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QSPCBUJPO change her mind. Tuesday he plans to finish out his 10th term A retired educator, Huggins in the General Assembly, then focus more of still does contract work with his time and energy on his grocery stores and exceptional children as far development corporation. away as South Carolina. She Next year marks the 20th year the business- spent most of her career with man has spent in the legislature, and Hill said the Bladen County Schools. it is time for someone new to step up. “I had an intern who is vi- “I am not going to file to run for re-election. sually impaired,” Huggins ex- I’ve been blessed and have served for 10 terms plained. The woman is skilled and nearly 20 years. I do plan on completing in teaching Braille and other my term,” Hill said. “I will still be able to help survival skills to the blind, our district.” Huggins said, and was travel- Hill will serve on seven committees in the ing throughout the area by coming year. A handful of those are considered catching rides with Huggins to be rather powerful and deal with govern- and others. ment operations, revenue, agriculture and “I was heartbroken when economic development. they offered her a job in Cum- Hill said his coming departure from politi- berland County,” Huggins said, cal office reminded him of something a profes- “but she had to turn it down. sor at UNC-Chapel Hill shared in a business She couldn’t guarantee that course a few years ago. It was a verse from the she could get there.” Bible about timing. With nearly 500 sub- Huggins has since founded missions in the printed Joss Transportation Services. See Hill, page 2-A version, and more The company serves both Blad- en and Columbus counties, and than 700 in the online Huggins said she is trying to version, the annual See Transport, page 6-A Local business Christmas Memories section is included in owner to seek today’s issue. ‘Moderate’ Senate post drought hits Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist DIDYOB? By NICOLE CARTRETTE Staff Writer Did you observe ... St. Nick’s helper Columbus One of Santa Claus’ assistants was spotted on Chadbourn Highway A Whiteville busi- By RAY WYCHE Lynn Soles, 14, rak- Wednesday, guiding parents’ sleighs out of Whiteville Primary School. ness owner says he will Staff Writer ing in seven awards file to run for the newly created District 13 N.C. Columbus, along with five at 701 Lanes’ youth Senate seat. The new nearby counties, is now clas- league party Satur- district plan adopted sified as being in a “moderate” by the legislature this day?...John Littleton drought by the North Carolina Holiday closings year includes Colum- Drought Management Advi- and Jake Faircloth The News Reporter will be pub- 26 and Monday, Jan. 2. bus and Robeson coun- sory Council as of last week. lished and delivered on its routine Chadbourn Town Hall will be ties. taking a few minutes Six counties — Columbus, Monday and Thursday schedule closed Friday, Monday and Tuesday, W. Bernard White, away from hunting to Bladen, Brunswick, Cumber- during the Christmas and New Year’s Dec. 23-27, and on Monday, Jan. 2. Jr., 43, owner of Ad- land, Sampson, and Harnett catch a “trespasser” holidays. Tabor City Town Hall will be vanced Computing, — have been placed in the The N.C. Museum of Forestry will closed Friday through Monday, Dec. who describes himself Bernard White Saturday morning— moderate drought category, be closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 2. as an independent con- three classifications below the and discovering it was and Tuesday, Dec. 24-27, and Jan. 1-2, Lake Waccamaw Town Hall will be servative, said he will run in the Republican driest (severe, extreme and ex- but will be open on Saturday, Dec. 31. closed Friday through Monday, Dec. primary next year. Wildlife Ofcer C.P. ceptional droughts) categories. Post offices will be closed Monday, 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 2 “This is my first political endeavor,” White White, who was also Forty-four of the state’s 100 Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2. Fair Bluff Town Hall will be said, adding that his primary motivation in counties have been placed in hunting for trespass- Columbus County Library closed Friday through Monday, Dec. running is “the economy and people. We need the “abnormally dry” clas- branches will be closed Friday 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 2. jobs and we need someone interested in jobs,” ers? All three had a sification. No counties had through Tuesday, Dec. 23-27, and Whiteville Town Hall will be White said. been labeled as suffering from good laugh... Monday, Jan. 2. closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 26- “I believe we can have prosperity again severe, extreme or exceptional The American Red Cross office 27, and Monday, Jan. 2. and I believe we can have a hriving and robust drought in the latest report is- will be closed Friday through Mon- Brunswick Town Hall will be economy. That’s my main focus,” White said. sued last week. day, Dec. 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 2. closed Friday through Monday, Dec. “ This new district is one of the poorest in the County Deaths A light rain fell on parts of County, state and federal offices 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 2. state and it is time for a change.” the county Tuesday night and will be closed Friday through Mon- Columbus County and Whiteville Under the new redistricting plans, Colum- Whiteville Wednesday but the amounts day, Dec. 23-26, and on Monday, Jan. 2. bus County no longer shares a state senator Richard P. Johnson Sr. were so slight in most loca- Banks will be closed Monday, Dec. See Closings, page 7-A with Brunswick and Pender counties. Colum- Tabor City See Drought, page 7-A O’Lillian Ham Sarvis See White, page 6-A Riegelwood James Sutton Chadbourn Sugar alerted owners to devastating fre Flonnie Ann Williams nBrian and Amy Smith lost every- stop barking. She runs and hides if she hears a thing in fire that damaged their Butler shotgun, but this noise (when a window broke) Town Road mobile home. was different, and she let us know what was Index happening.” By BOB HIGH Brian, who had just gotten out of the large &EJUPSJBMT

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$ the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack at ing all day, and I was soaking. It felt so good,” Pearl Harbor. Amy recalled. Brian, sitting on the side of the It was the evening they lost everything they tub, finally investigated Sugar’s barking. He owned in a mobile home fire at their residence went to the living room and saw flames coming along Butler Town Road, about two miles from through the front window. the Williams Volunteer Fire Department. 9-1-1 problems Sugar, Amy’s pet of nine years, alerted the Brian was trained by his firefighting grand- couple to the blaze and allowed them to get out father, Floyd Jacobs of Nakina, to stand behind of the home before being injured. a wall when opening a door in a fire. Brian stood to the side and opened the front door. The rush Usually hides Amy Smith holds her dog Sugar at her parents’ home in of air blew out the glass storm door, but Brian “She deserves a ribeye steak every night Chadbourn. Sugar alerted Amy and husband Brian Smith, for what she did,” Brian stated. “She wouldn’t See Sugar, page 6-A to the fre that destroyed their home off Gore Trailer Road. 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 TopSTUDENTS WCHS nominates two for top honors Story and Photos was a N.C. Governor’s School By FULLER ROYAL nominee and is a citizenship Staff Writer award recipient. He was chief marshal in Gary Greene and Stuart middle school and a marshal Small are West Columbus last year in high school High School’s picks for two of “The dream I have since the state’s top college scholar- I was in the third grade is to ships. attend UNC-Chapel Hill and Seventeen-year-old Small, become an endodontist,” he the son of Phil and Sheila said. “When I was young I Small, was nominated for the had very bad teeth and I want Morehead-Cain Scholarship to help anyone with the same at the University of North problem I had. I know that it Carolina at Chapel Hill and isn’t a good feeling when you the Park Scholarship at North are ashamed to show your hap- Carolina State University. piness because of your teeth.” “It feels like a great honor He said his favorite class has been bestowed upon me,” has been Chemistry II. he said. “Even to just be nomi- “Our teacher, Ms. Wright, nated for these scholarships or as we sometimes call her feels like an achievement. ‘Auntie Latonya,’ is amazing,” “It is an opportunity for he said. “She really knows students such as myself to how to make learning enjoy- show their merit and determi- able. nation,” he said. “She can take a ‘falling- Small is involved at WCHS asleep’ or ‘secretly-playing-tic- with peer tutoring, the Fellow- tac -toe-attention-getter-lesson ship of Christian Athletes, the and turn it into something National Art Honor Society, where everybody is attentive the Physics Club and the Math Gary Greene Stuart Small and laughing at some of her Club. jokes kind of lesson. Outside of school, HE en- has been his favorite. lifetime do you get to say that university to say that we like works with the new student- “I also just love the subject. joys tennis and art. “I am torn between biol- your school nominated you to you so much we will pay for inspired school tutoring plans. Look at all the TV shows that Among his honors, he in- ogy and chemistry,” he said. represent them for such pres- your education is huge accom- Outside of school, he’s always used to come on, they cludes being a 2011-12 mar- “I believe that by studying tigious scholarships? plishment. For my name also involved with church youth. all had a chemistry class in shal, being a member of the these fields intently I will be “It’s a once in a lifetime to be associated with some of “You always have to give them,” he said. “Even though Beta Club and serving as able to transform myself into feeling,” he said. “All the work the other scholars in the state thanks back to the One who they’re nothing close to what president of the National Art a productive citizen who will that you’ve put into just the is just breathtaking.” gave you the abilities for such class really is, you still have Honor Society. one day contribute to the bet- few years ahead is finally com- Of the things with which accomplishments,” he said. got to love the feeling of know- He is a member of the Na- terment of society.” ing into view. There’s nothing he’s involved at WCHS he said “During the past two years ing that is the class you’re tional Society of High School Greene, the 17-year-old son like the taste of success after FFA is “number one. It’s been I have entered and completed taking. Scholars. of Randy and Nena Greene, so many years of putting forth my high school career.” the Take the Lake Walk/Run “The class just makes my “My plans are to earn de- was nominated for the More- that kind of effort. He also enjoys bowling. personal endurance chal- mind start racing at all the grees in either the medical head-Cain Scholarship at the “It’s a potential free ride “I may not be all that good, lenge,” he said. “To complete combinations you can come field to pursue a career in UNC-Chapel Hill and the Park to the University of North but it’s really fun,” he said, this task really does test your up with and what they might cardiovascular surgery or to Scholarship at NCSU. Carolina at Chapel or North adding that he has been heav- personal endurance and deter- do,” he said. earn a degree in nuclear en- “It’s an amazing feeling Carolina State University, ily involved with FFA’s CDE mination.” gineering to pursue a career and a tremendous confidence respectively,” he said, “Who (Career Development Events) He lists among his honors Fuller Royal in nuclear health physics,” booster going into a big step in wouldn’t be jazzed at this teams. being chosen to attend the 910-642-4104 ext. 228 he said. your life,” he said of the nomi- chance? We all know that col- A member of all of the aca- Institute for Future Agricul- [email protected] He can’t decide which class nation. “How many times in a lege isn’t cheap and for the demic clubs at school he also tural Leaders at NCSU. He Hill Continued from page 1-A

“The third chapter of Eccle- led him to vote with Repub- plants right now,” Hill said. Deciding not to run again siastes reminds us there is licans rather than his own He questions if environ- was not an easy decision. a time and place for every- party, he would not budge on mental advocates who have “I’ve taken this thing very thing,” Hill said. some issues. opposed the port at Southport, seriously. At first I thought He said it is not only time “Did we give away every- Titan Cement in Wilmington about running again,” Hill for new leadership in Raleigh thing? No,” Hill said. and other projects have hurt said. “I’ve had people ask me but his own business was He said he “refused” to vote job creation. but I believe there is a time growing and needs more of his in favor of the voter ID bill. “There are a lot who fight and place for everything and attention. “They needed one vote,” industry,” Hill said. “In South it is time to change direction “I’ve found I probably do Hill said. “They pressured Carolina you don’t have that a little bit.” need to be more involved in me.” going on.” Hill’s announcement that,” Hill said. Another highly controver- Hill said he has come a comes after rumors of sev- Hill owns five grocery sial issue was a measure that long way from pumping gas eral would-be candidates who stores but plans to open two some saw as a jab at teacher at his dad’s store when he was may be thinking of filing for more in the near future, he advocacy groups who were 7 years old. the post. said. His development com- highly critical of education He is known for his strong In recent weeks, Kenneth pany, Hillcrest Corp., plans to cuts. work ethic. It is nothing for Waddell, the mayor of Chad- offer more retail opportuni- The bill, which passed both shoppers of his grocery stores bourn, announced he would ties in the future and he has houses, would have ended al- to see Hill pushing carts in seek the Democratic nomina- purchased additional property lowing school employees to the parking lot or stocking tion for the House. Waddell in Columbus and surrounding have dues withdrawn from shelves. challenged Hill two years ago, areas. their pay. It is something the He said he has worked for as well. Hill took a moment to re- state has allowed the N.C. As- what he has and through high House District 20, which flect on this year’s budget ses- sociation of Educators, law school he worked at a store currently includes all of sion, one that he considered enforcement officers and other and cropped tobacco to buy Columbus and portions of one of the most trying. A state employees to do for years. his own clothes. Brunswick County, will soon longtime Democrat, Hill has Hill was opposed. “I’ve worked all my life, become House District 46 un- found himself in the minority Perhaps one of the biggest never slacked up and I’ve der new redistricting plans. party for the first time in his blows to Southeastern North Staff photo by Nicole Cartrette enjoyed it,” Hill said. The new district includes all political career. Under GOP Carolina’s hopes for job cre- Dy ill i i iill He has enjoyed politics as of Columbus as well as por- leadership, Hill and a hand- ation came when state leaders well. The walls of his office tions of Bladen and Robeson ful of Democratic Business failed to lure Continental Tire “I know a lot of people are coming to their district,” Hill and its hallways speak of his counties. Caucus members got a lot of to a Brunswick County site playing the blame game,” Hill said. two decades in the House and attention when they voted with near the Columbus County said Tuesday, adding that in “We really need to take Christmas cards from elected Nicole Cartrette the Republicans on a number border. 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With the coming of colder flu vaccine in shots. We have usually in January, we will weather, people seem to be about 200 doses left,” Smith hit the prime season for flu,” more diligent in getting influ- said. Smith said. enza vaccinations. She added, “We can get No cases have been report- Columbus County Depart- more (vaccine) if people come ed to the local health depart- ment of Health Director Kim in,” she said. ment but medical providers Smith said the total number Smith said state health are not required to report of shots given thus far this officials have advised local cases of influenza unless a winter is about equal to the departments that the worst death is involved, Smith said. Miona Fonvielle takes oath. number given at the same time time for influenza illnesses is Statewide, outbreaks of flu last year. ahead of us. illnesses have been sporadic “We have given most of our “In the first of the year, this year, she added.

State’s jobless totals decrease in November Unemployment in North jobs, while work in the public The state’s jobless rate for Carolina fell 0.4 percent last sector showed a loss. November 2010 was 9.8 percent. month and now stands at 10 Private sector jobs in- The nationwide unemploy- percent. creased by 3,800 in November ment rate for November was The report from the state while public sector positions, 8.6 percent. Employment Security Com- which include public school The ESC will release un- mission (ESC) noted a “moder- personnel, had a loss of 800 employment figures for each ate growth” in private sector jobs during the month. county on Jan. 4, 2012. Last Minute Holiday Trent Burroughs takes oath. Judge Tyler gives oath to Tabor council Shopping at J.S. Mann’s District Court Judge Sher- that followed the oath-taking or Harper as he took his oath, ry Tyler administered the oath ceremony, Fonvielle was se- and her grandson, Wesley s02/&%33)/.!,&)44).' of office on Dec. 13 to Tabor lected unanimously by other Fonvielle, held the Bible as s')&472!00).' SHOP City council members who council members to again she took her oath. Burroughs’ LOCAL! won re-election in November. serve as mayor pro tem. wife Allison held the Bible as FREE! s!,4%2!4)/.3 Mayor Royce Harper won She held the Bible for May- he took the oath. Plus Our Famous No Hassles Exchanges & Service After The Sale! another four-year, running unopposed. Council members Miona Fonvielle and Trent Give a Mann’s Gift Certificate - Burroughs handily won re- election as top vote getters in the council race, and will also Park Your Sleigh At serve four-year terms. During the council meeting Our Door! THE PERFECT GIFT! 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Madison St., Whiteville 717 South Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183 910.642.5029 Terry Mann Jack Steinberg 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 Crime briefs Two were not guilty Dowless gets probation Two defendants was standing and Returned Deer were judged not “smoking weed” in robbery plea deal Gregory Montrice Kelly, an There have been 61 wrecks guilty by Superior in Martin Luther Laci Jo Dowless, and Cooper a ride to employee of Bojangles here, with deer reported by rural Court juries here King Jr. Avenue 26, of N.C. 242 South, Whiteville when the gave police a pocketbook, left drivers, plus four vehicles hit last week in sepa- during Septem- B l a d e n b o ro, w a s incident took place. by a Georgia woman, he found dogs and another hit a cow this rate cases. ber 2010, when a placed on probation They stole Evers’ car in the restaurant here Tuesday. month, according to reports Rodrick Ter- man drove up and for 30 months here as well. The pocketbook contained al- through Dec. 19 by the High- rell Powers, 21, asked Williams to in Superior Court Both Dowless and most $300 in cash, and numer- way Patrol. of Maple Lane, go with him to sell last week after she Cooper were convict- Williams ous credit cards. Whiteville, was some scrap metal, pleaded to common- ed of robbery in 2010 cleared of a second-degree because the unnamed man in a case where they Shots law robbery. Dowless rape charge. Powers was didn’t have a driver’s li- stole the cash regis- Arrested A flurry of small-caliber She and co-defen- charged after having sex cense. dant John Wayne Cooper, 30, ter and cash from The Hasty G e o r g e gunshots damaged two parked with a 15-year-old Whiteville Williams admitted cop- vehicles and a home in the 400 also of Bladenboro, were ar- Mart in Chadbourn in May R a n d a l l High School female student per gutters stolen from the rested for stealing the wallet 2009. That was Dowless’ only Wilson, 43, block of West Virgil Street here in the school’s band room on Mt. Olive Missionary Bap- at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, according and cash of Clyde Evers, 77, of conviction before last week’s of Livings- Feb. 5, 2010. tist Church and the First Bladenboro, after his car broke plea deal. A prison term of 14 ton Chapel to local police. There were no Records show Powers Presbyterian Church here injuries. down on Old Lumberton Road to 17 months was suspended. Road, Delco, said the act was “consensu- were sold for scrap using near Evergreen on Nov. 8, 2010. Cooper’s charges are await- has been ar- al,” and the “victim” didn’t his driver’s license, but he Evers was giving Dowless ing action. rested on a Decals testify. denied stealing the items. charge of Dina Noelle Atkinson, 30, of Marcel Demont Williams, The jury had a verdict in s h o o t i n g Wilson Evergreen, was arrested here 23, of West Virgil Street less than 30 minutes. Wil- into an occupied vehicle on a here, was cleared of a felony liams was not charged with Probation for fraud Tuesday for stealing decals and Kevin Delane Best, selwhite in December warrant obtained by Sheriff ’s video games, valued at $139.05, larceny charge. fraud for selling the items he Detective Tim Floyd. Williams testified he didn’t own. 25, of Chadbourn, was 2009, and selling them from Walmart, according to a placed on probation for scrap metal. The Wilson is charged with police report. shooting into a vehicle oc- for 30 months, and a blade and rake were cupied by Adam Coleman in prison term of eight recovered. September. Terminated to 10 months was sus- The first six months Whiteville man injured pended in Superior of Best’s probation Probation for Billie Jo Nor- Court here last week will be intensive su- Misdemeanor ris-Merritt, 37, of Rough-N- when he pleaded to Best pervision, requiring Ready Road, Cerro Gordo, was in Hallsboro Monday Nevada Junior Jordan, 41, two counts of fraud. a daily curfew and community terminated during a recent Lonnie Lee Sessions III, 29, ing hit while riding a bicycle of Whiteville, pleaded recently Best was convicted of steal- service. His prior record shows session of Superior Court here. of Whiteville, was seriously on Smyrna Road and making to misdemeanor possession of ing a bush hog, box blade and convictions for larceny in 2009 The woman was convicted injured Monday at 7:25 p.m. in an “abrupt left turn” in front stolen goods, and was placed potato rake from George Mus- and DWI in 2005. in Cleveland County on July a collision at the intersection of a car driven by Dina Carol on probation for a year, with 8, 2010 of attempted fraud, of U.S. 74-76 and Hallsboro Fipps Brown, 47, of Whiteville. a 45-day jail term suspended. and placed on probation for 18 Road, according to a Highway Griffin turned from Smyrna The felony charge of posses- Restitution in toy thef months, with a prison term of Patrol report. Road to enter High Orchard sion and a count of altering a B r a n d o n O m a r of Whiteville, were four to five months suspended. Sessions’ vehicle collided Road, the Highway Patrol re- serial number were dismissed. Stinson, 26, of Lau- arrested in the Decem- She violated probation by with one driven by William port noted in the 5:45 p.m. Jordan had a Honda mo- rinburg, pleaded last ber 2010 case. Stinson not living with a family mem- Boyd Johnson, 67, of Thom- crash. torcycle in June 2010 that had week in Superior will be on probation ber as required, plus not mak- asville. Both drivers, and a s$ECn#HARLES+7IL- been stolen from Kyle Dav- Court here to felony for two years, and a ing court-ordered payments. passenger with Johnson were liamson, 81, of Hallsboro, was enport. 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A Bristina Nicole Williams, then Brother put on probation Terry James Jor- The items stolen prison term of 16 to 20 months 17, in the face, and the injuries dan, 56, of Singletary from Watts included was suspended. required many stitches, re- Road, Whiteville, a 24-foot freezer- Swanger pleaded to misde- for growing marijuana cords show. was given deferred cooler, 23 window meanor breaking and entering Williams is now living in David Adam Davis, term was suspend- prosecution in Supe- air conditioners, a in the summer of 2011, and was Goldsboro. A 60-day jail term 23, of Old Lumberton ed. His prior record rior Court here last draft-beer dispenser, on probation when he commit- for Hanson was suspended. 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s3PECIAL/RDERS ewelry ompany s*EWELRY2EPAIR J C s7ATCH"ATTERIES Behind Taco Bell s%NGRAVING FURNITURE DEPOT of Whiteville 50 Whiteville Town Centre • 914-0600 OPEN LATE NIGHTS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 723 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-6808 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 Sugar Continued from page 1-A escaped injury. The fire began the firefighters a little sooner ing her pregnancy, and still in a faulty indoor base plug would have made a big differ- requires extra-large clothing. near the front door.. ence in what we could have Many of the baby’s needs have The couple ran from the saved,” Brian declared. been met, but diapers and food home after using a cell phone It was a total loss for the will be a constant requirement. to call the 9-1-1 Center, but home, given to the couple by They might be living with couldn’t get through because Brian’s father, Alfred Smith, Amy’s parents for quite a of a still unexplained techni- when they married two years while, but both of them know cal glitch. Neighbors tried to ago. that Sugar’s alertness saved call 9-1-1, and were also told A day early them from possible injury and/ there was an “error” in their Amy said she wasn’t in ma- or death. Brian’s parents, Al- calls. Even landline calls failed jor physical stress, but rescue fred Smith and Barbara Walker to reach the emergency center. workers immediately took of Whiteville, are also aiding Finally, Amy called a Wil- her to the hospital. Logan Lee the couple. liams Township firefighter, was delivered by Caesarian on Ironically, Amy’s cell phone who spread the word, and the Friday – a day before he was number ends in “911,” and fire truck arrived about 15 to expected to make his arrival. their landline house phone also 20 minutes after the first at- Brian and Amy had been ended in “911.” tempts were made. preparing for their six-pound, Everything ruined 14-ounce son’s arrival by buy- Bob High Brian tried to use his wa- ing the needed baby items, but 910-642-4104 ext. 247 ter hose to knock down the all of that was lost in the fire. [email protected] blaze in the front, but it was Much has been replaced too far along and he couldn’t by neighbors, friends, and the control it. congregation of the Pleasant Firefighters quickly doused Plains Baptist Church, where White Continued from page 1-A the fire upon their arrival, but the couple attend. the front of the mobile home Bill Pennington, an across- was gone and smoke and water the-road neighbor of Marcus bus County is removed from penetrated all the clothing and and Mary Hammonds – Amy’s Senate District 8, now represent- furnishings inside. parents – put plywood panel- ed by Bill Rabon, and is paired “We believe the arrival of ing across the front of the with Robeson County in Senate damaged mobile home, but District 13. Of voters in the new everyone agrees the structure District 13, 72 percent are Demo- DEBT RELIEF can’t be saved. crat, 12.7 percent Republican Bankruptcy Baptized and 15 percent unaffiliated. That district is currently Stop Foreclosures The 33-year-old Brian and Amy, 29, met at a mutual represented by Michael Walters, Brian Smith holds Logan Lee Smith, born two days after fre ravaged the Smith’s home Get A Fresh Start friend’s home 10 years ago, a Proctorville Democrat. along Butler Town Road, and the family lost everything. and finally the “friends” be- “He seems to be a part of the Attorney came as one when they mar- same crowd that is giving us James ried. Logan Lee is their first holidays. ville, N.C. 28472. lost to the blaze. the recognition of the poorest Robbins child. For anyone wishing to help No insurance Brian has received a lot of district in the state,” White said. Brian was baptized at the “We need someone interested 922 S. Madison St. the couple, particularly at The couple didn’t have rent- clothing. He wears pants with Pleasant Plains Church the this time of year, checks can er’s insurance, and the home a 36-inch waist and 30-inch in jobs not in keeping jobs out. Whiteville Sunday after Thanksgiving, be mailed to Brian and Amy was still in Brian’s father’s length. Shirts should be large. The common consensuses of and he expects to return to Smith in care of the Pleasant name, so there won’t be a pay- Amy went from a women’s people I talk to tell me that they CALL 642-4860 work with a Charleston, S.C., Plains Baptist Church, White- ment for personal belongings 12-14 size to much more dur- think their leaders want them www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com dredging company after the to stay poor.” White said he favors less regulation. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY “I like freedom. I don’t know Heat fund donations coming in slowly Mr. Walters that well. I imagine he is a fine man but I know that The Department of Aging’s chase heating fuel. No tax ally occurs. I have not been involved in keep- DENIED heat fund is still receiving re- money from any source is used The Department of Aging ing jobs out of this district that If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are quests for assistance in paying to purchase fuel. fund volunteers check with is a fact,” White said. paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We for heating fuel, but donations “Donations are coming in the Department of Social “There are many people in can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, to the fund are not keeping slowly,” said Judy Ward of Services to ensure that those need. Many people, and I, think our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. pace with the requests. the Department of Aging, who requesting heat assistance are to a large part politics has played Employees of the depart- manages the fund. “When I truly deserving. a large roll in that,” White said. HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. ment established a voluntary do get some money, I’ll call No funds are given directly “Selling your vote for 99 weeks Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 fund years ago to help elderly, people who I know need help to those requesting help. The of unemployment is no good for income-limited people pur- the worst.” fuel provider for those asking the individual or the people.” Ward expects requests for for assistance is advised to White said he is a firm be- help to pay for fuel to pick up deliver a stated amount of fuel liever in a “free-market.” in the coming months, when and to send an invoice to the “I just feel in my heart it is SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! the coldest part of winter usu- Department of Aging. the right way to go,” White said. “I am not a politician but I think all we really need is someone with good common sense.” The News Reporter Hospice grief program Jan. 17 White said he hopes to appeal Lower Cape Fear Hospice ers who have been through to both Republican. Democrat & LifeCareCenter presents a similar experience enables and independent voters in the More Local News Living With Grief, a one- participants to talk about district. session workshop for adults what they are experiencing. “I don’t care if they are Dem- experiencing grief, from 6 Grief groups help empha- ocrat or Republican. I am kind for Your Money to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at size that participants are not of a middle of the road guy,” the Columbus County Angel grieving alone and others White said. “I am going to help House Hospice Care Center, understand and can support them.” 206 Warrior Trail Road in them on their grief journey. White said the recent change Whiteville. This program is free and in leadership in Raleigh was a 104 ISSUES This session is designed pre-registration is required positive move. to provide grief education by Jan. 16 by calling bereave- “I think it’s a good thing they and support that enable par- ment counselor Gail Cannon (the GOP) finally have taken A YEAR! ticipants to work through at 642-9051 ext. 504. control of Raleigh,” White said. grief. When leaving a mes- “I think it is a good thing the bal- Discussions include the sage, leave your name and ance of power has shifted and I phases of grief, the grieving phone number and indicate think the people will benefit but 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES process, and other areas of you wish to register for it may take a few years.” concern for participants. the Whiteville Living With He reiterated that he is run- Home Delivery (where available) ...... $40 Often being around oth- Grief program. ning on the economy and jobs. “But again I really don’t US Mail: care if they are a Democrat, independent, Republican or Columbus County ...... $30 Transport late for lunch we need a strong Continued from page 1-A economy,” White said. Other NC Counties by Mail ...... $46 “We need to unleash the get the word out about the new tation, and I am working on people and let the free market business. that now,” she said. Huggins Outside of NC ...... $55 do what it does. These regula- “It makes no sense for peo- draws on her years with the tions these policy restrictions ple to be retrained, or continue school system, and writes The News Reporter.....PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472.....910-642-4104, ext. 270 their education, and have all grant applications to the DOT are fruitless.” these skills they can’t use be- for prospective clients, in the White, who is a member of I’m enclosing payment of ______for the amount due according to the information listed above. cause they can’t get to work,” hope that the agency will qual- the Masonic Lodge, grew up in she said. ify and then spend the money Chadbourn. He is a 1986 gradu- NAME ______The company also provides with Joss Transportation. ate of West Columbus High School and a 1993 graduate of ADDRESS ______public transportation to di- Huggins said she has been alysis clinics, doctors’ offices, making the rounds of local UNC-Wilmington where he earned his bachelor’s degree in ______hospitals and other facili- offices where public transpor- ties. Huggins said they have a tation is a big need. Every- Marine Biology. EMAIL ADDRESS ______contract with Moms Connect where she goes, people have White’s varied background through Healthy Carolinians, questions. in small business includes op- PHONE ______a program that helps young “I hear stories all the time eration of a local pet store from 1996 to 1998, real estate endeav- COMPLETE, CLIP AND RETURN mothers make it to work, of people who can’t find jobs school, medical appointments or can’t get them because they ors and his computer business. and other destinations. don’t have a way there,” Hug- White said he later left gradu- ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! Due to the state’s budget gins said. “There are many ate school to pursue a career in Subscription payments accepted also at Whiteville.com crisis, Huggins said, the trans- people out there who need to the computer industry and took portation company has seen a get to the doctor, but have no training in Microsoft programs Call 642-4104, ext. 270 lot of doors open up. way. We are qualified to carry while living in Raleigh and do- “I found out about a fifty- people to medical appoint- ing work for Wake Tech in 2003 fifty grant program through ments as well. before returning to his home The Holidays will be fast upon us. the Department of Transpor- “In these tough times,” she county. said, “if someone has a job of- He has been a resident of fer, it’s a shame for them not to Whiteville since that time. For What could be better than be able to get there.” more information on his cam- Vineland For more information paign visit votebernardwhite. a Gift Subscription to about Joss Transportation, com or his Facebook page ber- Station call 874.4705. nardwhiteforncsenate. Available for wedding The News Reporter receptions & other Jefferson Weaver Nicole Cartrette events 910-642-4104 ext. 227 910-642-4104 ext. 225 642-3157 [email protected] [email protected] The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 – 7-A Fire and rescue units get grants Seven Columbus County Goodwin, the fund program 2012 Volunteer Rescue/EMS fire and rescue units have helps rescue/EMS organiza- fund for distribution to future been awarded nearly $68,000 tions purchase equipment and applicants. in grants provided by the make capital expenditures. The Volunteer Rescue/EMS Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund, Rescue organizations may ap- Fund has disbursed more than which was created by the N.C. ply for up to $25,000 in dollar- $27 million since 1989. General Assembly to assist for-dollar matching grants North Carolina’s volunteer per fiscal year, and rescue emergency personnel. organizations having cash Grants totaling nearly $1.5 assets of less than $1,000 may million were awarded across apply for non-matching grants Rec basketball the state. Columbus County up to $3,000. first responder units receiving “Rescue and EMS organi- registration set grants were: zations selflessly serve our The Columbus County Rec- Bolton Volunteer Fire and communities large and small, reation Department will hold Rescue, $5,337.55; and their budgets don’t always registration for youth bas- Nakina Fire and Rescue, match the magnitude of their ketball from 9 a.m. – noon on $30,000; responsibilities,” Insurance Saturday, Jan. 7. Boys and girls Old Dock/Cypress Creek Commissioner Goodwin said. ages 6-15 years old are encour- Volunteer Fire department “It is important that our state aged to participate. and Auxiliary, $6,930.50; helps support them by provid- Registration sites are at St. James Volunteer Fire ing the means by which they Acme Delco Middle School Department, $1,825.50; can obtain the best equipment gym, Nakina Middle School Tabor City Fire Depart- to do their jobs safely and ef- gym, Tabor City Middle School ment, $16,995.50; fectively.” gym and Williams Township White Marsh/Welches A total of 160 Volunteer Res- School gym. For more infor- Creek Community Volunteer cue/EMS Fund applications mation, contact the Columbus Fire Department, $2,101.15; were received for the 2011 pro- County Parks and Recreation Williams Township Com- gram, for which $1,460,764.27 Department at 640-6624. munity Fire Department, was available. Of those,136 Students ages 6-15 are eli- $4,720.56. applications were approved gible to play when a parent or Under the direction of In- for a total distribution amount guardian signs a release form surance Commissioner and of $1,456,049.12. The surplus and pays a $5 registration fee. State Fire Marshal Wayne money will be placed in the Drought Continued from page 1-A tions that the drought classi- tion northwest of Whiteville the city. fication probably will remain through Wednesday totaled The extended period of dry unchanged. only 0.14 inches, plus a trace weather has had no adverse ef- The possibility of more Tuesday night, during the fect on agriculture operations showers Wednesday night was month. as all summer crops have been forecast. The 55-year average rain- harvested. District Operations Man- fall for Columbus County for Extension Service Row ager Brian Council of District December is 2.97 inches. Crop Agent Michael Shaw 8, N. C. Forest Service, said The lowest December rain- said fields contained enough thus far in December rainfall fall on record, according to moisture for winter wheat as measured on Forest Ser- National Weather Service, was seed, normally planted in vice gauges has been below 0.55 inches in 1965. early December, to germinate. normal. Whiteville weather watcher “December usually is a Bill Ghent’s gauges showed Ray Wyche pretty wet month but so far that through Tuesday night, 910-642-4104 ext. 229 we haven’t had a lot of rain,” only 0.14 inches, plus a trace Council said. Tuesday night, had fallen on “This month has been drier than most Decembers,” he added. “In fact, it has been ab- Closings Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist normally dry the whole year.” Continued from page 1-A The N.C. Drought Manage- Holiday hike ment Advisory Council desig- Edgewood Elementary School students walk through downtown Whiteville to the for- nates drought conditions in City schools, and Southeast- The Smart Start Early ern Community College are Learning Facility (ELF), at estry museum recently. All were in school uniforms, with one or two dressed up for each county by using the high- the holidays. est drought designation that closed for the holidays and all 107 W. Main St. in Whiteville, applies to at least one-fourth will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3. will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 of the county. This method The Columbus County through Tuesday, Dec. 27. means that a county may Partnership for Children The facility will be open be designated as a drought- (Smart Start), at 109 W. Main on Dec.28-29 from 10 a.m. to stricken county while some St. in Whiteville, will be closed 6 p.m. and on Dec. 30 from 10 areas of the county may have for the Christmas and New a.m. to 2 p.m. had sufficient rainfall. Year holidays from Friday, The ELF will be closed Dec. Rainfall at the Border Dec. 23 through Monday Jan. 31 through Jan. 2, reopening Belt Tobacco Research Sta- 2, reopening Jan. 3 at 9 a.m. Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. MORECHRISTMASMEMORIES My favorite Christmas memory Christmas is one of the had an all-white Christmas! It hurt but we all still had most light-hearted and spir- Of course, I was the one to fun and made more memories! ited holidays of the seasons. get hurt that night. I fell over Kansas Stephens It brings peace and harmony a stump and scrapped my arm 8th grade, Karen Hall out in everyone. and leg. Central Middle Everything about Christ- mas makes me very cheerful! The pine scents of Christmas Pantano to hold booksigning here trees, the shiny bright lights, the beautiful decorations and, Congressional candidate a.m. until 1 p.m. at Christian of course, the joyful Christ- Ilario Pantano will sign cop- Supply Center at 700 Madison mas music. ies of his book Warlord at Street, Whiteville. Christmas isn’t all about Christian Supply in Whiteville the pretty gift-wrapped pres- Jan. 5. ents. Jesus is the reason for Pantano wrote the book the season. about his experiences during I have many Christmas the Iraq War. Pantano was Happy Birthday memories that I could elabo- charged with murder after rate on, but only one sticks in the death of a prisoner in the Billie my mind. custody of his squad. The time I spent Christ- He was exonerated of all “Freddie” mas with my grandma and it charges, and went on to write snowed that night. My family Warlord. Etheridge and I spent Christmas day The book has been called December 26, 2011 with my grandmother. one of the most authentic We did our usual tradition. accounts of the war in Iraq We woke up, lined up from from the soldier’s perspec- youngest to oldest, and waited tive. Pantano explains that for mother’s call, “come on the book was written before children.” he became a Christian. After We then opened our pres- being saved, Pantano went ents and then got dressed to back to the publisher in an go to my grandma’s house to attempt to clean up some of go eat and open more presents. the language in the narrative. After we ate, we opened our Despite Pantano’s reserva- gifts we relaxed for a while tions, the account remained and watched TV together. unchanged to maintain the That’s when we heard some- essence of the story. one yell “Snow!” Pantano will be autograph- Love, Everyone ran outside to ing copies of Warlord from 10 Your Family #2398 see if it was true. It was. 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O’LILLIAN ‘JILLY’ HAM MIRIAM LENNON MCCOY LINDA FAYE WARD JAMES STANDLEY JOHN ‘BLAKE’ PARKER FLONNIE ANN WILLIAMS (BROWN) SARVIS WILMINGTON -- Miriam BULLOCK SUTTON BLADENBORO -- John CHADBOURN -- Flonnie TABOR CITY -- O’Lillian Lennon McCoy, 71, died Fri- CHADBOURN -- Linda RIEGELWOOD -- James “Blake” Parker, 16, died Monday, Ann Williams, 88, died Tues- “Jilly” Ham (Brown) Sarvis, day, Dec. 16, 2011 at her home. Faye Ward Bullock, 67, died Standley Sutton, 67, died Sat- Dec. 19, 2011. He was preceded in day, Dec. 20, 2011 at Lower Cape 83, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 She was born Dec. 14, 1940 in Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at the urday, Dec. 17, 2011 at New Ha- death by his mother, Anita Ran- Fear Hospice and LifeCare at her home under the comfort Columbus County to the late Carolinas Medical Center in nover Regional Medical Center som Parker. Center in Wilmington. care of Lower Cape Fear Hos- Cicero and Lillie Anders Len- Concord. She was the daughter in Wilmington. Final rites will be held at 3 p.m. Arrangements will be an- pice & Life Care Center. She non. She retired from employ- of the late Dewey C. and Bertha Final rites will be held at 11 Friday, Dec. 23 at Galeed Baptist nounced by Peoples Funeral was born Feb. 21, 1928 in Tim- ment as unit clerk with John Nunnery Ward and was also a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at Mt. Church. Burial will follow in Home of Whiteville. monsville, S.C. the daughter Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, preceded in death by a sister, Pleasant AME Zion Church in Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery. of the late Minnie Wiggins and Md. and moved to Wilmington. Shirley W. Brown. Riegelwood with Pastor Don- Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home Carson Allison Ham. She was Final rites will be held at Final rites will be held at ald Mapson officiating. Burial of Elizabethtown is handling the widow of Richard Thomas noon Friday, Dec. 23 at Mt. 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at will follow in the church cem- the arrangements. The family In Loving Memory Brown of Darlington, S.C. Tabor Missionary Baptist Worthington Funeral Home etery. Friendly Funeral Home will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. She was a retired registered Church, Cerro Gordo. Inter- of Chadbourn. Interment will of Riegelwood is handling the Thursday, Dec. 22 at the church. Andy Cade nurse. She attended Tabor City ment will follow in Mt. Tabor follow in Columbus Memorial arrangements. The body will He is survived by his father, Baptist Church. Memorial Garden. Dunn Fu- Park in Whiteville. The fam- lie in state one hour before the Ronald Parker of the home; two Norton Final rites will be held at neral Home, 810 W. Wilmington ily will receive friends from service. brothers, Ryan Parker of Blad- May 27, 1965 ~ Dec. 22, 2009 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at St., of Burgaw is handling the 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at the He is survived by his wife, enboro, Trey Parker of the home; Tabor City Baptist Church, arrangements. The family will funeral home. Inez Sutton of the home; two one sister, Amanda Childers; and 200 Live Oak Street, Tabor receive friends from 5-7 p.m. She is survived by her hus- sons, James S. Brown Jr. and his paternal grandparents, Gwen City. Interment will follow Thursday, Dec. 22 at the funeral band, Joel E. Bullock Sr. of the Melvin Sutton; one sister, and Harry Lee Brown of Blad- at the graveside service at home. home; one daughter, Rosemary Stephanie W. Robinson of Rie- enboro and John and Murtice 4 p.m. at Pine Grove United She is survived by two B. Benton of Chadbourn; two gelwood; six brothers, William, Ransom of Clarkton. Methodist Church, 3544 Tim- daughters, Karen Saunders sons, Everett Bullock Jr. of Michael, Gregory and Toney monsville Hwy., Timmonsville, of Pikesville, Md., Kim Brown Chadbourn and Alford Bull- W. Waddell, all of Riegelwood, Merry Christmas S.C., 29161. A service of Inman of Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters, ock of Hallsboro; three broth- Lonnie T. Waddell of Ann Ar- Funeral Home of Tabor City Juanita Jackson and Margaret ers, David Ward of Concord, bor, Mich., and Vincent Wad- In Heaven Mama and Layton-Anderson Funeral Lennon, both of Randallstown, Robert Ward of Clarkton and dell of Wilmington. Home of Florence, S.C. Cubby Ward of Boardman; Md., Brenda Hyde and Sadie Lula Bell We know you are in Heaven. She is survived by her hus- two sisters, Mildred W. Efird of Lennon, both of Las Vegas, We feel your presence all band of 18 years, William Clarkton and Gracie W. Miller Nev., Willa Hansley of Hamp- Bollinger around us and the love you Clifton Sarvis; one sister, Doris stead; three brothers, James of Whiteville; and six grand- www.whiteville.com showed us in so many ways. Ham Jordan of Timmonsville, Lennon and Lawrence Lennon, children. Our hearts are so heavy. S.C.; two daughters, Brenda both of Hampstead, Richard We miss you so much, Thompson, Sandy Wright, Lennon of Wilmington; and Christmas Eve service First Baptist Church of Mama, Daddy & Marshall both of Darlington, S.C; one one grandson. Larue Ward Lake Waccamaw will hold a #2395 stepson, Ryan Sarvis of Tabor 10/26/24 ~ 1/15/11 Christmas Eve candlelight City; four grandchildren; and LARRY THOMAS GARNER service Saturday, Dec. 24 at three great-grandchildren. BLADENBORO -- Larry 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Thomas Garner, 68, died Sun- Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 day, Dec. 18, 2011. Joshua A. Physicians Dr., Wilmington, Final rites will be held at 3 Merry Christmas N.C., 28401. p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at Cen- In Heaven Cartrette ter Road Baptist Church with 3/15/1989 - 11/9/2011 DONNIE ‘JACK’ Revs. Vernon Britt, David Rut- Juanita Bullock We love and miss you REYNOLDS land, Dave Pyatte and special dearly Mama WILMINGTON -- Donnie speaker David Masters officiat- Norwood, Debbie, “Jack” Reynolds, 83, died Tues- ing. Burial will follow in Allen Troy, Rocky, Dale, Chio, day, Dec. 20, 2011 at Lower Cape Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- Mandy, Kenny, Dawn, Fear Hospice and LifeCare neral Home of Elizabethtown Justin & Hunter #2395 Center. is handling the arrangements. Final rites will be held at 2 He is survived by his wife, Well Mama, this is our frst p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Quinn- Polly C. Garner of the home; Christmas without you and we Jasmine McClain McGowen Funeral Home and two sons, Lloyd Guyton and are a little jealous, but we’ll try May 9, 2001 - Nov. 14, 2011 Cremation Center, Bradley Stewart Carroll; one daughter, not to shed a tear, because you’ll Creek Chapel, 315 Willow Paula Russ; one brother, Randy be spending Christmas with Woods Drive, Wilmington Garner; one sister, Betty Jo Jesus this year. with Pastor Marty Campo of- Barnes; six grandchildren; and We Miss and Love You, ficiating. Burial will follow in five great-grandchildren. Always & Forever Greenlawn Memorial Park. Your Family #2401 I only have a picture now, The family will receive friends A frozen piece of time, from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 RICHARD ‘DICK’ P. To remind me of how it was, JOHNSON SR. at the funeral home. When you were here, and mine. WHITEVILLE -- Richard I see your smiling eyes, He is survived by his wife, “Dick” P. Johnson Sr., 78, died We Love You! Each morning when I wake, Rachel Lee Ward Reynolds; Edna Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, in Children and I talk to you, and place a kiss, one daughter, Faye R. Morgan New Hanover Regional Medi- Grandchildren #2396 Upon your lovely face. of Wilmington; two grand- Turbeville I see the countless Christmas cal Center. He was the owner of 8/23/35 ~ 5/31/11 O how I miss you, children; four great-grand- trees around the world below, Johnson Equipment Company Words can never say, children; and two great-great- with tiny lights like Heaven’s stars in Brunswick. The pain is deep inside my heart, grandchildren. reflecting on the snow. The sight And never goes away. Arrangements are incom- is so spectacular; please wipe I hear it often mentioned, JOHN ‘MICHAEL’ CAIN plete and will be announced by First away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year. I That time will heal the pain, ELIZABETHTOWN -- John Peacock Funeral Home. But if that means forgetting you, He is survived by his wife, hear the many Christmas songs “Michael” Cain, 43, died Mon- Christmas that people hold so dear, the I hope it will remain. day, Dec. 19, 2011 at UNC Chapel Mary Ellen Johnson; two sons, sounds of music can’t compare I have to cry often, Hill. Ron Johnson of Brunswick with the Christmas choir up here. To get me through the day, Final rites will be held at and Richard Johnson of White- with Jesus I have no words to tell you the joy O how I loved you, 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at ville; one daughter, Angi Baber their voices bring, for it’s beyond Why did you have to go away? description to hear the angels Briar Branch Baptist Church of Richmond, Va.; and two Christ The angels came and took you, grandchildren. sing. I know how much you miss It really seems so unfair, with Revs. Cameron McGill me. I see the pain inside your They took my one and only Son, and Carlton Bryan officiating. heart, but we are not so far away. Burial will follow in the church We really aren’t apart. So be hap- My future life. My heir. If roses grow in Heaven, Lord If only they had asked me, cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- py for me my dear ones for you Merry Christmas then pick a bunch for me, If I would take your place, neral Home of Elizabethtown know I’m spending Christmas In Heaven place them in my mama’s with Jesus this year. I send you I would have done so willingly, is handling the arrangements. arms and tell her they’re from each a special gift from my heav- Leaving you this world to grace. He is survived by his par- Amy Bullock me. Tell her that I love and enly home above. “My undying You should have had so many years, ents, John and Linda Lambert miss her and when she turns love.” After all, “love” is the gift A life full and long, Cain of Elizabethtown; and to smile, place a kiss upon more precious than pure gold. To share your music with others, Sinkler It was always most important in two brothers, Christopher Cain 8/11/87 ~ 1/20/11 her cheek and hold her for To fill this world with song. of Elizabethtown and Jason the stories Jesus told. Please love a while. Tell her it’s rough and keep each other as my Father You should have had so many years, Cain of Sioux City, Iowa. without her here and we miss said to do, for I can’t count the To watch your life unfold, In lieu of flowers memori- her every day. blessings or love He has for each To fulfill all your dreams and wishes, als may be made to the funeral First Merry Christmas in of you. So have a merry Christ- Watch me and your Mom grow old. fund of Michael Cain c/o Blad- Heaven, Mama mas and wipe away that tear. Re- I only have a picture now, en-Gaskins Funeral Home, P.O. We love and miss you so member, I’m spending Christmas I guess that will have to do, with Jesus this year. Box 3150, Elizabethtown, N.C. much and always. To remind me of how it was, Josh, Daddy, Stepmom, Mama Peggy, 28337. P.S. Tell Dennis, Mitchell, When you . . . were you. Shannon Aunt Latoya, Destiny, Desirae, Daddy, Kim and the rest of Merry Christmas Josh, Sable, and Nat MAMIE SHIPMAN Forever in the family Merry Christmas #2402 Love, Mom and Dad #2389 CUTLER and we miss them all. WHITEVILLE -- Mamie our hearts Love Always, Your Family Shipman Cutler, 80, died #2400 #2399 Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Lower Leslie Marie Pope Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- 9/13/1975 - 12/30/2010 are Center in Whiteville. We Love You, Arrangements will be an- Mom, Dad, Keziah, In Loving Memory of nounced by Peoples Funeral Britteny & Dougie Home of Whiteville. #2396 Audrey and Odessa Dew Merry Christmas in Heaven You are not forgotten Nor will you ever be As long as memories last To All My Family That I Loved So Much We will When I came to the end of the road remember thee. And the Son had set me free, No more pain and suffering will I have to feel. Love always, Love and Family is Why cry for a soul set free? Vickie, what Christmas is all about! Remember the love that we shared. Oden Leighangel, Joshua Merry Christmas Mama and Daddy Miss me, but let me go. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Barrett, Sr. Izaya, Barrett #2390 Your loving sons, November 16, 1934 and family July 21, 1981 Just think how happy I am, because June 24, 2010 August 31, 2008 Bobby, Charles and Wayne I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year.

Love, Leslie #2376 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 – 9-A MORECHRISTMASMEMORIES My Christmas story One Christmas morning with my stuff long enough to Just go to sleep! my sister and I woke up ready eat. My sister stopped because When I was 5 years old, on cookies, chocolate, and milk roof, so I could hurry and go to open our presents. The she was hungry and was ready Christmas Eve, I was excited out for Santa. I would run out- to sleep. tree was full of presents that to eat, so we ate and took our because I was ready for Santa side and put carrots out for the But I waited and waited belonged to us. The night bath and started back playing. Claus, because I knew I had reindeer. I still wouldn’t go to till I got so sleepy. I couldn’t before, we went to bed there Then Grandma told us to go been good all year! I was so sleep. Lying down on my bed keep my eyes open. I ended wasn’t any present under the outside to get our other pres- ready I wouldn’t go to sleep. watching TV, about to drift off up falling asleep in the chair, tree. We hopped out of bed, ents, which were bikes. I was talking my head off, to sleep, I got back up and went sitting up! When I woke up on ran into the front room and I could ride mine, but my asking a thousand questions and woke my parents up to ask Christmas, I said my prayers, Joseph McKay started tearing open the gifts sister couldn’t ride hers. about when Santa Claus was when Santa Claus was coming! and rushed to see that my 6th Grade that Santa had left for us. We She had fun just sitting in going to come. My parents .They got up, but not willingly, parents were right all along. Acme Delco Middle were too surprised because we the house playing with her tried telling me that Santa because they thought I had I just had to fall asleep for the got everything that we wanted babydolls and MP3 player. Claus wouldn’t come till I went been asleep. magic to happen! and some more. That was the best Christ- to sleep, but I was too excited Then we all came and sat Mom and Grandma were in mas ever. to listen. in the living room, I was wait- Gabrielle Kinlaw, the kitchen fixing breakfast They surprised us with I did what I would usually ing to hear click clack and 7th Grade, Karen Hall and finishing cooking the din- our gifts because they had us do on Christmas Eve, put out the jingle bells jingle on the Central Middle ner so that we could eat, while thinking that we didn’t have we were in the front having fun any. going through our stuff. When Azia Dossie it was time to eat breakfast, 5th Grade I didn’t want to stop playing Cerro Gordo Elementary A gif from Santa The night of day had ended room I saw a disheveled area. my room and then I heard my Jennifer Hernandez and the light of day comes to The last of the Christmas grandpa tell me I missed one. 6th Grade Best Christmas break the darkness signaling decorations were all over the I looked around but didn’t Acme Delco Middle the start of Christmas Eve. floor. see it. Dad then directed me to I sat in my seat as I watched again, on a small shelf that I woke up early in the morn- I started to pick them up the back of the tree. the rough terrain pass by. We was hanging over the couch I ing everyone was still asleep, slowly, dawned the stockings The present was small and were in the hills of North Car- was on. I wailed in agony and there was not a sound in the near the chimney, place the it was shaped like and enve- olina. In agony, I said, “When fell back asleep. area. last of the ornaments on the lope the tag had no name on are we going to be in Michigan Finally I woke up again and Walking through the living tree, and placed the ginger it it just said “Merry Christ- to see our cousins, Pamela and this time being cautious of my bread house out on the kitchen mas.” of Whiteville, Inc. Michelle?” surroundings I slowly got up. I table. I asked whose present it “Service with Dependability, Nanny turned around and looked around at all the paint- Gorgeous green, blue, and was and everyone looked con- Distinction, and Dignity” said, it’s going to be a while, ings my cousin Michelle has Hannah Montana red lights flashed across the fused as if they where trying so look out the window and done. She is an amazing artist. computer tree and the star was placed to answer the same question. We offer watch the land. This was my I could tell by all the drawings, perfectly atop the tree was I opened it. It was a confir- first trip to see our family that but then I came across a paint- My favorite Christmas glowing, so brightly it could mation letter for a one-year Pre-need Planning lives up north. Every 10 years, ing that looked quite familiar. memory was one morning light up the whole room. subscription to my favorite and Insurance Nanny and her father, Papa The painting showed a boy when I saw a big box under Today was Christmas magazine, Gaming Pro. I Giles, go to Michigan to visit. that looked incredibly like me the Christmas tree. I was morning. I was wakened by checked the letter attached to Regardless of Age I’m only 7 and this is the first sleeping on a couch with a curious about what it was. I my dad and he asked me if I see exactly who had ordered or Health Condition time I’ve been able to come. I huge knot on his head. Then opened it and there was lots was ready to open presents the magazine for me because of newspaper in the box. from Santa? I replied back I did not think my parents was so excited to see my family Nanny busted in and said, Highway 130 East, Whiteville for the first time and to get my “Come on. We have to go.” When I got to the bottom I “Santa, yeah, right.” or grandparents would know Christmas presents. I stared in shock and re- found a computer with Han- Like most teenagers, I about it. The letter simply said Phone (910) 642-4055 Later, I went to sleep for plied, what we just got here nah Montana on it. I’m sure was beginning to have some that someone by the name of Fax (910) 642-8535 what had seemed to be the 40 and I haven’t even met them! that is the most shocked I doubts. So, I moved over to the “Santa Claus” had placed the Email billionth time. I awoke to the “We have been here almost have ever been. I also got lots Christmas tree and began to ordered. [email protected] howling winds of a snowy city. a full day, I’m sorry that we of computer games. That was open presents while they took Erick Young, Visit our website: The town was huge and there can’t stay longer, but your the best Christmas ever. pictures. 8th Grade, Karen Hall www. peoplesofwhiteville.com were lights everywhere. We surprise is waiting in Toledo,” I was happy with all my Central Middle drove through the town with she said. Chloe Wilkins, 3rd Grade presents. They were exactly LaDeen Powell, C.O.O. ease. As soon as we got out of I walked into the cold, Georganna Council as I had asked for. the city I noticed a large, deep, windy rain. As I hugged Pa- Old Dock School I took my presents back to dark blue lake stretching as mela, Michelle, Becky and long as I could see. baby Ben goodbye, a single tear Without hesitation I yelled ran down my face. I waved my “White Lake!” We had finally heart out as we drove off. Amber Paige Babson made it to Michigan. After Then I remembered and hours and hours of driving said, “What’s in Toledo?” we finally came to our desti- Nanny said my aunt. Papa Missing nation. I hopped out without Giles said his sister, Mary hesitation and landed on an Adams. ice puddle. I slipped back bang- I leaped in joy. I had the you this ing my head against the side most corpulent smile I had step of the truck and I went ever had on my face. I never out cold. imagined meeting Aunt Mary, year for When I awoke, there was a but today it was going to be- red haired woman standing come true. I thought in just




  
 
 




 
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Hill embodied The College service to Connection By KATHY MATLOCK President constituents Southeastern Community College Dewey Hill has decided not to run in North Carolina’s community the upcoming election, ending 20 years colleges and high schools have partnered over many years to cre- of service in the North Carolina House ate opportunities for high school of Representatives. Hill will end his ca- students to improve their job skills reer during one of the most tumultuous and work toward a college degree. times in the General Assembly. These collaborations have tak- For the first time since Reconstruc- e n m a n y tion, Republicans won both houses of forms and the General Assembly, which set off a names, but maelstrom G ov. B ev of political The point P e r d u e ’ s Career & fighting with Hill was influential C o l l e g e Democrats for many years on ag- P r o m i s e, and the ricultural committees, which be- governor, g i n s i n a fight that and the Soles-Hill team J a n u a r y, will continue brought millions of stream- into the last dollars in grants to lines the initiatives year of Hill’s Columbus County for two-year i n t o o n e Matlock job creation and water- pro g ram. term. sewer infrastructure. A primary aim of the unified ef- There was fort is to ensure that participating controversy students will be working toward when Hill was one of five Democrats Public opinion specific career or college-related who sided with Republicans to help goals. pass the Republican-led budget. Hill This focused approach is criti- said that when he was approached by for all four horses. Each horse is hard to understand how a North cally important because of the Republican leadership, he reached DSS again should be getting about 10 pounds Carolina turkey processing plant number of careers in today’s global “across the aisle” to end the budget of hay daily, so with four horses located in Mount Olive, can find it- economy that require a two or four- year degree, a diploma or nation- impasse and stayed true to his word To the residents of this county, I and feeding coastal Bermuda hay, self involved in a cultural struggle. that’s about a bale a day. ally recognized job credential. that he had given Republicans earlier would like for all to know that my The answer to that question is name has been used in an inap- Let’s provide a Christmas Mir- that 100 percent of Butterball tur- Career & College Promise con- in budget negotiations. propriate, unethical and unpro- acle. I will step up and agree to keys are halal certified. In Arabic, sists of three types of pathways: The first 18 years of Hill’s terms fessional demeanor to be falsely foster/take in/adopt one of the halal means lawful. College Transfer Pathways, Career were typically smooth. He was appoint- accused of misconduct. Further- horses and provide a better life for In other words, they meet Is- Technical Education Pathways, ed to numerous committees, but found more, I would like all to know I them. I am sure there are others lamic dietary guidelines. Unlaw- and Cooperative Innovative High that he was most effective on agricul- have approached the personnel at in the horse community who will ful, or haram foods include; pork, School Pathways. ture-related committees because of his the Department of Social Services also step up. animals dead before slaughtering, College Transfer Pathways lifelong association with Columbus I was directed to, as well as the Please do not wait until it is too blood, or animals not slaughtered allow eligible students to earn tuition-free college credit that is County and his business experience at county attorney, to discuss these late for these horses. They deserve in the name of Allah. so much better. completely transferrable to all NC Hill’s grocery stores. issues and was heard. I was told In order for Butterball Turkeys it would be looked into and that I Dianne Phillips to become halal certified, they community colleges, UNC System Hill often teamed with Sen. R.C. need not pursue any other action. Kelly had to meet each of these require- institutions and many of North Soles Jr., who retired from the General Due to a DSS worker’s free time, ments. The controversy arose when Carolina’s independent colleges Assembly before the last election, and they have taken it upon themselves Deeply ofended it was determined that all Butter- and universities. together they brought home millions to use county means for personal ball turkeys had undergone this These pathways make it pos- of dollars in grants that helped build benefit. Do I have the right to use Why is it that God is not allowed ritual slaughter, yet the unsuspect- sible for students to work toward infrastructure for industry and busi- county fax machines, computers, in our schools but the teachers can ing consumer was not made aware a college degree at a reduced cost ness, generated jobs such as those at copy paper or for the most part read the curse word with His name by proper labeling. and in SCC’s supportive environ- ment, which includes small class the new prison near Tabor City, as well taxpayers’ dollars to furnish my aloud in the classroom? Kosher foods are processed in As a Christian, I am deeply of- sizes and an excellent network as provided municipalities with funds personal point of view? much the same way. Obviously, To the taxpayers and residents fended. As a parent, I am appalled. kosher processors are not seeking of counselors, advisors and other to upgrade water, sewer and wastewa- of this county, my question is: When I questioned the teacher a blessing from Allah, and kosher professionals who are committed ter facilities. How would you feel to know your about this, he simply stated that foods are labeled as such. to student success. Southeastern Both men worked together remark- name was being fed through a fax he didn’t mean to offend anyone, Americans have died for reli- has already developed two College ably well to make a potent and powerful machine, computer or other de- he didn’t want to make the curse gious freedom for over two cen- Transfer Pathways – one in human- team in the General Assembly. Suffice it vices of this county and your name words in the story a big deal. turies. We are a tolerant people, ities and social science and another to say, had the Soles-Hill team and their being slandered or degraded to a Why do our children have to respectful of the rights of others in business and economics. allies been in place this year, Continen- point of humiliation and emotional read books with foul language in to worship according to their per- For students who plan to enter the workforce directly after high tal Tire likely would have announced distress. them? If it’s to teach them that sonal convictions. cursing is no big deal, then I think school graduation, the Career it was coming to southeastern North These types of people are set- But Americans are also a people ting great examples for the ones the public school system has suc- who believe in fairness. In this case Technical Education Pathways Carolina. they appear to be helping. What ceeded. of Butterball turkeys, our Ameri- provide an opportunity to obtain a Though Hill is still sharp and ener- means of discipline should be used It has been my philosophy that can genetic blueprint tells us that certificate or diploma in a technical getic at age 86, he has decided to leave to resolve such unethical behavior, what you put in, comes out. Read- Muslim people have every right to field tuition-free. the wars of Raleigh behind and focus according to county policies and ing is wonderful. I love a good book, halal products, as do Jewish people The college is developing these on his business and grocery store in- procedures? I am so in hopes that but I draw the line at having our to kosher. The ongoing boycott of pathways in cooperation with local terests. Being a member of the General county personnel will handle this Lord’s name taken in vain in the Butterball turkeys is not intended schools and will allow qualified stu- Assembly these days is a full-time job, malicious conduct in a very profes- classroom. to impugn the religion of Islam. dents, starting in fall 2012, to com- plete coursework at their school, at which tends to get in the way of a nor- sional manner and don’t let poli- If He is not welcome at any But, my American genetic blue- other time in school, then He the SCC campus or online. mal life. tics, friendships or family matters print tells me that I have a right to be a deciding factor in the outcome. should not be welcome just to make choose not to purchase religious Some Career Technical Edu- We congratulate Hill for two decades Scott Turbeville it clear that someone was angry or ritual foods of any kind. cation Pathways courses will be of service to North Carolina and Co- Ward’s Station that cursing is no big deal. Thus, I won’t be buying Butter- delivered by high school faculty lumbus County and hope that his suc- Renee’ Kellihan ball turkeys to stuff my ever-widen- and others will be taught by SCC cessor will have the same affinity for Cerro Gordo ing, opinionated, proud American faculty. This curriculum will in- public service and duty to his constitu- Horse ofer jaws with, until Butterball chooses clude technical/vocational train- ency that Hill embodied. to be fair with their American ing and applied academic skills Any horse person would tell A real blessing consumers. that are needed for success in the you that the black horse you have Merry Christmas. workplace. pictured in the paper last week There are many elderly seniors David Harris An example of the Cooperative most likely has a body score of a in Columbus County who will not Tabor City Innovative High School Pathway two, which means that it has no have a normal Christmas due to includes the Columbus Career and reserves to maintain proper body very little food, no heat and elec- College Academy, a partnership heat in this weather. tricity soon to be cut off, so the Christmas thanks between the Columbus County What is it going to take for ani- story goes. It is pathetic how our Schools and SCC, which enables mal control and the police to step elderly are often overlooked. They Christmas! Christmas indeed. students to complete a high school in? Will one of these horses have to have provided for us; now let us Christmas music has been playing diploma and two years of college go down and become unresponsive take care of our obligation of pro- now since before Thanksgiving. credit in four-to-five years. This to the point it has to be euthanized? viding for them. Just a shallow but useful ploy innovative high school prepares The situation is emergent; these To give a great blessing, one can to get us in the “spirit” to spend students for future learning in the horses will not have a chance at give a much-appreciated donation more money to buy that special workplace or in higher education. recovery if action is not taken im- to the Columbus County Depart- gift and increase the coffers of big To participate in the College mediately. ment of Aging “Needy Fund.” business. Transfer Pathways or Career Since the non-owner obviously There is no charge to operate this So with that in mind, let me give Technical Education Pathways, doesn’t know how to care for a fund. The fund is used to purchase everyone some ideas that will make students must be a high school ju- horse (FYI – administering worm- heating assistance only (electric you feel better about Christmas and nior or senior and meet additional ing medication does not make a or fuel). maybe even yourself. requirements. horse so sick that they become a You can provide a great needed All of us who are blessed with Interested students should con- rack of bones overnight) and says blessing. On behalf of our seniors, a job should think of those who tact their high school guidance the horses are not his, how about we thank you who have given in the may not be as successful as we have counselor for more information. Thumbs up this: if the non-owner can’t put past and those who will give this become. Students interested in attending authorities in touch with the “real coming year. God bless you. Pray Throw an extra T-shirt in the the Columbus Career and Col- s 4O THE FOLKS WHO owner,” the horses should be con- for our seniors and a warm winter. buggy for the needs of another, lege Academy should contact the have organized the sidered free-range and taken into Judy Ward put some extra cans of food in the school’s office by calling 642-7141, bin by the grocer’s door, buy a little STRIDE and Girls on custody; it’s simple. Needy Fund Case Manager ext. 422. blanket throw or small, inexpen- the Run programs If the owner were to be feeding Ed Worley North Carolina’s community say, Purina Strategy, he would be sive toy and wrap it for a toy drive. colleges have long been recognized in Columbus County. Executive Director feeding four pounds a day of the Volunteer for a church to deliver as among the best in the nation. These programs en- grain to maintain weight, which Christmas dinners to the elderly Career & College Promise har- courage youngsters means each horse would most Turkeys or infirm, prepare a dinner for a nesses our state’s higher educa- to get fit through run- likely need double that with the family in need or contribute to tion resources to ensure that high ning and jogging, as addition of beet pulp and hay to During the weeks leading up to the welfare of another by offering school students graduate with the WELL AS TEACH IMPOR- ensure weight gain. our Thanksgiving holiday, there a food bank something extra this technical training and credentials TANTLIFELESSONS ALL If you were to check the prop- was quite a bit of controversy season. they need to begin a career or with It doesn’t take that much effort, IN FUN AND NON COM- erty and trash for feed bags/hay surrounding Butterball turkeys. a jumpstart on a two- or four-year strings, the owner should be going degree. petitive settings. With wars, our economy in ter- Continued on next page through a little under a bag a day rible shape and millions jobless, it 4HE.EWS2EPORTER 4HURSDAY $ECEMBER  ! People, Places and Things Te beautiful legacy of Wheeling Gaunt

By MARK GILCHRIST respected member of their flour and sugar for about 100 ery in 1812, and was owned by Staff Writer community. widows. a white man in Kentucky for The donated land didn’t They quietly make their 32 years, until he somehow I like the stories that come even raise enough money the way through the village, bags earned and saved enough out of nowhere, that originate first year to buy the needed in their arms and compassion money to buy his freedom. from simple ideas innocent flour, according to the book, in their hearts. They visit He then moved to Ohio, of selfish motives, and then “Two Hundred Years of Yellow friends old and new, and they where, working as a free man blossom in extraordinary Springs,” so a coun- visit widows “old in the years before the Civil ways. Here is a nice Christmas cil member donated and new.” War, Gaunt saved enough story about how thousands $20 to the cause. Some of the money to buy and free other of women – and an entire vil- The “poor and women, they find, slaves, including, six years lage – have benefited from the worthy” part was welcome the visit later, his own wife. creative idea of a single man. quickly forgotten, as much as the Then, decades later, on his The people of Yellow but in the 118 years gift, yet they all deathbed, through his busi- Springs, Ohio enjoy a charm- since Gaunt passed, surely feel the ness acumen and generosity, ing, yet unusual, tradition the people of the vil- mixed emotions, this former slave turned the each Christmas as they give lage have faithfully as the package societal race model on its flour and sugar to every widow kept up the tradi- is an annual re- head. in the village. The task keeps tion nearly every minder of their He could have easily speci- two public works employees year for widows. loss. fied negro widows only, but busy for a week every Decem- The donated land has been Then the women mix the chose to grant his benevolence ber. turned into a public park with ingredients and bake them to all widows, including those I haven’t seen an explana- a swimming pool, so Gaunt’s into breads or cookies or other of the race who had enslaved tion of why, in 1894, Wheeling legacy lives every day of the foods to continue life, and they him and his family for de- Gaunt initiated the tradi- year. can’t help but share the gift cades. tion, but on his death bed, the In the 1950s, changing life- with family, friends, and often, The Gaunt legacy is some- 82-year-old donated nine acres styles prompted the village to village workers. thing that could easily take Onshore breeze of land to the village. change the annual gift, and The gift “builds our sense on a life of its own, with a Tony Powell makes a mad dash for an onshore towel Part of his deal was a sim- so ever since, each widow has of community,” said Yellow festival, or a parade maybe, after he dove into the cold waters of Lake Waccamaw ple request; that proceeds from received 10 pounds each of Springs Chamber of Com- but that’s not how the folks rent of the land would be used flour and sugar. merce Director Karen Win- of Yellow Springs roll. They Sunday with about 50 other participants in a “Polar to buy flour for the “poor and This odd request that some trow. “It’s a testament to the carry on a beautiful tradition Plunge.” The event raised money for Living Water Inter- worthy widows” of the village might see as a burden has been fact that this is a community laced with tragedy, and they national, a group that uses funds to provide clean drink- each Christmas. welcomed by the village in the that has always opened its keep it simple. ing water in poverty-stricken areas around the globe. Such an odd request. opposite way, and with endur- arms and welcomed people.” The village council removes More than 884 million people in the world do not have Odd, indeed. But the people ing grace. Wintrow is right, as Yellow money from its account every access to safe water and 1.8 million children die every of the village embraced it from Each fall, the council pass- Springs was the place that 167 year to uphold its promise to year (5,000 per day) as a result of diseases caused by the start. They did, perhaps es a budget item to pay for years ago welcomed a man Wheeling Gaunt, and to make unclean water and poor sanitation. because Gaunt had, through the ingredients, and workers who for all his prior life could this a simple, yet beautiful odds unbelievable to us to- visit a local grocery where not have felt welcome. Christmas gift from all of its day, become a prominent and they purchase about a ton of Gaunt was born into slav- people to all of its widows.

Christmas Transformation Evergreen is good school Continued from previous page Have you been to the Vineland Emporium? It’s I would like to address the ers barely make enough people who are always giv- time or money to improve the the place to be in downtown money to get by, so this tells ing the teachers and staff at condition of those who need a Whiteville – a collection of you they are in the busi- Evergreen School a bad rap. slight moment of compassion businesses within one build- ness for the kids. We need If you will take a look at and care. ing, the former Leder Brothers to stop complaining about the test scores we have at our There is always someone store on Madison Street. our teachers and begin to school, you can see that the who really, really needs you The Leders would be proud appreciate what they do for teachers and the faculty at the and what you can spare. Sev- of the transformation. They our kids. school are doing their jobs. eral agencies in the county always wanted the best for Without our schoolteach- Need a late gift Our teachers are dedicated want to hear that you will be Whiteville and worked hard ers, where would some of to molding our young chil- glad to help. to achieve it. Jim and Joyce these kids end up? dren into young adults. I have They will not take advan- Mauldin have worked tireless- We all know that bullying noticed that as parents, some tage of your generosity or ly to transform the building goes on to a certain extent at for Christmas? of us jump when our kids tell call every day begging for into a very attractive and inno- all schools and that’s a part us something without even assistance. They are patient, vative collection of businesses. of life. We as parents need to investigating to see what is Support the community efforts of the needful and appreciative of The Friday night gatherings step up to the plate and help going on. Most parents have anything you can offer. are a welcome addition to the put a stop to this problem. historic Vineland Station Depot by buying to work and sometimes have If you are not able to do downtown area. So come on Many times, these things even two jobs just to make an engraved brick to honor or memorialize anything else, the least you can down, have a cup of coffee and could be stopped at home. ends meet. do is this. Remember those who listen to some good music on If you want to know what’s a friend or family member. These teachers are there protect and serve, for they do a Friday night. Kudos to the really going on at EES, then many times for these kids Bricks are $100 each. Forms can be picked their best to keep us safe, those Mauldins for establishing the stop by and pay a visit. Show when the parents aren’t. It who fight the fires of Hell with Vineland Emporium in down- your kids you care. up at the chamber of commerce or by bothers me to hear all the angels by their sides while our town Whiteville. It is truly an And while you are there, calling 840-2928. complaints about the staff memories turn to ash, those asset to the area. stop and tell a teacher how when I know better. I am cer- who make us feel better when Mary Jane G. Sessions much they are appreciated. tain that Mr. Lay would have we are sick, whether doctor, Whiteville Let them know you appreci- any of you come out and sit nurse, paramedic or EMT, ate what they are doing for in some of the classrooms to those who teach, for without Angel Trees your child. see for themselves how struc- them we could not write nor Wendy Bordeaux On behalf of the foster chil- tured the classrooms are. Make Your Car Happy read this publication, and for Evergreen dren in Columbus County, the As most of you know, teach- those who fight our battles Guardian ad Litem Program, And and wars for they may not see and the Department of Social another sunrise on free soil. Services, I would like to thank Whisper a prayer for those the generous people who sup- Your Wallet Satisfied who will be setting one less ported our Angel Tree Project. place at the table during this I am happy to report that all special season. Complete Cleaning - Inside & Out of Columbus County’s foster It will be their first with- children will have a merry out a loved one and the pain, Christmas this year because of CARS SUVS hurt and sorrow will linger these supporters. For one day, throughout the holiday. Ask for thanks to all of you, these chil- comfort to come to them and THE PERFECT dren, who have been abused or $ 00 $ 00 provide compassion whenever neglected, will feel the compas- the situation presents itself. sion that is the true meaning of I wish everyone who reads CHRISTMAS GIFT! the Christmas season. 15 18 this a very merry Christmas. Ask About To learn how you can help May God bless you and your these children throughout the $ house. OFF year as a child advocate, please Stop In Roy Mintz 50 contact the Guardian ad Litem Any Lift Chair Whiteville Program at 641-3095. Holiday Special Today... Christy Robbins Whiteville

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Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Seconds after they landed in the chilly waters of Lake Waccamaw, more than 50 people fed for the shore of the sailing club Sunday afternoon. The group of mostly teenagers dipped and dashed for drinking water, raising money for Living Water International, which improves the quality of drinking water in developing countries. Safety while duck hunting in North Carolina encouraged

The N.C. Wildlife Resources should always wear a life vest, where you are hunting and be plugged to hold no more result in thousands of dollars buyers must successfully com- Commission is urging water- avoid overloading a boat, keep an approximate return time.” than two rounds in the maga- in fines, loss of hunting privi- plete a Hunter Education fowl hunters who hunt from a dogs prone in the center of the The advisories come dur- zine, and only non-toxic shot leges and loss of property. Just Course, offered free across boat to practice boating safety boat, and never move about ing the start of one of the may be used. Unplugged guns being in the area of waterfowl the state. Go to www.ncwild- and hunting safety. the boat with a loaded firearm. busiest seasons for waterfowl and electronic calls may only bait can result in arrest. life.org to consult the online “Statistics show more hunt- In the event of capsizing enthusiasts. be used for snow, blue and In North Carolina, water- version of the 2011-2012 N.C. ers die from hypothermia or swamping, stay with the The seasons for all species Ross geese from Feb. 4-March fowl individuals must pos- Inland Fishing, Hunting and and drowning than gunshot boat, Huebner said. It will still of ducks and brant open Dec. 10. sess valid licenses, permits, Trapping Regulations Digest wounds,” said Maj. Chris provide some flotation and 17 and run through Jan. 28. Sportsmen who find a bait- stamps and certifications. or call 919-707-0031 for more Huebner, the state boating will be the first thing rescuers All geese — including snow, ed duck hole or suspect an All first-time hunting license information. safety coordinator. “Hypother- look for. blue, Ross and Canada geese — area may be baited are advised mia is the loss of body heat “Waterfowl hunters should may be hunted Dec. 17-Feb. 4. to leave the area and call the and, left untreated, can prove especially handle shotguns in Light geese may also be taken Wildlife Commission’s viola- fatal. Exposure to extreme a safe manner,” he said. “Be through March 10. tion line immediately. HuntMERR- Y CHRISTMAS cold, such as being in cold wa- aware of muzzle direction at Hunters are also reminded ing over bait for waterfowl is ter or wearing wet clothes in all times. Close quarters in that repeating shotguns must a federal game violation, can cold conditions, can increase a boat mean you have to be MERRY CHRISTMAS the chance of hypothermia.” aware of your hunting part- Keep electronic devices ner’s location at all times. such as cell phones and GPS Never shoot while standing in units in doubled plastic bags, an unsecured boat. HEADACHES? if a factory-supplied water- Weather is still the number proof — not water-resistant one killer for waterfowl hunt- t Sinus Pressure — housing is not available. ers, Huebner said. The best t Post Nasal Drip Placing such devices in an weather for ducks and geese is t Nasal Congestion inside pocket or a belt pouch often the toughest on humans. t
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A piece dove is aloft in the breeze, flying over a village of trees. In that town out of wood There are patterns for good, Peace pathways that the lone peace dove sees.

Mixed trees, native and foreign, in place In a system of natural space Harmony and accord Nature’s order restored It’s a piece the whole world should embrace.

Bob Aldrich Sports Te News Reporter, Tursday, December 22, 2011 - 1B 2011 All-Columbus County Football Team Ofense Defense

Pharoah McKever Nick McClure Storm Phillips Brandon Hatcher S. Columbus -QB E. Columbus -RB S. Columbus - DL Whiteville - DL

Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist

Rontonio Stanley Robert Smith Matt Brown Logan Simmons S. Columbus - RB Whiteville - RB S. Columbus - DL S. Columbus-DL

Dashaun Daniels Jamal Eady Henry Baldwin Zanary Adams S. Columbus - RB W. Columbus -AP E. Columbus - LB Whiteville-LB

Frank Ciamillo Reggie Frink Damarick McKvian Jeremy Rouse Whiteville - UB S. Columbus -UB Makiel Bell S. Columbus -LB E. Columbus-LB South Columbus 2011 Columbus County Football Player of the Year Stallions’ Bell leads selections By DAN BISER Sports Editor

If you saw Makiel Bell walking the halls of South Columbus High School, you would never know that the quiet, unassuming se- Tanner Duncan Ronald Ratliffe nior turns into a Friday night terror against D. Richardson Isaiah Day S. Columbus -WR E. Columbus -WR passing games of Stallion football opponents. S. Columbus-LB E. Columbus-LB The 5-foot-7, 165-pound senior All-Stater, came up with six pass interceptions this past season, including one that he returned for a touchdown. He also saw duty as a wide receiver and kick returner for Coach Jake Fonvielle’s Stallions, who tied for the Wac- camaw 2A-3A Conference championship and advanced to the Eastern N.C. 2A Regional finals. SCHS finished with a 10-4 record. “As far as defensive backs go, he’s one of Jake Fonvielle the best we’ve had at South Columbus,” Fon- South Columbus vielle said. “He has speed, quickness, hands and intelligence. He’s really solid in one-on- 2011 Columbus County one coverage and goes after the ball well. He Football Coach of the Year Gary Vereen Collin Ransom provides a lot of leadership, and he is also a S. Hemingway Harvey Lesane Whiteville-OL S. Columbus - OL very outstanding young man.” Bell has been selected as the 2011 Columbus S. Columbus - DB W. Columbus-DB Richardson has been named All-Columbus County Football Player of the Year and heads for the fourth consecutive year, even though the 32-member News Reporter All-Columbus his final season was marred by a recurring team. injury. Richardson is only the second SCHS This is he 20th consecutive year that The player to gain All-Columbus honors for four News Reporter has announced the All-Colum- straight years. The other was Stallion quarter- bus Football Team, and Bell is the 15th SCHS back/linebacker Jeremy Fonvielle (younger player to gain Player of the Year honors in the brother of the SCHS head coach) from 1995 past 17 years. (See list on 2B). through 1998. Also being picked to the All-Columbus Other SCHS players earning all-county team is SCHS running back Rontonio Stanley, honors are senior offensive linemen Justin who was the 2010 Columbus County Player of Godwin, Collin Ransom and Daniel Fowler; the Year. Stanley had an outstanding senior senior wide receiver Tanner Duncan; senior season, but he was hobbled by injuries that Justin Godwin Daniel Fowler defensive linemen Storm Phillips, Logan forced him to sit out several games. Stanley Makiel Bell Dereck Young Simmons and Matt Brown; senior linebacker S. Columbus -OL S. Columbus - OL has earned All-Columbus County honors for S. Columbus -DB E. Columbus - DB the third straight year. See All-County on 2B Also, Stallion senior linebacker Darquale Honorable Mention East Columbus: Phillip Andrews, Ricky Ratliffe, Choyce Spaulding, Caleb Edgell, John Mitchell, Manuel Figueroa, Elijah Graham, Josh Blanks. South Columbus: David McPherson, Cody Fowler, Andrew Mayes, Kelby Bel- lamy,. West Columbus: Adrian Buie, Savon Dawson, Trevon Green, Tony Reese, Josh Tart, Josh Taste. Francisco Torres Whiteville: Jacob Long, Timmy Deans, Ethan Morris, Bronson Best, Patrick Rasheed Williams Coleman, Noah Bastug, Shaeed Hawkins, Vann Brock, Colton Reaves, Fisher Greg Melvin T.J. Wilson W. Columbus -OL S. Columbus - P/K Stanley, Jonathan Williams. E. Columbus - KR E. Columbus-DB

Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 Basketball West Columbus at South Columbus North Brunswick at Whiteville

2B- The News Reporter, Monday, December 22, 2011 All- Columbus County Football Continued from 1B

Damarick McKvian, senior punter/kicker Rasheed Wil- Columbus County Football liams, senior defensive back Shyquan Hemingway; junior Players of the Year quarterback and sophomore backs Dashaun Daniels and 1992 - John Phillips - Whiteville Reggie Frink. 1993 - Anthony Southern - Whiteville Bell, McKever, McKvian and 1994 - Howard McCollum - West Columbus Williams have been picked for 1995- Corey Lewis - South Columbus all-county honors for the sec- 1996 - Jake Fonvielle - South Columbus ond straight year. Reggie Swindell - East Columbus East Columbus, which fin- ished with a 4-7 record, in- 1997 - Eddie Ravenell - South Columbus cluding impressive non-con- 1998 - Kent Nealy - South Columbus ference wins over Whiteville 1999 - Antonie Nealy - South Columbus and Southwest Onslow, landed 2000 - James Smith - South Columbus senior defensive back T.J. Wil- 2001 - Ben Jordan - South Columbus son on the all-county team for the third year in a row. 2002 - Tony Smith - South Columbus Other Gator players selected 2003 - Tony Smith - South Columbus are defensive back Dereck 2004 - Bryan Dixon - South Columbus Young, wide receiver Ronald 2005 - Greg Elleby - South Columbus Ratliffe, and linebackers Henry 2006 - Alex Royal - Whiteville Baldwin, Jeremy Rouse and Isaiah Day, all juniors. Also in- 2007 - Andrae Jacobs - South Columbus cluded are running back Nick 2008 - Rashawn Grate - South Columbus McClure and kick returner 2009 - Chris McClure - East Columbus Greg Melvin. 2010 - Rontonio Stanley - South Columbus The Whiteville Wolfpack, 2011 - Makiel Bell - South Columbus which posted a 3-7 record, has senior defensive lineman Bran- don Hatcher, senior linebacker Zanary Adams, senior offen- senior offensive lineman Fran- In three seasons as head sive lineman Gary Vereen, se- cisco Torres, senior back Ja- coach, Fonvielle has guided nior back Frank Ciamillo and mal Eady and junior back the Stallions to back-to-back junior running back Robert Harvey Lesane. Waccamaw Conference cham- Smith selected to the all-county pionships and four state 2A team. SCHS Head Coach Jake playoff victories. Hatcher and Adams are se- Fonvielle has been named the As a senior on the 1996 Stal- lections for the second straight Columbus County Football lion squad, Fonvielle received year. Coach of the Year for the sec- the Columbus County Player From West Columbus are ond straight season. of the Year honor.

Editor’s note: Due to Wednesday’s early sports deadline, results of the Wednesday night’s fnal round of games in the 2011 East Columbus Holiday Basketball Tournament are not included in today’s issue. Results will be included in the Dec. 26 issue of The News Reporter and can be obtained at whiteville.com. East Columbus girls thump Loris 42-18 LAKE WACCAMAW - The East Columbus LeReba Jackson scored six points to lead Lady Gators closed out the first half with a Loris. 13-0 run Tuesday night and went on to claim a After Loris hit a basket in the opening sec- 42-18 victory over the Loris Lady Lions in the onds of the second quarter to pull within 11-6, opening round of the ECHS Holiday Basketball the Lady Gators went on a run over the next Tournament. seven minutes that gave them a 24-6 halftime Coach Karlyn Stephens’ Lady Gators, play- lead. ing without starting power forward Meonti The advantage climbed to 30-10 after three Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Campbell, put their season record at 6-1 as they quarters. Lady Stallion foor leader grabbed the lead early and continued to pull The win put East Columbus into Wednes- South Columbus High guard Chelsey Long goes hard to the basket in Tuesday’s away. days’s tournament championship game against Junior guard Brittany Hall had a big evening West Bladen. opening game against West Bladen in the frst day of action of the East Columbus for East Columbus, scoring 18 points. Sopho- Holiday Basketball Tournament at Lake Waccamaw. Long scored a game-high 16 more center Lauren Jenkins followed with 10, Loris 4 2 4 8 - 18 points, but the West Bladen squad came away with a 43-32 victory. In the other girls and K.J. Johnson added eight points. E. Columbus 11 13 6 12 - 42 frst-round game, East Columbus defeated Loris, S.C., 42-18. In the opening round East Columbus got about half its points on of the boys game, West Columbus pulled out a 57-55 win over South Columbus, and LORIS (18) - LaReba Jackson 6, Nashia Gill 4, second, third and fourth chance shots as it eas- East Columbus defeated Loris 57-48. The fnal round of the tournament was played ily dominated the Loris team. Kadecha Cox 4, Demesha Phillips 4. “We missed a lot of easy shots and threw the EAST COLUMBUS (42): K.J. Johnson 8, Quin Walker on Wednesday. ball away more than we should have, but we 2, Brittany Hall 18, Keana Robinson 2, Lauren Jenkins 10, played pretty good defense and went after the Mardezia Brooks 2. ball well,” Stephens said. Stallion girls bow to West Bladen LAKE WACCAMAW - The contributed 11 key points to into Wednesday’s tournament West Bladen Lady Knights lead a balanced scoring attack. championship game against used their distinct height ad- Alisha Bryant and Haley Cox East Columbus. Waccamaw Outdoor Supply vantage and some superb free- each scored eight points for The loss put South Colum- throw shooting Tuesday as West Bladen. bus into Wednesday’s third- they came away with a 43-32 Thompson also had 17 re- place game against Loris. Youth Spotlight victory over South Columbus bounds. in the opening round of the Coach Pam Stephens’ WBHS W. Bladen 7 13 14 9 - 43 East Columbus holiday Bas- team cashed in on 16 of 21 at- S. Columbus 6 5 8 11 - 32 Patience pays ketball Tournament at the tempts from the foul line as it ECHS gym. ran its season record to 6-4. WEST BLADEN (43): Taylor off for Greyson South Columbus got a game- South Columbus, whose Stephens 2; Lexie Storms 6, Alisha Passing up one shot high 16 points from senior record slipped to 2-4, got three Bryant 8, Haley Cox 8, Kaitlyn Sykes led to an eight-pointer lat- guard Chelsey Long, but West 3-point baskets by Long. 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Wilson did not “Sometimes, we have a way of doing things not so pretty, and start the game Tuesday night, tonight was another one of those,” said Viking coach Michael but he sure helped finish it. Powell, whose Vikings have won two of the three meetings with After sitting out the first six the Stallions this season ... all by four points or less. “Our kids minutes of play for missing a played hard, and they came up with a couple of big plays late recent team function, Wilson in the game.” instantly helped spur the Ga- First-year SCHS coach Jordan McPherson said that the lack tors to a 57-48 victory over the of taking care of the ball and failing to execute late in the game Loris Lions in opening-round were the biggest factors in the loss. play of the East Columbus Hol- “We had our chances,” McPherson said. “We did a good job iday Basketball Tournament. of battling back at the end of the first half, but we weren’t able Wilson, a four-year starter to get it done at the end.” for the Gators, scored a game- West Columbus built a 28-18 lead with just over two minutes high 15 points and came up left in the first half before the Stallions put up a quick 10-point with several big steals. barrage to tie the game at the midway point. East Columbus, which West Columbus regained the lead in the third quarter, but picked up its third win in seven South Columbus came back twice in the final period to twice tie games, fell behind 2-0 on a the score. Two baskets by Savon Dawson and one by Cameron quick basket by the South Car- Brisbon were keys in the final minute for WCHS, which put its olina team, but Ronald Ratliffe season record at 4-5. answered with a 3-point basket Dawson and Brisbon each scored 12 points for the Vikings. shortly after and the Gators Tony Reese had 10. never trailed the rest of the McKever had one of the biggest nights of his career, getting way. Coach Curt Moss’ ECHS several of his game-high total on put-backs on the offensive squad led at the half 30-22. boards. The Gators’ twice held 11-point leads in the third West Columbus 13 15 16 9 - 57 quarter. South Columbus 8 20 12 15 - 55 Loris cut into the Gator the WEST COLUMBUS (57): Jamal Eady 5, Trevon Green 8, Savon Dawson margin several times, drawing 12, Akie Gaines 1, Cameron Briston 12, Anthony Davis 7, Tony Reese 10. to within three points twice in SOUTH COLUMBUS (55): Kenny Rich 2, Jahlil Soles 7, Makiel Bell 2, Shy- the second half. quan Hemingway 4, Reggie Frink 7, Pharoah McKever 25, Dashaun Daniels 8. “It was a good effort,” said Gator Head Coach Curt Moss. “We hit a couple of spells where we ran off several good buckets, but then came back Whiteville boys team to and committed two or three straight turnovers. “This was a good test for play in Marion tourney us,” Moss said. “Loris has The Whiteville High School boys basketball team will com- some really fine athletes and pete in the A&J Holiday Tournament Friday and Saturday at they kept battling.” Marion, S.C. Ronald Ratliffe joined Wil- The Wolfpack will take on the host Marion High squad at son in double figures with 12 7:30 p.m. in Thursday, Dec. 22 opening-round play. The other points, including a pair of first-round game will have Mullins taking on Crestwood High 3-point goals. Gage Lassiter of Sumter, S.C., at 6 p.m. followed with nine points and Friday’s second-round play will have the third-place game Mack Jenkins tallied eight. getting underway at 6 p.m., and the championship game begin- Loris, which saw its record ning at 7:30. drop to 2-6, got a 13-point effort Coach Jerry Singletary’s WHS squad will take a 4-4 record from Lion football standout into tournament play. Kentrez Hilton. Aaron Wheeler and Trevante Wilson each Runaway bucket scored eight. West Columbus High guard Anthony Davis glides in for a lay-up in Tuesday’s game The win put East Columbus Chadbourn Youth Basketball with South Columbus in the opening-day of action of the East Columbus Holiday into Wednesday’s tournament championship game against The Chadbourn Department of Park and Recreation is hold- Basketball Tournament at Lake Waccamaw. South Columbus’ Makiel Bell (left) trails West Columbus. ing registrations for its youth basketball league. the play. West Columbus took a 57-55 win over the Vikings in the third game between The league is open to boys and girls of ages 4-17. the two squads in less than two weeks. The long-time county rivals split their frst two Loris 10 14 16 8 - 48 Registrations can be made at the Chadbourn Town Hall Mon- E. Columbus 14 16 15 12 - 57 day through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Chadbourn meetings this season. The fnal round of the tournament was played Wednesday. Parks and Recreation office, Monday through Friday from 8 LORIS (48): Devante Claridy 6, a.m. to 5 p.m. Stephen Clark 1, Aaron Wheeler 8, Registration fee is $15 per participant. Cheerleading registra- Anthony Bellamy 2. Trevonte Wilson tion fee is $10 per participant. Youth basketball registrations 8, Damien Ford 4, Kentrez Hilton 13, Tyree Floyd 4, Latrez Chestnutt 2. EAST COLUMBUS (57): Ferrell The Whiteville Parks and Recreation De- Basketball Early Registration is now over for Baldwin 3, Mack Jenkins 8, T.J. Wilson Waccamaw Academy partment began taking registrations for the the 2012 season, but players can still sign up 15, Ronald Ratliffe 12, Ricky Ratliffe 2012 Youth Basketball League on Monday, under late registration. 4, Gage Lassiter 9, Paul Harris 2, remaining basketball schedule Nov. 14. Late registration will be held from Monday Caleb Edgell 4. Early Registration will run from Dec. 15 Jan. 9 through Friday Jan. 20 and will cost $20 Jan. 3 - at Wilmington Christian, 5:30 through Friday, Jan. 6 and will cost $15 for city for city residents and $30 for county residents. Jan. 4 - Low Country Day, 5 residents and $25 for county residents. Practices will be held on Thursday nights The News Reporter Jan. 5 - Cape Fear Christian, 5 Practices will be held on Thursday nights and games will be held every Saturday for six and games will be held every Saturday for six weekends. To sign up, go to Whiteville City Is On The Web . . . Jan. 10 - Trinity, 5 weekends. Hall. For questions, contact Lane Coleman Jan. 13 - at Flora Macdonald, 5 Whiteville Parks and Recreation Youth at 642-9052. 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Local ori- 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L - Htd Seats, Sunroof .... $20,980 SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY entation. 31 Service Centers. Van and HAY - Coastal Bermuda square bales. COLLEGE Interested candidates must complete Refrigerated. CDL-A, 3 months recent 2009 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Double Cab PreRunner V6 ... $22,980 No animal waste. Horse quality. Also is seeking to hire the a N.C. State application (PD107) experience required. 800-414-9569. round bales, horse & cow hay. Cerro following position. along with a cover letter and a certi- www.driveknight.com Gordo area. 914-1777 fied college transcript and submit to: MUST SEE SPECIALS! Nursing Instructor ATTN: Michael Lewis, PO Box 397, DRIVER- STABLE CAREER, NO HAY FOR SALE (Temporary Full Time & Part Time) Whiteville, NC 28472. An application EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Sign on 2003 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 ...... MUST SEE! Round & Square Bales Minimum requirements, position can be found on the website at: Bonuses Available! Top Industry Pay SPRIGGING/PLANTING description and required application www.columbusco.org & Quality training. 100% Paid CDL 2006 Nissan 350Z Convertible ...... MUST SEE! of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- for this position can be found on the Columbus County is an AA/EOE Training. 800-326-2778. www.Join- 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. 2000 Jeep Cherokee - Leather, Roof ...... MUST SEE! SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or employer. CRST.com call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. SCC MOVING HELP NEEDED, Bladen- 2006 Hyundai Vera Cruz - Leather, Roof, DVD ....MUST SEE! EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. application, resume, letter of interest boro, for disabled lady, must see Medical, Business, Criminal Justice. and educational Transcript must be results. Call 910-207-0334 submitted in order to be considered Job placement assistance. Comput- 642-7121 12 FT ENCLOSED TRAILER, 24ft for this position. Application deadline CREATE AND PLACE YOUR OWN er available. Financial aid if qualified. QUALITY FORD qualityford.com 10,000 lbs flatbed trailer with new SCHEV certified. Call 888-899-6918. is listed on the position announce- AD ON LINE @ www.whiteville.com 8,000 lbs winch. 653-5624 1242 S. Madison St., Whiteville - &AM PMs3ATAM NOON ment. AA/EOE. under the classified section www.CenturaOnline.com The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011- 5B

NEED CDL DRIVERS A or B with 2 2003 HONDA ACCORD. Very good knowingly accept any advertising for 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH house for rent ADORABLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM apart- years recent commercial experience condition, 2 owners. $9,300 negotia- real estate which is in violation of the - 87 Thomas St., Chadbourn. Handi- ments for rent at Saw Mill Apartments. to transfer motor homes, straight ble. Call for details 642-0196. law. All person are hereby informed capped accessible. $600 per month. Major appliances provided as well as trucks, tractors, and buses. www. that all dwellings advertised are avail- Call 704-516-5243. washer and dryer hookups. Office mamotransportation.com 1-800- 2009 MERCURY MILAN Premier able on an equal opportunity basis. To hours are Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 ROOM FOR RENT 4dr, 24k, heated leather, moonroof. complain of discrimination, call HUD 3 BR HOUSE in Chadbourn. No pets. Weekly or Monthly Rates. 501-3783. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. - 5:00 pm. Please call 910-642-0434 Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 $425 month + $425 security dep., ref- for more information. EHO. ! Start the No calls after 9 pm OTR DRIVERS WANTED EXCELLENT VALUE $98,000. The erences required. Call 654-4973 New Year off right with C.A.T. Long 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan Cypress Village Apartments 910-642-4932 auto, 30k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. country home you’ve been look- 3 BR, 2 BATH, 3+/- acres, 2 miles miles, great benefits. www.catcon- 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Or 770-1140 910-649-7531 ing for. Extremely well-built 3 BR, 2 from college. Above ground pool. cord.com 1-800-869-2434. 1 and 2 bedrooms. BA brick ranch on 2.03 AC lot with Deposit required. Call 770-1801 TANKER & FLATBED INDEPEN- 2010 FORD MUSTANG GT, 2 door, mature pecan trees, surrounded by Free laundry room + Community DENT CONTRACTORS! Top Earn- 5 speed manual. 16k, $24,900. Fair beautiful farmland. New roof, fire- 4 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH, 2 car room ****24 hour maintenance*** Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 place, large utility room. Call Milt garage. Great location. Near hospital. Rental Assistance Up to 100% ings Potential. 100% Fuel Surcharge FOR RENT Downtown Commercial - Own Your own business. Call Today. Ward, Broker, Jessie and Myers No pets. $950 per month + deposit. Seniors 62 years and older 2010 MERCURY MILAN Premier 4dr, Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. 800-277-0212 or www.primeinc.com Construction, Inc. 910-840-7957. Call 910-840-1433. 910-649-7971 34k, SYNC, alloys. $19,900. Fair Bluff Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Ford 649-7531 HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 158 Country Club Road, 3BR, 2 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes Equal Housing Opportunity OFFICE BUILDING WITH RAMP for DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive bath. 1,700 sq ft. Excellent condition. for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land rent, near hospital. Long term lease. $1000 Grocery Coupon. United $129,900 910-642-8393 & lots for sale. Owner financing Call Call 642-4923. ALLIED HEALTH CAREER training- Breast Cancer Foundation. Free 910-770-2227. Attend college 100% online. Job Mammograms, Breast Cancer info: NEW LISTING! REDUCED TO placement assistance. Computer www.ubcf.info. Free Towing, Tax $111,000. 105 Nesmith St, Tabor City. BRICK 3 BR, 2 baths unfurnished, available. Financial Aid if qualified. Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted, 1/2+ acre, private, fenced in! Huge oak floor, garages, sep. workshop. SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409 1-888-444-8231. great room, full brick wall fireplace, $525 month. 1156 Carver Moore Rd. MADISON HILL APARTMENTS www.CenturaOnline.com tongue & groove, heart pine wood Lake Waccamaw 910-457-9732. 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC floor with a carpet design, dream RN - NEED PART TIME at Home FOR LEASE OR SALE - 3 bedroom, One Bedroom Apts. Notice of Public kitchen. 3BR/2bath, many upgrades, "1+%.3
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Call 888-899-6918. sale, public regarding the adoption of the www.CenturaOnline.com 2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 2WD x LOT MODEL CLEARANCE 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED MOBILE save thousands $$$. We need your 1 BR, 1 BATH upstairs apt. appli/ Columbus County Comprehensive cab, 4 door, 4k, $18,500. Fair Bluff HOME in Chadbourn area. Absolute- trade ins. Oakwood Homes, Chad- water incl. $400, available NOW. Land Use Plan. Ford 910-649-7531 Whiteville City Limits. 646-1049. ly no pets. Call 654-4130. bourn, 910-654-4128 All interested citizens are invited to NEW 3 BEDROOM Zone II, $23,990 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for attend this hearing to present oral *** Dee Watts Backhoe Limited Time offer. Oakwood Homes, ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 rent. References required. No pets. and written comments. Contact the Service **** Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 Call 910-654-4182 days, or 910-642- Columbus County Planning Depart- Insured, tree removal, split firewood, 2010 CHEVROLET HHR LS, auto, 4 1-BED ROOM Apt. Clean, centrally 4073 between 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. located in Whiteville with fenced in ment at 910-640-1795 regarding bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for door, flexible fuel. 41k, $13,500. Fair questions on the Columbus County driveway, land clearing. Also mow- Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 back yard. Perfect for an individual 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME North Comprehensive Land Use Plan. ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile or couple. 640-2597 of Hallsboro. No pets. References 770-0534. 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ required. Call 910-642-5801 or 910- Robert J. Lewis 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $22,900. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. 640-9435. County Planner Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. December 22, 29, 2011 Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree 642-4049. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- 2010 FORD EDGE, auto 3.5L V6, 4 w/lot for Sale By over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call MOBILE HOME 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, Chad- 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. Door SUV, 29k. $24,800. Fair Bluff Owner Union Valley Dr. off Smyrna 642-4049. Ford 910-649-7531 bourn area. Deposit required. No Rd, Whiteville. For more information pets. Call 654-4540. Bobby Hinson Construction call 910-612-5792 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home. Family Park on Walter Todd Rd. $400 SHORT Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Nice ging, lots and hedge rows with mini PRIME LOTS FOR SALE , 3 miles monthly, plus deposit. Call 840-2454 quiet neighborhood. Deposit & refer- or 200-3125. BROS. excavator. Call 640-7606. north of Hallsboro. Owner financing. ences required. Call 640-8098. 2007 YAMAHA YZF 600 R. Lowered, Call 876-0084, 645-4752. 4,000 miles. Very clean. Call 642- 2 BR, 2 FULL BATH mobile home pri- Carpentry Work 3BR, 2 BATH downstairs apt. $500. Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No 9830. vate acre lot, powerstat, Evergreen . RENT-A-CAR Appliances & water incl.. Deposit & Storage bldg. 840-2845 job too small. Workmanship guaran- references required. Whiteville City teed. Call 642-4226. Limits. 646-1049. PRIVATE LOT - EAST OF WHITE- $ 95 VILLE. Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. Michael’s . . 1 BR 2008 EZ GO ST golf cart, garage WACCAMAW SHORES, L W mobile home. No pets. 640-3896. DAILY pressure washing & painting. Call WANTED duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- 19 910-642-5831, 770-1108. kept. Lift kit, one owner, excellent Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville condition. Charger. 840-1752 FARMLAND dry & living room, front porch, rear YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS are H & B CONSTRUCTION CO. patio. References & lease required. another man’s treasure. Advertise New home, remodeling, additions, No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 your sale in the classified. 642- 642-4175 general repairs, shingle work, new MARINE WE HAVE 4104, ext. 221 or 237 and re-roof. Hourly rate or contract. Prices offered. All work fully guaran- BUYERS teed. Call Harold Bowen 642-6254, actively seeking day or night. Farmland in LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE 16 FT. MASTER CRAFT ALUMINUM Columbus & Bladen Counties. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- boat & trailer, 40 hp Mariner motor. ing, sand, top soil and marl. New paint. Great shape. Call 654- COASTAL FIRST PROPERTIES Call 654-4503. 5624. www.coastalfirstre.com McPherson Carpentry (910) 653-6600 Remodeling, additions, for all your Marc Cox (910) 625-5012 home improvements needs - From A Jonathan Cox (910) 234-1407 to Z. Turn key job. Work guaranteed. 25 years experience. Call 910-654- 4920 or cell 910-770-1260. ****Publisher’s Notice**** Equal Housing Opportunity All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus 2 BR HOUSE, 3 miles south of White- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- ville. No pets. Deposit and referenc- gal to advertise any preference, limi- es required. Call 642-3723. tation discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished 2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 167,000 status or national origin, or intention house, excellent neighborhood. $700 miles. $4,200. Call 642-5100 after 6 to make any such preferences, limi- month. Deposit & references required. tations or discrimination. We will not pm No pets. Call 642-4923.

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condition expressly are disclaimed. between Lot #6 and Lot #7 North 70 10, 2008 AND RECORDED IN BOOK rental agreement upon 10 days writ- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Notice of Sale This sale is made subject to all prior degrees 00 minutes East 150 feet to 926 AT PAGE 620 IN THE COLUM- ten notice to the landlord. You may chase price, or $750 whichever is IN THE GENERAL COURT OF liens and encumbrances, and unpaid a point; thence Northwardly and par- BUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, be liable for rent due under the agree- greater, will be required at the time of JUSTICE taxes and assessments including but allel with the old Pireway Road 100 NORTH CAROLINA ment prorated to the effective date of the sale with the balance remaining OF NORTH CAROLINA not limited to any transfer tax associ- feet to a point located in the divid- Under and by virtue of the power and the termination. due to be paid in full by cash or cer- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ated with the foreclosure. A deposit ing line between Lots # 6, #5 and #4, authority contained in the above-ref- The date of this Notice is December tified funds at the Office of the Com- COLUMBUS COUNTY of five percent (5%) of the amount of said point being the southwestern erenced deed of trust and because of 1, 2011. missioner within three (3) days after 09SP198 the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars corner of Lot #4 and the Southeast- default in the payment of the secured 11-020133 the entry of the Judgment of Confir- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- ($750.00), whichever is greater, is ern corner of Lot #5; thence South indebtedness and failure to per- Katherine JoAnn Begor mation by the Clerk of Court. CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST required and must be tendered in the 70 degrees 00 minutes West 150 feet form the stipulation and agreements Attorney for Substitute Trustee Hearing before the Honorable Napo- EXECUTED BY FAWN MCMILLION form of certified funds at the time of to said point of beginning and being therein contained and, pursuant to 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 leon B. Barefoot, Jr., District Court AND TANNER MCMILLION DATED the sale. This sale will be held open the Western one-half (1/2) of Lot #6, demand of the owner and holder of Charlotte, NC 28216 Judge presiding for the Thirteenth DECEMBER 23, 2004 AND RECORD- ten days for upset bids as required situated in the Town of Tabor City on the secured debt, the undersigned (704) 333-8107 Judicial District was held in connec- ED IN BOOK 803 AT PAGE 530 IN by law. Following the expiration of plat of property formerly owned by substitute trustee will expose for sale http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ tion with the foreclosure on 17th day THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC the statutory upset period, all remain- Ms. S.A. Carmichael, as surveyed and at public auction to the highest bidder December 15, 22, 2011 of May, 2010 at which time the Honor- REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE plotted by J.W. Blanchard, C.E. which for cash at the usual place of sale at able Napoleon B. Barefoot, Jr., autho- Under and by virtue of the power and AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in plat or map is recorded in Book 104, the county courthouse of said county Notice of Tax rized this foreclosure sale as required authority contained in the above-ref- a timely manner will result in a Dec- Page 1 of the Registry of Columbus at 12:00 PM on December 28, 2011 Foreclosure Sale by statute. erenced deed of trust and because of laration of Default and any deposit County to which map reference is had the following described real estate This the 30th day of November, 2011. default in the payment of the secured will be frozen pending the outcome for a more accurate description of the and any other improvements which WILLIAM E WOOD indebtedness and failure to per- of any re-sale. above described lot. may be situated thereon, in Colum- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONER form the stipulation and agreements SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD And Being more commonly known as: bus County, North Carolina, and COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE therein contained and, pursuant to TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- 203 Pireway Rd, Tabor City, NC 28463 being more particularly described IN THE GENERAL COURT OF WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 demand of the owner and holder of ing in the property, be advised that an The record owner(s) of the property, as follows: JUSTICE TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 the secured debt, the undersigned Order for Possession of the property as reflected on the records of the Reg- BEING all of Lot No. 2 as shown and DISTRICT COURT DIVISION STATE BAR NO.: 5901 substitute trustee will expose for sale may be issued in favor of the purchas- ister of Deeds, is/are Kenneth Rob- delineated on a plat entitled, “Map of FILE NO.: 10 CV 192 December 22 & 29, 2011 at public auction to the highest bidder er. Also, if your lease began or was ert Taylor, Sr. and Kerry Lynn Moore. Survey for P. O. Gore, dated August 5, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS for cash at the usual place of sale at renewed on or after October 1, 2007, The property to be offered pursuant 1977, prepared by C.W. Formyduval, Plaintiff Public Hearing be advised that you may terminate the to this notice of sale is being offered Registered land Surveyor, recorded in vs the county courthouse of said county Notice at 2:00 PM on January 5, 2012 the fol- rental agreement upon 10 days writ- for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Plat Book 21 at Page 43, Columbus PRESTON FLOYD; PATSY FLOYD; ten notice to the landlord. You may IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee County Registry. Reference is made TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF, (Lienholder), lowing described real estate and any This is to inform the public that a pub- be liable for rent due under the agree- nor the holder of the note secured by to said plat for more certainty, clarity Defendants other improvements which may be lic hearing will be held on the pro- ment prorated to the effective date of the deed of trust, being foreclosed, and particularity of description. NOTICE is hereby given that the situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- posed Columbus County Community the termination. nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Also being the same property as COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, as body ty, North Carolina, and being more Transportation Program Application The date of this Notice is December employees, agents or authorized rep- described in a deed dated Septem- politic incorporate of the State of particularly described as follows: to be submitted to the North Caro- 6, 2011. resentative of either Trustee or the ber 28, 1976 from Waccamaw Bank & North Carolina, is exercising its power LOT NO. 10 AS SAME IS SHOWN ON lina Department of Transportation no 09-118405 holder of the note make any repre- Trust to Percy O. Gore and wife, and authority to assess, levy and col- A PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE later than January 27, 2012. The pub- Katherine JoAnn Begor sentation or warranty relating to the Mortie Lee Gore recorded Septem- lect taxes against real and personal OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF lic hearing will be held on January 3, Attorney for Substitute Trustee title or any physical, environmental, ber 29, 1976 in Book 295 at Page 83, property located within its bound- COLUMBUS COUNTY IN BOOK 2012 at 6:30 pm before the Columbus 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 health or safety conditions existing Columbus County Registry. aries in accordance with the laws 11 AT PAGE 80, BUT DESCRIBED County Commissioners. Charlotte, NC 28216 in, on, at or relating to the property For further reference, see Last Will of the State of North Carolina and BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOL- Those interested in attending the pub- (704) 333-8107 being offered for sale. Any and all and Testament in the Office of the the Judgment entered on the 17th LOWS: lic hearing and needing either auxiliary http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ responsibilities or liabilities arising out Clerk of Superior Court, File No. 97-E- day of May, 2010 and is foreclosing BEGINNING AT A NAIL IN THE CEN- aids and services under the Ameri- December 22, 29, 2011 of or in any way relating to any such 285. Percy O. Gore Died in 1997 in on the following land of PRESTON TER OF N.C. HIGHWAY NO. 410, IT cans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a condition expressly are disclaimed. Columbus County. FLOYD and PATSY FLOYD in order BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER language translator should contact This sale is made subject to all prior For further deed reference see Deed to satisfy the properly assessed but OF LOT NO, 9 AND RUNS THENCE Notice of Sale Charles Patton on or before January liens and encumbrances, and unpaid Book 905 at Page 175, Columbus unpaid taxes and/or special assess- SOUTH 79 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 3, 2012, at telephone number 910- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF taxes and assessments including but County Registry. ments upon certain lands. Pursu- EAST 452.25 FEET TO AN IRON 641-3929 or via email at cpatton@ JUSTICE not limited to any transfer tax associ- And Being more commonly known ant to Judgment entered on the 17th AXLE; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES columbusco.org. OF NORTH CAROLINA ated with the foreclosure. A deposit as: 209 Nancy St, Lake Waccamaw, day of May, 2010, William E. Wood 07 MINUTES WEST 189.0 FEET TO The Community Transportation Pro- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION of five percent (5%) of the amount of NC 28450 has been appointed Commissioner AN IRON AXLE, IN THE CENTER gram provides assistance to coor- COLUMBUS COUNTY the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars The record owner(s) of the property, with the authority to sell the follow- OF A DITCH; THENCE ALONG THE dinate existing transportation pro- 10sp78 ($750.00), whichever is greater, is as reflected on the records of the Reg- ing land at the Courthouse Door, CENTER OF SAID DITCH SOUTH grams operating in Columbus Coun- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- required and must be tendered in the ister of Deeds, is/are James L. Carl- Columbus County Courthouse in the 79 DEGREES 37 MINUTES WEST ty as well as provides transportation SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- form of certified funds at the time of son and Jeannie M. Carlson. City of Whiteville, Columbus County, 366.30 FEET TO AN IRON AXLE; options and services for the commu- CUTED BY KENNETH ROBERT TAY- the sale. This sale will be held open The property to be offered pursuant North Carolina at 12:00 noon, on the THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 10 nities within this service area. These LOR, SR. AND KERRY LYNN MOORE ten days for upset bids as required to this notice of sale is being offered 5th day of January, 2012 and will sell MINUTES WEST 238.50 FEET TO A services are currently provided using DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 AND by law. Following the expiration of for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS to the highest bidder for cash, the fol- NAIL IN THE CENTER OF N.C. HIGH- Demand Response & Subscription. RECORDED IN BOOK 828 AT PAGE the statutory upset period, all remain- IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee lowing described real estate: WAY NO. 410; THENCE ALONG THE Services are rendered by Columbus 957 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE nor the holder of the note secured by Being that certain lot or parcel of CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY NORTH County Transportation. PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in the deed of trust, being foreclosed, land situated in Fair Bluff Township, 10 DEGREES 25 MINUTES EAST The total estimated amount request- OLINA a timely manner will result in a Dec- nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Columbus County, North Carolina 108.0 FEE TO THE BEGINNING, ed for the period July 1, 2012 through Under and by virtue of the power and laration of Default and any deposit employees, agents or authorized rep- and more particularly described as CONTAINING 2.5 ACRES, MORE June 30, 2013. authority contained in the above-ref- will be frozen pending the outcome resentative of either Trustee or the follows: OR LESS. Project Total Amount Local Share erenced deed of trust and because of of any re-sale. holder of the note make any repre- Being that certain lot or parcel of land And Being more commonly known as: Administrative $171,102 $26,666 default in the payment of the secured SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD sentation or warranty relating to the in Fair Bluff Township, Columbus 4796 Joe Brown Hwy North, White- (15%) indebtedness and failure to per- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- title or any physical, environmental, County, State of North Carolina, and ville, NC 28472 Capital (Vehicles & Other) $86,700 form the stipulation and agreements ing in the property, be advised that an health or safety conditions existing bounded and described as follows: The record owner(s) of the property, $8,700 (10%) therein contained and, pursuant to Order for Possession of the property in, on, at or relating to the property viz: Being lots 12, 13, 14, and 15 of as reflected on the records of the Reg- Operating (small fixed route, regional, demand of the owner and holder of may be issued in favor of the purchas- being offered for sale. Any and all the J.T. Ellis property in the Town of ister of Deeds, is/are Fawn McMillion and consolidated urban-rural systems the secured debt, the undersigned er. Also, if your lease began or was responsibilities or liabilities arising out Fair Bluff, N.C. as surveyed and plat- and Tanner McMillion. only) $ , $ . substitute trustee will expose for sale renewed on or after October 1, 2007, of or in any way relating to any such ted by T.P. Hinson, Surveyor, in Octo- The property to be offered pursuant Total Project $257,802 $34,365 at public auction to the highest bidder be advised that you may terminate the condition expressly are disclaimed. ber, 1947, which said Plat is recorded to this notice of sale is being offered Total Funding Request Total Local for cash at the usual place of sale at rental agreement upon 10 days writ- This sale is made subject to all prior in Plat Book 3, page 134, records of for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Share the county courthouse of said county ten notice to the landlord. You may liens and encumbrances, and unpaid Columbus County. IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee This application may be inspected at 2:00 PM on January 5, 2012 the fol- be liable for rent due under the agree- taxes and assessments including but Being the same property conveyed by nor the holder of the note secured by at Columbus County Transportation, lowing described real estate and any ment prorated to the effective date of not limited to any transfer tax associ- deed dated December 8, 1978, from the deed of trust, being foreclosed, 290 Legion Dr., Whiteville, NC 28472 other improvements which may be the termination. ated with the foreclosure. A deposit Bertice B. Ellis Stanley and husband, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, from December 5th, 2011 until Jan- situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- The date of this Notice is December of five percent (5%) of the amount of W.L. Stanley to Dorcas L. Nobles, employees, agents or authorized rep- uary 3rd, 2012. Written comments ty, North Carolina, and being more 6, 2011. the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars Divorced and recorded in Deed Book resentative of either Trustee or the should be directed to Charles Patton, particularly described as follows: 10-001949 ($750.00), whichever is greater, is 312, page 484, Columbus County holder of the note make any repre- 290 Legion Dr., Whitevillem NC 28472 Beginning at the Northwest corner of Katherine JoAnn Begor required and must be tendered in the Registry; and also being the same sentation or warranty relating to the before January 3, 2012. Lot #6 and proceeding southward- Attorney for Substitute Trustee form of certified funds at the time of property as conveyed by deed dated title or any physical, environmental, December 22, 2011 health or safety conditions existing ly 100 feet along the Eastern edge 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 the sale. This sale will be held open December 21, 1978, from W.C. Ellis, in, on, at or relating to the property of the old Pireway Road to a point, Charlotte, NC 28216 ten days for upset bids as required Jr., and wife Hilda Ellis et als, to Dor- being offered for sale. Any and all the Southwestern corner of Lot #6 (704) 333-8107 by law. Following the expiration of cas Nobles, Divorced, and recorded Aviso de Junta responsibilities or liabilities arising out and the Northwestern corner of Lot http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ the statutory upset period, all remain- in Deed Book 312, page 716, Colum- Publica of or in any way relating to any such #7; thence along the dividing line Deceber 22, 29, 2011 ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE bus County Registry. AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in See Book 319, page 282 and Book Este aviso es para informar al publico a timely manner will result in a Dec- 341, Page 221 and Columbus Coun- Notice of Sale sobre la junta que se levara acabo, Public Hearing on Contracting to Make laration of Default and any deposit ty Registry. acerca de la aplicacion del Programa IN THE GENERAL COURT OF will be frozen pending the outcome The property to be offered pursuant to Economic Development Grants to de Transporte para la Comunidad que JUSTICE of any re-sale. this Notice of Sale is being offered for sera sometida al Departamento de PTCC Industrial LLC and Nice Blends Corp. OF NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS Transportation del Norte de Carolina SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- Columbus County proposes to appropriate and expend Coun- no mas tarde del 1-27-12. La junta COLUMBUS COUNTY ing in the property, be advised that an sioner nor the County of Columbus, ty funds for the following Economic Development projects se levara acabo e 01-3-12, 6:30 pm 11SP242 Order for Possession of the property nor the officers, directors, attorneys, frente al grupo gobernador Columbus pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 158-7.1. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- may be issued in favor of the purchas- employees, agents or authorized rep- County Commissioners. SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- er. Also, if your lease began or was resentatives of either the Commis- Project Ride Personas interesadas en atender la CUTED BY JAMES L. CARLSON AND renewed on or after October 1, 2007, sioner or the County of Columbus junta que necesiten ayuda auxiliaria o The Columbus County Board of Commissioners intends to JEANNIE M. CARLSON DATED APRIL be advised that you may terminate the make any representation of warranty servicios bajo el acto de Americanos consider entering into an Economic Development Incentive relating to the title or any physical, con Incapacidades o un interprete Contract with PTCC Industrial LLC. The County will make an- environmental, health or safety con- favor de contactar a Charles Patton ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- nual cash incentive grants pursuant to the County Industrial I Can Put You antes de 1-3-12 ing to the property being offered for Development Policy, beginning in the frst quarter of 2013, fol- In A New Home El Programa de Transportation para sale, and any and all responsibilities la Comunidad proporciona asistencia lowing the payment of 2012 property taxes. Pursuant to the or liabilities arising out of or in any TODAY! para coordinar programas de trans- policy, the amount of each year’s grant will be based on ac- way relating to any such condition porte ya en existencia y que operan tual tax base investments made. The investment proposed is expressly are disclaimed. en Columbus. El programa tambien Also, this property is being sold free $1,000,000 and involves the creation of 3-4 new full-time jobs proporciona opciones de transporte y and clear of all taxes, special assess- and 8-9 seasonal jobs. The Board of Commissioners believes Largest selection of single and doublewides in the area. servicios para las comunidades en el “We need used ments, prior liens or encumbranc- area de servicio. Estos servicios actu- this grant will total $40,261.00, payable over a fve-year period. es of record against said property homes & will pay almente son proporcionados usando The County will fund the payments from available revenues AKWOOD HOMES except as may exist under Federal demand response and subscription. Law, if any. in the County General Fund. The Board of Commissioners cash or trade-in.” Chadbourn, NC 910-654-4128 Servicios son dados per Columbus Harold Walker, Manager believes this project will help stimulate the local economy by “Drive a Little. Save a Lot.” County Transportation. creating new jobs. La cantidad aproximada que sera pedida para el periodo del 1 de Julio, Project Nice Blends WELLONTON 2012 a 30 de Junio, 2013 The Columbus County Board of Commissioners intends to Proyecto Cantidad Total Portion local consider entering into an Economic Development Incentive APARTMENTS Administrative $ 171,102 $ 26,666 Contract with Nice Blends Corp. The County will make an- 200 W. 6th St. Capital (vehiculos y otros) $ 86,700 Covey Run Chadbourn, NC 28431 $ 8,700 nual cash incentive grants pursuant to the County Industrial Operative (Sistemas pequenos regio- Development Policy, beginning in the frst quarter of 2012, Family Households nales y urbanos) $ $ following the payment of 2011 property taxes. Pursuant to Total $ 257,802 $ 34,365 the policy, the amount of each year’s grant will be based on 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Cantidad Total pedid Total de Por- Apartments Apartments tion local actual tax base investments made. The investment proposed is $3,000,000 and involves the creation of 45-50 new jobs. Esta aplicacion puede ser inspec- Units for Persons with cionada en Columbus County Trans- The Board of Commissioners believes this grant will total 1 and 2 Bedroom Units Disabilities Available portation, 290 Legion Dr., Whiteville $92,910.00, payable over a fve-year period. The County will de NC. Comentarios escritos deben fund the payments from available revenues in the County Reduced rent Rental Assistance ser hechos a Charles Patton antes General Fund. The Board of Commissioners believes this proj- Available de 1-3-12. December 22, 2011 ect will help stimulate the local economy by creating new jobs. 910- s   Please Call: This is the 19th of December, 2011 117 Covey Run Lane 910-654-3067 Amon E. McKenzie, Chairman Whiteville TDD/TYY Vineland Columbus County Board of Commissioners 1-800-735-2962 Administrative Building Office Hours: Station 111 Washington Street Now Accepting Applicants Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm Other times by appointment Available for Whiteville, NC 28472 Visit our website at “This institution is wedding receptions Phone (910) 640-6640 an equal opportunity www.norcomanagement.com provider and & other events EQUAL HOUSING December 22, 2011 OPPORTUNITY employer.” 640-2030 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011- 7B

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IRVIN HARDWICK, having qualified as recovery. All persons indebted to of North Carolina and the Judgment the beginning, and being same lands Hearing before the Honorable William Having qualified as Administratrix Co-executors of the Estate of NEL- said Estate will please make imme- entered on the 3rd day of Novem- conveyed and described in a cer- Fairley, District Court Judge presid- of the Estate of Henry Lee Hawkins, LIE LORENE HARDWICK, deceased, diate payment to the undersigned ber, 2011 and is foreclosing on the tain Deed to Mamie Ravnell, Novem- ing for the Thirteenth Judicial District deceased, late of Columbus County, late of Columbus County, NC, this is Administrator. following lands of WILLIE EDWARD ber 10th , 1936 and duly Recorded was held in connection with the fore- NC, the undersigned hereby notifies to notify all persons having claims This the 6th day of December, 2011. TEACHEY and UNKNOWN HEIRS in Book 148, page 296, Columbus closure on the 3rd day of November, all persons having claims against the against said Estate to present them Leslie F. Smith OF LOUISE RAVANELL TEACHEY in County Registry, to which reference 2011 at which time the Honorable estate of said decedent to present to the undersigned Co-executors on Administrator order to satisfy the properly assessed is hereby made for description of the William Fairley, authorized this fore- them to the undersigned within (3) or before March 25, 2012 at Powell 1574 Reaves Ferry Road but unpaid taxes and/or special lands herein conveyed. closure sale as required by statute. months from the date of the first pub- & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Nakina, NC 28455 assessments upon certain lands. See Book 188, Page 501 and also This the 7th day of December, 2011. lication, or this notice will be pleaded Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice c/o J. Coburn Powell Pursuant to Judgment entered on the Book 470, Page 751 Columbus Coun- WILLIAM E WOOD in bar of their recovery. All persons will be pled in bar of their recovery. All Powell & Powell, Attorneys 3rd day of November, 2011, William E. ty Registry. COMMISSIONER indebted to said estate will please persons indebted to said Estate will PO Box 428 Wood has been appointed Commis- The property to be offered pursuant to 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE make immediate payment. please make immediate payment to Whiteville, NC 28472 sioner with the authority to sell the fol- this Notice of Sale is being offered for WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 This 1st. day of December, 2011 the undersigned Co-executors. Telephone: (910) 642-2728 lowing land at the Courthouse Door, sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Susie Hawkins This the 20th day of December, 2011. December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 Columbus County Courthouse in the IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Administratrix JANICE KAY HARDWICK MILLSAP City of Whiteville, Columbus Coun- sioner nor the County of Columbus, December 15, 22, 2011. of the estate of Henry Lee Hawkins Co-executrix Notice of Tax ty, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock nor the officers, directors, attorneys, P.O. Box 11 6359 Seven Creeks Hwy. noon., on the 29th day of December, employees, agents or authorized rep- NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1929 Mill Pond Rd. Nakina, NC 28455 Foreclosure Sale 2011 and will sell to the highest bid- resentatives of either the Commis- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Brunswick, NC 28424 WILLIAM IRVIN HARDWICK der for cash, the following described sioner or the County of Columbus COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The undersigned, NACHELLE M. December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 Co-executor STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA real estate: make any representation of warranty REAVES, has qualified as Adminis- 266 Hardwick Lane COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Being that certain tract of land locat- relating to the title or any physical, NOTICE TO CREDITORS tratrix of the Estate of BRENDA FAYE Nakina, NC 28455 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF ed in Whiteville Township, Colum- environmental, health or safety con- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COFFEY, late of Columbus County, c/o J. Coburn Powell JUSTICE bus County, State of North Carolina, ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and this is to notify all persons having Powell & Powell, Attorneys DISTRICT COURT DIVISION adjoining the lands of Dave Murphy ing to the property being offered for The undersigned, CARLTON F. WIL- claims against said Estate to present PO Box 428 FILE NO.: 11 CV 1080 and others, and bounded as fol- sale, and any and all responsibilities LIAMSON, has qualified as Limited them to the undersigned on or before Whiteville, NC 28472 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and lows viz: or liabilities arising out of or in any Personal Representative of the Estate March 8, 2012, pursuant to North Telephone: (910) 642-2728 CITY OF WHITEVILLE, Beginning at an iron stake in the North way relating to any such condition of BILLY WEST WARD, late of Colum- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Dec. 22, 29, 2011, Jan. 5, 12, 2012 Plaintiffs margin of West Walter Street, in the expressly are disclaimed. bus County, and this is to notify all or this notice shall be pled in bar of vs Town of Whiteville, Dave Murphy’s Also, this property is being sold free persons having claims against said NOTICE TO CREDITORS their recovery. All persons indebted WILLIE EDWARD TEACHEY; Southeast corner, and runs with his and clear of all taxes, special assess- Estate to present them to the under- NORTH CAROLINA to said Estate will please make imme- UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOUISE RAV- line North 2 degrees and15 minutes ments, prior liens or encumbranc- signed on or before March 8, 2012, COLUMBUS COUNTY diate payment to the undersigned at ANELL TEACHEY, East, 171 feet to an iron stake on a es of record against said property pursuant to North Carolina General The undersigned, Leslie F. Smith, the following address: Defendants ditch, Dave Murphy’s Northeast cor- except as may exist under Federal Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall having qualified as Administrator of This the 8th day of December, 2011. NOTICE is hereby given that the ner; thence South 88 degrees and Law, if any. be pled in bar of their recovery. All the Estate of Kimberly Wells Smith, NACHELLE M. REAVES, ADMINIS- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and CITY 30 minutes East, parallel with Walter A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- persons indebted to said Estate will deceased, late of Columbus County, TRATRIX OF WHITEVILLE, as bodies politic Street 60 feet to J.S. Bower’s East chase price, or $750 whichever is please make immediate payment NC, this is to notify all persons having 101 Knights Cove, Apt. 4-A incorporate of the State of North Car- line; thence South 2 degrees and greater, will be required at the time of to the undersigned at the following claims against said Estate to present Whiteville, NC 28472 olina, are exercising their power and 15 minutes West 171 feet to a stake the sale with the balance remaining address: them to the undersigned Adminis- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. authority to assess, levy and collect on the West edge of a ditch and in due to be paid in full by cash or cer- This the 8th day of December, 2011. trator on or before March 11, 2012, Attorneys at Law taxes against real and personal prop- the North margin of Walter Street; tified funds at the Office of the Com- CARLTON F. WILLIAMSON, at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO P. O. Box 1467 erty located within its boundaries in thence with the North margin of Wal- missioner within three (3) days after LIMITED PERSONAL REPRESEN- Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or Whiteville, NC 28472 accordance with the laws of the State ter Street North 88 degrees and 30 the entry of the Judgment of Confir- TATIVE this Notice will be pled in bar of their minutes West 60 feet to the point of mation by the Clerk of Court. December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The undersigned, DOREEN SMITH WILLIAMS and EILEEN SMITH TOBI- AS, has qualified as Co-Administratrix of the Estate of SINDA LEE SMITH, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before March 8, 2012, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make imme- diate payment to the undersigned at the following address: This the 8th day of December, 2011. DOREEN SMITH WILLIAMS, CO- ADMINISTRATRIX 4409 Coral Court Fayetteville, NC 28311 EILEEN SMITH TOBIAS, CO-ADMIN- ISTRATRIX 2895 Taylor Drive Lumberton, NC 28358 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 11-E-452 The undersigned, Rita F. Beck, has qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Norman F. Beck, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under- signed on or before February 23, 2012 pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of November, 2011. Rita F. Beck 180 Marl Point Drive Whiteville, NC 28472 C. Greg Williamson Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 1467 Whiteville, NC 28472 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA COLUMBUS COUNTY The undersigned, JANICE KAY HARDWICK MILLSAP and WILLIAM LANDMARK ESTATES APARTMENTS 621 Nolan Ave. Whiteville, NC 28472 Elderly Households (62 or older, or Persons with Disabilities) 1 Bedroom Apartments Units for Persons with Disabilities Available Rental Assistance Available Please Call 1-910-641-0450 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 8-B The News Reporter, Monday, December 22, 2011 N.C. one of nine states to get education grants U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan Hagan, a member of the Sen- has announced that North ate committee responsible for Carolina is one of nine states education policy. “This grant to win a Race to the Top-Early will allow our state to continue Learning Challenge (RTT- the remarkable progress we’ve ELC) grant. The up to $70 seen through programs such million grant will allow North as Smart Start and More at Carolina to continue its inno- Four. I am proud to have joined vative advancements in early other members of the North childhood education. Thirty- Carolina delegation in sup- five states, D.C. and Puerto porting the state’s application, Rico originally applied for the and I thank all of our North grant program. Carolina teachers and educa- Hagan led a group of her tion leaders for their service NC congressional colleagues, to our students.” including Reps. Butterfield, The state will use the fund- McIntyre, Shuler, Watt and ing to meet its goal of ensuring Miller, in supporting North every child in North Carolina Carolina’s application in a is prepared for kindergar- letter to Secretary of Educa- ten. It will build upon North tion Arne Duncan and Sec- Carolina’s existing nationally- retary of Health and Human renowned early education Services Kathleen Sebelius in programs, such as its quality- November. starred rating system, to make “We have long understood sure families in high-need in North Carolina that our areas have access to high qual- investments in education can- ity early education. not wait until kindergarten The state will also take ad- or first grade. North Caro- ditional steps to measure the lina’s selection as a winner progress of its early childhood of the Race to the Top—Early education programs, and pro- Learning Challenge Grant vide professional development solidifies our state’s place support to early childhood as a national leader in early educators. childhood education,” said UNCP’s MSW program earns full accreditation UNC Pembroke’s Master of to the military,” she said. Social Work (MSW) program “The bottom line is we received notification this fall need to ensure this region has that it has won full accredita- enough social workers with tion from the National Council advanced training,” Edwards on Social Work Education. said. “There is a critical need The university’s program everywhere.” accepted its first students in 2008 after receiving initial can- didacy accreditation in 2007. With full accreditation, the uni- versity and its MSW graduates will play an ever-greater role in the region’s response to mental health care, child welfare, geri- atric care and more. “We feel very good about this; it has been a long pro- cess,” said Dr. Sherry Edwards, chair of the Department of Social Work and director of the MSW program. Chancellor Kyle R. Carter thanked the department for a job well done. “I congratu- late the faculty for their hard work,” he said. “I know they were determined to obtain external validation of their good work.” This region and its people are the biggest winners, Ed- wards said. “The community is a beneficiary of this program. There are very few MSWs in our area.” UNCP’s emerging MSW pro- gram has brought about other positive changes, too, namely in the area of social service delivery systems and training. “Because our student in- ternships must be supervised by an MSW and there are so few [MSWs], our faculty stepped in to work with the agencies,” Edwards explained. “This exposure of our faculty to the region was good because we had interaction with so many agencies and were able to keep in touch with the re- gion. We are able to adjust our curriculum to the critical needs of the region.” UNCP’s MSW program trains students to become advanced generalists who can serve rural areas, such as southeastern North Carolina. The program has 40 graduates; about 55 students are currently enrolled either part time or full time in the program. UNCP’s recent graduates are taking the national certifi- cation examination after their required two years in the field. The graduation rates will be tracked for reaccreditation purposes in 2016. A social worker is trained to provide a wide variety of ser- vices, including mental health counseling and individual and family social services, as well as counseling and social ser- vice guidance to the poor and the elderly and their families. “Social workers are the largest providers of mental health and child welfare ser- vice in the nation,” Edwards said. “MSWs are front-line professionals in nursing facili- ties, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and many other areas. “MSWs are also the larg- est provider of mental health services to the federal govern- ment, which delivers services Living Te News Reporter, Tursday, December 22, 2011, Section C More art, stories from today’s Christmas Memories section

An array of Christmas trees by Sha’Dymond Todd, a 9-year-old third grader at Edge- wood Elementary School. My cold, wet Christmas By GRACE hand grips. know, to get more of a feel MORNINGSTAR “Yes,” I repeated. Then, for it. Central Middle School feeling I was lacking in the Did I need to change out of harrumph of an excited fifth my pajamas? “So,” my aunt asked, her grade girl, “It’s really pretty.” No, no, I assured them, face glowing, “do you like it?” My mom gave a final nod I’ll only be gone a couple of Considering I had very which, in her mind at least, minutes. much been hoping for a pony resolved the matter. Yeah, right. (even though the odds of “Okay, then,” my grand- Of course, before I was al- that happening were pretty mother said in her soft voice. lowed to leave, my aunt and much slim to nothing) and She was still in her pink grandmother had to bundle had stayed awake the night checkered housecoat and bed- me up. I looked like a lunatic before sending silent vibes room slippers. “Let’s move on in all eight of my jackets and to the North Pole to make my over here.” toboggan (though, they told wish come true, I was notice- My brother, who had, until me, at least I looked like a An outdoor Christmas scene drawn by Hallsboro Middle School sixth grader Carlee ably less gung-ho about the that moment, been sucked warm lunatic). Snyder. small purple bicycle that was into the bike situation like I glided over the wet, ensconced in the plush white every other member of my mushy field that separated carpet in front of me. family, stepped toward the our house from my grand- I took in the black rubber Christmas tree. With one parents’ house and headed My dearest memories hand grips, inlaid with a final glance back to the bike, for our street. Almost no symmetrical pattern on the I moved my legs forward and cars were out on the highway By HAYLEY BLACKWELL so we didn’t dare try to do that After we got over ourselves, handlebars, and the rest of followed suit. while I was riding except for South Columbus High School again. We didn’t want to risk it was time to wake up Momma the bike, in all of its shiny, a rusty old pickup truck with our present count from Santa and Daddy. Jumping on the bed My entire family was purple-tinged glory. The dearest memories I hold being lowered, but it doesn’t and hitting them with pillows sitting in the den of my a lawnmower in its bed. The bike rose at least a foot to my heart from past Christ- hurt to try something new, usually did the trick. grandparents’ house, still I skimmed through the too high for me to be able to mases are Christmas mornings does it? We would then run back to recovering from the massive street, passing houses so with my family. After our cookie check, our the tree and wait for them to get on it. The word “ROAD- amounts of sausage balls we quickly they were only blurs As soon as the sun peeped attention was captured by the come see the things Santa had STER” was printed on the had consumed a couple of in my periphery. It was actu- over the horizon, my younger tree and everything underneath left for us. side in bold, black ink. hours previously. ally kind of fun. I was really brother and I were up and run- it. They would soon sluggishly A long silver kickstand Around that time, due to starting to enjoy myself. ning to the Christmas tree like Have you ever seen in movies come in while wiping the sleep protruded from the side fac- the distraction of food, I had And that’s when I saw the we were racing for a gold medal! where, when a person wants from their eyes, but as they saw ing me, embedded deeply in promptly forgotten about my puddle. Actually, it was more First of all, we would see something really badly and they our faces, theirs lit up brighter the carpet, and Santa – bless new violet mechanical friend, of a lake. The water was dark if Santa ate his cookies that finally get it, everything else than the lights on the Christmas that jolly old man’s heart and now I was sprawled out and reflected the houses sur- we stayed up baking the night fades out, the Hallelujah Chorus tree themselves. – had slung a lopsided red on the couch in the far end of rounding it. At the time, it before with Momma. In the begins to play, and golden rays We would sit there all morn- bow on the handlebar closest the room, still in my pajamas. didn’t seem so deep. Maybe meantime, Daddy would be of sunlight shine behind it? ing, figuring little things out, to me. My mind had drifted and I four inches, five. checking the Santa radar on the That’s exactly what it felt putting parts together, and just I, having perfected my “ex- was dozing contentedly. Oh, I I, with my limited common computer. like when we saw our presents having a blast. cited face” years before when thought, who cares about the sense mechanisms, decided I remember one year Brayden under the tree. There is no doubt in my mind my aunt made my brother bike? It’s not so bad. In fact, to conduct an experiment. and I, for some odd reason, de- My brother and I would just that Christmas mornings with and me a matching set of it’s really nice. I drove straight through it. cided to leave coleslaw instead look at each other in amaze- the people I love were and still leopard-print Tarzan outfits “Grace,” my Aunt’s voice Now, that would have been of cookies. It wasn’t as success- ment; like it was the best thing are my favorite memories about (not something you would cut into my dream-state. fine and dandy in a normal ful as the traditional cookies, that had ever happened to us. Christmas. ever want to see, let alone “Why don’t you go take a puddle. wear), took a step forward to ride on your bike? See how But in this puddle, about hide my face as I collected my it rides?” halfway through, the water thoughts, and turned to smile W h o a , w h o a , w h o a , abruptly got at least half a Bike and scooter Jesus My favorite enthusiastically at my family. WHAT? My eyes opened foot deeper and the bike went Benevolent, nice “Yeah,” I told her. “ I do.” immediately and my head out of control. My favorite Christmas mem- Forgiving, praising, pleas- Christmas “You’re sure,” my mother, turned to look into my aunt’s In two seconds, I went ory was the year that I got my ing My favorite Christmas was standing with the disposable blue eyes. from skimming through the bike and my scooter. I like to Born on Christmas when I got my laptop and a car. I camera that seemed to follow “Now?” I asked, my tone as water to laying face first in play outside and so I was happy Jesus also got to spend the night with us through every single one innocent as I could make it. a freezing cold, dirty lake- when I got these things. I love to Marley Welch my aunt and then the next day it of our life events dangling “Yeah,” she said. “You slash-puddle. ride my bike all around my yard 3rd Grade, Rose Simmons snowed. We played in the snow from her wrist, asked from The white snowflakes on and my scooter in the house. Hallsboro-Artesia Elem. know, just to make sure it’s and rode four wheelers. We also the door frame. Forever the okay for you to ride.” I didn’t my red flannel pajama pants Mama says for me to slow threw snow on each other. down sometimes because I queen of check and double- know what to say to that. Is turned brown, and my vari- My Favorite Christmas Mem- check, she absolutely had there something I could’ve ous shirts and jackets went might fall down and break ory by Justin Sullivan something—like some of her to be sure that I liked it. She said to that? a few shades darker. Santa Claus I like the time that I for a new crossed her arms. stuff. I am looking forward to Plump, colossal So I just said “Okay.” It. Was. Freezing. shot gun. My brother and I both I ran a finger over the Christmas this year. I hope I get Eating, flying, landing Ten minutes later, I was Shivering, I sluggishly got one that Christmas. The next smooth metal beside the my guitar. Teeny elves building toys outside with my own person- got up out of the puddle and day I went hunting. I saw a six al cheerleaders surrounding shoved my bike upright and St. Nick point but he was too far away. Logan Long, 3rd Grade Drew Wellons me, making approving cluck- began the long, cold trek back Marcus Jackson A radio ing noises and saying things to my grandparents’ house. Georganna Council 3rd Grade, Rose Simmons 5th Grade, Dawn Ivey Old Dock Elementary Hallsboro-Artesia Elem. like “Ooh, that’s so pretty!” On every step, my slippers hit Evergreen Elementary I remember when my mom and “Honey, you just look the pavement with a distinct and my dad brought me a radio fabulous riding that!” smack. for Christmas. It was a princess After about five minutes, Well, I thought as another radio. It was pink and white. I’d had just about the last water drop fell from my hair. Christmas Story Candles I loved it and I still do. I love “Ooh” and “Aah” I could I looked down at the bike. Christmas. I bring Santa Clause Candles light up every win- handle, so I told them I was At least it isn’t so purple One cold winter night, about Santa and everything cookies and milk. Sometimes I dow going for a longer ride, you anymore. in a home with no hope or about him that I thought give his reindeer food, too. spirit, there was a feeling of was a lie when I was only 7 Holly is round and red. Ashley Hester joy that was hiding. years old.” Reindeer pull the sled above 1st Grade, Pam Sutton As the neighbors had His kids gave him a hug, our head. Whiteville Primary their lights and Christmas said they loved him, and then Ice outside is very cold. trees ready for Santa’s fa- went to bed. Santa listens to the wishes mous visit, Jack and his That next morning, Jack told. When I was 4 Trees are decorated pretty two kids did not celebrate woke up to Christmas lights, On Christmas Day when I and neat. Christmas. cookies, presents, and a note was 4, I used to get stuff for Mistle-toe hanging over our It was Christmas Eve saying, “Love, Santa.” Christmas like a spring and heads to treat. night, and Jack’s kids came Ever since then, Jack puts a little book for Christmas. Angels are pretty and white. to him asked why they didn’t up the most lights and the I leave cookies for Santa for Sleighs are decorated with do anything for Christmas. biggest tree he can find. Christmas. Jack got a blank look on bright lights. Kourtney McAllister Gracelynn Garrell Peyton Rabon his face from this question Enobia A. Khadejah Dewitt, 4th Grade 1st Grade, Pam Sutton 7th Grade 7th Grade and said, “My Dad told me Christy Fipps Tabor City Elementary Whiteville Primary Acme Delco Middle Acme Delco Middle Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011, 2C SERVICES Auction house ‘Jam’ on Tuesday Laddy Cannon and Donna Forest Lawn Baptist Church Spivey will be performing ev- presents Kid’s Club at U.S. 701 ery Tuesday night from 7:30- Tabor City held on the second 10 p.m. at W.N. Railroad St. in Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-noon., There will be Bible Clarkton at the “Jam.” stories, music, special guests, Music played is gospel and recreation, puppets, crafts, and variety. games. The club is for children The “Jam” is open to the ages 5-10 years. For more infor- public. mation call 843-421-0895 For more information call 640-8465. Forest Lawn Baptist Church of Tabor City is holding a celebrate recovery seminar that will be of- Christmas services fered every Tuesday night. Din- ner from 6-7 p.m., main meet- at New Hope BC ing 7-8 p.m., small groups 8-9 New Hope Baptist Church p.m. and Solid Rock Cafe at 9 will hold its Christmas Eve ser- p.m. The seminar offers help for the following: drug and alco- vice Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. hol abuse and family support, A Christmas service will be anger, food addictions, sexual held Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 addictions, eating disorders, a.m. There will not be any Sun- adult children from dysfunction- day school on this date. al families, physical/emotional/ The church is located at 252 sexual abuse. For more informa- Rough and Ready Rd. tion call Pastor Jim at 843-503- For more information call 3699, Lynn Williams at 918-1845 642-6345. or Timmy Lanier at 625-5239. Rev. Kenny Byrd is the pas- The church is located at 16025 tor. James B. White Hwy. The DivorceCare recovery semi- nar and support group meets New Mt. Zion holds at Peace Baptist Church, 653 Christmas blessing Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A special Christmas bless- Childcare is provided through ing service will be held at New This beautiful horse and carriage, that was in the recent Christmas parade in Fair Bluff was reminiscent of Christmases ffth grade. DivorceCare features Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist long ago when times were slow and oh so tranquil. It was a pretty sight and added much to the parade. nationally recognized experts Church Sunday, Dec. 25 begin- on divorce and recovery topics. ning at 11 a.m. Sunday school Seminar sessions include Fac- Honey Hill Missionary Baptist will not be held prior to the ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- service. ness, Depression, New Relation- Church services. Sunday school Roseland VFD El-Bethel to hold Whiteville UMC The church is located at 1980 ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. is held at 10 a.m. and service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Watch Night service Mill Pond Rd. in the Brunswick For more information call Peace meeting Jan. 5 to ofer Disciple II service is held at 6 p.m. and El-Bethel Church will hold community. Baptist Church at 640-2877. The Roseland Volunteer Fire De- Whiteville United Method- Wednesday service is at 7:30 its Watch Night service Satur- Rev. Anthony Rowell is the pastor is Chip Hannah. partment will hold its annual ist Church will offer Disciple II p.m. The church is located at day, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. pastor. For additional informa- meeting Jan. 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. at “Into the Word, Into the World” GriefShare seminar and sup- 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. The church is located at 415 tion call 445-1022. port group meets at Peace Bap- The new pastor is Troy Little. the firehouse. Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. West Walter St. tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., Election of officers and oth- beginning Jan. 12. The 32-week Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. Whiteville, each Tuesday from er business will be conducted. study will cover Genesis, Exo- is the pastor. www.whiteville.com 6:30-8:30 p.m. GriefShare is a Galeed BC to dus, Luke and Acts. friendly, caring group of people Call the church office at 642- who will walk alongside you hold New Year’s Heavenly Light 3376 or Florence Marlowe at through one of life’s most diffcult 642-4714 to order a study guide experiences. For more informa- Holy Temple to Whiteville United Methodist by Jan. 3. The cost is $34. tion call Peace Baptist Church, Eve service “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” 642-0251, 640-7237 or 770- A New Year’s Eve youth hold Christmas play Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 1271. Chip Hannah is the pastor. event will be held at 8 p.m. Sat- Heavenly Light Holy Tem- urday, Dec. 31 at Galeed Baptist ple Church of Evergreen will Central BC to hold Minister - Rev. Bill Boykin Members of The Lord’s Chapel Church in Bladenboro. hold its Christmas play “Real are on a mission to provide items Justin Warren Teseniar will Watch night service 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 to the community, at a minimal life of Today” Friday, Dec. 23 be the featured artist. This Central Baptist Church will fee, from their year ‘round back- at 7 p.m. event is part of Justin’s “De- Dortha W. Taylor is the observe its Watch night service yard sale. It is located at 2886 Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. Hallsboro Road South, Halls- parting From Normal” Tour. pastor. All churches are invited. boro. The shop is open Monday A bonfire will follow. The – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and concert/worship service Rev. David Flowers is the closed on Wednesday. Items should be over by 9:30 p.m. Christmas service pastor. donated will be greatly appreci- at Dulah MBC ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Chapel. White Marsh- A Christmas service will be held at Dulah Missionary Good News Community Youth Welches Creek Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. Vineland Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 25 with the Lord’s Supper and Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has VFD meeting a reading of The Christmas changed the date of their inform- Story. Station er Bible study from Thursdays White Marsh-Welches Creek The church is located at Available for at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 VFD will have its annual meet- 12476 Swamp Fox Hwy. E. Ta- p.m. to beneft seniors who may ing and elections of officers bor City. wedding receptions not be able to travel at night. For Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at 7 p.m., Children’s Director Karla Nobles puts up a bul- more information call 646-4898. 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Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.com Whiteville • 642-3183 24 Hours A Day The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011--3C Cherry Grove Baptist Church Live Nativity at Small businesses Union Valley BC get help with to hold Christmas services Union Valley Baptist Cherry Grove Baptist weekly music and monthly Church will hold a Live Nativ- tax issues Church will host two special mission programs are offered ity Dec. 21-23. More than 1,000 businesses services. On Saturday evening, for preschool, children, youth Guests can watch from are receiving help getting back Dec. 24, the church will host adult and senior adults. their cars and listen to the on track with tax payments its traditional Christmas Eve Cherry Grove Baptist performance via car radios. through a new program offered candlelight service that will be Church is located on Swamp The 15-minute performances by the N.C. Department of Rev- held in the worship center at 6 Fox Highway (Hwy. 904) be- run continuously from 7-9 enue and N.C. Small Business p.m. The service will feature tween Tabor City and Fair p.m. each night with 5-minute Commissioner’s Office. the lighting of the 5th Advent Bluff. For more information or intermissions. The Small Business Tax- Candle, special music, the for any other upcoming special Ken Baker is the pastor. payer Recovery Program offers Lord’s Supper, and a Christmas or ongoing programs, call pas- penalty and fee waivers, as well Eve message by pastor Josh tor Josh Phillips at the church Sandy Plain MBC to as payment plans to companies Phillips. office at 649-7307 or 649-7910, hold services that have fallen behind on On Sunday, Dec. 25, an ab- visit the church website at sales, withholding and certain breviated Sunday school will www.cherrygrovebaptist.org Sandy Plain Missionary other taxes. For businesses begin at 10:30 a.m. with the or e-mail any questions or com- Baptist Church will hold a currently participating, the Christmas Day worship ser- ments to cherrygrovebaptist@ Christmas celebration Dec. savings on fees and penalties is vice again held in the worship hughes.net. 24 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a estimated at $6.8 million. center beginning at the regular play and more. The program is designed to time of 10:50 a.m. with special Also a Watch Night service Tree-night service at help businesses recover from music by the Sanctuary Choir will be held Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. the economic downturn and and the Christmas message Union Chapel FWBC with Pastor Dean Young. runs through June 2013. (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) delivered by Rev. Josh Phillips. The church is located at 903 Union Chapel Freewill Bap- Businesses with 200 or few- Joyce Montgomery, one of the regular members at the Additional winter events Farmers Union Road, White- tist Church will sponsor a er employees qualify for the Fair Bluff Senior Center, proudly displays one of her planned by the church’s vari- ville. three-night service Jan. 4-6 at program and must agree to use prize crafts for the holidays. She created this beautiful ous departments including 7 p.m. nightly. the counseling services of the fag to remind friends of the season. regular Sunday morning Wednesday, Jan. 4 will fea- Small Business and Technol- Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Whiteville UMC ture Elder Ronald Brown ogy Development Center or and worship service at 10:50 along with his choir and to hold Bible study the N.C. Small Business Center a.m.; adult Wednesday night FUNDRAISER church family. Whiteville United Method- Network. Vineland G.R.O.W. Bible study; activi- Thursday, Jan. 5 will be El- ist Church will hold a 15-week Interested business owners ties for TeamKids and youth First Presbyterian Church der Edward Gore along with Bible study of Revelations should contact the department women will have cookbooks for and extension courses through his choir and church family. Wednesday mornings from 9-11 at 1-877-252-3052 and visit the sale for $10 each. The cook- Station Southeastern Community Col- Friday, Jan. 6 will be El- a.m. beginning Jan. 4. “Small Business Taxpayer Re- books are available at the church lege; Tuesday Night Visitation; Available for dress Vann LeSane along with Call the church office at 642- covery Program” section of the located at 511 N. Thompson St., and senior adult day trips to wedding receptions her choir and church family. 3376 or Florence Marlowe at Revenue Department’s website Whiteville. Offce hours are Mon- various locations in the sur- Elder J.C. Robinson is the 642-4714 to order a study guide to learn more about eligibility day-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-noon and & other events rounding areas. Also, regular 1-2:30 p.m. pastor. by Dec. 30. The cost is $9. and participation. 640-2030 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Forest Lawn Church Directory . . . Baptist Church

Our church directory features a weekly include your church name, address, phone 10625 James B. White Hwy. church profle, helpful information about number, pastor’s name, service times and Tabor City, NC 28463 area churches, a devotional thought and web address. You’ll also have an expanded 910-653-9631 daily Bible readings. church profle, including church photos, If you would like your church included run in the directory sometime during the 2EV*IM0ONDERs910-625-7739 on this page, we invite you to call us to- six month period. We encourage you to day at 642-4104, ext. 237. For only $20 help make this directory complete by hav- Forest Lawn Baptist Church has We strive to bring glory to God in per month (six month commitment), ing your church information included. been serving the Lord, the communi- all that we do and are in involved in. we’ll include your church in this weekly ty, and the Southern Baptist Ministries We believe we are to exalt our Savior, directory, plus in our web version. We’ll since 1955. Te pastor, leaders, and encourage and equip the saints, and members welcome all who will come evangelize our community so that AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church of Smyrna Baptist Church Lake Waccamaw 4934 Peacock Rd., Whiteville and worship, work, witness, and grow souls can be saved. Come join us for EPISCOPAL Church Phone: 642-6266 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw in the Word with us. We have minis- spirit-led worship and fellowship. Mount Horeb AME Church Pastor Ray Best Rev. Stuart Shumway • 910-646-3727 Praise Service 9:30 am, Sunday School 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, 9:45 am, Worship Service 11 am, Evening tries for all ages, and room for you. Church Phone 654 1887 7:00 pm Youth Group, Wed 7:00 pm Worship 7 pm, Bible Buddies 6:30 pm Rev. Ruth Pugh • 910-483-7126 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunday Morning - Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Forest Lawn Missionary Sunday School 9:45 am Sweet Home Missionary Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Sunday Morning - Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. 10625 James B. White Hwy., Tabor City Baptist Church Wed 6:30 pm Jim Ponder, Pastor • 910-625-7739 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Sunday Night Services - 6:00 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 St. James AME Church Sun 9:45 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sun School, Sunday Night - Youth and Children’s Ministries - 6:00 p.m. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Wed 7:00 pm 11 am & 6 pm Worship • Wed 7 pm Church Phone 642-8832 Tuesday Night - Celebrate Recovery - 6:00 p.m. Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn • 910-655-4620 Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Sun Church School 9:45 am Wednesday Night - Bible Study and Prayer Time - 7:00 p.m. Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-642-7284 910-642-7764 Thursday Night - Higher Goal Basketball - 6:00 p.m. Wed 6:00 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org [email protected] Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm www.trytbc.org Wed 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Northwood Assembly Wednesday 6:45 pm MISSIONARY BAPTIST EPISCOPAL ZION Lennon’s Crossroads METHODIST-UNITED 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Baptist Church Western Prong Baptist Church First Missionary Baptist Church Chadbourn United Methodist 910-642-7654 St. Mark AME Zion Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Sunday 10:30 am 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Lionel E. Cartwright • 910-654-3225 Dr. Fred Senter • 642-4436 Wed 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor westernprong.org www.fmbchurchnc.com Rev. Dr. Milford Oxendine, Jr. • 516-2092 Sun School 10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am cell 461-7811 • [email protected] Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sun 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Zion Tabernacle Church, Inc. 2nd Sun Evening of each month Special Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon, Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 2565 Jenkins Rd., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Fellowship Activity 6:00 pm 6:30 pm Prayer Tues 10:00 am Pastor Gloria C. Moore Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 6 pm Training Union, 7 pm, Wed 7 pm Wed Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church 910-647-0047 Bible Study/Prayer Service White Marsh Baptist Church Fair Bluff United Methodist Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Macedonia Baptist Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Wednesday 7:00 pm 100 Macedonia Church Rd. Rev. Carroll Fonvielle Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Rehobeth AME Zion Church 910-642-6459 [email protected] [email protected] Evergreen www.mombcwhitevillenc.com 475 Rehobeth Church Rd., Clarkton Sunday 9:45 am, 11 am Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Sun, Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Dr. Arnold B. Coley • 910-635-5330 Wed 7:00 pm Tues 7pm Bible Study 6:00 pm every Sun • Wed 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness [email protected] Wednesday 6:45 pm Peace United Methodist 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sun Worship 11 am, Sun School 10 am Nakina Baptist Church CHURCH OF GOD 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville Rev. Rick Robinson • 910-654-4850 Wed Bible Study/Tutoring 6:30-7:30 pm Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina New Life Community Church 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Rev. Al Marchburn www.chadbournph.org Rev. J. Darryll Hester 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Rev. Kennis Rolle, Sr. • 910-207-7397 Sun Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am ASSEMBLY OF GOD 910-499-1598 Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 [email protected] Sunday School 10:45 am Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6 pm [email protected] [email protected] Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am Wednesday 2:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6 pm Abundant Life Assembly of God Sun 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am, 10:30 am Wed Youth Bible Study 6 pm Whiteville United Methodist Wednesday 7:00 pm 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Wed Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Wed 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 pm 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Rev. Bill Boykin • 910-642-3376 9745 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina [email protected] Whiteville Church of God New Hope Baptist Church CATHOLIC [email protected] Rev. Anthony Rich • 876-2589 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 www.whitevilleumc.org [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Rev. J. Kenneth Byrd Sacred Heart Catholic Church [email protected] 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sunday 9:00 Sunday School, Sunday School 10:00 am Whiteville Assembly of God 910-642-6345 Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Rev. Marcos Léon Angulo • 910-642-3895 10:00 Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 3654 James B. White Hwy 701, South www.nhbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] • www.bcrcatholics.org Sun. Evening 6:00 except 5th Sunday Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Daily Mass Mon-Thurs 8am Wednesday Teen/Youth Group 7:30 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Wed 7:00 pm First Fri Mass & First Sat Mass 8:00am Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm Morning Worship 10:30 am FREE WILL BAPTIST Reconciliation before Mass or by ap- Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church pointment, Holy Mass Sun 8am & 10am 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church English, 12 noon Spanish, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Chip Hannah 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Holy Day of Obligation 6:30pm English Barefoot Church BAPTIST 910-642-0251 Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 and 7:30pm Spanish 28 Whiteville Plaza, Whiteville First Presbyterian Church Faith Formation from Sept to May 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville www.peacebc.org [email protected] Clay NeSmith, Lead Pastor Calvary Baptist Church 11 am - 12 noon Rev. Joshua Bower Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 843-280-1270 • www.barefootchurch.com 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville 910-642-2253 Sunday 5:45-7:15 pm Awanas Wednesday 7:30 pm Facebook: Barefoot Church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 [email protected] Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm Grief Share Love Grove FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Twitter: @BarefootChurch Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun 9:30 am & 11:15 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm 1763 Mille-Christine Rd., Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Monday 6:30-8:30 pm Divorce Care Dr. Elder Ronald Brown • 910-640-1144 516 N. Madison St., Whiteville Christian Fellowship Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Faith Baptist Church Sunday 10 am, 11:15 am 910-640-3223 • whitevillemac.com 5662 Sam Potts Hwy., Hallsboro 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church 2nd Sun. Missionary, 4th Sun. Pastoral Sun 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Wed 7:00 pm Bishop Henry Richardson, Jr. 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. 910-642-2762 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn 910-646-3388 [email protected] Chadbourn Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Rev. Russell Long, Pastor Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sun 10:00 am, 11:15 am, Tues 7:00 pm Sun 10 am, 11 am, 6 pm, Wed 7 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Grace Episcopal Church & Wednesday 7:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church Living Word Church First Baptist Church Lynn Hill Independent 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Pastor Lester Holcomb, Jr. Seventh Day Adventist 910-642-2139 473 Midway Dr., Whiteville 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville [email protected] 910-654-4164 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Dr. Ron Hinson, Pastor Rev. Hubert Herring • 910-654-4807 Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 graceandchristtheking.com www.livingwordnc.com Pastor Kenneth A. Lee [email protected] [email protected] http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am 910-642-0698 www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study Worship 10:30 am [email protected] Sun 9:45 am, 11 am, Wed 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm and Dinner Wednesday 7:00 pm Sat 9:30 am, 10:45 am, Wed 7:00 pm 4C--The News Reporter, Thursday, December 22, 2011 COMMUNITY Programs DREAM NEWS for Jones Lake Center has Alcoholics Anonymous meets State Park at First Presbyterian Church, 511 tutoring N. Thompson St., Whiteville on The public is invited to join Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, a park ranger at Jones Lake program and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. for a variety of programs A guest speaker will be at the in December. Participants The Columbus County meeting on the last Thursday should meet at the Jones Lake DREAM Center’s after school of each month. The church is State Park Visitor Center, and tutoring program offers safe located on Thompson Street in wear appropriate clothing for and developmentally appropri- Whiteville. sessions that include a hike, ate environments for children and youth. The program ac- Narcotics Anonymous meets fishing or other activity. All cepts children in grades K-8 at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. programs are free and open to and operates from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- the public. days and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Following is the schedule: Monday through Thursday. and at Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Saturday, Dec. 24, 2 p.m. - All Parents or guardians must Church, 15956 Old Lake Road, About Bears — Learn about complete an application in- Riegelwood on Tuesdays and the biology and habits of the cluding medical history (shot Thursdays at 7 p.m. king of the forest and Jones records, medications, allergies, etc.). Al-anon meets at First Presby- Lake’s largest mammal, the For more information con- terian Church, 511 N. Thompson black bear. St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 a.m. - tact program coordinator Mar- p.m. Intro to Carolina Bays — Learn garet Blanks or executive about the geological mysteries director Carol J. Caldwell at (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) Recovery (Christian Support of the Carolina Bays. Forma- (910)642-0633 or email safe- These three seniors were as busy as Santa’s Elves last week as they prepared crafts Group) meets at Forest Lawn [email protected]. Church, U.S. 701, Tabor City on tion theories, and the natural for the Christmas season. Shown are: Barbara Edge, Gerfel Miller and Roberta Faulk. Tuesdays at 6 p.m. communities associated with Carolina Bays will be dis- Plans underway for Diabetes Support Group meets cussed. at Columbus Regional Health- Saturday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m. - Ba- 24th annual MLK care, Education Center, Class- sic Waterfowl — A discussion room 2 the second Thursday of Jr. parade Jan. 16 on the basics of waterfowl each month at 6 p.m. For more Plans are underway for the identification will provide a information call Shauna Nobles 24th annual Rev. Dr. Martin basic understanding of dif- at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Luther King Jr. parade to be ferent types of waterfowl and held in Elizabethtown Jan. 16 Brain Injury Support Group their habitats. at 11 a.m. meets at Columbus Regional Saturday, Jan. 14, 2 p.m. Anyone, queens and kings, Healthcare, Education Center, - Carolina Bay Hike — Hear Room 1A the second Thursday bands, civic or religious orga- a discussion about Carolina of each month at 6 p.m. For more nizations are invited to par- Bays, then take a short hike information call Shauna Nobles ticipate. through a Carolina Bay to ex- or Sonja Green at 642-8011 ext. If interested call 645-4995 plore these natural mysteries. 9458. or email your information to Saturday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m. - [email protected] with Compassionate Friends Sup- Attracting Butterflies — What the subject 2012 MLK parade port Group (Grief group for par- are the life stages of a but- ents who have lost children to on or before Jan. 9. terfly? How can I make my death) meets at Grace Episco- own butterfly garden? Join a pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville the second Monday park ranger for an informative Make-A-Wish of each month at 7:30 p.m. For power point program about more information call 647-8401. butterflies and how to attract needs volunteers them to your own yard Wish Granting Volunteers Vietnam Veterans of America Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. are needed for the Make-A- Chapter #962 of Columbus - Red-Cockaded Woodpecker — Wish Foundation of Eastern County meets the frst Tuesday Learn about this federally en- North Carolina. of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 dangered bird that calls Jones Wish Granters visit the S. Madison St., Whiteville. Lake State Park home. Learn family and help determine about the many adaptations the wish of the child while The American Legion Post that make this bird unique and explaining wish procedures #233 meets the frst Saturday then take a short hike. and using their creative side to of each month at 11 a.m. at 313 Phillips St., Whiteville. make the wish truly magical. (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) Wish Granters see first- The Fair Bluff Senior Center is all aglow with Christmas this year. Surrounding the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post hand the impact a wish can colorful trees are; Barbara Edge, Roberta Faulk, Addie Washington and Catherine #8073 and Ladies Auxiliary Veterans meet make on a child with a life- Vereen. meets on the second Tuesday of Vietnam Veterans of Amer- threatening medical condition. each month at 6:30 p.m. at 121 ica meet the first Tuesday of For more information, con- W. Wyche St., Whiteville. each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. tact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or Madison St., Whiteville. 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Education Te News Reporter, Tursday, December 22, 2011 - 5C Waccamaw Academy Nakina Middle Headmasters list ADMS Future Business Leaders of America All A’s School Acme Delco Middle School Seventh grade American 2nd six weeks Principal’s list Future Business Leaders Enterprise essay by Greyson GRADE 1: Marlee Rooks All A’s of America sponsored an GRADE 2: Emma Arrington, 1st nine weeks Bordeaux; sixth grade School Johsua Dicks, Holden Jones, Connor GRADE 6: Kaitlin Clewis, Hanna American Enterprise Day Store Flyer by Madison Long; Reagan, Bryson Wright Gore, Griffin Hanna, Victoria Har- contest during the month of seventh grade American GRADE 3: Tandem Hamilton, relson, Jisel Rivera, William Sellers, November within the April Zachary Melvin, Sarah Perdue, Alexis Suggs Enterprise essay by Alisha Chloe Stephens GRADE 7: Larymi Beck, Citlalli Snowden business education Howard; sixth grade Ameri- GRADE 4: Raegan Jones, William Castrejon, Bailey Chestnutt, Au- classes. can Enterprise Day poster by Widenor tumn Hardwick, Dylon Harper, Jona- Winners are as follows: GRADE 5: Grayson Pridgen thon Hooks, Dylan Kermon, Dylan Lissette Martinez. GRADE 6: Maya Morris Long, Devan Penny, Christina Regis- Sixth grade Andy’s Place- Good job to all of the stu- GRADE 7: Caleb Collins, Morgan ter, Sarah Ward, Anna Whaley, Wal- mat by Keyshaun Newkirk. dents who are in business Rasberry, Peyton Sasser, Brittany ter Whaley, Riley Wilson Turbeville GRADE 8: William Andrews, Cody Andy’s placemats that were courses at Acme Delco Mid- GRADE 8: Trey Jones, Samantha Beck, Shelby Blackmon, Carly Boyd, designed by the sixth grade dle School. Snowden is the Lane, Douglas Skipper, Michael Gre- Ladaisha Gore, Meghan Gore, Katlin class were placed at Andy’s FBLA advisor and business co, Sarah Grace Snipes, Savannah Hill, Leann Smith Restaurant of Delco and used Williamson, Sarah Rain Thompson education teacher and Chris- GRADE 9: Chelsea Britt, Jeremy Honor Roll during their business hours. tie Brown is the principal. Rasberry All A’s & B’s GRADE 10: Courtney Harrelson, Paige Meeks 1st nine weeks GRADE 11: Kaitlyn Arrington, GRADE 6: Pearson Ball, Sebas- Keyshaun Newkirk Greyson Bordeaux Kayla Smith tian Clark, Tionna Cokley, Shelby GRADE 12: Mckayla McNeill, Kay- Duncan, McKayla Etheridge, Raul la Watts, Haily Wilkins Hernandez, Don Lewis, Caleb Long, Gregory Long, Grayson McKeithan, Honor Roll Cierra McNeil, Morgan Nye, Cas- sidi Pennington, Antonio Pineda, Jr., All A’s & b’s Preston Prince, Jaylon Smith, Eliza- 2nd six weeks beth Taylor, Brendon Todd, William GRADE 4: Issac McPherson, Chan- Zima dler Sellers, Drew Smith GRADE 7: Zuleyma Baltazar-Me- GRADE 5: Randi Lee Gore, Bri- drano, Kyle Brinson, Kirria Brown, ley Skipper, Camryn Skipper, Emily Wesley Bryant, Kendra Buck, Kate- Snipes lyn Caines, Sylvia Cardona, Alexan- GRADE 6: Kesalin Rooks, Blair dra Chestnutt, Yazmin Domenico, Watts, Hunter Williamson Crystal Hernandez-Venegas, Bryan- GRADE 7: Coleman Lovette na Hughes, Arrionna Jacobs, Blake GRADE 8: Anna Alease Gore, Johnson, Kage Kersey, Sarah Long, Drew Smith Hannah Matheson, Adrianna Milli- GRADE 9: Nathan Sanders gan, Miranda Riggs, Nathan Ward, GRADE 10: Emily Hackett, Shelby Whitney Ward, Jaret Whittington Cartret GRADE 8: Emilee Batten, Katelyn Grade 11: Cortney Creech Batten, Danielle Brown, Morgan GRADE 12: Nicole Barfield, Chris Brown, Terell Chestnut, Dustin Ev- Hamm ans, Sadryne Freeman-Jacobs, Angel Garcia, Trey Godwin, Titus Greene, Ashley Hewett, Lindsey Jones, Mela- Hallsboro/Artesia nie Long, Scarlett Small, Kain Tyree, Elementary School Joshua Ward, Brianna Wright Principal’s list Hallsboro Middle Lissette Martinez Alisha Howard Madison Long All A’s 1st nine weeks School GRADE 3: Anthony Brown, Dun- Principal’s list can Bustillos, Nokosi Locklear, Lau- All A’s ren Register, Marley Welch, Drew Morgan McKeithan, Serena Mitch- Smith, Christin Smith, Zachary Wellons 1st nine weeks Four County ell, Kathleen Roby, Nautica Rouse Whiteville High Ward, Olivia Watson, Jenna Watts, GRADE 4: Bailey Barnhill, Joziah GRADE 6: Ahjanae Baldwin, GRADE 10: Mardezia Brooks, Khrystina White Bell, Joyce Boone, Warren “Trey” Khaliya Green Yadira Carbajal, Johannah Carroll, School GRADE 12: Allyssa Alley, Telisa Brown, Angie Jaimes, Raini Patrick, GRADE 7: Kelsey Carroll, Hillary Cierra Coleman, Jalen Dumas, Kate- Principal’s list Ballard, Samantha Bass, Caron Katherine Reeves, Michael “Luke” Jacobs Head Start GRADE 8: Jesse Cannon, Corey lin Hall, Sequoya Hunt, Cheyenne All A’s Briggs, Shyheem Brooks, Zachary Watts Lowery, Lillie Malpass, Simone Man- Brown, Seth Butler, Frank Ciamillo, GRADE 5: Allison Helms, Andrew Kissam, Olivia Kissam, Simone 1st nine weeks Spaulding accepting ning, Austin Mitchell, Roland Moore, Meshalanna Coleman, Kaylen Cut- Robinson, Carson Tachau, Clarissa Caitlin Robinson, Magan Soles, Aus- GRADE 9: Zoey Barton, Hannah ler, Jenna Davis, Julieann Dejong, Woollums tin Watts, Kaitlin Webb Campbell, Julie Ann Canady, Brandy Jayquine Durant, Krystal Hawkins, Honor Roll Caswell, Madison Creech, Frankie applications GRADE 11: Alexis Benson, Ken- Alea Henry, Matthew Hester, Kayla Honor Roll All A’s & B’s dra Bowen, Courtney Brown, Kai- Fowler, Margaret High, Robert Lash- Inman, Toni McBride, Samantha Mc- 1st nine weeks tlin Chapman, Kaitlyn Chestnutt, ley, Byron Leggett, Airica Mayes, Cumbee, Cecil McDonald, Ramona All A’s & B’s Four County Head Start GRADE 6: Jordan Boyd, Bailey Summer Cothron, Cameron Daniel, Miesha McNeil, Morgan Murray, Ka- Merritt, Mariela Meza, Erika Nealy, 1st nine weeks is accepting applications Evans, Ethan Gotay, Kristen Hay- Briana Daniels, Amanda Flynn, Dar- tie Parker, LaTraikeyonnia Pridgen, Jessica Nobles, Marvin Parker Jr., GRADE 3: Hannah Andrews, ward, Kristen Helms, Alyssa Lewis, for the 2012-2013 school year ian Formyduval, Dajah Graham, Se- Carmen Reyes, Spencer Roberson IV, Jacqueline Rapelye, Erica Royals, Abigail Babson, Padocia Baldwin, Lauren Patrick, Sable Patrick, lesta Hernandez, Dimitrious Inman, Tylah Robinson, Michayla Shuman, Mareesha Smith, Shakera Spicer, Monzelle Campbell, Bobby Dwyer, for children who will be 3-4 GRADE 7: Chase Barnhill, Han- Christina Malpass, Joshua Ramsey, Joseph Williams, Monica Williams, Jennifer Thomson, Russell Tyler, Chasca Hines, Gage Jacobs, Lavarr years of age by Aug. 31. 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Santa’s “elves” who helped put on the Christmas luncheon last week at the Chadbourn Senior Center were recognized by Betty Quick, right.

The buffet at the Chadbourn Senior Center Christmas luncheon last week was bountiful and scrumptious. It was a full house for the Christmas luncheon at the Chadbourn Senior Center last week.

Facts of Life Church Safety tips for holidays to hold Tinksmart The holiday season is a than leaving them out where pets. Don’t leave a burning program Dec. 28 busy and fun time of year, thieves may see them. If you fire or candle unattended, and The Facts of Life Church will but don’t let the holiday ex- feel unsafe walking to your keep flammable decorations hold its first annual Thinksmart citement keep you from tak- car after dark, ask a store such as trees and greenery program Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 ing necessary precautions to clerk or mall security for an away from open flames. Nev- p.m. avoid crimes, scams and ac- escort. er overload sockets with too Minimum security inmates (male and female), along with cidents, warns Attorney Gen- s)F YOUSHOPONLINE STICKTO many lights, and always turn correctional officers, will visit off your holiday lights before eral Roy Cooper. buying from well-established the church to share their life sto- you leave home. “Nothing ruins good cheer companies with secure web ries along with the benefits of faster than being the victim sites (look for a lock icon on Remember that criminals the program. and scammers don’t take a Donna Spivey and friends provided musical of a crime or scam,” Cooper the site and a web address that This program is free and holiday. Always be aware of entertainment at the Chadbourn Senior Center Christmas said. “Rather than taking a starts with “https”). Keep re- sponsored by the Robeson Coun- your surroundings and pro- luncheon last week. break for the holidays, crimi- cords of your orders and pay ty Correctional Facility. Seating nals and con artists often prey by credit card to protect your- tect your wallet and access is limited, RSVP by 5 p.m. Tues- on distracted shoppers and self if your order doesn’t ar- to your credit or debit cards day, Dec. 27 by calling 377-3008. target homes or cars filled rive. when in public. Avoid carry- Leave a message with your with gifts. By using a little s "E CAREFUL WITH DECORA- ing large amounts of cash. name and the number of people caution and common sense, tions. Secure your Christmas Consider paying by credit who will be attendance. Permis- sion slips must be completed pri- you can protect yourself and tree properly in a tree stand card because federal law lim- or to this event for all individu- your loved ones while you en- and place it away from doors, its your liability if your credit als 17 years of age and under. card is stolen. And never joy the holidays.” pathways, fireplaces or radia- For directions and other s -AKE YOUR HOME LESS AP- tors. Keep the tree watered so share personal information church information visit the pealing to thieves. Keep pres- it won’t dry out. Also, keep with telemarketers who call website at www.factsoflife- ents away from windows and ornaments that could shatter you or respond to emails or church.com. doors, and lock up every time into dangerous fragments out text messages that ask you for Minister Marvin Mack Jones personal information. Betty Quick, right, recognized Chadbourn Senior Center you leave. If you’re headed of the reach of children and is the pastor. Coordinator Ruby Shelley for all her hard work. out of town, remember to stop delivery of your mail or (Staff photos by Allen Turner) get someone to pick it up for you to make sure that identity thieves don’t get it. Also, con- sider setting your lights on an automatic timer to make it look like someone is home. s3TAYSAFEWHILESHOPPING Shop for gifts during daylight Hungry? hours when possible. If you have to shop at night, try to go with a friend or family mem- Make a visit to ber. Park and walk in well-lit areas, and lock valuables and packages in the trunk rather Pregnancy tests at Woman’s Choices A Woman’s Choices Preg- nancy Care Center, a life-af- firming Christian ministry, is now authorized to provide a proof of positive pregnancy test with estimated due date. This verification can be taken to the Department of Social Services in order to apply for Medicaid for Pregnant Wom- en. Burger King of Whiteville “We are delighted to be able to offer this service,” said De- resa Hall, R.N., client services director of the center. “Preg- nant women in Columbus And now, when you County have found it difficult (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) and expensive to obtain preg- visit Burger King, you “Spencer the Sweet Potato” made his offcial visit to Fair nancy verification, and it has Bluff recently to help celebrate the annual Christmas pa- caused many to delay begin- can pick up a copy of rade. The mascot is shown above with Sonya Strickland. ning their prenatal care.” The center is located at 116 Te News Reporter Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle International in Whiteville. each Monday and Good Shepherd Office hours are Mondays from 3 – 7 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon – 4 Tursday. p.m. For more information grants available call the helpline at 642-2677. Good Shepherd Fund is dedicated to helping fund organi- All services are free and con- zations that supply intervention and/or prevention of alcohol fidential. Tanks to the good and substance abuse. Directors are now accepting applications for mini-grants, folks at Burger King, which will be awarded on a competitive basis to selected agen- The News Reporter cies, institutions or groups. Is On The Web . . . Grant money must be used solely for the intervention and/ and welcome to our or prevention of alcohol and substance abuse. Community agencies in Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, New Hanover and Columbus County Brunswick counties of North Carolina and Horry County of South Carolina are eligible for grant funds. network of newspaper Anyone interested in submitting an application should con- tact Julie M. Strickland at 910-640-6624 for an application. For outlets. an electronic application, email juliestrickland@columbusco. org. www.whiteville.com Applications are due no later than Feb. 15. 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