell & Powell, Attorneys taxes, and special assessments. 2550 West Tyvola Road PO Box 428 Other conditions will be announced Suite 520 Whiteville, NC 28472 at the sale. The sale will be held open Charlotte, NC 28217 4ELEPHONE FOR TEN DAYS FOR UPSET BIDS AS BY March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 law required. If a third party is the March 12, 19, 2012 11th Annual Customer Appreciation Days TRUCKLOAD SALE Week of March 19-26
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