•WHS teams capture Three Riv- ers Conference baseball, softball tournament titles. •East’s Palacios, Borja gain state 1A tournament berth. •Lady Gators turn back SCHS in TRC Tournament semis. Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, May 9, 2016 State park sets Volume 125, Number 90 birthday bash Whiteville, North Carolina By JEFFERSON WEAVER 75 Cents Staff Writer Lake Waccamaw State Park is hosting a birthday party. Inside As part of the ongoing centennial celebra- tion of the State Parks System, Superinten- 4-A dent Toby Hall said Lake Waccamaw will host an all-day “and into the evening” music •Several pleas taken festival May 14 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. in Superior Court. “This is going to be one of the biggest events of its kind we’ve ever had,” Hall said, “and we want everyone to show up. We have a DIDYOB? lot of out-of-town visitors as well as our faith- ful locals, but we want everyone who might Did you observe ... have been thinking about visiting the park to come out and see what we have to offer.” Joseph Hackney Hall said four local bands will provide Deans, grandson entertainment during the entire event. Gene Wayman and the Depot Jammers will start of Bob Deans, and the day, followed by Southern Just Us, Jimmy Camille Louise Ann Gatlin and Ronnie Fisher with the Backroads Brown, granddaugh- Band. “We’re going to have a little something for ter of Bob High, Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal Phil Ford, left, was driven in the parade by Whiteville attorney Bill Gore. every musical taste,” Hall said, “so we really graduating from N.C. hope folks turn out and enjoy a day at the park.” State University Sat- Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue will be urday? ... Sweaters selling hot dogs and chili, and the Dixie Youth and jackets replacing Parade marshal Phil Ford wows baseball league will have ice pops for sale. Popcorn will be available on site as well. shorts and flip-flops Alma Galloway from Maze Craze will be Friday? ... Boy Scouts crowd at Strawberry Festival offering tractor rides around the park, and a number of educational booths and arts and ready to get to work By ALLEN TURNER crafts vendors are scheduled to attend. on a new exercise Staff Writer Best of all, Hall said, the entire event is free. “It’s just going to be a day of food, fun, good area at the Colum- Bill Gore couldn’t stop smiling. music and fellowship,” Hall said. “We’ll have The Whiteville attorney has had several impressive bus County Animal three sets of bleachers set up, but we encour- titles over the years: Chief District Court Judge, Chief age everyone to bring a lawn chair as well. You Shelter? ... Paving Resident Superior Court Judge and N.C. Commissioner can relax and visit, dance or just explore the almost finished on of Motor Vehicles. But it was his most recent moniker park, whatever you like.” that had him beaming Saturday: chauffeur for Phil Ford, the Nolan Park walk- Donations for the ongoing trail projects are the basketball legend who served as grand marshal of also being sought, Hall said. Treated lumber ing trails? They are the 84th annual N.C. Strawberry Festival. in a variety of sizes is needed to complete the Ford first gained fame at UNC-Chapel Hill, where already being used expansion of the walking trail. he was a three-time consensus All-American. After his daily by some park “We have a great community and a lot of sophomore season, he starred for the U.S. Olympic team local support,” Hall said. “This is a way for the patrons. ... Visitors that won the gold medal in 1976. A first-round pick in the Parks System to say thank you to everyone, 1978 NBA draft, he played pro basketball from 1978 until at Whiteville Rent- and hopefully show some new folks what the 1985 before becoming a coach, first at UNC and then in parks have to offer all across the state. They’re als fascinated with the NBA. He now works for the Educational Foundation, Phil Ford hugs Whiteville artist Jenny Greco and your state parks, after all – everyone can come the fund-raising arm of UNC Athletics. the Strawberry Festival’s Densil Worthington ap- Mitzi the blue-tailed enjoy them.” When Ford accepted the invitation to be the festival’s plauds as Ford receives a gift of Greco’s still-life Pomeranian? ... The For more information, call 646-4748. grand marshal, festival President Guy Long immedi- oil painting of strawberries Saturday. first boaters using ately knew the car he wanted to obtain for Ford to ride in the parade: Gore’s Carolina-blue Ford Thunderbird the newly renovated Festival and then was keynote speaker for the annual convertible. Gore readily agreed with one string at- festival luncheon where about 300 people heard him Canal Cove boating tached: Gore, a Carolina graduate, Rams Club member County shelter reflect on his life and on his basketball career. and avid fan of all things Tar Heel, wanted to drive Ford access area? ... WHS It was during the luncheon that he revealed a small in the parade. senior Abigail Owens somewhat local connection. Ford’s father was the son of to offer rabies Ford delighted thousands with smiles, waves and a tenant farmer on a small farm in Marietta where the leading the nation in handshakes along the parade route in Chadbourn Sat- elder Ford grew up about seven miles from Fair Bluff. soccer assists, ac- urday afternoon. Earlier, he attended a private reception vaccinations for 70 sponsors who helped bring him to the Strawberry See Strawberry, page 5-A cording to Max Prep By JEFFERSON WEAVER Sports? ... Staff Writer Keeping a pet safe and legal will soon be Newspapers in Education supports easier in Columbus County. Loretta Shipman of Columbus County County Deaths Animal Control is now certified to give rabies lessons not found in textbooks vaccinations, according to Supervisor Joey Whiteville Prince. The shelter will begin giving rabies Reta Ellis Hinson By SHALON SMITH shots June 1. Martha Ann H. Stevens Contributing Writer “We’re excited to be able to offer this to our area pet owners,” Prince said. Vaccinations Hodges Green Twice a week, about 450 copies will cost $8.25, and are available by appoint- Evelyn Whitted Robertson of The News Reporter are delivered ment. Fair Bluff to elementary and middle school “We ask that people contact the shelter and L.V. Reel classrooms in Columbus County as see what time Loretta is available,” Prince Riegelwood part of the Newspapers in Educa- said. “We can’t always guarantee that we can tion (NIE) program sponsored by, vaccinate drop-ins.” Linda Ann Woods International Paper, MaxPro Films, The shelter partnered with the Columbus Tabor City and Duke Energy Progress. County Department of Health to obtain the Velma Clay Teachers have incorporated use Certified Rabies Vaccination (CRV) Certifica- Nakina of the newspapers into their lesson tion for Shipman, Prince said. William Edward Beking II plans in various ways. Scavenger “Currently, only 57 of North Carolina coun- hunts and fluency drills to writing ties have a CRV in their county and only 350 exercises and discussion of current people statewide have obtained this certifica- events are ways the newspapers tion,” Prince explained. “This is a big plus for Index have supplemented learning. our shelter and our county. Editorials ...... 8-A Charmin Strickland is a fifth- “This represents a lot of hard work on her grade teacher at Edgewood El- part and highlights her dedication to the ani- Obituaries ...... 7-A ementary. She said students find mals of this county.” Sports ...... 1-B examples of the reading skills they According to the state veterinarian’s office, Crime ...... 4-A have covered in class like cause and certified rabies vaccinators are appointed by effect and fact and opinion in the Central Middle School teacher Jessica Rogers helps guide Daisha the local health director in their county, and newspaper scavenger hunt. Selena Lee and Artasia Jackson through the obituaries as part of a class- must be trained and certified under the direc- Gore, also a fifth-grade Edgewood room assignment tion of the state public health veterinarians. Elementary teacher, uses the news- parts of speech in print. Non-fiction elements involve real The local health director supervises the CRVs. papers in reading, grammar, and “These activities follow our Com- people, events, or ideas narrated Shipman completed courses in rabies epi- writing activities. Students read an mon Core Standards,” Gore said. from the point of view of an author demiology, prevention and control and rabies article and then write a summary Lisa Lennon teaches language who is a real person. Non-fiction control laws as well as vaccinating dogs, cats, of the article. arts and social studies at Cerro Gor- also presents facts or discusses and ferrets through online training from the The newspapers give students an do Elementary. The News Reporter concepts. Elements of print include Wake County Community College. She also opportunity to identify persuasive is a tool for students to identify ele- headlines, artwork, logos, and body trained with a local vet. writing, practice fluency, summarize ments of non-fiction and elements main ideas, and recognize different of print, she said. See NIE, page 6-A See Rabies, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 Gator issues growing at Lake Waccamaw By JEFFERSON WEAVER themselves getting hurt if Staff Writer they end up around a gator that expects to be fed.” Jake Faircloth is used to Hyatt said he thinks more seeing alligators – but not as signs reminding folks to “look close as those he encountered but not feed” are a good idea— in the canal at Lake Wacca- but the town can’t do much maw last week. about the issue. “I have never had them “Our right of way doesn’t bump the kayak before,” Fair- extend past the white line on cloth said. “They wanted the road,” Hyatt explained. food. There’s no doubt in my “The state park owns much mind.” of the property from the ca- Faircloth, an outdoor pho- nal back, and it’s not in our tographer, is from Delco. His jurisdiction.” passion for photography was If officers see people feed- a natural extension of his ing alligators, Hyatt said, love of hunting, fishing and they will take action. the outdoors. He regularly “This is illegal because launches his kayak into wa- this is an animal that can eat terways that are often ignored you or another person,” he by most boaters. Several of said. “I think that’s a serious his wildlife photographs have safety issue.” won awards. Hall said the state parks, He recently decided to Wildlife Commission and spend part of the day shoot- town are working together ing gators and other animals to come up with a solution. along the canal. Faircloth Plans are being made for an Jake Faircloth shot this photograph of one of the aggressive alligators on the Lake canal recently. Faircloth said the regularly kayaks along the educational event to help peo- gators appeared to be expecting food, and bumped his kayak several times. Cape Fear River, Burnt Mill ple understand the problems Creek and other waterways which range from 20 to 50 eggs tor hunting season this year, better choice. they can be aggressive toward with feeding gators, and Hall around Wilmington, where he and incubate for 65 days. The they aren’t going anywhere “We aren’t telling people humans and pets in other ar- said he hopes to have more has photographed a variety ratio of males to females de- just yet.” not to feed the ducks,” Hall eas as easily as where they’ve signage up in the future. of wildlife, including gators. pends on whether the clutch Feeding, harassing, or said. “A lot of people enjoy been fed. “Right now we have signs “It was some place new,” is warmer or cooler. More otherwise interacting with doing that. We just want them “At the point one becomes at Big Creek boat landing, the he said. “I’ve done Take The males develop at tempera- alligators is against state to do it responsibly. Don’t feed a real threat, then we have park, the dam and the boat Lake, but I haven’t been on the tures from 93-85 in the nest, law. The Wildlife Resources them at the water’s edge, or to talk about euthanasia, landing,” Hall said, “but we canal that much. It looked like Hall explained. Commission cites several you may have something and nobody wants either of need more, in other places.” a prime area for pictures.” “We’re seeing more gators, people statewide each year much bigger coming toward those.” Faircloth said that with After unloading his kayak and hearing more reports of for feeding gators, but Hall you. Lawbreakers the amount of wildlife read- at the Wildlife boating ac- them,” Hall said. said the threat of prosecution “Just remember if you The gator feeding isn’t just ily available for photography, cess area, Faircloth said, he Ranging from two to more “doesn’t seem to have a lot of feed the waterfowl, you’re the work of unknowing tour- he will be back on the canal, was readying the boat for a than 11 feet in length, alliga- effect. feeding the gators, too.” ists, Hall said. but he’ll be keeping a sharp leisurely paddle when the tors are common at Lake “What people don’t realize Fishermen can unwitting- “We have residents who we eye out. first gator “crawled up on Waccamaw. is that you’re changing the ga- ly contribute to the problem, know are feeding them,” Hall “I don’t want to see any- the bank. They eat virtually any- tors’ behavioral patterns,” he Hall said. said. “If they’re caught, they thing happen to them,” he “It wasn’t a great big one,” thing, from turtles and fish to said. “You’re making the alli- “You’ll see people throw- will be prosecuted. Period.” said. “They’re an amazing Faircloth said, “but it wasn’t aquatic and terrestrial mam- gator see humans as a source ing their extra bait or the Lake Waccamaw Police animal, but when they don’t scared of me. It was acting mals, birds, and in rare cases, of food, one way or the other. remains of a cleaned fish Chief Scott Hyatt said officers see people as a threat, it’s not like I was supposed to feed deer and livestock. If someone doesn’t feed a ga- toward the gators,” he said. on patrol often look for people going to have a happy ending it. I’ve never had that happen The species has recovered tor, and it’s hungry, there’s “We have to deal with that feeding gators, “but catching for the alligator or the people. before. with a vengeance since kill- a chance it will become ag- the same way – it’s feeding the them is tough.” That’s not right or fair. They “He wasn’t a long distance ing gators was made illegal gressive. That’s what we don’t same as if you were throwing Because feeding alligators were here first, and they be- away,” Faircloth said. “He in the early 1970s, but officials want to have happen.” one some chicken.” is prohibited by state law, he long here.” was just a few yards at most. still lack even a good estimate Hall said some people may Relocation of alligators said, any law enforcement of- I didn’t know what to think.” of the population at the lake. be enticing alligators without is dangerous, expensive and ficer can cite a person for the FRANK THEATRES Faircloth said he launched Alligators can live 50 years realizing it. often fruitless, Hall said. violation. COASTAL the kayak and began paddling or more, Hall said, and unlike “Gators go to a food “The Wildlife Commission “It’s not something we STADIUM 10 up the canal toward Dale’s source,” he said, “and they doesn’t like to relocate them,” some species, they never stop want around here,” Hyatt Showtimes (910) 754-7469 Seafood. 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Her could ever imagine. 3-year-old twins. good news had circulated in At age 70, she’s finally go- “It’s the best Mother’s Day the community and her phone ing to be a grandmother of not present I’ve ever had,” Hardie rang all morning, she said. one baby, but twin boys. repeated excitedly. “Some People tooted their horns She was notified by her son good things happen later in when they saw the big blue Eric who called last Wednes- life. Twins run in the family ribbons in the yard. day night from the Gulf of on the maternal and paternal Grainger is overjoyed with Mexico to report that he and side. There are more than 12 her 2016 Mother’s Day pres- Staci, a nurse, are expecting sets of twins in our family.” ent, which will arrive a few twin boys. Grainger and her husband, months later, but for now she’s Hardie is more shocked the late Sam Hardie, thought reveling in the good news BB&T Lighthouse Project Team Leader Kathy Baldwin puts hotdogs on plates for hun- at being a grandmother than they would never have chil- that she will finally become a gry picnic attendees. being a grandmother of twins, dren. When they had been grandmother. as twins run in her family. married 13 years with no She is the daughter of the hope of having children they late Clinton and Julene Lar- decided to adopt. They were rimore Grainger, who had in the process of adoption Sunshine Run twin daughters, Wanda and through Children’s Home Sondra, who had a double Society in Greensboro when for Leah is wedding. they decided to take a vacation before they got busy with the May 14 baby they planned to adopt. They flew to the Bahamas, The second annual Sun- BIRTHS then took a cruise to several shine Run is set for May 14 at Caribbean islands. 8 a.m. at Daddy Joe’s Yogi Bear A couple of months later, Campground in Tabor City. Grainger said, she felt nau- Registration begins at 7 a.m. Duncan seous one morning, went to on the day of the run. The cost Brett and Crystal Bennett the doctor and was given a to participate is $35. Duncan of Whiteville an- prescription. A long time T shirts will be available for nounce the Dec. 13 birth of employee of Boys Home, $7, long sleeve T-shirts at $12 and bracelets $2. a daughter, Emma Reese, in Grainger said she got sleepy This year’s profits will go to Betty H. Cameron’s Women’s and was told to go home and Leah Starnes to continue help- and Children’s Hospital in get some rest. ing with the monthly expens- Wilmington. She weighed 7 She later learned that she es, including lodging, mileage pounds 11 ounces. was pregnant with their son and meals associated with her Eric. medical care to and from UNC Grainger said they planned McCain Hospitals. Leah is 10 years old to get the baby from Chil- Jerry and Laura Tedder and has been battling acute dren’s Home Society anyway, McCain of Climax announce lymphoblastic leukemia for People dance to music provided by DJ Scooter Fresh at the annual spring picnic. but were told that since the the April 2 birth of a daughter, the past two and a half years. agency had a long waiting list Raegan, in Greensboro. She She is home schooled due to the baby would go to another weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. her blood counts dropping oc- couple. casionally and the schedule for Annual spring picnic Eric is an engineer for her treatment. Now that she Neumann G.E. and travels all over the has finished chemo, she will country and also in Europe, still go once a month for labs Jamison and Jessica Ham- but considers his growing-up and scans. attracts more than 400 mond Neumann of Whiteville residence at Lake Waccamaw The goal is to continue the announce the April 13 birth of home. His mother said she By GRANT MERRITT Fresh. life,” Baldwin said. Sunshine Run in Leah’s honor, a daughter, Charlotte, in Wilm- probably should move into Contributing Writer “This event has been going The BB&T Lighthouse Proj- but to give the profit to a pe- ington. She weighed 6 pounds the efficiency apartment and on for more than 30 years,” ect is an organization that diatric cancer family in need 12 ounces. yield her house to Eric, Staci each year. The Columbus County Strickland said. “Over 400 provides corporate financial Parks and Recreation teamed people attended and about 700 support to local charities. up with Woodman of the hotdogs were served.” Since 2009, the Lighthouse World Life Insurance Society, Strickland said the BB&T Project has contributed more The Arc of Columbus County Lighthouse Project wanted to than 385,000 volunteer hours and the BB&T Lighthouse help people in the developmen- and helped more than 11 mil- Project to sponsor the annual tally disabled population, and lion people. spring picnic for the devel- they chose to solicit money to Strong, opmentally disabled pre-K to help out with this event that adult population of Columbus would encompass everybody Register for Ac- County. The picnic was held in this population. at the Southeastern Commu- “I enjoyed working this me-Delco Healthy Kids nity College baseball field on event, and I chose to help spon- April 27. sor it this year,“ BB&T Light- kindergarten house Project Team Leader Columbus County Parks Acme Delco Elementary is and Recreation Director Julie Kathy Baldwin said. Start Here rounding up all Kindergarten Strickland said that this joint Baldwin said this is a good Jump event because there is not a age children who will be 5 Continued from page 1-A effort was made possible by all years old on or before Aug. four groups coming together lot out there for the mentally and physically disabled people 31. All parents of kinder- and combining funds to help garten students who come to put on this event. around here. She said there may be general events in Co- Registration Night on May According to Strickland, 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with the Columbus County Parks lumbus County that may make them feel included, but there is a birth certificate, proof of and Recreation provided residency, and complete an board games, Woodman of not a lot out there just for them and makes them feel special. application will receive a $10 the World Life Insurance So- gift card for school supplies. Free Dental Work ciety provided the ice cream, “While we’re out here, you don’t realize how lucky we are Pre-K applications are also the BB&T Lighthouse Project available at the school for provided the meal and The Arc to get to see people who have Free dental work for challenges and see them over- children who will be 4 years of Columbus County provided old on or before Aug. 31. the music with DJ Scooter come them and have a happy children with no insurance ages 1 through 19

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Join us in celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 10 -16 Columbus County Health Department 910-640-6615 PHONE Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM 304 Jefferson Street, Whiteville NC Columbus County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 Crime briefs AOF Theft Myron Andrews, 30, of Deborah Gore Heath, 67, North Brooks Street, Fair of Jordan Lane, Whiteville, Bluff, was arrested last week reported on May 5 the theft of for assault on a female. He’s a Ford Fusion vehicle, valued charged with hitting Connie at $10,000, according to local Jung Farrar of Whiteville police. about the face with his hands, plus he’s also charged with communicating a threat to Far- Robbery rar about their child. Alex Dante Johnson, 33, told Whiteville police that he was More robbed on May 4 of cash, cell phone and his wallet with sev- April Lorraine Hoffman, eral personal cards and other 23, of White- items, according to a report ville – arrest- filed at 10:30 a.m. The incident ed in April took place in the 600 block of on breaking Powell Street. and enter- ing, larceny and fraud Fentanyl charges – faces more Desiree Nicole Price, 32, of of the same Hoffman Chauncey Town Road, Lake Waccamaw, was arrested with- type cases based on warrants A single-car wreck late Wednesday night on U.S. 701 near N.C. 131 north of Whiteville caused heavy damage to this obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy in the past week on charges involving possession of “4-6 car and injuries to the driver. The car left U.S. 701 at a high rate of speed and hit a tree, causing the car to catch fire. Robert McPherson. Luckily, no one else was in the car as the engine was pushed almost into the passenger seat. Hoffman is now charged Fentanyl patches” with intent with breaking into Bruce Mi- to sell them, according to war- chael Van Kampen’s residence rants obtained by Sheriff ’s Local police announce Utilities commission calls along Love Mill Road here on Drug Detective Dustin Fowler. April 18, and stealing an infra- Price had the patches on Summer Youth Camp dates out uncertified movers red wood grain heater, valued April 30, and is also charged The N.C. Utilities Commis- dition, the NCUC can assess a at $600. She’s also charged with with possession of them while Whiteville Police Chief Jeff Rosier announced this week sion is notifying persons who civil penalty up to $5,000 for an fraud in getting $25 from Pawn at the Columbus Correctional the department will once again be hosting the Whiteville transport household goods for uncertified mover who falsely South here the same day for Institution along Prison Camp Police Department’s Summer Camp Program. The youth compensation between loca- advertises as a household goods pawning the stolen heater. Road, Whiteville. camp will be June 20-24 and will last for four hours each day. tions that they are required by mover. The youth camp is an opportunity for students to learn law to hold certificates issued by The application form for a about law enforcement. There will be fun activities, as well the NCUC. certificate can be downloaded Probation as serious subjects. Exceptions to this require- from the Commission’s web- Pleads Students will get to know their local officers, as well as ment include government and site at http://www.ncuc.net/ Ivey Caroline Dew, 27, of Frank McLeod Phillips, learn about police operations, procedures, safety, crime military moves, commercial appforms/moverapplication. Evergreen, 55, of Tabor prevention, investigation, and firearms safety. Campers will moves, and new furniture/retail pdf. Uncertificated movers or was put on City, was also participate in practical exercises such as fingerprinting deliveries. persons interested in starting a probation for placed on and other police duties. Failure to obtain a proper moving business should contact three years probation for Applications can be picked up at Central Middle School certificate and performing a the Commission’s Transporta- here last 18 months from the school resource officer, or from the police depart- household goods move with- tion Staff, Operations Division, week after here last ment front desk. Deadline for registration is 5 p.m. June 1. out a certificate can result in at 919-733-4036 or the Transpor- she pleaded week after The camp is for students 10-14 years old. There is no cost a $1,000 citation per incident tation Rates Division of the Pub- in Superior he pleaded to attend. issued by the State Highway lic Staff – Utilities Commission Court to Dew in Superior Rosier and the staff of the Whiteville Police Department Patrol and a fine of up to $1,000 at 919-733-7766 for information breaking and entering, and Phillips per day issued by the Utilities regarding whether the business Court to are looking forward to meeting each student and introduc- fraud involving theft of $800 Commission. is regulated by the Commission breaking and ing the campers to a challenging career and having fun worth of jewelry from Larry Fines may also be issued to and for assistance with the ap- entering, and larceny. He was with the campers. Williamson’s home in Board- ordered to spend two days in uncertified movers who adver- plication process. man in July 2015, and the fraud jail. tise as holding a certificate or The Commission and the charge in December 2014. Phillips was convicted of otherwise being authorized to Public Staff provide free train- A prison term of 14 to 36 WRC says look, don’t touch operate as a mover of house- ing seminars at various loca- breaking into an Inman Fu- Encounters with wild ani- months was suspended. neral Home building in April hold goods. The criminal fine tions around the State on a mals, particularly young wildlife for false representation as a regular basis for movers and 2014, and stealing antique farm such as fawns, become more “certificated household goods their employees, as well as appli- implements, plus a sulky, with frequent in the spring. The N.C. mover” is up to $500 for the cants for certificates, to explain a total value of $3,000. Wildlife Resources Commission first offense and up to $2,000 for how household goods moves are Marijuana Phillips’ prior record shows (WRC) reminds people to enjoy any subsequent offense. In ad- regulated in North Carolina. Calvin McLean Moore Jr., convictions for breaking and wildlife with respect and caution 39, of White- entering in 2008, attempted when these encounters occur. ville, was break-ins twice in 2011, and Handling, moving or feeding put on pro- again in 2008, possession of wildlife can harm or ultimately bation for 18 stolen goods in 2008, and lar- kill the animal and can create a for Drug months last ceny in 2011. risk for human safety. It is illegal week after to keep native wildlife as a pet in Addiction he pleaded North Carolina. harmless or even helpful. How- Active “Some people believe that in Superior ever, it can cause a wild animal to John Timothy Woody, 41, of they should rescue young ani- Suboxone Program for Opioid Dependence Court here lose its natural fear of humans. Moore Whiteville, mals they find in the wild,” said The animal may become aggres- Those attending and participating in SAIOP and SACOT will receive psycho- to possession was sent to Jessie Birckhead, the Commis- sive or cause property damage education in: Basic Drug Education, Disease Concept, Steps to Recovery, Stress of marijuana with intent to sell prison for six sion’s extension biologist. “But in its search for more human Management, Effective Parenting, Anger Management, STD/HIV Education, the drug. months last touching or feeding wildlife can food. Wildlife can also transmit Financial Planning and Management, Employment/Job Skills, Educational Goals, Moore was arrested last week after bring on many unintended con- diseases, including rabies and and Relapse Prevention to name just a few. May on the charge after au- he pleaded sequences for both animals and roundworm, to humans. For thorities found him with three in Superior humans, including the potential more information about the Behavioral Baggies of the drug. Moore was Court here for conflicts.” hazards of feeding wildlife, go ordered to perform 40 hours to two counts Many species, such as white- to www.ncwildlife.org/feeding- Management Inc. Woody tailed deer, do not constantly stay of community service while of posses- hazard. For more information with their young and only return “The company with Heart” on probation, and a prison sion of a firearm by a felon on fawns in distress, go to http:// to feed them. While a fawn might www.ncwildlife.org/HaveaProb- 603 Pecan Lane, Whiteville, NC 28472 • 640-2021 term of four to 14 months was in August 2015 cases. Woody suspended. look abandoned and alone, it is lem.aspx. has 248 days credit toward the actually waiting for its mother to term. return. Fawns are well equipped Revoked He will then be on probation to protect themselves. A five-day- Melissa Ann Barnes, 35, for two years with another old fawn can outrun a human, who has Thomasville and Ta- term of 17 to 30 months sus- and within a few weeks of birth, bor City addresses, was sent pended. can escape most predators. to prison for a year here last “Removing a fawn from the week when her probation in a wild will decrease its chances DWI (driving while impaired) Riggins pleads, gets of survival,” Birckhead said. MAY case was revoked in Superior “Fawns are naturally camou- Court action. Prison concurrently flaged and usually remain un- Barnes was arrested in Bryan David Riggins, 24, of detected by predators. The doe will return to the fawn several SPECIALS Montgomery County in Sep- Tabor City, was sent to prison tember 2012 on the charge, and here last week when his proba- times a day to nurse and clean convicted there in December tion in a burglary conviction it, staying only a few minutes Prices Good each time before leaving again 2013. Her violations of proba- was revoked, and he pleaded to seek food.” May 1-31, 2016 tion included absconding, to possession of cocaine with Dogs and cats can be preda- and not making court-ordered intent to sell, plus possession tors of wildlife. Keeping dogs payments. of a firearm by a felon. on leashes and cats indoors will LANCE Glenda Louise Corder, 57, Riggins has 525 days credit not only protect your pets from All Fountain Pepsi of Whiteville, was also sent to toward the burglary term of illness and injuries, but will also Sandwich 6 Pack Cans prison for six months when her 10 to 21 months, and another Drinks protect vulnerable wildlife. 16, 24 & 32 Oz. probation in a DWI case was term of 18 to 41 months is to Feeding wildlife may seem Crackers revoked. She was arrested in be concurrent with the bur- May 2014 with a blood-alcohol glary sentence. He has 405 days level of 0.09, and convicted in credit on the second sentence. District Court in June 2015. 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Hands shot up all over the ing to be in my hands for four Ford appreciates having room when he asked, “Have years and I’ve got this one tell- played on the 1976 gold medal any of you guys ever heard ing me I’ve gotta play jayvee.” U.S. Olympic Team. After his of Marietta?” He added, “I Ford said that after Smith eight years in the NBA and a know all about Fairmont and left, his mother walked into stint as an assistant basket- Barnesville and Fair Bluff,” his room and said, “Phil Ju- ball coach at North Carolina, and recalled one trip during nior, I think we can trust Dean he now works for the Educa- college when he loaded a van Smith.” “I said, ‘Mama, you tional Foundation, the fund- with eight of his UNC team- don’t know anything about raising arm of UNC athletics. mates to attend a Ford family basketball. What are you talk- He’s also the founder of the reunion in Marietta. ing about?’ She said, ‘Obvious- Phil Ford Foundation, a non- “The whole trip they were ly he wants you to go to North profit group that fights child- going, ‘Man where are we go- Carolina to play basketball or hood obesity. ing? Are we ever going to get he wouldn’t have driven down He left a little of his love there?’ I said, ‘You’re going here to talk to you. Second, if of worthwhile causes in to love the food when we do you play junior varsity, there’s Chadbourn Saturday. After get there, and they did,” he a reason. Big Phil (Ford’s dad) watching the auction of a remembered. told me that the other coaches UNC basketball, which he Several members of Ford’s are coming in here promising autographed for the buyer, extended family from the area you how much you’re going and watching eight flats of attended the luncheon. star and how much you’re go- strawberries auctioned off “I’m really thrilled to be ing to play. Well, you’ve had with proceeds going to the with you today to celebrate some success as a high school charitable work of the Straw- the N.C. Strawberry Festival,” player, but they don’t know berry Festival, he stood and Ford said. “Even though I how you’ll be as a college play- made a surprise offer: grew up in eastern North er. Think about this: if you go “I want to take three peo- Carolina and my dad grew up Wilmington’s Outstanding princesses to North Carolina and your ple from here with me to a bas- on a farm, I must admit that freshman year you play junior ketball game in Chapel Hill. I’m not the agriculturalist. I varsity, and your sophomore Before the game, we’ll tour the didn’t want them to believe Charlie Scott started playing she’s the wisdom behind my didn’t have the green thumb year you get to play a little var- Smith Center, including the that they had to play just be- ball at the University of North career,” he said. thing and I didn’t do a lot of sity, your junior year you play locker rooms, and then they’ll cause I played. But they were Carolina,” he said. After numerous visits from hunting and fishing growing a little more and your senior sit with me at the game. Let’s pretty good little athletes and “At the time, I was going to other recruiters, UNC coach up, either. Instead, you’d find year you have an opportunity have an auction for that, with maybe, if had I pushed them, an all-black junior high school Dean Smith became the last me in the park playing ball to start, you can be assured proceeds going to the Straw- they might have been good and Charlie Scott was the first coach to visit the Ford home in every day and all the time.” that Dean Smith won’t be berry Festival,” he said. A athletes, but they chose not to African American to play at a Rocky Mount. “Other coaches Ford said that even before out there promising another spirited auction ensued, and do that. You’re talking about predominately white univer- had been into our home,” he the possibility of becoming high school All-American George Wooten of Wayne E. two little kids who, when I was sity below the Mason Dixon said, “and usually it was my a scholarship college athlete your job.” Bailey Produce Company won coaching at North Carolina, Line, so you can imagine high school coach, my dad ever became reality, it always Ford said, “You know how with a bid of $2,000. they would have passes to the when all the little boys from and myself who sat in on the was a given that he would at- your mom is always right all Among the gifts Ford re- ACC tournament. J.W. Parker Elementary went recruiting visits. And those tend college. “My mom and the time? It kind of ticked ceived for his Strawberry “They would have passes to the schoolyard for recess, coaches from throughout the dad were public schoolteach- me off, but she was right. appearance was an original to go anywhere in the arena everybody was Charlie Scott. ACC and other places had ers,” he said. “They both had She kissed me and left my oil painting of strawberries and locker rooms but they Everybody was making moves all these elaborate charts of masters degrees. They met room, and that was just the presented by the artist, Jenny wouldn’t want to go. I’d tell like Charlie Scott and the where I would play and some at N.C. A&T State University. beginning of the relationship Greco of Whiteville. them, ‘There are little boys teachers would use Charlie were even promising me that My mom was a French and I had with Coach Smith, a (A complete listing of win- and girls that would give their as an example. If we didn’t I would start.” English teacher and didn’t relationship that lasted until ners of the strawberry qual- right arms for these tickets,’ turn in an assignment or if we “Well,” he added, “when care about sports at all. My his death.” Ford said he was ity contest and names of the and they would say, ‘Well, give were being rude in class they Coach Smith came to visit dad was a history teacher. So blessed with great coaches purchasers of flats of berries them ours, Dad.’” were like, ‘I bet Charlie Scott me, my mom wanted to sit in I was going to go to college from junior high to college will appear in a subsequent Ford grew up playing bas- didn’t do that’ or ‘I bet Charlie on this visit. I am not mak- either way, that was just in The older he gets, the more edition of The News Reporter.) ketball, football and baseball Scott did his homework.’ So ing this up: my mom thought my family.” but gave up on football in the everybody was Charlie Scott, Dean Smith was the dean of a He continued, “My dad 9th grade. “There was a guy or wanted to be.” school at North Carolina and was a big sportsman but he OPEN HOUSE AND STEAK PLATE SALE named Frank Fields, and I After Ford became a suc- that’s why she wanted to sit never did play because as the never will forget his name, cessful high school basketball in on this visit because she son of a sharecropper over and he hit me so hard I said player and caught the atten- thought a dean was coming Williams Township in Marietta he had to work I’d never play this sport again. tion of college recruiters, he down to talk to her little Phil. all the time. He really loved He really lit me up,” Ford said. began to get letters of inter- And for the first 30 minutes, Fire Department sports, though. When I was a “I grew up living across the est from many schools. “My Coach Smith didn’t talk about young kid, he let me tag along street from an elementary mom counted the letters and basketball. The term ‘basket- Saturday, May 14, 2016 with him to a lot of sporting school with a field in front of about 375 different schools ball’ didn’t come up at all. 1655 F.M. Cartrette Road, Whiteville events, even when I was only it, and it was nothing to see contacted me, and I was going He talked about being a good five or six years old.” 40 guys at a basketball court to pick one. In the 12th grade, friend, being a good student, Ford said he always liked 11:00 am - Until waiting to play, or two full I really wanted my mom and being a good teammate. And sports. “I would rather play Plate includes: baseball teams playing sand- dad to advise me on where to then, when he finally got sports than to play hide and lot baseball.” go. Now, from the 7th grade of into basketball, he told me he Grilled steak, baked potato, and salad go seek or whatever we played He said he didn’t start organized basketball through didn’t know where I would fit back then,” he said. “But $10.00 per plate playing organized basketball eight years in professional in. He told me I might have to the athletic bug didn’t bite until the 7th grade. “This was basketball, my mom probably play junior varsity. Now, I had Delivery of 10 or more plates, my kids. Maybe I bent over about the time a guy named never saw me play in person a school 30 minutes down the backwards the other way and call 910-840-0038 or 910-653-6447 more than five times, but road telling me the ball’s go-

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Call today for your child’s appointment. COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT CARE 800 Jefferson Street • Suite 116, Whiteville 642-2642 We now offer weight management clinics for healthier kids 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 Cooks married 70 years Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cook’s 70th wedding anniversary is Thursday, May 12. Mrs. Cook is the former Mary Williamson of Marion, S.C. but moved to Whiteville with her family in 1942. The Cooks met when she was work- ing in a downtown store and it wasn’t long before Cook went off to defend our country in World War II. Now 92 years old, Cook said he was stationed in Hawaii when he decided he wanted Mary to be his wife. Mary and Warren Cook Cook might hold a world re- cord for the most unusual pro- out and mailed it to Mary. posal. Just prior to the Cooks’ Her answer was “yes,” and wedding anniversary some after he had served his time in years ago, he revealed that he the military, they got married knew he wanted to spend the on May 12, 1946 and made their rest of his life with Mary, but home in Whiteville. They have he was in Hawaii and she was a daughter, Carolyn, a son Joe, and two grandchildren, Jo- Tiaun Williams, Austin Soles and Josh Reaves devise a strategy for completing a newspaper scavenger hunt in Whiteville. How could he propose seph IV and Sally Grace Cook. properly to the woman of his A third Cook brother, the dreams with an ocean between late Dr. David Cook, was a NIE them? dentist in Tabor City for Continued from page 1-A This man who spent his many years. All three broth- life building schools and other ers served during World War copy or the main text portion. reasoning as to why they were tary usually get first-hand. “They have the opportu- large buildings always had a II and would sometimes run Jessica Rogers, a middle not purchasing certain items “Our area is very close to nity to see their peers in the penchant for building and fix- into each other on various as- grades English and Language and what they would substi- Wilmington and some of my newspaper for sports accom- ing. He soon figured out a way signments. Arts teacher at Central Middle tute in its place,” Rogers said. students are not familiar with plishments. They get the to propose to Mary, despite the Warren Cook and his School, has developed student- Teachers taking advantage the other side of Columbus opportunity to see what is distance between them. younger brother Billy oper- centered assignments using of NIE say their students County, so they are able to happening in the community He bought a diamond ring, ated J.W. Cook & Sons Con- the newspaper in her class- enjoy the chance to discuss learn about Columbus County and the county around them, took it to a workshop and struction, which their father room. In one exercise, she what is happening in the com- by reading articles in The both the good and the bad,” drilled a hole the exact size founded, for many years before assigns each student a section munity with their peers and News Reporter,” she said. Rogers said. of the ring halfway through a retiring. Mary Cook is 89 years of the newspaper to read and that just browsing through the Scott also said NIE allows Newspapers in Education piece of wood. Then he placed old and has been homebound develop three questions for paper and reading the articles for a unique opportunity to began in Columbus County the ring in the hole, stuffed it for several years, with her hus- their peers to answer. is a treat for some. learn about agriculture in the Schools and Whiteville City well so the ring wouldn’t fall band as her major caregiver. “They have to read and “I think it makes them feel county and in North Carolina, Schools earlier this spring and comprehend the articles, de- like a grown-up,” Strickland a focus of the fourth grade will end the first week of June. velop questions, and answer said. social studies curriculum. With the support of sponsors, their own questions. If they “Many of my students nev- “We read many articles the program will continue in Senior picnic is May 17 can produce questions related er get to actually hold, explore, and they learned a great deal the fall. By CLARA CARTRETTE made payable to the Colum- to the story, then I know that and read a ‘real’ newspaper. about agriculture in Colum- “I have really enjoyed being Staff Writer bus County Aging Advisory they have truly comprehended We may think that 75 cents bus County—there is a lot to a part of this program. Thank Council and mailed to Senior what they have read,” she said. isn’t a lot of money, but to learn and some things you you to the sponsors for bring- The Columbus County De- Picnic, P.O. Box 1327, White- Rogers said assignments of some it is,” Gore said. can not find in a textbook,” ing this opportunity to our partment of Aging Advisory ville, N.C., 28472. Information this type make the students Rogers said that before she said. students,” Gore said. Council will have its 33rd an- requested includes company more aware of their gram- NIE, many of her students had A common benefit of the “International Paper has nual Senior Picnic Tuesday, name, address, phone number, mar and spelling because they never picked up a newspaper NIE program mentioned by a strong belief in supporting May 17 at the Columbus County products to be displayed at the know their peers will be read- and told her they were “for the teachers that are taking programs that improve lit- Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. until booth, specify if electricity is ing what they have written. old folks.” advantage of it are the op- eracy in communities where 1:30 p.m. needed and number of booths A cross-curricula activity After seeing photos of portunities the children have employees live and work,” said Booths, 8x10 feet, will be requested. she developed involves giving classmates and reading of to read materials that are not Kim Clewis, communications rented for $45 to businesses There will be gospel sing- the students a budget and a their accomplishments in in textbooks or workbooks manager for the International whose owners want to pro- ing, information about health, grocery store sales ad. The the paper, her students have that are part of the day-to-day Paper Mill at Riegelwood. mote their products, but no Medicare and wellness checks students must then “buy” a changed their minds. curriculum. Programs like Newspapers sales will be allowed. However, and some booth operators may week’s worth of groceries for Knowing what is happen- “[Newspapers in Educa- in Education make reading promotional giveaways are offer small gifts or favors. A a family of four. ing in the community and tion] gives kids a different materials available in schools encouraged. Booth set-up will sandwich lunch will be served “They did not realize how county isn’t information that way to learn how to read and and enhance reading skills. be from 8 to 10 a.m. and exhibi- to seniors but there will be a $2 expensive grocery shopping Dana Scott’s fourth-grade stu- comprehend what they are “This program also helps tors are responsible for tables, charge for others, who may also is. It was funny to hear their dents at Acme Delco Elemen- reading,” Scott said. our local students become chairs, extension cords or any being their own lunch. informed citizens, which in other materials needed. Checks All senior citizens are en- turn makes our communities for booth rentals should be couraged to attend better.”

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LEVIA M. ANDERSON CHARLES REI TODD L.V. REEL MARTHA ANN ARCHDALE -- Mr. Levia WARSAW -- Charles R. FAIR BLUFF -- Mr. L.V. HOOKS STEVENS M. Anderson, 87, died May Todd, 83, passed away Sat- Reel, 89, died Friday, May 6, WHITEVILLE -- Martha 7, 2016 at his home. urday, May 7, 2016 at his 2016 at Columbus Regional Ann Hooks Stevens, 65, Mr. Anderson was born home. Mr. Todd was born Healthcare in Whiteville died Friday May, 6, 2016. Sept. 13, 1928 in Columbus Oct. 9, 1932 in Pitt County after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the County, the son to the late to the late Clara Bell Sut- Born Nov. 23, 1926 in Co- late David Martin Hooks Sr. Gorum and Lina Moore ton Todd and Daniel Eason lumbus County, he was the and Betty Jo Smith Hooks Anderson. As a resident of Todd Sr. son of the late James Hec- and was preceded in death this area for more than 61 Mr. Todd tor Reel and Alma Hinson by her husband, Oscar Cra- years, he attended Holly was a Mason, Reel and the widower of ven “O.C.” Stevens Jr. Hill Wesleyan Church in served his Ruth Lovett Reel. In addi- She was a member of Thomasville and retired country in the tion to his wife and par- Whiteville United Method- from Hayworth Roll and U.S. Army, and also served ents, he was predeceased ist Church and was a mid- Panel with 50 years of ser- his community as a local by three children, Joy Reel, dle school teacher in the vice. In 1954 he married the law enforcement officer. Stanley Reel and Carol Whiteville School System former Katherine Evans. In Final rites will be held Reel. for 20 years. addition to his parents, he at 2 p.m. Monday, May 9 at Mr. Reel was a retired She enjoyed being at the RETA ELLIS HINSON WILLIAM EDWARD was also preceded in death Community Funeral Home. Veteran of coast, cooking and especial- WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. BEKING II by three brothers, Gilbert, Burial will be in Devotional the U.S. Army, ly playing bridge. Reta Ellis Hinson, 86, died NAKINA -- Rev. William John and Tom Anderson. Gardens. Visitation will be having served Final rites will be held at Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Low- Edward Beking II, 81, died Visitation will be held held at 1 p.m. prior to the in WWII. 11 a.m. Monday, May, 9 at er Cape Fear Hospice and Friday, May 6, 2016, at Low- from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May service Monday, May 9. He was the long time Whiteville United Method- LifeCare Center. She was er Cape Fear Hospice and 9 at the Cumby Family Fu- Mr. Todd is survived by parts manager of Scott ist Church with Rev. Paul born Feb. 28, 1930 in Co- LifeCare Center. He was neral Service. A graveside his devoted wife of 66 years, Chevrolet in Fair Bluff. T. Stallsworth officiating. lumbus County, the daugh- born Aug. 30, 1934, the son service will be held at 11 Virginia B. Todd of the Mr. Reel was a loving Burial will be in White- ter of the late Raymond of the late Frederick Ar- a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at home; one son, Earl Todd husband, father, brother, ville Memorial Cemetery. Ellis and Alma Bordeaux senal and Amelia Beking Floral Garden Park Cem- of Warsaw; two daughters, and grandfather. He was Visitation will be held from Ellis. She was the widow of Stewart. He was preceded etery in High Point with Ruth Brandt and husband, a long time volunteer fire- 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the Eston F. Hinson. in death by his parents and Revs. James Shetley, Mark Eric, of Lake Waccamaw, fighter, and loved to fish service Monday, May 9 in Mrs. Hinson formerly one daughter, Terri Ann Mullins and Mr. Bob Sei- Barbara Moss, and hus- and mow grass. the church fellowship hall. co-owned Hinson Cabinet Beking. gers officiating. band, Vernon, of Wilson; Visitation will be held McKenzie Mortuary is han- Works and was the recep- Following He is survived by one one brother, Tommy Todd; from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May dling the arrangements. tionist at Peacock Funeral his service in son, Eddie Anderson of one sister, Rebecca Ed- 9 at Meares Funeral Home. Survivors include two Home. She was a member the U.S. Ma- Trinity; one daughter, Deb- wards; four grandchildren; Final rites will be held at sisters, Rebecca Hooks of Calvary Baptist Church rine Corp., Mr. Beking was bie Toney and husband, six great-grandchildren, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Hewett (Ronnie) and Mary where she served as organ- employed with W&W Elec- Alan, of Granite Falls; one and one great -great-grand- Hinson’s Crossroads Bap- Hooks Roberts (Jeff), all ist and pianist. tric Motor. sister, Betty Evans of Na- child. tist Church. Burial will be of Whiteville; one brother, She was also preceded in He was also a retired kina; two brothers, Eugene In lieu of flowers, me- in Meares Cemetery, Fair David M. Hooks (Dina) of death by her parents and minister of Chadbourn Anderson of Asheboro and morial donations may be Bluff. Ocean Isle Beach; and sev- husband; one daughter, Freewill Baptist Church. Bruce Anderson of Walnut made to the Faison Bible He is survived by one eral nieces and nephews. Linda Hinson Harrelson; The family received Grove; two grandchildren, Holiness Church, P. O. Box son, Michael (Judith) Reel Memorials may be made and three sisters, Doris friends Saturday, May 7 at Brandi Lewis and husband, 567, Faison, N.C. 28341 or of Bossier City, La..; three to Lower Cape Fear Hos- Long, Naomi Keziah and Peacock Funeral Home. His Scott, of Burlington and Oakdale PFWB, 1470 Deep sisters, Annie Mae Ham- pice and LifeCare Center, Annette Lee. funeral service was held Michele Merold and hus- Bottom Road, Wallace, N.C. mond and Fannie Lou Cribb 206 Warrior Trail, White- The family will receive Sunday, May 8 in Peacock’s band, Bryce, of Raleigh; 28466. (Harold), all of Fair Bluff ville, N.C. 28472. friends from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Chapel with the Revs. Rog- and two great-grandchil- and Judy Marks (Lazell) of Tuesday, May 10 at Peacock er Coffee and Ray Cartrette dren, Connor Lewis and Rockingham; six grandchil- CLENONTAIN BELLAMY Funeral Home. Her funeral LINDA ANN WOODS officiating. Burial was in Anderson Merold. dren; and six great-grand- NORRIS service will be conducted RIEGELWOOD -- Linda Columbus Memorial Park. Memorials may be di- children. CHICAGO, Ill. -- Clemontain at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May Ann Woods, 73, died Friday, He is survived by his rected to St. Jude Chil- In lieu of flowers, please Bellamy Norris, 89, formerly 11 at Peacock’s Chapel with May 6, 2016. She was preceded wife, Betty Ward Bek- dren’s Research Hospital, make donations to Hinson’s of Supply, died Wednesday, Dr. Dave Heller officiating. in death by her parents, El- ing; four daughters, Wendy 262 Danny Thomas Place, Crossroads Baptist Church, May 4, 2016 at J.R. Bowman Burial will be in Peacock’s bert and Edna Maultsby, and Barefoot of Dover, Pa., De- Memphis, Tenn., 38105. 1521 Hinsons Crossroads, Center. Columbus Memorial Park. husband, Harry S. Woods. nise Clewis and husband, On-line condolences may Fair Bluff, N.C. 28439. Arrangements will be an- She is survived by two The family will receive Joe, of Ash, Roxanne Cole- be made through www. nounced by Peoples Funeral daughters, Freida Hinson friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, man and husband, Camer- cumbyfuneral.com. Home of Whiteville. Huffstetler and husband, May 10 at Carvers Creek Unit- on, of Cerro Gordo, Faith VELMA CLAY Beking of Nakina; one Bobby, of Whiteville, An- BETTY ANN ed Methodist Church in Coun- HODGES GREEN TABOR CITY -- Velma Clay, son, William Edward Bek- gie Hinson Mangum and BULLARD SIMMONS cil. Final rites will be held at WHITEVILLE -- Hodges 77, died Wednesday, May 4, ing III of Whiteville; nine husband, Marty, of Greens- WATHA -- Betty Ann Bul- 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11 at Green, 75, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her residence. grandchildren, Edward boro; one son, Freddy Hin- lard Simmons, 76, formerly the church with Rev. Tatum 2016 at his residence. Final rites will be held at Memory, Jonathan Pierce, son and wife, Terry, of of Columbus County, died officiating. Burial will be in Arrangements will be an- 2 p.m. Monday, May 9 at New Jaylyn Beking, Matthew Whiteville; one brother, Sunday, May 8, 2016 at New the church cemetery. Bladen- nounced by Smith Funeral Light A.M.E. Church in the Coleman and wife, April, Raymond Ellis Jr.; one sis- Hanover Regional Medical Gaskins Funeral Home of Home of Whiteville. Dothan community. View- Joshua Coleman and wife, ter, Bonnie Ellis Harper; Center in Wilmington. She Elizabethtown is handling the ing will follow the service Logan, Michael Coleman, seven grandchildren, Man- was the daughter of the late arrangements. Monday, May 9 at the church. Sandhill MBC church Georganna Barefoot, Chevy dy Smith and husband, Louise Sealey and David Bul- Survivors include one son, Burial will be in Flag Patch Barefoot, and Ashley Cha- Chris, Johlynn Harrelson, lard Sr. She was also preceded Romaro Woods of Delco; one announcements Cemetery, Loris, S.C. Westside vis and husband, J.W.; and Audrey Mangum, Robbie in death by three siblings, daughter, Loraine Woods of Funeral Home of Tabor City Sandhill Missionary Bap- four great-grandchildren, Huffstetler and wife, Rik- Bernie Clyde Bullard, Jimmy Atkinson; three sisters, Bren- is handling the arrangements. tist Church church announce- Kennan Coleman, Gavin ki, Clay Huffstetler, Jamie Charles Bullard and Michael da Maultsby of Maco, Shelby ments for July are: She is survived by her chil- Barefoot, Kanoa Chavis, Jo- Hinson, Jeffrey Hinson and Dale Bullard. Hobbs of Riegelwood, Marga- Sunday, May 15 the ushers dren, April Clay, Paula Clay bryant Chavis. wife, Brooke; nine great- Arrangements are incom- ret Bordeaux of Leland; and of Sandhill will celebrate their and Melinda Wells, all of Ta- Online condolences may grandchildren, Blake and plete and will be announced one grandchild. anniversary at 4 p.m. The mes- bor City and Michael Clay of be made at peacockfuneral- Claire Smith, Reese, Rylee, by Worthington Funeral sage will be given by Pastor Columbia, S.C. home.net. Reagan Huffstetler, Reid Home in Chadbourn. Cathy Moore of Greater Tab- Huffstetler, Angelica, Sa- She is survived by five chil- Carver’s Creek ernacle Church Ministries of vannah and Avery Hinson; dren, Donnie Ray Strickland AMEZ Woman’s Day Longwood. All visiting ushers are asked to dress in white or EVELYN WHITTED one great-great-grand- of Ohio, David Wayne Strick- Carvers Creek A.M.E. Zion black and white. Refreshments ROBERTSON daughter, Chloe; and many land of Hope Mills, Helen Jean Church of Council will cele- WOW 137 meeting will be served. WHITEVILLE -- Evelyn nieces and nephews. Strickland of Watha, Terry brate its Women’s Day Sunday, The Woodmen of the World Sunday, May 29 birthday Whitted Robertson, 72, died Online condolences may Neal Strickland of St. Pauls May 15 at 11 a.m. The guest Lodge Whiteville Chapter 137 Thursday, May 5, 2016 at her be made at www.peacockfu- and Carl Floyd Strickland of will hold its monthly meeting celebrations for April, May speaker will be Rev. Fannie and June during its 11 a.m. son’s home in Charlotte. neralhome.net. Virginia; three siblings, Kath- Dooley, an evangelist of the Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at The funeral will be held at 1 rine Lynn Hardee of Leland, Southern Sizzler located at worship service. MARGO ANN STEVENSON Clarkton District and Cape The church is located at p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Saint David H. Bullard Jr. and Ron- 1405 S. Madison Street. BLADENBORO -- Margo Fear Conference. Combined 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Mark AME Zion Church, 114 nie W. Bullard, both of White- The chapter will cover the Ann Stevenson, 76, originally women’s gospel choirs of Carv- Bladenboro. West Virgil Street, Whiteville, ville; 14 grandchildren; and cost of the meal. from Milwaukee Wisc., died ers Creek A.M.E. Zion and Donald L. Thompson is the with Rev. Charlrean Mapson several great-grandchildren. All members are invited. Thursday, May 5, 2016. She Trinity A.M.E. Zion churches pastor. officiating. There will be no will perform. public viewing. Burial will was preceded in death by her father, Peter Koclanes; and Clarkton PFWB Lunch will be served follow- be in Campground Cemetery. ing the service. Rev. Peoples Funeral Home of her son, Craig Allen Steven- 63rd homecoming son. Dr. Valentine Sutton is the Whiteville is handling the ar- Clarkton Pentecostal Free- pastor. rangements. The family will receive will Baptist Church will host Surviving are one son, friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jerri and Larry Mercer with Corey L. Robertson of Char- May 10 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- gospel singing at 10 a.m. Sun- lotte; three sisters, Ramona neral Home in Elizabethtown. day, June 5. Lemon and Marlene Quick, A graveside service will be The guest speaker at 11 a.m. Vineland both of Fayetteville and Dar- held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May will be Rev. Preston Heath of lene Gill of Frederick, Md.; 11 at Singletary Cemetery in the PFWB conference head- Station three brothers, Paul Ray of Butters. quarters in Dunn. Survivors include her Available for wedding Sacramento, Calif., Renae Ray At noon a covered dish receptions & other mother, Betsy Koclanes of lunch will be served in the of Pittsboro and Manley Ray events of Springfield, Va.; and two Madison, Wisc.; one daughter, fellowship hall. grandchildren. Catherine Williams of Blad- For questions call Rev. 642-3157 In lieu of flowers, donate to enboro; three brothers, Phil Charlie Tatum at 991-6540. the American Cancer Society. Koclanes of Madison, Wisc., Harold Koclanes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Robert Ko- clanes of Deerfield, Wisc.; one Kelly UMC praise sister, Sue Peterson of Cottage Grove, Wisc.; and three grand- and worship May 21 children. Kelly United Methodist Church will hold a praise and Whiteville UMC worship piano concert featur- ing Mark Edquid Saturday, yard sale May 21 at 6 p.m. Whiteville United Method- The church is located at ist Church will hold an inside 16550 Hwy. 53 East, Kelly. yard sale Saturday, May 14 For more information call from 7-11 a.m. Pastor Ernnie Block at 617- Proceeds will benefit youth 7744. programs.

Unwanted dogs die every die UnwantedUnwanteddogs cats cats and Unwanted die every Friday at the pound. the dogsFridayat die atevery theFriday pound. 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 910.642.2128 PLEASE HELP! FridayPLEASE at the pound. PLEASE HELP! www.mckenziemortuary.net PLEASE HELP 8A -- The News Reporter Monday, May 9, 2016 Short Term Training for a Long Term Career Summer 2016 Workforce Continuing Education Schedule Need Financial Assistance with Training Costs? Columbus County NCWorks Career Center has a variety of programs that may assist with training expenses for eligible students. Contact the NCWorks Career Center immediately at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or visit the Center at SCC, A-Building to begin the eligibility process. Computer Skills Certified Production Technician Pathway Healthcare Pathways Basic Digital Photography $70 Certified Production Technician $180 + $.55 ins + other cost Certified Professional Coders Exam Review $125 6/06-8/01 M 6-9pm SCC, CART-126 6/14-8/05 M-F 8:30am-1:30pm SCC, T-101A 5/26-8/04 Th 6-9pm SCC, A-230 NEW Edit Like a Pro $70 Related Fee Waived Class Dialysis Technology (class size limited) $180 6/14-8/02 T 6-9pm SCC, CART-126 HRD Exploring CPT Career Pathways + $41.80 (malpractice/student ins, TB Skin Test & student ID) NEW 5/23-6/13 M-F 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-101A Taming Natural Light $70 5/31-8/11 TTh 8am-2:30pm SCC, HHS-129 6/16-8/04 Th 6-9pm SCC, CART-126 (classroom) A+ Computer Repair $180 7/07-8/09 TTh 8am-2:30pm Off Campus (clinical) 5/19-8/09 TTh 5-9:30pm SCC, B-107 Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist - ICD-10 $180 Making the Most of the Internet $70 5/19-8/11 Online SCC, Moodle 6/07-7/26 T 6-9pm SCC, CART-130 Introduction to Optical Careers $70 Microsoft Office Certification Prep $70 6/02-7/21 Th 6-9pm SCC, CART-108 6/06-8/01 M 6:15-9:15pm SCC, A-230 Microsoft Word 2013 $70 Medication Aide Exam Prep (Adult Care Homes) $70 + $.55 ins 6/08-7/27 W 6-9pm SCC, CART-108 6/13-6/23 M-Th 8-11am SCC, HHS-1153 Quickbooks Pro $70 Medication Aide Exam Prep (Skilled Nursing) $70 + $.55 ins (Financial assistance may be available through NC Tobacco Trust Industrial/Skilled Trades Training 7/06-8/01 MW 6-9pm SCC, HHS-115 Fund Commission) Medical Terminology $125 6/09-7/28 Th 6-9pm SCC, T-126 Basic Electrical Wiring $180 + $.55 ins 6/07-7/28 TWTh 6-10pm SCC, B-106 5/19-8/11 Online SCC, Moodle Using the Computer & Managing Files $70 5/24-8/09 T 5:30-9pm SCC, A-230 (Financial assistance may be available through NC Tobacco Trust Fund Electrical Wiring on the Farm $70 + $.55 ins Commission) 7/09-8/06 Sa 9am-12n SCC, B-106 Medical Transcription $125 6/09-7/28 Th 6-9pm SCC, T-126 5/19-8/11 Online SCC, Moodle HVAC: Heating & Air Conditioning $180 + $.55 ins NEW Understanding New Media $70 5/17-8/04 TTh 6-10pm SCC, M-131A Nurse Aide I $180 6/07-7/26 T 6-9pm SCC, CART-108 + $107.80 (malpractice/student ins, drug screening & student ID) NEW Introduction to Masonry $70 + $.55 ins Weebly Website Design for Small Business Owners $70 6/07-7/26 T 6-9pm SCC, M-131B 5/23-7/19 M-Th 8am-1pm SCC, HHS-123 (Financial assistance may be available through NC Tobacco Trust Fund (classroom) Commission) 6/06-8/01 M 6-9pm SCC, T-126 NEW Introduction to Welding $180 + $.55 ins 7/06-7/14 M-Th 7:30am-3:30pm Off Campus 5/20-7/30 FSa 9am-1:30pm SCC, M-134 (clinical) NEW Word 2013 Online/Hybrid $70 5/21-8/07 SaSu 8am-4:30pm SCC, HHS-123 Required on campus attendance: Welding $180 + $.55 ins (classroom) 6/07 T 6-9pm SCC, CART-110 5/23-8/09 MT 5:30-10pm SCC, M-134 7/16-7/31 SaSu 7:30am-3:30pm Off Campus 6/07-7/26 Online Welding/Pipefitting $180 + $.55 ins (clinical) 5/18-8/04 WTh 6-10pm SCC, M-134 Nurse Aide II $180 For more information about our + $107.80 (malpractice/student ins, drug screening & student ID) instructor-facilitated ed2go NEW Building a Safety Team $70 6/25 Sa 8:30-11:30am SCC, T-122 5/23-8/02 M-Th 5-9:15pm SCC, HHS-123 classes, (classroom) contact Brenda Orders at CNC Operator $180 + $.55 ins 7/02-7/31 SaSu 7:30am-4:30pm Off Campus (clinical) (910) 642-7141, ext. 317 or 5/24-8/11 TTh 5:30-9:30pm SCC, T-101D e-mail [email protected] CPR/First Aid/AED in the Workplace $70 + $.55 ins + $5.50 cert card Nurse Aide I Refresher $125 + $.55 ins 5/23-6/08 M-Th 5-9pm SCC, HHS-135 www.ed2go.com/sccnc 7/11-7/12 MT 5-9pm SCC, HHS-141 General Industry Forklift Cert $70 + $.55 ins + $4.50 book/card Nurse Aide II Competency Eval (Refresher) $70 + $.55 ins Public Safety - EMS/Fire Training 7/22 F 8am-5pm SCC, T-101A 7/11-7/14 M-Th 5-9pm SCC, HHS-135 8/01 & 8/03 MW 5-9pm SCC, T-101A EMT-Basic Initial Hybrid $180 + $0.55 ins Instrumentation and Controls $125 + $.55 ins Required on-campus attendance 5/09/16 5/23-7/07 MTh 5:30-8:30pm SCC, T-101C 5/09-5/22 Online OSHA 10 Hour for Construction $70 + $8 cert card SCC, Moodle 8/02-8/04 TTh 8:30am-1:30pm SCC, HHS-141 5/23-8/11 MTTh 6-10pm SCC, HHS-133 Sa (odd) 8am-5pm OSHA 10 Hour for General Industry $70 + $8 cert card 7/18-7/19 MT 5-10pm SCC, T-120 EMT-Paramedic (Session 2 of 4) $180 + $0.55 ins 5/17-8/11 TTh 6-10pm SCC, HHS-129 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) $70 + $.55 ins Sa (3rd) 8am-5pm 5/24-7/26 T 5:30-8:30pm SCC, T-101C EMS Online Con Ed (through SCC Moodle) $70 (per topic) NEW Safety 101 $70 Workforce Continuing Education Training Specific topics will be announced ata later date. Must 6/25 Sa 8:30-11:30am SCC, T-120 Basic Accounting $70 pre-register by the 5th of each month. 7/18 M 5:30-8:30pm SCC, T-122 (Financial assistance may be available through NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission) June 6/06-8/01 M 6-9pm SCC, A-212 Septic Shock/Hypovolemic Shock Licensure & Certification Effective Teacher Training/Active Shooter/Bloodborne July Pathogens $70 ALOC/Drug OK, Diabetic Changes to the 2014 NEC Pt II $70 + $10 materials & lunch 6/13-6/28 MTTh 9am-12n SCC, A-212 August 7/16 Sa 8am-4:30pm SCC, T-122 Pediatric emergencies (epiglottis, croup, respiratory Sign Language $70 DMV Dealer License Renewal $70 + $10 materials & lunch emergencies, hypovolemic shock) 6/16-8/04 Th 6-9pm SCC, A-228 6/22 W 9am-3:30pm SCC, T-120 Healthcare Provider CPR $70 + $5.50 cert card 8/03 W 9am-3:30pm SCC, T-120 Spanish in the Workplace $70 6/11 Sa 8am-12:30pm SCC, HHS-141 6/14-8/02 T 6-9pm SCC, A-228 DMV Dealer Pre-License Prep $70 + $5 materials Pulmonary Class $70 + $0.55 ins 7/12 & 7/14 TTh 9am-4pm SCC, T-120 8/13 Sa 8am-5pm SCC, HHS-135 Intro to Culinary Arts: Quality Food Services $180 NC EPA Certification $70 + $5 materials + $.55 ins + $5.50 CPR card Agriculture Rescue $70 6/27-6/30 MTTh 5:30-9:30pm SCC, M-123 6/13-7/28 M-Th 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-118 6/23-6/26 ThF 6-10pm SCC, HHS-133 NC Escort Vehicle Operator Certification $70 SaSu 8am-6pm 6/11 Sa 8am-5pm SCC, T-122 TR Confined Space $70 8/06 Sa 8am-5pm SCC, T-122 6/04-6/19 SaSu 8am-7pm Acme Delco F&R NC Escort Vehicle Operator Re-Certification $70 6/04 Sa 8am-12n SCC, T-122 7/30 Sa 8am-12n SCC, T-122 NC Vehicle Safety Inspection $70 + $5 materials 6/07 & 6/09 TTh 6-10pm SCC, T-111 Related HRD Fee Waived Class: 8/02 & 8/04 TTh 6-10pm SCC, T-120 HRD Exploring Culinary Arts Career Pathways Notary Public $70 5/23-6/09 M-Th 9am-12n SCC, T-120 6/07 & 6/09 TTh 5:30-9:30pm SCC, T-120 8/02 & 8/04 TTh 5:30-9:30pm SCC, T-122 Pre-registration is encouraged. Serv Safe $70 Call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425. 6/20 & 6/21 MT 8am-5pm SCC, T-111 7/18-7/26 MT 5:30-9:30pm SCC, T-120 Fee HRD Job Readiness Skills Waived Work Zone Flagger $70 + $5 book Classes 7/09 Sa 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 Career Ready 101 Online 5/16 (enroll anytime) Online SCC, Moodle Fee CRC/Key Train Online Job Exploration Waived 5/24-8/02 T 5-7pm SCC, A-201 Classes Looking for a JOB? 5/25-8/03 W 1-3pm SCC, T-124 This course explores the OJT program while Not sure where to begin? enhancing the soft skills that employers require. HRD Exploring Certified Production Technician (CPT) In addition, participants will create a professional Take one of our Career Pathway resume, conduct labor market research, and 5/23-6/13 M-F 8:30am-12:30pm SCC, T-101A complete a career interest inventory. Pre-Employment Skills Classes HRD Exploring Culinary Arts Career Pathways This course is fee waived to unemployed, under National Spinning Pre-Employment Skills 5/23-6/09 M-Th 9am-12n SCC, T-120 employed and dislocated workers. 5/23-5/27 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 Keys 2 Job Success Lab 5/17-5/19 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 6/06-6/10 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-122 5/16-8/05 MWTh 8am-5pm SCC, A-221 6/20-6/24 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 T 8am-8pm 5/24-5/26 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 7/11-7/15 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-122 F 8am-12n 5/31-6/02 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 Computer Skills for Job Success 7/25-7/29 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 6/07-6/09 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 5/23-7/13 MW 9am-1pm DREAM Ctr Smithfield Pre-Employment Skills 5/24-7/07 TTh 9am-1pm DREAM Ctr 6/14-6/16 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 5/23-5/27 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-122 Computer-Use Skills: Keyboarding 6/21-6/23 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 6/06-6/10 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 5/23-8/01 M 9am-12n Whiteville Sen Ctr 6/13-6/17 M-F 6-10pm BoltonTown Hall 6/28-6/30 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 5/24-8/02 T 8:30-11:30am Bolton Sen Ctr 6/20-6/24 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-122 7/05-7/07 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 5/25-8/03 W 9am-12n East Col Sen Ctr 6/27-7/01 M-F 1-5pm Tri-County, Delco 5/26-8/04 Th 9am-12n Tri-County Ctr 7/12-7/14 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 7/11-7/15 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-122 7/19-7/21 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 7/25-7/29 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-122 Microsoft Digital Literacy Certification for the Workplace 5/24-7/28 TTh 2-4pm Tabor City Sen Ctr 7/26-7/28 T-Th 9am-1pm SCC, T-124 W.E. Bailey/Honeycutt Produce Pre-Employment Skills 8/02-8/04 T-Th 6-10pm SCC, T-124 5/23-5/27 M-F 9am-1pm SCC, T-111 6/20-6/24 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-111 For class schedule or more information contact, 7/25-7/29 M-F 6-10pm SCC, T-111 Columbus County NCWorks Career Center To pre-register or for more information, contact the at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or Columbus County NCWorks Career Center visit our office located in A-building at SCC. at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or visit the Center in A Building. For additional course offerings, to pre-register or for textbook information, call (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or 425. The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 – 9-A Engagements Local girl is finalist in pre-teen pageant Hannah Renee Ellis, a about competition and setting ing, swimming, cycling and 13-year-old Whiteville girl, and achieving personal goals. creating anime art. Her dream has been selected as a North The pageant seeks to recog- is to travel to Japan to study Carolina state finalist in the nize the accomplishments of the origin of anime art. National American Miss Pag- each girl while encouraging Hannah is the daughter eant Pre-Teen division. The her to set goals for the future. of the Rev. Renay Ellis and pageant will be held June Hannah will volunteer at Cynthia Ellis, and she has 23-25 at the Marriott and Ben- local nursing homes, hospitals a younger sister, Elizabeth. ton Center, 425 North Cherry and public places of service. Maternal grandparents are Street in Winston-Salem. She will also host donation Joanna Childress and the late The winner will receive a drives to help the less fortu- John Troy of Chadbourn. $1,000 cash award, the official nate in the community. Paternal grandparents are crown and banner, a bouquet “I really want to help peo- Barbara and Johnny Howard of roses and air transporta- ple,” Hannah said. “I love to of Whiteville. tion to compete in the national make people smile and make Donate to Hannah’s pag- pageant at Disneyland® in them happy. God made us all eant campaign online or by California. special, so everyone should mail by visiting one of the The National American Hannah Ellis be happy.” websites: www.hannahellis- Miss pageants are dedicat- A seventh grader at Colum- nam.wix.com/hannahellis; well as poise and presentation, ed to celebrating America’s bus Charter School, her hob- www.facebook.com/hanna- and offers an All –American Nicole Elizabeth Weekley greatness and encouraging bies are volunteering, reading, hellis4nam; www.fundly.com/ spirit of fun for family and Brandon Ray Price its future leaders, and are for baking and staying involved in hannahellis4nam. friends. Emphasis is placed “Today’s Girl” and “Tomor- her local community and her Also show support by liking on the importance of gaining row’s Leaders.” The pageant church. her Facebook page or sub- self-confidence, learning new Brooke Brooke Hill is based on inner beauty as She also enjoys cheerlead- scribing to her website. Dakota Floyd Weekley- skills, learning good attitudes Price NOTICE OF SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION Hill-Floyd Nicole Elizabeth Weekley and Brandon Ray Price, to- COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA JUNE 7, 2016 Keith and Bonnie Hill of gether with their families, an- Chadbourn and Jennifer Hill nounce their engagement and The Columbus county Board of Elections will be holding a Special Primary Election on June 7, 2016 for the of Nakina announce the en- forthcoming marriage. NC Supreme Court Associate Justice seat. gagement and forthcoming The bride-elect is the daugh- marriage of their daughter, ter of Lorie Brown of Fay- Most voters will be asked to present acceptable photo identification when presenting to vote in person at the Ashley Brooke, to Dakota etteville. She graduated from polls, with exceptions for voters who are unable to obtain acceptable photo identification, have a religious Delane Floyd, son of Jeannie Columbus Career and College objection to being photographed, or are victims of a natural disaster. The acceptable forms of photo iden- Floyd and grandson of Brenda Academy in 2012 and will tification are a NC Driver’s License or DMV-issued Identification Card (expired up to four years), US Passport Snell of Tabor City. graduate from UNC Pembroke or Passport Card (unexpired), Military ID Card or Veterans Affairs ID Card (unexpired, if there is an expiration A May 21 wedding is in May with a Bachelor of Sci- date), and certain Tribal Enrollment Cards. VOTERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ONE OF THESE FORMS planned at the Lumber River ence in elementary education. OF IDENTIFICATION MAY STILL VOTE IF THEIR INABILITY IS DUE TO A REASONABLE IMPEDIMENT such Campground in Evergreen at 3 The groom-elect is the son p.m., with a reception to follow. as a lost or stolen ID, lack of transportation, illness or disability, a lack of proper documents, work schedule, and of Donnie and Ellen Price of others. These voters may vote a provisional ballot after completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration and Whiteville. He graduated from providing an alternate form of identification or the last four digits of their social security number and their date Southeastern Early College in 2011 and UNC Pembroke in of birth. Acceptable alternate forms of identification for voters who complete a Reasonable Impediment Dec- Garden club 2014 with a Bachelor of Science laration include their voter registration card or a current utility bill, paycheck, government check, bank state- degree in exercise and sport ment, or other government document bearing the voter’s name and current address. Alternative voting options meets Friday science. He has been accepted are available for voters who do not present acceptable photo identification for a reason other than a reasonable into the Fayetteville Technical impediment to obtaining one. Voters who use curbside voting may also present one of the alternative forms of Whiteville Garden Club will Community College physical identification described above. No identification is required to vote an absentee ballot by mail. Free Identifica- meet Friday, May 20 at 11 a.m. therapist assistant program tion Cards for registered voters are available from the NC DMV. For assistance with obtaining acceptable photo at Grace Episcopal Church. and will start the two-year identification for voting or for more information on exceptions and alternative voting options, contact the NC Hostesses for the covered program in August. State Board of Elections voter outreach team toll-free at 1-866-522-4723 or visit www.VoterID.nc.gov. dish luncheon are Elsie Camp- A May 21 wedding is planned bell, Lou Hooks, Melba Wyche at 5:30 p.m. at Honey Hill Hunt- Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. and Sally Smith. ing Preserve in Hallsboro. PCT POLLING PLACE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP P01A BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT 753 HALLSBORO RD S HALLSBORO, NC 28442 P02B BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT 225 9TH ST BOLTON, NC 28423 Rabies P03 BUG HILL 1 - PIREWAY(NAKINA) Continued from page 1-A FIRE SUBSTATION 18032 SEVEN CREEKS HWY TABOR CITY, NC 28463 P04 BUG HILL 2 - OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E TABOR CITY, NC 28463 P05 BUG HILL 3 - NAKINA BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY NAKINA, NC 28455 All rabies vaccines admin- istered by a CRV expire one P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO FIRE & RESCUE 75 RAILROAD ST E CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 year from the date of admin- P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX 208 E 1ST AVE CHADBOURN, NC 28431 istration. P08 CHERRY GROVE - COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER 9814 SWAMP FOX HWY W CERRO GORDO, NC 28430 “Rabies vaccinations are P09 FAIR BLUFF-FAIR BLUFF FIRE AND RESCUE 653 RAILROAD ST FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439 an annual shot,” Prince said. P10 EAST LEES - OLD DOCK COMMUNITY BLDG 12820 NEW BRITTON HWY E NAKINA, NC 28455 “There’s no multi-year vac- P11 NORTH LEES - cination. If there’s any doubt PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 your pet may be out of date, get P12 SOUTH LEES - MACEDONIA FREEWILL BAPTIST the shot now. It’s state law, and CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 216 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 it protects you, your family and P13 WEST LEES- VFW POST #6066 4604 ERVIN T RICHARDSON RD NAKINA, NC 28455 your pet.” P14 RANSOM-UNION HALL LOCAL 738 102 HWY 87 RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456 With the establishment of P15 TATUM - WOW LODGE 1088 6847 HAYNES LENNON HWY EVERGREEN, NC 28438 the new program, all shelter Loretta Shipman will begin P16B WACCAMAW - LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT 203 FLEMMINGTON DR LAKE WACCAMAW, NC 28450 animals will now be vaccinated vaccinating pets for rabies P17 WELCHES CREEK - WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 after their state required three- prevention June 1. P18 WESTERN PRONG- day hold time has been com- WESTERN PRONG COMMUNITY CENTER INC 185 WOOTENS STORE RD CLARKTON, NC 28433 year. Treatment for humans is pleted, unless they are pregnant P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 expensive.” or nursing, in which case a P20A WHITEVILLE 2 - VINELAND STATION DEPOT 701 E MAIN ST WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 veterinarian will be consulted. In North Carolina, all dogs, cats and ferrets are required P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE - Individuals may also bring NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT 747 PEACOCK RD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 their pets by the shelter for vac- by statute to be vaccinated for P22A SOUTH WHITEVILLE - cinations after June 1, Prince rabies on an annual basis. Ani- ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL 5384 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 said. mals not wearing a rabies tag “This was a major step for- are subject to be impounded by P23 WEST WHITEVILLE - ward that the shelter had been animal control. AMERICAN LEGION POST 137 76 LEGION DR WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 working on for some time,” Prince said the rabies prob- P24 WILLIAMS 1- ROSELAND FIRE DEPT 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD CHADBOURN, NC 28431 Prince explained. “The cost of lem is extremely important to P25B WILLIAMS 2 - vaccinations will be reduced as him for many reasons, includ- LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 this can be done at the shelter ing the first dog he saw eutha- P26B SOUTH WILLIAMS- from this point forward, saving nized at the shelter. THE RITZ CENTER (Rear Entrance) 213 HICKMAN RD TABOR CITY, NC 28463 money for the county taxpay- “I had only been here a ers.” week,” he said, “and we had One-stop early voting will be held at : Previously, most confined an- to put down this really, really sweet dog who had been exposed imals at the shelter had to wait COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS OFFICE Thursday, May 26 - Saturday, May 28 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to a rabid raccoon. He was just until the weekly vet visit to be 50 LEGION DR # A Tuesday, May 31 - Friday, June 3 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. vaccinated for rabies. That often defending his family, but he was WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Saturday, June 4 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. took up time needed for provid- injured by the coon. If he’d have ing other care for animals. had his vaccination, it would “It’s not often we can reduce have had a happy ending—he Canvass Day will be held in the Columbus County Board of Elections office on June 14, 2016 cost and improve services for could have gotten a booster shot the county residents, so this is and likely been fine. Instead, we Absentee ballots are allowed. Requests for an absentee ballot must be made on a State Board of Elections Ab- a big step for us,” said Prince. had to put him down for doing sentee Request Form, available at the County Board of Elections office and received in the Columbus County Animals will also receive a what comes naturally.” Board of Elections office or any one-stop early voting site by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2016. Completed absentee rabies tag and a completed ra- Prince said he spoke with ballots must be returned to the Columbus County Board of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2016. bies vaccination certificate for area vets before exploring the program, and got nothing but each vaccinated animal to en- All residents of Columbus County who are registered to vote with the Columbus County Board of Elections may sure that copies of the records support. vote in this election. Voters who are previously registered need not re-register for this election. Unaffiliated are properly kept, Prince said. “We don’t want to be in “This will assist in return- competition with private enter- voters will be given a choice of ballot at the polling places. Those residents of Columbus County who are not ing animals to their owners prise,” he said, “and you’ll still registered to vote must register on or before Friday, May 13, 2016 in order to be eligible to vote on Election as animals are registered in a be able to get your dog vacci- Day. Those voters who are not registered by Friday, May 13, 2016 may register and vote during one stop early database of all rabies tags by the nated by a vet if you wish. This voting only, and will be required to provide documentation of their identity and residence. Voters who wish Department of Agriculture.” is just another option. For some to change their party affiliation or who have changed their name or address must notify the Board of Elections The disease is spread by people, it’s more convenient in writing by May 13, 2016. Voters who fail to notify the Board of Elections of a change to their name or address saliva, either through bites, and less expensive to just call must update their information when presenting to vote, and may be required to vote a provisional ballot. scratches or licks by an infected Loretta, see when she’ll be in, and swing by with your pet.” animal. Rabies affects the brain Voters who require assistance with casting their ballot are entitled to assistance by an appropriate person of and nervous system, and is The county will still host their choice or an election official. Registration facilities and polling places are accessible to the elderly and highly contagious to most mam- vaccination clinics twice a year, mals, including humans. Prince said. handicapped. Curbside voting is available for voters who are not physically able to enter the polling place. Humans are treated for expo- He said he is willing to dis- sure by a series of inoculations, cuss mobile clinics for hunting At the Precincts on Election Day and at the One-stop voting site, buffer zones will be clearly marked off with but unvaccinated animals or clubs and associations, as well yellow caution tape (50 ft from the main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for those with expired vaccinations as other opportunities. purpose of voting or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning or must be destroyed. “We can’t do enough to give Electioneering inside the buffer zone area nor should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area. Precinct “Rabies is 100 percent pre- people the chance to have their officials will designate an area on the premises where campaigning and electioneering will be allowed. ventable,” Prince said, “but pets vaccinated,” he said. Vaccinations will be avail- if an unvaccinated animal is For additional information about registration, location of polling places, absentee ballots, early voting at One- exposed to the disease it is al- able at the shelter starting most always fatal. In humans, June 1. Stop locations or other election matters may contact the Columbus County Board of Elections: 50 Legion Dr., the disease causes about 24,000 For more information, call Suite A, in Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone: (910)640-6609 E-mail: [email protected] to 60,000 deaths worldwide per Animal Control at 641-3945. Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016

Now, there’s no Fix it By TOM CAMPBELL

excuse to not The raging debate over House Bill 2 won’t end and has become vaccinate pets a political football, only this is a not a game. Regardless of who Columbus County’s Animal Shelter will started the fight or is continuing soon become one of 57 shelters in North it, the plain and simple truth is Carolina to offer low cost rabies vaccinations. that HB2 is damaging North Shelter employee Loretta Shipman has Carolina. obtained proper certification to offer shots. What kind of state have we be- It’s a big step in the right direction and come when partisan pandering, Shipman should be lauded for her hard work incivility and political agendas to obtain a certification that will benefit the are more important than the wel- entire county. fare of our state and its people? Starting June 1, county residents can make There is ample evidence that an appointment for a pet’s vaccine at $8.25. Mayor Roberts knew in advance Drop-ins cannot always be accommodated the Pandora’s box she was open- so it is important to call ahead to make an ing with the bathroom provision appointment. of Charlotte’s anti-discrimina- With rabies on the rise it is a service that tion ordinance. Governor Mc- Crory, political consultants and makes getting shots more convenient and even other City Council mem- affordable for all. bers recognized the potential In addition, all sheltered animals will for fallout and advised against now be vac- the provision. We’ve said before cinated after Charlotte their state The point Columbus County Ani- baited the required legisla- three-day mal control now has a new certification that means A special kind of man ture and hold time they took rabies shots will be offered By JEFFERSON WEAVER found repugnant. At the Old Man’s The Old Man never considered a has been the bait funeral, that selfsame fellow came woman as anything but a lady until completed, in-house to shelter pets and Staff Writer hook, line up to me with tears in his eyes, and she proved herself otherwise, and unless they pets of county residents. and sink- I had to say ‘no’ to a fellow the talked about how “Mr. Tom was a even then there had to be no doubt. are preg- There is now no excuse not er, using other day, and I heard my father. special kind of man.” I cannot count how many times he nant or to get pets vaccinated a sledge- The details of the refusal aren’t A lot of people thought Tom reminded me that there is beauty nursing, in hammer important; what matters is that we Weaver was a special kind of man, in every single woman, regard- which case a in their parted on good terms. My friend’s and I’m not just saying that as an less of how she looks or dresses. veterinarian response. firm has some ties that I find not unapologetic devotee of my father. Some considered him a harmless will be consulted. Law- just questionable, but downright The Old Man was at home but incorrigible flirt – and he was Tom Campbell Most confined animals at the shelter had makers wrong, and it would have been almost anywhere he went, be it a – but even the slightest suspicion to wait until the weekly vet visit to be vac- were also wrong for me to be part of it. fancy hotel in Washington City or of anything untoward would be cinated for rabies. That often took up time warned before they voted. Although it’s a lesson I have a country store, a country club or erased as soon as Miss Lois walked needed for providing other care for animals. Regardless of where you stand often failed to remember, Tom a junkyard. into the room. Owners will also receive a rabies tag and a on transgendered people, civil Weaver did his best to teach me He was no radical desegre- He and mother never quit court- completed rabies vaccination certificate for rights or discrimination you can- that a feather is often more effec- gationist, by any means, but he ing; sure, they fought sometimes, each vaccinated animal to ensure that copies not deny our state has suffered. tive than a club. looked at a man or woman and saw like all couples do, but they were of the records are properly kept. “This will On Wednesday the U.S. Justice He could disagree with almost them first as a man or woman, not each other’s best friend, above all assist in returning animals to their owners as Department notified the state anyone and still remain on good black or else. animals are registered in a database of all ra- that at least part of HB2 violates terms. It’s a skill far too rare these white or The Old Man taught me that bies tags by the Department of Agriculture,” Title IX of the Civil Rights Act days, in a time where disagree- Latino or a husband’s first job is to honor, Animal Control Director Joey Prince said. regarding discrimination in ment is viewed as personal con- oriental. protect, lead, and love his wife. The cost of vaccinations will be reduced education. Justice Salso said it demnation, when gently stepping He was a He never lacked a compliment for since vaccinations can now be done at the violates Title VII dealing with on toes is considered hatred. product of Mother, and made sure we knew to shelter and in turn, taxpayers save money. the rights of state employees. His gentility, among other a genera- appreciate her. Disrespect toward Counties with similar programs see fewer Regardless, North Carolina things, was even more evident tion that him was one thing – but he proved has gotten a black eye, not just infected pets. after I ran across yet another box often still to my oldest sister that even a late within the country, but interna- It is good to see animal control working of the Old Man’s correspondence added an teenager ain’t too old for a spank- tionally. in conjunction with the Columbus County the other day (the moving process adjective ing if she “sassed” her mother. Special interest groups, many Health Department to obtain the certifica- may be finished, but the sorting that re- The closest Tom Weaver ever of whom aren’t even located tion for Shipman. It is a proactive approach and purging is never ending). ferred to came to violence, at least in my life- Jefferson Weaver in our state, continue to heap to rabies prevention. I was surprised, although I the color of time, was when a child (especially wood on the blazing fire. Elected It makes prevention of a serious and dead- shouldn’t have been, to find letters a person’s his own) was hurt or threatened. If officials at both state and local ly disease that easily transferred to humans from men whose names loomed skin, but the few times that a a discreet word didn’t work, or a levels, people we selected to do all easier for us all. large on the opposite side of the smartmouthed boy named Jeffer- sharper, more pointed explanation the people’s business, seem more In North Carolina, all dogs, cats and ferrets political fence from my Old Man. son used a common, albeit rude, of the problem, or (if necessary) interested in their agendas and are required by statute to be vaccinated for Folks whose platforms Papa had word describing African Ameri- the intervention of an authority those of special interests than rabies on an annual basis. Animals not wear- eviscerated in editorials, and who cans, the Old Man showed his – Papa was ready, willing and able in North Carolina’s welfare. It ing a rabies tag are subject to be impounded eviscerated Papa in return, wrote capacity for Old Testament wrath. to take things to the next level. He is a needless and unnecessary by animal control. paragraphs asking about Mother, He was often called the last never had to, as far as I know, but distraction at a time when we Someone who is bitten by a rabid animal us children, and even the tobacco Southern Gentleman, but Tom it came awfully close once or twice. need to be discussing important must undergo a series of expensive shots. Un- market. Weaver was a gentle man, too. He While he might not have won, issues. vaccinated pets that come into contact with The sincere small talk was at hated the annual problem of un- his presence would have been It’s time to stop this madness, a rabid animal must be quarantined, moni- odds with the vehemence of the po- wanted deer dogs dumped beside remembered. call a cease-fire and disarm. tored for six months to determine whether it sitions held on both sides, whether the highways; it upset him that He was the kind of father who, Someone is going to have to develops rabies or destroyed. it was abortion, gun control, states most places spent far more tax if he didn’t know the answers, he broker a way for everyone to These are preventable scenarios if more rights or unions. dollars euthanizing unwanted pets knew someone who did. save face through an alterna- people would routinely vaccinate their pets. The fact that Mr. Tom stood than they did spaying, neutering He could find anything in his li- tive pathway. Part of the deal It could save not only the life of a pet but also solid but politely on his beliefs was or solving the problem, period. brary of books that was so eclectic must include an agreement from a family member. revealed with my discovery that At the same time, we couldn’t as to make a used book store owner those on all sides to dial back the letters from Hubert Humphrey bring home every stray that we swoon, or a librarian mourn. He It’s so important to vaccinate our pets. rhetoric and call off the dogs so were in the same file folder as Jesse found, although we were expected was the same way about skills This new certification at animal control is some solution can be reached. Helms. That was back in the day to find the critter a home some- – when I wanted to hunt (as activ- a major step forward for animal control and Our legislature must admit they when elected officials understood where. ity he didn’t have the heart for) public health here. were wrong and repeal HB2, the difference between hatred of Tom Weaver was best known as he made sure I had mentors who Simply put there is now no excuse not to something that won’t be easy for an issue and hatred of each other. a newspaperman, but long before would teach me the right way. get a shot. If you love your pets, get them them to do, and Charlotte needs I well recall a lovely spring day that, he was a jazz musician, a With other things, he was the vaccinated. to be party to any brokered agree- when I found Papa on the porch, vagabond of sorts, a hardware teacher. When I was little, I’d watch ment. deep in earnest conversation with dealer, and the coach and man- a children’s ministry show called Finally, the media could help a fellow about my own age with ager of a semi-pro baseball team. “Uncle Hank.” It came on Sunday by showing more restraint in Mike Byrd shoulder-length blonde hair and a Community newspapers, however, mornings, and one morning, as the their coverage. union logo on his shirt. Papa had became his first love after Mother. Old Man was shaving, I wanted to It is clear that North Caro- Michael V. Byrd’s death last week was a cup of coffee, the visitor a glass He rarely wanted a nice gift or know more about what Uncle Hank lina needs some honest dialogue unexpected, and ended an unusual life for of tea. Papa said later that the souvenir if someone travelled out meant. Papa finished shaving, took about civil rights and discrimi- the man who stormed the volcanic sands of visitor was one of the men work- of town – he wanted newspapers to down his Bible and we read, then nation, but that will never occur ing to organize the workers at a read and study and compare to the Iwo Jima in 1945 before he became a High- until calmer heads can rationally local plant, a move that my father ones he knew and loved. Comtinued on next page way Patrol trooper in Columbus County in approach the topic with all sides the 1950s. of the issue present at the table. The Fair Bluff man danced to a differ- Too much damage has been ent tune. He was different. He was a fine done and there are hints that fu- example of being an upright trooper, and ture major sporting events, film he loved the thrill of a high-speed chase of ‘Mortars’ productions and big concerts Thumbs down an errant driver. might be cancelled. Economic He was devilish in his humor, and he developers say potential pros- BY RAY LUNDY their cave. They tortured him, did hole, blown to @#%&*. All we pects are drying up or putting loved to drive from the Whiteville office to Special to The News Reporter unspeakable things to him, and could find was a finger. Poor future expansion plans on hold. his Fair Bluff home at a high speed, just to finally killed him. The next day old Schmidt didn’t have a dog’s Factor in the costs associated cook a steak. Following his law enforcement “I can still hear those #%&* our guys went into the cave and chance.” Tears began to run with lengthy lawsuits and the career, Mike’s lifestyle slowed, but he was Jap mortars,” said Mike Byrd, found him; carried his poor body down Byrd’s face, a rare occa- potential loss of federal funding still busy. old Marine who fought on Iwo out, and buried him. It was awful sion. Mike Byrd was made of and the losses just continue to Somewhere he learned about bougainvil- Jima during WW II. “At night, what the Japs did to him. All of steel; no tears for him, but there mount. lea, the tropical plant of vibrant colors that sometimes I am in my fox hole, us were madder than @#%^&, they were. At this point it doesn’t matter makes a near-perfect houseplant in hanging and I can hear men fighting and and our CO got us together and The late Hector McNeill, an who started this mess or even dying—a pistol shot or a scream. said to the top of his voice so the old Iwo Jima buddy of Byrd’s baskets. Mike’s touch with this plant was who is right or wrong. Now The Japs came out of their caves, Japs could hear him if they were and a buddy of mine who died its time for us to see some real like a God-given gift. Just about everything miles and miles of caves, at night. listening: ‘No more prisoners!’ I months ago, tried to get Mike to leadership and statesmanship he touched in the plant world thrived. Like wild animals they crawled could tell that the CO was mad. talk about the war; Byrd wouldn’t before our state incurs further Mike propagated bougainvillea and quietly to our fox holes and tried Jones was a nice guy. We took until my son came home from damage. Who will come forward other plants for many years, selling them to stab or cut our throats—every no more prisoners. Our compas- Afghanistan. Byrd talked to him, to stop the bleeding and fix this in both Carolinas. It was quite a change night. You slept with one eye open sion was gone. What they did and then to me. situation? in lifestyle to see rough-and-tumble Mike if you slept at all.” to Jones was awful. We killed The old devil dog died yester- Tom Campbell is former as- Byrd’s gentleness in handing plants. He was “There was an outstanding the @#%^&*, every last one of day. Go on to heaven, old warrior. sistant North Carolina State proud of his accomplishments, as he should young man in our outfit that was them. I hear the mortars and the Go to the Father where there is Treasurer and is creator/host the nicest guy you’d want to meet. screams at night, preacher. no war, no dying, no suffering, have been. Columbus County lost a colorful of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide One night the Japs crept into his “Those Jap mortar rounds no death, and no mortars. You television discussion of NC issues. character last week, a man who lived to the fox hole next to mine, knocked looked like fifty-gallon barrels. did us proud, Byrd-- Semper Fi, NC Spin airs: fullest his 90 years on this earth. him out, and dragged him into There was Schmidt in his fox do or die. 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, January 18, 2016

The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 – 11-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Noah Charizma Chana Olivia Holley Mayes Brown Beasley

Sophomore Noah Holley is the 16-year Charizma Mayes has two very different plans Chana A. Brown, a 15-year-old sophomore, Senior Oilvia Beasley is the 17-year old old son of Wayne and Neisha Holley. Noah’s for after college. The East Columbus 10th grader is the daughter of Kimberly Nobles of Chad- daughter of Christine Doria. Olivia, a varsity favorite activity at school is carpentry. “It’s a sees herself either serving her country, or help- bourn. She likes the diversity of the students cheerleader, participates in the school’s College skill that is so easy for me to remember, plus, ing others. “I would love to work for the CIA,” she at West Columbus because almost everyone and Career Promise program at Southeastern I’m good with my hands in the shop,” he said. says. “My Plan B is to be a massage therapist.” The is different. Her favorite classes are chemis- Community College where she is working to be a Carpentry class is what he likes best about daughter of Pamela Lewis and Curibe Mayes Sr., try and biology. “I love anything that deals Certified Nurse Assistant. Olivia is CPR certified, his high school. His favorite class other than Mayes says she enjoys ECHS because of the faculty. with science,” she says. She is secretary of volunteers with the American Red Cross blood carpentry is history. “It’s another one that’s “I like our teachers best,” she says, “because they the Beta Club and is involved in the Theatre drive fundraisers, and is a Teen Court participant. easy to remember,” he said. Outside of school, actually take the time to sit and explain things to Club and AIG. “I am proudest of my grades Her favorite class is anatomy. “Mrs. Ransom goes Noah said he keeps busy with practicing kick- you.” In addition to being a JROTC cadet, Mayes in school,” she says. Something most people the extra mile to ensure I do well in everything I boxing and caring for his family’s animals says she enjoys English and biology. “They help don’t know about her is that she loves to sing do.” Olivia said her favorite activity is going to and his siblings. Something interesting about me stay focused,” she said. “I take pride in being when she is by herself. After high school, she clinicals with her CNA class and working at the Noah that most people don’t know is that he diligently focused on my work. I’m just proud to wants to attend UNC-Chapel Hill and then nursing home and helping everyone there. “It has moved around a lot. “I’ve moved around pass all my grades, and make it to the tenth grade.” medical school with a goal of becoming a always makes me happy to know that I am making my whole life—14 different houses and 5 or While Mayes has a quiet voice and demeanor, she cardiologist. Her favorite musical performer a difference in someone’s life,” she said. Olivia more schools,” he said. After high school is all personality. “I love to communicate and is Blackbear, her favorite book is The Bible said the most interesting thing about her is that Noah would like to go into the missionary interact with other people,” she says. Her favorite and her favorite movies are X-Men (all of she is originally from Long Island, New York. field and possibly attend Columbia Interna- food is tacos. Mayes’ favorite movie is the Freedom the movies). Her favorite food is pizza and “We moved to Nakina when I was 12.” After high tional University, a Christian institution of Riders, and My First kiss is her favorite book. She her favorite non-school activity is working school, Olivia would like to go to Campbell Univer- higher education in South Carolina. also loves the musician Kehlani. at her job. sity to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Drier weather helps park construction Weaver Continued from page 10-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer prayed. Later that morning, he tecture and solid American lessons and skills I use and Although heavy rains last sat beside me when Rev. Tom automobiles; books and faith; often fail at every day. week slowed things down, a Freeman gave the invitation, good dogs and bad men; diplo- One thing he didn’t teach spell of drier weather during and I accepted Christ as my macy and politics; laws and me was how not to miss him, April and May has allowed for savior. morality; sharpening a knife; even 15 years after we said more progress on the Nolan The Old Man taught me history and heritage; true com- goodbye for the last time – af- Park complex renovation. that fishing takes patience, pliments and flattery; the hon- ter, of course, I had to promise Nolan Park is undergoing baseball takes practice, and esty of dirty fingernails; how to look after Mother. a major renovation of the sleep doesn’t come to a guilty to hang a door, craft a letter, or He was hours from death, playing fields and facilities conscience. He taught me that trim a tree; how to deal with an but his first concern was his through a Parks and Recre- in our family, a gentleman angry bull, a belligerent drunk wife and family. ation Trust fund (PARTF) dresses well out of respect for or a furious grandmother; the My father, Tom Weaver, was grant. The city provided half those he works and serves. art and honor of agreeing to like that – he was a special of the $1 million for the proj- The expansion of Nolan park has picked up steam with He taught me about old archi- disagree, and a thousand other kind of man. ect, which includes walking slightly drier weather in recent weeks. and exercise trails, a new soccer field, dugouts, fencing, the lights in the new portion, when this construction is lights and a dog park, among Currie said. completed,” he said. “Our city other amenities. Whiteville “This will be the first time is fortunate to have a facility paid its share through in-kind that adequate lighting has like that.” work, a loan and other funding been in the old park,” Currie Nominations are open sources. said. Lighting in the parking “Things are moving now area has been a safety concern Genealogy since the weather has been for years, since much of the illumination came from the for drier,” City Manager Darren Currie said. The parking lot ball fields. group to is nearing completion, he said, “If the ball field lighting and work has begun in earnest was on,” he said, “you could meet May 14 on the new soccer field. see in the parking areas, but The Southeastern North “Hopefully within a month without it, it was pretty dark Carolina Genealogical Society or so we will be winding things back there.” will meet at the First Pres- up,” he said. Currie said the improved byterian Church fellowship Construction of the soccer lighting will hopefully comple- hall, 511 N. Thompson St., field is moving along, Currie ment the new facilities de- Whiteville, on Saturday, May said. Rough grading of the signed for individual exercise. 14 at 2 p.m. land has been completed, and “This will be a great im- Sam West will present a pro- a new irrigation system will provement for safety,” he said, gram on “Finding Columbus be installed in the coming “and hopefully it will draw County Folks in the Craziest weeks. Additional grass can be even more users to the park.” Places.” sprigged at that point, he said, The new park will be a Some members and visitors and the field should be grown “showplace,” Currie said, even arrive early to discuss family in by late summer. before the next round of con- histories. SENCGS members Duke Progress Energy is in- struction is completed. and those interested in geneal- stalling new lighting in the old “That entire park is re- ogy are invited to attend. section of the park to match ally going to be improved

The News Reporter is recognizing fifteen young adult leaders under 40 who live and work in Columbus County.

Candidates should be outstanding in their civic and/or professional roles. Winners will be recognized in a special feature section and at a fifteen under 40 reception.

Online entry form available at whiteville.com/15under40 or printed forms are available at The News Reporter Due by Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

*Nominees should be under 40 by December 31, 2016. 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016

The Whiteville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. enjoyed fellowship and wor- ship service at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Council. Members in the photo, seated left to right, are Sorors Tahitian McKenzie, Sharresa Mason, Pastor Priscilla Jackson, Deloris Jerry, Patricia Faulk, Cheryl George, LuGretta Staten. Standing, So- rors April Corbett, Cynthia Grimes, Wannetta Williams, Miriam Boone, Marie Faulk, Eu- nice Campbell and Sheila Newkirk.

The Whiteville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated Found- er’s Day Feb. 6. Twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University founded Delta Sigma Theta on Jan. 13, 1913. Members in the photo are, seated left to right: Sorors LuGretta Staten, Jackie Roseboro, Raynette Gardner, Sheila Dockery, Patricia Faulk; standing, Willa D. Williams, Barbara Yates, Tahitian McKenzie, Heather Wing, Deloris Jerry, Cheryl George, Wannetta Williams, April Corbett, Ladeen Powell and Clara Dunn. The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 -- 1B Sports The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016 - Page 2B WHS teams capture Three Rivers Conference baseball, softball tournament titles

Photo by Selena Gore Photo by Selena Gore The Whiteville High School baseball defeated Fairmont 5-2 Friday night at Fairmont at the 2016 Three The Whiteville High School softball team defeated East Columbus 3-0 Friday in Rivers 1A-2A Conference Tournament. Coach Brett Harwood’s Wolfpack also won this season’s the championship game of the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference Tournament at TRC regular-season title with a 14-0 record and will head into Wednesday night’s opening-round Fairmont. The three-time TRC regular-season champions Lady Wolfpack of Coach state 1A playoffs with a 20-3 overall record. Members of the two-time defending state 1A champion Olivia Scott has a 24-2 record, including a perfect mark against TRC opponents. WHS squad are, front row, left to right, Hunter Harwood, Nydir Carr, Hunter Cartrette, Taylor Smith, Front row: Kiara Wilson, Raeganne Sholar, Bre Tolley, Kourtney Grainger, Laura Grayson Ward and Dylan Hamilton. Back row, Jason Hilburn, Brooks Baldwin, Will Hinson, Cyrus Thompson, Santana Best. Back row: Carlee Fulkerson, Eden Brown, Ivy Hayes, Jacobs, Taylor Smith, Mackenzie Gore, Nick Hood, Connor Grainger, Rian Flaherty, Dylan Lawson, Malerie Leviner, Sage McLelland, Lauren Hilbourn. Aaron Smith and Cameron Cartrette. Wolfpack takes baseball title with win over Fairmont Final inning scores lifts

FAIRMONT - Freshman righthander Dylan Lawson nament championship game. Whiteville holds the notched the mound win for the Whiteville Wolfpack top 1A seed in the state playoffs, which will open Lady Pack over ECHS Friday as it claimed its second Three Rivers Conference this week. Fairmont, now carrying a 20-6 season record, will hold the No. 1 2A seed from the Three Baseball Tournament championship in three years with FAIRMONT - After pulling out a 4-3 cord at 24-2, including an unbeaten Rivers Conference. West Columbus is the No. 2 1A a 5-2 victory. semi-final win over South Robeson on mark against TRC opponents. The seed from the TRC while South Columbus is the Lawson pitched five innings before Nydir Carr came Thursday, the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack Lady Wolfpack will carry the No. 1 No. 2 2A seed. on in relief. Mackenzie Gore, Taylor Smith, Connor used late-inning scoring opportunities seed in the East 1A bracket of the Brackets for all North Carolina High School Grainger, Nick Hood and Will Hinson all had key hits for to turn back East Columbus 3-0 for the state 1A playoffs that open this week, Athletic Associations classifications are slated to be the Wolfpack, which put its season record at 20-3. The win championship of the 2016 Three Rivers and East Columbus will hold the released today with play scheduled to get underway also marked Whiteville’s third win of the season over the 1A-2A Conference Softball Tournament. conference’s No. 2 seed. Wednesday. Second-round play is set for Saturday. Golden Tornado squad. Tyler Musselwhite was the losing It marked the third win in as many (See playoff pairings at whiteville.com). pitcher for Fairmont. games for the Wolfpack over the Lady The East Columbus team, which Last season brought plenty of baseball playoff It marked the third straight year that Whiteville and Gators, with all three coming down to came up with a huge mid-season excitement to Columbus County as Whiteville Fairmont had met in the finals of the TRC Tournament. wire. Last season, East Columbus de- accomplishment by winning the and West Columbus battled their way through the In 2014, Fairmont won the conference’s regular-season feated Whiteville in the championship Beach Diamond Classic Tourna- Eastern 1A bracket to earn the right to play each title, but Whiteville came back to defeat the Tornadoes game of the TRC Tournament that was ment at Shallotte during the East other for the regional title. Whiteville won the best- for the tournament championship. held at the Whiteville field. er Break, will take a 17-8 record into of-three series with a pair of wins in two extremely Last year, the Wolfpack went undefeated in winning The win put Whiteville’s season re- the state playoffs. tight games with the Viking squad. the regular-season title but fell to Fairmont in the tour-

WHS takes Three Rivers track championship PEMBROKE - The Whiteville High School girls track and field team posted nine first places as it held off three-time defending champion St. Pauls to take the 2016 Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference track and field championship at the UNC-Pembroke track. Paced by distance runners Ivey Long and Grace Morningstar and hurdler-jumper Zoriya McDonald, Coach Will Dorn’s Lady Wolfpack claimed its first conference track championship since 2003. Whiteville took the top spot in the girls teams standings with 193.5 while St. Pauls took second with 189.5. Red Spring tallied 138 points, followed by East Columbus and South Robeson with 27 points each, Fairmont with 17, South Columbus with 13 and West Columbus with six. St. Pauls once again won the boys title with 198 points followed by Red Springs with 150. Whiteville finished third with 90 while West Columbus took fourth with 64 points. South Robeson finished with 58 points, followed by Fairmont with 26, South Columbus with 14 and East Columbus with 13. Whiteville’s girls team scored a whopping 72 points in the distance-running events with Long winning the 1600 meters, (6:31) the 800 meters (2:48) and running the anchor leg on the winning 4x800 relay team (13:15). Long also finished second in the 3200-meter run. Morningstar won the 3200 meter run (13.01), took sec- ond in the 800 meters and third in 1600 meters. Ellen McLam helped the WHS cause with a second place in Whiteville High School’s Jarred Small (left) and St. Pauls’ Michael Barnes the 1600-meter run and a third place in the 3200 meters. McDonald placed first in the 100-meter hurdles compete in the 300-meter hurdles event at Thursday’s 2016 Three Riv- (18.4), just ahead of teammate Makayla Killens and ers 1A-2A Conference Track and Field Meet at the UNC-Pembroke track. also won the 300-meter hurdle event with a time of Small placed second to Barnes in the event after earlier edging Barnes 48.0, which is the best time turned in this season in for first place in the 110-meter high hurdles. Small, a junior, is one of the the girls 1A classification. state’s top 1A contenders in both hurdle events. McDonald also placed third in the high jump and Staff photos by Dan Biser ran on the Lady Wolfpack’s third-place 4x100-meter West Columbus distance runner Joel Sturdivant relay team along with Killens, Arianah Jamison and closes in on the finish line. Natascha King. Cynquasha Best picked up a third place in the 200-meter dash and added a fifth place in the 100-meter dash. Ritchart and Tyquon Williams on the Vikings’ third- In the girls throwing events, Whiteville got a first place 4x100-meter relay team. Viking runner Joel place in the discus throw with an effort of 87-7. Sturdivant finished third in the 800-meter run and The Whiteville girls also came away with a first fifth in the 1600-meter run. Ritchart also finished fifth place in the 4x400 relay (5:09) with the team consisting in the 200-meter dash. of Lillian Inman, Dasia Holland, Aisianae Jacobs and Arianah Jamison. Other Columbus County female athletes contribut- In the boys division, Whiteville’s Jarred Small ing to their teams’ point totals were: took first place in the 110-meter hurdles (15.7) and a East Columbus: Ti’ana Pyatt, Marlena McClure, second in the 300-meter hurdles. He also ran a leg on Antaneia Robinson, Hope Freeman, Shurden Baldwin the Wolfpack’s second-place 4x100-meter relay along and Tiarra Jones with Nate Powell, Tony Grimes and Glenn Nealey. South Columbus: Jada Prince, Kerston Nealy, Mya Grimes also took third in the 300-meter hurdles. Stackhouse, Tiffany Mace, Mary Grayson Koonce and WHS distance runner Zachary Hatch took second Kalie Buffkin. place in the 3200-meter run and fifth in the 1600-me- West Columbus: Nick Godfrey Jay’brehon Shanks, ter run. Crystal Reaves, Excellent Green, Sabree Green. In the field event, Andrew Powell led the way for Whiteville: Aundria Moss and Dasia Holland. Whiteville with a second-place finish in the shot put Other Columbus County male athletes contribut- and a sixth place in the discus. Julian Harvey placed ing to their team point totals were: second in the high jump and Zack Moore grabbed a East Columbus: Dwight Waddell, Ethan Gotay, An- fifth place in the 800-meter run. drew Robinson, Dexter McKoy. The West Columbus boys team was led by Fred South Columbus: Jaquarius Bellamy, Saadit Evans, who won the 200-meter dash and long jump, Crooms, Dennis Leggett, Nahledge Vaughn, Johnny Whiteville High distance runners Ellen McLam and Ivey Long compete and finished second in the 100-meter dash. Graham, Brady Ivey, Dennis Leggett, Jose Ramirez, in the 3200-meter run at Thursday’s Three Rivers Conference Track and Brad Wilder garnered second in the 400-meter Connor Ward, Zima Will. dash for West Columbus and joined Evans, Skylar Field Meet at St. Pauls. The News Reporter - Monday, May 9, 2016 -3B Boys tennis East’s Palacios, Borja gain state 1A tournament berth In the semi-final round, The East Columbus High round single action. Raleigh Charter’s Wacase and School boys tennis doubles Last Wednesday, Coach Juneja topped Palacios and team of Davo Palacios and Brett Burroughs’ SCHS squad Borja, 6-0, 6-0. The top four Marco Borja advanced to the played at Clinton, where it regional finishers advance to semi-final round of the Mid- fell to the Dark Horses 6-0 in state-tournament play. East 1A Regional Tournament opening-round play of the state In boys single play, White- Friday at Greenville to earn a 1A dual team tournament. ville’s Shane Nairn took a first- berth in next weekend’s state Members of the 2016 SCHS round win over Marc Lewis of tournament at Cary. tennis squad are Hewett, Noah Rosewood, 3-6, 7-6 and 6-1, but In first-round play, the Ga- Jarman, John Lewis, Colby he fell to Voyager Academy’s tor duo defeated Princeton’s Cartrette, Will Sellers, Flint Christian Quick 6-0, 6-0. Farrior and Klein, 6-3-6-2, and Ward, Bryce Soles, Dylan Harp- In the Mid-East 2A Tourna- followed that up with second- er, Aaron Graham and Nick round victory 7-5, 6-7 and 6-3 ment at Snow Hill, South Co- over Rosewood’s Pendergraph lumbus singles player Mason Clemmons. and Bartlett. Hewett advanced to second- Photo by Franklin Davis Whiteville’s Grayson Ward (16) slides home with a run while East Columbus catcher Hunter Norris receives the throw in Thursday night’s semi-final game in the Three Riv- ers Conference. Whiteville won the game with its longtime rival 5-0 on the strength of a no-hitter by junior left-hander Mackenzie Gore. Whiteville secured the tournament championship Friday with a 5-2 win over Fairmont. Whiteville, West Columbus and South Columbus will step into the state baseball playoffs this week. Wolfpack junior records 18 strikeouts Gore’s no-hitter sparks WHS victory over Vikes FAIRMONT - The “Mackenzie Gore Strike- team; you can always count on him to get the out Show” continued for the Whiteville Wolf- job done.” pack Thursday in the semi-final round of the Gore’s no-hitter overshadowed a gutty pitch- Three Rivers Conference Baseball Tournament. ing performance by West Columbus starter C.J. Gore, the WHS junior left-hander, fired a Coleman. Coleman limited the Whiteville bat- no-hitter while striking out 18 batters in a 5-0 ting order to no hits and a single run through shut-out of longtime rival West Columbus. He the first four innings. struck out the last 13 batters he faced while However, in the fifth inning, all four Wolf- walking one and committing a throwing error pack hits and a couple of costly errors boosted that let another Viking batter reach base, WHS to four more runs. WHS catcher Brooks “Things went well tonight,” Gore said. “We Baldwin had the big hit of the frame with a two- were able to control the tempo and keep their run single. Hunter Harwood, Gore and Taylor people off the bases. Smith also had WHS hits as WHS won its third “It’s always a big when we can beat a team time in as many outings against the Vikings. like West Columbus,” he added. Cole Benton pitched the sixth inning for the In his last start against the Vikings earlier Vikings, who came into the tournament as the this spring, Gore pitched a one-hitter against No. 4 seed. the Vikings in a 7-0 TRC regular-season win. In Thursday’s other semi-final, host Fair- Staff photo by Les High “It’s pretty amazing to see what Mackenzie mont defeated Red Springs 2-0 to advance to had been able to do for us,” Harwood said. “He Friday’s championship round. Corner kick battle makes so many valuable contributions to our Whiteville High School midfielder Abigail Owens (6) heads a corner kick in Wednesday night’s game against South Columbus. At left is Whiteville’s Madison Hinson and at right is South Columbus’ Amanda Watts and Turner Simmons, center. Whiteville won the game 9-0 on its Senior Night, completing a four-year undefeated run in the Three Rivers Conference. Girls soccer round-up Vikings, WHS get Wednesday wins Last Monday’s South Co- Horne also contributed as- lumbus win opened the door sists. 13-2 during the class of 2016’s for West Columbus to claim Whiteville celebrated se- time on the pitch. second place in the conference nior night with big point totals The NCHSAA will release and a No. 3 seed in the 1A girls from three seniors in their 9-0 the Girls Soccer brackets soccer playoffs. win over South Columbus. today. The Vikings needed to win Mia Shelley scored five times First-round contests are to at East Columbus in Wednes- and Madison Hinson scored be completed by Wednesday, day’s finale. West Columbus thrice. Abigail Owens contrib- May 11. Whiteville is expected took care of business with a uted five assists. to be a top three seed in the 1A 7-0 victory. Senior Ashlin Floyd had bracket Mary Allen Waddell scored a goal and an assist. Other West Columbus, as the a hat trick (3 goals) while Lexi seniors playing in their final number two seed out of the Bowen and Madison Arnold regular season home games conference, should host a Staff photo by Franklin Davis had two goals each. were Ashley Carter, Sam Lane, first-round contest. South Danielle Bowers and Ar- Virginia Savage and Tori Columbus could host at least East Columbus batter Kelsey Carroll connects for one of her three hits in the Lady Ga- nold had a pair of assists. Priest. Whiteville girls soccer two playoff matches with a tors’ semi-final playoff win over South Columbus in Thursday’s semi-finals of the Three NeNe Williams and Kaylyn has compiled a record of 77- first-round win. Rivers Conference Tournament at Fairmont. Alexis Suggs is the South Columbus pitcher. Lady Gators turn back SCHS in TRC Tournament semis FAIRMONT - Kelsey Car- of the Three Rivers Conference Morgan Jacobs’ ECHS team. roll and Kaleigh Patrick com- Softball Tournament. Hailey Sarvis led off the bined for five hits and Valerie Carroll and Patrick each first inning with a triple and Carter provided steady pitch- scored three of the ECHS runs scored on a double by Alex ing to help lead the way for the as the Lady Gators built a 5-0 Chestnutt, but the Lady Stal- No. 3 seeded East Columbus lead after three innings. lions could get no closer than Lady Gators to a 7-2 win over Olivia Kissam had a two-run that. No.2 seed South Columbus double and came up with big Thursday in the semi-finals plays at shortstop for Coach

Staff photo by Les High Whiteville High soccer player Mia Shelley puts the ball in scoring position in the Lady Sell it with a Classified, call 642-4104 Wolfpack’s soccer victory over South Columbus. At left is South Columbus player Jen- nifer Pantaleon. The News Reporter, Whiteville, North Carolina, Monday, May 9, 2016 THURSDAY EVENING MAY 12, 2016 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

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We provide 910-207-6550 or 910-918-6075. 2005 harLey davidSon Super 4 br, 2 1/2 bath, 1 1/2 car garage, not guarantee employment SYNC, ABS brakes, local trade, 30k. quality training and 24 hour support Glide pearl black, gray wheels, motor, new hardwood floors, study or office, heaLthy Living home care. $15,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 7 days a week. What is required from p/t generaL maintenance 30K new coats, vests & helmets, tires, handicap accessible, near hospital. Looking for RN part time or full time. $189,900. 910-625-7727 you? The desire to make a difference. needed for apartment complex in the 2014 ford muStang 3.7L V6 battery $11,000 Call Danny’s Barber Loris Area. Must possess basic light Call 910-641-0000 Shop 910-654-4440 Please call any one of our Branch convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, haLLSboro - 5 acreS cleared. 3 locations today! carpentry, plumbing and electrical Lake point aSSiSted Living, alloys, 25k. $19,900. 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Call Oakwood ley Norris, Office Manager. key w/push-button start, Bluetooth, subject to the Federal Fair Housing Homes. 910-654-4128 Spring hiLL miSSionary bap- Act, North Carolina and Columbus 16k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- tiSt church in Whiteville NC needs ShoreLand heaLthcare is look- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- nice 3 br 2 bath doublewide in 649-7531 a Minister of Music. Please forward ing to fill the position for cna full time gal to advertise any preference, limita- great location North of Whiteville. resume to P.O. Box 1714, Whiteville, 2nd shift. Please apply in person. tion, or discrimination based on race, Freshly remodeled, CH/A (electric- NC 28472. Pastor 910-624-1008 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial not gas), deck, porch, Whiteville City ShoreLand heaLthcare is look- status or national origin, or intention Schools district, 1/2 acre lot. $42,000 corbett timber company ing to fill the position for rn every to make any such preferences, limi- cash price or $48,000 with approved reg cab 4x2 Buyers of land and timber. We buy other weekend. Please apply in per- 2014 ford f-150 XL tation or discrimination. We will not owner financing down payment long bed, power plus pack, cruise, pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- son. knowingly accept any advertising for required. 910-840-9936 ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- a dvantage b ehavioraL trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff real estate which is in violation of the er. Call days 642-2909. heaLthcare, inc. is currently SERVICES Ford. 910-649-7531 seeking an Associate Professional/ Qualified Professional for their Inten- ADD sive In Home Team. 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Apply in person at Autumn Care Larry hinSon’S backhoe AUCTION of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St., Shal- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- th th Most Properties lotte, NC. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veter- ing, sand, top soil and marl. May 16 thru 19 Sell ABSOLUTE! an Employer Call 654-4503. PROPERTIES IN autumn care of ShaLLotte Skip’S LaWn care & pressure ± ray’S uSed furniture 2.5 miles Behind Quality Ford ± has the following positions available washing, utility tractor work, etc. 125 OFFERINGS from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 280 for RN/LPNs with longterm care and 910-234-3418 910-640-FAST (640-3278) AL: 1481, FL: AB-1488, ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, in AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC & TN supervisory experience. Full time or GAL: 2034, NCFL: 6397, tables, chairs, & more, also buying part time 3-11, 11-7 shifts. Excel- BID LIVE AT THE AUCTIONS OR ONLINE! Thomas J. Tarpley, Lic used furniture! Open 9 am - 6 pm. 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*SaLeS poSition avaiLabLe* Vann Underwood Chrysler Jeep Local Established Restaurant Dodge is accepting applications for new/used sales. No experience nec- essary but preferred. Must have a valid DL. Send resume to 501 S. Mad- FOR SALE ison St, Whiteville NC 28472 or email [email protected]. • Great Location • Large Customer Base body man heLper wanted with at least 1 year experience. Call 910- • Growing Profitable Business with more potential 640-1963. dma SaLeS, LLc in Tabor City is NCBYTRAIN.ORG seeking an experienced customer service representative. Starting wage Call 910-918-3528 of $10/hr with full benefits. Submit resumes to [email protected] For more information 6b - the news reporter, monday, may 9, 2016

NOW YOUR diSpLay modeL cLearance and recorded on October 10, 2003 SaLe. Several beautiful homes to in Book No. 756 at Page 621 in the choose from. Save thousands! Oak- Office of the Register of Deeds of wood Homes. 910-654-4128. AD CAN for LeaSe - Available medium offic- Columbus County, North Carolina; es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- and because of default in the pay- ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. ment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and 1 acre Lot Lake Waccamaw. Beau- for LeaSe - Small 3 room office perform the stipulations and agree- available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory tiful corner lot, corner of Lakeview/ ments contained therein and, pursu- Enterprises 910-642-5824. and Ash with view of lake. Ready to ant to demand of the holder of the build on. $45,000. Call Dan or Mazie for rent Downtown Commercial indebtedness secured by said Deed Smith, 252-926-9131. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. of Trust, the undersigned Substitute REACH ALL OF 50-75 ft Water front lots for Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. Trustee will place for sale, at public sale at Lake Waccamaw. Call 910- for rent/LeaSe - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 auction, to the highest bidder for cash 642-8527. room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- at the usual place of sale at Columbus Lot for SaLe: Williams Township/ ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. County Courthouse, Whiteville, North Carolina on May 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- neW office for rent, conve- that parcel of land, including improve- ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. nient location near hospital. Call 910- 640-8098 ments thereon, situated, lying and NORTH being in the City of Lake Waccamaw, County of Columbus, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Legal notice Address of property: 1066 Pocosin ****Publisher’s Notice**** Rd, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450- CAROLINA equal housing The Cape Fear Workforce Devel- 9230 opportunity opment Board invites all interested All real estate advertised herein is Tax Parcel ID: 14502 subject to the Federal Fair Housing persons to review and comment on Present Record Owners: Marcial H Act, North Carolina and Columbus the Cape Fear Local Area Local and Colon Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Regional Workforce Development The terms of the sale are that the real gal to advertise any preference, limita- Area Plan under the Workforce Inno- property hereinbefore described will tion, or discrimination based on race, vation and Opportunity Act- Title I. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial be sold for cash to the highest bidder. FOR ONLY status or national origin, or intention The Plan will be available for public A deposit of five percent (5%) of the to make any such preferences, limi- review and comment Monday- Fri- amount of the bid or Seven Hundred tation or discrimination. We will not day, May 9, 2016- June 10, 2016; Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is knowingly accept any advertising for 10:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Cape Fear real estate which is in violation of the greater, is required and must be ten- Council of Governments; 1480 Har- law. All persons are hereby informed dered in the form of certified funds at that all dwellings advertised are avail- bour Drive; Wilmington, North Caro- the time of the sale. The successful able on an equal opportunity basis. To lina. The Plan is also available on-line bidder shall be required to pay rev- complain of discrimination, call HUD on the Cape Fear Council of Govern- enue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. ments website www.capefearcog.org. any Land Transfer Tax and costs of 1 acre Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath Click Workforce Development Board recording the Trustee’s Deed. house. Garage/workshop. Near to find a complete copy of the Cape The real property hereinabove $ Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. Fear Local Area Local and Regional described is being offered for sale Workforce Development Area Plan. 2 br houSe in Iron Hill Community. “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold All comments must be written, signed $325 month. $325 deposit. Call 910- subject to all superior liens, unpaid 234-0659. and dated. All written comments will taxes, and special assessments. be published in an appendix to the Other conditions will be announced 3 br, 1 1/2 bath houSe for rent in final Cape Fear Local Area Local and at the sale. The sale will be held open Baldwin Woods. References needed. Regional Workforce Development for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Call 910-642-5711 Area Plan. law required. 3 br, 2 bath house, carport, $650 May 9, 2016 If for any reason the Trustee is unable month. Security deposit required. to convey title to this property or the 375 Call 910-368-6652. notice of Special sale is set aside, the sole remedy 25 WORDS eXecutive reSidence for lease called meeting of the purchaser is the return of the by non-smokers. Two bedrooms, deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of $10 each additional word one bath on Wyche Street in delight- Lake Waccamaw the sale is challenged by any party, ful Whiteville. Hardwood floors, car- board of the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it pet, carport, H&AC, storage building, believes the challenge to have merit, library/den, nice yard in quiet neigh- commissioners may declare the sale to be void and borhood. References and deposit return the deposit. In either event required. $750 per month. Call 910- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE the purchaser will have no further 840-1278. The Lake Waccamaw Board of Com- recourse against the Mortgagor, the missioners will conduct a called meet- Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney ing on Friday, May 20, 2016 for the or the Trustee. purpose of preparing the 2016-2017 Additional Notice Where the Real 2 bedroom apartment. No pets. annual budget. The meeting will be Property is Residential With Less Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call held at the Lake Waccamaw Town Than 15 Rental Units: 910-642-4049. Hall at 9:00 a.m. The public is encour- An order for possession of the prop- Leder apartmentS downtown aged to attend. erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Whiteville. One bedroom, $400 plus Mayor Daniel Hilburn 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser deposit. No pets. Call 910-642-3332. Town of Lake Waccamaw and against the party or parties in 205 Flemington Drive possession by the clerk of superior Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 court of the county in which the prop- May 9, 19, 2016. erty is sold. Any person who occupies the prop- 2 bedroom mobiLe home, East- erty pursuant to a rental agreement over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. notice of 910-642-4049. entered into or renewed on or after Substitute October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- 2 br 2 bath house for rent, good trustee’s ing the notice of sale, terminate the condition & location North of White- rental agreement by providing writ- BLANKET ville. Whiteville City Schools district, foreclosure Sale of ten notice of termination to the land- $525 plus deposit & references. Call lord, to be effective on a date stated 910-640-2597 real property in the notice that is at least 10 days, 3 br 2 bath house. Freshly remod- 113470-02509/ but no more than 90 days, after the eled in good location North of White- 16-SP-12 sale date contained in the notice of ville. Whiteville City Schools district, UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power sale, provided that the mortgagor has $575 plus deposit & references. and authority contained in that certain not cured the default at the time the 910-640-2597 NORTH Deed of Trust executed and deliv- tenant provides the notice of termi- ered by Lillian Colon and Marcial H nation. Upon termination of a rent- www.whiteville.com Colon, dated September 30, 2003 al agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC CAROLINA Substitute Trustee 3800 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28273 OVER 99 (704)442-9500 May 9, 16, 2016 Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site NEWSPAPERS management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or stop by today to find out about our move in specials and WITH A our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! Covey Run Apartments Propane Refills 910-640-1656 COMBINED OR Covey Run II Apartments SAVE 20% MORE 910-640-2438 From exchange prices CIRCULATION Office Hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify 106 Quality Street, Whiteville OVER 910-640-FAST (640-3278) MILLION 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR 62 YEARS AND OLDER • Refrigerator • Range • Blinds • Carpet • Central Heat & Air • Coin Operated Laundry Room Call Advertising • Handicap Accessible • Emergency Call System • Community Room “Rent Based on Income” OXFORD VILLAGE (910) 642-4104 Green Sea Rd., Box 127, Tabor City, NC 28463 The News Reporter For application or information, please call EQUAL HOUSING 910-653-2675 • TTY 800-735-2962 OPPORTUNITY the news reporter, monday, may 9, 2016 - 7b

notice to creditorS ate payment to the undersigned Co- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. P. O. Bo 2324 notice to creditorS Having qualified as Executor of Executrixes. Attorneys at Law Whiteville, NC 28472 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA public notice the Estate of Miriam C. McGraw, This the 20th day of April, 2016. P. O. Box 1467 Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS The Individuals with Disabilities deceased, of Columbus County, PATRICIA ANN STARNES Whiteville, NC 28472 Attorneys at Law The undersigned, LOWELL WIL- Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Pub- State of North Carolina, the under- Co-Executrix April 18, 25, May 2 & 9, 2016 P. O. Box 1467 LIAMS, has qualified as Executor of lic Law 108.446) Project is pres- signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 956 Old Swan Point Avenue Whiteville, NC 28472 the Estate of WALTER L. VANN, late of ently being amended. The Project 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, Rocky Point, NC 28457 notice to creditorS April 18, 25, May 2 & 9, 2016 Columbus County, and this is to notify describes the special education firms, associations or corporations DEANA M. FLOYD STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA all persons having claims against said programs that Columbus County having claims against the estate of Co-Executrix COUNTY OF COLUMBUS notice to eXecutor Estate to present them to the under- Schools proposes for Federal fund- the said decedent to present them to 606 Tisbury Lane IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE Having qualified as Executrix of the signed on or before July 18, 2016, ing for the 2016-2017 School Year. the undersigned on or before the 9th Wilmington, NC 28412 OF: estate of James Clayton Larkins, pursuant to North Carolina General Interested persons are encouraged day of May, 2016, or this notice will be c/o J. Coburn Powell ANTHONY RAY DAVIS deceased, late of Columbus Coun- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall to review amendments to the Project pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Powell & Powell Attorneys The undersigned having qualified ty, the undersigned hereby notifies be pled in bar of their recovery. All and make comments concerning the persons, firms, associations or corpo- PO Box 428 as Administratrix, of the Estate of all persons having claims against persons indebted to said Estate will implementation of special educa- rations indebted to the said estate will Whiteville, NC 28472 Anthony Ray Davis deceased, late the estate of said decedent to pres- please make immediate payment tion under this Federal Program. All please make payment immediately. Telephone: 910-642-2728 of Columbus County, North Carolina, ent them to the undersigned within to the undersigned at the following comments will be considered prior to This the 5th day of May, 2016. April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2016 this is to notify all persons, firms, and three (3) months from the date of the address: submission of the amended Project DENNIS D. McGRAW corporations having claims against first publication, or this notice will be This the 18th day of April, 2016. to the North Carolina Department of Executor of the Estate of notice to creditorS said estate to present such claims to pleaded in bar of their recovery. All LOWELL WILLIAMS, Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Miriam Connie Johnson McGraw NORTH CAROLINA the undersigned c/o Terry B. Rich- persons indebted to said estate will EXECUTOR Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC COLUMBUS COUNTY ardson, Attorney at Law, 209 Prin- please make immediate payment. 462 Georgia Pacific Road is open to the public for review and Attorney at Law The undersigned, RICKY LYNN cess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 This the 9th day of May, 2016. Whiteville, NC 28472 comments during the week of May 109 Courthouse Square EVANS, having qualified as Execu- on or before the 21st day of July, Tosha L. Cowan Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. 16, 2016 in the office of Deborah H. Whiteville, NC 28472 tor of the Estate of MARIE J. EVANS 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in Executrix of the estate of Attorneys at Law Spivey, located at 817 Washington Telephone: 910-642-8136 deceased, late of Columbus County, bar of recovery. All persons indebted James Clayton Larkins P. O. Box 1467 Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. Facsimile: 910-640-2101 NC, this is to notify all persons having to the estate will please make imme- P.O. Box 162 Whiteville, NC 28472 May 2, 5, 9, 12, 2016 May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016. claims against said Estate to present diate payment. 989 Appleton Way April 18, 25, May 2 & 9, 2016 them to the undersigned Executor This 11th day of April, 2016 Leland, NC 28451 notice to creditorS on or before July 21, 2016 at Pow- Jacqueline Davis, Administratrix May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 Having qualified as Executrix of the ell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Terry L. Richardson ESTATE OF EDWARD S. WATER- Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice Attorney for the Estate public notice MAN, late of the County of Columbus, will be pled in bar of their recovery. All 209 Princess Street State of North Carolina, I, pursuant persons indebted to said Estate will Wilmington, NC 28401 The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- to N.C.G.S. 28A-14-1, hereby notify please make immediate payment to Telephone No.: 910-763-7420 cation Act (IDEA- Part B, Public Law all persons,firms,and corporations the undersigned Executor. Fax No.: 910-762-4176 108-446) Project is presently being having claims against the decedent This the 14th day of April, 2016 April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2016 amended. The Project describes to present them to the undersigned Ricky Lynn Evans the special education programs that notice to creditorS by the 1st day of August, 2016, or Executor Whiteville City Schools proposes for STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA this notice will be pled in bar of their 264 Blue Bird Lane federal funding for the 2016- 2017 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS recovery. All persons indebted to the Hallsboro, NC 28442 School Year. Interested persons The undersigned, JENNIFER R. Estate will make immediate payment c/o J. Coburn Powell may review amendments to the proj- JONES, has qualified as Executrix to the undersigned. Powell & Powell, Attorneys ect and make comments concerning of the Estate of DWAYNE CONNELL This the 2nd day May, 2016. PO Box 428 the implementation of special educa- PAIGE, late of Columbus County, and ARLENE WATERMAN, Whiteville, NC 28472 tion under this Federal Program. All this is to notify all persons having EXECUTRIX P.O. Box 202 April 18, 25, May 2 and 9, 2016 comments will be considered prior to claims against said Estate to present Hallsboro NC 28442. submission of the amended Project notice to creditorS them to the undersigned on or before Telephone: 973-6346402. to the North Carolina Department of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA July 18, 2016, pursuant to North May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016 Public Instruction in Raleigh, North COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project notice to creditorS The undersigned, GEAN C. GAULT, or this notice shall be pled in bar of is open to the public for review and Having qualified as Executrix of has qualified as Executrix of the their recovery. All persons indebted comments during the week of May the Estate of Kenneth A. Soles, Estate of FRANCIS A. GAULT, late of to said Estate will please make imme- 22, 2016 at Whiteville City Schools in deceased, of Columbus County, State Columbus County, and this is to notify diate payment to the undersigned at the office of Kristi Maultsby located of North Carolina, the undersigned all persons having claims against said the following address: at 107 W. Walter Street. Whiteville, does, pursuant to North Carolina Estate to present them to the under- This the 18th day of April, 2016. NC 28472. General Statute § 28A-14-1, hereby signed on or before July 18, 2016, JENNIFER R. JONES, EXECUTRIX May 9, 12, 2016 notify all persons, firms, associations pursuant to North Carolina General or corporations having claims against Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall the estate of the said decedent to be pled in bar of their recovery. All present them to the undersigned on or persons indebted to said Estate will PREQUALIFICATION TO BID before the 2nd day of August, 2016, please make immediate payment Metcon, Inc., Construction Manager, is soliciting or this notice will be pleaded in bar to the undersigned at the following of their recovery. All persons, firms, address: first-tier contractors to submit prequalifications associations or corporations indebt- This the 18th day of April, 2016. for the new Penderlea K-8 School in Willard, NC Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? ed to the said estate will please make GEAN C. GAULT, EXECUTRIX (Pender County). Second-tier subcontractors are We have the AFFORDABLE solution! payment immediately. 310 Canal Cove Road This the 27th day of April, 2016. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 urged to submit information about their firm and MENTION THIS AD FOR Margie R. Soles Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. their interest in participating in the project and Executrix of the Estate of Attorneys at Law paperwork with 1st-tier subs. Minority and HUB * Kenneth A. Soles P. O. Box 1467 $250 OFF JAMES E. HILL, JR., PLLC Whiteville, NC 28472 participation is strongly encouraged. PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! Attorneys at Law April 18, 25, May 2 & 9, 2016 109 Courthouse Square Completed prequalification forms are due June 3, notice to creditorS Whiteville, NC 28472 2016, and a final prequalified list will be available 1-800-862-9614 Telephone: 910-642-8136 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CALL NOW May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2016 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS on or before July 1, 2016. TOLL-FREE The undersigned, JERRY D. RICH- *Certain restrictions apply. notice to creditorS ARDSON, has qualified as Executor Bidders must be prequalified in order to bid. NORTH CAROLINA of the Estate of WINFRED H. RICH- COLUMBUS COUNTY ARDSON, late of Columbus County, Prequalification forms, information and bid The undersigned, PATRICIA ANN and this is to notify all persons having package descriptions are available by contacting STARNES and DEANA M. FLOYD, claims against said Estate to present Rhonda Deese, (910)521-8013, via email – rdeese@ having qualified as Co-executrixes them to the undersigned on or before of the Estate of JACK H. MATTHIS, July 18, 2016, pursuant to North metconus.com. deceased, late of Columbus Coun- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, ty, NC, this is to notify all persons or this notice shall be pled in bar of Prequalification & Informational Meetings having claims against said Estate their recovery. All persons indebted scheduled: to present them to the undersigned to said Estate will please make imme- SESSION 1-Friday May13, 2016 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Co-executrixes on or before July 28, diate payment to the undersigned at 2016 at Powell & Powell Attorneys, the following address: PENDER CO. RESOURCE CENTER, 798 HWY. 117 PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, This the 18th day of April, 2016. S., Burgaw NC 28425 or this Notice will be pled in bar of JERRY D. RICHARDSON, EXECU- SESSION 2- Friday May 20, 2016 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., their recovery. All persons indebted to TOR said Estate will please make immedi- P. O. Box 1439 METCON, INC., 763 Comtech Dr., Pembroke, NC 28372 Burlington, NC 27216 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, May 9, 2016

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2015 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB WITH WERNER SERVICE BED Stk T15590

MSRP ...... $48,280 TOTAL SAVINGS DEALER DISCOUNT...... $6,281 FACTORY REBATE ...... $3,500 $ ,281 FORD CREDIT REBATE...... $500 10 * $ OR 0.0% 37,999 2015 FORD 2016 FORD F-150 F-150 SUPERCAB REG. CAB XLT STK T151142 STK T16693 MSRP ...... $34,454 MSRP ...... $36,234 DEALER DISCOUNT ...... $3,955 DEALER DISCOUNT ...... $4,235 FACTORY REBATE...... $4,050 FACTORY REBATE...... $4,050 FORD CREDIT REBATE ...... $500 MILITARY REBATE...... $500 TOTAL SAVINGS MILITARY REBATE...... $500 TOTAL SAVINGS $ $8,505 $ $9,285 * 25,949 OR 0.0% 26,949 OR 0.0%* 2016 FORD 2016 FORD F-150 F-150 REG. CAB 4X4 XLT CREW CAB STK T16683 STK T16594 MSRP ...... $37,023 MSRP ...... $42,949 DEALER DISCOUNT ...... $4,624 DEALER DISCOUNT ...... $5,950 FACTORY REBATE...... $2,500 FACTORY REBATE...... $4,050 FORD CREDIT REBATE ...... $500 FORD CREDIT REBATE ...... $500 MILITARY REBATE...... $500 TOTAL SAVINGS MILITARY REBATE...... $500 TOTAL SAVINGS $ $8,124 $ $10,000 * 28,899 OR 0.0%* 32,949 OR 0.0%

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