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Monday, April 4, 2011 Two youths get prison County still Volume 114, Number 79 Whiteville, North Carolina for arson ranks 100th 50 Cents of tire frm nVolunteer fireman, ac- for health Inside Today complice also told to pay nImprovements in areas do little to $1.7 million in restitu- raise rank. 4-A tion. r.BOTIPUIFSF By NICOLE CARTRETTE By BOB HIGH Staff Writer 4VOEBZFWFOJOH Staff Writer r&MFWFOKVSPSTTFBUFE Despite improvements in many areas, Daniel Wayne Scott, 20, JOѮPNBTDBTFT Columbus County again ranked 100th out of and Richard Blake Turner, 21, North Carolina’s 100 counties in the second have been sentenced to federal County Health Rankings report published DIDYOB? prison for committing arson by the University of Wisconsin Population in burning the Carolina Tire Health Institute and Robert Wood Johnson Did you observe ... Sales business in Chadbourn Foundation. in September 2009. Last year’s report was the first of its kind District Attorney Jon Scott, a volunteer fireman to evaluate data from across the county and David speaking from at the time of the destructive rank counties within each state. The reports the Brunswick County blaze, will serve 84 months. take into account mortality, morbidity, health Turner was sentenced to 42 Courthouse on the behaviors, clinical care, social and economic, months in prison on Feb. 25, “Today” Show Turs- and physical environment factors. according to a news release day about his experi- The report compares health outcomes and from the U.S. Attorney for health factors to morbidity or quality life and ences with the increas- the Eastern District of North mortality or average length of life to assess ing numbers of young Carolina. the overall health of the county. women fghting each Both were ordered to pay While the ranking didn’t budge for Colum- $1,663,067 in restitution, most other? ... Edgewood bus County, there were significant improve- of it to the tire firm that lost Elementary Principal ments in underlying quantifiers. an estimated 50,000 tires in the Tomas McLam read- In 2010 the county’s physical environ- fire that burned for three days. ing on his front porch ment which measures air pollution, access A third defendant, Turner’s to healthy foods and recreational facilities taking advantage half-brother Michael Cody ranked 94th compared with a ranking of 71st of what little warm Clamp, 19, has pleaded and is sunshine there was? ... to be sentenced on an undeter- See Unhealthy, page 3-A A rooster improving mined date. Carolyn Ann Jones’ The news release related the chances at landing an See Arson, page 4-A Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist extra role in the movie State Senate “Hick”?...James Corbett Planting prevention looking for parts for a Big Bang is Bri’ana Cliff helps build a pinwheel grove in front of the Families First introduces bill 1970s era truck—and offces in Whiteville Friday to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. fnding nothing but to fund single newer models in area Tursday junkyards?... Caroline By JEFFERSON WEAVER school units Hensley moving the Staff Writer Lake to review camper Whiteville First Baptist By FULLER ROYAL Chuch congregation to History, art and business Staff Writer tears singing a piece she will come together Thursday proposals tonight in downtown Whiteville. As part of the agenda lawmakers in Ra- composed the music leigh, the goal to fund only one school admin- The Bicentennial Big BANG By JEFFERSON WEAVER and lyrics for? ... Naki- Expo will kick off at 11:30 a.m. istrative unit per county has been introduced Staff Writer na Middle School’s Beta The downtown festival will into the General Assembly. Senate Bill 475, introduced last week, would Club taking a two-bus center around Vineland Sta- Campers and travel trailers at allot state funds on the basis of only one local trip to Washington, tion, and include displays and Lake Waccamaw will face tighter school administrative unit per county, effec- booths from area businesses, regulation if a proposed set of rules D.C. and Kathy Gore tive July 1. civic groups and others. is approved by the town. and Dep. Susan Smith The bill would change formulas that allot During the expo businesses The rules will be reviewed by the dancing like Ellen De- funds on a per local school administrative and other organizations will planning board tonight. That board unit basis to formulas that allot funds on a per generes on Bus #1?...and showcase their products and can then forward the ordinance to county basis. Lindsey Duncan calling services in and around Vine- the town commissioners with a fa- In its current state, the bill says nothing on her grandmother and land. Historic displays will vorable or unfavorable endorsement. how the “mergers” would be carried out or who show how business operated The commissioners will have the taking 300 photos of An example of an acceptable would be responsible. in earlier days. Other groups, final say on whether to approve the D.C. sights? ... add-on and deck at a Lake Wac- There is no counterpart to this bill in the ranging from churches to fra- tighter rules. camaw campground, using the House. However, House Bill 131 offers to fund ternal organizations, will be on Town Manager Darren Currie proposed new standards. only one superintendent per county. It has no hand to describe the roles their said the new proposal is the result of counterpart in the Senate. groups played in the growth of several months work by the planning tiny. Senate Bill 475 is nearly identical to the bill County Deaths Whiteville throughout its 200- board, town staff, and campground Red tip trimming introduced by former Cumberland County sena- year history. Storytellers will owners. Only two campgrounds are Whiteville Currie said complaints about ad- tor Tony Rand two years ago. also spin yarns throughout in the town limits. James A. Miller ditions to camper trailers – including Estimates of the cost of paying for the White- the day. The new rules will help prevent enclosed porches and decks, sheds ville City Schools administration run from Chadbourn This is the second Big Bang, problems that started in years past $360,000 to $500,000 – money that would have to William Cecil Nobles and will once again feature the and only recently came under scru- See Camper, page 9-A come from local funds if the bill becomes law. Larry James Towns See Bang, page 2-A Hilton Jay Simmons Tabor City Lucille Stanley Cox Dairl Bragg Public may have to go online to get public notices Hallsboro By NICOLE CARTRETTE ual boards whether they continue to on it’s website. site in the Green Swamp. Had it not Melba F. Walters Staff Writer publish public notices in newspapers. “The bill would accomplish an as- been for a legal notice published in There is strong support from the sociation legislative goal,” the NCACC the newspaper about the site, it may It is an issue that resurfaces each N.C. Association of County Commis- website asserts. “The bill would save not have ever come to his or his neigh- Index year in the state legislature and one sioners (NCACC) and municipal as- thousands of dollars for counties each bors’ attention that a state permit was that puts newspapers and local gov- sociations who argue that it will save year and would encourage counties to sought to apply more than 150,000 gal- &EJUPSJBMT" ernments on clearly opposite sides of taxpayers money paid to newspapers. make better utilization of their web- lons of septage per acre per year to 41 the fence. The bill was filed in the House on sites to engage citizens.” acres south of Bolton. 0CJUVBSJFT" The state legislature is considering March 24. It has passed a first reading Columbus County Management “I feel very strongly about the is- 4QPSUT# a bill that would essentially end the and been referred to a committee on Information Systems (MIS) tracks sue,” Scott said. “If the public is not $SJNF" requirement that cities and counties government. website traffic and visitors. kept informed, they can’t make a good -JGFTUZMFT" publish legal notices in newspapers. “The bill would allow local govern- From Feb. 26 to March 28 county decision.” From public hearings on zoning issues ments to publish certain notices on MIS reports show that the county web- Scott said unless a person knows to to changes in local laws or ordinances, their website instead of requiring the site had 11,009 page views but just 3,971 look for a public notice on a website, newspapers small and large across the governments to purchase expensive unique visitors in nearly a one-month it is unlikely it will come to their at- state publish a number of legal notices ads in newspapers,” an NCACC leg- period. The average visitor spent 1.25 tention. for the public, as required by law. islative update reads. The bill would minutes at the site. Scott said while there are some House Bill 472 seeks to change that. allow cities and counties to “adopt David Scott, a resident of Lake Wac- who don’t have access to the Internet, The bill allows for electronic notice on ordinances providing that any notice it camaw says the change in the law will there are many more who do and who county and city owned, operated or is required by law to publish, whether result in less transparency in govern- will not know when to look for such “other” websites rather than newspa- under G.S. 1-597 or under any other ment. He helped organize a campaign notices online. per publication. general law or local act, may, in lieu of in opposition to Waste Management’s “It is not going to do anybody any It would be the decision of individ- or in addition to such notice” be posted plans to site a septage land application See Notices, page 12-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011 AskUS look like a major high speed Ask US has received several Internet project is in the works inquiries lately regarding the for the outlying areas of ADR potential for high speed Inter- anytime soon. April 4, 2011 net in the eastern end of Co- The southern Columbus Whiteville.com lumbus County. Residents of project was paid for through a Reader Acme, Delco, and Reigelwood combination grant/loan. Since Photos were hopeful that they might such projects have a deadline, soon get better access to high ATMC opted to target the ar- speed Internet after Atlantic eas closest to the home office Telephone Membership Coop and existing infrastructure in began work on a similar proj- Brunswick County. ect from Brunswick through What’s being built on J.K. Crusoe and Nakina into AT- Powell next to KFC? MC’s home area of Brunswick City planner Jerry Hairr County. confirmed Friday that Reilly’s Inquiries to AT&T, the pri- Auto Parts is constructing a mary telephone provider to new store at 603 N. J.K. Powell the area, went unanswered. Boulevard. The chain bills Time Warner Cable reaches a itself as a parts house for the “April is National Au- few customers near the Bruns- professional as well as shade- wick County line, but there are tree mechanic, O’Reilly’s was tism Awareness Month... no immediate plans to drasti- founded in 1957. It has stores Community Innovations, cally improve that service. in most of the country, with Inc... showed their sup- Some customers with Star higher concentrations in the Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist port by wearing blue and Telephone Cooperative in the South and Midwest and no displaying blue balloons East Arcadia area, just above presence in the Northeast. Logos outside of their White- Riegelwood, have access to Site preparation began on icentennial A G Co ittee e ber Todd Collins o ner of Collier s Je elers lle o ce a high speed. the Whiteville location last and co ittee chair an Gral n uffkin of ann Under ood Chr sler Jeep Dodge Whiteville.com While we don’t like to de- week. An opening date has not displa so e of the co e orati e pieces that ill be a ailable at the A G on liver bad news – it doesn’t been set. Biser Ball Thursda April at ineland tation a p The public is in ited to this Sports Trivia free e ent to see business art and historic e hibits Question #91: In 2006, the West Columbus High County GOP School baseball team Bang advanced to the state 1A Continued from page 1-A al e ea elects new leaders Art Stroll. Some downtown Fowler that evening.” s 3TORYTELLING FEATURING school for the Eastern The Columbus County Re- tret, vice chairman, Jonathan businesses will remain open The Bicentennial Bang is Whiteville’s heritage will be N.C. Regional champi- publican Party elected new Medford, secretary and Jason during the evening and play a partnership of the Greater announced separately. onship. party leaders at its convention Butler, treasurer. The five host to a variety of local art- Whiteville Chamber of Com- s PM !RTS 3TROLL Answer: Find the answer held March 21. According to at-large members of the ex- ists. merce, Columbus County along South Madison Street toda at hite ille co in the party’s website more than ecutive committee are now Sally Mann, Columbus Arts Council and the White- with various artists of all our ports ection 40 people attended with 27 del- Randy Norris, David Manolis, egates from 11 precincts who Ferrell Jones, Nick Margus County Arts Council ex- ville Downtown Development types performing in host Whiteville.com voted on “the future direction and Peter Yurgel. Jo Ann Gar- ecutive director, said the Commission to observe and businesses. Poll Question of the party.” rell also sits on the executive Big Bang is a way “to bring celebrate Whiteville’s 200th s PM h7INE $OWNv of the Week Elected were Tristan Pat- committee as immediate past awareness to the wonderful birthday. Party featuring artist Leigh opportunities and treasures All events are free to the Fowler at the Columbus Arts Who is your favorite team of terson, chairman, Mark Car- chairman. Council e al ou we have in downtown White- public. The schedule of ville as well as the entire events includes: For more information, ot sure ho this hap county. We’re especially s AM PM "OOTHS contact the Greater White- pened but our readers pleased to open an exhibit open in and around Vineland ville Area Chamber of Com- ent north and the a orit Free Alzheimers featuring local artist Leigh Station depot. merce, 642-3171. sho ed their faith in ir ginia Co on ealth Uni but onl b a s all argin workshop April 12 At percent the a s Results from a recent sur- ney with Williamson, Walton County Tea Party event is April 11 edged out utler Uni ith vey reveal that most caregiv- & Scott, LLP in Whiteville, will percent entuck onl ers feel they do not have the cover legal aspects of care- By NICOLE CARTRETTE cessfully challenged Demo- back,” Lovett said. dunked percent of the information they need to deal giving. Information on home Staff Writer crat incumbent Rep. Mike Tristan Patterson, who ran otes and U Conn had with the challenges of caring health, long-term care and McIntyre for his congressional as a Republican in 2010 in an ust percent The utler for a loved one with a chronic durable medical equipment Just days before the fed- seat in 2009. attempt to unseat Democrat ulldogs and Connecticut illness, especially those with will be available. The program eral Internal Revenue Services “I’ m excited to be a part of incumbent Rep. Dewey Hill is uskies ill pla for the title memory impairments. will end at 2:30 p.m. with door April 15th tax filing deadline, it,” Lovett said, pointing out now chairman of the county’s tonight onda A caregiver education prizes and evaluations. the Columbus County Court- local bail bondsman Mark Car- GOP Party. ee 1 1 1 workshop will be held April 12 This is a free program for house will be the site of a local tret is also helping to organize He organized the first Tea at the Whiteville City Schools family caregivers but partici- Tea Party event. the event. Party protest in the county a administration building (107 pants must register to attend Organizer Matthew Lovett Lovett said it is about pro- few years ago. W. Walter Street). due to limited space. Contact said he is excited about the moting “political awareness” “I’ve never been a big fan of Whiteville.com Registration begins at 8:30 Holly Henderson at 395-4553 or event that will feature speak- and the group hopes to attract the party being involved but I Photos a.m. with the program starting 1-800-218-6575 or hhenderson@ ers such as GOP front-runner speakers such as Sen. Bill Ra- feel different about it in Colum- of the Week at 9 a.m. cafefearcog.org to register or Illario Pantano, who unsuc- bon and District Attorney Jon bus County. The Tea Party has Caregivers will learn prac- for more information. David. taken over the Republican Party tical hands-on and communi- This program is made pos- “It’s a pretty important event in Columbus County,” Patterson cation skills to make everyday sible by the Cape Fear Council because the Tea Party is on the said. “I was a Tea Party candi- tasks much easier on them and of Governments Area Agency Mental health move. The Republicans took the date but not involved in the GOP their loved ones. on Aging Family Caregiver congress back on account of before but those involved in the Melanie Bunn, MS, RN, Support Program, Alzheimer’s group to meet the Tea Party and there is now Tea Party have become officers a Tea Party caucus with quite in the party.” GNP is the dementia training N.C. Inc. in collaboration with The Consumer and Family a few members of Congress,” The Columbus County Tea specialist with Alzheimers Liberty Home Care and Hos- Advisory Committee (CFAC), • H o o c cle all Lovett said. Party event will be held on April N.C. Inc., and will be the key- pice, Liberty Commons Nurs- which advises the public ela for ife fundraiser “We are loosely organized 11 at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the note speaker sharing positive ing Center, Liberty Medical agency responsible for the and not tied to the National Tea Columbus County Courthouse. approaches to caring for per- Specialties and the Columbus oversight of mental health, Party but we are tired of govern- Lovett can be reached at 840- sons with memory impair- County Department of Aging. developmental disability and ments. The event is hosted by White- ment as is and want to take it 3661. substance abuse services in Carlton Williamson, attor- ville City Schools. Columbus County, will hold a Consumer Forum on Thurs- day, April 7 from 10 a.m. until • H H noon. aseball & oftball Ammons poetry The forum will be held JUNK SQUAD at the Cooperative Exten- ceremony is Sunday sion Building located at 450 910-918-7913 • You call, we Haul Government Complex Road, Junk • Trash • Debris • Furniture The recognition ceremony been completed and letters Whiteville. for the 17th Annual A.R. Am- were mailed to all winners Persons living with mental • Electronics • Carpet & Pads • Yard Clean Up mons Poetry Contest will be last month. health, developmental dis- • Attic Cleanout • Offce Cleanout • a o H Sunday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m. There were a record 711 ability and substance abuse • Estate Cleanout • Garage Cleanout aseball & oftball at Vineland Station Depot in entries across the contest’s issues, and their families are downtown Whiteville. five divisions. invited. Judging for the contest has Free Estimates - Same Day Service
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Hunters across North Caro- lina will take to the field April 9 to pursue what’s been called the most challenging of big game animals – wild turkeys. After nearly being wiped out in North Carolina in the 20th century. Successful re- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist stocking programs and flock management have created a Jobs boom in the turkey popula- tion. The birds have acute vision, and are quick to detect a wrong note on a turkey call. Youth Day across the state was last Saturday, April 2. Other hunters can take to the Tree planting, giveaway field this Saturday, April 9.
Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Shotguns, smoothbore muzzle- loaders and archery are legal at Arbor Day celebration Giving back for harvesting turkeys, but The City of Whiteville Wilmington Messenger report- rifles and handguns may not celebrates Arbor Day and its ed a Columbus County Arbor be used. Only manual calls recertification as a Tree City Day celebration in March 1899 are allowed. U.S.A. on Wednesday, April stating “Arbor Day was set Legal hunt dates are from 6, at 11 a.m. on the campus on foot by the Seaboard Air April 9 through May 7. Tur- of Southeastern Community Line for the purpose of get- keys may not be taken over College. ting people along the railways areas where bait has been The ceremony, in conjunc- of that system interested in to return a gift she had re present for at least 10 days tion with SCC’s recertifica- planting trees and beautify- after all foodstuffs have been tion as a Tree Campus U.S.A., ing their homes and towns.” consumed. features planting a maple tree A tentative schedule of Hunter may take one tur- and a limited tree giveaway. events at SCC Wednesday key per day and two turkeys Three types of trees pro- includes opening remaks at per season. Only bearded vided by the N.C. Forest 11 a.m. by Jason Robards, males may be killed. Service will be distributed. forest management technol- As sunrise and sunset Cherry oak, green ash and ogy instructor at SCC; a brief times vary from day during bald cypress will be available. talk on “Ask What Trees Can the spring, hunters are ad- People are limited to three Do for You” by Alan Moore, vised to check official solunar trees per person on a first Eastern Region urban forest tables before hunting. come basis. The trees are free. specialist with the N.C. Forest Turkey hunting is allowed Arbor Day (from the Latin Service, followed by presenta- 30 minutes before legal sun- word arbor, meaning tree) is a tion of awards by Moore and rise and 30 minutes after legal holiday in which individuals Jennifer Rall, Eastern Region sunset. and groups are encouraged to urban forest assistant; an While hunters are not plant and care for trees. SCC Tree Campus presenta- required to wear safety or It originated in Nebraska tion to Randy Britt and White- Unhealthy hunter orange clothing during Continued from page 1-A City, Neb., in 1872 and was vile Tree City presentation to turkey season, an orange hat founded by J. Sterling Mor- Mayor Terry Mann. or vest is recommended when in the 2011 report. the number of grocery stores smoking in county offices and ton. The tree planting will be moving to or from hunting Columbus County also and produce stands or farm- cars. Local gyms reported an Arbor Day has been cel- held at 11:20 a.m. and the stands. Some hunters also tie made gains in clinical care, er’s markets per residential increase in memberships. ebrated in Columbus County tree giveaway will begin at rising from rank 57 to 45. The zip code that employs more “Its not a good thing,” surveyor’s tape several feet for more than 100 years. The 11:30 a.m. measure includes factors such than four people. Columbus Smith said of the ranking – above their hunting stand to as the number of insured un- County, with a population of not at all surprising to her. “I be more visible to other hunt- der age 65, the primary care less than 55,000, has 14 residen- expected to still be number 100 ers. Nationally, turkey season Fresh Hot Bread & Jelly Breakfast provider rate, preventable hos- tial zip codes – two less than based on how old the data is. results in a high number of pital days and health screen- the more densely populated Some of that data is very hard injuries and deaths each year 5IVSTEBZ "QSJMUITUBSUJOHBUBN/PPO ing factors, among others. and wealthier New Hanover to change in one year.” when hunters shoot at move- Choose from a selection of homemade breads such as Mortality, morbidity, so- County, one of the top health Smith pointed out that most ment, rather than a clear Brioche, French, Italian, Cinnamon, Cheese, Challah, Yeast Rolls target. cial and economic factors ranked counties. people lose weight gradually, and East Indian Flat Bread with delicious toppings including increased by two to three Still, Columbus County for example. “I’ve been encour- For more information on ranks each but health behav- Health Department Director aged because I have seen a lot turkey hunting regulations, go local honey, jellies and molasses. $2.00 iors such as smoking, obesity, Kim Smith says access to of people out walking and the to www.ncwildlife.org. Try our freshly brewed Arabica drinking, teen pregnancy and healthy food is a real issue growing season is coming up Cofee, specially motor vehicle deaths pushed that faces rural residents in so we will have more fresh blended for the county from position 91 counties like Columbus. “Our fruits and vegetables,” Smith FAZ Bakes! 4+,1PXFMM#MWEt FAZ Bakes! to 94. county is the third largest in said. CSA general is The report is not all-inclu- land mass and I don’t know “We didn’t expect to actu- sive and data used to compile that there is a grocery store ally move because it takes so meeting topic the rankings is at least two in Bolton. long to improve that data. Dr. Jerry Divine will give a years old –some dates to the “ If you don’t have a vehicle I hope people are not dis- program on Confederate Gen- It’s Sandal Weather! early 2000s making it difficult or someone to take to you to couraged and continue to stop eral Nathan Bedford Forrest at for the results to reflect any the grocery store that’s a big smoking habits and be more the Sunday, April 10 meeting Good Selection of recent improvements. deal.” careful on the roads,” Smith of the N.C. Sons of Confeder- In addition some of the Access to recreation fa- said. “We are certainly not go- ate Veterans Camp 794, “The Jack Rogers data that is generally col- cilities was another factor ing to stop looking at things to Columbus County Volunteers, lected from a variety of fed- that negatively impacted the help individuals and groups. at 2:30 p.m. in Peace Baptist eral agencies have significant county’s rank with access “I still encourage people Church on Love Mill Road in In Store margins of error such as to recreational facilities re- to get out and exercise. We at Whiteville. diabetic screenings and mam- ported as 4 per 100,000. the health department are not The program is open to the Now mography screenings with 81 In response to last year’s going to lie down with this and public. There is no admission to 96 percent and 58-78 percent health rankings report Co- will continue to get the mes- charge. margins of error respectively. lumbus County health offi- sage out.” With no formal military Access to healthy foods is a cials launched several public training, Nathan Bedford For- GIFTS & INTERIORS 1017 S. Madison St. Whiteville • 642-9881 major component of the physi- awareness initiatives, hosted Nicole Cartrette rest became one of the leading cal environment rating that by a variety of health-focused 910-642-4104 ext. 225 cavalry figures of the Civil the nature of the methodol- events and commissioners, [email protected] War. ogy benefits more populated after much debate, banned Prom, Wedding Party . . . areas with fewer residential Whatever the Occasion, We Can Outfit zip codes. The ranking in that , category is based in part on Visit Collier s Booth, April 7th, at the You in Style for Your The News Reporter Special Event. 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There were 10 people inside on a warrant obtained by Sher- ing to local police. Scott yelled “run,” iff ’s Detective Rene Trevino. earn extra money. Turner a n d T u r n e r a n d Meares’ condition Sunday Meares’ home, but none of the Simmons was convicted in O n S e p t e m b e r Clamp saw Scott run- was “critical,” and doctors said bullets struck the residence. July 2006 of “strong-arm” rob- Employee 21, 2009, Scott and ning away from the they were stabilizing him be- A utility building near the bery in Horry County, S.C., Marlena Clamp asked Turn- building. Firefight- fore attempting surgery today house was struck by at least and sentenced to six months in L o u a n n e er if he wanted to ers suffered personal (Monday). one bullet. prison. Cartagena, make some money. injury during and in Sheriff ’s Detective Sgt. Jeff Meares is an employee of 28, of Sam’s Clamp stated that relation to the fire Nealey said Meares was hit the Filtec Precise firm along Larceny Lane, Clark- he had a plan to set suppression efforts. by at least two small-caliber U.S. 701 Bypass in Tabor City. t o n , w a s the old Ithaca plant Turner was sen- Willie Tyrone Jackson, 33, a r r e s t e d on fire in order that tenced to 42 months’ Benton Road, Chadbourn, has Scott March 31 on Scott could make ex- i m p r i s o n m e n t been arrested on a charge of Ofcers watch break-in a charge of tra money. Scott and Clamp on Feb. 25. Restitution of felony larceny on a warrant Cartagena larceny by picked Turner up around 11 $1,663,067 was also imposed. obtained by Sheriff’s Detective employee on a warrant ob- p.m. Investigation of this case Rene Trevino. of coin machine here tained by Whiteville Police The three drove to an area was conducted by the Bureau Jackson, on probation for Two Robe- er, not famil- Detective Tedd Dixon. about a quarter mile away of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms possession of air conditioners son County iar with the Cartagena is charged with from the site, and parked the and Explosives; the N.C. State stolen in 2009 from churches r e s i d e n t s area, almost stealing three $20 bills from car. Scott had two small plastic Bureau of Investigation; the in the Nakina and Bethel com- were arrest- hit two large a cash register in the local bottles filled with a liquid used Chadbourn Police Department munities, is now charged with ed shortly af- grain bins Walmart on March 10 while she to start fires. After walking and the Columbus County Fire theft on Sept. 14, 2010 of a heat ter 3:30 a.m. b e f o r e h e was employed there. around the building, Scott left Marshal’s Office. pump, owned by Taryn Butler, today (Mon- swerved and Turner and Clamp. The United States Environ- day) after a skidded to a and valued at $5,000. Henderson Britt Gutters Scott entered the building mental Protection Agency also local police stop. R a s h e e through a broken window. assisted in the fire suppres- officer and a sheriff’s deputy Moody arrested Robert Jvon Mason, Marijuana From the plastic bottles he was sion clean-up efforts. watched them break into a Wickliffe Henderson Jr., 43, of 18, of Jack’s J a m e s drink machine in front of the St. Pauls, for breaking into the Drive, Chad- Darren Col- Whiteville Meat Market on machine, plus possession of a bour n, has lins, 18, of Commerce Street. burglary tool. Ward charged been arrested Lisbon Road, McAllister gets 2 terms Policeman Sgt. Scott Moody the driver, Knox William Britt, on a charge C l a r k t o n , Raheem McAllis- in three other break- and Deputy Sgt. Keith Ward 33, of Lumberton, with fleeing of felony lar- Mason was arrested ter, 18, of Whiteville, ing and entering and were talking with each other at 65 mph in a 20-mph zone to ceny involving the theft of cop- March 31 on was sentenced to six theft cases. McAllis- on Main Street in front of H&W elude arrest, running the red per gutters from the Chadbourn charges of to eight months in ter stole a .45 pistol, Glass, a block north across the light and failing to stop for Baptist Church on Jan. 18. possession Collins prison here recently, cash and medication open parking area in front of lights and siren. Mason is on probation after of marijuana with intent to and will also serve a from the home along the meat market, when a 1995 Moody also charged Hen- two convictions last year for sell, plus maintaining his 1998 second term of the Clarendon-Chad- Buick appeared and stopped in derson with the attempted breaking and entering, and Dodge pickup truck as a place same length because bourn Road. front of the market. break-in of a drink machine larceny. The new arrest was on to keep and sell illegal drugs. his probation in a 2010 McAllister, who A passenger got out, used at Hill’s Food store along South a warrant obtained by Chad- McAllister Sheriff’s Drug Detective case was revoked. has 219 days credit a pry bar to open the drink Madison Street. Both break-in bourn Police Detective Donald Kevin Norris obtained the McAllister pleaded to break- toward his total of 12 to 16 machine, and the suspect charges against Henderson Britt. The value of the gutters warrant that showed Collins ing into the home of Linda months, was convicted in 2010 quickly got back in the car are felonies because he was was $5,000. had seven grams of marijuana. Louise Thomas on Aug. 18, of breaking into a vehicle, and the driver sped away east convicted in December 2008 in 2010 less than eight hours felony larceny and attempted on Commerce Street, followed Robeson County of breaking Concurrent Firearms after being put on probation misdemeanor larceny. by Ward. into a similar machine. A m a n d a The driver ran the red light Britt is charged with the Joshua Adonis Allen, 22, of Justine Gib- Chadbourn, will serve 60 days at Madison Street, and turned felony of accessory after the son, 20, of behind Gurganus Milling’s fact because Henderson’s acts concurrently with the eight to W h i t e h a l l Another DWI conviction One other driver – other service, and must use an Inter- business. Moody said the driv- are felonies, Moody said. 10 months he’s serving after Road, White- than the group shown in lock device if driving while on he pleaded here recently in Su- ville, has been Thursday’s edition – was con- probation. A 60-day jail term perior Court to misdemeanor arrested on victed of driving while im- was suspended. larceny. nine counts paired (DWI) in DWI Court Another driver, Melissa Spain arrested in thefs Allen stole $1,264 worth of of theft of a here March 23. Carol Ennis, 38, of Tabor City, items from Walmart here last firearm, and Gibson William Barkley Spain III, implement, and other items Robin Beth Fleming, 34, of pleaded guilty to reckless driv- September and fled with an ac- fraud on warrants obtained by 28, of Woodview Drive, Tabor the second time. The value is Whiteville, pleaded not guilty ing after her DWI charge was complice in a vehicle that was Sheriff ’s Detective Jeff Cully. City, was arrested March 31 on over $4,200. to driving with a blood-alcohol dismissed. Ennis was arrested stopped near Chadbourn. The Gibson is charged with two charges of breaking and Spain was driving a 2007 level of 0.23 when arrested last in September by a Highway second male escaped. stealing the weapons on March entering, and theft, plus pos- Jeep Compass owned by USAA July by a sheriff ’s deputy. Patrol trooper. She will be on Allen began a prison term in 16 from Ned Gibson, who lived session of a stolen vehicle on Federal Savings Bank, records She will be on probation probation for a year, pay a fine November when his probation in the same home she inhab- warrants obtained by Sheriff’s show. for a year, was fined $100, told of $100, and a 45-day jail term for stealing a vehicle in New Ha- ited. The fraud charge involved Detective Rene Trevino. to do 24 hours of community was suspended. nover County was revoked. His getting $5 from a pawnshop for Spain is charged with prior record shows convictions a stolen item, not shown in the breaking into Dennis James Probe continues for larceny in 2006, 2007 and warrant. Cartrette’s property twice dur- 2010, breaking and entering and Long arrested for shot ing the period of Feb. 27-March contributing to the delinquency 2. Copper wire was stolen in in Towns’ death Copper Robert Lee “Nazi” a vehicle arrive and of a minor, both in 2007. one case, and aluminum sid- The investigation into J o s h u a Long Jr., 29, of the went onto his porch to ing and flashing, PVC coil, two the shooting death of Lar- Andre Wil- Tabor City area, was investigate, a sheriff’s tractor starters, a bush and bog ry James Towns, 55, of Altered liams, 19, of arrested last week on report showed. Chadbourn on Tuesday, T a m m y Campground a charge of assault Long, who fired a March 29, continues, and Grace Pear- Road, White- with a deadly weapon pistol several times in ‘Beaucoup’ makeup no charges against Michael son, 43, of v i l l e, h a s inflicting serious in- the direction of Rig- Julia Rebecca Jordan, 28, of Shawn Brown, 45, have been Crusoe Is- been arrest- juries. gins, is also charged Sellers Town Road, Whiteville, announced. land Road, ed on five Long shot L.C. Rig- with firing into an oc- Long Jr. was arrested here Friday for Towns was killed in Whiteville, counts of gins, 53, of Dothan cupied home as Angie Williams stealing more than $300 worth Brown’s Christian-based h a s b e e n breaking and Road, in an arm at 3:30 a.m. on Riggins was inside the residence of makeup from Walmart, ac- counseling firm at Five arrested on entering and larceny involving March 26 after Riggins heard that was hit by other shots. Points west of Chadbourn Pearson cording to police. three counts copper gutters or copper tubing after he appeared unan- of altering a prescription. The from buildings here. The report showed she would take the items out of nounced in the hallway, first date, Nov. 8, 2010, was two The warrants, obtained by and Brown believed him days before she went to Superior Whiteville Police Detective Jury says not guilty packages and put them inside her shirt or pocketbook. The to be armed with a knife, Court and was placed on five Tedd Dixon, show Williams Scarlett Suzanne Jones, 41, conviction in District Court in a sheriff ’s report showed. years probation for arson. is charged with stealing gut- report showed the makeup was of N.C. 130, Brunswick, was May 2010. valued at $319.97, plus she stole There was no weapon Pearson is charged with ters from the Whiteville City found not guilty here recently found in Towns’ possession changing a prescription for Schools’ administrative build- a necklace, sunglasses and ear- of driving while impaired by a rings, valued at another $20.76. or near the body. Oxycodone from 5mg to 15mg. ing, the home of Josh Shelly, Superior Court jury. Stolen pickup found The dates are Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 Paul Leder and Lori Hinson, A blood test showed an alco- A 1999 Chevrolet pickup last year, plus Jan. 6, 2011. The plus tubing from the home of hol level of 0.15, but the drawn truck, owned by Southern prescriptions were obtained Ester Shipman, all in January. County Fatalities blood was left in a sheriff’s Metals Recycling of Wilm- from Dr. Richard Berry. Williams’ co-defendant in the deputy’s vehicle for several ington, and stolen there, was To this date Whiteville Police Detective theft from the school building days, and an SBI agent agreed found in the woods at the end Billy Hinz obtained the warrants is Jeffrey Tyler Crawford, 18. 2011 …………… 3 with the defense that heat over of Shaw Road, Riegelwood, that show Pearson got the pills Thurman Devon Jones, 17, is the that period could change the on March 31, according to a 2010 ..…………...10 from Guiton’s Drugstore here. co-defendant in the other cases. alcohol level. sheriff’s report. The pickup Total 2010...... 26 Jones was arrested in May had been stripped of most Total 2009...... 28 Break-ins, thefs noted 2009, and she appealed her parts. The following were victims s !PRIL n 3ELLERS 'REEN- of a break-in and/or theft re- houses, Gore Trailer Road, ‘Needed’ candy DEBT RELIEF ported on date shown: Whiteville – theft of Lincoln A white male stole seven Bankruptcy s !PRIL n "ARRY ,ANE ,EON- stainless steel welder, trailer, G. Cameron 11 jurors items of candy Sunday be- Stop Foreclosures ard, Shallotte – theft of two two gas bottles. cause “his child needed them” drop cords from River Road, s !PRIL n 2ICKY 4HOMAS Get A Fresh Start Byrd at the New Hope Time Saver Tabor City, residence. Hilburn, Lennon Road, Delco – selected ATTORNEY AT LAW convenience store south of Attorney s !PRIL n *OYCE 3OLES &AIR- break-in, theft of combo .22 and Eleven jurors have been Whiteville. James • Criminal • Divorce • Wills field Drive, Whiteville – break- 20-gauge weapon, Winchester selected after five weeks A clerk made the man sur- • Custody • Child Support in, theft of Philips and JVC .30-30, .410 shotgun, Dewalt of examination of more Robbins render the items, and called a • Traffc • Personal Injury TVs. miter saw, two Dewalt drills, than 200 residents to hear deputy. The man sat and waited 922 S. Madison St. • On The Job Accidents s !PRIL n 0ATRICIA &RINK generator. capital-murder charges until the clerk was busy with a Baldwin Circle, Whiteville – s !PRIL n 7ILLIAM -ERVIL against Danny Lamont Whiteville 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville customer and fled the store and break-in, theft of Murray rid- Tutwiler, Cape Fear Drive, Thomas here. 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce left in his vehicle, according to ing mower, grill, TV. Whiteville – theft of 5-foot-by- The 38-year-old Thomas is charged with killing four a sheriff ’s report. CALL 642-4860 Evening & Weekend s !PRIL n !ARONS 2ENTAL 8-foot utility trailer. www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com Appointments Available U.S. 701 South, Whiteville – s -ARCH n "UDDY 3 $AVIS people in 2005 – three in one break-in, theft not determined N.C. 242, Evergreen – theft of robbery and a fourth two until inventory Monday. radiator from Case generator. months before the triple Church victim again s !PRIL n -ICHAEL -EMORY s -ARCH n 4EXFORD 3TRICK- slaying. Someone stole the copper SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Elm Street, Whiteville – break- land, Fronie Strickland Road, There are only six jurors from an air conditioner at in, theft of Stanley generator. Tabor City – theft of Stihl in the last panel remaining the Cedar Hill Original Free s !PRIL n !NGELA (ASSLER chain saw. to be examined, and the Will Baptist Church along DENIED Caton, Cox Town Road, Tabor s -ARCH n 4ONY 2AY (ES- fourth pool of residents Georgia Pacific Road between If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are won’t report until Monday, City – break-in, no theft re- ter, Larry’s Drive, Chadbourn Chadbourn and Whiteville, ac- paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We April 11. The jury selection cording to an April 2 sheriff ’s ported. – break-in, theft of cash, lottery can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, ticket, camera. will halt either late today report. s !PRIL n -ARVIN , ,AR- our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. rimore Jr., Chadbourn – theft s -ARCH n 0ATRICK 7ESLEY or Tuesday, waiting for This is the fourth time in of eight batteries from variety Brown, Larry’s Drive, Chad- the new group of potential recent weeks copper has been HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. of vehicles, plus a radiator at bourn – break-in, theft of jurors. stolen from the church’s air Larrimore Drive, Whiteville. camera. conditioner. Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011 -- 5A Annual Piano Festival competition winners named The 33rd annual Dr. Sharyn Edwards Piano Festival and Competition held recently at South- eastern Community College attracted stu- dents from across the region. Steinway art- ist Richard Dowling performed a concert on opening of the three-day festival. T he festival is named for the music department chair- man at Southeastern Community College. The accompany- ing photos are of winners and partici- pants in the festival’s Participants in the Older Beginners division include (left competition. to right) Ashton Strickland of Chadbourn, winner; and Participants in the Elementary I division include (front, left to right) Anna Kay Nance Zachary Reynolds of Whiteville, 1st runner up. of Chadbourn, 1st runner up; Samuel Phillips of Whiteville, 2nd runner up; Bryce Kro- nnenwetter of Whiteville, winner; Ava Bullock of Whiteville; Columbus County Award (back, left to right) and honorable mention winners Ellie McPherson of Whiteville, Zach- ary King of Hallsboro, and William Crabtree and John Crabtree of Lake Waccamaw.
Participants in the Elementary III division include (front, left to right) Kyra Gensel of Clarkton, honorable mention; Abigail Bullock of Whiteville, 1st runner up; Charles Dr. Sharyn Edwards (right) stands with participants in the collegiate division (left to Roberts of Whiteville, winner; (back, left to right) Mahaleyann Jones of Chadbourn, right) Daniel Liauw of UNC Chapel Hill, Lindsey Vickers of Appalachian State Universi- honorable mention; Logan Schultz of Whiteville, 2nd runner up; and Caleb Collins of ty, Katherine Barton of Meredith College, and Irwan Jiang of the College of Charleston. Whiteville, Columbus County Award.
Participants in the Elementary II division include (front, left to right) Raegan Jones of Chadbourn, visitor award; Grace Zhang of Wilmington, winner; Daniel Cheng of Wilm- ington, 1st runner up; (back, left to right) Anne Hampton King of Whiteville, Columbus Participants in the Junior High division include (front, left to right) Anne Carlstein of County Award; Maggie Hensley of Whiteville, honorable mention; and Anna Walker of Chapel Hill, visitor award; Anna Davis of Whiteville, honorable mention; Logan Elkins Whiteville, 2nd runner up. of Cerro Gordo, Columbus County Award; (back, left to right) Joel Carlstein of Chapel Hill, visitor award; Mikayla Fowler of Clarendon, winner; Emily Fowler of Hallsboro, 2nd runner up; and Mary Long of Whiteville, 1st runner up.
Participants in the Junior High division include (front, left to right) Cissy Yu of Sac- Participants in the Young Beginners division include (front, left to right) Abbie Roberts ramento, Calif., visitor award; Whitney Ward of Chadbourn, winner; Megan Bass of of Whiteville, winner; Dylan Bryan of Leland, visitor award; Katie Beattie of Whiteville, Whiteville, 2nd runner up; Maleah Murray of Whiteville, 1st runner up; (back, left to 1st runner up; Ireland Lewis of Tabor City, Columbus County Award; (back, left to right) right) Jie Eun Ha of Fayetteville, honorable mention; Christina Palmer of Delco, Colum- Kerstan Nealy of Whiteville, honorable mention; Charles Edwards of Fair Bluff, honor- bus County Award; and Ronald Givens of Delco, honorable mention. able mention; and Ashley Byrd of Hallsboro, 2nd runner up. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011 Tursday reception opens exhibit Engagements
BY CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor
Whiteville artist Leigh Fowl- er will display her works in an exhibit called “Here Comes the Sun,” April 7 through June 16 in the Columbus County Arts Center. The show will open Thursday, April 7 with a 7 to 9 p.m. reception, and the public is invited. Jennifer Marie Brock Fowler does oil on canvas Tyler Paul Knotts paintings as well as wheel- Hope McPherson thrown and hand-built pottery Ryan Fields Brock-Knotts combinations. Michael and Joy Knotts of “I have been inspired by Whiteville announce the en- nature and color,” she said. She McPherson- gagement of their son, Tyler enjoys watching and capturing Paul, to Jennifer Marie Brock, in her works the light changes Fields daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rod- during the day. Hope McPherson of Mount ney Brock of Bolivia. “I’ve really been into colors Olive and Ryan Fields of Both the bride-elect and at the end of the day. I do a lot Ashley Nicole Creech Mount Olive are planning an groom-elect have a B.A. degree of flowers and petals, fish… Stephen Todd Bullard April 23 wedding at 2 p.m. at in education from UNC Wilm- lines of nature,” she explained. Mount Olive College. ington. “The largest piece in the show The bride is the daughter of A June 11 wedding is is a painting of a tree I have Creech-Bullard Mr. and Mrs. Keith McPherson planned at 5:30 p.m. at Ocean watched for years. I’m not sure Phillip Dale Creech of of Clarendon. She graduated Isle Beach. what kind of tree it is, but it’s Whiteville and Betty M. from South Columbus High in the middle of a field. I was Creech of Lake Waccamaw School and Mount Olive Col- coming home one afternoon announce the engagement of lege with a B.S. in business after taking Mia (her daughter) their daughter, Ashley Nicole, management. She is assistant to church and I stopped and to Stephen Todd Bullard, son director of church support Births pulled over to the side of the of Mary Connor of Whiteville in the Office of Institutional road. The tree was surrounded and Steve Bullard of Clarkton. Advancement at Mount Olive by new grass in the field.” The bride-elect graduated College. Lynn She wanted to take a picture from Whiteville High School The groom is the son of Brittany Elizabeth Lynn Leigh Fowler works on a tall vase. but could not get the right and Miller-Motte College. She Mary Lewis of Raleigh, the of Whiteville announces the angle until she opened her sun- Whiteville in eighth grade and Regional Healthcare for a year is employed with BB&T. late Tracy Fields and Barbara March 2 birth of a son, James roof and stood on the console studied art with Mark Ban- as a graphic artist and produc- The groom-elect graduated Fields of Princeton. He gradu- Carson Lynn, in Columbus of her car. nerman through high school. tion coordinator in the public from Whiteville High School ated from Spring Creek High Regional Healthcare. He “I was half out of the car,” Her parents, James and Ann relations department. and is employed with C&C School and Mount Olive Col- weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. she said with a laugh, “but it Fowler, work at Southeastern She also teaches student art Landscaping and Excavating. lege with a B.A. in history and Grandparents are Jan Britt was the only way I could get it Community College. classes after school for ages 4 A May 21 wedding is planned a minor in religion. He teaches Lynn and James Gregory all. The sky was dark with light “I knew I liked art and I through 14 and will have sum- at 5 p.m. at The Lodge at Beaver at Spring Creek High School. Lynn of Whiteville. Great- behind the clouds, which gave went to UNC Wilmington and mer camps, “Learning from Creek. grandparents are Murline the sky a golden glow.” explored,” she said. “All of the the Masters” June 20-23 for K-3 H. Britt and the late Nim The tree painting is on a majors I considered had art and July 11-14 for grades 4-8, Rod Britt Jr. of Whiteville, five-foot canvas. in some respect—art therapy and a pottery and sculpture Egg hunt in Blessings in Doris Redlich Lynn and the Fowler describes her art in psychology, and I wanted camp for grades 3-7 July 25-28. late James Carl Lynn of style as “controlled messi- to be a large gallery owner or She focuses on famous artists Whiteville. ness.” work in a museum, so busi- and styles with her students. Jones Lake a Bottle “I like layers and unexpect- ness played into that. I think For more information visit A Woman’s Choices Preg- ed colors,” she said. it was because I liked so many www.studio10art.com. State Park nancy Care Center, a life-af- Nash Her pottery is high-fired mediums, and I liked art his- Fowler has done some com- Jones Lake State Park and firming Christian ministry, an- Jeremy and Sarah Bledsoe white stain ware “and I pay a tory. I dabbled in photography, missioned work, sending a Bladen County Parks and nounces its annual fundraiser, Nash of Louisville, Ky. an- lot attention to the footing,” jewelry making, collage and I piece to California in Decem- Recreation are teaming up to Blessings in a Bottle. nounce the March 7 birth of she said. “I like the pieces to took a lot of art history classes. ber. She also sells some of have a big Easter egg hunt on “This is an easy project for a son, Mason Daniel Paul, be sitting up on little feet. The UNCW had an art minor but her work on ETSY, a website Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. churches to support,” said in Baptist East Hospital. He bottom is as important as the it was never established as a for sales. She wholesales her The event, free and open to Janet McPherson of Woman’s weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. top. I like the balance between minor degree, but I took all handmade pottery wine tags the public, will be held near Choices. “Decide how many Maternal grandparents texture…carving and smooth. of the classes and graduated and they have been shipped as the large shelter in Jones baby bottles you want to pass are George Bledsoe and Joe Sometimes I add embellish- with a Bachelor of Fine Arts far as a store in Alaska. Lake State Park. Prizes will be out (75 percent of the average and Corinne Tingle Cash. ments, which might be fish in studio art.” Fowler and her daughters, awarded in each age category. number of families present Paternal grandparents are handles or a large flower on Fowler was executive direc- Isabel and Mia Shelley, 15 and Pre-registration is recom- on Sunday mornings). Call me Keith and Susie Owens, all of a bowl.” tor of the Columbus County 13, reside in Whiteville. mnended by calling 910-588- on the help line (642-2677) to Louisville, Ky., and Thelma Fowler said she always liked Arts Council for five years, 4550 or going by the Jones reserve bottles and they will Bledsoe of New Albany, Ind. to draw and realized while planning and setting up art Lake State Park Visitors Cen- be ready for pick-up by April Great-grandparents are taking industrial arts and shows, programs and recep- Clara Cartrette ter by 5 p.m.April 8. 8. The center will supply the Hilda Hinson Tingle and the woodworking in middle school tions and working with the 910-642-4104, ext 226 Kids should take their Eas- bottles, detailed instructions, late Bootsey Tingle of Bard- that she good at it. She was in schools on bringing arts pro- ter baskets. There will be and information for the church stown, Ky. Virginia then and her teacher grams to area students. She [email protected] games, kids activities and a bulletins. Mason has two broth- was Mrs. Ross. She moved to has been working at Columbus free program. Hot dogs, ham- “It is up to your church ers, Austin, 7, and Evan, 21 burgers, chips and drinks will when you want to distribute months. be for sale. the bottles - any time in April, SCC hosts annual High Garden club May or June would be fine,” planning trip she said. “We suggest that you Shrinettes collect the bottles after about School Jazz Festival TheWhiteville Garden four weeks. When most of the Vineland The Richard F. Burkhardt Club will meet Friday, April chicken fry bottles have been returned, call Fine and Performing Arts 8 at the liberary no later than me to arrange a time for pick- Station Series will present the sixth 10:30 a.m. up or delivery. The Center will Available for wedding annual High School Jazz Band They will travel to the Flor- is Friday count the money and report receptions & other Festival and Competition ence Market in Florence, S.C. The Columbus County the total to your congregation.” events April 7-9 at Southeastern and have lunch at Webster’s Shrinettes will have a benefit For more information call 640-2030 Community College. Manor in Mullins, S.C. chicken fry on Friday, April 8 642-2677. High school jazz bands will in the Southern Tire parking compete Thursday at 7 p.m. in lot. Serving will be from 11 the auditorium. Each band Parks and rec a.m. until 2 p.m. and plates will receive a grade and com- are $6, eat on site or take out. ments from the judges. In ad- meets April 11 The plates will have fried Meet Our January dition, outstanding students The Columbus County chicken (light or dark), home- will be selected to perform Parks and Recreation will made potato salad, green in the honors jazz band on hold its quarterly recreation beans and a roll. Star Performer Saturday at 7 p.m., also in the advisory board meeting on SCC Auditorium. Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in The honors jazz band will Aaron Vandermeer the commissioners meeting Passport Photos be led by guest clinician room in the Dempsey B. Her- The News Reporter Aaron Vandermeer, director on the Brass Bands of New ring Annex Building. only $10.00 of jazz studies and music Orleans.” business at UNC Pembroke. “We greatly appreciate Vandermeer has served as BB&T and the SCC Founda- clinician for several festivals tion sponsoring the festival, across the nation, including which has quickly become the Eau Claire Jazz Festival a highly anticipated annual (Wisconsin), the Blooming- event in Columbus County,” ton Jazz Festival (Indiana), DR. V. WADE said Dr. Sharyn Edwards, and the South Carolina State coordinator of this event and Jazz Festival. He is a doctoral SCC music instructor. “I en- candidate in brass literature courage area music lovers to and pedagogy at the Indiana HASH take advantage of this oppor- University Jacobs School of tunity to hear jazz performed Music, where he received by talented young musicians.” his master’s degree in jazz A festival pass, allowing ad- will be closing studies. An active scholar spe- mission to the Thursday and January Performer Jakeima Hamer cializing in the area of New Saturday evening concerts, Orleans brass band music, is $5 and may be purchased his office at Vandermeer is working on at www.sccnc.edu, by calling Jakeima Hamer a dissertation entitled “The 642-7141, ext. 260 or 320, or at 508 Jefferson St., Whiteville Effects of Hurricane Katrina the door. Wayne E. Bailey Produce Company is pleased to announce that Jakeima Men’s, Women’s on May 1st. Hamer was chosen as the Star Per- & Kids’ former for January 2011. Please call the office Thanks for all the hard work you do!! for further details. Wayne E. Bailey 910-914-0777 Produce Company 43 S. Whiteville Village Chadbourn SHOE FAIR Whiteville 642-3664 The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011--7A Teatre favorites headline SCC Foundation’s dinner A cast from the past will perform in tribute to Fredrica (Freddie) T. Stell on Saturday, April 16, at the SCC Founda- tion Dinner Theatre. Chosen as the 34th honoree for the event, Stell is well known as the director of musicals and comedic plays, including “The Music Man,” “The King & I,” “Oklahoma,” “Forever Plaid,” “Nunsense,” “The Sensuous Senator” and many others. This natural bent for the arts will set the tone for the dinner and for the theatre that will follow. “Play by Play,” a tribute to Stell, will feature Fredrica T. Stell former and present Columbus County stars Mike Grove, a reception, dinner and the William Grove, Kim and Rus- theatre that follows. The event sell Honeycutt, Jan Lennon, will be held in the Business Suzanne Hall, Jodi Council, and Industry Skills Training Autry Dawsey Jr., J.B. Lee Jr., Center, T-building, beginning and others. The audience will at 6 p.m., and in the SCC Au- be thoroughly entertained ditorium later in the evening. with the reprisal of the roles Visa and Mastercard are ac- performed by these talented cepted by the Foundation. actors and singers. Contributions to the SCC “The King and I” cast members Justin Smith, Russell and Stell was chosen for the Foundation are tax-deductible Kim Honeycutt and Elizabeth Lee, kneeling. honor by the SCC Foundation as allowed by law. Board of Directors because of her steadfast support of the Foundation and her service to SCC as a former Board of Trustee member, as well as her many community service activities. “Along with 23 members of Mrs. Stell’s family, many “Oklahoma” cast members Steve Smith and Wanda Am- of her friends have reserved mons with Ross Hurteau, Elizabeth Lee and Justin Smith, their seat at the event. The left to right public is invited to attend and may call 642-7141 ext. 320 or 260 to make a reservation,” stated Sue Hawks, executive dean of the Foundation and an organizer of the event. “Freddie has touched the lives of many in the area and I know they will want to attend the event in her support.” The April 16 fete promises to be a “don’t miss” event with an evening full of surprises SPECIAL RATES FOR PATIENTS for the honoree. WITH NO INSURANCE Tickets for the fundraiser are $60 per person and a por- Lake Waccamaw Primary Care is a medical practice “Forever Plaid” cast Dick Simms, Tom Nicholson, Rod Sanders and Mike Grove, left to tion of the cost is tax-de- dedicated to all your family’s medical needs. ductible. The price includes right, with Director Stell. WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Lake museum to host Veterans meet We recognize life is busy and we guarantee Vietnam Veterans of NO WAITING!!! America meet the first For an Appointment, Council Tool program Tuesday of each month at 7 In celebration of Council Tool Company’s 125th anniversary, p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Call 910-646-6617 members of the Council family and company personnel will give Whiteville. a special program at Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum Sunday, 107 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw April 10 at 3:30 p.m. Council Tool is Lake Waccamaw’s oldest, continuously operating business that began when its founder, John Pickett BELK.COM Council, developed specialized tools for the turpentine business. A family-run company since 1886, the company is led by the fourth generation of the Council family. The museum has a variety of tools made by the company through the years and will unveil an updated exhibit following the Sunday program. A variety of new tools will be shown and a special door prize will be given. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited, but seating is limited. For information, call the museum at 646-1992. Trinity BC to WMU to hold annual meeting Elizabeth and J.B. Lee Jr. in celebrate WMU “The King and I.” Sunday, April 10 Tursday, April 14 The annual meeting of Co- Trinity Baptist Church lumbus Baptist Association of Whiteville will celebrate WMU will be held Thursday, Woman’s Missionary Union April 14, at New Horizon Bap- “Focus on WMU” Sunday, SeniorDay tist Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Tracy Phillips, director of Larry Osbourn with the Red April 5 Youth Ministries of Cherry Spring Missions, and there Customers 55 and older Grove Baptist Church, will be will be special music. the guest speaker. Special mu- The church is located along sic will be by Nancy Tolley. N.C. 410 south of Chadbourn. % Faye S. 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RED DOT: *Limited exclusions in Brighton, designer handbags and junior denim. Juniors total savings are 70-80% off. located at 2871 Old Chadbourn 642-2642 Fashion Accessories, Handbags, Small Leather Goods, Hosiery and Men’s Tailored Clothing total savings are 60-75%. COUPONS NOT VALID ON RED DOT Road, Whiteville. Easter Lilies to decorate CG Baptist Church for the season Cherry Grove Baptist Church’s sanctuary will be decorated The NewsDeaths Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011, Page 8A with Easter lilies and palms during its upcoming Easter sea- JEAN BATTEN HINSON JAMES A. MILLER son beginning with Palm Sunday, April 17 through Easter Sun- DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE LUMBERTON – Jean Bat- WHITEVILLE -- James A. day, April 24. Lilies may be purchased through the church, by ten Hinson, 62, sister of Co- Miller, 76, died Wednesday, family or individuals for $10 each, in memory or in honor of HILTON JAY SIMMONS LUCILLE STANLEY COX lumbus County Sheriff Chris March 30, 2011. He was born families, individuals, groups or organizations. The deadline CHADBOURN -- Hilton TABOR CITY -- Lu- Batten, died Monday, April 4, in Belton, S.C. for purchases is Wednesday, April 16. Those who wish to pur- Jay Simmons, 50, died cille Stanley Cox, 81, died 2011, in Link Haw Care Center Oct. 29, 1934 chase a lily may call Linda Hilbourn at the church office and Thursday, March 31, 2011, Thursday, March 31, 2011, here. to Mini Fee they may be picked up after the Easter morning worship ser- at Carolinas Medical Cen- in Loris Healthcare, Loris, Hinson was born March 8, Pryce Miller vice on Easter Sunday, April 24. ter, Charlotte. S.C. She was the widow of 1949 the daughter of the late and Sadi Bell The church is located on Swamp Fox Highway (N.C. 904) be- Mr. Simmons was born Dalton Lee Cox. Born in Co- Wilburt H. and Ann Atkinson Boyce Miller. He was pre- tween Tabor City and Fair Bluff. For more information about in Robeson County, a son of lumbus County, she was the Batten. She was the founder ceded in death by his brother, any upcoming events call pastor Josh Phillips at the church the late Lamar and Winnie daughter of the late Henry of the Day Spring Church in Charles D. Miller. office at 649-7307 or 649-7910, visit the church website at www. Mae Brown Simmons. In Emerson Stanley and Vira the Beaverdam community, Miller graduated from Te- cherrygrovebaptist.org or e-mail any questions or comments addition to his parents he Hinson Stanley. She was and widow of Jerome Hinson cumseh High School of Ohio to [email protected]. was preceded in death by a loving wife, mother and of Beaverdam Road, Chad- in 1953. He continued his ed- a brother, Kennith Wayne grandmother. She was a bourn. ucation at Clemson College Hallsboro-Artesia Free tax service “Bubble” Simmons. Sunday school teacher for Survivors include two sons, in 1954, completing course Final rites were held Sun- many years and a friend to Scott Turbeville of Chad- work in pre-forestry, and then to hold registration for elderly, low, day, April 3, at Macedonia all who knew her. bourn, and Eddie Turbeville graduating from Emery Uni- and screening Baptist Church with the Final rites were held of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters, versity of Atlanta, Ga. with a middle income Rev. Linzy Nance officiat- Monday, April 4, at Old Juanita B. McDaniel of Lum- Bachelor of Science Degree. Hallsboro-Artesia Elemen- Volunteers with AARP Tax- ing. Burial followed in the Zion Wesleyan Church, berton and Sandra B. Godwin He was called to active duty tary School will hold kin- Aide are helping Columbus church cemetery. Meares with Revs. Billy Roy, Tim of Kinston; and three broth- in the United States Army dergarten registration and County people with their in- Funeral Home of Fair Bluff Bratcher and Freddie Gar- ers, Wilbert H. “Joe” Batten during the Korean Conflict screening on Tuesday, April 5 come tax returns at no cost. A handled the arrangements. ner officiating. Burial fol- Jr., Jerry W. Batten and Chris and served as a 2nd Lieuten- between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. program of the AARP Foun- Mr. Simmons is survived lowed in Old Zion Cemetery, Batten, all of Whiteville.McK- ant Commanding a Battalion Registration and screening dation offered in conjunction by his wife, Doris Jackson Tabor City. enzie Mortuary of Whiteville Survey Crew. He retained his takes around 15-30 minutes. with the IRS, the service is Simmons of the home; a She is survived by one is handling arrangements. commission serving in the Pre-K students currently at- available to taxpayers with daughter, Ashleigh S. No- daughter, Winona Davis Reserves attaining the rank tending HAES must fill out low and middle income with bles and her husband, Matt, Grainger and husband, SARAH L. ‘SALLY’ of Captain. During this time a kindergarten registration special attention given to of Chadbourn; a grand- Richard, of Tabor City; a WATSON Jim also obtained a Masters form also. These students will those age 60 and older. son Logan Nobles; a niece, son, Carlton Henry Cox SUNSET BEACH -- Sarah Degree from the University be screened on Wednesday, It is the nation’s largest free, Crystal S. Butler and her and wife, Lisa K., of White- L. “Sally” Watson, 70, died of Georgia in 1963. After re- April 6 and will be notified of volunteer-run tax assistance husband, Jason, of Claren- ville; a daughter-in-law, Friday, April 1, 2011, in Moses signing his command from a time. and preparation service, and don; and a brother, Ronnie Agnes Cox of Tabor City; Cone Hospital in Greensboro. the Army Reserves, Miller en- Kindergarten students it is available in Whiteville at Nobles of Whiteville. two brothers, Hubert C. She was the daughter of the tered into the business world. must be 5 years old by Aug. 31. the Carolyn T. High Library The guest book is avail- Stanley of Raleigh, and Sel- late William and Beatrice He worked for many Timber Bring: certified birth cer- every Wednesday from 9:30 able online at www.meares- mon Stanley of Clarendon; Fowler Lewis. She was the Companies even venturing tificate, shot record, Social a.m. to 1 p.m. through April funeralhome.com. three sisters, Loraine Bull- widow of Robert Donald Wat- into the jungles of South Security card (school will 15. ock of Chadbourn, Gladys son. America procuring timber. make copies of original docu- DAIRL BRAGG Daryl Patrick of Nakina, Mills of Whiteville, and A graveside services will be He retired in Whiteville after ments). TABOR CITY -- Dairl Bragg, who heads up the local volun- June Nichols of Clarendon; held Monday, April 4 at 3 p.m., completing many years of ser- 83, died Thursday, March 31, teers this year, said more than special friend, Malcolm at Forest Lawn Cemetery in vice for Georgia-Pacific. 2011, at his home. He was TC Elementary to 100 people were assisted with Stephens of Bolivia; nine Tabor City. Inman Funeral Final rites were held Sat- born in Clay County, W. Va., their tax returns here last grandchildren, Lori Cum- Home of Tabor City is han- urday, April 2, at McKenzie hold registration the son of the late Guy Bragg year, and more are expected to bee, Wesley Cox, Jonathan dling the arrangements. Mortuary Chapel in White- Tabor City Elementary and Clara Taylor Bragg. He use the free service this year. Hayes, Joanna Kinlaw, Ge- Survivors include two sons, ville with the Revs. Thurman School will hold its 2011-2012 was a World War II veteran. More than 32,000 dedicated organa Gore, Fran Cox, Dennis Watson of Randle- Chestnutt and Perry Shipman kindergarten pre-registration Final rites were held Sun- and proud IRS-certified volun- Megan Barnes, Crissie Cox man, and Tim Watson of officiating. Burial followed in on April 18, 19, 20 from 9 a.m.- day, April 3, at Iron Hill Bap- teers provided tax assistance and Daniel Hilbourn; 13 Burlington; a brother, Daniel the Whiteville Memorial Cem- 2 p.m. tist Church with the Rev. Rus- to more than two million great-grandchildren and Lewis of Greenville; a sister, etery. To register your child you sell Long officiating. Burial people last year at nearly 7,000 two great-great-grandchil- Shelby Gurley of Archdale; He is survived by his wife, must bring: child’s shot re- followed in Danny Soles sites throughout the United dren. She also raised and five grandchildren. She was Nancy I. Miller of Whiteville; cord, certified birth certifi- Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman States. loved like her own, Donald preceded in death by four his children, Charles Michael cate, Social Security card, and Funeral Home of Tabor City Anyone who has questions Norris, Lavern Norris and brothers and two sisters. Miller and Sharon Miller Can- proof of residency (a current handled the arrangements. can call Patrick at 642-7565. Sue Allen, all of Columbia, In lieu of flowers memori- non, both of Whiteville, and water, cable, electric bill or Survivors include his wife, S.C. als may be made to the Ameri- James Christian Miller of lease agreement). The child Shirley R. Bragg of Tabor She was preceded in can Cancer Society, 30 Speen Clayton, Ga.; grandchildren: must be 5 years old on or be- TC Elementary City; two sons, Kevin Bragg death by her son, Marston St., Framingham, Mass. Randy Miller, Jesse Cannon, fore Aug. 31 to be in kinder- of Williamsburg, Va., and School More at Four Cox Zack and Addie Miller. garten. Mike Bragg of Charleston, W. In honor of Lucille Cox JACK WELDON Memorials may be made to For more information call Tabor City Elementary is Va.; three daughters, Sherrie and in lieu of flowers, me- HEMINGWAY the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Johanna Stout or Avonda now accepting applications Lessans of Reistertown, Md., morials may be made to TAR HEEL -- Jack Weldon and LifeCareCenter, 206 War- Pierce at 653-3618. for More at Four Pre-Kinder- Debbie LaProvatte of Center- the Automated Prayer Mes- Hemingway, 68, died Friday, rior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. garten for the next school ville, Va., and Sandy Collake saging System at Old Zion April 1, 2011. 28472. year. Children must be four of Galveston, Texas; a step- Ofcer Down Wesleyan Church, 10144 Final rites were held Sun- years of age on or before Aug. daughter, Sharon Simmons of DILLON BENNETT Swamp Fox Hwy. E., Tabor day, April 3, at Bladen-Gas- 31, 2011. Come by the school Clarendon; a step-son, Mickey BROWN Ride April 16 City, N.C. 28463. kins Funeral Home in Eliza- office to pick up your applica- Williams of Piedmont, S.C.; TAR HEEL -- Dillon Ben- A service of Inman Fu- bethtown with the Rev. Randy Carolina Coast Harley-Da- tion. four half-sisters, Judy Brooks nett Brown, 53, died Friday, neral Home of Tabor City. Andrews officiating. Burial vidson and Buell and Beach of Falls Church, Va., Bonnie April 1, 2011. He is preceded in Sign guest book online at followed in the Allen Ceme- House Harley-Davidson will Davis of Sutton, W. Va., Glad- death by his father, Earl Gib- inmanfuneralhome.com tery, Dublin. host the annual Officer Down ys Patterson of Sutton, W. Va., son Brown; two brothers, Ray Lizzie Stephens Survivors include his wife, Ride on Saturday, April 16 in and Marcella Knight of Okla- LARRY JAMES TOWNS and Thomas Brown. 4/4/36 - 12/19/10 Janice Collins Hemingway Wilmington. homa City, Okla.; two half- CHADBOURN -- Larry Final rites were held Mon- of the home; a son, Willie Proceeds benefit the Officer brothers, Thurman Brown of James Towns, 55, died Tues- day, April 4, at Bladen-Gas- Hemingway of Tar Heel; a Down Fund serving New Ha- Grantsville, W. Va., and Jack day, March 29, 2011, at Colum- kins Funeral Home in Eliza- brother, Wilbert Hemingway nover, Pender, Brunswick, Co- Brown of Strange Creek, W. bus Regional Healthcare. bethtown. Burial followed in of Ocean Isle Beach; a sister, lumbus, and Bladen counties’ Va.; four grandchildren and Final rites were held Sat- Old Field Cemetery. Doris Locklear of Raeford; sheriff, police, fire, and EMS five step-grandchildren. He urday, April 2, at Mt. Moriah Survivors include a son, and a grandchild. personnel, including depart- was preceded in death by a Missionary Baptist Church Dillon Bennett Brown II of LOUISE RIGSBEE ment volunteers. For more in- sister, Coretta Crist. in Chadbourn with the Rev. Tar Heel; three daughters, WHITE OAK -- Louise Rigs- formation or to register visit David A. Murphy Sr. and El- Sabrina Little of Elizabeth- bee, 86, died Saturday, April officerdownride.org. TERRENCE ERVIN der Ronald Johnson officiat- town, Tasha Guyton of Blad- 2, 1011. She was preceded in EDWARDS ing. Burial followed with a enboro, and Benita Brown of death by her parents, Lemmie Dear Lizzie, BLADENBORO -- Terrence dove ceremony in the church Lumberton; his mother, Edna Jay Carter and Blannie Horne Greater MSC to First I would like to start Ervin Edwards, 84, died Fri- cemetery. S&L Funeral Home Mae Brown of Bladenboro; a Carter; husband, George hold Harvest off by saying HAPPY FIRST day, April 1, 2011. He was born of Fair Bluff handled the ar- brother, Earl Brown of Blad- BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN. Thomas Rigsbee; two broth- on Jan. 28, 1927, the son of the rangements. enboro; two sisters, Angie Time Celebration Since God called you home ers, Jack and Bobby Carter; late Coy J. and Lummie Shaw Survivors include a son, Brown and Margie Causley, we have missed you and and three sisters, Ruby Coble, Greater Morning Star Edwards. He was preceded Monolito Tart; two brothers, both of Lumberton; and five Aunt Easter so much. We Ruth Burney, and Mary Joe Church of Evergreen will in death by a sister, Beulah Gregory Pete Baker and Jack- grandchildren. are trying so hard because Merritt. hold its annual Harvest Time Smith. ie Baker; a sister, Brenda Bak- we know that is what the A graveside service will be ADAM PAUL KELLIHAN Celebration each Sunday in both of you would want. A memorial service was er; and two grandchildren. the month of April starting at held at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, BLADENBORO -- Adam There are a lot of times I feel held Sunday, April 3, at Zion 11 a.m. at White Oak Baptist Church Paul Kellihan, 34, died Thurs- myself falling, but I catch Hill Baptist Church with the BETTY G. STEWART The member who brings with Revs. Bill Tatum and day, March 31, 2011. He is pre- myself and hear you say, Rev. W.C. Baxley officiating. A LORIS, S.C. -- Betty G. Stew- the most visitors, will win a Keith Dowd officiating. Blad- ceded in death by his mother, “Take care of my babies.” It private burial was held. Blad- art, 61, died Thursday, March prize. Free dinner served im- en-Gaskins Funeral Home of Bessie Stubbs Kellihan and is just for so much you have en-Gaskins Funeral Home of 31, 2011, at Loris Healthcare mediately following the morn- had my back through thick Elizabethtown is handling the one brother and one sister. Elizabethtown handled the ar- System. ing worship. and thin. I feel I owe you so arrangements. Final rites were held Sat- rangements. Final rites were held Sun- For more information call much. Thank you for teach- Survivors include a son, urday, April 2, at Bladen-Gas- Survivors include his wife day, April 3, at Deliverance Elder Ron Curtis at 640-6056. ing me how to be a good Tom Rigsbee of Elizabeth- kins Funeral Home in Eliza- of 52 years, Kathleen Edwards Prayer Temple with Dr. Louve- mother and person. I will town; two daughters, Beverley bethtown. Burial followed in of the home; his daughter, nior Dewitt officiating. Burial always love you so much. Garner of Dublin, and Geor- Kellihan Memorial Cemetery. Karen Jernigan of Lumber- followed in Butler Cemetery SHORT BROS. So from all of us, HAPPY gia Lanier of Elizabethtown; Survivors include his fa- ton; his brother, Grover J. in Dothan. Westside Funeral BIRTHDAY WITH LOVE, four grandchildren and one ther, John Charles Kellihan Edwards of Carrolton, Va.; Home of Tabor City handled RENT-A-CAR FROM your kids, grandkids, great-grandchild. of Bladenboro; three broth- Hwy. 701, South sisters, nieces, nephews four grandchildren, and seven the arrangements. ers, Clint Kellihan and Ducky $ 95 of Whiteville and family. So MY SWEET great-grandchildren. Survivors include her four ESTELINE ALLBRIGHT John Kellihan, both of Blad- DAILY LIZZIE REST. MOTHER OF In lieu of flowers, memo- sons, Lee Griffin, James Grif- BLADENBORO -- Esteline 19 642-4175 enboro, and Roy Stubbs of MINE. #1875 rials may be made to Zion fin, Jerome Griffin, and Der- Allbright, 82, died Saturday, Rocky Point; and a sister, Hill Baptist Church, c/o An- rick Griffin; two daughters, April 2, 2011. She was pre- Amanda Hersey of Bladen- nie Armstrong Easter offer- Stephanie Griffin and Nikki ceded in death by her parents, boro. ing, 770 Singletary Mill Pond Devaux; four sisters, three Clarence and Letha Smith. In lieu of flowers, make Road, Bladenboro, N.C. 28320; brothers, and 14 grandchil- Final rites were held Mon- contributions to Paul Kelli- World Hunger, P.O. Box 29056, dren. day, April 4, at Bethel Em- Washington, D.C. 20017 or to a manuel Holiness Church with han Funeral Fund, c/o P.O. charity of one’s choice. Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Box 3150, Elizabethtown, N.C. MELBA F. WALTERS Burial followed in Singletary 28337. HALLSBORO -- Melba F. WILLIAM CECIL NOBLES Cemetery in Butters. Bladen- Walters, 88, died Sunday, April CHADBOURN -- William Gaskins Funeral Home of WT accepting 3, 2011, at Cypress Point Reha- Cecil Nobles, 69, died Friday, Elizabethtown handled the ar- bilitation Center in Wilming- applications for April 1, 2011. He was the son rangements. ton. of the late Cliff Devon and Survivors include two sons, More-at-Four Arrangements will be an- Prudie Soles Nobles. Howard Allbright and Donald nounced by Peoples Funeral Williams Township is now A gravesides service was Allbright, both of Bladenboro; Home of Whiteville. accepting applications for the held Sunday, April 3, at Ward’s two daughters, Faye Allbright More-at-Four Pre-Kindergar- of Lumberton and Vickie Station Church of God Cem- ten for the 2011-2012 school etery, Chadbourn with Rev. McKibben of Shoals, Ind.; two year. Children must be four Chadbourn; a sister, Allie brothers, Jimmy Smith of John McPherson officiating. years of age on or before Aug. Worthington Funeral Home Faye Cartrette of Chadbourn; Bladenboro, and Billy Smith 31. in Chadbourn handled the ar- two brothers, Clifford Devon of Elizabethtown; two sisters, rangements. Nobles of Chadbourn, Til- Estelle Johnson and Esther Survivors include a daugh- lie Soles of Lexington; two Oliver, both of Bladenboro; ter, Lisa Lynn McDowell of grandchildren. and a granddaughter. www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School
Brandi Derrick Deven Amber Ritenour Fields Jr. Morgan Garren
Freshman Brandi Ritenour is the 15-year- Senior Derrick Fields Jr. is the 18-year-old The son of Cazella Morgan, Deven Morgan Senior Amber Garren, 17, is the daughter of old daughter of Michael and Monica Riten- son of Esther and Derrick Fields Sr. A mem- is a 17-year-old senior. A member of the Na- James and Patricia Garren. She is active as our. She is active with the school’s JROTC, ber of ROCAME, he has served as its presi- tional Honor Society, he was most valuable a cheerleader and dance team member. She serving on its drill team. A member of the Fu- dent for two years. He is a huddle leader for player in his soccer conference. He is in RO- plays on the softball team and performs in ture Business Leaders of America, she sings the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is CAME and the Beta Club. He also recently the spring musicals. A member of Old Zion with the school’s chorus and is in charge of vice-president of the senior class. He has won a Scholastic Art Gold Key for an original Wesleyan Church’s youth, she is a volunteer the JROTC tutoring program. She is the re- played basketball for three years and is an art piece. He said he likes the personalities of with the Civitan Club and for the Waccamaw cipient of a school good citizenship award. A-B Honor Roll student. He likes the envi- the teachers best at WCHS. “It sets a good Animal Rescue Mission. “When I have time, She said she likes WHS’s extra-curricular ronment at ECHS the best. “The students learning environment.” He said his favorite I love to listen to music, dance, read and activities the best. “They have helped me and teachers are easy to get along with,” class has been art. “It provides an opportu- work on cars with my dad,” she said. She become more involved in school.” JROTC is he said. His favorite class is computers with nity for me to be creative.” He said that the likes the pride her school shows. “It doesn’t her favorite class. “It teaches me valuable Sherry Jordan because “of her teaching most interesting thing about him is that he matter who we are playing, there will be fans life lessons and it is just fun.” She said that methods and my love for technology.” He was part of the student exchange program to cheering us on.” She said her proudest ac- the most interesting thing about her is “I am said the most interesting thing about him is Denmark last year. He plans to attend a four- complishment has been making it through very dramatic.” After high school, she plans “how much of a well-rounded student I am.” year school to major in information manage- high school. “I have made it through many to enter the U.S. Navy and pursue a degree He plans to attend North Carolina A&T Uni- ment systems and participate in an internship diffculties and still maintained good grades in marine biology. versity to major in computer engineering. program this summer. and kept up with extracurricular activities.”
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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Spring rummage Horse show Kris Rausch of Whiteville looks for treasure during a fun- Joshua Burns of Leland sits with his horse Dakota at the Horsemans Assocation of Columbus County Spring draiser rummage sale at Western Prong Baptist Church Horse Show March 26. Dozens of amateur riders from around the region competed for ribbons and glory. Saturday. Camper Continued from page 1-A and other structures – started to grow, Currie said. highest point of the camper’s used under the new code if der was almost immediately Currie said the town after a row of redtip bushes “Let’s say a couple has a roofline. Appliances of any they have pliable caulking filed. That addition remains hasn’t treated Batten any was cut last year. camper, and they put a deck kind may not be used on open or sealants and can be un- incomplete. differently from anyone else The hedge trimming on it,” he said. “Then they decks, but other appliances screwed from the structure. Batten said Friday he has with a camper at the lake. opened up the sightline cover the deck, and screen it that operate on a 110-volt cir- Grandfather clause obeyed all the rules regard- “We don’t work like that,” through the campgrounds. in. Later they have children, cuit may be installed inside At least one lake resident ing his camper, and is wait- he said. Currie said the improper or get a bigger camper, so covered structures. Propane is upset that some structures ing for more direction from Grandfathering certain structures were the result of they decide to expand or en- appliances, washers and may be grandfathered in if the town. non-compliant additions, very little code enforcement close the old deck. dryers are prohibited in the the new rules are approved. “The first time there was Currie said, is the most prac- in the parks for “years.” “Some put a deck exten- covered structures under the Mike Butts, who owns Last a question about it being tical way to handle the prob- The town’s two camp- sion over the tongue of the new rules. Chance campground just out- a camper,” he said, “and I lems. grounds were built in 1968 camper. They can grow really Sinks may be installed in side of town. He complained showed them on the title that “Can you imagine the and 1986, respectively. The quickly. Next thing you know, covered structures if they to the town after at least one the state classifies this as a cost to the town if we were town’s first rules regarding they can barely park their car are attached to the municipal oversized camper – called a camper trailer. We got that to go through and cite every campgrounds were created beside the deck.” water and sewer system, but park model – was moved in worked out, then there was deck that was six inches too in 1992. Newly defined outside showers are prohib- at James Council’s camp- this other problem with the wide, or every single small During that time, Currie The new rules, if ap- ited. ground. addition. violation? It’s better to do said, it was not uncommon proved, would streamline Currie said the propos- The park model is owned “I have complied with ev- what we can, and make sure for campers to copy a neigh- the definition of a camper, al allows sufficient space by Columbus County Sheriff erything they’ve told me to these problems never happen bor’s addition, or expand on as well as adopting regular for emergency operations Chris Batten. Batten applied do, and I will follow the rules. again.” additions built by a previous standards for decks and ad- in case of a fire. Setbacks for and received a building Why would I do anything any The town doesn’t have the generation. ditions. were almost non-existent permit for a covered deck other way?” personnel or manpower to In some cases, Currie said, Under the new proposal, with a very few additions, in October, and asked for Batten said he voluntarily constantly patrol the camp- campground owners may decks can be no more than he explained, but quite a permission for a number stopped construction on the grounds looking for viola- have given permission for 10 feet wide from the main few campers and additions of modifications, including addition, then received the of- tions, Currie said. one type of structure, but the body of the camper, and may encroached to some degree extra windows. ficial stop work order Feb. 10. “By adding the camp- camper-owner expanded on not extend past either end of on the fire setback. The town’s code current- “Now we’re just waiting ground owner to the permit the original plan. the trailer. Weatherproof coverings ly requires a “kneewall” to see what the town says,” process, this makes him re- A new provision will re- Deck coverings for towing are allowed for walls, as well capable of supporting 200 Batten said. sponsible as well for any quire the camper owner and apparatus must be no more as two screen doors, rather pounds in screened decks After a heated discussion violations,” Currie said. the campground owner to than eight feet out from the than one as the town’s code and porches. with Currie over Batten’s “The owners are in there sign the permit application. main body of the camper, currently states. The wall structure neces- camper in February, Butts and can immediately spot if “We did that to prevent and may not extend wider The change, Currie said, sary to support the windows retained attorney C. Martin someone is doing something any disagreement later on,” than the camper and the side is in response to changes in exceeded that requirement, Scott. The lawyer recently inconsistent with the permit- Currie said. addition. camper design. but Butts objected to the wrote the town detailing ted work.” “Most of these decks and End coverings may be “Many campers now have porch being more of a room what Butts sees as weak- The planning board will porches can be thrown up on the front or back of the two doors,” he said. “In a than an enclosed deck. nesses in the proposals, as meet at 7 p.m. Monday (today) in a weekend with enough camper, but not both, and fire or other emergency, one Currie said Batten volun- well as the dangers of grand- at Town Hall. For more infor- volunteer help,” he said. must be removable to allow might be blocked. By allow- tarily stopped work on the fathering in non-compliant mation, call 646-3700. “Some of them actually ex- the trailer to be towed. ing two screen doors – not addition when the planning structures. ceed building code in terms Roofed structures must storm doors, but screen doors board first began discussing “I think they’re playing Jefferson Weaver of materials, while others meet state building codes, – you maintain two points of making new rules. Work later favorites because of who are way off.” and may not extend more exit.” resumed, but town records he (Batten) is,” Butts said 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Additions have a tendency than 12 inches above the Vinyl windows may be show an official stop work or- Thursday. “It isn’t right.” [email protected] Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011
Making progress Concealed gun laws need more – toward healthier not less – control county residents By ROXANE KOLAR North Carolinians Against Gun The state’s latest county-by-county Violence health rankings are out and they list Columbus County in last place for the General Assembly veterans second year in a row. can’t remember a more difficult As embarrassing and unfortunate as session. With revenue crimped to a trickle, legislators have a Solo- this ranking is, the results are not all mon’s chore in trying to maintain they seem. our state’s core values. For most of For example, the data used by the us, that’s good jobs, quality schools, University of Wisconsin study is two access to health care and a clean years old, so any strides made over the environment. But some lawmakers past year are not part of the survey. And want to break in line with another even with the old data, Columbus County priority: more guns. made improvements across the board in The legislature is now consid- the survey. ering proposals that would allow concealed weapons in family res- The officials who conduct the study ad- taurants, bars and neighborhood mit that some of the data could be flawed. parks. Another proposal circum- We know, for example, that the high vents business owners’ rights by poverty rate here automatically puts the forcing them to allow guns in their county way parking lots – as well as in hospital down the The point and church lots. Then there’s the list, even The Univeristy of Wis- one that would allow legislators if every- consin study has its to carry concealed firearms any- one who where in the state. flaws, but it does serve Why is there such a rush to get is judged to remind us that our My buddy, Big Bird more guns in more public places? to be poor health here must be To believe these lawmakers, it’s eats bran improved. By JEFFERSON WEAVER house, under a particularly cranky bicycle to the home of a Wildlife because North Carolina is a dan- muffins for Staff Writer setting hen. How much the corn officer who lived down the street gerous place where you take your breakfast liquor had to do with the man’s tale from my house. I left the bird, with life in your hands just by going to and never touches a cigarette. As the truck bounced up the is unknown. a note, and later told him what work, vacationing at the lake or Here’s another flaw in the study: canal road, reminding me again A heron cost me a friendship happened. spending a weekend evening with Columbus County is penalized because it that someday I need to do some- and a hunting buddy when I was Whether or not the officer (who friends. This doesn’t sound like has a “lack of access to healthy food.” We thing about its suspension, I looked around 14; my partner was one of is retired now) had a word with North Carolina to me. And the data backs my claim. Since 2008, the rate know that people here eat too many fried for my friend. I usually find him those who just has to kill something Billy’s dad, or with Billy, I do not of violent crime decreased 12.5 foods, but on the other hand, just about fishing or simply wading; once or the day know. I know we didn’t hunt to- in a great while, he’ll take shelter is ruined, gether anymore, although I don’t percent statewide; this includes everyone in Columbus County either has under a willow grove to watch the a n d w e know if it was because of guilt for the murder rate, which is down a summer garden or knows friends or world go by. were walk- his deed, or anger at my tattling. 19.1 percent. neighbors who give them vegetables from Sure enough, he lifted his head ing along Mother and Papa both told me The gun lobby’s Wild West vi- their gardens. as I came up to familiar spot, and t h e e d g e that regardless of the outcome, I sion is a wildly distorted image Granted, we don’t have a Fresh Market with all the grace he could muster, of a corn- had done the right thing. That was of reality and sets up the second on every other corner like Raleigh or he peered at me with his beady eyes field when enough for me. essential myth: an armed commu- Charlotte, but we’d rather eat the home- and stretched to his full height be- we spotted Regardless of the reasons, I nity is a safe community. Again, research shows the opposite. The grown green beans, tomatoes, and straw- fore taking a few steps and racing a big bird often think of that bird when I sad truth is that more guns just berries that are produced here than those me up the canal. p e r c h i n g see Big Bird; he also reminds me I call him Big Bird; he’s a great o v e r a n of another heron I spotted along equal more guns. in hydroponic superfarms. No valid statistical evidence blue heron, one of those wonder- o a k - l i n e d Weaver the headwaters of the Black River Car fatalities are another factor. Last ful birds that are only topped by stream. years ago. exists to show that allowing con- year there were 26 deaths, but nearly a turkeys when it comes to things My bud- I had dragged myself out of cealed weapons in more locations third of those were from out-of-county, that shouldn’t be able to fly. dy—I’ll call him Billy—whipped the freezing water after my canoe reduces crime. To the contrary, many of them likely beach-bound travel- I don’t know for sure if Big Bird up his .410 and fired before I could overturned—an adventure that evidence suggests that loosening ers. is actually racing with me along say a word. The bird tumbled to the is indeed a column for another restrictions on concealed guns may Still, the Wisconsin survey can’t the canal bank—for that matter I ground and gave a gasp or two as I day—and across the river and actually increase crime. A recent study found that states with higher be dismissed, and it is a useful tool to am not entirely sure it’s been the ran over to him. downstream just a bit, oblivious to gun ownership rates and weak remind us that we need to address the same bird, lo these three years I was taught not to shoot any- my overjoyed dogs, was a dour, dis- we’ve been friends. I do know every thing that wasn’t going to be eaten, approving deacon of a blue heron. gun laws have the highest rates of many risk factors that contribute to time I’ve put the binoculars on him, worn, used in some way or would The bird just watched as I pulled overall gun death. poor health. We know that high poverty the markings have been consistent cause trouble; that heron met none myself ashore, shivering and blue, Maybe these legislators are does in fact impact health. We know that with the male of the species. I’d of those qualifications. I barely and tried to secure what was left of responding to a perceived pres- wearing a seat belt is still not adequately like to think he’s the same one, but spoke to Billy as we walked home. my gear and my canoe. The bird sure from constituents. If that’s ingrained in our society. We know that even if he isn’t, what’s the harm in I was a member then of one of was still there, another adventure the case, polling suggests that it’s diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, a little whimsy on a sunny spring the first hunter safety clubs in the later, when Brother Mike joined bad politics. and narcotic addiction are issues here. day? state designed expressly for youth; a guy named Donnie and Your Polls conducted by Elon Uni- versity and Public Policy Polling Yet, we should be thankful that last I have always loved herons, from we had hosted a speaker a few Writer as we retrieved the canoe showed the majority of North year’s study set Columbus County of- the time the Old Man told me about weeks before who described vari- and equipment. the one that lived in the little pond ous waterbirds like herons, cattle I think the bird was disgusted Carolinians support our state’s ficials on an aggressive path to improve behind Birchland, his homeplace merchants, ibis and yes, cranes. that someone was messing up his existing gun laws. This includes our health. There is more education in in Virginia. Papa always called the I knew the blue heron wasn’t en- fishing, as he had found a weedbed 67 percent support for our county the schools and in the public, there is an bird a crane, until we ran across dangered but was protected by law. full of small fish. handgun permit system, which initiative to build a countywide wellness one during our annual Eastern Besides that, I was an odd child As I saw Big Bird rise from the keeps weapons out of the wrong center, more people seem to be walking, afternoon fishing trip. who couldn’t understand wasting shallows the other day, a few dia- hands. and outdoors events like Take the Lake The Old Man told stories about an animal of any kind. mond drops of water fell from his Since concealed weapons were are growing. how the “crane” was nearly tame; it I got madder and madder the long legs as they folded beneath legalized in the mid-1990s, North Carolina has built a system for The good news is that even though would walk amongst the chickens, closer I got to home. What if some- him gracefully and he sailed along deciding where guns should be al- Columbus County is still last, our num- geese and ducks, searching for in- one saw the dead heron, and I got the canal, easily keeping time with sects, grubs and worms, as well as blamed? my jolting truck. We reached the lowed and who should be permitted bers are better than the year before. The the occasional mouse that tried to What if the landowner decided crossover where I had to turn for to carry one. We should focus on county’s health ranking won’t make a homestead in the bird-house. The to withdraw my blanket invitation home, and he gently banked to the improving that structure instead turnaround overnight, but consider- bird also speared and devoured the to hunt, fish and roam at will across right, taking him back down the of dismantling it. Conceal carry ing the energy that’s been put forth in frogs which were so detested by my his woods and fields because the canal to his hunting grounds. permit systems are not without the past year, the trend is positive, and father’s sister, thus earning Aunt beautiful bird was killed simply for As I may have mentioned, I like their flaws. In a 2006 study in there’s no reason this shouldn’t continue Virginia’s undying loyalty. the sake of killing? herons; they remind me of doing Florida, 1,400 individuals who had if the same effort is put forth. The heron, for such it was, once The tires on my bike weren’t the right thing, Sunday afternoons pleaded guilty or no contest to felo- ran off a skulking fox, and sup- made for a sandy road or a railroad fishing with my dad, sinking a nies were allowed to buy guns. That posedly chased one of the former bed, but I forced them along any- canoe in half-frozen water, and a was in addition to 216 people with slaves turned freedman turned way, balancing a cardboard box on frightened man robbed of his sur- outstanding warrants and 129 who pensioner at the farm. Daddy was the handlebars. I gently gathered reptitious toddy by a long-legged were the subject of active domestic a child, but he remembered how up the carcass of the heron—they wanderer of the waterways. As violence injunctions. Quotes of the man swore the bird chased weigh hardly anything at all, long as Big Bird wants to race, I In North Carolina, our conceal him home one day. The fellow had despite their appearance—and will always be happy to give him carry permit system has several a habit of hiding liquor in the bird proceeded to fight the overbalanced a challenge. large gaps. Permit holders are not required to obtain a county permit from their local sheriff’s depart- the week ment and they are not required to pass a background check for Thumbs down “Waste Management in Raleigh is re- five years. Before weakening our ally pushing for it. I consider the Green A wasted life gun laws, we should shorten the Swamp to be a very fragile ecosystem. duration time of permits, allow At the end of the day, it is a good rule By RAY LUNDY young, beautiful woman, and the money was gone. He did not have more law enforcement discretion to listen to all of the people, not just a NR Writers Group two of them lived like royalty. the money to run, and he lost the in granting permits, and not allow few.” His money was building a grand election. He was soon forgotten. His holders to be exempt from back- –Sen. Bill Rabon said of the permit Waste Many years ago, a prospector theater in Denver, and the design beautiful wife and many friends ground checks. Management has applied for that would al- had mined for gold in Colorado for called for a large painting of Shake- abandoned him. The old, broke In a national study, 57 percent low the application of more than 150,000 gal- several years to no avail. He and his speare somewhere in the building. miner went back to prospecting in of voters reported feeling less safe lons of treated waste per acre per year to be wife lived in poverty, because every Upon his return to Denver, the the same mine where he had first knowing that people can carry applied to 41 acres of land south of Bolton. cent he could make went into the artist was concluding the paint- struck it rich. loaded, concealed guns in public. pursuit of gold. ing of Shakespeare on the ceiling He worked long hard hours to Our legislators face challenging decisions that will define our state “Complex procedures that would be One day he hit the mother lode, above the stage. “Who’s that,” the discover more gold, but he was no for years to come. This is not the virtually impossible using traditional and he and his long-suffering wife senator growled. “Why sir, it’s longer young, and soon, the back- time for knee-jerk responses that laparoscopy can be done using the were extremely rich. Soon, he was Shakespeare,” the artist answered. breaking work took its toll. The “Who’s he?” “Senator, Shake- gold never came, and a stroke left put our families in danger. Instead, robot. It does its best with prostatecto- a leading citizen of Denver. With his new-found wealth, he speare is one of the greatest men him an invalid. we need them to work together to mies and hysterectomies, but it’s best decided to build a grand theatre who ever lived. He was a great The only person who cared for build strong systems and struc- suited for any kind of pelvic surgery. in Denver, and at the same time English writer.” him was his devout first wife. She tures that will move us forward to It can help the surgeon get into places decided to run for the U.S. Senate. “What did he ever do for Denver? waited on him, hand and foot until being a safer state. that would require much more radical He ran and won, but his plain Erase him and put my picture up he died. She was the only mourner What are your thoughts about procedures, and it only requires a ‘key- wife who had stuck by him during there!” And he did. During plays, at his grave. this column? You can find it post- hole’ incision.” his poverty years was not good the audience had to see the senator What a hollow, wasted life is one ed on our Facebook page and post – Dr. Ron Glinski, speaking about Colum- enough for the Washington elite. above them. that puts self and money before comments there, or write a letter to bus Regional Healthcare’s new da Vinci He divorced her and married a After a while, the senator’s everything and everybody. the editor. robot operating system. The News Reporter • Monday, April 4, 2011 (EALTHIER #OLUMBUS A 52 Week Focus on Health Recipe Whole Wheat Biscuits Autism 1 cup whole-wheat (whole-meal) four 3/4 cup all-purpose (plain) four, plus Autism Spectrum Disorders extra for kneading Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental dis- 3 tablespoons wheat germ abilities that can cause signifcant social, communication and behavioral 2 teaspoons baking powder challenges. People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate than other people. of soda) ASDs are “spectrum disorders.” That means ASDs affect each person 1/4 teaspoon salt in different ways, and can range from very mild to severe. People with 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social inter- action. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe small pieces they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms. 1 cup low-fat buttermilk There are three different types of ASDs: • Autistic Disorder (also called “classic” autism) Directions This is what most people think of when hearing the word “autism.” Preheat the oven to 400 F. Have People with autistic disorder usually have signifcant language delays, so- ready an ungreased nonstick baking cial and communication challenges, and unusual behaviors and interests. sheet. Many people with autistic disorder also have intellectual disability. In a large bowl, combine the fours, • Asperger Syndrome wheat germ, baking powder, baking People with Asperger syndrome usually have some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. They might have social challenges and unusual be- soda and salt. Whisk to blend. Add haviors and interests. However, they typically do not have problems with the butter to the four mixture. With language or intellectual disability. a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the • Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specifed (PDD- butter into the dry ingredients until the NOS; also called “atypical autism”) mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add People who meet some of the criteria for autistic disorder or Asperger the buttermilk and stir just until a moist syndrome, but not all, may be diagnosed with PDD-NOS. People with dough forms. Don’t overmix. Cover the PDD-NOS usually have fewer and milder symptoms than those with autis- bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate tic disorder. The symptoms might cause only social and communication for 30 minutes. challenges. Turn the dough out onto a gener- ously foured work surface and, with foured hands, knead gently for 6 to 8 Finding a times until smooth and manageable. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough Diagnosis into a rectangle 1/2-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter dipped in four, cut out biscuits. Cut close to- Developmental Screening gether for a minimum of scraps. Gather Developmental screening is a short test to tell if children are learning basic skills when they the scraps and roll out to make addi- should, or if they might have delays. During tional biscuits. developmental screening the doctor might ask Place the biscuits about 1 inch apart the parent some questions or talk and play with on the baking sheet. Bake until the the child during an exam to see how she learns, biscuits rise speaks, behaves, and moves. A delay in any of to twice their these areas could be a sign of a problem. unbaked height All children should be screened for develop- and are lightly mental delays and disabilities during regular well- golden, 8 to 10 child doctor visits at: • 9 months minutes. Serve • 18 months hot. Signs and Symptoms • 24 or 30 months • Additional screening might be needed if a child is at high risk for developmental problems due to ASDs begin before the age of 3 and last • Has fat or inappropriate facial expressions preterm birth, low birth weight or other reasons. throughout a person’s life, although symptoms • Does not understand personal space boundar- In addition, all children should be screened may improve over time. Some children with an ies specifcally for ASDs during regular well-child Communication ASD show hints of future problems within the frst • Avoids or resists physical contact doctor visits at: few months of life. In others, symptoms might not • Is not comforted by others during distress • 18 months show up until 24 months or later. Some children • Has trouble understanding other people’s feel- • 24 months with an ASD seem to develop normally until ings or talking about own feelings • Additional screening might be needed if a child around 18 to 24 months of age and then they Some people with an ASD might not be is at high risk for ASDs (e.g., having a sister, stop gaining new skills, or they lose the skills they interested in other people at all. Others might brother or other family member with an ASD) or if once had. want friends, but not understand how to develop behaviors sometimes associated with ASDs are Social issues are one of the most common friendships. Many children with an ASD have a present symptoms in all of the types of ASD. People with very hard time learning to take turns and share— • It is important for doctors to screen all children an ASD do not have just social “diffculties” like much more so than other children. This can make for developmental delays, but especially to moni- shyness. The social issues they have cause seri- other children not want to play with them. tor those who are at a higher risk for develop- ous problems in everyday life. People with an ASD might have problems mental problems due to preterm birth, low birth Examples of social issues related to ASDs: with showing or talking about their feelings. They weight, or having a brother or sister with an ASD. • Does not respond to name by 12 months of age might also have trouble understanding other • Avoids eye-contact people’s feelings. Many people with an ASD are Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation • Prefers to play alone very sensitive to being touched and might not The second step of diagnosis is a compre- • Does not share interests with others want to be held or cuddled. hensive evaluation. This thorough review may • Only interacts to achieve a desired goal include looking at the child’s behavior and devel- opment and interviewing the parents. It may also include a hearing and vision screening, genetic testing, neurological testing, and other medical Unusual Interests and Behaviors testing. Many people with an ASD have unusual interest or behaviors. In some cases, the primary care doctor might Examples of unusual interests and behaviors related to ASDs: choose to refer the child and family to a specialist for further assessment and diagnosis. Specialists • Lines up toys or other objects • Gets upset by minor changes ach person with an ASD has different who can do this type of evaluation include: • Plays with toys the same way every time • Has obsessive interests communication skills. Some people can • Likes parts of objects (e.g., wheels) • Has to follow certain routines • Developmental Pediatricians (doctors who have E speak well. Others can’t speak at all or special training in child development and children • Is very organized • Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in only very little. About 40% of children with an with special needs) circles ASD do not talk at all. Others might speak, but • Child Neurologists (doctors who work on the not until later in childhood. brain, spine, and nerves) Examples of communication issues related • Child Psychologists or Psychiatrists (doctors to ASDs: who know about the human mind • Delayed speech and language skills • Repeats words or phrases over and over (echo- If You’re Concerned lalia) If you think your child might have an ASD or • Reverses pronouns (e.g., says “me” instead of Upcoming Community Health Events you think there could be a problem with the way “I”) your child plays, learns, speaks, or acts, contact • Gives unrelated answers to questions FREE Medical and Dental Screening 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Boys and Girls your child’s doctor, and share your concerns. April Home Exhibition Center, Lake Waccamaw, NC. A ministry of the Chad- • Does not point or respond to pointing • Uses few or no gestures (e.g., does not wave 9 bourn Pentecostal Holiness Church. goodbye) The Columbus County Farmer’s Market’s Grand Opening is Saturday, ASDs occur in all racial, ethnic, and • Talks in a fat, robot-like, or sing-song voice • Does not pretend in play (e.g., does not pretend May May 8, 2011 with a special ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Get ready to socioeconomic groups, but are four 8 to “feed” a doll) enjoy some of Columbus County’s freshest and fnest produce! times more likely to occur in boys than • Does not understand jokes, sarcasm, or teasing in girls. CDC estimates that between People with an ASD who do speak might use Tune in to WENC 1220 AM on Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a about 1 in 80 and 1 in 240, with an av- language in unusual ways. They might not be able Wed. live health broadcast with Aaron Chancy. erage of 1 in 110, children in the United to put words into real sentences. Some people States have an ASD. with an ASD say only one word at a time. Others repeat the same words or phrases over and over. Do you know about an upcoming Community Health Event? To include your event in Some children repeat what others say, a condi- Information adapted from Centers for Disease Get up and Go, email the full information to [email protected] tion called echolalia. Control and Prevention
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good unless they see it,” Scott depend on that paper.” that the majority of residents publications from June to De- said. “Its got to be obvious Whiteville City Manager tend to rely on the newspaper cember of 2010 cost the town before the majority of people Larry Faison said that while for such information. He about $987.50. notice it.” the concept is “interesting” pointed out that many people The bipartisan bill is co- Scott said it invites more he does not believe that elec- (typically older generations) sponsored by attorneys: Reps. secrecy in government. “It tronic notices alone would do not have internet access Paul Stam of Wake County, just invites malfeasance,” reach all segments of the and would not benefit from Chuck McGrady of Hender- Scott said. city’s residents. online publication only. son, and Daren Jackson of Columbus County Com- “In our area folks tend to County officials say that Wake. Other sponsors include mission Chairman Buddy rely on printed media rather the county spent about $10,000 a businessman, Bill Owens Byrd said he would likely than electronic media,” Fai- in advertising in 2010 but that of Pasquotank, a farmer, support that public notices son said. While the city has figure includes all printed William Brisson of Bladen be published in the newspa- a website and has started a advertising for the Board of County, and a retired princi- per even if the legislation is Facebook page, Faison said Elections and advertising of pal, Marvin Lucas of Cumber- adopted. he doesn’t see it as the main individuals who are delin- land County. “I still feel like it should source of information to the quent in paying taxes. The be run in the public newspa- public. tax list is the greatest cost Nicole Cartrette pers,” Byrd said. He pointed “I don’t see that replacing because it takes several full 910-642-4104 ext. 225 out that at Hallsboro and printed media (now),” Faison pages of newsprint to publish. [email protected] other parts of his district said. He added that printed Tabor City officials said people “lined up” to get the media, though “expensive,” newspaper. generally reaches a broader “Everybody doesn’t have demographic audience lo- Don’t Miss access to a computer,” Byrd cally in his opinion. Whiteville’s 200th Anniversary said. “I would say being a ru- Lake Waccamaw Town A CAD Production ral county a lot of our people Manager Darren Currie said Bicentennial Bill calls for liens on delinquent BANG Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist water customers’ property xpo ess E - Art as property tax,” Leonard in S nCerro Gordo, Fair Bluff s tro High five said. u l utility customers affect- B l Angela Hewett shows her paint-coated hand before ed. Such powers must be del- placing her print on The Flag of Hope at Celebrate the egated by legislative action Arts at South Columbus High School March 27. By NICOLE CARTRETTE in the form of a local bill like Staff Writer this one, Leonard added. He said Cerro Gordo and The penalty for not paying Fair Bluff are not experienc- a water or sewer bill in Cerro ing an increase in bill col- Gordo and Fair Bluff may get lection problems any “more a lot tougher, thanks to a bill than in the past but it was Thursday, April 7 Rep. Dewey Hill has proposed time to put (this) tool in the in the N.C. House. tool box.” Vineland Station Plaza and The special local bill calls Leonard said there are South Madison Street, Whiteville for liens to be placed on some customers that always pay on time, others that may properties with bills not Business/Historic Expo - 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. paid within 10 days of the be “a little late” but also pay due date, “provided that the and those who try to “get out” Art Stroll - 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. owner of the property is without paying. in actual possession of the Leonard said the town • Over 30 business/organization booths, property at the time that would not be putting liens the charge was made or the on property if bills were many with historic artifacts, plus story- service rendered.” only 10 days late, that most telling, historic slideshow, souvenirs, Under the bill, the charge municipalities do not pursue local artists could be collected by a law- that option until the bill is suit or by the tax collector 30 days late and service has via sale of the property after been disconnected. The Public Is Cordially Invited To This Once In A Lifetime Event advertising it in a local news- Nicole Cartrette paper for four consecutive ~ NO CHARGE ~ 910-642-4104 ext. 225 weeks and follow the same [email protected] A CAD Production (Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce, Columbus County guidelines as a real estate tax Arts Council, and Whiteville Downtown Development Commission) foreclosure. Al Leonard is the part- time manager of Fair Bluff and has worked with both Help Us Celebrate municipalities on water and sewer projects. Leonard said it is common APRIL YOUTH MONTH for municipalities to seek collection powers for utility At Riegelwood Federal Credit Union, we’ll be celebrating bills that are similar to tax National Credit Union Youth Month in April by showing youth and Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist collection powers. teens how much money rocks at the credit union. “About every year in Gen- Art around us eral Assembly there will be Jenna Blackwell, 10, a ffth-grader at Edgewood School a bill introduced allowing Riegelwood Federal First 50 NEW YOUTH looks over artwork – and other people – at Celebrate a municipality or county to collect bills in same manner ACCOUNTS Opened the Arts at South Columbus High School March 27. 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Coach Karl Bracey’s Gators dropped a 6-5 home decision to Fairmont in their last out- ing for their only league loss to date. East Columbus tied Fair- mont for the TRC champion- ship last season. Pack netters move to 8-2 in conference VINEGAR HILL - The Whiteville High School boys Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist tennis team, now holding the Flying headgear Leaping tag-out second-place spot in the Wacca- With his helmet/mask in fight, South Columbus catcher Jody Harrelson Whiteville frst baseman Zach Brown applies a tag on South Columbus maw 2A-3A Conference stand- ings, took an 9-0 match victory checks a base-runner after blocking a pitch in the Stallions’ Waccamaw baserunner Grayson Bullock after grabbing a high and wide throw on over host South Columbus on 2A-3A Conference baseball game with host Whiteville on Friday. Har- a ground ball. Whiteville scored seven runs in the frst inning to take March 29. relson is one of three freshmen starting for the SCHS varsity this spring. a 10-1 win over its county rival and extend its win streak to 11 games. Coach Gina Deans’ Wolf- pack, holding an 8-2 conference record, will visit third-place Pack takes 10-1 win over SCHS to stay unbeaten in conference race West Brunswick today at 4 before closing out its regular- The Whiteville Wolfpack lead-off hitter Hyland Tyler “It was another good effort off Hood. Nathan Norris hit with East Bladen and South season schedule Thursday ran to its 11th straight baseball had two hits and Frank Ciamil- by our kids,” Harwood said. a one-out single, followed by a Brunswick. West Brunswick with a home match against win Friday night, defeating the lo and Zach Brown rapped “South Columbus is pretty double by Sam Ward. Rontonio and North Brunswick follow, West Bladen. visiting South Columbus Stal- back-to-back doubles. Hood, young this year, but they have Stanley added a two-out single. each with 2-3 records, and West lions 10-1 at Legion Stadium Jacob Long and Matt Merritt been pulling out some impres- The only other South Co- Bladen is 0-6. Whiteville 9, S. Columbus 0 behind a 14-hit attack and also got first-inning hits. sive wins this season and you lumbus hit was a seventh-in- Whiteville will travel to play Singles: Devin Cokley def. Kyle another solid performance Tyler, Ciamillo, Brown, have to play well to be able to ning single by Tanner Duncan. South Brunswick Tuesday at Fowler, 6-2, 6-0; Trey Nealey def. job by sophomore lefthander Merritt and Grayson Hoffman beat them.” Hood struck out seven bat- 6 p.m. South Columbus will Thomas Godwin, 6-2, 6-2; Will Ca- nady def. Phil Taylor, 6-1, 6-0; Ri Nathan Hood had two hits each while Hood, Coach Willie Gore’s South ters and walked none as his journey into South Carolina Columbus team, which was season mound record climbed tonight to take on Carolina Love def. Mike Daemon, 6-2, 6-1; Coach Brett Harwood’s Long, Chase Nye and Justin Adam Bastug def. Luke Taylor, 6-0, coming off a pair of exciting to 6-1. Forest at 6. Wolfpack took control early, White had one hit apiece. 6-0; Clark Owens def. Luke Lanier, one-run victories over North scoring seven runs in the first Whiteville added single Grayson Bullock took the 6-0, 6-0. inning of the Waccamaw 2A- runs in the second, fifth and Brunswick and East Bladen, mound loss for the Stallions, S. Columbus 010 000 0 - 1 4 3 Doubles: Canady-Nealey def. 3A Conference game. sixth innings as it put its con- scored its only run in the sec- who now have a 3-2 record and Whiteville 710 011 x - 10 14 2 Fowler-Godwin, 8-2; Cokley-Love The Wolfpack scored seven ference record at 5-0 and season ond inning when the Stallions stand in a second-place tie WP: Nathan Hood def. Dameron-P. Taylor, 8-21; Bastug- runs in the first inning when mark at 12-1. got three of their four hits in the conference standings LP: Grayson Bullock Owens def. L. Taylor-Lanier, 8-2. Rams drop two of three to Wake Tech Rogers fnishes 16th at Martinsville CARY - It turned into a second game 2-1. On Saturday, April 16, SCC tough weekend for the South- On Sunday, Wake Forest will play host to neighboring MARTINSVILLE, Va. - The Cerro Gordo- In the third race of the season at Daytona, eastern Community College came away with the “rubber rival Brunswick Community based fleetHQ/Black’s Tire Service No. 92 Rogers grabbed 11th place after qualifying baseball as it dropped two of match” by shutting out the in a doubleheader, and on Sun- entry, driven by Clay Rogers, took a 16th place in the 26th position. three Region 10-Division II Rams 3-0. day, April 17, Southeastern will finish Saturday in the Kroger 250 event of Rogers now stands sixth in the Truck road games to Wake Tech. Southeastern will return visit Brunswick Community the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Series drivers points standings, 19 points The result put the Rams’ to its homefield on Friday College in a single game. Martinsville Speedway. off Sauter’s first-pace total. Matt Crafton is season record at 21-12 and 10-3 when it plays host Surry Com- “We play in a very strong Johnny Sauter won the event after holding in second place, followed by Timothy Peters, in Region 10 play. munity College in a 1 p.m. region,” Johnson said. off a strong bid by Kyle Busch. Cole Whitt and Ron Hornaday. Coach Scott Johnson’s SCC doubleheader We’ve gotten off to a fairly Rogers, who drives for the RBR Motorsports The next outing for Rogers and the No. team won the first game of Sat- On Saturday, the Rams will good start, but it is a long way team, had qualified for the 14th start position 92 Chevrolet Silverado will be the Bully Hill urday’s doubleheader by a 4-2 entertain Wilkes Community from being over. We really have late Saturday morning. He also had a 16th- Vineyards 200 at on April 22 at Nashville, score, but the Wake Tech team College in a 1 p.m. double- to stay focused.” place finish last month at Phoenix after open- Tenn. came back to win Saturday’s header. ing the season at Daytona with a third place. Lady Pack McCallum closes out record-setting career Lady Niners bow to Toledo captures in WNIT semi-fnal round 4-1 victory The best season in UNC ond-round road victory over Charlotte women’s basketball South Carolina, a third-round history came to an agonizing overtime homecourt decision over SCHS halt last Wednesday as the over Florida and a fourth- Lady Forty-Niners fell hard to round road win over Virginia. The Whiteville Lady Wolf- The 5-11 McCallum, who pack bounced back from a the host Toledo Lady Rockets 83-60 in the semi-finals of the led the Lady Niners in scor- jolting 10-0 road loss to West ing the past two seasons and Bladen last Tuesday to gain Women’s National Invitational Tournament. played in a school record 130 a 4-1 victory over the visiting career games, has placed South Columbus Lady Stal- Toledo jumped to a quick 9-0 lead and dominated play herself in the top 10 of 11 lions on Friday. statistical categories while Whiteville, which got a the rest of the way, holding leads of more than 30 points playing at Charlotte. She was three-hit pitching performance named to the All-Atlantic 10 by Jenny Thompson, upped its in the second half. It was the fifth straight WNIT homecourt Conference second team for Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference the second straight year. record to 3-2 and season record game of the Lady Rockets of the Mid-American Conference. McCallum scored 21 points to 7-6. in the win over South Caro- It was the fourth straight On Saturday, Toledo played its sixth straight WNIT home lina, 25 points in the overtime conference loss for South Co- win over Florida and 24 in the lumbus. game, defeating Southern Cal 76-68 for the title. victory against Virginia. Whiteville overcame an Dowe, a 6-foot-4 sophomore, early SCHS lead to score two Senior Shannon McCal- lum, the former Whiteville became a full-time starter runs in the first inning, one in late in the season and had the third and one in the fourth. High School great, closed out a brilliant four-year career at several good performances Sam Bass had three hits for in the WNIT, including a the Lady Wolfpack while Cori Charlotte by being held to eight points in the semi-final game 12-point, nine rebound effort Dew and Laura Nye each had a in the opener with Virginia double. Tina White added two played before a sell-out crowd of more than 7,500 Toledo in which McCallum was held hits and Haley Tolley had one to four points. hit for Coach Jimmy William- partisans. Former South Columbus Dowe is fitting well into the son’s WHS squad. Lady Niner plans with her in- Losing pitcher Chelsey Long standout Amanda Dowe scored seven points in the loss as side play and all-around court doubled in the first inning and quickness. scored the only SCHS run. Coach Karen Aston’s squad closed out its season with a 27- Charlotte played the latter Jade Fowler and Kristen part of its season without Lane also had hits for South 10 record, the most number of Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist wins in school history. forward Paige McCallum, Columbus. Shannon’s younger sister as Whiteville will travel to play South Columbus batter Jade Fowler (3) skips out of the batter’s box to avoid a pitch Charlotte advanced to the that is dug out by Whiteville catcher Brianna Smith in Friday’s Waccamaw Conference semi-finals with a first-round well as a former standout at South Brunswick on Tuesday Whiteville High. at 6 p.m. softball game at the WHS feld. Whiteville won 4-1. home win over Liberty, a sec- 2-B -The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011 High school sports schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 4 Lejeune at Whiteville, 6 BASEBALL South Columbus at South Brunswick, 6 East Columbus at South Robeson, 6 (postponed by rain on April 1) BOYS TENNIS South Columbus at Carolina Forest, 6 West Bladen at Whiteville, 4 South Columbus at East Bladen, 4 GIRLS SOCCER West Columbus at St. Pauls, 4 East Bladen at Whiteville, 6 East Columbus at Fairmont, 4
BOYS TENNIS THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Whiteville at West Brunswick, 4 BASEBALL North Brunswick at South Columbus, 4 Word of God at Waccamaw Academy (DH), 4 South Robeson at West Columbus, 4 East Columbus at St. Pauls, 4 GIRLS SOCCER Whiteville at North Brunswick, 5 GOLF Whiteville JV at West Columbus, 6 Waccamaw Conference meet at Rivers Edge (West Brunswick, host), 2 TRACK AND FIELD East Bladen, West Bladen at Whiteville, 3:30 TUESDAY, APRIL 5 South Columbus at West Brunswick, 3:30 BASEBALL East Columbus at Red Springs, 4:30 West Columbus at East Columbus, 6 West Columbus at South Robeson, 4:30 West Brunswick at South Columbus, 6 Whiteville at South Brunswick, 6 GOLF Coastal Christian at Waccamaw Academy, 4 Waccamaw Conference match at Land-O-Lakes (West Bladen host), 2 Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist SOFTBALL Chelsey Long pitches for South Columbus in Friday’s Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference softball game at the WHS feld. Whiteville won the game 4-1. The Waccamaw Confer- West Columbus at East Columbus, 6 FRIDAY, APRIL 8 ence softball and baseball races reach their midway point this week. West Brunswick at South Columbus, 6 BASEBALL Whiteville at South Brunswick, 6 West Bladen at South Columbus, 6 Whiteville at North Brunswick, 6 GIRLS SOCCER Fairmont at West Columbus, 6 Coastal Christian at Waccamaw Academy, 4:30 East Columbus at Red Springs , 6 701 Bowling League results Whiteville JV at East Columbus, 6 SOFTBALL SCC League lowe, 290; Nicole Storms, 253; Erin March 31 Harrelson, 225; Shawna Brown, 215. BOYS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 West Bladen at South Columbus, 6 W-L Top Scratch Games: Bryce Par- SOFTBALL Whiteville at North Brunswick, 6 The Wiz 25-10 nell, 147; Ashton Price, 141; Grayson Campbell, 115; Mason Isley, 113.. East Columbus at South Robeson, 6 Fairmont at West Columbus, 6 The FSU Boys 21-14 Fall/Winter League Top Scratch Series: Ashton East Columbus at Red Springs, 6 The High Rollers 17-18 March 28 Price, 406; Bryce Parnell, 371; Gray- Countin’On Coach 17-18 W-L GIRLS SOCCER son Campbell, 312; Mason Insley, The Bowlers 16-19 Castaways 12-3 Red Springs at West Columbus, 6 306. Red Rockets 15-20 Bad Boyz 11-4 B.O.W. 15-10 Carolina Electric 10-5 GIRLS Young Money 13-22 Trip’s Treasures 9-6 Top Scratch Games: Sam Walk- Gutter Cats 12-19 We Think We Can 7-8 er, 124; Kaylle McCullen, 105. Wolfpack New Team 7-18 Alley Oops 7-8 Top Scratch Series: Sam Walk- Whiteville Optimist DYB The Eagles 2-33 Rolling Thunder 5-10 er, 354; Kayle McCullen, 274. Dream Team 0-35 701 Strike Forces 5-10 . Football Golf Bad To The Bone 5-10 Opening Day on Saturday MARCH 29 4 guys 4-11 Tournament The 42nd season of the the introductions of all teams, MEN Top Scratch Games: Justin Britt, Whiteville Optimist Dixie players and coaches. The event MEN WEDNESDAY MORNING The Ninth Annual Wolfpack 203; Scott Johnson, 176; Tyler Un- Youth Baseball League will Top Scratch Games: Thurston SENIORS Golf Tournament, a fund-raiser will also include addresses by derwood, 176; Jon Sweeney, 168. officially get under way on Etheridge 243; Chad Clifton, 236; March 23 for the Whiteville High School local, state and national Dixie Top Scratch Series: Justin Britt, Chad Clifton, 225; Billy Chenier, 223. football program, will be held Saturday, April 9, with the Youth Baseball officials. 348, Jon Sweeney, 313; Scott John- Top Scratch Series: Chad Clif- W-L on Saturday, April 16, at Land- league’s annual Opening Day A full slate of games will be son, 290; Tyler Underwood, 284 ton, 658; Thurston Etheridge, 570; on Harritan Field at Optimist Pressing On 7-1 O-Lakes. played throughout the day on Billy Chenier, 552; Donald Clifton, Roby O’s 5-3 Park. WOMEN The event will have an 11 Harritan Field and adjoining 550. Hurricanes 5-3 Top Scratch Games: Ariel Mar- a.m. shotgun start. Adult admission will be $1. Memorial Field. Not Forgotten 5-3 lowe, 115; Nicole Storms, 143; Erin Children and youth will be The league consists of three WOMEN Golden Girls 4-4 Cost is $60 per golfer. For Harrelson, 123; Donna Williamson, admitted free. Top Scratch Games: Sharon Linda-Mac 4-4 $70, entrants can get a round divisions -- Major (ages 11-12), 201. Opening ceremonies will Formyduval, 235; Vickie Haraarel- Two Ships 2-6 of golf, mulligan, Red Bomb AAA (ages 9-10) and AA (ages Top Scratch Series: Ariel Mar- begin at noon and will include son, 202; SDharon Fomyduval, 200; and put-off. 7-8). lowe, 254; Nicole Storms, 242; Erin Pat Ridgeway, 189. Harrelson, 231; Donna Williamson, Hole sponsorships are avail- Top Scratch Series: Sharon For- MEN 20. able for $175 and Gold Sponsors Columbus County League myduval, 599; Vickie Harrelson, 529; Top scratch games: Richard can be acquired for $275. Pat Ridgeway, 488; MIssy Barker, Threadgill, 211; John Todd, 180; MARCH 31 Registration deadline is Applications now being accepted 452. Paul Roby, 165 Top Scratch Games: Nick Spell, Top scratch series: Richard April 1. 165; Kyle Nanney, 155; Alan Enzor, for 2011 Dixie Boys Scholarship WINTER YOUTH LEAGUE Threadgill, 501; John Todd, 484; For more information, con- 151; Jon Sweeney, 149 March 28 Paul Roby, 435. tact Jimmy or Vickie Harrelson Applications are now being To be eligible, a candidate Top Scratch Series: Nick Spell, at 642-5233. accepted for the 2011 Columbus 295; Tyler Underwood, 273; Alan En- must have been on a the roster W-L WOMEN County Dixie Boys Baseball of a team on the Columbus zor, 222; Nick Malter, 260 Scholarship. Tar Heels 24-6 Top scratch games: Anne Yel- County Dixie Boys team, must His and Hers 19-11 lott, 160; Albenny Burney, 133; Bet- Dixie Boys meeting WOMEN The amount of the annual be a good standing to graduate Panthers 15-15 ty Horne, 112. Top Scratch Games: Ariel Mar- scholarship award is $500. Hard Hitters 15-15 Top scratch series: Anne Yel- set for April 5 from high school and must be low, 165; Nicole Stormes, 135, Erin The scholarship was estab- Top Gun 13-17 lott, 334; Albenny Burney, 295; Bet- able show acceptance to a post- Harrelson, 135; Karlie Caines, 110; An organizational meeting lished in recent years to help Pirates 10-20 ty Horne, 289. secondary school. Shawna Brown, 110. of the 2011 Columbus County further the education of a Dynomites 2-2 Dixie Boys (ages 13-14))Base- A scholarship winner and Top Scratch Series: Ariel Mar- deserving high-school senior alternate will be selected. ball League will be held on who participated in Dixie Boys Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m., Applications can be acquire (ages 13-14) Baseball during at high school guidance of- at the Whiteville Recreation middle school years. Center. fices or by calling Joe Hooks The Columbus County Di- at 910-642-2250 or by writing All coaches and other team xie Boys Board of Directors representatives should attend Columbus County Dixie Boys will make he selection base on Scholarship, c/o Joe Hooks, this meeting. scholarship, academic achieve- For more information, con- 110 Miller Circle, Whiteville, Life is Better in the Quick Lane ment, need, athletic and civic N.C. 28472. tact Terry Bell at 910-653-3810. contributions. West Columbus Alumni Baseball Game Customer WCHS Alumni Fundraiser Baseball Game - Saturday April 16 Honesty... Meet, Greet and Lunch 11-12 Game Time 12 For a long time, Appreciation Days Home Run Derby after the game Donations are gladly accepted to support West Columbus people in the car baseball. business have been April 7th and 8th WHS girls soccer team ranked questioned about Join us at Lunchtime their honesty. 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HOME 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 120 Antiques 275 Financial Services 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs29 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions SALES 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 Te News Reporter www.whiteville.com CLASSIFIEDS Simple To Pay! Don’t Wait To Call... CORRECTIONS " Persons should check their adver- All major credit cards accepted Monday tisement for accuracy the frst time it as well as Visa debit cards. appears in the newspaper so that any " Deadline: Friday, 2 pm necessary changes can be made. The 642-4104 newspaper will not be liable for mis- " #!!!! Thursday takes in an ad beyond the frst issue. Deadline: Wednesday, 10 am If a mistake is found, please notify ! WANDA or HANNE at 642-4104.
060 Special Notices CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY BRAND NEW KING KUTTER II four HILLS FOOD STORES, INC MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED for Buyers of land and timber. We buy ft. tiller. TG-48YK. Gear Drive $1400 Assistant Store Manager busy family practice. Current Phle- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- 100 Pets & Animals cash, firm. Call 234-5566 For Whiteville, NC Store botomy, CNA certification and expe- BUS TOURS 2011 ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- Full-time position with Benefits rience required. Mail resume to: Office Travel with Johnny & Linda er. Call days 642-2909. CKC MALTE-TZU PUPS $300, 2 HARDIE 5 FT. SIDE BUSH HOG. Competitive Salary Manager PO Box 325 Chadbourn, Call 910-840-3425. female, 1 male, Call 910-649-6454, Motor head & pump completely Retail Management Experience NC 28431. I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. 910-640-6491 rebuilt by the Hardie Man. $2,500 firm. Required 100% guaranteed. Open 7 days a 10 ft. 3 point hitch bush hog. A-1 con- Stop by Store Location for THERAPISTS NEEDED!!! week. 910-385-8585 FEMALE BLACK LAB mix approxi- dition $1,800. Call 840-6156. Application or call 1-910-642-0220 CAROLINA THERAPY SERVICES mately 7 months old. Free to a good Fulltime/PRN SLPs, PTs OTs, TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large home. Call 516-2017 leave message COTAs and PTAs or small tracts. Please call 910-520- LEGAL ASSISTANT - Local law firm seeking legal assistant. Good com- Skilled Nursing Facility 4728 day or night. , (2 left) GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS munication skills, MS Word computer Whiteville NC light golden, wormed & shots. $200. skills, and attention to detail required. If you are interested in joining a great WANTED 14X70 OR 80 MOBILE Call 317-3161 or 207-6115. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $100. per ! BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans HOME will pay cash. Call 910-770- face cord delivered free within 10 Experience with real estate transac- team with competitive pay, excel- lent benefits w/opportunity for pro- also tractors. Any condition. Paying 0902 POMERANIAN PUPPIES, MALE, 4 miles of Whiteville or $5. per bundle tion preferred but not required. Com- fessional growth. Call Mark today at top dollar. (910) 770-3131*. 1/2 months old, sable, black & black of oak. Call 910-918-2416 pensation based on education and 910.892.0027 or email your resume WE BUY JUNK cars, trucks, and & white. $275. Shots & papers. Call experience. Send resume to Box [email protected] *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS scrap metal! Call cell Randy @ 910- 910-641-1925. B-324, %The News Reporter, PO Box We also buy insulated wire, cop- 337-1913. 230 Miscellaneous 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. NEW GRADS WELCOME per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 080 Wanted to Rent ANTIQUE COUCH, $50, Brand new TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF electric stove, $200. Never been PART TIME HELP WANTED SERVICES LOOKING TO BUY Husky Dog or KENMORE WASHER & DRYER, used. Dryer, $100. 1200 old home WANT TO RENT some land to hunt white $125.00. 5 hp Garden Tiller. Call movies original. 633 albums 40’s & Public Works Laborer: Perform all Eskimo Spitz. Call Richard Duncan on in Columbus Co. or surrounding parts of public works labor including 910-770-6205. 642-5262 after 6 pm. 50’s. Much more. Call 910-918-0529 areas. Call 910-770-6205 or 910-649-7904. mowing, utility repair, maintenance, Child/Elderly Care meter reading checks, street sweep- FACTORY BUILT ROLL BAR for ing, litter pick up, and other duties. LICENSED HOME DAY CARE has New Holland Ford Tractor $300. 200 Approximately 20 hours per week, openings. Located behind Wal-Mart. BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress amp. Service pole $100. Call 910- $8,00 per hour. Applicants should Call 642-6596 or 770-6596. Quality Ford sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. 207-7361. possess a valid NC Drivers License Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- and be able to pass physical and “We’re Growing And Looking For er. GOLF CART. Excellent condition. drug screening. Apply in person at $1,000. Call 642-2600. Fair Bluff Town hall until April 15th. BRAND NEW ASHLEY recliner. $325. Quality Sales People” ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Call 910-642-3243. VACANCY Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree $1000 BONUS COMPLETE CHERRY BEDROOM removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call ~ ask for details ~ suite, oak dining table, miter saw, The Columbus County 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. oak bedroom suite. 3 ton Ruud gas Board of Education AC & J CONTRACTORS - Home PLUS: Commission • Bonus pack. Mint condition. China cabinet, repair, painting, sheds, decks, fenc- appliances, gas stove, twin beds, • Health Insurance • Vacation Announces the Vacancy es, & pressure washing. Call 910- complete living room suite like new. of the Position of 642-6793. • Discounts For Employees Paints semi-gloss all colors. Com- EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL MAN- Superintendent of Schools mercial Chain Link fence, 200’ of 6’ ATTIC CLEANING & ORGANIZING. See Baird King rolls & 100’ of 10’ rolls. Call 840-4072 AGEMENT, INC. is currently recruit- ing for the following positions for our Applications are due no later than Will haul away unwanted items. Free 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2011. You estimate & personal references. Call MAPLE KING SIZE sleigh bed, 2 end Whiteville & Lake Waccamaw loca- “Interviews Only” 910-640-1475. tables, over size dresser with mirror. tions: may obtain the application from the Excellent condition. $450. If interest- Columbus County Schools website 1242 S. Madison St., Whiteville s 642-7121 at www.columbus.k12.nc.us. A hard Bobby Hinson Construction ed call 642-7436. Bookkeeper, Billing Assistant, Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- “A Career Not A Job” Day Treatment Qualified copy of the completed application and letter of interest shall be directed ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Professional, Day Treatment excavator. Call 640-7606. Clinical Supervisor, Targeted Case to Superintendent Search, Columbus Manager, Intensive In Home Team County Schools, ATTN: Mrs. Bonita Carpentry Work HAY FOR SALE. Shelter kept. Call Lead, Community Support Team Pridgen, Administrative Assistant to Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No 910-640-4818. Lead, Part-time Pharmacy Driver, the Superintendent, P.O. Box 729, job too small. Workmanship guaran- Pharmacy Technician Whiteville, NC 28472. Phone: (910) teed. Call 642-4226. SPRIGGING/PLANTING 642-5168 extension 2032. FAX: (910) of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 649- Please visit our website at www.ever- 640-1010. Email: bpridgen@colum- DOCTOR DRYWALL Having prob- 6145 or 770-0910. greeenbehavioral.com to apply. bus.k12.nc.us. lems with your joints? Call the doctor. NURSE AIDE INSTRUCTOR All inquires will be kept confidential. Hanging & finishing sheet rock, sten- SPRING SPECIAL HORSE qual- Evergreen Behavioral Manage- EOE ciled & textured ceiling & repair work. Southeastern Community College is seeking to hire ity coastal hay. $20 per bale. Call 910-499-6253 or 642-7487. 540-5199. ment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity a part-time Nurse Aide Instructor. Minimum require- Employer, M/F/D/V WHOLESALE WATER PUMP distributor in search of outside Duncans Electrical Service ments include: Registered nurse currently registered in EXPERIENCE & CARING sales representative to call on Full line electrical repairs. Whole North Carolina with an unencumbered license and two TEACHERS NEEDED new and existing customers in house to appliances. NC licensed, insured. Work guaranteed. 910-654- years of work experience. For a position announcement North and South Carolina. 399 MASSEY FERGUSON TRAC- Credentials 1 & 2 required. Early Salary + commission. Company 1493 or 910-234-1724 and application visit the SCC website at www.sccnc. TOR with cab. Call 642-6501 or 625- childhood degree preferred. Call vehicle, insurance, retirement. GORE’S LAWN CARE - Mow, edge, 1189. Kaleidoscope Kidz 640-2544. Located in Whiteville. edu. SCC application, resume, letter of interest and ed- trim hedges. Call 910-918-1257. Fax resumes to ucational transcripts must be submitted in order to be 845-279-5536 Attn: Ron LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE considered for this position. Applications accepted until All types of backhoe work, lot clear- positions are filled. AA/EOE ing, sand, top soil and marl. Call 654-4503. TRUCK DRIVER with experience SKEETER’S LAWN CARE & hauling produce and traveling from PRESSURE CLEANING east to west coast. Call Marlowe No job too big or too small. We can Trucking in Nichols, SC 843-421- do it all! Call 910-642-3070 or 910- 6576. 445-9507. THOMPSON LAWN CARE - tree removal, pressure wash, bushhog, Southeastern Community College is seeking to hire mobile home wash. 910-640-6316. the following part-time faculty positions: ARE YOU AN RN who is tired of working weekends and nights, or just WARD’S LAWN MOWING - Mow, need a change of scenery then we weed eat. Low prices. Call 685-3534. Accounting just might have the answer to your Economics problems. We need an parttime RN to work Monday-Friday. Apply at Computer Information Systems Heartland Home Care Agency Inc., 615 N. Howard St. Chadbourn, NC Minimum requirements include: 18 graduate semester 28431. Please call (910)654-1362 for hours in economics or accounting + master’s degree in an appointment any area or a master’s degree with a major in economics AUTUMN CARE OF SHALLOTTE or accounting. For a position announcement and ap- is seeking full-time Nurse for 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR 4 door, plication visit the SCC website at www.sccnc.edu. SCC 11pm7am position. Must be licensed leather, silver, signature, chrome rims. Good condition. $6,495. Call 910- application, resume, letter of interest and educational in NC. Excellent benefits: Vacation, Holiday Pay, Sick Pay and more. 642-6793. transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered Please apply in person at 2004 BMW 330 Ci, 3.0L, 6 spd man- for these positions. Applications accepted until posi- 237 Mulberry Street, Shallotte, NC ual, black , leather. Nav. Fully loaded. tions are filled. AA/EOE 28459 61,200 miles. 18” wheels $16,500. 642-1100 The News Reporter, Monday, April 4, 2011- 5B
448, in Columbus County Registry, 2006 FORD MUSTANG 2dr, coupe, 3 BR, 2 BATH House for rent, coun- expressly are disclaimed. Also, this GT, Sport, 58k. $17,500 Fair Bluff try setting near Whiteville. Referenc- North Carolina, default having been property is being sold subject to all Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 es and Security Deposit $700 month. made in the payment of the note taxes, special assessments, and prior (910) 540-6900 thereby secured by the said Deed liens or encumbrances of record and 1200 SQ. FT. OFFICE, Memory Plaza. 2008 MERCURY MILAN I-4, 42k V6, of Trust and the undersigned, Sub- any recorded releases. Said property spoiler, new tires. $13,500. Fair Bluff 3BR, 2 BATH home w/garage, coun- Will up fit to tenants needs. Call 642- stitute Trustee Services, Inc. having is also being sold subject to applica- Ford Mercury 649-7531 Reduced! House for sale by try setting near Whiteville. References 5824. & sec. dep. $850 m. 304-224-3617 been substituted as Trustee in said ble Federal and State laws. owner Country Club Estates, 3BR, FOR RENT Downtown Commercial 2008 MERCURY SABLE Premier, 4 2 bath. 1,700 sq ft. Excellent con- Deed of Trust by an instrument duly A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no dr, auto V6. 50k, $16.500. Fair Bluff dition. $135,000 910-642-8393 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. recorded in the Office of the Register personal checks) of five percent (5%) Mercury Ford 649-7531 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. of Deeds of Columbus County, North of the purchase price, or seven hun- for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land Carolina and the holder of the note dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, auto, & lots for sale. Owner financing Call evidencing said indebtedness hav- is greater, will be required at the time 4dr sedan, black. 13k. $16,800. Fair 910-770-2227. Bluff Ford Mercury. 649-7531 ing directed that the Deed of Trust of the sale. 1998 76X28 4BR, windzone II. Excel- BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 60 ACRES OF BERMUDA GRASS be foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- An order for possession of the prop- 2010 FORD FUSION SE, 4dr, auto, lent condition. Oakwood Homes sq. ft. City. $725 month + security HAY LOCATED IN WESTERN stitute Trustee will offer for sale at erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. white, 29k. $18,800. Fair Bluff Ford. Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 dep. 336-870-2501. COLUMBUS COUNTY FOR RENT. the courthouse door in the City of 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser 910-649-7531 CALL 910-840-4051 LEAVE MES- Whiteville, Columbus County, North and against the party or parties in SAGE Carolina, or the customary location possession by the clerk of superior designated for foreclosure sales, at court of the county in which the prop- FREE TIME SHARE TO anyone that 1:30 PM on April 12, 2011 and will erty is sold. 2004 DODGE 1500 Rumble Bee. will take over maintenance fee. Week sell to the highest bidder for cash the Any person who occupies the prop- Excellent cond. 78,000 miles, 52. 653-2742 or 653-9597. NOTICE TO CREDITORS following real estate situated in the erty pursuant to a rental agreement $16,500. Kurt Best 910-641-1029. Having qualified as Administratrix of County of Columbus, North Carolina, entered into or renewed on or after 2009 Land & Home Pkg, 1/2 acre the Estate of Vance Hollingsworth, lot. 3 BR, 2 bath. Take up payments. and being more particularly described October 1, 2007, may after receiving 2005 CHEVY SILVERADO XCab, deceased, late of Columbus Coun- Z-71, 4x4 leather, 83k, $16,800. Fair Cheaper than rent. Call Oakwood as follows: the notice of sale, terminate the rent- Homes, Chadbourn. 654-4128 ty, North Carolina, the undersigned BEGINNING at an iron pipe located al agreement upon 10 days’ written Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. hereby notifies all persons having in the southern right of way margin of notice to the landlord. Upon termina- 2008 FORD RANGER XLT, XCab long Furnished. Nice neighborhood. Call claims against the estate of said 3BR, 2 BATH doublewide set up on 640-8098. Woodyard Road (SR 1808). Said iron tion of a rental agreement, the tenant bed, 56k, $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford 1 acre lot, ready to move in. Assume decedent to present them to the pipe being further located by tie line is liable for rent due under the rental Mercury 910-649-7531 payments. Call Oakwood Homes, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. undersigned within (3) months from starting at a PK nail set at the point agreement prorated to the effective Chadbourn, 910-654-4128 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call the date of the first publication, or where the centerline of Wayman Road date of the termination. 642-4049. this notice will be pleaded in bar of ASK US ABOUT OUR LAYAWAY (SR 1864) meets the centerline of SR If the trustee is unable to convey title their recovery. All persons indebted to program, how you can use this while 2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment 1808. Thence with centerline of SR to this property for any reason, the 1997 DODGE CARAVAN Everything you wait for Uncle Sam. Call with screen porch. Newly remodeled said estate will please make immedi- 1808 the following, South 68 degrees sole remedy of the purchaser is the works. Asking $800 Contact 910-625- OAKWOOD HOMES in a great neighborhood. References ate payment. 02 minutes 21 seconds West 638.28 return of the deposit. Reasons of such 5965 Selling as is. CHADBOURN, NC 910-654-4128 and deposit required. No pets. Call This the 14th day of March, 2011. feet to a point and South 76 degrees inability to convey include, but are not 910-640-7192. Yvonne Gold, Administratrix 56 minutes 10 seconds West 216.14 limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, HELP!! We are trying to sell our last of the estate of Vance Hollingsworth, 4 Door SUV, 35k. $18,500. Fair Bluff rental property will take $25,000 cash 2 BR, 1 BATH APARTMENT. $600 feet to a point and South 83 degrees petition prior to the confirmation of 214 Lakeshore Dr Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 for home and land. It’s a 28x56 1997 month available now. Call 910-840- 21 minutes 32 seconds West 1215.29 the sale and reinstatement of the loan manufactured home on 1 acre land. 4734. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 feet to a PK nail set in said centerline; without the knowledge of the trustee. 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, It has a big front porch and is a fixer March 14, 21,28, April 4, 2011. thence leaving the centerline South 15 If the validity of the sale is challenged XLT, 3dr van, 22k. 12 passenger ADORABLE 1 & 2 bedroom apart- upper, but a great deal! It is located degrees 58 minutes 50 seconds West by any party, the trustee, in their sole $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford Mercury ment for rent at Saw Mill Apartments. NOTICE TO CREDITORS at 6452 Old Lumberton Road. Selling 32.13 feet to the said BEGINNING iron discretion, if they believe the chal- 649-7531 as is. First acceptable cash offer gets Major appliances provided as well as Having qualified as Executor of the washer and dryer hookups. Office Estate of Janie McKeel Stanley, pipe. Together with improvements lenge to have merit, may request the it!!! I am a licensed real estate broker, located thereon; said property being court to declare the sale to be void 2010 FORD EDGE SEL, auto 3.5L V6, but this is my own property. Dwane hours are Monday & Wednesday from deceased, late of Columbus Coun- located at 1418 Woodyard Road, Rie- and return the deposit. The purchaser 4 Door SUV, 22k. $23,900. Fair Bluff 919-353-2315 8:30-5:00. Please call 910-642-0434 ty, North Carolina, the undersigned Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 for more information. EHO hereby notifies all persons having gelwood, North Carolina. will have no further remedy. LOT MODEL CLEARANCE SALE claims against the estate of said Thence from the said beginning South THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM Large selection of single wide, dou- Cypress Village Apartments decedent to present them to the 11 degrees 16 minutes 29 seconds A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- blewide and custom built modulars. 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. East 217.00 feet to an existing iron POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS 1 and 2 bedrooms. undersigned within (3) months from Serving Columbus Co and surround- pipe; thence South 81 degrees 49 TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY 2003 OPEN ROAD 5th wheel, 2 slide- ing areas for over 40 years. Let us Free laundry room + Community the date of the first publication, or minutes 41 seconds West 198.97 feet INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE outs, 32’ rear living needs TLC. Call work for you. room ****24 hour maintenance*** this notice will be pleaded in bar of 843-254-9577 leave message. $9,700 WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. Rental Assistance Up to 100% their recovery. All persons indebted to to an existing iron pipe; thence North USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except OBO OAKWOOD HOMES, Seniors 62 years and older said estate will please make immedi- 11 degrees 16 minutes 29 seconds as stated below in the instance of Chadbourn NC 910-654-4128 910-649-7971 ate payment. West 217.00 feet to an existing iron bankruptcy protection. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm This the 28th day of March, 2011. pipe located in the southern right of IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- USE YOUR TAX MONEY for the TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 way margin of SR 1808; thence North TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT gift that keeps on giving. Buy your Robert Keith Stanley, Executor Equal Housing Opportunity 83 degrees 34 minutes 11 seconds OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A own home. We have homes start- of the estate of 1998 HONDA VT 1100 cc Shadow East 19.70 feet with the said margin RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- Spirit, 22k very clean bike. New tires ing at $29,900 windzone II. Oak- Janie McKeel Stanley, to an existing concrete monument; CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN & battery. $2,950 910-445-1823, 640- wood Homes, Chadbourn, NC 910- PO Box 773 thence continuing with said margin 3130 654-4128 Whiteville, NC 28472 TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011. pd North 81 degrees 38 minutes 11 sec- TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Low- onds East 179.10 feet to the Begin- INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND ered, 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call MADISON HILLS APT NOTICE TO CREDITORS ning iron pipe, containing 1.00 acre IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT 642-9830. 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC Having qualified as Executrix of the more or less, as shown on a map pre- TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT OCEAN DRIVE, SC, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 One Bedroom Apts. Estate of Dennis Lee Willoughby, pared by Davey G. Williamson R.L.S. TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- baths condo. Furnished, covered THIS IS A just like new very well ,AUNDRY FACILITIES s #OMMUNITY deceased, late of Columbus Coun- entitled “Map for Juanito Julaton and ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE parking, tennis courts, pool, jacuzzi. ROOM s HOURS MAINTENANCE taken care of Harley. It has just been ty, North Carolina, the undersigned wife Annette Julaton dated Novem- DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. serviced with no problems at all. Oil Wireless internet service. $180,000. Rental assistance up to 100% hereby notifies all persons having ber 30, 2006 and recorded in Map This 22nd day of March, 2011. & Screamin Eagle plugs. The bike Call 642-5592. based on income. claims against the estate of said Book 81, Page 76 Columbus County has about 4,200 miles on it. It also Seniors 62 years and older SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- have Vance & Hines Shortshots, with 910 642-8883 decedent to present them to the Registry. ES, INC. Screamin Eagle EFI Race Turner. I Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm. undersigned (3) months from the date References: SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE also have a windshield for this bike. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 of the first publication, or this notice DB 210, PG 443, DB 537, PG 214, DB BY: All work done by Beach House Harley. LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Handicapped Accessible will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. 570, PG 760. Attorney at Law Call Chris at 910-445-5757 before 9 Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- Equal Housing Opportunity All persons indebted to said estate Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. pm for appointment to see bike. will please make immediate payment. cretion, delay the sale for up to one Britton, P.A. This the 28th day of March, 2011. hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- Denise Willoughby Davis, Executrix Should the property be purchased by vices, Inc. MARINE of the estate of a third party, that party must pay the P.O. Box 1028 345 ACRES OF LAND in the Pireway 2 & 3 BR MOBILE HOME in Guide- Dennis Lee Willoughby, excise tax, as well as the court costs 4317 Ramsey Street Section. $2,000 per acre. Will sell total way. References required. No pets. 9602 Haynes Lennon Hwy of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 acreage or in 20 acre tracts. Call 653- 653-2790, 653-9198 and leave mes- Evergreen, NC 28438 Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required http://sales.hsbfirm.com 9936. sage. March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011. by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). Case No: 1041462 The property to be offered pursuant to for March 28, April 4, 2011 14 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT, motor & 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME rent. Stove, refrigerator & washer Notice of Board this notice of sale is being offered for trailer. $1,795. Serious inquiries only sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, please. Call 642-7346. included. Miller’s Mobile Home Park. Notice of Meeting 317-5259. Workshop WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the 2009 17FT. TRITON boat/trailer. The Lake Waccamaw Board of Com- The Lake Waccamaw Board of Com- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for deed of trust/security agreement, or Camo with 90hp Mercury Optimax rent. $375 per month, $375 depos- missioners will conduct a budget missioners has changed their April 12, both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- motor, trolling motor, live well, bench it. References required. Located on workshop on April 5th, 2011 at 8:30 2011 regular scheduled board meet- ****Publisher’s Notice**** cers, directors, attorneys, employees, seats, 2 pedestal seats, side console. Gore Trailer Rd. No calls after 9 pm am at the Lake Waccamaw State Park ing to Monday April 11, 2011 at 6pm. 3 years left on warranty. 910-770- Equal Housing agents or authorized representative of Opportunity 910-653-3915. located on 1866 State Park Drive. This The meeting will be located at the 3644(day) or 910-653-5546( night). either the Trustee or the holder of the All real estate advertised herein is meeting is for the purpose of hav- Lake Waccamaw Town Hall located 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- note make any representation or war- subject to the Federal Fair Housing ing a board retreat centered on the at 205 Flemington Drive. Act, North Carolina and Columbus over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. ranty relating to the title or any physi- FY Budget 2011-2012. The public is Any questions concerning the meet- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 642-4049. cal, environmental, health or safety gal to advertise any preference, limi- invited to attend. ing please contact Town Hall. conditions existing in, on, at or relat- tation discrimination based on race, Mayor Ivan D. Wilson Mayor Ivan D. Wilson MOBILE HOME INSURANCE Com- ing to the property being offered for color, religion, sex, handicap, familial pare our features. Get a quote from Town of Lake Waccamaw Town of Lake Waccamaw status or national origin, or intention sale, and any and all responsibilities us. Oakwood Homes Chadbourn, NC 205 Flemington Drive 205 Flemington Drive to make any such preferences, limi- or liabilities arising out of or in any tations or discrimination. We will not 910-654-4128 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 ****Publisher’s Notice**** way relating to any such condition knowingly accept any advertising for April 4, 2011 April 4, 7, 2011 Equal Housing real estate which is in violation of the USED HOMES We need used Opportunity law. All person are hereby informed homes. Trade ins welcome. Top Dol- All real estate advertised herein is that all dwellings advertised are avail- lar. Oakwood Homes. Chadbourn, NC Notice of subject to the Federal Fair Housing able on an equal opportunity basis. To 910-654-4128 Act, North Carolina and Columbus complain of discrimination, call HUD Foreclosure Sale Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. gal to advertise any preference, limi- 10 SP 280 2 BEDROOM BRICK HOUSE for tation discrimination based on race, Under and by virtue of the power of color, religion, sex, handicap, familial rent. 2 blocks from hospital. $600 per ROOM FOR RENT sale contained in a certain Deed of status or national origin, or intention month. Call 910-840-7705. Weekly or Monthly Rates. to make any such preferences, limi- Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. Trust made by Juanito R. Julaton by tations or discrimination. We will not 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for Annette M. Julaton as Attorney in rent in Whiteville. $325 monthly plus No calls after 9 pm knowingly accept any advertising for 910-642-4932 Fact and Annette M. Julaton (PRES- real estate which is in violation of the deposit. Call 910-234-0659. ENT RECORD OWNER(S): Juanito R. law. All person are hereby informed Or 770-1140 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished Julaton and Annette Julaton) to Chi- that all dwellings advertised are avail- ROOM FOR RENT with cable TV & able on an equal opportunity basis. To house, excellent neighborhood. cago Title Insurance Co., Trustee(s), internet service. Reference check. complain of discrimination, call HUD $700 per month. Deposit & referenc- dated the 8th day of December, 2006, toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. es required. No pets. Call 642-4923. Call 910-356-4011. and recorded in Book RB 874, Page 2 BR, 1 BATH cedar house on 3 acres of land. Priced below tax value. N Whiteville. Call 770-2138. THOMPSON SWANZY KENT Delco FSBO 2BR + 1 BR/office, 1 ESTATES RIDGE 1/2ba, CH/A, screened porch, stor- PLACE age bldg & shed w/water & electric- APARTMENTS APARTMENTS ity fenced back yard. County water 103 Jones Place APARTMENTS & deep well 1.25 ac. 910-616-0935 Whiteville, NC Elizabethtown Bring Your Section 8 FSBO 3BR, 2 BATH brick house, Now accepting applica- Apartment Complex one block from waterfront Lake Wac- tions. 1 bedroom units, Voucher Now! camaw. Large lot, interior complete in Elizabethtown, NC refinished. Call 910-642-7289 handicap accessible units taking applications on: 1 & 2 Bedrooms available. Total electric 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Renovations Scheduled in 2011 HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 with range & refrigerator Assistance May Be Available bedroom house with 1.3 acres. Locat- Laundry center, exercise furnished. Head of house- Covey Run Apartments ed on Highway 130 near Brunswick. room, computer room Under New Ownership PHASE II Possible owner financing. $45,000. hold must be 62 or older. Mention this ad and pay no Call 770-2614. Rent based on income. Water included Housing Grants & application fees through 4/15. End of summer 2011 LAKE WACCAMAW, 500 Lake Shore Office Hours Drive. 143 ft. frontage. .8 acre with Tuesday & Thursday College Grants, Call 910-642-8891 Reduced rent based on Income. pier. $299,000. Owner financing avail- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Children’s and Senior’s Programs or visit us at Handicap Accessible Units Available able. Call 770-1680. 640-3315 24 hour maintenance available. 116 Tram Rd., Whiteville Pickup application at OWNER SAYS SELL! 2 bedroom, 1 Taking applications on bath house, updated. Detached living Equal Opportunity Housing Covey Run Apartments, 640-1656 area in back. 1742 total sq. ft. Tues. & Thurs. 4pm-7pm Provider & Employer or download application at 108 S. Thompson St. Whiteville, NC
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Notice of is greater, will be required at the time the Office of the Register of Deeds BRENDA REAVES EDGE, EXECU- Executrix of the ESTATE OF SYLVIA Pass On Demand HD will be added to of the sale. of Columbus County, North Carolina; TRIX JOHNSTON MUNROE, late of Colum- Channel 1027, Cinemax On Demand Foreclosure Sale An order for possession of the prop- and because of default in the pay- 3345 CHERRY GROVE ROAD bus County, and this is to notify all will move from Channel 1031 to Chan- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. ment of the indebtedness secured CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 persons having claims against said nel 1032, Showtime On Demand will 11 SP 4 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser thereby and failure to carry out and DENNIS T. WORLEY Estate to present them to the under- move from Channel 1032 to Channel Under and by virtue of the power and against the party or parties in perform the stipulations and agree- WRIGHT, WORLEY, MOSS & signed on or before June 23, 2011, 1034, Showtime On Demand HD will of sale contained in a certain Deed possession by the clerk of superior ments contained therein and, pursu- EKSTER, PLLC pursuant to North Carolina General be added to Channel 1035, TMC On of Trust made by Roger Lee Crock- court of the county in which the prop- ant to demand of the holder of the ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall Demand will move from Channel 1033 er, Jr. and Sherry Crocker (PRES- erty is sold. indebtedyness secured by said Deed P.O. BOX 457 be pled in bar of their recovery. All to Channel 1036, Starz On Demand ENT RECORD OWNER(S): Roger Any person who occupies the prop- of Trust, the undersigned Substitute TABOR CITY, NC 28463 persons indebted to said Estate will will move from Channel 1034 to Chan- Lee Crocker, Jr.) to Donald P. Egg- erty pursuant to a rental agreement Trustee will place for sale, at public (910) 653-2082 please make immediate payment to nel 1038, Primetime On Demand will leston, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day entered into or renewed on or after auction, to the highest bidder for cash March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011 the undersigned. move from Channel 1043 to Chan- of June, 2009, and recorded in Book at the usual place of sale at Colum- This the 25th day of March, 2011. October 1, 2007, may after receiving NOTICE TO CREDITORS nel 1040, Primetime HD On Demand 963, Page 259, in Columbus Coun- bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, HOMER ALEXANDER MUNROE the notice of sale, terminate the rent- Having qualified as Administrator or will be added to Channel 1041, TV ty Registry, North Carolina, default North Carolina on April 12, 2011 at Executor of the Estate of al agreement upon 10 days’ written the Estate of Charles Thompson,Jr., Shows On Demand will move from having been made in the payment of 10:00 AM that parcel of land, includ- Sylvia Johnston Munroe notice to the landlord. Upon termina- deceased, late of Columbus County, 1040 to Channel 1042, Free Movies the note thereby secured by the said ing improvements thereon, situated, 212 South Water St. Suite 112 tion of a rental agreement, the tenant the undersigned hereby notifies all On Demand will move from Channel Deed of Trust and the undersigned, lying and being in the City of White- Wilmington, NC 28401 is liable for rent due under the rental persons having claims against the 1041 to Channel 1044, HD Showcase Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. ville, County of Columbus, State of C. Greg Williamson agreement prorated to the effective estate of said decedent to present On Demand will move from Channel having been substituted as Trustee North Carolina, and being more par- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP date of the termination. them to the undersigned within (3) 1042 to Channel 1046, Entertainment in said Deed of Trust by an instru- ticularly described in the above refer- Attorneys at Law If the trustee is unable to convey title months from the date of the first pub- On Demand will move from Channel ment duly recorded in the Office of enced Deed of Trust. 136 Washington St to this property for any reason, the lication, or this notice will be pleaded 1044 to Channel 1050, Movie Trailers the Register of Deeds of Columbus Address of property: 407 W. Burk- P.O. Box 1467 sole remedy of the purchaser is the in bar of their recovery. All persons On Demand will move from Channel County, North Carolina and the holder head Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 Whiteville, NC 28472 return of the deposit. Reasons of such indebted to said estate will please 1045 to Channel 1052, Cutting Edge of the note evidencing said indebted- Tax Parcel ID: 0001207 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2011 inability to convey include, but are not make immediate payment. On Demand will move from Channel ness having directed that the Deed of Present Record Owners: Calvin P. limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy This the 4th day of April, 2011 1046 to Channel 1053, Lifestyle On Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Graham and Henrietta P. Graham petition prior to the confirmation of Toni Blackmon, Administrator of the Special Called Demand will move from Channel 1050 Substitute Trustee will offer for sale The terms of the sale are that the real the sale and reinstatement of the loan estate of Charles Thompson, Jr. to Channel 1055, Preschool Kids On at the courthouse door in the City of property hereinbefore described will Meeting without the knowledge of the trustee. 3336 Farmers Union Rd Demand will move from Channel 1051 Whiteville, Columbus County, North be sold for cash to the highest bid- If the validity of the sale is challenged Clarkton, NC 28433 Columbus County to Channel 1056, Kids On Demand Carolina, or the customary location der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of by any party, the trustee, in their sole April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011 Planning Board will move from Channel 1052 to Chan- designated for foreclosure sales, at discretion, if they believe the chal- the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- nel 1057, Disney Channel On Demand 1:30 PM on April 12, 2011 and will lenge to have merit, may request the dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- NOTICE TO CREDITORS will move from Channel 1053 to Chan- The Columbus County Planning sell to the highest bidder for cash the court to declare the sale to be void ever is greater, is required and must Having qualified as Administratrix f nel 1058, Disney Family Movies On Board will conduct a special called following real estate situated in the and return the deposit. The purchaser be tendered in the form of certified the Estate of Michael Anthony Han- Demand will be added to Channel meeting on Wednesday, April 6th, County of Columbus, North Carolina, will have no further remedy. funds at the time of the sale. In the sen, deceased, of Columbus County, 1059, BBC On Demand will move 2011 at 7 PM in the Commission- and being more particularly described THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM event that the Owner and Holder or State of North Carolina, the under- from Channel 1058 to Channel 1062, ers Room at the Dempsey B. Her- as follows: A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- its intended assignee is exempt from signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § History & Nature On Demand will ring Courthouse Annex located at All that certain lot, piece or parcel of POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION paying the same, the successful bid- 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, move from Channel 1059 to Channel 112 West Smith Street, Whiteville, land, with the improvements there- IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY der shall be required to pay revenue firms, associations or corporations 1063, Lo Mejor On Demand will move NC. The special called meeting is on and appurtenances there unto INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and having claims against the estate of from Channel 1060 to Channel 1064. to discuss agenda items from the belonging, situate, lying and being in USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except any Land Transfer Tax. the said decedent to present them to On or about April 21st, the following Planning Board’s regular scheduled the County of Columbus, NC, desig- as stated below in the instance of The real property hereinabove the undersigned on or before the 24th change is planned for Digital Broad- March meeting. The public is invited nated and described bankruptcy protection. described is being offered for sale day of June 2011, or this notice will cast: Jewelry TV will move from Chan- to attend. If you have any questions Being all of Lot 2 of Freeman Estates IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All nel 374 to Channel 358 and will also concerning the meeting please con- as shown on that certain map record- TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT subject to all superior liens, unpaid persons, firms, associations or corpo- be available on Channel 85, tact Robert Lewis, Planning Director, ed in Map Book 25, Page 4, Colum- OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A taxes, and special assessments. rations indebted to the said estate will On or about April 21st, the follow- at (910) 640-1795. bus County Registry. Together with RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- Other conditions will be announced please make payment immediately. ing additions are planned for Digital April 4, 2011 improvements located thereon; said CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN at the sale. The sale will be held open This the 17th day of March, 2011. Broadcast: Gems Shopping Network property being located at 46 Hufham TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Cathleen Michelle Wright Channels 86 and 375, Liquidation Road, Bolton, North Carolina. TORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR law required. Administratrix of the Estate of Time Warner Cable Channels 87 and 386, Black Shop- Parcel ID: 28408 INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND If the Trustee is unable to convey Michael Anthony Hansen ping Channels 88 and 377, Shop Zeal Time Warner Cable’s agreements with Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT title to this property for any reason, HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. 5 Channels 89 and 379, Shop Zeal programmers and broadcasters to cretion, delay the sale for up to one TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT the sole remedy of the purchaser is Attorneys at Law 3 Channels 90 and 380, American carry their services and stations rou- hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOV- the return of the deposit. Reasons 109 Courthouse Square Auctions Channels 91 and 381, Shop tinely expire from time to time. We Should the property be purchased by ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE of such inability to convey include, Whiteville, NC 28472 Zeal 2 Channels 92 and Channel 382, are usually able to obtain renewals or a third party, that party must pay the DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. but are not limited to, the filing of a Telephone: (910) 642-8136 Shop Zeal 1 Channels 93 and 383. extensions of such agreements, but in excise tax, as well as the court costs This 22nd day of March, 2011. bankruptcy petition prior to the sale Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 On or about May 3rd, History & Nature order to comply with applicable regu- of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- and reinstatement of the loan with- March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2011 On Demand Channels 415 and 1063 lations, we must inform you when an Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required ES, INC. out the knowledge of the Trustee. If will change to Nature & Knowledge NOTICE TO CREDITORS agreement is about to expire. The fol- by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE the validity of the sale is challenged On Demand. Having qualified as Executrix of lowing agreements are due to expire The property to be offered pursuant to BY: Attorney at Law by any party, the Trustee, in its sole On or about May 9th, the following the Estate of Eva L. Thompson, soon, and we may be required to this notice of sale is being offered for The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & discretion, if it believes the challenge addition is planned as part of Movie deceased, of Columbus County, cease carriage of one or more of these sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, Britton, P.A. to have merit, may declare the sale to Pass: FearNet Channel 644. Fear- State of North Carolina, the under- services/stations in the near future. WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- be void and return the deposit. The Net programming will be added to signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § Service: American Life, BBC Amer- the holder of the note secured by the vices, Inc. purchaser will have no further remedy. Movie Pass On Demand Channels 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, ica, BBC America HD, BBC Ameri- deed of trust/security agreement, or P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street Additional Notice Where the Real 650 and 1026. firms, associations or corporations ca On Demand, Bandamax, Current both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Property is Residential With Less On or about May 11th, TV Guide On having claims against the estate of TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula Classi- cers, directors, attorneys, employees, http://sales.hsbfirm.com Than 15 Rental Units: Demand Channels 344 and 1068 will the said decedent to present them to co, E!, Encore(East), Encore(West), agents or authorized representative of Case No: 1047963 An order for possession of the prop- no longer be available and its pro- the undersigned on or before the 24th Encore HD, Encore Action, Encore either the Trustee or the holder of the March 28, April 4, 2011 erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. gramming will move to Entertainment day of June 2011, or this notice will Love, Encore Mystery, Encore Drama, note make any representation or war- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser On Demand Channels 340 and 1050. be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Encore Westerns, Encore Wam, Erotic ranty relating to the title or any physi- and against the party or parties in The new services listed below can- Notice of persons, firms, associations or corpo- Networks, FUSE, FUSE HD, The Golf cal, environmental, health or safety possession by the clerk of superior not be accessed on CableCARD- rations indebted to the said estate will Channel, The Golf Channel HD, Life- conditions existing in, on, at or relat- Substitute court of the county in which the prop- equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable please make payment immediately. time, RetroPlex, Sprout, Starz(East), ing to the property being offered for erty is sold. ““ Any person who occu- Products purchased at retail without Trustee’s This the 17th day of March, 2011. Starz Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & sale, and any and all responsibilities pies the property pursuant to a rental additional, two-way capable equip- Anna F. Williams Stephens, Family, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz or liabilities arising out of or in any Foreclosure Sale of agreement entered into or renewed on ment: Gems Shopping Network Executrix of the Estate of Eva In Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, way relating to any such condition or after October 1, 2007, may, after Channels 86 and 375, Liquidation Real Property L.Thompson Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, expressly are disclaimed. Also, this receiving the notice of sale, terminate Channels 87 and 386, Black Shop- HILL & HIGH, L.L.P. Starz On Demand, Style, truTV, truTV property is being sold subject to all 7815 the rental agreement upon 10 days’ ping Channels 88 and 377, Shop Zeal Attorneys at Law HD, Weather Channel. taxes, special assessments, and prior 11-SP-50 written notice to the landlord. Upon 5 Channels 89 and 379, Shop Zeal 109 Courthouse Square In addition, from time to time we make liens or encumbrances of record and UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power termination of a rental agreement, 3 Channels 90 and 380, American Whiteville, NC 28472 certain changes in the services that any recorded releases. Said property and authority contained in that certain the tenant is liable for rent due under Auctions Channels 91 and 381, Shop Telephone: (910) 642-8136 we offer in order to better serve our is also being sold subject to applica- Deed of Trust executed and delivered the rental agreement prorated to the Zeal 2 Channels 92 and Channel 382, Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 customers. The following changes ble Federal and State laws. by Calvin P. Graham and Henrietta P. effective date of the termination. Shop Zeal 1 Channels 93 and 383, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2011 are planned:. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no Graham , dated October 16, 2007 Any person who occupies the prop- Blue Highways Channel 470, FearNet On or about April 6th, On Demand personal checks) of five percent (5%) and recorded on October 18, 2007, erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or Channel 644. NOTICE TO CREDITORS content from AMC, Bravo, Discov- of the purchase price, or seven hun- in Book No. RB 909, at Page 610 in tenancy may have additional rights April 4, 2011 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ery, FX, SyFy, TLC and USA will move dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS from Primetime On Demand Chan- NOTICE TO CREDITORS tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act The undersigned, DEBORAH DIANNE nels 195 and 1043 to Entertainment STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA which became effective on May 20, GORE, has qualified as Executrix of On Demand Channels 340 and 1050. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 2009. the Estate of LEONA G. STEPHENS, On or about April 7th, the following File No.: 10-E-485 Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superi- late of Columbus County, and this is addition is planned as part of the Digi- The undersigned, THADAS WIL- or Court to notify all persons having claims tal Tier: Blue Highways Channel 470. LIAMS, has qualified as Administra- David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute against said Estate to present them On or about April 7th, the follow- tor of the Estate of ROSA LEE WIL- Trustee to the undersigned on or before June ing changes are planned as part of LIAMS, late, of Columbus County, By Attorney at Law 14, 2011, pursuant to North Carolina On Demand: Adult On Demand will and this is to notify all persons having Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC General Statute 28A-14-1, or this move from Channel 795 to Chan- claims against said Estate to present Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., notice shall be pled in bar of their nel 792 and will no longer be avail- them to the undersigned on or before Substitute Trustee recovery. All persons indebted to able on Channel 1021, Outrageous June 18, 2011, pursuant to North 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 said Estate will please make imme- On Demand will move from Channel Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Charlotte, NC 28217 diate payment to the undersigned at 797 to Channel 798 and will no lon- or this notice shall be pled in bar of (704) 697-5809 the following address: ger be available on Channel 1022, their recovery. All persons indebted April 4, 11, 2011 This the 14th day of March, 2011. Howard TV On Demand will move to said Estate will please make imme- Deborah Diane Gore, Executrix NOTICE TO CREDITORS from Channel 765 to Channel 794 diate payment to the undersigned at 631 Slippery Log Road Having qualified as Executrix of the and will no longer be available on the following address: DEPARTMENT OF Whiteville, NC 28472 ESTATE OF EVELYN WARD REAVES, Channel 1023, Too Much for TV On This the 17th day of March, 2011. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. late of Columbus County, North Caro- Demand will move from Channel 766 THADAS WILLIAMS HOMELAND SECURITY Attorneys at Law lina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14- to Channel 795 and will no longer be 5136 Joe Brown Hwy North P. O. Box 1467 1, hereby notify all persons, firms and available on Channel 1024, Here TV Whiteville, NC 28472 FEDERAL EMERGENCY Whiteville, NC 28472 corporations having claims against On Demand will move from Channel C. Greg Williamson March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2011 MANAGEMENT AGENCY the decedent to present them to the 767 to Channel 796 and will no longer Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP undersigned by the 28th day of June, NOTICE TO CREDITORS be available on Channel 1025, Events Attorneys at Law Proposed Base Flood Elevation Determina- 2011 or this notice will be pled in bar STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA On Demand will move from Channel P.O. Box 1467 of their recovery. All persons indebt- 796 to Channel 797, Smithsonian On tion for the Unincorporated Areas of Columbus COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Whiteville, NC 28472 ed to the Estate will make immediate 11-E-97 Demand will be added to Channel March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2011 County, North Carolina, Case No. 10-04-6815P: payment to the undersigned. The undersigned, HOMER ALEX- 1023, Movie Pass On Demand will This the 28th day of March, 2011. be added to Channel 1026, Movie The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal ANDER MUNROE, has qualified as Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solic- its technical information or comments on the proposed Base (1-percent-annual-chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) shown in the Flood Insurance Study and/or on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for your community. These proposed BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management mea- sures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For a detailed listing of the proposed BFEs and information on the statutory period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema. gov/fhm/Scripts/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Map Information Exchange toll free at 1-877- FEMA MAP. April 4, 7, 2011