r4UJOHFSCPZT 5JHFSHJSMTDMBJN +BOVBSZ )BMMTCPSP5PVSOBNFOUUJUMFT r8)4CPZTTVSWJWFXJUIXJO Day 5PEBZJTUIFOBUJPOBM JOPWFSUJNFr4UBMMJPOTQVMM PCTFSWBODFPG.BSUJO DPOGFSFODFTVSQSJTFPWFS/PSUI #SVOTXJDL -VUIFS,JOH%BZ Sports See page 1-B. MLK ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, January 16, 2012 Riegelwood County audit youth refused Volume 121, Number 57 to be unveiled Whiteville, North Carolina eforts for Tuesday night 75 Cents mental help By NICOLE CARTRETTE nTevin Kadeem Bow- Staff Writer en was the young male Columbus County Commissioners will get Inside Today killed in Lake robbery their first glimpse at the county’s audit report attempt. 4-A for fiscal 2010-11 at a Tuesday commissioner r%FUFDUJWFQFQQFSFE meeting. Tonight’s regularly scheduled meet- XJUITIPUHVOQFMMFUT By BOB HIGH ing is postponed a day in observance of Martin Staff Writer Luther King Jr. Day. Alan Thompson of Thompson. Price, Scott “Many comments on the TV and Adams will make a presentation to the websites from people about the board regarding the audit findings. Lake Waccamaw shooting were County officials anticipate a good report wrong about the young man and confirmation of a healthy fund balance. who was killed,” Lake Police In 2010, the county received a healthy audit Chief Scott report for fiscal 2009-10 and was told its fund Hyatt said balance was growing. Thursday in a sit-down See Audit, page 3-A interview. “ Pe o p l e have been jumping to Commissioners conclusions Today’s without any to change new knowledge Tevin Bowen American Profle of Tevin’s features “Heart of mental status and situation,” redistricting plan Glass.” Dale Chihu- Hyatt added as he talked about By NICOLE CARTRETTE Tevin Kadeem Bowen, 20, of Staff Writer ly shapes a modern Old Lake Road, Riegelwood. art movement. Bowen died early last After a public hearing Tuesday night on Wednesday evening in a Wilm- the matter, Columbus County Commission- ington hospital from a pistol ers will be asked to approve minor changes shot to the head caused when to a redistricting plan the board adopted in DIDYOB? he refused a gun-store owner’s November 2011. warnings and orders, and Did you observe ... Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Last year the county hired a Raleigh law firm to oversee the redistricting of the See Youth, page 4-A Former Sen. R.C. Soles Jr. leaves the courtroom in Tabor City early State Highway Patrol Friday afternoon after a judge found him not guilty on an assault with county’s seven single-member county com- Trooper Gene Nance a deadly weapon charge stemming from an incident at his home last missioner districts. September. Census data showed large population sporting a black eye deviations among some districts, requiring Self defense some voters to be moved to other districts to afer a tussling bout make them more balanced and comply with with son Andrew, is reason Not guilty verdict in Soles case federal law. After adopting the plan, officials discovered 9? ... Danica Honey- nTabor City attorney used self blow was struck, put a gun to Jerni- that “certain houses and other properties” cutt’s new music for second defense when he hit former cli- gan’s side and made him say into a did not correspond to roads and a series of video appearing on ent with a walking cane. recorder that it was someone else who homicide attacked him. See Redistricting, page 2-A YouTube? ... Colum- By BOB HIGH Jernigan, still in custody over sev- nYoung Chadbourn man Staff Writer eral trespassing incidents and other bus County native killed early Thursday af- misdemeanor charges, also admitted Dixie Wilson Light in ter forcing entry to home. Former State Senator R.C. Soles that he lied to the Wilmington media the new Dolly Par- Jr., 77, of Tabor City, was found not that Soles had sexually molested him Four seeking By BOB HIGH guilty Friday of assault with a deadly by trying to put his hands down the ton/Queen Latifah Staff Writer weapon on a former client who went front of his pants. top DSS post flm “Joyful Noise?” ... to Soles’ home in September seeking Jernigan, who described himself Eddie Jerome Best Jr., a money from the man who had given as homeless, said he needed money to nBoard has concerns about salary 22-year-old from Dessie Road, him cash several times in past years. continue his habit of “getting high” negotiations. Chadbourn, was killed at 1:24 Judith Daniels, a District Court every day from pain pills, plus find a a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in judge from Robeson County, wasted place to sleep and get food. By NICOLE CARTRETTE ‘Helped hundreds’ County Deaths the second no time in pronouncing her decision Staff Writer self-defense at the completion of an argument by “This man has helped hundreds Whiteville homicide in Soles’ attorney Joseph Cheshire IV of people in this community, perhaps Just a few weeks into a candidate search for Willie Ray Jabber the county of Raleigh. thousands, as they attempted to reha- a new director to lead the Columbus County within 14 Cheshire said all the facts of the bilitate their lives,” Cheshire stated in Department of Social Services, officials say Jackie Ronald Jernigan Jr. hours. his summation. Bolton case proved Soles acted in self defense four individuals have applied for the position. Chad- when he hit Frankie Lee Jernigan, “However, there’s this certain “We haven’t looked at any of the applica- Barbara R. Smith bourn Po- 29, in the right eye with the end of a group of people, fueled by the news tions,” DSS Board Chairman Michael Lewis Riegelwood lice Chief metal cane on the morning of Sept. media, who continue to harass him said Wednesday, pointing out that the job James Edward Hatcher S t e v e n Eddie Best Jr. 10, 2011, in the garage at Soles’ home. at his home and office, and trespass at posting remains open until Jan. 31. Shaw said Lied to police both places in an attempt to get money Once applications are collected they will be Chadbourn Best died from a shotgun blast from him,” the attorney pointed out. Tyrone Faulk Cheshire pointed out that testi- forwarded to the State Office of Personnel for to his left buttocks fired in mony by Jernigan showed he lied to “These people know they can ter- pre-screening to ensure the candidates meet Eddie Jerome Best Jr. a home along North Wilkes the Star-News newspaper, TV stationl rorize him, and they also know they the qualifications criteria set by the state and Street by a man who had been Frederick D. Smith WWAY and police that Soles, after the See Soles, page 4-A sent back to the county DSS board, Lewis said. Nakina See Self defense, page 4-A See DSS, page 2-A Lizzie A. Sarvis Evergreen Fred Simmons Tabor City It’s an old truck made with many new parts Charles L. Burney By RAY WYCHE So Pierce decided to turn the old vehicle into Staff Writer a fancied-up street machine he could drive anywhere without worry. Index Eddie Pierce says he has always been fas- He spent “about 13 years, off and on” cinated with old vehicles. working to make his gift truck roadworthy, a &EJUPSJBMT" “I’ve always wanted an old car,” he says, vehicle that generates admiration and ques- 0CJUVBSJFT" “but I wanted one that I could drive around tions from onlookers. 4QPSUT# in.” He had a lot of help from many friends $SJNF" Thanks to a family member who came into on the project, he says, plus hiring profes- -JGFTUZMFT" possession of a 1955 Chevrolet pickup – more sionals to do a considerable amount of the a rusted-out piece of junk than a collectible restoration. vehicle that the kinsman did not want to re- Rebuild is a better term for what Pierce did store – Pierce got the basics of the old vehicle with the rusty hulk (he has “before” pictures, he had longed for. some of which show more rust than vehicle) “We had to work on it, inside and outside,” rather than restore; there was little in the the retiree says in an understatement, consid- 57-year-old truck restorable but he did man- ering the replacement or restoration or repair age to save most of the old truck’s cab, fenders that Pierce lavished on practically every part and some other metal body parts. The two of the old pickup. doors were beyond redemption. Staff photo by Ray Wyche The aged truck was too far gone to restore After his extensive upgrading, the vehicle Eddie Pierce spent 13 years with friends restoring this 1955 to showroom condition, with every part an Chevrolet pickup truck. He drives it only around town at the original or an exact duplicate of an original. See Truck, page 2-A Lake and to car shows. 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012
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bears little resemblance to a the engine idles, attracts a lot 1955 model Chevrolet pickup. of attention and the oft-asked It carries no name plates, question, “Are you interested January 16, 2012 inside or out, to indicate the in selling your truck?” manufacturer. Pierce has a standard an- A partial list of replace- swer. “Not unless I get real Whiteville.com ments to the old pickup in- hungry.” To him, it’s not clude an engine, cargo body only a thing of beauty but The Number floor, wheels, doors, tailgate, also comfortable, dependable glass, seats and floor mats. transportation. Bumpers and the grille, “I drive it around the originally painted, were lake and to car shows – in chromed, and chrome wheels Wilmington, Elizabethtown, replaced the originals. Myrtle Beach and around.” 1,728 After essentials such as In rebuilt or fancied-up ve- Photographs and other the new engine were in- hicle judging competitions, images posted in the The interior of Pierce’s truck as it looks today, left, and as it looked before the refur- main section of White- stalled, Pierce, a retiree from Pierce’s red beauty usually ville.com in 2011, all of International Paper, began bishing began. comes away with a top prize. which are on display in adding and changing around Pierce learned a lot about gauges. In the event that Pierce three albums, in Latest usable parts to put his touch the truck, Pierce used 1x6- restoring old vehicles in the To “clean up” the dash- accidentally locks his keys Photos. on his truck. inch oak planks, each one years his pickup was getting board, he moved the original with the attached door lock Some of his modifications separated from the others by its new lease on life, but he windshield wiper knob, light control inside his truck, chrome strips. Whiteville.com were strictly for safety. Origi- has no plans to take on an- switches and other controls there is a push switch in a nally, the pickup’s fuel tank The entire vehicle, includ- other ready-for-the-junkyard Reader to an out-of-sight location secret spot in the body that was behind the seat. ing the engine block and cab wreck and make a show ve- Photos under the dashboard. will unlock the doors. “I didn’t think that was interior metal parts, after hicle out of it. He added a radio and The engine mechanic said very safe,” he says of a tank sandblasting and hours of “I’ll never start another heater that the original did it would be more economical of gasoline only a few inches hand sanding, was profes- one,” he says of the process. not have, and installed an to replace the straight six- from the driver, so he moved sionally painted a bright “I’m too old.” electrically operated radio cylinder engine with a re- the tank to the rear, under the red, not a standard General How much money has antenna, an addition that built motor than to repair the cargo bed. Motors red but an especially been spent on the pickup that was probably never dreamed original, and Pierce agreed. The battery, in the engine formulated paint. was given to him? of in 1955. His prize now has a 1985 compartment when the truck The paint and application, He’s not sure exactly how The pickup began life Chevrolet V-8, 350-cubic inch was new, was moved under Pierce says, probably cost many of his dollars are sit- with only a driver’s side sun motor. the passenger side seat in or- twice as much as the truck ting under a carport (not at visor; Pierce added another. The original straight six “Into the woods for the der to make the engine space did when new. his home) in the form of the The well worn seat was engine was not highly re- Last day of Deer Season.” cleaner and to allow room for Pierce has high praise for restored truck. replaced with two modern spected by professional me- Submitted by: Gina Deans the air conditioner. his neighbors and friends, “I’ve written down all bucket seats, separated by chanics; they referred to it A new steering wheel re- some obviously with consid- the expenses but I’ve never a large console like those as a “Stove-Bolt Six.” Whiteville.com placed the original, and the erable mechanical abilities, totaled them up.” found in current vehicles. Pierce is planning to in- old steering wheel column who pitched in over the years He says he’s not sure he Biser Ball The technician who han- stall air conditioning in his was replaced with one from to contribute their talents. wants to know how much Sports Trivia dled the body work suggest- prize, and has purchased a 1985 Buick that includes Pierce says his offers to pay money he has in his bright ed that to make the doors’ seat belts, even though the Question #129: Former a steering wheel tilt mecha- for the volunteer labor went red truck. appearance “cleaner,” the law does not require belts on Whiteville High and Ap- nism and turn signal lever, unheeded. “I’m afraid the total would outside door handles be re- vehicles of this vintage. palachian State Univer- neither of which was in use “I had a lot of people make me sick.” moved and replaced with Again, his thinking was sity baseball standout in 1955. help me,” he says. “It was a the modern remote electric on safety ahead of absolute Robbie Huffstetler is cur- He managed to keep the friendship thing.” locks that not only unlock authenticity. Ray Wyche rently an assistant coach unique triangular dashboard The bright red truck, the door but open it slightly To replace the rusted-out 910-642-4104 ext. 229 for what Division I college panel containing the speed- with the muffler that makes to allow entry. floor of the cargo space of baseball team? ometer and other engine pocketa-pocketa sounds as Answer: Find the answer today, at Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. DSS Whiteville.com Continued from page 1-A Poll Question of the Week Lewis has concerns about setting a low, mid and high Columbus County Social in social services; or gradua- “We have some commis- What will you be doing Eas- what could prove to be a range salary for the position. Services has some of the tion from a four-year college sioners that don’t want to ter Sunday? rocky hiring process if coun- “We have to get that lowest paid employees, she or university and three years pay any money for a position ty commissioners delay in worked out,” Lewis said. said. Fry said her salary at of supervisory experience like that,” Russ said, pointing No doubt some people approving the salary for a In recent years the DSS roughly $64,000 at the time in the delivery of client ser- out that the county pays just wondered why we asked recommended candidate. director’s position has experi- was fifth from the bottom in vices, two of which must have 50 percent of the salary, and an Easter question in Janu- Lewis said in filling the enced a high rate of turnover. the state. She sought a $5,000 been in social services, or an managing more than 140 em- ary; it’s because we’re up director’s position less than After just 16 months on the pay increase. equivalent combination of ployees is no small job. “They to something. A few mem- two years ago, the top choice job Gerald Fogle, a director The county board of com- training and experience.” need to be paid,” he said. Russ bers of the community are for the position accepted a with 30-plus years of experi- missioners subsequently The posting states that the is supportive of a residency planning a big event for job with another county after ence in South Carolina and approved a larger salary for director “will be required to requirement, too. Easter Sunday, and you commissioners were slow to who grew up in Fair Bluff, the next director, Fogle, who reside in Columbus County “I feel like if you are going should hear about it later consider a salary. called it quits after weeks of started at $75,000 a year. within six months of employ- to work in the county you this month. Meanwhile, we “The board approved the investigation. The job description posted ment” and that the salary is need to live in the county,” found that most people (95 salary too late,” Lewis said. A terminated supervisor at the county’s personnel “negotiable based on experi- Russ said. percent) will be in town that While the five-member claimed race and age dis- website details that the di- ence.” He indicated he might weekend. More than two social services board has the crimination played a role in rector oversees a staff of 141 A 2011 salary survey com- support a salary that exceeds thirds will attend church, authority to hire and fire the her dismissal. Fogle denied and a budget of more than missioned by the N.C. School $75,000 for the right candi- and about one quarter will director, commissioners ulti- that race played any role in $11 million. of Government at UNC-Cha- date. attend a sunrise service. A mately hold the purse strings his firing of the employee The minimum education pel Hill indicates that DSS “If we can get a qualified little more than a quarter and must approve the salary. who made profane postings calls for an individual with director salaries ranged from person and with the state said they were planning Lewis said his board would on Facebook about her job. a “master’s degree in social $57,318 in Avery County to paying half of the salary “Nothing special.” like to meet with commis- Director Linda Fry gave work and two years of su- $161,200 in Wake County. out there, I would consider This Week: What a gas! sioners to create a more ef- her resignation in 2009, after pervisory experience in the County Commissioner paying more but we have to ficient process. less than two years on the job. delivery of client services or Edwin Russ has been on the see what these people want “I don’t see them approv- Fry said she had intended to a bachelor’s degree in social DSS board for two years and in the interview process,” ing a salary until they see the stay in Columbus County but work and three years of su- said he is hopeful that he can Russ said. person’s credentials,” Lewis became discouraged when pervisory experience in the keep commissioners better He said the interview pro- said, suggesting the com- she was denied pay increases delivery of client services, informed and get their sup- cess is thorough and time missioners might consider for herself and staff. one of which must have been port for a reasonable salary. consuming with interviews lasting hours at the time. Your questions answered at Whiteville.com “I’m dreading it,” Russ Redistricting said. Continued from page 1-A Nicole Cartrette Whiteville.com 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Photos technical corrections are now and picks up more than 1,300 filed with the courts seeking set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the [email protected] of the Week proposed. people. approval of the changes. Dempsey Herring Courthouse Under the proposed amend- The vote to shift certain Though no public hear- Annex. The commissioners’ ments, Districts 3, 4 and 7 lines excludes prison popula- ing was required, Mitchell regularly scheduled meeting COLUMBUS COUNTY remain as drawn in November tions from commissioners Mc- suggested one be held. No follows. AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY and pick up no additional Dowell’s and Norris’ districts. concerns of the public were meets monthly on the third Thursday households. Commissioners No challenge to the districts voiced at that hearing. Nicole Cartrette night of each month at 7 pm. Buddy Byrd, Edwin Russ and is expected as two minor- The board agreed early in 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Columbus Co. Emergency Services Ofce Charles McDowell represent ity districts, 1 and 3, remain the process to hire a firm to [email protected] 608 N. Thompson St., Whiteville those respective districts. majority-minority and have oversee or guide the board The biggest change is in been shared with previous through the process. Com- District 5. The district rep- plaintiffs in a 1990 lawsuit missioners agreed not to draw resented by Commissioner regarding the county districts. representatives out of their Let Us Help Make Your Lynwood Norris gains more Attorney Adam Mitchell districts, not change lines than 350 people compared to of Tharrington Smith told more than necessary and seek the previous map changes and commissioners in November a plan that would not dilute Holiday Sweet! • Hallsboro Middle School shifts the population deviation the plan had been shared with minority populations in Dis- Basketball Tournament from -4.33 percent from the Anita Earls of the Southern tricts I and III. Personal Loans from ideal to less than a 1 percent Coalition for Social Justice. The new map, with techni- deviation. 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The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 – 3-A Abandoned? Not quite Te College Connection By BRENDA ORDERS Available at no charge on an n CDBG addition brings Director, Small Business as-needed basis, business coun- criticism for Holland. Center at Southeastern selors act as a sounding board Community College for new ideas and or concerns By JEFFERSON WEAVER that entrepreneurs and manag- Staff Writer Are you interested in im- ers encounter. proving your leadership and For more information about Whiteville council members management skills for your the Leadership and Manage- were highly critical Tuesday current job or to make yourself ment Certification or other of- of a request from Holland more competitive for future ferings and services available at Consulting to add a home to career opportunities? the SCC Small Business Center, the Little Street redevelopment Do you own or manage a please contact me at 642-7141, project—especially since the business and want to prepare ext. 419 or [email protected]. engineering firm will receive personnel for increased respon- an extra $5,500 for overruns on sibility? the total project. This Little Street home was not empty. Are you unemployed or Social Security Chip Bartlett of Holland underemployed and need to Brenda Orders Consulting told the council firm for the additional hours the figures in the request. strengthen your resume? Help someone today discuss the qualities of a good that Roosevelt Colson’s home and design work. “Is this made up out of If you answered yes to any of leader and help attendees iden- By BRENDA BROWN appears dilapidated and aban- David Heath, who unsuc- thin air? Where did this figure those questions, the Leadership tify and utilize their unique Social Security Public Affairs doned from the street. It was cessfully ran for election to city come from? Is it negotiated, and Management Certification leadership abilities. Specialists listed as unlivable and set for council last year, interrupted based on fact, or something presented by the Small Busi- All seminars will be held demolition in the Little Street Bartlett. out of a fairy tale?” ness Center (SBC) at Southeast- in T-Building, room 122 on the Today is Martin Luther Community Redevelopment “I want to know why you Blackmon also called ern Community College can SCC campus. Participants must King Day. To some, the day Block Grant (CDBG) project un- didn’t see this to begin with,” Bartlett to task about the sala- help you accomplish your goals. pre-register by calling 642-7141, means more than an obser- derway in that neighborhood. Heath said. “Sounds like in- ries of Holland employees, and The certification will be of- ext. 397. vance of the birthday of the Bartlett said when the em- competent work to me.” how much of the requested fered in the coming months at If earning the Leadership civil rights leader. It is also a ployees responsible for survey- Mann asked Heath to iden- adjustment will go to salaries, no cost to participants. and Management Certification day to be of service to others. ing the neighborhood for the tify himself for the record, a rather than other costs. To receive the certification, is not your goal, you may still One way is to help someone grant drove past the home, “you request that Heath initially “Sir, I cannot tell you,” individuals must attend five of attend any of the six seminars you know who may need as- could actually look through the refused. Bartlett said. “That’s above my the following six seminars: that are part of the program or sistance applying for Social walls,” Bartlett said. “I’m not up at the podium,” pay grade.” Making Leadership Magical! any of the 18 additional semi- Security, Medicare or extra “It did not appear to be in- he said. “I shouldn’t have to say While the vote on adding The Positive Approach to Lead- nars that the SBC will offer in help with Medicare prescrip- habited,” he said, “but later we who I am.” After Mann asked the Colson home was simple, ing and Winning with People, the coming months. tion drug costs. Each of these found out otherwise.” him again. Heath sighed and the decision to pay Holland the Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon, will In addition to the core cur- is easy to do at www.socialse- The $850,000 CDBG project stated his name and address. extra funds was not. provide valuable tools to get riculum of how to start, fi- curity.gov. was approved in 2009, on a Heath also questioned why As Councilman Jimmy employees excited, motivated nance, and market a small Some people who need these grant proposal written by Hol- code enforcement had never Clarida made a motion to ap- and committed to excellence. business, the SBC offers edu- benefits may not be comfort- land Consulting at no cost to the been initiated against the dwell- prove the additional money, Separating the Snails from cational programs designed to able with computers or may city. It is standard policy with ing, especially if someone was Blackmon attempted to make the Superstars: How to Recruit, address the specific and unique not know applying online is most local governments to give living there using extension a substitute motion. Mann Interview and Hire, Jan. 30 from management needs of current an option. management contracts to firms cords from another property. recognized the second made 1-3 p.m., will offer a proven and prospective small business But it’s easier than ever now that write successful grants for “That’s a fire hazard,” he by Councilwoman Vickie Pait, four-step hiring process, as well owners. to apply for such benefits from specific projects. said. but did not pause for Black- as strategies regarding pre- All seminars are offered at the convenience of a home The funding and the Colson Holland was originally mon’s substitution. screening, reference checking, no cost to participants, and the computer at www.socialsecu- home were two separate issues. budgeted to receive $92,000 “You can’t just run a sec- salary negotiation and more. schedule is available at www. rity.gov. Councilmen Tim Blackmon in grant funding for their ond in like that on a sub- Motivating Your Staff: 7 Keys sccnc.edu. It is easy to apply for retire- and Robert Leder were skepti- part in managing the project. stitute motion,” Blackmon to Peak Performance, Feb. 17 Providing high quality semi- ment benefits at www.socialse- cal of the need for the addition- Bartlett presented a request said. City Attorney Carlton from 9 a.m.-noon, will cover nars is just one of the ways curity.gov/applyonline. It can al funds, as well as the addition to the council Tuesday asking Williamson said the second successful approaches that can that the SBC meets its objec- take as little as 15 minutes from of another home to the project. that the sum be increased to was properly made. increase company morale and tive of increasing the success start to finish. While most of the council $97,500, due in part to the work Mann then called on Black- performance. rate and the number of viable It is even easier to apply for was in favor of rehabilitating required for Colson’s home. mon to make his substitute Overcoming the Fear of small businesses in Columbus Medicare, for people who do or rebuilding Colson’s home, Bartlett explained that the motion, which was to deny Public Speaking, March 6 from County. not plan to begin their Social they were concerned that the additional man-hours were the extra payment to Hol- 1-4 p.m., is a step-by-step par- The SBC also provides confi- Security retirement payments project workers didn’t know also the result of delays in land. Leder gave a second ticipatory class that will offer dential, experienced counseling yet but who do want Medicare earlier that the Colson home, receiving funding, changes to the motion, while board techniques to strengthen self- to businesses. coverage. while run down, was inhabited. in environmental laws, and members Clarida, Pait, Sarah confidence. “Why wasn’t this noticed problems with owner contri- Thompson, Mann and Troy The Experience of a Life- before?” Leder asked. butions and heir properties, voted against it. time: Customer Service that “How did you miss this in among other issues. Mann then called again for Works, March 12 from 1-4 p.m., REDUCED TO SELL! the first place?” Blackmon Blackmon was highly criti- the vote on the original mo- will teach participants how to queried. cal of the request. tion, which Leder and Black- deal with difficult people more Bartlett explained that the “They want us to give them mon voted against. Mann professionally, work more ef- Reduced List Price survey of the neighborhood more money for a problem raised his hand in both votes. ficiently and get along with co- was largely done by workers that was caused by their in- The Little Street CDBG workers more effectively. $259,900 driving through the area. competence to begin with?” project includes 650 feet of How to be an Effective Lead- “When they could see into he said, referring to the Colson water and sewer improve- er, April 3 from 1-4 p.m., will the home,” he said, “they natu- property. ments, 1,300 feet of street re- rally assumed it was not being “Not incompetence, just an pairs and drainage upgrades, lived in.” oversight,” said Councilman $127,500 in flood control im- KCVFD to Mayor Terry Mann said Harold Troy. “They applied provements, and $440,200 Colson came to him after learn- for the grant for us at no cost.” in home repairs or replace- meet Jan. 24 ing his home was slated for Troy and Mann explained ments. demolition. Colson and a son that some of the overruns A total of four homes will Klondyke-Chadbourn Vol- 28 Stewart Circle, PECAN ORCHARD - One of the area’s most sought after neigh- have been living in the house unteer Fire Department will borhoods. This one has all the extras inside & out. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2600+/- sq.ft. were out of Holland’s control, be rehabilitated, three dilapi- renovated kitchen, Brazilian hardwood and tile foors, and a master custom closet, just with electricity extension cords especially those regarding dated units cleared, and two hold its annual board of direc- to name a few on the inside. Outside the lawn has been professionally landscaped with run from a neighboring home. state regulations and heir new homes, including Col- tors meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24 underground sprinkler system and landscape lights, a brand new deck and a pergado per- That house is also slated for properties. son’s, constructed. Horne and at 6 p.m. at the fire department. gala for entertaining family and friends. It is ready to make someone’s dream come true. renovation. Leder emphasized that he Son Construction is handling “I told him to come to City supports decent housing, but the water, sewer and drain- Hall and talk with the folks from wasn’t happy with the request. age improvements while city Eric Hill 625-8199 Holland,” Mann explained. “It stuns me that every one crews are repairing the flood Post 137 will Ann Walters 640-7473 Bartlett explained that there of these things, the prices drainage project. Jackie Ray 641-2676 was “less red tape” involved in never stay the same. They meet Tuesday Brokers in NC/SC simply changing the home from are always going up,” he said. Jefferson Weaver American Legion Post 137 t3FTJEFOUJBMt1SPQFSUZ.BOBHFNFOU demolition to replacement, and Leder also wanted to know t$PNNFSDJBMt"DSFBHF 910-642-4104 ext. 227 will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. it would be easier to pay the where Holland came up with [email protected] Members are urged to attend. $PVSUIPVTF4R 8IJUFWJMMFttKSBZSFBMUZDPN Audit Continued from page 1-A An increase in tax revenue, made up 42.23 percent of the a Travel and Tourism update. Baldwin Woods conservative budgeting and general fund expenditures A closed session for attor- reduced spending contributed and totaled more than $13.9 ney-client privilege is also to a $4 million gain for the million. planned. The meeting be- county in fiscal 2010. “I always like to do a conser- gins with a public hearing on The county’s unrestricted vative budget,” Clark said last county commissioner district Pharmacy fund balance that had been year. “We’re just doing better map technical corrections at problematically low in the than we anticipated and we 6:30 p.m. at the Dempsey B. mid-2000s was close to $10 brought our expenses in.” Herring Courthouse Annex, million at the end of 2010, ac- Since then, the county was 112 W. Smith St. cording to the previous audit hit with unexpected losses at welcomes report. the Department of Aging that Nicole Cartrette At that time the county’s two years ago was credited 910-642-4104 ext. 225 undesignated fund balance with a favorable variance of [email protected] $1.2 million or more. 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Deputies dispatched pered with a few pellets tify the shooter until further as he and Best retreated from deadly weapon upon Herring, respond- Fellow detective Justin from a .410 shotgun blast questioning this week, said the home when they discovered a government offi- ing to complaints Worley, following Herring, Thursday night when a Best and a second man, still it wasn’t empty. Best was six cial on a warrant of drug activity in turned down the same trail, Whiteville woman thought unknown to police, kicked feet inside the front room of obtained by Drug De- the Fairfield Drive and boxed in Larocca, who he was her daughter’s boy- open the door to Ronald Lee the dwelling when he was shot. tective Justin Worley. area, turned onto was about 25 yards from her friend who has been re- Graham’s home, which they The last time intruders and Boyfriend assault a dirt trail beside property when she fired the ported as assaulting her apparently thought was va- robbers were killed was in 2004 Herring reported Larocca Larocca’s home, and shot. daughter. cant. when two were killed within the following: drove to the end of Herring learned that Charity Lee Larocca, Larocca was called by her Chest cavity six days. Kinney Bethea, 34, it and began to turn around. Larocca had notified 9-1-1 50, of Fairfield Drive East, daughter, who lives in a dif- Best was shot by the man of Bennettsville, S.C., was shot He stopped when he saw of her daughter’s problem, southeast of Whiteville, ferent part of the county, and whom Graham had invited to and killed by Richard Wilson, headlights at the beginning of and uniformed deputies fired the shot about 9 p.m. told that her boyfriend was be in the home, and who was manager of Hill’s Food store the trail, and all of a sudden had been dispatched to the from a distance of “about assaulting her. Larocca took waiting for Graham and Gra- at Lake Waccamaw, on Nov. heard a shotgun blast. “Some daughter’s home before 100 yards” as Herring sat in the .410 shotgun and got into ham’s girlfriend to return from 28, 2004, as Bethea tried to rob of the pellets came down and Larocca got into her vehicle his vehicle with his driver’s her vehicle, just as Herring a grocery-shopping trip. the store. hit me in the face, and I heard with the shotgun. side window down. drove by in a vehicle similar Best died at Columbus Re- 3 in 5 days several hit my vehicle,” the Herring was not injured. gional Hospital at 2:38 a.m. On Dec, 4, 2004, Cary Scott Pellets from the shotgun shell Sherman, 42, of Goldsboro, apparently glanced off some was shot and killed inside Mi- bones in the upper left thigh chael Lewis Strickland’s home Soles Youth area and entered his chest cav- along Will Inman Road, Tabor Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A ity, Shaw said. City, by Strickland during an- The shooting followed the other armed robbery. can get headlines in the Wilm- was Maced by Soles it “gave attempted to attack the owner death Wednesday evening, Jan. Best’s death was the third ington media about sex abuse me an idea he didn’t want inside Waccamaw Outdoor 11, of Tevin Kadeem Bowen, 20, homicide in the county in a cases where there has never me there” that day. “I was a Supply. of Old Lake Road, Riegelwood, five-day period. Joshua Andre been one iota of credible evi- little surprised,” Jernigan said Vindicated who died from a shot to the Williams, 19, of Chadbourn, dence by anyone that such an when Soles hit him with the A surveillance tape, shown head while he was trying to rob was killed in Whiteville on incident took place. cane he grabbed from Fowler to several assistant district a Lake Waccamaw gun store. Sunday, Jan. 8. Torres Monte in the garage. He admitted attorneys, clearly confirms Accidental shot Newkirk, 23, has been charged he told police lies about Soles Charles “Hoss” Hickman’s Best’s death was first be- with murder in Williams’ to pressure Soles to give him statements made to investiga- lieved to be as a result of the death. money. tors Wednesday. Hickman fired Jernigan said he was “un- two warning shots into the ceil- der the influence” of pills that ing of his Wananish establish- Crime briefs day (Sept. 10), and didn’t recall ment before firing one shot as some of the events. He told Bowen tried to attack him with Fight Cheshire, “I believe so,” when a three-pound hammer. Tef asked if he recalled telling po- Male students, aged 15 and Bowen, a former East Co- Someone stole four Apple lice Soles put a gun to his side 18, were involved in a fight at lumbus High School student, laptop computers at White- and forced him to say into a Whiteville High School on Jan. had no criminal record, and ville High School, according recorder that someone else hit 11, according to a police report there was no indication of drug Scott Hyatt to a Jan. 12 police report. The him in the eye. filed Jan. 12. use by the young man, Hyatt computers have been “missing Jernigan said he lied to stated. hind a customer in the store for a few months,” the report police about the gun incident “I believe Tevin was a good while managing to move to the noted. Drugs Joseph Cheshire IV because he was “in a bind and kid with a bad problem, and he middle of the store to a glass T w o needed some money.” He also just refused to get some help. display case of pistols. y o u n g Wrong “The Star-News and WWAY admitted that he lied when he It’s a sad thing that happened, Upon seeing the masked males from will publicize such reports. told the Star-News that he had and the public needs to know Bowen, “Hickman drew his The wrong photograph of W a x h a w The workers in Mr. Soles’ office been in a sexual relationship the whole story before making pistol from its holster on his Kimberly Renee Cartrette, 30, were ar- are terrorized by these people, with Soles since he was 17, and a judgment about him,” the side, and ordered Bowen to the of Golf Course Road, White- rested Jan. people they tell everyday to that Soles had tried to “reach chief added. floor, but the young man did ville, was supplied by the 12 by Sher- leave because he won’t see inside” Jernigan’s pants on Became reclusive not respond to what was be- Sheriff’s Office last week in iff ’s drug them. Sept. 10. Hyatt said extensive talks ing shouted at him,” the chief conjunction with a story about detectives Kidder ‘Disgusting’ Office every day with the Bowen family re- continued. her arrest on fraud and forgery after High- “Things written about Mr. He said he went to Soles’ vealed Tevin dropped out of “Hickman fired a warning charges. way Patrol Soles have been disgusting,” office “almost every day,” and school “about three years ago,” shot into the ceiling, but the A photograph of Kimberly T r o o p e r he said as he turned to a Star- didn’t threaten Soles in order and became a recluse. He had young man acted as if he didn’t Kay Cartrette Denniston, 52, R o n n i e News reporter, sitting behind to get money. He said he needed no close friends, and spent hear him or pay any attention of Old Stake Road, Tabor City, W a l k e r him. “They’ve hurt his law “just enough to get something most of time holed-up in his to what was being said, be- was sent to this newspaper. A s t o p p e d business, and I commend the to eat.” bedroom watching TV. cause he kept moving toward full story will be in Thursday’s their car for district attorney for giving the He lived in what Hyatt de- the glass case. edition at the request of Kim- s p e e d i n g community a chance to explore scribed as a “spotless” home Raised hammer berly Kay Cartrette Denniston. at Bolton, Massey the truth about my client’s situ- with a caring family. “His par- “He flinched a little when and found ation,” Cheshire added. ents tried to get some mental the second warning shot was marijuana, cocaine, heroin He admitted Soles struck help for Tevin, but he became fired into the ceiling, and then and what was believed to be a Jernigan in the eye with a angry when they talked to him he raised the three-pound portable meth lab. Seized cane that day, but noted it about it. Council Tool Company ham- The Ford Dwight Kidder, 20, son of was “clearly in self defense. “He rarely spoke to anyone mer swiftly toward Hickman, M u s t a n g a former law enforcement of- My client was beside his car, except his mother. Normally a who was on the other side of driven by ficer, and Christopher Ryan and there was a man behind sibling would be at home with the gun case. It wasn’t a car- M a t t h e w Massey, 21, were charged with him (Deary Jason Fowler) and him while the parents were penter’s hammer,” the chief M c Way n e possession with intent to sell Frankie Jernigan, despite be- away at work. I don’t know stated. Horne, 22, 400 grams of marijuana, 11 ing told over and over to leave, how he managed to get away “That’s when the third shot of Rough- grams of cocaine and a half- wouldn’t stop approaching. Frankie Lee Jernigan from home on Jan. 4 in the was fired – from about five feet N - R e a d y gram of heroin. “Based on what Mr. Jerni- Jernigan said Soles had first attempted robbery, but – and Bowen immediately went Road, Chad- Drug Detective Kevin Nor- gan has admitted here today, been giving him money “for a I’ve learned what happened to the floor,” Hyatt noted. bourn, dur- ris obtained the warrants. Horne that he lied, lied, and lied, he few years to help get me on my the day he was killed,” Hyatt Police believe Bowen drove ing a chase Closer inspection of several should be charged with perjury feet,” and that Soles told him to continued. his father’s white Acura to the boxes of jars, kitchen gear and Jan. 9 will be seized by the after swearing before a magis- leave that day. Ran inside store on Jan. 4 in the first at- other items showed the “meth Sheriff’s Office, according to trate to tell the truth when he Police Officers Detective Tevin left the home last tempt to gain possession of at lab” was material to grow Drug Detective Aaron Herring. got the assault warrant,” the Chris Hilburn and Patrol Lt. Wednesday while the sibling least one pistol. “We’ll never mushrooms, including yeast, Herring chased Horne at attorney added. Ronnie Carroll were the first was at a doctor’s appointment. know why he had such a strong spores and other material. speeds up to 80 mph for sev- DA’s decision two witnesses. Both said they He drove his father’s small desire to obtain a gun, and Kidder was traveling to eral miles, going three times Heath Nance, assistant dis- had often seen videotape of Ford Ranger pickup truck to there’s no way to know what he Wilmington to move in with his on the same series of roads trict attorney, said it would be incidents at Soles’ home, but Wananish, and ran into the would have done with one if he girlfriend, a UNC-W student, in the Cerro Gordo area early up to DA Jon David if Jernigan did not know of, or see, any store. His face was partially had gotten it,” the chief said. and Massey was “along for the Monday night, before Horne was to be charged with perjury. surveillance tape of the events covered with a blue bandana. Hyatt said he doesn’t an- ride,” officers said. wrecked at 7:17 p.m. on Dolph Jernigan, speaking very of Sept. 10. He had a black bag and a three- ticipate any charges against Kidder was found to posses- Lewis Road. softly in his orange jumpsuit Police didn’t know about the pound sledgehammer in his Hickman, based on what he sion more than $4,000 in cash, Horne was not injured, ac- – compliments of the county cane incident until four days hands. was told by District Attorney and a .45 Glock pistol was also cording to the Highway Patrol, jail – evaded some questions later, Sept. 14. They advised Hyatt said Hickman did not Jon David’s staff. David went found in the vehicle. Kidder when his car went off the road by Cheshire during cross- Jernigan to go to a magistrate notice him until he was inside to the scene last Wednesday was charged with maintaining and hit a tree after traveling examination. He even seemed about a warrant. The war- the store. Tevin remained be- afternoon. the car as a place to keep, sell 205 feet. Horne was arrested for reluctant to clearly provide rant was issued Sept. 15 after and use illegal drugs. fleeing to elude arrest. details when questioned by Jernigan was told in Soles’ Nance. office that Soles wouldn’t see Seven shoplifing incidents Johanna Danielle Jernigan, him that day. Seven shoplifting incidents and car fresheners from the Break-ins, thefs noted Frankie’s estranged wife, said Jernigan became angry and were reported during the Jan. Marathon convenience store The following were victims Old Boardman Road, Ever- her husband was “angry and told office workers if that was 13-15 period in Whiteville, with on Jan. 14. of a break-in and/or theft re- green – break-in, theft of Dell aggressive” that day after Soles the way it was going to be, he one man, Demetric Ladale Crispina Lolita Drayton, 27, ported on date shown: laptop computer. refused to talk to Jernigan on was going to get a warrant Gray, 35, of Clarendon, ar- and Derek Traven Lee, 27, both s *AN n -ACEO *ACOBS s *AN n 3HERRY 7 4HORP the driveway just inside the about the assault. rested for stealing items from of Clarkton, were arrested for U.S. 74-76, Bolton – break-in, China Grove Road, Chadbourn entrance gate to Soles’ home. Witness Deary Jason Fowl- three stores. stealing watches, DVDs, soap theft of Hewlett Packard laptop – theft of two cords of wood, That’s where Soles sprayed er, Jernigan’s uncle, refused to Gray is charged with steal- and other items from Walmart computer, Samsung TV. concrete angel statue. Jernigan with Mace before testify, on recommendation of ing on Jan. 15 two honey buns, on Jan. 13. s *AN n "RADLEY 3HANE s *AN n "ILLY 2AY 0RINCE driving to his garage, and she his attorney, about events of valued at 79 cents, from the Another report noted the Ward, Southwood Road, White- Kenny Jordan Road, Tabor said Jernigan was not sprayed Sept. 10. Fowler, also at Soles’ Wilco-Hess store at U.S. 701 theft of a TV from Walmart, ville – attempted burglary at City – break-in, theft of Har- in the face by Soles. home to get money, had beat on Bypass and Burkhead Street; but the suspect was not ar- 1:50 a.m. rison & Richardson 12-gauge, Not invited Soles’ car with the cane before $8 worth of various food items rested. s *AN n (ENRY "RIAN American Arms .22 pistol, She said Jernigan had never he dropped it, and Soles used it from Family Dollar’s store Leonard, Butler Town Road, pearl necklace, cash. been invited to Soles’ home, to hit Jernigan. along the bypass; and $49 in Clarendon – theft of gold 1993 s *AN n 3HERWOOD 3HANE and that when Jernigan had Fowler faces at least three beer from Wilco-Hess. DWI dismissed Ford Ranger pickup truck. Enzor, Blackwell Road, Chad- been given money by Soles it charges of trespassing, plus Edward Walker, 40, and A charge of driving while s *AN n 0ATTY -EARES bourn – interrupted attempted was always at his office. She some damage to property Alecia Freeman, 27, both of impaired against Gary Wayne Strickland, Cerro Gordo – theft of vehicle. admitted that her husband is charges involving lights and Chadbourn, were arrested Walker, 47, of Chadbourn, was break-in of rental residence s *AN n 7AYNE !LAN ,AW- “not my favorite person right a window on Soles’ property. for stealing assorted items, dismissed by the state during along Old Stake Road, Chad- rimore, Conway, S.C., -- theft of now.” valued at $63, from Walmart DWI Court here on Jan. 4. bourn, theft of wiring. personal hygiene items from She said Soles told Jernigan on Jan. 15. Walker had a blood-alcohol s *AN n *AMES $ARRELL Holiday Express motel here. to leave the property “at least Arrested again Richard Eric Mooney, 26, level of 0.06 when arrested by of Shallotte, was arrested for a Highway Patrol trooper in Davis, N.C. 11, Riegelwood 10 times,” but Jernigan was Billie Jay “B.J.” Wright, 25, stealing headache powders October 2010. – theft of 2008 Suzuki Artic insistent about getting some of Jones Place, Whiteville, was four-wheeler. Woman hurt here money that day. arrested Jan. 12 on Brunswick s *AN n ,OUIS !NDREW Carolyn Hammond Bur- Jernigan admitted Soles County warrants charging him G. Cameron Byrd Jackson, McColl, S.C. – theft of chette, 77, of Hallsboro, was had been “very much better to with possession of marijuana ATTORNEY AT LAW 1997 Mitsubishi from U.S. 74-76 seriously injured in the crash me than my own father,” and and drug paraphernalia, both near Whiteville. of two vehicles here Jan. 13 at answered, “I reckon to help misdemeanors, according to • Criminal • Divorce • Wills s *AN n 4INT 7IZARD 53 12:14 p.m. at the intersection me,” when asked why. He said Sheriff ’s Office records. • Custody • Child Support 701 Bypass, Whiteville – break- of Tram Road and Maultsby he consistently visited Soles’ Wright, facing several felo- • Traffc • Personal Injury in, no theft. Street, police report. office to get money “to buy ny charges here, plus three in- s *AN n ,AKESHIA 'RA- Drivers of the vehicles were drugs and other things,” and dictments for being a habitual • On The Job Accidents ham, West Hay Street, White- Betty Bell Graham, 49, of Ta- said arrests for trespassing felon, is free on bond of more 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville ville – break-in, theft of gold bor City, and Jack Elmoe Bur- “didn’t make any difference.”’ than $1 million. He was re- 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce earrings. chette, 80, of Hallsboro. All Lied to media leased on the new charges with s *AN n -INISTERS #HAPEL three were wearing seatbelts. He acknowledged when he an additional bond of $2,500. Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 -- 5A Whiteville native readies for Girl Scout Cookies – third overseas deployment an investment in girls and By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor your community Gunnery Sgt. Bill J. Shaw Jr. Girl Scouts are ringing al Pines is in its eighth year booths or call Girl Scouts – enlisted in the Marine Corps in doorbells and when you an- of sending cookies to military North Carolina Coastal Pines August 1994 soon after gradu- swer your door, remember that troops. To date, customer do- toll-free at 800-284-4475 to be ating from Whiteville High it’s more than a box of cookies nations have purchased more connected with a local troop. School. He completed recruit they’re selling; it’s a lasting than 415,000 boxes of cookies About Girl Scouts training at Marine Corps Re- investment in your community. for men and women in uniform Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts cruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Girl Scout Cookies offer that serving overseas. of the USA is the preeminent Shaw has an interesting great familiar taste – from the As simple as the cookie is, leadership development or- and successful military career, Girl Scout Thin Mint to the the snack offers Girl Scouts ganization for girls with 3.2 traveling the world for the past Caramel deLite – but they also the funds needed to provide million girl and adult members 17-plus years, and there’s more allow you to help provide funds programming that offers a life- worldwide. Girl Scouts is the to come. He was recently select- for the premier leadership changing experience during leading authority on girls’ ed for promotion to the rank program for girls. No other their girlhood. Proceeds from healthy development, and of master sergeant and will program offers builds girls transfer to Okinawa, Japan in girls so much in of courage, mid-year for a third overseas developing cour- confidence tour. His wife, Simona, and age, confidence and char- three daughters, Desiree, Ja- and character – acter, who nessa, and Ryhanna will join and it all starts m a ke t h e him there. with a box of world a bet- But before that, he will be cookies. ter place. coming home in March and ”We love the The orga- possibly May before departing Girl Scout Cook- n i z a t i o n for his three-year assignment ie Sale Program serves girls to Japan. because it’s a from every Shaw is the son of the late win-win for ev- corner of Rhonda and Bill Shaw Sr., and erybody,” said the United his step-mother is Eva P. Shaw. Rusine Mitchell States and He was a high school track star Sinclair, chief its territo- and described himself as “a executive officer ries. Girl huge class clown.” He grew up of Girl Scouts – Scouts of GySgt. Bill Shaw and wife Simona at a formal event on Pinewood Drive. North Carolina Coastal Pines. cookie sales fund activities of the USA also serves Ameri- “I can honestly say I have Group as a supply administra- Air Station Miramar, San Di- “Girls learn valuable life skills individual troops as well as can girls living overseas in 90 traveled all over the world tion operations clerk. ego, in December 2005, assum- like budgeting, time and mon- Girl Scouts – North Carolina countries. within 17 years,” Shaw said. In June 1998, Cpl. Shaw was ing duties as a supply chief. ey management, teamwork, Coastal Pines, including fi- About Girl Scouts – North “Just like all Americans, I transferred back to Marine During this assignment he networking, inventory control, nancial assistance for girls to Carolina Coastal Pines have been faced with trials Corps Base Camp Butler, Oki- was promoted to the rank of and problem solving – while participate in events, program Girl Scouts – North Carolina and tribulation but with family nawa, Japan, assuming duties gunnery sergeant and attended having fun and helping their fees, volunteer recruitment Coastal Pines serves more than support and the Good Lord, I as a supply administration the Marine Corps Noncom- troops earn funds to do the and training, and maintenance 33,000 girl members and more made right choices and pro- non-commissioned officer. missioned Officer Advanced great things that girls love of camp properties. than 10,000 adult members in 41 duced positive results.” During this three-year stay he Course, graduating with hon- to do. And they’re helping Girl Scout Cookies are sold central and eastern North Car- Shaw said he keeps up with was promoted to the rank of ors. Girl Scouts – North Carolina door to door in central and olina counties. (Counties are: what’s going on his his home- sergeant. In December 2007, Shaw Coastal Pines provide many eastern North Carolina, which Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, town as a subscriber to The In June 2000 Shaw request- transferred to 3rd Marine Air- programs and opportunities began Saturday, Jan. 7, and Carteret, Chatham, Columbus, News Reporter. ed and attended Sergeant’s craft Wing at Miramar. He was to the more than 33,000 girls runs through Sunday, March Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, After basic training at Par- Course Leadership School, assigned as the unit’s supply in the 41-county jurisdiction.” 11. Super Bowl weekend began Durham, Edgecombe, Frank- ris Island, Shaw completed then requested orders to drill administration chief, deploy- Girl Scout Cookies have Girl Scout troops selling cook- lin, Granville, Greene, Hali- supply administration school instructor duty at Marine ing in support of Operation been an American tradition ies at booths set up in areas fax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, at Camp Lejeune, and PFC Corps Recruit Depot San Di- Iraqi Freedom. He assumed for more than 90 years, and for such as retail stores and shop- Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Martin, Shaw was assigned to 3rd ego. He served with Company his current duties as the sup- good reason. Girl Scout Cook- ping centers. Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Force Service Support Group, C, 1st Recruit Training Battal- ply chief for recruiting station ies are the ultimate comfort What’s new in this year’s Northampton, Onslow, Orange, Okinawa, Japan. He deployed ion as a drill instructor, senior Albany, N.Y. in September 2009. food and are a family tradition, cookie sale is that when cookie Pamlico, Pender, Person, Pitt, to Pohang, South Korea for drill instructor and chief drill Gunnery Sgt. Shaw credits with many people purchasing booths start up next month, Richmond, Robeson, Samp- several months and then trans- instructor. He was also pro- his success to his wife, daugh- multiple boxes every year to many customers will be able son, Scotland, Vance, Wake, ferred to 1st Force Service moted to staff sergeant during ters, his father who passed not only enjoy their favorites to use their credit card when Warren, Wayne, and Wilson.) Support Group Camp Pendle- this tour. away in 1998, and his step- and new cookies year after they buy cookies. Girl Scouts The council’s administrative ton, Calif. In June 1997, after Shaw completed drill in- mother. His personal awards year, but also to support girls – North Carolina Coastal Pines headquarters is located in Ra- completing Corporal’s Course structor duty as the academ- include the Navy and Marine in the communities. has partnered with Sage Mo- leigh, with additional program Leadership School, he was ic instructor platoon staff Corps Commendation Medal Those who don’t wish to bile Payment to create mer- and service centers located in assigned to the 11th Marine non-commissioned officer- with one gold star, Navy and purchase cookies for their own chant accounts for each Girl Fayetteville and Goldsboro. Expeditionary Unit Service in-charge, then attended the Marine Corps Achievement consumption still can assist Scout troop that participates For more information on mem- Support Group. He completed Marine Corps Noncommis- Medal with one gold star, and Girl Scouts by making a pur- in the new program. bership or volunteer opportu- all pre-deployment training, sioned Officer Career Course, the Marine Corps Good Con- chase and donating the cookies Anyone who wants to pur- nities, call 919-782-3021 or visit later receiving orders back graduating with honors. He duct Medal with four bronze to Operation Cookie Drop. Girl chase cookies and has not www.nccoastalpines.org. to 1st Force Service Support transferred to Marine Corps stars. Scouts – North Carolina Coast- been called on, look for cookie Kid Kare education center expanding hours of service By ALLEN TURNER to Southeastern Community family. We work together. if they would like to enroll my advertising for me.” She can call McColskey at 654- Staff Writer College – less than a quarter We share the good times and their children. We have an says she will be happy to give 5278. 10 a.m. probably is the mile away – makes it ideal the bad times. We love the open door policy and anybody prospective clients the names best time to call. After 23 years in business, for parents taking evening children. In order to work is welcome to check us out. and telephone numbers of If McColskey is not in, Rosemary McColskey, owner classes at the college, as well. here, a teacher has to treat Even after they have enrolled parents who have utilized her her director, Lawanda of Kid Kare education center, “I’m optimistic about the children like their own.” their children, parents are services and welcomes those Lennon, will be able to help plans a major expansion in adding the second shift,” Her philosophy is simple: welcome to stop in at any time parents being contacted for callers. People interested in operating hours. With the McColskey says, “because no “Our children are our people to observe our operation.” references. becoming teachers at Kid addition of a second shift, one else in the county offers of tomorrow and they really The day care business is People wishing to discuss Kare as the facility grows also hers will be the only day a second shift. The need is need the nurturing and the one that runs in McColskey’s enrolling their children, for are invited to call McColskey care center in Columbus there. I know of people who love they get here, especially family. Her daughter, Abby either first or second shift, or Lennon. County operating two shifts. want to go to college at night when they’re small,” she says. Rogers, operates a day care Beginning Jan. 17, the facility but they can’t because they “The children come first, in Fairmont, and her son, at 4881 Chadbourn Highway can’t get babysitters.” definitely.” Timothy McColskey, has day Tabor Baptist to show will be open from 6:30 a.m. McColskey currently Kid Kare serves children care centers in Whiteville until 11 p.m. employs eight teachers from six weeks of age to 12 and Lumberton. The expanded hours are in and will be adding more years old and is licensed to McColskey never has movie ‘Courageous’ response to a definite need, teachers as the second shift serve 104 children. “We have advertised her business. Tabor City Baptist Church these men are left wrestling McCloskey says. “We’ve had grows. There has been openings in each age group,” “I’ve never had to,” she will have a free special showing with their hopes, their fears, parents who work second very little turnover among McColskey says, “and we says. “Word of mouth has of the movie, “Courageous,” their faith, and their fathering. shift at the hog processing her employees. The most would welcome anybody to been my advertising. My on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in Can a newfound urgency help plant in Tar Heel express recently-hired employee has come and check us out to see parents have always done these dads draw closer to God a desire to be able to bring been working there for eight the sanctuary. The public is ... and to their children? their children here,” she or 10 years. “The children invited and refreshments will Filled with notes. Other potential clients love that,” she says. “They be served after action-packed are children whose parents know who they’re going to the movie. police drama, work at National Spinning see when they come in. That “Coura- “Courageous” in Whiteville and Columbus has played a big part in our geous” is a is the fourth Regional Medical Center. success. We’re like a big story about The day care’s proximity f o u r m e n , f i l m f r o m one calling: S h e r w o o d To serve and Pictures, the prot ect. As moviemak- law enforce- ing minis- ment officers, try of Sher- Adam Mitch- wood Baptist ell, Nathan C h u r c h i n Hayes, David Albany, Ga. Thomson and Viewers will Shane Fuller find them- are confident selves laugh- and focused. ing, crying, Yet at the end and cheering of the day, they face a challenge as they are challenged and in- that none of them are truly spired by everyday heroes who prepared to tackle: fatherhood. long to be the kinds of dads While they consistently who make a lifelong impact on (Staff photo by Allen Turner) give their best on the job, good their children. enough seems to be all they Protecting the streets is Planning for expanded services can muster as dads. But they’re second nature to these men.
(Staff photo by Allen Turner) Kid Kare education center owner Rosemary McColskey, quickly discovering that their Raising their children in a left, and director Lawanda Lennon discuss plans to add standard is missing the mark. God-honoring way? That’s Kid Kare education center a second shift of services at the facility. When tragedy hits home, courageous. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 Amber N. Hanson is Engagement bride of Shayne Brown Mrs. Ida Jean Horton of Chadbourn announces the marriage of her daughter, Amber Nicole Hanson, to Shayne Hercules Brown, son of Terry and Angelee Pinyan of Chadbourn. The Rev. Willard McPherson Zina Bratcher performed the ceremony at the Jeffrey McDowell home of Lewis and Jo-Ann Garrell of Chadbourn. Bob- bie Jean Nance of Evergreen Bratcher- provided music. Sudie Walker McDowell of the Chadbourn Florist and Gift Shop decorated the porch Nettie Mayes of Whiteville and walkway. and Lionel Drain of Philadel- The bride is the grand- phia, Pa. announce the engage- daughter of Charles and Jean ment of their daughter, Zina Shaw of Chadbourn and Ken Bratcher of Whiteville, to Jef- and Carol Hanson of Lake frey McDowell of Whiteville, Waccamaw. The groom is the son of Betty McDowell of grandson of Ethal Watts of Fayetteville and the late James Chadbourn. McDowell. The bride arrived in a horse- The bride-elect attended drawn carriage with her aunt, Philadelphia Training Center Trish Nealey. The bride’s and is employed with Interim grandfather, Charles Shaw, es- Healthcare. The groom-elect corted her to the porch and she “Long House” by Michael Voors, a member of the art fac- attended Air Force Commu- was given in marriage by her ulty at East Carolina University. nity College and is a radio disc mother and family. She wore a jockey for WVOE Radio station sleeveless white satin gown fit- of Chadbourn. ted at the waist, with lace and The wedding is planned for sequins in the back and flowing Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at Central at the hem. Her headpiece was Missionary Baptist Church of a tiara with sequins and she Whiteville. wore diamond earrings. Tiffany Williamson was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kateleen Sierra Ritchart, Mona Leressa Fields, Sherry Births Lynn Cashion, Billie Thom- Mr. and Mrs. Shayne Hercules Brown asalea Fitchett and Sandy Nobles. Brown, daughter of the groom, bride. Wilma Tuton, aunt of Bernal The groom’s father was were flower girls. Austin Gage the bride, cut the cake and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bernal best man. Groomsmen were Ritchart and Skylar Adam Kayla Smith poured punch. of Chadbourn announce the Tracy Lynn Ritchart, Veronda Ritchart were ring bearers. Sammie Nealey presided at Dec. 29 birth of a son, Daniel Walker, uncle of the bride, A reception was held at the register. Jerome, in Columbus Region- Clint Ward and Dwayne Bass. the Garrell home, catered by Kathy Nealey of Chadbourn al Healthcare. He weighed 6 Alexis Nicole Hardee, sister Jo-Ann Garrell and assisted and Melissa Rogers of Ever- pounds 8 ounces. of the bride, and Anna Nikole by Teresa Walker, aunt of the green directed the wedding. Mrs. Bernal is the former Nadina Bratcher, daughter of Jerome Goodman of Phila- January Parks and rec Jones Lake plans delphia and Zina Bratcher of Whiteville. Paternal grand- programs for ofers grants Jan. 29 walk/run parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jose Park rangers at Jones Lake Bernal of Philadelphia. The Columbus County are encouraging people who Daniel Jerome has a 2-year- Jones Lake Parks and Recreation Depart- made New Year’s resolutions old sibling, Eden. ment is accepting applications to be more active to walk or State Park for equipment mini-grants. run around the lake on Jan. The public is invited to join The grants will be awarded 29. Participants can enjoy the Town &Country a park ranger at Jones Lake for based on participation volume beautiful trail as they partici- “Seep Spring” by Kelly Adams, a member of the art fac- a variety of programs in Janu- and need. pate. ulty at East Carolina University. to meet Tuesday The intent of this funding ary. Participants should meet This event is open to all ex- The Town and Country Gar- source is to help Columbus at the Jones Lake State Park perience levels and ages, and den Club will meet Tuesday, County organized youth fran- SCC exhibit features National Visitor Center, and wear ap- a park ranger will accompany Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. in the N.C. chised leagues satisfy equip- propriate clothing for sessions the participants. Several op- Museum of Forestry. ment needs and help offset Parks Artists in Residence that include a hike, fishing or tions on distance are available, Claire McQueen, owner of league expenditures. Grants An art exhibit at South- until 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 other activity. All programs whether walking or running McQueen’s Nursery and Land- are for athletic equipment only eastern Community College a.m. until 3 p.m. The Upstairs are free and open to the public. the lake. Stay fit in the coming scaping, will be the speaker. Following is the schedule: and will not exceed $1,000. If year and enjoy the scenery that will feature work created Gallery is funded by the SCC Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. - a league is interested in sub- with others who have commit- by two former Artists in Resi- Foundation. Attracting Butterflies — What mitting an application contact ted to a healthier year. dence at the National Parks For more information Julie M. Strickland at 910-640- Service will open with a public about the exhibit and the SCC Veterans meet are the life stages of a but- Participants will meet at the Vietnam Veterans of Amer- Art Program, call September terfly? How can I make my 6624 or email juliestrickland@ Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. Ap- lecture and reception on Jan. ica meet the first Tuesday of own butterfly garden? Join a columbusco.org for an elec- propriate clothing for walking 19. Pictured is “Seep Spring” Krueger at 642-7141, ext. 379 each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. park ranger for an informative tronic application. or running is a must. Contact by Kelly Adams, a member of or email [email protected]. Madison St., Whiteville. power point program about Applications are due no Park Ranger Andy Buchanan the art faculty at East Caro- butterflies and how to attract later than Feb. 24. at 588-4550 for questions. lina University. Also pictured them to your own yard is “Long House” by Michael Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. - DREAM Center classes planned Voors, a member of the art Red-Cockaded Woodpecker — faculty at East Carolina. If you see our dad & Happy 5th Birthday Learn about this federally en- DREAM Center will sponsor English as a Second Language. Adams and Voors will pres- grandpa - Tim Collier dangered bird that calls Jones several enhancement classes Each class will be held in ent a public slide lecture about around City Hall, Callie Lake State Park home and the for adults in collaboration the Technology center at the their residencies on Thurs- please wish him a many adaptations that make with Southeastern Community DREAM Center. day, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. in the Elizabeth West this bird unique, then take a College. These include various Computer/Technolo g y SCC Auditorium followed Happy 59th Birthday! January 16, 2012 short hike. computer classes, GED, and Awareness for Job Seekers by an opening reception for is scheduled Monday and their exhibit of drawings in Wednesday mornings from A-Building from 5-7 p.m. Ad- Brooks is garden speaker 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. beginning mission to both events is free Wednesday, Jan. 18. There is of charge. Sara Brooks, chairman den is the mobility garden, no fee. Mary Baldwin is the The exhibit can be viewed of garden therapy for the which serves as a classroom. instructor. Jan. 16-Feb. 24, Monday National Garden Clubs Inc., The section features four Introduction to Computers through Thursday, from 8 a.m. was guest speaker for the No- “keyhole” gardens, including is scheduled Fridays from 9 vember meeting of Whiteville butterfly, rose, texture and a.m. until noon, beginning Garden Club. Her topic was woodland. There is a beautiful Jan.20. Class fee is $65 for Free legal issues the three gardens adopted by bust of Helen Keller mounted persons younger than 65. A. Love, E.J., Sloan, Timmy, the N.C. Garden Clubs Inc. above a plaque inscribed in Philips is the instructor. seminar at SCC Trinity, Jazzy, Diamond, The Daniel Boone Gardens, Braille, “When one door of Desktop Publishing is Columbus County RSVP Larell & Peaches which has eight acres, has a happiness closes, another one scheduled Mondays from 6-8 will have a free informational Worked for City Hall reflection pond, hand-hewed opens.” p.m., beginning Jan. 23. Class We Love You, seminar on topics such as for 31 years. pines and a conservation ef- The central plaza, a fa- fee is $65 for persons younger Daddy, Mama, McKenzie wills, how to protect your “To God be the glory.” fort to emphasize North Caro- vorite area for visitors, pro- than 65 years old. Mary Bald- #2441 & Chandler #2444 assets, general and health lina plants. It is open May vides a walkway leading to the win is the instructor. care powers of attorney, con- through October. Johnson Fountain, the Lowe’s GED class is scheduled sumer law, employment law E l i z a b e t h a n G a r d e n s Braille Relief and the gazebo. Tuesdays and Thursdays from and landlord-tenant issues on opened at Roanoke Island in The third phase of this 9 a.m. until noon, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. in the 1960. It has an Italian fountain, installation is the children’s Jan. 17. There is no fee. Emily T-building, room 122 at South- If you see this sweet girl at pool and other features, and is plaza, which includes the Walker is the instructor. Lordy, Lordy, eastern Community College. Cerro Gordo Elementary on listed as one of the most beau- great lawn and raised culinary English as a Second Lan- Richard M. Klein, senior January 17th, wish her a Look Who’s 40! tiful gardens in America. The garden of black granite. The guage is scheduled Tuesdays managing attorney for Legal gardens feature a marble stat- younger children help plant from 6-9 p.m. There is no fee. Happy 9th Birthday! Aid of North Carolina Inc., of ue of Virginia Dare, the first this area with herbs and veg- Heather Nance is the instruc- Wilmington, will be the pre- Baileyanna child born in America and etables. One remaining design tor. senter in Southeastern Com- first child of the colony; an oak to be installed is the North For more information con- munity College, T-building, Spivey tree more than 400 years old, Carolina Garden. tact the DREAM Center at room 122. a Queen’s Rose Garden and 642-0633. Carol Caldwell is the Pre-registration is required. a statue of Queen Elizabeth executive director. I. A children’s garden in the Divorce recovery Call Elizabeth Chase at 642- process of being established. 7141 ext. 360 to reserve a seat. The Martha Franck Fra- seminar ofered Birds topic of grance Garden was originally DivorceCare divorce re- garden meeting in Butner but was reestab- covery seminar and support lished on the grounds of the group meets at Peace Baptist Whiteville Garden Club will Vineland Governor Morehead School for Church, 653 Love Mill Road, meet Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 the Blind in Raleigh. Brooks Whiteville, each Monday from a.m. at Dale’s Seafood. Host- Station Happy Birthday and her committee undertook 6:30-8:30 p.m. Childcare is pro- esses are Mary Anne Tyndall, the renovation and the school Available for wedding vided through fifth grade. Virginia Greer, Katie Thomp- receptions & other provided a 1.1 acre site in the For more information call son and Jean Peterson. Love, Mama, Daddy, Haylie, Kim central area of the campus. Peace Baptist Church, 640- Julian English will speak events Grandma, Granddaddy, Love, Mom, Daddy The first phase of the gar- 2877, Pastor Chip Hannah. on bluebirds and their houses. 642-3157 Amanda, and Ashley & Family #2440 The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012--7A
Books for children Peggy Blackmon, president of Friends of the Carolyn T. High Memorial Library, pres- ents a check to Columbus County Library System Director Morris Pridgen. The mon- ey was raised through a fall book sale sponsored by Friends of the Library. Pridgen Lots of supplies expressed appreciation for the donation, which will be used to purchase books for Premiere Living and Rehab Center of Lake Waccamaw held a successful supply the children’s library, to supporters who donated an abundance of books for the sale, drive for Families First domestic violence agency and shelter. Chasity Bass, Pre- and to those who purchased armloads of books. Anyone interested in becoming a miere’s community services liaison, and Doris Penny, residents council president, member of Friends of the Library member should call Blackmon at 642-3116. are shown with some of the Donation Mountain that weighed more than 100 pounds. Annual meeting Jan. 26 for RBH Preservation Society The Reuben Brown House ized, take a look at the organi- Preservation Society, Inc. zation’s website by searching will hold its annual meeting for Reuben Brown House of on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Whiteville. The website is set home of Thomas and Katie up to guide the user through McLam, 1102 Pinckney Street the history of the organization in Whiteville. The meeting as well as upcoming planned will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the events. cost is $10 per person for a light In addition to the organiza- meal. Annual dues are $15 per tion’s education programs, lit- individual and $20 per couple. erary programs have been fea- One check may be presented tured throughout the 2011 year, to the organization’s treasurer and recently a historical sites the night of the meeting. Call committee has been appointed Janice Simms by Jan. 23 at 642- to keep the history of Columbus 9782 or e-mail her at jbsres@ County alive by identifying embarqmail.com to make res- homes, buildings, cemeteries ervations. and other sites that may be of For those who are computer- historical significance. SCC Associate Degree Nursing Students Graduate The Southeastern Community College Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2011 recently held its pinning ceremony SCC Travel Program in the SCC Auditorium. Each graduate received a Florence Nightingale lamp and was pinned by Peggy Blackmon, dean of Allied Health, Business and Technology. Lisa Smith was recognized for having earned the highest grade planning trip to Turkey point average in the class. The speaker for the ceremony was Al West, director of nursing at SCC. The nursing The Southeastern Commu- course instructors, Curt Wel- class included (frst row, left) Dawn Johnson of Bladenboro; Lisa Smith of Carolina Shores; Krystal Spivey of nity College Travel Program borne at 234-9009 or curtnik@ Clarendon; Francine Moore of Wilmington; Veronica Seagle of Calabash; (second row) Marcella Mitchell of Dillon, continues its semi-annual trips centurylink.net, or Christa S.C.; Tasha Gillespie of Tabor City; Wendy Lowery of Tabor City; and April Rosset of Whiteville. For more informa- to foreign countries with a Balogh at 646-4189 or kilato77@ tion about the SCC Nursing Program, call 642-7141, ext. 293. March 2012 visit to exotic Tur- yahoo.com. key. With round trip air from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and first-class YWCA seeks WoA nominations The News ReporterS hotels throughout the 14-day Nominations are being ac- Category and these awards in- tour, this trip features dinner cepted for the YWCA Cape clude a $1,000 scholarship. and breakfast daily and air- Fear Women of Achievement “We are proud to host this conditioned coach visits to all Awards. These awards honor incredible night to honor and the major attractions in old women and youth who demon- celebrate women and youth Greek Anatolia, the western strate outstanding leadership who have demonstrated both Wedding Planner half of modern-day Turkey. qualities as well as excellence, leadership and achievement #OMING &EBRUARY Curt Welborne and Christa accomplishments and commit- in their lives and have forged Balogh, retired SCC instructors ment in their careers, schools a path for others to follow,” who have conducted the pro- and communities. said Amy Kilgore, Women of gram for 36 years, believe the Women in Brunswick, Co- Achievement chairperson. two previous visits to Turkey lumbus, New Hanover and The deadline for nomina- have been among the best the Pender counties may be nomi- tions is March 1 at 5 p.m. Online program has offered. The many nated in nine categories: arts, nominations or the nomination sites to be covered this spring business, communications, forms are available at www. will include Ephesus, where education, environmental, ywca-lowercapefear.org or call St. Paul brought Christianity health and wellness, public ser- 799-6820 for more information. to the Ephesians; Cappadocia, vice, volunteer, and the Rachel The Women of Achieve- where Medieval Christians Freeman Unsung Hero Award. ment Awards will be held May worshipped in caverns carved Seniors in high school are 10 at the Hilton Wilmington out of the towering moon-like nominated in the Youth Leader Riverside. limestone peaks, called “fairy chimneys;” Ankara, where Kemal Attaturk, “Father of Turkey,” set up the first mod- SCC TV Schedule ern democracy east of the EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time 0LANNING A WEDDING IS Bosporus; Troy, where a huge Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. 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FRED SIMMONS FREDERICK D. SMITH DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE EVERGREEN -- Fred Dodge CHADBOURN -- Frederick Simmons, 79, died Thursday, D. Smith, 77, died Wednesday, JAMES BAXTER BULLARD BARBARA R. SMITH PATRICIA LYNN COX Jan. 12, 2012 at his residence. Jan. 11, 2012 at Premier Living CASTLE HAYNE -- “Death BOLTON -- Barbara R. LELAND -- Mrs. Patricia He was the son of the late of Lake Waccamaw. comes like the birth of a Smith, 67, died Saturday, Lynn Floyd Cox, 55, died William Talmadge and Bertie Final rites will be held at 1 baby, when it’s time. Birth, Jan. 14, 2012 at her resi- Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, Johnson Simmons and the p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at First death, sleep and healing, dence. She was the daugh- in UNC Memorial Hospital. husband of the late Dora Lou Missionary Baptist Church, each comes in its own time. ter of the late William Jas- She was born Sept. 17, 1956 Spivey Simmons. He was also Chadbourn. Burial will follow Whatever comes, we can per Smith and Mary Jane in Columbus County, the preceded in death by six sib- in Belvue Cemetery. Smith trust that we are in the Champion Smith. Mrs. daughter of the late Euland lings, Dewey Simmons, Asbury Funeral Home of Whiteville hands of a God who loves Smith was a member of Floyd and Miriam Hooks Simmons, Lamar Simmons, is handling the arrangements. us.” Delco Pentecostal Freewill Floyd. She was preceded in Hilton Simmons, Maude Lewis Viewing will be held from Jim (J.B.) Bullard of Cas- Baptist Church. She en- death by two sisters, Bever- and Plumer Ransom. noon-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at tle Hayne went to be with joyed helping other people ly Stewart and Kathy Redd. Final rites were held Sun- the funeral home chapel and his Lord and Savior Jan. and cooking for her family She was formerly em- day, Jan. 15 at Boardman Bap- one hour prior to the service 13, 2012 after a long battle and friends. ployed at Atlantic Packag- tist Church with Rev. Rodney Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the church. with cancer. Final rites were held at ing Corporation in Wilm- Evers officiating. Interment There will be no viewing fol- J.B. was born in Colum- 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, ington. followed in Fields Cemetery, lowing the service. bus County Nov. 14, 1943 at Delco Pentecostal Free- A memorial service will Evergreen. Worthington Fu- He is survived by his wife, and was preceded in death will Baptist Church with be conducted at 3 p.m., LIZZIE A. SARVIS neral Home of Chadbourn Audrey Smith of the home; five by his parents, Claude and Revs. Mike Owens and Je- Monday, Jan. 16 at Peacock NAKINA -- Lizzie Albertine handled the arrangements. brothers, James Smith Jr. of Minnie Bullard. He was a rome Bullard officiating. Funeral Home Chapel with Fipps Sarvis, 81, died Saturday, He is survived by his wife, Rockingham, Alvin Smith of member of Wrightsboro Burial followed in Hillcrest Rev. Eston Bailey officiat- Jan. 14, 2012 in New Hanover Nannie Britt Simmons of the Brooklyn, N.Y., Wilkie Smith Baptist Church where he Cemetery, Lake Waccamaw. ing. The family will receive Regional Medical Center. Born home; two daughters, Lor- of Philadelphia, Pa., Robert served as a deacon and ush- McKenzie Mortuary of friends from 1-3 p.m., Mon- in Horry County, S.C. she was raine McLellan of Orrum and L. Smith of Lowell, Mass., Jef- er for many years. Whiteville handled the ar- day, Jan. 16 at the funeral the daughter of the late Wil- Sherry Inman of Evergreen; ferson D. Smith of Wilmington; He is survived by his lov- rangements. home. liam Roosevelt and Nancy four sons, Thomas Simmons of and three sisters, Lillian Jane ing wife of 28 years, Alice; Survivors include her She is survived by her Spivey Fipps and the widow of Palm Springs, Calif., Ralph T. White and Barbara S. Barbour, two sons, Terry and wife, husband, Charles B. Smith husband, Robert E. Cox; a J.D. Sarvis. She was preceded Simmons, Michael T. Simmons both of Whiteville and Jea- Ashley, Chuck and wife, of the home; one son, son, Kevin L. Cox and wife, in death by one son, William and Jeff Simmons, all of Ever- nette S. Brown of Gainseville, Colleen; and four grand- Charles Bryant Smith Jr. of Kelly, of Boiling Spring Roy Sarvis; one granddaugh- green; five step-children, Pearl Fla. children, Van, Caleb, Noah Bolton; one daughter, Mary Lakes; one daughter, Kerri ter; and one great grandson. Freeman of Bladenboro, Linda In lieu of flowers the family and Shannon. Evelyn Smith Willett of L. Stiverson and husband, She sang with the Freedom Avant, Ronnie Collins, Lonnie requests donations be made to: Jim will be missed by Delco; one sister, Margaret Brett, of Myrtle Beach, Gospel Singers and was a mem- Collins and Lorie Coleman, Chadbourn Fire and Rescue, his family, and his many Lewis of Delco; four broth- S.C.; three grandchildren, ber of Pleasant Meadow Free- all of Evergreen; one sister, P.O. Box C, Chadbourn, N.C. friends. He loved his Lord ers, Raymond, Johnny and Gavin L. Cox, Brianna Cox, will Baptist Church since 1973. Carolyn S. Shockley of Ever- 28431 or Columbus County and Savior and lived his Gerald Smith, all of Delco, and Gage Blaylock. Final rites will be held at green; one brother, Talmadge Medac-EMS, 205 West Main life with trust and faith and Lloyd Smith of Wilm- Online condolences may 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 in the Simmons of Linthicum, Md.; Street, Whiteville, N.C. 28472. through all the many years ington; two granddaugh- be made at www.peacockfu- Inman Funeral Home Chapel 17 grandchildren; 22 great- CHARLES L. BURNEY of ill health. He never gave ters, Hannah Rose Willett neralhome.net. with Rev. Russel Long offici- grandchildren; and 15 great- TABOR CITY -- Charles up hope of being healed and Alexis Willett, both of TYRONE FAULK ating. Burial will follow in great-grandchildren. L. Burney, 53, died Saturday, and he was finally healed, Delco; and one grandson, CHADBOURN -- Tyrone Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor Jan. 7, 2012. He was preceded at the feet of Jesus. Wyatt Willett of Delco. ROBERT LEWIS CARROLL Faulk, 42, died Monday, Jan. City. Inman Funeral Home of in death by his father, Bobby The family would like to Memorials may be made 9, 2012 at Scotland Memorial Tabor City is handling the ar- LUMBERTON -- Robert L. Burney. thank the doctors, nurse, to Lower Cape Fear Hos- Hospital in Laurinburg. rangements. Lewis Carroll, 57, of White- A memorial service will be Lower Cape Fear Hospice pice and LifeCare Center, Final rites were held Sun- She is survived by three ville, died Thursday, Jan. 12, held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 staff, especially Shawn 206 Warrior Trail, White- day, Jan. 15, at the Brunswick- daughters, Betty Long, Mary 2012 in Lumberton. He was at the Cape Fear River Bridge Johnson, for the kind and ville, N.C. 28472 or to the Waccamaw Headquarters, 600 Alice Clewis and Marilyn An- born March 27, 1954, in Har- in Tar Heel. Lewis-Bowen loving care he received. Columbus County Gideons, Pinelog Road, Whiteville, with sbach, all of Nakina; two sons, nett County, the son of Helen Funeral Home of Bladenboro Also the nurses and tech- P.O. Box 152, Whiteville, Evangelist Margaret Britt offi- Jerry Dale Sarvis of Nakina, Wright Carroll of Whiteville is handling the arrangements. nicians of DaVita dialysis N.C. 28472. ciating. Burial followed in Bel- Frank Sarvis of Clarendon; and the late Henry Fulton Car- He is survived by one daugh- center in Burgaw for the vue Cemetery. Peoples Funeral one sister, Annie Fowler of Sa- roll. He was preceded in death ter, Tiffany B. Dowless of Blad- loving care they gave him JAMES EDWARD Home of Whiteville handled vannah, Ga.; 19 grandchildren; by a sister, Deborah Carroll. enboro; his mother, Virginia over the past four years HATCHER the arrangements. 34 great-grandchildren; and He was formerly employed Burney of Tabor City; one of dialysis treatment. And RIEGELWOOD -- James Ed- He is survived by two sons, five great- great grandchildren. with Dupont. brother, Robert Burney of Ta- lastly the family would like ward Hatcher, 77, died Tuesday, Tyrone Faulk Jr. and Jordan Final rites were conducted bor City; and one sister, Vickie to thank the Wrightsboro Jan. 10, 2012 at his residence. Faulk, both of Whiteville; one Sunday, Jan. 15 at Peacock Fu- Allen of St. Pauls. Baptist Church family for Final rites will be held at 1 HARRIET ELLEN MILLER daughter, Talonda Flowers of neral Home Chapel with Rev. their devotion and support p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at Piney COUNCIL -- Harriet Ellen Asheboro; his mother, Shirley Thomas Fairfax officiating. over his years of declining Grove Missionary Baptist, 851 Miller, 79, died Thursday, Jan. Faulk-Parker and stepfather, Interment was in Whiteville Sandhill Missionary BC health. S. Braddy Plantation Road, 12, 2012 at Cape Fear Valley Cecil Parker, both of Brooklyn, Memorial Cemetery. church announcements Funeral services will be Council with Pastor Carl A. Medical Center in Fayetteville. He is survived by his moth- N.Y.; one stepson, David Mos- Sandhill Missionary Bap- held at 2 p.m. Monday Jan. Smith and Minister Bessie She was the daughter of the er. ley of California; five sisters, tist Church will hold its birth- 16 at Wrightsboro Baptist Levens of New Salem Chapel late Harry and Evelyn Wilson. Tanya Cox of Poconos, Pa., day celebration Sunday, Jan. Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Church, Pink Hill officiating. She was predeceased by her WILLIE RAY JABBER Jennifer Faulk, Sharon Faulk, 29 during the 11 a.m. worship Road, with Revs. Keith Hol- Burial will follow in Carvers husband, Frederick Wayne WHITEVILLE -- Willie Ray Cicily Parker and Cassandra service. The service will honor lar and Mike Lewis officiat- Creek Cemetery. Union Fu- Miller Sr. and one sister, Vir- Jabber, 79, formerly of Chad- Parker, all of Brooklyn, N.Y.; all birthdays for January, Feb- ing. Visitation will be one neral Home of Whiteville is ginia Willix. bourn, died Saturday, Jan. 14, one brother, William Faulk of ruary and March. hour prior to the service. handling the arrangements. A memorial service will be 2012 at Premier Living and Re- Brooklyn, N.Y.; his maternal The Christian education Entombment will be at Ole- Viewing will be held one hour held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. hab Center in Lake Waccamaw. grandmother, Corine Faulk of department will celebrate ander Memorial Gardens prior to the service Monday, 19, 2012 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- Arrangements are incom- Bladenboro; and one grand- its “Black history month” Mausoleum. Wilmington Jan. 16 at the church. neral Home in Elizabethtown plete and will be announced by daughter. Sunday, Feb. 12 during the 11 Funeral and Cremation, He is survived by his wife, with Rev. Cameron McGill offi- Peoples Funeral Home. a.m. morning worship service. 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilm- Aline Hatcher of the home; and EDDIE JEROME BEST JR. ciating. Burial will be held at 10 There will be a surprise guest ington is handling the ar- five children, Alfonza Hatcher, CHADBOURN -- Eddie Je- a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in Sandhill Farmers Union DOM speaker. The church is located rangements. Donnell Hatcher, Dennise Hall, rome Best Jr., 22, died Thurs- Veterans Cemetery. to hold 4th annual at 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Memorials may be made Gretta Graham and Tammy day, Jan. 12, 2012 at Columbus She is survived by three church anniversary Bladenboro. to the Wrightsboro Bap- Monroe. Regional Healthcare in White- sons, Wayne Miller of Florida, Rev. Donald Thompson is tist Church Building Fund, ville. Roger Miller of York, Pa., Farmers Union Deliver- the pastor. 2736 Castle Hayne Rd., EVA MEJIA Final rites will be held at 1 John Miller of Whiteville; one ance Outreach Ministry will Wilmington, N.C. 28401 or ELIZABETHTOWN -- Eva p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the daughter, Cindy Tominovich of hold its 4th annual church Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mejia, 83, died Saturday, Jan. Brunswick-Waccamaw Head- Gathersburg. Md.; two broth- anniversary Thursday, Jan. 19 VIJM announcements and LifeCare Center, 1414 14, 2012. She spent her whole quarters, 600 Pinelog Road, ers, Harry F. Fowler Jr. of and Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Victory in Jesus Ministries Physicians Drive, Wilming- life in El Salvador. She vis- Whiteville, with Elder Er- Clarkton, Charles M. Fowler each night. of Whiteville will hold two ton, N.C. 28401. ited with her daughters in nest Davis officiating. Burial of Maryland; and seven grand- Thursday will feature Bish- morning worship services. Please share memories California and North Carolina will be in Belvue Cemetery. children. op Melvin Mack of Straight- The service times are 9 a.m. and condolences with the frequently. She was preceded Friendly Funeral Home of In lieu of flowers, contribu- way Holiness and Friday will and 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. family at www.wilmington- in death by three sons, Manual Riegelwood is handling the tions may be made in memory be Pastor Lucy Young from and Sunday school at 10:30 cares.com. Antonia Mejia, Mario Rigo- arrangements. The body will of Miller to Alzheimer’s Dis- Freewill Holiness. a.m. berto Calderon and Aristides lie in state one hour before the ease Research, 22512 Gateway The church is located at Believers night Bible study JACKIE RONALD Amed Hernandez, all of El service. Visitation will be held Center Drive. Clarksburg, Md., 3976 N.C. Hwy. 211 East, Clark- is held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. JERNIGAN JR. Salvador; four brothers, Adan from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 20871. ton. Voices of Victory services are WHITEVILLE -- Jackie Ron- Mejia, Moises Mejia, Francisco at the funeral home chapel, 217 Aveylene Moore Stephens is aired weekly on WMIR 1200 ald Jernigan Jr., 47, died Satur- Mejia and Benga Mejia, all of S. Brown Street, Chadbourn. the pastor. AM in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on day, Jan. 14, 2012 at Columbus El Salvador; and one sister, He is survived by his moth- Mission Valley OFWBC Fridays at 4 p.m. with stream- Regional Healthcare. He was Beatris Mejia. er, Carrie Davis Thompson ing available via the internet. the son of the late Jackie Ron- to hold sing Jan. 29 St. James AME to host The family will receive of the home; his father, Ed- The ministry is located at ald Jernigan Sr. Mission Valley Original 68th ushers anniversary friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday, die Best Sr. of Whiteville; his 626 S. Madison Street. Final rites will be held Freewill Baptist Church will Jan. 16 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- grandmother, Martha Best St. James AME Church will Tracey A. Troy is the pastor. at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at hold a sing Sunday, Jan. 29 at neral Home in Elizabethtown of Whiteville; four brothers, host its 68th usher’s anniversa- Worthington Funeral Home in 6 p.m. featuring the “Crystal Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Kevin Davis, Kendrick Hill and ry Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Chadbourn with Rev. Charles River” from Conway, S.C. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the funeral Brandon Best, all of White- Minister Kimberley Walker Hilburn officiating. Interment The church is located on Card of Thanks home with Rev. Lorenzo Torres ville, Lafayette Davis of Lum- and Mt. Calvary AME Church will follow in Stanley Cem- Lebanon Church Road, Claren- officiating. Burial will follow berton; and two sisters, Regina gospel choir of Navassa will be etery, Mollie Road, Whiteville. don in the Mollie community. in Bladen Memorial Gardens. Daiz of Bladenboro and Ayana the special guests along with The family will receive friends For more information call She is survived by her hus- Williams of Whiteville. See all area ushers. from 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16 at 653-4804. band, Salvador Hernandez; Page 1. The church is located at the funeral home. Rev. James H. Nobles is the three daughters, Zoila Espe- 225 West Walter Street. Rev. He is survived by one daugh- Roseland VFD to hold pastor. ranza Bergstrom of Pomona, Evelyn G. Dunn is the pastor. ter, Tina Marie Jernigan of the Calif., Ana Marlene Torres of BBQ fundraiser Feb. 4 home; one son, Jamie Ronald Elizabethtown, Karla Eva Espi- Jernigan of the home; his Roseland Volunteer Fire noza of California; one brother, mother and step-father, Esta Department will hold its an- Alberto Mejia of El Salvador; Mae Gore and David Milton nual BBQ fundraiser Satur- two sisters, Maria Cristeza Boswell Sr., both of Whiteville; day, Feb. 4 at the firehouse Mejia, Transito Mejia, both of one brother, Joseph Marvin beginning at 11 a.m. El Salvador; 16 grandchildren; On behalf of our family we would Jernigan of Whiteville; and Plates are $7 eat in or take and three great-grandchildren. out. like to thank all the friends, neigh- one step-brother, David Bo- bors and church family for your swell of Whiteville. For more information call Delane McPherson at 653-4820. visits, calls, flowers, prayers and Sandy Plain MBC many acts of kindness and support shown during the illness and home to hold gospel concert Card of Thanks going of our precious Mother Mrs. Sandy Plain Missionary Flonnie Williams. She entered her Baptist Church will hold a The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and eternal rest on Tuesday, December gospel concert featuring the El- friends in our recent sorrow will always remain 20, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Bethel Music Ministry Sunday, with us a precious memory. Our sincere thanks Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Farmers Hospice and Life Care Center in and gratitude for all the comforting acts, flow- Wilmington, NC. We pray God’s Union Developmental Day Care Hall, 903 Farmers Union Road, ers, cards, food, calls and prayers. richest blessings and favor abide Clarkton. The master of cer- From The Family Of with you always. emonies will be Elder Robert Sadie Jones McCant #2442 Theodore, Robert, Abby Williams, pastor of El-Bethel. and Christine Rev. Dean Young is the pastor. www.mckenziemortuary.net #2443 The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 -- 9A
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Is it too late to get a flu shot from the health department? impact here A. Actually, this is the worst time of the year for influenza to strike the public, fewer people are North Carolina and most states across taking advantage of vaccinations the nation are facing shortfalls in Medic- to prevent or lessen the effects of aid funding, prompting action that will the disease. include ever-increasing cuts to services “We have given 640 fewer shots and reimbursements to providers. this year compared to the same pe- This will have an economic impact on riod last year,” Columbus County Health Department Director Kim Columbus County. In 2010, residents here Smith said. received $76 million in Medicaid funds, Smith said from now until a good portion of which annually go to about the first of March is the support local providers such as Colum- time period in which flu-like ill- bus Regional Healthcare System, phar- nesses are most prevalent in this macies, and doctors offices. Hundreds of area. jobs are affected. She said, “statewide, the rate North has gone down.” Carolina The local health department The point clinics are open to give flu shots currently The Medicaid deficit in from 8:30 a. m. until 4 p. m. Mon- has a $150 North Carolina means day through Friday at the depart- million ment in the Miller Building (old deficit in that there will be cuts in hospital) on Jefferson Street its Medic- services and to provid- in Whiteville. There will be no aid budget, ers. With $76 million in Winter’s wonderful glory charge for people with Medicare and the or Medicaid coverage. Others will Medicaid reimburse- By JEFFERSON WEAVER noticing the snowdrifts against the was once covered in frozen, crystal- cuts that be charged $31. ments coming to Colum- Staff Writer canal banks, the way my tires broke ized water. It would be weeks before have been Several area pharmacies also down through the white crust to the first green shoots could begin to offer flu shots. made aren’t bus County, changes I really wish it would snow. reveal just more white underneath, appear in the tortured fertile soil, nearly will be particularly felt There. I said it. Live with it. I love and the occasional proud, stubborn awakened ever so slowly by the enough here. winter, even the gloomy, clammy cornstalk standing tall through warmth of a spring sun. But I saw to keep wet days made for nothing but a the white covering, but I wasn’t the promise there, the promise of a How to ask fireplace, a good book, a cup of cof- noticing the grandeur of the whole new season and a new year. Medic- The easiest way to submit a ques- fee and a dog on one’s feet. Most are thing. I saw that promise in another aid expenses from further eroding the tion to “Ask Us” is to go to Whiteville. not like that, of course; our winters Stopping in the middle of the place the other day, when a tiny general fund. Without cuts, the Medicaid com and click on the “Ask Us” button in the southeastern part of the state field road, where another path patch of jonquils, those flowers I in the gray bar extending across the deficit will mushroom to $242 million by can often be easy, and occasionally hinted at its love so much, began thrusting their page near the top. next year. even balmy. e x i s t e n c e spears through the soil, planning an This is yet another example where the One of the reasons my folks came under the early attack on the dreaded month General Assembly allowing the ¾-cent to North Carolina from the North- cold white of February with off-yellow blooms sales tax to expire was a mistake. ern Neck of Virginia was because q u i l t , I and green stems. The state enacted the extra sales tax of the weather. The Neck tends to stepped out The promise of winter was evi- Gambling on when a previous General Assembly be cold, bitterly cold, all winter, and of the truck dent in the doe I saw the other day thankfully removed Medicaid reimburse- snow is common enough to be as and for a as well. Apparently a child bride education annoying as the Yankees who have m o m e n t or the recipient of some early-rut ment responsibilities from counties. settled in there, spreading from was truly romance, her belly was swelling By DAVID SCOTT Medicaid reimbursements were a huge, Washington City like a bad case awestruck. slightly, even though her bones were NR Writers Group hurtful burden on rural counties like of mold. Mother needed a milder T h e s k y beginning to show with winter’s Columbus that have high numbers of climate, and Papa was tired of snow, was that al- Weaver hunger. What is wrong with this Medicaid recipients, so the move to put ice, and cold weather. most pain- Most of the corn piles and feed picture? You go to the grocery or all Medicaid responsibilities under the The Old Man often looked at ful blue that comes only after a plots, which I believe have altered convenience store and you see a state umbrella took away a tremendous Mother in a funny way when I would hurricane or a snowstorm, when the natural feeding habits of white- line of people queued up buying strain on the Columbus County budget. announce my love of winter, and I all the ill will has been flushed from tail deer, shut off quickly on Jan. 2 lottery tickets. Many look like it Could some aspects of the Medicaid think once he wondered if I wasn’t the sky and God wants to reassure as deer season became a memory. might be their last ten bucks and somehow switched at the hospital us that He is always in control. By the second week of January, program be cut? Probably, but the fact money they should have spent on nursery. I was the only person idiotic most deer have to work for a living that the state has had such a difficult groceries. My preference for the cold season enough to be out at that time of day, again, and this doe was doing just Then you go home to watch time finding places to save money indi- is inexplicable at best; maybe it is and my trail was the first human that, urgently working the woods the local news and you hear about cates that cuts would impact many. a stubborn streak, or maybe I just path through the field. The pack for sustenance for herself and the another cut in our state’s educa- This is particularly the case in Co- prefer having the woods and fields was heavy enough to leave plenty of fawns inside her. tion budget. Teachers are laid lumbus County where there are so many largely to myself, since no winter signs of my fellow beasts—hungry We too often get caught up in the off. Class sizes growing. Roofs people who rely on Medicaid to provide weather is too rough for me to go for deer headed from oak grove to oak day to day chill, or the excessive cost leaking. Not enough computers for their health care, and for those whose a walk. Indeed, some dear friends grove, rabbits zig-zagging in panic, of heating, or whining children and or textbooks. No school lunch jobs depend on Medicaid funds that are of mine even nicknamed me for a coyotes and foxes following their grumbling adults stuck inside, or program. Reduction in teachers’ character on a cartoon, and while respective meals across the stark the odd rain storm that threatens to paid to providers. benefits. Hardly enough gasoline the warlock part doesn’t fit, I do will pure white that had been gray earth become—or becomes—ice. Nerves to run the school buses. happily answer to Winter. the day before, and would be black fray, and the clear, startling cold of Then the TV moderator does I do not see a reason to be cold gumbo mud by the next week. In a night sky pierced with sharp stars the “Legislative Update” and and miserable, or stuffy and sweat- one or two places something small is passed over as we hurry from reports our “leaders” in Raleigh ing in an overheated house. Indeed, and furry or slow and feathered left warm car to warmer house. bowing at the “Altar of No Taxa- Quotes of I can always put on enough clothes behind a tiny tragedy in the snow, a Personally, I love the cold, and tion,” kissing the ring of their to stay warm outside, and I get tired spot of red marring the otherwise all the promises of winter. It won’t misguided Speaker, then scurry- of being cooped up indoors on all near perfection of the white field. be long until the jonquils are joined ing to the Legislative Cafeteria but the worst days. The day was bitterly, aching- by other brave buds and blossoms, to stuff themselves on N.C. seed I also love a good, wet snowfall. ly frigid, and my lungs hurt to and then suddenly one day my corn. the week Even if I am old enough to know breathe. My bedraggled furburger beloved woolen underlayer will be A temporary break in pro- better, I am still young enough not to hat that most folks find so amusing just plain hot. gramming brings another in a “When I got the news, it shook care, and I enjoy a snowball fight, a was earning its keep and then some. My swallows will return to their series of cheesy ads for the NC me to the core. I was so sad that good sled run on my ancient wooden My fingers hurt, since my warm nest on the porch, and if the new Education Lottery. Some mentally they made the choice that they did. straight-front, or just standing and gloves had been spotted with some- kittens haven’t learned how to hunt challenged clown urging us to They must have been so alone – I looking at the clean, soft white blan- thing that smelled sinister which and climb, there will be strident “Spend your last $5 and win $10 ket that all too infrequently covers I didn’t want smeared across the peeps as the eggs hatch and another just can’t imagine.” Million. Why not be rich, drive a our landscape. steering wheel. flock of hungry mouths compete for new car, and live in luxury?” –Jim Mayer, bass player for Jimmy I had to stop and stand in the As I looked across the field, I was the offerings of the desperate beaks After the commercial break, Buffett’s Choral Reefer Band, on the middle of a field last year and shout struck for a moment by the way of their parents. back to the news. The modera- song, “Show Me the Light,” which he a praise to God when we had the everything was clean, nearly pure, The turkeys will strut, and the tor spotlights one of our newly- wrote after learning of the suicide of big—by our standards, anyway— and full of promise. Sure, it would fawns will stagger, and the rabbits elected politicians spouting off snowfall. be weeks before Dean and Ennis will dance in the moon of March 10-year-old Jasmine McClain. Mayer effusively and endlessly about Regardless of the weather, traps could begin pulling the big green and April. Possums will get fat “jobs, jobs, jobs!” played six shows for Columbus County have to be checked daily, and I was monsters across the field, disking again, and I’ll hang up my traps for Give me a break! Do these students with a positive, anti-bullying halfway through my line when I was and plowing and harrowing and a fishing pole. guys think we are stupid? Do message. able to see the forest, rather than the seeding, then praying for enough I love the spring, the summer they not see the connection here? trees, if you will pardon the cliché. rain but not too much, in a month so and the fall—but most of all, I love Can they not see that by continu- “Right now we are trying to make Perhaps the snow as opposed to the steamy and hot one would be hard winter, and all it promises. ing to cut the education budget sure it is understood by the folks in snowflakes is more appropos. I was pressed to believe this same field and refusing to raise taxes that Washington how important the rail- they are forcing the poor lot- Thumbs down tery ticket buyers to educate our road is to commerce, both in Horry children? and Columbus counties.” Night of wonder These politicos don’t have the – Columbus County Economic Devel- courage to accept this fact and opment Director Gary Lanier, on the BY RAY LUNDY to get a full-sky view. Each of us sleep, we would get up, sit in the create a system where all our citi- need to find funding to repair Caro- NR Writers Group found a place, and we lay there porch swing and listen to the night zens pay their fair share to teach our children. They camouflage lina Southern Railroad tracks. Unsafe awestruck by the meteor shower sounds while he chewed tobacco or smoked a cigar. Old Tom, the big this sham in a disgusting euphe- trestles have shut down rail service It has been many years since going off over our heads. that night the stars fell, but it It was like God’s fireworks house cat, almost made him fall mism, the “Education Lottery.” here and in South Carolina. was a night to behold, a night of streaking above us. It was a once- one night, and when Tom would Taking the last dollar of the poor wonder. The meteor shower was in-a-lifetime view of the heavens not shoo, Grandpap said, “I’ll make to support a school system that “I’m definitely going to finish out predicted to strike the earth, but that few people ever see because him move.” frequently discriminates against my term. I’ve had some sickness but I do not remember the year. Our of city lights. Suddenly, he spat, “spitoo,” them. Undereducated students I have not missed but a few meet- children were young, and all of us Most of the time, the only lights right in the cat’s face. “I said, git,” can neither get or hold a job, job, and Tom did git as if on fire, at job! ings and I am on the mend now.” wanted to see the fireworks. we see at night are the street lights Linda, Jonathan, Emily, and I in our towns and cities, and of least his eyes were. But I digress. Gambling away the future of – District 5 County Commissioner loaded up in my little truck and course, car lights – all artificial. If As we lay in the back of the our state. Lynwood Norris, on whether he will went out to the back of the late we live in the country, the yard truck, I suddenly realized that Granted, the Democrats in finish out his term. Norris has been a Wilbur Cole’s, a dear friend, farm. lights, night lights, and the lights it was one of those rare family their questionable wisdom de- commissioner for 31 years. Trent Bur- We went to the darkest spot and from the heavens are blocked by times. All of us reveled in the vised this slot machine approach to fiscal responsibility. It’s the roughs, a Tabor City town councilman, peered into the night sky, and it artificial light. Few ever get a pure moments together during the meteor shower. I have never seen Republicans, who argued so ve- has announced he’ll file for Norris’ was not long before the meteors view of the night sky. began to streak across the sky, one, As a kid, I remember sitting on one like it since. hemently against it originally on seat. two, three, and then many. my Grandfather Lundy’s porch and Now, on clear dark nights, I moral grounds, who now refuse to We suddenly had the thought to observing the lights of Conway 12 think of that night of wonder so abolish it. lie down in the back of the truck miles away. When he could not long ago, and smile. Who needs leaders like these?
The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 11-A Fify-three died in Columbus gets disaster state workplace declaration On Jan. 9, USDA Secretary accidents in 2011 Vilsack declared a natural di- saster in North Carolina based on losses caused by Hurricane Preliminary figures re- Irene that occurred Aug. 26 leased Jan. 12 by the N.C. through Aug. 30. Department of Labor show “The extreme heat con- As a result of this natural 53 fatal workplace accidents tributed to four workplace disaster, 34 North Carolina in 2011, up slightly from 50 counties were declared eli- in 2010. deaths last year after not gible for federal disaster assis- The Labor Department’s having any since 2006. The tance, including Farm Service Occupational Safety and department will continue its Agency (FSA) emergency (EM) Health Division has identified heat stress initiative that we loans for eligible family farm- ers. four hazards known as “the kicked off last year.” big four” that cause 80 percent Columbus County is includ- of work-related deaths. The Labor Commissioner ed in the 34 primary disaster leading cause of the work- Cherie Berry counties. In addition to those related fatalities was struck-by 34 primary disaster counties, accidents, which accounted 11 additional North Carolina increased from five in 2010 counties are named as con- for 18 of the 53 fatalities. Sev- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist enteen workers died as the to six in 2011. The number tiguous counties where eligible result of falls. Five victims of fatalities in government Irrigation family farmers may qualify for were crushed by objects, and increased from none in 2010 to FSA EM loan assistance, in ac- one was electrocuted. Twelve five in 2011. A crew cleared a ditch between felds on the Lynn Fipps farm off Clarendon-Chad- cordance with Section 321(a) of workers died in other fatal Wholesale trade experi- bourn Road last week. The unique shaped shovel on the track-hoe is made just for the Consolidated Farm and Ru- events, including four heat- enced five fatalities, and retail this purpose of digging and clearing irrigation ditches, and the worker on the right ral Development Act. Included trade experienced four in 2011, related fatalities. holds a surveying stick to guide the track-hoe for just the right amount of slope. in the contiguous counties “The extreme heat contrib- no change from 2010. There are Bladen, Brunswick, and uted to four workplace deaths were four fatalities in the Robeson counties. last year after not having any service industry, a decrease Dean Sasser, Farm Loan since 2006,” Labor Commis- from six in 2010. Manufactur- Annual meeting Jan. 26 for Manager, said that farmers sioner Cherie Berry said. “The ing dropped from six fatalities in the above-mentioned coun- department will continue its in 2010 to three in 2011. There ties may apply for EM loans heat stress initiative that we were no fatalities in the fi- RBH Preservation Society for physical and production kicked off last year. We are nance, insurance and real es- losses. Sept. 10 is the deadline The Reuben Brown House by January 23 at 642-9782 or literary programs have been urging employers and employ- tate industry, a decrease from for filing an application. Preservation Society, Inc. e-mail her at jbsres@embarq- featured throughout the 2011 ees to recommit themselves to three in 2010. The local office is located at will hold it annual meeting mail.com to make reserva- year, and recently a historical safety and health in 2012.” “The real tragedy is that 45 Government Complex Road on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the tions. sites committee has been ap- The state’s injury and ill- all of these fatalities could in Whiteville and has office home of Thomas and Katie For those who are com- pointed to keep the history ness rate, which is the best have been avoided by having hours of Monday through Fri- McLam, 1102 Pinckney Street puterized, take a look at the of Columbus County alive barometer for measuring how proper safety and health train- day from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Whiteville. organization’s website by by identifying homes, build- the state is doing in terms of ing, which we provide free of Sasser said that any farmer The meeting will begin at searching for Reuben Brown ings, cemeteries and other safety and health, is currently charge,” Commissioner Berry who suffered a physical and 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 House of Whiteville. sites that may be of historical at an all-time low for private said. “I encourage all employ- production loss should contact per person for a light meal. The website is set up to significance. industry. ers to pick up the phone and his/her office for additional Annual dues are $15 per in- guide the user through the The injury and illness rate call the Department of Labor information. dividual and $20 per couple. history of the organization has steadily declined from 5.3 to take advantage of our safety One check may be pre- as well as upcoming planned per 100 full-time workers in training services that are cus- sented to the organization’s events. 2000 to 3.1 in 2009 and 2010. tomized to meet their specific First charging stations at rest stops treasurer the night of the In addition to the organi- “The injury and illness needs.” There were no work-relat- meeting. Call Janice Simms zation’s education programs, History was made as of- rest area. rate is encouraging for our ficials from the N.C. Depart- The ceremony took place state because it shows that ed fatalities in 67 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. Wake ment of Transportation, N.C. at the Alamance County many employers have placed Department of Commerce and Rest Area on I-40/I-85 near the safety and health of their County experienced the most fatalities with six, followed by Praxis Technologies joined Burlington, which is now the employees as a priority,” said together to cut the ribbon on site of two charging stations. Allen McNeely, director of five in Mecklenburg County, and three each in Durham and one of the first electric vehicle The second is near the I-40/I-95 the Occupational Safety and charging stations at a state rest area near Benson. Health Division. “We will Forsyth. Seven counties had continue our education and two fatalities. They were Bun- training efforts to reach out to combe, Cabarrus, Franklin, those employers who need help Henderson, Lee, Scotland and Please join us for with their safety and health Union. There were 22 counties programs.” that experienced one fatality. Whiteville Junior Woman’s Construction was the lead- Whites accounted for 30 of ing industry group for fatali- the 53 workplace deaths. His- Club’s ties with 16, a decrease from panics accounted for 16, and 17 in 2010. Fatalities in agri- blacks accounted for six. One culture, forestry and fishing victim was a Native American. increased from four in 2010 Men accounted for 52 of the 53 to 10 in 2011. Transportation workplace fatalities. and public utility fatalities Friends of Depot fundraiser Sat., February 18 Vineland Station is hold- “That’s why we need the extra ing its annual “Friends of the support from the public to 7 p.m. ‘til Midnight ķ Vineland Station Tickets: $75/couple or $40/ind. Depot” campaign. keep the depot up and run- On Jan. 9, Judge Fairley swore in Diana Garcia of Whiteville “The depot hosts a number ning.” as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. As a result of training, Cocktail Dinner Buffet, Open Bar, Silent Auction, of public and civic events each Contributions, which are another child in the foster care system, who was without D.J., Dancing & Fun! year, but private events fund tax deductible, can be mailed a volunteer advocate, now has someone to advocate for some, but not all, operating to PO 2087, Whiteville, N.C., him. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or for more info., costs,” said Vineland Station 28472. For more information, Christy Robbins at 641-3095 or Christy.H.Robbins@NC- contact us at 770-0376, or [email protected]. Chairperson Ellen Steinberg. call 642-5789. Courts.org.
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Sophomore Marilu Castrejon is the Junior Kaitlyn Chestnutt is the 16-year- Junior Harvey LeSane II is the 16-year- Senior Ashlee Clemons is the 17-year-old 16-year-old daughter of Francisco and old daughter of Dorothy and Roger old son of Harvey and Donna LeSane. daughter of Lisa and Greg Clemons. She Maria Castrejon. She is a member of Chestnutt. She has maintained straight He is active with the school’s football, is a member of the National Honor Society the National Honor Society and Future A’s at school and is certifed in Micro- basketball and baseball teams. He is a as well as the bowling and volleyball teams. Farmers of America. She is also in the soft Word and Power Point. She has member of Faze 4 performance group She is also active with the Stallion Crazies Spanish Club and plays soccer. The taken mostly honors classes at school. and sings in the school’s chorus. He and the school’s chorus group, Mane At- thing she likes best at WHS is that the She said the best thing about ECHS is said he likes sports best at WCHS. traction, as well as the school’s inspirational school is in a small community. Her fa- its teachers. “They are always wanting “They are fun and you get to be with choir. She said her favorite thing at school vorite class is Algebra II. “I have an ex- to help you and work with you.” She friends.” Civics is his favorite class. “I is singing with Mane Attraction. Chorus is cellent teacher and great classmates.” said physics is her favorite class. “We like the way Coach Powell teaches.” He her favorite class. “I enjoy singing and it She said the most interesting thing always have hands-on activities and about her is the way she can “manipu- said the most interesting things about helps me to socialize with other people and late being bilingual.” Soccer is her fa- have fun while learning.” She said she him are that he likes to sing and play helps with my feelings.” She said the most vorite activity. “It is a sport where you plans to attend East Carolina University sports. After high school, he plans to interesting thing about her is she enjoys have to work as a team and you get to to major in nursing. play college football and to attend North hanging out with new people and helping interact with people.” She plans on at- Carolina A&T to major in music. other people in the community. Her favorite tending college but is unsure of her ma- activity is going on mission trips. After high jor. school, she wants to attend a community college and major in radiology.
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ALL JEWELRY ACCEPTED Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 - Page 1-B Stinger boys, Tiger girls claim Former Whiteville High gridiron boss Hallsboro Tournament titles Mark Little returning to county BY DAN BISER Sport Editor as WCHS head football coach
HALLSBORO - Cerro Gordo guard Johnny By DAN BISER McFadden was definitely “Johnny On The Sports Editor Spot” for his Stinger squad throughout the week long Hallsboro Middle School Basketball Mark Little, who served as head football Tournament, and he put an exclamation point coach at Whiteville High School from 2002 on it in Friday’s championship game of the to 2007, was announced Thursday as the new boys division. head football coach at West Columbus High McFadden scored 24 points for the Stingers School. as they held off a fierce second-half rally by the He is scheduled to begin his teaching and host Hallsboro Tigers to claim a 46-43 victory coaching duties at West Columbus on Jan. 24. and Cerro Gordo’s first-ever boys championship The announcement came just a couple of in the 20-year history of the tournament. days after Little’s son Luke was named the new head football coach at Whiteville High. In the girls championship game, host Halls- Little returns to Columbus County after boro grabbed its third straight tournament title four seasons as head football coach at West with a 28-4 decision over Nakina. Olivia Kissam Stanly High School. File photo by Mark Gilchrist led Hallsboro scorers with eight points. A native of Clarkton, Little has served as a Mark Little high school football coach in North Carolina McFadden and Hallsboro’s Shaheed Bellamy for more than a quarter century. His career on an interim basis. The Vikings finished the led their respective teams into the tournament includes three tenures at West Stanly and one season with a 2-10 record. semi-finals and each put up strong individual each at Clarkton and Whiteville. “I feel like there is still potential for a good showings in the championship game. Bellamy His career won-loss record in football football program at West Columbus,” Little finished with 20 points in Friday’s final after stands at 163 wins and 135 losses. While at said. “It appears that support for football sparking his team from an 11-point deficit to Whiteville High, he coached the Wolfpack and the athletic program is growing back to take a lead in the fourth quarter. to 47 wins, 26 losses and the 2006 Waccamaw where it needs to be.” Zachary Barnes had 10 points for Coach Ja- Conference championship. His 2003, 2005 and Little hopes to be able to bring on at least son Nance’s Cerro Gordo team, which led 13-5 2006 WHS teams each won nine games and the one assistant before pre-season drills begin after one quarter and 23-19 at the half. Marvin 2003 team advanced to the third round of the in August. Edge contributed six points and some timely state 2A playoffs. He already has one big game circled on rebounding. Little said that he has considered moving the calendar and that is the second game Michael Graham contributed 11 points for back to his home area of the state the past of the season when he will bring his Viking Coach Brad Smith’s Hallsboro team. couple of years. He still owns a house in team to Whiteville to meet his son’s Wolfpack Early in the fourth quarter, Hallsboro took Whiteville and his wife Ethel has remained squad in a non-conference game. Luke Little, a 35-33 lead on a basket by Derrick Spaulding, on the WHS staff. who has been head coach at South Stanly but Cerro Gordo answered moments later on a At West Columbus, Little will be taking High School the past five seasons, served key 3-point shot by Trey Benton. over a program that has won three games in four seasons as an assistant to his father at McFadden sank four foul shots and added a Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist the past two seasons and has not had a win- Whiteville. pair of field goals in the late going to offset a Hallsboro guard Derrick Spaulding (12) puts up ning record since 2005. “We’ve played against each other the past big effort by the Bellamy-led Tigers in the clos- a jump shot against Cerro Gordo defender Johnny Last fall, Wayne Williamson who served four years in Stanly County so it really won’t ing minutes. McFadden in Friday’s championship game of the two tenures as WCHS football coach before McFadden, who had scored 24 points in Hallsboro Middle School Basketball Tournament. retiring, returned to the position this past fall See Little on 2B the Stingers’ 42-37 victory over Chadbourn in Cerro Gordo won Thursday’s semi-final round, was named Most Valuable Player of the boys tournament. Hallsboro had advanced to the champion- Lady Wolfpack extends conference record to 5-0 ship game with a 26-22 win over Williams in Thursday’s semi-finals. WHS boys survive with win in OT The Hallsboro girls team took control early Enduring another night of 3-of-4 free throw attempts in it is just not showing up in and cruised to their third straight tournament poor shooting and unforced the closing seconds. games. It’s something we really championship. errors, the Whiteville High A missed South Brunswick need to improve on somehow.” Paced by the play of Kissam, Sayeh Camp- boys basketball team man- shot in the closing second bell, Kailey Paul, Marlena McClure and Kirk- aged to come away with a 49-47 bounced off the rim and White- Coach Serena Smith’s Lady land Wayne, the Lady Tigers led 8-1 after one overtime victory Friday over ville secured the rebound to get Wolfpack team jumped to a 10-4 quarter and 14-2 at the half. longtime Waccamaw Confer- the win. first-quarter and held a 25-15 Campbell finished with six points for Coach ence rival South Brunswick. Smith led the Wolfpack scor- halftime advantage. Michael Williamson’s Lady Tigers. ing with 17 points and Dylan McCumbee’s 18-point effort Sadryne Jacobs and Kaitlyn Caines scored The Whiteville girls team Bowen tallied 12. Whiteville was aided by Jordan Ray, Jenna two points each for Nakina, which played the stayed unbeaten in the Wac- improved its conference record Watts and Brianna Jamison game without starter Brianna Wright. camaw Conference with a 58- to 2-3 and put its season record with seven points each. Kissam was named the Most Valuable Player 29 victory behind senior Sam at 7-7. South Brunswick’s Jasmine in the Girls Tournament and also served as a McCumbee’s 18 points. South Brunswick, which led Rabon led Lady Cougar scor- Tiger cheerleader during the boys game. The Lady Wolfpack leads the 20-16 at the half, got a game- ers with 12 points. The loss The Hallsboro girls team defeated Whiteville Waccamaw Conference with a high 23 points by Eddie Reid. dropped the South Brunswick Central 22-7 in semi-final action while Nakina 5-0 record and is carrying a 9-3 Jeremy Prince added 12 for girls’ record to 0-11, including had taken a 14-13 win over Cerro Gordo. overall record. the Cougars, who fell to 1-5 in a 0-6 conference mark. conference and 6-7 overall. The Whiteville girls’ squad This marked the 20th consecutive year that The WHS boys team ap- WHS coach Jerry Singletary is vying for its first conference Hallsboro Middle School has hosted the tour- peared to have the game in said that once again his squad championship since the 2007 nament. hand in the closing minutes had put up a strong defensive season. The tournament has grown to become one of after overcoming a 31-22 third- effort, but that it again lacked the best-attended middle school athletic events quarter deficit, but missed consistency at the offensive Whiteville will play host to in southeastern North Carolina. eight straight attempts from end of the court. West Brunswick on Friday. The tournament was a post-season event the free throw line and the “It was good to come away until three years ago when tournament officials visiting South Brunswick team with this one, even though it’s GIRLS GAME and coaches opted to make it an event played Hallsboro guard Chase Barnhill looks to battled its way back to tie the a game that we should have S, Brunswick 14 11 11 3 - 29 Whiteville 10 16 12 20 - 58 prior to teams’ regular-season schedules. make a pass in Friday’s girls champion- score at 42-all at the end of won in regulation,” Singletary “It’s been another good tournament,” said ship game of the Hallsboro Middle School regulation. said. “The lack of execution Whiteville managed to pull SOUTH BRUNSWICK (29): Kacy HMS principal Adam Thompson. “We’ve had Basketball Tournament. The Hallsboro girls on offense has become a real O’Connor 8, Tachandria Bryant 5, strong, supportive crowds each night and I feel team won its third straight tournament out the win in the overtime pe- drawback. It’s something we riod when Robert Smith sank See WHS on 2B like everybody enjoyed being part of it.” championship. work hard on in practice, but Stallions pull conference surprise over N. Brunswick LELAND - A strong fourth- wick 55-52. in conference and 3-7 for the hind the play of McKever and quarter comeback gave the The Stallions outscored the season. Daniels. Ten players figured in South Columbus boys basket- Scorpions 22-11 in the final North Brunswick, whose the scoring for the Stallions, ball team its first Waccamaw quarter to claim the win. season record now stands at who had made strong fourth- 2A-3A Conference win of the Pharoah McKever scored 17 5-5 and conference record at quarter rallies in earlier con- season Friday as Coach Jor- points, followed by Dashaun 3-2, led 41-33 after three quar- dan McPherson’s Stallions Daniels with 11 for the Stal- ters before the Stallions took See Stallions on 2B knocked off host North Bruns- lions, who improved to 1-4 charge in the final quarter be- Wilson buckets 29 in Gator boys win over St. Pauls ST. PAULS - Senior guard 29 points. the points during that run for who suffered a 43-33 loss. T.J. Wilson led a strong tran - The Gator defense forced East Columbus, which took its The Lady Gators saw their sition game Friday that gave 27 Bulldog turnovers in losing first conference win of the sea- conference record slip to 2-1 Cerro Gordo Stingers the East Columbus High boys their first conference game son after opening with losses and overall mark drop to 7-3. 2012 Hallsboro Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament champs basketball team a 71-51 Three In what Gator head coach to West Columbus and Red St. Pauls stormed to a 25- Rivers 1A-2A Conference vic- Curt Moss described as “prob- Springs. The Gators’ season 11 halftime lead before ECHS tory over the host St. Pauls ably our “best night of the record now stands at 4-5. battled back in the third quar- Bulldogs. season,” the Gators went on As encouraging as things ter with a 14-1 run to cut the St. Wilson had one of the big- a 10-0 run in the fourth quar- were for the ECHS boys team, Pauls lead to 26-25 going in the gest scoring nights of his four ter that put the game beyond it was an equally discouraging year ECHS varsity career with reach. Wilson scored eight of night for the Gator girls squad, See Gators on 2B West Columbus bounces South Robeson 69-58 CERRO GORDO - Four advantage after three quarters. players in the night’s scoring the lead at halftime before West Columbus players scored The Vikings put their confer- column. South Robeson rallied to take in double figures Friday night ence record at 2-1 and season Devon Rowdy scored 13 the win. in pacing the host West Colum- record at 5-7. points for South Robeson. The West Columbus’ next outing bus High School boys basket- Brisbon and Green scored Mustangs scored 25 of their will be Friday when the Vi- ball team to a 69-58 Three Riv- 12 points each. Brisbon also points in the fourth quarter kings are scheduled to travel to ers 1A-2A Conference victory had 13 rebounds, 10 steals and after Powell had emptied his take on the St. Pauls Bulldogs over winless South Robeson. seven assists. bench. Eleven Mustang players in Three Rivers Conference action. Hallsboro Lady Tigers Coach Michael Powell’s Savon Dawon and Tony figured in the scoring. Vikings led the entire game Reese each scored 10 points The winless West Columbus 2012 Hallsboro Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament champs See Vikings on 2B and held a commanding 50-32 for the Vikings, who placed 10 girls team managed to hold FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Basketball West Columbus at South Columbus North Brunswick at Whiteville
2B - The News Reporter, Monday, January 16, 2012 High school sports schedule Hallsboro teams, Stinger boys, Mustang girls win in semi-fnals TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 Basketball of middle school tournament South Columbus at East Columbus, 4 HALLSBORO - For the first had 11 for Hallsboro in a game time ever, the Nakina girls and that was tight all the way. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 Cerro Gordo boys team earned Williams’ scoring was led Bowling a berth in the finals of the by Cephus McGill with seven East Columbus, South Columbus, Hallsboro Middle School Bas- points, and Cedrix Thompson West Columbus, Whiteville ketball Tournament, and the and Jeffrey Daniels with four at 701 Lanes, 4 Nakina girls team advanced to each. the final round for the second FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 time ever following Thursday’s WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Fairmont at East Columbus, 4 semi-final play. GIRLS West Brunswick at Whiteville, 4:30 Both the Hallsboro boys and Central 27 South Columbus at West Bladen, 4 girls teams also took wins to Williams 8 West Columbus at St. Pauls, 4 advance to the finals. Ericka Vereen scored 10 points and Madison Hinson GIRLS followed with six for Central. BOYS GAME Nakina 14 Macelen McPherson had S. Brunswick 4 16 11 11 5 - 47 WHS Cerro Gordo 13 three points to lead Williams Continued from 1B Whiteville 10 6 6 20 7 - 49 MVPs Hallsboro’s Olivia Kissam and Cerro Gordo’s Johnny Lindsey Jones and Sadryne scorers. SOUTH BRUNSWICK (47): Gary Jacobs each scored six points Kyasia Johnson 4, Jasmime Rabon McFadder were each presented with the Most Valuable Williams 4, Eddie Reid 23, Ryan for Nakina, which led 6-4 at Nakina 18 12. Mosely 4, Jeremy Prince 12 Player Awards after leading their respective teams to WHITEVILLE (58): Jamilia Jones halftime. Chadbourn 12 WHITEVILLE (49): Dylan Bowen 6, Sam McCumbee 18, Marquetta the championships of the 20th annual Hallsboro Middle Kylie Jenkins scored four Nakina was led by Brianna 12, Robert Smith 17, Forrest Powell Hemingway 5, Jordan Ray 7, Ciara School Basketball Tournament. Kissam paced the Halls- and Larramie Whitehead had Wright and Lindsey Jones with 8, Zanary Adams 4, Mykie Foxworth Wilcox 4, Alea Henry 2, Jenna Watts three for Cerro Gordo eight points each. 5, Shawn Frink 3. boro girls team to its third consecutive tournament title, 7, Brianna Jamison 7, Deidra Jordan and McFadden led the Cerro Gordo boys team to its frst Zhanayrhah Davis and 2. Hallsboro 22 Elonda Durante scored six ever championship in the tournament. Central 7 points each for Chadbourn. points. Hallsboro, which led 9-3 at Gators East Columbus will play halftime, got a 10-point effort host to county rival South Co- from Olivia Kissam. Sayeh BOYS Continued from 1B lumbus in non-conference play Campbell and Kailey Paul Williams 44 each had five. Sage McLelland Nakina 29 final quarter. on Tuesday. t had three points to top Central Quentin Vereen scored nine But St. Pauls answered with GIRLS GAME scorers. points and Cephus McGill a 17-8 fourth quarter to claim E. Columbus 5 6 14 8 - 43 garnered eight in the Williams its third straight conference St. Pauls 14 11 1 17 - 33 BOYS win. win. Cerro Gordo 42 Nakina’s Jaret Whittington Bianca Palazzola scored 13 EAST COLUMBUS (33): Meonti Chadbourn 37 scored a game-high 14 points. points and Alexis Robinson Campbell 18, K.J. Johnson 5, Brittany Jonathan McFadden’s 24 Noah Wood followed with four. had 10 for St. Pauls. Hall 4, Quin Walker 2, Lauren Jenkins points led the way for Cerro East Columbus’ Meonti 2, J. McCullum 2. Gordo. Trey Benton had seven. Chadbourn 31 Campbell scored a career high ST. PAULS (43): Bianca Palazzola Chadbourn’s Houston Scott Central 27 18 points while no other ECHS 13, Alexis Robison 10, Priest 9, Glover bucketed 14 points and Fred- Frederick Evans and Hous- player scored more than five 8, Locklear 3. erick Evans followed with 12. ton Scott each had 10 points to lead the Chadbourn victory. Hallsboro 26 For Central, Raeqwon McAl- including a 2-3 mark in the Williams 22 lister had 13 points and Tyrell Stallions Waccamaw Conference. Michael Graham scored 13 McAllister chipped in nine. Continued from 1B South Columbus will travel Nakina Lady Mustangs points and Shaheed Bellamy to play East Columbus in non- 2012 Hallsboro MIddle School Girls Basketball Tournament fnalists ference games against South conference action. Brunswick and West Bruns- team and Luke Little’s South wick only to fall just short. GIRLS GAME Stanly team each won two Jeremy Young tossed in 16 S. Columbus 2 11 12 5 - 30 Little games in their non-conference points for North Brunswick N. Brunswick 9 2 6 17 - 34 Continued from 1B rivalry. Mark Little was an all- In the girls game, it was SOUTH COLUMBUS (30): around athlete at Clarkton Chelsey Long 8, Quae Newman 6, be anything new,” Mark Little North Brunswick that made High School before graduating Bliss Koenig 2, Destiny Drayton 4, said. “Just different teams.” the final-quarter charge to take Kenna Shirley 2, Kerra Shirley 6, During the past four sea- in 1970. He received his teach- a come-from-behind victory. Katie Evans 2. sons, Mark Little’s West Stanly ing degree from Campbell. After trailing the Lady Stal- NORTH BRUNSWICK (34): An- lions 25-17 after three quarters, nabel Hsia 2, Daja White 13, Katrina the North Brunswick girls Brown 8, Grace Ann Deal 5, Nikayla dominated the fourth quarter Ramsey 4, Tiye Cheatham 2. WHS girls team to hold 17-5. Lady Scorpion standout BOYS GAME ‘Pink Out’ on Jan. 20 Daja White scored a game-high S. Columbus 12 10 11 22 - 55 13 points. The NBHS girls have N. Brunswick 14 15 12 11 - 52 The Whiteville High School girls basketball team will pro- a 3-2 conference record and are mote breast cancer awareness during the Wolfpack’s Friday, SOUTH COLUMBUS (55): Kenny Hallsboro Tigers Jan. 20 home games with Waccamaw Conference rival West 5-10 overall Rich 4, Khalil Soles 7, Makiel Bell 2, 2012 Hallsboro Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament fnalists. Brunswick at the WHS gym. Chelsey Long collected Dionte Gerald 4, Shyquan Hemingway eight points to lead Coach 4, Reggie Frink 4, Maurice Stevenson During the “Pink Out” night, WHS players will solicit dona- tions and sell “Pink Out” T-shirts with all proceeds going to the Brett Burroughs’ South Co- 2, Pharoah McKever 17, Dashaun SOUTH ROBESON (58): Devon “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure” foundation. lumbus team, including a pair Daniels 11. Rowdy 13, H. Branch 7, Reggie Scip- of 3-point shots. Quae Newman NORTH BRUNSWICK (52): Adam Vikings pio 7, Quin Page 5, M. Bethea 6, T. Breast cancer survivors attending the event will be given Jacobs 7, Ronald Roland 12, Jason special recognition. and Kenna Shirley each scored BOYS GAME Carter 5, F. Jackson 5, L. Pankey 2, J. Smyre 8, Jeaden Phillips 5, Jeremy Beard 2, J. McRae 2, S. Thompson 4. For more information, contact WHS girls basketball coach six points for South Columbus, S. Robeson 10 13 9 25 - 58 Young 16, LaGrande Roseborough WEST COLUMBUS (69); Cam- Serena Smith at 914-4189. which now has a 5-5 record, W. Columbus 17 18 15 19 - 69 2, Jabril Robinson, 2. eron Brisbon 12, Trevon Green 12, Savon Dawson 10, Tony Reese 10, Moses Robinson 7, Jamal Eady 6, Special Olympics basketball set Akie Gaines 4, Harvey Lesane 2, Saw- yer Strickland 2, Lagarris McCloud 4. for Wednesday at rec center The 2012 Columbus County training an competition will Special Olympics Basketball be held in Feb. 5-7 in Boone. Games will be held on Wednes- Columbus County participants day, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. until will depart on Feb. 4. 701 1 at te Whiteville Recreatio Center. The Columbus County Spe- Registration will begin at cial Olympics Spring Games Bowling 9 with games scheduled to get are scheduled for Wednesday, under way at 10 April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Open 7 Days A Week at the Whiteville High School results Also, the Special Olympics soccer field, adjacent to Legion North Carokina Alpine Ski Stadium. JANUARY 11 January Specials - Prices Good Jan. 1-31, 2012 Wednesday Morning Seniors W-L 2012 Gallon 1.8 Oz. Pressing On 32-8 Hurricanes 26-14 Maola Milk Wise Chips High Rollers 25-15 Whiteville High School Mac Attack 22-14 Roby-O’s 20-20 Wannabees 16-24 sofball schedule Golden Girls 10-30 $ 99 ¢ Two Ships 8-32 Men Top scratch games:Richard Threadgill, 187; Mac McDowell, 166; 4 89 John Worthington, 148; Paul Roby, 2 Liter Maola Ice Cream 141. 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No phone calls and must HEALING TOUCH HOME CARE Call 640-8465 have references. AGENCY, LLC. Accepting new cli- PITBULL PUPPIES FOR SALE $100 www.southerntire.org ents providing In-Home Aid Services each. Call 910-207-7007 or 910- in Columbus and surrounding Coun- 653-6336 CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOS- BABYSITTER NEEDED for 2 kids. ties. 910-207-6550. ETS? Sell it in the classified. Call Must have valid license/good record, Wanda or Hanna at the News car provided. $430/wk. References. JOB OPENING / OPHTHALMIC Reporter today 642-4104, ext Please respond by e-mail if you care TECH. Apply to Columbus Eye Asso- 221 or 237. for this job to: [email protected], or ciate. 910-642-2020 BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- 980-202-1461 tress sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. Can deliver. Call 910-742-7767. CAROLINA HOME AGENCY, Inc. Dealer. will be offering MAPP training for Fos- ter Care beginning February 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent please contact Erica Thompson at 910-642- HAY FOR SALE 3700 for more information Round & Square Bales SPRIGGING/PLANTING DIRECTOR NEEDED for well-estab- of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- lished Christian child care center. 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. Must have a 2-year Early Childhood degree, Admin I & II, & supervisory LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE experience. & LIFECARECENTER Send resume to: Trinity Baptist has the following openings : Church, Attn: Child Care Chairper- FARM TRAC TRACTOR, 35 hp, 20 son, 201 S. Thompson St. Whiteville, C asual Pool RN - to provide blade disc. $7,500. Call 640-2345 NC 28472 excellent end of life care for hos - pice patients at our inpatient facility in Whiteville. Ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously as well as with a team. Critical thinking skills and multi-tasking a must. Prior hospice, oncology or related experience preferred. Current HOME HEALTH license to practice nursing in NC required. Now Hiring Experienced Email resumes to [email protected] or fax to 910-341-1907. No phone calls. Certified Nursing Assistant EOE to see 5-7 patients per day in Columbus and Bladen Counties. Must have current CNA, 2 years experience and dependable transportation. SERVICES Home Health experience preferred. Visit www.wellcarehealth.com for application or contact 280 Child/Elderly Care Lauren Lainez at [email protected] to apply! 20 YEARS EXPERIENCED CNA II “Because We Care” CareGiver desires in home patient. References provided. 910-918-9008
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Bobby Hinson Construction status or national origin, or intention 1 BR, 1 BATH upstairs apt. appli/ 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Nice Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- to make any such preferences, limi- water incl. $400, available NOW. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call quiet neighborhood. Deposit & refer- ging, lots and hedge rows with mini tations or discrimination. We will not Whiteville City Limits.646-1049. 642-4049. ences required. Call 640-8098. excavator. Call 640-7606. knowingly accept any advertising for ****Publisher’s Notice**** real estate which is in violation of the Carpentry Work Equal Housing law. All person are hereby informed Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No Opportunity that all dwellings advertised are avail- All real estate advertised herein is able on an equal opportunity basis. To job too small. Workmanship guaran- subject to the Federal Fair Housing complain of discrimination, call HUD teed. Call 642-4226. Act, North Carolina and Columbus toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE gal to advertise any preference, limi- 2 BEDROOM HOUSE at Roger All types of backhoe work, lot clear- tation discrimination based on race, Street, Fair Bluff. Security Deposit. ing, sand, top soil and marl. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Call 642-2736. Call 654-4503. status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limi- 2 BR HOUSE FOR RENT on 110 tations or discrimination. We will not W. Frink St. $550 month, plus $550 knowingly accept any advertising for deposit. No pets. Call 642-8460. real estate which is in violation of the law. All person are hereby informed 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- that all dwellings advertised are avail- ville. No pets. Deposit and references able on an equal opportunity basis. To FREE AD! required. Call 642-3723. complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT For Free Stuff 2000 TAURUS, runs well, new brakes, on E. Clay St. $850 per month, plus good tires. $1,500 or OBO. 910-477- deposit. No pets. 642-4254. 0203 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished That’s right - when the items you’re trying 2005 TOYOTA LIMITED, 4 WD, tow- 2000 USED 60X28 D/W, 3 BR, 2 house, excellent neighborhood. $700 ing pkg., leather, sunroof, multi CD, BATH windzone II, excellent cond. month. Deposit & references required. all extras. GREAT SHAPE. Call 910- 910-654-4128 ask for Tammie. No pets. Call 642-4923. to give away are free, your classified ad in 640-7192. 3 BR HOUSE in Chadbourn. No pets. 2008 MAZDA 6, 4dr, sedan, Sport, $425 month + $425 security dep., ref- The News Reporter is free. VE, 34k, $14,800. Fair Bluff Ford erences req. Call 654-4973 649-7531 LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 Fill out the coupon below and send it in. 2009 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan, SE, nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes auto, moonroof, 33k. $16,500. Fair for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 & lots for sale. Owner financing Call We’ll run it for FREE!* 910-770-2227. 2009 MERCURY MILAN Premier 4dr, 24k, leather, moonroof. $18,900. Fair BRICK HOUSE 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, Bluff Ford 649-7531 2 ACRES OF CLEARED LAND with screened in porch, 15 min from N 32x60 shop. Klondyke Rd., Chad- Myrtle Beach. 910-653-9315 bourn. $33,000. Call 910-625-9232. JUST REDUCED! 3 BR 2 bath house Name ______in Whiteville, central heat/air, recently 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, 4dr, renovated, $650 month, plus securi- 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- ty deposit. References required. No 7531 pets. 910-654-4973. Address ______2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 2WD x LAKEFRONT HOUSE with pier and boat lift. 3BR, 2 bath, $1000 month. cab, 4dr, 4k, $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford ****Publisher’s Notice**** City______State______Zip ______910-649-7531 Equal Housing Opportunity Call 910-642-4443 or 770-1001 All real estate advertised herein is 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO C1500 subject to the Federal Fair Housing LT, crewcab, 18k, $22,900. Fair Bluff Act, North Carolina and Columbus Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) Ford 649-7531 Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- gal to advertise any preference, limi- 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- tation discrimination based on race, ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial ______
2007 FORD SPORT TRAC, auto 4.0L V6, 4 Door SUV, 43k. $18,500. Fair LANDMARK THOMPSON ______Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 ESTATES 2010 FORD E-350 SD, 3dr van, 38k. ESTATES 15 passenger $20,900. Fair Bluff Ford APARTMENTS ______Mercury 649-7531 APARTMENTS *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. 103 Jones Place 2010 FORD EDGE, auto 3.5L V6, 4 621 Nolan Ave. Whiteville, NC Door SUV, 29k. $24,800. Fair Bluff Whiteville, NC 28472 Ford 910-649-7531 Now accepting applica- 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, auto, Elderly Households tions. 1 bedroom units, moonroof, 25k, $20,800. Fair Bluff (62 or older, or handicap accessible units Ford 910-649-7531 Classifieds Work! Persons with Disabilities) available. Total electric with range & refrigerator 1 Bedroom Apartments furnished. Head of house- Units for Persons with hold must be 62 or older. The News Reporter 2008 EZ GO ST golf cart, garage kept. Rent based on income. Lift kit, one owner, exc. condition. Disabilities Available Charger. 840-1752 Office Hours Rental Assistance Available Tuesday & Thursday Mail to: Free Classified, The News Reporter MARINE Please Call 8:30 am - 5:00 pm PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472 1-910-641-0450 640-3315 This Institution is an Equal Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private parties only. One Opportunity Provider and Employer. item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be submitted via coupon or in person NEW 2005 17-19 ft galvanized boat to our Advertising Dept. trailer w/17ft boat, 130 hp Merc IO. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY $1,200. 477-0203 Dynamic Property Management
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ment: Hustler Channel 778, Hustler of the estate of Beatrice Dunbar BBC America HD, Bandamax, Cook- as Free On Demand: Cutting Edge mers and/or broadcasters, we are list- Cypress Village Apartments HD Channel 1778, and Hustler On 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. 429 Belmont Dr ing Channel, Cooking Channel HD, On Demand Channels 341 and 1053. ing these services/stations here in the Demand Channel 779, 3D Pay Per 1 and 2 bedrooms. Durham, NC 27703 Current TV, De Pelicula, De Pelicula On or about February 6th, Deutsche event that those discussions lead to View Channel 1773, Cutting Edge Free laundry room + Community January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 Classico, DIY, DIY HD, Encore(East), Welle Channel 879 will change to DW the dropping or addition of the follow- On Demand Channels 341 and 1053. room ****24 hour maintenance*** Encore(West), Encore HD, Encore Amerika. ing services/stations: CMT, CMT HD. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Finally, we are currently involved in Rental Assistance Up to 100% Action, Encore Love, Encore Mys- The new services listed below can- January 16, 2012 Having qualified as Administratrix of discussions regarding the services Seniors 62 years and older tery, Encore Drama, Encore West- not be accessed on CableCARD- CMT, CMT HD. 910-649-7971 the Estate of Verian Roscoe Dunbar, and/or stations listed below. While we erns, Encore Wam, Erotic Networks, equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable January 16, 2012 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm deceased, late of Columbus County, Gospel Music Channel, Great Ameri- Products purchased at retail without cannot guarantee that we will reach TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 NC, the undersigned hereby notifies can Country, Music Choice (Chan- additional, two-way capable equip- agreement with the relevant program- Equal Housing Opportunity all persons having claims against the nels 900-945), NHL Network, NHL estate of said decedent to present Network HD, NHL Center Ice, Retro- them to the undersigned within (3) Plex, Sprout, Starz(East), Starz (West) months from the date of the first pub- Starz Cinema, Starz HD, Starz Kids & lication, or this notice will be pleaded Family, Starz Kids & Family HD, Starz in bar of their recovery. All persons In Black, Starz Edge, Starz Edge HD, MADISON HILL APARTMENTS indebted to said estate will please Starz Comedy, Starz Comedy HD, 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC make immediate payment. Starz On Demand, truTV, truTV HD, One Bedroom Apts. This 2nd. day of January, 2012 Youtoo, Zee TV. "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 Karen Humphrey In addition, from time to time we make r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& Administratrix of the estate of weet Rental assistance up to 100% certain changes in the services that Verian Roscoe Dunbar based on income. we offer in order to better serve our 429 Belmont Dr Seniors 62 years and older customers. The following changes Durham, NC 27703 are planned: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 S On or about January 18th, HD Mov- &)"3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ies On Demand Channel 1001 will no STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA longer be available as a standalone alk COUNTY OF COLUMBUS channel and its programming will Sample below shown 12-E-2 move to Movies On Demand Chan- actual size. The undersigned, NICOLAS N. nels 600, 1000, and 1600. HD Movie TSend a message to your special WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br Pass On Demand Channel 1027 will duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- MCCOLSKEY, has qualified as Exec- To our dear someone for Valentine’s Day. dry & living room, front porch, rear utor of the Estate of GENE THOM- no longer be available as a stand- patio. References & lease required. AS MCCOLSKEY, late of Colum- alone channel and its programming daughter, Lynn, Show them how much you care, will move to Movie Pass On Demand No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 bus County, and this is to notify all We love you. and let everyone know. persons having claims against said Channels 650, 1026, and 1650. Pri- Estate to present them to the under- metime HD On Demand Channel You have made our Messages will be published on Monday, signed on or before April 9, 2012 1041 will no longer be available as lives very special. February 13th in The News Reporter and pursuant to North Carolina General a standalone channel and its pro- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall gramming will move to Primetime online at Whiteville.com. 14X70 2BR, 2 bath mobile home on On Demand Channels 195, 1040 and large lot with appliances. 635 Creek be pled in bar of their recovery. All Keep that beautiful 1195. Showtime HD On Demand Rd. $395 mo. 910-842-7404 persons indebted to said Estate will smile always. please make immediate payment Channel 1035 will no longer be avail- PHOTO 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED mobile to the undersigned at the following able as a standalone channel and its Happy Valentine’s Only home in Chadbourn area. Absolutely address: programming will move to Showtime Day. no pets. Call 654-4130. This the 9th day of January, 2012. On Demand Channels 762, 1034 Love, 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for NICOLAS N. MCCOLSKEY, and 1762. Big Ten Network HD On rent. References required. No pets. Executor of the Estate of”“““ Demand Channel 1074 will no longer Mom & Dad Call 910-654-4182 days, or 642-4073 GENE THOMAS MCCOLSKEY be available as a standalone chan- between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. PO Box 314 nel and its programming will move to $20 Compose your special message using the form provided. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME North Whiteville, NC 28472 Sports Pass On Demand Channels Then give us a call at 642-4104, ext. 236, come by our ofce, or mail your message of Hallsboro. No pets. References C. Greg Williamson 549, 1073, and 1549. HD Show- required. Call 910-642-5801 or 910- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP case On Demand channels 1046 and with payment to The News Reporter, P.O. Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. 640-9435. Attorneys at Law 1339 will no longer be available as a Payment - either by credit card, cash or check - must accompany placement. P.O. Box 1467 standalone channel and its program- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- ming will move to various On Demand Deadline for publication is Thursday, February 9th. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Whiteville, NC 28472 642-4049. (910) 642-7151 channels. HBO HD On Demand con- January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012 tent will be added to HBO On Demand 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH mobile home channels 760, 1030, and 1760. Name:______Phone: ______for rent in the Tabor City area Call Time Warner Cable On or about January 30th, the follow- 910-840-7253. ing channel additions are planned as Address: ______a 3D PPV service: 3D Pay Per View 4BR 2 1/2 bath 2004 mobile home Time Warner Cable’s agreements with City:______State:______Zip: ______on acre lot, storage bldg. $700mo programmers and broadcasters to Channel 1773. Evergreen area. 910-840-2845. carry their services and stations rou- On or about January 30th, Music Your Message: (25 words or less) ______Choice On Demand Channels 481 MOBILE HOME for rent 3 BR, 2 full tinely expire from time to time. We baths. Chadbourn area. $475 plus are usually able to obtain renewals or and 1066 will change to MC On ______deposit . Call 910-654-3063. extensions of such agreements, but in Demand. order to comply with applicable regu- On or about February 1st, the follow- ______NORTH WHITEVILLE off 701 Crape ing channel additions are planned as lations, we must inform you when an ______Myrtle Lane - 3 bedroom, 2 bath a monthly subscription service: Hus- home, brick in doublewide modular agreement is about to expire. The fol- tler Channel 778, Hustler HD Chan- home. Well cared for sits on extra lowing agreements are due to expire ______large lot with mature fruit and orna- soon, and we may be required to nel 1778, and Hustler On Demand mental trees. Central heat/air, washer/ cease carriage of one or more of these Channel 779. ______dryer, large screen in rear deck with services/stations in the near future. On or about February 2nd, the fol- handicap access. Double filtered well Service: WITN-TV, BBC America, lowing channel addition is planned water, large fenced in yard in rear. $750 mo. + $375 dep. Optional yard care reduces rent. Call 704-804-6159. SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME $350m, 2months rent + deposit required, private country lot. Depos- it required. Chadbourn Area. Call 642-6888
FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- ry Enterprises. 642-5824 FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- prises 910-642-5824. FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for rent, near hospital. Long term lease. Call 642-4923.
FARM FOR RENT - Approximately 40 acres. Fair Bluff, NC. Call 910-628- 9746.
Notice of Meeting Brunswick VFD
Annual Business Meeting will be held on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Elections will be held at this time. Public is invited to attend. January 5, 9, 12, 16, 2012
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Beatrice Dunbar, deceased, late of Columbus County, NC, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within (3) months from the date of the first pub- lication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 2nd. day of January, 2012 Karen Humphrey Administratrix 20 years experience in giving personal attention to customers Vineland AIR RESCUE Station Available for wedding receptions & other events 843-251-7103A Division of TP Services • 6-6 Mon. - Sat. for your convenience 642-3157