r$PVOUZTMJQTQBTU8IJUFWJMMF 0QUJNJTUGPS%JYJF:PVUI %JTUSJDU.BKPSTDIBNQJPOTIJQ r1PTUGBMMTUP-BOFZJOêOBM HBNFPGSFHVMBSTFBTPO Sports 4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, July 9, 2012 Ed Gillim Second takes over as Volume 122, Number 3 Whiteville, North Carolina police chief primary 75 Cents By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer is July 17 By NICOLE CARTRETTE The last member of the Staff Writer Inside Today Bolton Police Department is 4-A now the man in charge. Voters in Columbus County and across the r8PNBOJNQFSTPOBUFT Ed Gillim was sworn in as state will determine July 17 the outcome of five chief June 29. The Ivanhoe primary elections that were undecided in May. BUUPSOFZJOEPHOBQQJOH resident has been the town’s Close votes in a number of races means that r7FIJDMFT UJSFT only officer for months—but eight Republicans and two Democrats have a TUPMFOJO'BJS#MVĒ he said that will change in the second shot at making it on the November bal- near future. lot via a second primary. Using a $154,000 federal Early One-stop voting is under way at the grant that also pays his sal- Board of Elections office in Whiteville daily ary, Gillim said the town will from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through July 13 and contract with off-duty sheriff’s from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday July 14. deputies to fill out the patrol All but one race involve Republican can- shifts in the town. Four depu- ties will work rotating patrols See Primary, page 3-A in their county cars. The depu- ties will also have extra time in the field to serve civil and criminal papers filed through the county. Spay and neuter “It’s good for both the town and the county,” Gillim said. mandatory to adopt Today’s “It gives the deputies another American Profle fea- chance to serve warrants, and from animal shelter tures “Te Strength it helps protect the people of our town.” By NICOLE CARTRETTE of ‘Hercules.’ Actor The deputies will be paid Staff Writer Kevin Sorbo played their standard hourly rate, Gillim said, but the town will Individuals who adopt pets from the Co- the mythic musclem- save on benefits, insurance and lumbus County animal shelter will pay more an on TV but faced vehicles. He said he hopes to in adoption fees beginning Aug. 6. his mightiest battle add a full-time Bolton officer in Columbus County commissioners unani- the near future, and is seeking Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist mously approved a proposal this week that in real life.” calls for individuals to participate in a man- See Chief, page 2-A Tournament opening datory spay neuter program in addition to a DIDYOB? The Dixie Youth Baseball Whiteville Optimist team salutes the fag during rabies vaccine that is already required. opening ceremonies of the AAA tournament at Old Dock Friday evening. In addition to standard adoption fees of Did you observe ... $25 per dog or cat, individuals will pay for a spay or neuter certificate priced according to Proud grandpa Clint Skating the size and sex of the animal being adopted. Grainger walking A male cat will cost adoptees $55 and is the rink faces Lewis is newspaper’s least expensive. A female dog weighing more down the aisle of First than 50 pounds will cost an adoptee $125 and Baptist Church in fnal steps Whiteville showing advertising manager See Spay, page 9-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER By FULLER ROYAL of his frst grandbaby Staff Writer during Sunday ser- Staff Writer The Whiteville City Council Dean Lewis, who has been the as- Five county schools vices? ... Rock ‘n Roll is scheduled Tuesday to take sistant advertising manager at The and Country Music the last step toward tearing News Reporter for more than 20 years, down a former town landmark. have new principals Legend Billy Joe Royal was named in June by publisher The board will vote to ac- By FULLER ROYAL James C. High as the new manager of having his car re- cept or decline a finding of Staff Writer the department, following the unex- fact regarding the old White- paired at Jamie’s Tire pected death of Mickey Greer in May. ville skating rink, located on Last week, the Columbus County Board of and Auto? ... Lewis, the son of Marie and Har- Caldis Street. Closed for years, Education assigned new principals to five of old Hughes of Whiteville, joined the the building has become di- its schools. newspaper’s ad department in 1986 lapidated and is considered a At East Columbus High School, the new when Greer was named manager. nuisance and a health hazard. principal is Bobby Vaughan, who has been Greer succeeded the late Carlton County Deaths The owner of the property, the assistant principal there, replacing the Stanley. Alice G. Taylor, told the council retiring Mark Bridgers. Whiteville Lewis said he would continue to June 19 in an appeals hearing Tabor City Middle School Principal Kent maintain the high standards for the Betty Marrimon that she had never received Lovett has been reassigned as principal at newspaper’s ad department set by Tabor City notification of the potential Cerro Gordo Elementary School, replacing Greer. Cordell Harper condemnation. the retiring William Wright. “He was a good friend,” Lewis She also said that the letters Lovett’s position at Tabor City Middle is Clyde Edward Livingston said of his colleague. “He was also a and requests sent by the city being filled by Dianna Bellamy, who has been a Letha McMillian Lewis good man.” since July 2007 had apparently Dean Lewis K-6 teacher at the elementary school and a par- Lewis said he is proud to be associ- Clarendon gone to her street address, ticipant in the Sandhills Leadership Academy. ated with The News Reporter. people to promote their business. Michael Wayne Simmons where she gets no mail. West Columbus High School assistant prin- “I am proud of our 100-plus year There’s information in The News Cerro Gordo The board ruled against giv- cipal Stephanie Packer is the new principal at history,” he said. “We have a unique Reporter and people use that infor- Evergreen Elementary School, replacing the Elizabeth T. Strickland ing Taylor additional time to product. There is no better way for See Lewis, page 2-A retiring Emmett Lay. Bolton See Rink, page 2-A Lois Maywon Ellison See Principals, page 2-A Hallsboro Harry Powell Jr. Chadbourn Flora Mae Skipper Cross Nobles served with artillery unit near DMZ nHis unit was part of 1st Air Cav’s who was drafted in the Army as a resident 19th Infantry Regiment. of the China Grove community in Columbus Index County, and now lives in Shallotte, declared. By BOB HIGH DMZ time &EJUPSJBMT" Staff Writer Nobles said he spent most of his Vietnam 0CJUVBSJFT" time near the Demilitarized Zone on the border Richard Albert Nobles, 65, is a changed man of North and South Vietnam, plus saw some ac- 4QPSUT# tion in the A Shau Valley. His artillery battery $SJNF" from the time he served in South Vietnam with a battery of 105mm cannon attached to the 1st was in B Company, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry. -JGFTUZMFT" Air Cav, the first unit to utilize helicopters to N o b l e s h a d move troops en masse to make assaults on an been in Vietnam enemy group. t h r e e m o n t h s “In effect, the cavalry traded tanks and when he came horses for helicopters,” he stated. Nobles said across Johnny the 105mm artillery pieces, capable of firing M a l p a s s f r o m seven miles, were moved by Chinook helicop- Delco at Landing ters using a sling under the chopper. Zone Sharon near Quang Tri and the Laotian “It usually took 30 minutes to get one gun border. hooked into the sling, unless we were lucky “The reason I remember it was LZ Sharon so good is that’s where my best friend got and could do it quicker. The downdraft on the Richard Nobles, right, and a buddy in Vietnam. helicopter’s blades made it difficult,” Nobles, See Nobles, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012
This week, on... Nobles Continued from page 1-A
killed. It was a guy named Faircloth from Georgia. I don’t ‘The war I fought at home remember his first name. He was worst than the one I was killed in a mortar attack, and he’s the only one from my fought in Vietnam.’ Nobles July 9, 2012 unit who was killed during my said he stayed drunk and tour,” Nobles pointed out. ‘drugged up’ for 20 years Whiteville.com Poker game upon his return to civilian Biser Ball Several of Nobles’ friends life. Sports Trivia in his unit were wounded by shrapnel. An example: “Six Richard Nobles Question #147: The of us were playing poker in U.S. Army Whiteville Post 137 base- a bunker, and a mortar at- ball team won the 1996 tack started. Two of the guys jail, because I’d have hurt him North Carolina American jumped out of the bunker and bad. It’s a good thing they kept Legion championship. for some unknown reason just them back from us. What team did Post 137 squatted outside. A mortar “I never said much about defeat in the state cham- round fell within six feet of being in Vietnam during the pionship series? them, and one of the guys lost early years I was home. Any- Answer: Find the answer today, at a leg, and the other one an one who said something smart Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. arm. It was in May 1968 in the about me being over there A Shau Valley,” he recalled. would set me off. I got into Nobles said his narrowest Nobles today. some fights in bars because of Whiteville.com escape came after a month in that,” he noted. the valley. His unit was being The Number the guerilla war was he didn’t Need the draft moved to another location. really know which Vietnam- Nobles said the younger “There were three of our six ese was his friend or enemy. generation doesn’t understand guns left, and a few infantry He extended his tour a what the military has done guys. The fog came in, and the month to a total of 13 so he to keep America free. “One helicopters had to stop. could be discharged immedi- of the biggest mistakes the “The NVA (North Vietnam- ately upon his return to the government made was to stop ese Army) began an attack, States. the draft. and almost got us. The fog Home war worst “Too many parents baby finally lifted, and the helicop- Nobles said the most diffi- their children, giving them articles44 published about ters came back and got us out.” cult thing to understand was everything they wanted. local servicemen who Fought the NVA when U.S. troops had to be “Now they get a car when fought in the Vietnam Nobles said he seldom saw given permission to fire at the they’re 16. I had to feed the War - and dozens of evidence of the Viet Cong enemy although the American Nobles in High School. pigs for a year to get enough photographs - in recent (South Vietnamese civilians unit was being attacked. “It money to buy a bicycle when editions of The News during the day, and the enemy I’d never told anyone, not even housing boom of the late 1990s Reporter and in a spe- didn’t make no sense then, and I was young. I know Jesus is cial insert in the July 5 at night). “It was the NVA in it don’t make no sense now. the VAQ psychiatrist. I haven’t and early years of the last the answer for everything,” he edition... the DMZ and in Laos where “The war I fought at home had a bad flashback since. decade. That was before the proclaimed. we were.” was worst than the one I “This July 17 will be 23 housing bubble burst, and ev- Nobles is the son of Mc- He said he and many other years since I used alcohol or erything came to a standstill. Whiteville.com fought in Vietnam,” he stated. Neill and Edith N. Nobles. soldiers usually went into Nobles said he stayed drunk a recreational drug. I gave my Today, he’s helping other He has brothers, Ronnie and Poll Question Quang Tri to get a haircut. and “drugged up” for 20 years life to Jesus on May 1, 1993, veterans, alcoholics and ad- Brian, both of Chadbourn, of the Week “There was this barber who’d upon his return to civilian life. and there’s been a big differ- dicts. “It’s something I enjoy.” and sisters, Annie Harrison of Where are you (on this been cutting our hair and His turn-around came in ence – all the difference in the Nobles said his welcome Siler City, and Martha Green weeklong Fourth of July shaving us with a straight August 1989 at the Veterans world,” he volunteered with a home in Seattle wasn’t friend- of Cerro Gordo. Richard No- holiday?) razor for three months. We Administration hospital in firm voice. ly. bles never married. found him dead one morning Salisbury. Beach carpenter “Anti-war protestors were Nearly two-thirds of our re- with NVA papers on him, and Nobles spent 27 years as a spitting on people, and call- spondents were apparently “I got into a 12-step alco- Bob High 25 pounds of C-4 (explosive) on hol rehab program, and my carpenter building many of ing us all sorts of names. If right here in Columbus 910-642-4104 ext. 247 his back.” sponsor was a veteran of the the homes on the beaches of one of them had spit on me, I [email protected] County for the Fourth of Nobles said the problem in Korean War. I told him stuff Brunswick County during the would have spent some time in July week, stating “Home - what holiday?” Of the remaining third, most were split evenly between the Principals Lake and nearby beaches, Continued from page 1-A with a handful each either in the mountains or out of Williams Township School science, health and physical assigned to the same position At South Columbus High green Elementary School. the Carolinas. lead teacher Ronna Gore is education teacher George at Tabor City Elementary. School, Neil Perez was em- Rachel Elise Johnson was This Week: Thirst quencher the new principal at Old Dock Whitman Williamson’s posi- At Acme-Delco Elemen- ployed to teach English while hired as the new art teacher Elementary School replacing tion was cut. tary, the board employed Tyler Barbara Ann Benton was for Acme Delco and Hallsboro Cassandra Cartrette, who South Columbus High Knotts and Christine Kubes as hired as a bus monitor for middle schools. New! moved into the Central Office. School social studies teacher K-6 teachers. the exceptional children’s Heather McPherson was In other actions, the board and coach Delbert Larrimore Susan Foss was hired as a program. hired as a K-6 teacher at Ever- SPORTS accepted the resignations of retired. math teacher at the Columbus Caroline Newman is a new green Elementary. Poll Question Acme Delco Elementary K-6 Resignations were also Career and College Academy. science teacher and coach at Crystal Marie Hairston is Weigh in on our new sports- teachers Ashley Ellis and accepted from SCHS math Tonya Hannah was hired as West Columbus High School. the new instrumental music related poll questions in our Savannah Edwards; Acme teacher and coach William the new assistant principal at Nakina Middle School lan- teacher at SCHS. Timothy Sports Of All Sorts section. Delco and Hallsboro middle Jordan McPherson and Tabor East Columbus High School. guage arts and science teacher Wayne Spivey is the new social schools art teacher Lisa Wil- City Elementary custodian Ashlie Lauren Frink, Ali- Cathy Register Gore retired studies teacher and coach at son; Cerro Gordo Elementary and bus driver William Bow- cia Thompson and Toni Al- as did Williams Township SCHS. School remediation tutor Jan- man Jr. exander Byrd were hired as science, health and physical Amanda Lee Green is a new ice McRae; and Evergreen El- Evergreen Elementary K-6 a K-6 teachers at Evergreen education teacher Eddie Je- K-6 teacher at Williams. ementary School K-6 teachers teacher Sandy Dillard was re- Elementary. rome Norris. Anna Dawn Ivey and Michelle WCHS Spanish teacher Your questions answered Hammond. Donna Felcia Moody resigned. Fuller Royal 910-642-4104 ext. 228 at Whiteville.com As part of a reduction in WCHS alternative academy [email protected] force, Hallsboro Middle School Lewis health, physical education Continued from page 1-A teacher and coach Hubert M. Whiteville.com McCleney was reassigned to Photos mation to make their buying He is known for his culi- the same positions at Ever- Shallotte NC of the Week Rink decisions.” nary skills, especially at the Continued from page 1-A A 1970 graduate of Whitev- newspaper offices where those License Plate Agency lle High School, Lewis earned talents are put to use for the FRANK THEATRES will be closed for fix up or sell the property after an associate’s degree from annual Christmas dinner. vacation the week the housing inspector and fire COASTAL Southeastern Community Col- marshal both said the build- STADIUM 10 of July 9-13. lege and a bachelor’s degree Fuller Royal ing would require too much Showtimes (910) 754-7469 from the University of North 910-642-4104 ext. 228 Reopen on Monday renovation to be brought back www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Carolina at Wilmington. [email protected] to building and safety codes. 5200 Bridgers Road July 16 Prior to The News Reporter, Demolition of the building Lewis worked in various retail is expected to cost $35,000, AAA Tourney Opens establishments in downtown which was included in the bud- Old Dock Whiteville. get passed by the city council Lewis and wife Sharon – a June 26. nurse at New Hanover Re- A proposed demolition date gional Medical Center – reside has not been set. Taylor could at Lake Waccamaw with their still appeal the case to the dogs Sam and Oliver. court system, but not appeal They enjoy entertaining numerous nieces and neph- Jefferson Weaver ews. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Lewis likes to hunt, fish Fourth of July [email protected] and cook. SCHS (3rd) & the Lake
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“Being my school’s vale- dictorian is important to me because I feel like it is a tes- tament to how hard I have worked in the past four years,” said Natalie Malpass, the top- ranking member of East Co- lumbus High School’s Class of 2012. “I’ve never believed that I am smarter than any of my classmates, just that I work harder, and this honor proves that. “To me, the title of vale- dictorian symbolizes the dili- gence and determination to Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist succeed,” said the 17-year-old daughter of Eddie and Amy AAA Tournament Malpass of Hallsboro. Jodi Gore serves up dinner to ball players before opening ceremonies of the Dixie “My greatest accomplish- Youth Baseball AAA tournament in Old Dock Friday evening. ment in high school was being selected as an East Carolina Scholar,” she said. “It is the pinnacle of my career, the award that validates every Commissioners delay decision other honor I have achieved. It shows that I am well-rounded and have excelled in areas on grant administrator other than academics.” As an East Carolina Schol- By NICOLE CARTRETTE Prevatte pointed out that ted proposals on grant admin- ar, the cost of her college is Staff Writer the committee gave The Adams istration will likely be present paid by East Carolina Uni- Company of Warsaw 3.25 fewer and vying for once again the versity. Columbus County Com- points than the Raleigh-based opportunity to administer the “During high school, I missioners agreed recently to Wooten Company. grant that Adams wrote. learned that I am stronger postpone choosing a firm to “Plus, there is a $16,000 dif- County Manager Bill Clark than I know,” she said. “It may administer a $400,000 Commu- ference,” Prevatte said. “The said a committee did the evalu- seem cliche, but I was able to nity Development Block Grant. Wooten Company – they have ation. That committee in- accomplish anything that I set Grant writer Floyd Adams, done work for us, too,” Prevatte cluded the county attorney, my mind to. After four years who wrote the grant request said. finance officer, assistant to the at East Columbus, I am more at no charge to the county, Prevatte insisted that giving manager and special projects confident in myself, my abili- was surprised last week when Adams more consideration coordinator for the county, ties, and my future. commissioners were set to ap- and tabling the request was not Clark said after the meeting. “The thing my high school prove the grant administration the correct thing to do. The lump sum proposals for did best was provide strong with a competitor, The Wooten “That’s not really fair,” administrative services were relationships and support Firm. Prevatte said. “Are you going $48,000 for the Wooten Com- for the students,” she said. “I Adams told commissioners to re-tabulate the evaluation pany, $64,000 for the Adams truly believe that the adminis- his company had a more than sheet?” Company and $65,000 for Mc- tration, students and staff at 15-year history with the county McKenzie disagreed. David and Associates. Adams East Columbus genuinely care and was responsible for having “Anyone that has done the said his hourly rate is lower about each other. I never felt brought more than $29 million work for us that he has done than the Wooten Company but alone at school; I knew that in grant funding to the county deserves that consideration,” on scoring criteria, The Woo- if I was struggling, there was over the years. McKenzie said. ten Company was given the always someone I could go to “I don’t want you to pay for “I don’t see how you can put maximum 10 points to his 7.75. for help and advice.” an unsuccessful grant,” Ad- something out for bid, then Overall, The Wooten Com- She said one area ECHS ams said of his policy of not turn it down,” Byrd said. pany was given a score of 97, could stand improvement in is charging for his grant-writing “They did the work,” McK- The Adams Company a score the variety of courses offered. services in hopes of later being enzie said of the Adams Com- of 94.25 and McDavid and As- Staff photo by Fuller Royal “Our students don’t have selected to administer grants, pany. “They wrote the grant.” sociates a score of 82.50. the opportunity to take many Natalie Malpass which is standard with many Bullard then asked County Adams said after the meet- advanced courses that could such firms. Attorney Mike Stephens if it ing that it is a situation that was “wrong” to reconsider. has occurred only twice in his be beneficial when applying top honors being scholar ath- “I’m attending ECU where A committee of county “If we do it for one, we need career. to college and receiving credit lete of the year, homecoming I plan to major in chemis- employees rated three compa- to do it for all three,” Stephens hours,” she said. queen, being the tennis team’s try with a concentration in nies that made proposals on said. She credits Victoria Sellers most valuable player, receiv- pre-med,” she said. “I hope experience, ability and repu- Fuller Royal That means, at the next with being a prime influence ing the Girl Scouts NCCP to become a cardiovascular tation, among other factors, 910-642-4104 ext. 228 commissioners meeting all on her. Memorial Scholarship and surgeon.” but Adams said he believes [email protected] three companies who submit- “As a senior on the tennis serving as chief marshal. Her maternal grandpar- an estimate of the amount of team, she took me under her “Something people would ents are Jim and Dora Black- work, or hours of work, to be wing from the very first day of be surprised to learn about man of Lake Waccamaw. Her performed as a lump sum was practice,” Malpass said. “She me is that I have twin neph- paternal grandparents are the main deciding factor. Hot Rod Hot Dogs helped me navigate my fresh- ews and a niece,” she said. “I Gene and Betty Malpass of “It’s not a bid process,” man year, and became my role absolutely adore Isaac, Trey Oak Island. Adams said. “I find it difficult & model. She was everything I and Laney Soles.” to believe they found another wanted to be: friendly, athletic, firm more competent.” A Girl Scout for 13 years, Fuller Royal and even valedictorian of her “I believe you have done a Italian Ice she is an avid reader, a “the- 910-642-4104 ext. 228 8 Flavors class.” good job,” Chairman Amon atre geek” and a tennis and [email protected] Malpass lists among her soccer player. McKenzie said. Commissioner Ricky Bul- lard, who serves on a separate grant committee for the coun- Serving Famous Primary ty, said he had been pleased Continued from page 1-A with Adams’ work. Bullard was open to the Sabrett® Hot Dogs didates. Richard Alexander, a retired eligible to vote in that same idea of tabling the matter and Democrats will choose the educator who resides in Union party’s second primary. hearing additional informa- Corner at Columbus St. and Powell Blvd nominee for N.C. Commis- County, are vying for the Re- Unaffiliated or Libertarian tion from Adams at a future Old Seafood Express Parking Lot sioner of Labor. Marlowe Fos- publican party’s nomination voters who voted an unaffiliated meeting. (beside the fea market) ter and John C. Brooks are for superintendent of public ballot are not eligible to vote in Bullard put that in the form vying for the opportunity instruction. either party’s second primary. of a motion that was seconded to challenge incumbent and Democrats and Republicans by Commissioner Lynwood Republican Cherie Berry in are eligible to vote in their Norris. The motion passed in Nicole Cartrette November. respective party’s second pri- a 5-2 vote, with commissioners 910-642-4104 ext. 225 James Prevatte and Buddy Republicans have four pri- maries. Unaffiliated voters who [email protected] mary races to decide. voted a party ballot in May are Byrd opposed. 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Tap & Jazz . $60/session ballot with incumbent Demo- crat Elaine Marshall in No- 114 East Main Street, Whiteville vember. entrance in back John Tedesco, a Wake Coun- 642-8613 or 642-5560 ty School Board member, and 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 Crime briefs Tree Paper Some person cut a weeping A nurse at Columbus Re- willow tree from a lot along gional Healthcare reported Tar Landing Road, Evergreen, July 7 she was struck in the after a confrontation with the chest by a wad of paper thrown lot owner about parking on by a patient as the nurse en- his property, according to a tered the patient’s room, ac- sheriff ’s report. cording to a local police report. Dale Lester Collins reported the tree cutting July 7. He said he’d had problems with ve- Fairgrounds hicles parking on his property, and some drivers urinating in Some unknown person public view. broke into the office of the Columbus County Fairgrounds in late June, but there was no theft involved, according to a Dismissed sheriff ’s report. A case involving violation A July 6 report noted a John of a domestic protective order Deere tractor cylinder switch against Paul Ashley Caton, 41, had been damaged. of Winnabow, was dismissed in Superior Court here recently. Vehicle Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Caton had appealed a term This vehicle wrecked Friday evening on MIll Pond Road near Whiteville. A report was not available Monday morning. of 18 months probation from Sammy Shelton Skipper Jr., District Court. 28, of Smyrna Road, White- He was convicted in the ville, has been arrested in a lower court of calling Angela vehicle break-in and theft case Arrest in larceny, fraud Caton of Tabor City several in Chadbourn. Woman impersonates S t e v e n S c o t t times in March 2011. The dis- Skipper is charged with ing chain binders, Best, 41, of N.C. 130, missal came after it was shown breaking into Peggy Martin two chain hoists, Brunswick, has been Paul Caton did 60 hours of McClain’s vehicle on July 5, lawyer, gets four pups 200 feet of chain and arrested on charges community service. and stealing a pocketbook con- hooks, and two brass taining cash and medication, with fake MoneyGram’s of felony larceny radiators from Billy among other items, according and fraud on war- Ray Spivey during to the warrant obtained by Tird incident was in Tabor City rants obtained by the period of May 21- Fugitives Chadbourn Police Detective Lt. Sheriff ’s Detective 22, 2012, and selling Rene Trevino. Best the items for scrap, Two coun- Donald Britt. Chrystal Gail Buffkin, 32, of Longs, Best is charged with steal- according to the warrant. ty residents A photograph was not avai- S.C., was arrested last week on charges h ave b e e n labe from the Sheriff ’s Office. of fraud and possession of stolen goods arrested as involving four Chihuahua puppies ob- fugitives in tained with fraudulent Moneygrams. Larceny arrest noted Sex Buffkin contacted a Fayetteville felony cases Matthew Edward ber. Two men have been arrested woman and a Laurinburg man who i n S o u t h Stephens, 24, of River S t e p h e n s i s in separate local sex cases. had puppies for sale on eBay. Sheriff ’s Carolina. Ty- Bluff Apartments, charged with stealing Joseph B. Moultrie, 55, of reports noted Buffkin told both dog rone Graves, Fair Bluff, has been on Oct. 19, 2011 a Hon- Graves Green Swamp Road, Bolton, owners she was a Tabor City attorney, Buffkin 33, of Pow- arrested for felony lar- da four-wheeler, gen- was arrested on July 2 in a and was sending her secretary to handle the transaction. ell Street, ceny of items valued erator, and floor jack Whiteville case on a warrant Buffkin acted as the secretary and met the Fayetteville Fair Bluff, at $1,725 on a warrant owned by Paul Frank- obtained by Police Detective woman in Lumberton and “bought” two puppies and gave faces forg- obtained by Sheriff’s lin Page, according to Jeffrey Singletary. the woman a fake MoneyGram for $650. ery charges Detective Jeremy Bar- Stephens the warrant. i n H o r r y Moultrie is charged with at- Buffkin, again acting as the lawyer’s secretary, met County, and tempted second-degree sex of- the Laurinburg man in Chadbourn, and got two puppies fense against a woman against from him on July 1. The deal with the man included $100 Elijah Carew Carter, 31, her will on the day of the in change from the man who accepted a fraudulent $450 Arrest for stolen check of N.C. 904 arrest. MoneyGram, a report showed. James Levi Clew- iff’s Detective Jason West, Tabor Carter Materrius Fuquan Brown, Buffkin, who lived in the Whiteville area before mov- is, 21, of Midway Soles. City, is wanted for forgery 29, of Maultsby Street, White- ing to South Carolina, and the puppies were found at the Road, Whiteville, Clewis is charged charges in York County. ville, is charged with statutory Whiteville Flea Market, and she was arrested there. The has been arrested with cashing a check, rape of a 13-year-old child on puppies were returned to their original owners. on a charge of fraud stolen from Charles June 21, according to the war- Sheriff ’s Detective Sgt. Jeff Nealey obtained the war- involving a stolen Gore, in Chadbourn rant obtained by Police Detec- rants. Several other sheriff’s detectives were involved in the check on a warrant on June 1, according Continued tive Scott Moody. cases. A third person, a woman from the High Point area, obtained by Sher- Clewis to the warrant. Sentenc- told sheriff’s detectives she had two Chihuahuas stolen ing was con- while meeting a woman in Tabor City, and the description tinued re- Deferred of the ‘buyer’ fit Buffkin. A report about the incident was New case for Willetts cently in Su- T a r e e k not available. Jason Britt Wil- Sheriff ’s Detective perior Court Hemingway, letts, 27, of White- Scott Norris. here for Lisa 17, of Kenny ville, arrested re- W i l l e t t s i s Nicole Watts, Jordan Road, cently for breaking charged with posses- 21, of Paul Tabor City, Brunswick cocaine cases and entering, and sion of a Honda mo- Willoughby w a s g ive n larceny, has been ar- torcycle, stolen from Road, Ever- Watts d e f e r r e d rested on a charge Joseph Alton Gore, green, in a common-law rob- prosecution end with federal terms of possession of during the March bery case. She and Jeremy here recently T wo m e n i nvo l ve d i n tenced to 135 months in prison stolen property on a 23-April 15 period Hemingway Wayne Rogers, 21, also of Ev- in Superior Brunswick County cocaine for selling cocaine to under- warrant obtained by Willetts this year. ergreen, were charged with Court for several break-in and cases were sentenced last cover officers in August and stealing $400 from Bryon An- theft cases involving a neigh- week in federal court to pris- October of last year. thony Walters of Orrum on bor’s home last July. on terms. Gonzalez-Lopez hid an May 23, 2011. Hemingway is to pay resti- Jamie Gonzalez-Lopez, 33, amount of cocaine in a field Probation in pill case Watts’ case is to be reviewed tution of $350 to Ryan O’Neal of Mexico, was sent to prison near his home, and a sher- J o h n n i e L e e tent to sell when ar- in August, and she will either Hudson during a year’s proba- ford 135 months for dealing iff’s canine, Viper, was used Ward, 55, of Ward rested last October. testify in Rogers’ trial, or will tion. Dominick Hemingway, 19, in the drug in the Ash area to find the drug. During the Village Road, Ever- A 45-day jail term be sentenced on no more than a Tareek’s brother, was given de- in July 2011. dog’s discovery, the animal green, was placed w a s s u s p e n d e d . misdemeanor charge, records ferred prosecution in the same Kendrick O’Brian Craw- accidentally ripped open the on probation for two His prior criminal show. cases here in March. ford, 28, with no town resi- package, ingested some of the years here recently record showed a dence shown, was also sen- drug, and died. after he pleaded in conviction for pos- Superior Court to session of drug par- simple possession Ward aphernalia in 2009. Break-ins, thefs Dog fghting group of prescription medication. Ward was charged with The following were victims of Para Ordnance .45 pistol. possession of Xanax with in- of a break-in and/or theft re- s *ULY n *UNE "ALDWIN indicted in U.S. Court Concealed ported on date shown: %LKINS 0AGE 2OAD #LARKTON n s *ULY n 2ONALD +EITH (EDG- attempted break-in. Six individuals who partici- not limited to, the following: Two vehicles, PETH .# #HADBOURN n s *ULY n 2OBIN .ANNETTE pated in dog fighting in Robe- trained and bred pit bulls for break-in, theft of medication. Schmidt, Old Lumberton Road, son County have been indicted participation in dog fighting s *ULY n (ILDA 'ORE 'ILES 7HITEVILLE n ATTEMPTED BREAK by federal authorities. James ventures; traveled in interstate tires stolen -ILLER 2OAD 4ABOR #ITY n THEFT in. Matthew Blackman, 43, Ricky commerce to other locations to Handgun of unlocked 2002 Ford Expedi- s *ULY n 0RISCILLA !NN 2OB- Dial, 55, and Jimmy Jacobs, 40, participate in dog fighting ven- at Fair Bluf tion with keys in it. Vehicle inson, Feed Mill Road, White- all of Maxton, Frank Jacobs, tures; sponsored and fought Class Two trucks and 42 tires, found wrecked on Pine Circle VILLE n BREAK IN THEFT OF RINGS 69, of Laurinburg, Tony Har- dogs that had traveled in in- total value $17,000, were stolen Drive southeast of Tabor City. necklaces, bracelets, watch, 10 ris, 35 and Ozell McLain, 59, terstate commerce in animal from a tire dealer in Fair Bluff July 28, 2012 s *ULY n -ARTHA *ENKINS PlayStation II games, digital both reside in South Carolina fighting ventures; placed and during the weekend, according Contact Keith Ward Smith, Bill Jenkins Road, Cer- camera, Brink’s lock box. were each indicted on allega- accepted bets on individual dog to Police Chief Jon Hewett. NC State Certified RO 'ORDO n BREAK IN THEFT OF s *ULY n %BONY #INDERILLA tions relating to dog fighting. fights; collected entrance fees Firearms Instructor A break-in was discovered Duncan Roman and Hunter Rorie, Fairfield Drive West, U.S. Attorney Thomas Walk- to dog fights and secured loca- July 8 at John’s Used Tires 910-914-5321 Adirondack ceiling fans, out- 7HITEVILLE n THEFT OF JEWELRY er stated, “Word must go out. tions of dog fighting ventures; along U.S. 76 in Fair Bluff, and side light fixture, all in original discovered June 23. Dog fighting, a particularly provided property in secluded two Ford trucks and the tires boxes. cruel crime, will not be toler- locations and constructed pits were missing. s *ULY n #ARSON -EMORY ated. This prosecution stands to host dog fighting ventures; Man hurt in crash The trucks were a red 1997 Suggs Jr., Carolina Road, Tabor for our commitment to pursue and offered prize money for Ford F-450 with a flatbed, and #ITY n THEFT OF 'IBSON WINDOW A two-vehicle crash at the and prosecute those engaged in winning participant in dog a green 1997 four-door Ford air conditioner. intersection of U.S. 701 Bypass such heinous acts.” fighting venture. F-250. Anyone with informa- s *ULY n 3T *OHNS "APTIST and Smyrna Road here July 6 According to the indict- For each of the five charges tion is asked to call Hewett at Church, Tommie Wooten Road, caused an injury to a passenger ment, the members of the contained in the indictment, 649-7323, or notify 9-1-1. Hewett #HADBOURN n BREAK IN THEFT in one of the vehicles. conspiracy used various man- the defendants face a maxi- can be reached by email at fbp- not reported. 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Hinson Drive, Claren- The News Reporter CALL 642-4860 Evening & Weekend DON n BREAK IN OF VEHICLE THEFT www.whiteville.com www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 -- 5A New Jersey couple found a home in Columbus County By CLARA CARTRETTE Their children include Lillian met Carlton through News Editor Shellye Crawley of New her brother, who worked with Jersey, Jeannine Simmons Carlton for the New Jersey Carlton and Lillian Brazil of Lake Waccamaw, Jona- Park Commission in Union Crawley came to visit a friend than and wife Veronica of County. in the St. James community Whiteville, and Lynette Mou- “We met in September about 30 years ago and found ton and husband Wilford of 1961, got engaged on my birth- a home. However, it took them Virginia. They have 12 grand- day on Nov. 7, and got married several years to move from children. in June 1962,” she said. Scotch Plains, N.J. to eastern Lillian was born and grew After settling into their Columbus County. up in Roselle, N.J. and moved home in Columbus County, The Crawleys came to visit to Plainfield, N.J., where Carl- the Crawleys became involved Haynes Graham’s family, as ton grew up, when they got in St. James community ac- Graham and Crawley had been married. tivities. Although they have friends and served to- had some health is- gether as firefighters sues, they are still in New Jersey. Years active. Lillian vol- later Crawley looked unteers for hospice Graham up and came and Retired Senior to visit. After look- Volunteer Persons, ing the community and bowls every over and meeting the Wednesday with Grahams’ friends, a group of senior Crawley stood up in citizens. Carlton is St. James Church and treasurer of the St. Carlton and Lillian Crawley in a recent photo made the statement, James Volunteer “This is where I’m Fire Department, coming when I retire.” plays golf, hunts Although the rural and fishes. community must have The Crawleys are posed some culture active in Covenant shock to the Crawleys, Love Church where such as unpaved roads she is a greeter and and no lights on the he is an armor bear- church property, they er. They also belong loved the people and to Christian Cou- the area. Lillian Craw- ples United, an orga- ley said they contin- nization that helps ued visiting the Gra- families who need a ham family and made hand up. Members, a lot of friends in the who seem like fam- community. “Paula ily, Lillian says, pay and Durkey Jacobs dues and meet once took us in and made a month for a cov- us like family,” she The Crawleys’ wedding photo ered dish meal and said. “We enjoyed every va- discuss how they can be of cation we had here, and when The couple celebrated their service to others. Lillian and Pastor Mitchell was leaving 50th wedding anniversary Carlton also enjoy gardening St. James Church in 1994 and in Weehawken, N.J. in June, and sharing their bounty with was selling his house, we de- and what a celebration it was, friends and neighbors. cided to buy it. We were go- stretch limo and all. Their Carlton had heart surgery ing to build but the Lord just children told their dad he in 2006 and Lillian had colon worked everything out. The didn’t have to wear a tie, but cancer in 2008, but both are children were little then.” needed to wear a jacket. It was still healthy and enjoy staying They moved after Carlton’s a surprise family dinner at active. retirement from Scotch Plains the Chart House, but Lynette “We give God all the glory A limo chauffeur assists Carlton and Lillian Crawley Police Department. was unable to attend. for it,” Lillian said. Chadbourn-based food bank helps 300 families per month By ALLEN TURNER volunteers who help each rian Church, the BB&T Light- Staff writer time the food bank opens its house Project, the Help Mis- doors. “We have a wonderful sion, Phi Beta Lambda of SCC, It began in the mind of group of volunteers who have Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Pastor Lester Holcomb of been so faithful in serving this Church, W.E. Bailey Produce, the Living Word Church of year,” she said. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chadbourn, but Holcomb says The biggest challenge, Disabled Veterans of Amer- Betty Walters and her hus- Betty Walters says, has been ica, Food Lion Charitable band, Eric, are the driving keeping enough food on hand. Foundation, Boyd and Horn forces who make it work. “If you consider even trying to Bread Ministry, the youth of Community Care and provide 300 bags of groceries Williamson Crossroads Bap- Share, an emergency food as- with 20 items in each bag, you tist Church, Girl Scouts and sistance center, opened on Feb. would need 6,000 items each too many individuals to list. 24, 2011 and had 82 families month. That is why we are so Financial contributions can apply for emergency food as- grateful for any group, busi- be sent to Living Word Church, sistance the very first day. By ness or individual who wish- P.O. Box 385, Chadbourn, N.C. the end of the year, they had es to help us meet the needs 28431, and should be desig- registered more than 700 fami- of the families in Columbus nated for “Community Care lies. Registration begins anew County,” she says. and Share” food bank. Canned each year and more than 500 Eric Walters says, “There goods can be dropped off at have registered in 2012. Betty From left, volunteers Gloria Redinger, Eric Walters and Betty Walters of the Community have been times when we the food bank at 98 Old Hwy. 76 Walters estimates that 250-300 Care and Share emergency food assistance center inventory a generous donation of didn’t think we were going to in Chadbourn (behind the for- families receive assistance food supplies from BB&T. have enough food, but – some- mer Enroh Gas location) any each month. how – the Lord has provided Thursday between 2 and 6 p.m. ilies once a month. After they Betty and Eric have made it Although Living Word it in his heart to make a dif- and we never have had to turn The food bank is open for found the current location, work. They are mission-mind- Church, Chadbourn Unit- ference in the community in away a needy family because needy families every Thurs- men of Living Word Church ed people.” ed Methodist Church and some way. we didn’t have food.” day from 2-6 p.m. and on the renovated and prepared the Ginny Hardin, a member of Chadbourn Presbyterian “I asked myself whether we In addition to the three second and fourth Saturdays interior and the group began the group’s board of directors, Church are the primary spon- would be missed in this area if churches mentioned, other of each month from 10 a.m. to purchasing food. remarked, “It has been awe- sors, other area churches have we were not here,” he says. “In community support has 12 noon. Families wishing to Clients come from through- some to see people come to- been generous in helping sup- other words, are we making a come from Mt. Tabor Baptist register will need to provide out Columbus County: gether. Although Living Word port the center. Chadbourn real difference in Chadbourn Church, Piney Forest Bap- a photo ID and a recent water Chadbourn, Whiteville, Fair and the Methodist and Pres- Presbyterian Church recently and Columbus County?” tist Church, Bethesda United or electricity bill that shows a Bluff, Evergreen, Cerro Gor- byterian churches are the pri- donated two new freezers. With those thoughts in Methodist Church, the Knit- current address. do, Hallsboro, Lake Wacca- mary sponsors, lots of other Community Care and mind, he contacted the Food wits knitting group, a phar- For more information con- maw, Riegelwood, Clarendon churches have been involved Share is not a government pro- Bank of Central and Eastern macy group from Columbus tact the Living Word Church and Tabor City. All races and as well.” gram; instead, it is a joint min- North Carolina to find out Regional Healthcare, Todd at 654-4164. ages are represented. Just as Holcomb praises istry of churches, community the requirements for open- Furniture, Dollar General of Holcomb cannot heap Betty and Eric Walters, Mrs. groups and individuals who ing a food bank in Chadbourn Chadbourn, First Presbyte- Staff photos by Allen Turner wish to help their neighbors. where they could offer a free enough praise on the Walters Walters praises the 15 or so Holcomb says that he had bag of groceries to needy fam- couple. “I had the vision, but
Preparing for clients Volunteer Shirley Horn prepares grocery bags for clients at the Community Care and Share food bank. The two new freezers at right behind Horn were donated by Chadbourn Presbyterian Church. The Community Care and Share food bank is located at 98 Old Highway 76 in Chadbourn. 6A -- The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 I’m almost 65 — how should Engagement I prepare for Medicare? Births Arp More than 103,000 North ployer group health plan? Timmy and Ava Watts Arp Carolinians will turn 65 this 3. How does your employer of Clarkton announce the year. Turning 65 is a lot like group health plan compare June 13 birth of a daughter, turning 16. When you turned with Medicare supplement Anna Klaire, in McLeod-Lo- 16, you didn’t automatically plans and Medicare Advan- ris Hospital. She weighed 8 get your driver’s license; in- tage plans? pounds 8.8 ounces. stead you had to take an exam Of course there are other Grandparents are the late and prove that you were a safe things to consider when de- DG and Rosa Lee Watts of driver. There was a specific or- termining your Medicare op- Clarkton , Laura Arp of Ta- der and pro- tions. bor City and Larry Arp of cedure for S H I I P Whiteville. L.D. and Doris Bryant getting your has cre- Anna Klaire has two sib- driver’s li- ated a lings, Allison Kaylee, 4, and cense, and h a n d o u t Joshua Kade, 14. the same is meant to Bryants celebrate 60th true for en- help you L.D. and Doris Bryant of two grandchildren, Rocky rolling in navig ate Greene North Myrtle Beach, S.C., for- Bryant who married Anya M e d i c a r e the Medi- Mr. and Mrs. David M. merly of Nakina, celebrated Richardson of Nakina, and for the first care sys- Greene of Elizabethtown an- Sue Ann Sellers their 60th wedding anniver- Tracy Bryant who married time when tem and nounce the May 17 birth of a James Michael Tyler sary recently with family and Tracy P. Ray of Loris, S.C.; you turn 65. initial en- daughter, Karlen Moseley, in friends. They were married four great-grandchildren, M u c h rollment Wilmington. She weighed 7 on June 18, 1952. Wesley Bryant, Roxanna Bry- like you an- p r o c e s s . pounds 4 ounces. Sellers-Tyler L.D. and Doris met when ant, McKinley Ray and Bry- t i c i p a t e d The hand- Mrs. Greene is the former James Michael Tyler and mutual friends introduced ant Ray; and step-great-grand- turning 16 out, “The Kelli Hewitt, daughter of Mr. Sue Ann Sellers, both of Ta- them in Nakina. They start- daughter Jaclyn Ray. and getting Road to and Mrs. Legrande Hewitt of bor City, will be married on ed their married life on an L.D. and Doris lived in your driv- Medi- Whiteville. Paternal grand- Saturday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at island off Georgetown, S.C. Nakina for many years until er’s license, you must antici- care,” outlines the decisions parents are Mr. and Mrs. Phil- Clarendon Freewill Baptist where L.D. was enlisted in the they left farming and started pate and plan for becoming a you’ll need to make and what lip A. Greene of Elizabeth- Church, 3960 Williams Road, Coast Guard. After leaving working side by side build- Medicare beneficiary. Don’t options are available through town. Clarendon. Friends and fam- the military they settled down ing homes in North Myrtle wait until you’re 65 to start the Medicare system. The couple also have a ily are invited. in Nakina, living the life of a Beach, S.C. They have lived in thinking about your Medicare To obtain a free copy of 6-year-old, Parker. farmer. the Cherry Grove section of choices. Start now and let SHI- “The Road to Medicare,” call They had two children, North Myrtle Beach, S.C. for IP, the Seniors’ Health Insur- SHIIP at 1-800-443-9354 or visit Rita, who is married to Rob- the past 22 years where they ance Information Program, SHIIP’s website at www.nc- ert Preston of North Myrtle have met wonderful friends help you. shiip.com. Beach, and Lloyd Bryant Jr., and enjoyed fishing and just SHIIP, a division of the You can also meet with married to the former Lynne sitting on the deck taking in N.C. Department of Insur- a certified SHIIP Volunteer Benton of Nakina. They have views of the marsh. ance, provides free, unbiased Counselor in your community information about Medicare to discuss your Medicare op- and other insurance-related tions. To arrange an appoint- Beat the heat, save energy issues. There are SHIIP sites ment with a SHIIP Volunteer The Carolinas are headed baths and wash laundry with in all 100 counties in North Counselor, contact the SHIIP for a heat wave in coming cold water whenever possible. Carolina. It is recommended coordinating site in your weeks. And as temperatures Washing clothes in cold wa- that you review your Medi- county: Judy Ward at 640-6602 soar, so can your energy us- ter could save you $30-$40 per care options before you need or Melody Prevatte at 642-7141 age. But there are ways to beat year. 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The body tempera- chairperson. bluegrass music and Native mer reading program for ages Mary Miller prepares a box of corn for a senior citizen to American dancing and drum- 3 to 12 at 9:30 a.m. on Wednes- take home after she and her husband Ed of the Western ming. Activities will include days, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. canoe rides and races, kids Kids are encouraged to Prong community broke a truck load of fresh corn for fishing contest, casting con- take part in this summer ven- seniors at the Whiteville nutrition site and Senior Center. test, kids wet T-shirt race and ture. The seniors were grateful for the tasty corn and appreci- s more. There will be booths ate the Millers’ great contribution. and exhibits, and food and ice cream will be available, or bring a picnic lunch. For more information con- ! “Event”ful July at Oasis Boutique ! tact Neill Lee at 628-4564 or Everett Davis at 910-618-6626. 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Black Jack Travis will be the featured speaker at Fort Fisher’s 2nd Saturday event, “Wounds, Fe- vers and Diseases: Healthcare in the Cape Fear during the Civil War” slated for July 14. Travis has authored several historical articles for nation- al publications and his book Men of God, Angels of Death Dr. Thigpen honored was honored by receiving the Dr. F. Ray Thigpen, medical director for Premier Living United Daughters of the Con- and Rehab Center for the past eight years, was recently federacy’s coveted Jefferson Davis Award and Gold Medal. honored at a reception to recognize his many years of Col. Travis will present service to the facility. Staff, residents, physicians and “Major James Reilly, Fight- Col. Black Jack Travis family members enjoyed fnger foods and punch as they ing to Save Fort Fisher” in stopped by to wish Dr. Thigpen well. He was presented the site auditorium at 11 .a.m. site, call (910) 458-5538 or visit a plaque noting his loyalty and years of service. “Dr. and again at 1 p.m. Period www.nchistoricsites.org/fish- BB&T gives back er/. Fort Fisher State Histor- Employees of BB&T at Lake Waccamaw delivered Thigpen has been such a wonderful medical director, medical equipment will be ic Site is part of the Division plastic boxes with a variety of goodies in each and physician and friend to us all,” said Administrator Gen- on display and additional re- of State Historic Sites in the plastic clothes hangers to residents of Premier Living nie Parnell. “He will be greatly missed but promised to enactors will discuss medi- cal care available to soldiers, N.C. Department of Cultural and Rehab Center. The donation was made possible visit his former patients at the facility from time to time.” sailors, and civilians during Resources, which annually through the BB&T’s Lighthouse Project, which allows Left to right are Dana Marlowe, LPN, unit coordinator; serves more than 19 million the Civil War. The program, each branch to receive monies to design activities that Administrator Gennie Parnell, Dr. Thigpen, resident ser- people through its 27 historic which is free, will feature give back to the communities they serve. Left to right vices director Sharon Herring, and Karen Schaller, RN, sites, seven history museums, cannon firings and guided are BB&T teller Linda Prevatte, Premier Living admin- director of nursing. tours throughout the day. All two art museums, the nation’s Fort Fisher programming is first state-supported Sym- istrator Gennie Parnell and BB&T relationship banker made possible by the Friends phony Orchestra, the State Li- Jessica Andrews. Other BB&T employees not pictured Get tree-care Melon Day at of Fort Fisher, the nonprofit brary, the N.C. Arts Council, are branch manager Christy Hilburn, head teller Linsey group that supports the site. and the State Archives. McLean and teller Ashley Bullard. “It’s wonderful when booklet for Fort Fisher, the largest The N.C. Department of people recognize the needs of our residents and we ap- Farm Market earthen fortification in the Cultural Resources serves as preciate it so much,” said Parnell. $3 Arbor Day Confederacy, once protected a champion for North Caro- slated July 14 the port of Wilmington and lina’s creative industry, which Genealogical Society meets July 14 Columbus County Com- the vital blockade running employs nearly 300,000 North The Southeastern North S. Carroll Pearsall will donation munity Farmers Market will trade on the Cape Fear River. Carolinians and contributes Carolina Genealogical So- present a program in refer- The Arbor Day Foundation host Watermelon Day on Sat- After two massive bombard- more than $41 billion to the ciety will meet at the N. C. ence to his location of vari- is offering a handy tree-care urday, July 14, from 9 a.m. ments the fort fell to a Union state’s economy. To learn Museum of Forestry, 415 S. ous old, and sometimes aban- booklet designed to help peo- until noon. N. C. Watermelon infantry assault on Jan. 15, more, visit www.ncculture. Madison St., Whiteville, on doned, cemeteries in the ple plant and care for trees. Festival royalty will conduct 1865. With the capture of Fort com. Saturday, July 14, at 2 p. m. Riegelwood area of Colum- Anyone can receive the games and activities for chil- Fisher, Wilmington’s port – Those who wish may gather bus County. Society mem- Conservation Trees booklet dren and adults. Free prizes, t- “the Lifeline of the Confed- at 1 p. m. for conversation bers and those interested in simply by making a $3 dona- shirts, recipes and watermel- eracy” – was closed to foreign and sharing of family histo- genealogy and history are tion to the Foundation. on samples will be available trade. Register for ries. invited to attend. Conservation Trees is a on a first-come, first-served Fort Fisher State Historic user-friendly booklet that fea- basis, while supplies last. Site is located at 1610 Fort fall soccer tures illustrations, colorful Other locally grown, farm Fisher Blvd. S., Kure Beach. Girls and boys ages 4-15 SCC ofers Meet the Press photos and easily understood fresh fruits and vegetables For more information on the who are interested in soccer descriptions. that will be available are blue- are encouraged to register for “Conservation Trees is an berries, beets, butterbeans, the Columbus Parks and Rec marketing seminar July 24 ideal resource for tree plant- broccoli, green beans, squash, Young’s poem fall league season. The Southeastern Com- Gerber, an account executive ers throughout the country,” zucchini, onions, cucumbers, Participants must be be- munity College Small Busi- with Brandon Agency, a lead- said John Rosenow, chief ex- lettuce, cabbage, mustard to be published tween the ages of 4-15 years ness Center will offer a free ing marketing agency based ecutive and founder of the Ar- of age as of Aug. 31, 2012. seminar on Tuesday, July 24, in Myrtle Beach, will speak on greens, turnips, potatoes, A poem by Erick Young bor Day Foundation. “It is im- Registration at the Columbus focusing on media relations, paid advertising, with an em- sweet potatoes, tomatoes, of Whiteville has been reg- portant that people know how County Parks and Recreation advertising and social media. phasis on emerging digital op- peppers, sweet corn, plants, istered in The American Li- to properly plant and care for office is between the hours of The event, “Meet the Press,” portunities. He will also cover herbs, baked goods, eggs, brary of Poetry 2012 Student their trees. 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 will be held from 1:30-4 p.m. the importance of social me- jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, Poetry Contest. “Taking care of exist- p.m. Registration forms can at the Interim Centre, 301 Lib- dia and branding. honey, soaps and lip balm, cut The poem, “An Ocean ing trees is just as critical as also be found on the Colum- erty Street in Whiteville. The “Meet the Press” is co- flowers, crafts, and more. Tears,” will also be published planting new ones,” Rosenow bus County Parks and Recre- seminar is designed to benefit sponsored by Columbus The Farmers Market is in “Talented,” a book that will continued. “Trees clean the ation website. small businesses, non-profit County Tourism Bureau, located at 132 Government feature a collection of poems air, keep our water sources The deadline to register is organizations, events and fes- Greater Whiteville Cham- Complex Road in Whiteville, that will be released in the pure and conserve energy. July 13 at 4:30 p.m.; no exten- tivals, and government agen- ber of Commerce, Whiteville near the Department of So- fall. Trees provide so many bene- cial Services. Hours of opera- sions will be observed. cies. City Schools and Whiteville fits to a community, and that’s tion are Tuesdays, Thursdays The Columbus County A panel of local and re- Downtown Development Com- why it is so vital to take care and Saturdays, from 7 a.m. un- Westside Alumni Parks and Recreation office gional media representatives mission. Attendees should of them.” til noon. The market features is located at 606 N. Thompson will share tips for generating pre-register by calling the The booklet provides de- farmer-grown, farmer-sold fundraiser July 14 Street behind the Columbus press coverage to promote or- Chamber of Commerce at 642- tails about the right way to products. Members’ farms The D.C. Chapter of the County Health Department. ganizations and events. Randy 3171. plant and prune trees. It also are visited periodically to as- National Westside Alumni Registration fee is $25 and all includes tips on using shade sure that all items sold are lo- Association will host its 32nd new participants will need trees and windbreaks to save cally grown by the seller and annual scholarship fundrais- to bring copies of their birth RENT-A-CAR on energy costs, attracting are of the highest quality. For er on Saturday, July 14, from certificates. Make all checks songbirds and creating a liv- more information, visit www. 6-10 p.m. at the CBL Multipur- payable to Columbus County SHORT $ 95 ing snow fence. columbuscountyfarmersmar- pose Center- Antioch Baptist Parks and Recreation. 19 To receive the Conserva- ket.com. Church of Clinton, Md. For more information call Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville tion Trees booklet, send a $3 The 2012 scholarship re- 640-6624. BROS. 642-4175 check along with your name cipient is Devon Morgan and address to: Conservation of Chadbourn and the 2012 Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, Veterans meet honoree is Dr. Kwabena Fa- 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Vietnam Veterans of Amer- heem Ashanti, formerly of NE 68410, or order online at ica meet the first Tuesday of Chadbourn. Gospel recording arborday.org/conservation- each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. artists, The Mighty Echoes of trees. Madison St., Whiteville. Elizabethtown and the Heav- enly Sons of Washington, D.C. will perform. For ticket infor- Join Arbor Day Foundation, mation contact Lewis Frink, (301) 980-0572, Randolph Dees, help replant national forests 654-3113, or Cassileen Frink, America’s forestland is a forests, we will preserve pre- 654-3920. prized natural resource, and cious natural resources and anyone can help plant much- the benefits they provide for Scheduling a needed trees in these vital ar- generations to come.” eas by joining the Arbor Day To join the Arbor Day Foun- community event? Foundation. dation and help plant trees in Through the Replanting national forests, send a $10 Our National Forests cam- membership contribution to Check out our paign, the Arbor Day Founda- Replanting Our National For- 24-hour Community tion will honor each new mem- ests, Arbor Day Foundation, ber who joins the Foundation 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, Calendar at: in July by planting 10 trees in NE 68410, or visit arborday. forests that have been devas- org/july. www.whiteville.com tated by wildfires, insects and disease. The cost for joining the Ar- bor Day Foundation is a $10 donation. SCC TV Schedule America’s national forests EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time face enormous challenges, in- Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. cluding unprecedented wild- Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at fires that have left a backlog www.sccnc.edu of nearly one million acres in This week on EDU-Cable: need of replanting. The Arbor Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Day Foundation has worked 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room with the United States Forest 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Your Health Matters – Children’s Service for more than 20 years Health Care – Terrie Priest and Dr. Randolph Matthews to plant trees in forests in need. 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. – Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative National forests need pro- Extension – Raised Bed Gardening – tection because they provide Howard Wallace and Michael Shuman habitat for wildlife, keep the 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks with air clean and help ensure safe Harry Foley – Fiesta Pork drinking water for more than Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday 180 million Americans. 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – Meet the Press – Sue Hawks, Mary Lee “Keeping our forests Hudson, Rhonda Bullard-Dutton, Justin Smith healthy is vital to the health of and Bettina Cox people and the entire planet,” 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. – SCC’s Facility Maintenance said John Rosenow, founder Technology Program – Sue Hawks and Jeff Hester and chief executive of the 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Volunteer Connection with Arbor Day Foundation. “By Dr. Melody Prevatte – Columbus County Help planting trees in our national Mission – Betty Holcomb Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 -- Page 8A
BETTY MARRIMON DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE WHITEVILLE -- Betty Mar- rimon of the Mt. Olive com- ELIZABETH ‘LIBBY’ KATHLEEN CONNOR munity, died Tuesday, July 3, TURNER STRICKLAND CHAPMAN 2012 in Philadelphia, Pa. She CERRO GORDO -- Mrs. BLYTHE, Ga. -- Mrs. Kath- was the daughter of Mildred Elizabeth “Libby” Turn- leen Connor Chapman, 76, Murphy Pegese. er Strickland, 76, of the died Monday, July 2, 2012. Final rites will be held at Cherry Grove community Mrs. Chapman was born in noon Thursday, July 12 at Cor- of Cerro Gordo, died Satur- Fair Bluff, the daughter of nerstone Missionary Baptist day, July 7, 2012 at South- the late Nettie Herring and Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. Buri- eastern Hospice House in Wilbert Connor. She was al will be in Evergreen Ceme- Lumberton. the wife of Jack L. Chap- tery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Frank Bell She was the daughter of man. She was preceded in Funeral Home of Brooklyn, the late Floyd and Alice death by one son, Willie N.Y. is handling the arrange- Mincey Turner and was Thomas Parker; two sis- FLORA MAE SKIPPER ments. Smith Funeral Home MICHAEL WAYNE also preceded in death by ters, Leatha Wilson, Shel- CROSS of Whiteville is announcing for SIMMONS one brother, Hoyt Turner. by Shaw; and one brother, CHADBOURN -- Flora Mae the family. Viewing will be held CLARENDON -- Michael She was employed by H.W. Connor. Skipper Cross, 73, died Sunday, form 10-noon Thursday, July 12 Wayne Simmons, 49 died Koonce Drug Company in A graveside service was July 8, 2012 at Golden Living at the church. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Chadbourn for many years held Friday, July 6 at Hill- Center in Lumberton. She was She is survived by, in addi- CORDELL HARPER his residence. He was the and later employed by crest Memorial Park with the daughter of the late Holi- tion to her mother, her hus- TABOR CITY -- Cordell son of Jerry Wayne and Belk’s Department Store in Rev. Dewayne French of- day and Madge Gaskin Skipper. band, Douglas Marrimon; two Harper, 73, died Satur- Patsy Wagner Simmons. He Whiteville. ficiating. Poteet Funeral She was the widow of Harvey daughters, Rhonda and Tyonna day, July 7, 2012 in Grand had worked with National Final rites will be held at Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Daniel Cross. She was pre- Marrimon; one son, Douglas Strand Regional Medical Spinning and loved to fish. 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 at Road, Augusta, Ga. handled ceded in death by five siblings, Marrimon Jr.; her stepfather, Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Final rites were held Sun- Worthington Funeral Home the arrangements. Genevia Smith, Phil Moore, Es- James Walter Pegese; one ad- Born in Columbus County, day, July 8 at McKenzie with Revs. Tim Moore and She is survived by, in ad- taleen Lewis, Freeman Skipper opted brother, Charles Frank he was the son of the late Mortuary Chapel of White- Josh Phillips officiating. dition to her husband, one and Francis Skipper. of Whiteville; and one sister, Willie and Jettie Ward ville with Rev. Jim Ponder Interment will follow in son, Michael K. Parker of Final rites will be conducted Ella Mae Lewis of New York. Harper. He was a member officiating. Burial followed the Cherry Grove Baptist Newnan, Ga.; two daugh- at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, of Faith Holiness Church in the Simmons Family Church Cemetery. The fam- ters, Rose P. Van Winkle of at Worthington Funeral Home LETHA MCMILLIAN and owner and operator of Cemetery, Clarendon. ily will receive friends from Blythe, Michelle P. Chap- with Rev. James Hester offici- LEWIS Tabor City Auto Parts for Survivors include his par- 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 9 at man of Columbia; one sis- ating. Interment will follow TABOR CITY -- Letha Mc- 45 years. ents, Wayne and Patsy Wag- the funeral home in Chad- ter, Ruby Helms of Abbotts- in Chadbourn Memorial Cem- Millian Lewis, 66, died Satur- He is survived by his ner Simmons of Clarendon; bourn. burg; five grandchildren; etery. The family will receive day, July 7, 2012 at her resi- wife Mildred S. Harper of one sister, Debra Sue Sim- She is survived by her two great-grandchildren friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, dence. Tabor City; three sons, Re- mons Clements and hus- husband, Rev. Elmore and numerous nieces and July 10 at the funeral home in Arrangements are incom- dell Harper and wife, Lori, band, Doug, of Durham; Strickland of the home; nephews. Chadbourn. plete and will be announced Royce Harper and wife, one brother, David Mitch- one daughter, Polly S. Cole- Friends may sign the on- She is survived by three by Westside Funeral Home of Lora, and Randall Harp- ell Simmons of Clarendon; man and her husband, line guest register at www. daughters, Judy Hammonds Tabor City. er, all of Tabor City; one and one niece, Maya Kath- Reno, of Tabor City; two poteetfuneralhomes.com of Tabor City, Brenda Bennett daughter, Janelle H. Daw- leen Clements of Durham. brothers, Shelton Turner of Lexington, S.C. and Camelia Lee’s Chapel AMEZ son and husband, Chris, of of Carlyle, Ky. and Charles LOIS MAYWON ELLISON Watts of Chadbourn; three Tabor City; 12 grandchil- CLYDE EDWARD Turner of Blacksburg, S.C.; BOLTON -- Lois Maywon sons, Danny Cross of Lum- to hold VBS dren; and six great grand- LIVINGSTON two sisters, Hazel Barnes Ellison, 67, died Sunday, July berton, Corey Cross and Ryan Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion children. TABOR CITY -- Clyde Ed- of Fair Bluff and Mar- 8, 2012 at Columbus Regional Cross, both of Chadbourn; Church will hold its vacation Final rites will be held at ward Livingston, 69, died vadeen T. Husky of New Healthcare. one brother, Kenneth Skip- Bible school July 9-13 at 6 p.m. 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 in Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at Port News, Va.; two grand- Arrangements will be an- per of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 10 The church is located at 42 the Inman Funeral Home his home. Born in Columbus children, John Coleman nounced by Peoples Funeral grandchildren; and four great- Blacksmith Road, Bolton. Chapel with Revs. Michael County, he was the son of the of Cerro Gordo and Ryan Home of Whiteville. grandchildren. Rev. Thomas Williams is Brown and Larry Small of- late Oscar Scott and Edna Mae Coleman of Tabor City; and the pastor. ficiating. Burial will be in Cox Livingston. two great-grandchildren, HARRY POWELL JR. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ta- Evergreen BC to A graveside service was Christopher and Tanner HALLSBORO -- Harry Pow- bor City. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 7 at Cox Coleman. ell Jr., 64, died Sunday, July 8, Dulah MBC to hold held Monday, July 9 from hold VBS July 9-13 Cemetery, Coxtown Road, Ta- 2012 at his residence. 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home Evergreen Baptist Church VBS July 9-13 bor City. Inman Funeral Home JULIUS GRAHAM Arrangements will be an- in Tabor City. will hold its vacation Bible Dulah Missionary Baptist of Tabor City handled the ar- MANASSAS, Va. -- Julius nounced by Peoples Funeral A guest register is avail- school Monday, July 9-Friday, Church will hold its vacation rangements. Graham, 59, formerly of Rie- Home of Whiteville. able at inmanfuneralhome. July 13. Bible school July 9-13 from He is survived by one son, gelwood, died Friday, July 6, com. Bible school will be held 6:30-9 p.m. The theme is amaz- Edwards Livingston of Savan- 2012 in Richmond, Va. Peace BC to hold from 6-9 p.m. Monday through ing wonders aviation. nah, Ga.; two sisters, Louise Arrangements are incom- Thursday and commence- Supper will be served each Ellison of Lexington, Betty plete and will be announced Marvelous Mondays COG of Prophecy to ment will be held Friday at night. Family night is Friday, Lou Piver of Fayetteville; and by Smith Funeral Home of Peace Baptist Church will hold VBS July 16-20 6 p.m. Dinner will be served July 13 at 6:30 p.m. one granddaughter. Whiteville. hold Marvelous Mondays dur- each night. The church is located at Church of God of Prophecy ing the months of July and 12476 Swamp Fox Hwy. East, will hold its vacation Bible August at 7 p.m. Bethel UMC to hold Tabor City. school Monday, July 16-Friday, Each Monday will feature a El-Bethel to hold chicken dinner July 22 For more information call July 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The different pastor. For July 9 the Hallsboro BC to the church at 653-2119. theme is SonRise National Sunday gospel jubilee Bethel United Method- speaker will be Pastor Monty host Te Stafsmen Park. Refreshments will be El-Bethel Church will hold ist Church will hold a fried Hamilton from Come As You Hallsboro Baptist Church served nightly and commence- a Sunday gospel jubilee Sun- chicken dinner Sunday, July Are Bible Fellowship, Myrtle will feature The Staffsmen in St. Mark AME Zion ment will be Friday night fol- day, July 15 at 4 p.m. The 22 from noon-until. Donations Beach, S.C. concert Sunday, July 15 at 11 lowed by a hot dog supper. jubilee will feature in concert accepted. The church is located at 653 to present Temple a.m. The church is located at Dr. M.H. Russell and The Mu- The church is located at Love Mill Road (behind Trac- Rev. Barry Swain is the pas- Grandin Story 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chad- sicians For Christ (formerly) 2733 MM Ray Road, Clarendon. tor Supply). tor. St. Mark AME Zion Church bourn. of Long Beach, Calif., Deacon For more information call For more information call Autism Support Group will John McPherson is the pas- Herman Ellis and The Dy- Jackie Hayes at 234-0361. 642-0251. tor. namic Queen City Aires of view the Temple Grandin Story Charlotte and the Baldwin Stroke and Osteoporosis Veterans to hold Wednesday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m. St. Luke AMEZ to Singers, The Jr. Humble Spirit The story documents the life of Singers and The Male Chorus, screenings coming to Whiteville fundraiser July 9 Dr. Temple Grandin. Babysit- all of Whiteville. Pizza Hut of Whiteville ting services will be provided, hold play July 15 Residents living in and predictor of heart disease. A The church is located at 415 will hold a fundraising event contact Anita at 520-2203 no St. Luke A.M.E. Zion around the Whiteville com- bone density screening to as- W. Walter Street. Monday, July 9 from 5-9 p.m. A later than Monday, July 9. Church will hold a play en- munity can be screened to sess osteoporosis risk is also Robert Williams is the pastor. percentage of the money col- The church is located at 114 titled “Church folks” Sunday, reduce their risk of having a offered and is appropriate for lected will be donated to the W. Virgil St. July 15 at 4 p.m. The play is stroke or bone fracture. Peace both men and women. DAV, VFW and VVA funds. For more information about sponsored by the class leaders Baptist Church will host Life Packages start at $149. All Eat-in, pick up or delivery the group call Rev. Charlrean of the church. Porter Swamp BC to Line Screenings on July 10. five screenings take 60-90 min- are available. Mapson at 233-0012. The church is located at hold VBS July 9-13 The site is located at 653 Love utes to complete. For more 410 Martin Luther King Dr., Mill Road in Whiteville. information regarding the Bladenboro. Porter Swamp Baptist Chadbourn Chapter Church will hold its vacation Four key points every per- screenings or to schedule an For more information call son needs to know: appointment, call 1-877-237- Old Dock UMC to Westside Alumni meeting Janice Blanks at 648-5313. Bible school Monday, July s 3TROKE IS THE THIRD LEADING 1287 or visit our website at The Chadbourn Chapter Rev. Carrenia Shaw is the 9-Friday, July 13 from 6:30-9 hold VBS July 9-11 p.m. The theme is Amazing cause of death and a leading www.lifelinescreening.com. of the Westside Alumni As- pastor. Old Dock United Methodist wonders aviation. cause of permanent disability Preregistration is required. sociation will hold its regu- Church will hold its vacation Tim Moore is the pastor. s %IGHTY PERCENT OF STROKE lar monthly meeting Tues- Freewill Holiness victims had no apparent warn- Bible school July 9-11 Monday- day, July 10, at the Westside ing signs prior to their stroke. Union Valley BC to Wednesday from 7-8:45. The Community Center, 650 West to hold pastoral s 0REVENTATIVE ULTRASOUND hold VBS July 15-19 theme is “Operation Over- Smith Street, Chadbourn, be- Woman’s Baptist Home screenings can help you avoid board: Dare to go deep with appreciation Union Valley Baptist ginning at 7 p.m. and Foreign Missionary a stroke God.” Freewill Holiness Church Church will hold its vacation The membership is encour- s 3CREENINGS ARE FAST NONIN- The church is located 14 will hold its pastoral appre- Convention Bible school Sunday, July aged to attend, as well as those vasive, painless, affordable and miles east of Whiteville on ciation for Pastor Lucy Young All persons attending the 15-Thursday, July 19 from interested in joining the orga- convenient. Dock Road off Hwy 130. Tuesday, July 24-Sunday, July Woman’s Baptist Home and 5:45-9:25 p.m. A meal will be nization. Screenings identify poten- 29. Tuesday through Friday Foreign Missionary Conven- served nightly beginning at tial cardiovascular conditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly. tion July 23-26 and riding the 5:45. Family night is Friday, such as blocked arteries and Saturday, July 28 will be a bus with the Brunswick-Wac- July 20 at 6 p.m. incluiding a irregular heart rhythm, ab- pastoral banquet at 6 p.m. and camaw Missionary Baptist full meal. dominal aortic aneurysms, Sunday, July 29 the grand fi- Association is asked to meet For more information call and hardening of the arteries nale at 2 p.m. behind Arby’s on 701 Bypass the church 640-3372. in the legs, which is a strong The church is located at in Whiteville at 7 a.m. July 23 3258 Pocosin Road, Lake Wac- in order to load luggage for camaw. departure at 8 a.m. to Raleigh. Brunswick-Waccamaw BA to For more information call Each rider is asked to do- Evangelist Vickie Park at 874- nate $20.25 to Sister Annie L. hold Christmas in July 0282. Best, the person in charge of The Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Association woman’s transportation, prior to the auxiliary will celebrate its ‘Christmas in July,’ July 21 at 10:30 departure date. a.m. at the Brunswick Cove Nursing Home in Leland. Oak Dale BC to hold Each church of the association is asked to prepare and VBS July 16-20 bring 12 care packages to this event. Rev. Dr. James Scott and Oak Dale Baptist Church Fair Bluf Library the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church choir will render the service. will hold its vacation Bible Meet behind Arby’s on 701 Bypass in Whiteville at 8:30 a.m. school Monday, July 16-Fri- to hold summer July 21 and leave from there at 9 a.m. to travel to the nursing day, July 20 from 6-9 p.m. A home off 74-76 on Hwy. 133 in Leland. reading program meal will be served at 6 p.m. Commencement will be held The Fair Bluff Community Sunday, July 22 at 11 a.m. Library will begin a summer For more information call reading program Tuesday, CLASSIFIEDS SELL July 10 from 4-5 p.m. and con- Rev. Robert McNair, pastor at 840-4060 or Deborah Wyatt at tinue each Tuesday through 648-2377. July 31. CLASSIFIEDS SELL www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 –9-A Spay Continued from page 1-A is the most expensive. The individual is given a certificate to be used at one of three vet offices in the county within 30 days. Failure to do so means Animal Control will reclaim the pet and fine the owner $50, under the proposal. An advisory committee appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commission- ers is recommending changes in adoption policy. Rescue organizations with a 501(C)3 form on file with the county and “in good standing with animal control officers” are exempt from the changes. Those groups will continue to pay only the reduced adoption fee of $10. “Mandatory spay/neuter File photo of adopted pets is standard Pets are available to good homes after a 12-hour holding care in most animal shelters time at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. in North Carolina and is state law in South Carolina,” ad- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist visory board chairman and veterinarian Jeff Burroughs multiply. It’s like a revolving Prior to the mandatory Sailing soldier told commissioners. door.” program, commissioners ap- John Fuda, a soldier at Fort Bragg, installs new rigging on a sailboat he recently Robert Adams of the West- Burroughs pointed out that proved a voluntary program bought, in the driveway of his father in-law’s home off Waccamaw Shores at the Lake. ern Prong community was Animal Control is concerned last year for spay and neuter. opposed to the change. “If you with public health and created From August 2011 to June drive the cost of adoption up, for that purpose. 2012, just 31 vouchers were it will cause the adoption rate obtained. to drop drastically,” Adams ‘If you drive the cost of In June 2012, 229 dogs ar- rived at the shelter with 206 Fire units go west, north to help said. “I wouldn’t like to see adoption up, it will cause the euthanasia rate increase adopted. The N.C. Forest Service has Tennessee, Utah, Virginia In addition to a 20-member three or four times. At $150 the adoption rate to drop Of those 206, 35 were in- sent 32 employees to help fight and Wyoming. The agency fire fighting team, the NCSFS apiece, people are going to quit drastically. I wouldn’t like dividuals from within the wildfires in other states. also is providing staff for the has also provided an equip- adopting them.” to see the euthanasia rate county, 22 were individuals The personnel will help Southern Area Coordination ment manager, a helicopter from out-of-town and 149 were Animal Control Direc- increase three or four state and federal agencies in Center in Atlanta. In North crewmember, intelligence rescue group adoptions. a variety of duties . Carolina, workers are help- support, a personnel time tor Rossie Hayes said rescue times. At $150 apiece, groups that qualify for the Twenty-three animals were “N.C. Forest Service em- ing the U.S. Forest Service recorder, a pump operator, reduced $10 fee adopt the ma- people are going to quit euthanized. ployees are recognized na- battle the 21,000-acre fire in the radio operators, a situation jority of animals leaving the adopting them.’ For every one cat adopted, tionally as excellent wild- Croatan National Forest near unit leader, and an aviation shelter. Robert Adams three were euthanized in June. land firefighters,” said State New Bern. technical specialist. Commissioner Edwin Russ Of 270 cats received in June, 81 Forester Wib Owen. “During Large wildland fires— The requesting agencies made a motion to accept the were adopted. times of extreme wildfire in called project fires—often will reimburse the state for recommended changes and Only two went to in-county our country, the wildland fire require reinforcements from providing the assistance. Commissioner Ricky Bullard “The pound is there for pub- individuals, eight went to indi- community works together to other states and agencies. Dur- “We are very proud of seconded it, followed by full lic health, not for the benefit of viduals out-of-town and rescue help each other. In fact, many ing last year’s Holly Shelter these men and woman for board approval. the animals,” Burroughs said. groups adopted 71. More than of our folks have trained with fire in Pender County, N.C. the personal sacrifice they “I feel like there might be a He added that in recent years 180 were euthanized. other state and federal agen- Forest Service District Eight, are making to aid in fighting decrease in the adoption rate great progress had been made Hayes said the new fees cies. Those trainings and these based out of Whiteville, hosted these fires,” said Agriculture but it is for the overall good at the shelter. begin Aug. 6. opportunities to work together dozens of firefighters from Commissioner Steve Troxler. of the county,” Commissioner “I think we probably have ultimately benefit North Caro- as far away as Arizona and “It is extremely difficult for James Prevatte said. “Right one of the best (advisory) Nicole Cartrette lina because our employees Montana. North Carolina for- states — and even the federal now every animal that leaves committees we have ever had,” 910-642-4104 ext. 225 gain knowledge and experi- est fire fighters have helped government — to battle large the shelter has the capacity to Bullard added. [email protected] ence that can be used when in Texas, Florida and several wildfires without outside as- responding to incidents here western states as well as Vir- sistance. Our employees know at home.” ginia in recent years. that the work they do to help Forest Service employees The Tar Heel firefighters other firefighting agencies will Watermelon Chief are working on fires in Colo- are returning the favor by come back to us in the form of Festival needs Continued from page 1-A rado, Montana, South Dakota, playing a variety of roles. assistance when we need it.” more entries additional funding sources for often went home concerned that purpose. about a lack of coverage in Columbus County’s small Gillim said he is enjoying the town. watermelon crop is looking his new duties. “With the deputies, I can good at the present, although “There are some perks,” stay at home a little now,” he the fruit would be improved he said, “but what I am really said. “Sheriff ’s Chris Batten’s with timely rains as the crop looking forward to is being men are helping me get a little nears maturity. able to take some time off rest without sitting at home “So far it looks good,” said and know the town is still worrying to death.” Howard Wallace, horticul- covered.” ture agent with the Columbus The former Sampson Coun- Jefferson Weaver County Extension Service of- ty deputy occasionally used fice in Whiteville. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 his personal vehicle for pa- [email protected] “We’re mostly backyard trols in Bolton, and said he growers,” Wallace said of the county’s watermelon pro- ducers, meaning most of the output is consumed by the Parents Are Winners In growers. The annual watermelon Chicken Nugget Case festival, Fair Bluff ’s tribute to the summer fruit, is scheduled in the legislation to allow pa- for July 21 but Wallace said rental exceptions; he as well more entries are needed in the as others did not agree with watermelon quality contest. the Commission and pledged “We need to get more par- to his constituents he would ticipation from folks,” he said. try to fix the problem--he did. “We want more entries. We’d Language in the HB 95 (new love to have more competi- Joint Budget) on page 62 SEC- tion.” TION 10.1 (c1), h1 G.S. 110-91 Watermelon growers in (2) is amended to give parents North and South Carolina are the right to decide what their eligible to enter their fruits in child should eat while in day the quality contest, he said. care. To avoid another in- G.L. Pridgen Last year, Columbus County cident such as the “Chicken growers planted about 50 acres, RALEIGH —It has taken Nugget” case in Hoke County, the largest watermelon plant- some time and a lot of work- the following language in the ing since 2004 when about 250 -but for a change parents, not bill protects those parental acres were grown. the nanny sate, are the win- rights. ners. Excepts from the new lan- Representative Pridgen was guage reads as follows (see HB contacted by a parent about 950, pg. 62, for entire test): “h. lunchtime complications af- Parental exceptions. - ...... fecting her preschool child, The childcare facility shall which prompted him to in- not provide food or beverages vestigate. The story made na- to a child whose parents or tional headlines and sparked guardian has opted out of any debate about government supplemental food program influence over children’s provided by the childcare lunchboxes and was coined facility and whose parent or the “Chicken Nugget” case. guardian is providing food The mother packed a lunch and beverages for the child. of a turkey and cheese sand- The Commission, the Divi- wich, potato chips, banana, sion of Child Development and apple juice and was told and Early Education of the “Clawd,” the giant ground it did not meet United States Department of Health and sloth, returns to the Virginia Department of Agriculture Human Services, or any State Museum of Natural Science meal guideline written into agency or contracting entity July 11. One of the most the state’s pre-k policies. The with a State agency shall not popular parts of the N.C. Mu- child’s mother told Pridgen evaluate the nutritional value seum of Forestry’s “Prehis- that her daughter ate three or adequacy of the compo- toric Giants” exhibit, visitors chicken nuggets for lunch that nents of food and beverages will have one last chance to day and returned home with provided by the parent or have their photograph taken her own meal untouched. guardian to his or her child with “Clawd” through July 10. Pridgen found that the Com- enrolled in a child care facil- Other features of the popular mission who is responsible ity as an indicator of environ- “Prehistoric Giants” will con- for setting the guidelines ig- mental quality ratings.” tinue to inhabit the N.C. Muse- nored the recommendation um of Forestry through Nov. 4. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 Mandatory spay, neuter policy Ask us Q. When do the state Senate and House district lines change and will help animals who represents what district?
A. New district plans were in the long run drawn to re-balance district popu- A mandatory spay/neuter fee for animal lations following the 2010 census. control will likely mean fewer animals will The new districts were used for be adopted from the animal shelter. voting in the 2012 primary and will be used in the November That’s the short view, but in the long election, but representation run, a mandatory spay and neuter policy is under those new districts will not the best way to prevent the births of more begin until winning candidates animals, many of which will only further are sworn into office in January add to the problem of animal overpopula- of 2013. tion. Columbus County (now in Nationally, more than four million District 8 with Pender and Bruns- unwanted animals are euthanized by wick counties and represented by animal shelters a year. A number of states, Bill Rabon of Southport) will join including South Carolina, have laws that Robeson County in N.C Senate essentially District 13, currently represented by Michael Walters of Proctor- mandate The point ville. animal shel- Sadly, more dogs and Walters faces opposition from ters require cats will likely be eu- Bernard White Jr. of Whiteville those who in November. adopt thanized at the shelter Columbus County (now in Dis- animals to because of the cost, but trict 20 with portions of Bruns- guarantee in the big picture, reduc- wick County and represented by Dewey Hill of Lake Waccamaw) that these ing the population of animals A cool respite for a summer’s day is combined with portions of will be unwanted animals is Robeson and a smaller portion spayed or the best way to reduce of Bladen county in N.C. House By JEFFERSON WEAVER “smoothie.” Never mind when I ised everything would “be in next District 46 currently represented neutered. shelter numbers in the Staff Writer occasionally drink one. week,” or down to Big Value where by G.L Pridgen of Lumberton. Groups future. Smoothie. Indeed. Kind of like I would drool over the guns and such as the Although consumption of any a wimpy milkshake, the other end fishing rods. Humane dairy product at temperatures of the spectrum from the spoon- There is an art form, as I have Society, which doesn’t take the euthaniz- over 95 degrees should be fatal, a able things sold at most double- mentioned, to making the perfect ing of animals lightly, and the American milkshake saved my life the other contradiction places, where the milkshake. It seems so simple, Shadows of Veterinary Medical Society, endorse efforts day. fast food is often neither fast yet to make it worthwhile is so Well, maybe not literally, but it nor food. A demanding—and that is just with nationally promoting spay/neuter pro- Vietnam grams at animal shelters. made everything a whole lot better. milkshake the plain vanilla, chocolate or wannabee. strawberry. When you start adding PART II The number of unwanted or stray ani- The thermometer was climb- ing, and I suddenly realized that H e n c e , things like bananas or coconut, a mals in Columbus County has long been I was low on energy was because when the master’s hand is required. Editor’s Note: The is the second a problem, from thoughtless people who I had skipped lunch, putting it nice lady That hand was at work when of a two-part question-and-answer abandon their deer hounds after deer sea- off until it was really too late, behind the I drew up a straw full of ground essay by Anna Scott, who inter- son to those who raise dogs for fighting. In lest I ruin my supper. Since I am counter at bananas the other day, enjoying a viewed her father, David Scott of many cases, however, people can no longer blessed with the metabolism of a R o n d a ’ s blast from an air conditioning vent Lake Waccamaw, on his thoughts afford to keep a dog or cat and are forced to shrew, fasting is not a good thing, place said pointed directly at my sweaty face. and experiences about serving in take them to the shelter, hoping someone since when I get hungry, I tend to t h e y h a d I resisted the urge to vacuum the Vietnam. Part I ran Thursday. needs a pet. frighten small children. Frighten b a n a n a shake down, instead convincing them more than usual, I should milk- Weaver myself to savor every slurp. ANNA SCOTT: Tell me a little In May, the county had 219 dogs brought bit about your entry into the mili- to the shelter but 185 were adopted, mostly add. s h a ke s, I It was reminiscent of Rosie’s decided to take a chance. It had shakes in that cool, dark drug tary. (The draft, voluntarily join- by rescue groups or individuals from I had been promising Ronda Barnes that I would go by her been years since I had enjoyed store, where the awnings kept ing, etc.) How did you feel about outside Columbus County. At one time, as restaurant in Whiteville, and such a luxury. the heat of summer at bay as ef- the decision you had to make? many as 5,000 animals had to be put down this seemed an opportune time to A few minutes later, I had a tiny, fectively as the air conditioning. I joined the Navy in late 1969 annually. visit the PD Quix. A hand-lettered infinitesimal idea of what Heaven For just a moment, the modern after dropping out during my ju- The advisory group is recommending a sign offered hand-dipped milk- will be like. plastic stool I sat on was instead nior year in college. I was floun- mandatory spay/neuter fee ranging from shakes, and I raised one eyebrow The shake was cold, comforting a wide, smooth, dark-wood bench dering in school, not knowing $30 to $100 in addition to the standard $25 in thought. and just thick enough to make it in a booth handmade by the store’s what I wanted to major in and adoption fee for individuals who adopt The Old Man spoiled me for worthwhile. Although Ronda’s founder nearly a century before. not particularly enjoying school. I had just transferred to UNC-CH pets from the shelter. The county’s three milkshakes; a milkshake was one place is more 50ish diner in feel, Many a weary rump, either from NC State and did not have veterinarians have agreed on a low price to of Papa’s favorite things, and he I was reminded so much of the child’s or grownup’s, had polished perfected it to an art form. I have drugstore soda counters and such that wood through the years, any friends or social network encourage adoptions. to keep me afloat. I had a low It’s sad to see unwanted animals put never been able to replicate his that were going extinct when I was whether during the festival-like growing up, and are now found atmosphere or tobacco season, the number for the draft lottery, so I down, especially a litter of puppies or culinary masterpieces, but I have developed a discerning eye and more rarely than a Carolina pan- magic of Christmas, or just a hot, knew if I did not join the Navy, I kittens that would provide loving compan- critical palate. Just as most men ther or an honest politician. steamy day in the height of sum- would soon get called either by ions. judge any other biscuits by those Norris Frozen Custard, Sher- mer. People had sat in that booth the Army or the Marines. The Slowly but surely though, the much- which Momma used to make, I ry’s Bakery, and the drug store in and enjoyed such treats since well Navy seemed more appealing to maligned local animal shelter is moving judge every milkshake by those downtown Dunn were always good before I was born, back in a time me in that I liked boats. toward meeting national standards, which, which my dad created. choices for a well-made shake, as when streets were dirt and the I did not want to go to Viet- through mandatory spaying and neutering Sadly, in the plasticized world was our old Hardee’s (the kind train stopped twice a day and the nam or any other war. I thought before adoption, seeks to control the ani- of cookie-cutter eating places where you sat outside.) Our selec- newspapers I hustled for a dime this war was fought for trumped up ideological reasons (like our mal overpopulation problem by thwarting designed for immediate gratifica- tion wasn’t as varied in Erwin, were a penny. tion, convenience and little else, but Carl’s (which later became Maybe it was the heat, or just a current war) and I thought it was unwanted litters before they happen. immoral. Moreover, I thought A word of caution, though. Currently, the true milkshake has become the second Sherry’s Bakery) was bad case of sentimental daydream- more than reliable. Anyplace one ing, but I thought of that dark, that asking young people to local or national rescue groups do a large something of a non-entity. En- tirely well-meaning and hardwork- could get a hand-made milkshake cool safe place, and wondered how sacrifice themselves for a stupid majority of animal adoptions. The county ing young men and women pour a at 10:30 p.m. deserves accolades. many times Rosie dropped a paper cause would have a lasting and must monitor the number of animals it mixture into a pre-measured cup, When we moved to Clinton, cone into a shiny holder, squirted destructive impact on our coun- put downs to make sure the new fees don’t place some ice cream in the cup, Butler’s Drug Store downtown still it full of the proper mixture of car- try’s self image and its image wreck the current high adoption rate. and whir it through a machine had its soda fountain, although bonated water, syrup and possibly in the world. I was right. In my for the prescribed period of time. you could still get a good shake at a flavoring, and slid it across the opinion, Vietnam marked a piv- Then they attempt to hide the Mr. Albert Kaleel’s or Reynold’s counter, crushed ice barely cov- otal turning point in our nation’s slightly-diluted ice cream with Drug Store, too. ered by a swallow or two of drink. history. It made our citizens a dollop of whipped cream that I do believe my favorites of “That’s the new cherry flavor,” begin to doubt our government, always gets in the way of my all these, though, came from the she would say, or “You need to try our national leadership, and our whiskers. pharmacy at the corner of Broad this one. It’s just a sample, so it’s very goodness as a country. It Quotes of somehow changed our “national I do not blame them, for they and Wilson (I think) streets. It was free,” followed up with her famous are only following the instructions a classic old store, all dark wood wink. She always had time for us character” from one of inno- of their employers. I blame the and cramped aisles, and there was young’uns, and every problem— cence and optimism to one of people who homogenized (no pun a lady behind the counter who from the worries of a chubby cynicism and doubt. the week intended) the true milkshake out unashamedly handed out samples little kid who went to a different “I lost many friends, and I saw and did existence. to just about every young’un who school to the broken hearts of the ANNA SCOTT: What was your things I would never do without orders I And don’t even get me started came in, regardless of how often teenagers—could be fixed with experience in the war (Navy) like? was given.” on this whole “smoothie” thing. we came through the doors. The something from the soda foun- (in comparison to other branches – Donald Wagner of Whiteville, remember- Yes, I will admit, the few I have had Old Man and I used to get a milk tain, lovingly prepared by Rosie’s of the military, and in compari- ing his time in Veitnam. are enjoyable, and likely healthier shake there sometimes on a Sat- skilled hands. son to the opponents experience). Thumbs down than my beloved milkshake—but I urday whilst we wandered hither I have to wonder if we shall I, obviously, cannot compare “We would have all loved to have more somehow feel less manly by having and yon, maybe to the hardware my experience in the Navy with Continued on next page money for education. I think our House written, much less said, the word store where the lady always prom- others in other branches or the budget was better before the Senate got it. opponent. I feel comfortable Senator (Phil) Berger doesn’t move. You in saying that my experience can’t get a whole lot accomplished with was probably much easier than him sometimes.” my compatriots in the Army or – Rep. Dewey Hill, one of six Democrat mem- Pleasing everyone Marines. I spent the time that I bers of the N.C. House of Representatives who of an old man and his son trying the old man walking while the boy was in the War Zone on ship in sided with Republicans to override Gov. Bev BY RAY LUNDY relatively predictable and safe Perdue’s veto of the budget. Special to The News Reporter to bring their donkey to market. rides.” They passed some people on their The boy slid to the ground, and environment. I was never in One of my very wise old semi- way to market, and they overheard the old man rode. Then another obvious danger. “When I first served on this board 10 We would see enemy aircraft years ago, Columbus County animal shel- nary professors said to those of a remark: “Look at that silly pair— passing group said: “What a ter- us in his class, “The surest way to walking instead of riding.” rible thing, the big strong man each day but never confronted ter was a dilapidated outdoor facility that them except on radar. Our was making the local news in a negative failure is to try to please everyone. It seemed a good idea to the old riding and making the boy walk.” And, it is one of the surest ways to man and his son, so they crawled The old man and the boy talked primary job was to provide air way with 4,000 to 5,000 animals being eu- control for our pilots who were thanized every year. The county has made a nervous breakdown.” Then, he on the donkey and went on their it over and came up with a solution: quoted Shakespeare: “This above way. They passed another group they decided to carry the donkey flying over the War Zone and to great strides since then. However, stray rescue any pilots that were shot and unwanted dogs and cats still plague all, to thine own self be true.” who said: “Look at that lazy pair, on a pole between them. As they R.J. Morgan reminded his read- breaking the back of the old don- were crossing a bridge, the donkey down over the Gulf of Tonkin. this county,” There was always a lot of tension – Veterinarian Jeff Burroughs, who present- ers that Aesop dealt very well with key; no one will buy him.” broke loose, fell into the river, and the subject of pleasing people. I Hearing that, the old man slid drowned. on board but little threat of per- ed a recommendation to county commissioners ceivable danger. that would require people who adopt animals revisited the parable, and Aesop to the ground and let his son ride. Aesop concluded with very at the animal shelter to have them spayed or was spot on. Soon, they passed another group wise words for the ages: “You can’t Continued on next page neutered. In one of his tales, Aesop tells that said: “What a terrible thing; please everyone.” The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 11-A Shadows of Vietnam Columbus GOP Continued from previous page to hold special I had many friends during lost the war, our world image meeting July 24 and since the war that have was somewhat deflated. Af- shared their war experiences terwards, when we had to “eat The Columbus County Re- with me. Mine are tame by crow,” we weren’t the big, bad publican Executive Board will comparison. Many of my country we once were thought hold a special meeting on Tues- fellow soldiers who experi- to be. Vietnam, in my opinion, day, July 24 at 6:30 p.m., at the enced combat were seriously, stole the U.S. military’s most CBA Lodge at 47 Mercer Rd., and sometimes permanently, valuable weapon---its abil- Chadbourn, to elect a chair- traumatized by what they saw ity to bluff or the fear factor. man and two at-large positions. and endured. Unless one has When we were perceived to be Any county Republican is actually been in that situation, “beatable,” the number of our welcome to run for a position I think it is absolutely impos- potential enemies multiplied or attend the meeting. Imme- sible to convey your feelings immediately. This is happen- diately following the special to others. ing all over again now in Iraq meeting, there will be a gen- I can only speculate about and our enemies are coming eral meeting. the experiences of the enemy. out of the woodwork, no lon- A meal will be provided for They were young men just like ger intimidated by our power. $5 a plate. For more informa- me. They had the same feel- The whole mindset of tion, contact David Manolis at ings, emotions, aspirations, our country’s youth changed 770-2599. and fears as I did. They, like during this era. People began me and others, were there to understand that the War against their wishes fighting a in Vietnam was not WWII Cool respite war they didn’t believe in. The (which most Americans Continued from previous page only real difference was the agreed with and understood). fact that they were fighting on People saw the futility and have an entire generation or their soil protecting their way the waste associated with two grow up without learn- of life. In war, I don’t think war. People began to doubt ing the simple pleasures of a you fight other human beings, the morality of this war and soda fountain that dispenses you fight an ideological being what it said about a country samples and milk shakes. I still that was instilled in you by that would participate in a find one or two such places in patriotism and propaganda. war of this kind. Cynicism each small town I visit—and I When you kill an enemy, in became rampant, especially am ashamed to say there are many ways you are killing among young, idealistic peo- several which I still have not yourself. ple. People woke up morally patronized, although I intend and began to see the enemy to do so, and soon. Most of ANNA SCOTT: What role as living, breathing, and valu- them have disappeared, the do you think you (and others in able human beings instead of places where you sat at a coun- a similar situation as you were) a headcount. ter and enjoyed a cold novelty played in the war? Did you Having talked with oth- drink or an ice cream treat, feel as a young American you ers my age who stayed at and watched the world go by a were very influential during home and did not participate wide window. Vietnam? How did actually be- directly in the war effort, I True, the milkshake I had Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist ing deployed affect that? How think there were/are mixed from Ronda’s place wasn’t like would your experience have feelings. The most overriding Three for the Fourth Rosie used to make, much less differed for a woman? emotion at the time, I think, like the Old Man or Mother cre- In the war, I was a very was relief. They had literally Army Spec. Megan VanOudenaren performs in the Brass Brigade, a part of the Army ated—but it was a cool respite, low-ranking peon. I was paid dodged a bullet. Others, I Ground Forces Band out of Fort Bragg Tuesday evening at South Columbus High a quick getaway, from all the to follow asinine and usually think, maybe felt some shame School. The Tabor City freworks program included three groups from the Army band. cares of a scorching summer’s boring orders from officers in that they had not done the day. or senior enlisted men who “patriotic thing” or the “ma- I could usually outthink. cho thing.” Some of my combat respon- I certainly don’t feel that sibilities were important to way towards these people. I the war effort but only as it do, however, know that those NOTICE OF ELECTION added a small contribution of us who did endure this nd to the whole. My duties re- experience have a camarade- 2 Primary lated to controlling aircraft rie and a common bond for Columbus County, North Carolina and ship’s navigation and having done so. On Veterans Day, my most powerful emo- communication. The small A 2nd Primary Election will be held on July 17, 2012 in the County of Columbus, North Carolina to vote on the following seats: contribution I made was not tion is the sadness caused NC Lieutenant Governor (Rep), NC Commissioner of Insurance(Rep), NC Commissioner of Labor(Dem), NC Secretary of readily obvious unlike the by war, the lost potential of State(Rep), and NC Superintendent of Public Instruction(Rep) foot soldiers who could track those who died and what they their “accomplishments” in might have accomplished, the P01 BOGUE-HALLSBORO FIRE DEPT- 753 HALLSBORO RD S., HALLSBORO, NC how many “GOOKS” they had children who grew up not P02 BOLTON - BOLTON FIRE DEPT- 225 9TH ST., BOLTON, NC knowing their fathers, and killed that day. P03 BUG HILL 1-RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH - 15838 SWAMP FOX HWY E., TABOR CITY, NC I cannot speculate about a the breakdown of our coun- P04 BUG HILL 2-OLD ZION WESLEYAN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL, 10172 SWAMP FOX HWY E. TABOR CITY, NC woman’s role during the war. try’s proud character. When I was in Vietnam, there I think my feelings on the P05 BUG HILL 3-NAKINA-BUG HILL SENIOR CENTER, 11300 SEVEN CREEKS HWY, NAKINA, NC were no women that I ever Vietnam War are similar to P06 CERRO GORDO- CERRO GORDO FIRE & RESCUE- 75 RAILROAD ST E., CERRO GORDO, NC those of many others of my came in contact with. The P07 CHADBOURN-CHADBOURN MUNICIPAL ANNEX - 208 E 1ST AVE., CHADBOURN, NC only women in the military fellow Vietnam veterans who P08 CHERRY GROVE-CHERRY GROVE COMM ACTIVITY CENTER - 9814 SWAMP FOX HWY W., CERRO GORDO, NC were very few and primarily participated in this sad chap- were clerical or nursing staff. ter in our country’s proud P09 FAIR BLUFF-FAIR BLUFF FIRE AND RESCUE 653 RAILROAD ST., FAIR BLUFF, NC history. A chronic burden of There were no women on ei- P10 EAST LEES-OLD DOCK COMMUNITY BLDG 12820 NEW BRITTON HWY E., NAKINA, NC ther one of my ships. low-level depression based on disillusionment, loss of inno- P11 NORTH LEES-PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH FELLOWSHIPHALL, 61 PLEASANT PLAINS CHURCH RD., WHITEVILLE, ANNA SCOTT: Can you cence, disappointment in our P12 SOUTH LEES-W H ETHERIDGE BLDG -1427 CRUSOE ISLAND RD WHITEVILLE., NC describe how you feel about the country, and having my own P13 WEST LEES-VFW POST #6066 - 4604 ERVIN T RICHARDSON RD., NAKINA, NC moral code broken in order war? For/against it—did you P14 RANSOM-UNION HALL LOCAL 738 - 102 HWY 87, RIEGELWOOD, NC feel like any aspect of the war to appear patriotic. P15 TATUM-WOW LODGE #1088 (OLD LIONS CLUB) - 6847 HAYNES LENNON HWY., EVERGREEN, NC was necessary/justified? Did I saw several friends, who you feel that the work you did shared my same feelings, P16 WACCAMAW-LAKE WACCAMAW FIRE DEPT - 203 FLEMMINGTON DR., LAKE WACCAMAW, NC every day was doing any sort killed in their prime, never to P17 WELCHES CREEK-WELCHES CREEK FIRE DEPT- 45 MILLE-CHRISTINE RD., WHITEVILLE, NC be asked like me to look back. of good? P18 WESTERN PRONG-WESTERN PRONG COMMUNITY CENTER -185 WOOTENS STORE RD, WHITEVILLE, NC I felt about Vietnam the Almost as tragic are those P19 WHITEVILLE 1-WHITEVILLE RESCUE UNIT BUILDING - 106 FLOWERS PRIDGEN DR., WHITEVILLE, NC same way I now feel about who did return bodily who Iraq. Both were/are a com- were nonetheless spiritually P20 WHITEVILLE 2-WHITEVILLE CITY HALL - 317 S MADISON ST., WHITEVILLE, NC scarred and never to recover, plete waste of human life P21 NORTH WHITEVILLE-NORTH WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPT - 747 PEACOCK RD, WHITEVILLE, NC and treasure. (WWI and II lost forever in the crippling P22 SOUTH WHITEVILLE-ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH(FELLOWSHIP HALL) 5384 JAMES B WHITE HWY S, WHITEVILLE, NC were different.) I was/am sadness and horror of a war adamantly against these wars not of their making. Shadows P23 WEST WHITEVILLE-AMERICAN LEGION POST #137 76 LEGION DR., WHITEVILLE, NC and all wars that are not of the war who still walk P24 WILLIAMS 1-ROSELAND FIRE DEPT- 9527 CLARENDON-CHADBOURN RD., CHADBOURN, NC among us, mostly misunder- absolutely necessary. War, P25 WILLIAMS 2-LEBANON UNITED METHODIST CH FELLOWSHIP CTR-9237 JAMES B WHITE HWY S., WHITEVILLE, NC like a barroom brawl, is a stood and unable to rejoin the P26 SOUTH WILLIAMS-TABOR CITY COURTHOUSE - 110 W FOURTH ST, TABOR CITY, NC stupid way to settle a dispute. “real world” again. War makes good, caring, Many others, including loving people into monsters. me, attribute their loss of Requests for an absentee ballot must be made in writing and received in the Columbus County Board of Elections office by 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2012, Absentee Ballots to be processed by mail are now available. When asked to compromise religious faith and their ma- lignant cynicism to our war your morals, you feel dirty ONE-STOP NO EXCUSE VOTING and ashamed. You feel like a experience. Being told by prostitute, allowing yourself your country and fellow men One-stop voting will be held in the Board of Elections office beginning June 28, 2012, and ending July 14, 2012. One-stop that “God was on our side,” voting hours at the Board of Elections office are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and from 8:30-1:00 p.m. on Saturday,July to do things that, left to your th own devices, you would never then painfully watching what 14th, 2012. The office will be closed on July 4 , 2012. If you missed the registration deadline, you may register ( but must provide Identification with proof of address) at the Board of Elections office during the one-stop period only and cast an dream of doing yourself. that God created and allowed. Then returning from the war absentee ballot. I never felt that what I did in the military did any real to scorn from many of your good. My paltry efforts were countrymen. lost in the overall war effort War is no romance—it is Canvass Day will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Columbus County Board of Elections Office in Whiteville on July 24, 2012. and any lasting or notable a horror story where no one Buffer zones at the Precincts on Election Day and One-stop voting site will be clearly marked off with yellow caution impacts were invisible and escapes whole. In summary, Memorial and tape(50 ft from main entrance of voting place entrance). Only individuals arriving for purpose of voting, pre-approved un-noteworthy. observers or an individual filing a challenge may enter this area. There shall be no campaigning inside the buffer zone Veterans Day for me are ones area nor should anyone impede a voter’s access into this area. I do not celebrate. Parades, ANNA SCOTT: How did it flag-waving, ceremonies in Who “Can” Vote in the 2nd Primary: seem to you that the war was cemeteries, fireworks, and affecting the world scene at the patriotic speeches do nothing 1. ALL Duly Registered Democrats and Republicans: time- and how did the coming to erase the burning question of the war change the lives of 2. The Duly Registered Unaffiliated Voters that: that haunts me and other st young people involved in the A. Voted the Democrat or Republican Ballot in the 1 Primary (they must vote Vietnam veterans: Why? the same party ballot they requested in the 1st Primary) war and those who weren’t in Why did our country send us the war? to fight this stupid and im- B. Did not vote in the 1st Primary but now chooses to vote the Democratic or nd I think that, probably at the moral war? Republican Ballot in the 2 Primary. outset of the war, the world “There is no flag large looked upon the U.S .military Who “Can Not” Vote in the 2nd Primary: enough to cover the shame as invincible, especially after 1. Libertarians of killing innocent people for our winning performance in a purpose which is unattain- 2. The Unaffiliated Voters that voted the Unaffiliated or Libertarian Ballot in the 1st Primary WWII and our giant military- able.” – Howard Zinn, on the industrial complex. When we war in Vietnam Party Changes:
No party changes were allowed after April 13, 2012. Voters that requested party changes after that date will not have the change made until the 2nd Primary is complete
For additional information contact the Columbus County Board of Elections: 50 Legion Dr., Suite A, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone: (910)640-6609 E-mail: [email protected]
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Columbus County Whiteville Optimist 2012 District 2 Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Tournament champions 2012 District 2 Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Tournament fnalists
District 2 DY AAA Tournament heads into third round tonight
OLD DOCK - Whiteville Optimist and Bladen County will with the winner receiving a berth in the 2012 North Carolina meet to night at 8 in the third-round winner’s bracket game Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament, which is scheduled to get of the District 2 Dixie Youth AAA (ages 9-10) Tournament at underway on July 21 at Elizabethtown. Thurman Ward Memorial Field. At 6 p.m.. Columbus County will go against South Columbus In the District 2 AAA Supplemental Tournament, also being in an elimination game. The host Nakina team has a third- held at Thurman Ward Memorial Field, Bladen County will go round bye. against Whiteville Optimist today at 4 p.m., in a second-round In Sunday’s action, defending champion Whiteville Opti- elimination game. mist claimed its second straight tournament win by defeating In Sunday’s action of the four-team, double-elimination Nakina 8-3, and Columbus County eliminated Riegelwood 19-9. tournament, Bladen County defeated Columbus County 16-11, The six-team double-elimination tournament got underway and South Columbus took a 5-0 victory over Whiteville Optimist. Saturday with Whiteville rallying to a 10-9 victory over Co- In Saturday’s opening round, Whiteville Optimist topped lumbus County, Nakina bumping Riegelwood 13-2 and Bladen Columbus County 14-1 and South Columbus topped Bladen County and Bladen County turning back South Columbus 11-1. County 8-4. The tournament will run through Wednesday or Thursday The tournament will run through Tuesday or Wednesday.
Columbus County - District 2 Supplmental champs Columbus County wins Majors Supplemental title Columbus County was in had a double. complete control Wednesday as Other Columbus County it clinched the District 2 Dixie team members are Tanner Youth Majors Supplemental Hinson, Kenji Bowen, Bennett
Baseball Tournament champi- Ivey, Marcus Bellamy, Chance Photos by Charlie J onship with a 15-0 thumping of Justice, Kaleb Wilson and Fa- Bladen County. bien Frink. Coaches are Bill The game was halted in the Johnson, Bobby Pierce and fifth inning by the 10-run rule. Robert Ray Pierce. Columbus County struck for Members of the Bladen seven runs in the first inning County runnerup squad are and six in the second. Noah Dillard, Justin Nickle, Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Lincoln Ransom of the Whiteville Optimist AAA All-Stars takes his turn on the mound in the pitching contest that Hunter Tiffany had three Kalep Heup, David Valenta, was part of Friday evening’s opening ceremonies for this week’s District 2 AAA (ages 9-10) Baseball Tournament at hits, including a pair of dou- Clint Dowless, Trey Storms, Old Dock. The Nakina Dixie Youth League is hosting the District 2 Tournament and Supplemental Tournament which bles, and Skyler Ritchart had Jalen Drew, Chase Taylor, will through Wednesday or Thursday. The tournament champion will advance to the 2012 North Carolina Dixie Youth two hits, including a triple. Cameorn Peterson, Also Her- Tournament, which is scheduled to begin on July 21 at Elizabethtown. Jordan Nance also tripled, and nandez, Trey Kinlaw and Jer- winning pitcher Bradley Olson emy Pait. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 Eight-run inning propels Whiteville Optimist to 12-8 Wednesday victory over Columbus County Whiteville Optimist brought three hits, including a three- hits by Hammonds, Elliott, across eight runs in the top of run homer in the third inning. C.J. Coleman, Coby William- the third inning Wednesday Dawson Elliott and Jackson son and Hilbourn to bring for a 12-8 win over Columbus Hilbourn had two hits each. home four more runs and cut County in the championship Whiteville Optimist sent the lead to 9-8. round of the District 2 Dixie 12 batters to the plate in the In the top of the sixth in- Youth Majors (11-12) Baseball second inning as it broke a ning, Baldwin knocked his Tournament at Harritan Field. 1-1 tie behind a bunt single by home run over the right field Brooks Baldwin had three Ciamillo, back to back doubles fence, and Christian Slat- hits, including a final-inning by Baldwin and Cartrette and a er and Austin Kenyon later home run, and got the pitching single by Will Hinson. Two Co- scored after reaching base on save as Whiteville Optimist lumbus County errors helped a walk and error to make the avenged an 8-4 third-round keep the run alive as White- score 12-8. loss to Columbus County and ville built its lead to 9-1. Baldwin moved from short- extended the tournament an Hammonds powered his stop to the pitcher’s mound in extra game. three-run homer in the third the bottom of the sixth inning Vann Ciamillo had two hits inning, but Whiteville Opti- and retired three of the four and Cam Cartrette ripped a mist prevented further damage batters he faced to end the double for Whiteville Optimist. when Cartrette pitched out of game. Cartrette provided pitching the jam. In the meantime, Co- relief from the third to the fifth lumbus County relief pitcher Tuesday’s games innings. Jacob Harwood held White- In Tuesday’s semi-final Columbus County, which ville Optimist scoreless over round, Columbus County Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist battled back with three runs the next two innings. trailed Bladen County 2-0 after Two Nakina players make a relay exchange with the baseball at homeplate during the in the third inning and four in In the bottom of the fifth three innings before storming “run around the bases” competition that was part of Friday’s ceremonies Friday for the the fifth, was led at the plate inning, Columbus County got back to take an 8-3 win, and 2012 District 2 Dixie Youth AAA Baseball Tournament at Thurman Ward Field in Old Dock. by Gage Hammonds, who had Whiteville Optimist ran to a The tournament for players of ages 9 and 10 will run through Wednesday or Thursday. Tree WHS players receive August 12 at Black Bear receive All-State recognition Nakina Middle Three players from the 2012 state 2A champion Whiteville School Golf High School baseball team are among 31 player selected to the 2012 North Carolina Coaches Association 2A All-State team. Tournament Wolfpack players selected are senior pitcher-infielder Hunter The Nakina Middle School Smith, senior shortstop Hyland Tyler and junior pitcher- Golf Tournament will be held outfielder Nathan Hood. Sunday, Aug. 12, at 1:30 p.m., North Brunswick pitcher/catcher Matt Lowry was named at Black Bear Golf Club near the state 2A Player of the Year. Longs, S.C. Other players selected to the 2A All-State team are Dylan Entry fee is $55 per player. Richardson, Cody Trogden, and Easton Welch of Randleman, Prizes will be awarded and food Andrew Webster of Northwood, Trent Hanlsey of Topsail, will be served. Biser Chad Briley and Bryant Battle of North Pitt, Clay Lockamon of All proceeds will benefit Roanoke Rapids, Alex Britt of Fairmont, Christian Snyder of Nakina Middle School. Providence Grove, Tyler Stroup of East Davidson, Jake Walser For more information, con- of West Davidson, Colby Barnette of Piedmont, Addison Par- tact Richard Gore at 910-642- rish of East Lincoln, Hunter Harvey of Bandys, Blaine Durham 8301 or Jeff Register at 910- of West Stokes, Stefan Susi of Wilkes Central, Roberto Taft 654-1100. and Joel Booker of Polk Central, Hunter Donaldson of North Henderson, Hunter Smith of Surry Central, Cameron Tekker and John Mangum of Cuthbertson, Ridge Beheler and Lucas www.whiteville.com Owens of East Rutherford, Chance DuCharme of First Flight and Ack Cooper of South Granville. West Brunswick School’s Markel Jones was named the 3A All-State team. The state 4A Player of the Year is Curt Britt of Scotland 9/52 County. Corey Seager of Northwest Cabarrus is the state 3A Player of the Year and Stephen Wallace of South South Stanly in the state 1A Player of the Year. (/-% C&J All-Stars Sofball All-State Receiving 2A All-State status by the North Carolin Softball !7!9 Coaches Association are Whiteville High School’s Sam Bass, Khrystina White, Lauren Worley and Cori Dew, and South Columbus High School’s Chelsey Long. &2/- East Columbus’ Samantha Malpass and Danielle Monroe have been been selected 1A All-State (/-% Whiteville.com Short on Money?
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Contracted Activity Evaluator need- LOCAL HOME CARE AGENCY need DRIVEWAY MARL $125 truck load, 230 Miscellaneous ed. For information visit the website part time RN. For more information fill soil $100 per load, Delivered. 910- at www.columbussmartstart.org. call 910-654-1362. 317-4068, 642-7844 !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans Proposals will be accepted thru July ****Publisher’s Notice**** & tractors. Paying TOP $ cash. Pay- ALL STEEL BUILDINGS 16, 2012. LOCAL MEDICAL PRACTICE is GOT GRASS? Need lawn service? looking for a Medical Receptionist. Equal Housing ing top $$ for anything. Pick up free Factory Deals Most yards only $40 to cut grass Opportunity 24/7. (910) 770-3131. Ask for Discounted Sizes Community Outreach Information Please mail resume to B-709, c/o and trim. Just call 910-641-2838 for All real estate advertised herein is Limited Inventory, Can Erect and Resources Assistant needed. News Reporter, Box 707, Whiteville, more info. Credit Cards accepted. subject to the Federal Fair Housing CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY Phone: 919-827-8053 Source: 1Q3 Strong communication (English & NC 28472 Act, North Carolina and Columbus Buyers of land and timber. We buy Spanish), organization and comput- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- WALTERS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- GOLF CART BATTERIES, new $450 er skills are required for the position. gal to advertise any preference, limi- has an opening for a full time LPN. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- set plus tax and exchange. Call 910- Flexible schedule required. Send tation discrimination based on race, 612-5699 resume and cover letter to: Columbus Valid proof of licensure required. Gen- ing, sand, top soil and marl. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial er. Call days 642-2909. status or national origin, or intention County Partnership for Children, 109 eral LPN duties associated with direct Call 654-4503. patient care in an office setting Mon- to make any such preferences, limi- I BUY JUNK CARS Pay $180-600. + W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472. day through Friday. Additional duties MICHAEL’S PRESSURE tations or discrimination. We will not all mobile pressure washing available. Full job description available at www. include vascular testing, scheduling WASHING & PAINTING. knowingly accept any advertising for Call now 910-385-8585 columbussmartstart.org. For ques- References provided. real estate which is in violation of the DIXIE LEE PEAS, Top Pick peas, patients for hospital tests or proce- tions, call Selena Rowell at 910-642- 910-642-5831 or 770-1108. law. All person are hereby informed cucumbers, speckled butterbeans, 8226. Applications will be accepted dures, and some clerical duties as that all dwellings advertised are avail- 080 Wanted to Rent squash, tomatoes, bell pepper & until position is filled needed. Competitive salary. Attrac- able on an equal opportunity basis. To much more locally grown produce. tive benefit package. Send resume to complain of discrimination, call HUD Walters Surgical Associates, 220 Jef- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. WANTED TO RENT land or pasture Fowler Farms Fresh Produce, call 910 MAINTENANCE PERSON needed 15 hours/wk. Apply in person at Land- ferson Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, for expanding grassfed beef opera- 653-5795. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH brick home. mark Estate, 621 Nolan Ave or fax Attn: Debra Walters tion. Call 910-234-1012 Great neighborhood, fenced back- NOW AVAILABLE - Butterbeans & resume to 642-3833. X-RAY TECH needed for Medical yard. This home has new heat pump, Peas. Call to book your order. Other Office. Experience required. Doesn’t new windows, new appliances, new vegetables also available. 654-4855 PART-TIME MAINTENANCE man, Wellonton Apartments, Chadbourn, require certification. Competitive countertops, new carpet and new NC. Fax resume to 910-654-3060 or salary & benefits. Hours 8:00 - 5:30 1996 DODGE INTREPID $750 & 2 paint. Priced to sell. Call 910-640- WATERMELONS, Squash, Zucchi- Monday - Friday. Apply at Chadbourn Goodyear M/S 215 60 R16 tires $75. 7192. ni, Speckled Butter Beans, Dixie Lee call 910-654-3067. Family Practice, Center PA, 104 E. 7th Call 654-4846 Peas and Okra call 646-3172, 770- Ave. Chadbourn, NC 28431. FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 BR 2 bath 100 Pets & Animals 2009 or 770-1895. 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan, SE, brick home in Runnymeade. 2 car V6 auto, loaded, 45k. $15,900. Fair garage, new paint, fixtures, updated 2 HORSES - 9 yrs Appaloosa neck COASTAL SE UNITED Care is now SERVICES Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 appliances, landscaped yard, move reined, & chestnut Quarter horse & 9 in ready. Call 910-840-0833. cows black & reds assorted ages for hiring mental health workers (AP/QP/ 2010 LINCOLN MKZ, 4dr, auto, sale. Call 910-918-7973. Provisional/Licensed/ and RNs). Send resume to thanson@coastalunited- leather, moonroof, alloy wheels 10k. FSBO - 2 BR, 1 bath on 1 acre lot, care.org. 280 Child/Elderly Care $26,800. Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 renovated, South Whiteville, hard- FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME. wood floors. By appt. only 641-1850 Call Brianna 625-8806 EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL 2010 MERCURY Grand Marquis 4dr, or 642-8797 . AFTERSCOOL CARE - Will keep chil- ASSISTANT TEACHER/DRIVER: MANAGEMENT, INC 30k, flex fuel, loaded. $17,500. Fair dren after school in Williams Township Associate Degree in Early Childhood is currently recruiting for the following Bluff Ford 649-7531 area. $45.00 wk. 625-7412 Education required. Must have or be positions for our Whiteville location: 2011 CHEVY IMPALA, 4 door sedan, BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- willing to acquire a commercial driv- Out Patient Therapist (Fully 32k, $16,900. Fair Bluff Ford 649- DOUBLE WIDE 3BR, 2 bath, fire- tress sets $99. Queen $109. King er’s license within 90 days of employ- Licensed LCSW) 7531 place, incl carport and shed. Must be $189. Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. ment. Bilingual applicants encour- aged to apply. Intensive In Home Team moved. Call 910-646-6326 Dealer. FOR SALE - 3 sections, deluxe res- Qualified applicants may receive an Associate Professional 2011 CHEVY MALIBU, 4 door sedan, taurant buffet. Has 9 wells plus salad RAY’S USED FURNITURE Hwy 130 application by contacting the admin- Community Support Team heated leather, 34k, $17,900. Fair NEW 3 BED, 2 bath singlewide wind bar area. Includes cabinets, complete past Brunswick Electric. Living, din- istrative offices of Four-County Com- Qualified Professional Bluff Ford 649-7531 zone II, starting at $23,990 Oakwood and ready to use. $2,500. Call 910- ing, bedroom, tables, chairs,etc. We munity Services, Inc., Monday-Friday, Community Support Team Homes, Chadbourn 910-654-4128 918-9177 for an appointment to see. buy used furniture! 840-5356 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and Associate Professional 2011 FORD MUSTANG V6, 2dr con- ACTT Para Professional 3:00 p.m. at 910-277-3500 or by vis- THINKING ABOUT BUYING A vertible, spoiler. 30k, $23,900. Fair NEW WIND ZONE II double wide iting the website at www.4ccs.org. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! The Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 1,500 sq ft starting at $39,900. Call 1- Mt. Olive Head Start Center (White- Maintenance Supervisor News Reporter and The Federal Oakwood Homes, Chadbourn 910- ville NC 28472) (candidates must be willing/able to Trade Commission, the nation’s con- 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, 654-4128 HAY FOR SALE 1- Laurinburg Head Start Center (Lau- travel) sumer protection agency, say inves- sedan, FWD, auto, moonroof, 12k. tigate before you invest. Visit ftc. Round & Square Bales rinburg NC 28352) Evergreen Behavioral Management, $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- OAKWOOD HOMES Chadbourn. Inc. is currently recruiting for the fol- gov/bizopps to learn how to tell a 7531 Singlewides, double wides and mod- SPRIGGING/PLANTING Application Deadline: July 9, 2012 real deal from a raw deal. of Coastal Bermuda grass. An Equal Opportunity Employer lowing positions for our Evergreen, ulars. LOT MODEL CLEARANCE Call 910-649-6145 or 910-770-0910. NC location: SALE CALL 910-654-4128 AVON REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED Great earning opportunity. Sign up Supervisor In Charge fee $10. Net work opportunity. 910- (Must have CNA I or CNAII & be a 1997 GMC C6500 with 16’ flat dump *** Dee Watts Backhoe www.whiteville.com 842-5983. DHHS Certified Medication Aide) bed. 5 speed transmission with Service **** Please visit our website at www.ever- 71,000 miles. Asking $12,000. Please LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Insured, tree removal, split firewood, greeenbehavioral.com to apply. call 642-8342 or 625-5873. Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for Evergreen Behavioral Management, nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. driveway, land clearing. Also mow- Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employ- 2004 CHEVROLET WORK TRUCK ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile er, M/F/D/V with 4.3 V-6 engine. Very clean with 770-0534. 111,000 miles. Asking $4,700. Please call 642-8342 or 625-5873. Bobby Hinson Construction Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Above Average 2006 CHEVROLET WORK TRUCK ging, lots and hedge rows with mini with 4.3 V-6 engine. Very clean with excavator. Call 640-7606. Income 117,000 miles. Asking $5,000. Please Our business is booming and call 642-8342 or 625-5873. ****Publisher’s Notice**** Carpentry Work Equal Housing Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No we need to grow our staf. 2011 FORD F-150 XLT super cab, 4 Opportunity job too small. Workmanship guaran- We currently need: door, flexible fuel, 17k. $22,500. Fair All real estate advertised herein is teed. Call 642-4226. Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus EMPLOYMENT t"VUP COX CARPENTRY Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Boat houses and piers. Garages, gal to advertise any preference, limi- Technicians sun-rooms, decks/docks porches, tation discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial OPPORTUNITIES remodeling, new additions, vinyl & 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, 3 status or national origin, or intention t4BMFT1FPQMF vinyl windows, metal & shingle roof. door van, 38k. 15 passenger, $20,500. to make any such preferences, limi- Managers’ & 29 years experience. Reasonable t%FUBJMFST Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 910-649-7531 tations or discrimination. We will not Administrative prices. 640-2658. knowingly accept any advertising for Cashiers’ You will be asked to real estate which is in violation of the 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4 door, law. All person are hereby informed Positions Assistant work hard, but given auto, power seats, alloys, 47k, that all dwellings advertised are avail- the opportunity to earn $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford 910-649- able on an equal opportunity basis. To Available Wanted SHORT 7531 complain of discrimination, call HUD above average income. In toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. • All Shifts Available Mail resume to addition, we have a very BROS. *LAKE WACCAMAW - Lake Front • Full Time or Part Time brick home. 3 br., 2 ba., sun room, liberal beneft package. plus. Pier, fenced in yard. 1 year lease. To apply, pick up an application at Angie Arnette RENT-A-CAR CAR TOW DOLLY MASTER - Tow "11-:*/1&340/ like new. Used 10 times, two sets of References required. No pets. 910- any Sam’s Pit Stop location and 640-8646. submit to: P.O. Box 689 tie downs, one set brand new. $650 +PIO%POPHIVF $ 95 firm. Call 640-0141. 702 Washington St., Whiteville, NC DAILY 1-2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. Whiteville Automotive 19 SET OF MOTO - metal wheels 17” Whiteville area. Call Clint at 234-4676 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 910-642-3188 28472 x 9”, 6 lugs, fits new Z-28 Toyota Highway 130 East and Titan. Great shape. $250. Call 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, 1 mile S. of Fax: 910-642-5725 640-0141. Whiteville. Deposit and references Whiteville, NC 642-4175 required. No pets. Call 642-3723. The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012 - 5B
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for rent North Carolina, and more particularly Candidate Filing a nail set in the centerline of Freedom ment entered into or renewed on Fair Bluff, North Carolina 28439 in Whiteville City limits. $350 mo. plus described as follows: Boulevard, said iron being the north- or after October 1, 2007, may, after T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For $350 deposit. 234-0659. Lying and being in Waccamaw Town- Notice western most corner of Lot #16 of the receiving the notice of sale, termi- The Estate Of James Floyd Cartrette 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house with ship, Columbus County, North Caro- Henryland Subdivision; thence pro- nate the rental agreement upon 10 The McGougan Law Firm carport, CH/A. Cerro Gordo area. lina: Columbus County Board of Elections ceed South 12 degrees 51 minutes days’ written notice to the landlord. 130 Jefferson Street Call 654-3894. All of Lot Number Five (5), containing will begin Candidate Filing for the 54 seconds West 229.58 feet total to The notice shall also state that upon Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 0.46 acres, more or less, as shown Whiteville City School Board of Edu- an iron pipe set, said iron pipe mark- termination of a rental agreement, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 2 BR HOUSE at 164 Roger Street, and delineated on map entitled, “Map cation District 3 & 4 seats. ing the southwestern most corner of Fair Bluff. Security Deposit. Call 642- the tenant is liable for rent due under Candidate filing will begin on July 9, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2736 or 234-4552. of a Survey for Cypress Shores Sub- Lot #16 of the Henryland Subdivision; the rental agreement prorated to the division” dated May 2, 2006 prepared 2012, at 12:00 Noon and will end on thence proceed South 75 degrees effective date of the termination. Having qualified as Administrator of 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Iron by David B. Goldston, Jr., PLS. Said August 13, 2012, at 12:00 Noon. The 45 minutes East 332.97 feet to an If the trustee is unable to convey title the Estate of Nelson Harrison Kinlaw, Hill Community. $350 mo. plus $350 map is recorded in Map Book 81, Filing Fee is $61. Candidates may iron pipe set, said iron pipe being the to this property for any reason, the late of the County of Columbus, the deposit. 234-0659. Page 13 of the Columbus County file their Notice of Candidacy at the southeastern most corner of Lot #18 sole remedy of the purchaser is the undersigned hereby notifies all per- sons having claims against the estate BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 Registry and is incorporated herein Board of Elections office located at of the Henryland Subdivision; thence return of the deposit. Reasons of sq. ft. City. $750 month + security by reference for more particularity 50 Legion Dr., Suite A in Whiteville. North 12 degrees 51 minutes 54 sec- such inability to convey include, but if said decedent to present them to dep. 336-870-2501. of description. This real property is Reminder: The Candidate filing dead- onds East 237.62 feet total to an iron are not limited to, the filing of a bank- the undersigned within (3) months conveyed together with all rights of line for the Columbus County School set, said iron being the POINT AND from the date of the first publication, SMALL 2 BR HOUSE for rent on ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- ingress and egress to SR # 1575 (Lake District 1 & 5 seats is July 30, 2012 PLACE OF BEGINNING, and contain- tion of the sale and reinstatement of or this notice will be pleaded in bar Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No pets. Call of their recovery. All persons indebt- between 6 pm-9pm 642-8694. Shore Drive) over the 35 foot Private at 12:00 noon ing 1.60 acres, exclusive of the right the loan without the knowledge of the Drive which is shown as “Arena Drive” July 9, 2012 of way of Freedom Boulevard. Said trustee. If the validity of the sale is ed to said estate will make immedi- on the map referred to above. tract is a composite description of challenged by any party, the trustee, ate payment. This real property is also conveyed Notice of Lots 16, 17, and 18 of the Henryland in their sole discretion, if they believe This 25th day of June, 2012. together with all rights of access to Foreclosure Sale Subdivision as shown on map entitled the challenge to have merit, may Christopher Martin Scott, II 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Lake Waccamaw by way of the “Lake “Survey for Henryland Subdivision” request the court to declare the sale Administrator of the estate of Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Access for Lots 3-7” as shown on prepared by Nelson D. Soles, R.L.S., to be void and return the deposit. The Nelson Harrison Kinlaw 642-4049. the map referred to above. This real 12 SP 5 said map being dated July 24, 2000. purchaser will have no further remedy. T. Craig Wright 111 Courthouse Sq. Cypress Village Apartments property is conveyed subject to the NORTH CAROLINA The above tract is a portion of that Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC P.O. Box 1129 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Protective Covenants recorded in COLUMBUS COUNTY property described in Deed Book 599, Substitute Trustee 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap Book 863, Page 603 of the Columbus Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale Page 643, Columbus County Reg- Brock & Scott, PLLC Whiteville, NC 28472 accessible units available. County Registry which are incorpo- contained in that certain Deed of Trust istry. Being a portion of that larger Attorneys for Trustee Services of Tel.: 910-642-5918 Free laundry facilities + Community rated herein by reference. executed by Dexter Moore a/k/a Cal- tract conveyed to Henry Horne by Carolina, LLC June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2012 room **24 hour maintenance** For reference, see Deed dated March vin Dexter Moore and Camela Moore Deed recorded in Deed Book 164, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Section 8 Assistance Available NOTICE TO CREDITORS 19, 1996 from Bryan Alexander and to Pope & Sessoms, Trustee(s), which Page 223, Columbus County Registry. Wilmington, NC 28403 Income Restrictions may apply STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Katie Bainbridge Baldwin to Virginia was dated May 30, 2007 and record- Subject to and together with a right of Seniors 62 years and older PHONE: (910) 392-4988 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Fuller Lewis recorded in Deed Book way for ingress to and egress from the 910-649-7971 ed on June 12, 2007 in Book RB 895 FAX: (910) 392-8587 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm 501, Page 717 of the Columbus at Page 842, Columbus County Reg- subject property to SR #1434, said File No.: 10-23290-FC02 TICE TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 County Registry. istry, North Carolina. easement being nonexclusive along July 2, 9, 2012 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Professionally Managed by The above described property is a Default having been made of the note that 50’ foot wide proposed private FILE NO.: 12 E 180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Community Management portion of that property as conveyed thereby secured by the said Deed of easement as shown on said plat, said Having qualified as Executor of the Corporation in Deed dated May 18, 2005 from Trust and the undersigned, Trustee easement being known as “Freedom Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Charles B. Langston., Estate of WILBUR OTIS WATKINS, Virginia Fuller Lewis and husband, Services of Carolina, LLC, having Boulevard.” JR.,, deceased, late of Columbus Graves T. Lewis to Joseph R. Arena been substituted as Trustee in said SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS as deceased, of Columbus County, State of North Carolina, the under- County, the undersigned hereby noti- and wife, Veronica F. Arena recorded Deed of Trust, and the holder of the recorded in Book 628, Page 38, fies all persons having claims against in Book 815, Page 676 of the Colum- note evidencing said default having Columbus County Registry, the same signed does pursuant to North Caroli- na General Statute § 28A-14-1 hereby said decedent to present said claims bus County Registry. directed that the Deed of Trust be being incorporated herein by refer- to him on or before October 15, 2012, MADISON HILL APARTMENTS Property Address: Lot 5 Lake Shore foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- ence the same as if fully set forth notify all persons, firms, associations or corporations having claims against or this Notice will be pled in Bar of 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC Drive in Cypress Shores Subdivision, tute Trustee will offer for sale at the herein. their recovery. All persons indebted One Bedroom Apts. the estate of the said decedent to Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 courthouse door of the county court- Save and except any releases, deeds to said Estate will please make pay- "3-%05"$*+*2*&16.,,3-*25 Date of Sale: July 20, 2012 at 10:30AM house where the property is located, of release or prior conveyances of present them to the undersigned on or r..,6 ).301,"*-2&-"-$& before the 9th day of October, 2012, ment to the undersigned. Location of Sale: Columbus County or the usual and customary location at record. This the 9th day of July, 2012. Rental assistance up to 100% Courthouse the county courthouse for conducting Said property is commonly known as or this notice will be pleaded in bar based on income. Income restric- Matthew Lee Watkins, Executor Record Owner(s): Michelle Amanda the sale on July 12, 2012 at 10:00AM, 95 Freedom Boulevard, Whiteville, of their recovery. All persons, firms, tion may apply associations or corporations indebt- Of The Estate Of Seniors 62 years and older Moody aka Amanda Michelle Moody and will sell to the highest bidder for NC 28472. ed to the said estate will please make Wilbur Otis Watkins and Georgina Inman cash the following described property Third party purchasers must pay the 1700 Lakeshore Dr. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm TERMS OF THE SALE: situated in Columbus County, North excise tax, and the court costs of For- payment immediately. This the 2nd day of July, 2012. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 &+"5 (1) This sale will be made subject Carolina, to wit: ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Fred C Meekins, Jr., Professionally Managed by Rose Ann Langston to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, Lying and being in Whiteville Town- Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS Attorney for the Estate Of Community Management easements, right-of-ways, restric- ship, Columbus County, North Car- 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no per- Executrix of the Estate of Corporation Charles B. Langston. Wilbur Otis Watkins tive covenants or other restrictions olina, and being more particularly sonal checks) of five percent (5%) of P.O. Box 68 of record affecting the property; (b) described as follows: the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Hill & Gore, PLLC. James E. Hill, Jr. Whiteville, NC 28472 property taxes and assessments for For a tie line begin at an old PK nail Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is July 9, 16, 23, 30,2012 the year in which the sale occurs, as located in the centerline of SR #1434 greater, will be required at the time of Attorney for the Estate well as any prior years; (c) federal (Kit Horne Road); said nail being the the sale. Following the expiration of 109 Courthouse Square NOTICE TO CREDITORS tax liens with respect to which prop- southeastern most corner of the the statutory upset bid period, all the Whiteville, NC 28472 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA er notice was not given to the Internal 15.92 acre tract as shown on that remaining amounts are immediately Telephone: 910-642-8136 COUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe under- Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax survey entitled “William Henry Horne due and owing. July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. signed, CONSTANCE W. JOHNSON liens to which proper notice was given and Curly Walker Horne”, prepared by Said property to be offered pursuant and DWAYNE WILLIAMS, have qual- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home, 5 miles NOTICE TO CREDITORS to the Internal Revenue Service and to Robert D. Inman, R.L.S., dated July to this Notice of Sale is being offered ified as Co-Executors of the Estate from Whiteville. Call 648-5725. Having qualified on the 27th day of which the right of redemption applies. 14, 1998, recorded in Map Book 66, for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS June, 2012, as Administrator Of The of PEARLENE B. WILLIAMS, late of 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Page 35, Columbus County Regis- IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- Estate Of James Floyd Cartrette, Columbus County, and this is to noti- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Neither the beneficiary of the deed try; thence with the centerline of SR sentations of warranty relating to the deceased, of Columbus County, fy all persons having claims against 642-4049. of trust, nor the undersigned Substi- #1434, North 15 degrees 15 minutes title or any physical, environmental, North Carolina, this is to notify all per- said Estate to present them to the 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH mobile home tute Trustee, makes any warranties or 00 seconds East 73.49 feet to an old health or safety conditions existing in, sons having claims against the dece- undersigned on or before Septem- for rent in the Tabor City area Call representations concerning the prop- spike control corner; thence con- on, at, or relating to the property being dent or said Estate to present them ber 25, 2012, pursuant to North Car- 910-840-7253. erty, including but not limited to, the tinuing with said centerline, North 15 offered for sale. This sale is made to the undersigned within three (3) olina General Statute 28A-14-1, or physical or environmental condition degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, this notice shall be pled in bar of their 2BR, 2 BATH singlewide. Blackwell months from the date of the first pub- of the property. Further, the under- 36.87 feet to a nail set in said cen- any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- recovery. All persons indebted to said Rd Cerro Gordo. $435 m Must have lication of this Notice, or this Notice Estate will please make immediate references. 910-234-0059 signed Substitute Trustee makes no terline; thence North 15 degrees 16 cial assessments, easements, rights will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. title warranties with respect to the title minutes 00 seconds 135.39 feet to a of way, deeds of release, and any Please direct all claims to the atten- payment to the undersigned at the 3 BEDROOM mobile home for rent. to the property. nail set 0.8 feet West of the centerline other encumbrances or exceptions tion of Tammy Sue Cartrette, Admin- following address: References & dep. req. No pets. 910- (3) The highest bidder will be respon- of SR #1434; thence with the center- of record. To the best of the knowl- This the 25th day of June, 2012. 653-5169 leave message. istrator, Estate Of James Floyd Car- sible for the payment of revenue line of Freedom Boulevard North 77 edge and belief of the undersigned, trette, 877 Causey Road, Fair Bluff, CONSTANCE W. JOHNSON, CO- 4BR, 2 BATH, new windows, CH/A stamps payable to the Register of degrees 08 minutes 06 seconds West the current owner(s) of the property North Carolina 28439. All persons EXECUTRIX carpeting fenced yard $650m, sec. Deeds and any final court and/or 337.51 feet (passing over a nail set in is/are Calvin Dexter Moore and wife, indebted to said Estate are hereby 8028 Regent Park Lane dep $250. 910-207-6181, 207-3458 auditing fees payable to the Clerk of the western right of way of SR #1434 Camela Moore. requested to make immediate pay- Charlotte, NC 28210 Superior Court which are assessed on at 29.24 feet) to an iron set; said iron An Order for possession of the prop- DWAYNE WILLIAMS, CO-EXECUTOR PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. ment thereto. P. O. Box 701 Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile the high bid resulting from this fore- being the northeastern most corner erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. This the 27th day of June, 2012. home. No pets. 640-3896. closure sale. of Lot #18 of the Henryland Subdi- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and TAMMY SUE CARTRETTE, Admin- Riegelwood, NC 28456 (4) At the time of the sale, the highest vision, and being the POINT AND against the party or parties in posses- istrator Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. bidder will be required to make a cash PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence pro- sion by the clerk of superior court of Of The Estate Of James Floyd Car- Attorneys at Law deposit of five percent (5%) of the ceed with the centerline of Freedom the county in which the property is trette P. O. Box 1467 bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, Boulevard North 77 degrees 08 min- sold. Any person who occupies the 877 Causey Road Whiteville, NC 28472 1 PERSON OCCUPANCY BR incl. with the remaining balance of the bid utes 06 seconds West 332.88 feet to property pursuant to a rental agree- June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 2012 cable, washer/dryer, kitchen/house amount to be paid on the day follow- privileges, Hallsboro. 356-4011 ing the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agree- FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail ment entered into or renewed on space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- or after October 1, 2007, may after Covey Run I&II ry Enterprises. 642-5824 receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- written notice to the landlord. Upon prises 910-642-5824. termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under Apartments FOR RENT Downtown Commercial the rental agreement prorated to the Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. effective date of the termination. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. (6) An order for possession of the 1 and 2 Bedroom Units property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the Reduced rent FOR RENT - VACANT LOT for mobile party or parties in possession, by the home near Whiteville, NC. 910-642- Clerk of Superior Court of the county 910- s 0344. in which the property is sold. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE 117 Covey Run Lane SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Adam M. Gottsegen Whiteville Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers Substitute Trustee Now Accepting Applicants Notice of P. O. Box 26268 Foreclosure Sale Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 Visit our website at 919-250-2000 12 SP 135 File No. ALM 97394571, 960871 www.norcomanagement.com North Carolina July 9, 16, 2012 Columbus County Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michelle Amanda Moody aka Amanda Michelle Moody No further than . . . and Georgina Inman dated Septem- ber 15, 2006 to BB&T Collateral Ser- vice Corporation, Trustee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, record- ed in Book 865, Page 338, Columbus County Registry; default having been Berry Court Apartments made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having for your new home! been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbus County, North Call or Stop by TODAY! 910-654-4010 Carolina; the undersigned Substitute (OURS 4U 4H AM TO PM s 7ED TO PM Trustee will offer for sale at public auc- tion to the highest bidder for cash, ! 7 TH !VE #HADBOURN .# the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in #REDIT AND CRIMINAL CHECK REQUIRED the County of Columbus and State of Professionally Managed by Partnership Property Management 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, July 9, 2012
utes 00 seconds East 127.51 feet; being offered for sale. Any and all COUNTY, (Agent) for N.C. DEPART- ty described in a deed from Georgia June 11, 1966 and being a part of Notice of Sale thence North 80 degrees 21 minutes responsibilities or liabilities arising out MENT OF CRIME CONTROL and Almond being recorded in the office a tract of land as described in deed 10 seconds East 84.75 feet; thence of or in any way relating to any such PUBLIC SAFETY(Administrator) an of the Register of Deeds for Columbus recorded in Book 158, page 317, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF North 77 degrees 05 minutes 30 sec- condition expressly are disclaimed. agency of the STATE OF NORTH County in Book No. 209, Page 195, Columbus County Registry. JUSTICE onds East 148.96 feet to a pk nail This sale is made subject to all prior CAROLINA and CHAF (Crisis Housing to which reference is hereby made. Being same property conveyed to OF NORTH CAROLINA set in the centerline of NCSR 1006; liens and encumbrances, and unpaid Assistance Fund/Housing Replace- Being the same as conveyed by Rosa Marion Eady and wife, Joan Eady SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION thence a new line South 5 degrees taxes and assessments including but ment Grant) PROGRAM, Beneficia- Graham and husband, Willie Graham by that deed dated July 8, 1966 as COLUMBUS COUNTY 13 minutes 50 seconds East 790.14 not limited to any transfer tax associ- ry (Lienholder); JAMES E. HILL, JR., to Lillie Graham and husband, Henry set out in Deed Book 244, Page 111, 11sp203 feet to a found CM; thence North 78 ated with the foreclosure. A deposit Trustee (Lienholder), Graham by deed dated March 30, Columbus County Registry. IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- degrees 59 minutes 10 seconds West of five percent (5%) of the amount of Defendants 1957, recorded in Book 209, Page The property to be offered pursuant to CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST 462.24 feet to a found CM; thence the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars NOTICE is hereby given that the 455, Columbus County Registry. this Notice of Sale is being offered for EXECUTED BY BILLY RAY PRINCE South 74 degrees 11 minutes 20 sec- ($750.00), whichever is greater, is COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the SECOND TRACT: Beginning at an sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS DATED MARCH 22, 2007 AND onds West 317.70 feet to a found nail required and must be tendered in the TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF as bodies pol- iron stake in the A. C. L. R. R. right of IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- RECORDED IN BOOK 888 AT PAGE in the centerline of SR 1131; thence form of certified funds at the time of itic incorporate of the State of North way at H. Lovett Corner and runs with sioner nor the County of Columbus, 708 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY with said centerline North 9 degrees the sale. This sale will be held open Carolina, are exercising their power Lovett’s line 208.74 feet to a stake; nor the officers, directors, attorneys, PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAR- 22 minutes 40 seconds East 736.38 ten days for upset bids as required and authority to assess, levy and col- thence South 49 degrees West 104.35 employees, agents or authorized rep- OLINA feet to a found pk nail, to wit: the point by law. Following the expiration of lect taxes against real and personal 1/2 feet to a stake; thence North 41 resentatives of either the Commis- Under and by virtue of the power and and place of beginning, and being a the statutory upset period, all remain- property located within their boundar- degrees West 208.71 feet to a stake sioner or the County of Columbus authority contained in the above-ref- tract of 9.68 acres, more or less, net ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE ies in accordance with the laws of the in A. C. L. R. R. right of way; thence make any representation of warranty erenced deed of trust and because of of that portion of a tract of 10.56 acre AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in State of North Carolina and the Judg- North 40 degrees East 104.35 1/2 feet relating to the title or any physical, default in the payment of the secured located within the right of way for a timely manner will result in a Dec- ment entered on the 20th day of Janu- to beginning and being the Eastern environmental, health or safety con- indebtedness and failure to per- NCSR 1006 and NCSR 1131. laration of Default and any deposit ary, 2012 and are foreclosing on the one-half of the property described in ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- form the stipulation and agreements The above described tract is the will be frozen pending the outcome following land of JOAN EADY in order the deed of Georgia Almond to Lillie ing to the property being offered for therein contained and, pursuant to western portion of a tract 21.11 acres, of any re-sale. to satisfy the properly assessed but and Rosa Graham, which said deed sale, and any and all responsibilities demand of the owner and holder of more or less, which is identified on SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD unpaid taxes and/or special assess- is recorded in the office of the Reg- or liabilities arising out of or in any the secured debt, the undersigned the above referenced map recorded TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- ments upon certain lands. Pursuant ister of Deeds for Columbus County way relating to any such condition substitute trustee will expose for sale in Plat Book 28, Page 59, Columbus ing in the property, be advised that an to Judgment entered on the 20th day in Book No. 209, Page 195, to which expressly are disclaimed. at public auction to the highest bidder County Registry. Order for Possession of the property of January, 2012, William E. Wood reference is hereby made. Also, this property is being sold free for cash at the usual place of sale at Less and except however, from the may be issued in favor of the purchas- has been appointed Commissioner Being the same as conveyed by Rosa and clear of all taxes, special assess- the county courthouse of said county above described tract of 9.68 acres, er. Also, if your lease began or was with the authority to sell the following Graham and husband Willie Graham ments, prior liens or encumbranc- at 2:00 PM on July 23, 2012 the fol- more or less, a tract 5.19 acres, more renewed on or after October 1, 2007, land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- to Ernest Strickland by deed dated es of record against said property lowing described real estate and any or less, conveyed by Mark C. Wright be advised that you may terminate the bus County Courthouse in the City of January 3, 1959, recorded in Book except as may exist under Federal other improvements which may be single to Ricky Hinson by deed dated rental agreement upon 10 days writ- Whiteville, Columbus County, North 218, Page 200, Columbus County Law, if any. situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- February 2, 2004 filed on February 6 ten notice to the landlord. You may Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the Registry. A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- ty, North Carolina, and being more 2004 in Book 769 Page 267 Colum- be liable for rent due under the agree- 17th day of July, 2012 and will sell to Tract 2 chase price, or $750 whichever is particularly described as follows: bus County Registry, with the 5.19 ment prorated to the effective date of the highest bidder for cash all interest Located in Fair Bluff Township, greater, will be required at the time of Being a tract of 10.56 acres, more acres, more or less, exception being the termination. in the following described real estate Columbus County, N.C. the sale with the balance remaining or less, including 0.88 acre, more or described as follows: The date of this Notice is June 21, situated in the County of Columbus, That lot or parcel of land in the town due to be paid in full by cash or cer- less, which is within the right of way Being a tract of 5.19 acres, more or 2012. State of North Carolina, to wit: of Fair Bluff. Beginning at a stake on tified funds at the Office of the Com- of NCSR 1131, leaving a net of 9.68 less, including 0.19 acre within the 11-018823 Tract 1 the south side of ACL Railroad right missioner within three (3) days after acres, more or less, located in South right of way of NCSR 1006, as said Jacqueline Summer Hunt Being that certain lot or parcel of land of way, said stake being 189 feet west the entry of the Judgment of Confir- Williams Township, Columbus Coun- tract is described in a survey for con- Attorney for the Substitute Trustee located in Fair Bluff Township, Colum- of the corner of a ten acre tract for- mation by the Clerk of Court. ty, North Carolina and being bounded veyance to Ricky Hinson, dated 15 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 bus County, North Carolina: merly known as ACL Railroad tract Hearing before the Honorable Sherry on the north by centerline of NCSR January 2004 prepared by Inman Sur- Charlotte, NC 28216 FIRST TRACT: Beginning at a stake of land, now owned by Minton, and Tyler, District Court Judge presiding 1006, being bounded on the East by veying, PC and recorded in Plat Book (704) 333-8107 in the A. C. L. R. R. right of way, said runs thence from said stake South 38 for the Thirteenth Judicial District was other lands, now or formerly, of Lyn- 75 Page 59, Columbus County Regis- http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ stake being South 40 degrees West degrees 20 minutes East 76 feet and held in connection with this foreclo- wood Wright and wife, Ruby Wright, try, with that said plat being incorpo- July 9, 16, 2012 104.35 1/2 feet from H. Lovett’s cor- 6 inches to a stake; thence a paral- sure on the 20th day of January, 2012 being bounded on the south, now rated herewith by reference for further ner and also being the Northwest cor- lel line with said railroad right of way at which time the Honorable Sherry or formerly by Robert Harrelson and certainty of the description of the tract ner of the parties of the first part here- South 49 degrees 20 minutes west Tyler, authorized this foreclosure sale being bounded on the west by the Notice of Tax of 5.19 acres, more or less. in (Graham), and runs with their line in 115 feet to a stake; thence North 38 as required by statute. centerline of NCSR 1131, with the And Being more commonly known Foreclosure Sale a southeasterly direction 208.71 feet degrees 20 minutes West 76 feet and This the 21st day of June, 2012. tract of 9.68 acres, more or less, as: 17 Kenny Jordan Rd, Tabor City, to a stake; thence south 49 degrees 6 inches to the ACL Railroad right of WILLIAM E WOOD being more particularly described NC 28463 West 104.35 1/2 feet to a stake; way; thence with said railroad right COMMISSIONER as follows: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The record owner(s) of the property, thence North 41 degrees West 208.71 of way North 49 degrees 20 minutes 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Beginning at a PK nail found at that COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as reflected on the records of the Reg- feet to the A. C. L. R. R. right of way; East 115 feet to the beginning, and WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 point where the centerline of SR 1006 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- ister of Deeds, is/are Billy Ray Prince. thence North 40 degrees East 104.35 being one lot located in the western TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 intersects with the centerline of NCSR TICE The property to be offered pursuant 1/2 feet to the beginning and being part of said town of Fair Bluff, as sur- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 1131, with that found PK nail being DISTRICT COURT DIVISION to this notice of sale is being offered the Western one-half of the proper- veyed by T. P. Hinson, Surveyor, on July 2 & 9, 2012 identified on a survey of Henry Smith FILE NO.: 11 CV 1305 for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Tract for Albert C. Wright Dated 17 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee May 1979, prepared by Robert D. TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF, nor the holder of the note secured by Inman, RLS and recorded in Map Plaintiffs the deed of trust, being foreclosed, Book 28 Page 59, Columbus County Vs nor the officers, directors, attorneys, Registry; thence from said beginning JOAN EADY;TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF, employees, agents or authorized rep- point, to wit: a Found PK nail, and with Beneficiary (Lienholder) ; WILLIS CLASSIFIEDS SELL resentative of either Trustee or the the centerline of NCSR 1006 South 89 H. HARPER, Trustee (Lienholder); holder of the note make any repre- degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds East BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST sentation or warranty relating to the 69.78 feet; thence North 89 degrees COMPANY, Successor Corporation title or any physical, environmental, 35 minutes 10 seconds East 141.89 to United Carolina Bank, Beneficiary health or safety conditions existing feet; thence North 85 degrees 14 min- (Lienholder); BURNETT COLEMAN, CLASSIFIEDS SELL in, on, at or relating to the property Trustee (Lienholder); COLUMBUS