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No. 6 Vol. 107 RAEFORD & HOKE COUNTY N.C. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 DSS director: Woods was right choice Felon, suspended four times by county, was given social worker job

BY CATHARIN SHEPARD Director Della Sweat said. 2 with a salary of $35,482. prison. His last criminal conviction was in Staff writer Woods applied for the Social Worker Woods was convicted of multiple crimes 1999. II position March 13 while serving a paid in the 1980s and 1990s, including several The county has a policy requiring a Former Senior Services Director Don suspension that began on March 2. He felony charges, according to information criminal records check when considering a Woods, a convicted felon who was sus- resigned from the director’s position March from the North Carolina Department of potential employee for a position. However, pended four times in his fi ve years on the 20 and interviewed for the social worker Corrections. the Department of Social Services is one of job, was the right choice to fi ll a social job March 28, according to Sweat and The record for Don M. Woods, 43, three county departments that handle their worker position because of his qualifi ca- county public records. reported crimes including selling drugs, own hiring. The other two that manage tions and experience, Social Services He was hired with Social Services April forgery, larceny and one 1989 escape from (See DSS, page 3A) Wreck kills teen Mom injured A teenager died and her mother was taken to the hospital after a car wreck Monday in eastern Hoke County. The single-vehicle crash happened around 5 a.m. near the Johnson Mill Road and Adcox Road intersec- tion, according to the State Highway Patrol. Fayetteville residents Tricia Simmons and her daughter, Erin Simmons, both of Mariner’s Landing, were in Simmons’ 2000 Mer- cedes when she apparently lost control of the vehicle. The car went left of center, ran off the road and struck a tree before catching on fi re, authorities said. Erin Sim- mons died on impact and Tricia Simmons was injured. Simmons was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Bee-autiful Swarm Center. Her condition was not A Raeford business owner phoned Dustin Gregory, president of the Hoke County Beekeeper’s Association, Tuesday morning to retrieve a rogue swarm available. of honeybees from a tree on Main Street. Bees can leave their hives and swarm when the queen bee dies or for other reasons. Gregory estimated about Erin Simmons was a stu- 80,000 to 100,000 honeybees swarmed in the tree. He collected the bees by gently scraping them off the tree limbs with his gloved hands and placing dent at Jack Britt High School. them into hive boxes. Gregory said the swarm was “huge.” He planned to take the bees to a farm to let them rebuild their hive. (Catharin Shepard photos) The high school junior was involved in the theater arts program and the ROTC pro- gram, a school offi cial said. Health fi rm wants to use McCain hospital BY CATHARIN SHEPARD County commissioners William Fields said. The board of commission- draft a letter supporting the This Week Staff writer learned Monday night. “There’s a company that is ers held a closed session at the initiative. The sprawling campus, trying to gather up support to end of its meeting to discuss The details are still unclear A company is interested which has been empty for have the hospital deeded over economic development and and offi cials remained quiet Library honors in developing the McCain the last two years, could to a private entity that’s going consult with Fields. After about the deal, which is not ‘Wonderful Women Correctional Hospital into have a second life with a new to develop it into a healthcare emerging from closed session, fi nalized yet. of Hoke’ a healthcare facility, Hoke purpose, County Attorney facility,” he said. the board voted for Fields to (See MCCAIN, page 5A) page 1B State legislators get low rankings page 4A Students

Schools seek end tour Italy to ‘reversions’ page 4A on break Schools start The Hoke High School aft er-school programs History Club visited Italy over page 4A Spring Break, arriving in Rome April 9. There, students Joshua Calendar ...... 2B Quick, Jason McLaughlin, Classifi eds ...... 5B Wanda Cohen (left) and Mary Hollingsworth are teaming up Taya Zawadzki, Megan Jones, Deaths ...... 3A to see that the Hoke Farmers Market has a good run this Shannon Pancake and Bren- Editorials ...... 2A year. (See story, page 8A.) dan Pitts, and teacher Kristie Legals ...... 3-4B DeLuna visited the Coliseum, Sports ...... 7.tA the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and other Worship ...... 2B Other Stuff historical sites. BY KEN MACDONALD The group then traveled to We’re on the web at tal bill last week—but having www.thenews-journal.com a heart that changes rhythm Assissi, where it studied the his- Read by 4,500 each week Had an occasion to spend more frequently than a teen- tory of the Franciscan monks a few days in the hospital ager with a Kmart keyboard and medieval villages. recently because I inherited drives a person nuts and saps In Florence, students toured a heart you might expect to his energy so that he feels the Duomo, the Medici Palace, fi nd in a stereotypical Scot: like he walked the Relay for and the Ponte Vechio. it can’t keep a beat. The Life, ran the Turkey Festival The bravest students climbed The Leaning Tower of Pisa gets a little support from the doctor says I have a low risk road race and sat through a to the top of the Leaning Tower History Club — Taya Zawadzki (left to right), Brendan Pitts, for stroke—which is a good school system vision meeting (See ITALY, page 8A) Jason McLaughlin, Megan Jones, and Shannon Pancake. thing, because I got the hospi- (See STUFF, page 7A) 2A THE NEWS-JOURNAL Raeford, N.C. April 18, 2012 Viewpoints Churches risk legal action

Most elections, the Hoke Civic League ply for tax-exempt status—it’s granted By Scott Mooneyham raises eyebrows by endorsing candidates, automatically as long as they obey IRS Capital Press Association but no one has really made a case that regulations. But one of those regulations it is doing anything wrong. In fact, if is that all 501(c)(3) organizations, includ- done legally and according to the rules, ing churches and religious organizations, endorsing candidates and working the are “absolutely prohibited from directly system is as American as it gets. or indirectly participating in, or interven- The problem is churches being a part ing in, any political campaign on behalf of the Civic League. More than 20 Hoke of (or in opposition to) any candidate for County churches are listed on the orga- elective public office,” to quote an IRS nization’s website as members, which publication. Violation can result in forfei- makes them participants in illegal cam- ture of tax-exempt status and the imposi- paigning, as the League endorses candi- tion of excise tax. dates. Consequently, those churches risk Churches can’t have it both ways. You their tax-exempt status. can’t be both tax-exempt and involved in By law, churches don’t have to ap- candidacies at election time. Never had time for some questions Editor’s note: We are re- need to know who I am.” That running previous columns in Mr. A View is a question psychologists are Autry’s health-related absence. supposed to answer, not high Question: What can a man do from the school principals. After finally while his wife is going through Country getting awake and discovering menopause? Raz Autry the house wasn’t on fire – after Answer: Keep busy. If you are all, how many folks are aroused handy with tools, you can finish woke up in the morning, because out of a sleep at 2.a.m by a former the basement. When you are done, we didn’t know most of the time student who you suspect has been State superintendent faces Republican opposition you will have a place to live. with whom we were sleeping. If hitting the bottle and wanting to By Scott Mooneyham ing a passion for learning. He’s strengthen high school academic I was sleeping with my brothers, know, ‘who am I’? – and after Capitol Press Association also been critical of what he standards, expand partnerships When I graduated from high I could tell by the smell of their pretending to be happy to hear says is a tendency by Democrats between schools and industry, school, more years ago than I feet. Strange feet have a different from him at 2 a.m., I said, “I will A few months ago, it appeared to “throw more money at the encourage merit-based pay for can remember, one of my best smell than kin folks’. However, I try to get you an answer to your that Democratic state schools su- problem.” teachers and move away from friends was Huckleberry Jones. can assure you with my mother question.” I sent him a note in a perintendent June Atkinson would Martin points out that the a teach-to-the-test culture. His At least that is the name we all close by we were not sleeping few days but I didn’t give him an face primary opposition. state’s graduation rate, if it were a campaign mantra has been, knew him by. Huckleberry was with any girls. answer because a friend who was Or, maybe she wouldn’t even number grade, would still be a “D” “Public education takes care of constantly saying that he had to There is another question that a specialist in the field of psychol- seek a third term in the job. despite some recent improvement. other people’s children with other get out of high school so he could is popular with many teenagers ogy didn’t know how to tell him But after Atkinson announced David Scholl is a small busi- people’s money and needs to stand find himself. I didn’t know he was and some beyond the teen years – who he was. I would suspect he that she would run, the former ness consultant and has been a accountable for both.” lost; however, as I got older, I soon the question being, “Who am I?” is still searching for the answer. teacher and education administra- member of the Union County Mark Crawford served one realized a lot of folks left home I had that question put to me My parting thought: Elderly tor suddenly found herself without Board of Education since 2008. term in the state House in 2001- until they could find themselves. one morning at 2.a.m. It came patient — “Help me, Doc. I am any primary opposition. State Scholl says his perspective 02 and has been an instructor at Personally, I never was worried from a young man I had known ninety years old and I still chase Rep. Rick Glazier of Fayetteville as a private business owner will Western Carolina University since about that problem, with five from my first principalship. At women.” decided against challenging At- allow him to better address the 2005. He says he will improve boys, one girl and a whole gang that time I was the principal at Doctor – “If you are that old kinson, and no other Democrats problems facing public schools. schools at all levels by focusing my father brought home from the Hoke High. The first question out and you still chase women, you took the plunge either. He wants to encourage innova- on spending in the classroom orphanage, which was next door to of his mouth when I answered don’t need my help.” That doesn’t mean that there tion, the use of more technology while reducing bureaucracy, inef- our home. The only time we had the phone was, “Mr. Autry, I am Elderly patient – “But I keep aren’t plenty of Republicans want- in the classroom and increased ficiency and waste. to find ourselves was when we a former student of yours, and I forgetting why I still chase them.” ing a shot at Atkinson. local decision-making. Richard Alexander is a former Five Republicans have filed John Tedesco is a Wake County small-business owner from Union for the post and are now trying to school board member who has County who teaches school in We Get Letters distinguish themselves from each been in the middle of the con- Lancaster, South Carolina. other. All have education back- troversy regarding that school Alexander says he will cut grounds: two are teachers, two system’s student assignment the state Department of Public Step up and help animal situation are local school board members plan. Tedesco formerly served Instruction budget by 60 percent and one is a college instructor. as chief development officer for in his first two years and return the To the Editor: which every person can tell you it that I’ve made in the past for stray Ray Martin is a 24-year public Big Brothers Big Sisters of the savings to local school districts. I am a proud pet owner. Let me is impossible to have total control animals. They are doing their job, school teacher and U.S. Navy Triangle and was also a director He has said that he teaches in rephrase that, I have many pets as at all times. Pets are expected to but it is impossible for them to be veteran. of development for Harbor House South Carolina partly because he a part of my family. Until recently, be trained and to be safe to be on every street at every minute Martin says he wants to focus in New Jersey. wants to be able to speak freely I lived in downtown Raeford, but around, but any dog that feels of every day to collect an animal on improving the graduation rate Tedesco says he wants to about the state of the schools in my family still lives there. I be- threatened by another animal will that might dart across their path. through innovation and encourag- expand vocational education, his home state. lieve that dogs and cats should not defend itself. I think the statement “When is be chained at all times and cannot Teach your kids that just Animal Control going to wake be “controlled” at all times. because an animal is there, they up and do their job?” is not only You have to understand the 1950 primary Let me explain. I have had my should not run up and get into unfair but it comes from a side Early voting is under way this nomic interests. They were race pets neutered, I had a fenced-in the animal’s face because it could that has likely not tried to make week in North Carolina’s primary and communism. yard, we took them on walks become startled and attack. As far a difference. If you are unhappy elections. So far there is not much One on One Smith’s supporters used both often, etc. I am a responsible pet as the situation described with with the way an organization is excitement. issues. Although Smith distanced owner, as are several who live in the dog killing a cat, both were working, step up and do your Sixty-two years ago we had a D. G. Martin himself from his supporters’ tac- Raeford. However, things happen outside. If the argument “the part. Instead of complaining about much different primary and run- tics, they “played the race card.” and dogs hop the fence in search dog should be controlled” were what a horrible job an organiza- off election experience. Voters Flyers, newspaper ads, and mail for the squirrel they were playing to go in court, I am sure that the tion is doing, volunteer or give came out in record numbers. cruited Willis Smith to run against used crude inflammatory language with, cats dart out of the door when same would have been said about reasonable solutions. Become Today, a surprising number of Graham in the 1950 Democratic to assert that Graham supported you’re trying to get the mail, a the cat. a part of the solution instead of people still remember that elec- primary, the winner of which mixing the races in the workplace dog slips out of the leash, and so As for animal control, it is an complaining about the problem. tion and can tell you how the bitter would face only token Republican and everywhere else. And to a on. Trying to control your animal organization that works hard to struggle divided the state. Many opposition in November. Smith lesser degree, Smith’s followers at every second is like trying to collect animals. I know that they Megan Hackett of those who “remember” were was a distinguished Raleigh attor- played up Graham’s membership in control your child constantly, have quickly responded to calls Schweinfurt, Germany not yet born in 1950. They know ney who had served as president organizations that were supposedly the story well because it is told of the American Bar Association. communist “fronts.” over and over again and handed At the beginning of the campaign, Graham refused to respond Community comes to aid of family down from political generation to both men enjoyed wide respect in kind. But his supporters at- generation, sounding like an Old throughout the state—even from tempted, without success, to in- To the Editor: love and power of prayer was and band of angels that came to Testament story of God’s chosen those who disagreed with them. flame voters against Smith’s “big One is defined by whom they paramount for each of us. our assistance. God provided your people battling the Philistines. Graham led the first primary business” leanings. In the end, call their family and friends. In When our family experienced strength when we needed it the North Carolina historians in May 1950 with 48.9 percent of Smith’s supporters’ tactics won our time of need we experienced two major and unexpected ill- most and we are humbly thankful agree that the 1950 U.S. Senate the vote. Smith had 40.5 percent. the run-off for their candidate. and were embraced by those that nesses, we were blessed and loved and eternally grateful to all of you. primary between Frank Graham In those days, unless a candidate Why does the Graham-Smith we call friends and family and by so many. A community of such and Willis Smith helped define reached 50 percent, the second contest continue to be signifi- the definition of extraordinary stature defines the meaning of love The Tuttle Family North Carolina politics. place finisher could call for a cant? One reason is that several To understand today’s North run-off. At first Smith indicated important recent political leaders Carolina politics, learning about he would not call for a run-off. cut their teeth in that battle. For this contest is an essential task. Then his supporters, including instance, Jesse Helms worked For a detailed version, read young Jesse Helms, orchestrated vigorously on the Smith side and “Frank Porter Graham and the an impressive show of public Terry Sanford took on one of the 1950 Senate Race in North support that persuaded Smith to toughest precincts in Fayetteville Published every Wednesday by Dickson Press, Inc. Carolina” by Julian Pleasants and change his mind. for Graham. There are others, Robert A. Dickson, President • Anne Dickson Fogleman, Secretary/Treasurer Augustus Burns, published by Smith’s campaign faced an some still alive, who got their the UNC Press in 1990 and still enormous challenge in the run- start in this campaign and still 119 W. 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April 18, 2012 THE NEWS-JOURNAL Raeford, N.C 3A District Court Recent cases disposed of in Hoke continued, court costs Springs, speeding 95 miles per $50 fine and court costs Obituaries County Criminal District Court, • Frederick McNair, 28, 491 hour in a 55-mph zone, 10 days • Derrick Eugene Pusey, 43, 3819 Alton Locklear Inge K. Lowell Judge John H. Horne presiding: Rockfish Road, Raeford, carry- suspended, 12 months unsupervised Briargate Lane, Fayetteville, speed- Alton “Jab” Locklear, 82, of Inge Kaim Lowell died Friday, April 10 ing concealed weapon, prayer for probation, $100 fine and court costs; ing 94 miles per hour in a 55-mph 404 Murph McLaughlin Road April 13, 2012 in her home at the • Alejandro Vargas Aguire, no ad- judgment continued, court costs; reckless driving to endanger, volun- zone, $100 fine and court costs died Thursday, April 12, 2012. age of 78. dress listed, driving while impaired, discharging firearm in city limits, tary dismissal • Bertin B. Rejino, 23, 151 Survivors include four sons, She was preceded in death by Level 2, 30 days in jail, active; no op- voluntary dismissal • Henry Hunter Forbis, 34, 116 Malinda Drive, Raeford, no Danny, Roy, Wallace and Jerry; her husband, Odber P. Lowell and erator’s license, five days suspended, • Joshua James McNair, 17, 241 Graham Road, Lumber Bridge, im- operator’s license, $50 fine and a daughter, Mary; a sister, Cath- her son, Charly A. Lowell. 12 months unsupervised probation Lake Elizabeth Road, Raeford, dis- proper equipment-speedometer, $25 court costs; speeding 73 miles per erine Dial; 22 grandchildren; 41 Survivors include two sisters, • Whitney Baker, 17, 301 Tonya orderly conduct, prayer for judgment fine and court costs; license restric- hour in a 55-mph zone, voluntary great-grandchildren; and a great- Lido St. John of Arizona and Silke Loop, Raeford, misdemeanor lar- continued, court costs tion violation, voluntary dismissal dismissal great-grandchild. Hirschvogel of Germany; and a ceny, 45 days suspended, 12 months • Larry Mario McNeill, 21, 308 • Dean Kenneth Frizzell, 42, • Lucinda Anne Seidat-Stanley, The funeral was held Monday, niece, Lil Barlow of Arizona. probation, community service fee, Hill St., Raeford, possession of open 229 Delicate Drive, Lumberton, 30, 265 Gun Club Road, Pinehurst, April 16 at 3 p.m. in Hoke County A graveside service was held not to use or possess any controlled container/consumption of alcohol in improper equipment-speedometer, improper equipment-speedometer, Holiness Church. Burial was in Monday, April 16 at 11 a.m. at substances, submit to warrantless passenger area, court costs $15 fine and court costs $15 fine and court costs the church cemetery. Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. searches, random tests for same, not April 12 • Peter Todd Hannon, 49, 701 • Gautam A. Tikekar, 28, 114 James D. Wilhide officiating. to be found on or about the premises • Denise Brown, 55, 104 Mur- Mackay Court, Raeford, no opera- Kipling Road, Cherry Hill, N.J., Online condolences may be of the prosecuting business ray Fork Road, Fayetteville, failure tor’s license, court costs improper equipment-speedometer, made at www.crumplerfuneral- • Hattie Bethea, 23, 502 Vass to stop at stop sign or flashing red • Trevor Anthony Hughes, 17, $25 fine and court costs home.com. Road, Raeford, misdemeanor lar- light, prayer for judgment continued, 1532 Dover Court, Fayetteville, • Kevin Michael Valdez, 21, 107 ceny, 45 days suspended, 12 months court costs improper equipment-speedometer, Steeplechase Lane, Raeford, speed- Annie Auman Brim probation, community service fee, • Paula Christine Davis, 48, 3406 $50 fine and court costs ing 64 miles per hour in a 55-mph Annie Ruth Auman Brim, 91, not to use or possess any controlled Village Drive, Fayetteville, improper • Louis Phillips Irizzarry, 24, 190 zone, $25 fine and court costs of Asheboro died Tuesday, April substances, submit to warrantless equipment-speedometer, $15 fine Finch Road, Fayetteville, speeding • Charlotte Joy Vandeusen, 10, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice searches, random tests for same, not and court costs 64 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, 21, 7316 Ryan St., Fayetteville, House. to be found on or about the premises • Brittany Leigh Dean, 22, 1111 $25 fine and court costs improper equipment-speedometer, A native of Hoke County, she was of the prosecuting business Hammond Drive, Laurinburg, • Jeffery R. Kunz, 24, 301 Doro- $25 fine and court costs born October 17, 1920, the daughter • Oscar Samuel Foote Jr., 60, improper equipment-speedometer, thy Drive, Raeford, speeding 75 • James Robert Wade, 39, 127 of the late Charlie Roe Auman and 6225 Canadian Ave., Fayetteville, $25 fine and court costs miles per hour in a 55-mph zone, E. 8th Ave., Red Springs, improper Minnie Mae Freeman Auman. driving while license revoked, • Terrance Jamal Delbridge, court costs equipment-speedometer, $25 fine She was retired from Ram Tie in seven days in jail, credit for seven 24, 649 Dunrobin Drive, Raeford, • Cody Alexander Locklear, 21, and court costs Ramseur and worked for Cross Road days served speeding 57 miles per hour in a 1550 McBryde Mill Road, Raeford, • Michael A. Wagner, 27, 6023 Rest and Retirement Center after • Angela Locklear, 34, 103 35-mph zone, prayer for judgment improper equipment-speedometer, Mud Hill Road, Brewerton, N.Y. Theresa H. McBryde her retirement. She was a member Nutley Drive, Red Springs, no op- continued, court costs $25 fine and court costs; possession speeding 64 miles per hour in a erator’s license, 15 days suspended, • Jerry Wayne Dial, 46, 641 or display of altered, fictitious or 55-mph zone, $50 fine and court Theresa H. McBryde of Huldah Baptist Church. 12 months unsupervised probation, McGirt Gin Road, Maxton, speeding revoked driver’s license, voluntary costs Theresa Hollowell McBryde In addition to her parents, she $50 fine and court costs 44 miles per hour in a 35-mph zone, dismissal • Brandon Dean Wiuff, 27, 196 of 3612 St. Pauls Road died Thurs- was preceded in death by her • Willie Davis McArn Jr., 23, 491 $25 fine and court costs • Javaris Sanchez McLaughlin, Allegiance St., Raeford, improper day, April 12, 2012 in FirstHealth husband, John Henry Brim; her Rockfish Road, Raeford, carrying • Lawrence Alphonson Fergu- 25, 379 Shankle Road, Shannon, equipment-speedometer, $15 fine Moore Regional Hospital in Pine- children, Eugene Brim, Bobbi concealed gun, prayer for judgment son, 39, 106 Douglas Ave., Red improper equipment-speedometer, and court costs. hurst at the age of 87. Jean Brim, and Lewis Brim; her She was born in Wayne County grandson, Dustin Brim; her sis- on August 7, 1924 to the late Gur- ters, Frances Voncannon, Beulah Lumbee Tribe holds planning meeting in Laurinburg ney and Renna Stevens Hollowell. Hartsell, and Louise Clodfelter; and her brothers, Garland Auman The Tribal Council and Chair- years, and put more of our housing in her tenure it was the “first time olina is a state-recognized American She was a member of Raeford man of the Lumbee Tribe of North funds back into our tribal housing the council and the chairman have Indian tribe with an enrollment of Presbyterian Church. She was the and James Auman. Survivors include her daugh- Carolina held a retreat and planning programs.” ever had dialogue of this caliber.” over 55,000 members, the largest owner and operator of Theresa’s session last weekend at the W.R. The council heard presenta- The theme of the retreat was tribe east of the Mississippi. The Dress Shop in Raeford for 30 ters, Diane Thornburg of Ashe- boro and Janet Murchison of Dulin Conference Center at the Scot- tions from the Veterans, Home- “Responsible Stewards: Moving tribe currently has an acknowledge- years. She was preceded in death land Health Care System campus. ownership, Down Payment As- the Tribe Forward.” The tribe held ment bill pending before the United by her husband, Wilson McBryde. Julian; a son, Larry Brim of Port Orange, Florida; a sister, Tribal Chairman Paul Brooks sistance, Rehabilitation, New the conference within the tribal States Congress. Survivors include a son, G. said the purpose of the meeting Construction, Asset Management, territory to save money, while The tribe receives federal Van McBryde and wife Christy Clara Holt of Greensboro; three brothers, Donald Auman of was to “share and hear ideas Human Resources and Tribal highlighting and strengthening funding to operate tribal programs of Kinston; a daughter, Susan between the executive and legisla- Finance departments. the tribe’s partnership and pres- that address the severe economic, McBryde of Raleigh; and two Rockingham, Charles Auman of Jackson Springs and Carl Auman tive branches about how to move District 11 Representative ence in Scotland County. social and housing issues facing grandchildren, Lauren M. Gray the Tribe to self sufficiency in 5 Linda Revels of Hoke County said The Lumbee Tribe of North Car- the Lumbee people. and husband Ashley and their of Winston-Salem; 13 grandchil- daughter, Lucy Gray, all of La- dren; 24 great-grandchildren; and Grange, and Wilson H. McBryde four great-great-grandchildren. DSS and wife Nicole of Mooresville. The funeral was held Thursday, (Continued from page 1A) background check at that time. He Woods’ hiring, Wright responded the crime and the job for which the April 12 at 2 p.m. at Huldah Bap- A graveside service was held hiring decisions internally are the was suspended from his job in 2008, “not the total board.” person has applied, Edens said. tist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at Sheriff’s Office and the Health 2010, 2011 and 2012. State records “I’ve talked to two board mem- The county does require all ap- Shirlen and the Rev. Wayne Vun- Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Department, Hoke County Human laws do not require officials to reveal bers and they were not informed,” plicants and employees to submit cannon officiating. Burial was in James L. Braden officiating. Resources Director Letitia Edens the reasons for the suspensions. he said. to a criminal history records check the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to said. The Social Services board has and a driver’s license records check Memorial contributions may Raeford Presbyterian Church, PO Commissioner Bobby Wright direct oversight of hiring at the Director responds “prior to initial employment; and, at be made to Hospice of Randolph, Box 1570, Raeford, NC 28376. said it is his understanding that the Department of Social Services. But The News-Journal asked Sweat any time that just cause exists.” Ap- PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204 Online condolences may be county’s pre-employment criminal when asked about the matter, Wright about Woods’ hiring. She responded plicants who refuse to give consent Tributes may be sent to the fam- made at www.crumplerfuneral- records search only considers the expressed concern that the issue ap- by fax while on vacation last week. for any records check are not consid- ily at www.ridgefuneralhome.com. home.com. last 10 years of a person’s history. parently wasn’t brought before the Q. Why hire an employee who ered for employment and employees “I think all of it should be con- entire Social Services board before has been previously suspended mul- who refuse to give consent for any sidered,” he said. Woods was hired. tiple times from another county job? records check will be dismissed, the QWhiffle Sweepstakes Woods was hired as the county’s “I think the department head A. The Hoke County Department county policy states. Senior Services director in 2007, and should have gone to the board before of Social Services fills positions “The nature and relevance of Spin The lucky Wheel according to county policy, would any hiring was done,” he said. Asked within the agency based upon the any convictions or violations will $ 10 have been vetted with a criminal if the board was not informed of needs of the agency and the qualifica- be taken into consideration when Coupon & Win Progressive Play tions of the candidate. Don Woods evaluating an applicant for employ- Pot of Gold! Art trip needs last-minute donations was hired as a Social Worker II based ment or evaluating an employee Free upon his particular qualifications and Play Two weekends in a row of rain pay for hotel costs for the two-day for continuation of employment. Come See The Pink Pig! shut down Turlington art teacher trip to the nation’s capitol, where the experience. Criminal History Checks will be Q. How did the timing of his hir- 610 Reservation Rd. • Ashley Heights Karrie Detwiler’s students’ ambi- students hope to visit many of the art obtained through the North Caro- ing happen? When did he put in an (910) 638-8012 tions of raising enough money museums and exhibits on display. lina State Bureau of Investigation to completely cover their trip to The students held other fundrais- application? Did an interview take and County Clerks of Court and One cOupOn per player per day • expires 4-24-12 Washington, D.C., but with a week ers and already paid for the charter place? If so, when? other appropriate Law Enforcement to go, they’re trying one more time bus, and students will pay for their A. Mr. Woods submitted an ap- Agencies. Prior to the initial offer of to raise the final amount. own meals, but the group is about plication for the position of Social employment a Certified Criminal Raeford Eye Clinic The students will hold a car $1,000 short of the money needed Worker II. The application is dated History Check will be secured and wash April 24 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. for the hotel rooms, Detwiler said. March 13, 2012. Mr. Woods was paid for by the applicant,” according interviewed for the position on Protect at Turlington Alternative School in For more information or to do- to the county policy. Come See Us! Raeford. The money will go to help nate, contact the school at 875-2583. March 28, 2012. When issues such as employee Your Eyes Q. Do you have any concerns suspensions, promotions or demo- from Straighten-Up about hiring an employee with a tions occur within one of the three UV Damage documented history of multiple departments that handle personnel Orthodontics suspensions? If so, did you address individually, apart from the county, Large Committment to Excellence those concerns? If so, how? those issues are usually dealt with Dr. John Mark Griffies A. All employees of the Hoke at that department, Edens said. The selection Retired Military County Department of Social Ser- exception is the county Board of of Eyewear! •Board Certified American Board of Orthodontics vices are required to comply with Health, which decided last year after •Member of American Cleft Palate Association the rules, regulations and policies Suzanne Balfour with patient, Dakota •Providing High Quality Dentistry & Orthodontics for 24 Years firing the health director to routinely Most insurance accepted! Fields, who is getting fitted for new •Children & Adults - Most All Dental Insurance Accepted of the agency. Employees that fail send some personnel information to BCBS, Tricare, VSP, etc. glasses on Monday morning. •Delta Dental & United Concordia Provider to comply with the rules, regulations the county Board of Commissioners. new patients welcoMe and policies of the agency are subject County Manager Tim Johnson 404 South Main Street • Raeford, NC 301 Birch street • Raeford, nc to discipline up to and including said he does not know how many, 875-5114 878-5796 termination. if any, convicted felons are working Q. Does the department have any for the county. The only person he particular policy regarding hiring has hired while with the county was Hoke County Special Olympics former county employees? his secretary, and her background A. No. check was clean, he said. The county does not specifically County hiring policies keep track of employees with felony The county has its own policies convictions, Edens said, although Spring Games Re-Elect regarding hiring. When making a that information is included in in- decision on whether to hire a per- dividual employees’ personnel files th son with a criminal record, county through their background check. Thursday, April 19 , 2012 officials may look at the individual Edens said she does not know how BoBBy case and consider how long ago many current county employees, if Raz Autry Stadium the crime happened, the nature of any, have felony convictions. Hoke County High School (505 South Bethel Road) * Great Gospel Music 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Volunteers Wright * Contest and Prizes Needed! 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April 18, 2012 State legislators ranked low in effectiveness Girl Scouts observe Earth Day By Catharin Shepard said in an email. ranked 114th out of 120 legisla- legislators in the rankings. Fol- Hoke County Girl Scouts From 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 Staff writer Pridgen said he “wasn’t real tors, a drop from his 2009 rank- lowing redistricting efforts, part will observe Earth Day April p.m., the Scouts will meet with happy with the ranking but not ing of 64th and 2007 ranking of of Hoke County will officially 21 at McLauchlin Park. local businesses to learn how to Local elected officials serving totally disappointed either” since 88th. He ranked 100th out of 120 become part of District 66 after The Scouts will clean up the help the community. in the North Carolina General he is a freshman legislator. The legislators in the 2005 rankings, the upcoming election. Goodman community and invite the public Crafts and refreshments will Assembly didn’t fare well in ef- conservative Civitas organization according to the Center for Pub- is running unopposed. to join them from 8 – 10:30 a.m. be available for children. fectiveness rankings released ranked Pridgen 9th out of 120 lic Policy Research. Pierce, who Speaker Tillis ranked first last week by the North Carolina legislators, he said. represents District 48, is running in effectiveness among House Center for Public Policy Research. Pridgen is running for reelec- for reelection unopposed. representatives and Leader Phil Rabies clinic rescheduled The center, which describes tion but due to changes in the Pierce ranked in a tie for 60th Berger ranked first in effective- Due to bad weather, the chute freefall tower. Should itself as nonprofit and nonparti- district boundaries, Hoke County out of 120 legislators in atten- ness among senators. Hoke County Animal Control there be a rain issue again, san, released the 2012 rankings will no longer be part of the district dance. He missed one full day and Only 63 of the 120 House Department was unable to the event will still take place last week. The rankings are de- he currently represents. House one partial day of session. members responded to the survey hold its scheduled rabies clinic but will be moved across the termined by votes from General Speaker Thom Tillis recently Senator Michael P. Walters, along with 24 of the state’s 49 March 31. street to Norris Buildings’ Assembly legislators, lobbyists named Pridgen co-chairman of a Democrat from Proctorville, senators. The Center for Public It has been rescheduled for sheds and carports. Those and state capitol reporters. the new House Unemployment ranked 38th out of 49 senators. Policy Research conducted the April 28 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. wishing to get a three vac- Rep. G.L. Pridgen, a freshman Fraud Task Force Committee to Walters ranked 42nd out of 49 legislative effectiveness survey The cost of the vaccination is cination must have current Republican representative from investigate and make recommen- senators for attendance after in December 2011 through Feb- $6 per dog or cat. The new rabies’ vaccination certifi- Lumberton, ranked 96th out of 120 dations “to help control the fraud missing seven full days and one ruary 2012. The group offered event will be held at the same cates in hand at the time of legislators but said he didn’t fill out in unemployment,” Pridgen said. partial day of session. all senators and representatives, location, Paraclete XP Para- vaccinating. his own questionnaire form. Pridgen ranked in a tie for first Pierce and Walters could not 407 registered lobbyists and 23 “I didn’t feel that it would place in attendance and did not be reached for comment by press state capital news correspondents be fair for me to rank the other miss any days of the legislative deadline. to rate the effectiveness of each Arts festival is Sunday members of the House when I session. Rep. Ken Goodman, a Demo- member of the North Carolina The Hoke Schools All-County 2:30 p.m. The event showcases do not work directly with or have Rep. Garland Pierce, a Demo- crat currently representing Dis- General Assembly on a scale of Arts Festival will be held this the arts in the schools and will committees with all of them,” he crat representative from Wagram, trict 66, ranked 99th out of 120 1-10. Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. be held at MacDonald Gym at School system begins after-school programs Performances will begin at Hoke High School. The Hoke County School System The Student Services Depart- “provide quality and high inter- schools off the installation.” is creating after-school programs in ment is incorporating the Army est after-school programs based In 2007, the Army leader- Commemorative the county’s two middle schools and Youth Program in Your Neigh- on the resiliency research for ship unveiled the “Army Family at its three high schools. borhood (AYPYN) program to Army youth attending secondary Covenant,” a pledge to provide soldiers and their families with a “quality of life commensurate Woodmen office now full-time with their service and sacrifice.” This covenant was renewed in By Catharin Shepard feet wet in Hoke County,” Smith school soon. Graduation Section October in Washington. Secre- said. Woodmen of the World is run As always this Special Section will feature Staff writer tary of the Army John McHugh The Hoke County community by its members and each lodge said, “We must not forget that The Woodmen of the World is has hundreds of Woodmen of the has its own board that oversees photos, honors, and awards of the with all these great soldiers, men increasing its presence in Hoke World members and many of them operations. Besides life insurance, and women in uniform, forward Hoke County Senior Graduating Class. County by staffing the Raeford have been with the company for the organization offers college deployed—wherever that deploy- office full-time instead of just decades, he said. savings and retirement savings Don’t miss this great opportunity ment may take them, more than 80 part-time. “We’ve got some members of plans, among other products. countries across this planet—that The insurance and savings Woodmen of the World that have The life insurance company to show your support. back home there are folks like company has operated an office been members 50-plus years,” also sponsors Camp Woodmen, yourselves who are struggling in Hoke County for many years Smith said. a summer camp for children with Advertising Deadline is 1:00 p.m. on as well and holding that family and the company stakeholders The local members wanted 31 campsites around the country. WeDNeSDAy, MAy 16. together.” have been influential in the area, more than just part-time repre- The East North Carolina Wood- Our Special Section will appear in The program in Hoke schools Woodmen of the World field rep- sentatives available to help with men Youth Camp is located in is intended to help “hold families The News-Journal on May 23. resentative Eugene “Tre” Smith their concerns, so Woodmen of the Fort Barnwell, between Kinston together.” It’s available at East said. However, the Raeford branch World moved the two agents from and New Bern. Hoke and West Hoke middle 1/8 ...... $85.00 didn’t have full service hours, Lumberton to Raeford full-time. Locally, Smith said he hopes schools, Hoke High, Turling- 1/4 ...... $140.00 something that’s now changed. “We are going to donate all to get started on more community ton Alternative, and SandHoke 1/2 ...... $220.00 Smith and field representative our time and effort to this area outreach efforts by connecting Early College, and is open to all Kaye Willoughby staff the office and this lodge,” Willoughby said. with Hoke County Schools, espe- Full ...... $360.00 students. on College Drive. Smith worked The Woodmen of the World cially Hoke County High School, Spot Color (1 color) ...... $50.00 A special program to showcase out of the Robeson County office members often do a lot of com- and other groups in the area. the after-school work will be held Full Color ...... $150.00 previously and worked with State munity service wherever they live, “We want Woodmen of the Friday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at East Farm Insurance before joining Smith said. The group presents World to be more of a fixture and Woodmen of the World. Wil- Hoke Middle School. The “Gal- To reserve yourt Graduation Section space, contact American flags to public buildings a face in Hoke County, especially lery Walk” of the AYPYN pro- loughby has been with Woodmen like schools and libraries and also in Raeford,” Smith said. Hal Nunn or Wendy Tredway at The News-Journal grams will be held in conjunction of the World for over five years. to private businesses like nursing Lodge meetings are on the sec- with Month of the Military Child. (910) 875-2121 Now they’re hoping to get to know homes. The local Woodmen of the ond Tuesday of every month. The Hoke County and its citizens bet- World recently donated a flag to agents keep flexible hours to serve ter, they said. Open Arms and plans to present customers. For more information, “We’re just starting to get our a new flag to a local elementary call 536-4821. Editorial Deadlines Friday 12 Noon: Calendar Items • Social Items • News Items Monday 12 Noon: Letters to the Editor Come Join Us For a Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of Barbecue Dinner churches and a variety of denomi- nations for you and your family. As we welcome BaPtist nonDenoMinational West Fayetteville Baptist church Harvest community 2465 Gillis Hill Road (across from the Wal-Mart super center) Family Worship center “Connecting People to the Heart of God 409 e. central ave Hoke County and to Each Other” sunday Worship, sunday 11:00 a.m. sunday school 9:15am Wednesday, Bible study, 7:00 p.m. sunday Worship 10:30am (910) 875-5796 into the awana 6:15pm email: [email protected] sunday evening service 6:30pm Pastors Darryl & lisa Barnett Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:00pm Youth Ministry 7:00pm (910) 868-3812 Pentecostal Seventh www.westfayettevillebaptistchurch.com Celebration of Praise Pittman Grove Baptist Church 4921 Pittman Grove Church Rd. ChurCh of God Congressional District 875-5045 or 263-3268 ChuRCh seRviCes revival sunday school 9:45 a.m. with Rev. Ron Barnes with sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. aPril 15-22 Wednesday Night Meal sunday Morning 11 a.m. Seventh & Bible study 6:30 p.m. sunday night 6 p.m. Week nights 7:30 p.m. nB Bible institute of america District For more info call (910) 624-6543 noW enRollinG BiBle classes FoR 2012-2013 4944 Fayetteville Rd. • Raeford Congressman For more information visit us at www.celebrationofpraisecog.com 529 Harris ave., Raeford or call (910) 476-0653. Prosperity comes when you study and apply the Word of God in your life. Mike

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Paid for by Mike Mcintyre for congress April 18, 2012 THE NEWS-JOURNAL Raeford, N.C 5A Schools want to end ‘reversions’ McCain (Continued from page 1A) ing on the changes at the next By Catharin Shepard discretionary budget reversions. essential standards and common High School was selected to at- McCain Correctional Hos- meeting. Staff writer “The elimination of the core curriculum. The state Board tend the 2012 Governor’s School. pital was built around 1920 on The board heard a budget reversions will allow Hoke of Education voted to approve The board also recognized Hoke the Hoke/Moore county line and request from Victoria Whitt, The Hoke County Board of County Schools to offset the the request, according to a letter County High School student Education approved last week originally housed a tuberculosis director of Sandhills Mental loss of federal Edujob funds from Ozella Wiggins, Student Tarique Thompson as Southeast- sanatorium. Construction added Health. Whitt’s organization a resolution asking the state to at the end of this fiscal year, Accounting Consultant with ern Conference Varsity Men’s stop requiring school systems to on to the facility through the requested the same amount as and would put an end to dis- the state Department of Public Basketball Player of the Year and 1950s. The state Department of last year “in recognition of the send back millions of dollars in cretionary reversions in North Instruction. Quame Patterson as Southeastern funding every year. Corrections took possession of economic difficulties that we’re Carolina,” the resolution stated. The final calendar reflects 182 Conference Varsity Men’s Basket- the hospital in 1983 and oper- all facing right now.” The board resolved to request The school board also dis- student school days. The calendar ball Coach of the Year. The school that the state end the discretionary ated it as a prison for elderly Whitt asked for $58,000, cussed receiving a waiver for the added January 2, 2013 as a manda- board also recognized Allyesha or disabled inmates until 2010, which is the county’s typical budget reversions that typically school calendar 2012-13 school tory workday for teachers. Hall, a debate team member and require schools to send back part when the last inmates were contribution. All of the county year. The school board requested student at SandHoke Early Col- moved out and the state shut funding stays in the county, of their funding. Hoke County the state waive three instruction- lege High School, and Domineek schools officials projected that Spotlight on Success McCain down. she said. al days and 22.5 instructional The board recognized several Matthews, a Hoke County High the school system will have to While operating, the mini- Whitt also updated the hours to convert those days to students and one coach in the School student. give back about $2.8 million in mum-security prison hospital board on the state’s ongoing mandatory teacher workdays Spotlight on Success. Tia. C. The Board of Education meet- funding next year as part of the had 222 beds and could handle process of consolidating lo- for professional development on Cunningham of Hoke County ing was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. 411 inmates at a time. The state cal providers offering mental retains ownership of the prop- health services. Sandhills erty at this time, according to Mental Health is one of the 11 Program enrollment deadlines posted for area farmers the Department of Corrections providers that met the require- Hoke farmers are reminded the DCP provides payments to eli- Noninsured Crop Disaster Grain – May 15 and other crops website. ments and will continue its deadline to enroll in the Direct and gible producers on farms enrolled Assistance Program (check with June 30; Farm Reconstitutions Hoke Economic Develop- work, Whitt said. The group has Counter-Cyclical Payment (DCP) for any of the 2008 through 2012 the Hoke County FSA Service (changes) – August 1, 2012 for ment Director Don Porter said completed two previous merg- program is Friday, June 1. crop years. The two types of DCP Center for dates); Conservation the 2012 crop year; Crop Insur- the group interested in making ers and is considering merging “Hoke County producers inter- payments, direct payments and Reserve Program (CRP) General ance – Contact a crop insurance the project happen is not ready with Guilford County’s center ested in DCP should visit the USDA counter-cyclical payments, are Sign-up 43 – April 13; Average agent or the regional RMA office. to make an announcement. The in early 2013, she said. Service Center where their farm calculated using the base acres and Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) For information on how a commissioners had to handle The board also approved is administered and sign up,” said payment yields established for the – June 1; Supplemental Revenue late filed provision may apply the vote in open session as a a Clean Water Management Acting Executive Director Pamela farm. DCP is authorized by the Assistance Payment Program or for more information on FSA matter of public record, he said. Trust Fund easement for the Pollard. “Enrollments cannot be Food, Conservation, and Energy (SURE) – June 1, 2012 for crop programs, producers and farmers Nature Conservancy, which accepted after the deadline. Enroll- Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). year 2010; 2011 ACRE Produc- should contact the Hoke County Other business owns land along Highway 211 ing early means avoiding a missed Other FSA programs having tion Evidence – July 15; Certifi- FSA Service Center at 910-875- The board heard from north of Raeford. The group is deadline during this busy season.” enrollment deadlines include: cation of Planted Acres – Small 8111, extension two. 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There are The food, on the other hand… So, after 20 years of complaining leg,” I get the heebie-jeebies and start wonderful, skilled and dedicated • “Your bed is automatic.”—Ev- I decided to do something about it picturing myself in my “calm place.” people working in every job from ery time you move during the night, Sports and gave the doc my blessing to go Yeah, I don’t want to talk about cooking meals and cleaning floors it inflates under a part of your body, up through my leg with something I it anymore. But some of you are to frying your heart, and I cannot deflates under another, and makes so can only imagine to be a boom box probably wondering what the state- emphasize that enough. The bad many minor continuous adjustments Wolff set to make and blast radio waves at my heart of-the-art is like in a decent hospital news is they all talk in euphemisms. you think it might be connected to until it finally gets the beat. Foxy 99, these days, especially with all the talk I would like to share a few examples the office thermostat. I made for the I imagine they used. Perhaps I didn’t about putting two of them in Hoke with you: chair and slept there. final spring game quite understand the procedure but County, so I thought I’d share what • Gown—what they dress you in • Conscious Sedation—The way is a gown like Taco Bell is a Mexican this was explained to me is that you By Hal Nunn Spring game info restaurant. And the alleged garments feel the pain but you don’t care and Sports writer NC State’s football team show more than Paris Hilton so you don’t remember it. Really, it’s will play the fourth annual Kay you’re too embarrassed to sneak knockout juice, though I’m not sure Hoke County High School Yow Spring Football Game on Spring Advertising down to the lobby to the Starbucks about any of what I’m telling you graduate and N.C. State senior Saturday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. for coffee. Unfortunately for them, because I don’t remember. football player Earl Wolff is set The contest, presented by PNC, it didn’t prevent me from showing • Take a reading—In my case this to make his final spring game will be broadcast on ESPN3 and Promotion my tail (literally) as I snuck into the meant administering an EKG, and this Saturday at Carter Finley will be fans’ first look at the 2012 nurse’s lounge where they had a hot I had to have several a day. I think Stadium in Raleigh. The red- Wolfpack squad that returns 16 The Echo and The water dispenser, because I thought they started referring to it as “take shirt senior for the Wolfpack starters from last season. far enough ahead to bring my own a reading” because one day when actually graduated in December Carter-Finley Stadium parking News-Journal reach Starbucks instant. the technician announced she was but elected to return to the pro- gates will open at 10:30 a.m. and • “You might experience some there to “give me an EKG,” I replied, gram to complete his time as a stadium gates 2-4 (west) and 6, 14,000 homes discomfort.”— This means holy- “Okay, just leave it on the bed.” leader in the defensive second- 8-9 (east) will open at 2:30 p.m., mother-of-all-that’s-good-I’m- • Discharge plan—It’s really a ary. Wolff was named All ACC with seating available on the east each week. not-going-to-scream-what-I’m- marketing opportunity for services Honorable Mention in 2011 for side of the stadium. Handicapped thinking-or-maybe-I-will get that you might want to pay for after you the end of year awards voted parking is available on both the east thing away from me! Had there been leave the hospital. I devised my own on by the 45-member Atlantic and west sides of the stadium and **This 2x5 Ad is now just $100 per a weapon handy when I heard this discharge plan. I was on the fourth Coast Conference Sports Media accessible entrances will be gates phrase, I would have been moved to floor and calculated that if I poured Association. Wolff was second 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9. week, minimum of three weeks.** a slightly different institution for 30 lemonade on bed sheets each day on the team in tackles with 105 Fans are encouraged to donate years to life. until they gave me five clean ones, behind Audie Cole, a linebacker a minimum of $1 per person upon • “Would you like to get com- I could rappel to the ground. who has entered the NFL Draft Echo front page and/or color available at addi- entrance, with proceeds going to fortable?”—It means lie back and I do not mean to sound ungrate- along with Scotland County the Kay Yow Cancer Fund and tional reduced cost. Deadline: Noon each Monday present your arm because they’re ful. Maybe it was something akin to High graduate Terrell Manning. the Kay Yow Scholarship Endow- going to stick something in it. the Stockholm syndrome, but I very Wolff is hoping his senior season ment. Over the past three years, • “I will check on you once in much liked all the people I met and will be the best season of his Contact Wendy Tredway at 875-2121; by email at over $100,000 has been raised at awhile.”—You will get a blue and very much appreciated their working career and that the Wolfpack the event. For more info about the [email protected] white pill at midnight, a white one on my sorry butt…er, heart. can continue to win games in the Kay Yow Spring Football Game, or at 2 a.m., a shot in the stomach at 4 And despite the euphemisms regular and post season. go to www.gopack.com. a.m. and an EKG at 6 a.m. and silly rules (no shower without Hal Nunn at 964-0990; hal@thenews-journal. • Room service—Not truly a doctor’s orders, have to ride out in a com euphemism, “room service” is more wheelchair, no soccer in the sanctu- of a diversion. Notice they don’t ary—oh wait, that’s a church rule), Hoke Parks and Rec refer to it as “breakfast” or “dinner” we are fortunate indeed to have the or “food.” This leaves no space for medical care we have in this country. complaint because technically the But if you have to go, pack some opens summer season

By Hal Nunn The Hoke County Parks and Sports writer Recreation leagues are still main- taining growth while some other WEWE WANTWANT YOUYOU The Hoke County Parks and recreation leagues have gone Recreation baseball and softball down, according to Blue. The leagues kicked off last weekend Moore County recreation league with their opening ceremony at contacted Hoke County to see if Raz Autry Stadium. Hoke County they could do some interleague Parks and Recreation Director play to make up some games. The Elgin Blue said the turnout was Hoke County leagues encompass great. “We had plenty of folks t-ball, softball and baseball. There show up for our opening cer- are 21 teams in T-ball, 4 teams TO TAKE A emony and a total of 54 teams in Coach Pitch girls, 8 teams in got ready to begin the summer Coach Pitch boys, 5 teams in STEAK BREAK! leagues,” Blue said. Angels Softball, 7 teams in AAA, The Hoke County Parks and 4 teams in Pony Tails Softball Recreation line dancing team and 5 teams in Majors Baseball. Even if Uncle Sam performed for the crowd as enter- Games will be played Mondays, tainment and Blue said, “A lot of Tuesdays and Thursdays at the takes most of your people were unaware we had a line park on Highway 211 and Burl- money on April 16th, dancing team in Hoke County.” ington Park downtown. you can still a ord Fighting Bucks Sports Schedule to eat with us. April 18 Boys V Baseball Home vs. Western Sizzlin Girls JV Soccer Home vs. Scotland 7 p.m. Scotland 5:30 p.m. GIFT CARDS make perfect Girls V Soccer Home vs. Scot- April 23 “ANYTIME” gifts. land 7 p.m. Boys Golf at Lumberton 2 p.m. Boys Freshman Baseball at April 19 Purnell Swett 4:30 p.m. Track Away Southeastern Con- Girls V Soccer Home vs. Pur- ference Meet 4 p.m. nell Swett 7 p.m. Boys Tennis at Pinecrest 4 p.m. Boys Freshman Baseball at April 24 Scotland 4:30 p.m. Girls JV Softball Home vs. Purnell Swett 5 p.m. April 20 Girls V Softball Home vs. Girls JV Softball Home vs. Purnell Swett 7 p.m. Scotland 5 p.m. Boys JV Baseball at Purnell ® Girls V Softball Home vs. Swett 5 p.m. Home of the “FlameKist ” Steak Scotland 7 p.m. Boys V Baseball Home vs. 7735 S. Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC • 910-867-3002 Boys JV Baseball at Scotland Purnell Swett 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Visit Us @ www.westernsizzlin.com RobertRobertRobert B.B. B.Clark Clark Clark III III III “F“FOROR THE“F CAUSE CAUSEOR THE OF RIGHT OFCAUSE RIGHT WE OF FIGHT RIGHTWE.” FIGHT WE FIGHT.” .” Quick, for NCfor Sfor NCENATE NC SENATE SENATE easy, • Let• Let us fightus• Let fight together us fighttogether to ensuretogether to availability ensure to ensure and availability accessavailability and and access access toto affordable affordableto affordable and quality and healthcarequalityand quality healthcare for allhealthcare. for for all all. . &

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April 18, 2012 Farmers market growing Italy By Catharin Shepard be different from month to month, (Continued from page 1A) canals. Staff writer even from week to week, Cohen of Pisa and viewed the Alps and the Students worked throughout the said. When the market opens Tuscan countryside. school year to raise money for their The vegetables, herbs and vendors will likely have cabbage, The tour then continued to Ven- trips. The community and school flowers are growing taller at lettuce, broccoli, potatoes, some ice, where the students visited the board were supportive in helping to Wanda Cohen’s farm on Bethel early squash and other vegetables Island of Murano and the glassmak- make the trip possible, DeLuna said. Road, getting ready for the Hoke that tolerate cooler temperatures. ing factories. A trip to the United Kingdom is County Farmers Market’s second Later in the year, tomatoes, zuc- There was a tour of the Doge’s being organized for 2013 and will year. chini and peppers will rotate into Palace and the dungeons, and the be sponsored by the History and The farmers market starts a season. famous gondola rides through the Drama clubs. new schedule beginning May 5 This year the market will also and will open in two new loca- offer advice about how to safely Want to know what’s happening tions. The Saturday market will handle and prepare fresh veg- in Hoke County? sell fresh and local vegetables, etables, along with recipe sugges- Subscribe to The News-Journal fruits, herbs, honey, crafts and tions and cooking demonstrations. other homemade items on Main The market will also sell fresh cut Call 875-2121 or visit our website: thenews-journal.com Street in Raeford next to the flowers, homemade jam and other Hoke County Courthouse. The locally produced items. Liberty Statue in the Venice Harbor — (top row) Brendan Pitts, Tuesday market will operate Farmers market organizers from the Rockfish Community decided to move the market to Megan Jones, Taya Zawadzki, Tour Guide: Simona Casalvieri, They are new. Center. Rockfish one day a week and Mrs. DeLuna, Jason McLaughlin, (bottom row) Joshua Quick, Cohen is one of the farmers change the location of the Raeford Shannon Pancake They are miracles. currently growing produce to sell site from Teal Drive to Main Street at the market, but this year she’s to make it more accessible to But they don’t also stepping into a new role as potential customers. Eventually Hoke County Schools the market director. organizers hope to bring in even Celebrates come with an County cooperative extension more farmers than before and horticulturist Mary Hollingsworth continue to grow the market. Hoke County Schools instruction book. ran the market last year, but Month of the “We hope to maybe have it Celebrates between coordinating 4-H, the become a community event,” master gardeners’ classes and Cohen said. Military Month of the Military Child Child Visit the FirstHealth many other programs, it was time Growing the farmers market Moore Regional Hospital to let someone else take over to means spreading the word among Pregnancy Fair. give the farmers market their full customers but also working with attention, she said. the production end of things. Thursday, April 19 “We needed someone who Farmers need to know what lo- 6-7:30 p.m. could devote all their time toward cal buyers want to purchase so The Fair Barn at the Harness Track the farmers market,” Holling- they can plan their plantings in on Highway 5 in Pinehurst sworth said. advance. The market is also a As a farmer and Hoke native positive for the farmers looking More than 30 vendors from across the Sandhills will be present with with connections in the farming for a place to sell their produce community, Cohen was a natural a variety of giveaways to share! Experts on prenatal care, pediatrics, locally, Cohen said. childbirth, mother-baby care, neonatal services, breastfeeding and fit for the position. She grew up “I think we’ll learn this year more will be available to answer questions. This event is FREE. New on the farm where she still lives what people do want,” she said. When:April April 20, 20,2012 2012 and expectant parents and their families are welcome to attend. and works, and she knows many The farmers market will open East East Hoke Hoke Middle Middle School School Take a virtual tour of our Women’s & Children’s Center at of the farming families that will in Raeford Saturday, May 5 from 6:00 PM www.firsthealth.org/tourwomenctr likely contribute to the market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesdays at the 6:00 p.m. “It was just sort of a natural,” Rockfish Community Center from April is AprilMonth is Month of of the the Military Military Child! Child! For information on attending Cohen said. or exhibiting, or for directions, 2-7 p.m. For more information This special celebration is a legacy of former Defense Secretary Caspar call toll free (800) 213-3284. The farmers market grows with about the farmers market, contact Weinberger – established to underscore the important role children play in the the seasons and the offerings will Cohen at 489-4842. 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